@article {pmid41792427,
year = {2026},
author = {Madhuwanthi, P and Ghimire, R and Sapkota, S and Norris-Parish, S and Ulery, A},
title = {Contrasting effects of biochar and compost on greenhouse gas emissions and the global warming potential of semi-arid cropping systems.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-42554-4},
pmid = {41792427},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2316278//National Science Foundation/ ; GR0007378//USDS NRCS/ ; },
abstract = {Agroecosystems in arid and semi-arid regions face growing risks of climate extremes and soil degradation. The addition of exogenous carbon can restore degraded soils by adding soil organic carbon, but its effects on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and global warming mitigation remain elusive. This study evaluated emissions of three major GHGs-nitrous oxide (N2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and methane (CH4)-following soil amendment with biochar, compost, and a biochar + compost (BC) mixture. Biochar application reduced cumulative N2O-N and CH4-C emissions by 52% and 16%, respectively. Soil CH4-C emissions were generally negative, being lowest with biochar and highest with compost. During the crop season, average CO2-C and N2O-C emissions were 75% and 45% greater, respectively, while CH4-C was 66% less compared to the no-crop season. Increasing soil moisture content increased N2O-N emissions (R[2] = 0.39), while soil temperature influenced CH4-C emissions (R[2] = 0.37). Among amendments, biochar-treated soil had the lowest cumulative N2O-N and CH4-C emissions, reducing net global warming potential (GWP) by 43% and 30%, respectively, compared to compost-treated soil and control (CTRL). Biochar amendment can be a climate-smart strategy for semi-arid regions as it improves soil health and mitigates GWP by reducing N2O and CH4 emissions.},
}
@article {pmid41792317,
year = {2026},
author = {Witze, A},
title = {Climate change is speeding up - the pace nearly doubled in ten years.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41792317},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid41792057,
year = {2026},
author = {Javed, A and Persaud, A and Moura, HF},
title = {Climate Change and Medical Curricula: A Mental Health Perspective.},
journal = {Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP},
volume = {36},
number = {1},
pages = {2-4},
doi = {10.29271/jcpsp.2026.01.02},
pmid = {41792057},
issn = {1681-7168},
abstract = {Null.},
}
@article {pmid41791401,
year = {2026},
author = {Nayna Schwerdtle, P and Woodward, A and McLeman, R and Marcus, H and McMichael, C},
title = {Framing climate change, migration, and health as a syndemic.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {101443},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2026.101443},
pmid = {41791401},
issn = {2542-5196},
}
@article {pmid41791331,
year = {2026},
author = {Sposito, S and Palla, A and McEwen, L and Gnecco, I},
title = {Green infrastructure as an operational tool in climate change education: A youth-informed framework for urban adaptation learning.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {403},
number = {},
pages = {129069},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.129069},
pmid = {41791331},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {As Green Infrastructure (GI) and related approaches inspired by natural systems have proven capacity in risk reduction and climate adaptation, this research explores how these approaches can encourage forms of Climate Change Education (CCE) for urban adaptation learning. In the framework of the Challenging the Climate Crisis: Children's Agency to Tackle Policy Underpinned by Learning for Transformation (CCC-CATAPULT) project, empirical data were collected through focus groups and narrative work with youth, and interviews with educators. A systematic analytical process based on a staged thematic analysis was developed and tested in the Genoa case study (Italy) aimed at organising and coding data through databases to identify themes. Whole dataset of the case study was collected in the period 2022-2023. While combined analysis of focus groups and narrative work highlights perspectives of involved young people (n = 39 in focus groups, of which n = 27 in subsequent narrative work), interview analysis shows multiple points of convergence with perspectives of involved educators (n = 8). These perspectives, relating to climate change, climate change education, and educational transformation, informed the identification of three core areas for cooperation between GI and CCE: GI as an intergenerational participatory approach, place-based GI literacy, and youth voices in GI plans. These areas are intended as a contribution to operationalise emergent demands and needs in the practice of CCE as captured through this empirical work. Results open avenues to further investigation on the role of GI-CCE cooperation mechanisms in promoting urban adaptation learning to support youth adaptive capacity.},
}
@article {pmid41790758,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, L and Yin, S and Ge, M and Pang, L},
title = {Study on the differentiated impact of climate change on plague epidemics in Northern and Southern China, 1912-1949.},
journal = {PLoS neglected tropical diseases},
volume = {20},
number = {3},
pages = {e0014036},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pntd.0014036},
pmid = {41790758},
issn = {1935-2735},
abstract = {Based on plague disaster and climate data from China between 1912 and 1949, this study comprehensively employed the Mann-Whitney U test, mutation test, and optimal parameter geographic detector to investigate the relationship between plague epidemic characteristics and climate change across different geographic regions. Findings reveal significant spatiotemporal divergence in plague epidemics between northern and southern China: Southern plague exhibits a clearly defined "high-amplitude stable decline" trend, while northern plague shows a slow downward trajectory amid intense fluctuations, lacking a significant linear trend. Moreover, all three plague hotspots highly overlap with natural reservoirs. This divergence stems from fundamentally different climate-driven mechanisms in the north and south, with interactive detection indicating that synergistic effects between dual factors generally outweigh single-factor impacts. Northern plague is jointly controlled by precipitation fluctuations and thermal variations, primarily driven by the interaction between annual precipitation and trends in annual mean high temperatures (q-value: 31.46%); In contrast, southern plague is more sensitive to warming transitions in the climate system, primarily governed by the synergistic effects of annual temperature difference variations and trends in low temperatures, precipitation, and mean temperature (q-values: 38.44%, 34.92%, and 34.77%). Spatio-temporal coupling analysis further reveals that climate abruptions act as temporal triggers for epidemic shifts: Northern plague exhibits delayed peaks 1-2 years after precipitation abruptions, while Southern plague frequency declines during high-temperature abruptions. Spatially, high-value zones of Northern annual high-temperature trends form ecological barriers segmenting adjacent hotspots, whereas Southern low-value zones of annual temperature difference trends correspond to plague hotspots. By elucidating historical variations in plague sensitivity to climate fluctuations, this study provides crucial historical evidence and reference for contemporary plague surveillance and public health risk assessment under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41788924,
year = {2026},
author = {Jered, JA and Alwan, IH},
title = {Psychological resilience as a buffer against climate change anxiety in Iraqi youth.},
journal = {Journal of education and health promotion},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {44},
pmid = {41788924},
issn = {2277-9531},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Iraq is classified as the fifth most vulnerable country to the impacts of climate change, with a predominantly young population. While climate change anxiety is globally recognized, little is known about its impact on Iraq. Understanding its effect is important for nursing professionals, who promote youth mental health. This study aims to assess the correlations between climate change anxiety and psychological resilience among Iraqi youth.<br><br>MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional correlational design with purposive sampling was employed using an online form. The study recruited 524 individuals living across 18 Iraqi governorates. The Arabic Versions of Climate Change Anxiety Scale and the Brief Resilience Scale were used to collect data between January 1 to February 20, 2025. Single-variable analysis used frequency and percentage to characterize categorical data, while mean and standard deviation were utilized for numerical data. Spearman's rank test was used to assess the relationship between climate change anxiety and psychological resilience.<br><br>RESULTS: Climate anxiety levels were found to be low in 73.8% of the participants, moderate in 24.1%, and high in 2.1%. In addition, 86.5% had a moderate level of psychological resilience. There was a statistically significant negative relationship between climate anxiety and psychological resilience (P < 0.01).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Nearly a quarter of Iraqi youth reported moderate climate anxiety. The negative relationship between climate anxiety and resilience highlights the importance of nursing-facilitated mental health interventions that target resilience to counter the climate change-related mental distress.},
}
@article {pmid41787874,
year = {2026},
author = {Ventura, F and Sen, B and Che-Castaldo, C and Barbraud, C and Delord, K and Krumhardt, K and Holland, M and Landrum, L and Sylvester, Z and Lukacs, P and Jenouvrier, S},
title = {Ecological forecasts highlight opposing effects of long-term climate change on population demography.},
journal = {Ecology},
volume = {107},
number = {3},
pages = {e70330},
doi = {10.1002/ecy.70330},
pmid = {41787874},
issn = {1939-9170},
support = {80NSSC20K1289/NASA/NASA/United States ; 80NSSC21K1132/NASA/NASA/United States ; 2037561//Office of Polar Programs/ ; //Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique/ ; //Institut Polaire Fran&#xe7;ais Paul Emile Victor/ ; //Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution/ ; },
abstract = {The multifaceted impacts of global climate change on biota challenge our understanding and capability of anticipating the long-term viability of wild populations, which is an emergent property of ecological systems. Using Bayesian integrated population modeling, sensitivity analyses, and ecological forecasting, we investigate how climate variability shapes the long-term population dynamics of a species highly sensitive to climate change: the emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri). Leveraging a multi-decadal database from Pointe Géologie, East Antarctica, we assess penguin sensitivity to multiple environmental drivers and produce anticipatory projections of the emerging population trajectories under the noise of forecasted climatic changes. We found that receding fast ice during chick-rearing, leading to reduced commuting distances to open water, improves breeding success. Conversely, ocean warming and stronger winds negatively impact adult survival, possibly due to changes in Antarctic marine productivity. These contrasting effects of ocean warming and sea ice contractions on adult survival and breeding success, the most important contributors to the realized population growth rate, indicate opposing effects of climate change on penguins. Using forecasts, we explored how these opposing forces will jointly determine long-term emperor penguin population dynamics. We found that the increased breeding success linked to reductions in fast ice may buffer and delay population declines by over a decade. However, ocean warming and its likely repercussions to the food web and adult survival will ultimately drive population declines. While forecasting is well established in climate science, ecological forecasting faces distinct challenges, including shorter and less defined predictability horizons, greater stochasticity, and limited long-term data. Yet, forecasts can be used to understand and anticipate population responses, which is particularly valuable, given the urgent need to define proactive conservation plans. Here, forecasts reveal contrasting demographic impacts of sea ice loss and ocean warming on emperor penguins. Our approach, adaptable to other species and systems, highlights the value of anticipatory projections for disentangling and quantifying drivers of long-term population change.},
}
@article {pmid41785360,
year = {2026},
author = {Grünig, M and Rammer, W and Senf, C and Albrich, K and André, F and Augustynczik, ALD and Baumann, M and Bohn, FJ and Bouwman, M and Bugmann, H and Collalti, A and Cristal, I and Dalmonech, D and De Coligny, F and Dobor, L and Dollinger, C and Espelta, JM and Forrester, DI and Garcia-Gonzalo, J and González-Olabarria, JR and Hiltner, U and Hlásny, T and Honkaniemi, J and Huber, N and Jonard, M and Jönsson, AM and Kunstler, G and Lagergren, F and Lindner, M and Mina, M and Moos, C and Morin, X and Muys, B and Nabuurs, GJ and Nieberg, M and Patacca, M and Peltoniemi, M and Reyer, CPO and Schelhaas, MJ and Storms, I and Thom, D and Toïgo, M and Seidl, R},
title = {Climate change will increase forest disturbances in Europe throughout the 21st century.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {391},
number = {6789},
pages = {eadx6329},
doi = {10.1126/science.adx6329},
pmid = {41785360},
issn = {1095-9203},
abstract = {Wildfires, insect outbreaks, and storms cause large pulses of tree mortality. Climate change amplifies these forest disturbances, yet their future magnitude and extent remain uncertain. Here, we simulated future forest disturbance regimes at 100-meter resolution across Europe using a deep learning-based simulation framework. Our results show that forest disturbances will continue to increase throughout the 21st century, with disturbed areas more than doubling relative to the recent past under an unabated continuation of climate change. Wildfires are the main agent driving future disturbance change. Changing disturbances result in an increase in young forests, substantially altering Europe's forest demography. Because of their profound implications for forest carbon storage and the habitat value of forest ecosystems, disturbances should be a priority of forest policy and management.},
}
@article {pmid41785338,
year = {2026},
author = {Johnson, N and Staffell, I},
title = {Democratizing climate change mitigation pathways using modernized stabilization wedges.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {391},
number = {6789},
pages = {eadr2118},
doi = {10.1126/science.adr2118},
pmid = {41785338},
issn = {1095-9203},
abstract = {Mitigating climate change requires broad societal buy-in. Integrated assessment models (IAMs) produce cost-optimal pathways, but these are complex and not easily customized to reflect individuals' preferences. Twenty years ago, the stabilization wedge framework introduced a simpler way to discuss decarbonization. Here, we modernized this framework, identifying 36 strategies, each with the potential to mitigate 4% of global emissions by 2050, and quantified their required scale of deployment. People can build personalized decarbonization pathways by choosing a portfolio of these strategies, with more than 6 trillion combinations that are able to limit global warming to 1.5°C. We assessed which strategies IAMs favor and found that they prioritize technological over behavioral and nature-based solutions, with limited agreement. This framework empowers a general audience to construct and debate pathways, by making informed choices that reflect objectives beyond cost-optimization.},
}
@article {pmid41784648,
year = {2026},
author = {Shamrin, FSM and Lee, SHF and Rahman, HA},
title = {Systematic review of respiratory diseases attributed to climate change in Southeast Asia.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {70},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {41784648},
issn = {1432-1254},
abstract = {Climate change is threatening respiratory health in Southeast Asia. This review aims to synthesize existing evidence on the effects of climate change on respiratory diseases specifically in the region. A systematic review where PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched identified 22 relevant studies published within the past five years and analyzed per PRISMA guideline. There was a clear association between the climate factors such as air pollution, rising temperatures, humidity, and extreme weather, with respiratory health outcomes. There was increased vulnerability for groups such as children, elderly, low-income communities and outdoor workers, highlighting inequities in exposure to clean air. There was generally little evidence of gender disparity, though some contexts showed minor differences. Most studies conducted were from Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia. Research in other Southeast Asian countries such as Brunei, Myanmar and the Philippines remains sparse. Climate change has a significant association with increasing respiratory disease incidence in Southeast Asia, and the most vulnerable communities are at risk. These impacts are further complicated by uneven research distribution and limited access to healthcare. Urgent climate-resilient health policies, as well as regional collaboration in addressing these challenges, are crucial to help build long-term public health resilience.},
}
@article {pmid41783690,
year = {2026},
author = {Tajdar-Oranj, B and Garshasbi, S and Akbari, N and Shavali-Gilani, P and Akbari, A and Sadighara, P},
title = {Climate Change and Aflatoxin B1 in Agriculture Products: A Systematic Review.},
journal = {Food science &amp; nutrition},
volume = {14},
number = {3},
pages = {e71608},
pmid = {41783690},
issn = {2048-7177},
abstract = {The trend toward plant-based foods is increasing. One of the most important threats to the safety of plant-based products is aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). There is ample evidence that the incidence of food pollution is increasing with climate change. This systematic review analyzed the available evidence of increased exposure to this dangerous toxin through food and its association with climate change. For this purpose, databases were searched with designed keywords. The full text of 63 manuscripts was fully evaluated. The relationship between climate change and increased pollution with this toxic metabolite has been observed. Stressors associated with climate change lower plant defenses against fungi. Controlling climate change will likely be one of the most important strategies in controlling pollution by this mycotoxin. Therefore, all countries are advised to implement the Paris Agreement commitments.},
}
@article {pmid41783538,
year = {2026},
author = {Joshi, A},
title = {Heat, Health and the Himalayas: Tackling Health System Impacts of Global Climate Change.},
journal = {JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association},
volume = {64},
number = {293},
pages = {1-2},
pmid = {41783538},
issn = {1815-672X},
}
@article {pmid41782441,
year = {2026},
author = {Liu, C and Teng, J},
title = {Securing global food security under climate change: an Area-Yield-Stability policy perspective.},
journal = {Integrated environmental assessment and management},
volume = {22},
number = {2},
pages = {623-624},
doi = {10.1093/inteam/vjaf170},
pmid = {41782441},
issn = {1551-3793},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Food Security ; *Agriculture ; *Food Supply ; *Environmental Policy ; },
abstract = {Climate change is triggering a systemic crisis in global agriculture by simultaneously eroding its fundamental pillars: the area of cultivable land, the yield per unit of land, and the stability of annual production. This "triple threat" manifests through the progressive loss of productive croplands, significant declines in crop yields, and increasingly volatile food supplies under climate change. Consequently, the combined risks to food security are far more severe than assessments focusing solely on declining average yields suggest. Although autonomous adaptation can moderate these impacts, substantial residual damages persist. Securing future food supplies therefore demands an integrated policy strategy that concurrently safeguards cropland, boosts climate-resilient productivity, and manages systemic volatility through targeted interventions by governments, the private sector, and international bodies.},
}
@article {pmid41782440,
year = {2026},
author = {Majumdar, A and Johnson, DR and Moulick, D},
title = {Managing environmental antimicrobial resistance (AMR) under climate change: current gaps and future needs.},
journal = {Integrated environmental assessment and management},
volume = {22},
number = {2},
pages = {329-330},
doi = {10.1093/inteam/vjaf181},
pmid = {41782440},
issn = {1551-3793},
abstract = {Climate change-induced environmental alterations are significantly accelerating the development and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment through multiple interconnected pathways. Rising global temperatures facilitate bacterial adaptation and mutation rates, with studies demonstrating that even small temperature increases can enhance bacterial resistance gene stability and horizontal transfer efficiency. Extreme weather events such as flooding and droughts disrupt sanitation infrastructure, leading to increased pathogen transmission and subsequent antimicrobial use, while also creating conditions that promote the mixing of resistant bacteria from different environmental compartments. Climate-induced changes in precipitation patterns and ecosystem disruption further contribute to AMR spread by altering microbial community dynamics and increasing exposure to heavy metals and pollutants that co-select for antibiotic resistance genes. Current management strategies remain fragmented, with the UK's 2024-2029 National Action Plan emphasizing the need for improved waste management, wastewater treatment, and stewardship initiatives to reduce environmental AMR dissemination, though implementation faces significant technical and financial barriers. Critical knowledge gaps persist regarding the quantitative relationships between environmental factors and AMR development, with insufficient surveillance data from environmental matrices, limited understanding of resistance gene transmission pathways, and inadequate standardized methodologies for environmental AMR monitoring. Perhaps most concerning is the lack of comprehensive government policies specifically addressing climate-AMR interactions, with most countries lacking integrated frameworks that connect climate adaptation strategies with AMR mitigation efforts, despite growing recognition that both challenges share common drivers and require coordinated responses under the One Health approach. The absence of robust environmental AMR surveillance systems particularly in low- and middle-income countries creates substantial data gaps that hinder evidence-based policy development, while regulatory frameworks remain primarily focused on clinical settings rather than addressing the broader environmental dimensions of resistance emergence and spread.},
}
@article {pmid41782276,
year = {2026},
author = {Ugwu, LE and Obuaku-Igwe, C and Idemudia, ES},
title = {The impact of climate change on the mental health of the ageing population: a systematic review.},
journal = {Aging &amp; mental health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-15},
doi = {10.1080/13607863.2026.2634140},
pmid = {41782276},
issn = {1364-6915},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: The convergence of climate change and population ageing poses a global health challenge, especially in LMICs, where older adults face unique vulnerabilities. Evidence on mental/cognitive impacts is fragmented and geographically skewed, hindering policy. We systematically synthesised quantitative evidence on these impacts in older adults.<br><br>METHOD: Following PRISMA/PROSPERO guidelines, we searched Scopus, EBSCOHost, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science (Jan 2000-June 2025) for studies linking climate exposures (e.g. thermal stress, disasters) to mental/cognitive outcomes in older adults (>60&#x2009;years). Two reviewers extracted data and assessed bias. Findings were narratively synthesised due to heterogeneity.<br><br>RESULTS: We included 28 quantitative studies. Thermal stress (heat/cold) was robustly linked to increased depressive symptoms. Acute disasters were consistently associated with higher psychological distress, anxiety, and PTSD. An emerging link between heat exposure and cognitive impairment has been identified, although some studies suggest that older adults exhibit greater psychological resilience post-disaster than younger cohorts. Key pathways (physical health, sleep, social support) were identified. Critically, the evidence is profoundly concentrated in East Asia (primarily China), with significant data gaps in Africa and South Asia.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate change poses a significant threat to older adults' mental and cognitive health. The severe geographic research imbalance, neglecting low- and middle-income settings-especially sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia-represents a major global health failure. Future research and funding must prioritise these high-risk, low-evidence regions and shift towards the development and testing of interventions.},
}
@article {pmid41781513,
year = {2026},
author = {Biratu, AA and Bedadi, B and Gebrehiwot, SG and Ademe, F and Hordofa, T and Asmamaw, DK and Abera, W and Adimassu, Z and Demessie, SF and Tamene, L and Melesse, AM},
title = {Modeling the impacts of climate-smart practices on soil-water interaction and wheat yield under climate change in central Ethiopia.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-39954-x},
pmid = {41781513},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {1I1_W_043323//International Foundation for Science/ ; EA21/1204//British Ecological Society/ ; RU/2019/GTA/DRG/042//The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RU-FORUM), Doctoral Regional Research Grant/ ; ES/P011306//UK Research &amp; Innovation (UKRI) through the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) programme, under the project Social and Environmental Trade-offs in African Agriculture (SENTINEL), led by IIED/ ; },
abstract = {This study aimed to model the impact of climate-smart agricultural (CSA) practices on soil‒water balance, water use efficiency (WUEET), and wheat yield in the face of climate change. The AquaCrop version 7.1 model was used to estimate the water balance and yield under the baseline (1981-2010) and future (2050s, RCP4.5) climate scenarios. We evaluated five CSA practices, varying in tillage, residue management, and water management, based on experiments conducted in 2020 and 2021. Observed data on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grain yield and surface runoff were used for model calibration (2020) and evaluation (2021). The model was evaluated using four performance indicators and found to be robust. The treatments included farmers' conventional practices (CPs), soil bunds (SBs), crop residues (CRs), integrated conservation practices (ICPs), and berken plows (BPs). The results show that climate change is likely to reduce grain yield and WUEET under CP by 1% and 16.3%, respectively, by 2050 compared to the current 2021 period. All CSA practices studied increased grain yield and WUEET over the CP in both periods. Under future climates, ICP showed a greater relative grain yield (Y = 4.51 t/ha), water use efficiency (WUEET = 1.32 kg m[3]), and other soil water balances, followed by CR, BP, and SB over CP. Overall, ICP has shown tremendous potential for climate change adaptation among the other CSA practices tested. Therefore, adaptation to future climate conditions must integrate different practices, and the novel ICP can be promoted as a climate-smart practice in similar farming systems and agro-ecological settings.},
}
@article {pmid41781257,
year = {2026},
author = {Gao, SJ and Sun, S and Habiba, and Khatri, K},
title = {Editorial: Modern breeding strategies for boosting crop resilience against climate change.},
journal = {Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {111181},
doi = {10.1016/j.plaphy.2026.111181},
pmid = {41781257},
issn = {1873-2690},
}
@article {pmid41781014,
year = {2026},
author = {Montgomery, H},
title = {Climate change threatens survival-will warnings from economists and intelligence services at last move us to act?.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {392},
number = {},
pages = {s427},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.s427},
pmid = {41781014},
issn = {1756-1833},
}
@article {pmid41780425,
year = {2026},
author = {Reis, J and Buguet, A and Tulek, Z and Froment, A and Landtblom, AM and Radomski, MW and Öztürk, &#x15e; and Wasay, M and Kallweit, U and Roman, GC and Hicham, C and Lagrange, E and Spencer, PS and , },
title = {Climate change and brain health, a risk management approach focusing on the European region: A narrative review.},
journal = {Journal of the neurological sciences},
volume = {483},
number = {},
pages = {125836},
doi = {10.1016/j.jns.2026.125836},
pmid = {41780425},
issn = {1878-5883},
abstract = {Among the myriad consequences of climate change, global warming and extreme weather events are particularly critical due to their well-documented impact on neurological and psychological well-being. However, the severity of these impacts varies significantly by geography. This article assesses the potential adverse effects of climate change on "brain health" through a risk management framework. The analysis begins by evaluating existing governance and risk-assessment procedures, followed by an examination of human adaptive capacities and natural risks. The latter draws upon climatological data-specifically regarding global warming and the "tropicalization" of the Euro-Mediterranean region-as well as anthropological insights. Building on this foundation, we propose strategies for effective risk control, including adaptation, mitigation, and preparedness. Success depends on the mobilization of public health researchers and professionals to drive organizational change and implement preventative measures to address extreme events. Consequently, the article advocates for specific decisions regarding communication, education, and early-warning systems to enhance rescue efficiency and prevent disasters. The discussion concludes with a focus on mitigation strategies specifically tailored to the Euro-Mediterranean region to address the challenges of climate tropicalization.},
}
@article {pmid41780053,
year = {2026},
author = {},
title = {Nurses, Faith, and Climate Change.},
journal = {Journal of Christian nursing : a quarterly publication of Nurses Christian Fellowship},
volume = {43},
number = {2},
pages = {E18},
doi = {10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001377},
pmid = {41780053},
issn = {0743-2550},
}
@article {pmid41780052,
year = {2026},
author = {Kurnat-Thoma, EL},
title = {Catholic Social Justice Teaching: A Christian Response to Climate Change.},
journal = {Journal of Christian nursing : a quarterly publication of Nurses Christian Fellowship},
volume = {43},
number = {2},
pages = {E9-E17},
pmid = {41780052},
issn = {0743-2550},
mesh = {*Catholicism ; Humans ; *Social Justice ; *Climate Change ; *Christianity ; },
abstract = {Climate change is the single largest health threat facing the world today. The purpose of the current article is to help nurses of faith more deeply explore a Catholic Christian response to climate change. Christian moral justice teachings from the Catholic Church's extensive social teaching efforts, including the far-reaching papal encyclicals Laudato Si and Laudato Deum by Pope Francis, and now championed by Pope Leo XIV, are explored.},
}
@article {pmid41780041,
year = {2026},
author = {Kurnat-Thoma, EL},
title = {Nurses, Faith, and Climate Change.},
journal = {Journal of Christian nursing : a quarterly publication of Nurses Christian Fellowship},
volume = {43},
number = {2},
pages = {78-95},
pmid = {41780041},
issn = {0743-2550},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Christianity ; *Catholicism ; *Nurse's Role ; *Parish Nursing ; },
abstract = {Climate change is the single largest health threat facing the world today. Understanding the scientific and socioeconomic root causes of the global climate crisis is critical to helping nurses mediate the impacts of climate change and social inequity. This article explores climate change and current efforts to counter the growing global climate crisis. Christian moral justice teachings from the Catholic Church's extensive social teaching efforts are summarized, including the far-reaching papal encyclicals Laudato Si and Laudato Deum by Pope Francis, now championed by Pope Leo. Pope Leo XIV. Practical application to nursing is made using clinical examples and the 2025 Code of Ethics for Nurses.},
}
@article {pmid41779718,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, W and Lv, L and Lu, J and Lv, Y and Wang, H and Xu, X and Pang, J},
title = {Multi-index analysis of climate change events recorded by loess-paleosol deposits in the upper Hanjiang River valley since MIS 3.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {21},
number = {3},
pages = {e0341061},
pmid = {41779718},
issn = {1932-6203},
abstract = {The upper Hanjiang River basin has been an important area for human life and production since ancient times. Marine Isotope Stage 3 (MIS 3) is a special period of relatively warm and humid climate during the last glacial period. However, the climate record of MIS 3 in this region, especially the difference of chemical weathering characteristics between this region and the northern Loess Plateau, remains unclear. An in-depth field investigation was conducted in this study on the upper Hanjiang River valley and we found a typical loess-paleosol profile named Tuojiawan (TJW). Multi-proxy indicators including sedimentology, chronology, magnetic susceptibility, grain size, and geochemistry were used to analyze the climate change characteristics. The results show that the stratigraphic consists of fluvial deposits (T1-al1), interaction layer (T1-al2), Malan loess (L1-3), paleosol (L1-S2), Malan loess (L1-2), paleosol (L1-S1), Malan loess (L1-1), transitional loess (Lt), paleosol (S0), recent loess (L0), and modern soil (MS). The pedogenic intensity varies significantly in different layers and presents a tendency of S0 > L1-S2 > L1-S1 > Lt > L1 (L1-1, L1-2, L1-3). This indicates that MIS 3 is not a continuously dry and cold stage. TJW profile also showed a phase of gradual shift to warm-wet (11.5-8.5 ka BP), maximum warm-wet period (8.5-3.1 ka BP), and a phase of gradual shift to cool-dry (after 3.1 ka BP). Compared with the records of the Loess Plateau, the chemical weathering intensity of the warm and humid event in the upper reaches of the Hanjiang River in the late MIS 3 is different, which reveals the unique response mode of the region to global climate change and may be controlled by different monsoon subsystems.},
}
@article {pmid41779609,
year = {2026},
author = {Zheng, M and Song, J and Yu, F and Hovenden, MJ},
title = {Global Synthesis Reveals Context-Dependent Plant Diversity Responses to CO2, Climate Change, and Nitrogen.},
journal = {Ecology letters},
volume = {29},
number = {3},
pages = {e70352},
doi = {10.1111/ele.70352},
pmid = {41779609},
issn = {1461-0248},
support = {32101346//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 5101049170831//Henan Normal University/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Nitrogen ; *Carbon Dioxide ; *Biodiversity ; *Plants ; },
abstract = {Global understanding of how plant diversity responds to multiple, co-occurring global change drivers (e.g., elevated CO2, climate change, and nitrogen addition) remains fragmented, largely due to the highly context-dependent nature of responses and disparate experimental evidence. To address this, we conducted a global meta-analysis synthesising 6832 control-treatment comparisons from 465 studies. We found that for individual drivers, elevated CO2 had no effect on species richness, whereas increased precipitation enhanced it. In contrast, warming, decreased precipitation, and nitrogen addition generally reduced richness, with nitrogen addition consistently decreasing Shannon diversity and Pielou evenness. When drivers combined, warming-driven losses were offset by elevated CO2 and increased precipitation and those of nitrogen addition were counteracted by both increased and decreased precipitation. Interaction analyses further revealed that additive effects between drivers predominated, though significant antagonisms emerged for specific pairs. Importantly, these responses were strongly context-dependent, being mediated by a combination of site-specific conditions (i.e., local climate, soil, and background diversity) and experimental methodologies (i.e., treatment duration, intensity, and plot and sampling area). Our synthesis underscores that predicting future biodiversity trajectories necessitates that models evolve beyond main effects to explicitly represent both multi-driver interactions and the critical, often-dominant, moderating role of local contexts and experimental conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41779581,
year = {2026},
author = {Ribeiro, FML and Andrade, CB},
title = {Women, climate change, and violence: healthcare perspectives.},
journal = {Ciencia &amp; saude coletiva},
volume = {31},
number = {2},
pages = {e11972024},
doi = {10.1590/1413-81232026312.11972024},
pmid = {41779581},
issn = {1678-4561},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Brazil ; *Gender-Based Violence/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Health Policy ; *Women's Health ; *Delivery of Health Care/organization &amp; administration ; *Disasters ; },
abstract = {This opinion article focuses on the forced displacement of women due to climate-environmental disasters in their home territories. It starts from the recent case of Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil to discuss forced displacement due to the destruction of housing and imminent risk to life, critically considering the category of natural disasters. Furthermore, it records some of the impacts of forced displacement on the lives and health of women and their families, such as exposure to gender-based violence, reflecting on care policies for women in climate-related displacement and situations of violence. An intersectional perspective guides the text to support analyses of the vulnerability and oppression women experience and the need to produce health policies for sensitive and culturally localized care. It also points out that gender, ethnicity/skin color, and nationality, among other social markers relevant to this population, attach vulnerabilities to the experiences of women in transit because of climate disasters.},
}
@article {pmid41777215,
year = {2026},
author = {Dang, JY and Ma, XJ and Yang, XY and Pan, YL and He, XY and Wang, KL and Li, DJ and Duan, P},
title = {[Research advances in soil microbial carbon use efficiency in response to climate change].},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {37},
number = {2},
pages = {609-621},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202602.035},
pmid = {41777215},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Soil Microbiology ; *Carbon/metabolism/analysis ; Soil/chemistry ; *Ecosystem ; *Carbon Cycle ; Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; Carbon Sequestration ; },
abstract = {Soil microbial carbon use efficiency (CUE), defined as the proportion of assimilated carbon allocated to microbial growth versus maintenance, is a key parameter regulating terrestrial soil organic carbon (SOC) storage. The response of CUE to climate change and its feedbacks profoundly affect global carbon cycle and soil carbon sequestration. At present, there are substantial uncertainties regarding the mechanisms underlying the responses of CUE to climate change and the ecological consequences. We synthesized research progress on soil microbial CUE over the past 20 years. First, we clarified the basic concept and computational approaches of CUE, and compared the principles, strengths, and limitations of three mainstream measurement techniques (isotope labeling method, stoichiometric model, and thermodynamic efficiency method). Second, we summarized the key biotic and abiotic factors influencing CUE. Focused on the mechanisms underlying the main and interactive effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 concentration, climate warming, and altered precipitation patterns on microbial CUE, and based on a "resource-cost trade-off" framework, we discussed the potential mechanisms underlying the heterogeneous responses of CUE across different ecosystems, and summarized the bottlenecks and challenges that still existed in current research regarding methodological standardization, the analysis of deep soil processes, the quantification of multi-factor interaction effects, and the application of CUE in earth system models (ESMs). We proposed an integrative research framework spanning from micro-scale metabolic mechanisms to macro-scale carbon cycling patterns, emphasizing the need for methodological innovation, multi-scale networked observations, and model-experiment integration, to thoroughly reveal the dynamics and adaptive mechanisms of CUE under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41772022,
year = {2026},
author = {Keupp, L and Hotho, A and Dech, S and Paeth, H},
title = {Undamped climate change poses the need for substantial shifts in cultivated crop types in Germany.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41772022},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Numerous studies have highlighted the severe implications of climate change for agriculture across the planet, due to shifting climate patterns, heat waves, flood and drought events. Combining state-of-the-art high-resolution observational and model-based climate data with elaborate land use data and the method of climate analogues now allows to foreshadow future agricultural landscapes, anticipating adaptational and transformational needs towards enhanced climate resilience of regional agriculture. The approach is exemplified for a highly diversified farming area in southern Germany. Until the end of the 21st century a clear shift towards typical Mediterranean crops prevails, while many of today's common crops are expected to become less important. Only higher-elevation parts are projected to face climate analogues in Germany itself, whereas most subregions may exhibit climate conditions that are nowadays found in the northern Mediterranean area. Altogether, undamped climate change will require a radical transformation of the German agricultural sector.},
}
@article {pmid41771283,
year = {2026},
author = {Kim, S and Kim, Y and Park, J and Kim, R and Lee, W and Bell, ML and Lee, JT},
title = {Leave no one behind: a call to include people with disabilities in climate change and health research.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {101440},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2026.101440},
pmid = {41771283},
issn = {2542-5196},
abstract = {Climate change disproportionately affects more than 1 billion people with disabilities worldwide. However, this population remains substantially under-represented in research on climate change and health. In this Personal View, we discuss how climate change affects the health of people with disabilities through both direct impacts (eg, extreme temperatures and climate-related disasters) and indirect impacts (eg, forced displacement and unintended consequences of mitigation and adaptation strategies). We also explore the current research gaps and key considerations for understanding climate change-related health risks in this population. A major barrier to disability-inclusive research is the scarcity of health databases that incorporate disability-related characteristics. Prioritising the collection and linkage of disability-related information with environmental and health data is crucial for advancing this field. The heterogeneity among people with disabilities warrants particular attention, as different types of disabilities and sociodemographic factors create distinct vulnerability patterns. We call for disability-inclusive epidemiological studies to address these knowledge gaps and develop equitable adaptation strategies that protect the health and rights of people with disabilities in a rapidly changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid41770338,
year = {2026},
author = {Haga, L and Ruuhela, R and Fronzek, S and Pirttioja, N and Lakkala, K and Carter, TR},
title = {Future temperature-related mortality in various climate change and adaptation scenarios in Finland.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {70},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {41770338},
issn = {1432-1254},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Human mortality rates are known to be related to ambient temperature and are expected to be affected by climate change. We applied a distributed lag non-linear model (DLNM) to determine regional temperature-mortality relationships in 19 out of 23 Finnish wellbeing service counties, based on daily death and temperature data from the period 2000–2017. We estimated future heat- and cold-related mortality during this century using climate projections assuming moderate (SSP2-4.5) and very high (SSP5-8.5) greenhouse gas emissions. For Helsinki, we also investigated how population projections and adaptation measures might affect temperature-related mortality rates. Our results project a decline in deaths attributable to cold and an increase in deaths attributable to heat during this century over most counties, though with some regional heterogeneity. In 12 out of 19 counties consistent increasing trends in future heat-related mortality were demonstrated with the highest increases in counties in southern and eastern Finland. Also, in 14 out of 19 counties there is consistent decrease in cold-related deaths. Future projections that also account for potential population growth in Helsinki by the end of the century, increase estimates of both heat- and cold-related deaths. However, the results should be interpreted with caution due to substantial uncertainty. There is currently a lack of long-term population projections and associated uncertainties for different regions and age groups in Finland. Further studies on temperature-related mortality should be based on longer time series with a wider range of recent observed temperature extremes as well as more refined sociodemographic predictor variables.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00484-025-03105-0.},
}
@article {pmid41769908,
year = {2026},
author = {Su, Z and Zhang, Z and Zhao, J and Liang, X and Zhao, C and Liu, Z and Zhuang, M and Sun, J and Lu, B and Liu, K and Pullens, JWM and Harrison, MT and Chen, D and Yang, X},
title = {An Increasing Misalignment Between Crop Distribution and Environmental Resources Under Climate Change in China.},
journal = {Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {e16290},
doi = {10.1002/advs.202516290},
pmid = {41769908},
issn = {2198-3844},
support = {2023YFD1500200//National Key R&amp;D Program of China/ ; 42475199//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 42205192//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; CHN-2152 22/0013 SINOGRAIN III//Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs/ ; CMA2023QN15//2115 Talent Development Program of China Agricultural University, and the Youth Innovation Team of China Meteorological Administration/ ; },
abstract = {Understanding local environmental resources is key to easing resource pressure and achieving sustainable crop production under climate change. Using multi-source data and a crop model, the integrated environmental resource endowment, encompassing climatic conditions, blue water availability and soil properties, for maize and wheat, and how harvest areas align with these resources is quantified. Over the past 20 years, maize shifted northward with climate changes, while wheat's high endowment regions moved west but its harvest area moved east. Notably, both crops show increasing spatial misalignment with water resources, with about 84% of maize and 90% of wheat areas facing water scarcity and requiring extra water to maintain yields. This growing mismatch between where crops are grown and where resources, especially water, are abundant highlights the need for smarter, resource-informed crop placement and water management. Aligning crops with local environmental capacity represents an opportunity to ease pressure on finite resources, strengthen food security, protect ecosystems, and ensure long-term economic sustainability.},
}
@article {pmid41769816,
year = {2026},
author = {Kyriakoudi, SA and Kritsanou, E and Anestis, A and Makris, KC and Tsimtsiou, Z},
title = {Climate change and health impacts "through undergraduate medical students' eyes": a cross-sectional study in Greece.},
journal = {International journal of environmental health research},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-12},
doi = {10.1080/09603123.2026.2638885},
pmid = {41769816},
issn = {1369-1619},
abstract = {Climate change poses one of the greatest current global health threats, and physicians will be central both in managing its clinical consequences and in advocating for systemic responses. This study assessed knowledge and perceptions of undergraduate medical students, from all six years of study, by gender and age through a cross-sectional, descriptive and observational study. Among the 484 participants, 95.7% affirmed the reality of climate change. Females expressed significantly greater concern (42.8% vs 25.5% p < 0.001), and stronger endorsement of its importance (49.1% vs. 39.1%, p < 0.001) compared to males. The majority recognized physicians' responsibility to inform both the public (84.9%) and policymakers (80.9%), while limited knowledge and lack of time were frequently reported barriers. Qualitative analysis of open-ended questions identified five themes on envisioned future physician roles: i. Increasing environmental health literacy; ii. Specialized prevention and treatment of climate-related illness; iii. Direct environmental protection adjustments in healthcare practices; iv. Advocacy for political action and v. Active citizenship. Medical students, especially females, display strong awareness and motivation to address climate-related health impacts. Embedding planetary health competencies in medical curricula and continuing education is essential to prepare future physicians as effective clinicians, communicators, and advocates in the era of climate crisis.},
}
@article {pmid41769324,
year = {2026},
author = {Calvert, P and Luther, V and Gupta, D},
title = {Environmental Impact of Pentaspline Pulsed Field Ablation-Global Warming or Arctic Front?.},
journal = {Journal of health economics and outcomes research},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {79},
pmid = {41769324},
issn = {2327-2236},
}
@article {pmid41768893,
year = {2026},
author = {Li, Y and Zhang, X and Xia, C and Wu, T and Gao, Y and Zeng, L and Wu, Z and Dai, X and Yuan, F and Liu, F and Yang, S and Zou, X},
title = {Molecular mechanisms and breeding strategies for heat tolerance in vegetable crops under global warming.},
journal = {Horticulture research},
volume = {13},
number = {2},
pages = {uhaf309},
pmid = {41768893},
issn = {2662-6810},
abstract = {Extreme heat driven by climate change poses a catastrophic threat to global vegetable production, undermining nutritional security because of the heightened physiological sensitivity and succulent tissues of these crops. This review synthesizes the multistage impacts of heat stress across critical developmental phases-from germination to reproduction-emphasizing morphological impairments (such as leaf wilting and floral abortion) and physiological disruptions (including photosynthetic inhibition and oxidative damage). We systematically dissect thermotolerance mechanisms in vegetables, highlighting transcriptional reprogramming by HSFs, WRKY, and NAC transcription factors; chaperone-mediated proteostasis via HSPs; epigenetic remodeling; Ca[2+]-ROS signaling pathways; and the role of phase separation dynamics. Importantly, we propose six strategic pathways to develop heat-resilient vegetables: harnessing natural variation through pan-genome-driven allele mining; employing biotechnological interventions such as CRISPR-mediated editing and synthetic promoters; engineering multistress tolerance by targeting conserved 'core response' pathways; exploiting epigenetic memory to achieve transgenerational resilience; optimizing source-sink dynamics with ''Climate-Responsive Carbon Optimization; and applying plant growth regulators and nanotechnology to enhance thermotolerance. Together, these strategies chart a clear roadmap for climate-smart vegetable breeding and call for interdisciplinary collaboration to translate molecular discoveries into practical breeding approaches for sustainable food systems under escalating thermal extremes.},
}
@article {pmid41768605,
year = {2026},
author = {Appalasamy, M and Parker-Allie, F and Harebottle, DM},
title = {Predicting current and future distributions of bird species in South Africa's arid Northern Cape under climate change scenarios: are biomes being crossed?.},
journal = {Biodiversity data journal},
volume = {14},
number = {},
pages = {e177882},
pmid = {41768605},
issn = {1314-2828},
abstract = {Climate change involves rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns which lead to the contraction, expansion or shift in the ranges of biodiversity. This study employed MaxEnt to predict current and future distributions of three bird species native to South Africa and one invasive species. Future scenarios were modelled for 2050 and 2070 using three pathways: SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 and four bioclimatic variables. The models showed good performance, with AUC values above 0.7, indicating high predictive accuracy. Comparisons between current ranges and future predictions show species, such as P. purpureus and L. torquatus, moving south-westwards and crossing into new biomes in response to changing climatic conditions. Meanwhile, U. angolensis shows drastic range contraction, with A. tristis showing expansion into arid environments. Across all concentration pathways, for both time periods, all species show expansion into southern arid regions of the Northern Cape. The models suggest that bird species are not only moving to different geographic areas, but are also likely to cross biome boundaries, which may have ecological implications. The study highlights how climate change is a significant driver of changes in bird species distributions and their entry into new biomes. These findings underline the importance of adaptive conservation strategies that consider the dynamic nature of species distributions under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41767995,
year = {2026},
author = {Wright, K and Littler, K},
title = {An ethical basis for research into health and climate change.},
journal = {Bulletin of the World Health Organization},
volume = {104},
number = {3},
pages = {138-138A},
doi = {10.2471/BLT.26.295838},
pmid = {41767995},
issn = {1564-0604},
}
@article {pmid41767994,
year = {2026},
author = {Pratt, B and van der Graaf, R and Samuel, G},
title = {WHO's criteria for ethical health research priority-setting in the context of climate change.},
journal = {Bulletin of the World Health Organization},
volume = {104},
number = {3},
pages = {155-162},
pmid = {41767994},
issn = {1564-0604},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *World Health Organization ; *Health Priorities/ethics ; Resource Allocation/ethics ; Ethics, Research ; },
abstract = {Health research on climate change has increased substantially in recognition of the impact of climate change on human health. This research raises new ethical questions for health research priority-setting, including how to prioritize research on climate change and health versus other types of health research unrelated to climate change, and how to prioritize among different health research projects focused on climate change. In this paper, we focus on the latter. We consider whether the ethical criteria for health research priority-setting recently proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) should be used by funders when allocating resources among health research projects focused on climate change. The WHO criteria were developed in response to imbalances around who controls and sets health research agendas and who benefits from them. The four criteria for ethical research priority-setting are optimizing social value, following fair procedures, respecting special obligations and assessing risks. We first show that these criteria are relevant to priority-setting for research on climate change and health because evidence suggests that the above-mentioned imbalances may exist when allocating resources to climate change and health research. We next assess whether the four criteria can help reduce imbalances in who controls and who benefits from resource allocation to such research. Our analyses indicate that the WHO criteria can help if further specifications are included for research on climate change and health. We provide recommendations for how to further specify the criteria.},
}
@article {pmid41767992,
year = {2026},
author = {Pancras, G and Nazziwa, W and Nderitu, D and Bachwenkizi, J and Joseph, R},
title = {Research ethics committees and regulation of climate change and health research.},
journal = {Bulletin of the World Health Organization},
volume = {104},
number = {3},
pages = {168-174},
pmid = {41767992},
issn = {1564-0604},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Ethics Committees, Research/organization &amp; administration ; Ethics, Research ; Global Health ; },
abstract = {Research has become essential in addressing the effects of climate change on human health and that of the biosphere. However, the ethical regulation of such research remains insufficiently developed, particularly with the current consolidation of research ethics committees as the reference standard to review and approve of health research. Unlike human-centred health research, climate and health research extends beyond humans to include biotic and abiotic components. This aspect challenges the human-centred approach to ethics that has traditionally defined the role of research ethics committees. In this analysis, we seek to re-examine the role of these committees in guaranteeing the ethical review of climate change and health research and the possibility of extending beyond its limited, human-centred scope. We also discuss the ethical concerns and considerations from the global and African-centred perspective that research ethics committees should address. We recommend that institutions hosting these committees implement two initiatives. First, restructure research ethics committees to include experts in climate change and health, as well as activists and representatives of Indigenous communities who are knowledgeable about the links between health and climate. Second, support initiatives to build the capacity of committee members, for example by developing training curricula on climate change and health research. These curricula should aim to strengthen the ability of committees to identify and address key issues including justice, intergenerational ethics and community-specific norms and values.},
}
@article {pmid41767985,
year = {2026},
author = {Ferguson, K and Atuire, CA and McDermid, SS and Vedanthan, R},
title = {Justice and responsibility in climate change adaptation research.},
journal = {Bulletin of the World Health Organization},
volume = {104},
number = {3},
pages = {184-193},
pmid = {41767985},
issn = {1564-0604},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Global Health/ethics ; *Social Justice ; *Social Responsibility ; Developing Countries ; },
abstract = {We address an ethical challenge in climate change adaptation and global health research. The challenge stems from two pairs of intuitions about justice and responsibility in climate change and health. One pair assigns responsibility for adaptation research to high-income countries given their historical emissions, disproportionate share of resources and capacity to intervene. The other pair assigns responsibility to low- and middle-income countries given their agency, right to self-determination, local authority and legitimacy, and disproportionate burden of climate and health risks. The intuitions create conflicting views: obligation and assistance pull in one direction, and agency and authority pull in another. To resolve the tension, we distinguish two forms of responsibility: (i) adaptation-enabling responsibilities; and (ii) adaptation-enacting responsibilities. The resulting division of labour reflects different forms of justice and aligns with the principle of subsidiarity's core elements, namely: non-abandonment, non-absorption, and cooperation and coordination. We thus propose a framework that ascribes adaptation-enabling responsibilities to high-income countries, including adaptation financing, capacity-building and other forms of support; and adaptation-enacting responsibilities to low- and middle-income countries, including priority-setting in local adaptation research, and creation and implementation of their adaptation plans and policies. Our framework also suggests a third form of responsibility: shared adaptation responsibilities, which are jointly assigned to high-income countries, low- and middle-income countries and agents at multiple levels within them. We conclude that genuine collaboration in adaptation research, where high-income countries enable without dominating and low- and middle-income countries act without being abandoned, will be essential for just and effective adaptation to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41767709,
year = {2026},
author = {Thomaes, S},
title = {Climate change and youth development: A view of an emerging field.},
journal = {International journal of behavioral development},
volume = {50},
number = {2},
pages = {264-271},
pmid = {41767709},
issn = {0165-0254},
abstract = {Climate change is a defining challenge of our time, and it disproportionally impacts young people. This poses a call to action for developmental science. How does climate change shape youth's psychological development and well-being? Can we use our expertise to empower youth to cope with and help mitigate climate change? The emerging field of research on climate change and youth development addresses these timely questions. Here I provide a concise perspective on the field, highlighting lines of research and ideas, including our own, that have begun to develop in recent years. Climate change threatens our global society, which means that our research should be global as well. I call for coordinated, international, and cross-cultural investigation to address the big questions ahead of us and empower young people from across the globe to respond to the challenges of a warming world.},
}
@article {pmid41766472,
year = {2026},
author = {Wagenblast, T and Ghorbani, A and Warnier, M and Filatova, T},
title = {Who Talks About Flood Risks and Climate Change Adaptation? Analysis of Social Interactions in Three Countries.},
journal = {Risk analysis : an official publication of the Society for Risk Analysis},
volume = {46},
number = {3},
pages = {e70213},
pmid = {41766472},
issn = {1539-6924},
support = {191015//Dutch Research Council NWO VIDI/ ; 758014//European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Floods ; Netherlands ; United Kingdom ; United States ; Risk Assessment ; *Social Interaction ; Male ; Female ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Adult ; },
abstract = {People's risk perceptions are crucial for climate change adaptation, influencing individual decisions and policy effectiveness. Although many studies highlight the importance of social influences and social norms in this context, the mechanisms through which they shape individual risk perceptions and adaptation behavior remain unclear. To address this gap, we analyze cross-country survey data (N = 1612) from coastal areas in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and the USA with a focus on flood risk and adaptation behavior. Our statistical analysis reveals several important patterns in social interactions, and the ways in which these social interactions influence individual risk perceptions. First, we find limited social engagement regarding risks and adaptation, with a significant portion of respondents (50%) reporting no interactions with peers on these topics. Among those who do engage, social interactions on flood risk and adaptation appear infrequent (fewer than five times per year). Second, contrary to common assumptions, individuals who discuss flood risk and adaptation, rarely do so with neighbors. Moreover, homophily-shared socio-demographic characteristics-is not the primary determinant of who interacts on the topic. Third, we see that those with hazard experience and those with higher risk perceptions are more likely to interact with others on the topics of these risks and climate adaptation, confirming that social amplifications might be in place. These findings provide unique insights into the social dynamics underlying the evolution of individual risk perceptions, offering the potential to refine models of social influence in climate change and social tipping points. They also highlight potential synergies between communication strategies and policy tools to support timely and, possibly transformational, adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid41765096,
year = {2026},
author = {Boyer, L and Marrauld, L and Boussat, B and Zieleskiewicz, L},
title = {Climate change and health: transforming health systems and services for resilience and preparedness.},
journal = {Anaesthesia, critical care &amp; pain medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {101792},
doi = {10.1016/j.accpm.2026.101792},
pmid = {41765096},
issn = {2352-5568},
}
@article {pmid41764396,
year = {2026},
author = {Karakullukcu, S and Dilaver, I and Gurcan, F and Topbas, M and Savas, OF and Beyhun, NE},
title = {Climate change and water-related diseases: a bibliometric, knowledge map, topic modeling, and content analysis.},
journal = {Journal of water and health},
volume = {24},
number = {2},
pages = {278-300},
pmid = {41764396},
issn = {1477-8920},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Bibliometrics ; *Waterborne Diseases/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {This study employs a multi-method approach - bibliometric analysis, knowledge mapping, BERTopic modeling, and content analysis - to map the evolving research landscape on climate change and water-related diseases (WRDs) from 1995 to 2025. Our analysis reveals a marked increase in publications post-2007, peaking in 2024, yet this growth is characterized by significant geographic concentration. The United States, China, and the United Kingdom dominate scholarly output, while a centralized collaboration network sidelines many high-risk regions, creating a critical evidence gap. Thematic mapping shows an intensive focus on malaria and dengue, collectively constituting over two-fifths of the literature, though emerging interest in risk modeling and vector habitat suitability signals a methodological shift. Content analysis of the most-cited studies highlights the expanding geographic range and seasonality of WRDs, intensified by extreme floods and droughts, with disproportionate impacts on children, the elderly, and low-income communities. A persistent implementation gap remains between identifying climate-health risks and enacting effective adaptation. We conclude that bridging this gap necessitates urgent, strategic investment in climate-integrated early warning systems, resilient water and sanitation infrastructure, and targeted public health interventions to translate scientific knowledge into tangible protection for vulnerable populations.},
}
@article {pmid41764393,
year = {2026},
author = {Gulumbe, BH and Abdulrahim, A and Idris, I and Saheed, Y and Lawan, KA},
title = {Recurrent outbreaks of cholera in Nigeria: a narrative review on the role of conflict and climate change.},
journal = {Journal of water and health},
volume = {24},
number = {2},
pages = {221-238},
pmid = {41764393},
issn = {1477-8920},
mesh = {*Cholera/epidemiology/prevention &amp; control ; Nigeria/epidemiology ; *Disease Outbreaks ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; Sanitation ; },
abstract = {Cholera remains a major public health problem in Nigeria, with recurrent outbreaks linked to weak water and sanitation services. We conducted a narrative review of published studies and reports and examined how conflict and climate variability contribute to cholera risk and how these drivers interact. Evidence shows that conflict increases cholera transmission mainly through population displacement, overcrowding, and the breakdown of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems, surveillance, and health services. Climate hazards, especially heavy rainfall, flooding, and drought, increase exposure to contaminated water and disrupt sanitation infrastructure, creating conditions that support the persistence and spread of Vibrio cholerae. The interaction of insecurity and climate shocks is most evident in high-risk settings such as internally displaced persons camps and flood-prone communities, where outbreaks are harder to detect and control. We recommend conflict-sensitive and climate-adaptive cholera control, including strengthened WASH services, earlier warning and surveillance, pre-positioned outbreak supplies and oral cholera vaccines, and coordinated response plans for high-risk regions.},
}
@article {pmid41763464,
year = {2026},
author = {Qin, L and Li, Q and Yang, Y and Li, J and Wu, J and Wu, C and Jiang, Y and Zhan, M and Zhu, D and Xiang, J and Cai, S},
title = {Forecasting the Incidence of Dengue Fever in Fujian Province under Varying Climate Change and Demographic Scenarios.},
journal = {Acta tropica},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {108036},
doi = {10.1016/j.actatropica.2026.108036},
pmid = {41763464},
issn = {1873-6254},
abstract = {To project the future disease burden of dengue fever in Fujian Province by accounting for anticipated changes in climate and population, and to inform the development of targeted and effective dengue prevention and control strategies as well as public health interventions; METHODS: We applied a distributed lag nonlinear model (DLNM) calibrated using locally acquired dengue cases from 2015-2019 and linked it to future temperature projections from four global climate models under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5). These projections were integrated with population scenarios to estimate the temperature-attributable dengue burden through 2099; RESULTS: Dengue risk increased across all scenarios. By 2090-2099, heat exposure (referenced to 18 °C) was associated with a 1.68-fold higher excess risk of dengue fever (95% CI: 1.01-1.89) under SSP1-2.6, 1.50-fold higher (1.38-1.64) under SSP2-4.5, and 1.74-fold higher (1.59-1.88) under SSP5-8.5. Notably, the moderate-emission scenario (SSP2-4.5) yielded a lower risk than both low- and high-emission pathways, reflecting the nonlinear temperature-dengue relationship in this transitional transmission region; CONCLUSIONS: The burden of dengue fever in Fujian Province is projected to increase under all climate change scenarios examined. These findings underscore the need of proactive and climate-informed public health planning to mitigate the growing dengue risk associated with global warming.},
}
@article {pmid41763247,
year = {2026},
author = {Burton, GP and Botey, HM and Ceci, P and Chater, C and Gutaker, RM and Jackson, AC and Ryan, P and Seal, CE and Turnbull, CGN and Vorontsova, MS and Mattana, E and Ulian, T},
title = {Impacts of climate change on fonio millet: seed germination ecology and suitability modelling of an indigenous West African cereal.},
journal = {Annals of botany},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/aob/mcag041},
pmid = {41763247},
issn = {1095-8290},
abstract = {BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Seed germination is highly temperature sensitive, and increasing global temperatures due to climate change are likely to have a strong effect on agriculture. Improved utilisation of indigenous, arid-resilient crops like fonio (Digitaria exilis) are a commonly proposed solution to improving food security in West Africa. This study develops knowledge of fonio germination requirements and relates them to future predicted climate conditions.<br><br>METHODS: We use an interdisciplinary methodology, integrating extensive laboratory-based seed germination experiments under a range of temperatures, with niche suitability and future climate modelling, to investigate trends for how cultivation of fonio may be impacted by climate change.<br><br>KEY RESULTS: By analysing 37 seed accessions from Guinea, Togo, Mali, and Burkina Faso, we estimated the ceiling temperature for germination of this species to be 43&#xb0;C (SD=&#xb1;1.6), with an optimum temperature of 36&#xb0;C (SD=&#xb1;2.2) - as also noted from phenotypic observations on seedlings. There is no obvious difference in response by accessions originating from either hotter or cooler climates. By comparing these temperature thresholds to future climate predictions, tested alongside suitability modelling, we see a decline of 7.9-10.45% in the future suitable area for fonio cultivation, depending on the prediction method, especially affecting Senegal, Mali, and Burkina Faso. Newly suitable area is predicted to increase in Guinea, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Nigeria by 5.5%.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Our findings provide valuable insight into the physiology and thermal tolerance of fonio seeds, and identify particularly vulnerable agricultural regions in West Africa which will require additional support. This should include developing future dryland agriculture policies, livelihood projects, and resilient crop varieties.},
}
@article {pmid41760837,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhao, G and Tian, S and Zhang, F and Hu, Y and Chen, R and Huang, B and Duan, J},
title = {Impact of global climate change induced variations in reservoir-river systems on fish habitats.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-41555-7},
pmid = {41760837},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {52309092//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; HKY-JBYW-2024-08//Basic R&amp;D Specical Fund of Central Government for Non-profit Research Institutes/ ; 202310, 202415//Science and Technology Development Fund of the Yellow River Institute of Hydraulic Re-search/ ; 2024YFC3210903//Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 252300421013//Natural Science Foundation of Henan/ ; },
}
@article {pmid41760721,
year = {2026},
author = {Omanakuttan, K and Pandey, T and Chettri, A and Upadhyay, S and Kumar, S},
title = {Predicting the global distribution of Coffee Bee Hawk Moth (Cephanodes hylas L.) under climate change using MaxEnt.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-41791-x},
pmid = {41760721},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Cephonodes hylas, or the Coffee Bee Hawk Moth, is a significant agricultural pest that threatens crops like coffee and garden plants in Asia, Oceania, and parts of Africa. Its larvae feed on Coffea species and Gardenia, making its distribution assessment crucial for future agricultural impact and management. This study employed MaxEnt to evaluate the potential distribution of C. hylas under three socioeconomic scenarios between 2041 and 2080. The model demonstrated high accuracy, with AUC values of 0.925 and TSS values of around 0.815. Key environmental factors affecting its distribution include precipitation, isothermality, temperature, and diurnal range. Currently, C. hylas is widespread across continents except Antarctica, with notable populations in Africa and Asia. Under a low-emission scenario, highly suitable habitats are projected to increase by 6.51% by 2080, while a high-emission scenario predicts a 55.46% reduction in suitable areas. This study underscores the need for monitoring and management to address the pest's impact amid climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41760706,
year = {2026},
author = {Bonini, M and Cardarelli, E and Faccini, M and Sofiev, M and Palamarchuk, J and Pelagatti, MM and Monti, GS},
title = {Effects of climate change on pollen season features of herbaceous species in the Milan area, Northern Italy.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-41641-w},
pmid = {41760706},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Different herbaceous plant species release allergenic pollen that can have adverse effects on human health. Climate change, which alters plant physiology and phenology, can affect airborne pollen levels, increasing the risk for allergy sufferers. This study examines trends in airborne pollen concentrations and seasonal characteristics, aiming to identify potential shifts in the onset, end, and duration of the main pollen seasons of herbaceous plant species over the last few decades, with particular attention to exploring the association between phenological changes and climate parameters. Moreover, forecasting scenarios of pollen season features trends concerning the meteorological variables we presented. To this purpose, data from the aerobiological station of the Milan area (Legnano, Lombardy, Italy), located in one of the most invaded parts by Ambrosia artemisiifolia in Italy and Europe, and characterized by a time series of nearly 30 years, from 1995 to 2022, were analysed. The results showed a clear correlation between main pollen season features and meteorological variables for Poaceae, Urticaceae, Artemisia and Ambrosia. Generally, increasing temperature and solar radiation were linked to an anticipated onset of the pollen season, while precipitation and relative humidity to an earlier end date. Moreover, in the study areas, a strong increase in annual average temperature has been observed since 1975, projected to continue over the next 60 years. This increase was predicted to lead to an earlier start and longer duration of the pollen season for weed species, potentially advancing by up to 2 weeks over 60 years. These findings indicate an elevated risk of exposure for individuals with allergies in the short term and underscore the urgent need to implement long-term monitoring frameworks for both ecological and public health purposes.},
}
@article {pmid41758384,
year = {2026},
author = {Nadunga, I and Adom, RK and Simatele, MD},
title = {Integration of Environmental Sustainability Principles and Climate Change Adaptation Measures in Energy Optimization at Gold Mining Operations, South Africa's Free State Operations.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {76},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {41758384},
issn = {1432-1009},
mesh = {*Mining ; South Africa ; *Climate Change ; Gold ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; },
abstract = {In light of the unsustainable energy consumption and significant greenhouse gas emissions threatening South Africa's gold mining sector, this study examined how environmental sustainability principles and climate change adaptation measures are integrated to enhance resilience and energy efficiency. Guided by three research questions; identifying climate change impacts on energy use, assessing sustainability practices implemented by mining companies, and exploring how a conceptual framework can guide integration; the study employed a mixed-methods case study approach using purposive and snowball sampling of 30 participants across ten Witwatersrand Basin operations, complemented by documentary reviews, site observations, and quantitative climate and energy data. Findings revealed that mean annual temperatures in the Free State Province are projected to rise by +2.3 °C, with very hot days (>35 °C) nearly doubling, intensifying thermal stress and driving cooling demand; yet, electricity consumption declined from 1231 GWh in 2020 to 1071 GWh in 2023 due to targeted efficiency programmes. Interviews confirmed strong awareness among sustainability officers and mining experts, with 100% reporting adoption of energy-saving initiatives such as optimized refrigeration, advanced ventilation systems, and seasonal cooling controls, while 77-83% emphasized energy efficiency as both a sustainability principle and adaptation strategy. Overall, the study demonstrates that climate change is reshaping energy consumption patterns, but proactive integration of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects can simultaneously reduce costs, lower emissions, and strengthen resilience. These findings imply that embedding sustainability into adaptation frameworks is essential for ensuring the long-term viability of gold mining operations and aligning industry practices with national and global sustainability goals.},
}
@article {pmid41756734,
year = {2026},
author = {Uzzell, C and Shelton, J and van Rhijn, N},
title = {Climate change-driven geographical shifts in Aspergillus species and the implications for plant and human health.},
journal = {iScience},
volume = {29},
number = {3},
pages = {114911},
pmid = {41756734},
issn = {2589-0042},
abstract = {Aspergillus species cause severe infections and are widespread environmental saprotrophs. Climate change is expected to alter the ecological niches and spread of fungal pathogens. Here, we use a global metabarcoding dataset and Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) modeling to predict the current and future environmental suitability of three pathogenic Aspergilli: A. fumigatus sensu lato, A. flavus sensu lato, and A. niger sensu lato. We show that the suitability of A. fumigatus is higher in temperate climates, while A. flavus and A. niger are more suitable in warmer regions. Future climate scenarios suggest a northward shift of habitat suitability for all three species, particularly under severe warming. We combine our MaxEnt model with spatial models of crop growing areas and human population, and show that geographical shift will occur on Aspergillus species along different climate scenarios. These predictions can guide experimental validation efforts and provide a base model for further refinement for other pathogenic fungi.},
}
@article {pmid41756016,
year = {2025},
author = {de Souza, IMF and Sousa, CEL and Pinto, VS and Vilela, LGP and Souza, ADS and Cunha, JPS and de Araújo, CV and Gomes, MNB and Silva, LKX and Martorano, LG and Neves, KAL and Camargo-Júnior, RNC and da Silva, &#xc9;BR and da Silva, WC},
title = {Welfare indicators in cattle farming in the face of heat stress: a review in climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Frontiers in veterinary science},
volume = {12},
number = {},
pages = {1754412},
pmid = {41756016},
issn = {2297-1769},
abstract = {This work consists of a narrative review that addresses the differences between European cattle and Zebu cattle in their resilience to environmental challenges. It was developed based on scientific articles, theses, dissertations, and technical documents available in recognized databases such as Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and PubMed, prioritizing recent studies from 2020 to 2025 that are relevant to the topic. The method used was a narrative review, in which publications addressing the physiological, behavioral, bioclimatic, and adaptive production parameters of each animal group were selected, allowing for a comparative analysis of their main characteristics. The results indicate that European cattle, although highly productive, are less adapted to heat, while zebu cattle stand out for their hardiness, resistance to high temperatures, and lower incidence of diseases. The conclusion is that analyzing these differences is essential to guide breed selection, genetic improvement strategies, and the adoption of more sustainable production systems, favoring greater livestock efficiency and resilience under diverse environmental conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41754281,
year = {2026},
author = {Hang, W and Li, Y and Zhang, G},
title = {Assessing Potential Habitat Suitability of the Endangered Endo-Holoparasitic Sapria himalayana and Its Multiple Hosts in China Under Global Warming.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {41754281},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {No. 2023053SMnull0162//Jiangsu Forestry Bureau/ ; },
abstract = {Global warming severely threatens parasitic plants worldwide. However, little is known about how a parasite with multiple hosts responds to climate change in its distribution. Sapria himalayana is an endangered endo-holoparasite, obligately parasitizing Tetrastigma species. We employed MaxEnt to predict suitable habitats for S. himalayana and its five hosts, and determined key environmental factors. Then, we calculated niche overlaps for the five parasite-host pairs. Currently, it covers a suitable area of 1.35 × 10[4] km[2], accounting for 0.14% of China's total territory. Temperature-related variables were identified as the key factors shaping potential distribution for this parasite and three hosts (i.e., T. planicaule, T. obovatum, and T. cruciatum), while precipitation-related ones were identified for the other hosts (i.e., T. obtectum and T. serrulatum). Collectively, the five pairs presented low niche overlaps under current and future scenarios. While S. himalayana will increase by 37.78% in future suitable habitat, the two host categories show contrasting trends in potential habitat shifts. Divergent climatic sensitivities across host species, along with parasite-host suitability mismatches, could shape the survival and distribution of S. himalayana. Consequently, this research offers valuable insights for the conservation of S. himalayana in China, highlighting the necessity of safeguarding its distinct hosts under global warming.},
}
@article {pmid41754241,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, J and Song, M and Zhang, L and Tian, W and Guo, B and Zhou, S and Ma, C},
title = {Ecological Memory in Plants: Epigenetic Integration of Abiotic Stress and Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {41754241},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Against the backdrop of global climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, a central scientific question has emerged: how do plants adapt to such "pulsed" stressors? While traditional research has focused on immediate physiological responses and long-term genetic adaptation, this review introduces "ecological memory" as a novel integrative framework. It emphasizes the ability of plants to actively "record" past stress experiences through epigenetic mechanisms, thereby enhancing their adaptability to future adversities. This article systematically elucidates the molecular basis whereby abiotic stressors induce specific epigenetic modifications (e.g., DNA methylation and histone modifications) to form memories. It further discusses how such memories mediate physiological integration mechanisms, such as acclimation and priming-induced resistance at the individual level, and highlights potential pathways for transgenerational epigenetic memory transmission, which may accelerate population-level adaptive evolution. Finally, we evaluate the applications of the ecological memory concept in predicting species distribution, enhancing ecosystem resilience, and guiding the design of "climate smart" crops, aiming to shift the research paradigm from static tolerance studies to dynamic memory and adaptation frameworks.},
}
@article {pmid41754006,
year = {2026},
author = {Bezgin, S and Akgül Kartal, S},
title = {The Relationship Between Climate Change Worry and Symptoms of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Turkish Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.},
journal = {Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {41754006},
issn = {2227-9032},
abstract = {Background/Objectives: This study aimed to examine the relationship between climate change worry and symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression in pregnant women. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted with 367 pregnant women. Data were collected using the "Personal Information Form," the "Climate Change Worry Scale (CCWS)," and the "Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21)." Spearman rho and Kruskal-Wallis-H Test were used to analyze the data. Results: The mean total score for the CCWS was 20.22 ± 8.20. Significant differences in the scores for the CCWS were found for the levels of education, economic income, stated concern regarding climate change, and perceived effects of climate change for their location (p < 0.05). Significant positive correlations also became apparent between the overall scores and subscale scores for the CCWS and the DASS-21 (p < 0.001). Conclusions: In conclusion, the findings of this study indicate that climate change concern is significantly associated with depression, anxiety, and stress among pregnant women.},
}
@article {pmid41753773,
year = {2026},
author = {Zammit, G and Fenech, K and Sinagra, E},
title = {Responses of Biofilm-Forming Halophilic Calothrix and Coelastrella Strains to Environmental Stressors Associated with Climate Change.},
journal = {Microorganisms},
volume = {14},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {41753773},
issn = {2076-2607},
abstract = {Research into the effects of environmental stressors associated with global climate change (GCC) on cyanobacteria and microalgae is scarce, with bloom-forming planktonic cyanobacteria being the exception. This study aimed to address the issue by assessing morphological and biochemical changes in cyanobacterial and microalgal cells exposed to an increased temperature (T), ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration. The strains selected were Calothrix sp. SLM0211 and Coelastrella sp. SLM0503, which were isolated from a coastal environment in the central Mediterranean island of Malta. Elevated UVR had a pronounced effect on Calothrix sp. filaments, which produced screening compounds and resorted to trichome coiling to enhance self-shading. Enhanced growth was observed in cultures of Calothrix sp. grown at an increased CO2 concentration, which produced significantly high amounts of biomass, chlorophylls and carotenoids. An increased T resulted in stunted growth and low biomass accumulation in both strains. Each strain exhibited a unique response to T and UVR stressors, which stimulated the production of exopolymeric substances (EPS) and mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) in cultures of Calothrix sp. and lipid production in Coelastrella sp. cells. Our findings indicate that the effects of stressors related to GCC on cyanobacterial and microalgal cells are strain-specific, making changes at community and ecosystem levels difficult to predict.},
}
@article {pmid41753768,
year = {2026},
author = {Frantz, CM and Crump, BC and Carpenter, S and Firth, E and Orellana, MV and Light, B and Junge, K},
title = {Microbial Ecology of Rotten Sea Ice: Implications for Arctic Carbon Cycling with Global Warming.},
journal = {Microorganisms},
volume = {14},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {41753768},
issn = {2076-2607},
support = {1656026//USA National Science Foundation/ ; PLR-1304228//USA National Science Foundation/ ; },
abstract = {"Rotten" sea ice, ice in an advanced stage of melt, represents an important but understudied habitat in the rapidly changing Arctic. As Arctic warming accelerates, this late-season ice type will become more prevalent, yet little is known about its microbial inhabitants or their roles in Arctic marine biogeochemical cycles. We examined microbial communities (prokaryote and algal abundance, 16S and 18S rRNA gene and transcript sequencing) and biogeochemical properties of rotten sea ice and earlier-season ice near Utqiaġvik, Alaska, USA. Rotten ice was comparatively warm, isothermal, and largely drained of brine, with extensive, interconnected pore networks linked to melt ponds above and seawater below. Unlike earlier-season ice, fluids saturating rotten ice were vertically homogeneous in pH, dissolved inorganic carbon, prokaryote and phytoplankton abundance, and microbial community composition. However, particulate carbon and nitrogen exhibited strong vertical gradients, with the highest concentrations near the surface. Microbial communities in rotten ice were significantly different from those in earlier-season ice and varied between individual floes. These findings indicate that rotten ice constitutes a distinct microbial habitat and may serve as an important source of nutrient-rich particulate matter in the future Arctic Ocean during the summer melt season.},
}
@article {pmid41752559,
year = {2026},
author = {Kwon, TS and Kim, SS and Park, GE and Nam, Y},
title = {Changes in Richness, Abundance, and Occurrence of Beetles in South Korea over Ten Years: Identifier Bias and Selection of Climate Change Indicators.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {17},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {41752559},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {FE0703-2023-01-2024//National Institute of Forest Science/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change is rapidly altering the distribution and abundance of species, with significant impacts on regional ecosystems, including reduced ecosystem services and the loss of biodiversity. Accurately predicting changes in the distribution and abundance of taxa under future climate scenarios is, therefore, crucial. In South Korea, beetle data collected via pitfall traps from approximately 300 forest sites between 2007 and 2009 (30 families, 4 genera, and 150 species) were used to forecast changes in their abundance and distribution under climate change scenarios RCP 4.5 and 8.5. This study evaluated the accuracy of those predictions using data from a subsequent survey conducted between 2017 and 2019. We compared species richness, abundance, changes in abundance (i.e., number of individuals), and occurrence (i.e., number of occupied sites) using data from 273 sites that were surveyed in both the initial (2007-2009) and follow-up (2017-2019) periods. All four parameters were found to be significantly influenced by the identifiers. This identifier bias was attributed to the omission of morphologically similar species in the initial survey or the loss of individuals during the preparation process of dry specimens. As a result, increases in abundance and distribution appear to have been affected by identification errors, whereas decreases more closely reflect actual ecological changes. When the comparison between predicted and observed results was restricted to taxa with reduced abundance and distribution, the number of taxa that matched the predictions was significantly higher than that of those that did not. Based on ease of identification, abundance, and sensitivity to climate change, we selected a set of indicator taxa (four families, two genera, and seven species) for climate change monitoring.},
}
@article {pmid41752558,
year = {2026},
author = {Tuesta-Trauco, KM and Canta-Ventura, JM and Guelac-Santillan, M and Medina-Medina, AJ and Zabaleta-Santisteban, JA and Rivera-Fernandez, AS and Silva-Melendez, TB and Grandez-Alberca, MA and Salas López, R and Portocarrero, C and Oliva, M and Barboza, E},
title = {Current and Future Potential Distribution of the Flower Bud Fly (Dasiops saltans) in Pitahaya Cultivation in Northern Peru Under Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {17},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {41752558},
issn = {2075-4450},
abstract = {Dasiops saltans is a small insect pest associated with pitahaya cultivation, whose occurrence is strongly influenced by specific environmental conditions. This study examined where this species could live in the Amazonas region by using models that identify areas with favourable conditions. With this approach, the current and future distribution of the insect was estimated, considering possible changes in climate. The results show that the places with the best conditions for the species may decrease slightly in the coming decades, while most of the region will continue to be unfavorable for its presence. The study also identified which environmental factors most influence where the insect can survive, highlighting the role of the terrain, soil characteristics and climate conditions related to temperature and moisture. These findings help us better understand the environmental limits of Dasiops saltans and provide useful information for decision-makers, farmers and local authorities, who can use this knowledge to improve management, monitoring and prevention strategies in agricultural areas.},
}
@article {pmid41752557,
year = {2026},
author = {Duan, M and Ning, J and Wang, G and Xu, Z and Li, S and Zhang, Z and Zhang, L and Zhao, L},
title = {Human Activities and Climate Change Accelerate the Spread Risk of Hyphantria cunea in China.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {17},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {41752557},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {2025YFC2609102, 2024YFC2607703//the National Key Plan for Scientific Research and Development of China/ ; 32230066, 32400399, U24A201683//the Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; GZC20232652//Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF/ ; 202401-10//Best candidates project supported by National Forestry and Grassland Administration/ ; 2023IOZ0103, 2023IOZ0203, 2023IOZ0204//Initiative Scientific Research Program, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences/ ; No.2022-2260//the China Scholarship Council Innovative Talent Program/ ; },
abstract = {Anthropogenic activities and climate change have accelerated biological invasions, leading to profound ecological, economic, social, and health impacts. The invasive species fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea) has been reported to have outbreaks in areas with climate anomalies and human settlements in recent years, highlighting the necessity to explore the species' suitable habitat and associated future changes. We built an ensemble species distribution model using Random Forest, MaxEnt, and Support Vector Machine, achieving excellent predictive performance (AUC = 0.996). Our results identify human settlement density as the dominant driving factor, with a contribution > 50%, far exceeding climatic and forest structure variables. Therefore, densely urbanized regions such as Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, the Liaodong Peninsula, and the North China Plain comprise the current highly suitable areas. Future climate projections suggest a continued expansion of the suitable habitat for H. cunea, with the most pronounced growth expected under the high-emission pathway (SSP5-8.5), where human activity is greatest. Such a correlation indicates that highly urbanized regions should be given priority for corresponding monitoring and control measures. As climate warming continues, northeastern China will face escalating invasion risks. Conversely, some regions within the Yangtze River Delta may become less suitable for the habitation of H. cunea. These findings provide insightful guidance for region-specific surveillance, quarantine measures, and the precision management of H. cunea in China.},
}
@article {pmid41752246,
year = {2026},
author = {Russin, NH and Martin, MP and McElhinny, M},
title = {Global Warming and the Elderly: A Socio-Ecological Framework.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {23},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {41752246},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {Humans ; *Global Warming ; Aged ; *Heat Stress Disorders/epidemiology ; Middle Aged ; Social Determinants of Health ; Aged, 80 and over ; *Aging ; },
abstract = {Problem Statement: Two global trends, including aging populations and the acceleration of global warming, are increasing the risk of heat-related illness, challenging the health of populations, and the sustainability of healthcare systems. Global warming refers to the increase in the Earth's average surface temperature, generally attributed to the greenhouse effect, which is occurring at three times the rate of the pre-industrial era. The global population of older adults, defined here as individuals aged 60 and over, is expected to reach over 2 billion by mid-century. This population is particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness, specifically disruption of thermoregulation from excessive exposure to environmental heat due to metabolic and cognitive changes associated with aging. Objectives: This review examines heat-related illness and its impact on older adults within a socio-ecological framework, considering both drivers and mitigation strategies related to global warming, the built environment, social determinants of health, healthcare system responses, and the individual. The authors were motivated to create a conceptual model within this framework drawing on their lived experiences as healthcare providers interacting with older adults in a large urban area of the southwestern US, known for its extreme heat and extensive heat island effects. Based on this framework, the authors suggest actionable strategies supported by the literature to reduce the risks of morbidity and mortality. Methods: The literature search utilized a wide lens to identify evidence supporting various aspects of the hypothesized framework. In this sense, this review differs from systematic and scoping reviews, which seek a complete synthesis of the available literature or a mapping of the evidence. The first author conducted the literature search and synthesis, while the second and third authors reviewed and added publications to the initial search and conceptualized the socio-ecological framework. Discussion: This study is unique in its focus on a global trend that threatens the well-being of a growing population. The population health focus underscores social determinants of health and limitations of existing healthcare systems to guide healthcare providers in reducing older adults' vulnerability to heat-related illness. This includes patient education regarding age-related declines in extreme heat tolerance, safe and unsafe physical activity habits, the impact of prescription drugs on heat tolerance, and, importantly, identifying the symptoms of heatstroke, which is a medical emergency. Additional strategies for improving survivability and quality of life for this vulnerable population include improved emergency response systems, better social support, and closer attention to evidence-based treatment for heat-related health conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41752167,
year = {2026},
author = {Abd-Alla, MH and Hassan, EA and Khalaf, DM and Mohammed, EA and Bashandy, SR},
title = {Harnessing Silicon and Nanosilicon Formulations with Rhizobium/Bradyrhizobium for the Sustainable Enhancement of Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Legumes and Climate Change Mitigation.},
journal = {International journal of molecular sciences},
volume = {27},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {41752167},
issn = {1422-0067},
support = {51395//This research is based on the work supported by the Science, Technology &amp; Innovation Funding Authority of Egypt (STDF) under grant number 51395/ ; },
mesh = {*Nitrogen Fixation/drug effects ; *Silicon/chemistry/pharmacology ; *Fabaceae/microbiology/metabolism ; *Silicon Dioxide/chemistry/pharmacology ; Climate Change ; *Nanoparticles/chemistry ; Symbiosis ; *Bradyrhizobium/physiology/metabolism ; *Rhizobium/physiology/metabolism ; Rhizosphere ; Soil Microbiology ; },
abstract = {Silicon has long been recognized as a beneficial element in plant biology. Recent advances in nanosilicon technology have revealed its transformative potential in legume-rhizobia symbiosis. This review synthesizes current knowledge on how silicon and SiO2 nanoparticles (Si-NPs) influence nodulation, microbial metabolism, and soil-plant interactions. We highlight emerging evidence that Si-NPs enhance symbiotic signaling, strengthen infection pathways, and mitigate oxidative stress, thereby supporting nitrogen fixation efficiency. Beyond the rhizosphere, nanosilicon improves soil structure, microbial diversity, and plant resilience under abiotic stress, offering a multifaceted approach to sustainable agriculture. The novelty of this review lies in its integrative perspective, connecting molecular mechanisms with ecological impacts and climate-smart applications. By examining Si-NPs across three domains-soils, rhizosphere metabolites, and plants-we provide a framework for understanding their role in enhancing productivity while reducing environmental costs. Importantly, we identify critical research gaps, including the need for standardized application protocols, large-scale field validation, sustainable nanosilicon production, and robust regulatory frameworks. These insights position nanosilicon as a promising tool for advancing legume productivity, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers, and contributing to global food security. This review underscores silicon's potential not only as a plant nutrient but also as a strategic agent in climate-resilient agriculture.},
}
@article {pmid41749267,
year = {2026},
author = {Nshatsi, NC and Mponzi, WP and Mwalugelo, YA and Msaky, DS and Simbeye, S and Rite, E and Okumu, FO and Philbert, A and Angelo, T and Kaindoa, EW},
title = {Community perceptions on climate change and its impacts on malaria transmission in South-eastern Tanzania.},
journal = {Malaria journal},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41749267},
issn = {1475-2875},
support = {(Ref IHI/TC/BAG/2022/278).//Ifakara Health Institute Training Unit/ ; (Grant Number: 226703/Z/22/Z)//Wellcome Trust- Infectious Disease - Discretionary grant/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Tanzania/epidemiology ; *Malaria/transmission/psychology/epidemiology ; Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Young Adult ; Middle Aged ; Adolescent ; Aged ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Malaria transmission is highly sensitive to climatic variability, as changes in temperatures and rainfall, directly influence mosquito breeding, survival, and parasite development. Extreme climatic events, such as flooding, further exacerbate malaria risk by disrupting access to preventive, diagnostic and treatment services. However, there is limited evidence on how communities in malaria-endemic settings perceive and respond to the health impacts of climate variability and change. This study explored community knowledge, perceptions, and practices related to the relationship between climate variability and malaria transmission in south-eastern Tanzania.<br><br>METHODS: An explanatory mixed-methods cross-sectional study was conducted in malaria-endemic villages in south-eastern Tanzania. Quantitative data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 384 community members, while qualitative data were obtained through 11 key informant interviews and 12 focus group discussions involving 72 participants. Survey data were analysed descriptively, and qualitative data were analysed thematically.<br><br>RESULTS: Among survey respondents, 86% reported experiencing climate-related changes, including altered cropping seasons, increased flooding, and a perceived rise in vector-borne diseases. Approximately two-thirds (67.5%) recognized a link between climate change and malaria transmission. Perceived vulnerability was high, with 59.5% reporting increased risk of vector-borne diseases and 70% indicating higher malaria occurrence during the rainy season compared to the dry season. Access to timely climate and health information was limited, as only 26.6% regularly received updates, despite 96.6% expressing a desire for such information. Findings from focus group discussions and key informant interviews corroborated these perceptions and highlighted the need for targeted community awareness and education on climate-related malaria risks.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Community members demonstrated awareness of climate change and its perceived impacts on malaria and livelihoods. These findings highlight the importance of integrating community perspectives and local knowledge into climate-adaptation and malaria-control strategies to enhance locally relevant and community-centered resilience.},
}
@article {pmid41746919,
year = {2026},
author = {Grzybek, M},
title = {Tropical diseases in the context of climate change and emerging European transmission.},
journal = {PLoS neglected tropical diseases},
volume = {20},
number = {2},
pages = {e0014038},
pmid = {41746919},
issn = {1935-2735},
}
@article {pmid41744660,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, H and Tang, M and Wang, Y and Pan, R and Deng, H},
title = {Patterns of Orchid Diversity and Their Potential Habitat Under Climate Change in Chongqing, China.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {41744660},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {zlg2021-cq20211210//The Central Forestry Reform and Development Fund-National Key Protected Wildlife Protection Projec/ ; CQS24C01033//The Chongqing Forest and Grass Germplasm Resources Collection Project/ ; },
abstract = {Global climate problems and the sharp decline in biodiversity have attracted widespread attention. Orchids, as the "flagship" species of biodiversity, are important indicators of ecological changes. This study took Chongqing as the study area and conducted a comprehensive survey of orchids through field investigation combined with data review to clarify Chongqing's diversity distribution pattern. The distribution of orchids was characterized by "high in the east and low in the west, high in the north and low in the south" horizontally. Vertically, the distribution was characterized by an obvious "unimodal distribution", with higher abundance in the low and middle altitude areas of 500-1499 m. The minimum temperature of the coldest month (Bio6), isothermality (Bio3), altitude (Bio20), and precipitation of the wettest season (Bio16) were the main environmental factors affecting the distribution of the orchid habitat. The suitable habitat of orchids would be greatly reduced in the future (2070SSP-585), and the suitable habitat tends to migrate to the high-altitude areas; therefore, we should pay more attention to the conservation and sustainable use of orchid plant resources.},
}
@article {pmid41744078,
year = {2026},
author = {Griffiths, J},
title = {Adapting to the effects of climate change.},
journal = {British journal of community nursing},
volume = {31},
number = {3},
pages = {108},
doi = {10.12968/bjcn.2026.0015},
pmid = {41744078},
issn = {1462-4753},
}
@article {pmid41743574,
year = {2026},
author = {Zheng, F and Zhang, W and Li, Q and Wang, Z and Xu, G and Clements, DR and Yao, B and Jin, G and Yang, S and Shen, S and Zhang, F and Day, MD},
title = {Predicting the Potential Distribution of the Invasive Plant Alternanthera pungens Kunth Under Climate Change Scenarios in China.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {e73124},
pmid = {41743574},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Alternanthera pungens Kunth is considered to be less invasive compared to its exotic congener A. philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb. However, in recent 10 years, it has spread rapidly in Yunnan Province, China. To better understand the species' invasion and distribution, we simulated the potential distribution of A. pungens in China using a MaxEnt model under the current climate scenario and several future climate scenarios, with varying emissions and time frames. The model achieved excellent prediction performance, with A. pungens having an area under the curve value and true skill statistics value of 0.979 and 0.910, respectively. Temperature seasonality and mean temperature of coldest quarter were the greatest predictive environmental variables, with a cumulative contribution of more than 85.3% and a cumulative permutation importance of more than 89.8%. The suitable geographic region of A. pungens is concentrated in southern China. Under the current climate scenarios, projected areas ranked as highly and moderately suitable for A. pungens accounted for 0.31% and 1.03% of the Chinese mainland area, respectively. Under future climate scenarios, the suitable areas for A. pungens in China will expand northwards, with a maximum projected growth rate of 41.4% in the 2070s. This study was the first to show that A. pungens is predicted to expand its range in China in the future. Early warning and monitoring of A. pungens should be pursued, with greater vigilance in southern China to prevent its further spread and invasion.},
}
@article {pmid41743501,
year = {2025},
author = {Upton, CM and Peter, J},
title = {Climate Change And Its Impact On Asthma In South Africa.},
journal = {Current allergy &amp; clinical immunology},
volume = {38},
number = {3},
pages = {138-143},
pmid = {41743501},
issn = {1609-3607},
support = {311673/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; },
abstract = {South Africa is experiencing climate-related warming 1.5 times faster than the global average, which is driving shifts in meteorological and environmental conditions that exacerbate respiratory health risks. More extreme weather events, including heatwaves, floods and wildfires, combined with increasing aeroallergens, mould growth and poor air quality, are contributing to increased rates of asthma and allergic respiratory diseases, at the same time driving morbidity and mortality. While these risks are real and growing, they also present an opportunity to strengthen climate-health resilience. Existing health and environmental monitoring systems remain fragmented and unevenly distributed. Linking environmental exposure data to respiratory health outcomes is essential if public health planning and adaptation are to be effective. This narrative review highlights and contextualises the current evidence on climate-related respiratory risks in South Africa, with a focus on asthma. It highlights recent national studies, identifies key data and policy gaps and introduces SA-CARES, a sentinel-based early-warning system for respiratory health as a model for pre-emptive integrated surveillance. Coordinated investment in data integration, healthcare preparedness and community engagement will be key to building adaptive capacity and advancing climate-resilient health policy in South Africa and other low- and middle-income countries.},
}
@article {pmid41741746,
year = {2026},
author = {Stott, PA and Lo, YTE and Marsham, JH and Obura, D and Oliver, TH and Palmer, MD and Ranger, N and Sharpe, S and Sutton, R},
title = {We need a global assessment of avoidable climate-change risks.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {650},
number = {8103},
pages = {826-828},
pmid = {41741746},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid41741423,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, H and Shan, Y and Li, R and Xue, R and Ma, J and Kikstra, J and Shi, Z and Wang, Z and Zhang, B and Wang, B and Fang, S and Yang, F and Hubacek, K},
title = {Rising Air-Conditioning Use Intensifies Global Warming.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41741423},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {Global warming and socio-economic development are together prompting a surge in the use of air-conditioning (AC). Yet the technology that delivers thermal comfort also emits large quantities of greenhouse gases (GHG), exacerbating climate change. We quantify global AC-related GHGs and associated warming impact under five climate scenarios, separating the contributions of global warming and socio-economic development. In a middle-of-the-road scenario (SSP245), cumulative AC-related emissions reach 113.3 GtCO2eq between 2010 and 2050, increasing global-mean temperature by 0.05 °C (0.03 °C-0.07 °C), with only about 8.3% to climate-driven cooling demand. Income inequalities exacerbate disparities in AC use, substantially limiting access to cooling in lower-income regions. While rising incomes reduce this inequality, they increase emissions: income-driven AC growth adds 14-146 GtCO2eq and a further 0.003-0.05 °C of warming by 2050, even under SSP119. These results highlight the need for a rapid low-carbon cooling transition that balances total warming impacts with equitable cooling access.},
}
@article {pmid41740480,
year = {2026},
author = {Takagi, S and Azumaya, T and Hasegawa, N},
title = {Predicting the water temperature effects and climate change impacts on gametogenesis of the sea urchin Mesocentrotus nudus using a DVI model.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {217},
number = {},
pages = {107941},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2026.107941},
pmid = {41740480},
issn = {1879-0291},
abstract = {Ocean warming has caused shifts in the distribution of ectothermic species, including the sea urchin Mesocentrotus nudus, which is commercially harvested in northern Japan. We constructed a developmental index (DVI) model driven by water temperature to simulate the annual reproductive cycle of males and females and the effect of water temperature on reproduction. Within the distribution range of this species, this DVI model successfully simulated the seasonal changes in the gonad developmental stages of M. nudus from Stage 1 (recovering; before gametogenesis) to Stage 5 (spent; after spawning). Simulations with multiple combinations of minimum and maximum temperatures showed that males and/or females could not reach Stage 5 within a calculation period of 365 days when the minimum temperature was <2 °C or >11 °C, regardless of the maximum temperature. Females were more sensitive to temperature change than males. Simulations using 1982-2010 sea surface temperature (SST) around Japan suggested that the northern boundary of distribution may be limited by female gametogenesis failure, and the southern boundary by male gametogenesis failure. Minimum temperatures of 4-8 °C and maximum of 20-22 °C were estimated to be appropriate for successful reproduction. Simulations using 2010-2024 SST showed that the northward shift of the southern limit of distribution observed in the 2010s would have resulted from an increase in the maximum temperature exceeding the thermal tolerance for survival of this species. These findings appear to contribute to explaining the mechanism of climate change impacts on reproduction, harvest season and distribution of M. nudus.},
}
@article {pmid41739344,
year = {2026},
author = {Annan, H and King, N and Baran, I and Bechard, M and , },
title = {Climate change and the Canadian pediatric emergency medicine experience: an integrated mixed-methods study.},
journal = {CJEM},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41739344},
issn = {1481-8043},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change disproportionately impacts child health and is associated with an increase in certain pediatric emergency department (ED) presentations. This study examines how the climate crisis impacts the pediatric emergency medicine physician experience in Canada.<br><br>METHODS: We conducted a convergent mixed-methods study of fully licensed attending or clinical associate physicians working in Canadian pediatric EDs. We developed and distributed an online survey to pediatric emergency physicians within the Pediatric Emergency Research Canada (PERC) database. We also conducted semi-structured interviews to delve further into their experiences and engaged in a 6-phase thematic analysis of transcripts.<br><br>RESULTS: The survey was sent to 382 physicians and yielded a completion rate of 21%. Multiple stages of non-response bias analysis revealed no significant difference between survey respondents and non-respondents. Most (95%) respondents were at least moderately worried about the impact of climate change on health and 79% believed that their institutions were either minimally or not prepared for climate-related events. Four themes emerged from our thematic analysis: (i) feeling human in a time of crisis, (ii) climate change manifesting in the practice of pediatric emergency medicine, (iii) the role of pediatric emergency medicine during a climate crisis, and (iv) preparing pediatric emergency medicine for climate change. Integrative analysis suggests that (i) many pediatric emergency physicians are concerned about the health impacts of climate change; (ii) many pediatric emergency physicians see the impacts of climate change in the types of cases presenting to the pediatric ED; (iii) climate change may influence clinical practice; and (iv) pediatric EDs may not be prepared to respond to the impacts of climate change.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Climate change impacts the pediatric emergency physician experience in Canada. Further education on the health impacts of climate change could help the pediatric emergency community better prepare for the impending challenges.},
}
@article {pmid41739256,
year = {2026},
author = {Chen, Y and Zeng, Y and Zhang, T and Shi, F and Wang, P and Cheng, X},
title = {Time-lagged impacts and prediction of climate change on Xinjiang's vegetation dynamics.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {198},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {41739256},
issn = {1573-2959},
support = {2023D01B52//Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region/ ; XJNUQB2024-12//the Top Young Talent Program of Xinjiang Normal University/ ; 2023YFE0102700//Natural Key R&amp;D Program of China/ ; 2023TSYCCX0076//Tianshan Talent Training Program-Young Scientific and Technological Innovation Talent/ ; 2022D01E105//Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uigur Autonomous Region-Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars/ ; 2023YFC3206801//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 42171041//the NSFC Project/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Ecosystem ; Droughts ; Temperature ; Plants ; Forests ; },
abstract = {Understanding the impacts of climate change on vegetation is crucial for ecological conservation and sustainable development. In this paper, how temperature, precipitation, drought, and vegetation cover change, the relationships between vegetation cover and climate variables, and the effects of vegetation lag and future change were investigated. The findings indicate that (1) in most areas of northern Xinjiang, there is more vegetation than in southern Xinjiang. In the Yili River Valley and northern Xinjiang, higher precipitation, lower temperatures, and higher humidity are present. (2) Among the different vegetation types, high vegetation cover grassland, sparse woodland, shrub forest, other woodland, and low vegetation cover grassland show a positive association with precipitation and the drought index, and paddy field and dry land show a negative correlation with temperature. (3) Temperature and precipitation have a delayed influence on vegetation, especially in most areas of the Yili Valley region, where there is no lag effect on precipitation changes, and most areas in northern, southern, and eastern Xinjiang have a lag period of 1 to 3 months. In the SSP 2-4.5 and SSP 5-8.5 scenarios, the vegetation cover generally increases, and the reaction of vegetation to precipitation mostly has a 3-month lag period but essentially has no lag period for temperature. This research aids in the understanding of vegetation dynamics and provides guidelines for enhancing the ecological environment in arid regions.},
}
@article {pmid41737834,
year = {2026},
author = {B K, B and Dahal, S and Koirala, M and Poudel, R and Kandel, BP},
title = {Role of Millets for Food Security Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Plant-environment interactions (Hoboken, N.J.)},
volume = {7},
number = {1},
pages = {e70128},
pmid = {41737834},
issn = {2575-6265},
abstract = {The accelerating impacts of climate change pose significant threats to global food security, highlighting critical vulnerabilities within the agricultural system. As greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, global temperatures have increased by 0.6°C over the 20th century, with projections indicating further increases of 0.1°C-2°C per decade. These trends are expected to reduce crop productivity and food availability, potentially leaving up to three billion people undernourished by 2050. Therefore, diversification of agricultural cropping systems is crucial, especially through the incorporation of underutilized and resilient crops like millets. Millets, a group of small-seeded grasses, exhibit tolerance to both biotic and abiotic stress and can thrive under harsh environmental conditions such as poor soil fertility, low rainfall, drought, and salinity, making them particularly suitable for climate-vulnerable agro-ecosystems. As C4 crops, they have high photosynthetic efficiency and shorter growth durations than many C3 staples. These small-grain cereals are rich sources of gluten-free proteins, dietary fiber, vitamins, and essential minerals, and can contribute to improved nutritional security. Additionally, bioactive compounds present in grains offer therapeutic properties against various disorders and diseases, highlighting their promising nutraceutical potential. Furthermore, advances in biotechnological approaches, including molecular markers and genetic improvement techniques, offer opportunities to enhance stress tolerance and nutritional traits. This review provides insights into millets' role in food security, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals, examines their stress-adaptive traits, and discusses advances in genomics and biotechnology. Although it integrates findings from previous studies, this review presents a new integrative perspective focused on enhancing millet cultivation within agricultural systems.},
}
@article {pmid41737197,
year = {2026},
author = {Ortiz-Prado, E and Vasconez-Gonzalez, J and Pazmiño-Almeida, JC and Serrano-Núñez, MR and Acosta-Muñoz, E and Sánchez-Bustamante, JS and Salazar-Santoliva, C and Bastidas, AP and Altamirano-Castillo, JA and Villacis-Pauta, SV and Izquierdo-Condoy, JS},
title = {Climate change and the rising threat of vector-borne diseases in the Andes.},
journal = {One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands)},
volume = {22},
number = {},
pages = {101362},
pmid = {41737197},
issn = {2352-7714},
abstract = {Vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, leishmaniasis, and Chagas disease continue to cause millions of infections and thousands of deaths each year, particularly in low- and middle-income regions of South America. In recent years, climate change has profoundly altered the distribution and behavior of arthropod vectors, promoting their expansion into new ecological niches, including high-altitude areas of the Andes once considered unsuitable for transmission. Countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia have reported outbreaks of dengue and malaria in populations residing above 2000 m above sea level, revealing an unprecedented epidemiological shift. Importantly, this emerging scenario reflects more than an environmental process: it also exposes deep social vulnerabilities linked to poverty, deforestation, and limited access to health services, which can magnify outbreak impacts and constrain timely response. Within this context, the climate-vector-inequity triad offers an integrative perspective to understand how climatic and structural factors converge to amplify risk. Addressing this challenge requires altitude-sensitive surveillance systems, ecosystem restoration, and health policies grounded in the One Health approach to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, and response capacity in highland regions of the Andes, particularly in vulnerable indigenous and rural communities across Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia where socioeconomic disparities exacerbate transmission risks.},
}
@article {pmid41736985,
year = {2026},
author = {},
title = {Correction to "Plant-Soil Relationships Diminish Under Major Versus Moderate Climate Change in Subalpine Grasslands".},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {e73164},
doi = {10.1002/ece3.73164},
pmid = {41736985},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1002/ece3.72578.].},
}
@article {pmid41736979,
year = {2026},
author = {},
title = {Correction to "Combined effects of global climate change and nutrient enrichment on the physiology of three temperate maerl species".},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {e72607},
doi = {10.1002/ece3.72607},
pmid = {41736979},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1002/ece3.5802.].},
}
@article {pmid41735810,
year = {2026},
author = {Verma, KK and Song, XP and Liang, Q and Xu, L and Mishra, KK and Chen, GL and Huang, HR and Li, YR},
title = {Engineered nano-pesticides: a multifaceted strategy for sustainable crop protection and enhanced food security in the era of climate change.},
journal = {Plant signaling &amp; behavior},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {2633785},
pmid = {41735810},
issn = {1559-2324},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Food Security ; *Pesticides/pharmacology ; *Crop Protection/methods ; *Crops, Agricultural ; *Nanoparticles/chemistry ; },
abstract = {To ensure global food security and sustainable agricultural productivity in the coming years, modern technology is essential. It can boost food production, increase resilience to agroclimatic disruptions, and maintain healthy agroecosystems. Pesticide use is widely considered unsustainable due to inefficient application, high energy and water consumption, and potential harm to agroecosystems. Engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) present a promising alternative to traditional pesticides by enabling targeted delivery and controlled release of active ingredients (AIs), thereby enhancing pesticidal efficacy and efficiency. This review examines how nanopesticides, which enhance crop defense and directly target pathogens much like optimal plant nutrition, can be used to manage agricultural pests and improve yields. Nanopesticides offer several benefits, including improved crop yield and quality, enhanced foliar adhesion, and targeted delivery of active ingredients (AIs) to reduce damage from biotic and abiotic stressors. This article finds that while nanopesticides are more effective and sustainable than traditional pesticides, they may also pose greater ecological risks. Therefore, further research is needed to fully understand these potential detrimental impacts. By boosting crop yields, these benefits promote sustainable agriculture and enhance global food security.},
}
@article {pmid41735333,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, RH and Chen, M and Gao, C and Zhou, L and Zhi, H and Liu, S and Tao, L and Wu, M and Gao, J and Wang, H},
title = {Upper-ocean stratification changes control ENSO amplitude shift under sustained global warming.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-026-69931-x},
pmid = {41735333},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {BK20250746, BK20240718//Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Jiangsu Provincial Natural Science Foundation)/ ; },
abstract = {As projected by climate models in the high emission scenarios, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) exhibits a non-monotonic amplitude shift. However, its key drivers remain poorly quantified. Here we introduce a framework using an intermediate coupled model (ICM) that coherently represents mean-state oceanic climatologies in the tropical Pacific, derived from eight selected climate models across three periods (1940-1990, 2040-2090 and 2240-2290). By applying vertical baroclinic mode decomposition to ocean density, we extract wind projection coefficients (pn; n is mode number) governing upper-ocean dynamical responses. The ICM with the explicitly prescribed climatological fields, including stratification and the thermocline structure, successfully reproduces the non-monotonic ENSO shifts, which is illustrated to be primarily driven by opposite changes in p1 and p2 post 2140. Sensitivity experiments further confirm stratification as the dominant modulator. This study establishes a coherent mechanistic framework for disentangling stratification impacts on ENSO in climate model projections under global warming.},
}
@article {pmid41735012,
year = {2026},
author = {Hipps, AD},
title = {State of Emergency: The Psychological Impact of Climate Change on African American Youth.},
journal = {Social work in public health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-9},
doi = {10.1080/19371918.2026.2635362},
pmid = {41735012},
issn = {1937-190X},
abstract = {The adverse effects of climate change disproportionately impact marginalized and vulnerable populations, specifically African American youth. Children are often dependent on others to provide their basic needs and often incur undue stress from the worsening environmental conditions caused by climate change. These changes in the environment also lead to significant impacts on both the physical and mental health of minority children. African American youth are more likely to live in neighborhoods and environments where they have a higher likelihood of experiencing the negative impacts of a changing climate. This manuscript proposes supportive community-based interventions and introduces advocacy strategies for supporting the health and well-being of African American youth. The community interventions will be focused on ways to improve mental health while increasing environmental education for minority youth. Advocacy strategies will involve innovative ways social workers and public health workers can combat the growing climate concerns to support healthy youth development.},
}
@article {pmid41733150,
year = {2026},
author = {Corzo-Leon, DE},
title = {Pulmonary fungal infections in the age of biologics and climate change.},
journal = {Current opinion in pulmonary medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1097/MCP.0000000000001262},
pmid = {41733150},
issn = {1531-6971},
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review examines the evolving epidemiology of invasive fungal infections, with emphasis in pulmonary presentations, in the context of climate change and the expanding immunomodulatory therapy use.<br><br>RECENT FINDINGS: Fungal infections represent a growing global health threat, with epidemiological patterns increasingly extending beyond traditional immunocompromised populations. Climate-driven thermal adaptation and geographic range expansion of endemic fungi, particularly Coccidioides and Histoplasma species, are exposing immunologically naive populations to infection. The higher use of new biologic therapies (IFN&#x3b3; inhibitors, immune checkpoint inhibitors, CAR-T cells) is growing cohorts of patients with selective immunosuppression/immunomodulation who exhibit distinct fungal infection susceptibility patterns compared to traditional immunocompromised populations. Additionally, severe respiratory viral pandemics have demonstrated that acute viral pneumonia - independent of underlying immunosuppression - constitutes a significant risk factor for secondary invasive fungal diseases, as evidenced by IAPA and CAPA outbreaks. These shifts are occurring in parallel to increasing azole resistance and rising Pneumocystis pneumonia incidence in non-HIV populations, collectively challenging surveillance strategies, diagnostic algorithms, and therapeutic approaches.<br><br>SUMMARY: This review synthesizes current evidence on how climate-mediated geographic expansion, biologic-associated immunosuppression, and virus-associated fungal infections are redefining populations at risk for pulmonary fungal infections.},
}
@article {pmid41732572,
year = {2026},
author = {Barraclough, KA},
title = {Kidney Health in a Warming World: Heat, Climate Change, and Implications for Care.},
journal = {Kidney international reports},
volume = {11},
number = {3},
pages = {103802},
pmid = {41732572},
issn = {2468-0249},
}
@article {pmid41731311,
year = {2026},
author = {Rodrigues, DLG and Andrade, JBC and Santos, JPND and Russo, AC and Sampaio Silva, G},
title = {Climate Change and Cerebrovascular Diseases: A Narrative Review with Brazilian Regional Analysis.},
journal = {International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {17474930261429878},
doi = {10.1177/17474930261429878},
pmid = {41731311},
issn = {1747-4949},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is reshaping environmental exposures, which in turn influence cerebrovascular diseases. Brazil's continental dimensions and climate diversity offer a unique opportunity to examine climate-stroke associations within a unified healthcare system. Such regional analyses may inform adaptation strategies for other low-and middle-income countries facing similar environmental challenges.<br><br>METHODS: A literature search was conducted across the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, covering publications from January 2000 through August 2025 linking climate exposures to cerebrovascular outcomes. To examine climate-stroke associations, we analyzed national mortality data (DATASUS, 2020-2023) for Brazil's five geographic regions, yielding 127,424 stroke deaths (I61-I62, I63+I65-I66).<br><br>FINDINGS: Global evidence consistently demonstrates non-linear, asymmetric associations between temperature extremes and stroke risk (RR 1.06-1.18 for extreme heat/cold, p<0.05), with PM&#x2082;.&#x2085; conferring both short-term (RR 1.01, 95% CI 1.004-1.012 per 10 &#xb5;g/m&#xb3;) and long-term risks (HR 1.11-1.21, p<0.001). Brazilian analysis revealed climate-dependent patterns: cooler southern temperate regions showed higher ischemic-to-hemorrhagic stroke ratios (2.28:1, 70% ischemic) compared to hotter tropical regions (1.28:1 in Centro-Oeste, 56% ischemic). Both ischemic (Pearson r = -0.70, p = 0.001) and hemorrhagic (Pearson r = -0.65, p = 0.002) stroke deaths demonstrated negative associations with peak temperatures across pooled observations.<br><br>INTERPRETATION: Stroke should be recognized as a climate-sensitive non-communicable disease. Global evidence demonstrates robust associations between temperature and stroke, while preliminary Brazilian regional patterns suggest potential climate influence on the distribution of stroke subtypes. Key priorities include establishing linkages between daily weather observations and atmospheric pollutant measurements, establishing multi-center surveillance networks, strengthening climate-resilient stroke care systems, and reducing PM&#x2082;.&#x2085; through environmental regulation as a stroke prevention strategy.},
}
@article {pmid41730811,
year = {2026},
author = {Belova, A and Munson, K and Keeler, D and Sluder, M and Kiesel, A and Sarofim, MC and Silva, R and Anenberg, S and Clayton, S and Gould, CA},
title = {Projecting and valuing climate change impacts on anxiety and depression in the contiguous USA: a damage function approach.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {101426},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101426},
pmid = {41730811},
issn = {2542-5196},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Links between climate change and mental health concerns in the USA are recognised, but research is underdeveloped. Many studies rely on self-reported exposures, non-representative samples, or inconsistent definitions of mental health outcomes, limiting their utility in supporting robust, population-scale projections to inform the public. Few studies have attempted to quantify future impacts, and those that do have largely focused on suicide rather than broader mental health morbidity. To address this gap, we projected the impact of 1-6°C contiguous US warming and the associated precipitation changes on self-reported mental health difficulties, anxiety, and depression symptom-days among adults relative to 2005 baseline climate and 2015 baseline health data.<br><br>METHODS: We combined epidemiologically derived exposure-response relationships with projections from five CMIP6 climate models to estimate mental health impacts (mental health difficulties, anxiety, and depression symptom-days) in adults under present-day (2022) and end-of-century (2095) sociodemographic scenarios. We used data from the US Centers for Disease Control &amp; Prevention Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to inform baseline symptom-day incidence rates (2013-23 datasets) and to estimate sex-specific and age group-specific mental health difficulty day allocation ratios for anxiety and depression (2018 Depression and Anxiety Module for Oregon and Tennessee). Analyses covered acute (short-term, over the past month) temperature and precipitation exposures by sex and income, and both acute and chronic (multi-year average maximum temperature) exposures for urban populations. Baseline symptom-day incidence rates were estimated using negative binomial regression analysis of BRFSS 2013-23 data, stratified by month, state, sex, and age group. Economic valuation was based on an original analysis of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey 2018-21 data to develop fixed-effects regression-based estimates of health-related quality of life losses from anxiety and depression symptom-days. These daily losses are monetised using a scaled value per quality-adjusted life-year, calculated by dividing the United States Environmental Protection Agency Value of a Statistical Life by quality-adjusted life expectancy. We used Monte Carlo simulations to propagate uncertainty across health, climate, and valuation inputs.<br><br>FINDINGS: Assuming present-day sociodemographics, warming of 1-6&#xb0;C would result in 401 million to 1&#xb7;8 billion and 329 million to 1&#xb7;4 billion excess annual self-reported anxiety and depression symptom-days in adults, respectively, representing a 5-23% increase from baseline. Corresponding annual values of excess anxiety and depression burden are US$13 billion to $57 billion and $11 billion to $47 billion, respectively (2023 US dollars, undiscounted). We estimate an additional two to seven anxiety and one to six depression symptom-days per person-year, with larger burdens-four to 15 and three to 14 symptom-days, respectively-among low-income subpopulations. The greatest impacts are projected to occur in Appalachia. Using 2095 sociodemographics resulted in an increase in symptom days of almost 30% and an increase in monetised impacts of almost 90%.<br><br>INTERPRETATION: These findings underscore the need for mental health investment in regions with restricted adaptive capacity due to economic hardship. Promoting individual and community resilience is crucial.<br><br>FUNDING: US Environmental Protection Agency.},
}
@article {pmid41728192,
year = {2025},
author = {Kumar, N and Khatibi, SMH and Sharma, D and Azeem, F and Koutu, GK and Ali, J},
title = {Decrypting molecular mechanism of heat stress tolerance in rice to tackle climate change challenges through recent approaches.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1722694},
pmid = {41728192},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Rice (Oryza sativa) is one of the world's most important cereal crops, contributing to food and financial security, particularly in developing countries. High temperature due to climate change seriously threatens sustainable rice production. Rice crops are adversely affected by heat stress at the morphological, physiological, and molecular levels, resulting in reduced yield and poor grain quality. Rice is highly sensitive to heat during the reproductive phase, causing pollen sterility, impaired pollen dehiscence, pollen germination, and tube growth, ultimately drastically reducing spikelet sterility and yield. High temperature also promotes the accumulation of reactive oxygen species in plant cells, resulting in multiple adverse effects, including damage to chloroplasts and cell membranes, inactivation of photosystems, reduced Rubisco activity, and impaired production of photoassimilates. In this review, we have synthesized the current knowledge on the effects of heat stress on rice and summarized QTLs, genes, and regulatory pathways underlying thermotolerance. We further evaluate conventional breeding, transgenics, and diverse omics-based strategies to breed high-yielding, heat-tolerant rice varieties. The precise molecular insights gained through various omics approaches are expected to advance our understanding of the intricate nature of heat stress tolerance in rice. Additionally, we highlight the emerging roles of microbiome, high-throughput phenotyping technologies, and artificial intelligence as promising tools for accelerating the development of heat-resilient rice.},
}
@article {pmid41728032,
year = {2026},
author = {Cao, J and Wosene, G and Pang, Y and Aynalem, M and Jadoon, AU},
title = {Impact of Climate Change, Agricultural Credit and Inflation on Cereal Crop Productivity in Ethiopia: Novel Dynamic Simulated ARDL Approach.},
journal = {Food science &amp; nutrition},
volume = {14},
number = {2},
pages = {e71559},
pmid = {41728032},
issn = {2048-7177},
abstract = {This study examines the impact of climate change, agricultural credit, and inflation on cereal crop productivity (CCP) in Ethiopia, using time series data from 1992 to 2022. Novel Dynamic Simulated Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NDS-ARDL) model was applied for the empirical analysis. To address the dynamic effects, impulse response functions were simulated, indicating the impact of ± 10 % shocks for each independent variable on CCP. The bound test results show that the variable illustrates long-term relationships. The coefficient of error correction term is -0.67, suggesting about 67% annual adjustment towards long run equilibrium. In the long-run, fertilizer application, cropland, and agricultural subsidy showed positive and significant contributions, while CO2 and inflation showed a negative and significant impact on CCP. Furthermore, in the short-run, agricultural credit has a positive and significant, while inflation showed a significant negative impact on CCP. To boost long-term agricultural productivity, government should promote use of location-specific quality fertilizers, improved land use policy, and sustain agricultural subsidies. Additionally, financial institution and agricultural cooperatives should provide affordable credit services for farmers to support short-term productivity gains. Furthermore, to combat the adverse impact of CO2 emissions and inflation, government should promote climate-smart agricultural practices and implement a price control policy on essential agricultural inputs.},
}
@article {pmid41727987,
year = {2026},
author = {Shen, H and Sun, S and Cheng, Y and Rohani, ER and Fang, Q and Han, R and Tong, X},
title = {Optimized MaxEnt modeling predicts the distribution change of Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai in China under global climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {17},
number = {},
pages = {1737731},
pmid = {41727987},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Climate change is influencing the distribution of medicinal plants, necessitating the need for the development of precise models to predict habitat changes. However, studies on the habitat dynamics of Chaenomeles speciosa, an important medicinal herb, under current and future climate scenarios are lacking. In this study, we applied an optimized maximum entropy algorithm integrated with ArcGIS, and 157 occurrence points of C. speciosa along with 10 environmental variables to predict its potentially suitable distribution under both current and future climate scenarios (SSP245 and SSP585). The model performed well with an average area under the curve (AUC) of 0.908 and a true skill statistic (TSS) of 0.674. The key factors were Bio_14 (Driest Month), Bio_4 (Temperature Seasonality), elevation, and Srad_10 (October solar radiation). Currently, the species has an estimated total potential distribution range of approximately 328.40 × 10[4] km[2], and the most suitable habitats are primarily located in central and eastern China. Projections indicate that under future climate scenarios, although the total suitable region increases, the proportion of high-suitability regions notably declines. Core regions are expected to contract as peripheral regions expand, and the distribution centroid will shift nonlinearly within Hubei Province. Therefore, we suggest prioritizing the monitoring of the spatial redistribution of suitable habitats for the future conservation and sustainable use of C. speciosa.},
}
@article {pmid41727986,
year = {2026},
author = {Wang, X and Ding, Y and Duan, C and Xu, Y and Zhang, C and Wang, Z},
title = {MaxEnt model-based prediction of potential suitable habitats of three Trichosanthes L. species in China under future climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {17},
number = {},
pages = {1748030},
pmid = {41727986},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Global warming is reshaping species' distributions, threatening the habitats of three medicinal lianas in the genus Trichosanthes, and highlighting the need to predict their potential suitable areas under future climate conditions. This study focuses on Trichosanthes rubriflos, Trichosanthes rosthornii, and Trichosanthes kirilowii (T. rubriflos, T. rosthornii, and T. kirilowii), aiming to understand how climate change will affect their distributions and which climatic drivers primarily influence their habitat suitability.<br><br>METHODS: Present and future suitability patterns were delineated using an optimized MaxEnt model, driven by contemporary climate data and four Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0, SSP5-8.5). Model performance was enhanced through parameter tuning and evaluation, and the principal climatic drivers of habitat suitability were identified from the fitted models.<br><br>RESULTS: The tuned MaxEnt models reliably predicted habitat suitability. T.&#xa0;rubriflos showed largely contiguous suitability across the low-mountain and hilly belts of South and Southwest China. T. rosthornii was concentrated along the eastern Loess Plateau and the mountains of North China, while T. kirilowii exhibited a patchy distribution across the middle-lower Yangtze region. Temperature seasonality emerged as the primary driver for T. rubriflos, while annual precipitation was the most influential factor for T. rosthornii and T.&#xa0;kirilowii. Across all scenarios, habitat expansions generally outpaced contractions, with species shifting poleward and upslope. Scenario-specific responses included the expansion of T. rubriflos in South China and the northward movement of T. rosthornii under SSP3-7.0, as well as the expansion of T. kirilowii into southwestern mountain systems, coupled with partial contraction on the North China Plain under SSP5-8.5.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Distributions of the three Trichosanthes species are chiefly shaped by temperature seasonality (TS) and annual precipitation (AP), with species-specific sensitivities: TS dominates T. rubriflos, AP (plus cold stress) constrains T. rosthornii, and T. kirilowii shows mid-range (double-threshold) responses. Across 2061-2080, ranges generally expand and shift poleward and upslope; suitability peaks under SSP3-7.0 for T. rubriflos and T. rosthornii, and under SSP5-8.5 for T. kirilowii.These findings provide a scientific basis for identifying future conservation priorities, guiding in situ protection in persistent or newly suitable regions, and informing climate-adaptive management of medicinal Trichosanthes species.},
}
@article {pmid41726108,
year = {2026},
author = {Ali, FK and Abdelfatah, AM and Haddad, RH and Mohamed, AA and Abuejheisheh, AJ},
title = {The Effect of Nursing Educational Module Regarding Climate Change on Quality of Life and Reported Practices of Women During Pregnancy in Egypt: A Quasi-Experimental Study.},
journal = {SAGE open nursing},
volume = {12},
number = {},
pages = {23779608261424480},
pmid = {41726108},
issn = {2377-9608},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change poses a major threat to the health and well-being of people around the world, especially vulnerable groups such as pregnant women. Nurses need to be actively involved in addressing the health impacts of a changing climate. It is very important to help and take care of people who are pregnant. Knowing about and dealing with how climate change affects towns and pregnant women is extremely important.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: To assess how nurse education modules about climate change affect pregnant women's reported practice and quality of life (QoL).<br><br>METHOD: A quasi-experimental (one-group pre-posttest) design was utilized. The obstetrics and gynecological outpatient clinic at Benha University Hospitals served as the study's site, a purposive sample of 128 pregnant women. Four instruments were employed to gather data: tool (a) Structured interviewing questionnaire, tool (b) Maternal knowledge questionnaire, tool (c) Maternal reported practices, and tool (d) World Health Organization QoL. Nurses received structured training prior to implementing the educational modules, the training included orientation on the module content, demonstration of teaching steps and supervised practice to ensure standardization. Nurses' competency was evaluated using a checklist before applying the modules with participants.<br><br>RESULTS: Comparing the postintervention phase to the preintervention phase revealed a highly statistically significant difference in knowledge, QoL, and practices regarding heat stress and climate change (p&#x2009;&#x2264;&#x2009;.000). The results clarified that, about one third of the studied sample had adequate knowledge regarding climate change and heat stress in the preintervention compared to two-thirds at postintervention phase. The mean score of the overall QoL was increased from 61.91&#x2009;&#xb1;&#x2009;7.46 prior intervention to 96.42&#x2009;&#xb1;&#x2009;11.39 postintervention, as well as, the total mean score of reported practices was improved from 41.28&#x2009;&#xb1;&#x2009;7.27 prior intervention to 63.15&#x2009;&#xb1;&#x2009;5.24 postintervention. The results confirming the impact of the educational module in improving the studied sample's knowledge, reported practices and QoL regarding climate change and heat stress.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The study showed that the nursing educational module on climate change had a positive effect on pregnant women' QoL and their reported practices. To maintain these improvements over time, it's recommended to integrate the module into routine nursing training and maternal and maternal care programs. Incorporating this approach in to daily practice could help ensure sustainable benefits and promote healthier outcomes for mother and their babies in the context of environmental changes.},
}
@article {pmid41724066,
year = {2026},
author = {Shen, HL and Lu, H and Chen, ZY and Wang, YQ and Ni, JY and Li, YF},
title = {Impact of climate change-induced temperature and salinity fluctuations on mussel byssus production and attachment strength.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {217},
number = {},
pages = {107936},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2026.107936},
pmid = {41724066},
issn = {1879-0291},
abstract = {Climate-induced fluctuations in temperature and salinity are critical stressors affecting mussel survival, attachment, and byssal thread production, all of which are vital for the success of longline aquaculture operations. This study examines the combined effects of two temperatures (21 °C and 29 °C) and six salinities (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 psu) on mussel survival, byssal thread production, attachment strength, byssus mechanical properties, and histological changes in foot secretory glands. The results reveal distinct impacts of these stressors: survival was highly dependent on salinity, with a strong positive correlation observed, whereas detachment was primarily influenced by elevated temperatures. Exposure to 29 °C resulted in catastrophic detachment, reaching 54.7% at 5 psu, and mass mortality at low salinities. Byssus secretion was completely absent at salinities of 5-10 psu, initiated at 15 psu under control conditions (21 °C), but was delayed to 20 psu when the temperature was elevated to 29 °C. Furthermore, the byssal breaking force and plaque adhesion strength were significantly compromised under higher temperatures. Histological analysis revealed that the total foot gland, collagen gland, and dopaquinone regions decreased significantly in size under thermal and low-salinity stress, with the most pronounced reductions observed in the collagen and dopaquinone regions at higher temperatures, which may be associated with reduced byssus performance. These findings suggest that elevated temperature promotes mussel detachment, while reduced salinity severely impairs survival and byssus secretion. By investigating the interactive impacts of these two climate-driven stressors, we have filled a research gap concerning the large-scale detachment events at Lvhua Island, revealing that temperature, rather than salinity, is the primary driver of mussel dislodgement.},
}
@article {pmid41724065,
year = {2026},
author = {Angeles-Gonzalez, LE and Villalobos-Guerrero, TF and Delgadillo-Nuño, MA and Torrejón-Magallanes, J and Escamilla-Aké, A and Díaz, F and Rosas, C},
title = {Thermal niches and climate change reshape marine invasion risk worldwide.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {217},
number = {},
pages = {107919},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2026.107919},
pmid = {41724065},
issn = {1879-0291},
abstract = {Marine biological invasions and climate change are two major drivers of biodiversity loss, yet their interactions remain poorly understood. Here, we used correlative ecological niche models (ENMs) to characterise the thermal niches of 80 globally invasive marine species and project their thermal suitability from 2020 to 2100 under multiple Shared Socioeconomic Pathway scenarios. Our models, based on Minimum Volume Ellipsoids fitted to sea surface and bottom temperatures, revealed substantial differences across species' thermal affinities. Tropical and subtropical invaders are projected to experience widespread declines in thermal suitability, suggesting that warming at low latitudes may approach their physiological thermal limits and redistribute thermally suitable conditions toward higher latitudes (25° to 35° N/S). Temperate species exhibited lower magnitudes of thermal suitability change, consistent with their broader thermal tolerances, although increases in thermal suitability at higher latitudes (50° to 60° N/S) suggest potential emerging invasion risks as polar barriers weaken. Climate change is expected to reshape marine invasion patterns by altering the spatial distribution of thermally suitable conditions, amplifying risks at mid-to-high latitudes while constraining some tropical invaders. While our findings provide a baseline for understanding thermal constraints on marine bioinvasions, caution is warranted: realised niches may underestimate species' full thermal tolerances, and key factors like biotic interactions, functional characteristics, and other environmental variables were not included. Nonetheless, thermal niches emerge as a strong predictor of potential invasion risk, identifying regions with high thermal suitability for invasive species and informing early detection and management strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41723600,
year = {2026},
author = {Aarons, F and Clarke, EJR and Klas, A},
title = {Ideological and Partisan Predictors of Support for Climate Change Policy.},
journal = {Psychological reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {332941261428074},
doi = {10.1177/00332941261428074},
pmid = {41723600},
issn = {1558-691X},
abstract = {Despite an increase in climate-driven natural disasters, Australia has been slow to adopt pro-climate policy, partially due to resistance on the political right. Measures of ideology beyond the left-right continuum, including conventionalism, dominance and anti-egalitarianism, predict climate change-related attitudes in several Anglophone nations. A consistent additional predictor is partisan affiliation with specific political parties. The aim of this study (N = 390) was to compare the associations of right-wing ideological beliefs and identification with major political parties (Liberal, Labor and Greens parties) with climate mitigation and adaptation policy support, to determine whether either or both underpin support for climate policy in the Australian context. Path analysis revealed that anti-egalitarianism (negatively) and Greens partisan identity (positively) predicted both forms of climate policy support, whereas Liberal partisan identity and conventionalism only (negatively) predicted support for mitigation but not adaptation policy. Neither dominance nor Labor partisan identity predicted either type of policy support. Results indicate that some partisan identifications sit alongside ideological beliefs as unique drivers of climate policy support. Applying a social identity framework, we suggest that climate policy shifts within political parties could lead some partisans to alter their support in line with these changes.},
}
@article {pmid41723533,
year = {2026},
author = {Hussain, R and Xing, L and Hua, Y},
title = {Assessing the invasive risk of Rhinotermitidae in China under current and future global warming scenarios using the MaxEnt model.},
journal = {Frontiers in zoology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1186/s12983-026-00600-x},
pmid = {41723533},
issn = {1742-9994},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Biodiversity and distribution patterns are essential components for ecological and biogeographical research. The family Rhinotermitidae (sensu lato; Coptotermes and Reticulitermes) is among the most detrimental and widespread termites in China, causing severe damage to the ecosystem. However, their geographical distribution patterns and species richness hotspots are little comprehended, posing substantial challenges for successful management and control initiatives. After cleaning, along with bioclimatic variables, we uploaded 215 occurrence records for Coptotermes and 184 for Reticulitermes to the MaxEnt model to forecast their risk habitats during the Current (1970-2000) period and under prospective global warming scenarios.<br><br>RESULTS: We found that Coptotermes are mainly distributed in southern China, while Reticulitermes are primarily found in southern China and the Qinling Mountains. The hotspots of Coptotermes are primarily located in Guangdong Province, while those of Reticulitermes are located in Hubei and Guangdong Provinces. Annual mean temperature (Bio1; 73.2%) is mainly responsible for the distribution of Coptotermes in China, while mean diurnal range (Bio2; 31%) and precipitation of driest quarter (Bio17; 31.4%) are mainly affecting the distribution of Reticulitermes. The MaxEnt model exhibited outstanding performance for Coptotermes (AUC 0.955; TSS 0.808) and Reticulitermes (AUC 0.944; TSS 0.732). Under climate scenarios from 1970 to 2000, the total risk areas of Coptotermes and Reticulitermes were 0.73 million km[2] and 2.25 million km[2], respectively. Under SSP2-4.5 scenarios, areas classified as negligible-, moderate-, and high-risk are expected to expand and shift towards northern China in the future, leading to a rise in Rhinotermitidae (sensu lato) population size. Therefore, it indicates a serious threat to infrastructure, crops, and agricultural systems.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This research enhances our knowledge about the present geographic distribution and species richness hotspots of Coptotermes and Reticulitermes in China and the potential impact of future global warming on their distribution and shift towards novel habitats in southern and northern China. Therefore, this study aids in the implementation of control and early prevention strategies in high-risk regions.},
}
@article {pmid41723176,
year = {2026},
author = {Agusti, A and Kirk, A and Panigone, S and Crasto De Stefano, I and Levy, ML},
title = {Climate change and respiratory health: implications for respiratory clinicians in primary and specialist care.},
journal = {NPJ primary care respiratory medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41533-026-00494-6},
pmid = {41723176},
issn = {2055-1010},
abstract = {The impact of climate change on chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is becoming ever more apparent, with extremes of heat and cold, increased humidity, and severe weather events worsening the risk of negative outcomes in these patients, including mortality. In turn, climate change is altering the patterns and types of aeroallergens and viruses that also impact the day-to-day lives of patients with respiratory diseases. As a consequence, physicians caring for patients with chronic respiratory diseases may be especially interested in how climate change impacts these conditions and, conversely, how management of these diseases may affect the environment. In this setting, it is of note that poorly controlled respiratory diseases have a higher carbon footprint than well-controlled diseases, especially if an individual is hospitalised. Effective therapy that reduces the occurrence of symptoms and prevents exacerbations will therefore minimise the impact of a respiratory disease on the environment, regardless of the type of device used for delivery of maintenance therapy. In addition, any inhaler choice should be personalised, considering a patient's preference for, and ability to use the inhaler device correctly, but it is also important to consider the overall lifecycle carbon footprint of an inhaler, not only of the gases emitted. This narrative review summarises evidence on how climate change is impacting individuals with chronic respiratory diseases, and discusses how respiratory clinical practice can impact climate change. Importantly, we propose that the main contribution to minimising the impact of chronic respiratory diseases on the climate is to optimise disease control and self-management.},
}
@article {pmid41722169,
year = {2026},
author = {Yu, W and Cui, J and Jin, P and Wu, F},
title = {Projecting future climate change impacts on the spatial distribution of a large squid in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {227},
number = {},
pages = {119435},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2026.119435},
pmid = {41722169},
issn = {1879-3363},
abstract = {In order to explore distribution changes of jumbo flying squid Dosidicus gigas under different emission scenarios in the future, this study established a maximum entropy model to examine the suitable habitats of Dosidicus gigas in different sea areas in the Eastern Pacific in summer, based on seven crucial environmental factors and fishery data. The results showed that the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of the maximum entropy model in each sea area was greater than 0.8, and the actual fishing locations coincided with the suitable habitat range fitted by the model. By comparing the contribution rates of each environment factors, it was found that the impact on the habitat of the D.gigas have regional differences. SSH had the greatest influence on the habitat across all three regions. The optimal habitats of D.gigas under the medium emission scenario (SSP370) and high emission scenario (SSP585) showed the potential optimal habitats of D.gigas in the equatorial and offshore waters of Peru were declining year by year, while that in the coastal waters of Chile showed an increasing trend. The gravity center of the optimum habitat of D.gigas in the equatorial waters moved westward, the gravity center of the optimum habitat in the waters off Peru and off Chile moved to the southwest. Under more severe emission scenarios, these changes in future habitat suitability were even more intense. This pole-ward and westward redistribution in the future could restructure regional squid fisheries and should be explicitly considered in trans-boundary management plans.},
}
@article {pmid41722139,
year = {2026},
author = {Sabo, K and Reid, EP and Breakey, S and Doherty, T and Olayinka, O and Patricia Reidy, },
title = {Equity in action: Advancing practice-ready nursing education through climate change-informed community clinical experiences.},
journal = {Nursing outlook},
volume = {74},
number = {2},
pages = {102713},
doi = {10.1016/j.outlook.2026.102713},
pmid = {41722139},
issn = {1528-3968},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Addressing health equity, social determinants of health (SDOH), and climate-related health challenges is essential to preparing practice-ready nurses. Experiential learning in community settings offers valuable insight into these complex issues.<br><br>PURPOSE: To explore prelicensure nursing students' reflections on SDOH, climate-related health risks, and health equity following community-based clinical placements supported by a mobile health initiative.<br><br>METHODS: This program evaluation utilized thematic analysis of open-ended survey responses collected from 55 nursing students between 2023 and 2025. Reflections were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's six-phase framework.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Seven themes emerged, highlighting how experiential learning strengthened students' awareness of community assets, structural barriers, and their readiness to address equity in practice. Students reported increased understanding of advocacy, interprofessional collaboration, and contextualized care.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Findings support the integration of community-based experiences into nursing curricula to build equity competencies and inform curricular design for population health and public health nursing education.},
}
@article {pmid41721053,
year = {2026},
author = {Simane, B and Berhane, K and Samet, J and Oguge, O and Atuyambe, L and Shah, M and Kumie, A and Jack, D},
title = {Food Security Outlook for Eastern Africa by 2050: Climate Change Impacts and Population-Driven Demand Gaps.},
journal = {Current environmental health reports},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41721053},
issn = {2196-5412},
support = {U2RTW010125/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; U01TW010094/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; U01TW010094/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; U2RTW010125/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; U2RTW010125/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; U01TW010094/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; U2RTW010125/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; U01TW010094/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW: This review examines the future of food availability in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda in the context of rapid population growth and accelerating climate change. It aims to assess the implications of projected climate-induced yield declines and demographic trends for food security by 2050, with a focus on cereal demand and supply under IPCC RCP 4.5 and 8.5 scenarios.<br><br>RECENT FINDINGS: Projections indicate that regional temperatures will rise by 1.8&#x2013;3.0&#xa0;&#xb0;C by mid-century, leading to cereal yield reductions ranging from 13% to 22%. Uganda is projected to face the largest yield losses, while Ethiopia is expected to warm most rapidly. Concurrently, population growth will dramatically increase food demand, with Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda reaching populations of 230, 93, and 109&#xa0;million, respectively, by 2050. Cereal requirements will grow to 50.6&#xa0;million tons for Ethiopia, and 23&#xa0;million tons each for Kenya and Uganda. Despite modest assumptions of 1.5% annual productivity gains, projected cereal deficits remain high&#x2014;21% in Ethiopia, 71% in Kenya, and 60% in Uganda.<br><br>SUMMARY: Without urgent and transformative action, the region is likely to face deepening food insecurity, rising malnutrition, and increased dependence on food imports. Strategic investments in climate-resilient agriculture&#x2014;including drought-tolerant crop varieties, improved water management, early warning systems, and diversified livelihoods&#x2014;are essential. Coupling these with nutrition-sensitive interventions and regional cooperation can enhance food system resilience and safeguard vulnerable populations against mounting climate and demographic pressures.},
}
@article {pmid41720397,
year = {2026},
author = {Vasudeva, R and Tregenza, T and Hosken, DJ},
title = {Climate change: temperature rises and mate-choice in insects.},
journal = {Current opinion in insect science},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {101504},
doi = {10.1016/j.cois.2026.101504},
pmid = {41720397},
issn = {2214-5753},
abstract = {Climate change, and particularly global temperature rises, could have profound impacts on sexual selection in all ectotherms. Temperature effects on male fertility have been well documented, and these have obvious implications for post-copulatory sexual selection. Less attention has been paid to impacts on mate choice and trait-preference matching and how this could affect population fitness. We review potential effects of rising temperatures on mate choice in insects. We suggest there are multiple ways temperature increases could affect mate choice and preference-trait correlations, but the detail and significance of these effects will vary across taxa. Increased temperatures are likely to be stressful and hence to impact condition with knock on effects for mate choice. Considering climate change as a stressor is likely to provide a valuable conceptual framework within which its effects can be studied.},
}
@article {pmid41717797,
year = {2026},
author = {Hale, CW and DeMarche, ML},
title = {Uniting Range and Phenological Shifts to Better Understand Effects of Climate Change on Communities.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {2},
pages = {e70764},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70764},
pmid = {41717797},
issn = {1365-2486},
}
@article {pmid41717690,
year = {2026},
author = {McGraw, K and Lieberman-Cribbin, W and Navas-Acien, A},
title = {Climate Change and Epidemiology: How Will Environmental Stresses and the Climate Affect Population Health?.},
journal = {Circulation. Population health and outcomes},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {e012567},
pmid = {41717690},
issn = {3068-563X},
}
@article {pmid41717090,
year = {2025},
author = {Karunarathna, SC and Tibpromma, S and Karunarathna, BS and Dai, DQ and Kumla, J and Lu, W and Perera, RH and Wang, M and Priyadarshani, TDC and Hapuarachchi, KK and Suwannarach, N},
title = {Mushrooms in climate change mitigation: a comprehensive review.},
journal = {Frontiers in microbiology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1727022},
pmid = {41717090},
issn = {1664-302X},
abstract = {Mushroom-forming basidiomycetes are increasingly recognized for their significant potential to remediate polluted environments and mitigate climate change. This review synthesizes evidence positioning mushroom-forming basidiomycetes at the nexus of ecological resilience and a sustainable bioeconomy, highlighting their dual roles in environmental repair and green innovation. Ectomycorrhizal (ECM species) enhance carbon acquisition by plants and long-term soil carbon sequestration; ECM-dominant forests stockpile upto 70% more below-ground carbon than their non-mycorrhizal counterparts. Saprotrophic fungi drive lignocellulose degradation, nutrient cycling, and the stabilization of soil organic matter. Basidiomycetes also play a crucial role in mycoremediation by degrading recalcitrant contaminants (pesticides, hydrocarbons) and immobilizing heavy metals. Furthermore, mycelium-based biomaterials are being developed as green-technology alternatives to plastics and synthetic foams, reflecting the growing commercialization of fungal biotechnology, as evidenced by the global mycelium material industry projected to exceed USD 5 billion by 2032. The intersection of ecological function and economic value positions mushrooms at the forefront of the circular bioeconomy. However, challenges remain, including production scalability, environmental sensitivity, and economic viability. Addressing these challenges through interdisciplinary research could unlock the full potential of fungi as nature-based climate solutions.},
}
@article {pmid41716733,
year = {2026},
author = {Ayotunde, F and Goldfarb, DS},
title = {Effect of Climate Change on Kidney Stones and Kidney Disease.},
journal = {Kidney international reports},
volume = {11},
number = {3},
pages = {103798},
pmid = {41716733},
issn = {2468-0249},
}
@article {pmid41716327,
year = {2026},
author = {Pintea, S and Acevedo, A and Horenziak, J and Kurani, A and Kohli, K and Wang, S and Richardson, ET and Introcaso, D and Marrero, A},
title = {Overlooked toll of climate change on migrant children in the Americas.},
journal = {Nature climate change},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {109-111},
pmid = {41716327},
issn = {1758-678X},
support = {T32 DK007703/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {Climate change drives displacement and migration across the Americas, particularly exposing Latin American and Caribbean children to compounded health risks. We explore these health impacts, identify gaps in related US healthcare and health policy, and propose recommendations for how they can respond.},
}
@article {pmid41715958,
year = {2026},
author = {},
title = {Corrigendum to "The Lasting Effect of the Romantic View of Nature: How It Influences Perceptions of Risk and the Support of Symbolic Actions Against Climate Change" (Risk Analysis, 2025; 45: 1399-1409).},
journal = {Risk analysis : an official publication of the Society for Risk Analysis},
volume = {46},
number = {3},
pages = {e70208},
doi = {10.1111/risa.70208},
pmid = {41715958},
issn = {1539-6924},
}
@article {pmid41715118,
year = {2026},
author = {Ramadan, OME and Alshammari, AM and Alruwaili, AN and Elsharkawy, NB and Alhaiti, A and Mohamed, NA},
title = {Climate change literacy and environmental stewardship in neonatal intensive care: a mixed-methods study of nursing practice patterns.},
journal = {BMC nursing},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1186/s12912-026-04447-9},
pmid = {41715118},
issn = {1472-6955},
}
@article {pmid41714411,
year = {2026},
author = {Soleimanipour, SS and Adeli, K and Mafi-Gholami, D and Naghav, H},
title = {An analysis of the relation between drought occurrence and changes in the production capacity of mountain forests: a prerequisite for the development of climate change adaptation programs.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {198},
number = {3},
pages = {235},
pmid = {41714411},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Droughts/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Forests ; *Climate Change ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Biomass ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {This study aimed to analyze changes in the production capacity of mountain forests that have faced decreased rainfall and drought occurrence in recent decades, with field sampling, a long-term time series analysis of satellite imagery and climate data. To achieve this goal, first during field sampling and when measuring the crown diameter of all the trees in the sample plots, the allometric equations developed for Quercus brantii Lindle in mountain forest habitats were used, and the aboveground biomass (AGB) value of forests was calculated for 2020. To investigate changes in the AGB amount, a regression model was established between the Ratio Vegetation Index (RVI; extracted from the 2020 Landsat satellite images) and the AGB amount in 2020. By running the developed regression model on the 35-year time series (1986-2020) of RVI maps, the 35-year time series of AGB was prepared. To prepare the 35-year time series (1986-2020) of the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), the 35-year time series (1986-2020) of monthly rainfall data was applied. The analysis of changes in drought occurrence revealed that 2007 was the most important change point in the studied time series, with a significant difference between the mean rainfall values before and after 2007. Hence, rainfall increased somewhat after 2007. An examination of the relations between AGB changes and drought occurrence variations during the study period demonstrated that there was a suitable correlation (R[2] = 0.64) between these two variables, and the amounts of both biomass and rainfall displayed similar increasing trends during the study period.},
}
@article {pmid41714313,
year = {2026},
author = {Shan, K and Song, F and Lin, Y and Chu, PS and Wu, L and Yu, X},
title = {Global warming drives an increase in pre-monsoon tropical cyclone activity over the North Indian Ocean.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-026-69818-x},
pmid = {41714313},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {41961144014//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; },
abstract = {Early-season tropical cyclones (TCs), particularly in the pre-monsoon period (April-June) of the North Indian Ocean (NIO) basin, often cause exceptionally severe damage to populated landmasses despite being less frequent. A critical uncertainty is how these TCs respond to anthropogenic climate change. Here, we find a significant increasing trend in pre-monsoon TC activity in the NIO basin, with accumulated cyclone energy exhibiting a striking rise of 3.01 × 10[4] knots[2] per decade (P < 0.05) during 1981-2023, while the corresponding trend during the post-monsoon season (October-December) is weaker and insignificant. Climate models identify increased greenhouse gas as the primary driver, creating more favorable thermodynamic conditions for TC formation and maintenance in the NIO basin during the pre-monsoon season. These enhanced thermodynamic conditions are projected to intensify further, suggesting the increasing trend in pre-monsoon TC activity may continue to accelerate in the future.},
}
@article {pmid41713315,
year = {2026},
author = {Koch, P and Imholt, C and Schmolz, E and Schädler, M and Pfeffer, M and Obiegala, A and Jacob, J},
title = {Effects of agricultural land use and climate change on abundance and demography differ between two common small mammal species.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1019},
number = {},
pages = {181518},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2026.181518},
pmid = {41713315},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Changes in land use and climate can have important consequences for natural environments, operating as multilevel processes affecting population dynamics, demography and spatial activity of small mammals, potentially leading to cascading ecosystems effects. In a large-scale replicated field study, the response of small mammals to two climate conditions (ambient versus temperature and precipitation expected for the end of the century) and five land use types (conventional farming, organic farming, intensive meadow, extensive meadow and extensive pasture) was studied. For two years, small mammals were live-trapped monthly throughout the breeding season in open plots, individually marked and species, body measures, sex and reproductive status recorded. Common voles (Microtus arvalis; 74%) and wood mice (Apodemus sylvaticus; 22%) dominated. The effects of climate manipulation were sparse, restricted to 14% higher residency in common voles in autumn and more than doubling abundance of wood mice in spring and summer. Common voles seasonally preferred (extensive) land use with little disturbance (at least doubling abundance and increasing residency 39-128%). Seasonally, reproductive activity in common voles was twice as high in grassland than in croplands but in wood mice 5.2-9.5-fold higher in conventional farming than in extensive meadow and organic farming. Common voles were clearly affected by land use while in wood mice climate seemed to matter more. Habitat effects seemed to override climate effects in common voles indicating only marginal changes in habitat use at future climate conditions. However, seasonally there could be larger resident populations of common voles and higher wood mouse abundance that may cause damage in agriculture and/or forestry, affect food webs and pathogen transmission patterns.},
}
@article {pmid41713147,
year = {2026},
author = {Çolak, M and Karakaya, T},
title = {The relationship between environmental literacy and climate change awareness of nurses working in pediatric clinics.},
journal = {Journal of pediatric nursing},
volume = {88},
number = {},
pages = {61-71},
doi = {10.1016/j.pedn.2026.02.011},
pmid = {41713147},
issn = {1532-8449},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change has emerged as a global crisis that poses significant threats to human health across physical, social, and psychological domains. Children are considered among the most vulnerable populations due to their physiological sensitivity, developmental dependence on caregivers, and heightened susceptibility to temperature fluctuations. The International Council of Nurses has underscored the critical role of nurses in both preventing and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. In parallel, the World Health Organization has emphasized the necessity of enhancing climate change awareness among healthcare professionals, particularly those working in pediatric care.<br><br>AIM: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between environmental literacy and climate change awareness among nurses employed in pediatric clinics.<br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed. Data were collected between September 13 and October 15, 2024, from a sample of 148 nurses working in the pediatric departments of two public hospitals in Istanbul, T&#xfc;rkiye. The instruments used included a "Descriptive Characteristics Form," the "Climate Change Awareness Scale," and the "Environmental Literacy Scale for Adults."<br><br>RESULTS: A moderate, statistically significant positive correlation was identified between the nurses' levels of environmental literacy and their awareness of climate change (p&#xa0;<&#xa0;0.05). Furthermore, climate change awareness was significantly influenced by both environmental literacy and the length of professional experience in pediatric nursing.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates a meaningful association between environmental literacy and climate change awareness among pediatric nurses. The findings highlight that both environmental literacy and tenure in pediatric clinical practice contribute to enhanced awareness of climate change. Accordingly, it is recommended that topics such as environmental health, sustainability, climate change, and its implications for human health be integrated into nursing curricula. Moreover, these subjects should be embedded within orientation programs for newly hired nurses and included in institutional in-service training initiatives.},
}
@article {pmid41711897,
year = {2026},
author = {Lorenz, C and Cavendish, TA and Azevedo, TS and Bell, M and Nardocci, A and Andrade, MF and Nogueira, T},
title = {Brazil is already experiencing the brutal impacts of climate change.},
journal = {Revista de saude publica},
volume = {60},
number = {},
pages = {e6},
pmid = {41711897},
issn = {1518-8787},
mesh = {Brazil ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; *Disaster Planning ; Floods ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Disasters ; Risk Assessment ; },
abstract = {Brazil is increasingly experiencing severe climate events, including extreme droughts, wildfires, floods, and heatwaves, driven by both excessive rainfall and prolonged dry periods. These disasters have resulted in significant environmental, economic, and social losses, deepening inequality and fuelling public health crises. Climate change is disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations and contributing to the rise of disease outbreaks such as dengue and Oropouche fever. Brazil's vulnerability stems from its diverse ecosystems, heavy reliance on agriculture and hydropower, and its critical role in global climate dynamics due to widespread deforestation. This paper examines the country's future challenges and outlines strategies to address extreme weather events, including the development of climate adaptation policies, enhanced deforestation monitoring, and strengthened disaster preparedness. To improve resilience, Brazil must invest in comprehensive risk assessments, the integration of disaster risk indicators, and the establishment of a national climate-disaster reporting system to better anticipate, mitigate, and manage the impacts of extreme climate events.},
}
@article {pmid41710140,
year = {2025},
author = {Baroja, E and Batalla, I and Sanz, MJ and Chiabai, A},
title = {An integrated framework for antimicrobial resistance: links with climate change and vulnerability.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1679189},
pmid = {41710140},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Drug Resistance, Microbial ; *Vulnerable Populations ; *Drug Resistance, Bacterial ; Anti-Bacterial Agents ; },
abstract = {Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been extensively studied in clinical settings; however, research on the environmental aspects of AMR is relatively new. Recently, there has been growing interest in the relationship between climate change and AMR, yet evidence linking AMR to climate change and potential environmental transmission is very limited. Even less is understood about how vulnerabilities may exacerbate exposure and associated health risks. This study aims to compile literature on recent research on how climate change exacerbates risks associated with AMR. The study builds a framework based on this review that connects the amplifying effects of climate change to AMR risk using the modified DPSEEA (mDPSEEA) model. Additionally, the framework complements the mDPSEEA context by incorporating the vulnerability concept of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) risk framework, which encompasses susceptibility and limited coping capacity to face exposure and potential health impacts of AMR. The integrated framework facilitates systemic analysis of the combined risk of climate change and AMR in its early stages, particularly within the driver-pressure-state interface. It also helps to identify vulnerable groups most likely to experience severe effects from AMR, such as the older adult(s), children, individuals with pre-existing chronic conditions, those at higher occupational risk of being colonised by antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB), and populations living in highly contaminated environments. The framework analysis emphasises that addressing AMR requires more than just isolated interventions; it demands a fundamental rethinking of public health planning and agendas. There is a need to develop strategies that coordinate various policy frameworks, including those about infectious diseases, chronic diseases and environmental hazards. Tackling climate change, pollution, and social inequalities is essential for combating AMR, as their interconnectedness cannot be overlooked.},
}
@article {pmid41708830,
year = {2026},
author = {Zahir, A and Ali, Z and Al-Shamayleh, AS and Bas, SRA and Mahmood, B and Al-Ghushami, AH and Adnan, R and Akhunzada, A},
title = {Retraction Note: Enhanced climate change resilience on wheat anther morphology using optimized deep learning techniques.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {6928},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-40318-8},
pmid = {41708830},
issn = {2045-2322},
}
@article {pmid41708622,
year = {2026},
author = {Kuzyk, ZZA and Leblanc, M and Ehn, J and Crawford, A and Peck, C and Guzzi, A and Stocking, M and Idrobo, CJ and Knight, NS and Davis, K and Dunn, M and Rabbitskin, E and Bélanger, S and Noisette, F and Gosselin, M and Fink-Mercier, C and Neumeier, U and Walch, D and de Melo, M and Del Giorgio, PA and Humphries, M and O'Connor, MI},
title = {Eelgrass ecosystem collapse and social-ecological regime shift driven by hydropower development and climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-026-69553-3},
pmid = {41708622},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {Global declines in coastal habitats and wildlife have devastating consequences for Indigenous Peoples. In some places, hydropower development has environmental impacts that contribute significantly to coastal habitat loss. As development is rejuvenated for the carbon-neutral transition, mitigation of further coastal habitat impacts depends on assessing the relative and interactive effects of climate change and hydropower development. Here, we follow a detection and attribution framework to understand the collapse and limited recovery of a social-ecological system including eelgrass (Zostera marina, shikaapaashkw), geese (Branta spp., nisk and iyiwaapuwaau), and Cree (Eeyou) in subarctic eastern James Bay, Canada (Eeyou Istchee). Informed by historical observations, Indigenous knowledge, and scientific research, we attribute the collapse of eelgrass and shifts in the associated social-ecological system to ecological effects of hydroelectric development (1978-1996), which degraded local environments causing eelgrass declines. Climate-driven extreme events (1998 onward) compounded losses and ecological feedbacks extended eelgrass declines all along the coast. Eelgrass recovery today appears limited by poor water clarity, altered sediments, hydrologic changes from development, and a new climate regime. Eeyou have adapted by shifting their relationships with the coastal habitat. Comprehensive assessments for hydropower developments should explicitly consider coastal social-ecological dynamics and the possible compounding impacts of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41706730,
year = {2026},
author = {, },
title = {Editorial Note: Synergy between adaptations and resilience of livelihood from climate change vulnerability: A group-wise comparison of adapters and non-adapters.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {21},
number = {2},
pages = {e0342961},
pmid = {41706730},
issn = {1932-6203},
}
@article {pmid41706194,
year = {2026},
author = {da Silva Anjinho, P and Peponi, A and Duarte, G and Branco, P and Ferreira, MT and Mauad, FF},
title = {Can Green Scenarios Improve Water Ecosystem Services and Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change? A Case Study in a River Basin in Southeastern Brazil.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {76},
number = {3},
pages = {102},
pmid = {41706194},
issn = {1432-1009},
support = {(CNPq grant 140518/2019-3), (88887.718972/2022-00)//National Council of Scientific and Technological Development, Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Brazil ; *Rivers ; *Ecosystem ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Phosphorus/analysis ; Water Supply ; Nitrogen/analysis ; },
abstract = {Ecological restoration is increasingly recognized as a key strategy to enhance ecosystem services and mitigate climate change impacts. However, there is limited understanding of whether spatially prioritized restoration areas remain effective under future climate and land-use changes. This study evaluates the combined effects of climate scenarios (RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5 for 2040-2069 and 2070-2099) and land-use and land-cover (LULC) scenarios (economic, trend, and green) on water ecosystem services (WES) in a river basin in southeastern Brazil. Climate and biophysical models from the InVEST suite were used to simulate sediment export and retention (erosion control), total nitrogen and phosphorus export and retention (water purification), and quickflow and baseflow (water supply). The green scenario assumes the restoration of areas previously identified as spatial priorities in a published study based on a multicriteria analysis of WES, in addition to legally protected areas such as riparian buffers and legal reserves established by the Brazilian Forest Code. Results indicate that climate change primarily affected water supply services, whereas LULC changes exerted stronger effects on erosion control and water purification. Targeted restoration of priority and legally protected areas reduced sediment and nutrient exports and partially buffered climate change impacts on water supply. The novelty of this study lies in testing the robustness of restoration areas prioritized under current conditions by evaluating their effectiveness across future climate and land-use scenarios, rather than defining restoration areas directly within the scenario modeling process.},
}
@article {pmid41706172,
year = {2026},
author = {Sharmin, DF and Henstra, D and Thistlethwaite, J},
title = {A Systematic Review of the Impacts of Climate Change on Critical Infrastructure in Canada.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {76},
number = {3},
pages = {103},
pmid = {41706172},
issn = {1432-1009},
support = {435-2022-0222//Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Canada ; },
abstract = {Critical infrastructure (CI)-the essential systems and facilities that support various societal functions and economic activities-is increasingly at risk from climate change. In Canada, evidence on these risks remains fragmented and uneven. This study presents a systematic review of peer-reviewed research on climate change impacts on CI in Canada, following PRISMA guidelines and a PICO-informed search strategy. Existing research is concentrated geographically in Ontario and British Columbia and focused primarily on transportation, water, wastewater, and energy systems. Flooding, extreme precipitation, temperature variability, and permafrost thaw dominate the hazards examined, while wildfires and compound climate risks receive comparatively little attention. Across sectors, studies consistently document physical damage, service disruptions, economic losses, and cascading failures arising from infrastructure interdependencies. Non-climatic factors, including asset age, geographic location, governance arrangements, and investment levels, emerge as critical determinants of vulnerability and recovery. Methodologically, the literature is dominated by engineering and hydrological modeling, with limited integration of social, institutional, and equity considerations. This review synthesizes current knowledge, identifies persistent gaps, and outlines priorities for advancing climate-resilient CI research and policy in Canada.},
}
@article {pmid41706152,
year = {2026},
author = {Khosravi Mashizi, A},
title = {Ecosystem Services and Disaster Risk Reduction under Climate Change and Wildfire Threats.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {76},
number = {3},
pages = {105},
pmid = {41706152},
issn = {1432-1009},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Wildfires ; *Ecosystem ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Animals ; Carbon Sequestration ; },
abstract = {Wildfires are natural components of arid and semi-arid ecosystems, yet climate change is amplifying their intensity and frequency, posing serious threats to ecosystem services essential for human well-being. This study presents a novel approach to reduce risk and protect ecosystem services under threat from flammability and climate change. In this regard, ten ecosystem services (carbon sequestration, heritage, food crops, livestock rates, shelter function, recreation, water production, soil formation, soil conservation, and beekeeping) were mapped using field data, the InVEST model, and GIS-based spatial analysis. Flammability and climate change risk were quantified using plant functional traits and environmental indicators. The results showed that the degree of climate change risk, flammability, and vulnerability of ecosystem services differed significantly between different land covers (p < 0.05). Water production and beekeeping were most threatened by climate change, while carbon sequestration, food, and livestock rates were most affected by fire. Through simplified causal-path analysis, we identified key drivers influencing the resilience of ecosystem services, and correlation analysis revealed that local environmental conditions can enhance service stability under disturbance. Overall, our findings provide a practical and transferable framework for forecasting vulnerabilities, reducing risk, and informing preventive and adaptive strategies that support both human well-being and long-term ecosystem sustainability.},
}
@article {pmid41704654,
year = {2026},
author = {Perveen, N and Sparagano, O and Gharbi, M and Khan, G and Qablan, M and Iliashevich, D and Kishore, U and Willingham, AL},
title = {Tick threats in the context of climate change: One Health response strategies in the Middle East and North Africa region.},
journal = {Science in One Health},
volume = {5},
number = {},
pages = {100148},
pmid = {41704654},
issn = {2949-7043},
abstract = {The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces considerable challenges from ticks and tick-borne diseases (TBDs), exacerbated by climate change and its impact on human and animal health, as well as overall productivity. To address these interconnected issues, the United Arab Emirates University, located in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates (UAE), hosted a multinational, transdisciplinary One Health symposium on climate change, ticks, and tick-borne diseases. The event brought together experts from across the region and beyond, featuring seven invited speakers who explored a wide range of topics, including climate change, TBDs of humans and animals, tick research in the UAE, and the One Health approach. The symposium highlighted major knowledge and research gaps, particularly in underexplored areas such as acaricide resistance, tick vaccine development, tick-pathogen interactions, wildlife-livestock interfaces, and the circulation and movement of tick-borne pathogens across the region. Discussions underscored the heavy burden of ticks and TBDs in the MENA region and their complex economic and public health implications. Participants emphasized the need for regional collaboration, enhanced tick surveillance, pathogen detection, and integrated management strategies. The symposium also encouraged the establishment of future alliances and partnerships among universities, government departments, and research institutions to foster joint research projects, resource sharing, and knowledge exchange. Within the One Health paradigm, participants concluded that regional priorities should focus on identifying and understanding tick-related problems, strengthening cross-sectoral cooperation, utilizing regional expertise and infrastructure, and engaging all stakeholders including the public in sustainable tick and TBD management. This collaborative approach is essential to mitigate the multifaceted challenges posed by ticks, tick-borne pathogens, and a changing climate in the MENA region.},
}
@article {pmid41704101,
year = {2026},
author = {Peuskens, H and Detraux, JR and Catthoor, K and Van den Broeck, K and Bellens, VE and Vandendriessche, T and Van Meel, C and De Hert, M and Luykx, JJ and Van Den Bossche, M and Morrens, M},
title = {Association between climate change awareness-related psychological distress and mental health in people with psychiatric diagnoses or subclinical symptoms: a scoping review.},
journal = {European psychiatry : the journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-44},
doi = {10.1192/j.eurpsy.2026.10169},
pmid = {41704101},
issn = {1778-3585},
}
@article {pmid41703972,
year = {2026},
author = {Nona, F and Lansbury, N and Maguire, R and Wigginton, B},
title = {Hearing Justice Through a Stethoscope: Advocacy, Climate Change and Medicine's Upstream Responsibilities.},
journal = {The Medical journal of Australia},
volume = {224},
number = {2},
pages = {e70147},
pmid = {41703972},
issn = {1326-5377},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Social Justice/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; Australia ; },
abstract = {The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) acknowledges the existing robust data that show that climate change substantially and negatively affects human health both directly and indirectly, with Indigenous people facing heightened vulnerability. The health impacts of climate change make litigation an important means of pursuing justice and strategically challenging legal systems that are not taking sufficient steps to reduce the impacts of climate change. This article invites medical professionals to learn from recent climate litigation cases and calls on professionals to listen deeply, act in allyship, and embrace legal and cultural literacy as core to delivering health equity in a changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid41702883,
year = {2026},
author = {Calvo-Sancho, C and Díaz-Fernández, J and González-Alemán, JJ and Halifa-Marín, A and Miglietta, MM and Azorin-Molina, C and Prein, AF and Montoro-Mendoza, A and Bolgiani, P and Morata, A and Martín, ML},
title = {Human-induced climate change amplification on storm dynamics in Valencia's 2024 catastrophic flash flood.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {1492},
pmid = {41702883},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {Global warming alters the hydrological cycle, increasing heavy rainfall events worldwide. In October 2024, Valencia (Spain) experienced rainfall accumulations in a few hours surpassing annual averages (771.8 mm in 16 h in the official weather station at Turís) and breaking the record for one hour rainfall accumulation in Spain (184.6 mm), resulting in 230 fatalities. Here, we present a physical-based attribution study employing a km-scale pseudo-global warming storyline approach to assess the contribution of anthropogenic climate change. We show that present-day conditions led to a 20% °C[-1] increase in 1-hour rainfall intensity, exceeding Clausius-Clapeyron scaling. This intensification was driven by enhanced atmospheric moisture from warmer sea surface temperatures, leading to increased convective available potential energy, stronger updrafts, and microphysical changes including elevated graupel concentrations. These results demonstrate that anthropogenic climate change could intensify the occurrence of flash-floods in the Western Mediterranean region: in this particular case, it intensified the 6-h rainfall rate by 21%, amplified the area with total rainfall above 180 mm by 55%, and increased the volume of total rain within the Jucar River catchment by 19% compared to the pre-industrial era. This study highlights the urgent need for effective adaptation strategies and improved urban planning to reduce the growing risks of hydrometeorological extremes in a rapidly warming world.},
}
@article {pmid41702650,
year = {2026},
author = {Brown, C and Looi, MK},
title = {Trump repeals EPA climate change regulations in move scientists say is a "rejection of the laws of physics".},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {392},
number = {},
pages = {s324},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.s324},
pmid = {41702650},
issn = {1756-1833},
}
@article {pmid41702428,
year = {2026},
author = {Carlos-Júnior, LA and Carneiro, IM and Cardoso, FC and Castro, GM and Cardoso, GO and Salomon, PS and Moura, RL},
title = {Insidious shifts in a putative climate change coral refugium.},
journal = {Proceedings. Biological sciences},
volume = {293},
number = {2065},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1098/rspb.2025.1957},
pmid = {41702428},
issn = {1471-2954},
support = {//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo &#xe0; Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro/ ; //Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o Esp&#xed;rito Santense de Tecnologia - FEST/ ; //Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Anthozoa/physiology ; Animals ; *Coral Reefs ; *Refugium ; Seaweed ; },
abstract = {Tropical reefs are under rapid decline owing to a combination of impacts, such as pollution, overfishing and climate change. Coral loss has been overlooked in the southwestern Atlantic turbid-zone reefs, prompting a climate change refugia hypothesis that was largely based on the region's relatively low bleaching levels and stable total coral cover. Here, using a novel functional classification, we examine coral reef cover dynamics in Abrolhos, the southwestern Atlantic's largest reef complex. Monitoring was carried out over 18 years (2006-2023) and across three heatwaves. Results show insidious shifts in coral assemblages, including the collapse of branching corals and the replacement of previously dominant massive endemic forms by fast-growing, small and typically brooding species. Unexpectedly, coral decline occurred regardless of protection levels and herbivorous fish biomass. Macroalgae declined alongside corals, albeit with higher spatial heterogeneity. These trends signal a loss of structural complexity and ecological functions, highlighting the need for robust sampling design for long-term monitoring, improved environmental licensing to reduce pollution and sedimentation near coral reefs, and effective climate policy to address greenhouse gas emissions.},
}
@article {pmid41702169,
year = {2026},
author = {Shen, Z and Feng, Y and Yang, L and Xu, J and Sun, Z and Luo, X and Shi, H},
title = {Assessing and projecting the potential cumulative risks of heavy metal dispersion (PCR-HMD) from lead-zinc mines in China: Impacts of soil water erosion and climate change.},
journal = {Journal of hazardous materials},
volume = {505},
number = {},
pages = {141354},
doi = {10.1016/j.jhazmat.2026.141354},
pmid = {41702169},
issn = {1873-3336},
abstract = {Heavy metal contamination in lead-zinc mining areas poses a significant challenge; however, the large-scale migration risks under climate change remain a critical knowledge gap. Employing the "source-pathway-sink" theory, this study established a model for assessing the potential cumulative risks of heavy metal dispersion (PCR-HMD) from lead-zinc mines in China. The analysis focused on the contamination risks to cropland and water bodies under various future scenarios and across different basins, with a specific quantification of the contribution from extreme precipitation. The results indicate that the Haihe River Basin (HR), the Yangtze River Basin (YZR), and the Southwest Basin (SW) are key areas for risk prevention and control. Extreme precipitation, particularly heavy rainfall above the 95th percentile, makes a significant contribution to heavy metal migration risk, and this contribution is projected to increase under future scenarios. The impact of climate change on risk varies considerably across different environmental media. The risk to cropland is highest under the SSP2-4.5 scenario, whereas the risk to water bodies is greater under the SSP5-8.5 scenario. This study emphasizes that future environmental management in mining areas must fully account for the impacts of extreme climate events and integrate climate change projections into risk prevention and control systems.},
}
@article {pmid41701819,
year = {2026},
author = {Doughty, CL and Ying, Q and Ward, E and Delaria, E and Wolfe, GM and Malone, SL and Reed, DE and Troxler, T and Kominoski, JS and Castañeda-Moya, E and Shoemaker, WB and Yannick, D and Starr, G and Oberbauer, SF and Barenblitt, A and Campbell, A and Charles, S and Fatoyinbo, L and Gewirtzman, J and Hanisco, T and Hannun, R and Kawa, S and Lagomasino, D and Lait, L and Lindquist, A and Newman, P and Raymond, P and Rosentreter, J and Thornhill, K and Vaughn, D and Poulter, B},
title = {Compounded effects on wetland greenhouse gas fluxes from climate change and water management along a saline to freshwater gradient.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {123},
number = {8},
pages = {e2513685123},
pmid = {41701819},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {80NSSC21K1564//NASA (NASA)/ ; 2047687 2330792 and 1561161//NSF (NSF)/ ; #DEB-2025954 #DEB-1832229 #DEB-1237517 #DBI-0620409 and #DEB-9910514//NSF (NSF)/ ; 07-SC-NICCR-1059//U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)/ ; 1561139 1233006 1801310 and 1807533//NSF (NSF)/ ; #2023348536//NSF | NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)/ ; },
abstract = {Saline and freshwater wetlands store large amounts of carbon, which has driven interest in their role as nature-based climate solutions. Because these ecosystems can be both sinks and sources of carbon to the atmosphere as environmental conditions and human influence change, the net climate mitigation potential of wetlands at regional to global scales remains uncertain. We used a data-driven approach to measure ground-based and airborne fluxes to upscale carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) fluxes using satellite-based surface reflectances at 500-m resolution across a gradient of saline to freshwater wetlands in Southern Florida, USA. Daily time series of CO2 and CH4 fluxes from 2000 to 2024 integrated surface properties related to vegetation productivity, flooding, and disturbance, and captured 80% and 91% of the variability in annual fluxes of CO2 and CH4, respectively. Long-term (23-y) patterns in the fluxes of CH4, CO2, and their CO2-equivalent (CO2eq) are represented as Global Warming Potential 100 (GWP100) and were shown to vary spatially with wetland management, revealing higher carbon uptake in mangroves susceptible to hurricane damage and coastal hydrology, and greater carbon emissions in freshwater sawgrass marshes where freshwater hydrology is managed for restoration. Regional net annual CO2eq uptake in coastal and freshwater wetlands increased by 18% from -7.0 ± 3.3 MMT CO2eq y[-1] in ~2003 to -8.4 ± 3.8 MMT CO2eq y[-1] in ~2020 at an uptake rate of -0.06 ± 0.01 MMT CO2eq y[-2]. Annually, roughly 43% of CO2 uptake was offset by CH4 emissions from all wetlands in the region (from 16% in mangroves to 82% in freshwater marshes).},
}
@article {pmid41700499,
year = {2026},
author = {Pérez-Méndez, N and Echeverría-Progulakis, S and Katayama, N and Amano, T and Smith, P and Cambero-Conejero, G and Mensch, EL and Karp, DS and Martínez-Eixarch, M},
title = {Climate Change Mitigation in Rice Farming Should Account for Biodiversity.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {2},
pages = {e70754},
pmid = {41700499},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {PID2023-151621OR-I00//Agencia Estatal de Investigaci&#xf3;n of the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovaci&#xf3;n y Universidades/ ; USDA NIFA; CA-D-WFB-2716-CG//United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture/ ; RYC2021-033599-I//Ram&#xf3;n y Cajal Fellowship/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Oryza/growth &amp; development ; *Biodiversity ; *Agriculture/methods ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Greenhouse Gases ; },
abstract = {Climate change mitigation and biodiversity loss are closely linked challenges, yet agricultural strategies often address them separately. Focusing on rice farming, this article shows that widely promoted water-saving practices can reduce greenhouse gas emissions but may also harm freshwater biodiversity that depends on flooded fields. We highlight alternative management approaches and the need for spatially and seasonally targeted strategies that balance climate goals, biodiversity conservation, and food production.},
}
@article {pmid41700453,
year = {2026},
author = {Yu, S and Lu, M and Li, R and Ning, L and Zhu, D and Wang, Z and Huang, J and Zhang, J and Wen, H and Zheng, W and Wang, P and Xu, Z and Xia, Y and Duan, J and Shi, P and Gao, E and Zhong, Z},
title = {The Crucial Role of Local Adaptation in the Conservation of the Giant Panda Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {2},
pages = {e70758},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70758},
pmid = {41700453},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2023YFF0805900-03//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 42371055//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ursidae/physiology ; Animals ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; Models, Theoretical ; *Adaptation, Physiological ; },
abstract = {Climate change-driven conservation strategies commonly project habitat availability but may not account for local adaptation among populations of the same species, which can influence prediction accuracy. Using the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) as a case study, we developed a regional-scale species distribution model (SDM) and 33 population-specific local models to assess niche divergence and climate-induced habitat shifts (current vs. 2080-2100, SSP2-4.5). Comparisons between the two model scales, validated against observed habitat distributions, revealed clear differences in predicted habitat range, area, quality, and fragmentation among local populations. Specifically, regional-scale models predicted lower climate threats for 15 local populations, higher threats for 10, and did not identify suitable habitats for 8 populations, particularly those that were smaller and more isolated. These findings highlight the importance of incorporating population-specific climatic niche differentiation into conservation planning to improve the reliability of climate impact assessments and to guide population-level strategies for biodiversity conservation under future climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41699878,
year = {2026},
author = {Rea, LMS and Ostrowsky, L and Mohn, RA and Garner, M and Worcester, L and Lapadat, C and McCarthy, HR and Hipp, AL and Cavender Bares, J},
title = {Greater climate change adaptation potential in populations of Quercus macrocarpa at edges of latitudinal gradient.},
journal = {The New phytologist},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/nph.71003},
pmid = {41699878},
issn = {1469-8137},
support = {2021898//Division of Biological Infrastructure/ ; 1831944//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2129236//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2129281//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2129312//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; },
abstract = {With current climate trajectories, tree populations will encounter novel selection pressures that risk local extinction if they are unable to acclimate or adapt. Within a reciprocal transplant experiment with Quercus macrocarpa L. established across a latitudinal gradient, we asked: (1) Is there genetic variation within populations? (2) Are there differences in the direction and strength of selection? (3) Do traits within populations differ in adaptation potential in response to future climate conditions? Within each population in each of three gardens (Minnesota, Illinois, and Oklahoma), we estimated genetic variance for nine traits grouped in three realms: physiology, spectral reflectance features, and morphology/growth. We also analyzed selection on these traits and assessed their potential adaptive response to selection. Our results indicate that traits related to morphology and growth have high genetic variance and are under strong directional selection in warmer gardens. The populations that represent extreme ends of the climatic gradient have high potential to adapt to climate change, based on their responses to selection in the warmest garden (Oklahoma). These results inform strategies to improve species resilience by providing seed source information relevant to managers planning assisted migration to promote climate change adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid41699144,
year = {2026},
author = {Handhayani, T and Arisandi, D and Wasino, W},
title = {Integrated analysis of meteorological conditions and agricultural yields in Indonesia using causal learning and intelligent clustering for climate change mitigation.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-40418-5},
pmid = {41699144},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {No 124/C3/DT.05.00/PL/2025//Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia./ ; },
abstract = {Seasonal patterns strongly influence traditional agriculture in Indonesia; therefore, climate change is likely to have a significant impact on crop production. This study explores the dependency relationships between meteorological conditions and agricultural yields in Indonesia by integrating meteorological data with agricultural yield data. The datasets are collected from a wide range (2010 - 2024) at the district level. The meteorological data are obtained from 100 meteorological stations across Indonesia. The proposed approach employs the Peter-Clark (PC) algorithm to generate causal graphs and an Intelligent Kernel K-Means (IKKM) method to classify regions based on similarities in meteorological conditions and agricultural yields. IKKM is effective for mapping regions according to shared climatic and yield characteristics. This study examines five major agricultural commodities (cocoa, coffee, oil palm, cayenne, and paddy). The IKKM method successfully groups each dataset into three clusters, achieving an average Silhouette score of 0.35. The resulting causal graphs reveal dependency relationships between meteorological variables and crop yields. The dependent relationships indicate that rising temperatures are likely influence the declining yields of cocoa, oil palm, and paddy. Panel regression results indicate statistically significant (p-value [Formula: see text]) negative effects of temperature on agricultural land use and crop productivity. Minimum temperature significantly reduces cocoa land area, while minimum, maximum, and average temperatures negatively affect oil palm productivity. Average temperature also has a significant adverse impact on paddy productivity. These findings serve as a warning that climate change may directly and indirectly affect agricultural industries, with potentially severe impacts on key regions that contribute substantially to annual crop production.},
}
@article {pmid41698995,
year = {2026},
author = {Dantas, LG and de Oliveira, BFA and Cremonese, C and Bitencourt, DP and da Silveira, IH},
title = {Correction: Projected productivity losses and economic costs due to heat stress under climate change scenarios in Brazil.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {6578},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-39030-4},
pmid = {41698995},
issn = {2045-2322},
}
@article {pmid41698708,
year = {2026},
author = {Bellampalli, R and Mills, JD and Vakrinou, A and Moloney, P and Pagni, S and Gulcebi, MI and Martins, H and Romagnolo, A and Zimmer, TS and Aronica, E and Sisodiya, SM},
title = {Genetic susceptibility to heat identifies rare neurological diseases at particular risk from climate change impacts.},
journal = {Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1136/jnnp-2025-337077},
pmid = {41698708},
issn = {1468-330X},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is one of the greatest contemporary challenges to human health, undermining human health through multiple mechanisms. Among relatively understudied mechanisms are those related to individual genomic variation. We aimed to examine this possibility.<br><br>METHODS: Through a defined, agnostic literature review-based approach, we curated human genetic variants with functionally characterised temperature-dependent effects: we call these 'calortypic variants', some of which are linked to temperature-sensitive disease phenotypes. Next, we examined their occurrence in whole-genome sequenced rare disease cohort and analysed their associated phenotypes. Finally, we performed transcriptomic analysis in astrocyte models to examine the impact of short-term exposure to elevated ambient temperature.<br><br>RESULTS: A set of 159 calortypic variants across 65 calortypic genes was identified; most (66.7%) calortypic variants caused temperature-sensitive disease phenotypes, and 44.7% were found in neurological and neurodevelopmental diseases. Calortypic variants were also found in 300/39 834 participants recruited to the Genomics England (GEL) 100&#x2009;000 Genomes rare disease programme. Temperature-related phenotypes were documented in eight GEL participants; in 6/8 participants (two probands and four of their relatives), calortypic variants had already been identified as the disease-causing variant. Gene expression changes across human astrocyte transcriptomes studied under different temperature exposures prominently featured genes related to extracellular matrix maintenance, inflammation, immune response and energy metabolism, all processes that feature in various neurological diseases.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Genetic variation may generate latent phenotypes that manifest only at elevated ambient temperatures, with some neurological disease groups being highlighted. This is an exploratory study. Identifying more calortypic variants will help uncover the full spectrum of human genetic vulnerability to climate change impacts.},
}
@article {pmid41697001,
year = {2026},
author = {Viegas, LP and Susano, MA},
title = {Modeling Radiative Efficiency across Fluorinated Molecules: Bridging Chemistry and Climate Policy for Global Warming Potential Estimations.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {60},
number = {8},
pages = {6188-6202},
pmid = {41697001},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Global Warming ; Climate Change ; },
abstract = {Accurate assessment of the climate impact of fluorinated compounds is crucial for guiding regulatory decisions and mitigating global warming. We present a novel methodology for calculating the radiative efficiency of diverse fluorinated molecules with minimized error, adaptable to any electronic structure method and basis set. By incorporating full conformer populations and three scaling parameters, we approximate the experimental infrared spectra more effectively, enhancing the reliability of our predictions. The optimization of vibrational frequencies and intensities for a diverse data set of 38 fluorinated compounds enables us to refine radiative efficiency calculations and seamlessly integrate them into our lifetime calculating protocol. We obtain theoretical global warming potential (GWP) values with well-defined error bars, offering a significant improvement over existing computational methods. This enhanced framework provides a powerful tool for assessing the climate effects of fluorinated compounds, aligning with the objectives of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. By delivering robust and reliable GWP estimates, our methodology informs policy decisions on the phasedown of high-GWP hydrofluorocarbons and the search for sustainable alternatives. Our findings contribute to advancing theoretical approaches for quantifying radiative forcing, supporting global efforts to mitigate anthropogenic climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41695540,
year = {2025},
author = {Mecca, M and Karalija, E and Tang, B and Todaro, L and Lukić, N and Linthilac, P and Reimer, JJ},
title = {Editorial: Mechanistic insights into plant biomechanical and biochemical adaptation to climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1770085},
pmid = {41695540},
issn = {1664-462X},
}
@article {pmid41695223,
year = {2025},
author = {Thakur, R},
title = {Candida auris as an emerging fungal pathogen: Is climate change a perfect breeding ground for this fungal pathogen?.},
journal = {Current medical mycology},
volume = {11},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41695223},
issn = {2423-3439},
abstract = {Over the past decade, there has been an increasing level of concern regarding Candida auris. This fungus was initially identified in the auditory canal of an elderly Japanese woman in a medical facility in Tokyo, Japan, in 2009. Over the course of the upcoming decade, the fungus emerged concurrently on four distinct continents, with each strain exhibiting sufficient genetic distinctiveness to dispel the notion of intercontinental disease transmission. With climate change, fungal infection rates have increased throughout the world. In the Indian subcontinent, the temperature has been rising over the years, which could be the leading reason for the increase in fungal infections. Hence, it is postulated that climate change can be the breeding ground for emerging fungal pathogens as they adapt themselves to high temperatures.},
}
@article {pmid41694539,
year = {2026},
author = {Angelillo, S and Di Gennaro, G and Servello, G and Pileggi, C and Sarcone, A and Nobile, CGA},
title = {Understanding climate change knowledge and risk denial in a Southern Italian university population: a cross-sectional study.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {14},
number = {},
pages = {1733397},
pmid = {41694539},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; Italy ; Male ; Female ; *Climate Change ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Universities ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; *Students/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Adolescent ; *Denial, Psychological ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: This study investigated the level of knowledge and risk perception related to climate change and its health impacts among a university population in Southern Italy.<br><br>METHODS: Data were collected through a paper-based questionnaire administered in classrooms and offices, covering sociodemographic characteristics, climate change knowledge, risk perception, environmental attitudes, and awareness of the "One Health" approach.<br><br>RESULTS: Among 551 participants, 57.2% achieved high knowledge, which was associated with older age, a climate-related academic or professional background, and attendance at the University of Catanzaro. Most respondents (96.3%) recognized the impact of global warming on human health, though 11% believed climate change severity was overstated, a view more common among men and married or separated individuals. Awareness of the "One Health" concept was limited to 41.4%, yet those familiar with it acknowledged its importance in preventing climate-related diseases. Internet and social media were the primary information sources.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Findings reveal generally high awareness but notable variability across subgroups, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions that combine scientific knowledge with environmental attitudes to promote effective mitigation and adaptation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41693516,
year = {2026},
author = {Cheng, L and Xiao, W and Peñuelas, J and Li, F and Liu, Y and Ciais, P and Zhou, X},
title = {Upland Methane Sinks Under Climate Change: Global Patterns, Drivers and Trends.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {2},
pages = {e70747},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70747},
pmid = {41693516},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {32171635//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; JYB2025XDXM904//Fundamental and Interdisciplinary Disciplines Breakthrough Plan of the Ministry of Education of China/ ; YBNLTS2025-016//Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities/ ; },
mesh = {*Methane/analysis ; *Climate Change ; *Soil/chemistry ; Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; },
abstract = {Well-aerated upland soils serve as a crucial biological sink for atmospheric methane (CH4), playing a key role in mitigating climate change. However, current understanding of how this CH4 sink responds to global climate change remains limited. To address this, we integrated 1092 observational data points to construct a dataset covering multiple global change factors and used meta-analysis to quantify the response mechanisms of the upland CH4 sink. Results show that warming, reduced precipitation, and elevated carbon dioxide concentrations significantly strengthened the CH4 sink, while increased precipitation and nitrogen addition weakened it. Interactive effects were also observed: low-level nitrogen deposition acted antagonistically with increased precipitation, but synergistically with warming. We subsequently optimized a CH4 oxidation model to explore the global distribution patterns and future trends under different climate scenarios. The current global upland soil CH4 sink is estimated at approximately 37 Tg year[-1] and generally shows an increasing temporal trend. Spatially, the sink exhibits heterogeneity: a greater extent of desert areas in the Northern Hemisphere leads to a lower CH4 sink per unit area compared to the Southern Hemisphere. Future spatiotemporal trends of the soil CH4 sink will depend on the climate pathway. Under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) 1-2.6 scenario, the CH4 sink declines over time, whereas under SSP5-8.5, it follows a unimodal trajectory. Variations in the soil CH4 sink also differ across regions. These changes are primarily associated with atmospheric CH4 concentrations under different climate pathways, as well as alterations in soil temperature and moisture resulting from various climate change drivers. These findings underscore the importance of the upland CH4 sink in the global CH4 cycle and significantly advance our understanding of its response mechanisms to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41693497,
year = {2026},
author = {Alvarenga, DO and Wynns, JT and Nesme, J and Priemé, A and Rousk, K},
title = {Climate Change Impacts the Structure and Nitrogen-Fixing Activities of Subarctic Feather Moss Microbiomes Across a Precipitation Gradient.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {2},
pages = {e70718},
pmid = {41693497},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {947719/ERC_/European Research Council/International ; DNRF168//Danmarks Grundforskningsfond/ ; DeiC-AAU-N1-2024087//Danish e-Infrastructure Cooperation/ ; DeiC-KU-N3-2024088//Danish e-Infrastructure Cooperation/ ; 6108-00089//Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond/ ; },
mesh = {*Microbiota ; *Climate Change ; *Nitrogen Fixation ; *Cyanobacteria/metabolism/genetics/physiology ; *Bryophyta/microbiology ; Rain ; Tundra ; Temperature ; Arctic Regions ; Oxidoreductases ; },
abstract = {Associations between feather mosses and cyanobacteria are crucial sources of new biologically available nitrogen (N) in arctic and subarctic ecosystems. The physiology of both mosses and cyanobacteria is strongly influenced by environmental factors such as temperature and moisture, which directly affect N2 fixation rates. These associations may be threatened by climate change, since it leads to warmer and drier conditions in polar regions. In this study, we investigated the N2-fixing microbial communities associated with two common feather mosses across a precipitation gradient in the subarctic tundra, followed by a temperature and moisture experiment. Using acetylene reduction assays, nifH gene sequencing and qPCR, we evaluated how shifts in temperature and moisture influence nitrogenase activity and N2-fixing community structure. Our results showed that N2 fixation was highest in sites with greater precipitation and increased with both temperature and moisture. Cyanobacteria dominated N2-fixing communities, but currently unclassified bacteria also seemed to play a significant role, particularly at higher temperatures. The number of cyanobacterial nifH copies tended to remain stable or decrease with temperature, while the relative abundance of unclassified bacteria increased. These findings suggest that the N2-fixing activity, abundance, and diversity of cyanobacteria associated with feather mosses in the subarctic will decline under warmer and drier conditions, potentially leading to a shift in the composition of feather moss-associated microbial communities in a warmer Arctic, with potential consequences for N input into the ecosystem.},
}
@article {pmid41692330,
year = {2026},
author = {Zou, Z and Zayed, T and Ma, S},
title = {A systematic review of climate change impacts on sewer overflow.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {296},
number = {},
pages = {124036},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2026.124036},
pmid = {41692330},
issn = {1096-0953},
abstract = {Climate change has posed a serious threat to wastewater infrastructure, intensifying sewer overflow (SO) failures and associated public health risks. Innovative approaches for capturing and predicting climate change effects on SOs are continuously developed, providing valuable insights into the key processes and drivers of SOs and supporting the design of adaptation strategies. However, a comprehensive summary with rigorous evidence evaluation for the impacts of all potential climate scenarios on SOs is still lacking. This paper reviews 72 recent studies and proposes future perspectives on climate change effects on SOs. Based on the systematic analysis, we identify five critical research domains to analyse key climate hazards and evaluate different modelling frameworks and adaptation strategies. Rainfall-induced combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are the primary concern, as they exacerbate pollutant loads in receiving waters and elevate infection risks. To simulate such scenarios, SWMM is the most widely applied tool, but it requires enhanced integration with the geographic information system (GIS). Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) have been recognized as effective adaptation frameworks to alleviate the climate change impacts, and their potential can be advanced through an automatic multi-objective decision support system to balance trade-offs among runoff reduction, pollution control and costs. This review provides policymakers and researchers with a comprehensive understanding of climate-induced SO issues, facilitating targeted decision-making to enhance urban drainage infrastructure resilience under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41691572,
year = {2026},
author = {Tremblay, &#xc9; and Harrisson, S},
title = {Bridging Perspectives: Young Activists' Stories and Intergenerational Dialogue on Mental Health and Climate Change in Canada.},
journal = {Culture, medicine and psychiatry},
volume = {50},
number = {1},
pages = {16},
pmid = {41691572},
issn = {1573-076X},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Young Adult ; Female ; Male ; Canada ; *Intergenerational Relations ; *Mental Health ; Adult ; Adolescent ; Focus Groups ; *Political Activism ; },
abstract = {This study examines climate change-related emotional responses among young adults engaged in climate activism and an intergenerational group of non-activists through an ecofeminist lens, which highlights interconnected oppression within patriarchal societies. The objectives were to understand how environmental decline influences young adults' climate engagement, thoughts, actions, and behaviors and to describe the emotional and psychological impacts of the climate crisis on both young adults and the intergenerational group. The study comprised two phases: young adult activists created digital stories, and an intergenerational focus group of non-activists viewed these stories and participated in a discussion. Thematic analysis constructed key themes: among activists, youth environmental awareness, psychoterratic syndromes, and activism; among non-activists, climate change perspectives and intergenerational injustice. Both groups expressed concern, anxiety, sadness, and grief, although activists reported experiencing these emotions more frequently and expressed worry about human health. Activists also conveyed hope for climate action, similar to older non-activists, whereas younger non-activists reported feelings of hopelessness and lack of motivation, and older non-activists showed little interest in collective action. Despite emotional burdens, young activists remained hopeful and motivated through collective efforts. Both groups underscored the disproportionate responsibility placed on young people to address climate change, calling for greater support and equitable distribution of responsibility.},
}
@article {pmid41689382,
year = {2026},
author = {Mochizuki, R and Sanada-Morimura, S and Maruyama, A},
title = {Climate change impacts on the life-cycle phenology of rice planthoppers (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) in East Asia from 1980 to 2022.},
journal = {Pest management science},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1002/ps.70650},
pmid = {41689382},
issn = {1526-4998},
support = {//Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries/ ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Alterations in pest ecology due to climate change can affect crop production. Understanding the rate and period of pest development is essential for predicting population dynamics and determining the optimal timing for pesticide application to ensure stable crop production. In this study, we aimed to develop a mechanical method for determining the developmental periods of rice planthoppers and evaluate the impact of climate change on these periods over a 42-year period. We evaluated interannual variations in the developmental periods of two rice pests, Nilaparvata lugens (Stål) and Sogatella furcifera (Horváth), using light traps to capture data between 1980 and 2022 from 20 areas in Kyushu, Japan, a region of East Asia severely affected by rice planthopper outbreaks.<br><br>RESULTS: Meteorological data revealed a trend of increasing daily mean temperature (2.2-4.5&#x2009;&#xd7;&#x2009;10[-2]&#x2009;&#xb0;C year[-1]). A significant correlation was also detected between the length of developmental period and temperature (P&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.001). For both N. lugens and S. furcifera, a significant trend toward progressively shorter developmental periods was observed over time, even after accounting for differences in the starting dates of development (P&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.01).<br><br>CONCLUSION: These results indicate that for pests, developmental periods have been progressively shortening in response to warming associated with climate change. This study provides important insights for predicting future pest ecology under climate change conditions based on results obtained from rearing experiments conducted in laboratory. &#xa9; 2026 Society of Chemical Industry.},
}
@article {pmid41688764,
year = {2026},
author = {O'Leary, K},
title = {Climate change could hinder malaria eradication efforts.},
journal = {Nature medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/d41591-026-00009-3},
pmid = {41688764},
issn = {1546-170X},
}
@article {pmid41688487,
year = {2026},
author = {Rodó, X and Martinez, PP and Siraj, A and Pascual, M},
title = {Author Correction: Malaria trends in Ethiopian highlands track the 2000 'slowdown' in global warming.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {1596},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-026-69644-1},
pmid = {41688487},
issn = {2041-1723},
}
@article {pmid41687729,
year = {2026},
author = {Abbasi, E},
title = {Climate Change and Vector Ecology: A Comprehensive Review of Environmental Drivers of Insect-Borne Disease Dynamics and Public Health Implications.},
journal = {Experimental parasitology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {109115},
doi = {10.1016/j.exppara.2026.109115},
pmid = {41687729},
issn = {1090-2449},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change significantly affects vector-borne diseases (VBDs) by altering vector ecology, transmission dynamics, and disease geographic spread. Understanding these interactions is crucial for effective public health responses.<br><br>METHODS: This systematic review synthesizes studies investigating climate change's impact on VBDs, drawing from major databases like PubMed and Scopus. Studies were selected based on their exploration of climatic variables (temperature, precipitation, humidity) and their effects on vectors and disease transmission.<br><br>RESULTS: Climate change accelerates vector reproduction and shortens pathogen incubation periods, enhancing transmission. Vectors, such as Aedes aegypti and Anopheles spp., are expanding into previously non-endemic regions. Prolonged transmission seasons and urbanization intensify diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika. Public health systems, particularly in resource-limited areas, struggle to adapt.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Findings highlight the urgent need for climate-informed public health policies. Effective strategies must include innovative vector control, strengthened surveillance, and global cooperation. Further research is necessary to develop predictive models and equitable interventions to protect vulnerable populations.},
}
@article {pmid41687287,
year = {2026},
author = {Thornton, AJ and Badger, K and Robinson, RFS and Moon, K and Van Bavel, B and Israelsson, J and Carroll, A and Cordiner, R and Brown, C and Berrang-Ford, PL and King, PR},
title = {Global policy review to identify links between climate change and antimicrobial resistance.},
journal = {Public health},
volume = {253},
number = {},
pages = {106159},
doi = {10.1016/j.puhe.2026.106159},
pmid = {41687287},
issn = {1476-5616},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: To identify explicit reference to the interdependence between antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and climate change (CC) within global policy for AMR and CC.<br><br>STUDY DESIGN: This review uses the principles of systematic searching, qualitative evidence synthesis and framework analysis.<br><br>METHODS: Two searches were conducted: (1) explicit AMR policy searching was conducted via searching country AMR National Action Plans (NAPs) on the World Health Organisation Website; and (2) CC policy searching was conducted by reviewing United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) National Communication (NC) documents. Search and coding processes were conducted independently by two sets of researchers and discussions were held to resolve any discrepancies between findings.<br><br>RESULTS: 155&#xa0;NCs and 81 NAPs were included in the review. 10 (12&#xa0;%) NAPs and 19 (12&#xa0;%) NCs demonstrated reference to a relationship between CC and AMR. In most cases, these were limited to a single mention. The most common connection made was to "shared solutions" to the issues and to "CC driving AMR". The depth of the interconnection described is largely commentarial, lacking sufficient detail of modalities of interaction.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Most CC and AMR global policy documents do not reference interdependence between CC and AMR. Where references occur, these are simplistic and do not detail pathways of interactions. Most references are within descriptive text and lack targeted action. This review highlights inadequate focus within policy on this important intersection. This review should inform future global policy development that focuses on integrated approaches to CC and AMR across the One Health system.},
}
@article {pmid41686822,
year = {2026},
author = {Wu, C and Hou, X and Zhang, S and Zhou, W and Zhou, Y},
title = {Impacts of climate change on basin vegetation based on Biome-BGC model: A case study with the Jialing River Basin.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {21},
number = {2},
pages = {e0335685},
pmid = {41686822},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Rivers ; *Ecosystem ; *Models, Theoretical ; China ; Temperature ; Grassland ; Forests ; },
abstract = {Vegetation, as a key component of land cover, plays a vital role in regulating energy exchange and water balance at different spatial and temporal scales. It is thus important to explore dynamic processes of changes in vegetation cover under changing environmental conditions in the context of global climate change. In this study, the Jialing River Basin (JRB) was selected as a case study, with the leaf area index (LAI) used as the primary indicator to represent JRB vegetation cover and growth status. The Biome-BGC model was employed to simulate the growth of various vegetation types within the basin. We calibrated the optimal range of multiple physiological and ecological parameters of vegetation and analyzed vegetation responses to climate change. The results showed that under four CMIP6 climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, SSP370, and SSP585), both temperature and precipitation in the basin are projected to increase. From 1976 to 2016, the vegetation coverage of the basin remained high, and on a monthly timescale, the grasslands are more responsive to climate-induced variability than woodlands. Under the influence of a warmer, more humid climate from 2023 to 2100, the LAI of vegetation in the basin is projected to show an increasing trend, and the vegetation coverage of woodland will still exceed that of grassland. These findings contribute to a more accurate simulation of vegetation dynamics under climate change and can inform the development of effective vegetation conservation and management strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41686795,
year = {2026},
author = {Mujahid, MUF and Hidig, SM and Hu, Z},
title = {Physicians and climate action: Global impact of climate change on dengue virus.},
journal = {Tropical doctor},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {494755261416622},
doi = {10.1177/00494755261416622},
pmid = {41686795},
issn = {1758-1133},
}
@article {pmid41684817,
year = {2026},
author = {Kaya, N and İnci, H and Şarlak, &#x130; and Yetim, T and Özgül, CN and Özuluğ, O and Tosunoğlu, M},
title = {Pressure of Invasive Alien Species Trachemys scripta on Native Species Under Future Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {e73084},
pmid = {41684817},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Throughout the world, climate change is having many adverse impacts, ranging from the decline of biodiversity to the economic downturn. Increasing temperature will continue to affect microorganisms and ecosystems in a very wide range. In order to mitigate the severity of this irreversible process, it would be helpful to analyze the anticipated scenarios for the coming years. For this purpose, the invasive alien species Trachemys scripta and the native species Emys orbicularis, Mauremys caspica and Mauremys rivulata in Türkiye were projected with five different climate models (ACCESS-CM2, BCC-CSM2-MR, CNRM-ESM2-1, GISS-E2-1-G, and MIROC6) for the years 2050, 2070, and 2090. Suitable habitat areas, habitat expansions, and habitat contractions of species with climate change were modeled. Based on the results of these models, it appears that habitat expansions in the future will probably result in an increase in competition between native and invasive species. Due to habitat contraction in the west, the T. scripta species is expected to migrate toward the coast, which may lead to population declines for E. orbicularis and M. rivulata, especially along the Mediterranean coast. Furthermore, M. caspica, which is distributed in the east, is likely to move toward the western and southern regions due to climate change, where it could compete for habitat with T. scripta as it experiences habitat contraction in the north. This suggests that climate change and the impact of invasive species will lead to habitat loss for native species in the future. Considering this data, it is recommended to increase collection and monitoring efforts in coastal areas where the T. scripta species is currently densely distributed in order to mitigate the occurrence of this predicted scenario in the future.},
}
@article {pmid41684421,
year = {2026},
author = {Weber, L and Niittynen, P and Kantelinen, A},
title = {Lichens in times of climate change - impacts and responses especially in boreal and polar ecosystems.},
journal = {MycoKeys},
volume = {128},
number = {},
pages = {29-72},
pmid = {41684421},
issn = {1314-4049},
abstract = {Climate change and biodiversity loss are among the most pressing issues of our time. Lichens have been shown to be sensitive to climate change, but responses are species-specific and contradictory trends have been reported. This review addresses lichen biology in relation to climate change and we overview the responses of lichens (e.g. biotic interactions, species distribution shifts and lichen acclimatisation, adaptation and extinction) to climate (e.g. temperature, precipitation, CO2-levels, snow). Research shows mainly adverse or alarming effects of climate change on lichens, but there is not yet a generalisable understanding of the topic. We argue that contradictory trends emerge partly because relatively few studies have been conducted and they encompass a variety of locations, taxa, and methods, which makes them difficult to compare. Moreover, many aspects of lichens are still insufficiently understood, including species diversity, distributions, functional traits and biotic interactions with other organisms. We highlight that future studies would benefit from: 1) Developing a set of model species and also embarking full community studies; 2) Better species data, including monitoring programmes and trait data; 3) Improved conservation planning and Red List evaluations and 4) Acknowledging that lichens are small ecosystems and climate change may affect the partners in ways we do not understand yet.},
}
@article {pmid41684368,
year = {2025},
author = {Elfghi, M and Galvin, E and Bennett, D and Coakley, N and Heaphy, D and Mulcaire, R and O'Brien, C and Osborne, C and Wiese, A},
title = {Climate Change and Sustainability in Health Professions Education: A Realist Review Protocol.},
journal = {HRB open research},
volume = {8},
number = {},
pages = {122},
pmid = {41684368},
issn = {2515-4826},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change poses a critical global health challenge, affecting public health, healthcare systems, and health professions education (HPE). While healthcare professionals play a key role in addressing climate-related health risks and promoting sustainable practices, formal training in climate change and sustainability (CC&amp;S) remains limited and CC&amp;S education is inconsistently implemented due to challenges such as curriculum constraints and lack of faculty expertise. Existing systematic and scoping reviews provide an overview of CC&amp;S interventions but do not sufficiently explore the mechanisms driving their success or failure. A realist review is needed to understand what works, for whom, and under what conditions in CC&amp;S education.<br><br>METHODS: This realist review will follow the RAMESES publication standards and use a structured, iterative approach to synthesise evidence. A comprehensive search strategy will be conducted across academic databases and grey literature sources to identify CC&amp;S education interventions in undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional education across healthcare disciplines. Data will be extracted using a Context-Mechanism-Outcome (CMO) framework to analyse key contextual factors, mechanisms, and outcomes influencing intervention effectiveness. Regular team discussions will ensure consensus in identifying CMOs and refining the initial programme theory. Findings will be reported through narrative synthesis, summary tables, and a graphical representation of the final programme theory.<br><br>DISCUSSION: This review will provide practical insights for stakeholders on how to effectively integrate CC&amp;S education into HPE curricula. By unpacking mechanisms and contextual factors, it will go beyond traditional systematic reviews to explain why and how these interventions succeed or fail. The findings will inform curriculum development, faculty training, and policy recommendations, ensuring that future healthcare professionals are equipped to address climate-related health challenges and advance sustainable healthcare practices. Ultimately, this realist review will provide transferable context-sensitive insights to inform the adaptation of CC&amp;S education across diverse health professions education settings.Systematic review registration: Open Science Framework (OSF).},
}
@article {pmid41683399,
year = {2026},
author = {Savi, S and Marshall, P},
title = {Measurements of Radical Reactivity with an Imine, (CF3)2CNH: Rate Constants for Chlorine Atoms and Hydroxyl Radicals and the Global Warming Potential.},
journal = {Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {31},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {41683399},
issn = {1420-3049},
support = {DE-SC0020952//United States Department of Energy/ ; },
abstract = {The rate constant kOH for the reaction of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroprop-2-imine with OH radicals was measured relative to two reference compounds, CH3F and CH3CHF2, to be kOH = (4.2 ± 1.1) × 10[-14] cm[3] molecule[-1] s[-1] at 295 K. This implies an atmospheric lifetime with respect to consumption by OH of 0.75 years. Reaction with Cl atoms yielded kCl = (7.9 ± 1.7) × 10[-16] cm[3] molecule[-1] s[-1] at 295 K, and reaction with O3 has an upper limit of kO3 < 4 × 10[-23] cm[3] molecule[-1] s[-1], so that the atmospheric consumption by Cl and O3 is negligibly slow. Absolute infrared cross sections of the imine yield a radiative efficiency of 0.34 W m[-2] ppb[-1], which is corrected to 0.23 W m[-2] ppb[-1] for the effects of atmospheric lifetime. The imine's corresponding 100-year global warming potential is 64 ± 19. This value is an upper limit, given that heterogenous atmospheric removal paths, such as hydrolysis in water droplets, are not included.},
}
@article {pmid41681679,
year = {2026},
author = {Miao, J and Xu, Y and Ferguson, DK and Yang, Y},
title = {Differential Performance of Distribution Shifts Between Endangered Coniferous and Broad-Leaved Tree Species in Subtropical China Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {15},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {41681679},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {2023YFF0805800//the National Key Research Development Program of China/ ; 32270217//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
abstract = {Global warming has become one of the most serious threats to biodiversity. However, the responses of endangered tree species in subtropical regions to climate change and their potential distribution shifts remain elusive. In this study, we selected nine rare and endangered tree species in the subtropical forests of China encompassing both coniferous and broad-leaved groups, and conducted an assessment of their suitable distribution patterns and spatial shifts under current and future climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP370, and SSP585). For this we utilized an optimized MaxEnt model integrating multidimensional environmental variables including climate, soil, and topography. The results show that the model has high predictive accuracy after parameter optimization, with mean AUC values exceeding 0.98 for both broad-leaved and coniferous tree species. Our analysis of environmental factors indicates clear differences in distribution-limiting factors between the two functional groups. Broad-leaved species are primarily constrained by temperature-related variables, particularly the mean temperature of the coldest quarter (Bio11) and the mean diurnal range (Bio2), whereas coniferous species are more sensitive to moisture conditions, with the precipitation of the driest quarter (Bio17) as the key limiting factor for their potential distributions. Under current climatic conditions, highly suitable habitats for both functional groups are mainly concentrated in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Under future climate scenarios, broad-leaved species are in general expected to expand in marginal areas, while coniferous species show pronounced scenario dependence, with significant contractions occurring under certain scenarios and time periods. Despite the evident changes at distribution margins, the overall shifts in the centroids of potential distributions for both functional groups will be limited, with core suitable areas remaining relatively stable. This study reveals differences in the spatial response patterns between conifers and broad-leaved trees, and provides a scientific basis for the development of differentiated conservation strategies and the identification of conservation priority areas under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41681544,
year = {2026},
author = {Galíndez, G and Álvarez, A and Ceccato, D and Rivero, V and Malagrina, G and Bertuzzi, T and Saravia, P and Sola, SN and Baskin, CC and Fornes, L},
title = {Interannual Variation in Seed Traits of Cedrela Species: Implications for Conservation in the Context of Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {15},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {41681544},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {PNFOR-1104067//Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Agropecuarias (INTA)/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change is altering temperature and precipitation regimes in Argentina, with potential consequences for regeneration and persistence of forest tree species, emphasizing the importance of ex situ seed conservation. We evaluated interannual variation in seed traits, desiccation tolerance, storage behavior, and longevity of Cedrela balansae C. DC. and C. fissilis Vell. (Meliaceae), two endangered native species of subtropical rainforests in Argentina. Both species produced desiccation-tolerant seeds, independently of collection year, seed traits, or climatic conditions. Depending on the species, seed traits and longevity varied across years and showed strong relationships with temperature and precipitation, particularly during seed development. Cedrela balansae seeds are medium-lived seeds and have high longevity under standard seed banking conditions, suggesting strong potential for long-term ex situ conservation. Cedrela fissilis seeds are short-lived seeds and have high sensitivity to the storage environment. Correlations among climatic variables and seed traits and longevity parameters suggest that future warming and drying environments may shorten the window for germination and seedling establishment, with species-specific responses depending on climatic conditions during seed development. These results highlight the importance of climate effects in determining seed traits and seed longevity and emphasize the role of seed banking as a critical conservation strategy under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41681459,
year = {2026},
author = {Llamazares, D and Nóvoa, S and Ojea, J and Pazos, AJ and Pérez-Parallé, ML},
title = {Gametogenic Development of a Grooved Carpet Shell Clam (Ruditapes decussatus, Linnaeus, 1758) Population in the Baldaio Lagoon (N.W. Spain) Amidst Climate Change.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {16},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {41681459},
issn = {2076-2615},
support = {PRTR-C17.11//Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovaci&#xf3;n y Universidades/ ; },
abstract = {The impact of climate change on marine bivalves, particularly on their reproductive processes, is a current issue of concern. The aim of this study was to investigate how seawater temperatures influenced the gonadal development and overall condition of the grooved carpet shell clam (Ruditapes decussatus, Linnaeus, 1758) population in the Baldaio lagoon (N.W. Spain) over the last 20 years. Adult clams were collected, and biometric, histological, and biochemical analyses were performed. Gonadal development phases were assessed, several condition indices were calculated, water temperatures were recorded, and statistical analyses were carried out. Results indicated variations in reproductive timing, including changes in gonadal maturation, an earlier spawning period, and prolonged maturation phases, which contrasted with previous reproductive patterns described for this species. These findings coincided with thermal changes in the lagoon, where mean minimum temperatures increased and maximum temperatures decreased, and the annual thermal range was reduced in comparison with historical data (1998-1999). Biochemical composition and condition indices also reflected variations linked to temperature fluctuations, suggesting that warmer water temperatures may alter energy storage and reproduction. This highlights the importance of continuous environmental monitoring to better understand the effects of climate change on clam populations and to improve management strategies that could help to restore natural R. decussatus populations.},
}
@article {pmid41680522,
year = {2026},
author = {Witze, A},
title = {US repeals key 'endangerment finding' that climate change is a public threat.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {650},
number = {8103},
pages = {806-807},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-026-00455-6},
pmid = {41680522},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid41680386,
year = {2026},
author = {Derouez, F and Ifa, A and Alrawad, M and Zayed, M},
title = {The effects of climate change water dependency and policy solutions on food security in Egypt.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-38489-5},
pmid = {41680386},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {KFU260135//Deanship of Scientific Research, King Faisal University/ ; },
abstract = {This study investigates the dynamic relationships between Egypt's Food Security Indicator and climate change, political stability, renewable energy use, population growth, share of water from the Nile River, and agricultural productivity from 1990 to 2023. Employing Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) frameworks, Strong persistence in food security, immediate negative consequences of climate change, and notable positive contributions from renewable energy and agricultural production are all evident in short-term results. While Nile water reliance is advantageous in the short term, population increase puts negative pressure. Over time, food security is negatively impacted by climate change and reliance on Nile water (caused by systemic inefficiencies), although agricultural productivity and renewable energy continue to be significant positive drivers. Granger causality shows that there are reciprocal relationships between food security, agricultural production, and renewable energy. Accelerating the adoption of renewable energy, improving climate-resilient agriculture, restructuring Nile water administration to address inefficiencies and over-extraction, increasing agricultural productivity, and combining population management with resource allocation are among the policy priorities.},
}
@article {pmid41679994,
year = {2026},
author = {Dong, X and Gong, J and Zhang, W and Zhang, S and Yang, G and Yan, C and Wang, R and Zhang, S and Wang, T and Yu, Y and Xie, Q},
title = {Corrigendum to "Future climate change increase species vulnerability and present new opportunities for biodiversity conservation in China" [J. Environ. Manag. 385 (2025) 125652].},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {401},
number = {},
pages = {128888},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.128888},
pmid = {41679994},
issn = {1095-8630},
}
@article {pmid41679430,
year = {2026},
author = {Bonizzoni, M and Lahondère, C},
title = {Blood-sucking arthropods in the Anthropocene: climate change thermotolerance, and global disease risks.},
journal = {Current opinion in insect science},
volume = {75},
number = {},
pages = {101506},
doi = {10.1016/j.cois.2026.101506},
pmid = {41679430},
issn = {2214-5753},
abstract = {Warming and increased frequency of extreme weather events are altering vector thermal environments in ways that change survival, development, season length, geographic range, and vector competence - but responses, when known, appear to be species- and population-specific because of differing thermotolerance, available thermoregulatory mechanisms, plasticity, and possible genetic adaptations. Empirical work now shows both potential for rapid adaptation in some populations and vulnerabilities (e.g. heat effects on egg viability or symbionts) that could interact with warming to produce complex, non-linear outcomes on vector biology and their ability to transmit pathogens to humans and other animals. In this review, we focus on major disease vector arthropods, including ticks, kissing bugs, tsetse flies, sand flies, and mosquitoes, specifically reviewing the literature published over the past 5 years.},
}
@article {pmid41679061,
year = {2026},
author = {Frouzová, J and Mavrogeni, J and Kukla, J and Čápová, K and Vašek, M and Znachor, P and Seďa, J and Frouz, J},
title = {Long term data about δ15N in otoliths show increasing trophic position of perch (Perca fluviatilis) with increasing aridity related to ongoing climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {401},
number = {},
pages = {128926},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.128926},
pmid = {41679061},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {Animals ; *Perches/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Food Chain ; *Otolithic Membrane/chemistry ; Chlorophyll A ; Temperature ; Zooplankton ; Nitrogen Isotopes/analysis ; Phytoplankton ; Carbon Isotopes ; },
abstract = {Fish otoliths are unique archives of fish life history. To explore changes in aquatic food webs, δ15N and δ13C in perch otoliths (Perca fluviatilis) sampled in the Římov reservoir (Czechia) every summer from 2004 to 2021 were studied. δ13C in otoliths correlated positively with δ15N in otoliths and chlorophyll-a concentration in the epilimnion, and negatively with annual rainfall. δ15N in otoliths correlated positively with chlorophyll-a, total zooplankton, temperature, and negatively with total rainfall and also with Lang's rain factor (annual rainfall divided by annual temperature). The strongest correlation was found between chlorophyll-a and Lang's rain factor. With increasing chlorophyll-a, otoliths become heavier in δ15N, and also become heavier with decreasing Lang's rain factor, which suggests higher aridity. These two factors are also interconnected: when chlorophyll-a is higher, Lang's rain factor is lower (higher aridity). Both these factors are likely to correspond with ongoing climate change, since with higher aridity, more nutrients can be flushed into a reservoir, which leads to a higher phytoplankton growth as indicated by higher values of chlorophyll-a. δ15N in otoliths also correlates with zooplankton N but zooplankton N did not correlate with other measured parameters. The difference between the highest and lowest δ15N value is about 4 ‰, which represents nearly one trophic level, and suggests a substantial shift in food web structure. We propose that with increasing aridity, phytoplankton gets more abundant due to higher nutrient concentrations. Due to high temperature and food availability, young perch shift sooner from plankton to fish. This is supported by a marginally significant negative correlation between temperature and difference between age-class 3+ fish and older fish. Our study shows that increasing aridity, associated with ongoing climate change, causes a shift in food web structure in a temperate reservoir.},
}
@article {pmid41678624,
year = {2026},
author = {Greenhill, S and Hsiang, S and Balboni, C and Barrage, L and Bolliger, IW and Boomhower, J and Diaz, D and Druckenmiller, H and Garg, T and Hino, M and Hong, H and Kousky, C and Martinich, J and Nath, I and Oremus, KL and Park, RJ and Phan, T and Proctor, J and Rafey, W and Sarofim, MC and Schlenker, W and Simon, B},
title = {Using markets to adapt to climate change.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {391},
number = {6786},
pages = {662-664},
doi = {10.1126/science.aea7431},
pmid = {41678624},
issn = {1095-9203},
abstract = {Research shows if and when markets can help limit the harms from climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41677058,
year = {2026},
author = {Chen, X and Ni, R},
title = {Intersecting nexus of politics and science: Heterogeneous typologies of climate change skepticism discourse in China.},
journal = {Public understanding of science (Bristol, England)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {9636625261417544},
doi = {10.1177/09636625261417544},
pmid = {41677058},
issn = {1361-6609},
abstract = {As a pervasive social phenomenon, climate change skepticism has been extensively studied in Western contexts, where it is deeply intertwined with local sociopolitical structures. In China, despite the government's firm commitment to mitigation, a growing trend of public skepticism has emerged online. Using a corpus-assisted critical discourse analysis of 2426 climate skeptical posts on Zhihu, China's largest knowledge-sharing platform, this study examined how Chinese skeptics construct their discourse. Our findings revealed that Chinese climate skeptics do not merely reject scientific evidence; instead, they frame their arguments through a synthesis of national identity, geopolitical conflicts, and cultural-historical narratives, invoking climate justice claims at both domestic and international levels. Building on these insights, our research proposed a "scientific-political framework" that distinguishes four subtypes of Chinese climate skepticism: "Geopolitical Construct," "Western Conspiracy," "Natural Variability," and "Indifferent Fatalism." By shedding light on the context-specific configurations of skepticism discourse, this study contributes to a deeper theoretical understanding of climate skepticism in non-Western contexts, while also prompting critical reflection on China's long-standing over-politicized model of climate change communication.},
}
@article {pmid41676862,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, Y and Li, H and Liu, X and Hu, J},
title = {Genomic Vulnerability to Climate Change of a Seasonal Dispersal Insect Within a Small Spatial Scale.},
journal = {Molecular ecology},
volume = {35},
number = {4},
pages = {e70266},
doi = {10.1111/mec.70266},
pmid = {41676862},
issn = {1365-294X},
support = {2024YFF1306700//National Key R&amp;D Program of China/ ; 202403AC100028//Key R&amp;D Program of Yunnan Province/ ; 41961006//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; YNWR-QNBJ-2020-098//Yunnan Revitalization Talent Support Program/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Seasons ; *Animal Migration ; Gene Flow ; *Genetics, Population ; China ; *Tephritidae/genetics ; Selection, Genetic ; *Genome, Insect ; Ecosystem ; Genetic Variation ; },
abstract = {Seasonal migration represents one of the most fascinating behaviours observed throughout the animal kingdom. Understanding the spatial ecological and evolutionary dynamics of seasonally migratory animals is important to predict their responses to anthropogenic climate change. Unlike the directional and closed-circuit round-trip migratory pattern in most seasonally migratory animal species, many migratory insects exhibit a tangled reticular movement instead of a simple transition between sites. Consequently, the interplay between gene flow and natural selection in seasonal dispersal of insects may display a unique pattern and affect the potential of migratory insects to climate change. To characterise such pattern and evaluate the adaptive potential of seasonally migratory insects to future climate, we used genomic data from 32 populations of the seasonal dispersal and invasive oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) sampled across year-round and seasonal areas in the mountains of southwest China (MSWC). Despite significant ecological niche differences between populations of year-round and seasonal areas, we found no significant population structure both within and across areas. In addition, genomic landscape and vulnerability analyses suggested that the northwestern and northeastern populations possessed distinct genetic compositions and reduced adaptive potential compared to the southern populations. Finally, we predicted the migration distance and direction that may allow the current populations to persist under future climates. Our findings demonstrate that gene flow plays a predominant role in homogenising genetic variation at genome-wide scale while natural selection shapes genetic variation patterns at specific loci possibly involved in adaptation in seasonally migratory insects.},
}
@article {pmid41676395,
year = {2025},
author = {Luo, J and Li, X and Liu, Y and Zhang, S and Liu, A and Liu, Y and Zhou, Y},
title = {Predicting the potential distribution of three medicinal Gentiana species in China under climate change scenarios with the MaxEnt model.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1729969},
pmid = {41676395},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {The genus Gentiana is concentrated in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and adjacent Hengduan Mountains, with its distribution pattern reflecting the synergistic effects of geological and climatic changes. This study employs the MaxEnt model integrated with ArcGIS spatial analysis to predict the potential geographical distribution of three medicinal Gentiana species (G. rhodantha, G. cephalantha, and G. rigescens) in China under current and future climate scenarios (SSP126 and SSP585). Under future climate warming, our projections indicate an overall reduction in suitable habitat area for all three species, with G. rigescens experiencing the most severe habitat loss. Furthermore, the centroid of suitable habitats is projected to shift towards higher latitudes and elevations, reflecting a spatial adaptation strategy to climate change. The key environmental drivers of distribution were identified: annual precipitation (Bio12) and minimum temperature of the coldest month (Bio6) primarily determine the distribution of G. rhodantha, while temperature seasonality (Bio4) and altitude are the dominant factors for G. cephalantha and G. rigescens. Our projections indicate an overall reduction in suitable habitat area for all three species under climate warming, with G. rigescens experiencing the most severe loss. Furthermore, the centroid of suitable habitats is projected to shift northwestward and upward in elevation. These findings highlight species-specific responses to climatic factors and provide a scientific basis for prioritizing the conservation of current highly suitable areas (e.g., Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou), establishing ecological corridors, and implementing ex-situ conservation and sustainable cultivation practices to mitigate the impacts of climate change on these valuable medicinal resources.},
}
@article {pmid41675140,
year = {2026},
author = {Jia, J and Ye, J and Zeng, J},
title = {Impacts of Climate Change on the Distribution of Suitable Habitat for Invasive Coreopsis Species in China.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {e73073},
pmid = {41675140},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Climate change poses a serious threat to global species distributions and has significantly altered the distribution patterns of invasive species. Coreopsis spp. are widely distributed invasive plants with strong adaptability and reproductive capacity, whose invasion has become a major ecological concern in China. Using three climate change scenarios (SSP-126, SSP-245, SSP-585), combined with the Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) model and Geographic Information System (ArcGIS), this study delineated the potential distribution areas and distribution centroids of invasive Coreopsis plants in China. The results indicated that temperature (especially isothermality BIO3 and mean temperature of the warmest quarter BIO10) and moisture are the primary climatic factors influencing the distribution of Coreopsis spp., while human activity (HA) also plays a key role in shaping their distribution. Coreopsis drummondii exhibited the largest suitable habitat area (4.138 × 10[6] km[2]), whereas Coreopsis verticillata had the smallest (9.53 × 10[5] km[2]). Under current climatic conditions, the six Coreopsis species are mainly distributed in southern China. In future climate scenarios, their distributions are projected to shift northward and toward plateau regions. Moreover, high niche and range overlap was observed among Coreopsis grandiflora, Coreopsis lanceolata, and Coreopsis tinctoria, suggesting potential intensified interspecific competition. This study systematically reveals the invasion potential and spatial dynamics of Coreopsis spp. under climate change, providing a scientific basis for early warning, regional management, and ecological control. It also offers perspectives for future research on the interaction mechanisms between invasive and native species.},
}
@article {pmid41674804,
year = {2026},
author = {Chiodi Pereira, E and de Araújo, ANM and de Almeida Piai, K and Ferreira, VG and Rodovalho, FV and Cortés, S and Vilcins, D and Teixeira, JP and Martins, I and Hacon, S and Buralli, RJ and Olympio, KPK},
title = {Wildfire brigade members and wildland firefighters on the frontline of climate change: An essential, strategic, and vulnerable role workforce in the era of intensifying wildfires.},
journal = {Environmental epidemiology (Philadelphia, Pa.)},
volume = {10},
number = {2},
pages = {e465},
pmid = {41674804},
issn = {2474-7882},
}
@article {pmid41671929,
year = {2026},
author = {Su, S and Yavuz, M and Dalbudak, O},
title = {A cross-sectional survey of climate change worry and sustainable consumption behaviours in Turkish nursing students.},
journal = {Nurse education today},
volume = {161},
number = {},
pages = {107020},
doi = {10.1016/j.nedt.2026.107020},
pmid = {41671929},
issn = {1532-2793},
abstract = {AIM: To examine the relationship between climate change worry and sustainable consumption behaviours in nursing students.<br><br>METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 students at a nursing faculty in T&#xfc;rkiye. Data were collected using the Student Information Form, Climate Change Worry Scale, and Sustainable Consumption Behaviour Scale.<br><br>RESULTS: Nursing students demonstrated moderate levels of climate change worry and beyond moderate levels of sustainable consumption behaviours. A positive and highly significant relationship was found between the total mean scores of the Climate Change Worry Scale and that of the Sustainable Consumption Behaviour Scale.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Nursing students with higher anxiety regarding climate change were found to exhibit more sustainable consumption behaviours. The results of this study should contribute to the restructuring of the nursing curriculum and development of sustainable healthcare practices.},
}
@article {pmid41671049,
year = {2026},
author = {Burtt, AA and Adams, NF and Nowak, S and Mysłajek, RW and Figura, M and Purnell, MA and Lamb, AL and Schreve, DC},
title = {Climate Change Challenges Grey Wolf Resilience: Insights From Dental Microwear.},
journal = {Ecology letters},
volume = {29},
number = {2},
pages = {e70337},
pmid = {41671049},
issn = {1461-0248},
support = {DWD/5/0413/2021//Ministry of Education and Science, Poland/ ; NE/W006103/1//Natural Environment Research Council/ ; 2024/55/B/NZ9/0269//National Science Centre, Poland/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Wolves/physiology/anatomy &amp; histology ; *Climate Change ; *Diet ; Poland ; *Tooth/anatomy &amp; histology ; Fossils ; Ecosystem ; *Tooth Wear ; },
abstract = {The grey wolf exemplifies ecological resilience, having survived major climatic fluctuations since the Middle Pleistocene. Once the world's most widely distributed mammal, its range has been drastically reduced by human-driven habitat loss, persecution and competition for resources. Although listed as of Least Concern globally by the IUCN, the omission of climate change as a threat raises critical questions about its future persistence. This study examines dietary flexibility in European grey wolves (Canis lupus) using dental microwear texture analysis (DMTA). We compare British Pleistocene wolves from the Last Interglacial (MIS 5e) and the penultimate interglacial (MIS 7a-c) and contemporary wolves from Poland. Results suggest that during periods of elevated global temperatures, wolves exhibit evidence of increased durophagy. These data demonstrate deep-time dietary plasticity and recurrent behavioural shifts, indicating that while the grey wolf is resilient, future warming winters may significantly reshape wolf diets in the mid-latitude ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid41669628,
year = {2025},
author = {Baltazar, M and Monteiro, E and Pereira, S and Carvalho, M and Correia, E and Ferreira, H and Silva, V and Valente, J and Alves, F and Castro, I and Gonçalves, B},
title = {Characterization of the glucosylated anthocyanin profile of 27 red grape (Vitis vinifera L.) varieties grown in Portugal: insights for climate change adaptation.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1728700},
pmid = {41669628},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change poses significant challenges to viticulture, increasing the need for sustainable adaptation strategies such as the identification of resilient Vitis vinifera L. varieties.<br><br>METHODS: This study characterized the anthocyanin content, profile, and color parameters of 27 red grape varieties cultivated under the same terroir in the Douro Demarcated Region over two consecutive years. Berry biochemical analyses, including chromatographic and colorimetric techniques, alongside gene expression of the anthocyanin biosynthesis genes MybA1, UFGT, and OMT, were conducted to assess varietal and annual variability.<br><br>RESULTS: Total anthocyanin content varied significantly among varieties, ranging from 0.14 mg malvidin-3-O-glucoside equivalents per g of dry weight (mg M3G&#xb7;g[-1] DW) in 'Bastardo' to 8.63 mg M3G&#xb7;g[-1] DW in 'Vinh&#xe3;o'. While most varieties demonstrated increased anthocyanin content in the warmer and drier 2022 season, such as 'Tinto C&#xe3;o' and 'Touriga Franca'; a few displayed notable declines, notably 'Vinh&#xe3;o', highlighting differential responses to abiotic stress. Anthocyanin profiles were dominated by malvidin derivatives, which correlated with enhanced color stability. Nonetheless, cyanidin-3-O-glucoside increased in 2022 in some varieties, while delphinidin and petunidin-3-O-glucosides decreased. CIELAB parameters indicated darker and higher color saturation in berries in 2022, being associated with increases in total anthocyanin content and malvidin derived compounds. Gene expression analysis of MybA1, UFGT, and OMT in six varieties revealed different behaviors.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Among all varieties under study, stable anthocyanin profiles across years were observed which could suggest increased resilience potential. These findings highlight the interplay between genetic and environmental factors in shaping anthocyanin dynamics, supporting the use of varietal selection as an adaptation strategy to optimize quality, resilience, and sustainability in wine regions under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41667671,
year = {2026},
author = {},
title = {Climate change breakups.},
journal = {Nature ecology &amp; evolution},
volume = {10},
number = {2},
pages = {157},
pmid = {41667671},
issn = {2397-334X},
}
@article {pmid41667532,
year = {2026},
author = {Magdy, H and Shehata, MG and Shaalan, MG and Hosni, EM and Al-Ashaal, SA},
title = {Climate change impacts on the global potential distribution of the human flea, Pulex irritans, and the global health risks.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {5944},
pmid = {41667532},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; Humans ; *Siphonaptera/microbiology/physiology ; Global Health ; Ecosystem ; *Insect Vectors/microbiology ; },
abstract = {The human flea, Pulex irritans, is a hematophagous ectoparasite and medically significant vector of zoonotic pathogens, such as Yersinia pestis (plague), Bartonella quintana (trench fever), and Rickettsia felis (flea-borne spotted fever). Despite the public health significance of P. irritans, the potential impacts of climate change on its global distribution were unstudied before. In this study, we created an ecological niche model (ENM) through integrating 564 georeferenced records and 15 bioclimatic variables using the Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) algorithm to project the current and future habitat suitability of P. irritans under two high-emission scenarios (SSP370 and SSP585) for 2050 and 2070 from three General Circulation Models (GCMs). DIVA- GIS was used to confirm the current predictions. Results revealed that the Model's performance was robust with high predictive accuracy (AUC = 0.898; TSS = 0.6), identifying annual mean temperature (Bio1) with 55.9% contribution as the primary distribution variable. The models project that many species across North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa will expand their ranges toward higher latitudes. Regions once deemed unsuitable, including northern Europe, Canada, and Russia, are forecast to become suitable habitats as these species shift their geographical distribution. On the other hand, habitat loss was predicted in Africa and Australia due to extreme warming. Two-dimensional niche analysis revealed the broad tolerances of P. irritans (2-25 °C; 0-2200 mm), confirming its invasive potential. These shifts correlate with increased plague risk in temperate zones, as warmer temperatures accelerate flea life cycles and pathogen transmission efficiency. Our findings provide the first global assessment of climate-driven redistribution of P. irritans, highlighting the urgent need for surveillance in vulnerable regions to mitigate emerging vector-borne disease threats.},
}
@article {pmid41667273,
year = {2026},
author = {Fuller, A and Mitchell, D and Maloney, SK},
title = {The Physiological Challenge of Climate Change for Free-Living Terrestrial Mammals.},
journal = {Annual review of physiology},
volume = {88},
number = {1},
pages = {1-20},
doi = {10.1146/annurev-physiol-052824-091026},
pmid = {41667273},
issn = {1545-1585},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Mammals/physiology ; *Body Temperature Regulation/physiology ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Most scenarios that seek to predict the responses of terrestrial mammals to climate change focus on the direct thermal effects of higher ambient temperatures. Measurements from free-living mammals reveal that the physiological challenge for many terrestrial mammals facing climate change will arise from the compound effects of higher heat loads, reduced water, and reduced energy intake. Deaths from climate change, particularly for large mammals, are more likely to result from starvation than from heat stroke. The extent of heterothermy exhibited by a mammal, which results from the relaxation of temperature regulation in response to demands from competing homeostatic systems, provides an index of its physiological welfare and, therefore, a tool to assess sensitivity and responses to climate change. Studies of responses to heat in laboratory or captive individuals can identify what mammals can achieve physiologically, but they do not necessarily reveal what an animal will actually do in its natural habitat.},
}
@article {pmid41666672,
year = {2026},
author = {Al-Shetwi, AQ and Sujod, MZ and Mahafzah, KA and Abuelrub, A and Al-Masri, HMK and Hannan, MA},
title = {Climate change and global energy transformation: The role of renewable energy and electric vehicles.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1018},
number = {},
pages = {181521},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2026.181521},
pmid = {41666672},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {The energy and transportation sectors are the primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions; studies have largely examined renewable energy (RE) and electric vehicles (EVs) as separate solutions rather than as interdependent technologies. This review addresses this gap by providing a holistic assessment of their combined role in climate change mitigation. Drawing on peer-reviewed literature and case studies (2018-2025), this synthesis analyzes how research addresses global trends, technological advancements (e.g., vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems, AI-based grid management, and solid-state batteries), lifecycle emissions, infrastructure requirements, and policy landscapes. While existing studies highlight significant progress in RE and EV deployment, the literature also identifies critical barriers, including grid integration, charging infrastructure gaps, supply chain constraints for critical minerals, and fragmented policy environments. This review's primary contribution is a cross-sectoral synthesis of the literature that demonstrates the interdependence of clean energy and transport, addressing a gap where prior research has examined these technologies largely in isolation. The review synthesizes evidence showing that the integrated deployment of RE and EVs presents a viable, though challenging, pathway to achieving the Paris Agreement's 1.5 °C target. The study offers targeted recommendations to overcome these barriers and accelerate a low-carbon energy transition.},
}
@article {pmid41666441,
year = {2026},
author = {Oehler, RL and Rybolt, L},
title = {Addressing Climate Change Impacts on Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases: Can Artificial Intelligence Help?.},
journal = {The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.4269/ajtmh.25-0642},
pmid = {41666441},
issn = {1476-1645},
abstract = {Human-induced climate change caused by fossil fuel-derived greenhouse gas emissions has disrupted global ecosystems, shifted disease-vector populations, and expanded vector-borne diseases into previously unaffected areas. As these changes occur, traditional epidemiological surveillance and control mechanisms face major challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology in epidemiology and public health that offers the promise of analyzing and interpreting vast datasets far more comprehensively than traditional methods. In this manuscript, we examine how artificial intelligence can enhance vector-borne disease prediction and surveillance, strengthen vector control and public health response, and support clinical and laboratory diagnostic capabilities in the context of a changing climate. Despite its environmental trade-offs, AI offers transformative potential to help humanity adapt to the coming climate impacts on infectious diseases.},
}
@article {pmid41666033,
year = {2026},
author = {Schneider, R and Bäurle, I and Nikoloski, Z and Lenhard, M},
title = {Plant Phenotypic Plasticity: From Molecular Mechanisms to Breeding and Climate Change Adaptation.},
journal = {Annual review of plant biology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1146/annurev-arplant-063025-111942},
pmid = {41666033},
issn = {1545-2123},
abstract = {Phenotypic plasticity (PP) is a fundamental property of plants, enabling a single genotype to produce different phenotypes in response to environmental variation. This ability is crucial for survival and reproduction in heterogeneous habitats, allowing plants to optimize their physiology, development, and growth under changing conditions. Widespread natural genetic variation for plasticity enables selection to shape environmental responses. This review synthesizes the current knowledge on the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying PP in plants, highlighting its importance for crop breeding and for enhancing resilience to climate change. We discuss experimental approaches to quantify plasticity and identify its genetic basis and consider factors that may constrain the evolution of plasticity. We also explore how advances in the analysis of multisite field trials and genomic prediction have propelled the study of PP in agriculture. Ultimately, a deeper understanding and targeted use of PP hold promise for developing crop varieties that can maintain stable yields in increasingly variable environments.},
}
@article {pmid41666017,
year = {2025},
author = {Sack, B and Shah, P and Abdul Basith, KM and Dauphinais, MR and Jain, K and Martins, MF and Wallace, S and Lakshminarayanan, S and Cintron, C and Subramanian, S and Sahay, A and Koura, KG and Pischel, L and Brooks, R and Shenoi, S and Chinnakali, P and Sinha, P},
title = {Impact of indoor ventilation on TB transmission risk: implications of climate change.},
journal = {The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease},
volume = {29},
number = {11},
pages = {507-513},
doi = {10.5588/ijtld.25.0129},
pmid = {41666017},
issn = {1815-7920},
mesh = {Humans ; *Ventilation/methods ; India/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; *Tuberculosis/transmission/epidemiology ; *Air Pollution, Indoor/adverse effects ; Housing ; Risk Assessment ; Air Conditioning ; Risk Factors ; Air Microbiology ; },
abstract = {<sec><title>BACKGROUND</title>Due to rising temperatures, individuals are predicted to spend more time in under-ventilated indoor spaces, increasing TB transmission risk. We studied the impact of indoor ventilation on TB transmission risk in homes of persons with TB and in health care facilities in Puducherry, India.</sec><sec><title>METHODS</title>We measured ventilation in air changes per hour (ACH) under different ventilation conditions using a carbon dioxide decay method. We estimated transmission risk using the Wells-Riley equation.</sec><sec><title>RESULTS</title>Forty-five measurements were taken in 13 homes and 7 health care spaces. In the closed condition (doors and windows closed, fans off), ACH was low (mean 2.23, standard deviation [SD] 2.27) and TB transmission risk was high at 62% (SD 31%). When air conditioning (AC) was on, ACH reduced to 0.75 (SD 0.51), and TB transmission was highest at 76% (SD 13%). Natural ventilation significantly improved ACH (mean 9.46, SD 3.90; P < 0.001) and TB transmission risk to mean 20% (SD 14%; P < 0.001) compared with the closed condition.</sec><sec><title>CONCLUSION</title>TB transmission risk in homes and health care spaces is high, especially with AC on. Adapting to rising temperatures using novel methods of ventilation, cooling, and air purification is critical to TB infection control in the era of climate change.</sec>.},
}
@article {pmid41665796,
year = {2026},
author = {Grümme, L and Wallner, M and Gerstner, D and Weilnhammer, V and Baumgärtner, M and Kneißl, K and Trentzsch, H and Birk, A and Prückner, S and Heinze, S and Quartucci, C},
title = {Heat-related vulnerability in Bavaria: implications for emergency medical services during climate change.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {70},
number = {2},
pages = {58},
pmid = {41665796},
issn = {1432-1254},
}
@article {pmid41665695,
year = {2026},
author = {Kirkby, KA and Kelley, JM and Ellis, B and Lawson, JR and Nunn, C and Darbyshire, RO and Pardoe, J},
title = {Assessing the impact of climate change on verticillium wilt and the implications for cotton production in Australia.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {70},
number = {2},
pages = {57},
pmid = {41665695},
issn = {1432-1254},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Gossypium/microbiology/growth &amp; development ; *Plant Diseases/microbiology ; New South Wales ; *Ascomycota ; Temperature ; Agriculture ; Australia ; Verticillium ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses significant challenges for agricultural production, potentially altering crop distribution, productivity, and the prevalence of plant diseases. This study focuses on the fungus Verticillium dahliae which causes disease in over 400 plant species, significantly impacting cotton in most major cotton producing countries. We investigate how climate suitability for V. dahliae could change in the future, using New South Wales (NSW), Australia, as a case study. Our research examines the interplay between factors affecting the prevalence of V. dahliae infection, including fungal strain, temperature and rainfall. Using a 1992multi-criteria analysis approach, we evaluated climate suitability for V. dahliae under both historical and projected mid-21st century future climate conditions. This method combines peer-reviewed evidence with expert knowledge to assess potential impacts. Our findings suggest that climate change is likely to alter the number of months that are suitable for V. dahliae growth and potentially shift the distribution of fungal strains across NSW. Our modelling shows that the more aggressive defoliating strain is likely to become more prevalent in northern NSW, and the less aggressive non-defoliating strain is likely to become less prevalent, particularly in northern NSW. Our study provides valuable insights for agricultural planning and adaptation strategies in the face of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41663409,
year = {2026},
author = {Blagojević, BD and Brunel-Muguet, S and Šućur, R and Mladenov, V and Balaž, I and Vollmann, J and Fotopoulos, V and Mäder, K},
title = {The role of spermidine in plants and humans: a pathway from climate change adaptation to health benefits.},
journal = {NPJ science of food},
volume = {10},
number = {1},
pages = {68},
pmid = {41663409},
issn = {2396-8370},
support = {CA22157//European Cooperation in Science and Technology/ ; 451-03-137/2025-03/200117//Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation (Serbia)/ ; 101156281//European Commission/ ; },
abstract = {Growing demands for healthier diets are driving agricultural and food scientists to develop climate-resilient crops and food systems that ensure nutritionally effective food. Beyond providing basic energy requirements, nutrients may actively influence human physiology and health. One such molecule, spermidine, a polyamine abundant in wheat and soybean, has attracted particular interest. From the aspect of human health, spermidine is mainly studied for healthy ageing properties and has been associated with cardioprotective, neuroprotective, and anti-cancerogenic effects. On the other hand, being present in all plants, spermidine is essential for growth, development, and stress adaptation. Endogenously or when exogenously applied, spermidine can help plants adapt to harsh climate change conditions. Bringing together current knowledge on the significance of spermidine in both plants and humans, this review aims to trace its journey From Farm to Pharm, highlighting its importance for sustainable crop production, improved nutrition, and emerging pharmacological applications.},
}
@article {pmid41663290,
year = {2026},
author = {Epps, J and Massey, PD and Ranmuthugala, G and Colvin, A and Usher, K and Heal, C and Hall, L and Guppy, M},
title = {A One Health approach to leptospirosis: Current serosurveillance practices and climate change leave Australia at increasing risk.},
journal = {Australian and New Zealand journal of public health},
volume = {50},
number = {1},
pages = {100297},
doi = {10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100297},
pmid = {41663290},
issn = {1753-6405},
}
@article {pmid41662520,
year = {2026},
author = {Li, C and Kotz, M and Pradhan, P and Wu, X and Hu, Y and Li, Z and Chen, G},
title = {Climate change drives a decline in global grazing systems.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {123},
number = {7},
pages = {e2534015123},
pmid = {41662520},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {12372379//MOST | National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)/ ; 101077492//EC | European Research Council (ERC)/ ; Xudong Wu//Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung (AvH)/ ; Xudong Wu//EC | Horizon Europe | Excellent Science | HORIZON EUROPE Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)/ ; },
abstract = {Grazing systems represent the most extensive production systems in the world and are highly sensitive to climate change. However, their global-scale sensitivity and vulnerability to climate impacts remain poorly understood. Here, we apply the safe climatic space framework to assess how changes in core climatic drivers of grazing suitability, including temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind speed, will reshape global grassland-based grazing systems. Our analysis projects a net decline of 36 to 50% of areas in climate suitability for grazing by 2100, accompanied by inter- and intracontinental shift of grazing suitability. These changes are expected to negatively affect 110 to 140 million pastoralists and 1.4 to 1.6 billion livestock, with particularly severe impacts in Africa. We further show that 51 to 81% of these impacted populations reside in countries with low income, serious hunger, severe gender inequality, and high political fragility. Our study implies that future climate change will threaten grazing suitability across large portions of Earth, endangering the livelihoods of numerous communities and potentially triggering widespread socioeconomic consequences.},
}
@article {pmid41662140,
year = {2025},
author = {Martin, G and Tiwari, I and McKinnon, RA and Jafry, A and Grewal, E and Gilliland, J and Ferguson, KN and Card, KG and Gislason, M and Cosma, AP},
title = {Correction: Canadian adolescents' perceptions of how climate change is impacting their mental health: A qualitative analysis of open-ended survey responses.},
journal = {PLOS mental health},
volume = {2},
number = {12},
pages = {e0000520},
pmid = {41662140},
issn = {2837-8156},
abstract = {[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmen.0000424.].},
}
@article {pmid41662027,
year = {2025},
author = {Tiwari, I and McKinnon, RA and Jafry, A and Grewal, E and Gilliland, J and Ferguson, KN and Card, KG and Gislason, M and Cosma, AP and Martin, G},
title = {Canadian adolescents' perceptions of how climate change is impacting their mental health: A qualitative analysis of open-ended survey responses.},
journal = {PLOS mental health},
volume = {2},
number = {9},
pages = {e0000424},
pmid = {41662027},
issn = {2837-8156},
abstract = {There is increasing recognition that climate change affects mental health, with young people identified as a high-risk population. Yet, research on this topic has mostly focused on quantitative studies with limited research exploring youth's perspectives. This study explored Canadian adolescents' perceptions of the impacts of climate change on their mental health. Data were collected from a cross-sectional survey of 804 Canadian adolescents (13-18 years). This study utilized open-ended response data from participants who reported that their mental health was impacted by climate change and who were then asked to describe how. An inductive thematic analysis with semantic coding was undertaken to analyze the data. Thirty-seven percent of participants reported that they felt climate change was impacting their mental health either a little or a lot, and 235 participants answered the open-ended question about how. In the open-ended responses, four themes emerged: i) Emotional and psychological responses, ii) Concerns for the future, iii) Impacts on functioning, and iv) Concerns for the environment, humanity, and wildlife. This study highlights that adolescents' perspectives of the impacts of climate change on their mental health were diverse, highlighting multiple pathways linking climate change to mental health among this demographic. These insights can inform strategies to mitigate the climate-related mental health impacts among youth.},
}
@article {pmid41661897,
year = {2025},
author = {Hagan, S and Darkwah, E and Boafo, YA and Agyemang, CB and Ekem-Ferguson, G},
title = {Climate change impacts and mental health in poor urban coastal communities in Ghana.},
journal = {PLOS mental health},
volume = {2},
number = {4},
pages = {e0000284},
pmid = {41661897},
issn = {2837-8156},
abstract = {Coastal communities in African countries with lower carbon emissions face greater climate challenges but lack the capacity to address these challenges. The implication is that these communities suffer more from the impacts that climate change brings. Despite sustained research efforts into climate impacts on such communities, the mental health aspects of these impacts are often overlooked. In this study, we explored the lived experiences of climate-related mental health challenges and community coping mechanisms within three poor urban coastal communities in Ghana, West Africa. Fifty-seven community members participated in the study. Data were collected through five focus group discussions and fifteen one-on-one in-depth interviews. Thematic Network Analysis was used to analyse the data. Results showed that rising sea levels have caused loss of livelihoods and properties, which in turn have exacerbated mental health challenges within the communities. Community members' coping mechanisms include the use of techno-managerial interventions, relocation, spirituality, and social support. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on climate change and its multifaceted consequences, highlighting the interconnectedness of environmental and mental health challenges in coastal landscapes.},
}
@article {pmid41659981,
year = {2025},
author = {Santangelo, A and Corsello, A and Villano, G and Diana, MC and Striano, P},
title = {Climate change, gut microbiome, and epilepsy-New paradigms beyond the gut-brain axis.},
journal = {Frontiers in neurology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1726561},
pmid = {41659981},
issn = {1664-2295},
}
@article {pmid41659974,
year = {2026},
author = {Walker, C and Pfister, S},
title = {Dataset of nutrient content and regionalized climate change impacts of food items per consumer country and life cycle stage based on supply location.},
journal = {Data in brief},
volume = {64},
number = {},
pages = {112309},
pmid = {41659974},
issn = {2352-3409},
abstract = {This dataset quantifies the climate change impacts of approximately 500 food items depending on country of consumption and month consumed, with impacts changing based on the country of cultivation, transportation required, processing necessary, and energy used for storage and home cooking. Country specific crop cultivation impacts were used, where available, from existing databases. These cultivation impacts were combined with product dependent transportation impacts (depending on transport temperature and speed requirements) to the country of consumption. In the case that the original raw product was processed, the energy impacts for the country of origin were used. Various processing methods were incorporated (i.e. freezing, dehydrating, canning). If, after processing and transport to the country of consumption, a food item required refrigeration or freezing during storage before being purchased by the consumer, consumption country specific electricity impacts were included in the food item's total impact. Once purchased, if the food item would require cooking, the impacts of home cooking were included. This allowed for a novel dataset that provides impacts and nutritional information for each food item depending on where it is cultivated, how it is processed, and where the final consumer is located, while considering seasonal availability of fresh products each month. It allows for the impacts of individual food items to be directly compared, taking into account their full life cycle. Using this dataset, one can compare the impacts of importing out-of-season fruits and vegetables versus the additional impacts incurred due to processing and long-term storage of the same, locally grown product. As an example - in Switzerland fresh, Swiss grown apricots are only available during limited months, with a certain cultivation impact, and if consumed in Switzerland, a limited transportation impact. Fresh apricots can be imported from other countries, with their own country specific cultivation impacts, outside of these months, with additional transport impacts. Similarly, Swiss produced apricots can be deep frozen (using the Swiss electricity mix) and stored for year-long availability. This dataset offers a way to directly compare the impacts across food items and supply chains, including trade-offs between fresh out-of-season imports and locally produced items, as well as processed alternatives. In addition to the final life cycle impact values, this dataset shows the percentage of contribution of each life cycle stage of a food item to identify hotspots. It offers high reuse potential for researchers, policymakers, and supply chain analysts seeking to assess the temporal and spatial sustainability of food consumption, with the potential to include nutrition as a component. To our understanding, no dataset highlighting the contribution of each life cycle stage for food products, as well as how these contributions change depending on season, trade, and production and consumption countries exist.},
}
@article {pmid41659307,
year = {2026},
author = {Ülker, ED and Tavşanoğlu, &#xc7;},
title = {Oaks and Climate Change: Contrasting Range Responses of Mediterranean and Temperate Quercus Species in the Western Palearctic.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {e73055},
pmid = {41659307},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Over the Quaternary, the geographic distributions of many species have experienced shifts in response to climatic changes. We examined the range-shift patterns of six oak (Quercus) species occupying different climatic zones of the western Palearctic under both past and future climate conditions. Using ecological niche models, we reconstructed distributions during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM, ~22,000 years before present), compared them to the Present, and projected future changes under two scenarios for 2081-2100 (SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5). Quantitative metrics of latitudinal centroid movement, range limits, and area change revealed consistent contrasts among climatic groups. During the LGM, temperate (Q. robur and Q. petraea) and transition-zone (Q. cerris and Q. pubescens) species contracted strongly, persisting in southern refugia across Anatolia, the Balkans, and the western Mediterranean, whereas Mediterranean oaks (Q. coccifera and Q. suber) retained more stable ranges. Future projections suggest that temperate and transition-zone species will undergo substantial range loss and poleward shifts, particularly under the pessimistic scenario, whereas Mediterranean oaks will experience limited latitudinal shifts but pronounced expansion in to northern latitudes and temperate regions. These findings indicate Mediterranean oaks are ecologically distinct from temperate and transition-zone species, which show similar climate sensitivities. Our results emphasize the need for climate-zone-specific conservation strategies, including enhancing connectivity and genetic diversity for temperate and transition-zone species, and prioritizing drought-resilient populations and adaptive management for Mediterranean species, to support the long-term resilience of European oak forests under ongoing and future climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41658545,
year = {2025},
author = {Iordache, V and Kiboi, SK},
title = {Editorial: Vegetation resilience in ecological autocatalysis under climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1756384},
pmid = {41658545},
issn = {1664-462X},
}
@article {pmid41657237,
year = {2026},
author = {Liu, B and Wu, H and Tang, J and Hong, J and Lu, Q and Yang, Y and Guo, C and Wei, R},
title = {Multidimensional Flood Risk Analysis of High-Speed Rail Systems Under Future Climate Change.},
journal = {Risk analysis : an official publication of the Society for Risk Analysis},
volume = {46},
number = {2},
pages = {e70184},
doi = {10.1111/risa.70184},
pmid = {41657237},
issn = {1539-6924},
support = {72574033,71801023,72071022,T2261129477//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 21JZD029//Ministry of Education/ ; },
abstract = {Flood hazards intensified by global warming pose a severe threat to global infrastructure, including the high-speed rail (HSR) system. However, future climate impacts on HSR remain underexplored. This study presents an integrated framework for comprehensively analyzing HSR flood risks under climate change. First, we developed a three-layer HSR model to evaluate HSR performance across the topological, functional, and service dimensions. Subsequently, we simulated future flood scenarios using the CaMa-Flood model to generate flood events with varying occurrence probabilities. By integrating HSR performance losses under these flood conditions with their occurrence probabilities, we assessed the HSR flood risks and identified key influencing factors through a multifactor correlation analysis. The results predicted a considerable rise in flood risk for Chinese HSR by the late 21st century, especially in the function and service dimensions, with 12%-35% and 12%-33% increase, respectively, compared with historical baselines. We also observed significant heterogeneity in flood risk among provinces; the situation is projected to deteriorate over time. However, areas with higher socioeconomic levels and operational capacity experience lower flood risk. Furthermore, a cost-benefit analysis of varied maintenance strategies revealed that a risk-based maintenance strategy (RMS), considering both track failure probability and criticality, exhibits better efficiency than other strategies, achieving the highest average risk mitigation effect (0.02) per 1000 km of maintenance track. These insights offer a multidimensional and multiscale understanding of the HSR flood risk under climate change and provide practical guidance for climate-resilient infrastructure development and maintenance planning.},
}
@article {pmid41657147,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, WK and Wang, WW and Yang, WF and Xu, HB and Lei, HH and Hu, XW},
title = {[Impacts and Driving Mechanisms of Climate Change and Human Activities on Vegetation Carbon Sequestration in Energy-intensive Regions： A Case Study of Shanxi Province].},
journal = {Huan jing ke xue= Huanjing kexue},
volume = {47},
number = {2},
pages = {866-879},
doi = {10.13227/j.hjkx.202411040},
pmid = {41657147},
issn = {0250-3301},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Carbon Sequestration ; Humans ; *Human Activities ; *Ecosystem ; Environmental Monitoring ; Mining ; Urbanization ; *Plants/metabolism ; },
abstract = {Vegetation carbon sequestration （VCS） is a crucial indicator for assessing the carbon sink capacity of ecosystems. In energy-intensive regions， mining development and urbanization have significantly increased the complexity of vegetation dynamics， making it a research priority to quantify the relative contributions of climate change and human activities to VCS. Using data such as MOD17A3H Net Primary Productivity （NPP）， mining site data， and meteorological data， VCS was calculated using the photosynthesis equation. The impacts of climate change and human activities on VCS in energy-intensive regions were quantified using the Thornthwaite Memorial model and trend analysis. Additionally， the Density-based Spatiotemporal Aggregation Clustering （D-STAC） index and Multi-Scale Geographically Weighted Regression （MGWR） model were employed to explore the spatiotemporal evolution characteristics of VCS and the influence of various factors at the pixel scale. The results indicate that： ① From 2001 to 2022， VCS in Shanxi Province showed an overall fluctuating growth trend， with an average value （in C） of 350.11 g·（m[2]·a）[-1] and an annual growth rate of 3.92%. The spatial distribution exhibited a gradient pattern of "high in the southeast and low in the northwest." ② VCS improved in 92.81% of the study area， primarily influenced by both climate change and human activities， accounting for 98.97% of the area. The contribution of human activities （98.52%） was significantly higher than that of climatic factors （0.45%）. ③ D-STAC analysis revealed a significant increase in negative spatial autocorrelation of VCS in areas with high-density mining sites and urbanized regions， indicating that urbanization and industrial activities had an inhibitory effect on regional VCS. ④ Precipitation and elevation generally had a positive effect on VCS， while temperature had a negative effect. Nighttime light index， population density， and mining site density exhibited bidirectional effects on VCS. The research results provide a quantitative analysis framework for understanding VCS changes in energy-intensive regions and offer scientific support for the formulation of ecological policies.},
}
@article {pmid41656734,
year = {2026},
author = {Gupta, GS and Madheshiya, P and Mishra, AK and Gupta, S and Mishra, S and Tiwari, S},
title = {Climate Change and Nitrogen-Fixing Legumes: Investigating Stress-Modulated Dynamics of Carbon Fixation and Root Nodulation.},
journal = {Plant, cell &amp; environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/pce.70419},
pmid = {41656734},
issn = {1365-3040},
support = {//Institute of Eminence/ ; },
abstract = {In the Anthropocene era, climate change is increasingly subjecting the crops to overlapping abiotic stressors such as drought, elevated temperatures, and air pollution, thereby disrupting their physiological integrity and functional performance. This review synthesises current knowledge on responses of N2-fixing plants to such stressors, focusing on core physiological processes and symbiotic nitrogen fixation via nodulation. The intricate interdependence between these traits is explored through the lens of altered source-sink relationships, which are highly sensitive to multifactorial environmental perturbations. A key emphasis is placed on the emerging concept of multi-stress interactions, where the convergence of abiotic stressors leads to nonlinear, often compounding effects on plant metabolism, growth, and resource allocation. The modulatory role of elevated atmospheric CO2 (carbon fertilisation effect) is also examined, particularly in enhancing photosynthetic assimilation, and sustaining nitrogen-fixing potential under stress. By identifying critical knowledge gaps and integrating physiological, biochemical, and ecological insights, this review provides a holistic framework to understand legume function under compounded climate threats. Such understanding is pivotal for breeding climate-resilient legumes that not only withstand abiotic stresses but also sustain yield and soil health. This discourse directly contributes to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), by highlighting the role of legumes in securing global food systems and ecological resilience in the face of climate uncertainty.},
}
@article {pmid41655414,
year = {2026},
author = {Wu, YL and Liang, TY and Hsu, WP and Shimada, T and Wirasatriya, A and Wetchayont, P and Qiu, C and Lan, KW},
title = {Projected impacts of climate change on the spatial distribution and habitat preference of tropical tuna in the Pacific Ocean.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {216},
number = {},
pages = {107868},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2026.107868},
pmid = {41655414},
issn = {1879-0291},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Tuna/physiology ; Pacific Ocean ; *Ecosystem ; Fisheries/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Taiwan ; *Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Climate change is altering ocean conditions such as sea surface temperature, salinity, stratification, and dissolved oxygen, reshaping habitat suitability for yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares, YFT) and bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus, BET). This study integrated Taiwanese longline catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from 1981 to 2014 with environmental covariates using a Vector Autoregressive Spatio-Temporal (VAST) framework to develop Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) models. Fishing effort increased from ∼200,000 hooks in 1991 to nearly 820,000 in 2002, before declining to ∼400,000 by 2021. YFT dominated catches until 2000, after which BET became predominant. Spatial analyses indicated BET hotspots in the tropical central and eastern Pacific, whereas YFT were more abundant in the western Pacific with smaller hotspots in the east. Suitability curves showed BET favored cooler, moderately saline, oxygen-rich waters, while YFT preferred warmer, saltier, and slightly less oxygenated conditions. Coupling HSI models with CMIP6 projections under SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5 revealed contrasting redistribution patterns: BET habitats are projected to contract and shift eastward by the end of the century, while YFT habitats are expected to expand across wider Pacific regions. These findings demonstrate that climate-driven changes in tuna distribution will likely reshape fishery productivity and management requirements. Region-specific quota adjustments, flexible management zones, and strengthened multinational cooperation will be necessary. Incorporating the HSI outputs into quota setting and spatial planning can help sustain Taiwan's distant-water tuna fisheries in a changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid41654572,
year = {2026},
author = {Politano, LE and York, LM and Bailey, JK and Schweitzer, JA},
title = {Climate change drives convergent evolution of root traits on Sky Island climate relicts.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {5373},
pmid = {41654572},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {GATE Fellowship//University of Tennessee - Oak Ridge Innovation Institute/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Plant Roots/genetics/growth &amp; development/physiology ; *Populus/genetics/growth &amp; development/physiology ; *Biological Evolution ; Islands ; Ecosystem ; Genotype ; },
abstract = {Roots are essential to the strategies plants use to survive in variable environments, yet we know little of how they vary within species. Experimental conditions demonstrate that intraspecific plant root traits respond strongly to variation in the environment; however, it is unclear when these responses can be characterized as evolution in response to selective pressures of climate change over many generations. Sky Islands are model, natural climate relict ecosystems to examine climate-change driven evolution. Utilizing a common garden with replicate genotypes of Populus angustifolia (Narrowleaf cottonwood) from six Sky Island (SI) populations and nine adjacent Mountain Chain (MC) populations across three genetic provenances, we hypothesized that SI root traits have diverged due to historical isolation in warmer, drier climates. When grown in common conditions, populations originating on SI's showed convergent evolution across three distinct genetic provenances, which was characterized by 44.16% decreased total root length, 42.64% decreased average root volume, 43.31% decreased root surface area, and significantly less root trait variation, relative to adjacent mountain chains. Convergent evolution of root traits from trees originating on SI's is correlated with changes in mean annual precipitation and potential evapotranspiration in the field over the past ~ 125 years. These results demonstrate a consistent pattern in root trait evolution at the landscape scale and the role of climate on the evolution of root traits in a genetic and geographic context relevant to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41654221,
year = {2026},
author = {Ma, CS and Li, DX and Wei, JC and Lin, QC},
title = {Climate change and pesticide resistance: a synthesis on emerging mechanisms and evolutionary dynamics.},
journal = {Current opinion in insect science},
volume = {75},
number = {},
pages = {101496},
doi = {10.1016/j.cois.2026.101496},
pmid = {41654221},
issn = {2214-5753},
abstract = {Pesticide resistance is a growing threat to global food security and crop protection. Beyond chemical overuse, climate change is increasingly recognized as a major driver that can reshape selection and resistance evolution. Here, we synthesize experimental evidence and plausible pathways by which warming and extreme climate events influence insecticide resistance. We first evaluate how resistance mechanisms respond to climatic stressors, including target-site insensitivity, enhanced detoxification, reduced penetration, and behavioral avoidance. We then map climate drivers to changes in resistance-allele frequencies by altering fitness gains and costs of resistance through mostly positive effects on voltinism and population abundance, distribution shifts and migration, and consequent increased insecticide use and selection pressure. Finally, we identify high-risk resistance pests and insecticides under climate change, emphasizing pests with high thermal tolerance and rapid reproduction and insecticides whose efficacy declines with temperature. We conclude that climate change can either facilitate or suppress resistance depending on pest thermal ecology and buffering capacity, the dominant resistance mechanism, mode-of-action-specific temperature-toxicity relationships, and critically, the distinction between short-term phenotypic resistance and multi-generation evolutionary trajectories.},
}
@article {pmid41652960,
year = {2026},
author = {El-Sayed, AAI and Younes, BM and Alsenany, SA and Alasqah, I and Asal, MGR},
title = {Green Culture, Nurses' Climate Change Skepticism, and Eco-Capability in Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study.},
journal = {International nursing review},
volume = {73},
number = {1},
pages = {e70162},
doi = {10.1111/inr.70162},
pmid = {41652960},
issn = {1466-7657},
support = {//General Directorate of Scientific Research and Innovation/ ; //Scientific Publishing Funding Program/ ; },
mesh = {Cross-Sectional Studies ; Humans ; *Organizational Culture ; *Climate Change ; *Nursing Staff, Hospital/psychology ; Adult ; Female ; Male ; Egypt ; *Attitude of Health Personnel ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {AIM: To examine how green organizational culture and nurses' climate change skepticism influence hospitals' eco-capability, and whether climate skepticism moderates this relationship.<br><br>BACKGROUND: Hospitals contribute significantly to environmental degradation, highlighting the importance of eco-capability in achieving sustainable healthcare. Nurses play a central role in implementing environmental practices; however, their engagement may be hindered by skeptical beliefs about climate change.<br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 564 nurses from five hospitals in Egypt. Validated Arabic versions of the Eco-Capability in Healthcare Scale, the Green Organizational Culture Scale, and the Climate Change Skepticism Questionnaire were used. Multiple regression and moderation analyses were applied to test study hypotheses.<br><br>RESULTS: Green culture was positively associated with eco-capability, while climate change skepticism had a strong negative effect. Skepticism also moderated the culture-capability link. Eco-capability was highest among nurses with low skepticism and lowest among those with high skepticism. Participation in climate training and involvement in initiatives independently predicted higher eco-capability.<br><br>DISCUSSION: The findings show that eco-capability depends on the alignment between organizational culture and nurses' beliefs. A supportive green culture encourages sustainable practice, but its influence is reduced when nurses hold skeptical views about climate change. Educational exposure and participation in environmental activities appear to strengthen engagement and help counter belief-based barriers.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Eco-capability can be enhanced when hospitals strengthen green culture and reduce climate skepticism among nurses.<br><br>IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Integrating sustainability and climate content into nursing education and professional development can reduce skepticism and promote environmentally responsible practice.<br><br>Policymakers should integrate eco-capability benchmarks into accreditation standards, link sustainability indicators to nurse performance appraisal, and allocate resources for participatory initiatives that actively engage nurses.},
}
@article {pmid41652657,
year = {2026},
author = {Potterf, M and Schattenberg, C and Krüger, K and Hochholzer, K and Rammer, W and Grünig, M and Braziunas, KH and Dollinger, C and Erhardt, A and Gégout, JC and Geres, L and Greiner, S and Hlásny, T and Huber, A and Kerber, J and Lecina-Diaz, J and Mandl, L and Modlinger, R and Mohr, JS and Müller, J and Mazón, MM and Pinto, PE and Richter, T and Seibold, S and Senf, C and Serra-Diaz, JM and Stritih, A and Thom, D and Viana-Soto, A and Zou, J and Seidl, R},
title = {Tree Regeneration After Unprecedented Forest Disturbances in Central Europe Is Robust but Maladapted to Future Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {2},
pages = {e70734},
pmid = {41652657},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {65a-U8600-2020/154-14//Bavarian State Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection/ ; 101001905//H2020 European Research Council/ ; QL25020059//N&#xe1;rodn&#xed; Agentura pro Zem&#x11b;d&#x11b;lsk&#xfd; V&#xfd;zkum/ ; RYC2022-035668-I//MCIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/ ; ANR-21-CE32-0003//Agence Nationale de la Recherche programme Jeune Chercheur/ ; 551775429//Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft/ ; 500726124//Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Forests ; *Trees/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Europe ; Droughts ; },
abstract = {Central Europe has been a hotspot of forest disturbance during 2018-2020, with large pulses of tree mortality from drought and bark beetles. Post-disturbance recovery is crucial for forest resilience and the continued provision of ecosystem services. We surveyed 849 plots in disturbance hotspots across 10 Central European countries to assess the state of early (3-5 years) post-disturbance tree regeneration. Our specific objectives were to quantify post-disturbance tree recovery, identify key drivers, and assess future trajectories using model-based analyses. We found robust tree recovery throughout Central Europe, with median stem densities of 4750 n ha[-1]. Only 7% of plots had no regeneration. Regeneration density increased with precipitation, particularly at warm sites, and decreased with disturbance severity and size. The most frequently regenerating tree species was Picea abies (present on 48% of plots), a species that is poorly adapted to future heat and drought. Overall, we found that 75% of the currently established trees are projected to be outside of their climatic niche by the end of the century under moderate climate change (RCP4.5). We conclude that while Central European forests recover well from recent disturbances, they lack sufficient post-disturbance reorganization to enable sufficient adaptation to future climate.},
}
@article {pmid41652454,
year = {2026},
author = {Matindike, R and Musakwa, W},
title = {The gendered health impacts of climate change on smallholder women farmers in Mhondoro Ngezi, Zimbabwe.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1186/s12889-026-26497-z},
pmid = {41652454},
issn = {1471-2458},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change poses significant threats to the livelihoods, health, and overall well-being of smallholder women farmers globally. In Mhondoro Ngezi, where agricultural production is predominantly rain-fed, high temperatures, recurrent droughts, and erratic rainfall patterns have intensified women's vulnerability to climate-induced health risks.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: This study examined the gendered health impacts of climate change on women farmers and explored how these challenges intersect with broader socio-economic inequalities.<br><br>METHODOLOGY: The research employed the Q methodology to identify and analyse women farmers' subjective viewpoints and lived experiences regarding climate-related health challenges.<br><br>RESULTS: Findings reveal that prolonged exposure to extreme heat contributes to dehydration, heat stress, and pregnancy-related complications. Declining water availability increases susceptibility to waterborne diseases such as cholera and diarrhoea. Food shortages caused by recurrent crop failures have also led to malnutrition, reduced dietary diversity, and weakened immunity among women and their households. These health burdens are compounded by limited access to adequate healthcare services, including shortages of essential medicines, limited diagnostic capacity, and insufficiently trained rural health workers. Women also face difficulties accessing timely medical care during extreme weather events. Structural gender inequalities, such as limited financial resources and restricted decision-making power, further constrain their ability to adapt.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The study underscores the urgent need to address the gendered health impacts of climate change, particularly for women farmers in vulnerable, climate-affected communities.<br><br>RECOMMENDATIONS: Strengthening rural health systems, investing in gender-responsive climate adaptation strategies, and improving access to climate-health information are essential. The insights generated through Q methodology highlight the importance of incorporating women's voices into climate and health policy planning to enhance their resilience and well-being.},
}
@article {pmid41652129,
year = {2026},
author = {Kalanxhi, E and Laxminarayan, R},
title = {Climate change and antimicrobial resistance.},
journal = {Nature reviews. Microbiology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41652129},
issn = {1740-1534},
abstract = {Climate change is increasingly linked to a surge of extreme weather events, raising the risk of disease outbreaks and food insecurity. Meanwhile, an increase in emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, many of which do not respond to available antibiotics owing to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), poses another great challenge to public health. Although some studies have shown that climate change and extreme weather events are associated with higher levels of AMR, much work remains to determine whether these are causal linkages or merely parallel reflections of an anthropogenic change. In this Review, we explore evidence on the relationship between climate and AMR, highlighting pathways through which rising temperatures and extreme weather events might intensify this pressing issue. Beyond existing ecological evidence demonstrating correlations between temperature and AMR prevalence in clinically important pathogens, a growing body of work suggests that the predominant impact of climate change on AMR manifests through an increase in infectious disease prevalence and a demand for antimicrobial use. Current evidence on the relationship between climate and AMR is insufficient in addressing issues related to temporality and causality, and underscores the need for further research to understand the nature of these complex relationships.},
}
@article {pmid41651825,
year = {2026},
author = {Liu, H and Waters, JM and Huang, M and Wang, Z and Chang, WJ and Li, S and Hou, Z},
title = {Genomics of rafting crustaceans reveals adaptation to climate change in tropical oceans.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-026-69173-x},
pmid = {41651825},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {32470474//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; },
abstract = {Rafting dispersal has been proposed as a way for coastal species to track climate-driven niche shifts. However, little information exists on how rafting species disperse and adapt to shifting environmental conditions, particularly ocean currents and salinity. Here, we integrate dispersal simulations, ecological genomics, and salinity stress experiments to investigate rafting dynamics and adaptive shifts in widely distributed crustaceans across the Indo-Australian Archipelago. We develop a quantified model to examine asymmetric gene flow between populations driven by recent seasonal oceanographic shifts. Our climatic and dispersal models suggest that rafting populations must cope with increasing salinity fluctuation caused by rapidly-shifting oceanic connectivity patterns. Our genomic data provide evidence for recent selective sweeps at osmoregulatory loci, and key duplications at glycoside hydrolase gene families. Our experimental data reveal plastic expression of osmoregulatory genes required for survival during long-distance rafting voyages. These synergies between rafting dispersal and genomic change highlight the potential for rafting species to adapt to rapidly shifting oceanographic conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41650680,
year = {2026},
author = {Lara-Reséndiz, RA and Barceló-Ayala, FA and Montoya-Félix, C and Pérez-Delgadillo, AG and Álvarez-Yépiz, JC},
title = {Ecophysiological vulnerability and thermal niche shifts of an extremophile lizard under climate change in the Sonoran desert using hybrid mechanistic-correlative SDM.},
journal = {Journal of thermal biology},
volume = {136},
number = {},
pages = {104402},
doi = {10.1016/j.jtherbio.2026.104402},
pmid = {41650680},
issn = {0306-4565},
mesh = {Animals ; *Lizards/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Desert Climate ; Mexico ; *Ecosystem ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {The flat-tailed horned lizard (Phrynosoma mcallii), endemic to the Sonoran Desert, is a highly specialized ectotherm inhabiting sandy dunes with extreme summer temperatures (up to 49 °C) and very low annual precipitation. Listed as Threatened under Mexico's red list and Near Threatened by the IUCN, this species faces increasing risks from climate change. Despite its ecological importance, our understanding of how thermal and hydric constraints shape its current and future distribution remains limited. We assessed the vulnerability of this species using hybrid ecophysiological ensemble models integrating 193 curated occurrence records, voluntary thermal limits (with sensitivity analyses), bioclimatic variables, and three modeling algorithms (GLM, MARS, and RF). Layers of activity hours (ha) and thermal restriction hours (hr) were generated for current and projected conditions (2070, SSP5-8.5). Currently, ha ranges from 3.36 to 7.75h and is projected to increase to 6.14-10.6h by 2070, expanding activity opportunities. However, hr increases from 0 to 1.25h to values approaching 3.2h at the landscape scale, with hr within suitable habitat reaching ∼2.5h and approaching extinction thresholds (>3.85h). Predictive models, driven primarily by ha (importance = 0.357) and precipitation of the warmest quarter (Bio18 = 0.312), project a 17.1% increase in suitable habitat (from 40,304 to 47,192 km[2]), but with 30.6% losses (12,322 km[2]) across the US-Mexico transboundary region (northern Sonora, southern Arizona) and limited gains in coastal microhabitats of California and Baja California. Stable refugia cover 26,872 km[2], with potential colonization areas spanning 20,541 km[2]. When soil texture was incorporated as an edaphic constraint, a substantial fraction of projected suitable and colonization areas was excluded, highlighting the importance of sandy substrate availability. Ecological specialization, low dispersal capacity, and anthropogenic fragmentation amplify vulnerability to local extirpation. Conservation of P. mcallii requires coordinated binational monitoring, preservation of active dune systems, and ecological corridors to connect climatic refugia and mitigate thermal impacts.},
}
@article {pmid41650600,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, C and Chang, M and Zhang, H and Mikhail, P and Li, J and Xu, W and Liu, J},
title = {Global warming enhances nanoplastics toxicity: Insights into body shrinkage and energy deficit.},
journal = {Journal of hazardous materials},
volume = {504},
number = {},
pages = {141305},
doi = {10.1016/j.jhazmat.2026.141305},
pmid = {41650600},
issn = {1873-3336},
mesh = {Animals ; *Global Warming ; *Daphnia/drug effects/growth &amp; development/genetics ; Energy Metabolism/drug effects ; *Polystyrenes/toxicity ; *Microplastics/toxicity ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/toxicity ; Body Size/drug effects ; Reproduction/drug effects ; Transcriptome/drug effects ; Chitin/metabolism ; },
abstract = {Understanding the effects of global warming on nanoplastics ecotoxicity is crucial for environmental safety, yet the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study investigates the effects of low concentration polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) on Daphnia magna over three generations, under different mean temperature (MT) and daily temperature fluctuations (DTF), simulating both current and projected climate scenarios, and further explored the underlying mechanisms. Our results demonstrate that nanoplastics impaired growth, reproduction, and behavior, which were all exacerbated under elevated MT and/or DTF. Notably, Daphnia body size was significantly reduced in warming conditions, aligning with the temperature-size rule, which may further promote the microplastics intake due to the increased surface-to-volume ratio. Transcriptomic analysis revealed key mechanisms behind the size reduction, including disruption of chitin-based cuticle development, chitin binding, and cuticle structure components. Furthermore, nanoplastics also predominantly downregulate energetic metabolic pathways, with a more pronounced effect at elevated MT. Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis (WGCNA) further confirmed the suppressed chitin and cuticle development and energy metabolism contribute to the enhanced nanoplastics toxicity under warming. This study highlights the amplified toxicity of nanoplastics in a warming world and provides proof-of-principle that body shrinkage and energy deficits are the key underlying mechanisms.},
}
@article {pmid41650003,
year = {2026},
author = {Nowrouzi-Kia, B and Choi, C and Premji, R and Sathananthan, A and Balakrishnar, K and Haritos, A and Long, BS and Mazur, M and Fatemi, AB},
title = {The impacts of climate change on occupational health and work among outdoor workers: A scoping review.},
journal = {PLOS global public health},
volume = {6},
number = {2},
pages = {e0005888},
pmid = {41650003},
issn = {2767-3375},
abstract = {Climate change has a significant impact on human health and productivity at work. Environmental changes, including extreme temperatures and natural disasters, contribute to psychological pressures and physical impairments which affect quality of life and well-being. This scoping review examines the effect of climate change on human health in occupational settings. A systematic search of MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, and PsycINFO identified empirical studies that analyzed the impacts of climate change on human health in relation to work. Eligible studies included employed individuals aged 18-65, peer-reviewed studies published between 2000 and 2024, and evidence linking climate change to occupational health outcomes. Studies underwent title, abstract, and full-text screening. The scoping review, registered with the Open Science Framework, includes 62 studies. Three overarching themes emerged: (1) climate change and mental health; (2) climate change and physical health; and (3) climate change and work. Research has demonstrated the association of psychological distress with extreme weather events, occupational stress, and anxiety among outdoor workers. Physical health risks associated with higher temperatures include chronic dehydration, heat-related illnesses, and other injuries. Climate change also negatively impacts work productivity, leading to increased labour shortages and subsequent economic losses. Climate change has complex effects on the physical and mental health of workers, with significant implications for productivity and safety in the workplace. Despite growing evidence, targeted interventions remain limited. Future studies should examine the long-term health consequences, develop standardized alleviation strategies, and implement policies to protect employees from climate-related occupational hazards.},
}
@article {pmid41649309,
year = {2026},
author = {Pérez-Murillo, C and López-Ramón, ML and Avilés-Gómez, MF and Jiménez-Quintana, O and Fajardo-Pérez, L},
title = {[The role of Nursing in the care and control of emerging tropical diseases associated with climate change in Europe: a systematic review].},
journal = {Revista espanola de salud publica},
volume = {100},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41649309},
issn = {2173-9110},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Europe/epidemiology ; *Communicable Diseases, Emerging/nursing/prevention &amp; control/epidemiology ; *Nurse's Role ; *Tropical Medicine ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: Rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events are changing the distribution of mosquitoes, ticks, and other vectors, facilitating the spread of tropical diseases to regions where they were previously absent. With the present study, we aimed to analyze the role of Nursing in the prevention, surveillance, community education, and clinical management of emerging tropical diseases.<br><br>METHODS: A systematic review was conducted of articles published between January 2015 and December 2024, following the PRISMA protocol. The databases consulted included PubMed/PMC, Scopus, Web of Science, EMBASE, LILACS, Scielo, and Google Scholar, along with complementary searches in the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and World Health Organization repositories. MeSH and DeCS terms were used, combined with the Boolean operators AND and OR. A specific search strategy was developed for each database. The evidence was synthesized using a qualitative and thematic approach, integrating studies with diverse methodologies and assessing their methodological quality to weigh the strength of the findings.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 18 studies were selected, conducted in European countries (n=15), the Middle East (n=2) and North America (n=1). The studies demonstrated the strategic role of Nursing in surveillance, prevention, community education, and clinical management of tropical diseases. The findings highlighted the need to strengthen education, research, and health policies aimed at climate adaptation. The incorporation of clinical simulation methodologies and continuous training on emerging outbreaks proved to be effective tools to enhance the response capacity to health crisis scenarios.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Nursing, due to its close contact with the community and its ability to lead preventive interventions, is positioned to play a key role in building health systems resilient to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41648831,
year = {2025},
author = {Mantilla, G and Pineda, B and Sorensen, C and Campbell, H and Hamacher, N and Glatfelter, K},
title = {Building capacities in the Andean region: Training health professionals on climate change and health.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {25},
number = {},
pages = {100551},
pmid = {41648831},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: As the impacts of climate change increase, health professionals must understand its impact on disease and public health risks. Building capacity across various regions is essential for enhancing decision-making within the health sector and mitigating climate-related risks. In response, the Organismo Andino de Salud (ORAS-CONHU), the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) and the Panamerican Health Organization (PAHO) collaborated to launch the first virtual Andean regional course on Climate and Health.<br><br>CASE PRESENTATION: This five-week course featured twice-weekly 90-minute live virtual sessions, followed by Q&amp;A. Participants were administered pre- and post-surveys to evaluate the course's effectiveness. Out of 950 registered individuals, 767 attended at least one session, and 418 attended six or more sessions.Results indicate increased capacity among health professionals to address climate resilience, including skills in vulnerability assessment, risk management, adaptation strategies, and effective communication.<br><br>DISCUSSION: This program is the first Spanish-language live virtual training targeting regional health officials from the Ministries of Health, National Institutes of Health, and international agencies involved in health promotion, disease surveillance and control, disaster management, health service provision, public health program management, and the evaluation of climate-sensitive diseases. While other institutions offer climate and health courses, these programs are primarily conducted in English and are mostly not tailored to regional challenges.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The strong turnout of participants underscores a significant interest in this educational format and highlights the need for broader engagement in climate and health education.},
}
@article {pmid41648828,
year = {2025},
author = {Larios, D and Jayakrishnan, T and Ioakeim Ioannidou, M and Lewy, J and Woodworth, E and Gallagher, E and Mita, C and Ivanov, A and Duhaime, AC and Hantel, A},
title = {Impacts of climate change on cancer risk, clinical outcomes, and care delivery: A scoping review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {25},
number = {},
pages = {100573},
pmid = {41648828},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: While some interactions between climate change and health have been well documented, the complex relationship between climate change, its proximate causes, and cancer is less clear. This scoping review was conducted to survey specific elements within existing peer-reviewed and grey literature addressing the impacts of climate change-related exposures on 1) cancer risks, 2) outcomes, and 3) care delivery.<br><br>METHODS: Following PRISMA guidelines, peer-reviewed and selected grey literature on these topics were identified using pre-specified eligibility criteria. Structured searches by independent reviewers and data extraction from multiple electronic databases were performed, from which syntheses were generated and research gaps identified.<br><br>RESULTS: Of 542 studies identified by title/abstract for full-text review, 182 studies were eligible for data extraction. Of these, 127 examined fossil fuel-related pollutant levels and excess cancer risks, 29 investigated the impact of climate change on cancer outcomes, and 31 examined the impact of climate change-related events on cancer care delivery. Overall, the effects of climate change-related exposures, or climate change's proximate causes, lead to increases in cancer risk. Climate change effects such as extreme weather events disrupt care and impact survival outcomes. Across these subject areas, climate change-related events' exacerbation of existing healthcare disparities was an emergent theme.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Climate change has impacts across the cancer care continuum. Research gaps include limited data on the direct effect of climate change on cancer outcomes and care delivery, population health research, and mitigation efficacy. More work is needed in education, adaptation, and climate preparedness for cancer patients and healthcare systems.},
}
@article {pmid41647899,
year = {2026},
author = {Myeni, SA and Coetzee, C and Kruger, L},
title = {Policy coherence for development as a potential framework for creating synergies between disaster risk reduction, climate change and food security: A theoretical review.},
journal = {Jamba (Potchefstroom, South Africa)},
volume = {18},
number = {1},
pages = {1837},
pmid = {41647899},
issn = {1996-1421},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: This article examines the potential of policy coherence for development (PCD) as a framework for addressing the complex nexus between disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change (CC) and food security (FS) in the context of Eswatini. While the interdependence of these domains has been recognised in theory and practice, policy responses in developing countries remain fragmented, resulting in duplication, inefficiency and weak implementation. Using an extensive literature review, the article conceptualises PCD and evaluates its capacity to provide horizontal and vertical policy integration, strengthen inter-ministerial and multi-stakeholder collaboration and align financial and operational mechanisms across governance systems. Five dimensions of policy coherence - conceptual, strategic, institutional, operational and financial - are employed to interrogate Eswatini's fragmented governance landscape, where more than a dozen policies and frameworks exist but fail to translate into coordinated outcomes in managing the DRR, CC and FS nexus. In Eswatini, where over 70% of the population relies on subsistence agriculture and recurrent drought exacerbates poverty and food insecurity, embedding PCD principles into policy-making structures could bridge the gap between ambitious developmental agendas and local implementation realities.<br><br>CONTRIBUTION: The study concludes that institutionalising PCD can enhance resilience by integrating DRR, CC and FS policies, fostering joint accountability among a wide array of societal role players and enabling more efficient resource allocation. By moving from conceptual recognition to practical implementation, PCD provides a pathway towards sustainable development and improved governance of the DRR, CC and FS nexus in Eswatini.},
}
@article {pmid41647872,
year = {2025},
author = {Shimels, T and Shewamene, Z and Habteyesus, D and Sium, AF and Teshome, G},
title = {The intersections of climate change, gender, migration, and sexual and reproductive health in Sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {26},
number = {},
pages = {100604},
pmid = {41647872},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change drives socio-environmental shifts in Sub-Saharan Africa, disproportionately impacting marginalized groups. This scoping review aims to document the impacts of climate change, explore its effects on gender, migration, and sexual and reproductive health (SRH), while also mapping adaptation strategies.<br><br>METHODS: A systematic approach was employed to review peer-reviewed articles, gray literature, and relevant policy documents sourced from major academic databases and authoritative international organizations. The inclusion criteria focused on studies published between 2000 and 2025 that addressed climate change and its associated impacts in Sub-Saharan Africa and explored intersections with gender, migration, or SRH. Data were extracted using a standardized form and synthesized thematically to identify patterns, disparities, and interconnections in climate-related vulnerabilities across affected populations.<br><br>RESULTS: Findings from the 22 included studies revealed that climate change disproportionately affects women, girls, and adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa. These impacts are reflected in the deepening of existing gender inequalities, significant disruptions to SRH service availability and accessibility, and heightened vulnerability during migration and displacement events. Though limited in scale and depth of implementation, studies have also documented gender-responsive adaptation strategies, such as community-led resilience initiatives, local coping mechanisms, and targeted policy interventions, highlighting emerging models of localized adaptation and response.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate change presents a significant and multifaceted threat to adolescents, youth, and women, particularly in relation to SRH, gender inequality, and migration. Effectively addressing these challenges requires integrated, multidisciplinary approaches and inclusive policies that prioritize vulnerable populations.},
}
@article {pmid41647871,
year = {2025},
author = {Kim, H and Chae, S},
title = {Climate change health communication and its association with awareness and behaviors in South Korea.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {26},
number = {},
pages = {100583},
pmid = {41647871},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: In a climate crisis where climate change poses serious risks, there is still a lack of awareness of climate change and its health impacts, and the awareness does not translate into health adaptation behaviors. Communication for health adaptation to climate change is not just about conveying information or changing awareness, but requires a strategy that considers the factors that drive individual behavioral change. This study aimed to confirm whether communication experiences are associated with awareness and behaviors related to climate change and health.<br><br>METHODS: The online survey was conducted among a nationally representative sample of 2,000 adults aged 19-64. Climate change communication was measured in terms of information seeking experience and climate communication experience. Mean differences in climate change health awareness and behavior between subgroups were identified and regression analyses were conducted to determine associations.<br><br>RESULTS: The experiences of climate communication were associated with lower perceived likelihood of susceptibility to health risks. However, experiences of information seeking and climate communication had a positive association with pro-environmental and health adaptive behavior.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Current communication approaches have not been effective enough in combining information and communication experiences about climate change and health to build accurate awareness. Protecting and promoting health in the context of the climate crisis requires a public demand-driven approach and a systematic communication strategy that leads to the right awareness and action.},
}
@article {pmid41647862,
year = {2025},
author = {Houlden, S and Dawson, A and Charlson, F and Hayen, A and Zhang, Y},
title = {Research on climate change and mental health in immigrants is urgently needed: A systematic scoping review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {26},
number = {},
pages = {100605},
pmid = {41647862},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Globally, climate change is an imminent threat to physical and mental health. Climate-related disasters are predicted to increase in frequency, impacting the stability of and access to social systems and public infrastructure, adversely affecting health and well-being. Immigrant populations may be particularly vulnerable to climate change-related mental health impacts. The bidirectional relationship between climate change and migration infers that climate change-related health threats will further influence increasing migration rates. However, there is limited research that explores mental health risk factors and adaptation and mitigation strategies associated with climate change for immigrants.<br><br>METHODS: A scoping review was conducted based on a systematic searching strategy. The study aimed to identify and synthesise existing evidence to better understand the impact of climate change on the mental health of immigrant populations, and provide recommendations for future research and practice.<br><br>RESULTS: Findings are limited by the quality and depth of existing literature on the topic, as only eight original publications were identified for inclusion in the scoping review, all of which were either qualitative by design or perspective pieces. There is a paucity of evidence on the mental health outcomes of immigrant populations, limiting the recommendations for improving climate-related disaster preparedness and response efforts for immigrants.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Future research and the development of data collection systems that capture health indicators of immigrants are needed to assess immigrant vulnerability to climate-related mental health outcomes.},
}
@article {pmid41647861,
year = {2025},
author = {Etzel, RA and Parker, ER},
title = {Introduction to the special issue: Examining the ethical considerations at the intersection of climate change and health.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {26},
number = {},
pages = {100613},
pmid = {41647861},
issn = {2667-2782},
}
@article {pmid41647860,
year = {2025},
author = {Innocenti, M and Comerci, C and Dockerty, G and Grassi, G and Santarelli, G and Cadeddu, C},
title = {From eco-anxiety to eco-paralysis: A case study on behavioral responses to climate change in healthcare professionals.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {26},
number = {},
pages = {100585},
pmid = {41647860},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: This case report explores the psychological effects of climate change on healthcare professionals through the experience of a dermatologist suffering from climate-related distress.<br><br>CASE REPORT: The participant developed severe eco-anxiety that evolved into eco-paralysis, impairing her emotional well-being and professional functioning. Her strong commitment to environmental causes contributed to emotional overload, ecological grief, and feelings of helplessness, exacerbated by limited social support and professional isolation.<br><br>DISCUSSION: A personalized therapeutic approach was developed, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and nature-based interventions such as forest bathing. The therapeutic process was focused on grief processing, increasing self-efficacy, and reconnecting with nature, while psychoeducation supported the reframing of environmental concerns and addressed conflicts between personal values and social norms. These strategies reduced eco-paralysis and fostered renewed professional engagement and advocacy.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This case highlights how integrated, evidence-based psychological interventions can address eco-anxiety and its behavioral consequences in healthcare professionals. Enhancing self-efficacy and cultivating emotional resilience through nature and meaning-centered practices can transform climate-related distress into adaptive engagement. This model may inform future clinical practice and case studies; its effectiveness could be investigated in future research.},
}
@article {pmid41647857,
year = {2025},
author = {Sönmez, &#xd6;F and Başer, A and Sofuoğlu, Z},
title = {Climate Change Perceptions Scale for Health and Related Professionals and Students (CCPS-HARPS) - development, reliability and validity.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {26},
number = {},
pages = {100589},
pmid = {41647857},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: This study aims to develop and validate a psychometric tool-the Climate Change Perceptions Scale for Health and Related Professionals and Students (CCPS-HARPS)-to assess the perceptions of health professionals and students regarding climate change and its impacts on health, and to evaluate its reliability and validity.<br><br>METHODS: A sequential exploratory mixed-method approach was utilized for the development and validation of CCPS-HARPS. The process included an extensive literature review, expert consultations, and iterative feedback. The initial scale, comprising 37 items, was reduced to 30 items after qualitative analysis. Content validity was assessed using the Lawshe technique, and the final version included 29 items. The scale was pilot-tested among health students at &#x130;zmir Democracy University. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were performed to evaluate construct validity, and internal consistency was determined using Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega coefficients.<br><br>RESULTS: The sample included 304 valid responses. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) measure was 0.937, and Bartlett's Test of Sphericity confirmed the data's suitability for factor analysis. EFA revealed a three-factor structure (Awareness and Consciousness, Experiences and Effects, and Health and Climate Change) that explained 50.96 % of the total variance. CFA supported the three-factor model with excellent fit indices (RMSEA = 0.045, SRMR = 0.054, CFI = 0.995). Internal consistency was high, with Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega values exceeding 0.90 for the total scale.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The CCPS-HARPS is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing climate change perceptions among health professionals and students. It addresses the gap in tools tailored for healthcare-related fields and can inform educational strategies to enhance climate change preparedness. Further studies are recommended to explore its applicability across different cultural and educational settings.},
}
@article {pmid41647854,
year = {2025},
author = {Weber, K and Bole, A and Balbus, J},
title = {Climate change and health: An assessment of state level adaptation plans.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {26},
number = {},
pages = {100593},
pmid = {41647854},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: While health impacts of climate change are increasingly evident, adaptation planning for climate health impacts in the United States (US) has lagged. In the absence of a national climate and health adaptation plan, varied approaches have been taken by states to address health in their adaptation planning. The authors reviewed state adaptation plans developed since 2008 to assess how health adaptation strategies were included and to document identified adaptation gaps and needs.<br><br>METHODS: Plans were identified through Georgetown Climate Center's State Adaptation Progress Tracker and a Google search. The authors developed a scoring rubric for consistency and evaluated plans based on such criteria as: Comprehensiveness, Inclusiveness, Monitoring and Evaluation. Adaptation priorities were noted and mapped to six categories.<br><br>RESULTS: 19 plans met inclusion criteria. Most plans (14) identified exposure pathways impacting health. About half of plans identified vulnerable populations, but only three addressed the vulnerability of health systems. Most plans (13 of 19) did not mention a vulnerability assessment or cite a data source discussing vulnerability indicators. Only two plans had clear metrics for success. Only three mentioned an implementation timeline.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This review highlights both positive aspects and gaps in state climate and health planning. Many state plans did discuss climate and health, exposure pathways, and vulnerable populations. States lack clear metrics for monitoring and evaluation or implementation. States may benefit from federal leadership through a national-level climate and health adaptation plan or the federal government's development of planning guidance for states, localities, tribes and territories.},
}
@article {pmid41647849,
year = {2025},
author = {Sasse, SC and Schneider, F and Conway, N and Doblinger, C and Kolpatzik, K and Schulz, CM and Baumann, AAW and Mezger, NCS},
title = {Specialist physicians' and management personnel's views on climate change mitigation and adaptation in German healthcare facilities: A nationwide survey on attitudes, implementation, and barriers.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {26},
number = {},
pages = {100602},
pmid = {41647849},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change poses major challenges for health systems, making mitigation and adaptation measures in healthcare facilities urgent. However, little is known about how this is viewed at a healthcare facility leadership level in Germany.<br><br>METHODS: In September 2022, a nationwide survey was conducted among a representative subset of specialist physicians and healthcare facility management personnel in Germany. As decision-makers in healthcare, this group was surveyed to assess personal attitudes toward climate change and climate-related actions, and healthcare facility-based implementation of mitigation and adaptation measures, as well as possible barriers.<br><br>RESULTS: Most of the 514 respondents expressed confidence in their ability to contribute to climate change mitigation and a sense of responsibility to do so. Participants indicated that several structural barriers prevented them from taking necessary climate change mitigation and adaptation action at their facilities. A lack of specifically allocated staff, funding, and poorly defined implementation strategies were the most frequently mentioned constraints. Additionally, the respondents indicated a number of measures which their respective facilities had thus far failed to introduce, such as facility-based heat action plans, education programs, and the integration of sustainability into quality control.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Despite high awareness and willingness among healthcare decision-makers, climate change mitigation and adaptation measures are poorly implemented in German healthcare facilities. Limited strategies, expertise, staff, and funding may be key barriers. The results highlight the need for stronger governance, funding, and performance metrics to support climate action in German healthcare.},
}
@article {pmid41647847,
year = {2025},
author = {Niño, M and Amick, B and Williams, M and Norton-Smith, K and Bingham, S},
title = {Extreme weather events, climate change attitudes, and preparedness on self-rated health and depressive symptoms.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {26},
number = {},
pages = {100582},
pmid = {41647847},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: This study examined the potential health consequences associated with exposure to extreme weather events, climate change attitudes, and extreme weather preparedness. Specifically, drawing from a statewide sample of adults residing in Arkansas, we investigate whether and how climate attitudes, exposure, and preparedness shape depressive symptoms and self-rated health.<br><br>METHODS: To examine relationships between climate change attitudes, exposure, and preparedness on self-rated health and depressive symptoms, we utilized a series of multivariable regression models. For self-rated health, we used logistic regression, while for depressive symptoms, we used Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression.<br><br>RESULTS: Results from our regression models demonstrate that when accounting for all three climate change-related mechanisms, exposure and preparedness play a significant role in both self-rated health and depressive symptoms. Specifically, when accounting for all three mechanisms, we find respondents who were exposed to more extreme weather events in the last five years and those who perceived themselves to be less prepared to deal with weather disasters and extreme weather events reported more depressive symptoms and worse self-rated health.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that exposure to extreme weather and perceived preparedness, rather than general attitudes toward climate change, may be key contributors to disparities in health.},
}
@article {pmid41647678,
year = {2025},
author = {Parker, SY and Parchment, KF and Walawender, M and Gordon-Strachan, G},
title = {Prioritizing evidence for action from the 2024 small island developing states report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {24},
number = {},
pages = {100482},
pmid = {41647678},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Small island developing states (SIDS) are vulnerable to the ill-health effects associated with unabated atmospheric warming driven by larger, more developed countries. Hence, the health-centered focus of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change has immense value for SIDS.<br><br>METHODS: Given resource constraints and data limitations across the SIDS region, the inaugural 2024 SIDS report of the Lancet Countdown required a method of singling out the most regionally relevant indicators from 47 Lancet Countdown global indicators. A two-stage semi-qualitative method was designed for this purpose.<br><br>RESULTS: The evaluation stage involved identifying two indicator sets from stakeholder consultation (n = 32) and a multi-criteria assessment (n = 11). Using both sets of indicators, only 11 met the criteria of being regionally representative and relevant, further confirming data limitations. To adjust for this challenge, 14 indicators were added to the final list based on relevance. Therefore, 25 Lancet Countdown indicators were selected for the 2024 SIDS report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change. To further prioritize the wide range of evidence from these indicators, a qualitative multiplication matrix was used to define relationships between regional data coverage and differences from global benchmarks. Six indicators marked successes in adaptation, and 14 evidenced negative implications compared to global benchmarks.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The impact of heat on physical activity, food security, and economic development was of critical regional importance, as was the need for more research. The study identified critical areas where urgent climate action is needed, emphasizing the need for increased research and data collection in SIDS.},
}
@article {pmid41647676,
year = {2025},
author = {Dambha-Miller, H and Nagdi, U and Smith, L and Simpson, G},
title = {Temperature extremes, climate change and multimorbidity: A rapid scoping review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {24},
number = {},
pages = {100452},
pmid = {41647676},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Exposure to extreme temperatures disproportionally impacts vulnerable populations, including those with multimorbidity (i.e., people living with two or more long-term health conditions). A greater frequency of temperature extremes such as heatwaves driven by climate change will likely increase adverse health outcomes in vulnerable populations. Therefore, it is important to understand the potential effects of temperature extremes on the health outcomes of multimorbidity populations to aid the planning of healthcare systems and preventive interventions. In this review, evidence was collated and summarised, describing the health outcomes of extreme temperatures amongst people with multimorbidity.<br><br>METHODS: A rapid scoping review with searches on temperature extremes and outcomes in multimorbidity populations was conducted using Medline, CINAHL, Scopus and Wiley Library. These searches were supplemented with manual citation and Google Scholar searches. There were 1,225 titles screened, with data extracted by two independent reviewers. Eight papers were included in the final analysis.<br><br>RESULTS: Relatively few studies were identified, indicating limited evidence on this topic. Existing evidence focused on the increased risk of mortality in the multimorbidity population from extreme heat. No studies were identified examining the impact of cold extremes on the health outcomes of those with multimorbidity.<br><br>CONCLUSION: There is a need for significant further research, including systematic review and/or empirical investigation, on a range of issues that can further understanding of the effects of temperature extremes on health outcomes of multimorbidity populations.},
}
@article {pmid41647671,
year = {2025},
author = {Davé, H},
title = {Building resiliency and mitigating climate change - The case of the Unjani Clinic network.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {24},
number = {},
pages = {100454},
pmid = {41647671},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: This case study explores the innovative strategies employed by the Unjani Clinic in South Africa to address climate change within the primary healthcare system. By integrating renewable energy and water conservation practices, it highlights the dual role of healthcare providers in climate change mitigation and adaptation, especially in resource-limited settings.<br><br>CASE PRESENTATION: Operational data from annual reports and supplier quotes were analysed to evaluate Unjani Clinic's practices. Currently, 19 % of clinics operate with hybrid or off-grid solar energy systems, reducing utility costs by as much as ZAR 164,512 ($ 9139) and 23, 000 kg carbon emissions. Climate-related disruptions, including flooding and a tornado, significantly impacted clinic operations, underlining the importance of emergency preparedness and network support.<br><br>DISCUSSION: The Unjani model demonstrates the viability of sustainability efforts to enhance healthcare delivery and environmental resilience. Flexible implementation and leadership support were key enablers. This approach emphasizes the need for aligning investment and policy support to scale such initiatives.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The Unjani Clinics (https://www.unjaniclinic.co.za/) provide a replicable model of integrating climate resilience into primary healthcare. This study underscores the critical role of healthcare providers in advancing environmental sustainability and addressing health inequities in vulnerable communities.},
}
@article {pmid41647380,
year = {2025},
author = {Emery, EH and Wiskel, T and Humphrey, K and Basu, G},
title = {Climate change, migration, and health: Development of a case-based workshop for immigrant and refugee health professionals.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {23},
number = {},
pages = {100447},
pmid = {41647380},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change is contributing to unprecedented levels of migration with complex impacts on the health of displaced populations. Immigrant and refugee health professionals are well positioned to understand the issues at the intersection of climate change, forced migration, and health, and to participate in the development of solutions to this crisis. However, little has been done to equip these professionals to join the dialogue around climate change.<br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: We developed an interdisciplinary, case-based workshop to introduce refugee and immigrant health professionals at an international conference to the ways in which climate change is impacting the health of the communities they serve. We employed a community organizing approach to show participants how their existing skills, knowledge base, and networks can be used to identify and mitigate climate impacts.<br><br>RESULTS: The workshop was attended by approximately fifty participants. In a post workshop survey, sixty percent of participants agreed with the statement that the workshop would change their professional work, and there was a significant increase both in those who reported that they understood how climate change impacts immigrant communities and in how to use their relationships and resources to combat climate change.<br><br>DISCUSSION: The discussion themes illustrated the breadth of knowledge of participants, especially regarding the social determinants of health, the health inequities that shape climate vulnerability, and myriad problem-solving processes.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This workshop offers one model for how a brief educational intervention using case-based learning and the tenets of community organizing can be used to introduce a new community of providers to climate change work.},
}
@article {pmid41647379,
year = {2025},
author = {Mamoropo, MS and Adelaide, BM and Maria, MT},
title = {Adapting to climate change: Strategies adopted by hypertensive patients - A qualitative study.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {23},
number = {},
pages = {100462},
pmid = {41647379},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change contributes to health issues such as elevated blood pressure due to the body's response to extreme temperatures. Hypertensive patients require support to adapt to these climate impacts, making it essential to develop mitigation strategies to cope with extreme climate change as well as promoting adaptation to these impacts.<br><br>MATERIAL AND METHODS: A qualitative phenomenological design was used, involving 15 hypertensive patients selected through homogeneous purposive sampling at selected public hospitals. Data were gathered via semi-structured, one-on-one interviews and analysed using Tesch's method.<br><br>RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The following themes emerged from this study: (i) hypertensive patients' experiences of living with high blood pressure under changing weather conditions, (ii) their strategies to adapt to hypertensive conditions during extreme hot weather and suggestions to improve strategies to adapt to climate change. Findings highlighted a strong need for emotional and practical support to help manage their condition effectively.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Unpredictable climate changes complicate hypertensive patients' ability to adapt. The study recommends raising awareness, providing education on climate-health links, and building community capacity to support adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid41647375,
year = {2025},
author = {Rai, P and Gauchan, E and Pradhan, R and Shakya, KM},
title = {Survey of Nepali doctors on the perception of climate change and health effects.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {23},
number = {},
pages = {100449},
pmid = {41647375},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Physicians are often the first to witness the health effects of climate change and this allows them a unique platform to advocate for patients' health. Developing countries are disproportionately impacted by climate change but less is known about the health effects related to climate change in these countries. This survey was done to summarize the observations of Nepali physicians on patients' health as affected by climate change, as well as to assess the need for educational opportunities in the medical community.<br><br>METHODS: An electronic survey on health effects related to climate change and climate change awareness was sent to Nepali physicians by email and social media.<br><br>RESULTS: Almost all Nepali physician respondents (99%, n = 177) reported climate change is happening, and 67% of respondents mentioned time and 53% of respondents noted knowledge as the main barriers for communicating about climate change with patients. Nepali physicians mentioned training (87%), continuing professional education (85%), health action alerts (84%), patient education materials (84%) and policy statements by professional associations (79%) would be helpful for climate change communication.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This survey presents a unique case study describing the health effects of climate change witnessed by physicians in Nepal. This survey highlights that Nepali physicians are keenly aware of the harmful effects of climate change on health, duly acknowledge gaps in education in this topic and report interest in future educational activities to enhance education and to improve their ability to communicate effectively regarding the health impacts of climate change with patients.},
}
@article {pmid41647370,
year = {2025},
author = {Mosby, V and Moggridge, BJ and Creamer, S and Evans, G and Ireland, L and Pecl, G and Lansbury, N},
title = {Voices of hard-to-reach island communities provide inclusive and culturally appropriate climate change responses: A case study from the Torres Strait Islands, Australia.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {23},
number = {},
pages = {100450},
pmid = {41647370},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Many island-based Indigenous communities continue to occupy, manage and live off and from their ancestral lands. For some Indigenous Islander communities, climate change is already causing destruction to fragile ecosystems, affecting traditional food supply, and impacting on the health and livelihoods of communities.<br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: The voices gathered through extended yarns of Torres Strait Islander Peoples was featured as a case study to describe the range of physical and psycho-social impacts from climatic changes to their Country, as well as their priority climate responses.<br><br>RESULTS &amp; DISCUSSION: In describing climate change impacts and priority responses, Torres Strait Islander community members detailed five aspects of concern to them. These were to adequately monitor climatic changes and respond appropriately by drawing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, to consider the human rights inherent in being protected from climate change, and to develop locally led solutions that are implemented soon.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The impacts of climate change that are being seen and felt in Australia's Torres Strait Islands hold many similarities with small island nations in the Pacific whose islands are remote, climate-exposed, and their voices unheard on the political stage despite experiencing irreversible damage and gradual disappearance of their ancestral lands.},
}
@article {pmid41647369,
year = {2025},
author = {Siya, A and Lukwa, AT and Faith, C and Mutai, N and Chiwire, P},
title = {Health workers' perspectives regarding climate change and health in Kween District, Mount Elgon, Uganda - A qualitative study.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {23},
number = {},
pages = {100463},
pmid = {41647369},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: In Uganda, climate change poses significant threats to human livelihoods by exacerbating existing health challenges and introducing new health threats. This study focused on the knowledge and perspectives of health workers regarding the intersection of health and climate change, with particular emphasis on malaria, a disease prevalent in the country and notably affected by climate variations, especially in fragile mountainous regions such as Mount Elgon.<br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted in the Kween District of Mount Elgon, Uganda. We utilized qualitative approaches, recruiting health service providers from various altitudinal zones using snowball sampling techniques. Health facilities were selected through purposive sampling and 69 health service providers participated. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews that explored health workers' knowledge of climate change and its impacts on health, including malaria.<br><br>RESULTS: Health workers perceived an increase in disease occurrences attributed to climate change, affecting their work in terms of load and access to facilities during extreme weather conditions such as heavy rains and heatwaves. Malaria cases were perceived to have increased in the higher altitudes that previously experienced limited case numbers. Despite the difficulties in distinguishing between climate change and climate variability, health workers associated these health-related phenomena with long-term weather alterations.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Health workers perceive that climate change is affecting their work and delivery of health services. By leveraging the knowledge and experience of health workers regarding the relationship between health and climate change, there is an opportunity to enhance the resilience of the health system.},
}
@article {pmid41647368,
year = {2025},
author = {Nayir, T and Uskun, E and Ilter, H and Ozkan, S and Kiraz, EDE},
title = {Developing a climate change health literacy scale: A methodological study in Turkish adults.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {23},
number = {},
pages = {100451},
pmid = {41647368},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool assessing attitudes and behaviors of individuals aged 18 and above regarding the health impacts of climate change, supporting existing literature, field studies, and climate change mitigation efforts.<br><br>METHODS: In this methodological study, the "Climate Change Health Literacy Scale (CCHLS)" item pool was created, followed by content validity testing and validity and reliability analyses of the 31-item scale based on expert opinions. The scale was administered to 318 adults, revealing a four-factor structure with 24 items and explaining 67.03 % of the total variance through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses.<br><br>RESULTS: Confirmatory factor analysis indicated acceptable goodness-of-fit values (&#x3c7;&#xb2;/sd=2.31, RMSEA=0.06, CFI=0.94, SRMR=0.04). The Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.94 for the entire scale, and sub-dimensions ranged from 0.75 to 0.93, indicating high reliability. Differentiation assessment between groups with the highest and lowest 27 % scores confirmed the discriminative and valid nature of all scale items, with no observed floor or ceiling effects.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: CCHLS, which was developed in Turkish and analyzed in Turkiye to assess adults' attitudes and behaviors towards climate change, is a valid and reliable tool, and its translation into other languages and dissemination will support individuals in society in assessing their knowledge and increasing their awareness about the effects of climate change on health.},
}
@article {pmid41647364,
year = {2025},
author = {Beckord, J and Krakowczyk, JB and Gebhardt, N and Geiser, LS and Kamler, K and Nikendei, C and Skoda, EM and Teufel, M and Bäuerle, A},
title = {Corrigendum to "Development and validation of a climate change version of the man-made disaster-related distress scale (CC-MMDS)" [J Climate Change Health 20 (2024) 100356].},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {23},
number = {},
pages = {100455},
doi = {10.1016/j.joclim.2025.100455},
pmid = {41647364},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.joclim.2024.100356.].},
}
@article {pmid41647361,
year = {2025},
author = {Hadfield, K and Sulowska, M and Rasolomalala, N and Solomon, S and Ramaroson, S and Mareschal, I},
title = {"There is no hope; only strong wind": How climate change impacts adolescent mental health in southern Madagascar.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {23},
number = {},
pages = {100438},
pmid = {41647361},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change threatens children's and adolescents' health worldwide, but there is limited evidence of its effects on mental health in the low- and middle-income countries which are most affected. We focus on southern Madagascar to elucidate pathways through which climate change impacts mental health.<br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this preliminary study, we collected survey (n = 83; 49 female) and focus group (n = 48; 28 female) data from 10 to 24-year-olds (M = 15.3).<br><br>RESULTS: Adolescents were extremely anxious and depressed, with high climate anxiety. Adolescents indicated that climate changes influenced mental health through loss of household resources, uncertainty about the future, and disruption of coping mechanisms.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Climate changes exacerbated the existential threats faced by the adolescents. In Madagascar, our results tentatively suggest that interventions and policies should address food and water security, promote adaptive farming practices, and build resources for coping.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate changes are having a profound impact on adolescent mental health in southern Madagascar. The mechanistic links through which these impacts occur may be different than in other, more frequently studied contexts. Research examining these pathways in more depth in Madagascar is urgently needed.},
}
@article {pmid41647061,
year = {2026},
author = {Masemola, HC and Bakker, L and Spies, C and Mmono, W and Christians, C and Meintjes, C and Aluko, O},
title = {Climate change and eye health: Awareness of health sciences students at a South African University.},
journal = {Health SA = SA Gesondheid},
volume = {31},
number = {},
pages = {3115},
pmid = {41647061},
issn = {2071-9736},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is an increasingly global issue with significant adverse impacts on public health. Its effects can lead to an increase in ocular health problems and diseases.<br><br>AIM: To determine the knowledge and perception among final-year students registered in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of the Free State Bloemfontein, on the impact of climate change on eye health.<br><br>SETTING: The study was conducted at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein campus.<br><br>METHODS: A descriptive study was carried out using a self-administered questionnaire. Responses were collected during June 2024 and July 2024, and the results were analysed using descriptive statistics using SAS version 15.2.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 107 final-year health science students participated in the study, with a response rate of 85.60%. The study found a high level of awareness about climate change, with 99.07% (n = 106) acknowledging its occurrence. However, 64.49% (n = 69) of the participants felt they were not well informed about climate change issues, while 35.51% (n = 38) felt adequately informed. In addition, 93.46% of participants believed that protecting their eyes outdoors can reduce the risk of climate change-related eye health issues.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The study highlights the varying levels of knowledge among future healthcare professionals, emphasising the need for enhanced educational initiatives to bridge gaps in understanding.<br><br>CONTRIBUTION: This study adds to the broader public health conversation by highlighting the connection between specific environmental changes and eye health. It calls for detailed approaches to reduce the negative impacts of climate change on eye health.},
}
@article {pmid41646250,
year = {2025},
author = {Ramadani, L and Lumbi, SL and Veselaj, Z and Boeckmann, M},
title = {Pre-service teachers' insights on climate change and health in Kosovo: Exploring knowledge, attitudes, and practices.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {22},
number = {},
pages = {100434},
pmid = {41646250},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: As educators play a pivotal role in shaping the perspectives of future agents of change, it is crucial to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding climate change, currently considered one of the biggest health emergencies.<br><br>METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional survey with 137 students enrolled in teacher education programs at the Faculty of Education, University of Prishtina, Kosovo. Participants were approached via convenience sampling. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analyses.<br><br>RESULTS: Our findings revealed misconceptions regarding the causes of climate change, with 64% incorrectly attributing climate change to natural processes or equal combined natural and human causes. Likewise, over 94% of the respondents were not aware of the scientific consensus on anthropogenic climate change. However, 97% reported that they think climate change currently is affecting the health of individuals at least a moderate amount. Most respondents identified illness from reduced air quality (95.6%) as an exacerbated health outcome due to climate change, while mental health conditions were perceived as the least important in connection to climate change (47.4%). A multiple linear regression model with age, gender, education level, mother's education, father's education, place of residence, attitudes and practices explained 44% of climate-health knowledge.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The findings from this research could contribute to the development of targeted interventions and educational strategies aimed at enhancing pre-service teachers' knowledge of climate change and health-related challenges, thereby enabling them to effectively impart this knowledge to their future students.},
}
@article {pmid41646248,
year = {2025},
author = {Aldwekat, AFM and Lorestani, N and Shabani, F},
title = {Impacts of climate change on the global spread and habitat suitability of Coxiella burnetii: Future projections and public health implications.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {22},
number = {},
pages = {100442},
pmid = {41646248},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Coxiella burnetii, an intracellular zoonotic bacterium, affectsing various livestock and wildlife species and poses significant risks to human health. This study aims to assess how climate change could impact the global distribution and habitat suitability of Coxiella burnetii, the pathogen responsible for Q fever.<br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: An ensemble species distribution modelling approach, integrating regression-based and machine-learning algorithms (GLM, GBM, RF, MaxEnt), was used to project habitat suitability (Current time and by 2050, 2070, and 2090). Climate variables were obtained from five global circulation models (GCMs) under two climate change scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5). The study evaluated the models' performance using the area under the curve (AUC) and true skill statistics (TSS).<br><br>RESULTS: Results show that under current climate conditions, C. burnetii is widespread across regions like North and South America, Europe, and parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia. Future projections indicate a northward shift in habitat suitability, especially under the severe SSP5-8.5 scenario, with significant expansions into Russia, northern Europe, and Canada. Conversely, regions in South America, Africa, and Australia may see declines in suitable habitats. By 2090, a 44.56 % (range: 33-57.9 %) across the models, increase in suitable habitat is predicted, accompanied by a 27.66 % (range: 22.4-31.7 %) loss of current habitats.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Findings indicate that temperature seasonality and precipitation of the driest month are the most influential climatic variables shaping the distribution of C. burnetii. These results underscore the importance of climate variability in influencing the pathogen's global distribution and highlight the critical role of environmental factors in predicting future habitat shifts.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The study highlights the profound impact climate change could have on the global distribution of C. burnetii. It underscores the need for proactive public health strategies in emerging high-risk areas and emphasizes the importance of mitigating risks in regions experiencing habitat declines. These findings offer valuable insights for public health planning and livestock management under future climate scenarios. In interpreting these results, it is important to consider modelling uncertainties, including assumptions and data limitations.},
}
@article {pmid41646238,
year = {2025},
author = {Marty, C and Amghar, S and Barrera Patlan, A and Adams, A},
title = {The psychosocial impacts of slow onset climate change events among youth in LMICs: A rapid evidence review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {22},
number = {},
pages = {100416},
pmid = {41646238},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Recent research has sought to understand the complex experiences of climate change distress, which are highly prevalent among youth and in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, most studies have focused on acute climate disasters and clinically diagnosable psychological responses, leaving a gap in understanding about how gradual climate change events impact broader psychosocial health.<br><br>METHODS: This review examined how slow-onset events relate to psychosocial distress among youth in climate-vulnerable LMICs using the PRISMA Rapid Review methodology. Four databases were searched, namely Scopus, Web of Science, MEDLINE, and Cochrane.<br><br>RESULTS: The initial search yielded 853 results, of which 14 articles met the inclusion criteria for data extraction and analysis, which employed a framework synthesis approach. Studies identified direct impacts of slow onset events (e.g., changing precipitation patterns), as well as indirect impacts on communities (e.g., housing instability) and resources (e.g., loss of livestock). These disruptions are often compounded by pre-existing vulnerabilities such as public debt and inadequate basic services. Faced by these challenges, youth employed many coping strategies such as religion and meaning-focused coping, to help minimize psychosocial distress. Psychosocial responses varied from feelings of worry and numbness to severe outcomes like suicidal ideation.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This review reveals the diversified experiences of climate change, which are closely tied to social and community contexts. A robust research agenda on the psychosocial effects of slow-onset environmental changes is vital to better understand and mitigate its long-term mental health impact on youth.},
}
@article {pmid41646235,
year = {2025},
author = {Perez, JS and Hudson, H and Araneta, J and Bedell, B and Aikins, AD and Dugas, LR and Eid, M and Eshac, Y and Fariduddin, M and Fariduddin, M and Jong, K and Kapwata, T and Luke, A and Moazezi, T and Ruiz, D and Sweis, N and Tayebi, K and Ukwade, D and Zhao, L and Sargis, RM},
title = {Colliding crises: The global diabetes pandemic meets climate change-A scoping review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {22},
number = {},
pages = {100433},
pmid = {41646235},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change poses myriad threats to human health, including deleterious impacts on chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus. A scoping review was conducted to clarify the current state of knowledge regarding climate change impacts on the incidence, progression, complications, and management of diabetes.<br><br>METHODS: Literature was searched across PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science combining terms related to "climate change" and "diabetes". In addition, the Journal of Climate Change and Health was hand searched. Primary-source, peer-reviewed human studies were included in the analysis. Animal studies, plant-based research, studies focused upon pollution, and review articles were excluded.<br><br>RESULTS: Seventy-three articles met the inclusion criteria. Articles predominantly focused upon heat-related health effects, noting linkage to deteriorating glycemic control, increased mortality, and more frequent emergency room visitations. While studies examined mortality linked to heat, cold, and natural disasters, a notable proportion failed to specify precise causes of death. Significant data gaps were identified regarding climate impacts on diabetes-related complications and non-glycemic metabolic outcomes as well as impacts on pediatric, gestational, and type 1 diabetes. Few studies focused upon low and middle-income countries where climate impacts are predicted to be greatest.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Various manifestations of climate change are linked to multiple adverse outcomes among those with diabetes. However, current data is sparse regarding climate impacts on vulnerable populations, diabetes-related complications, and geographic regions most vulnerable to climate change that are also experiencing the greatest rise in diabetes rates. Mitigating the impact of climate change on those with diabetes requires closing these data gaps.},
}
@article {pmid41646231,
year = {2025},
author = {Lusambili, AM and Muchanga, KL and Vusolo, LM and Shumba, CS},
title = {Towards youth-inclusive strategies for research on climate change and health in sub-saharan Africa.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {22},
number = {},
pages = {100418},
pmid = {41646231},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {Globally, young people are effecting significant changes in the field of climate change through various means, such as advocacy, education and awareness campaigns, litigation, innovative solutions, and volunteering. These youth-led initiatives are essential, considering that they will face the long-term health effects of climate change. The need to address disparities in climate and health-related research, policy, and program responses in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has never been greater, considering the increasingly pronounced effects of climate change on human health. Within the African continent, where research, policies and programs are predominantly shaped by older people, the inclusion of youth is vital to contribute effectively to the discourse on climate change. In this short communication, we reflect on the limited representation of young people as researchers within the African academy studying the links between climate change and health. We provide a rationale emphasizing the urgent need to build a robust community of researchers that encompasses youth. Our argument advocates for gender-responsive investments in training young researchers in climate change and health to deepen their understanding and address the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable populations. We propose strategies to enhance their meaningful involvement in research and knowledge production in these fields.},
}
@article {pmid41646227,
year = {2025},
author = {Dhillon, S and Dhillon, B},
title = {Commentary on: Wong YL, Wong SW, Ting DSJ, Muralidhar A, Sen S, Schaff O, et al. Impacts of climate change on ocular health: A scoping review. J Clim Chang Heal. 2024 Jan 1;15:100296. doi: 10.1016/j.joclim.2023.100296.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {22},
number = {},
pages = {100441},
pmid = {41646227},
issn = {2667-2782},
}
@article {pmid41645471,
year = {2026},
author = {Kilic, S and Yilmaz, SD},
title = {The relationship between women's climate change anxiety and their attitudes towards protecting reproductive health.},
journal = {Psychology, health &amp; medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-16},
doi = {10.1080/13548506.2026.2623302},
pmid = {41645471},
issn = {1465-3966},
abstract = {This study aimed to examine the effect of climate change anxiety on women's reproductive health protective attitudes and to identify the factors associated with both constructs. This descriptive and relational study was conducted with 789 women aged 18-49 years who were admitted to a public hospital in the Central Anatolia region between July 2023 and March 2024. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Climate Change Worry Scale (CCWS), and the Married Women's Reproductive Health Protective Attitudes Scale (RHPAS). Descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple linear regression analyses were used to analyze the data. The mean age of the participants was 32.65 ± 7.83 years. The mean RHPAS and CCWS scores were 141.64 ± 21.58 and 29.77 ± 10.49, respectively. Regression analysis showed that educational level, family type, employment status, smoking, use of family planning methods, following climate change related news, and climate change anxiety were significant predictors of reproductive health protective attitudes. In addition, perceived income level, following climate change related news, and reproductive health protective attitudes were identified as significant predictors of climate change anxiety. Furthermore, climate change anxiety and reproductive health protective attitudes were found to be significant predictors of each other. The findings suggest that climate change anxiety significantly predicts women's attitudes towards protecting their reproductive health and that these attitudes significantly predict climate change anxiety. To our knowledge, this is the first study to demonstrate the effect of climate change anxiety on women's reproductive health protective attitudes, thereby providing novel evidence and contributing to the existing literature.},
}
@article {pmid41644817,
year = {2026},
author = {Xiao, Y and Yang, J and Wu, P and Du, F and Li, J and Xu, S and Xiao, Z},
title = {Spatial distribution changes of cold-water Zoarces fish biodiversity and inter-species ecological competition replacement under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {198},
number = {2},
pages = {207},
pmid = {41644817},
issn = {1573-2959},
support = {42276107//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; ZR2024MC071//Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Biodiversity ; *Fishes/physiology/classification ; Ecosystem ; *Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Global climate change is expected to significantly reshape marine species distributions, particularly among taxa traditionally classified as cold-water specialists. This study investigates the genus Zoarces, comprising six species, to elucidate the environmental drivers of their current distributions and predict future habitat shifts under multiple Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) scenarios. Utilizing species distribution models and ecological niche overlap analyses, we identify key abiotic factors influencing Zoarces distributions, assess center-of-mass migration trajectories, and quantify interspecific niche dynamics in response to warming oceans. Our results reveal that Z. andriashevi exhibits a broad suitable habitat exceeding 5.49 million km[2], with high-suitability zones constituting 21.5% of this area. Under the RCP8.5 scenario, its habitat is projected to expand by approximately 1.7 million km[2] by 2100, reflecting strong environmental tolerance and adaptability to rising temperatures. Z. americanus maintains a wide but spatially concentrated distribution across temperate regions of the eastern USA, western Europe, and the Yellow and Bohai Seas. In contrast, Z. fedorovi and Z. gillii display restricted range characteristics, with Z. gillii-the earliest diverged lineage-primarily inhabiting the relatively warmer Yellow and Bohai Sea regions, where its suitable habitat is contracting under climate warming. Crucially, ecological niche analyses reveal that Zoarces species exhibit complex patterns of niche divergence and convergence under future climate scenarios. Notably, niche separations are predicted between Z. americanus and both Z. viviparus and Z. elongatus, while significant niche integration is projected between Z. americanus and Z. fedorovi, suggesting intensified interspecific competition. Collectively, these findings challenge the prevailing assumption that Zoarces are strictly cold-water origin species. Instead, their distributional and phylogenetic evidence supports a warm-temperate origin with subsequent adaptations to colder environments. This study provides a rigorous theoretical framework for understanding Zoarces' evolutionary ecology under climate change and informs biodiversity conservation and sustainable management strategies within this genus.},
}
@article {pmid41644622,
year = {2026},
author = {Saeidinia, M and Haghiabi, AH and Nazeri Tahroudi, M and Nasrolahi, A and De Michele, C},
title = {High-resolution forecasting of soil thermal regimes using different deep learning frameworks under climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41644622},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Soil temperature is a critical parameter influencing ecological and hydrological processes, yet its accurate projection under climate change remains challenging due to coarse-resolution climate models and complex soil-atmosphere interactions. This study develops a deep learning framework to downscale soil temperature (5 cm depth) in western Iran, under climate change scenarios. Using an ensemble of three complementary techniques—Random Forest (Gini) importance, Permutation Importance, and SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations) analysis—we identified optimal predictors from the 26 available CanESM5 (CMIP6) variables. Four deep learning models—CNN, LSTM, GRU, and a hybrid CNN-LSTM—were evaluated for downscaling performance using historical data (1980–2014). The hybrid CNN-LSTM model outperformed others, achieving the highest accuracy (NSE > 86%, RMSE < 4.3°C) by capturing spatial and temporal dependencies in soil thermal dynamics. Assessing the plausibility of each scenario’s trend (2015–2020) revealed regional climate patterns: western stations, more arid and warming-sensitive, aligned with SSP245/SSP370, while eastern stations, influenced by the Zagros Mountains, showed cooling and precipitation feedbacks favoring SSP119/SSP126. Future projections under SSP126, SSP245, and SSP585 scenarios indicated nonlinear soil temperature responses, with high-emission pathways (SSP585) causing initial cooling (-4.11°C by 2040) followed by accelerated warming (+ 2.09°C by 2100). In stark contrast, low- and mid-emission pathways (SSP126, SSP245) lead to stable, moderate warming. This creates a dramatic reversal in decadal trends for SSP585, shifting from strong cooling to rapid heating, and alters the climate’s statistical profile. The findings emphasize that high emissions defer but ultimately cause the most intense warming, highlighting the critical influence of emission pathways on the future pace and pattern of soil temperature change.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1038/s41598-026-38496-6.},
}
@article {pmid41642556,
year = {2026},
author = {Howard, G and Beevers, L and Charles, K and Nijhawan, A},
title = {The Vulnerability and Resilience of Drinking Water Systems to Extreme Weather Events and Future Climate Change.},
journal = {Current environmental health reports},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {5},
pmid = {41642556},
issn = {2196-5412},
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: We reviewed the evidence on climate resilience of the drinking water sector, focusing on: How are climate hazards affecting drinking water supplies changing? How is resilience measured? What interventions are being used to build resilience?<br><br>RECENT FINDINGS: The frequency and intensity of flooding and drought are increasing, water quality is deteriorating, and wildfire and sea-level rise pose increasing threats. Frameworks to measure resilience are emerging, but none is applied universally. a wide range of actions are required to build resilience but there is limited evidence of uptake and performance. Non-utility water supplies are at particular risk but investment in resilience is limited.<br><br>SUMMARY: Climate change poses a major threat to drinking water supplies, but current actions to improve resilience are insufficient. More evaluations of the performance of resilience measures are needed. Floods and drought remain the most studied threats, but risks from wildfire, water quality and sea-level need more attention and research. More work is needed to consolidate how resilience is measured. A summary of the detailed findings in provided in Table&#xa0;1 at the end of the review.},
}
@article {pmid41641101,
year = {2026},
author = {Ganji, F and Sampedro, J and Liu, L and Qin, Y and Zhou, Y and Graham, N and Iyer, G},
title = {Disparities in ambient air pollution exposure among the U.S. population amid climate change.},
journal = {iScience},
volume = {29},
number = {2},
pages = {114603},
pmid = {41641101},
issn = {2589-0042},
abstract = {Air pollution and climate change remain critical environmental challenges. Using integrated modeling (global change analysis model [GCAM] and TM5-FASST), we assess future U.S. ambient air pollution (PM2.5 and O3) and exposure disparities under climate mitigation scenarios. Nationally, annual mean O3 declines from 58.3 ppbv in 2010 to 47.3-54.1 ppbv by 2050, and PM2.5 decreases from 6.5 μgm to -3 to 4.6-5.7 μgm[-3] depending on scenario. Regional differences persist, with elevated O3 along the West Coast, Northeast, and Great Lakes, and PM2.5 hotspots above 12 μgm[-3] in the eastern U.S. Sensitivity analysis shows socioeconomic pathways drive >90% of early-term pollutant reduction variance, but their contribution declines to about 70% by mid-century. Disparities narrow between white and Black communities but widen between white and Asian groups, reflecting urban exposure patterns. These results highlight the importance of both emission targets and structural socioeconomic choices in shaping future air quality and underscore the need for targeted equity-focused interventions.},
}
@article {pmid41640782,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, Y and Zhao, Q and Dai, Y and Ren, Y and Zhao, M},
title = {Predicting the current and future distribution of Helianthus tuberosus L. in China using the MaxEnt model under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1683371},
pmid = {41640782},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Predicting the biogeographic shifts of Helianthus tuberosus L. (H. tuberosus) under climate change is critical for its conservation and sustainable cultivation.<br><br>METHODS: We utilized occurrence records (n=295) and environmental variables to model current and future distributions across China via a hyperparameter-tuned MaxEnt framework under four Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP126-SSP585, 2050s-2090s).<br><br>RESULTS: The model identified land cover (28.7%), vegetation index NDVI (23.7%), and minimum winter temperature (Bio6, 14.7%) as dominant drivers, collectively explaining 92.3% of distribution constraints. Currently, highly suitable habitats (6.03% of China's area) cluster in Yunnan, Guizhou, and central Jiangxi. Future projections indicate a 20.4% expansion of these habitats in northwest China due to winter warming, while southeastern coastal regions contract by 9.1% under extreme precipitation. The geographic centroid shifts 197- 238 km northwestward.<br><br>DISCUSSION: This shift highlights northwest China as a key climate refuge for H.&#xa0;tuberosus. These results prioritize conservation efforts and support strategic cultivation in climate-resilient zones.},
}
@article {pmid41640370,
year = {2026},
author = {},
title = {Correction to "Soil Protist Diversity and Biotic Interactions Shape Ecosystem Functions Under Climate Change".},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {2},
pages = {e70744},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70744},
pmid = {41640370},
issn = {1365-2486},
}
@article {pmid41640310,
year = {2025},
author = {Bertollini, R},
title = {[Vaccines and climate change: towards a healthy relationship between science and politics].},
journal = {Epidemiologia e prevenzione},
volume = {49},
number = {5-6},
pages = {350-351},
doi = {10.19191/EP25.5-6.087},
pmid = {41640310},
issn = {1120-9763},
}
@article {pmid41639266,
year = {2026},
author = {Gao, J and Zhao, Q and Ndayisenga, F and Wang, B and Zhang, Y and Yu, Z},
title = {Nutrient content of grass influences microbial communities in the phyllosphere more than climate change.},
journal = {Applied microbiology and biotechnology},
volume = {110},
number = {1},
pages = {57},
pmid = {41639266},
issn = {1432-0614},
mesh = {*Poaceae/chemistry/microbiology ; *Nutrients/analysis ; Archaea/classification/genetics ; Fungi/classification/genetics ; *Climate Change ; *Microbiota ; Bacteria/classification/genetics/isolation &amp; purification ; Biodiversity ; Seasons ; Soil Microbiology ; },
abstract = {Phyllosphere microbes survive in an open and complex environment. Previous studies have characterized seasonal changes in host nutrient content as key factors affecting the balance of colonized phyllosphere microbial communities (PMCs). Meanwhile, climate factors (such as temperature and precipitation) could also influence plant growth and the composition of PMCs. However, the interacting effects of climate factors and seasonal variations in nutritional components on PMCs remain poorly understood. By comparing the partial correlation of climate factors and nutrient contents of grass with PMCs, we found that changes in the crude fiber (CF) content of grasses were negatively correlated with the archaeal community diversity. Conversely, the crude protein (CP) content in grasses was negatively correlated with both the richness and diversity of the fungal community (Pearson's test, p < 0.05). The redundancy analysis (RDA) and multiple regression on (dis)similarity matrices (MRM) further confirmed that the content of CF was the primary factor influencing the distribution of the archaeal community, and CF content also significantly affected the distribution of the fungal community (Spearman's test, p < 0.05). The Mantel test and regression analysis revealed a positive correlation between changes in CF and NDF content and the nearest taxon index (NTI). These findings suggest that changes in nutrient component content have a stronger effect on archaeal and fungal communities than on bacterial communities within PMCs, reflecting a more stable state of bacterial communities. This study demonstrated that the grass nutrient content plays a crucial role in dynamically shaping phyllosphere microbial communities. KEY POINTS: • The changes in grass nutrient content significantly affected the structures and assembly of phyllosphere microbial community (PMCs) compared to the impact of climate change on PMCs. • The contents of CF and CP were significantly correlated with the alpha diversity and community composition of archaea and fungi. • Deterministic processes with heterogeneous selection governed the archaeal community.},
}
@article {pmid41639263,
year = {2026},
author = {Gradl, E and Shimono, Y and Listl, DM and Winkler, L and Reisch, C},
title = {Genetic monitoring of an endangered arable weed reveals local maintenance of genetic variation in times of land use and climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {4991},
pmid = {41639263},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Genetic monitoring is a powerful tool to reveal human impact on genetic diversity and genetic differentiation in times of land use and climate change. Unfortunately, it is not yet frequently applied in wild plant nature conservation at present. Consequently, we conducted a genetic monitoring study of the rare and endangered arable weed Sherardia arvensis, which continuously decreased in the recent decades due to environmental changes. Therefore, detecting a possible shift in genetic diversity and differentiation is highly relevant for conservation. We applied multiplexed ISSR genotyping by sequencing (MIG-seq) to compare genetic variation within and among eight populations, as well as effective population size of the species using samples collected at the same sites in 2007 and 2020. We obtained 371 SNPs from 160 analysed individuals. In contrast to our expectations, we observed nearly similar levels of genetic diversity and differentiation within and among populations in 2007 and 2020, although 25% of the investigated populations went extinct in the study period. Effective population sizes showed some differences between the study years, depending on the analysis. The observed maintenance of genetic diversity and differentiation patterns may most likely be explained by the longevity of seeds in the soil, which is generally high in many arable weeds. In the case of S. arvensis seeds may persist in the soil for up to ten years. This allows the regeneration of populations and contributes to the maintenance of genetic variation. A potential impact of population loss and decrease of effective population size on genetic diversity and differentiation may therefore be delayed, comparable to the already described phenomenon of an extinction debt in other species. Our study clearly underlines, that long-term genetic monitoring over long time periods is needed to reveal potential changes of genetic diversity and differentiation in the Anthropocene.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1038/s41598-026-38363-4.},
}
@article {pmid41636616,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, K and Wang, Q and Fu, B and Ma, R and Zhang, X and Zhang, L and Li, T and Wang, B},
title = {Toward an AI Foundation Model Integrating Climate Change, Air Pollution, Socioeconomics, and Human Health.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {60},
number = {6},
pages = {4461-4465},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c16891},
pmid = {41636616},
issn = {1520-5851},
}
@article {pmid41636202,
year = {2026},
author = {Schlosser, K and Gallagher, M and Friedly, J},
title = {Integrating climate change education into physiatry: A critical need to protect persons with disability.},
journal = {PM &amp; R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation},
volume = {18 Suppl 1},
number = {},
pages = {S5-S17},
doi = {10.1002/pmrj.70094},
pmid = {41636202},
issn = {1934-1563},
}
@article {pmid41635615,
year = {2026},
author = {Pagotto, D and Burwell, C and Turlington, K and Sheldon, F},
title = {Ephemeropteran and Trichopteran Assemblages Vary Across a Subtropical Rainforest Altitudinal Gradient: Useful Indicators for Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {e73003},
pmid = {41635615},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {The subtropical rainforests of eastern Australia are expected to be greatly affected by climate change, with several studies predicting an upward shift in elevational distribution for many groups of fauna and flora. Freshwater streams have so far been neglected by most studies involving elevation, climate change and subtropical rainforest. This study is the first to explore changes in macroinvertebrates across an elevational gradient within subtropical streams to determine the effect of elevation. The study focussed on Ephemeroptera and Trichoptera (ET) and identified indicator taxa with the potential to be used for future monitoring of climate change. Stream macroinvertebrates, specifically of the Orders Ephemeroptera and Trichoptera, and environmental data was collected from pools, riffles and runs at 13 sites across three subtropical streams that spanned an elevation gradient from 300 m to 1100 m a.s.l. Water temperature, substrate composition, stream width and riparian canopy cover were the most notable environmental changes observed across the gradient. Trichopteran taxa richness was negatively correlated with elevation; however, ephemeropteran taxa richness did not respond to elevation. Water temperature, canopy cover, stream width and substrate composition explained the highest variation in ET assemblages across the gradient, with ET assemblages separating into distinct 'low' (300 m-500 m a.s.l.) and 'high' (700-900 m a.s.l.) assemblages; the 1100 m elevational zone was distinct, with an observed sharp decline in species richness. Elevation, along with reach scale environmental factors, are influential in structuring ET assemblages in subtropical rainforest streams, with specific ET taxa having the potential to be useful indicators of climate change in these systems.},
}
@article {pmid41634206,
year = {2026},
author = {Asmare, GW and Beyene, AD and Mussa, EC and Koye, AD},
title = {Climate change impacts on agricultural production in Ethiopia using panel data.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {7015},
pmid = {41634206},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {The agricultural sector in Ethiopia is primarily characterized by smallholder farming, which suffers from low productivity. Climate change is also one of the major constraints that hampers crop productivity. This study aims to analyze the current and future impacts of climate change on agricultural production using current data and the latest climate change scenarios. Panel data from the fourth (2018/19) and fifth (2021/22) waves of the Ethiopian Socioeconomic Survey were utilized. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources and the World Climate Research Program websites served as the main sources of historical and simulated climate data. The Beijing Climate Center Climate System Model, Community Earth System Model version 2, the Meteorological Research Institute Earth System Model version 2.0, and Medium-resolution version of the Norwegian Earth System Model version 2 Global Circulation Models were employed to get the simulated climate data from 2015 to 2100 in Ethiopia under four different scenarios. The output from the Ricardian model indicates that annual temperature has a statistically significant negative impact on both current and future crop production in Ethiopia, while annual precipitation has a positive impact. The study also reveals that current and future climate change has a heterogeneous impact on various types of agro-ecologies, while exhibiting a homogeneous impact on six major cereal crops. Therefore, policymakers should design appropriate climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies to reduce both the causes and effects of climate change, respectively.},
}
@article {pmid41634019,
year = {2026},
author = {Nwankwo, EC and Rossberg, AG},
title = {Widespread slowdown in short-term species turnover despite accelerating climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {1450},
pmid = {41634019},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {NE/T003510/1//RCUK | Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Biodiversity ; Population Dynamics ; },
abstract = {When the species composition of ecological communities changes over time, environmental drivers are often invoked as the most plausible explanation. Several lines of reasoning, however, suggest that such compositional change, called temporal species turnover, can similarly result from intrinsic ecosystem dynamics, even in a constant environment. The degree to which these two drivers contribute to observed turnover remains unclear. To address this conundrum, we analyse the well-established BioTIME database of surveys. We expect either an acceleration of turnover with accelerating climate change or constant turnover if intrinsic mechanisms dominate. Surprisingly we find instead that species turnover over short time intervals (1-5 years) has decelerated in significantly more communities during the last 100 years than it has accelerated, typically by one third. The observed slowing of turnover, we argue, could be understood-when intrinsic dynamics dominate-as resulting because anthropogenic environmental degradation or declines of regional species pools reduce the number of potential colonisers driving turnover. Our results suggest that observed past changes in species composition were often manifestations of natural, intrinsic ecosystem dynamics. Although one can expect environmental drivers to dominate species turnover eventually as climate change accelerates further, for now such attribution should be done with caution.},
}
@article {pmid41634005,
year = {2026},
author = {Peng, J and Wang, Q and Yang, Z and Dong, J and Yu, X and Corcoran, J},
title = {Anthropogenic climate change drives rising global heat stress and its spatial inequality.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-026-69164-y},
pmid = {41634005},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {42130505//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; },
abstract = {Global heat stress is intensifying under climate change, yet the relative roles of natural and anthropogenic forcing remain insufficiently quantified. Here, we show that global heat stress trend, assessed with the Universal Thermal Climate Index, increases markedly over the past four decades, with 52% of land area experiencing rises in mean heat stress intensity and 67% showing increases in extreme heat stress days. We find that anthropogenic climate change overwhelmingly dominates these trends, with the land area it dominates nearly twice as large as that dominated by natural climate change. Anthropogenic climate change also results in pronounced spatial inequality in heat stress trends across different economies, with low-income economies experiencing a growth rate two to three times higher than that of high-income economies. These findings demonstrate that human-induced climate change is amplifying global heat stress while deepening existing spatial inequalities, underscoring the urgency of equitable climate change adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid41633627,
year = {2026},
author = {Bhasin, A and Sharma, S and Sharma, R and Vy, V and Bhatia, R and Solanki, S and Srivastava, MVP},
title = {Is Air Pollution and Climate Change an Emerging Risk Factor for Stroke - A Prospective Study from India.},
journal = {Neurology India},
volume = {74},
number = {Suppl 1},
pages = {S87-S92},
doi = {10.4103/neurol-india.Neurol-India-D-25-00631},
pmid = {41633627},
issn = {1998-4022},
mesh = {Humans ; India/epidemiology ; Middle Aged ; *Air Pollution/adverse effects ; Male ; Female ; Risk Factors ; *Stroke/epidemiology/etiology ; Prospective Studies ; *Climate Change ; Adult ; Aged ; *Air Pollutants/adverse effects ; Cross-Over Studies ; Particulate Matter ; Incidence ; Seasons ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: The objectives of the present research were to examine the associations of gaseous air pollutants and climate change (humidity and temperature) with occurrence of stroke (incidence), whether the associations differ in season, sex, and age (elderly vs young) in order to capture subpopulations and association with stroke subtypes (ischemic and hemorrhagic and ischemic subtypes).<br><br>METHOD: This is a case-crossover design. All strokes within 2 weeks from onset and within 1 year of event were screened and recruited. After a general neurological examination, the following gaseous pollutants were measured: NO2, SO2, and CO along with PM 2.5 and respirable suspended particulate matter PM10 diameter in areas of Delhi in using the help of New Delhi's Central Pollution Control Board at onset of stroke (24 h interval), 15 days of enrolment and 3 months. The other covariates measured were physical activity, cooking fuel, domestic ventilation, location of house, and socioeconomic status. A smile drive air quality meter was used to measure the indoor pollution.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 280 patients were screened, and 110 stroke patients were recruited in the study. The mean age for all patients was 52.3 &#xb1; 11.2 years with a mean NIHSS of 5.86 &#xb1; 1.3 and mean mRS of 1.04 &#xb1; 0.07. N =77 were ischemic, and n = 32 were hemorrhagic; 44.5% were stroke in young, and 70% of the total sample were hypertensive with 63.3% having positive smoking history (n = 70). One-way ANOVA between PM2.5 and PM10 levels at different time points was different (F = 2.9, P = 0.16; F = 1.9, P = 0.43, respectively). The cold season observed the highest number of patients (n = 54); mild cold observed a total of n = 29 patients. Multivariate regression analysis keeping age and type of stroke as constants showed that covariables like type of fuel used and in-house CO followed by PM2.5 showed strong association toward occurrence of stroke (R2 = 0.119, F = 3.92, P = 0.057).<br><br>CONCLUSION: The present study indicates that there is some association of occurrence of stroke with air pollution and climatic changes affect the incidence of stroke. PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels through Delhi were different at all time points (F = 1.9, P = 0.043). A quantifiable database will be generated, which can be used to control pollution and consequently in stroke guidelines.},
}
@article {pmid41633184,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhou, Z and Gao, M and Pan, Z and Zhou, Z},
title = {Planning for a more heat-adaptive mountainous village in climate change scenario: An ENVI-met approach.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {400},
number = {},
pages = {128753},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.128753},
pmid = {41633184},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; Hot Temperature ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Rural areas are already experiencing the effects of global climate change, and promoting coordinated climate change responses between urban and rural regions is crucial for global sustainable development. However, rural areas-especially mountainous villages-lack adequate climate adaptation planning techniques compared to large cities. This study explores how mountainous villages can enhance their thermal adaptability through planning in the context of climate change. We developed a climate-adaptive rural planning methodology based on the ENVI-met software, employing a "modeling-validation-simulation-analysis-planning decision" process. The methodology emphasizes variations in built environment factors, including topography, building layout, green spaces, and underlying surface types. The study was validated using Gaodang Village in Anshun City, Guizhou Province, China, where we simulated the impact of different planning scenarios on the thermal environment of mountainous villages and assessed their capacity to adapt to global warming. Our findings show that topographic features significantly influence the distribution of temperatures during summer, while building layout affects thermal comfort by altering wind patterns. Green spaces are essential for regulating microclimates and alleviating thermal discomfort, and the type of underlying surface plays a crucial role in thermal adaptability. Based on these results, we propose targeted planning recommendations to optimize climate resilience. This study provides a scientific framework for climate-adaptive rural planning, emphasizing the critical role of planning in enhancing rural areas' ability to cope with climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41632989,
year = {2026},
author = {Mo, Y and Xiao, P and Liu, L and Zuo, J and Chen, H and Jeppesen, E and Chen, G and Gu, X and Zhu, YG and Yang, J},
title = {Climate change-driven dispersal of pathogenic bacteria in large-scale lakes and reservoirs.},
journal = {Environment international},
volume = {208},
number = {},
pages = {110060},
doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2026.110060},
pmid = {41632989},
issn = {1873-6750},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Lakes/microbiology ; China ; *Bacteria/classification ; *Water Microbiology ; },
abstract = {Understanding the large-scale distribution mechanisms of bacterial pathogens is critical for predicting their ecology and associated human health risks under climate change. Here, we investigate the biogeographical patterns and community assembly of bacterial pathogens across 59 lakes and reservoirs in eastern China. We identify the low-latitude region as a significant bacterial pathogen hotspot, primarily dominated by the genus Acinetobacter. The assembly of pathogen communities is co-driven by spatial, environmental, and climatic factors, with spatial processes exerting the strongest effects. Importantly, we reveal precipitation as a key climatic factor that simultaneously enhances pathogen diversity and promotes potential dispersal. Genera such as Acinetobacter, Sphingomonas, and Stenotrophomonas are identified as highly dispersal-prone. Generally, under future precipitation scenarios, our models project that increased precipitation will significantly enhance both the abundance and richness of pathogens. This expansion is predicted to further intensify pathogen hotspots in low-latitude regions and accelerate the spread of potential health risks. These results establish a critical link between hydrological cycles and pathogen biogeography, mediated through dispersal. Our study provides new insights for developing integrated surveillance frameworks that combine hydrological monitoring with a 'One Health' approach to address the escalating ecological and public health threats from climate-driven pathogen reshaping.},
}
@article {pmid41632847,
year = {2026},
author = {Berk, S and Joshi, MM and Goodess, CM and Nowack, P},
title = {Amplified warming in tropical and subtropical cities under 2 °C climate change.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {123},
number = {6},
pages = {e2502873123},
pmid = {41632847},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {NE/S007334/1//UKRI | Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)/ ; },
abstract = {Cities are often warmer than rural surroundings due to a phenomenon known as the urban heat island, which can be influenced by various factors, such as regional climate and land surface types. Under climate change, cities face not only the challenge of increasing temperatures in their surrounding hinterland but also the challenge of potential changes in their heat islands. However, even high-resolution global Earth system models (ESMs) with "urban tiles" can only properly resolve the largest urban areas or megacities. Here, we address these limitations by applying a process-based statistical learning model to ESM outputs to provide projections of changes in land surface temperature (LST) for 104 medium-sized cities of population 300 K to 1 M in the subtropics and tropics. Under a 2 °C global warming scenario, annual mean LST in 81% of these cities is projected to increase faster than the surrounding area. In 16% of these cities, mostly in India and China, mean LST is projected to increase by an additional 50-112% above ESM projections of the surrounding area. Our findings underscore the importance of investigating the specific effects of climate change on urban heat exposure.},
}
@article {pmid41631408,
year = {2026},
author = {Couëdel, A and Falconnier, GN and Adam, M and Cardinael, R and Six, J and Laub, M and Ruane, AC and Boote, K and Justes, E and Smith, WN and Whitbread, AM and Affholder, F and Akinseye, FM and Balkovic, J and Basso, B and Bhatia, A and Chakrabarti, B and Chikowo, R and Christina, M and Faye, B and Ferchaud, F and Folberth, C and Gaiser, T and Galdos, M and Gayler, S and Gorooei, A and Grant, B and Guibert, H and Hoogenboom, G and Kamali, B and Maureira, F and Mequanint, F and Nendel, C and Porter, CH and Ripoche, D and Rusinamhodzi, L and Sharma, S and Singh, U and Srivastava, A and Vanlauwe, B and Versini, A and Vianna, M and Webber, H and Weber, T and Zhang, C and Corbeels, M},
title = {Beyond Climate Change: The Role of Integrated Soil Fertility Management for Sustaining Future Maize Yield in Sub-Saharan Africa.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {2},
pages = {e70720},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70720},
pmid = {41631408},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {ANR-10-LABX0001-01//Agropolis Fondation/ ; //Agence Nationale de la Recherche/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Zea mays/growth &amp; development ; Africa South of the Sahara ; *Soil/chemistry ; Fertilizers ; *Agriculture/methods ; Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; *Crop Production/methods ; },
abstract = {Climate change is projected to exacerbate food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by reducing crop yields and soil fertility. Many climate change impact studies in SSA have overlooked long-term effects of soil fertility on crop yield. We evaluated maize yields under different scenarios of soil fertility (using soil organic carbon as a proxy) and climate change (considering changes in temperature, rainfall, and CO2) at four sites in SSA. Using an ensemble of 15 calibrated soil-crop models, we found a strong consensus that, without fertilization, soil fertility declines over time, impacting maize yields more strongly than changes in temperature, rainfall, or CO2. The model ensemble indicated that when accounting for soil fertility changes, the yield benefits of combined application of organic and mineral inputs increase over time, even under climate change. These findings highlight the importance of considering long-term change in soil fertility when assessing impacts of climate change and integrated nutrient management on crop production in SSA.},
}
@article {pmid41630998,
year = {2026},
author = {Mohammed, SY and Nashwan, AJ},
title = {Heat Stress and Kidney Injury: A Growing Concern Amidst Climate Change.},
journal = {Kidney medicine},
volume = {8},
number = {2},
pages = {101215},
pmid = {41630998},
issn = {2590-0595},
abstract = {Rising global temperatures owing to climate change have direct and harmful effects on kidney health, mainly through heat stress and related acute kidney injury. Despite growing clinical evidence, the nephrology community has yet to incorporate environmental stressors into risk models and guidelines fully. This perspective examines the link between heat stress and kidney injury, identifies vulnerable groups, and discusses long-term effects, including the progression of chronic kidney disease. Drawing on epidemiological data, clinical experience, and real-world observations, we advocate the urgent adoption of preventive measures, enhanced clinical training, and climate-aware policies to address the emerging kidney crisis. In addition, this perspective seeks to increase awareness of the risks associated with rising temperatures worldwide, especially in low-income areas, and the risk of heat-related acute kidney injury and kidney disease. It summarizes the concept of heat stress and its impact on kidney health-particularly among high-risk groups, such as those working indoors and outdoors-and the potential mechanisms by which heat stress affects the kidneys. Factors contributing to heat-related kidney disease include dehydration, heat acclimation, age, and other variables. We also outline prevention strategies to lower this risk.},
}
@article {pmid41630664,
year = {2026},
author = {Muhu, BW and Lokotola, CL and Mash, R},
title = {The influence of climate change on children attending primary care in Isiolo County, Northern Kenya.},
journal = {African journal of primary health care &amp; family medicine},
volume = {18},
number = {1},
pages = {e1-e11},
pmid = {41630664},
issn = {2071-2936},
mesh = {Humans ; Kenya ; *Climate Change ; *Primary Health Care/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Male ; Infant ; *Child Health ; Qualitative Research ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change has an adverse impact on health in Eastern Africa. Climate-sensitive diseases pose a threat to the health, growth and development of children.<br><br>AIM: &#xa0;To determine the influence of climate change on children attending primary care in Isiolo County, Northern Kenya.<br><br>SETTING: &#xa0;The study was undertaken in Isiolo County Referral Hospital in Isiolo County, Northern Kenya.<br><br>METHODS: &#xa0;Convergent mixed methods research design. Quantitative data on climate variability and disease patterns were collected over the last 5 years and analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Qualitative data from 12 interviews of parents with children under 5 years and six interviews of healthcare workers were analysed with Atlas-ti using the framework method.<br><br>RESULTS: &#xa0;The county experienced climate fluctuation between 2019 and 2023, characterised by reduced rainfall, high temperatures, food insecurity, reduced access to water and flash floods. Families were vulnerable to the effects of these climate shocks because of limited finances. Primary care services were of low quality and lacked resilience. Healthcare workers reported limited medical resources, healthcare worker shortages and overcrowding in hospitals. Health effects reported by parents included malaria, pneumonia, diarrhoeal diseases and mental health illnesses. Social effects reported were displacement, child neglect and disruption to education.<br><br>CONCLUSION: &#xa0;Climate change has had a substantial impact on children's health and social circumstances. Families that are dependent on public sector health services are vulnerable and lack the resilience needed to cope with climate stressors. The health facilities also lack the resilience needed to respond adequately to the challenges of climate change.Contribution:&#xa0;This study will strengthen climate and health data and improve policies to address regional community needs. It also demonstrates that improving healthcare financing will impact healthcare system resilience.},
}
@article {pmid41629255,
year = {2026},
author = {Rijkers, GT and Timraliyeva, Z and Mackie, E and Lupuşoara, M},
title = {Climate change and the immune system.},
journal = {Expert review of clinical immunology},
volume = {22},
number = {1},
pages = {61-77},
doi = {10.1080/1744666X.2026.2625969},
pmid = {41629255},
issn = {1744-8409},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Immune System/immunology ; Animals ; *Asthma/immunology ; Pollen/immunology ; *Hypersensitivity/immunology ; *Cardiovascular Diseases/immunology ; Allergens/immunology ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change and global warming have major consequences for human health, including effects on the immune system.<br><br>AREAS COVERED: The impact of global warming on vector transmitted infectious diseases, such as West Nile Virus and dengue. Changes in pollen grain composition and pollen season duration, along with increased frequencies of dust storms, have detrimental impacts on asthmatic and allergic patients. The direct and indirect effects of climate change on autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases are also discussed. Literature on climate and the immune system was retrieved from PubMed and Google Scholar up to 21 July 2025.<br><br>EXPERT OPINION: Climate change will lead to the spread of tropical infectious diseases toward moderate climate regions. Recommended vaccination schedules should be adapted to include these diseases. The changing climate has also extended pollen season and increased both the frequency and severity of dust storms, which impacts asthmatic patients. There are indications that next to extreme heath, pollen exposure contributes to acute cardiac events and complications after cardiovascular surgery. More insight into the underlying mechanisms of the negative effects of climate changes on the immune system could allow to take the appropriate measures and interventions to mitigate climate-associated immune-mediated diseases.},
}
@article {pmid41628592,
year = {2026},
author = {Suárez-Mozo, NY and Angeles-Gonzalez, LE and Moulatlet, GM and Hernández-Ceballos, AD and Díaz, F and Vinagre, C and Capparelli, MV},
title = {Trait-based vulnerability and tolerance thresholds of tropical mollusks in light of projected increases in climate-change stressors.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {226},
number = {},
pages = {119325},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2026.119325},
pmid = {41628592},
issn = {1879-3363},
abstract = {Extreme climate conditions increasingly threaten worldwide coastal biodiversity. We applied a trait-based approach to quantify the tolerance thresholds of 13 mollusk species from five tropical coastal habitats, using controlled experiments that simulate extreme temperature, salinity, submersion, and desiccation stress. Survival was analyzed in relation to functional traits, including isolation from ambient conditions (presence/absence of shell closure and/or operculum), respiration mode (branchial or pulmonate), shell thickness, and habitat type. Thermal safety margins (TSMs) were also projected under future climate scenarios. Species that possess isolation traits consistently survived across stress conditions. Bivalves generally tolerated higher temperatures and broader salinity ranges than gastropods, and pulmonate gastropods experienced high mortality under both prolonged submersion and desiccation. Desiccation tolerance was strongly associated with the ability to isolate. Thicker shells provided limited protection against extreme temperatures but did not protect taxa with narrow salinity tolerances. Projected TSMs indicated that species from mangrove and oyster-bank habitats will be subject to temperatures that exceed their upper thermal limits before the end of this century. Vulnerability to climate change arises from a combination of functional traits and habitat context. By addressing multiple climate-related variables, i.e., temperature, salinity, inundation, and desiccation, all of which are shifting with global climate change, this study identified combinations of traits that will confer tolerance to tropical mollusks under future conditions and identified taxa that will likely be at risk. This study fills critical data gaps for tropical habitats worldwide and provides a framework for predicting biotic responses to climate extremes.},
}
@article {pmid41627947,
year = {2026},
author = {Newberry, DM},
title = {The Impact of Climate Change and Environmental Hazards on Infant and Maternal Health.},
journal = {Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses},
volume = {26},
number = {1},
pages = {1-2},
pmid = {41627947},
issn = {1536-0911},
}
@article {pmid41626387,
year = {2025},
author = {Lusambili, A and Nakstad, B and Ochieng, S and Igweike, I and Adebiyi, BO and Bhanbhro, S and Igweike, O and Natukunda, J},
title = {Aware but unprepared: the impact of climate change on healthcare workers and service delivery in Africa - a scoping review.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1693703},
pmid = {41626387},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Health Personnel/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Africa ; *Delivery of Health Care ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change is an urgent global crisis, placing a growing strain on health systems and overwhelming healthcare workers' ability to respond. Africa is especially vulnerable due to its limited resources and infrastructure. Healthcare workers face climate impacts directly, yet their preparedness is poorly understood. This scoping review assessed how climate change affects healthcare workers and service delivery across the continent.<br><br>METHODS: A scoping review methodology was followed. A systematic literature search was conducted across six electronic databases, including Scopus, CINAHL, Dimensions, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Additional studies were identified via hand searching. Eligible studies included primary research on healthcare professionals' perceptions, preparedness, and the systemic challenges climate change poses. They were included if published between 2005 and July 2025, conducted in Africa, and written in English. Data were extracted and synthesised to identify common themes and gaps in the current understanding and response to climate-related health issues.<br><br>RESULTS: This scoping review synthesised evidence from 18 studies conducted across 17 African countries-including Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Namibia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Egypt, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Rwanda, Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, Somalia, and Burkina Faso. The review included 10 quantitative, 5 qualitative, and 3 mixed-methods studies examining healthcare workers' perceptions, preparedness, and experiences in addressing climate-related health challenges. Results show that healthcare workers in Africa recognise rising climate-related health problems, including vector- and heat-related diseases, respiratory conditions, and malnutrition. However, they feel unprepared to address these challenges, citing insufficient training and inadequate infrastructure. Heavy patient loads contribute to stress and burnout, while gaps in knowledge about causes and adaptation limit prevention. At the facility level, resource shortages and weak climate-health policies further constrain effective and sustainable responses.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate change is intensifying healthcare demands, straining limited resources, and burdening health professionals. Targeted policies, resilient infrastructure, effective surveillance systems, and comprehensive training programs are needed to enhance service delivery, reduce strain, and build resilience against climate-related health impacts.<br><br>https://osf.io/s82uq/.},
}
@article {pmid41623706,
year = {2026},
author = {Nagel, LM and Janowiak, MK and Clark, PW and Peterson, CL and Vicini, MR and Palik, BJ and D'Amato, AW and Battaglia, MA and Swanston, CW},
title = {Ten Years of Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change: An Applied, Coproduced Experimental Framework.},
journal = {Bioscience},
volume = {76},
number = {2},
pages = {157-170},
pmid = {41623706},
issn = {0006-3568},
abstract = {Climate change presents challenges for forest managers in determining strategies and actions to enable forest ecosystems to adapt to rapid and uncertain change. The Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change (ASCC) Network emerged in direct response to an acute need for experimentally robust and professionally credible examples of climate-adaptive forest management strategies. The ASCC Network advances the field of climate adaptation by applying a replicated resistance-resilience-transition and no-action framework to test coproduced, operational-scale experimental trials that incorporate locally specific desired future conditions and adaptation tactics, tailored to different forest types. It exemplifies timely, practical, and scientifically rigorous application of climate adaptation actions while fostering manager-scientist collaboration. Given the collaborative framework, outcomes from the experimental treatments can directly inform local management actions for practitioners now and into the future while serving as a model framework for coproduction of adaptation science applicable to other contexts and ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid41623355,
year = {2026},
author = {Senapati, N and Halford, NG and Hawkesford, MJ and Shewry, PR and Semenov, MA},
title = {Extreme heat and drought at flowering could threaten global wheat yields under climate change.},
journal = {Climatic change},
volume = {179},
number = {2},
pages = {28},
pmid = {41623355},
issn = {0165-0009},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Global food security is a major challenge in the 21st century, exacerbated by increasing frequency and intensity of extreme climatic events under climate change. The extreme climatic events around flowering, such as intense heatwaves and droughts, threaten crop yields by impacting reproductive development and grain setting. Our study estimated the potential impacts of short-term, high impact extreme temperature and drought events during flowering on global wheat yields under future climates, using climate projections from CMIP6 and a state-of-the-art wheat model (Sirius). Results show that although extreme drought around flowering currently poses a higher yield loss than extreme heat, global yield loss due to drought is predicted to decrease by 9% and 18% by 2050 and 2090, respectively. Yet, global yield losses from heat stress are expected to increase significantly, by 32% and 77% by 2050 and 2090, respectively. Consequently, heat stress at flowering emerges as a serious threat to global wheat yields under climate change, substantially increasing the vulnerability of wheat. Therefore, developing new cultivars tolerant not only to drought but also heat stress during flowering is critical for enhancing future wheat yields and sustainability in changing climates.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10584-025-04054-8.},
}
@article {pmid41622684,
year = {2026},
author = {Reboul, E and Gomes, AM and Petroni, K and Riso, P and Toccaceli, M and Real, CV and Martins, AP and Del Bo', C and Martini, D and Marino, M and Dupont, D},
title = {Will climate change affect nutrient, micronutrient and bioactive bioavailability?.},
journal = {Critical reviews in food science and nutrition},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-24},
doi = {10.1080/10408398.2026.2616383},
pmid = {41622684},
issn = {1549-7852},
abstract = {Climate change is projected to profoundly affect global food systems, directly altering food availability and composition and, as a result, nutritional outcomes. Modifications to the composition and properties of food matrices may, in turn, influence the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of food compounds. This can lead to changes in the bioavailability of macronutrients, micronutrients, and bioactive compounds. Additionally, strategies implemented to mitigate climate change, such as transitioning to green food processing methods or modifying diets, may also affect the content and bioavailability of (micro)nutrients in foods. In this review, we will discuss, for the first time, the direct and indirect relationships between climate change and the bioavailability of selected food compounds: proteins, fat-soluble micronutrients, minerals, phenolic compounds, and glucosinolates.},
}
@article {pmid41618014,
year = {2026},
author = {Kidane, TT and Lahiff, E and Donnellan, T and Crosse, S and Hennessy, T},
title = {Factors Affecting Smallholders' Perception of Climate Change in Eritrea.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {76},
number = {3},
pages = {90},
pmid = {41618014},
issn = {1432-1009},
support = {(EU DeSIRA MSPD 1161)//DeSIRA (Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture) project and Vita-Ireland/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Eritrea ; Humans ; *Farmers/psychology ; Perception ; Adult ; Female ; Male ; Dairying ; Middle Aged ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Adaptation, Psychological ; },
abstract = {Understanding how smallholder farmers perceive and respond to climate change is critical for informing adaptation strategies. Using survey data from 261 smallholder dairy farmers in Eritrea, this study applies the Model of Private Proactive Adaptation to Climate Change (MPPACC) to examine the perception of climate change. The objectives were to (i) develop and validate indices of perception, threat appraisal, and coping appraisal, (ii) explore factors associated with these indices, and (iii) examine associations among perception, threat appraisal, and coping appraisal. Reliability of constructs was assessed using Cronbach's α, while validity was evaluated through principal axis factoring. A regression-based parallel mediation model with 5000 bootstrapped resamples was employed to estimate confidence intervals for the indirect effects. Results show that 93% of respondents linked climate change to shifting seasons, 76% to erratic rainfall, 88% to rising temperatures, and 41.6% identified greenhouse gas emissions as a cause. Perception scores were directly associated with extension services, education, and media exposure, and were negatively associated with higher altitude. The mediation analysis further showed indirect associations, with threat appraisal, though not coping appraisal, acting as an intervening variable in the relationships involving media exposure, heat stress and the interaction between age and farming experience. These findings highlight how institutional support, education, and communication efforts are associated with farmers' climate change perception. By integrating socio-economic and environmental factors with cognitive processes within the MPPACC framework, this study offers insights relevant to strengthening smallholder resilience in Eritrea and comparable contexts.},
}
@article {pmid41617744,
year = {2026},
author = {Gamperl, AK and Porter, ES and Brooks, AB},
title = {Correction: The scaled sardine's unique metabolic phenotype and its implications for the susceptibility of small tropical pelagic fishes to climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {4162},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-025-33528-z},
pmid = {41617744},
issn = {2045-2322},
}
@article {pmid41614553,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhou, X and Ding, D},
title = {Climate change and dementia: the impacts of social inequalities.},
journal = {Current opinion in psychiatry},
volume = {39},
number = {2},
pages = {129-135},
pmid = {41614553},
issn = {1473-6578},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Dementia/epidemiology/etiology ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Global Health ; *Health Status Disparities ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Climate change has emerged as a critical global health challenge, which poses significant risks to brain health and well being among older adults. This review summarized the evidence from the past 2 years on how climate change shapes cognitive health and further explored how social inequities amplify the climate-related exposures and the burden of dementia and its consequence.<br><br>RECENT FINDINGS: Emerging evidence have linked climate-related exposures to the dementia continuum, from accelerating cognitive decline to increase acute hospitalization and mortality, through direct biological processes and indirect behavioral or social influences. These impacts were unequally distributed, with the greatest in low-income and middle-income countries and other socially disadvantaged groups. The socio-ecological framework provided a structured lens for understanding these dynamics, emphasizing public policy as a key lever for equitable adaptation and mitigation, such as climate-resilient infrastructure and specialized disaster protocols.<br><br>SUMMARY: This review underscored the need to integrate climate considerations across the spectrum of cognitive health and to recognize the amplifying role of social inequities. Further research is required to close evidence gaps in resource-poor settings, implement advanced exposure measurements, and integrate social determinants and biomarkers for mechanisms exploration. Public policy should mitigate these inequities through targeted, equity-focused interventions and intersectoral collaboration.},
}
@article {pmid41613073,
year = {2025},
author = {Cariddi, A and Baeder, C and Cote, M and Ly, K and Hall, K},
title = {Planetary health education in practice: public health, climate change, and transdisciplinary learning at University of New England.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1736662},
pmid = {41613073},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Public Health/education ; New England ; Universities/organization &amp; administration ; Retrospective Studies ; *Environmental Health/education ; },
abstract = {The accelerating impacts of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss demand an educational paradigm that integrates ecological and human health systems. The University of New England has implemented a transdisciplinary Planetary Health framework to connect public health, environmental sciences, and health professions. Between 2020 and 2025, UNE's Planetary Health Council and the Center to Advance Interprofessional Education and Practice co-hosted a series of online and in-person events addressing interconnected issues such as pandemic resilience, environmental injustice, chemical pollution, and biodiversity loss, among others. Post-event surveys from 502 active participants in five events demonstrated strong engagement and positive perceptions of the event format. Respondents frequently cited appreciation for diverse disciplinary perspectives, relevance to professional practice, and delivery format. Suggestions for improvement focused on expanding discussion time and providing deeper topic exploration. Participation data further indicated that virtual and hybrid delivery formats enhanced accessibility and broadened engagement across disciplines. This descriptive retrospective study offers practical insights for educators designing planetary health and interprofessional programming. By documenting participant experience and engagement patterns, this article contributes to the emerging practice-based literature on scalable, transdisciplinary approaches to planetary health education and suggests directions for future research.},
}
@article {pmid41611824,
year = {2026},
author = {Yao, L and Tan, S and Lv, C and Wang, N and Yoshida, Y and Long, Y},
title = {Climate change adaptation must consider older people.},
journal = {Nature human behaviour},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41611824},
issn = {2397-3374},
support = {24K03146//MEXT | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)/ ; 24K03146//MEXT | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)/ ; 23K11542//MEXT | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)/ ; },
}
@article {pmid41610900,
year = {2026},
author = {Membrillo, FJ and Navarro, JC and Pava-Garzón, DM and Weatherhead, J and Suárez, JA and Rodriguez-Morales, AJ},
title = {From local burden to global threat: Neglected tropical diseases in an era of climate change and human mobility.},
journal = {Travel medicine and infectious disease},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {102958},
doi = {10.1016/j.tmaid.2026.102958},
pmid = {41610900},
issn = {1873-0442},
}
@article {pmid41610544,
year = {2026},
author = {Marshall, E and Parkins, K and Raulings, E and Ababei, D and Kultaev, D and Penman, TD},
title = {Are green firebreaks a useful fire management tool under climate change in southeastern Australia?.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1016},
number = {},
pages = {181459},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2026.181459},
pmid = {41610544},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Fire management under changing climatic conditions presents several challenges, including the need to manage fire regimes for multiple objectives, such as reducing risk to people while also protecting or maintaining the environment. One approach that could be added to existing management toolkits is green firebreaks. Green firebreaks are strategically placed low flammability plantings aimed at improving habitat and carbon storage while reducing fire risk. However, green firebreaks have not yet been explored in the context of shifting climates. Here, we use spatially explicit fire simulations in a fire regime simulation tool (FROST) to test green firebreak effectiveness under climate change across five landscapes in south-eastern Australia. We simulated fire regimes with and without green firebreaks and in conjunction with prescribed burning in the surrounding landscape. We evaluated effectiveness by examining changes in area burnt, fire frequency, and risk to people, property and the environment. In three out of the five regions, annual area burnt was predicted to increase under future climate trajectories and in most regions the introduction of green firebreaks decreased area burnt in one or both climate epochs but often resulted in increased fire frequency. When both green firebreaks and prescribed burns were used, area burnt, and fire frequency declined in most regions. Results were variable between climate models, reflecting how changes in precipitation and fuel load influenced management effectiveness i.e. prescribed burns and green firebreaks, under future climate predictions. Risks to people and property generally increased slightly with green firebreaks because additional fuel was introduced into the landscape. However, these risks were also negated when prescribed burning was also applied. As a stand-alone fire management method, green firebreaks may not be suitable for every location. However, when used in conjunction with other methods, such as prescribed burning, they could be a viable solution for managing fire and providing co-benefits to the environment.},
}
@article {pmid41610499,
year = {2026},
author = {Burns, MC and Lawrence, DJ and Thoma, D and Nydick, K and Reynolds, J and Hickey, J and Denn, M and Sherrill, K and McClosky, JW},
title = {Assessing the climate change vulnerabilities of long-term ecological monitoring programs.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {400},
number = {},
pages = {128704},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.128704},
pmid = {41610499},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; },
abstract = {Long-term ecological monitoring programs implemented by government agencies, universities, non-governmental organizations, and community science groups collect data to understand the dynamics of individual monitoring targets and broader ecosystem health. For example, the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring Division collects, analyzes, and shares data on key "vital sign" monitoring targets in over 280 national parks to inform management and protection of park ecosystems. As climate change increasingly impacts ecosystems, long-term monitoring programs are especially valuable; decades-long datasets enable evaluation of ecosystem responses to climate change in the context of the system's historical behavior. However, even as monitoring programs document the impacts of climate change, they too can be impacted. Many long-term monitoring programs have not explicitly considered the potential effects of climate change on their objectives and methods and may have unrecognized vulnerabilities that compromise their ability to safely provide relevant, credible information. We describe the Climate Change Adaptation for Monitoring (CCAM) framework, which evaluates the impacts of climate change on monitoring programs, identifies vulnerabilities, and guides appropriate adaptations. CCAM builds upon established adaptation planning frameworks, particularly the NPS's Planning for a Changing Climate, with modifications to support its application to monitoring programs. Ultimately, CCAM allows for assessment and adjustment of monitoring objectives and methods in the face of changing ecosystem processes and information needs. We demonstrate the CCAM framework using examples from the NPS San Francisco Bay Area Inventory and Monitoring Network, illustrating the framework's broad applicability across multiple types of monitoring targets.},
}
@article {pmid41609585,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhao, Y and Wang, S and Han, R and Damgaard, A and Christensen, TH},
title = {Incinerating Old Waste from Landfills? An Assessment of Dynamic Climate Change Impacts.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {60},
number = {5},
pages = {3784-3794},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c13340},
pmid = {41609585},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Incineration ; *Waste Disposal Facilities ; Refuse Disposal ; },
abstract = {Chinese waste incinerators have substantial excess capacity, and it has been suggested that waste from landfills be excavated to increase the energy recovery by using vacant incineration capacity. By means of life cycle assessment (LCA), we assess this suggestion in terms of its climate change impacts. Given the temporal properties of the issue, we used a dynamic LCA approach by specifying emissions and energy recovery for each year over a 100-year period. We then quantified climate change in terms of radiative forcing (W/m[2]) for each year, in contrast to a traditional LCA approach summarizing emissions and energy recovery over a 100-year period in terms of kg CO2-equivalents. We considered several waste compositions and a range of ages of landfilled waste. The results of dynamic LCA revealed that for a time horizon of 10-50 years, excavation and incineration of landfilled waste is beneficial only for reducing the cumulative radiative forcing if the waste is only 2-3 years old. Waste older than 4 years old should, in all cases, remain in the landfill from a climate change point of view. The traditional LCA approach revealed its shortcomings compared with the dynamic LCA approach. Considering technologies with time-distributed emissions and energy recoveries, we warn against indiscriminate use of the traditional approach when decisions are supposed to contribute to reducing climate change impacts to meet political targets set for the next few decades.},
}
@article {pmid41608779,
year = {2026},
author = {Baldan, D and Chauvier-Mendes, Y and Panzeri, D and Cossarini, G and Solidoro, C and Bandelj, V},
title = {The Geography of Mediterranean Benthic Communities Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {2},
pages = {e70725},
pmid = {41608779},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {NECCTON 101081273//Horizon 2020 Framework Programme/ ; NextGeneration EU CN_00000033//European Commission/ ; Postdoc.Mobility grant P500PB_225432//Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur F&#xf6;rderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Mediterranean Sea ; *Biodiversity ; Animals ; Ecosystem ; *Aquatic Organisms/physiology ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Seafloors are crucial to marine ecosystems for the functions and services they provide. Benthic organisms, vital to these ecosystems, are particularly vulnerable to climate change. Rising temperatures, ocean acidification, and shifting currents disrupt benthic species and communities, yet future related impact assessments remain limited. Here, we trained species distribution models with predictors from state of the art physical and biogeochemical marine models and a large database of species records (> 100,000 occurrences) to project the current and future distributions of ~350 benthic species (excluding cephalopods, invasive species, and commercially exploited species) and their related changes per site in diversity (α-) and community composition (β-diversity) over the Mediterranean Sea. We predicted most species to shift their distribution northwards for all future scenarios due to changes in water temperature and dissolved oxygen close to the seafloor, with up to 60% of species experiencing range contraction, 77% moving northwards, 20% experiencing range fragmentation (measured as range disjunctions in models' output), and 30% moving toward deeper waters over time. Cold-adapted species were more likely to face range contraction and shifts towards deeper waters, while warm-adapted species were more likely to face range expansions and shifts towards shallower waters. α-diversity increased in the Northern and decreased in the Southern Mediterranean, respectively. Changes in β-diversity within sites highlighted compositional changes (species turnover) in communities located in the Aegean and Tyrrhenian Seas, in deep parts of the Ionian Sea, and in coastal regions of the Adriatic Sea. Climate-smart, ecosystem-based Marine Spatial Planning can capitalize on the identified hotspots of species losses, gains, stability, and turnover. Prioritizing connectivity in regions of strong turnover and extending protected areas in regions with stable α-diversity and limited turnover is recommended for improved conservation actions.},
}
@article {pmid41606340,
year = {2026},
author = {Symons, TL and Moran, A and Balzarolo, A and Vargas, C and Robertson, M and Lubinda, J and Saddler, A and McPhail, M and Harris, J and Rozier, J and Browne, A and Amratia, P and Bertozzi-Villa, A and Bhatt, S and Cameron, E and Golding, N and Smith, DL and Noor, AM and Rumisha, SF and Palmer, MD and Weiss, DJ and Desai, N and Potere, D and Sukitsch, N and Woods, W and Gething, PW},
title = {Projected impacts of climate change on malaria in Africa.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41606340},
issn = {1476-4687},
abstract = {The implications of climate change for malaria eradication this century remain poorly resolved[1,2]. Many studies focus on parasite and vector ecology in isolation, neglecting the interactions between climate, malaria control and the socioeconomic environment, including disruption from extreme weather[3,4]. Here we integrate 25 years of African data on climate, malaria burden and control, socioeconomic factors, and extreme weather. Using a geotemporal model linked to an ensemble of climate projections under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway 2-4.5 (SSP 2-4.5) scenario[5], we estimate the future impact of climate change on malaria burden in Africa, including both ecological and disruptive effects. Our findings indicate that climate change could lead to 123 million (projection range 49.5 million to 203 million) additional malaria cases and 532,000 (195,000-912,000) additional deaths in Africa between 2024 and 2050 under current control levels. Contrary to the prevailing focus on ecological mechanisms, extreme weather events emerge as the primary driver of increased risk, accounting for 79% (50-94%) of additional cases and 93% (70-100%) of additional deaths. Most increases stem from intensification in existing endemic areas rather than range expansion, with significant regional variation in impact. These results highlight the urgent need for climate-resilient malaria control strategies and robust emergency response systems to safeguard progress towards malaria eradication.},
}
@article {pmid41605704,
year = {2026},
author = {Ayalon, L and Roy, S and Mokpokpo, AV and Dzahini, KM},
title = {Conducting climate change research in Togo: Challenges and promises to promoting social justice via research.},
journal = {International psychogeriatrics},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {100188},
doi = {10.1016/j.inpsyc.2026.100188},
pmid = {41605704},
issn = {1741-203X},
abstract = {This viewpoint reflects on the ethical imperative of conducting climate change research in understudied regions, focusing on a project in Togo, West Africa. It highlights the challenges and opportunities encountered when conducting research with a social justice lens. The study, a collaboration between an Israeli academic institution and a Togo-based NGO, examined the lived experiences of older persons amidst a changing climate, recruiting 90 participants, and employing a mixed-methods approach (qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys). Challenges included language barriers, differing professional backgrounds, internet connectivity issues, and differing expectations regarding research benefits. Ethical considerations arose concerning data collection methods and participant compensation. Despite these obstacles, the collaboration fostered mutual learning, raised awareness of underrepresented voices, and identified future research areas. The paper underscores the necessity of detailed discussions about collaboration goals, additional training in research methods, and the importance of mixed-methods approaches when addressing climate change impacts in vulnerable communities. It offers valuable lessons for researchers navigating cross-cultural collaborations and promoting social justice in climate change research.},
}
@article {pmid41603327,
year = {2026},
author = {Dáttilo, W and Beas-Luna, R and Mendoza-Ponce, A and Nava-Bolanos, A and Cuervo-Robayo, AP and Ureta, C and Gonzalez-Salazar, C and Saenz-Romero, C and Jimenez-Garcia, D and Prieto-Torres, DA and Cuevas, E and Castano-Meneses, G and Mendoza-Gonzalez, G and Perez-Mendoza, HA and Aguirre-Liguori, JA and Zepeda-Dominguez, JA and Sandoval-Gil, JM and Dupuy-Rada, JM and Campo, J and Guevara, L and Ochoa-Ochoa, LM and Alvarez-Filip, L and Osorio-Olvera, L and De Gasperin, O and Gómez-Ruiz, PA and Rodriguez, P and Lara-Resendiz, RA and Contreras-Diaz, RG and Ramirez-Barahona, S and Garrido-Garduno, T and Toledo-Aceves, T and Martinez-Meyer, E},
title = {The Missing Global South in Climate Change Biology: Towards Equitable Knowledge Inclusion for Effective Global Solutions.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {1},
pages = {e70711},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70711},
pmid = {41603327},
issn = {1365-2486},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Biodiversity ; Bibliometrics ; *Research ; *Biology ; Capacity Building ; },
abstract = {Over the last decades, climate change biology has become a central field in global science, yet knowledge production and its inclusion in global strategies remain profoundly unequal. Our bibliometric analysis of over 580,000 records shows that ~80% of author affiliations come from Global North institutions, meaning that research agendas, theoretical frameworks, and priorities are still largely shaped outside the regions with the highest biodiversity and greatest vulnerability to climate change. This imbalance reflects structural and historical inequalities that limit the ability of Global South countries to conduct autonomous research and sustain long-term monitoring. When research and funding originate abroad, local scientists are often excluded, leading to the loss of traditional knowledge, regional perspectives, and long-term capacity building. These dynamics leave tropical and subtropical bioregions (generally in the Global South) underrepresented in global climate knowledge. To address this imbalance, we propose six actions: invest in infrastructure and monitoring, strengthen local research networks, link funding to capacity building, promote open and equitable data access, connect science with regional policies, and foster intersectoral collaboration. We argue that truly effective climate change biology must be global, equitable, and diverse.},
}
@article {pmid41602295,
year = {2025},
author = {Wei, R and Xie, HF and Wu, CD and Hu, J and Du, YZ},
title = {Impacts of Climate Change on the Potential Habitat Suitability of the Apple Snails Pomacea canaliculata and Pomacea maculata in East Asia.},
journal = {Zoological studies},
volume = {64},
number = {},
pages = {e56},
pmid = {41602295},
issn = {1810-522X},
abstract = {Climate change and biological invasions have had significant impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity. To assess how environmental changes affect two key invasive snails-Pomacea canaliculata and Pomacea maculata-in East Asia, we built species distribution models (SDMs) and ecological niche models. These apple snails (Gastropoda: Ampullariidae) have negatively impacted ecosystems and human health. Understanding their distribution is crucial for containing invasions under current and future climates. Our findings indicate that these two species occur primarily in China and Japan but occupy different suitable habitats, and the highly overlapping niches suggest interspecific competition. P. canaliculata is more adaptable extreme environments. The projections show that the sustainable development pathway (SSP126) best limits these invaders by suppressing reproduction and dispersal. This study provides predictive information that can be utilized to reduce the invasiveness and spread of these two Pomacea species. To prevent further increases in suitable habitat, control measures should be taken as early as possible.},
}
@article {pmid41601264,
year = {2026},
author = {Torales, J and Ventriglio, A and Castaldelli-Maia, JM and Liebrenz, M and Barrios, I and O Higgins, M},
title = {Climate change as a threat multiplier: conflict pathways, inequities, and mental health impacts.},
journal = {International review of psychiatry (Abingdon, England)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-13},
doi = {10.1080/09540261.2026.2620547},
pmid = {41601264},
issn = {1369-1627},
abstract = {Climate change is increasingly recognized as a major driver of global instability, understood here as the interconnected disruption of social, economic, political, and security systems, acting as a threat multiplier that intensifies existing vulnerabilities. Its mental health impacts emerge through direct exposures-such as extreme heat, wildfires, floods, and other disasters-and through indirect pathways, including livelihood disruption, resource insecurity, displacement, and social fragmentation. These pressures contribute to heightened risks of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, suicidality, cognitive distress, and substance use, particularly in conflict-affected settings. This narrative review synthesizes evidence on how climate change amplifies conflict dynamics and inequities, and how these mechanisms shape mental health outcomes. A focused search was conducted in Web of Science, PubMed/MEDLINE, and Scopus for peer-reviewed literature published from 2015 onward, and findings were examined using an inductive thematic approach. Results show that vulnerable groups-including children, adolescents, women, Indigenous peoples, migrants, individuals with low socioeconomic status, and those with preexisting mental disorders-face disproportionately high risks. Significant gaps persist in longitudinal research, standardized exposure assessment, intervention evaluation, and policy integration. Addressing the mental health consequences of climate change requires coordinated action across clinical care, community resilience efforts, and public policy, with mental health firmly embedded in climate adaptation and disaster preparedness strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41600045,
year = {2026},
author = {Guo, JW and Yang, H and Wang, X},
title = {Plant Functional Traits or Microbiomes Associated with Diseases, Pests, Human Activities and Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {15},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {41600045},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {The ongoing global climate change is resulting in increases in CO2, temperature, humidity, salinity, flooding, and drought, driving subsequent rises in the prevalence, dispersal, and range of different plant pathogens [...].},
}
@article {pmid41598931,
year = {2026},
author = {Cao, Y and Xiao, K and Ling, L and Wu, Q and Huang, B and Deng, X and Cao, Y and Ning, H and Chen, H},
title = {Predicting Phloeosinus cupressi (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Phloeosinus) Distribution for Management Planning Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41598931},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {2024AFB534and202206010019//the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province and the Key Projects of Guangzhou of Science and Technology Plan/ ; },
abstract = {Phloeosinus cupressi Hopkins is an invasive bark beetle that poses a serious threat to Cupressus trees, with potential ecological and economic impacts globally. Native to North America, it has spread to Australia and New Zealand, and climate change may further alter its range. Global trade increases the risk of spread, highlighting the need for predictive modeling in management. In this study, we employed CLIMEX and random forest (RF) models to project the potential global distribution of P. cupressi, incorporating host distribution data for Cupressus. Climatic suitability is concentrated in temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean zones, including Europe, the U.S., South America, China, Australia, and New Zealand, totaling 10,165.22 × 10[4] km[2]. Coldest-quarter precipitation (bio19) and annual temperature range (bio7) were identified as the most influential variables. Under RCP6.0 scenarios, suitable areas are projected to expand northward, increasing by ~18%. Regional shifts include contraction in southern Europe and South China, expansion in southern Argentina, southeastern Australia, and coastal New Zealand. Temperature sensitivity is expected to exceed precipitation, enhancing colonization. Due to global Cupressus trade, quarantine and monitoring should focus on high-risk regions. Our findings support early detection, long-term monitoring, and control measures for managing P. cupressi under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41598866,
year = {2025},
author = {Abeijon, LM and Gómez-Llano, JH and Ovruski, SM and Garcia, FRM},
title = {Global Distribution of Three Parasitoids of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera, Drosophilidae): Present and Future Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41598866},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {408479/2021-3//CNPQ/ ; },
abstract = {In this study, we investigated the current and future potential distribution of three parasitoid species of Drosophila suzukii, which represent promising candidates for the biological control of this pest: Leptopilina japonica (Hymenoptera, Figitidae), Pachycrepoideus vindemmiae (Hymenoptera, Pteromalidae), and Trichopria drosophilae (Hymenoptera, Diapriidae). To this end, we employed Ecological Niche Modeling using the Random Forest algorithm and climatic data from WorldClim v. 2.1 under climate change scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5), analyzing the spatial overlap between the pest and its natural enemies. The results indicate that the parasitoids exhibit distinct geographic distributions, although most species show higher suitability for temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Species such as T. drosophilae and L. japonica stand out for their broad distribution and high overlap with the pest, whereas P. vindemmiae and display more restrictive climatic ranges and lower control efficiency. With ongoing climate change, all parasitoids tend to migrate toward higher latitudes, with significant range contractions in tropical regions. Thus, our results demonstrate the usefulness of Ecological Niche Modeling in the selection of biological control agents by considering host-specific preferences and environmental requirements in the development of management strategies adapted to future scenarios.},
}
@article {pmid41598297,
year = {2026},
author = {Kou, S and Ci, Z and Liu, W and Wu, Z and Peng, H and Yuan, P and Jiang, C and Li, H and Mansour, E and Huang, P},
title = {Conservation and Sustainable Development of Rice Landraces for Enhancing Resilience to Climate Change, with a Case Study of 'Pantiange Heigu' in China.},
journal = {Life (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41598297},
issn = {2075-1729},
abstract = {Climate change poses a threat to global rice production by increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. The widespread cultivation of genetically uniform modern varieties has narrowed the genetic base of rice, increasing its vulnerability to these increased pressures. Rice landraces are traditional rice varieties that have been cultivated by farming communities for centuries and are considered crucial resources of genetic diversity. These landraces are adapted to a wide range of agro-ecological environments and exhibit valuable traits that provide tolerance to various biotic stresses, including drought, salinity, nutrient-deficient soils, and the increasing severity of climate-related temperature extremes. In addition, many landraces possess diverse alleles associated with resistance to biotic stresses, including pests and diseases. In addition, rice landraces exhibit great grain quality characters including high levels of essential amino acids, antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, and micronutrients. Hence, their preservation is vital for maintaining agricultural biodiversity and enhancing nutritional security, especially in vulnerable and resource-limited regions. However, rice landraces are increasingly threatened by genetic erosion due to widespread adoption of modern high-yielding varieties, habitat loss, and changing farming practices. This review discusses the roles of rice landraces in developing resilient and climate-smart rice cultivars. Moreover, the Pantiange Heigu landrace, cultivated at one of the highest altitudes globally in Yunnan Province, China, has been used as a case study for integrated conservation by demonstrating the successful combination of in situ and ex situ strategies, community engagement, policy support, and value-added development to sustainably preserve genetic diversity under challenging environmental and socio-economic challenges. Finally, this study explores the importance of employing advanced genomic technologies with supportive policies and economic encouragements to enhance conservation and sustainable development of rice landraces as a strategic imperative for global food security. By preserving and enhancing the utilization of rice landraces, the agricultural community can strengthen the genetic base of rice, improve crop resilience, and contribute substantially to global food security and sustainable agricultural development in the face of environmental and socio-economic challenges.},
}
@article {pmid41598172,
year = {2025},
author = {Magyar-Tábori, K and Udupa, SM and Hanász, A and Juhász, C and Mendler-Drienyovszki, N},
title = {Rising Demand for Winter Crops Under Climate Change: Breeding for Winter Hardiness in Autumn-Sown Legumes.},
journal = {Life (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41598172},
issn = {2075-1729},
abstract = {Climate change in the Pannonian region is accelerating a shift toward autumn sowing of cool-season grain legumes (pea, faba bean, lentil, chickpea, lupine) to achieve higher yields, greater biomass production, enhanced nitrogen fixation, improved soil cover, and superior resource use efficiency compared with spring sowing. However, successful overwintering depends on the availability of robust winter-hardy cultivars. This review synthesizes recent breeding advances, integrating traditional approaches-such as germplasm screening, hybridization, and field-based selection-with genomics-assisted strategies, including genome-wide association studies (GWAS), quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping, marker-assisted selection (MAS), and CRISPR/Cas-mediated editing of CBF transcription factors. Key physiological mechanisms-LT50 determination, cold acclimation, osmoprotectant accumulation (sugars, proline), and membrane stability-are assessed using field survival rates, electrolyte leakage assays, and chlorophyll fluorescence measurements. Despite challenges posed by genotype × environment interactions, variable winter severity, and polygenic trait control, the release of cultivars worldwide (e.g., 'NS-Mraz', 'Lavinia F', 'Ghab series', 'Pinklevi', and 'Rézi') and ongoing breeding programs demonstrate substantial progress. Future breeding efforts will increasingly rely on genomic selection (GS), high-throughput phenomics, pangenomics, and G×E modeling to accelerate the development of climate-resilient legume cultivars, ensuring stable and sustainable production under increasingly unpredictable winter conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41595870,
year = {2026},
author = {Venhof, VSM and Jeronimus, BF},
title = {Emotional Needs in the Face of Climate Change and Barriers for Pro-Environmental Behaviour in Dutch Young Adults: A Qualitative Exploration.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {23},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41595870},
issn = {1660-4601},
support = {Gravitation 024.005.010//Talent Programme of the Netherlands Organization of Scientific Research/ ; Heymans Data Collection Fund//Heymans Data Collection Fund/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Young Adult ; Male ; Netherlands ; Adult ; Adolescent ; *Emotions ; Adaptation, Psychological ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; },
abstract = {Rapid climate change and its anticipated impacts trigger significant worry and distress among vulnerable groups, including young adults. Little is known about how Dutch young adults experience and cope with climate change within their specific social and environmental context. This study examines Dutch young people's emotional responses to climate change, their perceived emotional and psychological needs arising from these experiences, and the barriers they encounter in engaging in pro-environmental behaviour, with the aim of informing public health strategies to better support and empower this vulnerable group. Data were drawn from a large online survey among a representative sample of 1006 Dutch young adults (16-35 years; 51% women). The questionnaire included fixed-answer sections assessing emotional responses to climate change, as well as two open-ended questions exploring participants' perceptions of their emotional and psychological needs related to climate change and the barriers they perceive to pro-environmental behaviour. Descriptive statistics were used for the fixed-response items, and thematic analysis was applied to the open-ended responses. Many Dutch young adults reported worry and sadness about climate change and its impacts, with approximately one third experiencing feelings of powerlessness. A large percentage of respondents attributed responsibility to large companies, and nearly half indicated that they still had hope for the future. One third (31%) felt that nothing could make them feel better about climate change, and another third (36%) reported to experience no climate-related emotions. Key emotional needs included more action at personal, community, and governmental levels, and more motivating positive news. Almost half (46%) of young adults said they already lived sustainably, while perceived barriers to pro-environmental behaviour were mainly financial (21%), knowledge-related (8%), and time-related (7%). This exploratory study highlights key practical and emotional barriers to pro-environmental behaviour reported by Dutch young adults 16-35, who expressed diverse emotional needs while coping with climate change. The findings underscore the need for a multi-level public health response to climate-related emotions, that simultaneously addresses emotional needs, structural barriers, and opportunities for meaningful engagement. Lowering barriers to pro-environmental behaviour and fostering supportive environments that enable sustainable action among young adults may enhance wellbeing and strengthen their sense of agency. Public health supports this by reducing barriers to pro-environmental behaviour in young adults, through targeted support, clear information, and enabling social and structural conditions that promote wellbeing and sustained engagement.},
}
@article {pmid41595859,
year = {2025},
author = {Martinez Esguerra, E and Laferrière, MC and Bérubé, A and Audate, PP and Diallo, T},
title = {Climate Change Policies and Social Inequalities in the Transport, Infrastructure and Health Sectors: A Scoping Review Protocol.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {23},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41595859},
issn = {1660-4601},
support = {SR-142477//Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Scoping Reviews as Topic ; *Transportation ; *Socioeconomic Factors ; Social Justice ; },
abstract = {Climate action has been deemed as fundamental to counteract the impacts of rising global temperatures on health which will disproportionately affect low-income populations, racial and ethnic minorities, women, and other historically marginalized groups. Along with poverty reduction, inequality mitigation, gender equality promotion, and public health protection, climate action has been recognized as a fundamental goal for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, despite growing recognition of the need to align climate action with development goals, there is a knowledge gap regarding how the implementation of climate change mitigation and adaptation policies impacts social inequalities. To address this knowledge gap, this document proposes a scoping review protocol aimed at identifying and synthesizing research that examines the impacts of climate policies on inequalities at the subnational scales, within the transport, infrastructure and health. The objective of this review is to map existing evidence, identify conceptual and empirical gaps and inform policy strategies that promote climate action in line with values of social justice and equality.},
}
@article {pmid41595344,
year = {2026},
author = {Trovato, GM and Huser, CA and Wilson, L and Leonardi, GS and , },
title = {Preparing Health Professionals for Environmental Health and Climate Change: A Challenge for Europe.},
journal = {Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {41595344},
issn = {2227-9032},
abstract = {Even though environmental health and climate change are rapidly intensifying the severity of determinants of disease and inequity, training for health professionals in these areas remains fragmented across Europe. To address this gap, the European Medical Association (EMA), in collaboration with the European Network on Climate and Health Education (ENCHE), the International Network on Public Health and Environment Tracking (INPHET) and University College London, convened a one-day hybrid roundtable in London on 17 September 2025, focused on "Preparing Health Professionals for Environmental Health and Climate Change: A Challenge for Europe". The programme combined keynote presentations on global and European policy, health economics and curriculum design with three disease-focused roundtables (respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological conditions), each examining the following topics: (A) climate and environment as preventable causes of disease; (B) healthcare as a source of environmental harm; and (C) capacity building through education and training. Contributors highlighted how environmental epidemiology, community-based prevention programmes and sustainable clinical practice can be integrated into teaching, illustrating models from respiratory, cardiovascular, surgical and neurological care. EU-level speakers outlined the policy framework (European Green Deal, Zero Pollution Action Plan and forthcoming global health programme) and tools through which professional and scientific societies can both inform and benefit from European action on environment and health. Discussions converged on persistent obstacles, including patchy national commitments to decarbonising healthcare, isolated innovations that are not scaled and curricula that do not yet embed sustainability in examinable clinical competencies. The conference concluded with proposals to develop an operational education package on environmental and climate health; map and harmonise core competencies across undergraduate, postgraduate and Continuing -professional-development pathways; and establish a permanent EMA-led working group to co-produce a broader position paper with professional and scientific societies. This conference report summarises the main messages and is intended as a bridge between practice-based experience and a formal EMA position on environmental-health training in Europe.},
}
@article {pmid41594900,
year = {2026},
author = {Li, J and Huang, Y and Pan, Y and Zhao, C and Yang, Y and Yang, J},
title = {Prediction of Potential Suitable Habitats of Cupressus duclouxiana Under Climate Change Based on Biomod2 Ensemble Models.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {15},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {41594900},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {2024NSFSC1189//Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province/ ; 2023ZYDF076//Mianyang Science and Technology Program/ ; },
abstract = {Cupressus duclouxiana is an ecologically and economically important conifer endemic to southwestern China (e.g., central Yunnan and southern Sichuan), yet its potential distribution under future climate change remains insufficiently understood. In this study, we employed an ensemble species distribution modeling framework implemented in biomod2 to predict the current and future suitable habitats of C. duclouxiana across China. A total of 154 occurrence records and 17 key environmental variables were used to construct ensemble models integrating twelve algorithms. The ensemble model showed high predictive performance (TSS = 0.99, Kappa = 0.98). Temperature-related variables dominated habitat suitability, with the minimum temperature of the coldest month identified as the primary limiting factor, accounting for 44.1%. Under current climatic conditions, suitable habitats are mainly concentrated in southwestern China, particularly in Sichuan, Yunnan, and Xizang (Tibet). Future projections under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP1-2.6, SSP3-7.0, SSP5-8.5) consistently indicate habitat expansion by the late 21st century, accompanied by pronounced northward and northwestward range shifts. The largest expansion is projected under the SSP3-7.0 scenario, highlighting the sensitivity of C. duclouxiana to intermediate warming trajectories. Overall, climate warming is expected to increase habitat availability while reshaping the spatial distribution of C. duclouxiana across China. These findings provide scientific support for climate-adaptive afforestation planning and conservation management, and offer broader insights into the responses of subtropical coniferous species to future climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41594895,
year = {2026},
author = {Kim, KH and Park, D and Lee, BM},
title = {Biotechnological Strategies to Enhance Maize Resilience Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {15},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {41594895},
issn = {2079-7737},
abstract = {Maize (Zea mays L.), a vital crop for global food and economic security, faces intensifying biotic and abiotic stresses driven by climate change, including drought, heat, and erratic rainfall. This review synthesizes emerging biotechnology-driven strategies designed to enhance maize resilience under these shifting environmental conditions. We present an integrated framework that encompasses CRISPR/Cas9 and next-generation genome editing, Genomic Selection (GS), Environmental Genomic Selection (EGS), and multi-omics platforms-spanning transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and epigenomics. These approaches have significantly deepened our understanding of complex stress-adaptive traits and genotype-by-environment interactions, revealing precise targets for breeding climate-resilient cultivars. Furthermore, we highlight enabling technologies such as high-throughput phenotyping, artificial intelligence (AI), and nanoparticle-based gene delivery-including novel in planta and transformation-free protocols-that are accelerating translational breeding. Despite these technical breakthroughs, barriers such as genotype-dependent transformation efficiency, regulatory landscapes, and implementation costs in resource-limited settings remain. Bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and field deployment will require coordinated policy support and global collaboration. By integrating molecular breakthroughs with practical deployment strategies, this review offers a comprehensive roadmap for developing sustainable, climate-resilient maize varieties to meet future agricultural demands.},
}
@article {pmid41594886,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhao, X and Tang, J and Zhu, J and Yao, L and Ai, X and Xu, H and Ma, G and Jiang, J and Yu, H and Ke, Z},
title = {The Vulnerability of Chinese Theaceae Species Under Future Climate Change.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {15},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {41594886},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {2023YFE0112800//National Key R&amp;D Program of China/ ; 32560325//the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; BS25075, BS25076//the Doctoral startup Fund of Hubei Minzu University/ ; },
abstract = {Assessing the vulnerability of species to climate change is currently one of the hot issues in ecology and conservation biology. Although species sensitivity and adaptability play a crucial role in determining species vulnerability to climate change, most studies have only focused on habitat exposure, hindering a comprehensive understanding of species vulnerability to climate change and the implementation of effective conservation actions and policies. Here, we performed a comprehensive evaluation of the species sensitivity, habitat exposure and vulnerability of 122 Chinese Theaceae species and the spatial distribution patterns of their sensitivity, habitat exposure and vulnerability, as well as the effectiveness of China's protected area network in protecting these species under future climate change. Our analyses suggest that species vulnerability was mainly determined by species sensitivity rather than habitat exposure. In addition, these species generally exhibit a high sensitivity and vulnerability to temperature-related variables, such as the annual mean temperature and temperature annual range, while exhibiting a high exposure to precipitation variables, such as total annual precipitation and precipitation seasonality. Furthermore, our analyses show that the high-vulnerability areas are mainly distributed in western and eastern China. However, no more than 17% of the high-vulnerability areas would be covered by China's protected area network and no more than 15% of the median- and low-vulnerability areas would be covered by China's protected area network. These findings can contribute to a new understanding of the vulnerability of the 122 Chinese Theaceae species to future climate change and guide effective conservation prioritizing in a rapidly changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid41594374,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, T and Wang, Y and Shu, F and Lv, Y and Tang, Z and Liu, F and Li, Z and Wang, Y and Tang, G and Wang, G and Wu, N and Guo, K and Zhao, X},
title = {Climate Change and Biotic Interactions Will Change the Distributions of Ungulates on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {41594374},
issn = {2076-2615},
support = {32470523//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 561119209//Start-up funds for Introduced Talent at Lanzhou University/ ; },
abstract = {Species interactions are crucial for understanding how species will respond to future climate change. Incorporating interspecific relationships into mammalian distribution prediction models will significantly impact model outcomes, especially those for animals on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP). Thus, we incorporated interspecific relationships into species distribution models to assess and predict the future distributions of five ungulates, including the Red deer (Cervus elaphus), the Kiang (Equus kiang), the Tibetan gazelle (Procapra picticaudata), the Tibetan antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii), and the Bharal (Pseudois nayaur). We found that (1) the suitable habitats of these five ungulates were all predicted to increase between the present and 2050; (2) the suitable distribution areas of four of these ungulates were predicted to be smaller when interspecific relationships were incorporated into the models, with the exception of the Red deer, whose suitable habitat was estimated to be larger; and (3) the centroids of suitable habitat for the five ungulates were predicted to shift to the southern part of the QTP by 2050. Our results demonstrated that interspecific relationships could influence predictions of species distributions, and thus incorporating interspecific relationships will facilitate better assessments and predictions of the future distributions of species.},
}
@article {pmid41593639,
year = {2026},
author = {Hantel, A and Senay, E and Hlubocky, FJ and Walsh, TP and Gallagher, E and Johnston, H and Cronin, A and DuVall, AS and Revette, AC and Nava-Coulter, B and Siegler, M and Richie, C and Abel, GA},
title = {Ethical dilemmas in climate change and healthcare delivery: a cross-sectional survey of US patient perspectives.},
journal = {BMC medicine},
volume = {24},
number = {1},
pages = {109},
pmid = {41593639},
issn = {1741-7015},
mesh = {Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; United States ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; *Delivery of Health Care/ethics ; Aged ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Ethical Dilemmas ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Healthcare delivery produces substantial emissions that contribute to climate change and harm human health. Patient perspectives on ethical dilemmas, such as tradeoffs between individual health choices and public health harms mediated by climate change, are unclear.<br><br>METHODS: This cross-sectional survey randomly sampled adult patients across four US health systems to assess their perspectives on ethical dilemmas in climate change and healthcare delivery; results were compared to a previous nationwide survey of US-based physicians. The mailed survey was developed iteratively through pre-testing and was designed to detect a 15% difference in the proportion willing to limit treatment options because of environmental impact according to respondents' perceived impact of climate change on their health. Secondary outcomes included physician responsibilities for healthcare sustainability and acceptability of environmentally motivated treatment tradeoffs.<br><br>RESULTS: Between 11/2023 and 9/2024, 289 of 516 patient surveys and 304 of 529 physician surveys were delivered and returned, for response rates of 56.0% and 57.5%, respectively. Most patients (79.1%) believed that environmental factors impacted their medical conditions, and 36.3% reported a moderate-to-high health impact from climate change, while 5.2% reported speaking with their doctor about climate and health interactions a moderate amount or more. Similar proportions of patients (35.8%) and physicians (35.0%) agreed with reducing healthcare's environmental impact even if it required limiting treatment options. Like physicians, patients' perceived health impact (moderate-to-high versus low-to-no) was associated with willingness to place such limits (adjusted OR 1.85; 95% CI 1.01, 3.41). Most patients (77.1%) were willing to accept some reduction in the likelihood of treatment response if that treatment was less environmentally impactful; unlike physicians, this did not vary by health impact (adjusted OR 1.16; 95% CI 0.63, 2.20). Almost all patients (96.8%) reported that physicians should help make healthcare sustainable, and 64.7% thought this included changing clinical practices.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Many US patients and physicians recognize connections between health, healthcare delivery, and climate change, and accept environmentally motivated treatment tradeoffs, but do not discuss them in the clinic. Patient views largely parallel those of physicians, suggesting support for climate-informed medical practice and for incorporating environmental considerations into clinical decision-making.},
}
@article {pmid41593497,
year = {2026},
author = {He, W and Wang, R and Yang, L and Wan, Z and Aly, H and Han, H and Gan, X},
title = {The phenotypic and physiological response mechanisms of Tetracentron sinense, an endangered plant and a relict from the tertiary period, to global warming.},
journal = {BMC plant biology},
volume = {26},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41593497},
issn = {1471-2229},
support = {32400303//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; No.32070371//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; No.2023NSFSC1272//Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province/ ; KCXTD2022-4//Innovation Team Funds of China West Normal University/ ; 22kE022//Doctoral Research Start-up Fund/ ; },
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Tetracentron sinense, an endangered relict species surviving since the Quaternary Period, was investigated to assess its adaptive responses to climate warming. A downward transplantation experiment simulated warming effects by transferring plants from a high-altitude site (2448 m) to a low-altitude site (2023 m). We analyzed seed germination traits, seedling survival dynamics, and adaptive mechanisms through phenotypic plasticity and physiological adjustments. Downward transplantation significantly enhanced germination percentage, vigor, and index, while reducing seedling survival-evidenced by cumulative survival decline and elevated mortality. Mortality peaked during the first month post-transplantation, creating a critical survival bottleneck. Physiological analyses revealed stable chlorophyll a, b, and a/b ratios, alongside stable total chlorophyll content and improved photosynthetic capacity. Plants alleviated low-altitude stress by accumulating osmoregulatory compounds: soluble sugars, proteins, and proline. Furthermore, catalase activity significantly increased, whereas peroxidase activity correspondingly decreased under this stress regime. In summary, while climate warming may compromise T. sinense early seedling survival, surviving individuals exhibit adaptive potential through enhanced phenotypic plasticity and physiological adjustments under warming-induced selective pressure.<br><br>GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT: [Image: see text]<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12870-026-08225-2.},
}
@article {pmid41593240,
year = {2026},
author = {Nowak, BVR and Lydersen, C and Heide-Jørgensen, MP and Trites, AW and Kovacs, KM},
title = {Endangered bowhead whales might buffer climate change with individual variability in movement patterns.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {6309},
pmid = {41593240},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; *Endangered Species ; *Bowhead Whale/physiology ; *Animal Migration ; Greenland ; Arctic Regions ; },
abstract = {Assessing the vulnerability of species to global climate change and their capacity for resilience is a central challenge in ecology. Responses are variable and difficult to predict but understanding the resilience of intrinsically vulnerable species is necessary for management of natural populations. Bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) have recovered from historical over-exploitation in several Arctic regions. However, the East Greenland-Svalbard-Barents Sea (EGSB) population remains endangered, with little known about their habitat use, foraging ecology, or potential resilience. We analysed location data from 38 EGSB bowhead whales instrumented between 2017 and 2021. We performed home range analyses, fitted a modified resource selection function, and estimated move persistence to assess the influence of environmental conditions on movement patterns using linear mixed-effects modelling. EGSB bowheads used an offshore, deep-water core area year-round. Movement patterns showed considerable individual variability and suggest this population is not migratory in a classical sense, likely reducing intraspecific competition. Depth, low sea surface temperatures, and sea ice were all influential on habitat use. Both static and dynamic environmental conditions were significantly associated with apparent foraging behaviour. Although the habitat use of EGSB bowhead whales is vulnerable to continued warming, intrapopulation variability in movements might provide a buffer to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41592146,
year = {2026},
author = {Li, J and He, F},
title = {Variation in Tree Growth Increases With Global Warming.},
journal = {Ecology letters},
volume = {29},
number = {2},
pages = {e70326},
pmid = {41592146},
issn = {1461-0248},
support = {//Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada/ ; //Alberta Land Institute/ ; Grant//Oversea Study Program of Guangzhou Elite Project/ ; S.J.[2019]No.2//Oversea Study Program of Guangzhou Elite Project/ ; },
mesh = {*Global Warming ; *Trees/growth &amp; development ; *Forests ; Models, Biological ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Global warming is raising both climate and weather variability. However, how this tendency may destabilise forest ecosystems is poorly understood. Using a set of global tree-ring data, we calculated the 5-year variance and mean of tree growth rate over 1401-2010, and modelled the variance-mean relationship. We found that the global averaged variance increased much faster than the mean in the past century (+40.0% vs. +8.5%), and closely covaried with the accelerated global warming since the 1970s (r = 0.93). The exponent of tree-level variance-mean power law was higher in wetter habitats and less drought-resistant species, and has increased significantly under global warming, indicating an environment- and trait-dependent growth-safety tradeoff and a decreasing resistance to a warmer climate. Our study shows that global warming may have strongly destabilised tree growth and made forest dynamics less predictable, adding to the growing concern that global warming is jeopardising the functioning of forest ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid41588226,
year = {2026},
author = {Nuwer, R},
title = {Defending endangered trees against climate change and hungry goats.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {649},
number = {8099},
pages = {1334},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-026-00248-x},
pmid = {41588226},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid41588194,
year = {2026},
author = {Ahluwalia, B and Singh, S},
title = {Climate Change and the Impact On Interstitial Lung Diseases.},
journal = {Pulmonary therapy},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41588194},
issn = {2364-1746},
abstract = {This review aims to summarize the latest evidence on how climate change has altered the environmental exposures and their influence on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and outcomes of interstitial lung diseases (ILD). Rising global temperatures are exacerbating environmental threats (like heatwaves, floods, and dust storms) and worsening air quality. This burden disproportionately affects certain vulnerable groups, accelerating the decline of their ILD. Epigenetic modifications play a vital role in explaining the interaction between the environmental factors and development and progression of ILD. Establishment of strong policies is critical for both reducing the rate of climate change and implementing better adaptation strategies to protect the vulnerable group from its ongoing consequences.},
}
@article {pmid41579808,
year = {2026},
author = {Torales, J and Barrios, I and Ventriglio, A and Castaldelli-Maia, JM and Lashley, M and Campbell, M and Liebrenz, M and Ramachandran, P and Aggarwal, NK and Alibudbud, R and Chumakov, E and de Magalhães Narvaez, JC and Javed, A and Bhugra, D and Persaud, A and , },
title = {Climate change and mental health: A multinational study of climate-anxiety, coping, and psychosocial responses.},
journal = {Asian journal of psychiatry},
volume = {117},
number = {},
pages = {104859},
doi = {10.1016/j.ajp.2026.104859},
pmid = {41579808},
issn = {1876-2026},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; *Adaptation, Psychological/physiology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; *Anxiety/epidemiology/psychology ; Young Adult ; Aged ; Adolescent ; *Mental Health ; *Social Support ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is an increasingly important determinant of global mental health, affecting emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and social functioning. The emergence of climate-anxiety and the unequal distribution of environmental risks highlight the need for cross-cultural evidence to inform equitable adaptation strategies.<br><br>AIM: To examine the psychological and functional impacts of climate change across diverse populations, focusing on climate-anxiety, emotional responses, coping strategies, and perceived psychosocial support within a geopsychiatry framework.<br><br>METHODS: A multinational cross-sectional survey was conducted among 388 adults from 44 countries using the Hogg Climate Anxiety Scale (HCAS) and additional items on climate-related experiences, functional disruption, coping strategies, and access to essential resources. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, non-parametric tests, multiple linear regression, and thematic analysis of open-ended responses.<br><br>RESULTS: Overall, 83.5&#x202f;% of participants reported exposure to at least one extreme climate event in the past five years, most commonly heatwaves, floods, and severe storms. Climate anxiety differed by gender in affective symptoms, rumination, and personal impact anxiety (Kruskal-Wallis, p&#x202f;&#x2264;&#x202f;.007). Participants exposed to extreme events reported higher affective (p&#x202f;=&#x202f;.017), behavioral (p&#x202f;=&#x202f;.001), and personal impact anxiety (p&#x202f;=&#x202f;.045). The regression model explained 25&#x202f;% of the variance in total HCAS scores (R&#xb2; = 0.25, p&#x202f;<&#x202f;.001), with climate-related functional disruption as the strongest predictor.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Climate change is associated with substantial emotional and functional burden, particularly among vulnerable groups. Findings support integrating mental health screening and brief psychosocial interventions into climate adaptation policies, primary care, and community-based resilience programs.},
}
@article {pmid41578620,
year = {2026},
author = {Au, AKY and Ng, JCK and Chen, SX},
title = {Exploring the associations of generalized trust, climate change conspiracy beliefs and freecycling: Empirical evidence from 34 cultures.},
journal = {British journal of psychology (London, England : 1953)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/bjop.70058},
pmid = {41578620},
issn = {2044-8295},
support = {#P0052774//Start-up Fund for RAPs under the Strategic Hiring Scheme/ ; #P0040456//Mental Health Research Centre Seed Fund/ ; #P0048889//Mental Health Research Centre Mini-seed Fund/ ; #P0041391//Interdisciplinary Large External Project Application Scheme/ ; //The Hong Kong Polytechnic University/ ; },
abstract = {This study examined the relationships between generalized trust, climate change conspiracy beliefs and freecycling - a community-based free-item sharing pro-environmental behaviour. It also explored the role of societal factors in relation to participation in freecycling, as well as how they are associated with these relationships. Using a panel method, we conducted an online survey with 16,773 participants, stratified by age, gender and region across 34 countries/societies. Key findings indicate that generalized trust and, unexpectedly, climate change conspiracy beliefs are positively associated with freecycling participation. Our exploratory results show that freecycling is more prevalent in developing societies, characterized by stronger beliefs in reward for application and religiosity, a lesser emphasis on uncertainty avoidance and a preference for short-term over long-term orientation. Cross-level moderation analysis indicates that generalized trust is more strongly linked to freecycling in developing societies; its association with freecycle giving is also stronger in cultures with lower reward for application. Climate change conspiracy beliefs are more strongly linked to freecycling in societies with lower uncertainty avoidance. By addressing gaps in the existing literature, particularly the need for cross-cultural comparisons, our research offers valuable insights into the construct of freecycling. As we navigate the complexities of hyperconsumerism and climate change conspiracy beliefs, scepticism towards mainstream narratives may sometimes be associated with individuals seeking alternative, grassroots solutions. Promoting freecycling could encourage sustainability, strengthening community connections and empowering individuals to take direct action in response to their doubts, potentially contributing to a more resilient and environmentally aware society.},
}
@article {pmid41577794,
year = {2026},
author = {Hochleitner, L and Morris, S and Bastl, M and Ruf, T and Bieber, C},
title = {Indirect effects of higher mean air temperature related to climate change on major life-history traits in a pulsed-resource consumer.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {6050},
pmid = {41577794},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Climate change is directly and indirectly affecting species. The degree of these effect types differs by species and context, with indirect effects likely to be stronger for consumers of pulsed resources. Here, we investigated how higher mean air temperature related to climate change affects masting, and in parallel, how this change affects life-history traits in edible dormice (Glis glis). We analysed 17 years of capture-recapture data from 2,530 individuals. We collected air temperature, and, as a measure of seed production, pollen data from European beech (Fagus sylvatica). Our results show that increasing mean air temperature was associated with a shift in beech pollen production, leading to a biannual mast cycle in recent years, with alteration of years with very high and very low seed availability. The changed cycle in mast events resulted in a significant reduction in overall yearling survival in dormice, while overall adult survival remained stable. In parallel, both age classes significantly increased their litter size in this timeframe. Furthermore, survival probabilities in the two age classes also differed depending on the beech mast status (mast, mast-failure). We show that the observed dramatic changes in seed production had complex effects on life-history traits in a pulsed resource consumer.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1038/s41598-026-37071-3.},
}
@article {pmid41577102,
year = {2026},
author = {Çiçek, S and Yilmaz, M and Fidan, H and Sirbu, A and Özogul, F},
title = {Combined effects of nanomaterials and climate change on aquatic ecosystems: Toxicity, interactions, and regulatory challenges.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {294},
number = {},
pages = {123852},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2026.123852},
pmid = {41577102},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Nanostructures/toxicity ; *Ecosystem ; Animals ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/toxicity ; Aquatic Organisms/drug effects ; },
abstract = {Climate change is profoundly altering aquatic ecosystems by modifying key physicochemical parameters such as temperature, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and ultraviolet (UV) radiation. These changes not only impose direct stress on aquatic organisms but also regulate the environmental behavior and biological effects of co-occurring contaminants. Among these, engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) such as silver (Ag), titanium dioxide (TiO2), and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles are of increasing concern due to their expanding industrial and commercial use and growing environmental release. While numerous studies have documented ENM toxicity in aquatic organisms, most rely on single-stressor or short-term exposure scenarios that fail to capture environmentally realistic conditions. Growing evidence indicates that climate-driven stressors can interact with ENMs in a non-additive manner, leading to synergistic or antagonistic effects on bioavailability and toxicity across multiple biological levels, from primary producers to invertebrates and fish. However, current knowledge remains fragmented, with limited integration of multi-stressor experiments and inconsistent findings across species and exposure conditions. This review critically synthesizes recent experimental and mechanistic studies on the combined effects of ENMs and climate-related stressors in aquatic ecosystems, with particular emphasis on synergistic interactions affecting uptake, bioaccumulation, oxidative stress, and trophic transfer. Furthermore, it evaluates how climate-induced modifications of ENM behavior challenge existing environmental risk assessment paradigms and regulatory frameworks. By identifying key knowledge gaps and methodological limitations, this work highlights priority research directions, including standardized multi-stressor designs and interdisciplinary approaches, to support the development of sustainable nanotechnology under future climate change scenarios.},
}
@article {pmid41576743,
year = {2026},
author = {Ma, C and Wang, P and Yang, W and Lu, J and Duan, M and Wang, Q and Xu, Y and Deng, M},
title = {Net global warming potential and carbon sequestration dynamics of deep straw incorporation with contrasting C:N ratios in saline-alkaline oasis agroecosystems.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {400},
number = {},
pages = {128703},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.128703},
pmid = {41576743},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Carbon Sequestration ; *Global Warming ; Soil/chemistry ; Carbon ; Nitrogen ; Greenhouse Gases ; China ; Glycine max ; Zea mays ; Triticum ; Methane ; Agriculture ; },
abstract = {Deep straw incorporation (DSI) has emerged as a promising soil amendment strategy for rehabilitating saline-alkaline lands, yet comprehensive quantification of its climate impacts-balancing carbon sequestration against greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions-remains limited. This study provides comprehensive estimates of net global warming potential (GWP) from a 4-year field experiment (2021-2024) examining DSI effects under varying straw C:N ratios in Northwest China's oasis agroecosystems. Three straw types-maize (C:N 60.2), wheat (C:N 42.8), and soybean (C:N 26.4)-were buried at 40-60 cm depth at rates of 0, 9.0, 13.5, and 18.0 Mg ha[-1]. DSI significantly enhanced soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks by 8.2-22.4 Mg C ha[-1], with soybean straw achieving the highest sequestration rate of 5.6 ± 0.8 Mg C ha[-1] yr[-1]. While anaerobic decomposition increased CH4 emissions (1.8-4.2 kg CH4 C ha[-1] yr[-1]) and N2O emissions (0.6-2.4 kg N2O N ha[-1] yr[-1]), net GWP revealed a critical temporal transition: positive values in Year 1 (+0.5 to +2.2 Mg CO2-eq ha[-1] yr[-1]) shifted to increasingly negative values by Years 3-4 (-1.6 to -5.8 Mg CO2-eq ha[-1] yr[-1]). The duration of this transition period was inversely related to straw C:N ratio: soybean straw (C:N 26.4) achieved net carbon sequestration within 1.2 years, compared to 2.4 years for maize straw (C:N 60.2). Soil moisture emerged as the dominant control on CH4 production (R[2] = 0.76, P < 0.001), with emissions increasing exponentially above 65 % water-filled pore space. The optimal configuration-13.5 Mg ha[-1] soybean straw-delivered the most rapid climate benefit transition while achieving 52 % yield enhancement and 25-35 % improvement in nitrogen use efficiency. These findings demonstrate that DSI, despite an initial period of net GHG emissions, transitions to function as a sustained carbon sink, providing critical insights for designing climate-smart agricultural practices in water-limited arid regions.},
}
@article {pmid41575367,
year = {2026},
author = {Maimaiti, Y and Li, S and Zhao, J},
title = {Fractional reaction-diffusion modeling and machine learning for vegetation pattern analysis in Junggar Basin under climate change.},
journal = {Chaos (Woodbury, N.Y.)},
volume = {36},
number = {1},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1063/5.0285845},
pmid = {41575367},
issn = {1089-7682},
abstract = {This study investigates the mechanistic effects of vegetation physiological processes and develops a refined vegetation-climate dynamic model with a fractional-in-space diffusion model. The model comprehensively integrates key climatic factors, such as precipitation, temperature, and CO2, to examine the impact of climate change on the evolution of vegetation patterns in the Junggar Basin. Through analysis, we find an inverse relation between the fractional-order coefficient and the size of the Turing instability domain. In addition, performing numerical simulations using real data from the Junggar Basin region, the results show that the interaction between heat stress and the effect of water and CO2 fertilization significantly affect vegetation growth. What is more, the future vegetation growth under different climate scenarios is predicted based on the current scenario and three climate scenarios from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6. We harness the predictive capabilities of machine learning algorithms to forecast changes in the current scenarios. The numerical results show that the current and the SSP1-2.6 scenarios are the favorable climate scenario for vegetation growth. In contrast, the SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios suppress vegetation growth and the SSP5-8.5 scenario exhibits the fastest rate of desertification.},
}
@article {pmid41574124,
year = {2026},
author = {Shrestha, UB and Maharjan, S and Tiwari, A and Luo, Y and Phuentsho, and Ghimire, SK and Shrestha, BB},
title = {Divergent Effects of Climate Change on the Potential Habitats of Two Medicinally Important Aconitum Species in the Hindu Kush Himalaya.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {e72965},
pmid = {41574124},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Climate change is a major driver influencing species survival and distribution, particularly for species endemic to mountainous regions. The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH), which is a global biodiversity hotspot and the world's youngest mountain system with a high level of endemism, is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts. This study investigates how future climate change may affect the potential distribution of two congeneric species, Aconitum spicatum and Aconitum naviculare, both endemic to the HKH and occupying habitats with contrasting moisture regimes. Using machine learning-based ecological niche modeling, we assessed projected changes in climatically suitable habitats under moderate (SSP2-4.5) and high (SSP5-8.5) emissions scenarios for two future epochs. Our results indicate that A. spicatum, which prefers moist environments, is projected to experience a decline in suitable habitats across much of its current range without a shift of projected elevation range, particularly in China, India, and Myanmar, due to warming and altered precipitation patterns. Conversely, A. naviculare, which inhabits semi-arid regions, is expected to exhibit an overall expansion of suitable habitats with a shift of projected elevation range, particularly in China and, to a lesser extent, Nepal, suggesting potential emergence of new ecological niches under future climate conditions. These contrasting responses highlight the species-specific nature of climate change impacts. Additionally, the overlapped suitable habitat areas of these two species are predicted to decline in future. While future climate change may offer new opportunities for range expansion of the currently range-restricted A. naviculare, it may simultaneously shrink the habitat range of the more widely distributed A. spicatum. Suitable habitat overlaps under current and future climate scenarios of congeneric but allopatric species that we report can have ecological and evolutionary implications. These insights are critical for designing adaptive, species-specific conservation strategies that integrate both climate projections and socioecological pressures, such as overharvesting.},
}
@article {pmid41569541,
year = {2026},
author = {Kwembeya, M and Mutongoreni, NA and Kwembeya, L},
title = {The role of social workers in building resilience after climate change-related disasters in Zimbabwe.},
journal = {Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1037/tra0002054},
pmid = {41569541},
issn = {1942-969X},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: The study's major objective was to explore the role of social workers in building resilience after climate change-related disasters in Zimbabwe.<br><br>METHOD: The study used the descriptive qualitative design, which allowed participants to verbalize the felt distress. Purposive sampling technique was used, and the sample size of 14 participants was determined by the saturation level which occurred when responses were continuously repeated. Semistructured interview questions and focus group guides were used to collect data.<br><br>RESULTS: It was found that the loss of lives, property, and infrastructure elicited terrible emotions, memories, and resentment among the survivors. Social workers play a critical role in mobilizing resources and making referrals in the best interest of the clients. The study found that participating in cultural aligned festivals allowed community members to appreciate the beauty of life and dispel the experienced traumatic and depressive episodes.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The survivors, particularly the vulnerable groups such as the children, the elderly, and the disabled, were left in a state of despair and mentally disoriented. Participating in cultural festivals allowed community members to appreciate the beauty of life and dispel the depressive episodes. Social support and connectedness gave the survivors a sense of safety, belonging optimism, and encouragement. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).},
}
@article {pmid41568693,
year = {2026},
author = {Bonebrake, TC},
title = {Extinction threats from anthropogenic climate change and overexploitation interactions.},
journal = {Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences},
volume = {381},
number = {1942},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1098/rstb.2024.0429},
pmid = {41568693},
issn = {1471-2970},
support = {//Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Extinction, Biological ; *Biodiversity ; *Anthropogenic Effects ; *Introduced Species ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Animals ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Over the past century and into the present, rates of overexploitation of species globally have increased significantly (for large species and small) coupled with human-caused global warming. Here, I document the primary mechanisms of extinction caused by combinations of overexploitation and climate change. Species affected in the past by one or the other (e.g. leading to distribution reduction) are often those most vulnerable to one or both (e.g. exploitation of remnant populations). There are also important trait and genetic consequences of both climate change and overexploitation that can render species vulnerable to on-going biodiversity threats. Together, changes in distributions, population sizes and traits caused by both climate change and overexploitation can lead to complex outcomes for species. Particularly in the face of habitat loss, invasive species, pollution and other escalating biodiversity threats in the Anthropocene, the combined effects of overexploitation and climate change are certain to have widespread consequences for ecosystems and the future of biodiversity. Advancement in our understanding of how these threats drive extinction and biodiversity change will provide support for improved management decisions to mitigate these consequences for human health and well-being. This article is part of the theme issue 'The biosphere in the Anthropocene'.},
}
@article {pmid41568018,
year = {2026},
author = {Mao, P and Zeng, M and Lv, J and Wei, J and Feng, Q and Shu, Y and Ma, Y},
title = {Paleodistribution of Cercidiphyllaceae and Future Habitat Prediction for Cercidiphyllum japonicum Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {e72940},
pmid = {41568018},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {The Earth's environment is an important factor driving the evolution and distribution of biodiversity, with particular regard to endangered species, whose special evolutionary history and ecological environment changes profoundly impact their distribution and even survival. This paper conducts a preliminary analysis of the coupling relationship between the geological history distribution pattern of plants in the Cercidiphyllaceae, a unique East Asian group, and paleoclimatic changes, exploring the evolution of Cercidiphyllaceae's geographic distribution pattern. The MaxEnt model was used to construct the potentially suitable habitats for Cercidiphyllum japonicum in different periods, such as the current and future (2050s and 2070s). Research shows that Cercidiphyllaceae once exhibited relatively high diversity, with 21 fossil species assigned to 5 fossil genera. From the Late Cretaceous to the Eocene, when the global paleotemperature was relatively high, they were widely distributed in the mid-high latitude regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Since the Oligocene, with the global temperature decline, the number of species of Cercidiphyllaceae has decreased sharply, and the distribution habitats have also migrated to lower latitudes. Especially after experiencing multiple glacial periods in the Quaternary period, most species became extinct. Currently, only two species of the genus Cercidiphyllum remain, namely, C. japonicum and Cercidiphyllum magnificum, which are only discontinuously distributed in China and Japan. Under the current climatic conditions, the suitable habitat area of C. japonicum in China is 1,316,200 km[2], primarily concentrated in the Hengduan Mountains and Qinling-Daba Mountains. However, as temperatures rise because of global warming, the plant's viable habitat is projected to shrink significantly. In the 2050s and 2070s, the lightest contraction and the largest suitable habitat area are under the RCP6.0 climate scenario; in contrast, the most severe contraction and the smallest suitable habitat area are under the RCP4.5 climate scenario. These findings offer valuable insights for conservation efforts targeting this species, as well as other endangered plant species facing similar threats.},
}
@article {pmid41567836,
year = {2026},
author = {Yang, J and Park, JS and Oh, SO and Oh, SY and Hur, JS},
title = {Fungal Microbiome Within Lichen as a Potential Bioindicator of Climate Change: Insights from Transplant Field Study.},
journal = {Mycobiology},
volume = {54},
number = {1},
pages = {146-160},
pmid = {41567836},
issn = {1229-8093},
abstract = {Global warming is a major driver of ecological change, yet its impacts on bioindicators such as lichens remain unclear. Lichens, formed by symbiotic associations between fungi and photosynthetic partners, are widely used to assess environmental conditions. However, studies relying on traditional physiological measures, including chlorophyll content and photosynthetic activity, have reported inconsistent responses to climate change. We hypothesized that short-term exposure of lichens to elevated temperatures would not alter these conventional physiological traits but might instead lead to changes in their associated microbiomes. Using a field transplant experiment, we exposed lichens to higher temperature environments and assessed both physiological and microbiome responses. Chlorophyll content and tissue damage showed no significant differences between control and warmed conditions. In contrast, high-throughput sequencing of 16S and ITS regions revealed pronounced shifts in microbial communities. Fungal assemblages exhibited marked declines in alpha diversity, co-occurrence network complexity, and stability of the core microbiome. By comparison, bacterial communities demonstrated greater resilience. Notably, the black yeast Cutaneotrichosporon debeurmannianum became dominant in high-temperature environments. Our findings show that while traditional physiological traits of lichens remain stable under short-term warming, their fungal microbiomes are highly sensitive to thermal stress. We identify fungal community structure-particularly the presence of C. debeurmannianum-as a promising indicator of climate change. These results highlight the importance of considering microbial symbionts when evaluating the ecological responses of lichens to global warming.},
}
@article {pmid41567670,
year = {2025},
author = {Ly, K and Cariddi, A and Cote, M and Hall, K},
title = {Development, implementation, and evaluation of interprofessional events on climate change in health professions curricula.},
journal = {Frontiers in medicine},
volume = {12},
number = {},
pages = {1736224},
pmid = {41567670},
issn = {2296-858X},
abstract = {The threat of climate change and its negative effects on human and planetary health is at the forefront of health organizations around the world. Advocacy to integrate climate change content into health professions education is supported by evidence found in academic journals and promoted widely by academic health organizations. While some health professions schools have accomplished this, many have yet to integrate climate change into their curricula. In 2024, the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine collaborated with the university's Center to Advance Interprofessional Education and Practice and its Planetary Health Council to co-create two interprofessional education events. These events prioritized the introduction of medical and other health professions students to the impacts of the climate crisis on human and environmental health through innovative co-curricular programming that brought together students from multiple disciplines. This descriptive study analyzes post-event surveys and qualitative data to examine event outcomes and recommendations to guide future event planning.},
}
@article {pmid41567477,
year = {2026},
author = {Yilmaz, S and Tatliparmak, AC and Erbil, B and Akarca, FK and Karakayali, O and Bozkurt, S and Dursun, R and Bicakci, N and Celikmen, MF and Yilmaz, S and Orak, M and Karaca, MA and Bulut, M and Sadillioglu, S and Karakoç, Y},
title = {A holistic approach to climate change in the emergency department: Direct impact of environmental factors on patients.},
journal = {Turkish journal of emergency medicine},
volume = {26},
number = {1},
pages = {1-18},
pmid = {41567477},
issn = {2452-2473},
abstract = {Climate change is no longer a distant threat but a present and escalating burden on emergency departments (EDs) worldwide. Its direct and indirect effects, ranging from heatstroke and hypothermia to vector-borne disease resurgence and mass casualty incidents, challenge conventional models of emergency preparedness. This narrative review explores the intersection of climate dynamics with ED operational and clinical vulnerabilities. We summarize five core physiological mechanisms by which temperature extremes disrupt homeostasis and review high-risk medication classes that may exacerbate heat-related morbidity. In addition, we examine the World Health Organization's mass casualty triage framework and its relevance in climate-driven disasters such as floods, wildfires, and explosions. Special attention is given to low-resource settings and migration-heavy regions, where infrastructure strain and health inequity amplify the impact. We propose integrative, anticipatory planning models that combine clinical vigilance, environmental monitoring, and dynamic triage protocols. By identifying EDs as both front-line responders and sentinel systems, this study underscores the urgency of embedding climate resilience into emergency care strategies. Our synthesis aims to support clinicians, policymakers, and health systems in adapting emergency services to the realities of a warming world.},
}
@article {pmid41565456,
year = {2026},
author = {Barbosa Watanabe, MD and Cherubini, F},
title = {Prospective Characterization Factors for Assessing Climate Change Impacts in Life Cycle Assessments.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {60},
number = {4},
pages = {3202-3215},
pmid = {41565456},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Global Warming ; Methane ; Nitrous Oxide ; },
abstract = {Prospective life cycle assessment (pLCA) is a future-oriented approach that estimates the environmental impacts of products and systems under future technological changes, market dynamics, and policy shifts. However, pLCA lacks consistent prospective characterization factors (pCFs) to assess the climate impacts of future emissions and align the inventory and impact assessment phases. This work produces pCFs by integrating gas-specific climate parameters with future emission scenarios from the Integrated Assessment Models (IAM). Prospective Global Warming Potential (pGWP20, pGWP100) and Global Temperature change Potential (pGTP50, pGTP100) are computed for emission years until 2050. Relative to present-day CFs, methane pGWP100 varies from -8% to +23%, and nitrous oxide varies from -17% to +7%. CH4 pGTP100 shifts from -24% to +22%, while N2O pGTP100 shifts from -27% to +8%. For non-CO2-dominated activities such as rice production, climate impacts increase by 8% in terms of pGWP100. With pGTP100, impacts of ammonium nitrate decrease by 9%. When pCFs are combined with prospective background inventories, impacts are substantially lower in sectors such as steel (-44%), road transport (-58%), and cement (-31%) under pGTP100. Overall, the availability of pCFs for multiple climate metrics and IAM scenarios enables a consistent coupling of impact assessment with future-oriented inventory data, improving the robustness and coherence of pLCA.},
}
@article {pmid41564467,
year = {2026},
author = {Güney, S and Sarıköse, S and Sengul, T and Kaya, N},
title = {Academics' perspectives on climate change in nursing and midwifery education: A mixed-methods study.},
journal = {Nurse education today},
volume = {160},
number = {},
pages = {106986},
doi = {10.1016/j.nedt.2026.106986},
pmid = {41564467},
issn = {1532-2793},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Faculty, Nursing/psychology ; *Midwifery/education ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Curriculum ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Qualitative Research ; Middle Aged ; *Education, Nursing ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change poses major, escalating health risks and demands curricular responses in nursing and midwifery education. However, academics' awareness, concerns, and approaches to climate change integration into the nursing/midwifery programs remain limited.<br><br>AIM: To examine academics' awareness, and levels of concern regarding climate change and explore their perspectives on integrating climate-related content into nursing and midwifery curricula.<br><br>DESIGN: Convergent parallel mixed-methods design was used and guided by the Sustainability in Global Nursing Framework.<br><br>SETTINGS: Universities with nursing and/or midwifery programs.<br><br>PARTICIPANTS: For the quantitative strand, 160 faculty members were recruited through a voluntary online survey shared via university listings and professional/social media channels. For the qualitative strand, purposeful maximum variation sampling was used to select 12 participants representing diverse academic titles, specialties, and years of experience.<br><br>METHODS: Quantitative data were collected online using the Climate Change Awareness Scale, Climate Change Worry Scale, self-ratings, and curricular practice items. Analyses included descriptive statistics, group comparisons, and correlations. Qualitative data were thematically analyzed through a framework-informed, inductive-deductive approach with double coding and consensus. Findings were integrated into joint display tables.<br><br>RESULTS: Participants reported high self-rated knowledge of climate causes and health effects, and moderately high practice awareness, while climate-related concern was moderate. Three qualitative themes emerged: (1) knowledge and perceived importance, (2) educational integration and partnerships, and (3) anticipated positive, sustained outcomes. Integrated findings indicated higher concern among academics but highlighted fragmented, elective-heavy content and credit constraints, revealing a persistent gap between motivation and institutional capacity.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Climate change content should be integrated into the core of nursing and midwifery education rather than treated as peripheral. Higher concern among faculty in state universities suggests educator motivation surpasses institutional support, highlighting an awareness-implementation gap. Strengthening credit allocation, accreditation expectations, and targeted resources is essential for consistent and sustainable integration.},
}
@article {pmid41561370,
year = {2026},
author = {Weissbrodt, R and Roos, P and Krsmanovic, B and Juvet, TM and Corbaz-Kurth, S and Fournier, CA and Hannart, S and Piana, V},
title = {Adapting and mitigating: an exploratory Delphi approach to climate change impacts on healthcare institutions in Switzerland.},
journal = {Dialogues in health},
volume = {8},
number = {},
pages = {100275},
pmid = {41561370},
issn = {2772-6533},
abstract = {Climate change is increasing morbidity and mortality, exacerbating the imbalance between care needs and available resources. Peer-reviewed literature and international frameworks have emphasized the importance of health system resilience in the face of this growing stressor. Because effective action plans must be tailored to specific national, regional, or local contexts, this study focuses on Switzerland-a Central European country with a high-performing acute care system that is notably energy-intensive and heavily reliant on fossil fuels and imported supplies. Given that temperatures in Switzerland are rising faster than the Northern Hemisphere average, adapting the healthcare system and reducing its energy consumption are critical challenges. The study provides a systematic overview of the anticipated impacts of climate change on the Swiss healthcare institutions and explores their adaptation and mitigation needs. Employing a Delphi approach with ten international climate experts across three phases-semi-structured interviews with thematic analysis, prioritization, and final consensus-we developed a concise conceptual model comprising seven dimensions: (1) Health problems related to climate change, (2) Changing care needs and expectations, (3) Impacts on the functioning of healthcare institutions, (4) Vulnerability of healthcare institutions to the physical impacts of climate change, (5) Contextual factors, (6) Adaptation measures, and (7) Mitigation measures. A typology of items was created for each dimension. Of the 114 final items, 102 were deemed important with strong consensus. The findings complement existing evidence and aim to support healthcare institutions in assessing their external and internal environments to enhance resilience.},
}
@article {pmid41560523,
year = {2026},
author = {Mattson, G and Coates, S and Twigg, AR},
title = {Patient Perceptions of Climate Change Impacts on Atopic Dermatitis: Cross-Sectional Survey Study.},
journal = {JMIR dermatology},
volume = {9},
number = {},
pages = {e80679},
pmid = {41560523},
issn = {2562-0959},
mesh = {Humans ; *Dermatitis, Atopic/psychology/etiology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Perception ; Young Adult ; },
abstract = {This cross-sectional survey study (63.5% response rate) characterized how patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) perceive and experience the effects of climate change on their AD. Most participants reported that environmental factors such as heat and air pollution worsened their AD and expressed a desire for climate-health education, yet few had discussed these concerns with their dermatologist. These findings reveal a gap in patient-centered dermatologic care and support the development of tools to integrate environmental health into atopic dermatitis management.},
}
@article {pmid41560415,
year = {2026},
author = {Yang, F and Zhu, L and Cao, J and Yang, F and Codogno, B and Ma, Q and Liang, H and Wang, W and Huang, JG},
title = {Tree growth response and adaptation to climate change and climate extremes: From canopy to stem.},
journal = {Journal of integrative plant biology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/jipb.70145},
pmid = {41560415},
issn = {1744-7909},
support = {32401377//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2024C03244//Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang Province/ ; },
abstract = {Ongoing climate warming has altered precipitation patterns and increased the frequency and intensity of climate extremes such as droughts, heatwaves, floods, and frosts. These changes have significantly influenced tree growth and development processes, including canopy phenology, intra-annual wood formation dynamics, and annual stem growth. However, these processes are affected by various climatic factors, and their responses are highly species-specific and vary across temporal and spatial scales. Beyond these rapid growth responses, trees may also undergo long-term genetic adaptation to climate change. This review synthesizes how canopy phenology, intra-annual wood formation dynamics, and annual stem growth respond to climate change and climate extremes. We summarize the response and adaptation of these growth processes to various climatic drivers and highlight the interactions among them in determining tree growth. Concepts and mechanisms of rapid response and heritable genetic adaptation in trees under climate change are also reviewed. We identify the key knowledge gaps in tree growth response and adaptation, such as integrative multiple organ and growth process monitoring and genetic-level studies, which are critical to further improve our understanding of tree growth to support sustainable forest management and enhance forest carbon storage under ongoing climate warming.},
}
@article {pmid41559905,
year = {2026},
author = {Alster, CJ and Arcus, VL and Schipper, LA},
title = {Arrhenius Activation Energy Is Not a Useful Predictor of Soil Organic Matter Transformation and Its Consequences for Global Warming.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {1},
pages = {e70713},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70713},
pmid = {41559905},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {MFP-23-UOW-029//Marsden Fund/ ; MFP-UOW-1904//Marsden Fund/ ; },
}
@article {pmid41559122,
year = {2026},
author = {Guo, C and Zhao, Y and Liu, A and Wang, D and Wang, X and Yu, L and Ma, F and Wang, X and Fang, M and Ding, X and Logrieco, AF and Li, P and Zhang, L},
title = {Dynamic changes and early warning of peanuts aflatoxin B1 contamination in China in the context of climate change.},
journal = {NPJ science of food},
volume = {10},
number = {1},
pages = {47},
pmid = {41559122},
issn = {2396-8370},
support = {32441047//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2024SSYS0103//'Pioneer' and 'Leading Goose' R&amp;D Program of Zhejiang/ ; CAAS-ASTIP-2025-OCRI//the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/ ; CARS-13//the earmarked fund for the China Agriculture Research System/ ; },
abstract = {Aflatoxin contamination is a major food safety concern and has a particularly negative impact on peanuts. Climate conditions are known to influence the natural occurrence of mycotoxins; however, the specific impacts of climate change on the prevalence of aflatoxin remain poorly understood. In this study, we analysed a national-scale dataset comprising 17263 records of peanut aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) contamination in China from 2009 to 2022. Our results revealed that the occurrence of AFB1 contamination in 2017 and 2021 significantly increased compared with that in 2009. The key climatic drivers included nighttime temperature, wind speed, and precipitation. Notably, temperature variations explain 49.46% of the observed increase. In a high-emissions scenario, future projections estimated that AFB1 contamination would reach 15.06 μg·kg[-1] by the end of the century, representing a 8.50% increase relative to the current level. In 2022, the AFB1 level in approximately 478,400 metric tons of peanuts exceeded the regulatory limit, and the amount was projected to rise to 1.16 million metric tons by 2100. These results underscore the urgent need to enhance aflatoxin surveillance and develop proactive strategies to mitigate aflatoxin contamination under accelerating climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41558449,
year = {2026},
author = {Canvin, MC and King, NG and Moore, PJ and Smale, DA},
title = {Determining the contribution of temperate seaweed farming to local sedimentary carbon stocks and climate change mitigation.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {225},
number = {},
pages = {119283},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2026.119283},
pmid = {41558449},
issn = {1879-3363},
abstract = {Seaweed farming, often regarded as a low-impact aquaculture practice, may deliver ecosystem services like carbon sequestration. Yet, empirical evidence for its climate change mitigation potential is limited. Sediment cores were collected at increasing distances from a seaweed farm in southwest UK and analysed for carbon stocks, carbon sedimentation rates, potential carbon sources, and sediment characteristics. The upper 3 cm of sediment, linked to farming activity, held ~2 t Corg ha[-1] with sedimentation rates of 0.23 t Corg ha[-1] yr[-1]. eDNA revealed low, inconsistent contributions of kelp and mussels, while seagrass, red algae, and likely phytoplankton, dominated. The sedimentary environment remained largely unchanged pre- and post-farm establishment or with increasing distance from the farm, highlighting the limited carbon sequestration potential at this scale. Future research should focus on identifying potential carbon sinks through hydrodynamic modelling and sediment analysis to inform the climate-conscious, sustainable industry expansion.},
}
@article {pmid41556804,
year = {2026},
author = {Brown, EA},
title = {Dirty Little Secrets: Extremophile molds are invading art museums and devouring their collections. Stigma and climate change have fueled their spread.},
journal = {Scientific American},
volume = {334},
number = {2},
pages = {52},
doi = {10.1038/scientificamerican022026-2oInlDPCvMHwdLjoylgv2d},
pmid = {41556804},
issn = {0036-8733},
}
@article {pmid41555508,
year = {2026},
author = {Juarez Martinez, I and Kacelnik, A and Jones, FM and Hinke, JT and Dunn, MJ and Raya Rey, A and Lynch, HJ and Owen, K and Hart, T},
title = {Record phenological responses to climate change in three sympatric penguin species.},
journal = {The Journal of animal ecology},
volume = {95},
number = {3},
pages = {455-469},
pmid = {41555508},
issn = {1365-2656},
support = {DPLUS002//UKRI, The UK Research and Innovation/ ; NE/L002612/1//Natural Environment Research Council/ ; //John Ellerman Foundation/ ; //Save our Seas Foundation/ ; //British Antarctic Survey for Logistical/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Spheniscidae/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Antarctic Regions ; Seasons ; Sympatry ; *Reproduction ; Species Specificity ; },
abstract = {The timing of breeding is an important aspect of any species' realised niche, reflecting adaptations to synchronise with food supplies, dilute predation, avoid competition and exploit seasonal fluctuations in resources. Breeding phenology is typically studied either through long-term monitoring of focal populations (limiting the strength of inferences about species-wide traits and trends) or, when conducted at a landscape level, using remotely visible traits (restricting most studies to plants). For the first time, this study demonstrates landscape-scale measurement of vertebrate breeding phenology using a network of 77 time-lapse cameras to monitor three sympatric penguin species across 37 colonies in the Antarctic Peninsula and Sub-Antarctic islands. Camera temperature loggers showed penguin colony locations are warming up four times faster (0.3°C/year) than the continental average (0.07°C/year), already the second fastest-warming area in the world. We analysed the start of the breeding season of Adélie, Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins at a sub-continental scale between 2012 and 2022. The phenology of all three species advanced at record rates (10.2 ± 2, 10.4 ± 1.5 and 13 ± 4 days/decade, respectively). Different demographic trends as well as intra- and inter-species differences in response to environmental change suggest niche-based response differences between species. Phenological advances are causing niche separation to reduce. In this context, the Gentoo penguins' generalist and resident nature seems better suited to compete for space and resources than krill-specialist Chinstraps and ice-specialist Adélies. Synthesis: A decade of observation of the three pygoscelid penguins shows they are advancing their settlement phenology at record speeds in relation to climate change across the Antarctic Peninsula. These changes are species-dependent, reflecting different vulnerabilities and opportunities depending on their niche and life-history traits. In the long term, the trend towards earlier settlement risks increasing inter-species competition, causing trophic and temporal mismatch, and reshaping community assemblages.},
}
@article {pmid41552278,
year = {2026},
author = {Banousse, G},
title = {Shrinking ice, shrinking motherhood: how climate change limits polar bear reproduction.},
journal = {Conservation physiology},
volume = {14},
number = {1},
pages = {coaf090},
pmid = {41552278},
issn = {2051-1434},
}
@article {pmid41551699,
year = {2026},
author = {de Azevedo, ML and Amaro, G and Gorgens, EB and Pinto, TAA and Coelho, FA and Mendes, DS and Cardoso, JF and Siqueira da Silva, R and Shabani, F},
title = {Modeling Climate Change Impacts on a Socioeconomically Vital Plant: The Case of Comanthera elegans (Goldenfoot Flower).},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {e72031},
pmid = {41551699},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Comanthera elegans is a threatened, endemic species of the campos rupestres of the Espinhaço Mountain Range-a region recognized as a biodiversity hotspot-and has great ecological and societal relevance to local traditional communities. Despite the importance of this species in these systems, the effects of climate change on its distribution remain relatively unknown. We employed the MaxEnt algorithm to model the current potential geographic distribution and the habitat suitability of this species under future climate scenarios to address this knowledge gap. We considered the SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios, based on four global climate models (MRI-ESM2-0, MIROC6, EC-Earth3-Veg, and CMCC-ESM2). The model exhibited high performance, indicating a strong affinity of the species for environments with high rainfall seasonality and mild temperatures. Our models predict a substantial loss of suitable habitat for C. elegans under scenarios of future climate change, particularly under high greenhouse gas emission scenarios, where high-suitability areas could be reduced by as much as 95% by 2060. Our results highlight the need for the implementation of conservation actions, including the expansion or creation of protected areas in climate refugia, alongside efforts to promote the development of cultivation techniques and regulations on harvesting practices, in order to mitigate the species' vulnerability to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41550270,
year = {2026},
author = {Bolot, M and Roca, R and Fiolleau, T and Muller, C},
title = {No decrease of tropical convection in individual deep convective systems with global warming.},
journal = {NPJ climate and atmospheric science},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
pages = {14},
pmid = {41550270},
issn = {2397-3722},
abstract = {According to the scientific consensus, tropical convection must decrease with global warming. This decrease is manifested by a decrease of the mass transported in the upward branch of the atmospheric overturning circulation - the convective mass flux - and a connected decrease of high clouds in the tropics, with implications for climate sensitivity. By using kilometer-scale simulations in radiative-convective equilibrium and a convective tracking algorithm, we show that no such decrease occurs in storms when taken individually and that the mass transport per storm increases instead. Storms can achieve this result by aggregating more surface of the convective cores - the inner part of the storm doing the vertical transport - so that the decrease of tropical convection is actually explained by a decrease in the total number of storms. There is little variation of the mean pressure velocity in the cores of the storms, a robust finding of this study. This remarkable invariance of the mean pressure velocity points to an emerging property of convection that should receive more attention in future studies.},
}
@article {pmid41550008,
year = {2026},
author = {Wilson, SW and Renne, RR and Burke, IC and Lauenroth, WK},
title = {Hidden Vulnerability: Extreme Drought Threatens Dryland Plant Communities Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {1},
pages = {e70703},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70703},
pmid = {41550008},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//Institute for Biospheric Studies, Yale University/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Droughts ; *Ecosystem ; *Artemisia/physiology ; },
abstract = {Extreme heat and drought are becoming more frequent, altering the distribution and disturbance cycles of plant communities. These weather events have caused widespread mortality of woody plant species globally. We investigated the environmental conditions preceding multiple shrub mortality events in a widespread North American dryland (big sagebrush ecosystems) using field and remote sensing data, a process-based ecosystem water balance model, and historic weather data. We identified temperature and soil water conditions that were similar across sites preceding a mortality event. We used historic and future climate data with an ecosystem water balance model to investigate how the probabilities of these events have and will change relative to historic (1915-1980) frequencies under current conditions and future emissions scenarios. Our analysis showed that the frequency of these events is likely to increase and, in many areas, has already surpassed historical conditions. Last, we used 898 sites spread across big sagebrush ecosystems to understand the spatial variability of this increase in frequency of mortality-related conditions. While the frequency of extreme hot and dry conditions is projected to increase, there is substantial variability across the region. Our findings highlight substantial risks of weather-related mortality in regions previously projected to be relatively stable under climate change, suggesting that extreme events may represent an underappreciated dimension in modeling efforts.},
}
@article {pmid41549981,
year = {2026},
author = {Nattermann, M and Zwahlen, SM and Danquah, EY and Szafranska, HM and Rangan, KJ and Reck-Peterson, SL},
title = {Climate change and cell biology - five ways cells can help us solve planetary problems.},
journal = {Journal of cell science},
volume = {139},
number = {1},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1242/jcs.264588},
pmid = {41549981},
issn = {1477-9137},
mesh = {Animals ; Humans ; *Cell Biology ; *Climate Change ; },
abstract = {Our changing climate poses increasingly severe threats to human and environmental health. Scientific research is essential for understanding and mitigating these effects, but how can cell biologists support this goal? In this Essay, Journal of Cell Science has invited cell biologists from across disciplines and career stages to share their perspectives on how cell biology can address climate-related questions. Their research ranges from practical innovations to fundamental functional studies. How can we re-route metabolic pathways to reduce industrial emissions? What can plankton-microbe interactions tell us about the impact of marine pollution? How can an in-depth understanding of cellular processes help us design more resilient crops to address specific challenges faced in West African countries? Could developments in stem cell biology help safeguard biodiversity? What can we learn from the way deep-sea squid adapt to changing environments on the cellular level? These examples illustrate an increasing drive to apply broad insights and techniques from the world of cell biology to this urgent, global challenge.},
}
@article {pmid41548345,
year = {2026},
author = {van der Grient, JMA and Stander, B and Brickle, P and Morley, SA},
title = {Thermal responses and climate change implications of spring and autumn spawning Patagonian squid (Doryteuthis gahi) embryos.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {215},
number = {},
pages = {107856},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2026.107856},
pmid = {41548345},
issn = {1879-0291},
mesh = {Animals ; *Decapodiformes/physiology/embryology ; *Climate Change ; Seasons ; Temperature ; Embryo, Nonmammalian/physiology ; Reproduction ; },
abstract = {Ocean warming affects ectotherm physiological and phenological processes, potentially creating mismatches between early life stages and their prey. Seasonal spawning cohorts are thought to provide flexibility in responding to environmental variability, but if there is seasonal adaptation between these cohorts, then they may respond to ocean warming differently, affecting species resilience and potentially impacting the wider food web. We tested the response to warming of egg masses and paralarvae from two spawning cohorts (autumn and spring) of the Patagonian squid (Doryteuthis gahi). Treated egg masses were exposed to a strict warming regime while control eggs were exposed to air temperature-driven temperature changes. Egg mass respiration estimates demonstrated that higher temperatures resulted in higher respiration rates (metabolic processes), although no additional influence of the rate and magnitude of warming was detected. There were differences in paralarvae size and weight, with the treated autumn cohort containing smaller and lighter paralarvae, which could affect larval duration, especially if early hatching times and smaller hatchlings cause mismatches with their prey or increased predation. This suggests that temperature could influence survival and recruitment success. Greater understanding is required of how temperature changes influence squid phenology (e.g., from timing of egg laying to paralarvae growth and survival) and its likely influence on biomass at adult feeding grounds, which are also important fishing grounds. Further targeted studies could improve the prediction of future impacts on marine food webs, indicating if, for example, changing the timing of fishing seasons, in response to environmental cues would be a useful climate adaptation strategy for the Falkland Islands.},
}
@article {pmid41546932,
year = {2026},
author = {Verduzco Garibay, M and Hernández-Guardado, I and Yebra-Montes, C and Díaz-Torres, O and Fernández Del Castillo, A and Díaz-Vázquez, D and Kreft, JU and Cortés-Aguilar, J and Senés-Guerrero, C and Gradilla-Hernández, MS},
title = {Exploring the resilience of playa lake ecosystems to climate change: A microbial perspective.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {399},
number = {},
pages = {128474},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128474},
pmid = {41546932},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Lakes/microbiology ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S ; Bacteria ; Salinity ; Microbiota ; Mexico ; },
abstract = {Playa lakes, ephemeral water bodies found in arid and semi-arid regions, are increasingly impacted by climate change. The Mexican playa Lake Atotonilco has experienced a significant decline in water volume, leading to increased salinity and making it a valuable model for assessing climate impacts. Using 16S rRNA sequencing, this study investigated the responses of microbial communities and their contributions to key biogeochemical cycles, including those related to greenhouse gas dynamics. Spatial differences in physicochemical parameters were observed: channels and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluent showed elevated BOD5, COD, coliforms, and pH above regulatory limits, whereas the lake displayed higher DO but increased TP and TKN. Bacterial communities exhibited marked seasonal and depth-related shifts, reflecting strategies that support ecosystem resilience. To robustly identify differentially abundant taxa, two methods (ANCOM-BC2 and DESeq2) were implemented, which consistently detected significant differences across seasons. Despite strong environmental fluctuations, a core microbial community persisted, suggesting functional continuity in biogeochemical cycling. This study provides a comprehensive assessment of microbial dynamics in a playa lake, integrating community structure with physicochemical variability to reveal bacterial responses to climate-driven environmental change. Because playa and other shallow lakes worldwide are experiencing increasing desiccation, salinization, and nutrient imbalances, defining these microbial processes is essential for anticipating ecological change. This study provides a needed baseline for future research and offers key insights for managing climate-vulnerable aquatic ecosystems in arid regions.},
}
@article {pmid41545621,
year = {2026},
author = {Cimenti, A and Cresi, L and Isaia, M and Piano, E and Piquet, A and Nicolosi, G and Mammola, S and Senese, A and Acquaotta, F},
title = {Ensuring reliable cave temperature data for climate change research.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {4231},
pmid = {41545621},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2022MJSYF8//NextGenerationEU/ ; },
abstract = {Caves are unique natural laboratories for studying climate change and its ecological impacts. However, analyzing air temperature in these environments is challenging due to stable microclimatic conditions and high humidity. Collecting reliable data requires dedicated devices and protocols. We developed a standardized quality control procedure-Cave Air Temperature Quality Control (CAT-QC)-to assess the reliability of temperature data collected inside caves. The protocol consists of four main steps: (i) assessing data completeness; (ii) identifying physically implausible values; (iii) detecting statistical outliers using three progressively sensitive methods; and (iv) conducting a final manual check. We tested CAT-QC on a dataset from 19 caves in the Piedmont region (Northwest Italy), recorded with iButton devices. The protocol effectively identified gaps, absurd values, and abrupt temperature changes, many of which were due to human interference or sensor issues. Data flagged through CAT-QC can be further reviewed to address biases and rerun through the process if needed. Designed for broad applicability, CAT-QC is dynamic and can be tailored to local series characteristics, making it suitable for diverse subterranean environments. This tool provides a robust framework for ensuring data quality and comparability in cave climate studies, supporting research and conservation efforts in the context of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41543626,
year = {2026},
author = {Ismail, EM and Aly, AM and Farag, HS and Kamel, S and Fahim, KM},
title = {Heat stress in dairy buffalo: biometeorological, molecular, and adaptive strategies for climate change resilience in subtropical regions.},
journal = {Veterinary research communications},
volume = {50},
number = {2},
pages = {107},
pmid = {41543626},
issn = {1573-7446},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Buffalo milk production in Egypt has steadily declined since 2014, mainly due to climate-driven heat stress (HS) and rising temperature–humidity index (THI). This quasi-field study randomly evaluated twelve lactating buffalo during peak summer, introducing a biometeorological approach to define and predict HS impacts precisely. Heat stress in buffalo was classified according to THI ranges as follows: non-HS zone (NHSZ, 56.7–73.2), moderate HS zone (MHSZ, 73.2–75.4), severe HS zone (SHSZ, 75.4–80.3), and critical HS zone (CHSZ, ≥ 80.3). Two models were compared: Model I (natural, group A) and Model II (adaptive, group B), which received targeted environmental and management interventions. Continuous monitoring of THI alongside daily milk yield (DMY), physiological responses, oxidative stress biomarkers, and the expression of key energy homeostasis genes was assessed in both groups. Adaptive interventions effectively reduced THI exposure, shifted animals from critical HS to non-HS zones, improved physiological parameters, increased milk yield by 53%, lowered oxidative stress, and enhanced milk quality (p < 0.05). The study presents the first transcriptional analysis of stress-responsive energy-regulating genes in buffalo, revealing higher AMPK, HRH1, and mTOR expression in HS-Model I buffalo, which reflects the metabolic strain associated with unmanaged thermal stress. Regression analysis showed that for every one-unit increase in THI above 69, milk yield decreased by 0.17–0.23 kg/day. These findings underscore the value of integrated biostatistical modeling and targeted adaptation strategies for sustaining buffalo productivity under the pressures of subtropical climates. Adaptive housing, nutritional support, and management interventions effectively mitigate the impacts of HS. At the molecular level, evidence of oxidative stress and altered energy regulation highlights the physiological toll of thermal load, emphasizing the need for holistic approaches to protect productivity and herd resilience in heat-stressed regions.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11259-025-11009-y.},
}
@article {pmid41541256,
year = {2025},
author = {Yang, Y and Chen, J and Song, B and Zhang, Y and Niu, Y and Jiang, Z and Sun, H},
title = {The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau: Climate change, human activity, and plant diversity.},
journal = {Plant diversity},
volume = {47},
number = {6},
pages = {852-865},
pmid = {41541256},
issn = {2468-2659},
abstract = {As the highest and largest plateau in the world, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) covers wide geological, topographical and climatic gradients and thus acts as a major center for biodiversity and houses a diverse array of high elevation ecosystems. Together these factors make the QTP a critical ecological shield for Asia. However, the composition, structure and function of plant diversity in QTP has experienced profound changes in recent decades. Long-term on-site monitoring, field experiments, remote sensing, and simulations have led to significant advances in our understanding of how plant diversity on the QTP has responded to climate change and human activity. This review synthesizes findings from previous researches on how climate change and human activity have impacted plant diversity on the QTP. We identify gaps in our knowledge and highlight the need for interdisciplinary studies, long-term monitoring networks, and adaptive management strategies to enhance our knowledge and safeguard the QTP's biodiversity amid accelerating global climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41541255,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhu, MS and Mo, ZQ and Möller, M and Zhang, T and Fu, CN and Cai, J and Zheng, W and Luo, YH and Li, DZ and Gao, LM},
title = {Climate change impacts on Rhododendron diversity: Regional responses and conservation strategies in China.},
journal = {Plant diversity},
volume = {47},
number = {6},
pages = {956-968},
pmid = {41541255},
issn = {2468-2659},
abstract = {Over the past century, anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions have continuously increased global temperature and triggered climate change, significantly impacting species distributions and biodiversity patterns. Understanding how climate-driven shifts in species distributions reshape diversity patterns is crucial for formulating effective future conservation strategies. Based on the distribution data of 314 Rhododendron species in China, along with 16 environmental variables, we examined spatial diversity patterns and assessed regional and biome differences in species responses using ensembled species distribution models. Our results indicated that climatic variables significantly influenced species distributions, with ongoing climate change expected to concentrate Rhododendron distribution patterns and alter species composition. Regional topography played a critical role in shaping species responses to global warming. In the mountainous areas of southwestern China, species exhibited heightened sensitivity to temperature fluctuations, shifting upward as temperature increased. This region also had a higher proportion of threatened species and showed an overall contraction in primary distribution range. Conversely, in southern China, species were more influenced by precipitation, exhibiting a notable northward shift and expansion in primary distribution areas. Notably, alpine species, occurring in habitats above the treeline, may face severe survival risks due to the high degree of habitat loss and fragmentation. We identified seven priority conservation areas, predominantly situated in highly fragmented mountainous regions that were inadequately protected by existing nature reserves. Our findings contribute to a better understanding of changes in Rhododendron diversity patterns under climate change, providing valuable insights for developing comprehensive, flora-wide conservation plans in China.},
}
@article {pmid41541040,
year = {2026},
author = {Ndifoin, BN and Kanmounye, US and Kukuia, KKE and Endomba, FT and Noula, AGM and Jumbam, DT},
title = {Climate Change and Mental Health in Africa: A Scoping Review.},
journal = {Annals of global health},
volume = {92},
number = {1},
pages = {5},
pmid = {41541040},
issn = {2214-9996},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Mental Health ; Africa/epidemiology ; *Mental Disorders/epidemiology ; Floods ; Droughts ; },
abstract = {Background: Climate change-related events such as floods, droughts, and wildfires have been shown to affect global mental health. As climate change worsens, extreme weather events increase, leading to more climate-related mental health disorders globally. Objective: This review article assesses the impact of mental health and climate change in Africa to identify trends, research gaps, and potential interventions. Methods: A scoping review methodology, in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR guidelines, was employed. A search strategy was developed using MeSH and synonym terms to search PubMed, Web of Science, and African Journal Online databases from January 2000 to April 2025. A total of 2332 titles and abstracts were screened. Results: Sixteen articles were included in our final analysis. The studies included were conducted in three East African countries, three North African countries, two West African countries, two Central African countries, and one Southern African country. They were published between 2015 and 2024. Most (56%; n = 9) of the studies were cross-sectional studies. Climate change-related events, such as flooding, drought, and sea-level rise, have been found to affect mental health outcomes in countries like Ghana, Namibia, Nigeria, and Kenya. Commonly cited mental health outcomes included higher anxiety levels and lower well-being among relocated individuals, persistent stress and anxiety due to flooding in Ghana, and significant post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms among schoolchildren in Namibia. Vulnerable populations like children, adolescents, women, climate migrants, people living with HIV, and rural populations were found to be most impacted by climate change-related events. Conclusion: While this review highlights an increasing trend in the impact of climate change on the mental health of individuals in Africa, more studies are necessary to establish the relationship between mental health and climate change, and to develop interventions and policies that address the growing mental health burden resulting from climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41539222,
year = {2026},
author = {Bajwa, FN and Cunha, M and Vilke, JM and Fragoso, BDD and Borges, R and Soares, AMVM and Freitas, R and Fonseca, TG},
title = {Dominant effects of the antiepileptic drug carbamazepine over climate change stressors on Mytilus galloprovincialis toxicity.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {225},
number = {},
pages = {119205},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.119205},
pmid = {41539222},
issn = {1879-3363},
abstract = {Pharmaceuticals have become ubiquitous in marine realms, raising concerns about their ecological effects. This study investigates the ecotoxicological impact of the antiepileptic drug carbamazepine on marine mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) under increased seawater temperature and salinity, reflecting projected climate change scenarios. Mussels were exposed to carbamazepine (CBZ, 5 μg L[-1]) for 28 days in both current (17 °C and salinity 35) and predicted (23 °C and salinity 40) conditions. A multiple-biomarker approach was employed to assess alterations in energy balance, antioxidant and biotransformation systems, membrane damage, neurotoxicity, and genotoxicity in gills and digestive glands. The results indicated that CBZ caused significant oxidative stress, disruption in energy metabolism, and neurotoxic and genotoxic effects, regardless of the combination of stressors. Moreover, biomarkers were modulated by the time of exposure, suggesting a time-specific response in mussels exposed to either a single or multiple stressors. The findings underscore the complex interplay between pharmaceutical pollution and climate change stressors. This study provides crucial insights into the toxicity of pharmaceuticals in marine environments under future climate change scenarios. To our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate the effects of CBZ on marine mussels in conjunction with the simultaneous rise in seawater temperature and salinity.},
}
@article {pmid41538958,
year = {2026},
author = {Somfalvi-Tóth, K and Sipos, T},
title = {Agrometeorological risk of Epitrix papa in Europe under climate change using ERA5-land and EURO-CORDEX projections.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1014},
number = {},
pages = {181366},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2026.181366},
pmid = {41538958},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {The European distribution range of the recently described potentially threatening potato flea beetle Epitrix papa remain unknown. Understanding its potential range and future spread dynamics requires a host-specific thermal niche assessment. We developed an Epitrix Suitability Index (ESI) by combining a potato Host Suitability Index (HSI), proxied by July mean air temperature with, a Climate Suitability Index (CSI),derived from degree-day accumulation between 1 March and30 September (base 8.1 °C, 625 °Cday per generation). Past conditions were reconstructed from ERA5-Land for 1990-2024; whilefuture projections based on CORDEX-CORE (EUR-22) RegCM4 downscaling of three GCMs under RCP2.6 / SSP1-2.6-TYPE LOW FORCING and RCP8.5 / SSP5-8.5-TYPE HIGH FORCING for 2041-2070 and 2071-2099. Present-day patterns reproduce known potato belts and show high model-agreement across Western and Central Europe, with greater spread across complex terrains such as Alps, the Carpathians, and Fennoscandia, as well as at transition zones. Projections indicate a possible northward shift of suitability of the host and pest, with the strongest shift under RCP8.5 / SSP5-8.5-TYPE HIGH FORCING during 2071-2099. This shift is accompanied by an increasing ESI across the British Isles, southern Scandinavia and the Baltic region, while parts of the Mediterranean may become less suitableas a result of heat stress affecting the host plant. The poleward displacement of the "optimal" belt is robust across members, although the magnitude of the change varies substantially, withuncertainty concentrated along mountainous areas. These results identify regions where adaptationefforts are most needed in terms of surveillance and integrated pest management, and provide a transparent, farm-aware framework for mapping emerging pest risks under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41538642,
year = {2026},
author = {Kellner, AWA},
title = {Discussions about climate change.},
journal = {Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias},
volume = {97},
number = {suppl 4},
pages = {e202597s4},
doi = {10.1590/0001-37652025202597s4},
pmid = {41538642},
issn = {1678-2690},
}
@article {pmid41538436,
year = {2026},
author = {Hashim, BM and Yaseen, ZM},
title = {Climate-change extremes threaten Iraq.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {391},
number = {6782},
pages = {248},
doi = {10.1126/science.aee9226},
pmid = {41538436},
issn = {1095-9203},
}
@article {pmid41537139,
year = {2026},
author = {Rao, S and Qi, W and Cao, H and Tang, C and Xiao, Y and Sun, Y and Xiong, W and Xie, P and Xu, K},
title = {Faster Weight Growth in Invasive Mosquitofish Gambusia holbrooki and Gambusia affinis (Poeciliidae) Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {e72943},
pmid = {41537139},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Mosquitofish Gambusia holbrooki and Gambusia affinis (Poeciliidae) threaten native aquatic diversity globally. Climate change likely increases the body weight and alters the body condition of mosquitofish, resulting in higher invasive ability. The growth of mosquitofish follows the allometric relationship between length (L) and weight (W), which can be estimated as W = aL [b] . The values of the scaling exponent b among global mosquitofish populations range from 2.68 to 3.76, where b > 3 indicates faster growth in weight than in length. The populations with higher values of the scaling exponent b demonstrate stronger body conditions, reproductive ability, and invasiveness. Currently, there is little understanding of how the length-weight allometries of global mosquitofish populations vary by climate conditions. In this study, we compiled the values of the scaling exponent b of 79 mosquitofish populations from six continents and built generalized least squares and random forest regression models on the scaling exponent b with year of sample, elevation, and 11 bioclimatic variables. We find that the populations of G. affinis are more sensitive to climatic variation than G. holbrooki in terms of length-weight allometries. Under climate change, the populations of G. affinis, especially those in East Asia and Eastern Europe, are expected to grow faster in weight than in length, posing greater threats to native aquatic diversity. This finding informs the need for early identification and eradication of mosquitofish in newly invaded aquatic ecosystems under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41535572,
year = {2026},
author = {Claure-Del Granado, R and Lumlertgul, N},
title = {Climate change and AKI: heat, hazards and health-system readiness.},
journal = {Nature reviews. Nephrology},
volume = {22},
number = {3},
pages = {171-173},
pmid = {41535572},
issn = {1759-507X},
}
@article {pmid41535524,
year = {2026},
author = {Han, P and Shen, KL},
title = {Climate change and thunderstorm asthma in children: challenges and responses.},
journal = {World journal of pediatrics : WJP},
volume = {22},
number = {2},
pages = {159-166},
pmid = {41535524},
issn = {1867-0687},
}
@article {pmid41533834,
year = {2026},
author = {Li, H and Zhang, G and Tian, J and Cao, Y and Tian, H and Liu, H and Huang, L and Zhu, Y and Yin, M and Zhang, X},
title = {Cutoff scores and core items of the climate change anxiety scale in young adult Chinese participants: evidence from an online survey.},
journal = {Psychology, health &amp; medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-18},
doi = {10.1080/13548506.2026.2613314},
pmid = {41533834},
issn = {1465-3966},
abstract = {The Climate Change Anxiety Scale (CCAS) is an emerging psychometric instrument designed to assess climate change anxiety (CCA). This study aimed to preliminarily identify reference cutoff scores and core items of the CCAS in a Chinese adult population. We conducted an online cross-sectional survey in China between May and June 2024, recruiting 653 Chinese adults (mean age = 32.62 ± 7.40 years; 53.8% female) via Wenjuanxing. CCA was assessed using the CCAS. External variables included generalized anxiety (Chinese GAD-7), self-rated sleep quality (single-item, past week), and self-reported experience of meteorological disasters (yes/no). Latent profile analysis (LPA) and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analyses were used to derive reference cutoff scores, and network analysis was applied to identify core items. LPA supported a two-profile solution and yielded an overall reference cutoff score of 27.5, above which participants were categorized as having elevated CCA risk. Participants classified as high risk reported higher generalized anxiety, poorer sleep quality, and a higher likelihood of meteorological disaster experience. Sex-stratified analyses indicated different optimal cutoffs: 28.5 for males (sensitivity = 1.000; specificity = 0.982) and 26.5 for females (sensitivity = 0.986; specificity = 0.986). Network analysis further suggested that the item 'My concerns about climate change undermine my ability to work to my potential' exhibited the highest centrality, with statistical significance observed only among females. Overall, these findings provide practical, research-oriented evidence for using CCAS-based stratification in Chinese adults and offer preliminary guidance for future subgrouping and sensitivity analyses, while underscoring the need for further validation in broader and more representative samples.},
}
@article {pmid41533684,
year = {2026},
author = {Tong, T and Lenda, M and Roll, U and Li, L},
title = {Public interest in biodiversity and climate change: A comparative culturomics study of China and the UK.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {e0338006},
pmid = {41533684},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {United Kingdom ; *Climate Change ; China ; *Biodiversity ; Humans ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Public Opinion ; },
abstract = {Understanding how the public engages with biodiversity loss and climate change is critical for designing effective environmental policies and conservation strategies. Here we applied a conservation culturomics approach to compare public interest in biodiversity and climate change across China and the United Kingdom, two major environmental actors with distinct governance models and cultural contexts. Using search volume data from the Baidu Index and Google Trends between 2011 and 2022, we identified peak periods of search interest in both countries. We then analysed associated news content during peak and non-peak periods using grounded theory and thematic coding to uncover the dominant drivers of public attention. Our findings reveal a stark contrast between sources of public engagement. In China, the public interest is predominantly state-driven, with peaks aligned with government-led campaigns and international events. Themes, such as domestic governance and ecological civilisation, were the most significant. In the UK, civil society, scientific discourse, and environmental activism act as the key catalysts in shaping public engagement. These differences reflect greater variations in political structures, media ecosystems, and cultural values. Our results highlight the need for context-sensitive communication strategies. By linking digital behaviour with media discourse we offer new insights into public environmental engagement. Our findings further suggest that enhancing bottom-up participation and diversifying environmental narratives in China could foster greater public ownership of conservation efforts, whereas in the UK maintaining inclusive and coherent narratives is essential. However, limitations such as platform algorithms should be considered when interpreting these cross-country comparisons, as they may affect the comparability of search data between Baidu Index and Google Trends.},
}
@article {pmid41532749,
year = {2026},
author = {Viladrich, N and Gori, A and Capdevila, P and Montseny, M and Santín, A and Montero-Serra, I and Pagès-Escolà, M and Garrabou, J and Linares, C},
title = {Global Warming Drives Phenological Shifts and Hinders Reproductive Success in a Temperate Octocoral.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {1},
pages = {e70660},
pmid = {41532749},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {TED2021-131622B-I00//Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovaci&#xf3;n y Universidades/ ; PID2022-137539OB-C21//Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovaci&#xf3;n y Universidades/ ; //EU NextGeneration/ ; //FEDER, UE/ ; 2022BP-00097//Generalitat de Catalunya/ ; //Beca Leonardo a Investigadores y Creadores Culturales 2024 de la Fundaci&#xf3;n BBVA/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Anthozoa/physiology ; *Global Warming ; Reproduction ; Seasons ; Climate Change ; },
abstract = {Global warming is profoundly reshaping biodiversity. Until now, most research has focused on the impacts of extreme temperature events. However, in many ecosystems, it is becoming increasingly apparent that climate change is accelerating the onset of spring warming conditions. These advanced warming conditions can significantly disrupt critical biological processes such as reproduction, which is key for population persistence. While interest in phenological shifts has increased in recent years, their effects on marine foundation species, such as corals, remain poorly understood. Here, we combined observational and experimental approaches to assess the effects of advanced spring warming conditions driven by climate change on the reproduction of the Mediterranean octocoral Paramuricea clavata, a foundation species. Our findings reveal that a 2°C warming leads to a 2-week advancement in P. clavata spawning, as evidenced by both field observations, and ex-situ experiments. These results underscore the role of advanced spring warming as a significant driver of phenological shifts in coastal marine ecosystems. Furthermore, we show that this phenological shift lead to a reduction in the number of spawning events, as well as decreases in larval biomass, survival rates, and settlement success. These findings highlight the urgent necessity to monitor phenological changes in foundational marine species, as such shifts can undermine the long-term viability of coral populations and contribute to substantial decline in associated biodiversity. Consequently, the increased vulnerability of species caused by phenological responses driven by seasonal changes may lead to more dramatic consequences of ocean warming than previously anticipated.},
}
@article {pmid41531903,
year = {2026},
author = {Sun, Q and Wanghe, K and Dai, Y},
title = {Identifying Conservation and Conflict Zones for Tibetan Brown Bears Under Climate Change Through Integrated Habitat and Prey Modeling on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {e72941},
pmid = {41531903},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {As climate change accelerates ecosystem transformation across high-altitude landscapes, understanding the shifting dynamics of predator-prey interactions becomes increasingly critical for conserving apex carnivores. To evaluate the spatiotemporal dynamics of potential habitats for the Tibetan brown bear (Ursus arctos pruinosus) under future climate change scenarios, our study integrates the distribution patterns of its primary natural prey across the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. We aim to identify suitable habitats and potential human-bear conflict hotspots by coupling predator-prey ecological relationships with environmental drivers, thereby providing a refined understanding of habitat suitability and conservation risk under climate-induced landscape change. We employed the MaxEnt model combined with multi-source environmental variables to predict the potential habitats of the brown bear under different climate scenarios. To capture the influence of prey distribution and habitat overlap, three ecological relationship scenarios were designed: (S1) ideal distribution range; (S2) stepping stone; and (S3) potential human-bear conflict area. These scenarios were simulated and compared to examine the influence of prey availability and habitat configuration on brown bear habitat dynamics and conflict vulnerability under climate change. We found that, according to model projections under the RCP4.5 scenario, suitable habitat for the Tibetan brown bear is expected to decline by 16.78%, with core habitats contracting and shifting toward central and western Xizang and southern Qinghai. Marmots showed stable distributions with centroid shifts, maintaining Qinghai as the core area. In contrast, pikas were highly sensitive to land-use changes, with potential habitat losses of 44.47% and 89.39% in the plateau margins of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces under the RCP8.5 scenario. S3 is projected to expand by 17.03% under RCP4.5, posing additional conservation challenges. The results highlight growing risks of habitat fragmentation and increased human-wildlife conflicts. We proposed a regionally coordinated conservation framework centered on "core habitat protection-connectivity enhancement-conflict mitigation" to address these emerging threats under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41530238,
year = {2026},
author = {Rashad, E and Liu, Y and Shi, Z and Refaee, A and Pan, T},
title = {Impacts of climate change and land use dynamics on soil erosion in the Qinghai-Tibet plateau.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {4399},
pmid = {41530238},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2024YFD1501604//National Key R&amp;D Program of China/ ; 42122003//National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars/ ; XDA28060200//Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences/ ; Y202016//Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences/ ; 72221002//Science Fund for Creative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Soil erosion (SE) caused by water is exacerbated by climate change and human activity, threatening water resources and ecological stability. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP), with its unique ecosystem and river systems, is heavily influenced by sedimentation linked to water- induced SE. This study evaluates current SE patterns on the QTP and forecasts soil loss for 2050 and 2090 to identify priority areas for soil and water conservation. SE trends from 1985 to 2020 were conducted using the InVEST model. The CA-Markov model, in conjunction with CMIP6 climate projections, was employed to predict SE under varying land use and cover (LUCC) and climate change scenarios for the future. The results show that the average annual SE on the QTP stands at 20.02 t h[-1] ya[-1] from 1985 to 2020. Under the LUCC scenarios, SE projected to decrease by 0.2% by 2050 and by 2.24% by 2090. However, in climate change scenarios, SE is expected to rise significantly, increasing by 15.71% and 16.73% by 2050 according to the SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 pathways, respectively. By 2090, SE is expected to grow by 22.44% and 28.57% according to SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5. These findings indicate that climate change, rather than LUCC, is the dominant driver of future SE on the QTP. The results provide critical insights for watershed-scale soil and water management, supporting ecological conservation strategies in this climate-sensitive region.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1038/s41598-025-34550-x.},
}
@article {pmid41529367,
year = {2026},
author = {Abugnaba-Abanga, R and Adzo Doke, D and Kolbe Domapielle, M and Alemna Adogboba, D and Ostuki, K},
title = {Facilitators and barriers to mainstreaming climate change adaptation and mitigation into sub-national health systems: Perspectives from primary health care managers in low-resourced settings of Ghana.},
journal = {Public health},
volume = {252},
number = {},
pages = {106135},
doi = {10.1016/j.puhe.2026.106135},
pmid = {41529367},
issn = {1476-5616},
mesh = {Ghana ; Humans ; *Primary Health Care/organization &amp; administration ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; Qualitative Research ; Interviews as Topic ; Adult ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: This article explores the perspectives of primary healthcare managers on context-specific facilitators and barriers to mainstreaming climate change adaptation and mitigation into the operations in three primary healthcare (PHC) systems in low-resourced settings of the Upper East Region of Ghana.<br><br>STUDY DESIGN: A framework approach utilising inductive coding, guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research Index (CFIR Index) dimensions, to examine the perspectives of PHC managers on facilitators and barriers to mainstreaming climate change adaptation and mitigation in PHC operations.<br><br>METHODS: Between October 31 and November 25, 2022, 18 purposively sampled PHC managers from three PHCs in the Upper East Region of Ghana participated in key informant interviews on facilitators and barriers to mainstreaming the WHO frameworks on building climate resilience and environmentally sustainable health systems. Key-informant interview guides were used to generate the data. Inductive codes were generated along secondary themes of suitability of the framework for PHC, PHC systems and stakeholders, PHC programming attributes and culture, and PHC managers' identification with the WHO framework.<br><br>RESULTS: The WHO framework is perceived as suitable because of its alignment with health systems/PHC vision and its potential to enhance staff safety and client satisfaction. PHC programming attributes and culture, such as positive and open learning environments, strong networks, and well-developed systems and structures, were reported as facilitators. Furthermore, high-risk perception, perceived service improvements, and self-efficacy were reported as facilitators. PHC systems and stakeholders are reported as barriers due to the absence of policy frameworks and incentives, inadequate staff and system capacities, and the cost of mainstreaming.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Mainstreaming climate action into PHC policies, protocols, and programmes with built-in accountability mechanisms and financing is critical for sustained action.},
}
@article {pmid41529121,
year = {2026},
author = {Maciel Ferreira, JES and Costa da Silva, CB},
title = {The New Reality of Occupational Health in the Face of Climate Change.},
journal = {Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses},
volume = {24},
number = {1},
pages = {5-6},
doi = {10.1177/15404153251409978},
pmid = {41529121},
issn = {1938-8993},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Occupational Health ; Workplace ; Air Pollution/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {Introduction: Climate change has intensified extreme weather events, creating growing challenges for occupational health. Rising temperatures, air pollution, and climatic instability increase the burden of respiratory, cardiovascular, and mental health conditions among workers, particularly those exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Outdoor workers and individuals with pre-existing chronic diseases are especially vulnerable, while informal workers face compounded health and social risks. Addressing these challenges requires climate-adaptive workplaces, supportive occupational health policies, and coordinated action among governments, employers, and the scientific community to protect workers' health in a changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid41527543,
year = {2026},
author = {Gui, T and Lin, M and Li, Z and Peng, D and Huang, Y and Sun, W},
title = {Karyotyping and Distribution Patterns of Endemic Chinese Lilies: Insights Into Their Conservation Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {e72824},
pmid = {41527543},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {This study integrates cytogenetic and ecological analyses of two endemic Chinese alpine lilies, Lilium lophophorum (2n = 24) and L. nanum (2n = 48), to establish a foundational understanding of their chromosomal diversity and distribution patterns. We document substantial intraspecific karyotypic variation in diploid L. lophophorum, with preliminary associations to altitude, and provide the first chromosomal characterization of tetraploid L. nanum. Ecological niche modeling under future climate scenarios predicts upward range shifts for both species, with the tetraploid exhibiting greater potential for habitat expansion. The distribution patterns, combined with the dwarf phenotype of L. nanum, support the hypothesis that polyploidy may enhance resilience in extreme high-altitude environments. However, the limited sample size warrants interpreting these results as hypothesis-generating rather than demonstrating adaptive superiority. This work offers a theoretical framework for further study, highlighting the need for broader taxonomic and geographic sampling and genomic analyses to test the link between polyploidy and environmental adaptability. These insights also inform conservation planning by emphasizing the protection of high-altitude refugia under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41527252,
year = {2026},
author = {Preuss, N and Lehmann, J and You, F},
title = {Biochar from Livestock Waste: A Pathway to Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change Mitigation.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {60},
number = {3},
pages = {2457-2469},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c11216},
pmid = {41527252},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Livestock ; *Charcoal ; Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Agriculture ; Manure ; Greenhouse Gases ; Crops, Agricultural ; Pyrolysis ; },
abstract = {Livestock manure is not only a major global source of greenhouse gases from agriculture but also an important source of nutrients for crop production. Judicious management of livestock manure should deliver an effective way to both promote crop growth and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Here, we show using the global change analysis model (GCAM) integrated assessment model augmented with a pyrolysis module (GCAM-pyrolysis) that biochar production from global livestock manure may intensify agricultural systems through a 10% (median, 3-27% CE) increase in crop yields. GCAM-pyrolysis estimates that in 2050 widespread pyrolysis of livestock manures will cause an expansion of 415,000 km[2] of cropland for food production (median, 376,000-473,000 km[2] CE) compared to the reference scenario, at the expense of forests, pastures, and crops purposely grown to produce bioenergy (corn, sugar, palm fruit, oil crops), to produce an additional 5.1 Pcal (median, 3.2-6.7 Pcal CE) of food. Biochar presents significant opportunities in allowing productive land use change and increased crop production while increasing carbon dioxide removal and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, widespread adoption of pyrolysis may require food equity and land conservation regulations to mitigate its undesirable effects, such as an estimated increase in staple food prices in certain regions.},
}
@article {pmid41527173,
year = {2026},
author = {Vengrai, U and Kelly, RH and Evans, SE and Paruelo, JM and Lauenroth, WK and Burke, IC},
title = {Site-specific biogeochemical responses to livestock grazing and climate change.},
journal = {Ecological applications : a publication of the Ecological Society of America},
volume = {36},
number = {1},
pages = {e70175},
doi = {10.1002/eap.70175},
pmid = {41527173},
issn = {1051-0761},
support = {19-31224//NSF LTREB DEB/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Livestock/physiology ; *Herbivory ; Soil/chemistry ; *Ecosystem ; Models, Biological ; Carbon Cycle ; },
abstract = {Drylands make up approximately 40% of terrestrial ecosystems and hold up to 20% of the global soil organic carbon pool. Most semiarid drylands are, to some extent, grazed by livestock. However, the impact of livestock grazing on carbon cycle dynamics over large spatial and temporal scales remains uncertain, especially as the effects of climate change become more pronounced. Thus far, there has been little work, which has explored how site-specific land management may interact with localized shifts in climate to affect biogeochemical processes in dryland ecosystems globally, particularly in the tropics. We used DAYCENT, an ecosystem simulation model, to explore how grazing intensity and projected climate change may impact biogeochemical dynamics in dryland sites in North America, South America, Asia, and Africa. Our simulation results showed a site-specific biogeochemical response to livestock grazing and climate change, even across ecologically similar dryland systems. In sites that had smaller projected shifts in climate (i.e., the North and South American sites), heavy grazing decreased soil carbon inputs, outputs, and storage. In the other two sites, particularly in the African site, shifts in climate had the largest impact on simulated biogeochemical processes, with a projected 20% decrease in the soil organic carbon pool in the African site by the end of the century. Our study highlights the importance of considering how localized shifts in climate may affect dryland ecosystem function as this may overwhelm land management effects over longer time scales. Our work also suggests that more research is needed to better understand how small-scale, site-specific sensitivity to climate change and land use may influence dryland carbon cycle dynamics at the global scale, particularly in tropical regions.},
}
@article {pmid41526859,
year = {2026},
author = {Vázquez Fernández, L and Diz-Lois Palomares, A and Rao, S and Vicedo-Cabrera, AM},
title = {Temperature-attributable mortality projections under scenarios of climate change for Oslo, Norway.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {26},
number = {1},
pages = {511},
pmid = {41526859},
issn = {1471-2458},
abstract = {BACKGROUND &amp; AIM: Climate change and evolving of population dynamics, including ageing and changes in population size, are reshaping temperature-attributable mortality patterns. However, there is limited evidence on the prospective trajectory of heat- and cold-attributable mortality in Oslo, particularly under combined scenarios of global warming and population development. This study aims to project heat- and cold-attributable mortality in Oslo and assess the distinct contributions of each of these drivers, utilising high-resolution data.<br><br>METHODS: We conducted a two-step approach with time series analysis with distributed lag non-linear models to estimate heat- and cold-attributable mortality relationship based on mean daily ambient temperature. Then, we performed a health impact assessment to compute the attributable mortality to heat and cold in the baseline period (2010&#x2013;2019) and by the end of the century using regional population projections, mortality rates and projected daily temperature under two climate scenarios: RCP4.5 and RCP8.5.<br><br>RESULTS: For the RCP4.5/Medium Road scenario, the attributable mortality fractions for heat and cold are projected to increase over time, with values ranging from 9.05% (95%CI: 1.55&#x2013;15.90) in 2010&#x2013;2019 to 9.78% (95% CI: 2.96&#x2013;15.86) in 2090&#x2013;2099. Cold mortality consistently dominates the total, while heat mortality remains relatively low, starting at 1.80% (95%CI: 0.10&#x2013;3.68) at baseline and increasing slightly to 3.12% (95%CI: 0.34&#x2013;5.94) by the end of the century. In contrast, the RCP8.5/Strong Ageing scenario shows a more pronounced rise, with temperature-attributable mortality increasing from 9.07% (95%CI: 1.53&#x2013;15.89) in 2010&#x2013;2019 to 11.86% (95%CI: 4.29&#x2013;18.53) in 2090&#x2013;2099. In this scenario, heat mortality contributes significantly more, rising from 1.83% (95%CI: 0.12&#x2013;3.85) in 2010&#x2013;2019 to 5.99% (95%CI: 1.23&#x2013;10.35) by 2090&#x2013;2099, reflecting the greater climate and population impact under RCP8.5 and the Strong Ageing pathway.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Our findings highlight the need for climate and population dynamics to be considered in public health policies. Tailored interventions are crucial to mitigate heat and cold-attributable mortality, particularly for vulnerable populations. Future research should integrate socio-economic factors and explore adaptation strategies to refine mortality projections and inform policy.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-025-25980-3.},
}
@article {pmid41526024,
year = {2026},
author = {Were, LPO and Kachingwe, ON and Goldman, T and Ma, Y and Awuor, FJ and Nyamweya, C and Okechi, J and Kaufman, L and Gopal, S},
title = {Climate change, transactional sex, HIV/AIDS and sustainable livelihoods among fishing communities around Lake Victoria: a scoping review protocol.},
journal = {BMJ open},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {e113566},
pmid = {41526024},
issn = {2044-6055},
support = {KL2 TR001411/TR/NCATS NIH HHS/United States ; },
mesh = {Scoping Reviews as Topic ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; *HIV Infections/epidemiology ; *Sex Work/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Female ; Lakes ; Male ; Research Design ; Fisheries ; Victoria/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The objective of this scoping review is to map out what has been published in the scientific literature on the relationship between climate change-related events and how these overlap with associated changes in resource availability, transactional sex and HIV incidence and prevalence, within fishing communities in the Lake Victoria basin. This objective is informed by the fact that climate change and the associated natural resource strains in the Lake Victoria region have exacerbated existing inequities within fishing communities. Vulnerable populations, especially women, engage in strategies such as transactional sex to cope with the uncertainty of natural resource-dependent livelihoods. This practice greatly increases women's risk of contracting HIV in this region, with prevalence rates four to five times the national averages. This scoping review will thus show how the existing empirical literature reports on climate change, transformation in natural resources and livelihoods, and transactional sex and HIV in the Lake Victoria region.<br><br>METHODS: Studies that meet the following inclusion criteria will be included: align with at least two of the major concepts of interest, including climate change, transactional sex, HIV/AIDS, Lake Victoria Basin and/or empirical studies; are published in English and after 2012; and focus on the Lake Victoria basin. The scoping review will be guided by the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis: Scoping Reviews, supported by the standard principles of Arksey and O'Malley. The specific search strategies to be implemented were developed with guidance from an experienced research librarian to align with the inclusion criteria. The search will be conducted in relevant global databases, with two reviewers screening the results and extracting relevant data points. Finally, results will be reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews flow diagram, and summarised in figures, tables and text.<br><br>DISCUSSION: The scoping review is designed to comprehensively scope the existing literature and document the coverage of linkages between transactional sex, HIV/AIDS and sustainable livelihoods in the context of climate change with a view to informing health systems responses to human health specific to the HIV epidemic.<br><br>SCOPING REVIEW REGISTRATION: The proposed scoping review is registered with the Open Science Foundation (OSF), registration number:https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/9DTW4.},
}
@article {pmid41524863,
year = {2026},
author = {Burns, J and Heims-Waldron, DA and Angelino, AC and Lopez, KN and Zachariah, JP and Deen, JF},
title = {Environmental Justice in Vulnerable Populations: Climate Change and Congenital Heart Disease in American Indian/Alaska Native Children.},
journal = {Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41524863},
issn = {2196-8837},
support = {Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation//Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation/ ; },
abstract = {The health impacts of environmental change are subtle and cumulative. A growing body of evidence demonstrates that exposure to the forces driving climate change, including heat and pollution, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, including a higher incidence of congenital and acquired heart disease. Due to compounding historical structural inequities subsequently codified by government policy, American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations are disproportionately exposed to the downstream impacts of climate change and are among the most vulnerable to health-related consequences. In this article, we review the evidence that supports the effects of climate change and pollution on the development of congenital heart disease (CHD). We then review the disparate exposures in AI/AN communities and suggest that further research is required to understand the effects of prenatal exposure to environmental degradation and limit its health consequences among AI/AN people. We subsequently highlight potential mitigating actions for AI/AN communities.},
}
@article {pmid41522214,
year = {2026},
author = {Luo, D and Wang, T and Sun, J and Guo, X and Peng, M and Shen, H and Qian, J},
title = {Conservation Challenges and Opportunities for Fokienia hodginsii in the Wuyi Mountains Under Climate Change and Human Influence.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {e72887},
pmid = {41522214},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Fokienia hodginsii (Dunn) A. Henry &amp; H. H. Thomas, as an evergreen Tertiary relic conifer species of great ornamental, medical, and ecological value, has not been fully explored in terms of its risk associated with distribution under climate change scenarios. The Wuyi Mountains region is of exceptional ecological significance and provides important habitats for F. hodginsii. We compared four species distribution models (SDMs): Maximum Entropy Model (MaxEnt), random forest (RF), boosted regression tree (BRT), and generalized linear model (GLM) using climate variables, alongside soil variables and human footprint index, and used the best to make a comprehensive assessment of F. hodginsii's environmental suitability under shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs) 126 and 585. Our results indicate that MaxEnt model provided the best discriminative power and prediction accuracy in species distribution predictions, with Area Under Curve (AUC) value of 0.973, True Skill Statistic (TSS) value of 0.704, and Kappa of 0.395. We found that climate variables played the dominant role in shaping the distribution of F. hodginsii and accounted for 90.9% of the permutation importance. Furthermore, an overall trend of shrinking distribution was predicted for F. hodginsii, and it would face a huge loss of 97.6% suitable habitat under the scenario of SSP585. These findings indicate a potential loss of economic and ecological value of F. hodginsii, highlighting the risks posed to forest ecosystems in the Wuyi Mountains and underscoring the need for comprehensive conservation strategies to protect the species along with the economic benefits it provides.},
}
@article {pmid41521956,
year = {2026},
author = {Liu, H and Martins, CSC and Zhou, G and Jayaramaiah, RH and Zhang, H and Li, J and Singh, P and Yan, Z and Wang, J and Reich, PB and Eisenhauer, N and Delgado-Baquerizo, M and Singh, BK},
title = {Soil Protist Diversity and Biotic Interactions Shape Ecosystem Functions Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {1},
pages = {e70692},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70692},
pmid = {41521956},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {DP210102081//Australian Research Council/ ; DP230101448//Australian Research Council/ ; 2024YFC3406003//National Key Research and Development Program of China Stem Cell and Translational Research/ ; //Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities/ ; //Nanjing Agricultural University/ ; //Consejer&#xed;a de Transformaci&#xf3;n Econ&#xf3;mica, Industria, Conocimiento y Universidades/ ; //Junta de Andaluc&#xed;a/ ; //National Science Foundation/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Soil/parasitology/chemistry ; *Biodiversity ; *Soil Microbiology ; *Ecosystem ; *Eukaryota/physiology ; Droughts ; },
abstract = {Soil protists significantly influence ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF) through their roles in microbial predation, parasitism, and organic matter decomposition. However, the multifaceted contributions of protist diversity, along with its interactions with other microbial groups and plant diversity, to EMF-especially under climate-induced stresses such as drought-remain poorly understood. To address this knowledge gap, we conducted a factorial microcosm experiment, manipulating microbial diversity (protists, bacteria and fungi), plant species richness, and drought stress. In total, 203 microcosms were established, generating 812 soil samples and 2436 amplicon sequencing libraries. Using structural equation modelling (SEM) and multiple regression analyses, we found that protist diversity was positively correlated with EMF, carbon sequestration, soil organic matter (SOM) decomposition, and nutrient cycling. Furthermore, protist communities exhibited distinct, phylum-specific relationships with these ecosystem functions. Under drought conditions, microbial interaction networks experienced significant restructuring, with protists emerging as keystone taxa-enhancing protist connectivity and highlighting their central role in ecosystem resilience, especially in relation to leaf carbon dynamics. Our findings provide novel empirical evidence that protists act as multitrophic integrators in soil ecosystems and highlight their role in buffering ecosystems against global environmental change.},
}
@article {pmid41519088,
year = {2026},
author = {El Idrissi, Y and He, J and Désilets, M and Braidy, N and Soucy, G and Benabbou, M and Mharzi, H and Said, Z and Ounouss, I and Rais, Z and Ma, W and El Haji, M},
title = {Assessing willingness to pay for a solar-powered desalination device in Moroccan rural communities under climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {398},
number = {},
pages = {128565},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.128565},
pmid = {41519088},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {Rural Population ; Morocco ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Water Purification/economics/instrumentation ; Water Supply ; Drinking Water ; Solar Energy ; },
abstract = {Climate change is affecting the global water cycle, leading to a growing imbalance between drinking water demand and supply in many countries, particularly developing countries such as Morocco. Therefore, several innovative technological solutions are emerging to support safe water access. Understanding the adoption of these solutions, however, requires assessing the willingness to pay (WTP) of respondents and the factors shaping their decisions. This study was conducted among rural populations in Morocco in 2024 to estimate their WTP for a solar-powered, portable desalination device currently under development in a research lab. The contingent valuation method questionnaire with closed-ended dichotomous choice WTP questions was administrated to 446 respondents in four rural regions. Results show that income, education, and bid price are the most significant determinants of WTP. Objective water quality measures and subjective perceptions have a limited effect in baseline models but become more relevant once regional interactions are introduced, revealing notable disparities between regions. Furthermore, including people's answers collected with expanding payment options in follow-up questions substantially increases reported WTP, from 1.9 kMAD to 6.4 kMAD and finally to between 17.9 kMAD, indicating that rural households' WTP is substantially limited by their income and the necessity for the government to consider providing relevant public subsidies.},
}
@article {pmid41519082,
year = {2026},
author = {Ianes, J and Polesel, F and Cantoni, B and Remigi, EU and Vezzaro, L and Antonelli, M},
title = {Modeling an integrated urban wastewater system to assess (micro-)pollutant discharge under dry- and wet-weather: mitigation strategies and climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {398},
number = {},
pages = {128516},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128516},
pmid = {41519082},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Wastewater ; Italy ; *Waste Disposal, Fluid/methods ; Weather ; Models, Theoretical ; Cities ; Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis ; },
abstract = {Integrated urban wastewater systems, including sewer networks and wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), face critical challenges during wet weather, leading to combined sewer overflows and WWTP bypass that release untreated wastewater. Climate change exacerbates these issues through more extreme weather patterns. The recently approved recast of the European Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) imposes a new limit requiring wet-weather discharges to be less than 2 % of the collected annual dry-weather loads, making modeling tools essential for assessing compliance and evaluating mitigation strategies. In this context, an integrated hydraulic and pollutant transport model was applied to an urban catchment near Milan, Italy. The model was calibrated using field measurements of water quantity and quality (including 4 conventional pollutants, 3 metals, 3 organic micropollutants) under dry- and wet-weather conditions. We assessed two mitigation strategies (end-of-pipe first-flush tanks; source control via sewer separation with blue-green infrastructure infiltration) and two climate change scenarios representing climate variability extremes. First-flush tanks reduced conventional pollutant loads by 5-42 % but showed limited effectiveness for organic micropollutants due to lower WWTP removal efficiency. Sewer separation with infiltration met UWWTD target only at 75 % catchment implementation, demanding extensive retrofitting efforts compared to first-flush tanks. This comparison underscores that no single mitigation strategy fits all situations. Environmental risk assessment across scenarios revealed dilution's crucial role, underscoring the need to consider both pollutant loads and hydraulic conditions. This study shows integrated modeling supports water managers in addressing pollution control and climate adaptation, enabling transitions towards sustainable urban areas.},
}
@article {pmid41519060,
year = {2026},
author = {Siiba, A and Kangmennaang, J and Baatiema, L and Luginaah, I},
title = {'When you go to bed, and you cannot sleep … ': smallholder farmers' experiences and perceptions of climate change events and their impacts on health in northern Ghana.},
journal = {Social science &amp; medicine (1982)},
volume = {392},
number = {},
pages = {118947},
doi = {10.1016/j.socscimed.2026.118947},
pmid = {41519060},
issn = {1873-5347},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Ghana ; *Farmers/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Female ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; Qualitative Research ; *Perception ; Focus Groups ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Health Status ; Droughts ; },
abstract = {Despite the critical role of smallholder farmers in promoting food and nutrition security, research suggests that their health is severely threatened by experiences of climate change events. Our study assesses smallholder farmers' experiences and perceptions of rainfall, drought, flood, storm, and wildfire; and explores how such experiences impact food security and health. We employ the convergent mixed-method design, combining binomial regression analysis of survey data from a random-purposive sample of 1042 smallholder farmers with qualitative insights from inductive thematic analysis of data from a purposive sample of seven focus group discussions (involving 58 smallholder farmers) and 13 key informant interviews. Results from the survey suggest that experiences of climate change events can be shaped by age, marital status, geographic location, and level of education. Three overlapping issues also emerged from the qualitative interviews, suggesting that experiences of climate change events negatively affect crop productivity, food and nutrition security, and the health of smallholder farmers in northern Ghana. Specifically, experiences of droughts and floods make smallholder farmers eat less, eat late, or overthink what to do to feed their families. These experiences are expressed using culturally specific language and embodied through the feeling of despair, grief, and distress. Our study provides empirical evidence on how climate change is impacting the livelihood and health of smallholder farmers and highlights the need for health promotion interventions and policy reforms to promote sustainable coping and adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid41518549,
year = {2026},
author = {Manoharan, MA and Erinjery, JJ and Veerankutty, S},
title = {The impact of climate change on the invasiveness of Ageratum conyzoides (goat weed) in India: implications for biodiversity conservation.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {198},
number = {2},
pages = {115},
pmid = {41518549},
issn = {1573-2959},
support = {Grant number: 08/675(0003)/2018-EMR-I//CSIR/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; India ; *Biodiversity ; *Introduced Species ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Ageratum/growth &amp; development/physiology ; *Plant Weeds/growth &amp; development ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Climate change and biological invasions are major drivers of global biodiversity loss. Ageratum conyzoides L. is a highly aggressive invader, yet its ecological risks and potential range dynamics in India remain insufficiently quantified. To assess its future invasion potential, we applied an ensemble species distribution modelling approach (BIOMOD2 in R), integrating random forest, artificial neural networks, and generalized linear models. Bioclimatic predictors were obtained from CMIP6-based climate projections across four SSP pathways (WorldClim v2.1). Model performance was evaluated using multiple evaluation metrics including TSS, ROC, and Kappa to ensure robustness. Precipitation-related predictors, including precipitation of the wettest month (BIO13; 500-1000 mm), and precipitation seasonality (BIO15; 40-60%) were identified as dominant drivers of distribution. High-suitability areas (≥ 70% probability), the potential invasion-risk zones, are projected to concentrate in the Western Ghats and the Himalayan foothills, with marked upslope expansion, and to extend into the Eastern Ghats and Central Highlands. Least-suitable habitats (climate refugial zones, ~ 2.40 million km[2] during 1970-2000) are projected to shrink substantially by 2100, to ~ 1.82 million km[2] (SSP1-2.6), ~ 1.45 million km[2] (SSP2-4.5), ~ 1.23 million km[2] (SSP3-7.0), and ~ 1.04 million km[2] (SSP5-8.5). These contractions indicate a broad climatic shift toward conditions favorable for the spread of the species. Overall, climate change is projected to markedly enhance the potential spread of A. conyzoides across India. The findings underscore the need for proactive, region-specific management in biodiversity hotspots such as the Western Ghats and Himalayas, the protection of climatically stable refugia, and the integration of predictive modeling into national invasive-species management policies.},
}
@article {pmid41517913,
year = {2026},
author = {Wilson, LT and Samonte, SOPB and Yang, Y},
title = {Multi-Decadal Analysis on the Impact of Climate Change, Genetic Gain, Cultivar Type, and Harvest Timing on Main and Ratoon Rice Yield and Quality.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {1},
pages = {e70679},
pmid = {41517913},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A and M University/ ; //Texas Rice Research Foundation/ ; //Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Research/ ; },
mesh = {*Oryza/genetics/growth &amp; development ; *Climate Change ; Texas ; Carbon Dioxide ; },
abstract = {Thirty-three years of climatic and commercial rice yield and quality data were used to estimate the impact of climate change, genetic gain, cultivar type, and harvest timing on main and ratoon crop grain yield and quality for the Texas Gulf Coast rice production region. Major climate change has occurred since 1991, with cumulative annual degree-days (°D) and atmospheric [CO2] increasing 11.6% and 18.4%, respectively, and precipitation, irradiance, and relative humidity decreasing by 22.0%, 2.3%, and 3.3%, respectively. Daytime °D > 10°C and ≤ 30°C, daytime °D > 30°C, nighttime °D > 10°C, atmospheric [CO2], irradiance, relative humidity, and precipitation significantly affect several main and ratoon crop traits, with increased nighttime °D > 10°C consistently reducing grain yield and two of the four measured grain quality traits. Hybrid rice outyields inbred cultivars and produces slightly higher total milling yield for both the main and ratoon crops but consistently produces lower head rice yield and more broken grain. Had the positive effect of increasing atmospheric [CO2] on grain yield not been incorporated into the analyses, a large part of the increase in grain yield over time would have been incorrectly attributed to inbred and hybrid genetic gains. Several quality traits worsened the later the rice main crop was harvested, due to increased temperatures during grain fill for later produced rice, and possibly due to increased insect and disease pressures. The negative effects of climate change on rice grain quality can be partially mitigated by shifting seeding dates earlier and by focusing rice cultivar development on incorporating high temperature and high CO2 resistance traits.},
}
@article {pmid41515108,
year = {2026},
author = {Chen, R and Luo, F and Yao, W and Yang, R and Huang, L and Li, H and Li, M},
title = {Ecological Niche Differentiation and Distribution Dynamics Revealing Climate Change Responses in the Chinese Genus Dysosma.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41515108},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {P522633202300082B//The Scientific Investigation of Jiangyue Mountain State-level Nature Reserve (Second Time) (Project Name)/ ; },
abstract = {The genus Dysosma, a group of perennial herbaceous plants with significant medicinal value and a relatively narrow ecological niche, is potentially at risk due to the combined pressures of habitat degradation and climate change. As their habitats continue to degrade, all species of this genus have been included in the National Key Protected Wild Plants List (Category II). Investigating the impacts of climate change on the distribution of Dysosma resources is vital for their sustainable utilization. In this study, the potential distribution dynamics of seven Dysosma species under current and three future climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, SSP585) were quantified using 534 occurrence points and 25 environmental variables in a MaxEnt model, accompanied by the ecological niche overlap index (Schoener's D), dynamic metrics (relative change rate [RCR], change intensity [CI], stability index [SI], spatial displacement rate [SDR]), and centroid migration analysis. The results indicated that (1) areas of high habitat suitability were consistently concentrated in the mountainous and hilly regions of southwestern Guizhou, Chongqing, and Hubei, with the minimum temperature of the coldest month (Bio6) and the mean diurnal temperature range (Bio2) being identified as the primary driving factors. (2) The future suitable habitat areas remained highly stable overall (SI > 97.89%), though dynamic changes varied across scenarios. Under SSP126, only slight fluctuations were observed, with an average CI of approximately 3.78% and RCR ranging from -0.46% to 1.97%. Under the SSP245 scenario, suitable habitat areas showed a continuous, slight expansion (RCR = 0.45% to 1.54%), whereas under the high-emission SSP585 scenario, a typical "mid-term expansion-late-term contraction" pattern was observed, with RCR shifting from positive (1.32%, 1.44%) to negative (-0.92%). The SI reached its lowest value of 97.89% in the late term, and the spatial displacement rate increased, signaling a reorganization of the distribution pattern. (3) High ecological niche differentiation was observed within the genus, with the highest overlap index being only 0.562, and approximately one-third of species pairs exhibiting completely non-overlapping niches. (4) Dysosma tsayuensis, a niche-specialist species, exhibited a distribution that was highly dependent on the annual mean ultraviolet-B radiation (UVB, contribution rate 52.9%), displaying an adaptation strategy markedly different from that of conservative species. (5) Centroid analysis indicated that, although the overall centroid remained stable in Guizhou, the presence of niche-specialist species under the high-emission SSP585 scenario resulted in migration paths opposite to those observed under other scenarios. The findings reveal the potential vulnerability and differential response patterns of Dysosma species under rapid climate warming, thereby providing a scientific basis for targeted conservation, in situ and ex situ conservation strategies, and population restoration.},
}
@article {pmid41514993,
year = {2025},
author = {Usseglio, VL and Zunino, MP and Brito, VD and Beato, M and Theumer, MG and Dambolena, JS},
title = {Organic Compounds as a Natural Alternative for Pest Control: How Will Climate Change Affect Their Effectiveness?.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41514993},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {PICT-2021-I-INVI-00084//National Agency for Scientific and Technological Promotion/ ; Consolidar//Secretary of Science and Technique (SECyT-UNC)/ ; 33620230100243CB//Secretary of Science and Technique (SECyT-UNC)/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change scenarios predict increased temperatures, potentially impacting the development of phytopathogenic fungi and the efficacy of their control. This study evaluated the effects of four natural organic compounds-carvacrol, eugenol, trans-cinnamaldehyde, and 1-heptyn-3-ol-on the growth of Fusarium verticillioides and the survival of Sitophilus zeamais under two temperature regimes (28 °C and 32 °C). Fungal growth was assessed through the lag phase duration and mycelial expansion, while insecticidal activity was determined by mortality of S. zeamais. Carvacrol (1 ppm) produced the most pronounced inhibitory effect on fungal growth, significantly extending the lag phase and reducing mycelial area, with eugenol showing similar effects at selected concentrations. Both compounds maintained or enhanced their antifungal activity at elevated temperatures. Trans-cinnamaldehyde and 1-heptyn-3-ol exhibited moderate or low effects, depending on concentration and temperature. Regarding S. zeamais, 1-heptyn-3-ol achieved complete mortality at all concentrations under both temperature scenarios, whereas carvacrol, eugenol, and trans-cinnamaldehyde showed dose-dependent effects at 28 °C and enhanced efficacy at 32 °C. Overall, these findings highlight the potential of these compounds as sustainable, climate-resilient alternatives for managing fungal pathogens and stored-product pests.},
}
@article {pmid41514785,
year = {2025},
author = {Girondot, M},
title = {The Wrong Assumptions of the Effects of Climate Change on Marine Turtle Nests with Temperature-Dependent Sex Determination.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41514785},
issn = {2076-2615},
abstract = {Contemporary climate change, driven by anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, has raised global temperatures by over 1 °C above pre-industrial levels, profoundly altering Earth's energy balance. In marine turtles, which exhibit temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD), embryonic sex ratios are highly sensitive to nest temperature. Most studies predicting the effects of climate change on turtle sex ratios have used air temperature or sea surface temperature (SST) as proxies for nest temperature, despite limited empirical validation of this assumption. I question the validity of this approach by examining the physical mechanisms of heat transfer within beach soils, including conduction, convection, and radiation, and how they are modulated by factors such as soil texture, moisture, and solar radiation. The analysis highlights that while GHGs increase air temperature through the greenhouse effect, they do not directly alter incoming solar radiation, the principal driver of subsurface temperature. Furthermore, increased air temperature enhances evaporation and soil drying, reducing thermal conductivity and potentially lowering heat penetration into nesting depths. Consequently, air or SST proxies can misrepresent the actual thermal environment of marine turtle nests, leading to inaccurate or even reverse projections of sex ratios under climate change. A mechanistic approach integrating soil heat dynamics and solar radiation is therefore essential for realistic assessments of TSD responses and conservation planning in a warming world.},
}
@article {pmid41514783,
year = {2025},
author = {Lee, JH and Chang, MH and Shin, MS and Lee, ES and Lee, JS and Seo, CW},
title = {Ensemble Species Distribution Modeling of Climate Change Impacts on Endangered Amphibians and Reptiles in South Korea.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41514783},
issn = {2076-2615},
abstract = {Climate change poses a serious threat to amphibians and reptiles, which are especially vulnerable because of limited thermoregulatory capacity and restricted dispersal. We used an ensemble species distribution modeling framework to assess habitat determinants, niche breadth, and climate-driven distribution changes for eight legally protected endangered amphibian and reptile species in South Korea. Occurrence records collected between 1997 and 2021 were combined with ten bioclimatic, topographic, and hydrological predictors, and 11 species distribution modeling algorithms (SDMs), including Random Forest and MaxEnt, were implemented and combined into weighted ensemble predictions. The weighted ensemble model showed high predictive performance (mean ROC-AUC = 0.897; overall mean across all SDMs = 0.843). Variable-importance analysis revealed clear taxonomic contrasts: reptiles exhibited approximately 1.7-fold greater dependence on temperature variables than amphibians, whereas amphibians were more strongly associated with precipitation and topographic context. Environmental niche-breadth analysis identified Sibynophis chinensis, Hynobius yangi, and Dryophytes suweonensis as narrow- or moderate-niche specialists largely constrained by precipitation of the driest month and a small set of climatic variables. Under moderate (SSP2-4.5) and high (SSP5-8.5) emission scenarios, areas of high species richness are projected to decline by 22% and 45%, respectively, by the 2070s, with distribution centroids shifting northeastward and pronounced habitat loss in western lowland plains. Priority conservation targets include S. chinensis, D. suweonensis, and H. yangi, which combine narrow niches, restricted ranges, and high climate vulnerability. These findings provide a quantitative basis for climate-adaptive conservation planning for threatened herpetofauna in South Korea.},
}
@article {pmid41514200,
year = {2026},
author = {Vrselja, I and Pandžić, M and Batinić, L},
title = {The effects of fear and hope appeals on climate change risk perception.},
journal = {The Journal of social psychology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-13},
doi = {10.1080/00224545.2026.2613250},
pmid = {41514200},
issn = {1940-1183},
abstract = {Some researchers suggest that fear can motivate climate protection measures by increasing risk perception. Others argue that fear-based messages can lead to avoidance or denial, making positive messages such as appeals to hope a more effective strategy. This study aimed to investigate whether textual appeals to fear are more effective than appeals to hope or neutral stimuli in increasing climate change risk perceptions and whether there is a difference between appeals to hope and neutral messages. This experimental study involved 233 university students (48.5% women) aged 18 to 33. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three conditions (fear, hope, and neutral), after which their risk perceptions of climate change were measured. A one-way ANOVA showed that there were no significant differences in risk perception between the three groups, suggesting that neither fear nor hope appeals were more effective than neutral stimuli in increasing risk perception of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41513531,
year = {2026},
author = {Ludwig-Borycz, E and Rojas, AI and Sunuwar, DR and Aaron, B and Jayakumar, G and Moyer, CA and Waljee, AK and Baylin, A and Agrawal, A},
title = {Corrigendum to "Climate change-related exposures, low birthweight, and preterm birth: Overview of reviews protocol". [Environ. Int. 202 (2025) 109704].},
journal = {Environment international},
volume = {207},
number = {},
pages = {110045},
doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2026.110045},
pmid = {41513531},
issn = {1873-6750},
}
@article {pmid41512338,
year = {2026},
author = {Frederico, RG and de Souza, CP and Salvador, GN and Magalhães, ALB and Orsi, M and Leitão, RP},
title = {Effects of climate change on invasive fish species and the vulnerability of tropical freshwater ecoregions.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1014},
number = {},
pages = {181359},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2026.181359},
pmid = {41512338},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Introduced Species ; *Fishes/physiology ; Brazil ; Fresh Water ; Biodiversity ; Ecosystem ; Tropical Climate ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Biological invasions and climate change are major drivers of biodiversity loss, yet their combined effects on freshwater ecosystems in tropical regions remain poorly understood. Here, we assess the current and future climatic suitability of Brazil's freshwater ecoregions for non-native fish species and identify regions most vulnerable to biological invasions under climate change. We compiled a comprehensive database of non-native freshwater fishes in Brazil and modeled the potential distributions of 138 species using ecological niche models (ENMs). Occurrence records from native and non-native ranges, bioclimatic variables, and three climatic scenarios (current, SSP2-4.5, SSP5-8.5). We overlaid model projections with Brazil's freshwater ecoregions to quantify changes in suitable areas and identify invasion hotspots. Model performance was good, AUC values ranging from 0.80 ± 0.06 to 1.00 ± 0.01 and TSS values from 0.61 ± 0.08 to 1.00 ± 0.02. Most non-native species (65-66 %) are projected to lose climatically suitable areas under future conditions, particularly in northern ecoregions such as the Amazon Basin. In contrast, several ecoregions in southern and southeastern Brazil are expected to remain or become increasingly suitable for non-native species, despite an overall reduction in suitability at large scale. These regions are also those most affected by urbanization, habitat fragmentation, aquaculture, and hydropower development, which may amplify invasion risks. Our findings demonstrate that climate change will shift invasion risk toward southern Brazil, reinforcing the need for targeted prevention, improved aquaculture management, and awareness programs to reduce the establishment and spread of non-native freshwater fishes.},
}
@article {pmid41511455,
year = {2026},
author = {Namli, S and Samut, H and Comlekcioglu, N and Soyer, Y},
title = {Climate change-driven risks on contamination routes and timing, and phage control of Salmonella on leafy greens.},
journal = {FEMS microbiology ecology},
volume = {102},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {41511455},
issn = {1574-6941},
support = {118O673//Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Agricultural Irrigation ; Temperature ; *Salmonella/virology ; Food Microbiology ; *Salmonella Phages/physiology ; *Bacteriophages/physiology ; *Salmonella enterica/virology ; Food Safety ; Seeds/microbiology ; },
abstract = {This study investigated the persistence and control of S. enterica serovar Newport on garden cress under warming temperature scenarios (15°C, 17°C, 19°C, 21°C), simulating climate change-relevant conditions. Two contamination routes-seed and irrigation-were tested with irrigation applied at different plant growth stages to assess the impact of contamination timing too. In addition, the study evaluated the effectiveness of preharvest bacteriophage irrigation applied at various intervals prior to harvest. Results showed that both contamination routes supported long-term survival, with the greatest persistence at 15°C. Late-stage contamination through irrigation resulted in higher bacterial loads at harvest, posing greater food safety risks. While a washing step significantly reduced Salmonella levels, especially in later contamination scenarios, it was insufficient to fully remove strongly attached bacterial populations across all cases. Bacteriophage irrigation achieved up to 2.2 log MPN/g reduction when applied close to harvest, particularly when combined with washing. Beyond expanding the mechanistic understanding of Salmonella-plant interactions, these findings illustrate how temperature dynamics, contamination timing, and exposure routes collectively influence bacterial persistence under warming scenarios relevant to climate change, while also demonstrating the potential of a targeted preharvest intervention strategy with significant control efficacy.},
}
@article {pmid41511358,
year = {2026},
author = {Zarrin Ghalami, R and Duszyn, M and Karpiński, S},
title = {Absorption of Energy in Excess, Photoinhibition, Transpiration, and Foliar Heat Emission Feedback Loops During Global Warming.},
journal = {Cells},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41511358},
issn = {2073-4409},
mesh = {*Global Warming ; *Plant Leaves/physiology/metabolism ; Photosynthesis/physiology ; *Plant Transpiration/physiology ; Photosystem II Protein Complex/metabolism ; Light ; Hot Temperature ; },
abstract = {Global warming is increasingly constraining plant productivity by altering the photosynthetic energy balance and leaf thermoregulation. Under high light and elevated temperatures, absorption of energy in excess (AEE) by photosystem II disrupts photosynthetic electron transport, oxygen evolution, and CO2 assimilation, often accompanied by reduced foliar transpiration. These conditions promote photoinhibition, as reflected by a decrease in maximal photosynthetic efficiency (Fv/Fm), an increase in non-photochemical quenching (NPQ), and photooxidative stress associated with enhanced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. In addition to environmental heat stress, AEE influences foliar temperature through internal energy partitioning, including regulated dissipation of AEE as heat and changes in transpirational cooling. The relative contributions of NPQ, photochemistry, and transpiration to leaf temperature regulation are strongly context dependent and vary with light intensity, temperature changes, and water availability. Under global warming, rising background temperatures and increased vapor pressure deficit may constrain transpirational cooling and alter the balance between non-photochemical and photochemical energy dissipation and usage, respectively. In this review, we synthesize current knowledge on AEE handling, photoinhibition, NPQ and other quenching processes, and on transpiration cooling, and discuss a conceptual framework in which sustained imbalance among these processes under global warming conditions could amplify foliar heat stress and increase the risk of cellular damage. Rather than proposing new physiological mechanisms, this work integrates existing evidence across molecular, leaf, and ecosystem scales to highlight potential feedbacks relevant to plant performance under future climate prediction scenarios.},
}
@article {pmid41509563,
year = {2026},
author = {Li, XX and Liu, B and Wang, L and Zhang, JK and Zuo, AJ and Li, XM and Peng, YJ and Jin, K and Qin, AL},
title = {Impact of Climate Change and Human Activities on Suitable Distribution of Rhodiola Species in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau: Modeling Insights for Conservation Prioritization.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {e72896},
pmid = {41509563},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Using the MaxEnt model with climatic, topographical, soil, and human activity factors, this study predicted suitable habitats for eight Rhodiola species in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) and analyzed conservation gaps via ArcGIS overlay analysis. Models demonstrated high accuracy, with area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) values ranging from 0.88 to 0.99. Human activities dominated habitat suitability for most species (contribution: 37.0%-76.4%), except R. atsaensis (RA), driven by climate (38.9%) and topography (32.8%). Current suitable habitats varied widely, with RA occupying the largest area (1.69 × 10[6] km[2]), and R. sacra (RS) the smallest (5.61 × 10[4] km[2]). Future climate scenarios show seven Rhodiola species (except RS) will expand, and all have increasing highly suitable areas. R. smithii and R. tibetica expand most; RS only expands under SSP1-2.6 in 2090. Current nature reserve coverage protects 33.42% of the suitable habitats for Rhodiola species on the plateau, with national reserves accounting for 28.13% and other protected areas (PAs) only 5.29%. Protection efficiency varies significantly among species. RA has the highest protection rate (35.38%), while R. bupleuroides and RS show the lowest (~20%). National reserves exhibit protection rates of 13.11%-29.98% for suitable habitats, surpassing other-level reserves (2.1%-8.27%). Conservation gaps are concentrated in ecologically sensitive zones such as the Hotan-Ngari, Lhasa, and eastern Chamdo. Strikingly, protection of high and medium habitats remains extremely low (5.12%). The findings provide critical insights for prioritizing strategic conservation efforts and optimizing PA networks across the QTP, thereby addressing the current protection gaps and enhancing ecological connectivity.},
}
@article {pmid41508602,
year = {2026},
author = {Yuan, Z and Lyne, V and Tian, J and Liu, H and Gao, L and Mao, X and Ma, T},
title = {Climate Change Amplifies Chronic Ammonia Risks in China's Freshwater Ecosystems.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {60},
number = {3},
pages = {2445-2456},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c08232},
pmid = {41508602},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ammonia ; China ; *Fresh Water ; *Ecosystem ; Water Quality ; },
abstract = {Ammonia toxicity poses a significant yet often overlooked risk to freshwater ecosystems. Conventional water quality standards rely on static concentration thresholds and fail to capture the dynamic nature of ammonia toxicity, which is strongly dependent on water temperature and pH. In this study, we combine high-frequency national water quality monitoring data with climate projections to evaluate both current and future chronic ammonia risks across China's freshwater systems. Our results reveal that existing criteria substantially underestimate ecological risks: approximately 71% of chronic exceedance events go undetected under most commonly used static thresholds. These risks exhibit marked spatial heterogeneity, with over 80% of northern river basins experiencing elevated chronic exposure, while southern basins face less than half the national average. Climate change is projected to intensify ammonia risks even in regions with historically strong pollution controls. Under the high-emission scenario, the national exceedance rate increases from around 8% to nearly 14% in summer, primarily driven by rising temperatures and increasingly extreme hydrological conditions. These findings demonstrate the critical limitations of fixed-threshold regulation and highlight the need for dynamic, climate-adaptive ammonia toxicity risk assessments. To effectively protect freshwater biodiversity and water quality in the face of climate change, regulatory frameworks must incorporate temperature- and pH-sensitive criteria alongside targeted, region-specific mitigation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41508452,
year = {2026},
author = {Kozikova, D and Martínez-Lüscher, J and Antolín, MC and Goicoechea, N and Pascual, I},
title = {A consortium of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and plant growth-promoting bacteria modulates wine grape ripening and composition under climate change conditions.},
journal = {Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)},
volume = {225},
number = {},
pages = {118027},
doi = {10.1016/j.foodres.2025.118027},
pmid = {41508452},
issn = {1873-7145},
mesh = {*Vitis/microbiology/growth &amp; development/metabolism ; *Climate Change ; *Mycorrhizae/physiology ; *Fruit/microbiology/growth &amp; development/chemistry ; *Wine/analysis/microbiology ; Carbon Dioxide ; Temperature ; *Bacteria/metabolism ; },
abstract = {If no major changes in CO2 emissions policy take place, atmospheric CO2 and temperature are expected to increase in the coming decades, negatively affecting grape composition. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) have been reported to increase plant resilience to various stresses. This study aimed to assess whether the association of young grapevines with AMF, co-inoculated with bacteria (PGPRs), can mitigate the effects of climate change on grape composition. Two-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon plants grafted onto R110 rootstock, either inoculated with a consortium of AMF and PGPRs (+M) or with only PGPRs (-M), were exposed to two CO2 levels (ambient CO2, AC, or 700 ppm, EC) and two temperatures (ambient temperature, AT, or ambient temperature increased by 4 °C, ET) in a factorial design (2x2x2). Plants under ET experienced about 5 heat waves and 21 days with maximum temperatures above 40 °C, 2 heat waves and 4 days above 40 °C in AT. ET reduced berry mass, total soluble solids, and acidity in the must; these differences were less pronounced in +M. Grapes under ET had lower concentration of anthocyanins but these were more methylated (malvidins) and coumaroylated, regardless of the CO2 level and AMF inoculation. The concentration of total amino acids and yeast assimilable N decreased under EC, whereas ET decreased the relative abundance of proline. co-inoculation of AMF and PGPRs increased the concentration of total and aroma precursor amino acids, especially under ACAT, and proline abundance, thus partially counteracting the effects of both EC and ET. Co-inoculation of AMF and bacteria helped attenuate some of the effects of climate change on grape berry ripening and primary metabolite composition.},
}
@article {pmid41508368,
year = {2026},
author = {Wesseltoft, JB and de Jonge, N and Hansen, MM and Høye, TT and Ørsted, M and Kristensen, TN},
title = {Heat but Not Cold Tolerance Is Phylogenetically Constrained in Greenlandic Terrestrial Arthropods Under Future Global Warming.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {1},
pages = {e70687},
pmid = {41508368},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {0156-00024B//European co-funded Partnership BiodivClim-191 ASICS/ ; NNF23OC0082599//Novo Nordisk Fonden/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; Greenland ; *Arthropods/physiology/genetics ; Phylogeny ; *Global Warming ; Cold Temperature ; Hot Temperature ; *Thermotolerance ; Climate Change ; },
abstract = {The Arctic is currently warming at up to four times the global average. Likewise, climate variability within and across seasons is predicted to markedly increase in the future. This may challenge organisms in these pristine environments, making it critically important to understand their thermal biology and evolutionary potential. For Arctic ectotherms in particular, thermal tolerance limits and responses to climate change are mostly unknown. Knowledge on this is urgently needed to enable prediction of climate change impacts on future distributions of biodiversity in these rapidly changing environments. Here, we provide data on upper and lower thermal limits of 93 Greenlandic species of insects, arachnids, and collembolans caught and tested in the field and identified using barcode sequencing. This represents ~8% of described terrestrial Greenlandic arthropod species. We found pronounced differences in heat and cold tolerance among species and a strong phylogenetic signal for both heat tolerance and thermal scope (difference between upper and lower thermal limits). We argue that this indicates a limited capacity for coping with increasing and more variable future temperatures through evolutionary adaptation. Further, we modelled future increases in microhabitat temperatures in our sampling area. We found that > 25% of the investigated species may periodically experience stressful high temperatures in the future. These results suggest that climate change will likely result in substantial changes in distributions and abundances of terrestrial arthropods in Southern Greenland.},
}
@article {pmid41508227,
year = {2025},
author = {Wu, DH and Kang, CZ and Meng, WH and Zhang, CC and Wang, HY and Ma, Q and Wang, YH and Guo, LP},
title = {[Prediction of suitable habitats for Chrysanthemum indicum under climate change based on Biomod2 ensemble modeling].},
journal = {Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica},
volume = {50},
number = {19},
pages = {5363-5372},
doi = {10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20250529.101},
pmid = {41508227},
issn = {1001-5302},
mesh = {*Chrysanthemum/growth &amp; development ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; China ; Humans ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Models, Theoretical ; Plants, Medicinal/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {With increasing market demand for traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and intensifying global climate change, the conservation of wild medicinal plant resources has become a critical issue. This study investigates the dynamics of suitable planting areas for Chrysanthemum indicum under both climate change and human activities. Using integrated species distribution models(SDMs) and the climate, soil, and human footprint data, this study predicted the current and future distribution patterns of this plant under different carbon emission scenarios. Key findings revealed that human activities exerted the most significant constraint on C. indicum distribution, surpassing climate and soil factors. Exclusion of human interference expanded the suitable habitats by 19.3%, with highly suitable areas extending towards north and northeast China. Under the SSP126 scenario, the area of suitable habitats was projected to have a marginal increase(+0.37%) by 2100, accompanied by expansion of highly suitable habitats along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Conversely, the SSP585 scenario projected significant habitat contraction(-11.57%) with enlarged centroid shifts, exposing traditional highly suitable regions like Hunan and Guizhou provinces to degradation risks. This study pioneers in quantifying the overwhelming influence of human activities on C. indicum distribution and highlights the protective role of low-carbon policies in mitigating habitat loss. The outcomes provide scientific support for developing climate-resilient management strategies that balance resource utilization and ecological conservation, while demonstrating the practical value of multi-model integration in sustainable use of medicinal plant resources. Future studies should incorporate real-time monitoring data to enhance dynamic predictions, thereby help the TCM industry to respond to global change.},
}
@article {pmid41508172,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, BJ and Zhao, ZY and Li, L and Bi, YQ and Amuguleng, and Chimedragchaa, CS and Myadagbadam, US and Azzaya, JK and Li, MH},
title = {[Suitability zoning of Saposhnikovia divaricata in Mongolia under climate change based on MaxEnt model and Biomod2 ensemble model].},
journal = {Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica},
volume = {50},
number = {21},
pages = {6008-6016},
doi = {10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20250702.101},
pmid = {41508172},
issn = {1001-5302},
mesh = {Mongolia ; Climate Change ; *Apiaceae/growth &amp; development/chemistry ; Ecosystem ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/analysis/chemistry ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; Soil/chemistry ; },
abstract = {Medicinal plants represent a critical component of natural resources and play a vital role in global healthcare and therapeutic systems. Saposhnikovia divaricata, a well-known traditional medicinal plant, exhibits ecological and quality suitability that is strongly influenced by various environmental factors. To investigate the suitable distribution and accumulation patterns of active components in S. divaricata in Mongolia, this study integrated climatic, soil, and topographic variables to evaluate its habitat suitability by using both the MaxEnt model and the Biomod2 ensemble modeling approach. The predictive performance of the two models was compared. High-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) was employed to quantify the active components in collected S. divaricata samples, enabling a comprehensive quality assessment. The results demonstrated that the MaxEnt model achieved an area under curve(AUC) of 0.933 and a true skill statistic(TSS) value of 0.737, while the Biomod2 ensemble model showed improved performance with an AUC of 0.957 and a TSS value of 0.741. The most suitable regions for the growth of S. divaricata were identified as Dornod, Khentii, Selenge, Darkhan-Uul, Bulgan, Orkhon, and T9v provinces. Ecological suitability was primarily influenced by elevation(ELEVATION), precipitation during the warmest quarter(BIO18), and annual mean temperature(BIO1). The accumulation of prim-O-glucosylcimifugin was closely related to temperature, precipitation, and soil particle size, while the content of 5-O-methylvisammioside was largely influenced by precipitation and soil physicochemical properties, including base saturation, aluminum saturation, and cation exchange capacity. This study provides guidance for seed introduction, cultivation, and standardized production of S. divaricata in Mongolia.},
}
@article {pmid41507419,
year = {2026},
author = {Pakravan-Charvadeh, MR and Maleknia, R},
title = {The role of beliefs and behavioral intentions in the analysis of community health responses to climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {4858},
pmid = {41507419},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: This study explores the complex relationship between climate change perceptions and health behavior intentions through an extended Health Belief Model (HBM). Given the increasing frequency of climate-related events, such as extreme weather and air quality deterioration, the implications for public health are profound. This study aims to identify how individual beliefs regarding susceptibility to climate-related health issues, perceived severity of these impacts, and the perceived benefits and barriers to action influence health behavior intentions. Data were collected from approximately 500 adults in Iran using an online questionnaire distributed via popular messaging platforms. The survey assessed demographic factors alongside key constructs of the HBM. The findings indicate that individuals who perceive a higher susceptibility and severity regarding climate impacts are more likely to express intentions to engage in health-promoting behaviors. Furthermore, increased environmental concern and social norms significantly enhance these intentions, while perceived barriers and self-efficacy don’t present a notable hindrance. The results underscore the critical need for interdisciplinary public health strategies that integrate climate science and community engagement. By fostering awareness and understanding of climate-related health risks, such strategies can promote proactive health behaviors and enhance community resilience in the face of ongoing climate challenges. This research contributes valuable insights for designing effective public health interventions that resonate with community values and address the multifaceted impacts of climate change on health.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1038/s41598-026-35106-3.},
}
@article {pmid41507207,
year = {2026},
author = {Sun, J and Lv, W and Wang, S and Iler, AM and Meng, F and Li, B and Zhou, Y and Lv, J and Yuan, F and Luo, C and Peñuelas, J and Yao, T and Piao, S},
title = {Functional group and aridity regulate impacts of climate change on plant phenology: a meta-analysis.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {1522},
pmid = {41507207},
issn = {2041-1723},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Flowers/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Plant Leaves/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Rain ; Droughts ; Temperature ; Water ; Desert Climate ; *Plant Development ; *Plant Physiological Phenomena ; *Plants ; },
abstract = {The interaction between temperature and precipitation greatly affects plant phenology. However, these effects can vary between additive, antagonistic, and synergistic, and it is not clear what determines these different outcomes. One hypothesis is that the effect on plant phenology varies with aridity and plant functional group. Here, we find support for this hypothesis using a global meta-analysis on the timing of leaf-out (2178 values from 55 experimental sites) and flowering (4027 values from 117 experimental sites). We find that, globally, the onset of leaf-out is more influenced by water availability than by temperature, while first flowering is more affected by temperature than by precipitation. On its own, warming advances leaf-out for all functional groups (except in semi-humid regions), whereas warming combined with decreased precipitation delays leaf-out in semi-arid regions. Warming also advances flowering across all functional groups, regardless of changes in precipitation and aridity. We observe synergistic effects of warming and precipitation on leaf-out for forbs in semi-arid regions, while antagonistic effects occur for grasses and sedges except in arid regions. Our findings suggest that considering drought tolerance or resistance of plants across ambient climates is critical for improving our understanding and predictions of how plant phenology responds to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41506927,
year = {2026},
author = {Tong, M and Vargas, N and Jha, N and Neshat, M and Bi, P and Bambrick, H},
title = {Two decades of climate change and its impact on emergency department presentations in the Australian Capital Territory: Past trend and future projection.},
journal = {Australian and New Zealand journal of public health},
volume = {50},
number = {1},
pages = {100296},
doi = {10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100296},
pmid = {41506927},
issn = {1753-6405},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Emergency Service, Hospital/statistics &amp; numerical data/trends ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; Male ; Female ; Aged ; Australian Capital Territory/epidemiology ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Forecasting ; Child ; Cold Temperature/adverse effects ; Child, Preschool ; Infant ; Public Health ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this study were to explore health impact of climate change over the last two decades in the Australian Capital Territory and to project future changes under climate change.<br><br>METHODS: A time series design was used to assess temperature increases due to climate change and emergency department presentations.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 1,442,354 emergency department presentations occurred, with 2.49% of emergency department presentations attributed to heat and 4.00% attributed to cold. Future projections indicated heat-attributable fraction will increase to 2.72% and cold-attributable fraction will decline to 3.21% by the middle of this century. The younger age group exhibited highest relative risks from both heat and cold, the middle age group was particularly sensitive to heat, while older adults were most vulnerable to cold.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Heat and cold contribute to increased emergency department presentations, with distinct age-specific vulnerabilities to temperature extremes. Projections indicate rising health burden associated with non-optimal temperatures, primarily driven by increasing heat-attributable fraction and concurrent decline in the cold-attributable fraction.<br><br>These findings highlight the urgent need for region-specific climate change adaptation strategies to mitigate the growing health impacts of temperature extremes, protect vulnerable populations and prepare healthcare systems for projected changes of emergency department presentations in the Australian Capital Territory under future climate conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41505549,
year = {2026},
author = {Pillar, VD and Winck, BR},
title = {Natural grasslands used for grazing livestock can mitigate climate change.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {391},
number = {6781},
pages = {eaea8344},
doi = {10.1126/science.aea8344},
pmid = {41505549},
issn = {1095-9203},
}
@article {pmid41504836,
year = {2026},
author = {Coll-Planell, M and Rodó-Zárate, M},
title = {Correction: Climate Relief Maps: A methodological framework for exploring everyday experiences of climate change through an intersectional lens.},
journal = {Ambio},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1007/s13280-025-02312-8},
pmid = {41504836},
issn = {1654-7209},
}
@article {pmid41503950,
year = {2026},
author = {Huang, X and Unger, A and Shenkar, N and Zhan, A},
title = {Evolving Gene Expression Plasticity Under Climate Change: A Case Study of Thermal Adaptation in the Invasive Tunicate Herdmania momus.},
journal = {Molecular ecology},
volume = {35},
number = {1},
pages = {e70236},
doi = {10.1111/mec.70236},
pmid = {41503950},
issn = {1365-294X},
support = {32101352//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 32561143021//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 32471740//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Urochordata/genetics/physiology ; Introduced Species ; *Adaptation, Physiological/genetics ; Mediterranean Sea ; *Acclimatization/genetics ; *Gene Expression ; Temperature ; Biological Evolution ; },
abstract = {Phenotypic plasticity provides organisms with immediate resilience to environmental variability, yet its evolutionary trajectories and long-term role in adaptation under climate change remain unresolved. The invasive ascidian Herdmania momus, originating from the Red Sea and expanding into the rapidly warming and environmentally variable Mediterranean Sea, provides an ideal natural model for examining how gene expression plasticity evolves under accelerating climate change. By comparing gene expression plasticity of H. momus derived from native and invasive populations under temperature stress, we investigated the evolutionary trajectories of gene expression plasticity during the early stages of biological invasion. Our results reveal widespread transcriptional shifts and pronounced regional differences in plastic responses, indicating that gene expression plasticity can evolve rapidly following recent colonisation. Invasive Mediterranean populations exhibited reduced plasticity under both heat and cold stress. Genes associated with energy metabolism displayed consistent upregulation in both native and invasive ranges, underscoring their conserved role in thermal adaptation. Reaction norm analyses revealed that front-loading, characterised by elevated baseline expression but reduced plasticity, was the predominant pattern in Mediterranean populations, followed by high plasticity, dampening and amplifying responses. Notably, front-loading was enriched in genes involved in cellular stress responses, Sterol Regulatory Element-Binding Protein (SREBP) signalling and protein ubiquitination, suggesting that the evolution of plasticity should be function-dependent during rapid colonisation of changing climates. These findings shed light on the role of phenotypic plasticity in shaping adaptive evolution during biological invasions and in the broader context of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41503391,
year = {2026},
author = {Sari, &#x130; and Ismael, B and Ullah, F and Agoundé, G and Yildiz, F},
title = {Climatic Variables as Drivers of Pterocarpus erinaceus (Fabaceae): Distribution and the Implications of Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {e72820},
pmid = {41503391},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Pterocarpus erinaceus is an ecologically and economically important tree species native to the Sahel region of West Africa, facing severe threats due to overexploitation, habitat degradation, and climate change. This study assesses the impact of key climatic variables on the species' current distribution and projects potential range shifts across Africa under mid-21st century climate scenarios. Using an ensemble modeling approach that combines various algorithms and utilizes 37 comprehensive climatic variables, the analysis revealed significant patterns of highly suitable habitat, concentrated primarily in West Africa. Projections under low and medium emission scenarios for 2040-2060 and 2080-2100 periods predict a reduction in climatically unsuitable areas and a potential expansion of suitable habitats, suggesting that the species may be somewhat resilient to medium-term climate changes. The primary climatic factors limiting the species' distribution were identified as the Mean Temperature of the Driest Quarter and the Climatic Moisture Index. These results underscore the species' ecophysiological dependence on specific temperature and moisture regimes. Crucially, while our projections suggest the species exhibits resilience and potential habitat expansion under medium-term climate change, its realization is contingent upon mitigating persistent anthropogenic pressures. Therefore, to ensure the species' long-term persistence and maintain the ecological integrity of the West African Savanna Biome, conservation strategies must prioritize aggressive, in situ actions focused on sustainable management, controlled harvesting, and the protection of current and future suitable habitats, rather than focusing solely on long-term climate change adaptation measures.},
}
@article {pmid41503345,
year = {2026},
author = {Yang, L and Ma, Z and Meng, F and Wang, R and Chen, S and Liu, C and Ho, HC and Xu, M and Chua, AQ and Hsu, LY and Jia, Y and Zhang, Y and Huang, C and Ji, JS},
title = {Climate change and antimicrobial resistance in the Western Pacific: a mixed-methods systematic analysis.},
journal = {The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific},
volume = {67},
number = {},
pages = {101772},
pmid = {41503345},
issn = {2666-6065},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are escalating public health threats globally. The Western Pacific Region faces unique climatic and socioeconomic vulnerabilities, but evidence on this climate-AMR intersection is limited. We aimed to systematically provide evidence on this critical issue.<br><br>METHODS: We conducted a three-stage mixed-methods systematic analysis: (1) a narrative review mapping the regional AMR landscape and summarizing potential climate-driven mechanisms; (2) a systematic review (PubMed and Google Scholar, January 2000-March 2025) of regional quantitative studies; and (3) an empirical quantitative analysis using a longitudinal panel dataset. This analysis completes our systematic approach by visualizing AMR mortality trends (using data from the GRAM project) and applying regression analysis to model AMR-attributable death rates based on climatic and socioeconomic factors, providing quantitative evidence of the regional situation and its potential drivers.<br><br>FINDINGS: Literature review evidence showed that increasing temperature caused by climate change directly accelerates bacterial growth and resistance mutation rates and indirectly affects healthcare disruptions and antibiotic misuse during extreme weather events. We included 18 quantitative studies synthesised using the SWiM framework, which provided more specific evidence that higher temperatures are associated with increased clinical resistance rates and enhanced environmental dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). Our quantitative analysis found that a 1 &#xb0;C increase in mean ambient temperature was associated with higher AMR-attributable mortality from carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB; &#x3b2; = 0.652, 95% CI 0.579-0.724, p < 0.001) and carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA; &#x3b2; = 0.422, 95% CI 0.304-0.541, p < 0.001). It also revealed that socioeconomic factors have heterogeneous effects.<br><br>INTERPRETATION: Climatic conditions and socioeconomic vulnerabilities jointly shape AMR risks in the Western Pacific Region. Projected increases in extreme weather events threaten to strain healthcare systems further and worsen antibiotic misuse. Strengthening climate-resilient health systems, improving multisectoral AMR governance, and establishing integrated AMR-climate surveillance networks are essential regional priorities.<br><br>FUNDING: This work is supported by World Health Organization (WPRO/2024-02/AGE-DHP/22552 4), National Natural Science Foundation of China (82422064, 82250610230, 72374228, 72074234), Natural Science Foundation of Beijing (IS23105), National Bureau for Disease Control and Prevention (20241660047), Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Program, China (2025A04J5118), Fundamental Scientific Research Funds for Central Universities, China (SYSU-25wkjc02), National Major Science and Technology Project of China (No. 2024ZD0524500), and Singapore National Medical Research Council (CoSTAR-HS CG21APR2005; AMRITS MOH-001326-01).},
}
@article {pmid41501463,
year = {2026},
author = {Chemke, R and Yuval, J},
title = {Climate change shifts the North Pacific storm track polewards.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {649},
number = {8097},
pages = {626-630},
pmid = {41501463},
issn = {1476-4687},
mesh = {Pacific Ocean ; *Climate Change/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Seasons ; Rain ; Temperature ; Climate Models ; Ecosystem ; Wind ; Arctic Regions ; },
abstract = {Across the North Pacific Ocean, the mid-latitude storm track accounts for most of the heat and moisture transport into the Arctic and western North America, considerably influencing regional precipitation and temperature patterns[1,2]. By the end of this century, the winter North Pacific storm track is projected to shift polewards[3-6], with substantial implications for oceanic ecosystems and land-based water availability[1,7]. Although atmospheric reanalyses suggest a polewards shift of the storm track[7-12], the lack of an observed wind record has left it uncertain whether the storm-track shift has occurred in recent decades, and what role climate change plays in determining the storm-track position. Here we derive an observational constraint for mid-latitude storm tracks and show that the winter North Pacific storm track has shifted substantially polewards, emerging from natural variability. A polewards shift of storm track-induced heat and moisture flux is also evident over western North America, implying regional impacts on precipitation and temperature patterns. Our analysis further reveals that climate models underestimate the polewards shift of the storm track in recent decades, suggesting that the future human-induced impacts on both the North Pacific ecosystem and western North America might be larger than in current predictions.},
}
@article {pmid41501400,
year = {2026},
author = {Naghipour, AA and Yousefi, B and Moradi, M},
title = {Climate change impacts on future habitat suitability of the endangered Persian leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor) in Southern Iran.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {198},
number = {2},
pages = {104},
pmid = {41501400},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Iran ; *Ecosystem ; *Endangered Species ; *Panthera/physiology ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {The Persian leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor) is a keystone and endangered species in Iran, facing significant threats due to climate change, habitat degradation, and declining prey availability. This study aims to identify suitable habitats for the Persian leopard in Fars Province, located in southern Iran, and to assess the potential impacts of climate change on its future distribution. Habitat suitability modeling was conducted using MaxEnt software, incorporating a range of environmental variables, including topographic, climatic, land use/land cover, and anthropogenic factors. Additionally, to enhance model accuracy, the current and projected distributions of key prey species, such as wild goats and sheep, were incorporated. According to the results, approximately 12.53% of the total area of Fars Province (equivalent to 15,381.86 km[2]) is currently classified as suitable habitat for the Persian leopard. To predict the effects of climate change by the year 2070, two general circulation models (MRI-ESM2-0 and BCC-CSM2-MR) were applied under the SSP245 and SSP585 climate scenarios. The results indicate that climate change is likely to cause considerable shifts in habitat suitability, with an estimated loss of 23.46 to 39.81% of suitable habitats in Fars Province by 2070. These findings highlight the urgent need to revise current conservation and management strategies, emphasizing the identification and protection of critical habitats in the face of anticipated climate impacts.},
}
@article {pmid41501062,
year = {2026},
author = {Guo, H and Koeve, W and Kriest, I and Frenger, I and Tanhua, T and Brandt, P and He, Y and Xue, T and Oschlies, A},
title = {North Atlantic ventilation change over the past three decades is potentially driven by climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {200},
pmid = {41501062},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {The North Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) ventilates a large part of the world ocean via the formation of mode waters and North Atlantic Deep Water. The extent to which human activities have impacted this ventilation system remains unclear. To assess the temporal variations of ocean ventilation in the North Atlantic, we calculated the "age" of seawater, that is, the duration since its last contact with the ocean surface, from both observed and simulated chlorofluorocarbon-12 and sulfur hexafluoride concentrations. Our results indicate that, despite fluctuations in ventilation strength in the Labrador Sea over the past decades, the North Atlantic waters are generally aging. By integrating observations with model simulations, we propose that this aging trend is indicative of a climate change signal rather than natural variability.},
}
@article {pmid41500773,
year = {2026},
author = {Tuna, T and Batu, Z},
title = {The Relationship Between Climate Change Awareness, Sustainable Nutrition Behaviours and Acceptability of Alternative Protein Sources in Generation Z: A Cross-Sectional Study.},
journal = {Nutrition bulletin},
volume = {51},
number = {1},
pages = {79-94},
doi = {10.1111/nbu.70045},
pmid = {41500773},
issn = {1467-3010},
mesh = {Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Young Adult ; *Climate Change ; Adolescent ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Food Preferences/psychology ; Students/psychology ; *Dietary Proteins/administration &amp; dosage ; Turkey ; Universities ; },
abstract = {This study investigates the relationship between climate change awareness, sustainable nutrition behaviours, and the acceptability of alternative protein sources among Generation Z university students. This cross-sectional study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining structured quantitative measures and open-ended qualitative questions in a digital survey. A total of 785 university students aged 18-29 from Türkiye participated in the study. The survey included the Behavioural Scale for Sustainable Nutrition, the Global Climate Change Awareness Scale, and the Attitudes Toward Alternative Protein Sources Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, post hoc Tukey HSD tests, and correlation analyses (Pearson/Spearman) were conducted to examine the associations between climate change awareness, sustainable nutrition behaviours, and the acceptability of alternative protein sources, including edible mushrooms, algae, flowers, grasshoppers, crickets, and cultured meat. A statistically significant but moderate positive relationship was observed between climate change awareness and sustainable nutrition behaviours, particularly in food purchasing habits. A weaker but positive association was found for food preference, food waste reduction, and seasonal and local dietary practices. Participants reported low familiarity with alternative protein sources, with the highest acceptability for edible mushrooms (74.5%), followed by edible flowers (37.8%) and cultured meat (14.4%). While greater climate change awareness was linked to a higher willingness to consume certain alternative protein sources, this did not consistently translate into broader acceptance. These findings highlight the need for targeted awareness campaigns and educational initiatives to overcome cultural barriers and food neophobia, fostering a greater acceptance of sustainable protein sources.},
}
@article {pmid41500679,
year = {2026},
author = {de Melo Viríssimo, F},
title = {The ocean is our greatest ally in mitigating climate change, but overusing it as climate "solution" could be counterproductive.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {392},
number = {},
pages = {r2635},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.r2635},
pmid = {41500679},
issn = {1756-1833},
}
@article {pmid41499983,
year = {2026},
author = {Ben Harraf, R and Mhada, M and Moçayd, NE},
title = {Climate change and crop production in North Africa: Insights from machine learning models.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {398},
number = {},
pages = {128451},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128451},
pmid = {41499983},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Machine Learning ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; Africa, Northern ; *Crop Production ; Agriculture ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Climate change is disrupting crop growth, presenting significant challenges to food security and agricultural planning. Accurately projecting future crop yields is essential for anticipating these challenges and enabling farmers to adopt proactive measures. This study evaluates the impact of temperature and precipitation variations on major crops in North Africa, including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt. A detailed seasonal analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between climatic conditions, derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, and FAO crop yield data. To capture the non-linear dynamics between climate variables and crop yields, several machine learning models were implemented, including Multiple Linear Regression (MLR), Random Forest (RF), and eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost). The best-performing model was selected to generate future yield projections. Future climate projections, based on the SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios from the CMIP6 dataset, were used as inputs to simulate crop yields over three time horizons: near-term (2015-2050), mid-term (2051-2080), and long-term (2081-2100), compared to the historical baseline (1981-2014). The results reveal an overall increase in temperature and a decline in precipitation, leading to projected yield reductions for several crops. However, some crops - such as maize and sorghum - appear more resilient, particularly under irrigated conditions. The findings contribute to a better understanding of climate-yield interactions in semi-arid regions and demonstrate the value of data-driven models for long-term agricultural planning. The results also identify the most vulnerable crop species to climate change and highlight more resilient alternatives. These insights can support policymakers, researchers, and agricultural stakeholders in identifying climate-resilient crops, optimizing land use, and developing region-specific adaptation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41499548,
year = {2026},
author = {Mackay, MI and Klas, A and Kothe, EJ and Barford, K and Fernando, JW and Ling, M},
title = {Understanding what Australians find fearful and hopeful about climate change through qualitative approaches.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {e0339306},
pmid = {41499548},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Fear/psychology ; Australia ; Adult ; Female ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Qualitative Research ; Young Adult ; Adolescent ; Australasian People ; },
abstract = {Future-oriented emotional appeals, such as fear or hope, may be more effective in increasing climate action when they reflect the specific fears and hopes of the target population. However, qualitative evidence on what people find uniquely fearful and uniquely hopeful about climate change remains limited. To address this gap, an online qualitative survey asked 299 Australians (Mage = 33.09, SDage = 12.14) to identify what they found fearful and hopeful about climate change. Through inductive thematic analysis, three themes reflected Australians' fear: (1) 'Change and Instability', (2) 'Inaction and Negligence by Government, Large Corporations, and Others', and (3) 'Intergenerational Impacts and Legacy'. Additionally, three themes reflected Australians' hope: (1) 'Changing Attitudes and Changing Pro-environmental Habits', (2) 'Progress, Technology, Sustainability, and Innovation', and (3) 'An Opportunity for Change'. While some elements of what Australians find fearful or hopeful may be unique (e.g., bushfires), others (e.g., intergenerational impacts) align with global concerns. These insights offer valuable guidance for designing interventions that aim to foster fear and hope to promote climate action.},
}
@article {pmid41499012,
year = {2026},
author = {Chen, JH and Yu, RT},
title = {Correction to: Assessing the distribution pattern of Saussurea medusa under climate change using an optimized MaxEnt model in Qinghai‑Xizang Plateau.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {198},
number = {2},
pages = {98},
doi = {10.1007/s10661-025-14965-9},
pmid = {41499012},
issn = {1573-2959},
}
@article {pmid41495562,
year = {2026},
author = {Banerjee, S and Sati, VP},
title = {Spatiotemporal pattern and climate change impact on current and future invasion of Lantana camara in the Central Himalayas.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {198},
number = {2},
pages = {93},
pmid = {41495562},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Introduced Species/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Lantana/growth &amp; development/physiology ; Ecosystem ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Plant Weeds/growth &amp; development ; Biodiversity ; Altitude ; India ; Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; Himalayas ; },
abstract = {Global climate change presents numerous changes to terrestrial ecosystems, including warming, species extinction, habitat shrinkage and shift, invasion of weed species, and biodiversity loss. Mountain regions such as the Himalayas are witnessing species alterations and habitat shifts. Invasive species, such as Lantana camara, are among the species most affected by climate change-induced warming. Multiple studies focused on the negative impact of this weed, its physiology, medicinal properties, and growth in the tropics under climate change. A gap remained in understanding how this weed interacts and grows in different ecosystems across the altitudinal gradient of mountainous landscapes under climate change. The Central Himalayas provide a platform for studying climate-induced altitudinal habitat change, with a decadal rate of warming ranging from 0.3 to 0.9 °C and high variations in elevation (213 to 7500 m). The distribution of Lantana camara in 2000, 2024, and 2050 has been estimated in response to changing climatic setups using a random forest algorithm. Findings revealed a strong correlation between habitat shifts of Lantana camara and changes in thermal zones, resulting in a 173% expansion of its habitat between 2000 and 2050. Lantana camara is climbing to middle altitudes from the lowlands, invading present-day temperate ecosystems. Without immediate intervention, it can disrupt the availability of medicinal herbs and species composition in middle and high altitudes. Thus, management of this weed using a combination of manual, mechanical, chemical, and biological methods needs to be implemented.},
}
@article {pmid41495471,
year = {2026},
author = {Robinson, SA},
title = {To improve resilience to climate change, track what endures.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {649},
number = {8096},
pages = {289},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-025-04122-0},
pmid = {41495471},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid41495470,
year = {2026},
author = {Rodriguez-Pardo, C and Tavoni, M},
title = {Rethink how we build AI to enable effective climate-change mitigation.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {649},
number = {8096},
pages = {289},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-025-04123-z},
pmid = {41495470},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid41495306,
year = {2026},
author = {Johns, ND and Wang, Y and White, ED and Garmany, K and Feagin, RA and Guillen, GJ},
title = {Episodic Salinity Management to Counter Climate Change Effects on Tidal Brackish and Fresh Wetlands.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {76},
number = {2},
pages = {60},
pmid = {41495306},
issn = {1432-1009},
mesh = {*Wetlands ; *Climate Change ; *Salinity ; Animals ; Droughts ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Fresh Water ; Ducks ; Texas ; },
abstract = {The capacity of brackish and freshwater tidal marshes to accrete vertically in response to sea level rise is threatened where drought and salinity intrusion are being amplified by climate change. Episodic salinity management with purchased augmented freshwater is an option for two modest-sized tracts in southeast Texas, where drought and hydrologic modifications threaten wetland resiliency and the Mottled Duck. We developed a transferable methodology to assess biophysical benefits in a spatially explicit manner for these heterogeneous wetlands. Four salinity objectives reflected zonal geography of the wetland plant communities and Mottled Duck brood-rearing needs. A calibrated daily wetlands hydrologic-salinity model contrasted scenarios of severe drought with those of freshwater augmentation. The volume of freshwater available, up to 12.33 M m[3] per year, could be effective at moderating salinity over significant wetland areas, but benefits were sensitive to management approach, as well as delivery rates and duration of augmentation. Additionally, fixed freshwater application rates could depress salinities to suboptimal ranges and waste a purchased resource. Feedback scenarios based on in-marsh salinity conditions elevated the ratio of benefits to delivered water volumes but would entail additional monitoring and management cost. Compared to the extremely deleterious conditions of severe drought, most freshwater augmentation approaches would greatly benefit the Mottled Duck and the productivity of the wetland vegetation within the tracts. However, portions of a fragile brackish zone dominated by Spartina patens would remain at risk from elevated salinity, suggesting a need for complementary restoration actions.},
}
@article {pmid41495025,
year = {2026},
author = {Chen, Y and Su, Z and Woolway, RI and Wanders, N and Wu, S and Huang, Z and Luo, M},
title = {Persistent river heatwaves are emerging worldwide under climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {94},
pmid = {41495025},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {Rivers and the organisms living within them are highly vulnerable to hot thermal extremes. However, very little is known about river heatwaves, consecutive episodes of anomalously high temperature in rivers, and how they may evolve under climate change. Here we show that river heatwaves will become more intense and more persistent globally by the end of the 21[st] century, with some tropical rivers reaching a persistent year-round heatwave state in the early 21[st] century. Under the high-greenhouse-gas-emission scenario (Representative Concentration Pathway 8.5), the average intensity of river heatwaves will increase by ~4.2-fold, and the average duration by ~95-fold, relative to the baseline period (1976-2005). Nearly half of the world's rivers are expected to experience a year-round heatwave state by the 2090 s. Global population exposure to river heatwaves will reach 16.8 billion person-weeks annually, with a disproportionately heavier burden on vulnerable low-income regions, such as the Congo River basin. Emerging persistent river heatwaves may push river ecosystems and aquatic organisms to their resilience limits, causing irreversible changes and widespread impacts.},
}
@article {pmid41494417,
year = {2026},
author = {Torres Tejera, ME and Almécija Pérez, MC and Guitián Domínguez, M and Navarro Beltrá, M},
title = {[The silent impact of climate change on our mental health: Anxiety and stress in a changing world].},
journal = {Atencion primaria},
volume = {58},
number = {1},
pages = {103386},
pmid = {41494417},
issn = {1578-1275},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Anxiety/etiology/epidemiology ; *Stress, Psychological/etiology/epidemiology ; *Mental Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change is not only affecting the planet, it is also profoundly impacting our mental health. In these times, talking about how anxiety, stress and other emotional problems are growing due to the consequences of climate change, from distress over natural disasters to sadness over the loss of our ecosystems, is something that has become necessary. Several studies are already putting the spotlight on these effects, showing how millions of people, especially young people, feel worry, uncertainty and even hopelessness about the future. They are also exploring ways to address these problems by connecting people's well-being with care for the planet. In addition, it underscores the importance of public policy including this approach to protect our mental health in the midst of the climate crisis.},
}
@article {pmid41494348,
year = {2026},
author = {Hao, N and Zhao, Y and Deng, Z and Sun, P and Liu, J and Cao, Q and Zhao, W},
title = {Informing atmospheric pollution hotspots and exposure risks under climate change using machine learning: Evidence from 2843 Chinese regions.},
journal = {Journal of hazardous materials},
volume = {502},
number = {},
pages = {141002},
doi = {10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.141002},
pmid = {41494348},
issn = {1873-3336},
mesh = {*Air Pollutants/analysis ; *Air Pollution/analysis/adverse effects ; China ; *Climate Change ; *Environmental Exposure/analysis ; Environmental Monitoring ; *Machine Learning ; Risk Assessment ; },
abstract = {Between 2013 and 2022, air pollution exposure caused over one million deaths annually in China, and climate change may further increase such exposure. Here we apply time series and causal inference models to quantify the changes in CO, NO2, O3, SO2, PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations and the relative impacts on all-cause deaths (ACD) in 2843 regions under climate change. We show extreme high temperature and drought increased by 2 and 3 days on average annually in China, whereas extreme precipitation and low temperature decreased by 2 days. In addition to the national upward trend in O3 (average annual increase of 2.66 %), other air pollutants only in climate-sensitive regions (western, northeastern, and southeastern China) show regional increases. Climatic indicators such as surface pressure and lake bottom temperature play significant roles in regulating and forecasting air pollution. All air pollutants except SO2 show positive causal associations with ACD, with each unit increase in pollutants associated with an average of 30.68 ± 24.87 deaths, and co-exposure (various combinations) and climatic indicators amplify health effects, but with increased uncertainty. Our results suggest that climate change and extreme climate events will further increase the risk of severe air pollution and associated deaths in China. SYNOPSIS: This study proposes a deep learning model based on pollutant concentration under the background of climate change (RSSFF) for predicting changes in pollutant concentration and its causal relationship with all-cause deaths.},
}
@article {pmid41494328,
year = {2026},
author = {Requena-Ramírez, MD and Rodríguez-Suárez, C and Hornero-Méndez, D and Atienza, SG},
title = {Carotenoid content in durum wheat grains is affected by short heat waves (SHWs): The biofortification of β,β-carotenoids as an opportunity in a climate change scenario.},
journal = {Food chemistry},
volume = {503},
number = {},
pages = {147820},
doi = {10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.147820},
pmid = {41494328},
issn = {1873-7072},
mesh = {*Triticum/chemistry/metabolism/growth &amp; development ; *Carotenoids/analysis/metabolism/chemistry ; Climate Change ; Hot Temperature ; Biofortification ; *Seeds/chemistry/metabolism/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {We evaluated the impact of simulated Short Heat Waves (SHW) on carotenoid content and profile in elite varieties and durum wheat landraces with high levels in β,β-branch derived carotenoids. The SHW stress resulted in a decline in grains/spike and thousand kernel weight (TKW) and an increase in protein content. The effect of SHW stress was more pronounced in the landraces due to later flowering. The SHW treatment resulted in a reduction of grain carotenoid content (fresh weight basis). Carotenoids from the β,ε- biosynthesis branch experienced higher losses compared to those from the β,β- branch in both varieties and landraces, although the landraces exhibited a much lower reduction in the β,β-branch compared to elite varieties. In this work, we explore the potential of a carotenoid biofortification strategy based on β,β-carotenoids as an alternative that would be less adversely affected by a climate change scenario.},
}
@article {pmid41492663,
year = {2026},
author = {Aristodimou, A and Raptopoulos, Z},
title = {A global warning in warm waters: the impact of climate change on the distribution and virulence of non-cholerae Vibrio species.},
journal = {Infectious diseases (London, England)},
volume = {58},
number = {3},
pages = {371-374},
doi = {10.1080/23744235.2025.2612604},
pmid = {41492663},
issn = {2374-4243},
}
@article {pmid41492555,
year = {2026},
author = {Ruiz-Torrubia, F and Garbisu, C and Epelde, L},
title = {Data on the effect of climate change-related variables on the abundance of antibiotic resistance genes in a manure-amended soil.},
journal = {Data in brief},
volume = {64},
number = {},
pages = {112358},
pmid = {41492555},
issn = {2352-3409},
abstract = {This article presents a dataset of antibiotic resistance gene abundances obtained when exposing soil, previously amended with oxytetracycline-spiked cow manure, to different temperatures and moisture contents as two highly relevant climate change-related variables. The absolute abundances of six antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and two mobile genetic element (MGE)-linked genes were determined by droplet-digital PCR. Data on soil microbial biomass carbon, the total abundance of the 16S rRNA gene, and basal respiration are also included to show the effect of the climate change-related variables on the biomass and activity of soil microbial communities. The dataset presented in this article contains raw observations (including the soil´s physicochemical characterization), as well as analysis-derived data, on the effects of climate change-related variables on the risk of antibiotic resistance occurrence and spread in soils amended with animal manure, a topic of the utmost importance given the potential links between the environmental resistome and the human resistome. The data provided in this article are of much interest to researchers dealing with the potential impact of agricultural practices (i.e., organic fertilization) on antibiotic resistance under the current scenario of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41491777,
year = {2026},
author = {Mohanakumaran Nair Geetha, G and Mohan, R},
title = {Comments on "Impact of climate change on dentistry and oral health: a scoping review".},
journal = {BDJ open},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {2},
pmid = {41491777},
issn = {2056-807X},
}
@article {pmid41491163,
year = {2026},
author = {Priya, H and Bhadauria, US and Purohit, BM and Giraudeau, N and Atri, M},
title = {Response to comments on "Impact of climate change on dentistry and oral health: a scoping review".},
journal = {BDJ open},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {3},
pmid = {41491163},
issn = {2056-807X},
}
@article {pmid41490980,
year = {2026},
author = {Wang, K and Wang, Y and Tang, Z and Zhu, X and Gao, C and Zhou, J and Fu, S and Bu, W},
title = {Orogeny and climate change jointly shaped elevational speciation and introgression within Pachygrontha antennata and closely related species (Heteroptera: Pachygronthidae).},
journal = {Molecular phylogenetics and evolution},
volume = {217},
number = {},
pages = {108529},
doi = {10.1016/j.ympev.2025.108529},
pmid = {41490980},
issn = {1095-9513},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Genetic Speciation ; Phylogeny ; *Heteroptera/genetics/classification ; Altitude ; Phylogeography ; China ; Tibet ; Sequence Analysis, DNA ; },
abstract = {The formation and evolution of biogeographic processes are shaped by the long-term interplay of multiple biotic and abiotic factors. Compared with the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateauand Himalayas, the Hengduan Mountains region experienced rapid and relatively recent orogenic activity, primarily between the late Miocene to late Pliocene, a period marked by significant climatic change. This makes the Hengduan Mountains an ideal system for investigating how orogeny, climate change, and biological processes collectively influence species divergence and distribution patterns. Using ddRAD-seq data, we reconstructed the divergence history of Pachygrontha antennata and its closely related species. Our results indicate that the speciation of four clearly delineated lineages occurred near the Miocene-Pliocene boundary along the eastern margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, coinciding with major tectonic events and paleoclimatic oscillations. Orogeny generated diverse ecological niches along elevational gradients, while pronounced climatic shifts facilitated their expansion and colonization. Notably, during interglacial dispersal, populations at the leading edge ofthe low-elevation speciesP. antennatacame into secondary contact with high-elevationP. sp.along the western margin of the Sichuan Basin. Thisinteraction resulted in bidirectional but asymmetric gene flow, allowing P. antennata to retain ancestral genetic components shared with P. sp.and develop analogous genetic characteristics, which may have enhanced the high-elevation adaptability of the P. antennata population. Overall, our research reveals how abiotic factors-including orogeny and climate change-interact with biotic processes such as adaptive evolution and genetic introgression to shape species divergence and distribution dynamics.},
}
@article {pmid41490405,
year = {2026},
author = {Li, Y and Li, Y and Chen, Z and Yang, X and Zuo, Q and Hu, M and Li, S and Teng, X and Cheng, C and Cheng, Q},
title = {Impacts of key environmental variables on suitable cultivation and flavonoid accumulation in Pueraria montana var. lobata under climate change in China.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {e0339508},
pmid = {41490405},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Pueraria/chemistry ; *Crop Production ; Plants, Medicinal/chemistry ; *Climate Change ; Flavonoids/analysis ; Introduced Species ; Plant Dispersal ; China ; },
abstract = {Pueraria montana var. lobata (P. lobata) is both a medicinal herb with significant pharmacological values and a food ingredient that can replace grains, but it still faces challenges in quality consistency and suitable cultivation. This study aims to systematically analyze its potential suitable habitats across China and evaluate the effect of environment on its growth and quality. By integrating distribution data from 926 sample points and 33 environmental variables, MaxEnt model and ArcGIS software were employed to predict the potential suitable habitats of P. lobata, and investigate distribution change at the provincial level. Chemical and correlation analysis were used to determine the total flavonoid content and explore the relationship with environmental variables. Key influencing variables were Bio12 (annual precipitation, 35.4%), Bio14 (driest month precipitation, 24%), and Bio06 (coldest month minimum temperature, 18.2%). P. lobata from Hubei and Jiangxi provinces exhibited higher flavonoid content than that in other high-suitable provinces, which showed a strong positive correlation with latitude and a significant negative correlation with January mean temperature. Under future climate scenarios, the suitable habitats of P. lobata showed northward expansion due to global warming. These findings offer a theoretical foundation for sustainable development and high-quality demand under changing climatic conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41487627,
year = {2025},
author = {Assah, F and Nfondoh, B and Ngwa, E and Kum, TA and Elouna, B and Wasnyo, Y and Maria de Oliveira Morais, L and Thondoo, M and Wayas, F and Odhiambo, G and Phillips, J and Abrahams, N and Oni, T and Lambert, EV and Caiaffa, WT and Garcia, L and Gordon-Strachan, G and Tatah, L},
title = {Community resilience to climate change and non-communicable disease vulnerability in Yaoundé, Cameroon: insights from community-based systems dynamics.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1718345},
pmid = {41487627},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Cameroon/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Noncommunicable Diseases/epidemiology ; *Floods ; Male ; Female ; Interviews as Topic ; Vulnerable Populations ; Adult ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change and rapid urbanisation have intensified flood risk in Global South cities, exacerbating health inequities, especially through non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, little is known about how community resilience strategies to key climate change consequences like flooding affect NCD risk in rapidly growing cities of the Global South.<br><br>METHODS: We used a Community-Based System Dynamics (CBSD) approach to examine flood resilience strategies, the determinants, and health implications of these strategies in Yaound&#xe9;, Cameroon. The study included semi-structured interviews and a participatory modelling workshop with 12 purposively sampled community stakeholders (including from the municipality, urban planning, civil society organisation, local leadership, and people affected by flooding), accompanied by an iterative development and analysis of a causal loop diagram (CLD) to capture key variables, relationships, and feedback loops.<br><br>FINDINGS: The finalised CLD incorporated 14 key variables and featured five major feedback loops (four reinforcing, one balancing) that shape flood resilience. Community-led strategies-such as waste management, tree planting, drainage maintenance, and the construction of flood-resistant infrastructure-were driven by municipal support, enforcement of planning rules, and adaptation within informal settlements. Participants described how these strategies improved hygiene, enhanced access to food and physical activity spaces, and reduced immediate health risks. However, political interests and inadequate enforcement constrained long-term resilience. Importantly, the study identified plausible pathways through which community actors perceived flood resilience strategies influenced diet and physical activity, the main NCD risk factors, thus highlighting the climate change-NCD syndemic in an urban African context.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Participatory CBSD provided novel, systems-level insights into community resilience, revealing dynamic feedback between local action, governance, and health. Integrating community-led approaches into formal disaster risk management and urban health policy is essential for sustainable, equitable resilience.},
}
@article {pmid41485374,
year = {2026},
author = {Santo, ME and Príncipe, A and Nunes, A and Serrano, HC and Silva, JN and Branquinho, C and Oliveira, MA},
title = {Pasture resilience: phenological patterns and critical thresholds in the face of climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {398},
number = {},
pages = {128447},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128447},
pmid = {41485374},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; Seasons ; Agriculture ; },
abstract = {Phenological patterns in rain-fed pastures are strongly coupled to regional climate conditions, making these systems particularly susceptible to climate change. In line with this, shifts in annual plant growth cycles have been documented widely in the past decades. These changes in pasture phenology can significantly impact the ecological functions that underpin primary productivity and the delivery of key ecosystem services, with consequences for their management and the implementation of effective policies. Understanding phenology patterns and their driving factors is critical for identifying vulnerable areas, mitigating risks, and managing these agroecological systems to sustain their agricultural ecological functions. We analyzed regional pasture phenology patterns along a climatic gradient, using a space for time approach, from semi-arid to temperate climates. Using high-resolution remote sensing data, we found three distinct typologies of pastures displaying spatial continuity, based on variations in the timings of the growing season and productivity metrics. Machine learning ensemble modelling revealed that climatic variables determined phenology groups, particularly aridity and summer temperatures, alongside soil and topography controlling water availability. Non-linear relationships between phenology groups and their drivers suggest potential critical climate tipping points between pasture ecosystem states, namely, below an Aridity Index of ∼0.8 and above maximum summer temperatures of ∼29 °C. Our findings highlight the susceptibility of pasture ecosystems to climate change and their potential tipping points. This knowledge can guide about future climate impacts on pasture ecosystem services and inform adaptive management strategies and agricultural policies to enhance resilience.},
}
@article {pmid41485366,
year = {2026},
author = {Lee, D and Oh, JH and Kam, J and Park, SW and Kug, JS},
title = {Biophysical impacts of urbanization on climate change and vegetation in Borneo Island.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {398},
number = {},
pages = {128446},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128446},
pmid = {41485366},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Urbanization ; Borneo ; Indonesia ; Islands ; },
abstract = {Urbanization causes compounding adverse impacts with climate change on regional ecology and society through biophysical processes. Borneo Island in Indonesia has been undergoing rapid urbanization, but the compounding impacts of urbanization under climate change remain unknown. Here, we investigate how idealized urbanization affects regional climate and vegetation using Community Earth System Model version 2 (CESM2) simulations with two land cover scenarios for Borneo: an urbanization scenario and a control scenario with no urbanization for the 2025-2034 period. Results show that urbanization in Borneo alters surface biophysical properties, imbalances the regional surface water budget, and thus leads to a warmer (+0.25 °C) and drier (-0.17 mm/day) climate across the island, with particularly pronounced effects on the dry period climate. Furthermore, these urbanization-induced climate responses contribute to additional vegetation loss. Moreover, vegetation in Kalimantan, the site of Indonesia's new capital, is also sensitive to the combined impacts of urbanization and climate change. This study highlights the importance of considering biophysical climate effects when assessing the compounding impacts of urbanization. This approach can help guide policymakers in updating current climate adaptation plans for sustainable urban development.},
}
@article {pmid41484664,
year = {2026},
author = {Damore, SM and Ferguson Irlanda, CE and Barry, M},
title = {Call to action: climate change and health threats to the Pacific Islands.},
journal = {Tropical medicine and health},
volume = {54},
number = {1},
pages = {1},
pmid = {41484664},
issn = {1348-8945},
abstract = {The health impacts of climate change are increasingly evident in Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs), a group of 22 nations facing significant and existential threats to their populations. This paper investigates the ways in which climate change exacerbates existing health issues in this vulnerable region, focusing on both communicable and non-communicable diseases, and the dynamic relationship between human and planetary health. Rapid urbanization, changes in food systems, and the ongoing epidemiological transition from infectious to chronic diseases reflect the complex interplay of colonization, globalization, and a changing climate. This paper reviews the unique climate challenges faced by PICTs, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and their impacts on food security, water resources, and healthcare. We explore the environmental and social determinants of health while highlighting how climate-induced changes compromise the health and well-being of communities throughout the Pacific region. We discuss the increasing prevalence of vector-borne and waterborne diseases, the exacerbation of the region's immense noncommunicable disease burden, and the profound mental health impacts of climate change. The economic implications of these changes, particularly on tourism and fisheries, are also explored. Despite these challenges, PICTs have demonstrated remarkable resilience and remain at the forefront of global climate advocacy. This analysis underscores the urgent need for international solidarity and action to address climate change and protect the health and well-being of the vulnerable Pacific region.},
}
@article {pmid41484203,
year = {2026},
author = {Panja, A and Garai, S and Maiti, S and Choudhary, BB and Zade, S and Veldandi, A and Sankhala, G},
title = {Exploring determinants of climate change adaptation by smallholder livestock farmers in coastal West Bengal, India using a double hurdle econometric approach.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {2946},
pmid = {41484203},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Coastal West Bengal, also known as 'Cyclone capital of India', is one of the most vulnerable regions due to the impact of cyclone-led climate disasters, disproportionately affecting the smallholder livestock rearers. Therefore, understanding the adaptation strategies available to smallholder livestock rearers and the factors influencing their adoption behaviour would facilitate an understanding of how they cope with the negative impacts of climate change. This study aimed to identify and explore climate adaptation strategies in the livestock sector as adopted by smallholder livestock rearers in coastal West Bengal. It also attempted to analyse the determinants influencing the adoption behaviour of the rearers at both levels of the adoption decision and intensity of adoption. Primary cross-sectional data were collected from 360 smallholder livestock rearers across all districts of coastal West Bengal using a multistage sampling approach. The double hurdle model was employed to assess adoption behaviour. Seven key adaptation strategies were identified, including improved feeding practices, shifting from large ruminants to small ruminants, availing of livestock insurance, well-ventilated housing, relocating animals to a safe place during disasters, preserving fodder, and providing more healthcare practices for livestock. While herd size, availability of climatic information, and community participation had a positive influence on the farmers' adoption decisions, the availability of non-institutional credit and infrastructure had a negative influence. The intensity of adoption was positively influenced by herd size, access to institutional credit, training received, community participation, and access to livestock extension services. The findings support the need for policy advocacy to provide institutional credit, strengthen institutions to facilitate better extension services, and establish safe places for animals, such as cyclone shelters. Climate policy should consider addressing the heterogeneity responsible for non-adoption among farmers through awareness-building and the provision of incentives. Policy should also be geared towards easy accessibility to better healthcare services for livestock, availability of improved feeds and fodder, a community fodder bank and an organised market for livestock produce.},
}
@article {pmid41483779,
year = {2026},
author = {Saha, AK and Khan, I and Karim, MR and Alam, MK},
title = {Strategic climate change disclosures across temporal, directional, and thematic dimensions: Board dynamics and role of institutional ownership.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {398},
number = {},
pages = {128437},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128437},
pmid = {41483779},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ownership ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Strategic climate change disclosure (SCCD) refers to climate-related reporting that communicates how firms prepare for, respond to, and strategically position themselves around climate risks and long-term sustainability goals. This study examines how board characteristics shape SCCD across three dimensions- thematic (operational vs. strategic focus), directional (direct vs. indirect impacts), and temporal (short-vs. long-term orientation). This multidimensional structure offers a more precise alternative to conventional aggregate disclosure measures. Using panel data from environmentally sensitive firms in high-impact sectors listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (2014-2022), SCCD is measured using a GRI-based index. To strengthen causal inference, we address endogeneity through fixed effects, lagged models, entropy balancing, moderation analysis, and two-stage least squares models. Findings reveal consistent patterns across the three SCCD dimensions. Board size, foreign directors, and audit committees enhance SCCD by strengthening strategic orientation and broadening direct and indirect reporting. Independent directors influence strategic and indirect disclosures, reflecting their monitoring function. In contrast, gender diversity and board meeting frequency are negatively associated with SCCD outcomes aligned with tokenistic appointments and compliance-driven oversight in emerging-market settings. However, both relationships become positive when institutional ownership is higher, indicating that ownership structures can amplify governance effectiveness. Overall, the study advances a novel multidimensional SCCD framework and provides robust evidence on how governance mechanisms and ownership dynamics jointly shape the depth, direction, and strategic focus of climate reporting. The findings offer practical guidance for regulators, investors, and boards seeking to enhance climate disclosure and support long-term environmental objectives.},
}
@article {pmid41483760,
year = {2026},
author = {Mi, J and Li, C and Rahut, DB},
title = {Impact of climate change on farmland NPP: Evidence from multi-scenario projections in Japan.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {398},
number = {},
pages = {128452},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128452},
pmid = {41483760},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Japan ; *Agriculture ; Ecosystem ; Temperature ; Farms ; },
abstract = {Global agriculture has been significantly impacted by climate change through alterations in temperature regimes, precipitation patterns, and ecosystem productivity. Agriculture in Japan may be particularly fragile due to its limited arable land and a declining agricultural population. This study examines how climate change affects farmland net primary productivity (NPP) in Japan using machine-learning predictions at a 500-m grid resolution across four Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) scenarios in the near-, medium-, and long-term. Our results reveal that temperature and NPP are associated through a nonlinear dynamic, with distinct spatial heterogeneity across regions. While moderate warming scenarios show potential benefits for farmland productivity in northern and central regions, extreme warming under SSP3-7.0 and SSP5-8.5 poses risks of productivity decline in some prefectures. Nationwide, agricultural productivity could rise by 7-10 % in the long term compared to the current status. In contrast, warmer southern regions could experience stagnation or decline. The findings highlight the need for region-specific agricultural adaptation policies to optimize agricultural potential while mitigating climate-related risks. These insights contribute to a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of climate change impacts on food security and land-use planning, thereby enabling policymakers to design appropriate policies.},
}
@article {pmid41483326,
year = {2026},
author = {Liu, Z and Liu, W and Wang, S and Wang, X and Zhu, J and Wang, D and Dong, C and Cheng, G and Mei, Y and Qi, X},
title = {Divergent occupational heat stress strategies required for Northern and Southern China under climate change.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {70},
number = {1},
pages = {6},
pmid = {41483326},
issn = {1432-1254},
support = {2025A04J5097//Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation/ ; 42301021//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China/epidemiology ; *Heat Stress Disorders/epidemiology/economics/prevention &amp; control ; Humans ; Hot Temperature ; Climate Models ; *Occupational Exposure ; },
abstract = {Observable climate change has led to an increase in compound heat events, thereby amplifying the economic impacts of labor heat stress and necessitating intervention strategies. Current research lacks high-resolution precision in projecting future heat stress and quantifying adaptation strategies, which is particularly critical for China given its spatial disparities in climate, workforce distribution, and economic development. This study integrates high-resolution CMIP6 climate models, a Wet-bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) algorithm, and localized Exposure-response Functions (ERFs) to project heat-induced labor productivity loss across China under the SSP5-8.5 scenario. It systematically analyzes and quantitatively compares the effectiveness of two adaptation strategies (shading and work schedule adjustments) while estimating direct economic losses in outdoor heavy labor industries. This study precisely identifies the thermal stress hotspots categorized as primary (South China: loss rate > 11%, increment 5-7%), secondary (middle-lower Yangtze River: 7-11% loss, 3-5% increment), and tertiary hotspots (Yangtze River Delta &amp; North China Plain: 6-9% loss, 2-4% increment) based on productivity loss magnitudes. Our findings also reveal that optimal strategies diverge north-south along the 33°N: shading dominates in the south and schedule adjustments in the north due to distinct heat patterns, though future climate trends may reduce the efficacy of time shift adjustments nationwide. Additionally, economic loss estimation reveals surging heat-induced losses in agriculture and construction over two decades (annual growth rates of 11.16% and 20.69%, respectively), with combined strategies potentially reducing direct losses by 65-70% in hotspot provinces. These findings enable province- and industry-specific intervention designs considering regional climate variations and strategy effectiveness.},
}
@article {pmid41482671,
year = {2026},
author = {Yofukuji, KY and Fabrin, TMC and Stabile, BHM and Agostinho, AA and Jézéquel, C and Batista-Silva, VF and Esser, LF and Ferreira, JHD and Ré, R and Tedesco, PA and Azevedo, JC and Bailly, D},
title = {Anthropogenic Barriers Limit Fish Access to Essential Habitats in the Amazon in the Face of Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {1},
pages = {e70685},
pmid = {41482671},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o Arauc&#xe1;ria/ ; //Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; 101003777//Biodiversa+/ ; //Coordena&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Aperfei&#xe7;oamento de Pessoal de N&#xed;vel Superior/ ; //Universidade Estadual de Maring&#xe1;/ ; //Agence Nationale de la Recherche/ ; //Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; //Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft/ ; //Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Amparo &#xe0; Pesquisa do Estado do Amazonas/ ; 71/001.913/2022//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento do Ensino, Ci&#xea;ncia e Tecnologia do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul/ ; UIDB/00690/2020//CIMO/ ; UIDP/00690/2020//CIMO/ ; LA/P/0007/2020//SusTEC/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Ecosystem ; Rivers ; *Fishes/physiology ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Brazil ; *Animal Distribution ; *Anthropogenic Effects ; },
abstract = {Barriers represent one of the greatest threats to river integrity and freshwater fish, as they fragment habitats and impair species dispersal, particularly in a scenario of climate change. In this context, we applied a novel framework that combined predictions of species distribution models with a river connectivity index to identify accessible and climatic-environmental suitable habitats for frugivorous and socioeconomically important fish in the Amazon basin. We also ranked dams based on their potential for river fragmentation and blocking access to climate refuge for fish species that provide essential ecosystem functions and services in the Amazon. Our results revealed that there are still extensive areas that remain both connected and climatic-environmentally suitable along the Amazon-Solimões rivers, acting as core areas for fish dispersal and tracking suitable habitats. However, the planned expansion of hydropower infrastructure combined with climate change can lead to a contraction of areas that will remain simultaneously climatic-environmental suitable and connected. By identifying and ranking the most impactful barriers, our results can provide innovative and applicable information for sustainable energy planning decisions in the Amazon. These results can inform policies and conservation actions aimed at preserving river connectivity, biodiversity, and ecosystem services under rapidly changing conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41482669,
year = {2026},
author = {Islam, W and Zhihao, Z and Khan, KA and Zeng, F},
title = {Resilience and Adaptation in Desert Ecosystems: Unveiling Microbial Legacies and Plant Functional Trait Coordination Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {1},
pages = {e70678},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70678},
pmid = {41482669},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2023TSYCLJ0046//Tianshen Talent Training Program/ ; 42271071//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 42571075//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Desert Climate ; *Ecosystem ; *Soil Microbiology ; *Microbiota ; *Plant Physiological Phenomena ; *Adaptation, Physiological ; *Plants ; },
abstract = {Desert ecosystems, which cover more than one-third of Earth's land surface, are experiencing intensifying pressures from land-use disturbances and climate change that threaten their stability and biodiversity. Yet despite their global extent and ecological importance, deserts remain among the least studied biomes, particularly with respect to the belowground processes that sustain productivity, biogeochemical cycling, and long-term ecosystem resilience. Most prior work has focused on vegetation, leaving the roles of soil microbiomes and plant functional trait coordination comparatively underexplored. This knowledge gap is significant because growing evidence shows that microbial dynamics and plant trait syndromes jointly regulate nutrient cycling, carbon stabilization, and drought recovery, potentially determining whether desert ecosystems cross critical thresholds under future climate scenarios. This review synthesizes recent advances in understanding the influence of microbial legacies (persistent effects of past environmental conditions) on ecosystem processes, and how desert plants adapt via coordinated traits that optimize water and nutrient use under extreme conditions. We propose a novel framework that integrates belowground microbial responses and aboveground plant trait strategies, highlighting their interactions and feedback loops in shaping desert ecosystem resilience. By explicitly linking these two domains, the review addresses a major knowledge gap in predicting dryland responses to intensifying climate extremes, offering a mechanistic foundation for improving ecological models and management strategies. This integrated perspective provides new insights into the mechanisms that underlie adaptation to climate stress and offers actionable pathways for conservation, restoration, and climate adaptation in desert landscapes. By bridging microbial ecology and trait-based plant science, this review contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of how desert ecosystems can persist and function in a rapidly changing world.},
}
@article {pmid41482000,
year = {2025},
author = {Wyns, A},
title = {COP30 agrees on framework to track global climate resilience: The 30th UN Climate Change Conference has ended with an historic deal to fund and implement a Global Goal on Adaptation, 10 years after countries first adopted the goal enshrined in the Paris Agreement.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {101419},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101419},
pmid = {41482000},
issn = {2542-5196},
}
@article {pmid41480186,
year = {2026},
author = {Bado, B and Thiombiano, N and Tito, NT},
title = {Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change: Are Climate-Smart Practices Important in Burkina Faso?.},
journal = {Plant-environment interactions (Hoboken, N.J.)},
volume = {7},
number = {1},
pages = {e70113},
pmid = {41480186},
issn = {2575-6265},
abstract = {In Burkina Faso, smallholder farmers rely heavily on rain-fed agriculture, which is affected by climate change. The adoption of climate-smart practices is essential to strengthen the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change and improve household food security and, consequently, global food security. Despite the great potential of these practices to combat the effects of climate change on agriculture, their adoption by farmers remains low or limited. The reasons for this low adoption are varied, suggesting that the factors are largely contextual. This research analyzes the determinants of the adoption of climate-smart practices among farmers in Burkina Faso in the context of innovation diffusion. To do this, a multivariate probit regression model was used on survey data from 48,159 plots owned by farmers in the country. The results show that age, gender, access to credit, access to extension services, property rights, livestock ownership, and education are the main determinants of the adoption of climate-smart practices in Burkina Faso. Large-scale awareness-raising, training, and promotion, while promoting access to credit and land ownership documents, are necessary for better adoption of climate-smart practices.},
}
@article {pmid41479957,
year = {2025},
author = {Özcan Tan, &#xdc; and Demirkaya, H},
title = {Understanding climate change through the eyes of children: a qualitative study with secondary school students.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1670331},
pmid = {41479957},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {This study examined secondary school students' perceptions of climate change, their levels of interest, and their comprehension of the concept, as well as their views on its causes, perceived effects, and suggestions for enhancing sustainability education in schools. A qualitative methodology was employed to capture the students' authentic perspectives and meaning-making processes. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 37 students in grades 6 and 7 attending a public middle school in southern Turkey. Thematic analysis revealed that although most participants expressed concern and curiosity about environmental issues, their understanding of climate change was often fragmented or media-influenced by media sources. Students primarily associated climate change with observable environmental changes, such as rising temperatures and natural disasters, and less frequently with human activities or with policy implications. Notably, the participants emphasized the need for more engaging and practical learning experiences, including outdoor projects, environmental clubs, and media literacy activities within the school curriculum. These findings underscore the importance of enhancing climate literacy and sustainability education in schools, with a focus on integrating critical media awareness and participatory learning opportunities. The study concludes with recommendations for improving environmental education through student-centered and enquiry-based teaching methods.},
}
@article {pmid41479534,
year = {2025},
author = {Kwak, M and Lee, J and Cheng, H and Kim, I and Kim, J and Woo, S},
title = {Allometric equations for orchard and vineyard trees: enhancing AFOLU-based climate change mitigation.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1663283},
pmid = {41479534},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Perennial orchard systems are emerging as important yet underrepresented carbon sinks within the AFOLU sector, which contributes 20-24% of global GHG emissions. Many countries still rely on Tier 1 default values that fail to capture the structural and management characteristics of orchard species. Accurate biomass and carbon estimation, particularly through species-specific allometric equations, is essential for improving Tier 2-3 GHG reporting and recognizing orchards as meaningful contributors to climate-smart land management.<br><br>METHODS: A systematic literature review was conducted using five major databases (2008-2024), following PRISMA guidelines. From 240 initial records, 53 studies met the inclusion criteria. These were categorized into three domains: (i) biometric modeling of fruit-tree biomass, (ii) species-specific allometric equation development, and (iii) carbon-sequestration assessments. Methodological trends, model performance, and research gaps were synthesized to inform an IPCC-aligned framework for orchard-specific emission and removal factors.<br><br>RESULTS: Most studies were concentrated in Asia and the Mediterranean and focused on citrus, mango, apple, grape, and olive systems. Power-law allometric models dominated and generally showed high predictive performance (R&#xb2; > 0.90) with variables such as diameter, height, and crown dimensions. However, major gaps remained: limited data for belowground biomass, juvenile trees, grafted architectures, vineyards, and uncertainty quantification-all of which restrict Tier 2-3 applicability.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Based on these findings, this review proposes a standardized methodological framework linking biometric measurements, species-specific allometric modeling, remote-sensing integration, and uncertainty analysis to derive orchard-specific emission and removal factors consistent with IPCC guidance. Broader adoption of such protocols would improve transparency and accuracy in national AFOLU inventories and strengthen recognition of perennial orchards as viable nature-based climate solutions that support national net-zero targets.},
}
@article {pmid41478236,
year = {2026},
author = {Bhutta, ZA and Wolff, C and Chopra, M and Checchi, F and Johri, M and Maphosa, T and O'Brien, KL and Lemango, ET},
title = {Strengthening immunization and health systems to counter effects of climate change.},
journal = {Vaccine},
volume = {73},
number = {},
pages = {128168},
doi = {10.1016/j.vaccine.2025.128168},
pmid = {41478236},
issn = {1873-2518},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; },
}
@article {pmid41478118,
year = {2026},
author = {Li, J and Wang, J and Ma, Z and Guo, Y and Cao, SJ},
title = {Climate change mobilizes urban PAHs into systemic environmental risks (SERisks).},
journal = {Journal of hazardous materials},
volume = {501},
number = {},
pages = {140949},
doi = {10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.140949},
pmid = {41478118},
issn = {1873-3336},
abstract = {Managing urban sustainability in the Anthropocene requires addressing pollution legacies that are increasingly destabilized by climate change. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), historically treated as persistent and relatively stable in soils, are now recognized as dynamic reservoirs that exchange with the atmosphere, water, dust, and biota. A synthesis of more than 190 studies shows that extreme climate events such as heatwaves, droughts, and intense rainfall disrupt soil-pollutant equilibria, triggering nonlinear multimedia transport, climate-induced remobilization, and feedback amplification. Empirical observations and scenario-based analyses indicate that climate extremes can trigger order-of-magnitude increases in event-scale PAHs mobilization and intensify cross-media transfer toward the late 21st century, implying that legacy soil reservoirs could become increasingly climate-responsive secondary sources. Accordingly, this review reframes urban PAHs contamination as climate-amplified systemic environmental risks (SERisks), characterized by nonlinear transport behaviors, climate-sensitive feedbacks, and governance challenges across environmental, health, and socio-economic dimensions. Key challenges include: (1) insufficient understanding of PAHs mobility across environmental media; (2) limited insight into climate-amplified feedback mechanisms; and (3) inadequate development of intelligent, adaptive tools for real-time, system-wide risk governance. To translate these insights into practice, we propose a SERisks governance framework that prioritizes real-time, system-wide monitoring, early warning of climate-driven remobilization, and integrated source-to-sink control coupled with AI-assisted, scenario-responsive decision support. This framework bridges pollutant dynamics with climate variability, enabling adaptive SERisks governance in complex urban systems.},
}
@article {pmid41477953,
year = {2026},
author = {Greschuk, LT and Ogle, S and Locatelli, JL and Gurung, RB and Schiebelbein, BE and Signor, D and Tonucci, RG and Frazão, LA and Cherubin, MR},
title = {Simulating climate change impacts on soil carbon storage in agroecosystems from Brazilian drylands.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {398},
number = {},
pages = {128462},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128462},
pmid = {41477953},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Soil/chemistry ; Brazil ; *Carbon ; Agriculture ; Ecosystem ; *Carbon Sequestration ; },
abstract = {Dryland regions of Brazil are increasingly threatened by climate change, which intensifies aridity and reduces agricultural productivity. In this context, soil organic carbon (SOC) plays a critical role in sustaining agroecosystem resilience. This study used the DayCent ecosystem model to simulate long-term SOC dynamics (2024-2100) under current and projected climate scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5) across three representative dryland sites: Betânia do Piauí (PI), Petrolina (PE), and Sobral (CE). Field data, including SOC and N stocks, were used to calibrate and evaluate the model for a range of land-use systems, including native vegetation, conventional and intensified agroecosystems (e.g., fertilization, no-tillage, integrated crop-livestock - CLI and crop-livestock-forestry - CLFI systems). R[2] ranged between 0.97 and 0.73, while root mean square error (RMSE) values varied between 2.09 and 0.55 for SOC and N, respectively. Results showed that land-use conversion often reduced SOC (5-20 %, compared to native areas), especially following fire or under low-input systems. However, system intensification consistently enhanced SOC stocks - 36 to 46 %, relative to CLI-tillage - particularly in no-tillage and fertilized systems. Under future climate scenarios, SOC losses were projected at all sites, especially in sandy soils. Nonetheless, integrated agricultural systems (IASs), as CLI and CLFI, associated with intensified management, partially mitigated these losses up to 2100. While the adoption of intensified management practices improved system resilience, they could not fully offset the adverse effects of increased aridity. These findings underscore the need for targeted adaptation strategies (such as soil conservation, improved nutrient management, and the adoption of IASs) to maintain soil carbon and ensure long-term sustainability in Brazilian drylands.},
}
@article {pmid41477546,
year = {2025},
author = {Mirandi, M and Ghizzoni, G and Garofalo, C and Delvecchio, E and Rettori, G and Clayton, S and Mazzeschi, C},
title = {Development and Validation of the Climate Change Anxiety Scale-Short Form.},
journal = {Clinical neuropsychiatry},
volume = {22},
number = {6},
pages = {465-473},
pmid = {41477546},
issn = {2385-0787},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: this study aimed to provide preliminary validity evidence for an 8-item short form of the Climate Change Anxiety Scale (CCAS-SF) in a sample of Italian emerging adults. Specifically, it tested the factor structure, measurement invariance across sex, and construct validity of the CCAS-SF.<br><br>METHOD: the study involved 891 Italian emerging adults (32.40% male; Mage = 23.00, SD = 2.50; age range: 19-29 years). The researchers conducted a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to evaluate the factor structure of the CCAS-SF. Measurement invariance across sex was tested through configural, metric, and scalar invariance. Internal consistency of the subscales was assessed, and correlations with anxiety and depression symptoms were examined to assess construct validity.<br><br>RESULTS: the CFA supported a two-factor structure for the CCAS-SF, cognitive-emotional and functional impairment. Measurement invariance was confirmed across sex (configural, metric, and scalar invariance). The internal consistency of both subscales was good. Analysis revealed that females had higher levels of cognitive-emotional impairment compared to males, but there were no significant sex differences in functional impairment. Both subscales showed positive correlations with anxiety and depression symptoms.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: the Italian CCAS-SF is a brief, valid, and reliable tool for assessing climate change anxiety. It is particularly useful for time-constrained research and as a resource for mental health professionals working with emerging adults.},
}
@article {pmid41477264,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, Y and Chen, S and Zhang, H and Luo, H and Hu, J and Liu, S},
title = {Optimized MaxEnt model predicts potential suitable habitats of Bidens bipinnata in China under climate change scenario.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1702523},
pmid = {41477264},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Bidens bipinnata, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, faces threats from overharvesting and climate change. This study integrated species occurrence data with environmental variables (bioclimatic, soil, and topographic factors). Key variables were selected through correlation analysis and contribution assessment for MaxEnt modeling. The model was optimized by tuning feature combinations and regularization multipliers to achieve high predictive accuracy (AUC > 0.9). The optimized model simulated the potential distribution of suitable habitats under current climate conditions and future scenarios (2030s, 2050s, 2070s, 2090s) for SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5. Changes in suitable area, spatial patterns, and centroid migration were analyzed. The Jackknife test identified July precipitation (prec_07) and February mean temperature (tavg_02) as the dominant factors influencing distribution. Under current conditions, the total suitable area is approximately 1.96 million km[2], primarily located in central, eastern, and southwestern China. Future projections indicate an overall expansion of suitable habitats, with a trend towards higher latitudes. The distribution centroid, currently in Hubei Province, fluctuates within Hubei under future scenarios, with a more pronounced shift under SSP5-8.5. This study elucidates the ecological drivers and future distribution dynamics of B. bipinnata, providing a scientific basis for its resource conservation, cultivation, and sustainable utilization.},
}
@article {pmid41476319,
year = {2026},
author = {Attademo, L and Bernardini, F and Compton, MT},
title = {Coral Reef Health as a Climate Change-Related Social Determinant of Mental Health.},
journal = {Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.)},
volume = {77},
number = {1},
pages = {87-88},
doi = {10.1176/appi.ps.20240581},
pmid = {41476319},
issn = {1557-9700},
}
@article {pmid41475142,
year = {2026},
author = {Gallego-Cartagena, E and Morillas, H and Maguregui, M},
title = {Biodeterioration of built heritage in the context of climate change and atmospheric pollution: Toward transdisciplinary conservation strategies.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1013},
number = {},
pages = {181313},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181313},
pmid = {41475142},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Air Pollution ; *Biodegradation, Environmental ; *Air Pollutants/analysis ; *Construction Materials ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; },
abstract = {The built heritage -encompassing monuments, historic buildings and sculptural ensembles- is increasingly threatened by the synergistic impacts of climate change, atmospheric pollution and biological activity. This review critically analyses current understanding of the mechanisms driving the biodeterioration of built heritage, focusing on calcareous materials (e.g., limestone, marble and lime-based mortars), which are both widespread in built heritage and highly susceptible to degradation. We examine how environmental drivers -such as elevated humidity, temperature fluctuations, and pollutant deposition (SOₓ, NOₓ, particulate matter)-trigger complex physicochemical and biochemical reactions that compromise structural stability and aesthetic integrity. The review explores the metabolic strategies of biodeteriative organisms (fungi, algae, cyanobacteria), the interactions of pollutants and mineral substrates, and the consequent formation of salts, black crusts and corrosion products. We highlight the role of biomonitoring as a methodological and interpretive bridge linking atmospheric pollution to biodeterioration processes. In addition, we discuss emerging interdisciplinary methodologies - including functional metagenomics, microbial network analysis, and metabolomic profiling -and introduce the Function-Based Biodegradation Risk Assessment model, extended into a Multi-Level Risk Assessment Framework that connects microbial functionality, material diagnostics, and climate modeling. We contend that safeguarding built heritage in a changing climate requires transitioning from static, material-centred diagnostics to integrated, predictive frameworks that link microbial ecology, materials science, and climate dynamics, providing the basis for adaptive and anticipatory conservation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41474700,
year = {2025},
author = {Kwendakwema, CN and Eastment, MC and Wanje, G and Richardson, BA and Mwaringa, E and Sherr, K and Mandaliya, KN and Barnabas, RV and Jaoko, W and McClelland, RS},
title = {Cross-sectional study evaluating organizational climate, change commitment, and change efficacy for predicting family planning clinics' success in increasing HIV counseling and testing in Mombasa, Kenya.},
journal = {PLOS global public health},
volume = {5},
number = {12},
pages = {e0005542},
pmid = {41474700},
issn = {2767-3375},
abstract = {Increasing HIV testing and counselling (HTC) is a first step to reducing HIV transmission. Implementing HTC in family planning (FP) clinics has been proposed to increase HIV testing coverage in at-risk populations. The Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach (SAIA) was used to improve HTC rates in FP clinics in Mombasa, Kenya. This hypothesis-generating exploratory analysis evaluated the associations between organizational climate characteristics, organizational readiness for implementing change, and successful implementation of HTC. Surveys were conducted with clinic managers and staff from FP clinics implementing SAIA to increase HTC. Likert-style questions were used to characterize organizational climate metrics and organizational readiness for implementing change (ORIC). Linear regression was performed to examine the association between organizational climate metrics, ORIC domains, and two FP client outcomes: 1) percentage of clients receiving pre-HIV test counseling, and 2) percentage of clients tested for HIV. Eleven clinic staff and 10 clinic managers completed the surveys. For clinic staff, higher innovation and flexibility scores were associated with higher change commitment (β = 0.20, CI 0.09-0.31, p = 0.001) and change efficacy (β = 0.17, CI 0.07-0.26, p = 0.002). Higher clinic manager scores for innovation and flexibility were associated with a higher change commitment (β = 0.44, CI 0.04-0.84, p = 0.03). Additionally, clinic managers' scores for management support (β = 0.25, CI 0.06-0.45, p = 0.01), commitment to facility (β = 0.78, CI 0.60-0.96, p = 0.001), and relative priority (β = 0.24, CI 0.08-0.39, p = 0.004) were positively associated with higher change commitment and change efficacy. In contrast, clinic managers' scores for tradition were negatively associated with change commitment (β = -0.38, CI -0.75-0.01, p = 0.05). Clinic staff perceptions of management support were positively associated with the proportion of clients counseled for HIV testing (β = 1.20, CI 0.08-2.32, p = 0.04). Support from leadership and innovation/flexibility are important predictors of change commitment and change efficacy. Strong management support may increase the likelihood of successful implementation of SAIA to improve HTC.},
}
@article {pmid41474275,
year = {2025},
author = {Ediz, &#xc7; and Yanık, D and Okuyan, CB and Uzun, S},
title = {The psychological impact of climate change: exploring the link between media induced indirect trauma and climate anxiety.},
journal = {Psychology, health &amp; medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-16},
doi = {10.1080/13548506.2025.2606185},
pmid = {41474275},
issn = {1465-3966},
abstract = {As global awareness of climate change increases, its psychological effects particularly those arising from indirect exposure through the media are becoming an increasing source of concern. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between climate anxiety and indirect trauma caused by media exposure to climate change events. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 580 nursing students from various universities in the Mediterranean Region of Türkiye. Data were collected via an online survey between December 2024 and January 2025. The study utilized the 'Scale for Indirect Trauma Caused by Media Exposure to Disasters (SITMED)' and the "Climate Change Anxiety Scale (CCAS)", both of which have been validated for the Turkish population. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 26.0. The mean total score of SITMED was 2.85 ± 0.77, and for the mean total score of the CCAS 1.75 ± 0.72. A moderate positive correlation was found between media exposure to climate change events and climate change anxiety (r = .396, p = 0.000). Additionally, SITMED scores explained 15.7% of the variance in climate anxiety levels (R[2] = 0.157, p < 0.05), indicating that media exposure plays a role in shaping climate anxiety but is not the sole determinant. In the fight against climate change, it is essential to consider its mental effects and to develop comprehensive strategies for increasing individuals' mental resilience. It is recommended that solution-oriented content be presented instead of crisis-focused narratives in the media. It is recommended to integrate courses on planetary health, environmental health, and climate change should be integrated into the nursing curriculum. In this way, future nurses will be equipped to evaluate and address the effects of climate change in patient care.},
}
@article {pmid41473662,
year = {2025},
author = {Santos, MLG and de Sousa, HC and Machado, LPC and Colli, GR},
title = {Demography Meets Climate Change: Life History Challenges for a Neotropical Viviparous Lizard.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {e72829},
pmid = {41473662},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Considering the current biodiversity crisis, it is crucial to understand the impact of global environmental changes on natural populations. Analyzing demographic parameters from long-term studies is the most effective approach to uncovering patterns that describe population dynamics. These patterns can then be linked to the environmental factors driving these dynamics, providing an accurate understanding of how environmental changes affect natural populations. This study aims to build a demographic distribution model of Notomabuya frenata, a Neotropical viviparous lizard, to investigate its potential responses to environmental changes. Using mark-recapture data collected over more than 15 years, we built Integral Projection Models (IPMs) to project population trajectories across time and space based on relationships among vital rates, body size, and environmental covariates. Our work indicates that this species is positioned in the middle of the "slow-fast" life-history continuum of lizards, with early maturity and intermediate survivorship. We also demonstrate that it is already experiencing impacts from rising global mean temperatures, which compromise individuals' survival and ultimately reduce population growth, particularly at the northwestern periphery of its distribution. The spatially explicit approach we applied enables an understanding of the demographic consequences of climate-induced environmental variability across different locations, recognizing that the projected impacts of climate change are unevenly distributed.},
}
@article {pmid41470705,
year = {2025},
author = {Bastl, M and Bastl, K and Koelzer, K and Aleksic, M and Morgenstern, C and Schepelmann, M},
title = {The Impact of Climate Change on the Urban Tree Ailanthus altissima: Insights from More than Four Decades of Pollen Data in Vienna (Austria).},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {24},
pages = {},
pmid = {41470705},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Ailanthus altissima (tree of heaven) is among the most abundant and widespread neophytic plants in Austria. The pollen season of Ailanthus usually ranges from the beginning of June until the mid of July, showing one peak period around the mid of June in Vienna (Austria). Over a span of 48 years (1976-2023), pollen data of Ailanthus was gathered from aerobiological samples and assessed for a temporal trend. In addition, weather data from Vienna (temperature, precipitation, relative humidity and sun hours) was incorporated to find possible associations with Ailanthus pollen indices. The change in the pollen season for Ailanthus described in this study has already manifested and is ongoing. Temperature and sunshine hours have a direct impact on the flowering of urban trees, indicating that global climate change may be a major driver towards more intense pollen and allergy seasons.},
}
@article {pmid41469384,
year = {2025},
author = {Quaresma, A and Baveco, JM and Brodschneider, R and Buddendorf, WB and Carreck, NL and Gratzer, K and Hatjina, F and Kilpinen, O and Roessink, I and Vejsnaes, F and van der Steen, J and Pinto, MA and Keller, A},
title = {Honey bee food resources under threat from climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {1331},
pmid = {41469384},
issn = {2041-1723},
mesh = {Bees/physiology ; Animals ; *Climate Change ; Pollination/physiology ; Europe ; Ecosystem ; Flowers ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Plant-pollinator interactions are essential for plant productivity but face growing threats from climate change, including vegetation loss and mismatches in flowering. Yet, the consequences for bee food resources remain poorly understood at continental scales. Here, we analyse 2 500 samples collected by honey bees (Apis mellifera) between May and August 2023 from 310 locations across Europe using ITS2 metabarcoding. We derive climatic response curves of floral resources and assess exceedance risks of interaction loss under projected climate scenarios. Our findings reveal that rising temperatures and reduced precipitation decrease the diversity of foraging resources across Europe, pushing many plants beyond critical limits. When both warming and drying coincide, the potential for resilience through temporal or spatial buffering is strongly constrained. These declines pose serious risks to bee nutrition, ecosystem functioning, and food security. Our study underscores the urgency of mitigating climate change to preserve vital plant-pollinator systems and the services they sustain.},
}
@article {pmid41469330,
year = {2026},
author = {Lin, J and Ouyang, X and Chen, W and Xing, W and Xu, W and Huang, Q and Zhan, Z and Yang, Z},
title = {Stage-Specific Drivers of Carbon-Sequestration Dynamics in Porphyra Mariculture and Responses to Global Warming.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {60},
number = {1},
pages = {713-724},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c15527},
pmid = {41469330},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Global Warming ; *Carbon Sequestration ; *Porphyra ; Carbon ; Biomass ; China ; Carbon Dioxide ; Climate Change ; },
abstract = {Seaweed mariculture represents a promising blue-carbon strategy, but its carbon-sequestration dynamics and resilience to warming remain insufficiently constrained. Here, we conducted a comprehensive field assessment at a representative Porphyra (nori) mariculture farm in coastal China, where we monitored multisphere carbon pools across the water-column, sediments, atmosphere, and biomass. Multivariate statistical analysis and machine-learning models were used to identify stage-specific drivers and project carbon-pool responses under multiple warming scenarios. Our results demonstrate that Porphyra cultivation delivers substantial carbon-sequestration benefits, as it significantly enhances atmospheric CO2 sequestration and sedimentary carbon burial. Concurrently, the system consistently releases dissolved organic carbon (DOC), of which 48-54% was transformed into long-lived refractory DOC. High-temporal-resolution monitoring reveals highly dynamic carbon pools across cultivation stages, with dominant controls on net sequestration shifting from inorganic-carbon uptake and hydrodynamics during early growth to biologically mediated processes at peak biomass. Simulations across climate-change scenarios indicate that although inorganic pools were more temperature-sensitive than organic pools, changes across all major pools under projected warming over the coming decades remain within 5%, underscoring strong resilience to warming. Together, these process-based insights support the integration of macroalgal mariculture into blue-carbon action plans and carbon-offset initiatives.},
}
@article {pmid41469078,
year = {2025},
author = {Karaoglu, E and Kucuk Bicer, B},
title = {Medical students' knowledge and practices regarding skin cancer and climate change-related dermatological risks: a cross-sectional study from Turkey.},
journal = {BMJ open},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {e110670},
pmid = {41469078},
issn = {2044-6055},
mesh = {Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Students, Medical/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Female ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Male ; *Climate Change ; *Skin Neoplasms/prevention &amp; control/etiology ; Turkey ; Adult ; Young Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Sunburn/prevention &amp; control ; Logistic Models ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: Skin cancer represents one of the most preventable yet rapidly increasing malignancies worldwide, with projected rises associated with climate change. This study aimed to assess medical students' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding skin cancer and climate-related dermatological risks, and to identify demographic and educational predictors of awareness and preventive behaviours.<br><br>DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey.<br><br>SETTING: Public university medical faculty in Turkey.<br><br>PARTICIPANTS: A total of 622 medical students enrolled in all six academic years completed the online questionnaire. Inclusion criteria were current enrolment and voluntary participation; incomplete submissions were excluded.<br><br>Primary outcomes were Skin Cancer Knowledge (SCKS) and Climate Change Knowledge (CCKS) Scores. Secondary outcomes included students' perceived risk and photoprotective behaviours.<br><br>RESULTS: Mean SCKS was 7.81&#xb1;3.06&#x2009;and mean CCKS was 12.27&#xb1;3.67. Female students had significantly higher SCKS (&#x3b2;=0.58; p<0.001) and CCKS (&#x3b2;=0.41; p<0.001). Although 92.3% recognised peak ultraviolet hazard hours, only 53.2% avoided midday exposure. A total of 64.1% reported at least one lifetime sunburn. Logistic regression showed that gender (OR=2.56; 95%&#x2009;CI 1.73 to 3.80), academic year (eg, Yr1 vs Yr6 OR=0.41; 95%&#x2009;CI 0.22 to 0.78), poor self-assessed knowledge (OR=3.19; 95%&#x2009;CI 1.33 to 7.64) and CCKS (per-unit increase, OR=0.92; 95%&#x2009;CI 0.87 to 0.96) significantly predicted perceiving climate change as a health threat.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Medical students demonstrated substantial knowledge gaps and behavioural inconsistencies regarding skin cancer and climate-related dermatologic risks. Findings highlight the urgent need for structured, behaviourally oriented, climate-integrated dermatology education within medical curricula.},
}
@article {pmid41469035,
year = {2025},
author = {Padilha, A and Ghebreyesus, TA},
title = {Climate change threatens global health, but COP30 sparked hope.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {r2682},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.r2682},
pmid = {41469035},
issn = {1756-1833},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; },
}
@article {pmid41467332,
year = {2026},
author = {Dausmann, KH and Cooper, CE},
title = {Are Hibernators Toast? Global Climate Change and Prolonged Seasonal Hibernation.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {1},
pages = {e70659},
pmid = {41467332},
issn = {1365-2486},
mesh = {*Hibernation/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; Seasons ; Ecosystem ; *Mammals/physiology ; },
abstract = {This review examines the multifaceted implications of global climate change on mammalian hibernators, emphasizing physiological, ecological and phenological impacts. While high-latitude habitats are experiencing faster overall warming, tropical and southern hemisphere regions face more unpredictable and variable climate alterations. Increasing temperature can directly affect hibernators by elevating hibernacula temperatures, shortening torpor bouts, increasing arousal frequency, and depleting energy reserves crucial for survival and reproductive success. Conversely, cold anomalies due to climate change may cause disruptive late-season cold snaps, affecting post-hibernation recovery and reproduction. The phenological timing of hibernation, emergence and reproduction is becoming increasingly decoupled from environmental cues, creating potential mismatches that threaten fitness and survival. Habitat modifications, including urbanisation, further modify microclimates, introducing new risks and opportunities influencing hibernation behaviour, resource availability and susceptibility to disturbances and diseases. Despite anticipated physiological resilience owing to broad thermal tolerances, many hibernating species already inhabit extreme environments and operate near their physiological limits, thus are even more at risk through ecological disruptions as climate variability intensifies. Ultimately, the capacity for adaptive phenotypic plasticity combined with ecological resilience will determine species' future persistence, with high-latitude species potentially more vulnerable to ecological disruptions like habitat loss, predation and disrupted food webs, while tropical species face greater physiological risk.},
}
@article {pmid41466602,
year = {2025},
author = {Feinstein, A and Mead, J and Ortiz, DA and Cochrane, G and Dunn, K and Mukherjee, M},
title = {Geographical differences in the stress and distress of climate change journalists: An observational study.},
journal = {JRSM open},
volume = {16},
number = {11},
pages = {20542704251406052},
pmid = {41466602},
issn = {2054-2704},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to investigate potential inter-continental mental health differences in journalists covering climate-related events.<br><br>DESIGN: Descriptive, cross sectional.<br><br>SETTING: Internet-based study.<br><br>PARTICIPANTS: Journalists recruited from the Oxford Climate Journalist Network: 268 of 561 (48.6%) journalists from 89 countries completed the study.<br><br>MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Questions related to physical threat and loss secondary to climate change. Symptoms of anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7-item scale [GAD-7]), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9]), posttraumatic stress disorder (PCL-5) and Moral Injury (Toronto Moral Injury Scale for Journalists [TMIS-J]).<br><br>RESULTS: More African and Asian journalists felt physically threatened than journalists in Europe (p&#x2009;<&#x2009;.001 and p&#x2009;=&#x2009;.002, respectively). More journalists in Africa had lost a family member to climate change than journalists in the Americas (p&#x2009;=&#x2009;.009), and Asia and Europe (p&#x2009;<&#x2009;.001 for both). More journalists in Africa, Asia, and the Americas had lost a friend to climate change compared to journalists in Europe (p&#x2009;<&#x2009;.001, p&#x2009;=&#x2009;.003, and p&#x2009;=&#x2009;.001, respectively). There were higher PTSD-intrusion scores in African and Asian than European journalists (p&#x2009;=&#x2009;.001 and p&#x2009;<&#x2009;.001, respectively) and higher PTSD-avoidance scores in African and Asian than European journalists (p&#x2009;=&#x2009;.014 and p&#x2009;=&#x2009;.001, respectively. African and Asian journalists were less likely to receive psychotherapy than European journalists (p&#x2009;<&#x2009;.001 for both).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Given the enduring challenges posed by climate change, addressing these inequalities in journalists' care should not be delayed any further.},
}
@article {pmid41465666,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhao, M and Wang, J and Liu, F and Li, Y and Fei, H and Wei, Z and Shi, A},
title = {Predicted Global Redistribution of Lagria nigricollis (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) Under Future Climate Change.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {12},
pages = {},
pmid = {41465666},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {2024NSFSC0076; 2025NSFSC2117//the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province/ ; },
abstract = {Lagria nigricollis (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) is a forest pest, widely distributed in East Asia. The impact of climate change on its distribution is currently unknown. To better understand how the geographic distribution of this species responds to future climate change, this study employed the MaxEnt model, integrating 21 environmental variables, to explore changes in its distribution range under different climate scenarios. The results indicated that the average area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of the MaxEnt model across different periods is 0.991, demonstrating the reliability of the model's predictions. The precipitation of the warmest quarter (bio18) and the temperature seasonality (bio04) were the most important environmental variables. Under current conditions, the suitable areas for L. nigricollis are mainly located in China (North China and Central China), the Korean Peninsula, and Japan (Kyushu, Shikoku, and the southern part of Honshu). In the 2050s and 2070s, suitable areas are expected to expand under three socioeconomic pathways, which are 1.08-1.33 times larger than they are currently. The expanded areas are mainly located in the northern part of the current suitable regions. The centroids of suitable areas will shift northward under future climate conditions. To limit the northward expansion of this species, primary control regions will focus on China (the junction of Inner Mongolia-Xinjiang and Northern China), Russia (the southeastern part of the Far Eastern Federal District), and Japan (Hokkaido). The results of this study provide a scientific basis for the forest pest control and distribution prediction of Lagria nigricollis.},
}
@article {pmid41465631,
year = {2025},
author = {Szyszko-Podgórska, K},
title = {The Mean Individual Biomass (MIB) of Ground Beetles (Carabidae): A Review of Its Application to Ecosystem Succession, Biodiversity, and Climate Change Research.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {12},
pages = {},
pmid = {41465631},
issn = {2075-4450},
abstract = {Bioindication is a key tool for monitoring habitat quality and ecosystem dynamics under increasing anthropogenic pressure. Among model organisms, ground beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) play a particularly important role, and one of the widely applied functional indicators describing their assemblage structure is the Mean Individual Biomass (MIB). Introduced in the 1980s, this index reflects the average body mass of Carabidae and allows assessment of successional stages. Its computational simplicity and intuitive interpretation have led to its application in forests, agricultural landscapes, post-industrial areas, and glacier forelands. This paper synthesizes the development and applications of the MIB, highlighting both its advantages and methodological limitations (including variability of length-mass models, seasonal activity patterns, and dependence on sampling methods). Particular attention is given to the potential of the MIB in the context of global environmental change, including its role as an indicator of ecosystem responses to climate change and processes related to soil carbon sequestration. Based on a literature review, future research directions are identified, encompassing methodological standardization, integration of MIB with other ecological and molecular indicators, and expansion of analyses to regions beyond Europe. By linking classical bioindication with ecosystem functioning studies, the MIB may serve as a universal tool for environmental monitoring and the assessment of ecosystem services under accelerated global change.},
}
@article {pmid41465027,
year = {2025},
author = {Amien, FGK and Koné, MK and Kadjo, CA and Yao, AK and Maraval, I and Boulanger, R and Guéhi, ST},
title = {Effect of Agroforestry and Cocoa-Producing Geographical Origin on the Sensory Profile of Beans and Chocolates in the Climate Change Context in Côte d'Ivoire.},
journal = {Foods (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {24},
pages = {},
pmid = {41465027},
issn = {2304-8158},
support = {No. FOOD/2019/412-132//European DeSIRA Initiative under grant agreement and the French Development Agency/ ; },
abstract = {This paper investigated the effects of agroforestry (AF) on the sensory profiles of cocoa beans and the organoleptic quality of end-chocolates. A three-day opening delay for the Ivorian hybrid cultivar commonly known as "Mercedes" (Amelonado × West African Trinitario) from AF and full-sun (FS) plantations as control located at five cocoa-producing areas were fermented in wooden boxes for 6 days and stirred at days 2 and 4. Fermented cocoa was sun-dried until reaching 7-8% moisture and processed into chocolate. Volatile compounds of cocoa powder and chocolate were analyzed using the SPME-GC-MS method, while the organoleptic perception of chocolates was assessed by 12 professional judges according to 10 sensory descriptors. The findings revealed that the concentrations of esters ranged from 9.41 ± 0.61 to 19.35 ± 1.28 µg.g[-1], aldehydes from 11.56 ± 0.7 to 25.33 ± 1.5 µg.g[-1], and ketones from 5.76 ± 0.62 to 55.84 ± 4.39 µg.g[-1] in cocoa beans regardless of the cropping system. However, the concentrations of some volatile compounds classes including alcohols, acids, and pyrazines were similar in AF and FS chocolate samples. AF system clearly influenced the volatile compound profiles of cocoa beans in only the Adzopé, Guibéroua, and Méagui regions without impacting those of the chocolates regardless of the geographical origin after fermentation and roasting. Furthermore, AF chocolate was not less appealing than the FS chocolate samples. So, AF system did not significantly influence the sensory perception of chocolate. AF can therefore be encouraged as a cropping system for cocoa cultivation to reduce deforestation and promote reforestation, ensuring the sustainability of cocoa.},
}
@article {pmid41464454,
year = {2025},
author = {Zieneldien, T and Ma, S and Tan, IJ and Kim, J and Busot, D and Cohen, BA},
title = {The Environmental Determinants of Skin Health: Linking Climate Change, Air Pollution, and the Dermatologic Disease Burden.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {12},
pages = {},
pmid = {41464454},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Air Pollution/adverse effects ; *Skin Diseases/epidemiology/etiology ; Skin Neoplasms/epidemiology/etiology ; *Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {Climate change has a widespread impact on health across the continuum, influencing skin disease patterns, access to dermatologic care, and the burden of climate-sensitive conditions. Environmental changes driven by climate change impact the skin's ability to maintain homeostasis, contributing to the onset and exacerbation of various dermatologic diseases. Psoriasis, acne vulgaris, atopic dermatitis, photoaging, melasma, and skin cancers have been associated with repeated exposure to rising levels of pollutants. Furthermore, the depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer has contributed to an elevated risk of developing skin cancer-including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma-due to increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Notably, while melanoma is linked to intense, intermittent UV exposure and sunburns, basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are more strongly associated with cumulative or chronic sun exposure over a lifetime. According to the World Health Organization, air pollution contributes to more than 700,000 premature deaths each year, and a 1% decrease in ozone thickness corresponds with a 2% rise in melanoma incidence. This review also identifies research gaps, such as limited longitudinal studies, underrepresentation of pediatric and elderly populations, and limited exploration of nitrosative stress mechanisms. Due to these factors, practitioners should be aware of both the current and projected impacts of climate change in their regions to effectively identify and manage associated conditions and exacerbations.},
}
@article {pmid41464402,
year = {2025},
author = {Mosca, A and Luciani, D and Chiappini, S and Miuli, A and PsyClimate Research Group, and Cianconi, P and Pettorruso, M and Janiri, L and Martinotti, G},
title = {Eco-Anxiety and Mental Health: Correlates of Climate Change Distress.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {12},
pages = {},
pmid = {41464402},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {Humans ; Female ; Male ; *Climate Change ; Adult ; Italy/epidemiology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Middle Aged ; *Anxiety/epidemiology ; Young Adult ; *Mental Health ; Adolescent ; Quality of Life ; Aged ; Prevalence ; *Stress, Psychological/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is increasingly recognized as a threat to mental health, giving rise to constructs such as eco-anxiety and solastalgia. Although these phenomena have gained attention, quantitative data from European populations remain scarce.<br><br>OBJECTIVES: This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of eco-anxiety in an Italian sample, focusing on associations with demographics, environmental disaster exposure, psychological distress, psychosis-risk indicators, and quality of life.<br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with 1051 participants. Measures included the Hogg Eco-Anxiety Scale (HEAS-13), Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), Prodromal Questionnaire (PQ-16), SF-36 Health Survey, and a socio-demographic/environmental exposure questionnaire. Data were analyzed using correlations, t-tests, and regression analyses.<br><br>RESULTS: Eco-anxiety was higher among younger participants, women, and individuals without children, while education showed a weak negative association. No differences emerged by rural vs. urban residence. Participants exposed to floods, droughts, wildfires, and landslides reported elevated eco-anxiety. Scores correlated strongly with general distress (r = 0.57), positively with psychosis-risk indicators (PQ-16 distress, r = 0.42), and negatively with quality of life (r = -0.25).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Eco-anxiety in Italy is linked to socio-demographic vulnerabilities, disaster exposure, and impaired mental health. These findings highlight eco-anxiety as a pressing public health concern and stress the need for prevention and interventions that promote adaptive coping and engagement with climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41464398,
year = {2025},
author = {Hylton-Pelaia, J and Dhillon, S and Barakat, C},
title = {Climate Change and Adolescent Girls' Sports: A Scoping Review and Framework-Based Exploration of Emerging Barriers and Recommendations.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {12},
pages = {},
pmid = {41464398},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {Adolescent ; Female ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; Exercise ; *Sports/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Youth Sports ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses growing challenges to youth sports participation, but adolescent girls face disproportionate and compounding vulnerabilities. These arise from sex-specific physiological factors, sociocultural constraints, and institutional inequities that uniquely and disproportionately impact girls. These challenges are especially concerning considering the numerous health and well-being benefits of sports participation. However, there is a notable lack of research examining the specific impacts of climate change on adolescent girls' sports participation, as well as evidence-informed strategies to mitigate these effects. The aim of this study is to (1) conduct a scoping review to better understand the impacts of climate change on adolescent girls' sports participation and (2) examine the relationship between climate change and adolescent girls' involvement in sports by integrating Ecologism and the Individual × Environment (I×E) frameworks. A search was conducted using four databases (PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science), and a gray literature search was performed on Google. The search was limited to studies focusing on how climate change or weather variables impacted adolescent girls' physical activity levels or sports participation. Studies must have been written in English, and all geographical regions were included. In total, 26 studies met the inclusion criteria. These findings were then analyzed by integrating Ecologism, which promotes sustainable infrastructure, and the Individual × Environment (I×E) framework, which highlights interventions tailored to individual and environmental interaction. Recommended strategies include climate-resilient facility design, equity-focused funding models, participatory research, and coordinated efforts from public health units and urban planning stakeholders. By integrating these frameworks, the paper proposes a comprehensive set of interventions that address both systemic ecological challenges and individual-level barriers, aiming to foster climate-resilient sports environments for adolescent girls.},
}
@article {pmid41463863,
year = {2025},
author = {Cornale, P and Senatore, R and Battaglini, LM and Baratta, M},
title = {Climate Change and Livestock Welfare in the Alps: A Comprehensive Review.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {15},
number = {24},
pages = {},
pmid = {41463863},
issn = {2076-2615},
abstract = {Extensive livestock production systems are characterised by low-input, high-nature-value farming practices, which are particularly significant for maintaining biodiversity, sustaining rural livelihoods, and preserving cultural heritage [...].},
}
@article {pmid41462017,
year = {2025},
author = {Lieu, R and Hayes, OR and Cook, J},
title = {Testing the impact of fallacies and contrarian claims in climate change misinformation.},
journal = {British journal of psychology (London, England : 1953)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/bjop.70049},
pmid = {41462017},
issn = {2044-8295},
support = {//Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences/ ; },
abstract = {Climate misinformation reduces public acceptance of climate change and undermines support for mitigation policies. This study explored the impact of different types of climate misinformation, examining through content-based and logic-based frameworks. The content-based framework was based on a taxonomy of contrarian claims consisting of five categories-it's not real, it's not us, it's not bad, climate solutions won't work and scientists are not reliable. The logic-based framework examined six rhetorical techniques used in science denial arguments-misrepresentation, false equivalence, oversimplification, red herring, cherry picking and slothful induction. We experimentally tested 30 misinformation examples, crossing five content categories with six fallacies. Participants rated the perceived veracity of misinformation as well as the likelihood of interacting with it. We found no main effect of fallacy on perceived veracity or likelihood to interact but did find a main effect of content category, with the fourth category (climate solutions won't work) perceived as most veracious. We also found that content categories interacted with political ideology, replicating past research into the polarizing effect of climate misinformation. Specifically, the most polarizing categories of misinformation were those targeting climate solutions or attacking climate scientists. Our results highlight the need to prioritize combatting misinformation that targets solutions and scientists.},
}
@article {pmid41461655,
year = {2025},
author = {Dong, L and Wang, Z and Wu, L and Song, F and Santoso, A and Zhang, W and Zhou, T},
title = {Emergence of the enhanced equatorial Atlantic warming as a fingerprint of global warming.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {1254},
pmid = {41461655},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {42275018//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; },
abstract = {The response of tropical sea surface temperature (SST) to global warming plays a crucial role in shaping both global and regional climates, so it receives immense attention and remains being debated. Here, we demonstrate that enhanced equatorial warming (EEW) is a more robust response to global warming than the commonly examined changes in the zonal SST gradient across the tropical Pacific, which is marked by discrepancies between observations and models. EEW is defined as the annual-mean SST warming averaged over 5°S-5°N, relative to the tropical SST warming averaged over 20°S-20°N. By combining observations and climate models, we identify the emergence of EEW in the Atlantic since the 1950s, primarily attributed to greenhouse gas forcing. The formation of EEW is driven by weakened equatorial upwelling, resulting from the slowdown of equatorial zonal winds. The identification of Atlantic EEW as a fingerprint of global warming has important implications for understanding changes in the tropical oceans in a warming climate and the associated impacts.},
}
@article {pmid41461526,
year = {2026},
author = {Wu, Z and Liu, H and Yang, F and Ran, R and Yu, H and Xu, H and Chen, D and Wang, G and Pang, X},
title = {Drivers of CO2 and CH4 fluxes from shallow lakes and prediction based on climate factors under global warming.},
journal = {Journal of environmental sciences (China)},
volume = {161},
number = {},
pages = {794-802},
doi = {10.1016/j.jes.2025.07.046},
pmid = {41461526},
issn = {1001-0742},
mesh = {*Methane/analysis ; *Lakes/chemistry ; *Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; *Environmental Monitoring ; China ; *Global Warming ; Greenhouse Gases/analysis ; *Air Pollutants/analysis ; },
abstract = {Shallow lakes are recognized as significant sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, yet long-term measurements and predictions of GHG fluxes from these ecosystems remain limited. Here, we systematically investigated the temporal dynamics of GHG fluxes and the underlying drivers in a shallow lake in Zhejiang Province, Yangtze River Delta, China, using the static floating chamber method. The annual average fluxes were positive, implying the lake is a substantial carbon source, with CO2 fluxes of 10.83 ± 11.25 mmol/(m[2]·day) and CH4 fluxes of 1.64 ± 0.96 mmol/(m[2]·day). Principal component analysis identified air temperature and pressure as key meteorological drivers influencing water quality and GHG fluxes. Combining multiple linear regression models, we predict GHG fluxes from water bodies in China under low, medium and high carbon emissions scenarios for the years 2030 and 2060, providing important insights for predicting greenhouse gas fluxes from water bodies during China's carbon neutrality period. Our predictions suggest that water bodies in the Tibetan Plateau will become an intense GHG source, exacerbated by fragile ecosystems and abundant water resources. Additionally, CH4 fluxes from southern China's water bodies are expected to rise notably with higher emissions scenario, likely driven by rapid warming and intensified anaerobic fermentation in rice paddies. These findings highlight the significant potentials for GHG emissions from water bodies during China's carbon neutrality period and underscore the importance of water quality management to mitigate these emissions.},
}
@article {pmid41461152,
year = {2026},
author = {van den Dool, A and Evin, SLP and Kim, J and Lyu, X and Abusalem, L and Niu, Y and Tran, KT and Tillekeratne, LG},
title = {Bridging the policy gap between climate change and antimicrobial resistance.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {10},
number = {1},
pages = {101409},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101409},
pmid = {41461152},
issn = {2542-5196},
}
@article {pmid41460928,
year = {2025},
author = {Kim, M and Kim, S and Jeon, S},
title = {Are climate change perceptions related with plastic policy support? Effects of climate change skepticism, guilt, and efficacy on the acceptance of the plastic tax.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {12},
pages = {e0337327},
pmid = {41460928},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Plastics/economics ; Humans ; *Taxes ; Guilt ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Perception ; },
abstract = {Achieving a circular economy requires solutions to plastic pollution problems. Plastic waste poses significant threats to both human and biological systems globally. Plastics are closely related to climate change because their production is based on fossil fuels. Plastic taxation is one approach to reducing plastic use. This study aimed to analyze how the climate change perception is related to the preference for plastic tax. A model was developed to examine the impacts of 11 variables in value, risk perception, and planned behavior acting as predictors on the support for plastic tax as the predicted variable. In particular, we focused on both direct and indirect association of the three variables in planned behavior, that is, climate skepticism, guilt, and efficacy about climate change crisis, on support for the plastic tax. The results showed that among value variables, environmentalism, altruism, and egalitarianism had a significantly positive relationship with the willingness to pay the plastic tax and materialism had a significant negative relationship. Regarding risk perception, perceived risk, knowledge, and trust had a significantly positive association with the willingness to pay the tax. Regarding planned behavior, skepticism, guilt, and efficacy had a significant association with willingness-to-pay the plastic tax, with climate change skepticism having a negative effect and guilt and efficacy having positive relationship. Regarding the moderation effect, skepticism had an interaction effect on materialism and emotion; guilt is associated with the impact of environmentalism, altruism, egalitarianism, perceived risk on the support for plastic tax; and efficacy is associated with the association of altruism and perceived risk with preference for plastic tax. These results suggest that climate change risk perception is associated with plastic reduction behaviors.},
}
@article {pmid41460486,
year = {2025},
author = {Rais, H and Laala, A and Meghzili, I and Boucenna, H},
title = {Evaluating the present and future distribution of an endemic oak species (Quercus afares) under climate change in Algeria.},
journal = {Die Naturwissenschaften},
volume = {113},
number = {1},
pages = {6},
pmid = {41460486},
issn = {1432-1904},
mesh = {Algeria ; *Quercus/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Biodiversity ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses a severe long-term threat to endemic species. Ecologists must have a comprehensive understanding of habitat suitability and environmental variables that control their distribution to minimize biodiversity loss and improve conservation strategies effectively. The MaxEnt model is commonly applied to predict species distribution based on occurrence data and environmental variables. This study investigated the suitable habitats of the endemic Quercus afares in Algeria, evaluated shifts in its range under climate change scenarios and identified the key ecological factors determining its distribution. The results showed that the Area Under the Curve (AUC = 0.992) indicated excellent performance of our MaxEnt model. The major environmental predictor for Quercus afares was the Martonne aridity index (Idm), which had the most useful information. Future scenarios indicate that the highly suitable habitat for Quercus afares is expected to range between 0.2% and 0.14%. The average elevation of suitable habitat changes according to each climate scenario, ranging from 1,086.5 to 1,276.5 m. The highly suitable habitat shifts towards the northeast in most future climate scenarios. Our findings represent a decision support tool and contribute to developing effective conservation and management measures of Quercus afares in Algeria.},
}
@article {pmid41459691,
year = {2026},
author = {Mohapatra, S and Hollender, J},
title = {Opposing Effects of Climate Change on the Fate of Persistent and Mobile Contaminants in the Environment.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {60},
number = {1},
pages = {96-105},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c09667},
pmid = {41459691},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Environmental Monitoring ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis ; *Environmental Pollutants/analysis ; },
abstract = {This work reviews the complex interplay between climate change and the fate of persistent mobile (PM) and very persistent very mobile (vPvM) substances, with a particular focus on how rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, shifts in pH, and changes in how organic matter concentrations impact these contaminants in the aquatic environment. According to literature research, climate change exerts opposing effects on the persistence (P) and mobility (M) of these substances in the environment. The high uncertainties discussed here underscore the need for comprehensive monitoring, improved process understanding, and appropriate modeling strategies to assess the climate change impacts on PM and vPvM substances.},
}
@article {pmid41459262,
year = {2025},
author = {Yoon, JI and Joo, J and Lim, S and Kim, ES and Lee, CM},
title = {Climate change perception and pro-environmental behavior among urban park visitors: the mediating role of place attachment.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1685855},
pmid = {41459262},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: This study investigates how climate change perception influences pro-environmental behavior-on-site (park-specific) and off-site (daily life)-among urban park visitors, focusing on the mediating role of place attachment (place identity, place dependence, and social bonding).<br><br>METHODS: A survey was conducted with 351 adults engaging in walking and running at Namsan Park in Seoul. Measures included climate change perception, place attachment, and pro-environmental behaviors. Structural equation modeling and bootstrapping were used for analysis.<br><br>RESULTS: Climate change perception significantly predicted all three dimensions of place attachment. Place identity and social bonding mediated the relationship between climate change perception and both types of pro-environmental behavior. Place dependence was significantly associated with on-site, but not off-site, pro-environmental behavior.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Place attachment serves as a key mechanism linking climate concern to sustainable actions in leisure settings. Strengthening emotional and social bonds to urban parks may enhance both localized and general pro-environmental behaviors, offering practical implications for urban sustainability strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41455742,
year = {2025},
author = {Ebrahimi, E},
title = {Climate Change Denial as Identity Defence: Understanding Resistance Beyond Ignorance.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {76},
number = {2},
pages = {54},
pmid = {41455742},
issn = {1432-1009},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Denial, Psychological ; Communication ; },
abstract = {Climate denial is often misunderstood as ignorance, but evidence from neuroscience reveals it as identity protection. This perspective integrates insights from the neuroscience of belief, emotion, and decision-making into climate communication, arguing that resistance to climate action reflects how people process information, not how much they know. Scientific messages that conflict with people's values or group identities often provoke reinterpretation or rejection of the facts. Climate change is also a uniquely abstract and psychologically distant threat and fear-based appeals often backfire unless paired with agency and clear solutions. More effective communication must be participatory, emotionally intelligent, and grounded in trust, aligning with audience values and reducing psychological threat. Approaches built on empathy, local context, and collaboration can make climate communication not only more persuasive but also transformative.},
}
@article {pmid41455004,
year = {2025},
author = {Sun, Y and Wang, A and Shen, L and Liu, Y and Zhang, Y and Cai, R and Fei, W and Wu, J},
title = {Spatiotemporal variations in dissolved organic carbon in China's major river basins and their associations with climate change and human activities.},
journal = {Carbon balance and management},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {25},
pmid = {41455004},
issn = {1750-0680},
support = {32401667//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 32271873//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
abstract = {Riverine dissolved organic carbon (DOC) is a vital element of regional carbon cycling, yet its magnitude and influencing factors remain poorly quantified. Existing large uncertainties in the distribution, trends, and drivers of DOC compromise the accuracy of terrestrial carbon budget estimations. This study compiled 1922 DOC data points from literature on four major Chinese river basins (i.e., the Songhua River Basin, Yellow River Basin, Yangtze River Basin, and Pearl River Basin) for the period 1997-2023. The spatiotemporal patterns and driving mechanisms of DOC in these basins were quantified and systematically analyzed. Key results are as follows: [1] Spatially, DOC concentration (CDOC) exhibited a distinct "north high, south low" pattern nationally, while DOC flux (FDOC) displayed an inverted "south high, north low" distribution. Temporally, CDOC in the four basins all showed a statistically significant increasing trend, with an average annual rise of 0.04 mg L[-1] yr[-1]. Meanwhile, the FDOC into the sea in the Yangtze River Basin and Yellow River Basin also exhibited a statistically significant increase, with an average annual growth of 0.05 Tg yr[-1] [3]. Attribution analysis indicated that the spatiotemporal distribution of CDOC was influenced by both climatic factors and human activities, whereas that of FDOC was controlled primarily by streamflow. The findings of this study reflect the national distribution and dynamics of DOC in major Chinese rivers, and provide a valuable framework together with details of key parameters to support future research into global riverine carbon cycle models.},
}
@article {pmid41455002,
year = {2025},
author = {Karim, F and Lin, Q and Xie, H and Nargis, S and Xiao, H and Yang, S and Xiong, Y and Xie, M and Ni, Q and Yao, Y and Xu, H},
title = {Seasonal dynamics of gut microbiota in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) from western Sichuan Plateau and their adaptability to high altitude climate change.},
journal = {Current microbiology},
volume = {83},
number = {2},
pages = {99},
pmid = {41455002},
issn = {1432-0991},
support = {31870355//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Macaca mulatta/microbiology ; *Gastrointestinal Microbiome ; Seasons ; Altitude ; Feces/microbiology ; *Climate Change ; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics ; *Bacteria/classification/genetics/isolation &amp; purification ; China ; },
abstract = {Seasonal fluctuations in diet and climate shape animal gut microbiota, especially those living in extreme climatic conditions. Yet their role in facilitating primate adaptation to high-altitude remains unclear. This study investigates the seasonal dynamics in gut microbiome of wild rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) from high altitude (over 3,000 m) in Yajiang couke. We collected 117 fecal samples across four seasons and analyzed using 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing combined with predictive functional metagenomics. We observed clear seasonal shifts in gut microbial diversity and composition. High α-diversity in autumn and winter reflected increased dietary diversity during these periods. Firmicutes predominated in summer, while Bacteroidota increased during winter. LEfSe analysis revealed seasonal specific taxa: UCG-005, Christensenellaceae R-7, and Prevotella_9 were dominated in winter but declined in summer and spring, whereas Blautia peaked during summer and decreased toward winter. Redundancy analysis showed that temperature, humidity, and precipitation were positively associated with Blautia and Sarcina, but negatively with Monoglobus and Helicobacter, underscoring the strong influence of climatic variables on gut community structure. Functional predictions revealed seasonal differences in gut microbiota related to energy metabolism (spring), glycan biosynthesis (summer), membrane transport (autumn), and environmental adaptation (winter) indicating microbial contributions to host adaptation under fluctuating climatic conditions. These findings demonstrate that gut microbiome of high-altitude macaques is highly responsive to changes in seasonal diet and climate. By integrating microbiome dynamics with climatic drivers, our study provides new insights into host-microbe-environment interactions and advances our understanding of primate adaptation under extreme climatic conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41454182,
year = {2025},
author = {Dhawan, S and Kumar, A and Mehta, DS and Khare, M},
title = {A Review of Airborne Pollen and Its Interactions With Air Pollutants, Urbanization, and Climate Change: Implications for Human Health and Monitoring Gaps.},
journal = {Current allergy and asthma reports},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {62},
pmid = {41454182},
issn = {1534-6315},
mesh = {Humans ; *Pollen/immunology ; *Climate Change ; *Air Pollutants/adverse effects ; *Urbanization ; *Allergens/immunology ; Environmental Monitoring ; Air Pollution/adverse effects ; Public Health ; Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review synthesizes interdisciplinary evidence on how environmental stressors-including climate change, urbanization, and air pollution-impact pollen dynamics and human health. We assess conventional and innovative monitoring methods to identify critical gaps in exposure evaluation and public health response.<br><br>RECENT FINDINGS: Recent research confirms that climate change and urbanization are prolonging pollen seasons and increasing pollen potency. Pollutants such as O3, NOx, PM, SO2, and elevated CO2 along with urban heat island and vegetation changes further enhance pollen allergenicity. While monitoring technology is advancing, significant limitations persist, including poor spatial resolution, a lack of real-time capabilities, and severe underrepresentation of tropical regions. An integrated approach to pollen surveillance that combines climate, air quality, and health data is critically needed. Key challenges remain, including inadequate spatial coverage, a lack of standardized protocols, and poor integration with public health systems. The complex interactions between pollen as a bioaerosol and atmospheric processes represent a significant research gap, hindering our ability to predict and manage pollen-related health risks effectively.},
}
@article {pmid41453376,
year = {2025},
author = {Damtew, YT and Varghese, BM and Anikeeva, O and Tong, M and Hansen, A and Dear, K and Zhang, Y and Driscoll, T and Capon, T and Gourley, M and Prescott, V and Bi, P},
title = {Estimating non-optimal temperature-attributable burden of Salmonella and Campylobacter infections under various climate change, population, and adaptation scenarios in Australia: a comparative risk assessment modelling study.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {12},
pages = {101383},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101383},
pmid = {41453376},
issn = {2542-5196},
mesh = {Australia/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Campylobacter Infections/epidemiology ; Risk Assessment ; *Salmonella Infections/epidemiology ; Disability-Adjusted Life Years ; Temperature ; Campylobacter ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Salmonella and Campylobacter infections are leading causes of bacterial gastrointestinal infections, with rising global incidence. Rising temperatures are expected to further drive the transmission and prevalence of enteric infections. Quantifying the current and future burden of Salmonella and Campylobacter infections is crucial for guiding prevention strategies. This study aimed to assess the present and projected burden of Salmonella and Campylobacter infections attributable to rising temperatures in Australia.<br><br>METHODS: In this comparative risk assessment modelling study, disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) associated with Salmonella and Campylobacter infections from 2003 to 2018 were acquired from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and analysed. A meta-regression model was employed to estimate the increase in infection risk per 1&#xb0;C rise in temperature. Exposure distributions for each K&#xf6;ppen-Geiger climate zone were calculated and compared with the theoretical minimum risk exposure to establish the burden attributable to rising temperatures. Projected burdens for the 2030s and 2050s were assessed under two representative concentration pathways (RCP4.5 and RCP8.5), considering population growth and adaptation scenarios.<br><br>FINDINGS: Between 2003 and 2018, rising temperatures attributed to 11% (41&#xb7;8 [SD 2&#xb7;8] DALYs) of Salmonella and 8% (28&#xb7;1 [1&#xb7;8] DALYs) of Campylobacter burden. The highest burden was in the tropical rainforest climate zone. By the 2050s, under RCP8.5 and medium population growth without adaptation, Salmonella and Campylobacter burdens could reach 100&#xb7;6 (10&#xb7;9) and 67&#xb7;9 (7&#xb7;4) DALYs, respectively. A 10% adaptation measure could reduce these to 89&#xb7;5 (8&#xb7;3) and 61&#xb7;8 (6&#xb7;7) DALYs.<br><br>INTERPRETATION: This study presents the first national assessment of the temperature-attributable burden of Salmonella and Campylobacter infections in Australia. It addresses a substantial knowledge gap by providing data-driven projections and underscores the necessity for targeted public health interventions and region-specific climate adaptation strategies to mitigate enteric infection risks.<br><br>FUNDING: Australian Research Council Discovery Program.},
}
@article {pmid41448959,
year = {2025},
author = {Sultan, HA},
title = {Reframing climate change as core NHS leadership responsibility on boards.},
journal = {BMJ leader},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1136/leader-2025-001288},
pmid = {41448959},
issn = {2398-631X},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is an escalating public health emergency, yet within the National Health Service (NHS) it remains marginal to board-level leadership and governance. Despite its direct implications for population health, service resilience and health inequalities, responsibility for climate action is often delegated away from strategic decision-making forums.<br><br>CONTEXT: This article draws on the author's experience as the NeXt Director (Non-Executive Director in Training) with a remit for future generations, including climate change and sustainability, on a newly established Integrated Care Board in England.<br><br>APPROACH: Using a reflective leadership lens, the article examines how climate change was reframed from a peripheral sustainability issue into a core governance and risk concern. Practical strategies included embedding climate-related threats into formal risk registers, aligning climate action with population health and inequality priorities and integrating climate considerations into existing strategic and operational levers.<br><br>OUTCOMES: Positioning climate risk within established governance structures shifted board-level engagement, normalised climate-informed questioning in strategic discussions and enabled early integration of climate considerations into population health, commissioning and resilience planning. These changes established climate change as a shared leadership responsibility rather than a siloed agenda.<br><br>IMPLICATIONS FOR LEADERS: The article argues that NHS leadership models must evolve to address long-term, systemic risks such as climate change. Boards should treat climate change as a determinant of quality, safety and equity, embedding it within risk management, strategy and accountability frameworks to ensure system preparedness in an increasingly unstable climate.},
}
@article {pmid41447936,
year = {2026},
author = {Huang, C and Yao, J and Xiong, J and Luo, X and Haubrock, PJ and Soto, I and Yang, J and Zhang, Z and Xie, Z and Li, Z and Zhang, J},
title = {Human activities and climate change facilitate the expansion of a notorious invasive snail (Pomacea canaliculata) in a subtropical biodiversity hotspot.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {398},
number = {},
pages = {128353},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128353},
pmid = {41447936},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Snails ; *Introduced Species ; Animals ; *Biodiversity ; China ; Ecosystem ; Humans ; Human Activities ; Rivers ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {The apple snail Pomacea canaliculata is one of the most destructive invasive species globally. Understanding its current and future distributions under global environmental change is therefore essential for developing effective management strategies. However, existing research has primarily focused on broad spatial scales while paying limited attention to finer-scale patterns, and has typically examined isolated environmental drivers while neglecting the interactive effects of multiple co-occurring factors. Using species distribution models, we filled this gap by predicting and explaining the distribution of P. canaliculata in the Guijiang River Basin, China. The ensemble model integrated five algorithms and was validated with cross-validation (AUC/TSS), with future projections generated under CMIP6 SSP1-2.6 and SSP3-7.0 scenarios. It demonstrated high predictive performance and identified climate change as the dominant driver, accounting for 93.43 % of variable importance (primarily mean diurnal range, and mean temperature of wettest quarter), followed by anthropogenic activities at 6.57 % (primarily represented by population density). Current suitable habitats encompass 51.70 % of the study area, with future projections indicating substantial range expansion to 92.87 % and 96.42 % by 2070 under low-emission (SSP1-2.6) and high-emission (SSP3-7.0) scenarios, respectively. Our findings demonstrate that both climate change and anthropogenic activities synergistically promote the invasion of P. canaliculata in the subtropical Guijiang River Basin. This underscores the importance of incorporating both determinants when designing monitoring and proactive prevention measures at the watershed scale to effectively manage this invasive species.},
}
@article {pmid41447810,
year = {2026},
author = {Tareq, MF and Mels, A and Radjkoemar, R and Kujawa-Roeleveld, K and Haldar, K},
title = {Scenario-based drinking water demand forecasting under climate change uncertainties: a study on Dhaka City, Bangladesh.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1012},
number = {},
pages = {181198},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181198},
pmid = {41447810},
issn = {1879-1026},
}
@article {pmid41445952,
year = {2025},
author = {Hussain, M and Yu, Y and Wang, L and Qureshi, JA},
title = {Editorial: Recent advances in vector-borne diseases and climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in microbiology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1746230},
doi = {10.3389/fmicb.2025.1746230},
pmid = {41445952},
issn = {1664-302X},
}
@article {pmid41445334,
year = {2025},
author = {Xin-Ru, W and Li-Yong, X and Tian-Shi, ZU and Tian-le, D and Xiao-Ya, S and Hui, JU and Xin-Tong, W},
title = {Climatic suitability of Pyrus ussuriensis in Northeast China under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {36},
number = {12},
pages = {3778-3786},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202512.025},
pmid = {41445334},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {China ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Models, Theoretical ; Forecasting ; },
abstract = {To examine the distribution characteristics of Pyrus ussuriensis in Northeast China and its response patterns in the context of climate change, we analyzed the main factors influencing the distribution of P. ussuriensis and simulated its distribution in the Northeast China during different periods, with the maximum entropy model (MaxEnt) and the distribution data of P. ussuriensis in Northeast China (Heilongjiang Province, Jilin Province, Liaoning Province), and environmental data for the current period (1970-2000), the 2030s (2021-2040), and the 2050s (2041-2060) (including climate factors, topographic factors and soil factors). The results showed that the model passed the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) test, with the average area under the ROC for the training set being 0.925, showing high reliability in predicting the climatic suitability of P. ussuriensis. Out of 50 factors, 17 factors were identified as dominant factors, including climate, terrain, and soil factors. The contribution rate of climate factor was the most significant, accounting for 78.5% of the total. Under the current climate scenario, the highly suitable growth area of P. ussuriensis was distributed in central Anshan, central Liaoyang, eastern Yingkou, central Jinzhou, Chaoyang, Huludao, Fuxin in Liaoning, and the area of the highly suitable area was 0.78×10[4] km[2]. Under the future climate scenarios (2030s and 2050s), the suitable distribution area showed a trend of expansion and northward migration, with the area of highly suitable area reaching its peak in the 2050s at 7.9×10[4] km[2].},
}
@article {pmid41444888,
year = {2025},
author = {Palanga, KK and Bawa, A and Lare, YG and Dicko, A and Ayena, JIK and Adjacou, DM and Houehanou, TD and Gouwakinnou, GN and Natta, AK},
title = {Ethno-ecological knowledge of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus L.) across contrasted climate zones: uses, diversity, production system, and perception of climate change in Togo (West Africa).},
journal = {Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {87},
pmid = {41444888},
issn = {1746-4269},
support = {Agreement No. 021/2024//TWAS-IsBD postdoctoral fellowship/ ; },
mesh = {*Cyperus ; *Climate Change ; Togo ; Humans ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; *Knowledge ; *Nuts ; },
abstract = {UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND : Cyperus esculentus a perennial sedge, has been cultivated since ancient times for its nutritious and versatile tubers, which are used in cooking, traditional medicine, and various industries. Despite its potential, the crop remains underutilized in Togo and is grown in limited areas. Moreover, there is a lack of information on its genetic diversity, cropping systems, uses, and the impact of climate change on its productivity; factors essential for effective breeding and sustainable cultivation. This study aimed to document and compare existing knowledge on the uses and production systems of tiger nuts, as well as tiger nut producers' perceptions of climate change and its impact on tiger nut cultivation in two regions of Togo with contrasting climatic conditions.<br><br>METHODS: A total of 206 tiger nut producers from six ethnic groups were selected across 26 villages located in the Savanes region (Sudanian climate) and the Plateaux region (Guinean climate) were selected following the snowball method during a survey conducted from July to September 2023. Data on tiger nut uses, diversity, production systems, and producers' perceptions of climate change and its impact on the species' productivity were collected using participatory rural appraisal methods. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Fisher's Exact Test to examine the relationship between region and sociodemographic factors, and multinomial logistic regression to identify which sociodemographic characteristics influence tiger nut growers' perceptions of climate change and their views on its impact on production.<br><br>RESULTS: A significant difference was observed in the gender distribution of tiger nut producers between the two regions. In the Savanes region, most producers were male (75%), whereas in the Plateaux region, most were female (84%). The area dedicated to tiger nut production also varied significantly between the regions. In the Savanes region, no more than 0.25&#xa0;ha was allocated to the crop, whereas in the Plateaux region, 58% of producers dedicated more than 0.25&#xa0;ha of their land to tiger nut cultivation. Seven distinct uses were identified: tuber consumption, commercialization, medicinal applications, soil fertilization, traditional beverage preparation, weed control, and livestock feeding. The last three were reported exclusively in the Savanes region. Eight major constraints were identified across the two regions. The most critical in the Plateaux region was harvesting difficulties, while in the Savanes region it was pest attacks. Regarding climate change, chi-square tests showed a significant association between climatic zones and farmers' perceptions, as well as between regions and the reported effects of climate change on tiger nut cultivation (P&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.001). Perceived climate change indicators included irregular rainfall, delayed onset of rains, drought spells, and early rainfall. Reported effects on the crop included reduced yields, abnormal growth patterns, premature yellowing of leaves, seedling desiccation, and small tubers.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The ethno-ecological knowledge captured in this study provides a foundational resource for the sustainable management and conservation of tiger nut, and for the development of effective breeding strategies in Togo.},
}
@article {pmid41444703,
year = {2025},
author = {Hussein, SA and Osman, MM and Hassan, MM and Hassan, YSA and Hussein, AA and Adem, R and Fuje, MMA and Mohamed, AH and Ali, AN and Mohamud, KH and Ibrahim, AM and Ali, AA},
title = {The prolonged devastation of climate change on public health in Somalia: a silent crisis.},
journal = {Tropical medicine and health},
volume = {53},
number = {1},
pages = {193},
pmid = {41444703},
issn = {1348-8945},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Somalia, one of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations despite contributing minimally to global emissions, is facing escalating public health crises due to climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, recurrent droughts, and floods have intensified food insecurity, disease outbreaks, and population displacement. These changes have compounded existing challenges in a fragile health system, severely affecting children, pregnant women, and internally displaced persons Internally displaced people (IDP). This scoping review aims to map the extent and scope of published evidence on the prolonged public health impacts of climate change in Somalia, identifying key health outcomes, vulnerable populations, and research and policy gaps.<br><br>METHODS: Following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, as well as gray literature from WHO, UN agencies, and Somali institutions. Studies published between 1990 and 2025 in English and addressing the intersection of climate change and public health in Somalia or the Horn of Africa were included. Data were charted and synthesized thematically.<br><br>RESULTS: Out of 379 retrieved articles, 142 met the inclusion criteria. Key themes emerged: (1) direct health impacts of climate change, (2) indirect health impacts, (3) vulnerable populations, (4) weak health infrastructure and system readiness, and (5) historical droughts and their cumulative health impacts. Children under five, pregnant women, and displaced persons are disproportionately affected. The review highlights significant evidence gaps in mental health, health system resilience, and early warning systems.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This scoping review highlights the severe and multifaceted public health impacts of climate change in Somalia, the fragile healthcare infrastructure in Somalia, and a heavy reliance on external aid. This review provides a foundation for future efforts to mitigate the public health impacts of climate change and build resilience in Somalia and similar vulnerable regions.},
}
@article {pmid41443008,
year = {2026},
author = {Feldens, TK and de Oliveira, VR},
title = {Climate change and birth outcomes - Evidence from Brazil.},
journal = {Economics and human biology},
volume = {60},
number = {},
pages = {101565},
doi = {10.1016/j.ehb.2025.101565},
pmid = {41443008},
issn = {1873-6130},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Brazil/epidemiology ; Female ; Infant, Newborn ; Pregnancy ; *Birth Weight ; *Pregnancy Outcome/epidemiology ; Socioeconomic Factors ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Newborn health effects from climate change are a serious threat to the future generations. However, little is known about its estimates for Brazil, a country which still struggles with deep inequalities and poverty.<br><br>METHODS: We used a dataset of almost 45 million observations to ascertain whether there is any impact of both hotter temperatures and shifts from the historical averages on newborns' birth weights across Brazilian municipalities during the period of 2000-2020.<br><br>RESULTS: According to our results, both additional hotter days and shifts from the established weather are capable of decreasing birthweight across our samples. Although positive shocks were more frequent, also cold shocks are damaging to perinatal health; and the third trimester was found the most sensitive to weather shocks. Results for precipitation, however, remain unclear. The estimates are especially higher for the population living in isolated and underserved areas.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Our results imply that climate change effects have already arrived in Brazil. In a country that suffers from severe social problems, vulnerable populations should be protected, and coping mechanisms should be widespread to decrease the damaging risks of climatic exposure.},
}
@article {pmid41442940,
year = {2026},
author = {Bertone, E and Deluigi, N and Battin, TI},
title = {Climate change impacts on dissolved organic carbon and total suspended solids in Alpine streams and rivers.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {291},
number = {},
pages = {125232},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2025.125232},
pmid = {41442940},
issn = {1879-2448},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Rivers/chemistry ; *Carbon ; Geologic Sediments ; Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Climate change is altering hydrology, land cover, and biogeochemistry in Alpine river systems, yet predictive understanding of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and total suspended solids (TSS), across glacierised and lowland catchments remains limited. This knowledge gap constrains our ability to forecast impacts on carbon cycling and sediment management. We present a data-driven predictive model for Swiss streams from diverse catchments, spanning glacierised high-mountain basins to lowland agricultural and forested systems. The machine learning framework incorporates discharge, water quality, and land use and land cover changes to predict DOC and TSS, with high accuracy (RMSE=14% of standard deviation for DOC) following validation of the best performing algorithm. While its reliance on routinely measured parameters makes it adaptable for near real-time forecasting, the model was designed for climate change scenario analysis. Projections indicate that by 2090, under RCP8.5, DOC exports will rise by ∼50% in high-mountain catchments and ∼15% in lowland systems, primarily driven by discharge, not by land cover change. TSS responses vary seasonally and by catchment, with increases in many glacierised basins and decreases in most lowland streams. Seasonal DOC load peaks are projected to occur earlier in the year. By harmonising diverse datasets and quantifying site-specific climate, hydrology and land cover interactions, this approach provides a tool for managing carbon and sediment fluxes in rapidly changing Alpine environments.},
}
@article {pmid41442273,
year = {2026},
author = {, and , },
title = {Climate Change and Workplace Heat Stress: Technical Report and Guidance.},
journal = {New solutions : a journal of environmental and occupational health policy : NS},
volume = {35},
number = {4},
pages = {468-470},
doi = {10.1177/10482911251390889},
pmid = {41442273},
issn = {1541-3772},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Heat Stress Disorders/prevention &amp; control/epidemiology/etiology ; *Workplace ; Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; *Occupational Exposure/adverse effects ; Occupational Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change implies that the health challenge associated with environmental heat stress will increase in intensity, and its direct as well as indirect negative effects will spread geographically. Adverse consequences of high environmental temperatures are currently experienced by approximately half the global population. They particularly affect health and quality of life for the most vulnerable citizens in developing countries, with children, older adults, and people living in poverty at highest risk of death and disease during extreme heat events. However, it is important to address the major negative health and productivity effects experienced by millions of manual workers exposed to workplace heat stress on a daily basis. These effects may affect not only individual livelihoods, but also family income and jeopardize the reduction of poverty-particularly in regions highly dependent on manual work, such as the agriculture, construction, and fishing sectors.},
}
@article {pmid41440120,
year = {2025},
author = {Kokubun, K and Nemoto, K and Yamamoto, Y and Mitera, A and Yamakawa, Y},
title = {Core Body Temperature Negatively Correlates with Whole-Brain Gray Matter Volume: A Pilot Study in the Context of Global Warming.},
journal = {Brain sciences},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {},
pmid = {41440120},
issn = {2076-3425},
support = {nil//ImPACT Program of Council for Science, Technology, and Innovation (Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)/ ; JP17H06151; JP25K15384//JSPS KAKENHI/ ; },
abstract = {Global warming has been associated with various adverse effects on human physiology, yet its potential impact on brain structure remains largely unexplored. The present pilot study investigated the relationship between core body temperature and whole-brain gray matter volume (GMV) in healthy adults. Twenty-seven participants (19 males, 8 females; mean age = 38.6 ± 10.3 years) underwent MRI scanning and core temperature assessment. Correlation and partial correlation analyses were performed to examine the association between core body temperature and GMV, controlling for demographic and physiological covariates summarized by the first principal component. Core body temperature showed a significant negative correlation with whole-brain GMV (r = -0.496, p = 0.009; 95% CI = -0.737 to -0.143) and a trend-level significant partial correlation after covariate adjustment (r = -0.373, p = 0.060; 95% CI = -0.660 to 0.008). These trends remained after correction for multiple comparisons using the Benjamini-Hochberg false discovery rate. Exploratory analyses across 116 AAL regions identified the left Fusiform gyrus as showing a significant negative correlation with core body temperature (r = -0.643, p < 0.001). Given the modest sample size, these findings should be interpreted cautiously as preliminary, hypothesis-generating evidence. They suggest that even subtle variations in body temperature within the normal physiological range may relate to differences in global brain structure. Possible mechanisms include heat-induced inflammation, oxidative stress, and increased metabolic load on neural tissue. Understanding how individual differences in body temperature relate to brain morphology may provide insights into the neural health consequences of rising environmental temperatures.},
}
@article {pmid41439354,
year = {2026},
author = {Navas-Acien, A and Kaufman, JD and Khatana, SAM and Parks, RM and Rajagopalan, S and Smith, CM and Foraker, R},
title = {JAHA at Scientific Sessions 2024: Climate Change-Related Cardiovascular Health Effects in the Global South.},
journal = {Journal of the American Heart Association},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {e044079},
pmid = {41439354},
issn = {2047-9980},
mesh = {Humans ; Air Pollution/adverse effects ; *Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology/prevention &amp; control/etiology ; *Climate Change ; *Global Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses an escalating threat to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health in the Global South, where vulnerability is amplified by rapid urbanization, poverty, and weak infrastructure. Air pollution (driven by fossil fuel use, industrial growth, and poor regulation) remains a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and respiratory illness, with regions such as South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa experiencing the highest burdens. Extreme heat, floods, and natural disasters further compound cardiovascular risks through direct physiological stress and disruption of health care systems. Urban heat islands intensify the impact of rising temperatures, especially in low-income and historically marginalized communities with limited access to cooling. Meanwhile, increasingly severe floods, particularly in South and East Asia, demand improved disaster preparedness and urban planning to reduce exposure and health impacts. Many cities in rapidly urbanizing cities in Africa lack basic sanitation and access to clean water, air, and soil. These could have magnified impacts on populations during climate emergencies. To address these interconnected challenges, a global, equity-centered approach is needed, one that strengthens regulatory frameworks, expands access to clean energy and cooling technologies, and promotes urban resilience. Collaborative efforts in air quality monitoring, disaster risk reduction, and adaptation financing must prioritize the unique needs of the Global South, guided by context-specific, scalable solutions that also incorporate intergenerational and environmental justice considerations.},
}
@article {pmid41439098,
year = {2025},
author = {Cuciniello, R and Pennisi, F and D'Amelio, AC and Signorelli, C and Rezza, G},
title = {West Nile virus spread in Italy, summer 2025: a climate change hallmark?.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1722110},
pmid = {41439098},
issn = {2296-2565},
}
@article {pmid41438957,
year = {2025},
author = {Kimani, RM and Mi, C and Malonza, PK and Bwong, BA and Du, W},
title = {Expanding Protected Areas to Safeguard Kenya's Herpetofauna Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {e72803},
pmid = {41438957},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Climate change is a major driver of biodiversity loss, particularly for ectothermic species such as reptiles and amphibians (hereafter herpetofauna), which are highly sensitive to environmental changes. While extensive research has evaluated the effectiveness of protected areas (PAs) in conserving biodiversity under climate change in developed and rapidly developing countries, similar studies in Africa remain scarce despite the continent's exceptional biodiversity. This study focuses on Kenya, home to over 110 amphibians and 290 reptile species, as a model to address this conservation gap in the face of climate change. We used species distribution models (SDMs) to predict herpetofauna distribution for the year 2050 under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5). Our results indicate that 11 herpetofauna species (three amphibians with one endemic species and eight reptiles with two being endemic) are at risk of local extinction. Furthermore, over 80% of species in both groups currently have < 30% of their range protected within existing PAs, a trend that persists under future scenarios. We applied a systematic conservation planning approach to address this shortfall to identify priority areas for future conservation efforts. Our findings suggest that Kenya's PA network would need to expand by approximately 16%-19% of the total land area to safeguard herpetofauna both now and in the future effectively. This study underscores the urgent need to optimize Kenya's PA network to mitigate the effects of climate change on herpetofauna. A proactive approach to conservation planning is essential to enhance species resilience and ensure their long-term survival in a rapidly changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid41436833,
year = {2025},
author = {Shi, L and Xu, M and Tan, Y and Wu, Y and Zhao, J},
title = {Responding to climate change: assessing the current situation and influencing factors of forest carbon sinks in China.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {3345},
pmid = {41436833},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {24SKJD010//the Sichuan Police Law Enforcement Research Center/ ; SHZLQN2404//the Research Center for Social Governance Innovation/ ; },
abstract = {In response to global climate change and China's "dual carbon" goals, forest carbon sinks, as a key nature-based solution, have gained importance in balancing human-induced carbon emissions and ecological restoration. This study examines the effectiveness of forest carbon sinks across 31 Chinese provinces from 2003 to 2018, using the forest stock expansion method to quantify the validity of carbon sinks. We explore the spatiotemporal evolution and regional disparities of forest carbon sink validity and identify the influence of research and development intensity, industrial structure upgrading, urbanisation level, government intervention degree, and economic development level factors. A spatial Durbin model is employed to assess both direct and indirect effects of natural and policy factors on the carbon sink's effectiveness in both local and neighbouring provinces. Our findings reveal that forest carbon sink effectiveness follows a pattern of "higher in the west, faster in the east, and catching up in the central region". The results indicate that increased research and development investment and optimised industrial structure positively influence carbon sink growth, whereas excessive government intervention hampers development. Urbanisation and economic development were found to have no significant direct effect. The spatial analysis shows that research and development intensity and industrial optimisation yield positive spillover effects on neighbouring provinces' carbon sink growth, whereas government intervention and urbanisation yield negative, non-significant spillover effects. These findings suggest the need for strengthened regional innovation policies, improved forestry governance, and optimised forestry services to support the high-quality development of the forestry sector.},
}
@article {pmid41432826,
year = {2025},
author = {Moretti, A and Loi, M and Lippolis, V and De Girolamo, A and Fanelli, F and Cramer, B},
title = {From climate change to analytical advances on mycotoxin research: key insights from the 46th Mycotoxin Workshop.},
journal = {Mycotoxin research},
volume = {42},
number = {1},
pages = {14},
doi = {10.1007/s12550-025-00629-7},
pmid = {41432826},
issn = {1867-1632},
}
@article {pmid41431583,
year = {2025},
author = {Singh, M and Paul, S and Saha, S and Ojah, J and Das, BK},
title = {Exploring the Nexus: Climate Change, Poverty, and Mental Health.},
journal = {Cureus},
volume = {17},
number = {11},
pages = {e97371},
pmid = {41431583},
issn = {2168-8184},
abstract = {Climate change, poverty, and mental health are interconnected drivers of vulnerability that reinforce one another through complex social and environmental pathways. This narrative review synthesises evidence from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar and comprises relevant research published in English between 1990 and 2025. Many people worldwide who are exposed to dangerous air pollution live in low- and middle-income nations, where economic hardships worsen climate-related challenges. Climate change exacerbates global economic difficulties and heightens poverty by increasing disease prevalence, causing forced migration, and destroying livelihoods. Additionally, communities repeatedly hit by climate disasters experience growing rates of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress, with the most vulnerable groups suffering the most severe psychological effects. New findings from South and Southeast Asia also indicate that rising temperatures are increasingly linked to negative mental health effects, highlighting climate stress as an escalating public mental health issue. However, data remain fragmented, with few longitudinal or intersectional studies and limited economic assessments from low- and middle-income countries. The review underscores the need for integrated, equity-centred climate and mental health policies, cross-sectoral collaboration, and stronger health system resilience to mitigate these cascading risks.},
}
@article {pmid41427096,
year = {2025},
author = {Al-Taheri, ATA and Alsbiea, HYA and Al-Barkani, TGH and Mohammed, MAA and Alkhulagi, FM},
title = {Climate Change Awareness, Eco-Anxiety, and Anger among Yemeni Medical Students.},
journal = {Iranian journal of psychiatry},
volume = {20},
number = {4},
pages = {512-522},
pmid = {41427096},
issn = {1735-4587},
abstract = {Objective: Climate change is increasingly recognized as a global health threat. However, awareness and psychological responses to climate risks may vary across populations, particularly in conflict-affected regions. This study aimed to assess the levels of climate change awareness, climate anxiety, and aggression among Yemeni medical students. Method : A descriptive cross-sectional design was utilized for this study. The sample included 212 final-year students from all departments within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Taiz University. Data were collected using validated scales for climate change awareness, the Climate Anxiety Scale, and the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, group comparisons (t-tests and ANOVA), correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression were applied to identify significant relationships and predictors. Results: More than 60% of the participants demonstrated poor awareness of climate change, and over 50% reported low levels of climate anxiety. Moderate aggression scores were observed in more than half of the respondents. While aggression showed significant associations with sex and climate anxiety, no statistically significant relationship was found between climate change awareness and anxiety. Conclusion: Despite the environmental vulnerability of Yemen, medical students show limited awareness and low psychological response to climate change. This may reflect a focus on immediate survival needs in conflict-affected settings. Integrating climate-health education and psychological preparedness into medical curricula is essential to empower future healthcare providers in addressing climate-related health challenges.},
}
@article {pmid41426638,
year = {2025},
author = {Qi, M and Bidartondo, MI and Suz, LM and Orme, CDL and Arraiano-Castilho, R and Tovar, C},
title = {Predicted Effects of Climate Change on Future Distributions of Ectomycorrhizal Fungi.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {e72743},
pmid = {41426638},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {To model the distribution of ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi to (i) analyse climate change impacts on their future distribution areas and centroids and (ii) analyse their distribution changes by ECM fungal host specificity. Location: Europe. Time period: 2041-2100. Major taxa studied: Ectomycorrhizal fungi. We modelled the distributions of 60 common ECM fungal species in European forests and projected their future distributions under three different shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP126, SSP370 and SSP585) for 2041-2070 and 2071-2100. Both abiotic and biotic (host tree distribution) variables were included in the modelling, with ECM fungal species classified into broadleaf specialists (19), conifer specialists (22) and generalists (19). We estimated changes in both the areas and geographic centroids between the projected future and current distributions for each species and for each ECM fungal host specificity group. We found that host tree distributions make strong contributions to ECM fungal distribution models, but their influence varied with ECM fungal host specificity. The distributions of most ECM fungal species are projected to decline (ranging from 0.2% to 64%) and shift northward under the three climate scenarios in both 2041-2070 and 2071-2100, and most ECM fungal conifer specialists are projected to lose more of their current distribution compared to broadleaf specialists and generalists. Substantial decline of studied ECM fungal co-occurrence is projected in southern England, central Europe, Finland and Sweden. Our results evidence ECM fungi will be mostly negatively affected by climate change, but this will vary with host specificity. Thus, conservation actions need tailored actions for the different groups. Conifer specialists need special attention, either through targeted monitoring or by assessing their conservation status. Overall, a conservation plan for fungi is needed under climate change scenarios.},
}
@article {pmid41426622,
year = {2025},
author = {Lamichhane, S and Shephard, J and Fleming, PA},
title = {Identifying Priority Habitat for Conservation of the Australian Bustard Under Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {e72619},
pmid = {41426622},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Birds are widely regarded as important indicators of environmental change, and identifying areas that are critical for their conservation is pivotal. The Australian bustard (Ardeotis australis), a wide-ranging species of ecological and cultural significance, faces ongoing habitat modifications, yet its future distribution under changing climatic conditions remains uncertain. This study applies ensemble Species Distribution Modelling (SDM) to quantify the species' current and future habitat suitability under four climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0, SSP5-8.5) for 2050 and 2070. Results indicate that 69.7% of Australia is currently suitable for Australian bustards, primarily in arid and semi-arid regions. Future projections show moderate habitat contraction, with losses mainly in coastal and semi-arid regions, particularly in southern Australia, while inland arid areas remain relatively stable. Overlay analyses suggest that protected areas, including Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs), will continue to support suitable habitat, reinforcing their role as long-term climate refugia. Key environmental drivers influencing habitat suitability include precipitation seasonality (BIO15), precipitation in the coldest quarter (BIO19), and mean diurnal temperature range (BIO2), underscoring the species' reliance on predictable climatic patterns. Anthropogenic variables, particularly proximity to built-up areas also contribute to habitat suitability, forecasting that ongoing land-use changes may exacerbate climate-driven habitat loss. Using estimated cleared areas (0.3 ha/MW), we also found that around 41% of under-construction, 36% of operational, and 46% of proposed wind farms overlap with suitable habitat for the species, highlighting potential future conflict zones. This study provides the first national-scale assessment of current and projected habitat dynamics for the Australian bustard, offering critical insights for conservation planning. Future conservation strategies should prioritise habitat connectivity, minimise anthropogenic disturbances, and integrate Indigenous-led management approaches to ensure the species' long-term persistence in a changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid41426533,
year = {2025},
author = {Kuemmerlen, M and Graf, W and Waringer, J and Vitecek, S and Kučinić, M and Previšić, A and Keresztes, L and Bálint, M and Pauls, SU},
title = {Higher predicted climate-change vulnerability for spring-dwelling freshwater biota.},
journal = {ZooKeys},
volume = {1263},
number = {},
pages = {289-315},
pmid = {41426533},
issn = {1313-2989},
abstract = {Environmental change threatens freshwater biodiversity through altered temperature and precipitation patterns. Available data is frequently insufficient to determine impacts at the species level leading to misinterpreted species' vulnerability. Conversely, phylogenetic relationships, current distributions and ecological traits of the caddisfly subfamily Drusinae are well known. Thus, species distribution models (SDMs) were set up for 47 Drusinae species to assess individual and trait-specific climate change (CC) vulnerability. Species were grouped by larval feeding guild, stream zonation preference and level of endemism. Models were calibrated with predictors describing climate, topography and geology at a spatial resolution of 1 km[2] and were projected for five general circulation models under four future climate scenarios. To limit dispersal, distribution projections were restricted to a maximum of 500 km until the year 2080. Relative predicted range change fluctuated between -100% and 197%, with extinction predicted for five species. Altitudinal shifts varied between -2% and +15%, with distribution centroids shifting between 28 km and 119 km. Our results identify stream zonation, a non-phylogenetic trait, as the best indicator of CC vulnerability. Furthermore, two important conclusions are highlighted: monitoring is best done at the species level while the biodiversity of springs and low order streams requires considerably more attention.},
}
@article {pmid41423078,
year = {2025},
author = {Abu-Omar, K and Völk, T and Tcymbal, A and Resch, J and Özer, D and Gelius, P and Messing, S and Ziemainz, H},
title = {Mitigating climate change in sports leagues: A scenario-based analysis of travel distances in women's and men's amateur soccer in Germany.},
journal = {Journal of sport and health science},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {101112},
doi = {10.1016/j.jshs.2025.101112},
pmid = {41423078},
issn = {2213-2961},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Travel to away games is a major but under-studied source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in grassroots sport. We quantified these emissions and tested scheduling solutions that could make amateur soccer "climate-smart".<br><br>METHODS: Match schedules for the 2022/23 season of 384 amateur women's and men's teams (35 groups from the six lowest leagues) in three German regions were geocoded. Baseline round-trip driving distances were calculated then converted to GHG equivalents (217 kg/100 km). Two optimization scenarios were modeled: (A) reallocating teams to geographically compact groups; (B) placing all teams in one league with an unbalanced schedule favoring nearby opponents. To generate near-optimal solutions, we used mixed-integer programming and custom heuristics.<br><br>RESULTS: Current scheduling required 156,558 km of travel (106.5 to 159.7 tons of GHG). Scenario A cut distance to 117,428 km (-25%), Scenario B to 101,333 km (-35%). League-level savings ranged from 2% to 57% (A) and 21% to 62% (B); the urban men's league achieved the largest absolute reduction (-20,853 km, -62%). In total, switching to Scenario B would save 37.5 to 56.4 tons of GHG compared to the current scheduling without reducing the number of matches.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Simple, data-driven changes to group composition or match scheduling can substantially shrink the carbon footprint of grassroots soccer while maintaining competitive integrity. Sports federations can adopt such optimization tools to align league operations with planetary-health goals.},
}
@article {pmid41423034,
year = {2026},
author = {Papadopoulos, NT and Rempoulakis, P and Vontas, J},
title = {Studying and targeting off-season olive fruit fly biology to prevent olive damage, amid climate change.},
journal = {Current opinion in insect science},
volume = {74},
number = {},
pages = {101481},
doi = {10.1016/j.cois.2025.101481},
pmid = {41423034},
issn = {2214-5753},
mesh = {Animals ; *Olea/growth &amp; development ; *Climate Change ; *Tephritidae/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Seasons ; *Insect Control/methods ; Population Dynamics ; },
abstract = {We review the literature on the seasonal biology of the olive fly (Bactrocera oleae), a practically monophagous pest of an iconic crop (olives), focusing on its less explored off-season (winter and spring) phenology. We argue that the spring generation is crucial for the pest's population growth later in the season. While winter severity determines the survival patterns of the overwintering generation and the density of the founding population in spring, the abundance of breeding resources in spring (remaining fruit on trees) is crucial for the development of the spring generation, with a major effect on population growth later in the season. We conceptualize a model that captures the interactions between olive flies and olive fruit during spring and elucidates the cyclic patterns observed in the population dynamics of the fly across successive years. Furthermore, we propose novel approaches to the off-season management of olive fly, which offer a sound and environmentally friendly strategy for controlling the pest.},
}
@article {pmid41422807,
year = {2025},
author = {Luo, H and Yu, T and Gao, Y and Zhu, Y and Zhou, L and Li, A and Yin, P and Kan, H and Zhou, M and Zhang, X and Chen, R},
title = {Heat-related mortality burden of type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and diabetes complications in mainland China amid global warming: a nationwide, case-crossover study.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {12},
pages = {101384},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101384},
pmid = {41422807},
issn = {2542-5196},
mesh = {Humans ; China/epidemiology ; *Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/mortality ; *Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/mortality ; Male ; Female ; Middle Aged ; *Global Warming ; Adult ; Cross-Over Studies ; Aged ; *Diabetes Complications/mortality ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Young Adult ; Adolescent ; Child ; Infant ; Child, Preschool ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Rising global temperatures and diabetes pose growing health risks worldwide. Individuals with diabetes are particularly vulnerable to heat, mainly because of impaired thermoregulation. However, the specific heat-related mortality risks associated with diabetes subtypes and complications remain poorly quantified.<br><br>METHODS: We conducted a nationwide, individual-level, time-stratified case-crossover study encompassing 289&#x2009;902 diabetes-related deaths across mainland China from 2013 to 2019. Death records for 2013-19 were sourced from the China Cause of Death Reporting System, a nationwide surveillance system. We used conditional logistic regression incorporating a distributed lag non-linear model to estimate temperature-mortality associations at the national level for overall diabetes, primary diabetes subtypes (type 1 and type 2), and specific complications (diabetic coma, diabetic ketoacidosis, diabetic nephropathy, and diabetes with peripheral vascular disease [PVD]). We examined how the associations varied across the temperate continental, temperate monsoon, and subtropical monsoon zones. The future heat-attributable diabetes mortality burden up to 2099 was projected under three shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP126 [low emissions], SSP245 [moderate emissions], and SSP585 [high emissions]). Additionally, we modelled several adaptation scenarios by assuming 10%, 30%, and 50% reductions in the exposure-response coefficients.<br><br>FINDINGS: Exposure to extreme high temperatures (97&#xb7;5th percentile [31&#xb7;0&#xb0;C]) compared with the minimum mortality temperature was associated with an increase in overall diabetes mortality (odds ratio [OR] 1&#xb7;25, 95% CI 1&#xb7;22-1&#xb7;29) over a 0-6 day lag period, with the magnitude of risk higher in cooler regions. Heat-related mortality outcomes for diabetes subtypes and complications varied geographically. In warmer zones, individuals with type 2 diabetes were at higher risk of mortality than those with type 1 diabetes (eg, OR 1&#xb7;21 [95% CI 1&#xb7;16-1&#xb7;26] vs 1&#xb7;14 [1&#xb7;04-1&#xb7;26] in the subtropical monsoon zone [warmest region]), whereas the opposite held in cooler zones (1&#xb7;31 [1&#xb7;09-1&#xb7;58] vs 1&#xb7;65 [1&#xb7;17-2&#xb7;33] in the temperate continental zone [coldest region]). By climate zone, the most heat-sensitive complications were diabetic ketoacidosis and nephropathy, in the subtropical zone; PVD and nephropathy, in the temperate monsoon zone; and diabetic coma and PVD, in the temperate continental zone. We projected that by the 2090s, under a high emission scenario (SSP585), the heat-attributable fraction of diabetes deaths would reach 11&#xb7;16% (empirical 95% CI 6&#xb7;11-18&#xb7;01). In the temperate continental zone, we projected a burden of 29&#xb7;02% (7&#xb7;53 to 44&#xb7;58) of diabetes coma deaths attributable to heat, followed by PVD (28&#xb7;65% [-22&#xb7;60 to 46&#xb7;95]) and nephropathy (17&#xb7;40% [-4.41 to 31&#xb7;27]). Population ageing and growth were projected to increase the burden of overall heat-attributable diabetes mortality by approximately 1 percentage point, whereas implementation of a 50% adaptation scenario was projected to reduce the burden by about 5 percentage points.<br><br>INTERPRETATION: Our study showed regional heterogeneity in the risk of heat-related mortality associated with diabetes subtypes and complications, calling for highly tailored, climate-aware public health responses to safeguard clinically vulnerable diabetic populations in a warming world.<br><br>FUNDING: Humanities and Social Science Fund of Ministry of Education of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research-Fudan University.},
}
@article {pmid41422362,
year = {2025},
author = {Kuuri-Riutta, O and Palacios Ganoza, B and Ylänne, H and Mitchell, EAD and Väliranta, MM and Tuittila, ES},
title = {Assessing the Value of Testate Amoebae and their Functional Traits in Detecting Climate Change-Induced Peatland Drying.},
journal = {Microbial ecology},
volume = {89},
number = {1},
pages = {35},
pmid = {41422362},
issn = {1432-184X},
support = {00240717//Suomen Kulttuurirahasto/ ; 20230925//OLVI-S&#xe4;&#xe4;ti&#xf6;/ ; 3825//Maj ja Tor Nesslingin S&#xe4;&#xe4;ti&#xf6;/ ; 338631//Research Council of Finland/ ; 30840//Research Council of Finland/ ; },
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Climate change-induced drying is projected for northern peatlands, but evidence on its extent is inconsistent. Testate amoebae (TA) are a water table depth proxy that also responds to vegetation succession and abiotic changes. However, it is not well-known how TA communities and functional traits differ between unaffected and drying areas in different peatland types. Thus, we compared TA communities and functional traits in undrained control areas and areas (initially similar in vegetation and WT) subjected to moderate water level drawdown (WLD) for ∼20 years. The experiment covers a rich fen, a poor fen, and a bog. Arboreal vegetation has been established in the fen WLD areas. Taxonomic composition and functional traits differed between the WLD and control, most notably in the rich fen and the least in the bog, mirroring the vegetation. Eleven taxa favored WLD or pristine conditions; six taxa had a site-specific preference. Small tests and apertures, heterotrophy, and siliceous tests were more common in the WLD than control areas, but in the bog, these differences were not significant. Overall, besides drying, the establishment of arboreal vegetation and changes in abiotic conditions affected TA community and trait compositions in the fens, showing that they deliver information not only about water table depth but also sensitivity/resistance of peatlands. When aiming for quantitative water table reconstructions, account should be taken that the secondary changes amplify the signal of WLD in fens, whereas the resistance of vegetation and testate amoeba communities may hinder it in bogs, possibly causing bias when the reconstruction runs through a fen-bog-transition.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00248-025-02682-2.},
}
@article {pmid41422155,
year = {2025},
author = {Baek, S and Choi, EH},
title = {Climate change health risks and workplace protective strategies for construction workers.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {3423},
pmid = {41422155},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)//National Research Foundation of Korea/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Construction Industry ; *Occupational Health ; *Workplace ; *Occupational Exposure/adverse effects/prevention &amp; control ; Focus Groups ; Risk Factors ; Male ; },
abstract = {Climate change increasingly threatens occupational health, with construction workers facing elevated risks due to prolonged outdoor exposure. Although individual risk factors are well documented, workplace-level protective strategies integrating multi-stakeholder perspectives remain limited. To develop an integrated framework identifying climate change factors threatening construction workers' health, examine associated health impacts, and propose evidence-based workplace protective strategies. Three focus group interviews were conducted with 23 construction sector experts, including eight government officials specializing in outdoor labor conditions and fifteen industry health managers with extensive experience in climate-related occupational health management. Data were collected between January and March 2021 and analyzed using systematic thematic analysis following established qualitative frameworks. Analysis revealed four interconnected themes comprising 24 categories: (1) climate factors affecting construction workers (heat waves, humidity, cold waves, fine particulate matter); (2) health problems encompassing direct physiological effects (heat stroke, cardiovascular events, respiratory dysfunction) and indirect outcomes (musculoskeletal disorders, increased accident rates); (3) systemic and organizational barriers including inadequate rest facilities, insufficient budgets, inflexible schedules, and limited managerial awareness; and (4) protective strategies requiring policy integration, including climate-specific regulatory standards, weather-contingent scheduling, multi-level education programs, enhanced health manager capacity, mandated rest facilities, and advanced protective technologies. This study presents the first comprehensive practitioner-informed framework integrating climate risks, health impacts, and protective strategies for construction workers. Effective protection demands coordinated policy action, organizational investment, and technological innovation rather than fragmented safety measures. The framework provides actionable guidance for policymakers and industry stakeholders globally. As findings reflect Korean construction sector practitioners' perspectives, future research should include climate scientists and validate findings across diverse settings.},
}
@article {pmid41421374,
year = {2026},
author = {Bhopal, A and Rao, S and Jouhaud, R and Cabieses, B and Wickramage, K and Bojorquez, I and Spiegel, P and Abubaker, I and Blanchet, K and Kumar, BN},
title = {Climate change, migration, displacement, and health: past, present, and future.},
journal = {Lancet (London, England)},
volume = {407},
number = {10524},
pages = {114-115},
doi = {10.1016/S0140-6736(25)02587-5},
pmid = {41421374},
issn = {1474-547X},
}
@article {pmid41420095,
year = {2025},
author = {Bodirsky, BL and Beier, F and Humpenöder, F and Leip, D and Crawford, MS and Chen, DM and von Jeetze, P and Springmann, M and Soergel, B and Nicholls, Z and Strefler, J and Lewis, J and Heinke, J and Müller, C and Karstens, K and Weindl, I and Stevanović, M and Rein, P and Sauer, P and Mishra, A and Bacca, EJM and Köberle, AC and Wang, X and Singh, V and Hunecke, C and Collignon, Q and Schreinemachers, P and Dietz, S and Kanbur, R and Dietrich, JP and Lotze-Campen, H and Popp, A},
title = {A food system transformation pathway reconciles 1.5 °C global warming with improved health, environment and social inclusion.},
journal = {Nature food},
volume = {6},
number = {12},
pages = {1133-1152},
pmid = {41420095},
issn = {2662-1355},
support = {101135512//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; },
mesh = {*Global Warming ; Humans ; *Food Supply ; Public Health ; *Environment ; Poverty ; },
abstract = {The improvement of the global food system requires a thorough understanding of how specific measures may contribute to the system's transformation. Here we apply a global food and land system modelling framework to quantify the impact of 23 food system measures on 15 outcome indicators related to public health, the environment, social inclusion and the economy, up to 2050. While all individual measures come with trade-offs, their combination can reduce trade-offs and enhance co-benefits. We estimate that combining all food system measures may reduce yearly mortality by 182 million life years and almost halves nitrogen surplus while offsetting negative effects of environmental protection measures on absolute poverty. Through joint efforts, including measures outside the food system, the 1.5 °C climate target can be achieved.},
}
@article {pmid41419278,
year = {2026},
author = {Kirby, T},
title = {Fortunate Machingura-tackling climate change and disease.},
journal = {The Lancet. Infectious diseases},
volume = {26},
number = {1},
pages = {20},
doi = {10.1016/S1473-3099(25)00734-0},
pmid = {41419278},
issn = {1474-4457},
}
@article {pmid41418311,
year = {2026},
author = {Buckley, LB and Kingsolver, JG},
title = {Functional Resurveys and Models Reveal the Interplay of Plasticity and Evolution of Pierid Butterflies in Response to Recent Climate Change.},
journal = {The American naturalist},
volume = {207},
number = {1},
pages = {156-168},
doi = {10.1086/738432},
pmid = {41418311},
issn = {1537-5323},
mesh = {Animals ; *Butterflies/physiology/genetics ; *Climate Change ; *Biological Evolution ; Larva/physiology/growth &amp; development ; California ; Wings, Animal/physiology ; Models, Biological ; Temperature ; Photoperiod ; Pigmentation ; Colorado ; },
abstract = {AbstractThe extent of contemporary evolution, which is mediated by interactions with plasticity, will be an important determinant of biological responses to climate change. We synthesize two functional resurvey projects that, coupled with mechanistic models, evaluate the interplay of plasticity and evolution of pierid butterfly larval (thermal sensitivity of feeding) and adult (wing melanization) traits over recent decades. We characterize thermal environments over the resurvey periods, which we interface with developmental and (historical, current, and hypothetical) thermal sensitivity traits to examine the implications of evolutionary changes. We find that the evolution of photoperiod-cued plasticity of wing melanization in California Colias is consistent with avoiding thermal stress during warming springs. Plasticity has not evolved for Colorado Colias populations, which have experienced stronger increases in climate means relative to extremes in recent decades. Evolution in Colorado Colias larvae has improved tolerance to warm extremes, whereas evolution in California Colias larvae has broadened thermal sensitivity, consistent with capitalizing on expanded seasonal thermal opportunity. Our models predict that Washington Pieris larvae have experienced shifts in the direction of selection to increase performance at warm temperatures. The research highlights the importance of evaluating changes in climate change exposure and sensitivity to understand interacting organismal responses.},
}
@article {pmid41418105,
year = {2025},
author = {Hossain, N},
title = {Rethinking maternal vaccination in the era of climate change.},
journal = {JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association},
volume = {75},
number = {11},
pages = {1694-1695},
doi = {10.47391/JPMA.25-90},
pmid = {41418105},
issn = {0030-9982},
}
@article {pmid41417910,
year = {2025},
author = {Ding, W and Ree, RH and May, MR and Brun, P and Hagen, O and Karger, DN and Skeels, A and Pellissier, L and Xing, Y and Zimmermann, NE},
title = {The asynchronous rise of Northern Hemisphere alpine floras reveals general responses of biotic assembly to orogeny and climate change.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {51},
pages = {eadz1888},
pmid = {41417910},
issn = {2375-2548},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; *Plants/classification ; Arctic Regions ; Biological Evolution ; Phylogeny ; Geography ; },
abstract = {Understanding how biotic assembly processes responded to past geoclimatic changes is key to explaining the origins of mountain biodiversity and the causes of regional disparities in species richness. Here, we jointly reconstructed geographic ranges and biome-niche evolution for 34 diverse plant clades across five major Northern Hemisphere mountain systems and quantified how late Neogene cooling increased arctic-alpine habitat connections across regions. We reveal that, while alpine floras originated asynchronously and were assembled through distinct evolutionary processes over the past 30 million years, general biological responses to orogeny and environmental change are apparent. Across regions, in situ diversification was consistently elevated during heightened phases of tectonic activity. Over the past 5 million years, enhanced arctic-alpine connectivity facilitated biotic interchange and positioned the boreal-arctic region as a major biogeographic crossroads linking Eurasia and North America.},
}
@article {pmid41417895,
year = {2025},
author = {Clarke, H and Di Giuseppe, F and Johnston, L and Marlon, J and Penman, T and Pitman, AJ and van der Werf, GR and Flannigan, MD},
title = {Gazing into the flames: A guide to assessing the impacts of climate change on landscape fire.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {51},
pages = {eadz2429},
pmid = {41417895},
issn = {2375-2548},
abstract = {Widespread impacts of landscape fire on ecosystems, societies, and the climate system itself have heightened the need to understand the potential future trajectory of fire under continued climate change. However, the complexity of fire makes climate change impact assessment challenging. The climate system influences fire in many ways, including through vegetation, fuel dryness, fire weather, and ignition. Furthermore, fire's impacts are highly diverse, spanning threats to human and ecological values and beneficial ecosystem and cultural services. Here, we discuss the art and science of projecting climate change impacts on landscape fire. This not only includes how fire, its drivers, and its impacts are modeled, but critically it also includes how projections of the climate system are developed. By raising and discussing these issues, we aim to foster the development of more robust and useful fire projections, help interpret existing assessments, and support society in charting a course toward a sustainable fire future.},
}
@article {pmid41417741,
year = {2025},
author = {Guo, JX and Wu, Y and Zhang, TD and Lv, FL and Gong, YF},
title = {Dual niche modeling with GEE and SHAP for predicting habitat shifts of Haloxylon ammodendron and Cistanche deserticola under climate change.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {12},
pages = {e0338809},
pmid = {41417741},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Cistanche/physiology ; Soil/chemistry ; China ; Machine Learning ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Haloxylon ammodendron, a keystone woody species, and its parasitic plant, Cistanche deserticola, play critical roles in sustaining arid ecosystems and supporting regional economies. However, their distribution is increasingly threatened by global climate change. Here, we propose a dual niche modeling framework that integrates climate and soil suitability layers using a multi-model ensemble approach combined with interpretable machine-learning techniques, specifically SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP). Using CMIP6 scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, and SSP585), we predicted the current and future potential habitats for both species. The results demonstrated that the ensemble models delivered robust performance, surpassing the accuracy of single-model predictions. Currently, suitable habitats are concentrated in northwestern China as well as parts of Mongolia and Kazakhstan. Under SSP585 (2081-2100), H. ammodendron habitats are projected to shrink by 56.2%, whereas C. deserticola is expected to lose more than 97% of its habitat, nearly disappearing from Central Asia. Key climatic drivers include temperature seasonality and precipitation patterns, whereas the soil water-holding capacity and gravel content significantly affect local suitability. Niche overlap analysis revealed a strong host dependency for C. deserticola. However, the climate-soil niche congruence is projected to decrease under future scenarios, indicating the potential risks of ecological decoupling. This integrative and interpretable approach offers a scalable tool for biodiversity assessment and provides actionable insights for conservation planning in climate-sensitive, arid ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid41417523,
year = {2025},
author = {Souza, BVBS and Duarte, LT and Coltri, PP},
title = {Public perception on climate change: Analyzing impact of IPCC reports via topic modeling with NMF and sentiment analysis.},
journal = {Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias},
volume = {97},
number = {suppl. 2},
pages = {e20250486},
doi = {10.1590/0001-3765202520250486},
pmid = {41417523},
issn = {1678-2690},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Social Media/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Humans ; *Public Opinion ; Natural Language Processing ; },
abstract = {Social engagement in environmental issues has significantly increased with the rise of social media, which plays a critical role in shaping public perception of climate change. This study examines the impact of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) climate assessment reports on Twitter. A total of 897,562 English-language tweets related to the AR4, AR5, and AR6 reports were collected from 2006 to 2022. After preprocessing using Natural language processing (NLP) techniques, 583,493 tweets were analyzed through topic modeling based on Non-negative matrix factorization (NMF) and its nonlinear extension, linear-quadratic NMF (LQ-NMF). The results revealed notable shifts in public discourse before and after the reports' release, highlighting recurring topics such as climate risk, urgency for action, and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, sentiment analysis using the VADER method showed a decrease in neutral tweets and greater polarization in responses, especially regarding the AR6 report. These findings suggest that IPCC publications have generated measurable influence on social media and that the applied methods are effective tools for assessing public perception of climate communication.},
}
@article {pmid41417509,
year = {2025},
author = {Santos, DLD and Chaúque, BJM and Rodrigues, LP and Moreira, LB and Sekine, L and Fernandes, MS and Rott, MB and Goldim, JR},
title = {Deadly Waters as Naegleria fowleri Emerges in Brazil - A Call for a One Health Approach to Address Climate Change-Fostered Increasing Threat.},
journal = {Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical},
volume = {58},
number = {},
pages = {e04582024},
pmid = {41417509},
issn = {1678-9849},
}
@article {pmid41417290,
year = {2025},
author = {Rao, AK and Pathak, V and Rajput, R and Gupta, D and Shukla, P},
title = {Regional distribution and seasonal histomorphology of cell types of pars distalis adenohypophysis of Gaddi goats: A comparative study between the year 2001 and the present in the context of climate change.},
journal = {Tropical animal health and production},
volume = {58},
number = {1},
pages = {6},
pmid = {41417290},
issn = {1573-7438},
}
@article {pmid41415313,
year = {2025},
author = {Luo, W and Yuan, L and Yan, S and Wang, L and Yu, Y and Deng, H and Zhao, J and Wang, R},
title = {Study on the Suitable Area of Ratoon Rice in China Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {e72724},
pmid = {41415313},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Ratoon rice is a special cultivation system developed based on the regenerative capacity of rice axillary buds. Its core mechanism lies in regulating the regeneration potential of stubble axillary buds through agronomic practices. After harvesting the main-season rice, dormant buds are induced to sprout and form secondary tillers, which eventually develop into effective panicles, thereby achieving "one planting with two harvests." In this study, 167 occurrence records of ratoon rice, nine environmental variables, and three future climate scenarios proposed in CMIP6 (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5) were used to predict the suitable cultivation area of ratoon rice in China using the MaxEnt model. The results showed that the main environmental factors influencing the distribution of ratoon rice were accumulated temperature during the safe growth period, length of the safe growth period, altitude, hydrothermal coefficient in August, mean temperature in September, and precipitation from March to September. The optimal ranges of these factors were 4314°C-5497°C, 191-225 days, 0-511 m, 0.3-11.4, and 21.0°C-25.2°C, respectively. Under the current climate scenario, the potential suitable area of ratoon rice in China was mainly distributed south of the Qinling-Huaihe line (92.39°-121.96° E, 18.23°-30.36° N), covering a total area of 193.90 × 10[4] km[2]. Compared with the current scenario, the total suitable area of ratoon rice is projected to increase by 5.5%-11.9% in the 2050s and by 8.5%-9.6% in the 2090s under the three climate scenarios. By the 2050s, the suitable and highly suitable areas in Sichuan and Chongqing show little change across the three climate scenarios, whereas the suitable areas in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River increase markedly. The newly expanded suitable areas are mainly concentrated in southern Hunan, the central parts of Hubei, Jiangxi, and Anhui, and western Zhejiang. By the 2090s, the suitable and highly suitable areas in Sichuan and Chongqing still exhibit little change under the three climate scenarios, while the highly suitable areas in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River continue to expand, with newly added highly suitable zones comparable to those in the 2050s. Accordingly, we infer that autumn thermal conditions north of the Qinling-Huaihe line will remain a limiting factor for the northward expansion of ratoon rice, whereas moderately increased autumn temperatures south of the Qinling-Huaihe line will be favorable for ratoon rice cultivation. Most moderately and marginally suitable zones in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River are expected to shift into highly or moderately suitable zones, especially in southern Hunan, the central parts of Hubei, Jiangxi and Anhui, and western Zhejiang, where new highly suitable areas are projected to emerge. These regions could therefore be prioritized for appropriately scaled ratoon rice cultivation in the future.},
}
@article {pmid41413402,
year = {2025},
author = {Diez-Sierra, J and Quintana, Y and Langendijk, GS and Milovac, J and Demuzere, M and Nogherotto, R and Pietikäinen, JP and Rechid, D and Zazulie, N and Solman, SA and Fernández, J},
title = {A global CORDEX-based dataset delineating urban areas and their surroundings to assess climate change in megacities.},
journal = {Scientific data},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {1961},
pmid = {41413402},
issn = {2052-4463},
abstract = {We present a global dataset of urban areas and their rural surroundings, developed within the framework of the CORDEX Flagship Pilot Study on Urban Environments and Regional Climate Change. The dataset is derived from model-specific urban fraction variables and additional static inputs. Urban and rural surrounding areas are delineated using Regional Climate Model (RCM) simulations from the global CORDEX-CORE and European EURO-CORDEX initiatives, focusing on a representative set of megacities worldwide. The analysis was conducted at horizontal resolutions of 25 km globally and 12.5 km for Europe. To facilitate future applications, we provide a Python-based workflow that can be extended for the analysis of additional cities and RCMs, including tools for evaluating the urban climate island effect. The dataset and tools, available via Zenodo and GitHub, offer a consistent and reproducible approach for assessing urban climate change in current and upcoming regional climate projections. This constitutes the first global RCM-based database of urban/rural areas, providing a foundation for future high-resolution model data analysis efforts, such as studies using convection-permitting simulations.},
}
@article {pmid41410148,
year = {2025},
author = {Singh, G and Singh, D and Rouse, BT and Sarangi, PP},
title = {Keeping an eye on climate change? Effects on vision health.},
journal = {Journal of biosciences},
volume = {50},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41410148},
issn = {0973-7138},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Eye Diseases/epidemiology/etiology ; Animals ; *Vision, Ocular/physiology ; Global Health ; Eye ; Zoonoses/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a significant global issue characterized by rising temperatures, altered weather patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events. It can have immediate and serious implications for global health, both directly and indirectly. The latest reports suggest that several climatic factors can alter health parameters, many of which could directly impact ocular health. This review discusses how aspects of climate changes that include increased frequencies of severe weather events, such as floods, heatwaves, extreme temperatures, rising carbon dioxide, and rising sea levels, may influence ocular health. Similarly, air and water pollution, food scarcity, disruption of healthcare delivery systems and medical supply chains, as well as an increase in zoonoses and food-, water-, and vector-borne diseases can affect multiple organs, including the eyes. Reports suggest that the repercussions of climate change and its consequences can have a more substantial effect on a specific subset of people, including elderly, low-income, physically disabled, and malnourished populations. This review aims to provide a perspective on the relationship between climate change and its impact on human ocular health, including epidemiological shifts in the occurrence of ocular problems. This review also discusses how climatic shifts cause ocular problems and emphasizes their effects on specific population groups.},
}
@article {pmid41409696,
year = {2025},
author = {Silva, JPY and Salongcay, RP},
title = {Intraocular gases and climate change: a call for sustainable vitreoretinal surgery.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1706042},
pmid = {41409696},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Fluorocarbons/adverse effects ; *Sulfur Hexafluoride/adverse effects ; *Vitreoretinal Surgery/methods ; },
abstract = {Perfluoropropane (C3F8) and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) are established agents in vitreoretinal surgery. Their tamponade properties support anatomic success, but both gases have very high global warming potentials and extremely long atmospheric lifetimes. Given the health sector's considerable share of global greenhouse emissions, emissions attributable to intraocular gases constitute a discrete, measurable, and modifiable component of surgical practice. This Perspective synthesizes published evidence on the climate impact of C3F8 and SF6 in routine vitreoretinal care and outlines actions at three levels. First, clinical practice: standardize low-concentration mixtures, match prepared volume to need, improve decanting technique, and consider air tamponade in appropriate indications. Second, implementation systems: training, checklists, and simple process metrics (prepared-to-injected ratios; concentration adherence) to reduce variation and waste. Third, institutional and policy measures: procurement criteria that favor lower GWP options and right sized packaging, guideline updates, audit indicators, and product level carbon disclosure. These steps do not introduce new clinical risk when applied with standard safeguards and may yield cost savings by reducing gas consumption. Because fluorinated intraocular gases are potent, long lived, and tied to modifiable routines, targeted measures in this niche can produce outsized gains for planetary health relative to effort.},
}
@article {pmid41409344,
year = {2025},
author = {Meng, L and Pourmokhtarian, A and Templer, PH and Hutyra, LR and Thompson, JR and Driscoll, CT},
title = {Regional Projections of the Impacts of Future Urbanization and Climate Change on Biogeochemical Cycles in New England Landscapes.},
journal = {Research (Washington, D.C.)},
volume = {8},
number = {},
pages = {1043},
pmid = {41409344},
issn = {2639-5274},
abstract = {Human activities have had complex, long-term impacts on forest function across New England-a trend expected to continue. To assess these impacts, we conducted a regional-scale modeling study using the PnET-CN-daily model, simulating multiple scenarios that reflect projected changes in land cover, climate, and air quality. The results suggest that while New England will continue to serve as a regional carbon sink, carbon accumulation in the southern portion of the region will slow and may shift to a net carbon source due to aggressive urban expansion. Carbon dioxide (CO2) fertilization and carbon loss associated with urbanization are the dominant factors controlling future carbon dynamics. However, CO2 fertilization may diminish over time due to nutrient limitations, while rising temperatures are expected to accelerate soil decomposition, further increasing carbon loss. The forecasts also show that urbanization will increasingly affect ecosystem nitrogen storage. Climate change and CO2 fertilization along with declining nitrogen deposition from decreases in fossil fuel use are projected to drive nitrogen oligotrophication-slowing forest growth and becoming more severe as nitrogen inputs decrease. In addition, urbanization and climate change are expected to substantially reduce snowpack and shorten snow cover duration in southern New England, with potential consequences for regional water dynamics. These trends highlight the need to integrate future climate, air quality, and land-use projections into forest management strategies for both urban and rural ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid41409073,
year = {2025},
author = {Atkinson, PJ and Nielsen, TD and Caraguel, C},
title = {Historical and Projected Impact of Global Climate Change on the Extrinsic Incubation of Dirofilaria immitis.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {e72525},
pmid = {41409073},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Canine heartworm disease is caused by a mosquito-transmitted filarial nematode, Dirofilaria immitis, and the observed heterogenous global distribution of D. immitis cannot be fully explained by the distribution of its vectors. Transmission of D. immitis requires maturation of larvae within the mosquito, requiring a sustained ambient temperature above 14°C. Lower temperatures may limit transmissibility, with areas experiencing 8 year-round or seasonal Temperature Limited Transmissibility (TLT) reporting lower, apparently restricted, prevalence compared to areas never experiencing TLT, having the potential to become hyperendemic in the dog population and resulting in a zoonotic risk. We used weather records to investigate the effect of climate change on global D. immitis transmissibility since 1980 and investigated three different carbon emissions scenarios to assess the future impact of projected climate changes in the years 2040, 2070 and 2100. Since 1980, climate change has had a limited impact on the epidemiology of D. immitis. Areas with hyperendemic potential (never experiencing TLT) increased in land area coverage by 10.7% but had no significant increase to human population coverage, although the portion of the globe experiencing year-round TLT has reduced significantly in land area coverage by 30.2% and human population coverage by 68.8%. Projected climate change may have an impact on D. immitis' epidemiology, by expanding areas with hyperendemic potential into densely populated regions, with implications for dog and human populations. These shifts are independent of mosquito range changes and may approximate redistribution of other infectious diseases with similar extrinsic incubation.},
}
@article {pmid41408949,
year = {2025},
author = {Cole-Adeife, OM and Akinkugbe, AO and Ayanlowo, OO and Akingbola, A and Onunu, AN},
title = {Skin health and climate change in Africa: an overlooked intersection and call for action.},
journal = {International health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/inthealth/ihaf147},
pmid = {41408949},
issn = {1876-3405},
abstract = {Climate and environmental change are increasingly affecting skin health across Africa, but this remains under-recognised in global health discussions. Rising temperatures, ultraviolet radiation, pollution, flooding, deforestation, and droughts are reshaping the epidemiology of many cutaneous infections, inflammatory conditions, and malignancies. Unregulated cosmetic and antiseptic skincare products further compound both cutaneous and environmental harm. Addressing these emerging challenges is essential for health equity and resilience across the continent's rapidly evolving landscape. The recent World Health Assembly resolution on skin diseases as a global public health priority affirms this need to include dermatology and skin health in climate and environmental health policies.},
}
@article {pmid41408504,
year = {2025},
author = {Wanglin, Z and Lang, S and Ting, W and Yuan, W and Liqing, F and Tianxiang, L and Xingxing, W and Le, Y and Lin, Z},
title = {Climate change is leading to geographic expansion of tropical birds-range expansion and niche modeling in the White-browed Crake (Pololimnas cinereus).},
journal = {BMC ecology and evolution},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {138},
pmid = {41408504},
issn = {2730-7182},
support = {2022YFC2602500//National Key R&amp;D Program of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Ecosystem ; *Animal Distribution ; Tibet ; Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The White-browed Crake (Pololimnas cinereus, family: Rallidae, hereafter WbC) is a climate sensitive bird with a tropical/subtropical distribution in Southeast Asia, Australasia, and the Philippines. Range expansion into higher latitudes would be predicted for this species in a warming climate. In this study, we first photographed a WbC in a park of Motuo County on the southeast Tibetan Plateau. Then we compiled geographic data from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) to illustrate its distribution characteristics. We also used a MaxEnt model to simulate its global suitable range under different future climate change scenarios.<br><br>RESULTS: The results showed: (1) this observation constitutes a new distributional record of the WbC on the Tibetan Plateau. This expanded northern boundary (29&#xb0;19'25.40&#x2033;N) increased the latitudinal limit of the species by 171.58&#xa0;km. (2) The coldest monthly minimum temperature, the wettest seasonal precipitation, and the human footprint index were the main environmental factors affecting the distribution of WbC, the rise in the coldest monthly minimum temperature has facilitated the expansion of the WbC's habitat. (3) Future climate warming will lead to a significant increase of suitable areas for WbC, with its distribution center shifting 196.11 km and 153.80 km towards northwest in 2041-2060 and 2081-2100, respectively. Under the scenarios for the 2041-2060 and 2081-2100, the globally suitable distribution range of the WbC might expand by 1,125,400 km&#xb2; and 1,275,200 km&#xb2;, respectively. In China, the corresponding expansion was 27,500 km&#xb2; and 29,200 km&#xb2;, respectively, mainly distributed in Guangdong, Yunnan, Taiwan, Guangxi, Hainan, Xizang, and Fujian provinces.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The WbC photographed in Motuo County is a new distribution record of this species on the Tibetan Plateau, with Motuo County in Xizang being the northernmost boundary of the current WbC range. The wettest seasonal precipitation, and the human footprint index were the main environmental factors affecting the distribution of the WbC. Under future climate change scenarios, the WbC's range is expanding rapidly, and tends to dispersal in a northwesterly direction.},
}
@article {pmid41407701,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, T and Wang, W and Kougkoulos, I and Cook, SJ and Li, S and Iribarren-Anacona, P and Watson, CS and An, B and Yao, T},
title = {High frequency of moraine-dammed lake outburst floods driven by global warming.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {11173},
pmid = {41407701},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) represent a major hazard in mountain regions, yet considerable uncertainty persists regarding whether their frequency has increased in recent decades and to what extent this trend is linked to climate change. Here, we developed a new inventory of GLOFs from moraine-dammed lakes, analyzing 609 events worldwide between 1900 and 2020. Insights from historical reports and geomorphological evidence presented a low but fluctuating increase in the global frequency of reported GLOFs prior to the 1970s. However, a marked acceleration occurred after the 1980s, with the annual frequency increasing from 5.2 GLOFs during 1981-1990 to 15.2 GLOFs during 2011-2020. Overall, the long-term trajectory of reported GLOF frequency closely parallels variations in global air temperature, exhibiting a lag-correlated pattern on timescales of approximately 20 years. The concept of GLOF response time was employed to explain this delayed reaction, which is attributed to warming-induced glacier recession, glacial lake expansion, and slope destabilization surrounding such lakes, ultimately triggering GLOFs.},
}
@article {pmid41406871,
year = {2026},
author = {Wang, H and Tuo, Y and Yang, Y and Chen, M and Jiang, H and Deng, Y},
title = {Research on thermal regimes of cascade reservoirs in the lower reaches of the Jinsha River under climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {397},
number = {},
pages = {128352},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128352},
pmid = {41406871},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Rivers ; Temperature ; China ; Lakes ; },
abstract = {A stratified structure is the fundamental physical characteristic of lakes and reservoirs, determining the vertical convection and mixing processes. Owing to the lack of systematic quantification of thermal response processes under the synergistic effects of reservoir operation and climate change, the future evolution of thermal regimes in cascade reservoirs remains unclear. In this study, the thermal response characteristics in cascade reservoirs under future climate warming were investigated based on a regional climate change model and a 2D hydrodynamic model in the lower reaches of the Jinsha River. The results revealed that after the joint operation of the cascade reservoirs, the inflow water temperature in the downstream reservoir was homogenized, and cold water in the hypolimnion was replaced by warm water, resulting in a decrease in the thermal stratification strength. The stratification stability index (SI) value of the downstream reservoir, i.e., the Xiangjiaba Reservoir, decreased by 689.8 kg/m[2] (62.4 %) under four-level joint operation compared to that under individual operation. In terms of the response of the thermal regimes of cascade reservoirs to climate warming, compared to that under the RCP 2.6 scenario, the SI value increased by 15.1 % and the thermal stratification time increased by approximately 20 days of Xiangjiaba Reservoir under the RCP 8.5 scenario. Overall, the spatial negative cumulative impact of cascade reservoirs and the temporal positive cumulative impact of climate change on the thermal regimes of downstream reservoirs were comparable. This study could provide theoretical support and effective tools for understanding the potential systemic effects and strategies for coping with climate change and the development of cascade reservoirs in the future.},
}
@article {pmid41405674,
year = {2025},
author = {Qiao, Z and Ma, L and Xu, Y and Yang, D and Liu, T and Chen, Y},
title = {Future climate change impacts on carbon dynamics and ecohydrological risks in the West Liao river Basin, China: implications for carbon management.},
journal = {Carbon balance and management},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {8},
pmid = {41405674},
issn = {1750-0680},
support = {B20231086Z//the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Graduate Research and Innovation Project/ ; 2021ZD0015//The study was funded by the Key Science and Technology Special Program of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region/ ; YLXKZX-NND-010//First- class Academic Subjects Special Research Project of the Education Department of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region/ ; },
abstract = {The climate system is undergoing unprecedented and dramatic changes, with increasing frequency and intensity of extreme events such as heat waves, droughts and heavy rainfall. Climate change has triggered profound changes in the global carbon cycle and eco-hydrological processes, posing unprecedented challenges for watershed carbon management, and quantifying climate-driven eco-hydrological processes remains critical for achieving watershed-scale carbon neutrality. In this study, we developed an integrated modeling framework combining Biome-BGC, GBHM and RWEQ models, aiming to comprehensively assess the ecohydrological processes and carbon cycle changes in the west liao River Basin (WLRB). Our results suggest that the future climate of the WLRB (1991-2100) will shift towards a warmer and wetter climate, accompanied by decreasing wind speeds but increasing extreme wind events. These changes drive three key carbon-climate feedbacks: warmer maximum temperatures lead to degradation of vegetation productivity in the plains, weakening watershed carbon sequestration capacity and reducing the sensitivity of vegetation to precipitation in the semi-arid zone. Increased frequency of extreme wind speeds greatly increases the potential for wind erosion in the WLRB, threatening soil organic carbon storage. From the perspective of aquatic carbon pools, despite reduced drought risk and increased water availability, there is a strong likelihood of increased frequency and intensity of flooding, which may exacerbate lateral carbon export. Our findings highlight that climate change amplifies synergistic risks to terrestrial and aquatic carbon pools, requiring adaptive strategies such as establishing synergistic vegetation restoration models that integrate windbreak-carbon sequestration with flood regulation. These findings not only improve our understanding of the evolutionary mechanisms and potential risks of ecohydrological processes, but also provide guidance for future watershed carbon management.},
}
@article {pmid41404497,
year = {2025},
author = {Jacobson, HN and Frey, JK},
title = {Climate change drives habitat specialization and local extirpation, causing niche reduction in an endemic chipmunk.},
journal = {Journal of mammalogy},
volume = {106},
number = {6},
pages = {1324-1341},
pmid = {41404497},
issn = {0022-2372},
abstract = {Climate change is a driver of species extirpation, particularly for local endemics. The niche reduction hypothesis provides a conceptual framework to understand how the realized niche of a declining species is reduced from its historical niche to its contemporary niche due to threats. The Organ Mountains Colorado Chipmunk (Neotamias quadrivittatus australis) is an example of an endemic montane mammal for which climate change may be a threat. We used occupancy models developed for historical sites to evaluate the extent of extirpations and their causes. We used occupancy models developed for random sites to evaluate the contemporary distribution and realized niche. Our results suggest that the Organ Mountains Colorado Chipmunk has undergone broadscale extirpation (extirpated from 64% of sites) with a lower elevation range boundary contraction of 262 m in the past 30 yr. Chipmunks were extirpated from hotter and more arid biotic communities and persisted in drainages that provide cooler and more mesic conditions. Chipmunks avoided conifer forest, which were an integral part of their historical niche, suggesting that the Organ Mountains Colorado Chipmunk may have undergone a reduction in its realized niche. The Organ Mountains Colorado Chipmunk has become a de facto "functional habitat specialist" restricted to climate change refugia, further increasing its vulnerability to climate change and other threats.},
}
@article {pmid41404142,
year = {2025},
author = {Mao, L and Wang, C and He, S and Deng, F and Ye, X},
title = {Ensemble modeling uncovers climate change-driven distribution shifts of Fargesia nitida (Mitford) P. C. Keng ex T. P. Yi, a primary food source for giant panda.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1683441},
pmid = {41404142},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Fargesia nitida (Mitford) P. C. Keng ex T. P. Yi is an alpine bamboo species endemic to the Hengduan Mountains (HDM). As the primary food source for giant pandas and a key component of subalpine ecosystems, it plays an irreplaceable ecological role. However, its exceptionally long flowering cycle (up to 109 years) and limited dispersal ability render it highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, while the potential shifts in its distribution under future climate scenarios remain inadequately explored. In this study, we employed ensemble modeling (Biomod2) to project the suitable habitats under current and future climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, SSP585) for the 2050s and 2090s, based on 78 occurrence records and seven environmental variables. Results showed that the ensemble model exhibits superior predictive performance (AUC = 0.995, TSS = 0.957, Kappa = 0.753) compared to optimized MaxEnt and other individual models. Temperature seasonality (bio4) and minimum temperature of the coldest month (bio6) were identified as the most influential factors. Currently, the total suitable habitat area is estimated at 83.10 × 10[4] km[2], with a central distribution located primarily in the HDM region and its adjacent areas. Although future projections suggest an overall expansion of the total suitable area, the highly suitable habitats-corresponding to the species' current occurrence area-show a persistent contraction. By the 2090s, this contraction will exceed 56% under the SSP585 scenario. Distribution centroid analyses revealed that the current center of F. nitida is located in northern Sichuan. It will shift northward to higher latitudes under the low emission scenario, but southwestward to higher altitudes under the high emission scenario. These findings underscore the vulnerability of F. nitida to climate change and provide critical scientific insights for the development of targeted conservation strategies, as well as for the effective management of giant panda habitats and subalpine ecosystems under future climatic conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41403724,
year = {2025},
author = {Petridou, C and Belfield, A},
title = {Impact of climate change and infectious diseases: Implications for healthcare providers in the UK.},
journal = {Future healthcare journal},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {100239},
pmid = {41403724},
issn = {2514-6645},
abstract = {Rising temperatures and changes in precipitation and humidity may affect the geographic ranges and habitats of pathogens and their animal hosts, and directly influence the reproduction, replication and transmissibility of certain pathogens and their vectors. These changes can lead to novel diseases presenting in new places, and a change in the seasonality of vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue and Lyme disease. Here we discuss the changing epidemiology of vector-borne diseases in the UK and abroad, and give some case examples. We will also discuss the importance of, and how to take, a detailed travel history and the impact of climate change on travel-associated infections.},
}
@article {pmid41402513,
year = {2025},
author = {Haciimamoglu, T and Bulbul, G and Yildirim, K and Kartal, B},
title = {Assessing climate change effects on Turkish tea farming through a dual approach using MMQR and machine learning.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {122},
pmid = {41402513},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {02025006018560//Recep Tayyip Erdo&#x11f;an University Development Foundation/ ; },
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Climate change increasingly threatens the productivity of region-specific strategic agricultural products such as tea cultivation in Türkiye, posing a serious risk to both food security and rural economies. However, existing literature is notably limited in terms of studies that draw attention to this risk and examine the effects of climate change on tea productivity at a regional scale through rigorous quantitative methods. To this end, this study investigates the influence of climate change on tea productivity in Türkiye’s tea–growing provinces (Artvin, Giresun, Ordu, Rize, and Trabzon) between 2004 and 2022. Distinct from previous studies, we integrate advanced machine learning techniques with the method of moments quantile regression (MMQR) approach to provide comprehensive, reliable, and methodologically robust results for the first time in this context. The results of the MMQR demonstrate that although humidity reduces tea productivity, temperature and precipitation significantly increase it. Furthermore, the results of machine learning research indicate that the tea farming area is the variable with the highest importance, whereas humidity emerges as the least influential factor. These findings indicate that policymakers need to implement integrated agricultural policies in the five tea–growing provinces of the Eastern Black Sea region, including effective moisture management, soil fertility, erosion control, and irrigation infrastructure tailored to the climate and land conditions.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1038/s41598-025-29358-8.},
}
@article {pmid41402263,
year = {2025},
author = {Ma, G and Pincebourde, S and Bai, X and Peng, Y and Wang, XJ and Yang, HP and Zhu, L and Zhang, W and Ma, CS},
title = {Behavioural plasticity of a pest species may aggravate global wheat yield loss under climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {11163},
pmid = {41402263},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {32330090//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; 31620103914//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; },
mesh = {*Triticum/growth &amp; development/parasitology ; Animals ; *Aphids/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; *Behavior, Animal/physiology ; Hot Temperature ; },
abstract = {Extreme heat events are expected to increase under global climate change, which may depress the abundance of most insect species, including agricultural pests. However, here our experimental observations show that the behavioural plasticity within fine-scale microhabitats, which is often neglected in pest damage and crop loss predictions, can buffer the exposure to simulated extreme high temperatures in a small pest aphid species. As expected, this buffering effect promotes aphid population growth in our lab experiments. Our model predictions further suggest that this buffering effect can aggravate pest damage and wheat yield losses globally during 1977-2017 (8.7 million tons/year, accounting for ~1.2% of global production), assuming a moderate initial pest density if no pesticides are applied. This estimated yield-loss aggravation may even worsen faster (+ 2.6% per year) than the reported increase of global wheat production (+ 2.0% per year) under warming. More than 4/5 countries may undergo increasingly aggravated losses, including most of the countries with the largest wheat production, particularly serious for less developed countries. Global food security will be greatly challenged, considering many other pest insects may also cause aggravated crop loss via buffering climate impacts through behavioural plasticity.},
}
@article {pmid41401001,
year = {2025},
author = {Lemoine, D},
title = {Climate change has already made the United States poorer.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {51},
pages = {e2504376122},
pmid = {41401001},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {None//Global Risk Institute in Financial Services (GRI)/ ; },
abstract = {The climate is already changing. The present study shows that these changes have already affected the U.S. economy. It develops a formal framework that accounts for how climate change has affected each county's economy by altering current and past weather, both locally and elsewhere around the country. The results show that climate change is already reducing annual U.S. income by 0.32% [95% CI: -0.17 to 0.82%] by altering counties' current, local temperatures, with losses concentrated in the Great Plains and Midwest. Accounting for effects on past temperatures and on temperatures in other counties increases income losses to 12% [2.0 to 22%] and makes them more widely distributed, with suggestive evidence that trade networks propagate effects around the United States. Central estimates can change with different indices of nonlocal weather or models of cross-county heterogeneity. Calculations like those developed here could be updated annually as a way of measuring and communicating the progress of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41400997,
year = {2025},
author = {Callahan, CW and Trok, JT and Wilson, AJ and Gould, CF and Heft-Neal, S and Burke, M and Diffenbaugh, NS},
title = {Quantifying the contributions of climate change and adaptation to mortality from unprecedented extreme heat events.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {51},
pages = {e2503577122},
pmid = {41400997},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {N/A//N/A/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change/mortality ; France/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Extreme Heat/adverse effects ; *Adaptation, Physiological ; *Mortality ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Machine Learning ; *Acclimatization ; },
abstract = {Understanding the mortality effects of the most extreme heat events is central to climate change risk analysis and adaptation decision-making. Accurate representation of these impacts requires accounting for the effects of prolonged sequences of hot days on mortality, the change in that mortality due to anthropogenic forcing, and the potential compensating effects of adaptation to heat. Here, we revisit the August 2003 heat wave in France, a canonical event in a region with rich climate and mortality data, to understand these influences. We find that standard heat-mortality exposure-response functions underpredict excess deaths in August 2003 by 55% but that accounting for the temporally compounding effects of hot days better matches observed mortality. After accounting for compounding effects and applying a machine learning approach to single-event climate attribution, we attribute 6,079 deaths in August 2003 to climate change. Finally, we show that recent adaptation to heat in France has reduced the projected death tolls of future 2003-like events by more than 75%.},
}
@article {pmid41400536,
year = {2026},
author = {Preston, E},
title = {The Reptile Sexpocalypse: The sex of many turtles, crocodilians, and other reptiles is determined by the temperature at which their eggs incubate. Global warming could doom them.},
journal = {Scientific American},
volume = {334},
number = {1},
pages = {58},
doi = {10.1038/scientificamerican012026-5hxVvuVLmhtI4utZQX7wDF},
pmid = {41400536},
issn = {0036-8733},
}
@article {pmid41399960,
year = {2025},
author = {Tian, T and Cheng, J and Zhang, Y and Xia, L and Chen, Y and Yang, F and Wen, Z and Cui, Y and Wang, W and Zhang, X and Qu, Y and Yang, Q},
title = {Population Genomics and Climate Change Vulnerability in Two Sympatric Desert Rodents.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {12},
pages = {e70647},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70647},
pmid = {41399960},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {32170416//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 32370472//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2022xjkk0205//Third Xinjiang Scientific Expedition Program/ ; U2003203//National Natural Science Foundation of China-Xinjiang Joint Fund Project/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Desert Climate ; *Sympatry ; *Rodentia/genetics/physiology ; Ecosystem ; Genomics ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses a severe threat to desert ecosystems; however, understanding how specialized desert species respond to changing climate remains limited. These species are confronting extreme changes, including intensified droughts, altered precipitation, and temperature patterns. Here, we integrate population and ecogenomic approaches to examine population genetic structure, demographic history, and climate adaptation in two distantly related, sympatric rodent species in arid and semi-arid regions in East Asia. We further combine genomic offset analysis, ecological niche modeling, and landscape connectivity assessments to evaluate their climate change risks. Our results reveal that the two species have diverged into five geographically distinct lineages, each associated with a different arid region. Lineage divergence times are estimated between 20 and 400 thousand years ago, with population size declines occurring around the Last Glacial Maximum. While the two species exhibited distinct climate adaptation, evidenced by different key climatic variables and associated genes identified for each species, they exhibited congruent vulnerability to future climate change. This was indicated by parallel patterns of genomic offset and niche suitability loss. Under future climate change scenarios, eastern lineages in high precipitation seasonality areas (e.g., DB lineages in Horqin Sandy Land) face a higher risk due to substantial genomic offset, habitat loss, and reduced connectivity. In contrast, lineages on the west ranges with low precipitation seasonality (e.g., QH lineages in the Qaidam Basin and HL lineage in the Changtang Plateau) appear less vulnerable, characterized by lower genomic offset and the expansion of desert habitats. Overall, this study provides a comprehensive framework for identifying vulnerable populations and predicting responses to climate changes in desert species, offering critical insights for the conservation of desert ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid41397746,
year = {2025},
author = {Rajeev, A and Sreedevi, A},
title = {Risk perception and health-related adaptive behaviour to climate change among high school students in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India: a cross-sectional study.},
journal = {BMJ open},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {e103996},
pmid = {41397746},
issn = {2044-6055},
mesh = {Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; India ; Adolescent ; Male ; Female ; *Climate Change ; *Students/psychology ; *Adaptation, Psychological ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; *Health Behavior ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Schools ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: To determine the risk perception, health-related adaptive behaviours and associated factors related to climate change among high school students in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India.<br><br>A cross-sectional study with multistage cluster sampling was conducted among high school students from Neyyatinkara Taluk in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, India. After identifying the taluk, 10 schools were chosen using probability proportionate to size to ensure adequate representation.<br><br>STUDY PARTICIPANTS: The study was conducted among 600 high school students (mean age 14 years, SD 0.75) from Neyyatinkara Taluk in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala.<br><br>METHODS: Neyyattinkara taluk was randomly selected from the six taluks in Thiruvananthapuram district. From each of the 10 selected schools, students from classes 8 to 10, section A, formed the study clusters, with cluster sizes ranging from 45 to 60 students. All students from classes 8 to 10 (section A) who were present on the day of the survey and had obtained informed consent from their parents or guardian were considered eligible to participate in the study. Risk perception and health-related adaptive behaviour scores for children were calculated using a pretested structured questionnaire with 8 and 17 questions, respectively. All questions were designed on a 5-point scale. For positively worded questions, scores ranged from 5 to 1 (strongly agree to strongly disagree), and for negatively worded questions, the scoring was reversed. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to determine the independent factors associated with risk perception and health-related adaptive behaviour.<br><br>RESULTS: Nearly three in four study participants (72.1%) were aware of the term climate change. The median risk perception score and health-related adaptive behaviour scores were 28 (IQR 26-30) and 52 (IQR 47-57), respectively. Study participants from urban areas had significantly better risk perception compared with rural counterparts (AOR 2.42; 95%&#x2009;CI 1.54 to 3.78). Similarly, children from above poverty line (APL) households demonstrated markedly higher risk perception than those from below poverty line households (AOR 28.77; 95%&#x2009;CI 16.84 to 45). Participation in a climate change awareness programme was also associated with higher risk perception (AOR 1.98; 95%&#x2009;CI 1.23 to 3.19). Positive health-related adaptive behaviour was more likely among children aged 14-16 years compared with those younger than 14 (AOR 1.92; 95%&#x2009;CI 1.3 to 2.84). Urban residence (AOR 20.72; 95%&#x2009;CI 5.04 to 85.17), higher paternal education (AOR 1.91; 95%&#x2009;CI 1.15 to 3.13) and APL household status (AOR 2.50; 95%&#x2009;CI 1.57 to 3.93) were also significantly associated with better adaptive behaviour.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Climate change interventions and awareness programmes should prioritise rural, lower socioeconomic and younger populations and equip them with practical life skills for adaptive behaviour.},
}
@article {pmid41395587,
year = {2025},
author = {Broomandi, P and Bagheri, M and Fard, AM and Hadei, M and Abdoli, M and Roshani, A and Fathian, A and Shafiei, S and Leuchner, M and Kumar, P and Kim, JR},
title = {The Escalating Threat of Heatwaves in Central Asia: Climate Change Impacts and Public Health Risks.},
journal = {Global challenges (Hoboken, NJ)},
volume = {9},
number = {12},
pages = {e00401},
pmid = {41395587},
issn = {2056-6646},
abstract = {Extreme temperature events, particularly heatwaves, are intensifying due to climate change and urbanization, posing major public health challenges in Central Asia (CA), where research is limited. Despite the rising frequency and severity of heat extremes, long-term assessments of their health impacts are scarce. This study addresses this gap by analyzing historical and future heatwave trends and associated health risks using multi-ensemble climate models across 700 locations from 1959 to 2100. Bias correction improved GCMs, reducing bias and RMSE by 24% and 14%, respectively. Under SSP2-4.5, projected heatwave magnitudes (HWM) shift from 26 to 31 °C, consistent with historical moderate to severe events. Under SSP5-8.5, HWM increases to 29-36 °C. Turkmenistan is expected to experience ultra-extreme heatwaves in the far future, a pattern not seen in other CA countries. Under SSP2-4.5, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan show the highest rises in heatwave-related mortality rates, with slopes of 5.432 and 3.021 in the near future, declining to 1.377 and 1.102 in the far future. SSP5-8.5 shows similar but higher estimates, highlighting escalating public health risks. Findings emphasize the urgent need for region-specific climate policies and public health strategies to mitigate the growing burden of extreme heat in CA.},
}
@article {pmid41395327,
year = {2025},
author = {Amberger, OA and Holtz, S and Ullmann-Moskovits, J and Christ, A and Wunder, A and Fast, M and Lemke, D},
title = {Teaching on Climate Change and Health-Development and Implementation of an Online Elective Course for Medical Students.},
journal = {Journal of medical education and curricular development},
volume = {12},
number = {},
pages = {23821205251404316},
pmid = {41395327},
issn = {2382-1205},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is one of the greatest health threats, yet many medical schools fail to adequately teach students about its impact. This article describes the development and implementation of an online elective in planetary health education.<br><br>METHODS: The online elective was designed for medical students in the clinical study term and delivered in a blended learning format. It features presentations, lectures, and transformative online teaching methods including a flipped classroom with final reflection, peer role-play for simulation of climate-sensitive health counseling, producing infographics, and problem-based activities. A pre-/post-course survey was conducted at the medical faculty of Goethe University Frankfurt for the years 2021 to 2024 and used to assess how effectively the elective contributed to participants' knowledge, beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes about the impact of climate change on health.<br><br>RESULTS: Overall, participants rated the elective extremely positively. They were very satisfied with the design and content of the elective. The course effectively enhances self-reported knowledge of climate-related health effects and management while strengthening students' confidence in their role in climate protection. Intentions to apply new knowledge in medical practice and in one's own daily life significantly increased. Participants recommended incorporating the topic into the regular curriculum.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The success of this pilot is evidence in favor of integrating climate change-related health topics into the medical curriculum, while the results provide insights useful to future research and development of online planetary health courses.},
}
@article {pmid41394180,
year = {2025},
author = {Terry, TJ and Wilfahrt, P and Andrade-Linares, DR and Abdalla, K and Berauer, BJ and Dannenmann, M and Garcia-Franco, N and Han, J and von Hessberg, A and Ramm, E and Kiese, R and Kögel-Knabner, I and Niu, Y and Schloter, M and Schulz, S and Wiesmeier, M and Jentsch, A},
title = {Plant-Soil Relationships Diminish Under Major Versus Moderate Climate Change in Subalpine Grasslands.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {e72578},
pmid = {41394180},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Plant communities and soil microbial communities influence each other directly and indirectly via the resource pools they modify. Despite apparent sensitivities of plants and microbes to climate, little is known concerning how climate change will affect plant-soil relationships. We conducted a downslope translocation of intact soil-plant mesocosms in subalpine grasslands to mid- and low-elevation sites to determine how climate change (warmer and drier conditions) influences plant-soil relationships. While soil nutrient pools and microbial composition were key determinants of plant community characteristics under control and moderate climate change (+1°C, +8 days growing season), these relationships diminished under major climate change (+3°C, +21 days growing season). Positive correlations of fungi and nitrogen-fixing bacteria for plant growth emerged under moderate climate change and diminished under major climate change. Our findings indicate that climate change effects do not solely impact plant community metrics, soil nutrient pools, and soil microbial community composition, but also a breakdown in the ecological coupling among them. We found evidence of threshold-like behavior for plant-soil relationships in response to major versus moderate environmental change and that plant community metrics and soil microbial dynamics may become more independent in subalpine grasslands following environmental shifts that accompany climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41393309,
year = {2025},
author = {Kandikuppa, S and Johnson, E},
title = {Is Traditional Agriculture a Viable Solution for Controlling Obesity and Food Insecurity in the Context of Climate Change? A Case Study from the Federated States of Micronesia.},
journal = {Annals of global health},
volume = {91},
number = {1},
pages = {84},
pmid = {41393309},
issn = {2214-9996},
mesh = {Humans ; Micronesia/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; *Obesity/prevention &amp; control/epidemiology ; *Food Insecurity ; *Agriculture/methods ; Oryza ; *Food Supply ; Diet ; },
abstract = {Background: Climate change poses a significant threat to food security in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) by disrupting fisheries and global rice supply chains. Rice, an entirely imported staple, dominates local diets and is associated with a high prevalence of non‑communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly obesity and diabetes. Reviving traditional foods such as swamp taro has been proposed as a strategy to improve nutrition, reduce NCDs, and enhance climate resilience. Objectives: This study examines whether traditional agriculture-specifically the promotion of swamp taro flour-can serve as a viable intervention to address obesity and food insecurity in FSM. It aims to identify the social, cultural, institutional, and environmental barriers and enablers influence the sustained uptake of traditional starches. Methods: Using a case study approach focused on Pohnpei, the study applies the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. It combines analysis of secondary quantitative data on NCDs, key‑informant interviews, and a review of relevant national and state‑level policy documents to assess the implementation and outcomes of an intervention led by the Island Food Community of Pohnpei. Findings: The uptake of swamp taro flour is shaped by complex interactions among historical preferences for rice, taste and convenience, supply‑chain constraints, gendered labor roles, limited institutional support, and weak community ownership of intervention infrastructure. Despite widespread availability and strong nutritional benefits, swamp taro remains underconsumed, while rice and processed foods continue to dominate diets. Conclusions: Traditional agriculture can contribute to addressing obesity, food insecurity, and climate adaptation in FSM, but only if interventions account for the intertwined social, cultural, economic, and institutional factors shaping food choices. Institutional analysis, community participation, supportive public policy, and culturally sensitive communication are critical to scaling and sustaining such efforts in Pacific Island contexts.},
}
@article {pmid41393028,
year = {2025},
author = {Basistha, B and Paul, FA and Bhuyan, K and Prasad, JSR and Ali, A},
title = {Climate change and mental health in India: a narrative review of vulnerabilities, impacts, and resilience pathways.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1686876},
pmid = {41393028},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; India/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Mental Health ; *Vulnerable Populations/psychology ; *Resilience, Psychological ; },
abstract = {India's rapid urbanization, population growth, and reliance on climate-sensitive sectors make it highly vulnerable to the mental health impacts of climate change. Extreme weather events and environmental degradation disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, yet mental health consequences remain under-addressed in policies and interventions. This narrative review examines the effects of climate change on mental health in India, highlighting risks for vulnerable groups and underscoring the need for climate-sensitive mental health policies and interventions. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. Searches covered the period 2000-2024, and included articles reported in English; we included empirical studies, reviews, case reports and government documents focused on Indian populations and excluded non-India studies and papers without mental-health outcomes. Study quality was appraised using standard checklists, and data were synthesized thematically to identify population-specific vulnerabilities and psychosocial outcomes. Climate change exacerbates anxiety, depression, PTSD, and stress among children, women, the older adults, and rural and urban communities. Mental health must be integrated into India's climate adaptation and disaster management strategies. Strengthening community-based interventions, awareness programs, and mental health infrastructure will enhance resilience against climate-induced psychological distress. The review applies an eco-social framework to conceptualize pathways linking climate stressors, displacement, and socio-economic disruption to mental health outcomes and identifies the need for longitudinal, culturally validated, and implementation-oriented research.},
}
@article {pmid41392663,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, Y and Wang, XG and Zeng, FS and Zhan, YG and Zhao, HF and Tang, Y and Xin, Y},
title = {Response of fiber anatomical characteristics of Fraxinus mandshurica to climate change in Maoershan, Northeast China.},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {36},
number = {11},
pages = {3277-3286},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202511.005},
pmid = {41392663},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {China ; *Fraxinus/anatomy &amp; histology/growth &amp; development ; *Climate Change ; *Wood/anatomy &amp; histology/growth &amp; development ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Fraxinus mandshurica is a native high-quality timber species in Northeast China. The anatomical characteristics of its wood fibers are crucial indicators of wood performance. In the progeny test forest of F. mandshurica in Maoershan Experimental Forest, we investigated the response of fiber anatomical characteristics of whole ring, early-wood, and latewood to climate change by dendrochronology and wood anatomy methods. The results showed that juvenile F. mandshurica experienced a rapid growth period of approximately 10 years. From 2003 onwards, the ring width, fiber cell number, and total fiber cell area showed fluctuating increases, reaching peak values in 2011. At 2011, the ring width was 3749.59 μm, fiber cell number was 3750, and total fiber cell area was 760388.85 μm[2]. There was a consistent overall correlation among the anatomical characteristics of fibers in the whole ring, earlywood, and latewood. The ring width was significantly positively correlated with both fiber cell number and total fiber cell area. The ring width, fiber cell number, and total fiber cell area of earlywood were primarily constrained by precipitation. These characteristics showed a significant negative correlation with precipitation in March, a significant positive correlation with precipitation in April, and negative correlation with temperature in June. The ring width, fiber cell number, and total fiber cell area of latewood were significantly negatively correlated with the minimum temperature and precipitation in September, and significantly positively correlated with maximum temperature in September. Under the low-temperature event, ring width, fiber cell number, and total fiber cell area decreased significantly by 19.7%, 24.2%, and 22.0%, respectively. Following the event, the resilience was 1.14, 1.14, and 1.26. Both temperature and precipitation jointly affected ring width of earlywood and latewood and fiber cell growth. The low-temperature event could significantly reduce both fiber cell number and total fiber cell area, thereby inhibiting radial growth. In response to the low-temperature event, F. mandshurica showed a significant capacity for recovery.},
}
@article {pmid41391848,
year = {2025},
author = {Manea, E and Galand, PE and Comeau, S and Ferrier-Pagès, C and Giordano, B and Pezzolesi, L and Raina, JB and Elahee Doomun, SN and Tignat-Perrier, R and Bramanti, L},
title = {Positive Interactions Under Ocean Warming and Acidification: Crustose Coralline Algae Holobionts Enhance Gorgonian Larval Settlement Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Environmental microbiology},
volume = {27},
number = {12},
pages = {e70217},
pmid = {41391848},
issn = {1462-2920},
support = {101062275//HORIZON European Union programme Marie-Sklodowska Curie Actions/ ; //Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation/ ; //Scholarship from the University of Cagliari/ ; CA20102//COST Action MAFWORLD/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; Larva/growth &amp; development/physiology/microbiology ; *Climate Change ; *Anthozoa/microbiology/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration ; *Rhodophyta/physiology/microbiology ; Bacteria/classification/genetics/isolation &amp; purification/metabolism ; *Seawater/chemistry/microbiology ; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics ; Symbiosis ; Microbiota ; Global Warming ; Oceans and Seas ; },
abstract = {Crustose coralline algae (CCA) and their bacterial communities can emit chemical cues favoring coral larval settlement. Indeed, larvae of Eunicella singularis (white gorgonian) preferentially settle on CCA. Here, we investigated the effect of two Mediterranean CCA holobionts, Macroblastum dendrospermum and Lithophyllum stictiforme, on E. singularis larvae settlement and their bacterial communities, after warming and acidification treatments. We exposed CCA to temperature and pH expected for 2100 (SSP5-8.5) and to a marine heatwave event. Larval settlement increased 1.8-2.7 times in the presence of CCA exposed to warming and acidification compared to non-exposed CCA. High abundance of bacteria belonging to the Pirellulaceae family was observed in all CCA, while a higher abundance of monosaccharides was found in exudates of exposed CCA. Based on CCA-related 16S rDNA metabarcoding and metabolomics results, we hypothesize that the enhanced larval settlement was driven by the Pirellulaceae breakdown and utilization of CCA polysaccharides, in combination with polysaccharide release through the CCA cell walls likely augmented by decalcification. Furthermore, CCA acted as sources of bacterial taxa that may establish and persist in the adult E. singularis holobiont, independently of climate change effects. We conclude that CCA are key for E. singularis recruitment success, especially under future climate conditions, and contribute to their microbiome development.},
}
@article {pmid41390725,
year = {2025},
author = {Demoze, L and Tesfaye, AH and Asnake, AA and Gebrehana, AK and Kase, BF and Tigabie, M and Yitageasu, G},
title = {Responding to a warming planet: a scoping review of climate change literacy, perceived health impacts, and mental health outcomes among African students.},
journal = {Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique},
volume = {83},
number = {1},
pages = {304},
pmid = {41390725},
issn = {0778-7367},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change represents an urgent global health and environmental challenge, with youth in Africa, who account for over 60% of the continent's population, being disproportionately affected due to limited adaptive capacities, inadequate education, and fragile mental health systems. Climate change literacy, defined as the ability to obtain, process, and apply climate-related information, is crucial for fostering awareness, adaptive behaviours, and psychological resilience among students. Simultaneously, growing evidence points to the mental health consequences of climate change, including anxiety, distress, and emotional exhaustion. Given the growing urgency to address these converging challenges, a comprehensive understanding of the existing evidence is needed. This scoping review aims to systematically map the literature on climate change literacy, perceived health effects, and climate-related mental health outcomes among African students. It seeks to identify key themes, highlight gaps in knowledge, and inform future research, educational programming, and policy interventions aimed at building climate resilience among African youth.<br><br>METHODS: This scoping review followed the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across seven databases: PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, AJOL, and PsycINFO. Peer-reviewed primary studies published between January 2014 and March 2024 were included. Eligible studies involved African students at primary, secondary, or tertiary education level and reported on at least one of the following: climate change literacy, perceived health impacts of climate change, or mental health outcomes related to climate change. Two reviewers independently screened articles, extracted data, and charted key findings. The results were synthesized both numerically and thematically, with a narrative summary used to integrate and interpret the evidence.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 5,256 records were retrieved, and finally 23 studies included for final analysis. The 23 included studies, spanning 12 African countries and involving 20,531 participants, revealed considerable variability in students' climate change literacy, health perceptions, and mental health responses. While university students generally exhibited moderate to high knowledge and positive attitudes, misconceptions and limited behavioural engagement persisted, particularly among primary and secondary school students. Students perceived climate change as a driver of vector-borne diseases, malnutrition, respiratory illnesses, and heat stress. Mental health impacts, including anxiety, depression, and emotional distress, were reported in several studies, yet remain underexplored. Key barriers to climate literacy and engagement included curriculum gaps, limited institutional support, and socio-cultural misconceptions, whereas facilitators included media exposure, peer dialogue, and experiential learning opportunities.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This scoping review reveals substantial variability in climate change literacy, perceived health effects of climate change, and mental health outcomes of climate change among African students. While university students generally show higher awareness and engagement, misconceptions, weak curriculum integration, and limited behavioural action persist. Students increasingly recognize climate-related health risks such as vector- and waterborne diseases, malnutrition, and heat-related illnesses yet mental health impacts, including anxiety and emotional distress, remain underexplored. The review underscores the need for standardized, age-appropriate climate education integrated with public and mental health content. It calls for educator capacity building, experiential learning, institutional mental health support, and student empowerment through climate action platforms. A multi-sectoral approach is essential to develop informed, resilient, and engaged African youth to lead sustainable climate solutions.<br><br>TRIAL REGISTRATION: A protocol for this scoping review was pre-registered with the Open Science Framework (OSF) (link: https://osf.io/mrbfn).},
}
@article {pmid41388618,
year = {2026},
author = {Jones, MA},
title = {Engineering plant stress responses to combat climate change.},
journal = {The New phytologist},
volume = {249},
number = {3},
pages = {1092-1094},
pmid = {41388618},
issn = {1469-8137},
abstract = {This article is a Commentary on Bowerman et al. (2026), 249: 1219–1233.},
}
@article {pmid41388266,
year = {2025},
author = {Morris, K and Pasha, A and Li, X and Qiao, S},
title = {Disaster preparedness of health systems in LMICs in the face of climate change: a systematic mapping review of vulnerabilities and response strategies.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {26},
number = {1},
pages = {217},
pmid = {41388266},
issn = {1471-2458},
support = {R01 AI174892/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; R01AI174892//National Institute of Health (NIH/NIAID)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Disaster Planning/organization &amp; administration ; *Developing Countries ; *Delivery of Health Care/organization &amp; administration ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change has intensified the frequency and severity of natural disasters, disproportionately impacting health systems in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) that face unique vulnerabilities due to limited infrastructure, workforce shortages, and constrained resources. This systematic mapping review examined disaster preparedness within LMICs' health systems and identified common components of disaster preparedness, existing gaps, and adaptive strategies aimed at improving preparedness.<br><br>METHODS: A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science was conducted in March 2025, following PRISMA guidelines. Empirical studies published in English that addressed climate-related disaster preparedness in LMIC health systems were included. Data extraction was performed using a structured template, and methodological quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. A narrative synthesis was used to identify key themes.<br><br>RESULTS: Of 518 records screened, 20 studies met the inclusion criteria. Study populations included health systems, healthcare workers, hospital administrators, disaster responders, and affected patients. Natural disasters examined included floods, earthquakes, droughts, cyclones, and landslides. Common preparedness components included workforce training, infrastructure capacity, stock and supply readiness, communication systems, and coordination and partnership. While some systems demonstrated adaptive strategies such as backup resources and coordination protocols, most faced persistent gaps in training, policy implementation, and system resilience. The findings indicate that enhancing resilience in LMICs requires investment in human capital, robust infrastructure, and coordinated emergency protocols.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The findings underscore that strengthening disaster preparedness in LMICs' health systems requires targeted investments in workforce development, infrastructure resilience, and cross-sector collaboration. These efforts are critical for building climate-resilient health systems capable of withstanding future emergencies.},
}
@article {pmid41387684,
year = {2025},
author = {Xue, A and Geng, X and Jin, FF and Shin, Y and Sung, MK and Kug, JS},
title = {Super El Niño events drive climate regime shifts with enhanced risks under global warming.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {11262},
pmid = {41387684},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {NRF-2022R1A3B1077622//National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)/ ; },
abstract = {Climate regime shifts (CRSs), characterized by abrupt and persistent transitions between alternative stable states in the climate system, pose serious threats to ecosystems and human well-being. Understanding the potential drivers of CRSs is crucial, particularly in a warming world where CRSs are becoming more frequent. Here, using multiple observations and model simulations, we find that the likelihood of CRS occurrence significantly increases in the context of super El Niño events due to their remarkable climate perturbations. This higher probability is detected across various climate elements, such as surface air temperature, sea surface temperature, and surface soil moisture. In addition, we suggest that this boost effect of super El Niño events on CRSs will be greatly amplified under future greenhouse warming. Our findings underscore a deeper and more persistent climate footprint of super El Niño events, suggesting that early warnings and proactive measures are crucial for mitigating their escalating risks.},
}
@article {pmid41386047,
year = {2026},
author = {Chen, J and Zhou, M and Deng, Q and Tong, S and Zhou, T and Li, B and Liu, L and Liu, Q and Yang, J},
title = {Human-induced climate change and population aging scenarios will amplify the heatwave-related mortality burden in China.},
journal = {Environment international},
volume = {207},
number = {},
pages = {109939},
doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2025.109939},
pmid = {41386047},
issn = {1873-6750},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; China/epidemiology ; *Mortality/trends ; Female ; Male ; *Extreme Heat/adverse effects ; Aged ; *Hot Temperature ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {Previous projections of heatwave-related mortality in China have largely overlooked the influences of human activities and population aging, despite the country's rapid urbanization and significant socioeconomic transformations. Historical deaths were from 161 Disease Surveillance Points (DSPs) across various regions. Projected temperature data under four Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) scenarios was collected. Then, future heatwave-related deaths under natural and human-induced forcings scenarios were calculated using a three-stage modelling framework. Under a natural forcing scenario (SSP2-4.5-nat), heatwave frequency (total days) is projected to decline from 13 (65) in the 2010s to 11 (54) by the 2090s, while heatwave-related mortality declines modestly from 5,806 to 4,930. In stark contrast, the "worst-case" anthropogenic scenario (SSP5-8.5) shows dramatic escalation, with counts surging from 5 (34) to 53 (627), coupled with an 20.2-fold mortality surge from 2,782 (32.02%) to 56,259 (91.94%). Notably, the anthropogenic contribution to heatwave-related mortality is projected to surpass natural forcing impacts as early as the 2020s. Population aging would increase human-induced mortality 2.15- to 2.36-fold over decades. The elderly, females, the illiterate, and those in rural areas are at higher risk. This study evaluates contributions of anthropogenic activities and aging, underscoring the urgent need for tailored climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41384819,
year = {2025},
author = {Suvvari, TK and Arigapudi, N},
title = {Climate change and heat-related illnesses: The looming public health crisis in India.},
journal = {Tropical doctor},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {494755251405380},
doi = {10.1177/00494755251405380},
pmid = {41384819},
issn = {1758-1133},
}
@article {pmid41383115,
year = {2025},
author = {Emoru, RD and Lancelot, LHL and Mbabazi, T and Ssemugabo, C and Nyirenda, M},
title = {Climate change policies and health in Uganda: where are we headed?.},
journal = {International health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/inthealth/ihaf143},
pmid = {41383115},
issn = {1876-3405},
support = {nihr24108//Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene/ ; },
abstract = {Over the past 2 decades, Uganda's climate policies have steadily evolved, with several frameworks and legislative measures enacted. However, the explicit consideration of health impacts remains limited, with gaps in ministerial coordination, undefined health targets, insufficient funding and limited community engagement. This commentary examines current governmental strategies through a health lens, assessing how health impacts, mitigation and adaptation measures are addressed-and identifying opportunities to better integrate health into climate policies. Progress could be strengthened by improving ministerial coordination, setting explicit health targets, increasing funding, enhancing preparedness for extreme events such as floods, droughts and extreme heat, as well as climate-sensitive health outcomes through meaningful community engagement. We also identify priority research needs: developing practical health indicators, investigating the knowledge and training of health workers and assessing effective methods for community engagement and policy evaluation. Our findings highlight the need for a clear, actionable research agenda to guide policymakers and to enhance health system resilience and climate policy effectiveness in Uganda.},
}
@article {pmid41379748,
year = {2025},
author = {Jain, P and Suliman, O and Wu, HHL and Chinnadurai, R},
title = {Kidney Transplantation in the Era of Climate Change: Environmental, Structural, and Ethical Implications for Future-Ready Practice.},
journal = {Nephron},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-5},
pmid = {41379748},
issn = {2235-3186},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Kidney transplantation and dialysis are the two main modalities of kidney replacement therapy, and both are increasingly challenged by the current climate emergency landscape. Dialysis has long been scrutinised for its high energy and water demands, but transplantation, while generally more sustainable over the long term, also warrants critical evaluation concerning environmental accountability, equity, and resilience.<br><br>SUMMARY: In this review, we compare the environmental and structural dimensions of dialysis and transplantation, while examining how climate change uniquely affects transplant recipients and grafts. We highlight the vulnerabilities of immunosuppressed recipients to heat stress and infectious diseases, the risks of cold chain disruption for organ preservation and shipment, and the impact of graft failure necessitating return to dialysis. We then consider how green nephrology principles can be applied to transplantation, drawing on emerging UK data, global policy frameworks such as the European Green Deal, and lessons from low- and middle-income countries. Digital healthcare solutions such as hybrid virtual clinics are explored as tangible strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of follow-up care. Recent life-cycle analyses also provide comparative estimates of dialysis and transplantation emissions, underscoring the importance of nuanced evaluation of both modalities.<br><br>KEY MESSAGES: We conclude with a forward-looking agenda for clinicians and policymakers to embed environmental and social responsibility into both dialysis and transplantation, ensuring that kidney replacement therapy as a whole is resilient and sustainable in a warming world.},
}
@article {pmid41379228,
year = {2025},
author = {Santos-Degner, LA and Palmeira, PA and Recine, EGIG and Pasquim, EM and Salles-Costa, R and Segall-Corrêa, AM and Paiva, JB and Nonato, LFT and Santos, SMCD},
title = {Climate change, food insecurity, and the impacts on child health and nutrition in Brazil: proposal for a conceptual model.},
journal = {Cadernos de saude publica},
volume = {41},
number = {11},
pages = {e00217824},
pmid = {41379228},
issn = {1678-4464},
mesh = {Humans ; Brazil ; *Climate Change ; *Food Insecurity ; *Child Health ; Socioeconomic Factors ; *Food Supply ; Child ; *Child Nutrition Disorders ; Nutritional Status ; Water Insecurity ; },
abstract = {Climate change has led to an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, forcing approximately 72 million people throughout the world to face limitations in terms of access to food in 2023. In Brazil, this scenario intensifies situations of chronic hunger, poverty, and social inequalities, increasing vulnerability particularly among young children. The aim of this paper is to propose a conceptual model that elucidates and explains these relationships. A literature review was conducted using the terms "climate change", "food insecurity", "child malnutrition", and combinations of these terms, with the inclusion of the word "Brazil" in order to discuss the model in the Brazilian context. A conceptual model was proposed that addresses relationships among the main elements and three other mediating factors - the food system, water insecurity, and social inequalities, which are interrelated in five ways: (a) the direct impact of extreme weather events on access to food; (b) the impact of extreme weather events on access to food due to the effects on the food system; (c) water insecurity as an element that adds complexity to the relationship between extreme weather events and food insecurity; (d) social inequalities as determinants of the effect of climate change on households in situations of food insecurity, little access to water, and/or child malnutrition; and (e) child health and nutrition affected by all these factors. The connections addressed in this model can help guide future studies, favoring the development and implementation of collaborative, multisectoral, adaptational actions for the strengthening of resilience to climate change in Brazil.},
}
@article {pmid41379065,
year = {2026},
author = {Seaton, SE and Manning, JC},
title = {Under the Weather? The Hidden Impact of Climate Change on Childhood Critical Illness.},
journal = {Nursing in critical care},
volume = {31},
number = {1},
pages = {e70301},
doi = {10.1111/nicc.70301},
pmid = {41379065},
issn = {1478-5153},
}
@article {pmid41378314,
year = {2025},
author = {Muntanelli, BR and Sekiya, FS and de Araujo, EDMPA and Ogata, AJN and Silva-Junior, JS},
title = {Impacts of climate change on labor productivity: a narrative review.},
journal = {Revista brasileira de medicina do trabalho : publicacao oficial da Associacao Nacional de Medicina do Trabalho-ANAMT},
volume = {23},
number = {4},
pages = {e20251524},
pmid = {41378314},
issn = {1679-4435},
abstract = {Climate change, characterized by long-term shifts in global weather patterns, exerts significant impacts on ecosystems and human health. This study aimed to assess the influence of climate change and natural disasters on labor productivity. A literature review was conducted in PubMed, including studies investigating exposure to climate change or natural disasters and their relationship with productivity. Of the 774 records initially identified, 12 studies were eligible for analysis. All assessed heat overload associated with global warming. Heat stress was found to be related to substantial productivity losses in labor-intensive outdoor activities, particularly in agriculture and construction, with estimated reductions of up to 80% in vulnerable regions - such as Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa - and under more pessimistic warming scenarios. Evidence suggests that adaptation measures, such as adjusting work schedules, can partially mitigate these effects, although with limited effectiveness in severe warming contexts. Climate change compromises labor productivity, with heat stress as a central factor. Although workplace adaptations are necessary, they are insufficient under extreme scenarios. The findings highlight the importance of investment in climate mitigation and research, with special attention to vulnerable regions such as Brazil, and the expansion of research scope to include other outcomes, such as air pollution, increased vector-borne diseases, and intensified extreme weather events.},
}
@article {pmid41378159,
year = {2025},
author = {Mahamadou, D and Abdoul-Aziz, AB and Moustapha, LM and Alkassoum, I and Fils, SA and Hamsatou, B and Bachir, G and Abdourahmane, Y and Farouk, M and Lagare, A and Eric, A and Issifou, D and Hassane, N and Habibatou, I and Eholié, SP},
title = {Resurgence of epidemics in Zinder: effect of the decrease in vaccination coverage and the impacts of climate change.},
journal = {IJID regions},
volume = {17},
number = {},
pages = {100781},
pmid = {41378159},
issn = {2772-7076},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: Several epidemic outbreaks have affected the Zinder region. These include diseases targeted by the expanded immunization program and other emerging diseases. This study aimed to analyze these epidemics.<br><br>METHODS: This is documentary research of the epidemics of meningitis, measles, cholera, COVID-19, and diphtheria, which occurred in the Zinder region from 2015 to 2023, as well as their determinants. The data collection is made from the linear list of notifiable diseases of the Regional Directorate of Health and Public Hygiene of Zinder, associated with literature review on the determinants of the appearance of these epidemics.<br><br>RESULTS: The number of meningitis cases has gradually increased in Zinder from 2019 to 2024. A total of 5019 cases were registered during these epidemics, with a mortality rate of 6.31%. Five measles epidemics have been recorded since 2015. A total of 13,887 cases were notified during these epidemics, with a mortality rate of 0.30%. Three cholera epidemics occurred: in 2021, in 2022, and in 2024. During these epidemics, 884 cases were recorded, with 24 deaths or a lethality of 2.71%. The COVID-19 epidemic occurred in 2020, with 364 cases, including 17 deaths, i.e. a mortality rate of 4.67%. Since 2022, the region has been facing a diphtheria epidemic. A total of 3310 cases has been reported, with 173 deaths. The causes of these epidemics are multifaceted; they involve the decline in vaccination coverage, migration, insecurity, the COVID-19 pandemic, and climate change.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The impact of epidemics on the health of the population and the socio-economic development of regions implies a greater mastery of the root causes mentioned in this study.},
}
@article {pmid41377987,
year = {2025},
author = {Curcio, EJ and Xu, K and Sahakyan, H and Wolf, YI and Kelvin, EA and Rochman, ND},
title = {Mosquito vector ecologies are destabilizing as a result of climate change.},
journal = {Research square},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41377987},
issn = {2693-5015},
support = {75N98022D00019/OD/NIH HHS/United States ; U01 AI096299/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {Mosquito-borne infectious disease is a major cause of mortality and a significant economic burden worldwide. Shifting regional and seasonal patterns make proactive intervention challenging. Here we introduce a machine learning approach trained on satellite and mosquito observational data, improving generalizability to sparse observations while retaining similar positive performance characteristics of models used in standard practice. We provide global estimates for Aedes habitability at high spatial resolution in five-year increments from 1970-2024. The vast majority of ecologies appear to be destabilizing. Overall, we demonstrate a decrease in risk near the equator and an increase in risk in historically temperate climates including the United States, the European Union, and China. Despite this decrease in risk relative to historical averages, regions near the equator remain among the highest risk worldwide. Together, these results reflect an overall, marked expanse of the regions of the globe that support Aedes mosquitos and we observe an ongoing, linear increase in the global population at risk of contracting mosquito-borne disease.},
}
@article {pmid41377732,
year = {2025},
author = {Gómez-Llano, JH and Nava, DE and Castro Llanos, F and Acevedo, FE},
title = {Pest and Host Associations That Transcend Time: Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Grape Berry Moth (Paralobesia viteana) and Its Hosts Vitis riparia and Vitis labrusca in North America.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {e72612},
pmid = {41377732},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {The grape berry moth (GBM) Paralobesia viteana (Clemens, 1860) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) is an important pest of grapes in Eastern North America. The insect is native to this region and co-evolved with wild grapevine hosts long before the beginning of viticulture. The geographic distribution of this pest is influenced by the distribution of its hosts and by unknown environmental factors. In agriculture, species distribution models (SDMs) can help predict the effects of environmental variables and changing climate on the geographic suitability of pests and their hosts, guiding preparation for potential pest expansions. This study predicted the potential geographic distribution of GBM and two of its host plants, Vitis labrusca and Vitis riparia, across the United States (U.S.) and Canada in the current time and under two climate change scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5) and periods (2021-2040 and 2041-2060) using the Random Forest algorithm. The results show that habitat suitability for the three species was primarily determined by temperature and precipitation. The temperature annual range and the precipitation of the driest month were the variables with the greatest influence on GBM distribution, whereas the mean temperature of the warmest quarter contributed the most to V. labrusca and V. riparia SDMs. Shared suitable areas for GBM and its two hosts in current time predictions were 9.7% and 1.76% in the U.S. and Canada territories, respectively. In future climatic scenarios, these shared suitable areas are predicted to increase by 3.3%-4.5% in the Northeast and Midwest U.S. and by 7.8%-13% in Eastern Canada. These findings predict an increase in pest pressure in the U.S. and Canada in future climatic conditions, providing the basis for proactive pest monitoring, breeding for drought and cold grapevine tolerance, and adaptive vineyard management to mitigate the risks associated with climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41377729,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, W and Jin, G and Pan, Y and Zhao, W and Chen, M and Li, C and Du, W},
title = {MaxEnt Prediction of Seriphidium transiliense Habitats in China: Integrating Climate Change and Human Activity Effects.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {e72641},
pmid = {41377729},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Seriphidium transiliense is a key species in the arid and semi-arid desert grasslands of Northwest China, playing crucial roles in maintaining ecological balance, stabilizing soil, and supporting biodiversity. However, the combined effects of global climate change and human activities are leading to a dramatic reduction in suitable habitat area, intensified habitat fragmentation, and ecosystem degradation. This study utilizes the MaxEnt model, along with field investigation data and online recorded data, selecting 159 effective occurrence points and integrating 20 environmental variables such as bioclimatic, soil, topographic, solar radiation, and human footprint factors, to evaluate the distribution patterns and dynamic changes of suitable habitats for S. transiliense under current climatic conditions and six future climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, SSP585). The results indicate that the total suitable habitat area for S. transiliense under current conditions is 86.20 × 10[4] km[2], mainly concentrated in northern Xinjiang. Human activities have drastically reduced the suitable habitat area, with the total area shrinking to 75.78 × 10[4] km[2], and the highly suitable habitat area decreasing from 5.72 × 10[4] km[2] to 2.00 × 10[4] km[2]. Climate change in the future might expand its distribution range, but human activities continue to threaten its habitat, especially in areas of highly suitable habitat. The distribution center tends to migrate southeastward or northwestward under different climate scenarios, along with shifts in elevation. This research provides a scientific basis for the monitoring, protection, and ecological restoration of S. transiliense and underscores the necessity of scientific management and reseeding restoration amid escalating human activities.},
}
@article {pmid41377683,
year = {2025},
author = {Harada, F and Takita, M and Shibuya, K},
title = {Balancing tradition and animal welfare: Adapting an animal-involving festival to climate change in Fukushima, Japan.},
journal = {One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands)},
volume = {21},
number = {},
pages = {101270},
pmid = {41377683},
issn = {2352-7714},
abstract = {Climate change poses critical risks to humans and animals, particularly during outdoor events. The Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Japan, with a thousand-year history involving horses and riders, has become vulnerable to rising summer temperatures. In 2023, during a record high of 35.2 °C, 83 heatstroke cases occurred, including 74 among spectators and nine among horse riders, with two horse fatalities and 111 horses requiring medical care. In response, organizers rescheduled the 2024 festival to May, resulting in a maximum temperature of 24 °C. Human heatstroke cases dropped by 83 % (to 18 cases), and equine cases fell from 111 to 38. Although injuries from heightened horse activity increased, overall welfare improved. This case illustrates how traditional festivals can adapt to climate change while preserving cultural integrity. The experience demonstrates the value of the One Health approach in balancing cultural tradition, human safety, and animal welfare.},
}
@article {pmid41376486,
year = {2025},
author = {Guaita, PR and Marzuoli, R and Zhang, L and Turnock, S and Koren, G and Wild, O and Crippa, P and Gerosa, G},
title = {Global Flux-Based Assessment Reveals Declining Ozone Risk for Wheat in Future Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {12},
pages = {e70643},
pmid = {41376486},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {Funding line D3.1//Universit&#xe0; Cattolica del Sacro Cuore/ ; FUTUROZ Project of the national "5x1000 funding"//Ministero dell'Universit&#xe0; e della Ricerca/ ; 2347239//Office of Inspector General/ ; },
mesh = {*Triticum/drug effects/growth &amp; development ; *Ozone/toxicity ; *Climate Change ; *Air Pollutants/toxicity ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Tropospheric ozone (O3) is a widespread air pollutant that impairs crop physiology and threatens global food security. Most global-scale assessments have relied on exposure-based metrics, which overlook plant-environment interactions that control O3 uptake. This study presents a global flux-based assessment of future O3 risk for wheat (Triticum aestivum) using a dual-sink dry deposition model driven by Earth System Models from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project 6 (CMIP6) under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP1-2.6, SSP3-7.0, and SSP5-8.5). We quantify phytotoxic O3 dose (POD6) and production losses from 2000 to 2100, analyze regional trends, and perform multiple simulations to assess the influence of soil water availability and atmospheric CO2 on O3 risk. Finally, we explore the roles of radiative forcing (RF), emission policies on O3 precursors (EP), and their interaction, in determining O3 risk changes. We find a general decline in O3 risk, although regional disparities remain. Under SSP1-2.6 (strong EP, low RF) POD6 declines throughout the century, leading global mean production losses to decrease from 3.3% to 5.0% at the beginning of the century to less than 1.4% at its end. In contrast, SSP3-7.0 (weak EP, high RF) shows end-century losses between 1.3% and 4.9% and may exacerbate risks in several regions (South and East Asia, South America, Sub-Saharan Africa). SSP5-8.5 displays intermediate outcomes: O3 risk increases until mid-century in many regions, and then declines by 2100 (0.5%-2.6%), due to delayed EP adoption. Increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations will likely hinder future O3 risk due to reduced stomatal conductance, but some hotspots will persist near the Southern and Eastern edges of the Tibetan Plateau. These findings provide a basis for prioritizing region-specific mitigation strategies to reduce O3 damage to wheat under future climate conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41376095,
year = {2025},
author = {Miliordos, DE and Roussi, L and Kallithraka, S and Panagou, EZ and Natskoulis, PI},
title = {Impact of Climate Change on the Presence of Ochratoxin A in Red and White Greek Commercial Wines.},
journal = {Foods (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {23},
pages = {},
pmid = {41376095},
issn = {2304-8158},
support = {101079173//European Union/ ; },
abstract = {Wine samples (72) of different types (white, rose and red), dry, originating from different regions of Greece (Northern Greece, Central Greece, Peloponnese, Aegean Islands, and Crete), were analyzed for Ochratoxin A (OTA) presence. Wine samples, originating from Greek (Assyrtiko and Xinomavro) and international (Syrah and Sauvignon blanc) noble grapevine varieties vintaged from 2020 to 2023, were analyzed using a modified QuEChERS extraction protocol followed by HPLC with a fluorescence detector to detect and quantify OTA. Moreover, conventional oenological parameters were measured according to OIV official methods, and climatic conditions of the regions of concern were retrieved. Interestingly, in general, OTA contaminated wines showed low concentrations (<2.0 μg/L). The highest concentrations of OTA were detected in Sauvignon blanc (7.5 μg/L) regarding the white wines and Xinomavro (2.07 μg/L) regarding the red ones. In addition, the highest OTA concentrations were recorded in wines produced in areas either with high mean annual temperatures, like Viotia (24.16 °C) for white and Larissa (23.9 °C) for red wines, or with high rainfall between May and September (Larissa 69.76 mm) for white wines. Consequently, it was observed that concentrations of OTA in wine are relatively higher in the warmer regions of Greece compared to the cooler areas. The effect of climate change on vines and mycotoxin presence in wine needs urgent consideration by well-constructed modelling studies and efficient interpretation of existing data. The evaluation of OTA presence in grape products originating from various cultivars and regions is imperative not only for providing crucial data to predict its fate under climate change, but also to ascertain the potential risk of human exposure to this chemical compound.},
}
@article {pmid41376083,
year = {2025},
author = {Pereira, W and Lara, T and Andrade, A and Seruffo, M and Andrade, A and Silva, C and Bezerra, B and Mendes, K and Reis, I and Santos, I and Marinho, L and Nunes, H and Barros, J and Lima, M and Silva, L and Monteiro, R and Santos, J and Neves, T and Santana, R and Peres, LV and Silva, A and Oliveira, P and Tribuzy, A and Sia, E and Pauletto, D and Rossi, C and Silva, A and Silva, F and Moreira, L and Lima-Netto, P and Lima, C and Brito-Costa, G},
title = {Bioeconomy and Climate Change: The Scenarios of Food Insecurity in Brazil's Northern Region (Amazon) Due to the Shift from Traditional Table Crops to Globally Valued Commodities.},
journal = {Foods (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {23},
pages = {},
pmid = {41376083},
issn = {2304-8158},
support = {445389/2024-9//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; },
abstract = {Climate variability directly influences agriculture, especially in a scenario of global change and transition to a sustainable bioeconomy. This study analyzed historical series (1994-2023) of productivity and harvested area of annual crops (corn, cassava, and beans) and perennial crops (pineapple, cocoa, annatto, avocado, and guava), in order to understand the relationship between rainfall, maximum temperature, and agricultural production in northern Brazil. To achieve this, the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) test was applied to verify the stationarity of the series, and principal component analysis (PCA) was used to identify correlation patterns between climate and production variables. The ADF test showed that annual precipitation is stationary, while maximum temperature is non-stationary, confirming a warming trend. Among the crops, only bean productivity was stationary, albeit at low levels, while corn, cassava, and cocoa showed non-stationary behavior, reflecting technological advances combined with climatic pressures. PCA indicated different responses: corn showed a positive association with temperature, but signs of recent stagnation, whereas cassava and beans depended more on precipitation, demonstrating vulnerability to drought. Among perennials, avocado and guava responded positively to increased temperature, while annatto and pineapple were more dependent on rainfall. Cocoa showed a balanced correlation with both variables. It can be concluded that climate impacts on agriculture are heterogeneous and require specific adaptive strategies. From a bioeconomy perspective, the importance of productive diversification, technological innovation, and public policies aimed at climate resilience and the sustainability of low-carbon value chains is highlighted.},
}
@article {pmid41375954,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, X and Xing, M and Li, J and Li, B},
title = {The Impacts of Global Climate Change and Environmental Security on Fruits and Vegetables-A Policy-Technology Nexus Perspective.},
journal = {Foods (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {23},
pages = {},
pmid = {41375954},
issn = {2304-8158},
support = {There is no grant number//the major project of agriculture and technology in China/ ; },
abstract = {Global climate change exerts a systematic threat to the yield stability, nutritional quality, pest and disease control, and supply chain security of the fruit and vegetable industry via multiple ways, including altering temperature, carbon dioxide concentration, rainfall, ocean acidification, and soil deterioration. To tackle climate change, actions like carbon pricing and low-carbon technologies not only promote emission reduction but also impose pressure and economic difficulties on farmers, producers, logistics, transport, etc. This review, from an integrated view of "policy-technology relationship", begins by summarizing the impacts of the aforementioned climate factors and systematically analyzes the influence of climate, policy, and technology on the fruit and vegetable industry. The research shows that the solution lies in the strategic cooperation between policies and technologies: technological innovation (e.g., controlled environment agriculture) offers potential for establishing resilient production systems, yet its successful implementation largely relies on forward-looking policy support and infrastructure investment, particularly the initial investment in renewable energy. Therefore, this paper puts forward an integrated framework intended for designing "resilient" fruit and vegetable systems, offering new theoretical foundations and path options for the coordinated advancement of climate mitigation and global nutrition security goals. This work offers an integrated framework for designing antifragile fruit and vegetable systems, harmonizing climate mitigation (SDG 13) with nutritional security (SDG 2) through strategically coordinated policy and technology interventions.},
}
@article {pmid41375403,
year = {2025},
author = {Xie, C and Chen, Z and Yu, M and Jim, CY},
title = {Impact of Climate Change on the Invasion of Mikania micrantha Kunth in China: Predicting Future Distribution Using MaxEnt Modeling.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {23},
pages = {},
pmid = {41375403},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {32360417//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 725RC789//Hainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; CB301//Research Matching Grant of the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong/ ; },
abstract = {Invasive alien species pose escalating threats to global biodiversity and ecosystems, which may be exacerbated by climate change, potentially leading to range expansions and intensified impacts. In China, Mikania micrantha Kunth, a fast-growing tropical vine listed among the world's 100 worst invasive species, has proliferated since its introduction in the mid-20th century, causing severe ecological damage through the smothering of vegetation, suppression of allelopathy, and economic losses in agriculture and forestry. This study aimed to predict its current and future distributions to guide management. Using 205 stringently filtered occurrence records from databases, surveys, and literature, combined with bioclimatic variables from WorldClim and MaxEnt modeling-optimized via ENMeval and evaluated by AUC (>0.97)-projected habitats under current (1970-2000) conditions and future SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP3-7.0 scenarios for the 2050s and 2070s via the BCC-CSM2-HR model. Temperature factors dominated predictions, with current excellent suitability (3.6 × 10[4] km[2]) concentrated in Hainan and southern Guangdong, expanding to good and moderate zones in Guangxi, Fujian, and Yunnan. Future averages showed expansions in excellent (21.3%), good (10.0%), and moderate (14.0%) habitats, with some northward shifts into Jiangxi and Hunan under higher emissions. In situ augmentation of habitat suitability and spatial containment overshadows the northward range expansion. The high-emission scenario is projected to lead to temperature overshoots, which will dampen habitat suitability. The findings underscore M. micrantha's resilience to warming, necessitating integrated strategies such as guarding critical biodiversity sites, early detection, biocontrol, and habitat restoration to mitigate risks in both core and emerging zones.},
}
@article {pmid41375350,
year = {2025},
author = {Bacilliere, G and Božović, DP and Sabovljević, MS and Puglisi, M},
title = {Range Dynamics of the Moss Pohlia cruda in Italy Under Different Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {23},
pages = {},
pmid = {41375350},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Pohlia cruda (Hedw.) Lindb. is a cryophilous moss species with a boreo-arctic montane distribution. As global temperatures continue to rise, high-mountain plant species are increasingly forced to migrate to higher elevations to remain within their ecological and physiological tolerance limits. In this study, we applied ensemble species-distribution modeling (SDM) to evaluate the future niche availability of P. cruda in Italy under two greenhouse gas-emission scenarios and two time periods (2050 and 2090). Projections under the intermediate emission scenario (SSP2-4.5) indicate a habitat loss ranging from -24.1% to -46.7%, whereas predictions under the very high emission of greenhouse gases (SSP5-8.5) suggest even greater losses, between -28.1% and -59.9%. These findings point to a substantial reduction, fragmentation, and potential disappearance of suitable habitats for P. cruda in the coming decades. This study represents a pioneering application of bryophyte-distribution modeling for the territory of Italy and provides a foundation for integrating such approaches into conservation decisions aimed at preserving biodiversity.},
}
@article {pmid41375320,
year = {2025},
author = {Deis, L and Fort, F and Lin-Yang, Q and Balda, P and Pou, A},
title = {Carbon Sequestration, Plant Cover, and Soil Health: Strategies to Mitigate Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {23},
pages = {},
pmid = {41375320},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Climate change, driven largely by increasing atmospheric CO2 from fossil fuel combustion and soil carbon losses caused by unsustainable land use, threatens agricultural productivity and ecosystem services. Viticulture, developed mostly in Mediterranean and temperate regions, is particularly vulnerable by rising temperatures, decreasing precipitation, and soil degradation. Nevertheless, vineyards also offer opportunities to mitigate climate change by increasing soil organic carbon (SOC) and plant biomass. This review analyzes current scientific evidence on the impact of soil management practices in vineyards. Implementing strategies such as the use of cover crops, organic amendments, the incorporation of pruning residues, and reduced tillage can significantly contribute to carbon sequestration and soil health. Sequestration rates vary widely, from 2.8 to more than 11 Mg CO2 ha[-1] year[-1], depending on climate, soil type, and practices used. Average carbon sequestration rates for crops with minimum or reduced tillage range between 2.5 and 5 Mg CO2 ha[-1] year[-1], increasing to 7 and 7.5 Mg CO2 ha[-1] year[-1] when organic fertilizers are used. Uncertainties in the economic balance, initial costs, and weak political incentives hinder the adoption of sustainable agricultural strategies, highlighting the need for further research into expanding their application. These strategies also improve microbial activity, nutrient cycling, and resilience to abiotic stresses. Tailoring integrated approaches to local environmental conditions is essential to moving toward sustainable, resilient, and climate-responsible viticulture.},
}
@article {pmid41375301,
year = {2025},
author = {Su, Q and Wang, J and Lv, W and Chen, M and Xiong, W and Chen, L and Zeng, Y},
title = {Comparative Analysis of Rice Yield and Economic Performance Across Different Planting Patterns in Double-Cropping Rice Systems Under Global Warming.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {23},
pages = {},
pmid = {41375301},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Under global warming, the differences in yield, soil nutrients, and economic benefits between various planting patterns in double-cropping rice areas were compared, and the high-yield and high-efficiency planting patterns that can adapt to climate change were selected. Four planting patterns, namely rape-rice (RaR), fallow-rice (FR), Chinese milk vetch-early rice-late rice (CRR), and fallow-early rice-late rice (FRR), were investigated. Compared with FRR, the yield of early rice increased by 13.6% using the CRR rotation. CRR could increase the spikelet per panicle of early rice, thereby enhancing rice yield. The soil's available nitrogen content demonstrated an increase under the CRR rotation when compared with FRR. The yield under RaR increased by 11.9% on average compared with FR. The RaR rotation enhanced panicles per ha, thereby increasing rice yield. RaR could increase the soil's available nutrient content compared with FR. Compared with CRR, FRR, and FR, the net income of RaR was higher by 1031 CNY/ha, 2046 CNY/ha and 5762 CNY/ha, respectively. Comprehensively compared with the other three planting patterns, RaR could effectively improve the soil fertility of paddy fields, grain yield, and net income. RaR is a sustainable planting pattern with a high yield and high efficiency worth popularizing. In addition, under the warming climate, the growth period and sowing date of rice of RaR and FR should be appropriately extended and postponed to avoid encountering more frequent high-temperature weather.},
}
@article {pmid41375295,
year = {2025},
author = {Cai, Z and Li, F and Bao, S and Zhang, H and Shi, J},
title = {Climate Change and Habitat Fragmentation: Implications for the Future Distribution and Assisted Migration of Kobresia pygmaea.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {23},
pages = {},
pmid = {41375295},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {2023-ZJ-923M//shijianjun/ ; 2024-NK-P24//shijianjun/ ; },
abstract = {Understanding alpine plants' survival and reproduction is crucial for their conservation in climate change. This study, based on 273 valid distribution points, utilizes the MaxEnt model to predict the potential habitat and distribution dynamics of Kobresia pygmaea under both current and future climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, SSP370, SSP585), while clarifying the key factors that influence its distribution. The study indicates that elevation (3527.99-6054.54 m) is the dominant factor influencing its distribution. The current suitable habitat is primarily concentrated in southern and central Tibet, northwestern Sichuan, and southern Qinghai on the Tibetan Plateau, with a total area of 1.13 × 10[5] km[2], of which high- and moderate-suitability areas account for 1.76 × 10[4] km[2] and 3.2 × 10[4] km[2], respectively. Under future climate scenarios (2050s-2070s), the overall distribution pattern remains concentrated on the Tibetan Plateau, but the suitable area exhibits a trend of initial expansion followed by contraction. By the 2050s, the total suitable area increases across all scenarios, with the most pronounced expansion under SSP126. By the 2070s, however, the total suitable area decreases under high-emission scenarios, declining by 9.50% under SSP370 and 6.76% under SSP585, respectively. The reduction in high-suitability areas is more severe, with a maximum decline of 58.75% under SSP3-7.0. Dynamic change analysis shows that approximately 70% of the current high-suitability areas remain stable by the 2050s, with range expansion occurring under low-emission scenarios toward southeastern Tibet, northwestern Sichuan, and southern Golog in Qinghai. In contrast, habitat contraction intensifies by the 2070s, particularly under the SSP5-8.5 scenario, where the reduced area reaches 1.6 times the current high-suitability extent. Centroid shift analysis indicates that the distribution center of suitable habitats migrates northward or northeastward, with a maximum displacement of 206.51 km under the SSP1-2.6 scenario by the 2050s. The results suggest that short-term climate warming may alleviate low-temperature constraints, facilitating the upward and poleward expansion of Kobresia pygmaea into higher-elevation areas. However, prolonged and intensified warming will likely lead to degradation of core habitats, posing a significant threat to its long-term persistence. This study provides a scientific basis for the conservation of alpine ecosystems on the Tibetan Plateau and for developing adaptive management strategies under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41370887,
year = {2026},
author = {Vural-Yavaş, &#xc7; and Bilyay-Erdogan, S},
title = {How climate change shapes firm risk-taking behavior: Evidence from investment and environmental channels.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {397},
number = {},
pages = {128214},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128214},
pmid = {41370887},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Risk-Taking ; *Investments ; Humans ; },
abstract = {This study investigates the relationship between climate change exposure and corporate risk-taking, employing a large cross-country dataset of 38,234 firm-year observations from 3992 unique firms over the period of 2002-2022. We provide novel evidence that firms with higher exposure to climate change are likely to reduce their corporate risk-taking. Our baseline results remain robust and consistent when applying entropy balancing to our sample, utilizing a quasi-natural experiment based on the Paris Agreement as an exogenous shock, and employing an instrumental variable approach. Next, as a novel contribution, we identify two separate transmission mechanisms, i.e., investment behavior and environmental practices, through which climate change exposure affects corporate risk-taking. Higher exposure leads to lower R&amp;D intensity and improved investment efficiency, while also enhancing environmental performance and innovation, all of which contribute to more prudent risk-taking behavior. Finally, we provide novel evidence that information asymmetry and governance positively moderate the negative association between climate change exposure and corporate risk-taking. This finding suggests that stronger governance and reduced information asymmetry (higher transparency) at both the firm and country level can attenuate the negative impact of climate change exposure on corporate risk-taking. Overall, our results suggest that while climate change exposure tends to reduce corporate risk-taking, the strength of this effect substantially depends on the informational and governance context in which firms operate.},
}
@article {pmid41368958,
year = {2025},
author = {Bi, P and Li, TT and Li, YH and Ban, J and Yao, XY and Shi, XM},
title = {Climate Change and Health Adaptation: Tailored Interventions are Needed.},
journal = {Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES},
volume = {38},
number = {11},
pages = {1351-1353},
doi = {10.3967/bes2025.114},
pmid = {41368958},
issn = {2214-0190},
}
@article {pmid41368569,
year = {2025},
author = {Takubessi, MI and Jalil, B and Heinrich, M},
title = {The impact of climate change on medicinal plants and natural products: A scoping review.},
journal = {Frontiers in pharmacology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1697581},
pmid = {41368569},
issn = {1663-9812},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Medicinal plants and natural products are essential for healthcare systems globally, and, at the same time, they are a part of ecosystems and have major socioeconomic importance in many regions of the world. However, climate change has threatened their supply and sustainability. In this review, we map the current state of research on how climate change affects medicinal plants, focusing on ecological shifts, traditional uses, changes in bioactive metabolites, and adaptation strategies.<br><br>METHODS: This scoping review, which was conducted following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines, involved comprehensive searches in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science of studies published between 2004 and 2024. Data were extracted to summarize study characteristics, climate change factors, species distribution, bioactive metabolites and marker compounds variations, and healthcare implications.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 219 studies were included, showing a significant increase in publication after 2021. Most studies were conducted in Asia, especially in China and India, whereas Europe, Africa, and South America remain underrepresented. The review covers 367 medicinal plant species, including high-altitude, climate-sensitive species such as Nardostachys jatamansi and Paris polyphylla. Of these, 40.6% are classified as threatened by the IUCN, and 59.4% remain unevaluated, which shows significant conservation gaps. Research methods have evolved from basic experiments to advanced computational approaches, notably species distribution modeling (SDM), with MaxEnt being the most widely used. Although climate change is projected to increase habitat suitability for 70 species, it has also led to a decline in suitable habitats for 106 species, range shifts in 94 species, and placed 33 species at the risk of extinction and habitat loss. The ecological changes also impact traditional accessibility and the reliability of medicinal plant-based therapies. Moreover, shifts in bioactive metabolite production, including both increases and decreases, are linked to several environmental factors, such as rising temperatures, elevated CO2, reduced precipitation, and drought stress.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate change is reshaping the ecology and pharmacological value of medicinal plants. Although adaptation strategies exist, their implementation remains limited. An interdisciplinary, coordinated response is urgently needed to ensure sustainable production and use. This will also require a paradigm shift in all aspects of ethnopharmacological research and development.},
}
@article {pmid41365474,
year = {2026},
author = {Terblanche, JS and Lahondère, C and Willot, Q and Pichaud, N},
title = {New avenues in insect heat tolerance: towards an integrative understanding of climate change responses.},
journal = {Current opinion in insect science},
volume = {74},
number = {},
pages = {101476},
doi = {10.1016/j.cois.2025.101476},
pmid = {41365474},
issn = {2214-5753},
mesh = {Animals ; *Insecta/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Thermotolerance ; Hot Temperature ; },
abstract = {In nature, insect vulnerability to temperature fluctuations is shaped by the frequency, duration, and intensity of microclimatic heat stress they experience, together with their capacity to endure such stress, broadly referred to as heat tolerance. Heat tolerance is the outcome of several physiological processes that induce injury that may ultimately lead to whole-organismal failure and death, and processes counteracting this and facilitating the repair from or prevention of heat injury. This perspective summarizes recent findings and highlights several potentially fruitful avenues through which a more holistic understanding of insect heat stress responses can be achieved. We are of the opinion that further study of mitochondrial mechanisms beyond the classic 'powerhouse' paradigm, including a deeper assessment of autophagy flux, may bring fresh insights to several outstanding research questions in insect evolutionary physiology. We therefore call for: i) integration across molecular mechanisms when testing theories of heat tolerance, ii) adopting standardized, transparent approaches across insect taxa (and life-stages) that will facilitate comparative analyses, and iii) a broader integration of experimental assessments of insect heat tolerance within the context of experienced microclimatic conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41364903,
year = {2025},
author = {Ljungman, P and Löhmus Sundström, M and Hansson, E and C Semenza, J and Vilhelmsson, A},
title = {[Climate change and its impact on human health].},
journal = {Lakartidningen},
volume = {122},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41364903},
issn = {1652-7518},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Sweden/epidemiology ; Global Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change is already impacting our environment and health, with rising sea levels, extreme weather, and higher temperatures. Greenhouse gas levels are at their highest in three million years, making climate-related health risks increasingly urgent. Heatwaves, wildfires, and floods lead to mortality, trauma, and non-communicable diseases both in the short and long term. Climate change also alters the spread of infectious diseases in Sweden, increasing cases of Vibrio bacteria infections in brackish water and expanding the range of disease-carrying vectors like ticks and mosquitoes. Vulnerable populations, such as outdoor workers, children, elderly, and people with chronic illnesses, face higher risks. Addressing these challenges requires multidisciplinary research, proactive policy measures, and healthcare system adaptation. Additionally, the healthcare sector must reduce its own carbon footprint to mitigate climate change impacts.},
}
@article {pmid41364902,
year = {2025},
author = {Helldén, D and Persson, I and Sturm, A and de Bont, J and Stephansson, O and Alfvén, T},
title = {[Climate change, pregnancy and child health].},
journal = {Lakartidningen},
volume = {122},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41364902},
issn = {1652-7518},
mesh = {Humans ; Pregnancy ; *Climate Change ; Female ; *Child Health ; Child ; Infant, Newborn ; Infant ; Pregnancy Complications/etiology ; Child, Preschool ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses significant risks to the health and well-being of pregnant women and children. These groups are uniquely vulnerable to climate change events due to their changing physiology, behavioural patterns and dependence on family and caregivers. Climate change leads to a range of impacts such as intensification of extreme heat and weather events, spread of infectious diseases as well as ambient air pollution and allergens. This leads to a variety of health risks for pregnant women and children, from pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and preterm birth to increased risk of infant and child mortality. The impact of climate change is not equally distributed. Vulnerable pregnant women and children, especially those in disadvantaged communities or with comorbidities, are at greatest risk. Climate-related hazards worsen existing disparities, affecting food security, water resources, and vital health infrastructure. Addressing these issues requires a comprehensive approach to mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts, reduce vulnerabilities, and strengthen protective systems for pregnant women and children.},
}
@article {pmid41364511,
year = {2025},
author = {Drury, B and Baskin, D and Garcia, CM and Hawkins, SC},
title = {Burning at Both Ends: Wildland Fire, Climate Change, and the Expanding Public Health Mandate for Wilderness Medicine.},
journal = {Wilderness &amp; environmental medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {10806032251397961},
doi = {10.1177/10806032251397961},
pmid = {41364511},
issn = {1545-1534},
}
@article {pmid41364145,
year = {2025},
author = {Kgosikoma, OE and Kgosikoma, KR},
title = {Climate change risks and adaptive capacity analysis in the Botswana livestock industry.},
journal = {Tropical animal health and production},
volume = {57},
number = {9},
pages = {532},
pmid = {41364145},
issn = {1573-7438},
}
@article {pmid41364035,
year = {2025},
author = {Arias-Giraldo, LF and Cobos, ME and Peterson, AT and Landa Del Castillo, BB and Navas-Cortés, JA},
title = {Modeling the ecological niche of Verticillium dahliae in southern Spain: Current patterns and projected shifts under climate change.},
journal = {Plant disease},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1094/PDIS-06-25-1163-RE},
pmid = {41364035},
issn = {0191-2917},
abstract = {Verticillium wilt, caused by the soil-borne plant pathogenic fungus Verticillium dahliae, poses a major threat to agriculture, affecting over 400 plant species globally. This study aims to characterize environmental correlates of the occurrence of V. dahliae infections in Andalusia, southern Spain, and to estimate its current and future potential distribution. Data derived from 15 years of active monitoring of Verticillium wilt in olive and cotton were analyzed using two complementary modeling approaches including general linear models using presence/absence records to model occurrence probability, and maximum entropy modeling using presence/background records to explore environmental suitability. Temperature and precipitation variables were key factors in the models, while soil texture and landscape features (i.e., slope and solar radiation) contributed to a lesser extent. Projections of suitability to landscapes in southern Spain under future climate scenarios anticipate a shift in suitable areas towards the southern and southeastern parts of Andalusia, driven by rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns. None of the models projected a decrease in suitability for the pathogen in the region. These findings provide valuable insights for Integrated Disease Management (IDM) strategies, emphasizing the importance of avoidance and exclusion of the pathogen using pathogen-free certified planting material and selecting locations to establish new plantations based on soil phytosanitary status and pathogen risk. Our results underscore the utility of ecological niche models to predict disease occurrence and spread.},
}
@article {pmid41363034,
year = {2025},
author = {Lu, M and Jetz, W},
title = {Fine-Grain Data Reveal Vulnerability of Biodiversity to Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {12},
pages = {e70627},
pmid = {41363034},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation/ ; //Max Planck-Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change/ ; //Sichuan University/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biodiversity ; Animals ; *Birds/physiology ; },
abstract = {Quantifying the impacts of ongoing climate change on biodiversity is one of the most pressing scientific challenges. Recent studies have indicated the risk of widespread range contraction and community collapse globally, but their specific interpretation and decision relevance are constrained by the coarse-grain nature of their underlying evidence. Here, using a novel climate change vulnerability metric, we demonstrate for 1804 Western Hemisphere bird species that coarse-grain estimates of climate change vulnerability show limited correspondence with those derived from biologically more relevant fine-grain data. Coarse-grain data used widely in recent assessments miss up to half of the most vulnerable species due to various degrees of underestimation and overestimation that covary with spatial autocorrelation and ecological attributes of species. As a result, the perceived vulnerability of high-biodiversity tropical regions is heavily misrepresented, while temperate regions' vulnerability profiles remain relatively unaffected by this data limitation. For example, species in the Amazon region are even more vulnerable to climate change than previously reported. These findings alter the insights of recent global work and highlight the importance of considering the grain of available evidence. Informed collection of fine-grain data combined with model-based data fusion will be key for effectively assessing and managing the effects of climate change on biodiversity.},
}
@article {pmid41362762,
year = {2025},
author = {Baraik, SK and Parihar, RS and Sparrow, S and Salunke, P},
title = {Exploring the nexus of climate change and vector-borne disease transmission.},
journal = {iScience},
volume = {28},
number = {11},
pages = {113835},
pmid = {41362762},
issn = {2589-0042},
abstract = {Climate change is a critical global challenge that significantly impacts the redistribution of malaria endemicity worldwide. While efforts have been made to model malaria transmission using climatic factors, relying solely on these factors can lead to discrepancies and ineffective decision-making. To address this, we used the VECTRI model-a dynamic framework developed by the International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) that integrates both climatic and entomological factors-to map malaria risk for India and project its potential future under the SSP370 warming scenario. Our findings indicate that the length of malaria transmission is expected to increase across India by the end of this century. The shift of malaria endemicity to further north and also into highland areas could increase the at-risk population due to lower immunity in these regions. Therefore, integrated climate and entomological modeling is essential for effectively anticipating malaria transmission risks and enhancing public health responses.},
}
@article {pmid41361496,
year = {2025},
author = {Léger-Goodes, T and Herba, CM and Piché, J and Smith, J and Éthier, MA and Lefrançois, D and Malboeuf-Hurtubise, C},
title = {I want to talk about climate change, but I wish I didn't have to: A descriptive qualitative study of an intervention combining creative arts and philosophical inquiry to help elementary school students cope with climate change emotions.},
journal = {BMC psychology},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {1339},
pmid = {41361496},
issn = {2050-7283},
support = {767-2023-1376//Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada/ ; },
mesh = {Child ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; *Adaptation, Psychological ; *Climate Change ; *Emotions ; Qualitative Research ; Schools ; *Students/psychology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Children are increasingly exposed to climate change impacts through school curricula, media, and in their environments, leading to various emotional responses, including sadness, anger, and fear. While such emotional reactions to truly distressing situations are normal, they can disrupt daily functioning. The implementation of creative arts and philosophical inquiry in elementary schools could foster adaptive coping through meaning-making activities, namely, by providing spaces for introspection, emotional expression, and exploration of existential questions. This study aimed to document the social validity of an intervention combining creative arts and philosophical inquiry and to examine its acceptability, the perceived goals, and perceived benefits for children's mental health and ability to cope with climate change.<br><br>METHODS: Using a descriptive qualitative design, this study captured students' and teachers' perspectives through semi-structured interviews, group discussions, and observations. Thematic analysis was employed to evaluate the intervention's acceptability and perceived mental health effects.<br><br>RESULTS: Two main themes emerged, supporting the intervention's social validity. First, the participants emphasized the importance of climate change discussions in the classroom, with both students and teachers reporting appreciation of the creative arts and philosophical inquiry components. There were no negative impacts reported by either children or teachers. Second, with respect to intervention effects, children reported various emotional responses, with some noting that while difficult emotions remained, they felt better equipped to cope with them. The intervention appeared to support students' psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and affiliation.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The creative arts and philosophical inquiry intervention demonstrated strong social validity. The children's feedback highlighted the need for safe and brave spaces to explore issues related to climate change and to express difficult emotions such as despair. These findings highlight the importance of implementing such programs in schools and providing potential tools for educators. Since children will bear the impacts of climate change in the years to come, it is crucial to foster adequate coping mechanisms and create spaces for discussion, connection, and emotional expression.<br><br>TRIAL REGISTRATION: This study has been retrospectively registered on January 17th, 2025.<br><br>TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT06781788.},
}
@article {pmid41361431,
year = {2025},
author = {Hussain, A and Shoaib, M and Latif, M},
title = {Malaria transmission dynamics under climate change and solar geoengineering in South Asia: a GLENS-based assessment.},
journal = {Malaria journal},
volume = {24},
number = {1},
pages = {439},
pmid = {41361431},
issn = {1475-2875},
support = {RGA-DMF-PAK-01-25-C1//Degrees Initiative/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Malaria/transmission/epidemiology ; Humans ; Aerosols ; Animals ; Mosquito Vectors ; Asia/epidemiology ; *Engineering ; Asia, Southern ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is expected to reshape malaria transmission dynamics in tropical and subtropical regions. Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI), a proposed solar geoengineering strategy to reduce global warming, could have unintended consequences for vector-borne diseases such as malaria. This study investigates how SAI, through the Stratospheric Aerosol Geoengineering Large Ensemble (GLENS-SAI) scenario, could alter malaria transmission patterns across seven South Asian countries-Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Iran, India, Nepal, and Pakistan-compared with an unmitigated warming scenario over coming decades.<br><br>METHODS: Using the VECTRI malaria model, malaria transmission dynamics were simulated from 2020 to 2097 under two climate pathways: the GLENS-SAI simulations, designed to stabilize global temperatures at 2020 levels, and the high-emissions Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 8.5-the control scenario (CTRL), representing unmitigated climate change. The model incorporated climatic and demographic factors to simulate vector density, Entomological Inoculation Rate (EIR), and malaria cases. Spatial patterns were assessed using distribution maps, while temporal variability was examined through time-series analysis. Statistical comparisons employed regional averages, anomaly detection, and significance testing.<br><br>RESULTS: The findings reveal a redistribution of malaria transmission dynamics under the GLENS-SAI scenario, reflected in variations in vector density, EIR, and malaria cases. Compared to CTRL, the GLENS-SAI scenario reduces malaria transmission intensity across South Asia, though spatial heterogeneity persists. Significant declines in EIR are observed in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, northern Pakistan, southern Iran, and the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region, indicating the suppressive effect of the GLENS-SAI scenario on malaria transmission. However, localized increases in EIR are projected in southeastern Pakistan, western Afghanistan, north-central and eastern Iran, and northern Nepal. These shifts are likely driven by SAI-induced changes in temperature and precipitation, influencing mosquito survival and reproductive dynamics. Additionally, the annual malaria transmission cycle shortens in amplitude and duration across several endemic areas, suggesting a shift in seasonal transmission patterns and altered windows of disease risk throughout South Asia.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: While the GLENS-SAI scenario may reduce malaria transmission across much of South Asia, localized increases highlight the need for region-specific public health strategies. These findings underscore the importance of incorporating GLENS-SAI scenario impacts into malaria control planning to address spatially varied effects.},
}
@article {pmid41360062,
year = {2026},
author = {Bayliss, LT and Reifels, L and Kõlves, K},
title = {Suicidality in climate change and mental health research.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {10},
number = {1},
pages = {101399},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101399},
pmid = {41360062},
issn = {2542-5196},
}
@article {pmid41359837,
year = {2025},
author = {Bultan, S and Moustakis, Y and Bathiany, S and Boers, N and Ganzenmüller, R and Gyuleva, G and Pongratz, J},
title = {Amazon forest faces severe decline under the dual pressures of anthropogenic climate change and land-use change.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {50},
pages = {e2418813122},
pmid = {41359837},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {101137601//EC | ERC | HORIZON EUROPE European Research Council (ERC)/ ; bm1240//Deutsches Klimarechenzentrum (DKRZ)/ ; },
abstract = {The Amazon is a key climate system component, hotspot of biodiversity and many other ecosystem functions. However, progressive rainforest degradation, driven by anthropogenic climate change and land-use change, is increasing the risk of a large-scale critical ecosystem transition. Previous studies highlight forest vulnerability to isolated or combined climate change and land-use pressures, but have not disentangled individual driver contributions. This crucial knowledge gap needs to be addressed for a holistic understanding of the risks that the rainforest is facing. Combining Earth System Model data with a robust detection and attribution framework, we assess forest decline under individual and combined pressures of climate change and land-use change. We assess abrupt shifts and nonlinearities in local and basin-wide forest decline to reveal signs of resilience loss and potentially imminent forest transitions. We identify land-use change as the dominant driver of past degradation, accounting for 80% of the historical (1950 to 2014) forest decline. Future projections reveal that up to 38% of the mid-20th century forest area could be lost by 2100, with 25% caused by continued deforestation and 13% caused by unmitigated global warming. Importantly, the risk of abrupt rather than gradual forest decline increases as global warming progresses, with a strong nonlinear trend beyond a threshold of 2.3°. These findings highlight a substantial risk of a large-scale transition, with potentially devastating consequences for the global climate system, regional water and carbon cycles, human livelihoods, and biodiversity. Limiting this risk requires rigorous forest protection and climate mitigation in line with the Paris Agreement.},
}
@article {pmid41359620,
year = {2025},
author = {Nemer, M and Araj, M and Basha, H and Wahdan, Y and Abu-Rmeileh, N},
title = {Health system and policy response to climate change in the West Bank, Palestine: Current situation and priority actions.},
journal = {PLOS global public health},
volume = {5},
number = {12},
pages = {e0005617},
pmid = {41359620},
issn = {2767-3375},
abstract = {Climate change is a critical global risk to humans and ecosystems, influencing water and food security, air quality, and shelter, causing substantial direct and indirect health consequences. This includes heightened risks of infectious diseases, undernutrition, heat-related morbidity and mortality, and a rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Health systems encounter dual challenges: they are highly influenced by the adverse impact of climate change and contribute to climate change through greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The effects of climate change on health systems are more severe in low- and middle-income countries, which are the least responsible for global emissions. Palestine's challenges are intensified by prolonged military occupation, limited resources, and a fragmented health system, making it especially vulnerable. This study explores the current health system and policy response to climate change in the West Bank, Palestine, with the aim of identifying gaps and determining priority actions to strengthen health system resilience and sustainability. This is a descriptive qualitative study that applied the 2023 WHO framework for climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems. The research utilized policy document analysis of climate-related national policies and health-related sector strategies, plans, practices and regulations. This is complemented by key informant interviews (KIIs) with different relevant stakeholders from different institutions and governance levels, and focus group discussions (FGDs) with different stakeholders in the West Bank. Findings reveal that while some polices on climate resilience and sustainability have been developed, their implementation remains limited. The workforce is insufficiently trained, and there is limited routine data and research on climate and health. Moreover, the health system has not yet integrated resilient and sustainable health operations, technologies, and infrastructure into service delivery. Furthermore, financial constraints are a major barrier, as the system operates under budgetary pressure and scarce resources. Priority actions include strengthening climate-related data collection and research, improving workforce capacity through structured training, increasing community awareness, and securing funding for resilient and sustainable health operations. Addressing these issues is fundamental to strengthening the Palestinian health system in response to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41357564,
year = {2025},
author = {Łabiszak, B and Wachowiak, W},
title = {Adaptive Potential and Genomic Vulnerability of Keystone Forest Tree Species to Climate Change: A Case Study in Scots Pine.},
journal = {Evolutionary applications},
volume = {18},
number = {12},
pages = {e70180},
pmid = {41357564},
issn = {1752-4571},
abstract = {A better understanding of the possible adaptive response and genomic vulnerability of forest trees is needed to properly assist future forest management and develop adequate resilience strategies to changing environments. Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.), a keystone species with extensive distribution and a broad ecological niche, is expected to be directly impacted by climate change due to maladaptation and associated fitness declines. Despite extensive studies that have clarified the broad-scale history and genetic structure of the species, understanding the genetic basis for local adaptation and the extent of genomic offset in Scots pine remains incomplete. Here, we used thousands of genotyped SNP markers in 39 natural populations (440 trees) along a broad latitudinal gradient of species distribution to examine molecular signatures of local adaptation. Specifically, this landscape genomics approach aimed to assess fine-scale patterns of SNPs associated with environmental gradients, estimate genomic offset as a proxy for exposure and sensitivity components of vulnerability, and evaluate the adaptive response of populations to projected climate shifts. The variation of outlier SNPs, which exhibit selection signatures between genetically very similar populations in the analysed distribution range, was highly correlated with mean annual temperature, a key limiting factor for the growth and survival of tree species. Furthermore, our simulation results indicated a high genomic offset on a large spatial scale in P. sylvestris, with the time frame required to close the offset gap by natural selection estimated to be in the range of hundreds of years. We evaluate the genomic offset in the coming decades and indicate the optimal allelic frequency spectra required in the future to ensure resilience of Scots pine populations. We discuss forest assisted migration (FAM) as a management strategy, involving the relocation of genotypes to areas with matching environmental conditions. By evaluating adaptive responses, the study adds to the discussion on the long-term sustainability of forest ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid41356257,
year = {2025},
author = {Blom, IM and Otieno, MA and Wangari, MC and Leonard, A and Mwende, W and Gitau, NW and Cross, I and Berlin, A and Haines, A and Whitmee, S},
title = {The role of health workers in Kenya's Net-Zero transition: a Mixed-Methods study on healthcare system climate change mitigation and adaptation.},
journal = {Oxford open climate change},
volume = {5},
number = {1},
pages = {kgaf026},
pmid = {41356257},
issn = {2634-4068},
abstract = {Climate change presents a critical challenge to healthcare systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Kenya. Health workers are key to leading the transition toward a sustainable, climate-resilient healthcare system. This mixed-methods study explores the perceptions, knowledge, and roles of Kenyan health workers in mitigation and adaptation in healthcare. An online questionnaire, completed by 118 health workers, explored their understanding of climate change's impacts on health, the healthcare system's role in emissions reduction and adaptation, and current practices. A subsequent focus group discussion delved deeper into the identified themes, with a particular focus on education of health workers to support climate action. The findings reveal that while health workers are aware of the health risks posed by climate change, financial limitations and insufficient training present significant barriers to the implementation of sustainable practices. The focus group emphasized the need for practical, context-specific education to equip health workers with actionable knowledge and skills, alongside fostering emotional resilience and ethical leadership. Key recommendations include co-creating educational programs with communities and health workers, integrating climate-health modules into curricula, and leveraging innovative approaches such as peer-led workshops and social media campaigns. These insights underscore the transformative potential of education in empowering health workers to lead Kenya's transition to a sustainable, climate-resilient healthcare system.},
}
@article {pmid41355604,
year = {2026},
author = {Yan, H and Sun, J and Fu, X and Ye, J and Wang, W and Cao, J and Ji, J and Sun, X},
title = {Climate Change: An Inevitable Factor in Reshaping the Contamination Level of Fungi and Mycotoxins.},
journal = {Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {e70354},
doi = {10.1111/1541-4337.70354},
pmid = {41355604},
issn = {1541-4337},
support = {//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; //Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Mycotoxins/biosynthesis/analysis ; *Fungi/growth &amp; development/metabolism ; *Food Contamination/analysis ; },
abstract = {The increasing frequency of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall, attributed to climate change, has considerably escalated the multifaceted threat of mycotoxins to agricultural productivity, food security, and public health. This review comprehensively examines the effect of climate change on fungal growth dynamics, mycotoxin production, and exposure patterns. Central to this effect is the phenomenon of niche transition within fungal communities, marked by the expansion of the thermal tolerance of traditional toxigenic species and the emergence of novel thermotolerant fungi via cross-regional migration. In addition, climate change drives the regional migration of mycotoxins and promotes the emergence of "novel" and "masked" mycotoxins by altering substrate effects. Furthermore, climate-driven environmental stress may activate previously silent secondary metabolic gene clusters (or hidden gene clusters) by affecting the regulatory network and epigenetic mechanisms of fungi, thereby reshaping metabolic pathways and inducing differential expression of genes related to toxin synthesis, resulting in a surge in mycotoxin exposure. This review also evaluates current global mycotoxin exposure trends and critically analyzes the limitations of prevailing fungal growth and mycotoxin prediction models, which often fail to explain the nonlinear effects of climate variables. Ultimately, this review underscores the pressing need to redefine the mycotoxin risk framework and develop mechanistic information prediction tools tailored to climate change, thereby warning of new risks associated with global warming.},
}
@article {pmid41355446,
year = {2025},
author = {Flores Lima, M and Cotton, J and Faggian, R},
title = {Climate Change and Epidemic Preparedness: High-Risk Regions of Japanese Encephalitis Virus in Victoria, Australia, From 2021 to 2100.},
journal = {Health security},
volume = {23},
number = {6},
pages = {377-388},
doi = {10.1177/23265094251398546},
pmid = {41355446},
issn = {2326-5108},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Encephalitis, Japanese/epidemiology ; Victoria/epidemiology ; Encephalitis Virus, Japanese/isolation &amp; purification ; Animals ; Disease Outbreaks/prevention &amp; control ; *Epidemics/prevention &amp; control ; Swine ; Risk Assessment ; Pandemic Preparedness ; },
abstract = {In 2022, an unexpected Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) outbreak affected Australia, causing human and pig infections. Climate conditions were previously found to be risk factors of JEV outbreaks. Hence, understanding their future risk due to climate change can help inform public health authorities of the potential JEV risk, particularly in nonendemic areas such as Victoria, Australia. Following up on a previous investigation, this study aimed to identify regions in Victoria, Australia, that might present high-risk areas of JEV in future climatic scenarios. An analytical hierarchy process with an expert panel was the methodology implemented to analyze the risk of JEV under 2 emission scenarios: SSP1-2.6 (low emission) and SSP5-8.5 (very high emission) from 2021 to 2100. Victoria showed more high-risk areas of JEV than the historical risk during the summer months under both emission scenarios and for all periods. Gippsland, Hume, and the Melbourne Metropolitan areas were the most vulnerable regions to JEV risk, with more high-risk areas also in the autumn and spring months under the SSP5-8.5 emission scenario. Climate change could exacerbate the presence of high-risk areas of JEV in Victoria, Australia, in the immediate and distant future. These results underline the urgency of preparing for outbreaks and epidemic events, particularly in regions of Victoria not currently categorized as high-risk for flavivirus outbreaks.},
}
@article {pmid41354623,
year = {2025},
author = {Bahr, E and Munson, S and Wright, T and Minkoff, M and Shaheed, A and Brinza, T and Moula, Z and Garrett, I and Bilodeau, C and Sajnani, N},
title = {The role of the arts at the intersection of climate change and public Health: findings from an international survey.},
journal = {Arts &amp; health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-20},
doi = {10.1080/17533015.2025.2584236},
pmid = {41354623},
issn = {1753-3023},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change poses significant and escalating threats to public health globally, affecting physical and mental health through direct impacts such as extreme weather events and indirect pathways including food insecurity and displacement. Despite growing recognition of culture and the arts as potential resources for health promotion and climate action, the specific role of the arts in addressing climate-related health impacts remains under-explored and suboptimally integrated into public health and environmental policy frameworks.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: To investigate the role of the arts in addressing the health impacts of climate change from the perspective of experts working at the intersections of arts, health, and climate action.<br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional survey study using snowball sampling recruited participants with self-identified expertise at the intersections of arts, health, and climate change. The survey instrument collected qualitative data on perceived roles of arts-based interventions in this domain and barriers to their implementation. Responses were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key themes and patterns.<br><br>RESULTS: Seventy-nine participants (N = 79) from diverse geographic regions globally completed the survey. Analysis revealed four meaningful roles that the arts can play in addressing climate-related health impacts: (1) bringing people together to build community and solidarity; (2) raising awareness and communicating complex information; (3) solving problems collectively; and (4) providing space for emotional processing and healing. Four primary barriers to expanding arts-based work were identified: (1) funding limitations; (2) other resource constraints; (3) collaboration challenges; and (4) lack of recognition and legitimacy.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The arts offer multiple pathways for addressing the health impacts of climate change, though structural barriers limit their implementation and scale. Findings have implications for policymakers, climate scientists, artists, and healthcare professionals seeking to integrate arts-based approaches into climate-health interventions and adaptation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41354594,
year = {2025},
author = {Dong, H and Song, F and Dong, L and Wu, L},
title = {The earlier onset of Meiyu under global warming.},
journal = {Science bulletin},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.scib.2025.11.038},
pmid = {41354594},
issn = {2095-9281},
}
@article {pmid41353675,
year = {2025},
author = {Ghoddousi, A and Eggers, J and Kirchner, K and Cornu, L and Kholmatov, I and Kubanychbekov, Z and Mirzoev, MN and Sultanbaeva, K and Zhumabai Uulu, K and Baumann, M and Michel, S and Rosen, T and Sharma, K and Hofman, M and Kuemmerle, T},
title = {Snow leopards, prey, and pastoralists: Understanding the impacts of climate change on human-wildlife coexistence in Central Asia.},
journal = {Ambio},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41353675},
issn = {1654-7209},
support = {Vanishing Treasures//Grand Duchy of Luxemburg/ ; },
abstract = {Fostering coexistence between people and wildlife requires understanding their interactions and how they might change in the future. Climate change potentially impacts coexistence by exacerbating resource scarcity, shifting land-use patterns or changing human-wildlife encounters. Assessing challenges and opportunities for coexistence under climate change is, therefore, a conservation priority. We focused on the Central Asian highlands to investigate the spatial interactions between the snow leopard, its prey, and pastoralists and to explore how climate change might affect these interactions. Our results reveal regionally diverging patterns, with a potential for increased human-snow leopard conflict in Tajikistan (4-17% higher distributional overlap), yet an increasing spatial separation of wildlife and pastoralists in Kyrgyzstan (11-26% lower overlap). As a result, even under the same climate change scenario, some landscapes will likely require conflict mitigation measures, while others will offer opportunities for restoring wildlife. This highlights the need for context-specificity to foster positive human-wildlife interactions under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41353141,
year = {2025},
author = {Tavan, M and Azizi, A and Sarikhani, H and Dastres, E and Rigano, MM and Mirjalili, MH},
title = {Predicting the impact of climate change on the habitat suitability and phytochemical quality of Salvia multicaulis Vahl.},
journal = {BMC plant biology},
volume = {26},
number = {1},
pages = {61},
pmid = {41353141},
issn = {1471-2229},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Salvia/chemistry/physiology ; *Phytochemicals/analysis ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Salvia multicaulisVahl is a medicinally valuable and ecologically sensitive species native to the Middle East. It is increasingly threatened by climate change and overharvesting. This study aimed to (1) predict the current (2025) and future (2050 and 2070) habitat suitability of S. multicaulis under two Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP245 and SSP585) using MaxEnt model based on a set of climatic, topographic, and edaphic variables, (2) assess spatial variation in its phytochemical profiles, and (3) develop a quality zoning map integrating chemical and ecological data. A total of 35 occurrence records were compiled for ecological niche modeling, among which 17 representative populations were selected and analyzed for key bioactive compounds-ursolic acid, betulinic acid, oleanolic acid, total phenolics, flavonoids, and tannins-using HPLC and spectrophotometry.<br><br>RESULTS: Habitat modeling utilized 36 environmental predictors, with MaxEnt achieving a high mean AUC of 0.975. Principal component analysis, hierarchical clustering, and Pearson correlation analysis revealed distinct chemotypes and moderate correlations between compound concentrations and environmental factors, particularly soil organic carbon, nitrogen, temperature, and precipitation. Under future climate scenarios, suitable habitats are projected to shift northeast and southwest and fragment. Quantitatively, the total suitable habitat of S. multicaulis is projected to decline slightly (&#x2248; -&#x2009;2.5%) under SSP245-2050s, while modest expansions of ~&#x2009;1.8-4.3% are expected under higher-emission and long-term scenarios. Integration of habitat suitability and phytochemical richness revealed western and northwestern Iran as current hotspots for high-quality populations, while the north and northeastern regions may emerge as future refugia.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: These findings underscore the urgency of climate-informed conservation and cultivation planning for preserving both the ecological and pharmaceutical value of S. multicaulis, while supporting its sustainable harvesting from natural habitats.},
}
@article {pmid41352114,
year = {2026},
author = {Wang, X and Zheng, J and Li, J and Xiao, S and Zheng, X},
title = {Potential impacts of climate change and fishing pressure on important cephalopods in Northwest Pacific: Applications for conservation and management of vulnerable habitats.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {397},
number = {},
pages = {128242},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128242},
pmid = {41352114},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Ecosystem ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Cephalopoda ; *Fisheries ; Pacific Ocean ; Fishes ; },
abstract = {Cephalopods are crucial bioindicators in marine ecosystems due to a unique set of biological traits, including short life spans and rapid evolutionary turnover, that make them particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Understanding the spatial distribution and habitat preferences is critical for their conservation and sustainable utilization. This study employed species distribution models to assess the impacts of climate change and fishing pressure on seven cephalopod species in the northwest Pacific, a highly productive region of cephalopods. Our results revealed depth (22.57 %-49.87 %) as the primary driver shaping cephalopod spatial distributions, promoting their migration to deeper habitats characterized by lower temperatures and reduced fishing pressure. Additionally, the suitable habitat for cephalopods is shifting to migrate northeastward, with the Yellow and Bohai Seas potentially acting as their refuges. Statistical analyses showed that the fishing pressure on these cephalopods is primarily attributed to trawling (13,230.14 h/500 km[2]), with notably high trawling pressure observed in the coastal areas of Rizhao, the Yangtze River Estuary, the Taiwan Strait, and Guangdong. Such trawling-induced fishing pressure exacerbated the ecological vulnerability of these regions, leading to the loss of connectivity among core habitats. Collectively, these results revealed the combined impacts of environmental change and overfishing on economically important cephalopods. Our study predicted the core habitat distribution of cephalopods, identifying trawling as the most threatening gear and highlighting the most vulnerable areas. This study provides a theoretical basis for understanding cephalopod adaptation to climate change, as well as important references for the management of cephalopod resources for sustainable fishing.},
}
@article {pmid41351908,
year = {2026},
author = {Durodola, OS and Hawes, C and Smith, J and Valentine, TA and Geris, J},
title = {Soil water and carbon dynamics of barley - pea intercropping in a temperate environment under projected climate change.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1010},
number = {},
pages = {181060},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181060},
pmid = {41351908},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Hordeum/growth &amp; development ; *Climate Change ; *Soil/chemistry ; *Pisum sativum/growth &amp; development ; *Carbon/analysis ; *Agriculture/methods ; *Water/analysis ; Scotland ; },
abstract = {Intercropping is an emerging potential nature-based solution for sustainable crop production in temperate environments. However, its long-term role in contributing to climate mitigation and adaptation remains unclear. This work presents the first evidence of potential long-term water and carbon effects of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) and pea (Pisum sativum L.) intercropping versus its barley monoculture for a typical temperate environment in Scotland. Based on experimental data, water (HYDRUS 5) and soil carbon (RothC) models were coupled to project water-carbon dynamics for the short-term during a two-season field trial (2022-2023) and the long-term future (2024-2050) under a worst-case climate scenario (Representative Concentration Pathway, RCP 8.5). The coupled water-carbon model effectively captured the water-carbon dynamics observed in the short-term. Compared to barley monoculture, intercropping increased evapotranspiration up to ∼20 % in the short-term, dominated by the dry weather conditions in 2022. Long-term intercropping projected lower interannual variability in evapotranspiration than barley monoculture, but showed higher plant transpiration in dry years, indicating more adaptive water use and hydrological resilience. As intercropping is projected to increase transpiration but reduce soil evaporation compared with barley monoculture, it maintained similar levels of soil water content and storage in the topsoil (0-30 cm). In addition, by 2050, soil carbon was predicted to increase in the upper topsoil (0-5 cm) of intercropping by 16 % (1.91 kg m[-2]) compared to barley monoculture (1.63 kg m[-2]). These novel findings suggest that intercropping could play a critical role in enhancing hydrological resilience and carbon sequestration in temperate environments for sustainable land management.},
}
@article {pmid41350403,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, W and Brandt, M and Xu, C and Tong, X and Xi, Y and Fang, Z and Fensholt, R},
title = {Global dependency of canopy height on vapour pressure deficit and its projections under climate change.},
journal = {Nature ecology &amp; evolution},
volume = {10},
number = {1},
pages = {59-69},
pmid = {41350403},
issn = {2397-334X},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Vapor Pressure ; *Forests ; *Trees/growth &amp; development/anatomy &amp; histology ; },
abstract = {Canopy height is an important aspect of forest structure and functioning. Although water availability is important for canopy height growth, the climatic niche for tall trees remains poorly understood. Here we use global spaceborne lidar-derived canopy height to study its dependence on climate variables. We find that vapour pressure deficit (VPD) strongly controls geographical patterns of canopy height, observing a negative association also in tropical regions where water limitations are modest. Taller trees are prevalent in humid tropical regions, but canopy height decreases sharply as mean annual VPD surpasses 0.68 kPa. By 2100, projected increases in VPD under a warming climate could enhance limitations to canopy height growth, resulting in height losses in 87% of the humid tropical regions. Conversely, we project a widespread increase in canopy height across drylands, linked primarily to changing precipitation regimes. These results suggest that limitations on height growth driven by shifts in atmospheric dryness could lead to reduced future forest carbon sequestration.},
}
@article {pmid41349556,
year = {2025},
author = {Weathers, MR and Ganapathy, D and Mosher, MM and Myers, T and Gour, N and Jiang, M and Ye, Q and Shen, F and Kotcher, J and Maibach, EW},
title = {The evolution of news coverage about climate change as a health issue: a decadal analysis in China, India, and the USA.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {11},
pages = {101335},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101335},
pmid = {41349556},
issn = {2542-5196},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; India ; China ; United States ; *Public Health ; Humans ; *Mass Media/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Newspapers as Topic ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change harms human health and wellbeing, and climate solutions often have public health benefits. Previous research has shown how news media engages and shapes public understanding of climate change, yet few studies have examined how news media reports on climate change as a public health issue. Understanding how and how much news media reports on the public health implications of climate change can shed light on public engagement in climate change, which has been deemed a public health crisis.<br><br>METHODS: Using online databases, articles were collected from five mainstream newspapers and one news agency for each of the three countries-China, India, and the USA-between Jan 1, 2012, and Dec 31, 2023. The headline or lead paragraph of all articles were searched by newspaper and within years using both climate change and public health keywords. Articles having at least one keyword from both sets (ie, climate change and public health) were included in the study, resulting in a total of 5173 articles: 1473 from China, 1487 from India, and 2213 from the USA. A detailed content analysis was then done on a randomly selected 20% of the 5173 public health-related climate change articles, which provided a dataset of 1027 articles for analysis: 294 from China, 295 from India, and 438 from the USA. Articles were then thoroughly reviewed and discarded if they were not substantively focused on climate change and public health or were non-articles (eg, obituaries, sports sections, content summaries, or letters to the editors), providing a final dataset of 3234 public health-focused climate change articles for in-depth analysis: 50 from China, 137 from India, and 137 from the USA. Each article was then coded for four sets of variables: public health impacts; vulnerable populations; solutions; and health experts as sources.<br><br>FINDINGS: Across all countries and all years, 64&#x2009;073 (0&#xb7;3%) of 22&#x2009;562&#x2009;365 articles had a climate change keyword in their lead paragraph or title, although this varied significantly by country (p<0&#xb7;0001) and time (p<0&#xb7;0001). 5173 (8&#xb7;1%) of 64&#x2009;073 articles also included public health keywords, which also varied by country (p<0&#xb7;0001). Among the randomly sampled 20% of articles (1025 of 5173), 3234 (31&#xb7;5%) were determined to be public health-focused climate change articles. Thus, 1626 (<0&#xb7;1%) of 22&#x2009;562&#x2009;365 articles in the total newshole (all articles published in these countries over the past decade) focused on the public health relevance of climate change, a proportion that varied by country (p<0&#xb7;0001) and time (p<0&#xb7;0001). 321 (99&#xb7;1%) of 324 public health-focused articles reported at least one health impact, most commonly general public health (252 [77&#xb7;8%] articles); extreme heat (166 [51&#xb7;2%] articles); extreme weather (142 [43&#xb7;8%] articles); poor air quality (115 [35&#xb7;5%] articles); and food insecurity (80 [24&#xb7;7%] articles). Rates of reporting on certain impacts varied by country and year, although most did not. 78 [54&#xb7;9%] of 324 articles that were substantively about the public health relevance of climate change reported on at least one vulnerable group, most commonly by region (132 [40&#xb7;7%] articles); demographic group (77 [23&#xb7;8%] articles); socioeconomic group (36 [11&#xb7;1%] articles); social determinants of health (29 [9&#xb7;0%] articles); and occupational risk (27 [8&#xb7;3%] articles). The prevalence of reporting on each type of vulnerable group varied by country (except for socioeconomic and ability groups), but not by year. 157 (48&#xb7;5%) of 324 articles that were substantively about the public health relevance of climate change reported at least one solution, most commonly political action (79 [24&#xb7;4%] articles); energy (69 [21&#xb7;2%] articles); transportation (29 [9&#xb7;0%] articles); consumption (25 [7&#xb7;7%] articles); and cities or communities (25 [7&#xb7;7%] articles). The rate of reporting on solutions varied by country, apart from cities or communities and buildings, and only political action varied by year. 199 (36&#xb7;7%) of 324 of the articles substantively about the public health relevance of climate change reported at least one expert source, including organisational sources (73 [22&#xb7;5%] articles) and individual sources (67 [20&#xb7;7%] articles).<br><br>INTERPRETATION: By examining news media discourse surrounding climate change in health contexts, this study provides an assessment of how climate change is being presented as a public health issue to the global public. This study provides an assessment of how and how frequently the public health implications of climate change are being reported to the public by newspapers in the world's three leading carbon-emitting nations. Although we found cross-national differences in the prevalence and type of reporting, the most striking finding is the relative absence of such reporting in all three countries, although it has increased in the past few years. This finding aligns with previous research, which notes that the public health frame has historically been under-represented in climate change news. Our findings also highlight broader structural challenges in climate reporting, including inadequate engagement with expert sources who can speak to health-related consequences and insufficient journalistic focus on victims and vulnerable populations. These deficiencies might hinder public understanding and reduce the sense of urgency surrounding climate-related public health risks, despite the scientific consensus about their severity.<br><br>FUNDING: None.},
}
@article {pmid41349018,
year = {2025},
author = {Fleck, L and Wasmus, H and Schirmbeck, F and de Freitas, C and Teixeira, R and Sanna, L and de Graaff, AM and De Allegri, M and Nguyen, HT and Boehnke, JR and Kazlauskas, E and Tol, W and Reininghaus, U},
title = {Digital Training for Mental Health Promotion in Young People With Climate Change-Related Distress: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.},
journal = {JMIR research protocols},
volume = {14},
number = {},
pages = {e77764},
pmid = {41349018},
issn = {1929-0748},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; },
mesh = {Humans ; Adolescent ; Feasibility Studies ; *Mental Health/education ; Young Adult ; *Health Promotion/methods ; Adult ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic ; Ecological Momentary Assessment ; *Stress, Psychological/therapy ; Psychological Distress ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Efforts in mental health research have long focused on the care and long-term outcomes of mental disorders. More recently, a shift in focus has occurred toward mental health promotion and prevention. One priority target population for promotion and prevention is youth with climate change-related distress. In light of the real-world threat of climate change, adaptive emotion regulation and engagement in meaningful action are 2 important strategies for promoting mental health. Ecological momentary interventions (EMIs) allow for the delivery of accessible interventions for young people with climate change-related distress, but evidence on their feasibility or beneficial effects is currently lacking.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: We aimed to examine the feasibility and initial signals of efficacy of the Climate Mind and Act (CliMACT) training, a novel hybrid EMI for mental health promotion in youth with climate change-related distress.<br><br>METHODS: A 2-arm, parallel-group, and assessor- and analyst-blinded feasibility randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted in 50 young people aged 14-25 years with climate change-related distress, who will be allocated on a 1:1 ratio to the experimental condition (CliMACT training + care as usual [CAU]) or the control condition (CAU only). CliMACT involves 3 sessions with a mental health professional and 6-week access to a smartphone-based EMI to support the real-world transfer of training content based on compassion-focused interventions and acceptance and commitment therapy. The EMI delivery schemes involve enhancing (introducing new EMI components), consolidating (training of EMI components), and adaptive (triggered in moments of higher negative affect) components. CAU involves access to all standard health care and social services. Feasibility criteria of the trial methodology include recruitment, randomization, and retention. Feasibility outcomes of delivering the CliMACT training include participant satisfaction, participant adherence, and mental health professionals' fidelity to the training protocol. Initial signals of efficacy on mental health candidate outcomes and mechanisms will be explored. As feasibility criteria for a priori planned subgroup analyses, credibility criteria will be established and distributions of indicators for health inequities explored. Feasibility criteria for measuring costs of care and service use and health-related quality of life for an economic evaluation in a future definitive RCT will include exploring response distributions across groups. Candidate outcomes and mechanisms will be assessed at baseline, post training, and 4-week follow-up, using self-report and 6 days of ecological momentary assessment.<br><br>RESULTS: The first enrollment took place in December 2024. Data collection was completed by August 25, 2025. Results are expected for publication in 2026.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: To our knowledge, this is the first study to establish the feasibility and initial signals of efficacy of an EMI, targeted specifically at young people with climate change-related distress. If feasibility can be established, the trial will inform a future fully powered efficacy-effectiveness RCT, accompanied by an economic evaluation.<br><br>TRIAL REGISTRATION: ISRCTN ISRCTN33613914; https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN33613914.<br><br>DERR1-10.2196/77764.},
}
@article {pmid41348246,
year = {2025},
author = {Shrestha, R and Arabian, J and Martin, C and Merrit, W and Giles, E and Snider, J},
title = {Climate change refugia in Canadian prairies: assessing range shifts and identifying breeding habitats for grassland songbirds.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {198},
number = {1},
pages = {11},
pmid = {41348246},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Grassland ; Canada ; *Ecosystem ; *Songbirds/physiology ; *Refugium ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Breeding ; Animal Distribution ; },
abstract = {The identification of climate change refugia is fundamental for climate-smart conservation planning, especially in highly altered landscapes, such as temperate grasslands. Our study aimed to identify breeding refugia for three focal grassland birds: Baird's sparrow (Centronyx bairdii), Sprague's pipit (Anthus spragueii), and thick-billed longspur (Rhynchophanes mccownii) across the Canadian prairies. We used species distribution models to identify breeding refugia within the climatically suitable range for two time periods (2050 and 2080) under two of the most likely climatic scenarios ("intermediate scenario" RCP 4.5 and "worst-case scenario" RCP 8.5). In doing so, we demonstrate the importance of incorporating species-specific dispersal ability and projected shifts in grassland habitats in the analyses. Our study predicts a northward shift in the breeding ranges of all three bird species under both climate scenarios, with almost 100% loss of their current breeding habitat. However, all species are expected to gain bioclimatic space outside of their current range under RCP 4.5 in 2050 and 2080. Further increases in emissions under the RCP 8.5 scenario will likely cause Baird's sparrow to lose bioclimatic space both in 2050 and 2080, and the same is true for the other two species only in 2080. Approximately 80% of currently suitable habitats for the focal species are located outside protected areas. As the climate warms, almost 100% of future breeding refugia for all birds are likely to reside outside protected areas in all climate change scenarios. Our study provides a framework for climate-integrated conservation planning for the wide-ranging migratory species.},
}
@article {pmid41347742,
year = {2025},
author = {Shuai, H and Chen, CF and Sovacool, B and Sumkhuu, S and Shen, Z},
title = {Electric Power Reliability, Energy Burdens, and Climate Change Beliefs in the United States.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {59},
number = {50},
pages = {27206-27221},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c09116},
pmid = {41347742},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; United States ; Humans ; *Electricity ; },
abstract = {The electric power system is essential to social and economic well-being but remains vulnerable to climate-related hazards that exacerbate power outages. This study asks: Are the duration of power outages and the extent of energy burdens (EBs) associated with public beliefs about climate change across the United States? While previous research identified media exposure, demographics, and geography as influences on climate change beliefs, the role of power outages and EBs has not been examined. Using county-level geospatial regression analysis, we find a significant positive association between power outages and climate change beliefs across the continental United States, with longer outages associated with greater beliefs. Each one-unit increase in maximum outage duration corresponds to a 5.16% increase in beliefs, accounting for EB, media exposure, political affiliation, and education. However, the interaction between power outages and EBs reveals a negative relationship with climate change beliefs in three out of the four regions, namely, the South, West, and Midwest, indicating higher energy costs can dampen the belief-enhancing effect of outages. These findings highlight that power outages and EBs are important correlates of climate change beliefs and have region-specific implications for climate action policy and public communication amid mounting climate-related disruptions.},
}
@article {pmid41346531,
year = {2025},
author = {Yildiz, M},
title = {Examining the levels of awareness, anxiety, and hope regarding global climate change among university students participating in activities at youth offices.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1655401},
pmid = {41346531},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is one of the most significant issues of today. This study aims to investigate climate change awareness, anxiety, and hope levels among university students who participate in activities at youth offices and examine the relationship between them.<br><br>METHODS: The study population consisted of student members who were actively engaged in Youth Offices located within four public universities in the Eastern Anatolia Region of T&#xfc;rkiye. The study sample includes 881 volunteer participants, consisting of 345 (39.2%) male and 536 (60.8%) female students. The data were analyzed employing IBM SPSS 25. Statistical analyses included the independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, Tukey's post-hoc test, and Pearson's correlation coefficient.<br><br>RESULTS: The results indicate that university students have moderate levels of climate change awareness, anxiety, and hope. A positive correlation was observed, wherein higher awareness levels were associated with increased anxiety and hope. Male students demonstrated higher awareness and anxiety levels than female students. Among participants, students from 1. University exhibited the highest levels of climate change awareness, anxiety, and hope. Additionally, graduate students and individuals living in rural areas showed higher awareness and anxiety levels, whereas individuals with better economic conditions exhibited lower anxiety and hope levels.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Given these results, it is recommended that universities develop and implement educational programs to enhance climate change awareness and extend these initiatives across campuses.},
}
@article {pmid41343938,
year = {2025},
author = {Yang, Q and Jia, Z and Wang, X and Zhou, P and Zhong, M and Zhaorigetu, H and Shang, Y},
title = {Spatiotemporal dynamics and heterogeneous driving mechanisms of soil wind erosion in the forest-grassland ecotone: Responses to climate change and vegetation dynamics across aridity types.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {396},
number = {},
pages = {128202},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128202},
pmid = {41343938},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Forests ; *Wind ; *Grassland ; Soil ; Ecosystem ; *Soil Erosion ; },
abstract = {Under the combined impacts of climate change and human activities, soil wind erosion in ecologically fragile forest-grassland ecotones of arid and semi-arid regions poses a growing challenge. However, the complex feedback mechanisms among climate, vegetation, and soil along aridity gradients, and their integrated effects on the erosion process, remain poorly understood, thereby constraining the effectiveness of regional restoration measures. Focusing on the Greater Khingan Range-Hulunbuir Grassland ecotone, this study employed the Revised Wind Erosion Equation (RWEQ) model with remote sensing and climate data from 1984 to 2023, in conjunction with Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), to quantitatively analyze the differential spatiotemporal dynamics of soil wind erosion and its driving mechanisms across aridity gradients. The results indicate that: 1) Over the past four decades, soil wind erosion intensity in the study area exhibited a trend of initial increase (1984-2000) followed by a decrease (2001-2023), with a turning point around the year 2000. Areas of severe erosion were primarily concentrated in the western arid and drier semi-arid zones. 2) Between 1984 and 2000, vegetation degradation and rising temperatures were the primary drivers of intensified erosion, collectively contributing to nearly 80 % of the increase. After 2000, vegetation recovery became the key factor in suppressing erosion, with a contribution rate exceeding 50 %, effectively mitigating the deteriorating trend. 3) The driving mechanisms exhibit significant heterogeneity across aridity gradients. The sensitivity of soil wind erosion to climatic fluctuations and vegetation changes increased markedly with aridity. Notably, in the arid zone, the overconsumption of soil moisture by large-scale vegetation restoration may undermine its long-term benefits for soil stabilization, whereas in the sub-humid zone, rising temperatures had a positive effect on vegetation growth. This study reveals the differential response mechanisms of soil erosion to environmental changes under varying aridity contexts, underscoring the importance of formulating site-specific ecological restoration strategies. It provides a scientific basis for the co-management of regional soil and water resources and for sustainable development.},
}
@article {pmid41342283,
year = {2025},
author = {Marroquí-Calero, A and Cruz Mañas, J and Bermúdez-Tamayo, C},
title = {[Anesthesiologists' self-reported sustainable attitudes and practices to mitigate climate change].},
journal = {Revista espanola de salud publica},
volume = {99},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41342283},
issn = {2173-9110},
mesh = {Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Male ; *Attitude of Health Personnel ; Self Report ; *Climate Change ; Adult ; *Anesthesiologists/psychology ; Middle Aged ; Carbon Footprint ; *Anesthesiology ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: Healthcare systems are a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In hospitals, the areas with the greatest environmental impact are anesthetic-surgical practice and intensive care. The aim of the study was to identify self-reported sustainable practices and attitudes of anesthesiologists at a public university hospital, their opinion on priority practices and barriers to their implementation.<br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire adapted from an internationally validated instrument. All anesthesiology staff at the aforementioned hospital were invited to participate. Descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis using prevalence ratios were used.<br><br>RESULTS: The participation rate was 71.6% (44 specialists and 4 residents). The most frequent sustainable practices were the choice of anesthetic gases according to their environmental impact and the use of prefilled drug syringes (58.3%). A total of 85.4% expressed a desire to recycle, although only 22.9% reported actually doing so. The majority (95.8%) considered that the environmental impact of products should be taken into account; however, 52.1% indicated that their knowledge to do so was insufficient. It was observed that women were less likely to consider carbon footprint when choosing inhalation anesthetics; this effect was statistically significant. For the rest of the factors analyzed, the variations did not reach statistical significance.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Although there is a predisposition to consider sustainable practices in Anesthesiology, their implementation is scarce. This highlights the urgency of improving the environmental training of professionals, developing multilevel strategies to facilitate individual decisions, encouraging support of decision-makers, and creating participatory environmental hospital goals.},
}
@article {pmid41341929,
year = {2025},
author = {Surita, FG and Sánchez, ODR and da Mata, JAL},
title = {Time to act: climate change and its impacts on women's sexual and reproductive health.},
journal = {Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia},
volume = {47},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41341929},
issn = {1806-9339},
}
@article {pmid41341802,
year = {2025},
author = {Kobal, E and Šinko, M and Belščak Čolaković, A and Hočevar Grom, A and Lavtar, D and Jeriček Klanšček, H},
title = {Climate Change Worry in Slovenia: Associations with Sociodemographic Determinants and Mental Wellbeing.},
journal = {Zdravstveno varstvo},
volume = {64},
number = {4},
pages = {218-226},
pmid = {41341802},
issn = {0351-0026},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: To describe climate change worry on a sample of adult residents of Slovenia and analyse its associations with socio-demographic variables, including mental wellbeing.<br><br>METHODS: Data from the cross-sectional study among online panellists, SI-PANDA 2024/2025, were analysed. A survey (n=1522 adults, aged 18-74) was conducted in September 2024. To measure climate change worry, a Climate Change Worry Scale (CCWS) was used, and mental wellbeing was assessed using the WHO-5 Well-Being Index.<br><br>RESULTS: The mean CCWS score in a sample of adults was 22.6, on a scale from 10 to 50 (higher score, higher level of worry). Regarding age (p<0.001), those most worried about climate change were people aged 55-64 years (M=24.1), followed by the 25-34 age group (M=23.6) and the oldest (65-74; M=23.1). People with risk of depression (M=25.1) and people with poor mental wellbeing (M=24.6) reported significantly higher (p<0.001) levels of climate change worry than people with excellent wellbeing. Higher CCWS scores were also achieved by people with risky stress behaviour (p=0.004) and those with a worse financial situation (p=0.001).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: There are medium levels of climate change worry in a sample of adult residents of Slovenia. Climate change is perceived as a threat not only by young people, but also by older adults. Individuals with poor mental wellbeing, a risk of depression, or risky stress behaviour were more likely to report higher levels of climate change worry. Public health measures should reduce climate change worry by empowering vulnerable groups through environmental, group and community-based activities.},
}
@article {pmid41340202,
year = {2025},
author = {Penfield, S},
title = {Adaptation of seeds to climate change is promoted by the mother plant.},
journal = {Journal of experimental botany},
volume = {76},
number = {22},
pages = {6573-6575},
pmid = {41340202},
issn = {1460-2431},
abstract = {This article comments on: Fernández Farnocchia RB, Benech-Arnold RL, Batlla D. 2025. Maternal temperature effects on seed dormancy mitigate the negative impact of global warming on germination and population fitness. Journal of Experimental Botany 76, 6944–6957. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/eraf243},
}
@article {pmid41339718,
year = {2025},
author = {Qasim, S and Mahmood, T and Rakha, BA and Nadeem, MS and Akrim, F and Aslam, A and Belant, JL},
title = {Correction: Predicting current and future habitat of Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) under climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {43025},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-025-27761-9},
pmid = {41339718},
issn = {2045-2322},
}
@article {pmid41339560,
year = {2025},
author = {Kotz, M and Levermann, A and Wenz, L},
title = {Retraction Note: The economic commitment of climate change.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {648},
number = {8094},
pages = {764},
doi = {10.1038/s41586-025-09726-0},
pmid = {41339560},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid41339478,
year = {2025},
author = {Huang, H and Qin, G and Zhang, Z and Lin, Q},
title = {Climate change will greatly alter multifaceted biodiversity patterns in goatfish species.},
journal = {npj biodiversity},
volume = {4},
number = {1},
pages = {42},
pmid = {41339478},
issn = {2731-4243},
support = {2023YFC3108800//the National Key R&amp;D Program of China/ ; E4DM2A02//the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province/ ; 42276126//the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; SCSIO202208//the development fund of South China Sea Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences/ ; },
abstract = {Multifaceted biodiversity is crucial for biological conservation and ecosystem sustainability but has been largely neglected in marine biodiversity research. Here we focused on 53 goatfish species of the family Mullidae, developed species distribution models using 34,577 georeferenced occurrence records, and examined redistribution of multifaceted biodiversity patterns under climate change. Our results show that under current climate conditions, the species, phylogenetic, and functional diversity patterns of goatfishes peak in biodiversity hotspots such as the Indo-Pacific convergence zone, Coral Triangle, and Madagascar. These three facets of biodiversity are projected to undergo dramatic changes under climate change, with spatial mismatches observed across different facets. Our results suggest that future climate change might alter the biodiversity patterns of goatfishes and policymakers should account for multifaceted biodiversity when developing conservation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41339283,
year = {2025},
author = {Jose, JK and Saranya, KRL and Surveswaran, S},
title = {Climate change impact on the niche dynamics of Diospyros crumenata, a critically endangered tree species in Western Ghats-Sri Lanka Biodiversity Hotspot.},
journal = {Integrated environmental assessment and management},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/inteam/vjaf179},
pmid = {41339283},
issn = {1551-3793},
abstract = {Climate change is one of the major reasons for biodiversity decline. Due to a changing climate, trees experience shrinking and shifting of ecologically suited areas, which ultimately leads to population loss and even extinction. A recent global assessment of trees indicates that nearly 40% are at extinction. Diospyros crumenata Thwaites (Ebenaceae) is a critically endangered tree species, endemic to the evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats-Sri Lanka biodiversity hotspot. This tree species, which is economically and ecologically important, is facing serious threats in its natural habitat and needs immediate conservation measures. The current work sought to comprehend D. crumenata's distribution pattern and habitat appropriateness under present and future climate change scenarios (2050 and 2070) using MaxEnt. The research also aimed to determine the main environmental factors influencing the distribution of D. crumenata. We used 19 bioclimatic variables and other topographical variables including elevation, slope, aspect, and soil data for predicting the current and future potential distribution of the species. Along with this, we used three different global climate models -HadGEM3-GC31-LL, MICROC6, and BCC-CSM2-MR, for 2050 and 2070, using four SSP scenarios for predicting the future distribution of species. An area under the curve value of 0.926 indicated that the MaxEnt modelling performed exceptionally well in forecasting the distribution of D. crumenata. We found that precipitation of the wettest month, followed by elevation, precipitation of the driest quarter, precipitation of the driest month, and precipitation of the wettest quarter are the most significant variables.},
}
@article {pmid41335404,
year = {2026},
author = {Meiklejohn, DA and Tummala, N and Lalakea, ML},
title = {Climate Change, Allergic Rhinitis, and Sinusitis.},
journal = {JAMA},
volume = {335},
number = {2},
pages = {175-176},
doi = {10.1001/jama.2025.19748},
pmid = {41335404},
issn = {1538-3598},
}
@article {pmid41334201,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, J and Xing, W and Sun, P and Liu, D and Cheng, C},
title = {Predicting the potential distribution of Corylus heterophylla in China under future climate change using an optimized MaxEnt model.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1668828},
pmid = {41334201},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Corylus heterophylla is native to East Asia, including northern and central China, southeastern Siberia, eastern Mongolia, Korea, Japan, and other adjacent regions, and its geographical distribution is highly sensitive to climate change. Investigating shifts in its suitable habitat under 1970-2000 and future climate conditions is crucial for the conservation and sustainable utilization of its germplasm resources.<br><br>METHODS: This study employed an optimized MaxEnt model, integrating species occurrence records with multiple environmental variables, to simulate and analyze potential suitable habitats and their key environmental determinants under various climate scenarios.<br><br>RESULTS: The results demonstrated that the model configured with the feature combination (FC) of LQPH and a regularization multiplier (RM) of 3 achieved low complexity, minimal overfitting, and high predictive accuracy (AUC = 0.933). The dominant factors influencing the distribution were identified as Bio16 (Precipitation of wettest quarter, 39.5%), Bio9 (Mean temperature of driest quarter, 22.2%), Alt (Altitude, 16.2%), and Bio3 (Isothermality, 7.1%). The 1970-2000 climatically suitable area for C. heterophylla spans approximately 210.85 &#xd7; 10[4] km[2], accounting for 21.96% of China's total land area. Projections under future climate scenarios indicate that the suitable habitat area for C. heterophylla will decrease slightly, primarily in low suitability zones, while high and medium suitability zones will expand. Its distribution pattern is expected to shift significantly northward while contracting southward, with the distribution centroid moving toward higher latitudes.<br><br>DISCUSSION: These findings provide a scientific basis for conserving and sustainably utilizing C. heterophylla under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41334192,
year = {2025},
author = {Fan, Y and Zhang, X and Yang, J and Yang, J and Zhang, H and Yang, B and Li, X},
title = {Prediction of global potential distribution and assessment of habitat suitability for Xanthium spinosum driven by climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1690546},
pmid = {41334192},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Xanthium spinosum Linn (Asteraceae family), native to South America, is among the most invasive plant species globally, with major ecological, agricultural, and livestock-related impacts. However, little is known about how climate change may alter its future distribution and range shifts. This study assessed the potential global distribution and habitat suitability of X. spinosum by evaluating its dispersal risk under climate change. We compiled 13,378 global occurrence records and applied the MaxEnt model (optimized via the R package ENMeval) to simulate habitat suitability under current conditions and three future climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP370, and SSP585) for 2040-2060, 2060-2080, and 2080-2100. The model performed with high accuracy (area under the curve > 0.979). The most influential factor was the minimum temperature of the coldest month (Bio6; 67.1% contribution), with an optimal range of -7.3 °C to 8.7 °C. Other key drivers included Bio10, Bio19, and Bio7. Currently, core suitable areas include western North America to central/western Europe, southeastern South America to West Africa, and Southeastern Australia to East Asia, spanning 2,950.42 × 10[4] km[2] (52.8% of potential distribution). Under SSP126, suitable habitats expand steadily (+338.15 × 10[4] km[2] by 2080-2100). SSP370 projects large fluctuations, peaking at + 448.26 × 10[4] km[2] in 2060-2080. SSP585 predicts rapid early expansion (+392.54 × 10[4] km[2] by 2040-2060), with the rate of expansion decreasing in the mid and late stages. These findings support invasion risk assessment, early warning development, and targeted management strategies for X. spinosum in a changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid41333976,
year = {2024},
author = {Hwang, JY and Choi, J and Kwon, HJ and Ahn, Y},
title = {[Trends and Gaps in Climate Change and Health Research in the Republic of Korea].},
journal = {Jugan geon-gang gwa jilbyeong},
volume = {17},
number = {45},
pages = {1927-1940},
pmid = {41333976},
issn = {2586-0860},
abstract = {This study presents a comprehensive review of published literature on climate and health research to assess current trends, gaps, demands, and priorities. A review of existing studies in the Republic of Korea reveals a notable lack of research on the physical and mental health effects, both direct and indirect, of extreme weather events and climate-related disasters such as localized torrential rain, floods, typhoons, landslides, and wildfires. Furthermore, there is limited research on climate vulnerability (including vulnerable groups and regions), climate health adaptation, and the evaluation of policy effectiveness. The need for modeling studies to predict future outcomes and prevent potential harm was also highlighted. To enhance a climate-resilient health system, we propose the development of sustainable strategic plans, including the identification of new indicators and the expansion of assessment areas. These findings will be actively utilized in public communication efforts, particularly in the context of the second climate health assessment.},
}
@article {pmid41333371,
year = {2025},
author = {Flynn, CR and de Guzman, R and Ayodele, O and Schiller, JH and Lichter, K and Hwang, ES and Fox, L and Gosling, G and Hopkins, C and Rogan, K and Cazap, E and O'Reilly, S},
title = {Climate change and cancer care: impacts and implications for patients and healthcare professionals.},
journal = {Ecancermedicalscience},
volume = {19},
number = {},
pages = {1973},
pmid = {41333371},
issn = {1754-6605},
abstract = {Caring for patients with cancer is now being conducted in the era of a triple planetary crisis, which threatens our future on the planet. The impacts of this crisis are profound - disrupting cancer care due to displacement from extreme weather events, increasing cancer incidence and worsening cancer outcomes due to pollution, and threatening food and economic security due to loss of biodiversity. Clear that these changes will worsen in the coming years. The burden of these changes are not equitable, with the greatest impacts on countries that have contributed least to the crisis. While healthcare is the fifth leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions, climate awareness and activism in healthcare are low. This paper examines the relationship between climate change and cancer care, highlighting regional disparities, environmental drivers of cancer risk, and the need for systemic adaptation. We present case studies from the Philippines, Nigeria, and Brazil each illustrating how climate-related events affect oncology delivery in vulnerable settings. We then explore how pollution, heat, and plastic use intersect with cancer risk and outcomes. Finally, we outline practical strategies and evidence-based toolkits for decarbonising cancer care across surgery, radiotherapy, medical oncology, and clinical trials. These insights, informed in part by global collaboration during London Global Cancer Week 2024, support the urgent integration of sustainability into oncology practice worldwide.},
}
@article {pmid41333140,
year = {2025},
author = {Kang, E and Baek, M and Seo, SR and Kim, JS and Nho, SJ},
title = {[Health Impact Assessment of Local Governments' Climate Change Adaptation Plans: A Case Study].},
journal = {Jugan geon-gang gwa jilbyeong},
volume = {18},
number = {35},
pages = {1301-1319},
pmid = {41333140},
issn = {2586-0860},
support = {PEC 13-001/HX/HSRD VA/United States ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: This study describes the methodology and evaluation outcomes of a health impact assessment (HIA) pilot project conducted for the health sector under the second phase of the climate change adaptation plan implemented in Siheung City, Gyeonggi-do, and Eunpyeong District, Seoul.<br><br>METHODS: Based on a literature review and expert consultation, 45 evaluation items were identified for inclusion in the climate change HIA. Thereafter, a rapid HIA was conducted to assess the health-sector projects within the framework of the climate change adaptation plan. In each city, a steering committee comprising eight members from several sectors was formed. Various data, including literature reviews and expert consultations, were collected as evidence of health impacts, and were comprehensively appraised in a final workshop conducted by the steering committee.<br><br>RESULTS: Evidence regarding the health impact of the climate change adaptation plan was collected through the HIA. The health impacts of each program were organized using causal pathways and a comprehensive evidence matrix. Several recommendations for the climate change adaptation plan were suggested, including enhancing initiatives for vulnerable populations and improving the conditions of heat wave shelters. The evaluation outcomes of the pilot project indicated high levels of satisfaction and perceived necessity; moreover, an increase in participants&#x2019; awareness of the health impacts of climate change was also noted.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The climate change HIA confirmed its potential to enhance the effectiveness of health-sector initiatives within the climate change adaptation plan. Future research directions to strengthen the implementation of climate change HIAs were also proposed.},
}
@article {pmid41331298,
year = {2025},
author = {Laghari, AA and Shen, Y and Kumar, A and Abro, QU and Shen, Y and Guo, Q},
title = {Predicting spatiotemporal changes in flood prone regions using PSO-ML coupling under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {42965},
pmid = {41331298},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {In the context of climate change, exploring and predicting the spatio-temporal distribution of flood disasters is crucial for developing effective flood risk management and disaster reduction strategies. This study tackles the shortcomings of traditional methods used to measure the risk of regional flood disasters, which often lack precision. A series of machine learning models enhanced by Particle Swarm Optimization - Machine learning (PSO-ML) models were developed and integrated with General Circulation Model (GCM) data to analyze the temporal and spatial characteristics of flood disasters under different scenarios in Shanxi Province, China. Results indicate that the frequency of days with precipitation exceeding 50 mm in the study area increased from 23 in 1981 to 71 in 2021. The northernmost city, DT, experienced 18 extreme precipitation days, while the southernmost city, YC, recorded 71 such days. A gradual increasing trend in extreme precipitation days was observed from north to south and from distant to near areas. The PSO-ML models demonstrated notably improved performance compared to traditional models across all indices. PSO-XGBoost, PSO-RF, and PSO-KNN exhibited higher prediction accuracy than conventional single models, with AUC values of 0.98, 0.95, and 0.94, respectively. Land use change, elevation, and slope emerged as the most influential factors, with weights of 10.37%, 10.01%, and 8.76%, respectively. Across four scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, SSP370, and SSP585), flood-prone areas were projected to shift southward, with varying degrees of increase in risk areas. The SSP370 scenario showed gradual growth, projecting 7660.116 km[2] of at-risk area by 2100. The SSP585 scenario exhibited the most rapid growth, with a projected peak of 13,933.69 km[2] by 2070. This research proposes a novel approach to flood disaster risk assessment and offers insights for effectively mitigating regional flood risks.},
}
@article {pmid41331256,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, H and Li, Z and Choong, K and Hao, Y and Xie, B and Cheong, KL and Farhadi, A and Tan, K},
title = {Effects of climate change-induced dissolved oxygen changes on the lipid nutritional quality of bivalves.},
journal = {NPJ science of food},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
pages = {260},
pmid = {41331256},
issn = {2396-8370},
support = {2023JJD150014//Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Province/ ; 24QMKYQD10//Guangxi Qingmiao Talent Fund for Research Projects/ ; 23KYQD07//High-level Talents Scientific Research Start-Up Fund Project of Beibu Gulf University/ ; },
abstract = {Bivalves are an important alternative source of natural dietary source of unsaturated fatty acids for humans. Although many meta-analysis studies have shown that climate change drivers, especially ocean warming and ocean acidification, can affect the lipid nutritional quality of bivalves, very little is known about how changes in oceanic dissolved oxygen (DO), another important driver of climate change, influence the lipid nutritional quality of bivalves. In this context, this study aims to investigate the effects of climate change-induced dissolved oxygen changes on the lipid nutritional quality of bivalves through a meta-analysis. The impact of changing DO on bivalve nutrition varies by region and species. Generally, lower DO levels negatively affect lipid quality in tropical species but can improve it for temperate species. Subtropical species show a mixed response, where a small DO decrease is detrimental but a large one can be beneficial. Oysters are an exception, as their lipid quality declines under low DO in all regions. The findings of this study not only fill the knowledge gap regarding the effects of climate change on the lipid nutritional quality of bivalves but also provide important guidance to bivalve aquaculturists and farm managers in formulating management strategies for both bivalve aquaculture and fisheries.},
}
@article {pmid41330334,
year = {2026},
author = {Shen, C and Ruan, X and Tao, Z and Xu, C and Zhu, J},
title = {Predicting coral reef habitat distribution in the South China Sea under climate change using MaxEnt modeling.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {223},
number = {},
pages = {119087},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.119087},
pmid = {41330334},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Coral Reefs ; China ; *Ecosystem ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Biodiversity ; Models, Theoretical ; Anthozoa ; Animals ; },
abstract = {Coral reef ecosystems constitute a vital component of global marine biodiversity. In recent years, climate change has induced severe degradation and bleaching in these ecosystems. Accurately predicting coral reef habitat distribution holds significant scientific and practical value. This study integrates multi-source marine biochemical and geographic data to develop a habitat distribution prediction model for South China Sea coral reefs using the Maximum Entropy algorithm (MaxEnt) under two CMIP6 global climate scenarios (SSP1-1.9 and SSP5-8.5). Key environmental drivers and their response curves were analyzed, with projections of habitat evolution trends and optimal biochemical and geographic conditions. The results demonstrate: (1) Projected habitat evolution suggests coral reefs in the South China Sea face near-extinction by 2050 under high-emission scenarios (SSP5-8.5). Waters surrounding the Nansha Islands and affiliated atolls exhibit greater climate adaptability, thus warranting prioritized conservation. (2) The main biochemical and geographic factors and their optimal ranges for suitable coral reef areas in the South China Sea are: bathymetry (0-22 m), slope (1.2-14.5°), minimum monthly mean silicate (2.9-4.7 mmol/m[3]), salinity (32.8-33.5 PSU), minimum monthly mean dissolved molecular oxygen (197.9-199.6 mmol/m[3]), and chlorophyll (0.08-0.094 mmol/m[3]). The model's reliability and generalizability were validated, providing a scientific foundation for coral reef ecosystem management and conservation.},
}
@article {pmid41330321,
year = {2025},
author = {McMillan, CK},
title = {Climate change: Nitrogen fixing trees contribute to permafrost thaw.},
journal = {Current biology : CB},
volume = {35},
number = {23},
pages = {R1149-R1151},
doi = {10.1016/j.cub.2025.10.057},
pmid = {41330321},
issn = {1879-0445},
mesh = {*Permafrost ; *Climate Change ; *Nitrogen Fixation/physiology ; Symbiosis ; Arctic Regions ; Root Nodules, Plant/physiology/microbiology ; Tundra ; },
abstract = {Siberian alder (Alnus hirsuta) is expanding into Arctic tundra, and a new study shows it can heat permafrost through symbiotic nitrogen-fixing root nodules. This discovery introduces a biologically mediated feedback in which plant-microbe partnerships actively engineer soil thermal balance.},
}
@article {pmid41330101,
year = {2025},
author = {Petiteau, A and Vea, EB and Richardson, K},
title = {Projecting global marine eutrophication under climate change: An absolute environmental sustainability assessment approach.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1009},
number = {},
pages = {181083},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181083},
pmid = {41330101},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Driven by excessive anthropogenic nitrogen emissions, marine eutrophication poses a major threat to coastal ecosystems worldwide. Marine eutrophication and its most severe consequence, hypoxia, are expected to worsen due to both rising nitrogen emissions and climate change. This study employs an absolute environmental sustainability assessment (AESA) approach to project the future extent and severity of marine eutrophication under various climate scenarios. Parameterized under the five Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs), a characterization model for waterborne nitrogen emissions was developed to estimate the effects of climate change on the marine eutrophication impact pathway. Using state-of-the-art nitrogen projections, the model was then used to project future marine eutrophication impacts at a global scale. Our results indicate that marine eutrophication will intensify globally, placing more coastal waters at risk, with tropical regions being particularly affected. This worsening trend is largely influenced by shifts in the inland nitrogen cycle, which alter nutrient transport and exacerbate coastal eutrophication. Our findings highlight the urgent need for substantial nitrogen emission reductions to achieve environmental sustainability, even under low-carbon development pathways. Importantly, this study stresses that future climate change impacts must be explicitly considered when setting nitrogen reduction targets, as mitigation strategies based solely on current conditions may underestimate future risks. By addressing the compounded effects of nitrogen emissions and climate change, this study highlights the relevance of combining AESA methods with scenario analyses and provides valuable insights to policymakers in designing adequate nitrogen emission reduction targets.},
}
@article {pmid41329743,
year = {2025},
author = {Feng, X and Mickley, LJ and Kaplan, JO and Kelp, M and Li, Y and Liu, T},
title = {Large role of anthropogenic climate change in driving smoke concentrations across the western United States from 1992 to 2020.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {49},
pages = {e2421903122},
pmid = {41329743},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {NA22OAR4310140//DOC | NOAA | Climate Program Office (CPO)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Wildfires ; *Smoke/analysis ; Humans ; United States ; *Air Pollutants/analysis ; *Air Pollution/analysis ; Particulate Matter/analysis ; *Anthropogenic Effects ; Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Wildfire activity has increased dramatically in the western United States over the last three decades, having a significant impact on air quality and human health. However, quantifying the drivers of trends in wildfires and subsequent smoke concentrations is challenging, as both natural variability (NV) and anthropogenic climate change (ACC) play important roles. Here, we devise an approach involving observed meteorology and vegetation and a range of models to determine the relative roles of ACC and NV in driving burned area across the western United States. We also examine the influence of ACC on smoke concentrations. We estimate that ACC accounts for 33 to 82% of observed total burned area, depending on the ecoregion, yielding 65% of total fire emissions on average across the western United States from 1992 to 2020. In all ecoregions except Mediterranean California, ACC contributes to a greater percentage of burned area in lightning-ignited wildfires than in human-ignited wildfires. On average, ACC contributes 49% to smoke PM2.5 concentrations in the western United States from 1997 to 2020, and explains 58% of the increasing trend in smoke PM2.5 from 2010 to 2020. Northern California and areas in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho experience the greatest smoke concentrations attributable to ACC, averaging 40 to 66% of total PM2.5 over 2010-2020. Our work highlights the significant role of ACC in degrading air quality in the western United States and identifies those regions most vulnerable to wildfire smoke and thus adverse health impacts.},
}
@article {pmid41328328,
year = {2025},
author = {Kumar, BN and Bhopal, AS and Garry, S and James, R and Karadag, O and Orcutt, M and Rao, S and Shahnavaz, S and Severoni, S and Takian, A and Jha, P and Blanchet, K},
title = {Announcing the Lancet Migration European Hub and the Lancet Regional Health-Europe Commission on climate change, migration, displacement and health.},
journal = {The Lancet regional health. Europe},
volume = {59},
number = {},
pages = {101532},
pmid = {41328328},
issn = {2666-7762},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; },
}
@article {pmid41327864,
year = {2025},
author = {Fuseini, S and Sipasi, O and Priest, KL},
title = {Collective Leadership for Systems Change: Developing a Climate Change Network in Ghana.},
journal = {New directions for student leadership},
volume = {2025},
number = {188},
pages = {107-113},
doi = {10.1002/yd.70027},
pmid = {41327864},
issn = {2373-3357},
mesh = {*Leadership ; Ghana ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; },
abstract = {This case study describes a leadership development intervention for climate change leaders in Ghana. We conceptualize the development of systems leadership capacity through collective and adaptive leadership frameworks and discuss how principles of permaculture provide valuable insights and practices that foster both technical and adaptive approaches to sustainable climate change. Our case illustrates the intentional use of training as a scaffold toward developing a climate change leadership network. We provide a practical model for educators and practitioners working to empower local leaders to take meaningful action on climate or other sustainable development issues.},
}
@article {pmid41326750,
year = {2025},
author = {Lewin, WC and Weltersbach, MS and Strehlow, HV},
title = {German Anglers' Views on Global Warming - Implications for Climate Change Monitoring and Management.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {76},
number = {1},
pages = {20},
pmid = {41326750},
issn = {1432-1009},
support = {project no. 01LC2326E//Federal Ministry of Education and Research of Germany in the framework of marEEchange/ ; },
mesh = {Germany ; *Global Warming ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Humans ; Female ; Male ; *Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Ecosystem ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; Recreation ; },
abstract = {Global warming is affecting aquatic ecosystems worldwide. Recreational anglers could contribute to essential data collection as citizen scientists, serving as a prerequisite for adaptive environmental management. Based on a telephone-diary survey, this study investigated German anglers' views on climate change impacts on aquatic ecosystems and identified social predictors of these views. The majority of anglers acknowledged the phenomenon of global warming, associating it with extreme weather events, increased aquatic plant growth, and phytoplankton blooms. Only a minority recognised or suspected an impact of global warming on their target fish species. Neither age nor education level significantly influenced anglers' perceptions of climate warming. Angling motives, gender, angling water, and club membership had little effect, while higher environmental awareness increased the likelihood of recognising climate impacts on aquatic ecosystems. This suggests that environmentally aware anglers may be suitable candidates for environmental monitoring, despite their heterogeneity. The partial inconsistency between anglers' awareness of climate change and their observed and anticipated future impacts highlights the need for appropriate training as precondition for successfully involving anglers in climate-related environmental monitoring.},
}
@article {pmid41325570,
year = {2025},
author = {Cediel-Becerra, N and Sánchez-Arévalo, D},
title = {Exploring the intersection of climate change, gender, and food security in Latin America.},
journal = {Biomedica : revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud},
volume = {45},
number = {Sp. 2},
pages = {100-115},
pmid = {41325570},
issn = {2590-7379},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Latin America ; Humans ; *Food Security ; Female ; Male ; Sex Factors ; *Food Supply ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: The consequences of climate change for women in Latin American countries are more severe due to persistent gaps in education, land ownership and access to information services. These inequities heighten health, welfare and livelihood risks among rural women.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: To describe the relationship between climate change and food security from a gender perspective in Latin America.<br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: An exploratory review was conducted in Redalyc, SciELO, Google Scholar, EBSCO, Web of Science and Scopus. We analyzed 36 documents published between 2010 and 2022 focusing on Latin American countries<br><br>RESULTS: he most frequently described extreme events were droughts, floods, rising temperatures, and landslides, all of which contributed to food supply shortages. Evidence shows persistent gaps in health, access to resources and information, security and human rights, which perpetuate social vulnerability and hinder the effectiveness of public policies addressing the impacts of climate change and the social consequences of the pandemic. Climate-related risks are particularly severe for indigenous and Afro-descendant women and girls, older women, LGBTIQ+ people, women with disabilities, women in migration contexts, and those living in rural, remote or disaster- and conflict-prone areas.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Climate change is not gender-neutral, and there remains a gap in the implementation of gender-sensitive climate adaptation policies.},
}
@article {pmid41325568,
year = {2025},
author = {Olivera, MJ and Porras-Villamil, JF and Fuentes, MV},
title = {Spatial modeling of soil-transmitted helminthiases in Colombia under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Biomedica : revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud},
volume = {45},
number = {Sp. 2},
pages = {68-82},
pmid = {41325568},
issn = {2590-7379},
mesh = {Colombia/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Soil/parasitology ; Animals ; *Helminthiasis/epidemiology/transmission ; Prevalence ; Spatial Analysis ; Humidity ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Soil-transmitted helminthiases remain a significant public health burden in Colombia, especially in rural and tropical areas. Climate change is expected to alter environmental conditions that favor the survival and transmission of Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworms.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: To estimate the current spatial distribution of these infections and project prevalence changes by 2035 under climate change scenarios, with and without public health interventions.<br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: An ecological study with spatial modeling was conducted, integrating epidemiological, climatic, and biological data. Baseline prevalence data were obtained from the Encuesta Nacional de Parasitismo Intestinal (2012-2014). Climate projections from the ERA5-Land satellite product (2024-2035) were used alongside generalized additive models to estimate environmental suitability. A systematic review defined optimal temperature and humidity thresholds for the development of infective stages. Two scenarios were modeled: one without intervention and another with mass drug administration and improved sanitation.<br><br>RESULTS: Baseline prevalence was 11.3% for A. lumbricoides, 18.4% for T. trichiura, and 6.4% for hookworms, with highest rates in Amazonia and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. In a no-intervention scenario, projected prevalences increased to 13.6, 21.2, and 8.0%, respectively. The intervention scenario reduced these to 6.8%, 12.7%, and 5.6%. Temperature and humidity were strong positive predictors (p < 0.01), while altitude and forest cover showed negative associations.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Climate change may intensify soil-transmitted helminthiases transmission in Colombia by 2035. However, sustained control strategies could significantly mitigate this impact. Spatial modeling offers a valuable tool to guide targeted interventions and inform public health planning.},
}
@article {pmid41325564,
year = {2025},
author = {Olivera, MJ and Porras-Villamil, JF and Fuentes, MV},
title = {Outbreaks and incidence of vector-borne diseases in Colombia (2007-2024): Impact of climate change and deforestation.},
journal = {Biomedica : revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud},
volume = {45},
number = {Sp. 2},
pages = {17-29},
pmid = {41325564},
issn = {2590-7379},
mesh = {Colombia/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; *Disease Outbreaks ; Incidence ; *Vector Borne Diseases/epidemiology ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Chikungunya Fever/epidemiology ; Zika Virus Infection/epidemiology ; Dengue/epidemiology ; Animals ; El Nino-Southern Oscillation ; Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous/epidemiology ; Malaria/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Vector-borne diseases pose a public health challenge in Colombia, influenced by climatic and environmental factors. El Niño and deforestation can alter vector habitats, affecting the incidence of dengue, Zika, chikungunya, malaria, cutaneous leishmaniasis, and yellow fever.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: This study analyzes the relationship between these variables and vector-borne diseases incidence in Colombia (2007-2024).<br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: An ecological study was conducted using incidence and outbreak data for six vector-borne diseases, linked to climate information, El Ni&#xf1;o, and deforestation. Regression models and random forests were applied to assess associations.<br><br>RESULTS: Between 2007 and 2024, 3,283,259 cases of vector-borne diseases were reported in Colombia. Of these, 49.9% (1,639,120) were dengue and 39.8% (1,307,351) malaria, accounting for 89.7% of total cases. El Ni&#xf1;o was associated with increased incidence of dengue (&#x3b2; = 213.24; 95% CI: 86.05-338.43), chikungunya (&#x3b2; = 26.41; 95% CI: 17.54-70.36), and Zika (&#x3b2; = 14.12; 95% CI: 10.06-89.30). Maximum temperature showed a positive relationship with dengue (&#x3b2; = 5.74; 95% CI: 2.15-13.63) and malaria (&#x3b2; = 17.28; 95% CI: 3.81-30.75). Deforestation was associated with malaria (&#x3b2; = 12.35; 95% CI: 4.62-20.08) and cutaneous leishmaniasis (&#x3b2; = 8.67; 95% CI: 2.21-15.13). Mean precipitation had negative associations with chikungunya and leishmaniasis.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Climate change and deforestation impact the epidemiology of vector-borne diseases in Colombia. Integrated public health and environmental conservation strategies are needed to mitigate their effects.},
}
@article {pmid41325562,
year = {2025},
author = {Hernández-Flórez, LJ},
title = {Climate change and health: Surveillance and action duties of the health sector.},
journal = {Biomedica : revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud},
volume = {45},
number = {Sp. 2},
pages = {5-6},
doi = {10.7705/biomedica.8232},
pmid = {41325562},
issn = {2590-7379},
}
@article {pmid41324682,
year = {2025},
author = {Koç, &#x130;},
title = {Predicting the potential geographic distribution of Fagus orientalis Lipsky under climate change using an ensemble model approach in Türkiye.},
journal = {Die Naturwissenschaften},
volume = {112},
number = {6},
pages = {93},
pmid = {41324682},
issn = {1432-1904},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Fagus/physiology ; Ecosystem ; Models, Theoretical ; Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {Oriental beech (Fagus orientalis Lipsky) is an ecologically and economically significant species, covering 8.5% of Türkiye's total forest area. However, climate change threatens its distribution due to increasing temperatures and decreasing precipitation. This study integrates geospatial informatics and ensemble modeling (EM) to predict the potential geographic distribution (PGD) of F. orientalis under future climate scenarios using Biomod2 within the ShinyBIOMOD framework. An EM model has been developed from six models [Generalized Boosting Model (GBM), Generalized Linear Model (GLM), Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines (MARS), Generalized Additive Model (GAM), Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), and Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt)] using 76 validated occurrence records and 19 environmental predictors. Model validation achieved high predictive accuracy (AUC = 0.96, TSS = 0.85). Spatial projections for SSP2-45 and SSP5-85 scenarios indicate significant shifts in PGD. Notably, high-suitability habitats will decline under SSP2-45 but expand under SSP5-85. Bio2 [Mean Diurnal Range (mean of monthly (maximum temperature - minimum temperature))] and Bio4 [Seasonal temperature fluctuation (temperature seasonality (standard deviation x 100))] emerged as the dominant drivers of distribution changes. Based on geospatial analyses, F. orientalis is expected to migrate to higher altitudes in the Black Sea region and expand into southern and inner Türkiye. This shift reflects a broader trend of temperate forest adaptation to climate change. This study underscores the power of ensemble modeling for ecological forecasting and conservation planning, demonstrating the value of computational tools in assessing climate-driven species distribution changes. The findings contribute to predictive modeling for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management.},
}
@article {pmid41324090,
year = {2025},
author = {Yasmin, F},
title = {The Effect of Climate Change on Menstrual Health: A Qualitative Study of Gabura Union, Shyamnagar, Satkhira, Bangladesh.},
journal = {Health science reports},
volume = {8},
number = {12},
pages = {e71579},
pmid = {41324090},
issn = {2398-8835},
abstract = {BACKGROUND AND AIM: Coastal regions of Bangladesh are increasingly impacted by climate-induced hazards such as salinity intrusion, water scarcity, and cyclones. While these factors adversely affect general public health, their specific impact on menstrual health remains underexplored. This study investigates how climate change exacerbates menstrual health challenges among women and adolescent girls in Gabura Union, a highly vulnerable area in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, Bangladesh.<br><br>METHODOLOGY: A qualitative design was adopted, combining 24 in-depth interviews (IDIs) with women aged 13-49 and 6 key informant interviews (KIIs) with health professionals and NGO workers. Additionally, for short interview 5 married men aged 38 to 45 were interviewed to gain male perspectives on water, sanitation, and menstrual-related challenges. Participants were selected purposively to reflect varied age groups, occupations, and exposure levels. Data were analyzed thematically using interview transcripts, and climate-health links were strengthened by integrating visual mapping and contextual geographic information such as salinity-prone zones, cyclone exposure, and water scarcity patterns in the study area.<br><br>RESULTS: The findings reveal a direct link between climate stressors and compromised menstrual hygiene. Saline water use causes infections and discomfort; lack of private WASH facilities leads to shame and social isolation; and poor nutrition due to climate-induced crop loss contributes to menstrual irregularities. Healthcare barriers, cultural stigma, and a lack of institutional support further worsen the situation. Five major thematic domains emerged: hygiene constraints, water access issues, nutritional deficits, psychosocial stress, and limited healthcare.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This study introduces menstrual health as a critical yet overlooked dimension of climate vulnerability by drawing on two intersecting conceptual lenses: intersectionality and the climate justice framework. These perspectives allow for a nuanced understanding of how overlapping social identities and structural inequalities exacerbate the climate-related menstrual health burdens of marginalized women in coastal regions. The study's novelty lies in its community-based evidence, grounded in these theoretical frameworks.},
}
@article {pmid41323130,
year = {2025},
author = {Smith, T and Millington, R and Darnell, S and Ali, AE},
title = {The post-colonial challenges of climate change and sport for development and peace in the Anthropocene.},
journal = {International review for the sociology of sport},
volume = {60},
number = {8},
pages = {1514-1534},
pmid = {41323130},
issn = {1012-6902},
abstract = {In the context of the contemporary sport for development and peace (SDP) sector, the environment and climate change have proven difficult to address in both policy and practice. In this paper, by drawing on interviews with policy-makers in the sector and practitioners who design and implement programming, we attempt to tease apart the tensions shaping sport for development and peace in the Anthropocene. Reading interview data through the lens of postcolonial thought, we identify relations of power and knowledge production that have shaped discourses in and of the Anthropocene, and that produce disjointed visions of if, or how, sport may contribute to the wicked problem of climate change. We argue that these disjointed visions reinforce existing hierarchies and hinder meaningful climate action in SDP. We conclude by calling on actors in SDP policy and practice to understand and implement sport in ways that contend with both local particularities and the interconnected realities of the Anthropocene.},
}
@article {pmid41321692,
year = {2025},
author = {Moreno, JS and Herrera Cobo, AT and Palacio, RD and Hazzi, NA},
title = {Chronicle of a death foretold: Lepanthes nasariana (Orchidaceae, Pleurothallidinae), a newly described high-Andean orchid facing a worst-case climate change scenario.},
journal = {PhytoKeys},
volume = {266},
number = {},
pages = {219-240},
pmid = {41321692},
issn = {1314-2011},
abstract = {Newly discovered species are increasingly found to be threatened. For some, their formal description may already foretell their extinction, a phenomenon we here term the "Nasar Effect." This phenomenon is inspired by the tragic fate of Santiago Nasar, the protagonist of Gabriel García Márquez's Chronicle of a Death Foretold, whose impending death is known to everyone but himself. The Nasar Effect is particularly evident in climate-vulnerable ecosystems, where species may be projected for extinction based on dramatic climate-driven habitat loss. We illustrate the "Nasar Effect" through the description of a new orchid species, Lepanthes nasariana (Lepanthes subsect. Breves), endemic to the cloud forests and páramos of the Western and Central Andes of Colombia, between 2,800 and 3,600 m elevation. The species inhabits mossy branches in shaded, humid environments and is most similar to L. mefueensis, from which it differs by its oblong-lanceolate leaves, falcate petal lobes, and narrowly ovate lip blades with an inflexed appendix, among other characters. Based on its current extent of occurrence (27,502 km[2]) and area of occupancy (12,775 km[2]), L. nasariana is preliminarily assessed as Least Concern (LC) following the IUCN Red List guidelines. However, species distribution models projected to 2090 under the SSP5-8.5 scenario indicate a 96% loss of suitable habitat, which would qualify the species as Critically Endangered (CR) under Criterion A3(c). Without immediate and concerted global efforts to mitigate emissions, L. nasariana exemplifies the potential fate of many species described from climate-vulnerable ecosystems, such as the high Andean mountains, where they may already be on a predestined short path to extinction.},
}
@article {pmid41321053,
year = {2026},
author = {Abasiyanik, Z and Polat, K and Bayraktar, D and Kahraman, T and Ozer Kaya, D},
title = {Perspectives of Practicing and Future Physiotherapists on Climate Change and Sustainability in Physiotherapy Education and Practice: Insights From Türkiye.},
journal = {Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy},
volume = {31},
number = {1},
pages = {e70135},
doi = {10.1002/pri.70135},
pmid = {41321053},
issn = {1471-2865},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Physical Therapists/education/psychology ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Attitude of Health Personnel ; *Physical Therapy Specialty/education ; Physical Therapy Modalities/education ; Curriculum ; Young Adult ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Climate change poses significant challenges to public health, yet its relevance to physiotherapy practice remains underexplored. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of physiotherapy students and practising physiotherapists toward climate change, environmental physiotherapy, and sustainability in Türkiye.<br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among physiotherapy students and practising physiotherapists. The survey assessed attitudes toward climate change and its impact on physiotherapy practice, knowledge, and engagement in sustainable physiotherapy practices. A total of 388 participants responded, including 291 students and 97 practising physiotherapists, from 27 universities across 15 cities in T&#xfc;rkiye.<br><br>RESULTS: The findings revealed a significant gap in climate change knowledge among both physiotherapy students and practitioners. Although most participants acknowledged the existence and consequences of climate change, only half recognized its relevance to physiotherapy practice. Formal education on climate change was reported as insufficient, with only less than 10% of respondents feeling adequately informed through their undergraduate education. Although nearly half of the graduates incorporated eco-friendly practices in their work, barriers such as lack of knowledge, financial constraints, and time limitations hindered broader adoption of sustainable healthcare practices.<br><br>DISCUSSION: This study highlights the need to integrate climate change and sustainability topics into physiotherapy curricula and post-graduate education programs. Strengthening awareness and competencies in environmental physiotherapy may enhance the profession's contribution to sustainable healthcare.},
}
@article {pmid41320785,
year = {2025},
author = {Van der Horst, L and Bouaddi, O and Williams, S and Jago, M and Lau, K and Furber, B and Zaini, AZ and El-Ghitany, EM and Loganathan, T and Flouris, AD and Testa, DJ and Zimmerman, C and Hargreaves, S and , },
title = {International migrant workers, heat exposure, and climate change: a systematic review of health risks and protective interventions.},
journal = {BMC global and public health},
volume = {3},
number = {1},
pages = {107},
pmid = {41320785},
issn = {2731-913X},
support = {MRC/N013638/1/MRC_/Medical Research Council/United Kingdom ; 318501/Z/24/Z/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; NIHR300072//National Institute for Health and Care Research/ ; /WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; LCF/PR/SP21/52930003//La Caixa Foundation/ ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: International migrant workers, representing 170 million people globally, often face hazardous working conditions, including extreme heat exposure. These increase their risk of occupational heat strain, exacerbated by poor and exploitative working conditions. This systematic review aims to identify the health risks associated with occupational heat exposure among international migrant workers and document protective interventions and measures being used globally, to inform policies that protect this vulnerable population.<br><br>METHODS: We searched four electronic databases (Medline, Embase, Ovid Global Health and PsychINFO) for primary research studies (January 2014-April 2024) on international migrant workers experiencing adverse health outcomes alongside high working temperatures. Records were screened, and data were extracted by two independent reviewers. Assessment of study quality was done using Joanna-Briggs Institute checklists. Results were synthesised narratively and reported following PRISMA 2020 guidelines.<br><br>RESULTS: Of the 646 records screened, 19 studies involving 2293 migrant workers across six countries were included in the analysis, most of which were conducted in high-income countries (n&#xa0;=&#xa0;14, 74%), mainly the United States of America (USA). At-risk workers, with ages ranging&#xa0;10-90 years, were employed in construction (48%) and agriculture (42%), and originated from 14 countries, predominantly India, Mexico, and Nepal. Studies reported workers affected by heat-related illnesses (n&#xa0;=&#xa0;12 studies), dehydration (n&#xa0;=&#xa0;5), kidney disease (n&#xa0;=&#xa0;2), and poor skin health (n&#xa0;=&#xa0;2). Workers most commonly suffered from symptoms of headaches (n&#xa0;=&#xa0;83 workers), muscle cramps (n&#xa0;=&#xa0;53), and heavy sweating (n&#xa0;=&#xa0;44), with other&#xa0;issues&#xa0;including&#xa0;poor mental health,&#xa0;infertility, and&#xa0;risk to pregnancy interventions focused on water, rest, shade, skin protection, and education, but evaluations were limited and some measures failed to address heat exposure effectively.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Occupational heat exposure poses significant health risks for international migrant workers. Where interventions exist, barriers to effectiveness remain, with little evidence from low- and middle- income countries. Amid rising global temperatures, a greater focus is needed on improved worker education, worker-tailored and co-designed interventions, updated guidelines, and increased healthcare accessibility.<br><br>PROSPERO CRD42024519547.},
}
@article {pmid41319536,
year = {2025},
author = {Patra, SR and Chu, HJ and Tatas, },
title = {Long-term projections of global groundwater storage under future climate change scenarios using deep learning.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1009},
number = {},
pages = {181043},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181043},
pmid = {41319536},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {As climate change accelerates, understanding its impact on groundwater dynamics is essential for sustainable water management. This study employs a climate-induced AI model to project global variations in GRACE-derived groundwater storage (GWS) under future scenarios e.g. CMIP6 SSPs until 2100. The model demonstrates robust predictive performance, yielding NRMSE below 0.1 and IOA exceeding 0.9 across most regions worldwide. A feature sensitivity analysis revealed maximum temperature (T[max]) as the dominant driver: an increase in T[max] led to the largest absolute GWS changes, followed by precipitation and minimum temperature. Spatial map of projections at global scale under the high-emission SSP585 scenario indicate that tropical and temperate regions may face the most pronounced GWS declines, particularly when T[max] exceeds 3 °C. Arid zones are projected to experience moderately high losses in comparison, while colder regions may see slight gains. Temperature extremes are projected to increase evaporative and crop water demand, as well as domestic and irrigation dependence, thereby intensifying groundwater stress, particularly in densely populated and agriculture-dependent regions. By 2100, over half of the world's population is expected to inhabit regions facing a decline in GWS, while major aquifers are projected to experience GWS declines, with the Ogallala Aquifer potentially losing up to 40 % under severe warming conditions. These findings underscore the importance of integrating climate-induced groundwater changes into future water resource planning at a global scale.},
}
@article {pmid41319533,
year = {2025},
author = {Török, SD and Torma, P},
title = {Long-term changes in summer stratification of a shallow polymictic lake by climate change and anthropogenic water level regulation.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1009},
number = {},
pages = {181025},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181025},
pmid = {41319533},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Climate change has a crucial impact on lake ecosystems, making the quantification of its long-term effects essential. Although shallow lakes are more exposed to external changes than deep lakes, they remain underrepresented in scientific literature, especially in examining the impacts of climate change on weak diurnal thermal stratification. This study investigates the long-term effects of climate change and water level regulation on a large, but shallow polymictic lake, Lake Balaton's vertical temperature dynamics on a diurnal scale employing a fully physics-based one-dimensional model. The model was calibrated and validated using in situ measurements and applied to simulate the summer seasons over a 40-year period. Our findings indicate that both climate change and water level regulation significantly affect the intensity of the shallow lakes' temperature dynamics. Considering their synergetic effect, slightly higher water levels amplify the impacts of climate change, substantially intensifying stratification and causing longer stratified periods. Furthermore, we found that the determinative parameters for stratification exhibit temporal variability, with shortwave radiation dominating in June and August, and water depth in July. Analysis of the mixed layer depth indicates its long-term stability, preserving its daily dynamics through the decades with no appreciable variations. Lastly, it was found that climate change also affects the turbulent heat fluxes, resulting in an enhanced evaporation at the expense of sensible heat flux and thus a declining Bowen ratio.},
}
@article {pmid41319292,
year = {2026},
author = {Footitt, S and Nallidere, A and Finch-Savage, WE},
title = {Modelling seed dormancy cycling and seedling emergence of Thlaspi arvense in field soils and a global warming scenario.},
journal = {Plant biology (Stuttgart, Germany)},
volume = {28},
number = {1},
pages = {141-150},
doi = {10.1111/plb.70140},
pmid = {41319292},
issn = {1438-8677},
support = {IF0116//Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, UK Government/ ; 17421//Bo&#x11f;azi&#xe7;i University Research Fund/ ; },
mesh = {*Plant Dormancy/physiology ; *Seedlings/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Germination/physiology ; *Global Warming ; Soil ; Seasons ; *Thlaspi/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Temperature ; Seeds/physiology/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {Thlaspi arvense (field pennycress; Brassicaceae) is a competitive and invasive weed which causes significant yield reductions in crops. It is also a target for domestication as an oil seed crop. Here we investigate its dormancy cycling and seedling emergence behaviour to understand how it will adapt to climate change. Seed dormancy cycling was monitored in the field. Germination at alternating temperatures was modelled to understand the field response. Seedling emergence timing in response to increasing soil temperature was studied in field experiments and in a thermogradient tunnel to evaluate the impact of global warming. Thlaspi arvense displays winter annual dormancy cycling. However, the thermal germination window (TGW) of this species does not close during winter, resulting in a small opportunistic spring emergence window, in contrast to the dominant autumn window which coincides with falling soil temperatures. Thermal alternations >8°C contribute to dormancy release, consistent with increasing germination in seeds recovered from field soils in late summer. Soil temperatures >10°C promote emergence in both windows, which correlates with accumulated thermal time. Because of TGW, T. arvense has evolved independent high-risk spring and low-risk autumn seedling emergence windows. The opportunistic spring window exploits temperate summers, while the low-risk autumn window exploits falling soil temperature to maximize seedling emergence success by avoiding hot dry conditions. This indicates T. arvense is highly adapted to survive in soils disturbed in spring and autumn by agricultural practices.},
}
@article {pmid41319059,
year = {2025},
author = {Dhimal, M and Joshi, P and Braa, J},
title = {Addressing Health Risks of Climate Change through Digital Transformation in Nepal.},
journal = {Journal of Nepal Health Research Council},
volume = {23},
number = {2},
pages = {i-iv},
doi = {10.33314/jnhrc.v23i02.5006},
pmid = {41319059},
issn = {1999-6217},
mesh = {Nepal ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; *Digital Technology ; },
abstract = {NA.},
}
@article {pmid41317742,
year = {2025},
author = {Schrijver, I and Behrens, P and Hoekstra, R and Kleijn, R},
title = {Inclusion of wellbeing impacts of climate change: a review of literature and integrated environment-society-economy models.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {12},
pages = {101375},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101375},
pmid = {41317742},
issn = {2542-5196},
mesh = {*Climate Change/economics ; Humans ; *Models, Theoretical ; *Environment ; Mental Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change has broad and deep impacts on people's wellbeing; yet, these dynamics are largely excluded from integrated environment-society-economy (ESE) models. In this Review, we provide an overview of climate change-wellbeing impact pathways and explore which of these pathways have been quantified or modelled, or both. We assessed literature reviews and meta-analyses to describe how climate change affects specific wellbeing outcomes and which of these relationships are robust and amenable to parametrisation. We also conducted a review of 18 models that include one or more wellbeing impacts of climate change. Generally, more quantified pathways are available in the literature than those currently incorporated in ESE models. Temperature-related mortality, food security, and GDP are well represented in quantitative literature and to some extent in ESE models, whereas the impacts of climate change on infectious diseases; respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological outcomes; mental health; adverse birth outcomes; occupational health and labour productivity; conflict; migration; poverty; air quality; and biodiversity loss have been quantified in the literature but are largely absent in ESE models. These relationships present promising steps towards a next generation of ESE models that could include more sophisticated interactions between environmental impacts and wellbeing.},
}
@article {pmid41315798,
year = {2025},
author = {Cai, J and Zhang, X and Du, Z and Xian, M},
title = {Research on the impact of climate change on food production resilience in China.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {45578},
pmid = {41315798},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {No.23CJY052//China National Social Science Fund Project/ ; No.300102114607//Chang'an University Central University Basic Research Business Expenses Special Fund Project/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; *Food Supply ; *Agriculture ; Temperature ; *Food Security ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Climate polarization threatens the food production stabilization and economic development worldwide. As a major agricultural producer, China faces increasing risks to its food security. This study examines the effects of accumulated temperature and precipitation anomaly level on food production resilience, with crop diversity potentially playing a moderating role. To this end, it uses fixed-effects and moderating-effects models based on official statistics from 31 Chinese administrative regions (2010-2022). First, China's overall resilience in food production has shown an upward trend, fluctuating from 0.376 in 2010 to 0.435 in 2022. Second, accumulated temperature has a suppressing effect on food production resilience at the 5% significance level, while precipitation anomalies have a similar effect at the 10% significance level. This inhibitory effect is most pronounced in major food-producing areas, while it is less severe in major food-consuming areas and in regions with production-consumption balanced areas. Third, crop diversity has an important moderating role, mitigating the negative impact of precipitation anomalies on food production resilience, statistically significant at 10% level; conversely, its role in moderating accumulated temperature is insignificant. To cope with climate shocks and safeguard food production security, the study proposes policy recommendations in three areas: building a climate-smart agricultural system, optimizing the application of crop diversity, and implementing targeted zoning strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41314817,
year = {2025},
author = {Forbes, C and Hamzah, R and McLeod, E and Meara, JG and Gerk, A and Aryankalayil, J and Jhunjhunwala, R and Park, KB and McClain, CD and Garcia Fuentes, MJ and Borrero Vega, A and Uribe-Leitz, T and Ng Kamstra, JS},
title = {'Climate Change and Health Indicators' and 'Surgical System Strengthening': an opportunity for synergy.},
journal = {BMJ global health},
volume = {10},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {41314817},
issn = {2059-7908},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Carbon Footprint ; *Health Status Indicators ; Public Health ; Delivery of Health Care ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a public health emergency. Yet, incongruously, the healthcare sector is a significant source of global greenhouse gas emissions. Surgical systems are uniquely situated to address this public health crisis due to the high carbon footprint associated with surgical care delivery and the ability of strong surgical systems to foster broader climate resilience. There is an urgent need for climate change and health indicators (CCHIs) specific to surgical care to address the environmental impacts of surgery and reduce the impacts of climate change on the health of individuals, populations and surgical care delivery. In proposing a set of example CCHIs pertinent to surgical care, we call the surgical community to action to improve and refine existing indicators while simultaneously engaging in national and regional surgical system strengthening efforts. Moreover, aligning such efforts can help bridge existing climate and health funding gaps which, to date, have proved a critical barrier to ensuring effective healthcare mitigation and adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid41314782,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, T and Zheng, B and Xie, Z and Wang, X and Zhang, T and Feng, H and Zhou, J and Ouyang, F},
title = {Joint effects of temperature and humidity on cotton yield vulnerability to verticillium wilt disease under climate change.},
journal = {Pest management science},
volume = {82},
number = {3},
pages = {2731-2739},
doi = {10.1002/ps.70409},
pmid = {41314782},
issn = {1526-4998},
support = {32171914//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2024YFF0808402//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Gossypium/growth &amp; development/microbiology ; *Plant Diseases/microbiology ; Temperature ; *Humidity ; China ; *Ascomycota/physiology ; Verticillium/physiology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Verticillium dahliae (Kleb.), a soil-borne fungus that can persist in soil for more than a decade, poses a persistent threat to global cotton production. However, its potential impact on cotton yield under changing climatic conditions remains poorly understood. This study aimed to quantify the influence of climate on cotton vulnerability to verticillium wilt disease in Xinjiang, China, and to project future risks under different climate scenarios.<br><br>RESULTS: Data from 2011-2021 revealed an additional 8.7% cotton yield loss per decade due to verticillium wilt in the absence of control measures. A climate-driven model identified the optimum temperature range for maximum disease severity as 25-28.5&#x2009;&#xb0;C, while relative humidity exceeding 82% markedly increased vulnerability. The model further indicated that cotton yield declines by 18.8% for every 0.1 increase in the disease vulnerability index. Projections show that climate change will amplify disease risk, leading to additional yield losses of up to 8.5% under the SSP1-2.6 scenario and 18.4% under the SSP5-8.5 scenario by the late 21st century.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate change is expected to intensify verticillium wilt-induced yield losses in major cotton-growing regions. These results underscore the urgency of integrating disease-control strategies with climate adaptation planning. By coupling field-based disease management with climate projections, this study advances understanding of crop-pathogen-climate interactions and provides a framework for developing resilient cotton production systems under future climate conditions. &#xa9; 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.},
}
@article {pmid41314068,
year = {2025},
author = {Maurice-Lira, JV and Prada-Polo, C and Oria-de-Rueda, JA and Martín-Pinto, P},
title = {Level terraces improve the generation of fungal niches and modify fungal communities under post-megafire conditions: Soil management insights in the context of climate change.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1009},
number = {},
pages = {181076},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181076},
pmid = {41314068},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Soil Microbiology ; *Climate Change ; Spain ; *Fungi/physiology/classification ; Soil/chemistry ; *Wildfires ; *Mycobiome ; Biodiversity ; Ecosystem ; Forests ; Mycorrhizae ; },
abstract = {Forest plowing to create level terraces was part of Spain's 1950s reforestation strategy, preparing sites for planting. Although this practice has been controversial due to its short-term negative impacts on soil properties, its long-term effects on ecosystems affected by megafires may have important implications for fungal community recovery. This study evaluates the impact of historical terraces on soil fungal communities under post-megafire conditions. The research was conducted in the Sierra de la Culebra (Zamora, Spain), the site of the largest recorded wildfire in the country's history. The objectives were: (a) to compare soil chemical properties and vegetation cover between terraced and non-terraced plots; (b) to assess the diversity and composition of fungal communities; (c) to analyze the composition of fungal trophic guilds; and (d) to examine fungal interactions under post-fire conditions. Terraces significantly modified pH, the C/N ratio, and grass cover, generating microhabitats that act as nutrient islands for fungi. Fungal richness and diversity remained stable, but community composition shifted. Fifty out of 145 fungal indicator genera were exclusive to terraced plots, including the arbuscular mycorrhizal genera Acaulospora and Ambispora, and the saprotrophic genera Pyronema and Holtermanniella. Saprotrophic fungi, the dominant trophic guild, were more abundant in terraced soils. Soil pH, nitrogen, potassium, C/N ratio, and grass cover were significantly correlated with fungal dynamics. These results suggest that historical soil management infrastructures offer a climate change adaptation strategy, meriting their integration into post-fire restoration plans in Mediterranean landscapes.},
}
@article {pmid41313824,
year = {2026},
author = {Lin, Z and Zhang, C and Xu, J and Xie, W},
title = {Water masses and climate change drive marine archaeal community biogeography: Insights from a dynamic marginal sea.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {223},
number = {},
pages = {119068},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.119068},
pmid = {41313824},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {*Archaea ; *Climate Change ; *Seawater/microbiology ; China ; Ecosystem ; Salinity ; Oceans and Seas ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Planktonic archaea are widely distributed in marine ecosystems and play essential roles in global biogeochemical cycles. However, their biogeographic variation across water mass-related environmental gradients and their potential responses to climate change remain poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the biogeography, co-occurrence, assembly mechanisms, and abundance patterns of planktonic particle-attached archaea in the surface waters of the East China Sea (ECS). We found that water masses, each of which has physical properties distinct from surrounding waters, were a primary determinant of the community composition and spatial structure of particle-attached archaea. Furthermore, Partial Mantel tests confirmed that water mass characteristics, represented by temperature and salinity, exerted significant influences on community variation even after accounting for geographic distance and other environmental variables. Drift was identified as the most significant factor shaping community assembly processes, indicating that archaeal communities possess broad ecological tolerance and weak dependence on environmental selection, even under strong environmental gradients in the East China Sea. Based on the machine-learning models, we found that the spatial heterogeneity of planktonic particle-attached archaea may decrease from the present to the end of this century with an increasing global temperature scenario that weakens the environmental gradients in the ECS. Overall, this study advances understanding of how water masses shape the assembly and ecological interactions of particle-attached archaeal communities in the ECS. By linking present-day biogeographic patterns with future climate scenarios, it provides new insights into the adaptive strategies and potential biogeochemical roles of these archaea under changing ocean conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41312624,
year = {2025},
author = {Keller, I and Hossain, MJ and Bourgeois, S and Thouzellier, J and Dieuaide-Noubhani, M and Le Hir, R},
title = {Unlocking sugar subcellular dynamics: The crucial function and regulation of tonoplast sugar transporters in plant response to climate change.},
journal = {Journal of experimental botany},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/jxb/eraf525},
pmid = {41312624},
issn = {1460-2431},
abstract = {Tonoplast sugar transporters are key regulators of intracellular sugar partitioning, mediating sugar flux between the cytosol and vacuole-an essential process for plant development and stress adaptation. Recent advances have deepened our understanding of well-characterized transporters such as TSTs and SWEETs, while also expanding the transporter repertoire with newly identified members including SWEET2, ERDL4, and SFP1/SAST1 across diverse plant species, including crops. Despite these insights, the regulatory mechanisms controlling transporter activity remain largely unresolved. This review aims to consolidate this expanding body of knowledge and explore in greater depth the molecular regulatory mechanisms controlling tonoplast sugar transporters. Additionally, we also analyze publicly available expression datasets to evaluate the potential of these transporters as targets for improving plant resilience under climate change conditions, particularly in response to elevated atmospheric CO2. Ultimately, this review presents a new perspective on the significance of studying tonoplast sugar transporters, aiming to develop innovative strategies that enhance plant resilience to environmental challenges.},
}
@article {pmid41310784,
year = {2025},
author = {Rodríguez-Escolar, I and Balmori-de la Puente, A and Infante González-Mohino, E and Collado-Cuadrado, M and Carretón, E and Montoya-Alonso, JA and Morchón, R},
title = {Assessment of the monthly risk of dirofilariosis infection in Europe and its projection to 2100 under climate change from a One Health perspective.},
journal = {Parasites &amp; vectors},
volume = {18},
number = {1},
pages = {516},
pmid = {41310784},
issn = {1756-3305},
mesh = {Animals ; *Dirofilariasis/epidemiology/parasitology/transmission ; Europe/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Dogs ; Aedes/parasitology ; *Dog Diseases/epidemiology/parasitology/transmission ; Dirofilaria immitis/physiology ; Cats ; Insect Vectors/parasitology ; One Health ; Ecosystem ; Culex/parasitology ; Dirofilaria repens/physiology ; *Cat Diseases/epidemiology/parasitology ; Risk Assessment ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Dirofilariosis is a vector-borne zoonotic disease primarily caused by the parasitic nematodes Dirofilaria immitis and D. repens. In Europe, the disease has expanded from traditionally endemic southern countries to central and northeastern regions, many of which are now also considered endemic. This study aimed to generate infection risk maps for dirofilariosis in Europe using ecoinformatic tools, at both annual and monthly scales, to serve as a prevention tool and contribute to more effective control of the disease, as well as helping to stop its spread.<br><br>METHODS: A habitat suitability map was generated for the two most important and widely distributed culicid vectors in Europe (Culex pipiens and Aedes albopictus). This map was weighted with the number of D. immitis generations in the vectors, both annually and monthly. The resulting annual risk map was validated with georeferenced records of D. immitis- and D. repens-infected dogs and cats. In addition, a future habitat suitability projection for both vector species was performed for the year 2100 under the Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 8.5 climate change scenario.<br><br>RESULTS: Dirofilariosis infection risk in Europe is highest in southern countries, where favorable climatic conditions and increased vector activity coincide. Central Europe showed medium- to high-risk values, while northern latitudes exhibited low or very low risk, correlating with lower average temperatures. Of the geolocated infected animals, 35.9%, 51% and 13% were located in high-, medium-, or low-risk areas, respectively. Infection risk appears to be very limited during winter, restricted mainly to Mediterranean coastal areas, the Canary Islands (Spain), and Madeira (Portugal); while in spring/summer it becomes high in these places and moderate across other parts of the range such us central and northeastern Europe. The 2100 projection predicts a 161.6% increase in habitat suitability for the vectors, particularly in northeastern regions, high-altitude areas, and northernmost countries.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The combined use of habitat suitability for Culex pipiens and Aedes albopictus and the number of Dirofilaria spp. generations allowed the development of a more comprehensive color-coded dirofilariosis infection risk map than previously available. Monthly infection risk maps across Europe could help guide targeted prevention and control measures, disrupt disease establishment in specific areas and seasons, and raise awareness about infection risks in both animals and humans.},
}
@article {pmid41310539,
year = {2025},
author = {Oh, J and Lee, W and Park, J and Kang, C and Seo, Y and Kim, H and Hwang, S},
title = {Correction: Projection of temperature-related severe injuries under climate change: a nationwide study of South Korea.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {4179},
pmid = {41310539},
issn = {1471-2458},
}
@article {pmid41310193,
year = {2025},
author = {Guarin, JR and Yang, M and MacCarthy, DS and Karl, K and Jägermeyr, J and Ruane, AC and Castellano, A and Freduah, BS and Wesley, GO and Narh, S and Mendez Leal, E and Rosenzweig, C},
title = {Modelling the productivity of opportunity crops across Africa under climate change in support of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils.},
journal = {Nature plants},
volume = {11},
number = {12},
pages = {2476-2486},
pmid = {41310193},
issn = {2055-0278},
support = {2023 FCW 004//Rockefeller Foundation/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development/physiology ; Africa ; *Soil ; *Crop Production ; Agriculture ; },
abstract = {Addressing future agricultural challenges requires breeding cultivars with improved tolerance to evolving climatic conditions. Many African traditional and indigenous 'opportunity crops' have shown increased resilience to climate hazards, yet have received minimal developmental investment. Here the SIMPLE process-based crop model is used to assess the impact of future climate change on the productivity of 5 staple crops and 19 African opportunity crops under low- and high-emissions scenario projections. Roots and tubers show the highest resiliency, while vegetables are the most vulnerable. Cassava, teff, grass pea, sesame seed and finger millet are projected to have the largest productivity increases, while mung bean, lablab, amaranth, Bambara groundnut and maize productivity are projected to decrease substantially. Soybean and cowpea, important cash crops in Africa, are projected to have comparable losses. Crops grown in the Sahel appear most susceptible to climate change, while crops in East and Central Africa show greater resilience. These findings guide regional investments in opportunity crop development and support their inclusion in adaptation measures.},
}
@article {pmid41310092,
year = {2025},
author = {Martínez-González, C and Mateus, L and Sobral-Souza, T and Súarez, YR and Penha, J},
title = {Climate change may increase the suitable habitats for invasive freshwater cichlids in a Neotropical basin.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {45541},
pmid = {41310092},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Animals ; *Cichlids/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Introduced Species ; *Ecosystem ; Brazil ; Biodiversity ; Fresh Water ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Rivers ; Wetlands ; },
abstract = {Although climate change may facilitate the spread of invasive alien species (IAS), research assessing this link remains limited. Recognizing suitable habitats where IAS have been introduced is crucial for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management. Here, we integrated online, museum, and laboratory occurrence databases with local ecological knowledge (LEK) on IAS fishes from semi-structured interviews and georeferenced social network posts from traditional and recreational fishers to model the habitat-suitability of three voracious IAS Cichlids introduced in the Brazilian part of the Upper Paraguay River Basin (the Pantanal wetland and its tributaries). Our goal was to locate areas (regions, sub-basins, and reservoirs) most at risk from the spread of these IAS fishes in the basin. The findings reveal extensive suitable habitats for these IAS fishes throughout the study basin, currently covering half of the Pantanal wetland and up to 90% of the upstream sub-basins. Under future climate scenarios, these suitable habitats are projected to expand further, encompassing almost the entire Pantanal floodplain. These results highlight a potential IAS Cichlid range expansion in the Pantanal floodplains in the upcoming decades, correlating with common climate change forecasts. We also emphasize the value of integrating ecological niche models (ENMs) along with Citizen Science data to identify high-risk areas during early invasion stages, inform preventive strategies, and support conservation efforts to mitigate the impacts of IAS on native biodiversity.},
}
@article {pmid41307340,
year = {2025},
author = {Eweida, RS and Atta, MHR and El-Monshed, AH and Selim, A and Abo Shereda, H},
title = {Climate Change-Related Psychosocial Profiles Among Nursing Academics in Saudi Arabia: A Mixed-Methods Study.},
journal = {Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/phn.70043},
pmid = {41307340},
issn = {1525-1446},
abstract = {AIMS: This study aims to evaluate the psychosocial profiles, knowledge, and awareness related to climate change among nursing academics in higher education institutions in Saudi Arabia.<br><br>METHODS: A concurrent/convergent mixed method design was adopted. Data were collected from 77 faculty members across four nursing colleges in Saudi Arabian universities, between May 2024 and March 2025. Initially, participants completed a web-based questionnaire assessing their psychosocial profiles related to climate change, utilizing the Climate Change Perceptions Scale (CCPS), the Urban Residents Psychological Security Scale (URPS), and the Neighborhood Cohesion Instrument (NCI). Subsequently, a purposive sample of 20 faculty members participated in follow-up interview sessions.<br><br>RESULTS: Our study revealed that participants exhibited a moderate perception of climate change, with a mean score of 43.10 (SD&#xa0;=&#xa0;11.68) out of 56. Urban residents' psychological security was relatively high (M&#xa0;=&#xa0;61.01, SD&#xa0;=&#xa0;5.98), with social security scoring highest (M&#xa0;=&#xa0;27.58, SD&#xa0;=&#xa0;3.73). Neighborhood cohesion was moderate (M&#xa0;=&#xa0;61.63, SD&#xa0;=&#xa0;12.89), with the psychological sense of community scoring highest (M&#xa0;=&#xa0;31.51, SD&#xa0;=&#xa0;7.66), reflecting strong local connections. The interviews with academics on psychosocial profiles related to climate change were analyzed and categorized into three main themes: (1) Recognizing and Responding to Climate Change, (2) A Sense of Security: Feelings and Crime Rate Perceptions among Nurses, and (3) Perceiving and Engaging with the Neighborhood.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate change is a pressing crisis that cannot be handled or assessed solely based on perception or awareness levels. This underscores the need for a more proactive approach to addressing environmental challenges, along with targeted interventions to enhance climate change awareness and engagement among academics within higher education institutions.},
}
@article {pmid41307238,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, Y and Liu, Y and Li, J and Yu, H and Yang, J and Li, Q and Lyu, L and Zhang, S},
title = {Adaptive Feeding Strategies Facilitate Resilience of Deep-Sea Cold Seep Molluscs Confronting Climate Change.},
journal = {Molecular ecology},
volume = {34},
number = {24},
pages = {e70190},
doi = {10.1111/mec.70190},
pmid = {41307238},
issn = {1365-294X},
support = {42494884//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 42306171//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; SCSIO202202//Development fund of South China Sea Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences/ ; GML20190609//PI project of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou)/ ; 2025A1515010932//Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province/ ; 2023B1212060047//Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province, China/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Feeding Behavior ; *Adaptation, Physiological/genetics ; Symbiosis/genetics ; Oceans and Seas ; *Mollusca/genetics/physiology ; *Snails/genetics/physiology ; },
abstract = {Molluscs living in dynamic deep-sea cold seep environments have evolved distinct feeding strategies for survival. Here, we present the chromosome-level genomes of two sympatric mollusc species with distinct feeding strategies, a symbiosis-dependent mussel Gigantidas haimaensis and a predatory snail Phymorhynchus buccinoides. Comparative genomic analysis revealed gene family expansions related to the bacterial component degradation (e.g., b4GalTs) in G. haimaensis, suggesting an adaptation to symbiotic life. Conversely, P. buccinoides exhibited gene family expansions associated with appetite regulation (e.g., ox2r) and the digestive system (e.g., sult1 and chst), indicating genetic modifications for deep-sea predation. Furthermore, we conducted an in situ experiment mimicking a scenario in which ocean warming and sea-level rise resulted in a mass methane leakage in deep-sea cold seeps. Interestingly, G. haimaensis increased its metabolic rate and exhibited transcriptional responses. However, P. buccinoides suppressed energy production and responses at translational and posttranslational levels, which is compatible with their distinct feeding strategies. Collectively, our results provide insights on the evolutionary basis and resilience mechanisms related to energy management, which may facilitate methane tolerance of molluscs in the deep-sea cold seeps threatened by climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41307068,
year = {2025},
author = {Bassolas, A and Massachs, J and Cozzo, E and Vicens, J},
title = {Multifaceted polarization and information reliability in climate change discussions on social media platforms.},
journal = {Royal Society open science},
volume = {12},
number = {11},
pages = {241974},
pmid = {41307068},
issn = {2054-5703},
abstract = {Social media platforms like YouTube and Twitter play a key role in disseminating both reliable and unreliable information about climate change. This study analyses the topology of interactions in Twitter and their relation to cross-platform sharing, content discussions and emotional responses. We examined climate change discussions across four topics: the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference, the Sixth Assessment Report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Climate Refugees and Doñana Natural Park. While retweets reinforce in-group cohesion in the form of echo chambers, inter-group exposure is significant through mentions, suggesting that exposure to opposing views intensifies polarization, rather than mitigates it. Ideological divides feature content differences accompanied by steeper negative sentiments, especially from right-leaning communities prone to share low-reliability information. We identified a topological and thematic alignment between platforms, indicating that ideological communities are interconnected across them. Our findings show that climate change polarization is multifaceted, involving ideological divides, structural isolation and emotional engagement. These results suggest that effective climate policy discussions must address the emotional and identity-driven nature of public discourse and seek strategies to bridge ideological divides.},
}
@article {pmid41307040,
year = {2025},
author = {David, CG and Kremer, J and Ashwini, M and Kloft, H and Goseberg, N},
title = {Digital fabrication of Hybrid Nature-based Solutions as new opportunity for coastal climate change adaptation.},
journal = {Cambridge prisms. Coastal futures},
volume = {3},
number = {},
pages = {e24},
pmid = {41307040},
issn = {2754-7205},
abstract = {Coastal areas face unprecedented challenges from accelerating sea-level rise, increasing urbanisation and biodiversity loss, necessitating sustainable coastal protection strategies that go beyond traditional engineering approaches: While Nature-based Solutions (NbS) offer ecological benefits, their implementation faces constraints in space, timely readiness and standardisation. Hybrid Nature-based Solutions (HNbS) have emerged as promising alternatives, yet current taxonomic classifications remain ambiguous and insufficient to accommodate emerging technologies. This synthetic review analyses the evolution and current role of NbS in coastal climate change adaptation through a comprehensive juxtaposition of design principles and functional mechanisms of engineered and nature-based coastal defences. The review synthesises knowledge from sustainable climate adaptation and digital fabrication literature to establish precise taxonomic classifications for solutions that integrate engineered and nature-based approaches, namely HNbS. The analysis reveals gaps in the existing HNbS taxonomy, particularly regarding structures enabled by digital fabrication technologies. The three identified, distinct categories of HNbS are: (1) Hybrid Nature-based Strategies, combining engineered and natural elements at planning scales; (2) Hybrid Nature-based Modules, integrating both components within individual structures; and (3) Confluent Hybrid Nature-based Solutions, representing an emerging category where engineering and natural systems converge at material or microorganism scales, offering distinctly engineered infrastructures with natural characteristics. While contemporary hybrid approaches are being implemented, Confluent Hybrid Nature-based Solutions under research, may face a critical timing mismatch due to a gap between lengthy innovation timelines and urgent adaptation needs. Dynamic Adaptive Policy Pathways provide a framework for strategically accommodating these emerging innovations, enabling early-stage solutions and performance demonstration under real-world conditions. The new taxonomic framework outlined in this study prevents imprecise terminology and provides a foundation for robust, low-regret coastal adaptation strategies addressing contemporary and future coastal pressures like climate change impacts and biodiversity conservation requirements.},
}
@article {pmid41306713,
year = {2025},
author = {Perez-Cruet, JM and Scherer, N and Haines, E and Tan, W and Craig, H and Duncan, M and Fishman, S and Sanchez, JS and Truel, J and Zhao, S and Troyer, S and Catley, C and Hobson, A and Hubert, A and Li, J and Mattar, C and Valko, P and Hanson, JL},
title = {An Integrable and Interactive Session for Developing Action-Oriented Foundational Climate Change and Health Competencies in Medical Students.},
journal = {MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources},
volume = {21},
number = {},
pages = {11560},
pmid = {41306713},
issn = {2374-8265},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Students, Medical/statistics &amp; numerical data/psychology ; Curriculum/trends ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Educational Measurement/methods ; Education, Medical, Undergraduate/methods ; Male ; Clinical Competence/standards ; Female ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change is the greatest threat to global health, yet there are few foundational climate resources available for integration into medical school curricula. We describe an interactive session for equipping medical students with practical and empowering foundational climate-health competencies.<br><br>METHODS: We developed a 2-hour interactive lecture+ preceded by 30 minutes of required prep work. Knowledge was assessed using two-question quizzes. A postsession survey evaluated session effectiveness and self-assessed attitudes and preparedness.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 375 students participated; 164 completed all assessment and evaluation measures. The average knowledge quiz score after required prep was 80%. Of all students, 82% reported that more than half of the session's climate change mitigative strategies were new to them. Ratings of preparedness for five tasks linked to learning objectives significantly improved in all classes (p < .001), with 8%-58% of students before the session and 89%-100% of students after the session reporting being fairly/completely prepared. Qualitative responses also supported achievement of learning objectives. Rates of satisfaction with the required prep and lecture+ were 79% and 89%, respectively. Cited strengths included overall quality and the use of cases to highlight health care environmental impacts and opportunities for mitigation.<br><br>DISCUSSION: This resource fills an urgent need for an integrable session for medical schools hoping to achieve action-oriented, foundational climate-health competencies. Key characteristics of this work include the diversity of the development team, ease and flexibility of session implementation, a focus on empowerment, and strong assessment and evaluation data supporting achievement of learning objectives.},
}
@article {pmid41304643,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, W and Zhou, L and Zhang, D},
title = {Genetic and Molecular Basis for Heat Tolerance in Rice: Strategies for Resilience Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {22},
pages = {},
pmid = {41304643},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Heat stress has emerged as a significant abiotic constraint affecting rice yield and grain quality. In recent years, substantial advancements have been achieved in elucidating molecular regulatory mechanisms and breeding applications pertinent to rice heat tolerance. This review offers a comprehensive examination of the fundamental regulatory pathways involved in rice responses to heat stress, encompassing membrane lipid homeostasis, heat signal transduction, transcriptional regulation, RNA stability and translation, epigenetic modifications, hormone signaling, antioxidant defense, and the protection of reproductive organs. Particular emphasis is placed on the functional mechanisms and breeding potential of pivotal thermotolerance-associated genes and quantitative trait loci (QTLs), such as TT1, TT3, and QT12. Additionally, we summarize recent applications of cutting-edge technologies in the enhancement of heat-tolerant rice varieties, including multi-omics integration, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, marker-assisted selection (MAS), and rational design breeding. Finally, we address current challenges, including integrating regulatory mechanisms, developing realistic heat simulation systems, validating the functionality of candidate genes, and managing trait trade-offs. This review provides a theoretical foundation for developing heat-tolerant rice cultivars and offers valuable insights to accelerate the breeding of climate-resilient rice varieties for sustainable production.},
}
@article {pmid41303860,
year = {2025},
author = {Deiana, G and Figoni, I and Arghittu, A and Campus, G and Satta, G and Foxi, C and Piana, A and Castiglia, P and Dettori, M},
title = {Temporal Trends of Dengue Surveillance in Sardinia, Italy: Implications of Climate Change on Human and Entomological Monitoring.},
journal = {Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)},
volume = {61},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {41303860},
issn = {1648-9144},
mesh = {Humans ; Italy/epidemiology ; *Dengue/epidemiology ; Animals ; *Climate Change/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Aedes/virology ; Adult ; Female ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Mosquito Vectors ; Seasons ; Population Surveillance/methods ; Adolescent ; Child ; Epidemiological Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Background and Objectives: Climate change is modifying the ecological and climatic conditions that influence the distribution and activity of arthropod vectors. Rising temperatures and prolonged warm seasons have favored the establishment of Aedes albopictus in Mediterranean regions, increasing the risk of autochthonous Dengue transmission. Therefore, this study describes the evolution of Dengue surveillance in Sardinia between 2018 and 2024, integrating human and entomological data to assess trends, system performance, and implications for prevention and control. Materials and Methods: Data on human cases were retrieved from national notification systems (namely PREMAL, arbo.iss.it) and the New Health Information System. Entomological surveillance data were obtained from the Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Sardinia. Mosquitoes were collected using BG-Sentinel[®] traps and ovitraps, covering major cities and points of entry. Descriptive analyses were conducted for both datasets. Results: Sixteen Dengue cases were reported during the study period, all imported and laboratory-confirmed in 81% of cases. Most patients were adults (mean age 38 years), and 77% required hospitalization. The most frequent travel origins were Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. No autochthonous cases were identified. Entomological surveillance showed a progressive increase in Aedes albopictus captures from 2020 onwards, with seasonal peaks between September and October. Despite intensified sampling and expanded geographic coverage, no mosquito pools tested positive for the Dengue virus. Conclusions: Although no locally acquired Dengue infections have been detected, the widespread and increasing presence of Aedes albopictus indicates that Sardinia meets the ecological prerequisites for possible autochthonous transmission. Strengthening the timeliness and completeness of human surveillance, improving clinicians' awareness of reporting requirements, promoting vaccination for travelers, and maintaining continuous entomological monitoring are essential to prevent and promptly manage future outbreaks.},
}
@article {pmid41302667,
year = {2025},
author = {Kushner, P and Kalita, P and Revel, FB and Oliver, C and Nangineedi, M and Cardosa, M},
title = {Climate Change and Air Pollution-Related Health Effects on Pain.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {41302667},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {Humans ; *Air Pollution/adverse effects ; *Climate Change ; *Pain/etiology/epidemiology ; Female ; *Air Pollutants ; },
abstract = {Climate change-related weather extremes and air pollution have wide-ranging health effects, with emerging evidence suggesting a potential influence on pain. This narrative review explores the relationship between climate-related weather parameters/air pollution with pain across various conditions, including chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain, postoperative pain, headache/migraine, dysmenorrhea, and chest pain. Included studies were published in 2014 or later. Findings indicate that higher humidity/dampness may exacerbate pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis, while extremes in temperature and humidity are linked to a higher risk of gout arthritis attacks. No clinically meaningful associations were found between weather parameters and acute low-back pain. However, lower barometric pressure, elevated temperatures, and possibly higher humidity may influence postoperative pain levels. Headache and migraine episodes were more frequent during heat waves and periods of high humidity or rainfall, as well as in areas with elevated traffic-related air pollutants and particulate matter. Air pollution exposure was also associated with increased risk of dysmenorrhea, while lower temperatures and higher humidity correlated with more severe menstrual cramps. Temperature extremes were linked to chest pain in patients with asthma and other conditions. Overall, this review highlights the disproportionate pain-related burden of climate change and air pollution on women and emphasizes the need for further research.},
}
@article {pmid41300414,
year = {2025},
author = {Jiao, C and Yi, X and Luo, J and Wang, Y and Deng, Y and Gou, J and Luo, D},
title = {Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Ecological Vulnerability to Climate Change in Northwestern Sichuan's Terrestrial Ecosystems of China: Conservation Implications.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {41300414},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {32201440//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2025ZNSFSC1025//Sichuan Science and Technology Program, China/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change intensifies ecosystem vulnerability in mountainous regions, particularly in Northwestern Sichuan's Terrestrial Ecosystems (TENS), where complex terrain amplifies impacts on biodiversity and carbon dynamics. This study assesses spatiotemporal ecological vulnerability using the IPCC exposure-sensitivity-resilience framework. We applied autoregressive modeling and a 5-year moving window to monthly NDVI, temperature, and precipitation data from 1983 to 2022. Results show vulnerability index (VI) increases latitudinally from south to north, driven by inverse temperature correlations. Longitudinally, VI forms a V-shaped pattern due to topographic and monsoon influences. Wetlands are most vulnerable (VI ≈ 0.48) from precipitation sensitivity, while forests show lowest vulnerability (VI ≈ 0.43) due to high resilience. Temporally, VI fluctuates nonlinearly with decline (1985-1994) under cool-humid conditions, increase (1994-2008) amid warmer-drier El Niño effects, and sharp decline (2008-2011) from La Niña and sand control initiatives. Spatially, 34.6% of areas exhibit decline-increase-decline-increase trends. Centroids of decreasing VI shift southwest-to-north, indicating recovery diffusion. Increasing VI centroids move northwest-central-north. These findings underscore ecosystem-specific adaptive management and conservation policies, especially in northern TENS, to mitigate accelerating climate pressures.},
}
@article {pmid41300397,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, H and Liu, Q and Shen, J and Ding, J and Zeng, Y and Zhou, Z and Yan, X and Zhang, J and Ma, X and Yu, Q and Xiong, Y and Xiong, Y},
title = {Modeling the Future Distribution of Trifolium repens L. in China: A MaxEnt Approach Under Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {41300397},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {32071885//the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2024YFHZ0300//the Sichuan Science and Technology Program/ ; 2023YFN0087//Key R &amp; D project of Sichuan Province/ ; CXTD202500503//Sichuan Provincial Forestry and Grassland Science and Technology Innovation Team/ ; 2024JDKY0032//Basic Research 2024/ ; },
abstract = {Trifolium repens L. is a protein-rich, versatile Leguminous lawn plant that is widely distributed across global temperate and subtropical regions. As an invasive species originating in Europe, its distribution in China extends from Xinjiang in the West to Taiwan and the Yangtze River Delta in the East, and is widespread throughout Northeast and Central China. However, in recent years, the distribution pattern of T. repens has become increasingly patchy and irregular. Therefore, unraveling the potential distribution and key environmental drivers of T. repens is critical for understanding its ecological role. This study utilized current species distribution data of T. repens and employed the MaxEnt model to simulate its potentially suitable niches across present and future climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0, and SSP5-8.5) in China. This study identified Bio2 (mean diurnal temperature range) and Bio14 (precipitation of driest month) as the key drivers shaping the distribution of T. repens. Its current suitable habitats are primarily concentrated in the coastal, central, and Taiwan regions of China. Under future climates, these areas are projected to contract overall and shift toward lower latitudes and higher longitudes, with substantial suitable areas remaining only in the Eastern, Southern, and Taiwan regions. This study quantitatively assessed the ecological niche breadth of T. repens and its future spatial distribution under climate change, thereby laying a theoretical foundation for describing the ecological characteristics of this invasive species, conducting monitoring, and implementing further invasion risk management.},
}
@article {pmid41300320,
year = {2025},
author = {Pan, Y and Han, R and Dai, F and Liu, Y and Song, T and Ren, Y and Huang, S and Chang, J},
title = {Climate Change vs. Human Activities: Conflicting Future Impacts on a High-Altitude Endangered Snake (Thermophis baileyi).},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {41300320},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {32470534//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2024YFF1307200//National Key R&amp;D Program of China/ ; },
abstract = {Endemic ectotherms in high-altitude regions face dual threats from climate change and human activities, yet quantifiable indicators to disentangle these stressors remain limited. We developed a novel multi-scenario framework to disentangle the independent and synergistic impacts of climate change and anthropogenic landscape change on the habitat suitability of the Tibetan hot-spring snake (Thermophis baileyi) across the Tibetan Plateau. Our analysis was based on field survey data and species occurrence records, utilizing the species distribution model and the CA-Markov model. We identified temperature seasonality (41.8% contribution) as the primary environmental factor influencing its distribution, followed by precipitation of the coldest quarter (15.1%) and land cover (13.8%). The results showed that moderate climate warming would benefit the survival of the species, with a 24.03-38.55% gain in high-suitability habitat (HSH) area under climate change-only scenarios. However, extreme warming (exceeding SSP5-8.5) would surpass the thermal tolerance threshold of T. baileyi, reducing its HSH and triggering a northward shift in its distribution centroid. Landscape change reduced the HSH (5.98% reduction under land cover change-only scenario), and attenuated climate-driven gains by 4.99-11.31% under combined climate-landscape change scenarios. In addition, only one-fifth of the current HSH was covered by national natural reserves. Synergistic anthropogenic pressures critically offset climate benefits, demonstrating the need for integrated conservation strategies to address the challenges posed by both extreme climate warming and land cover change threats to mitigate future habitat degradation. The quantification of climate-land cover change impacts on T. baileyi offers critical insights for high-altitude ectotherm distributions under global changes and evidence-based conservation planning.},
}
@article {pmid41300290,
year = {2025},
author = {Lan, R and Li, L and Chen, R and Huang, Y and Zhao, C and Wang, N},
title = {Predicting Ecological Risks of Alexandrium spp. Under Climate Change: An Ensemble Modeling Approach.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {41300290},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {No. 2017YFC1404601//The national key research project/ ; No.62425//Chief Scientist Project of Basic Research Funds of China Waterborne Transport Research Institute/ ; No. 62511//Research on Control Techniques for Ship Ballast Water and Biofouling/ ; },
abstract = {Alexandrium spp., globally recognized as harmful algal bloom (HAB) species, pose severe threats to marine ecosystems, fisheries, and public health. Based on 469 occurrence records and 24 marine environmental variables, this study employed the Biomod2 ensemble modeling framework to predict the potential distribution of Alexandrium spp. under current and future climate scenarios, and to assess the role of key environmental factors and the spatiotemporal dynamics of habitat centroid shifts. The results revealed that (1) the ensemble model outperformed single models (AUC = 0.998, TSS = 0.977, Kappa = 0.978), providing higher robustness and reliability in prediction; (2) salinity range (bio18, 19.1%) and mean salinity (bio16, 5.8%) were the dominant factors, while minimum temperature (bio23) also showed strong constraints, indicating that salinity determines "whether persistence is possible," while temperature influences "whether blooms occur"; (3) under present conditions, high-suitability habitats are concentrated in Bohai Bay, the Yangtze River estuary to the Fujian coast, and parts of Guangdong; (4) climate change is predicted to drive a southward shift of suitable habitats, with the most pronounced expansion under the high-emission scenario (RCP8.5), leading to the emergence of new high-risk areas in the South China coast and adjacent South China Sea; (5) centroid analysis further indicated a pronounced southward migration under RCP8.5 by 2100, highlighting a regional reconfiguration of ecological risks. Collectively, salinity and temperature are identified as the core drivers shaping the ecological niche of Alexandrium spp., and future warming is likely to exacerbate HAB risks in southern China. This study delineates key prevention regions and proposes a shift from reactive to proactive management strategies, providing scientific support for HAB monitoring and marine ecological security in China's coastal waters.},
}
@article {pmid41300269,
year = {2025},
author = {Nneji, IC and Mambo, WW and Zheng, Z and Oladipo, SO and Zhao, H and Lu, W and Nneji, LM and Lin, J and Liu, W},
title = {Predicting Habitat Suitability and Range Dynamics of Three Ecologically Important Fish in East Asian Waters Under Projected Climate Change.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {41300269},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {42230413//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2024A1515011082//Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation/ ; NTF21026//Shantou University/ ; 2022ZDZX4008//Department of Education of Guangdong Province/ ; 2022KCXTD008//Program for University Innovation Team of Guangdong Province/ ; },
abstract = {The vulnerability of ecologically important fish species to climate change underscores the need to predict shifts in their distributions and habitat suitability under future climate scenarios. In this study, we modeled the potential distribution ranges of three ecologically important fish species (Collichthys lucidus, Konosirus punctatus, and Clupanodon thrissa) across East Asia using a species distribution modeling framework under both current and projected future climate scenarios. Occurrence data were obtained from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) and the Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS), while environmental data were retrieved from the Bio-ORACLE database. Our models demonstrated high predictive performance (AUC > 0.88). Results showed that dissolved oxygen and salinity were the strongest bioclimatic predictors for C. lucidus, whereas chlorophyll and phosphate primarily shaped the distributions of K. punctatus and C. thrissa. Model projections indicated a decline in suitable habitats for C. lucidus, particularly under high-emission scenarios, and range expansions for K. punctatus and C. thrissa toward higher latitudes and nutrient-enriched waters. Highly suitable habitats were concentrated along coastlines within exclusive economic zones, exposing these species to significant anthropogenic pressures. Conservation gap analysis revealed that only 7%, 2%, and 6% of the distributional ranges of C. lucidus, C. thrissa, and K. punctatus, respectively, are currently encompassed by marine protected areas (MPAs). Our study further identified climatically stable regions that may act as climate refugia, particularly for C. lucidus in the Yellow and East China seas. Our findings highlight the urgent need for adaptive management, including the expansion and reconfiguration of MPAs, transboundary conservation initiatives, stronger regulation of exploitation, and increased public awareness to ensure the resilience of fisheries under future climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41300265,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, M and Qin, Y and Yang, J and Li, X and Zhu, F and Ma, Z and Zhao, C and Su, R and Chen, Y},
title = {Climate Change Enhances the Cultivation Potential of Ficus tikoua Bur. in China: Insights from Ensemble Modeling and Niche Analysis.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {41300265},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {U24A20352//The National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; QD2021A37//the Scientific Research Initiation Project of Mianyang Normal University/ ; QD2023A01//the Scientific Research Initiation Project of Mianyang Normal University/ ; 2024NSFSC0401//the Sichuan Provincial Science and Technology Department Project/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change is reshaping plant distribution and ecological adaptation worldwide. Ficus tikoua Bur., a perennial resource plant native to Southwest and South China, has not been systematically assessed for its future cultivation potential. In this study, we used the Biomod2 ensemble modeling framework, integrating 12 algorithms with 469 occurrence records and 16 environmental variables, to predict the potential distribution and niche dynamics of F. tikoua under current and future climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP370, and SSP585). The ensemble model achieved high predictive accuracy based on multiple algorithms and cross-validation. The minimum temperature of the coldest month (bio6, 43.5%), maximum temperature of the warmest month (bio5, 25.0%), and annual precipitation (bio12, 10.3%) were identified as the dominant factors shaping its distribution. Model projections suggest that suitable habitats will generally expand northwestward, while contracting in the southeast. Core areas, such as the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and the Sichuan Basin, are predicted to remain highly stable. In contrast, southeastern marginal regions are likely to experience a decline in suitability due to intensified heat stress. Niche analyses further revealed strong niche conservatism (overlap D = 0.83-0.94), suggesting that the species maintains stable climatic tolerance and adapts primarily through range shifts rather than evolutionary change. This finding suggests limited adaptive flexibility in response to rapid warming. Overall, climate warming may enhance cultivation opportunities for F. tikoua at higher latitudes and elevations, while emphasizing the importance of protecting stable core habitats, planning climate adaptation corridors, and integrating this species into climate-resilient agroforestry strategies. These findings provide practical guidance for biodiversity conservation and land-use planning, offering a scientific basis for regional policy formulation under future climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41299323,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, Y and Zhou, Q and Chen, Y and Liyi, F and Huang, Z and Li, X},
title = {Climate anxiety and quality of life among older adults: the mediating role of coping with climate change.},
journal = {BMC geriatrics},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {965},
pmid = {41299323},
issn = {1471-2318},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Aged ; Male ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Adaptation, Psychological/physiology ; Female ; *Quality of Life/psychology ; Aged, 80 and over ; *Anxiety/psychology/diagnosis/epidemiology ; Middle Aged ; China/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Limited research has examined climate anxiety among older adults. Existing studies on climate anxiety and quality of life primarily address younger populations. These populations demonstrate greater adaptation and coping skills in response to environmental change. In contrast, older adults with chronic conditions experience increased vulnerability to climate-related stressors. They frequently display patterns of helplessness, anxiety, and avoidance.<br><br>METHODS: This cross-sectional study recruited 424 older adults (mean age, 67.47; SD, 10.12; range, 60-92) with chronic conditions (hypertension, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease) from the community in Hangzhou, China, using convenience sampling. The study used validated instruments, including the Climate Anxiety Scale, the Coping with Climate Change Scale, and the Older Adults' Quality of Life-Brief Scale. All instruments underwent translation and back-translation. They were also reviewed by experts and pilot-tested.<br><br>RESULTS: Quality of Life was 2.33 (&#xb1;&#x2009;0.58), Coping with Climate Change was 2.66 (&#xb1;&#x2009;0.37), and Climate Anxiety was 3.25 (&#xb1;&#x2009;0.46). The study confirmed an association between climate anxiety and quality of life. Coping with climate change mediated this relationship. Climate anxiety significantly influenced coping with climate change (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.26, p&#x2009;<&#x2009;.001), explaining 11% of the variance. Both climate anxiety and coping with climate change significantly affected quality of life (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.32 and 0.76, p&#x2009;<&#x2009;.001). These factors accounted for 39% of the variance. The total, direct, and indirect effects of coping with climate change were 0.51, 0.31, and 0.20, respectively.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Public health policymakers, community health service organizations, and clinical practitioners should work together to enhance the climate resilience of older adults. They can do this through individual skills training, increased community support, and the development of targeted policies.},
}
@article {pmid41298955,
year = {2025},
author = {Lu, P and Chen, J and Liu, H and Zhu, X and Ma, Z and Huang, X and Zhang, W and Jiang, H and Liao, H and Zhou, J},
title = {Prediction of potential habitats of three Coptis species under climate change provides insights on their resource protection and cultivation across China.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {12},
pages = {1376},
pmid = {41298955},
issn = {1573-2959},
support = {2023YFQ0001, 2023YFS0340//Funds of Sichuan Science and Technology Program/ ; 2023zd028//the research project of the Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Sichuan/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Ecosystem ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Coptis/growth &amp; development/physiology ; *Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Coptis chinensis Franch., C. deltoidea C.Y.Cheng &amp; P.K.Hsiao, and C. teeta Wall. constitute critically important medicinal resources in traditional Chinese medicine, with a documented history of use for more than 2000 years. However, largely due to overharvesting, the wild resources of these species have become increasingly scarce. Identifying the key environmental variables governing their distribution is therefore necessary for their sustainable utilization and preservation. In this study, the key environmental variables influencing the distribution of three Coptis species were identified through correlation analysis and contribution rates. Then, the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) and Random Forest (RF) models were employed to integrate species occurrence records along with the refined environmental variables. It was found that precipitation and temperature predominantly shaped the distribution of C. chinensis and C. deltoidea, while elevation and temperature were crucial for C. teeta. Currently, the moderately and highly suitable habitats of C. chinensis, C. deltoidea and C. teeta accounted for 14.59%, 10.84%, and 6.82% of the land area of China, respectively. The total suitable habitats of three Coptis species will reach their maximum during the periods 2041-2060, 2081-2100, and 2081-2100 under the high emission (SSP585) scenario, respectively. Expansion was primarily observed in a high-latitude direction, reflecting a potential adaptive response to a warming climate. Intriguingly, a significant correlation was observed between niche overlap and genetic distance (P < 0.05) among three Coptis species, suggesting that spatial distribution might have a role in their speciation and diversification. These findings enhance scientific insights into distribution changes of three Coptis species under future climate change, offering basis for the effective management and conservation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41298730,
year = {2025},
author = {Singh, S and Thornton, D and Welfelt, L},
title = {Temperature driven density gradients of two congeneric felids reveal contrasting responses to climate change at a range margin.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {45498},
pmid = {41298730},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {G23AC00517//U.S. Geological Survey Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center/ ; 23-20522//Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife/ ; 1018967//USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, McIntire-Stennis Project/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Lynx ; Population Density ; Washington ; *Temperature ; *Animal Distribution ; Animals ; Hares ; Cattle ; Food Chain ; },
abstract = {Climate change causes divergent range shifts in cold versus warm-tolerant species, potentially reshuffling biotic interactions at range margins. Yet, outside of coarse distributional metrics, little information exists regarding the ecology of species along range peripheries. Here, we use camera traps and spatially-explicit-capture-recapture (secr) modeling to examine how climatic gradients influence current and future patterns of density, abundance, and density overlap between two congeneric felids - cold-adapted Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) and warm-adapted bobcats (Lynx rufus) - at a range margin in Washington, United States. Temperature drove density patterns along the range margin, with lynx densities declining and bobcat densities increasing as a function of temperature. Future abundances, obtained via projection of current-day models onto future climate scenarios, declined for lynx but were stable for bobcats, with both species experiencing upward elevational shifts. Areas of the landscape with high-lynx and low-bobcat densities declined in the future, but areas with low-lynx and high-bobcat densities increased, with only limited high-elevation refugia for lynx from expanding bobcat populations. Our approach reveals how temperature gradients shape density patterns of cold and warm-tolerant mammals and could be applied to other species and montane systems to better understand mammalian population trajectories and spatial associations at range edges.},
}
@article {pmid41298519,
year = {2025},
author = {Huber, V and Breitner-Busch, S and Feldbusch, H and Frieler, K and He, C and Matthies-Wiesler, F and Mengel, M and Zhang, S and Peters, A and Schneider, A},
title = {Improvements in life expectancy mask rising trends in heat-related excess mortality attributable to climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {11632},
pmid = {41298519},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {MSCA 101032087//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change/mortality ; *Life Expectancy/trends ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Germany/epidemiology ; Cities ; Seasons ; *Mortality/trends ; },
abstract = {Previous attribution studies of heat-related excess mortality have given limited attention to temporal trends in vulnerability and their non-climatic drivers. Here, we address this gap by combining counterfactual temperature data derived from multidecadal reanalysis series with time-varying warm-season temperature-mortality associations for the 15 most populous cities in Germany over 1993-2022. We find that declining vulnerability, associated with improvements in life expectancy, has led to decreasing trends in heat-related excess mortality in most cities despite summer warming. In contrast, if life expectancies had not improved, climate change would have induced increasing trends in the heat-related death burden. The growing anthropogenic fingerprint also emerges in the relative proportion of heat-related excess mortality attributable to climate change, which increased by 5.6% per decade (95% confidence interval: 2.6%, 8.6%), averaging 53.6 % (49.8%, 58.9%) across the study period. Our results underline the importance of accounting for evolving vulnerability when attributing human health outcomes to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41296760,
year = {2025},
author = {Liao, C and Kao-Kniffin, J and Reid, M and Zhang, W and Tshabalala, P and Andrus, E and Butler-Jones, Z and LaPoint, J and Zhou, S and Rafols, R and Shin, S and Ichihara, M and Pereira, A and Butler, N and Tu, Y and McCouch, SR},
title = {Rice farming for climate change adaptation in the Northeastern United States.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {49},
pages = {e2402181122},
pmid = {41296760},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {2018- 67019-27796//USDA | National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)/ ; HATCH 7005613//USDA | National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)/ ; HATCH 7005595//USDA | National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)/ ; 2431420//NSF (NSF)/ ; },
mesh = {*Oryza/growth &amp; development ; *Climate Change ; *Agriculture/methods ; New England ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {In response to challenges posed by climate change, rice farming emerges as a strategic adaptation in the agriculture sector in the northeastern United States. Cultivating rice can diversify farming practices, create new sources of income, improve water management, and provide habitats for wildlife, enhancing the sustainability of agricultural systems and rural economies. However, challenges such as methane emissions from rice paddies and the risk of metal(loid) contamination highlight the need for adopting best practices in rice cultivation, particularly in land and water management and the selection of suitable rice varieties. By learning from the experience of other temperate rice farming regions and implementing supportive policies, technology, and cooperative frameworks, farming communities in the northeastern United States can learn to navigate these obstacles, ensuring the successful integration of rice farming into its agricultural landscape.},
}
@article {pmid41296661,
year = {2025},
author = {Dasgupta, P and Sharma, G and Joe, W and Chowdhuri, M and G, G},
title = {Health SDGs are at risk from climate change: Evidence from India.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {11},
pages = {e0335529},
pmid = {41296661},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; India ; Female ; *Sustainable Development ; Male ; Adult ; Rural Population ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Health Surveys ; Child ; Adolescent ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses significant risks to human health in India, with 80% of the population located in areas highly vulnerable to extreme events, such as cyclones, floods and heatwaves. While India has made progress on several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), risks from climate change can undermine the achievements. This study examines the impact of climate vulnerability on health related targets under the SDG2 on Zero Hunger and SDG3 on Good Health and Well-being. Statistical and econometric methods including a multivariate logistic regression are used to examine the relationship between climate vulnerability, social and economic determinants of health and health outcomes in 575 districts of rural India. 2 national datasets are used for the analysis, namely, a health survey and a climate risk and vulnerability assessment, with a sample size of 154,547 children and 447,348 women. A highly significant and negative relationship is found between climate vulnerability and attainment levels of health outcomes. Districts that are highly vulnerable to climate change consistently underperform on the studied health targets as compared to districts which are less vulnerable to climate change. For instance, the chance of children being underweight and that of women having non-institutional deliveries, is 1.25 and 1.38 times higher, respectively, in districts that are highly vulnerable to climate change than districts that are less vulnerable. While the extent of the adverse impact varies, the findings establish the necessity to take account of the adverse impacts of climate change on health outcomes, apart from the socio-economic and access related factors that have conventionally been considered as relevant in influencing these outcomes. in LMICs like India. There is an urgent need for timely action to address climate change risks, including effective adaption in health, to ensure that the desired health and well-being outcomes can be achieved and sustained, amidst rising climate risks.},
}
@article {pmid41296463,
year = {2025},
author = {Caldarelli, M and Rio, P and Gasbarrini, A and Gambassi, G and Cianci, R},
title = {Environmental Stressors and Neuroinflammation: Linking Climate Change to Alzheimer's Disease.},
journal = {Current issues in molecular biology},
volume = {47},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {41296463},
issn = {1467-3045},
support = {PNRR-MAD-2022-12376383, CIMA, G.G., R.C.//Italian Ministry of Health within the PNRR Mission 6 initiative on Health/ ; },
abstract = {Environmental exposures are widely recognized as major risk factors for human health. According to projections by the World Health Organization, climate change is expected to cause a significant increase in mortality within the next few decades. Environmental factors, including diet, weather, occupational exposures, and pollutants play a key role in human diseases affecting different systems, such as cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and neurological. This narrative review explores the relationship between environmental stressors and neuropathological mechanisms, such as microglial and astrocytic activation, oxidative stress, and neuronal injury, involved in neuroinflammation and the associated neurodegeneration. The pathogenesis and progression of Alzheimer's disease is discussed in detail, establishing a link between environmental stressors and neuroinflammation. A deeper understanding of these neuropathological mechanisms may guide the development of preventive and therapeutic strategies to safeguard brain health in the context of global environmental change.},
}
@article {pmid41294609,
year = {2025},
author = {Gałęziewska, J and Kruczkowska, W and Grabowska, KH and Kałuzińska-Kołat, &#x17b; and Płuciennik, E},
title = {Hydrogels for Climate Change Mitigation: Applications in Water Harvesting, Passive Cooling, and Environmental Solutions.},
journal = {Gels (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {11},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {41294609},
issn = {2310-2861},
abstract = {Climate change presents significant global challenges, with rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and degrading ecosystems threatening both human societies and the environment. The increasing intensity of these climatic effects demands innovative approaches to adaptation and mitigation. Hydrogels, three-dimensional networks of crosslinked polymers with water absorption and retention properties, have become viable multipurpose materials for climate solutions in response to these pressing issues. This review examines four primary applications of hydrogels as climate technologies: atmospheric water harvesting, passive cooling, soil health enhancement, and energy conservation. These materials address climate challenges through their unique properties including high water absorption capacity, stimuli-responsive behavior, and biocompatibility. By effectively capturing moisture, hydrogel-based devices provide sustainable freshwater production in areas with limited water resources. For thermal management, they offer passive cooling through evaporative processes, reducing energy consumption compared to conventional air conditioning systems. Superabsorbent hydrogels in agriculture help drought-resistant crop development in arid areas and improve soil water retention. Smart windows with thermochromic hydrogels allow for passive energy savings by dynamically modulating the sun's light without the need for additional electricity. Through integrated deployment techniques, biodegradable formulations from sustainable sources handle various climate issues while ensuring environmental compatibility.},
}
@article {pmid41293986,
year = {2025},
author = {Ameyaw, EK and Lassi, ZS and Wade, JM},
title = {Facing the future: The nexus between climate change and women's health.},
journal = {Women's health (London, England)},
volume = {21},
number = {},
pages = {17455057251400070},
pmid = {41293986},
issn = {1745-5065},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; *Women's Health ; Health Policy ; Health Status Disparities ; Racism ; Global Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses profound and multifaceted threats to global health, with women disproportionately affected due to intersecting social, economic, and environmental vulnerabilities. This editorial synthesizes current evidence on the relationship between climate change and women's health, emphasizing the critical lens of environmental racism and its exacerbation of health disparities. Women in marginalized communities often face heightened exposure to climate-related hazards such as extreme heat, air pollution, and water scarcity, compounded by systemic inequities that limit access to health care and resources. The focus of this article is to highlight how climate change and environmental racism interact to impact women's health and the need for gender-just health policy. Thus, the article examines the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on women's physical and mental health, including increased risks of reproductive health issues, malnutrition, and psychological stress. This editorial highlights the crucial role of policy and advocacy in addressing these challenges, advocating for gender-responsive climate policies that incorporate health equity and social justice. Finally, it offers actionable recommendations for policymakers, healthcare providers, and advocates to mitigate health risks and promote sustainable, inclusive solutions. This article echoes the importance of inclusive policymaking, the enhancement of healthcare infrastructure, and targeted investments in education and capacity building that address the specific needs of women. By centering women's experiences and leadership in climate action, this editorial contributes to a more equitable and effective response to the intertwined crises of climate change and public health.},
}
@article {pmid41293828,
year = {2025},
author = {van der Deure, T and Nogués-Bravo, D and Njotto, LL and Stensgaard, AS},
title = {Climate Change Favors African Malaria Vector Mosquitoes.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {11},
pages = {e70610},
pmid = {41293828},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {16-11-1898//Knud H&#xf8;jgaards Fond/ ; 20-11-0483//Knud H&#xf8;jgaards Fond/ ; 19-02-KU//Danida Fellowship Centre/ ; 101000365//H2020 Food/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Anopheles/physiology ; *Malaria/transmission/epidemiology ; *Mosquito Vectors/physiology ; Humans ; Africa South of the Sahara ; Animal Distribution ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Malaria, a parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles, causes half a million deaths annually, mostly among children in Africa. While climate change is expected to significantly alter malaria transmission, previous forecasts have largely overlooked the species-specific responses of mosquito vectors which may substantially impact the outcome of such forecasts. Here, we for the first time estimate the future human exposure to each of six dominant African malaria vector species. Using an extensive mosquito observation dataset, robust species distribution modeling, and climate and land-use data, we investigate the climatic niches of six dominant African malaria vector species and map out their differing responses to climate and land use change across sub-Saharan Africa. Projections of future vector suitability identify three species that are likely to experience a substantial expansion of suitable habitat: Anopheles gambiae, Anopheles coluzzii, and Anopheles nili s.l. By combining these projections with human population density data, we conservatively estimate that approximately 200 million additional people could be living in areas highly suitable for these three vector species by the end of the century, with new hotspots of human exposure emerging in Central and East Africa. Our results align with observed historical range shifts of Anopheles species but stand in contrast to earlier studies that have predicted climate change would have little effect on or even reduce malaria transmission. We find that climate change impacts on malaria vectors are highly species-specific, emphasizing the need for longitudinal field studies and integrated modeling approaches to address the ongoing redistribution of malaria vectors. As the world strives for malaria elimination amidst accelerating climate change, our study underscores the urgent need to adapt malaria control strategies to shifting vector distributions driven by environmental change.},
}
@article {pmid41292681,
year = {2025},
author = {Bradshaw, A},
title = {Mobile genetic elements and wastewater treatment: contaminants of emerging concern, climate change, and trophic transmission.},
journal = {Frontiers in microbiology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1699325},
pmid = {41292681},
issn = {1664-302X},
abstract = {This minireview focuses on recent developments regarding mobile genetic elements (MGEs) and horizontal gene transfer (HGT) in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and proximal environments. WWTPs are often discussed as hotspots and bioreactors for the evolution of MGEs and ARGs and their horizontal transfer. Firstly, the article reviews the effects of emerging contaminants on HGT and MGEs with a specific focus on microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Secondly, the review focuses on how extreme weather and climate change can overwhelm WWTPs, increase the input of diverse genetic elements, and alter the dynamics of HGT. Finally, the trophic connections between the WWTP microbiota and external ecosystems underscore the potential for wider transmission of MGEs. Here, the focus is on transfer of MGEs to larger organisms in the vicinity of WWTPs. In sum, the review focuses on emerging areas of research that refine our understanding of the WWTP environment as a hotspot for HGT and dissemination of MGEs with potentially deleterious implications for human and wider ecosystem health.},
}
@article {pmid41292529,
year = {2025},
author = {Zubairu Sadiq, I},
title = {Combating Infectious Diseases in Low-Resource Communities: Socioeconomic, Environmental, Climate Change and Gender-Based Strategies.},
journal = {Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene},
volume = {66},
number = {3},
pages = {E341-E344},
pmid = {41292529},
issn = {2421-4248},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Poverty ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Female ; Sanitation ; *Communicable Diseases/epidemiology ; Male ; *Communicable Disease Control/methods ; Global Health ; Hygiene ; },
abstract = {Infectious diseases continue to pose a significant challenge to global health, particularly within resource-limited communities, where socioeconomic and environmental health determinants amplify their prevalence and impact. This letter to editor examines comprehensive strategies aimed at alleviating the burden of communicable diseases by addressing essential factors such as water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), housing conditions, climate change, gender equity, sociocultural influences, and poverty. Common infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria, HIV/AIDS, cholera, and dengue fever are significantly influenced by poor sanitation, inadequate housing, climate change, and gender disparities. Key interventions, including enhancing access to clean water, promoting sufficient sanitation, improving housing quality, and fostering climate resilience, are identified as vital measures to prevent disease transmission. Moreover, empowering women through equitable healthcare and education, implementing culturally responsive health campaigns, and engaging community members in preventive actions are distinctly highlighted. Strategies for poverty alleviation, encompassing economic development and social protection initiatives, play a crucial role in breaking the cycle of disease and poverty. This letter highlights the need for a multidisciplinary strategy and cross-sector collaboration to tackle the complex relations of these health determinants, promoting health equity and improving the well-being of vulnerable populations.},
}
@article {pmid41291931,
year = {2025},
author = {Tecuta, L and Gardini, V and Tomba, E},
title = {Climate change worry and eating-related eco-concern: a network analysis of psychological and behavioral correlates in the general population.},
journal = {Journal of eating disorders},
volume = {14},
number = {1},
pages = {1},
pmid = {41291931},
issn = {2050-2974},
support = {PE00000003//Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Universit&#xe0; e della Ricerca/ ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: As climate change intensifies, ecological concerns and climate worry are becoming more prevalent, paradoxically driving both pro-environmental behaviors and mental health risks. Their impact on eating behaviors remains unclear. This study uses network analysis to examine the complex relationships between eating-related eco-concerns, climate change worry, sustainable dietary behaviors, and disordered eating in the general population.<br><br>METHODS: The participants filled in the Eating-related eco-concern (EREC), the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q), the Eating Habits Questionnaire (EHQ), Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), the Climate Change Worry Scale (CCWS), and the Sustainable and Healthy Dietary Behaviors Questionnaire (SHDB). Network analysis was performed using R.<br><br>RESULTS: The sample included 846 participants, 13.8% men, 84.3% females, 1.2% non-binary, and 0.7% undisclosed, with a mean age of 35.91 years. Network analysis revealed that EREC and SHDB represented the nodes with the greatest strength centrality. Positive associations emerged between EREC and CCWS, SHDB, and EHQ, as well as between SHDB and EHQ and between CCWS and DASS-21-Stress. Negative associations emerged between EREC and EDEQ, SHDB and DASS-21-Stress, and SHDB and CCWS.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that general heightened concerns about climate change and psychological distress may impede sustainable dietary behaviors, while specific ecological concerns over food choice may motivate such behaviors, albeit favoring disordered eating in terms of orthorexia nervosa symptoms. Longitudinal studies are needed to explore their evolution over time. Eating disorder specialists should consider climate-related distress, especially in environmentally conscious patients.},
}
@article {pmid41290933,
year = {2025},
author = {Ensan, E and Ansari, V and Salami, H},
title = {Dryland wheat yield and yield variability responses to climate change across climatic zones in Iran.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {41974},
pmid = {41290933},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Triticum/growth &amp; development ; Iran ; *Climate Change ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Predicting the future impact of climate change on wheat losses is essential for strategic decision making and adaptive strategy formulation in Iran and elsewhere. This study evaluates the impacts of climate change on dryland wheat yield and variations over phenological stages across six climatic zones in Iran using moment-based regression models, mixture probability distribution functions, and simulation models applied to data from 1991-2018. The findings reveal that, by the 2030s, climate change significantly reduces yield and increases variability in warm and warm-and-dry zones. The reductions in yield are predicted to reach 12.91% in warm zones and 20.20% in warm-and-dry zones under the combined climate scenarios by the end of the analysis horizon, corresponding to an overall decline of 6.74% in national dryland wheat yield. The results indicate that yield levels and their variability in response to climate variables are strongly dependent on both climatic zone and crop growth stage. A 1 °C increase in daily temperature leads to yield reductions of 82.25 kg/ha in warm zones, 62.15 kg/ha in warm-and-dry zones, and 9.32 kg/ha in the Caspian coastal zone. From a phenological perspective, a 1 mm reduction in precipitation during the flowering stage results in a yield loss of 4.84 kg/ha in the Caspian coastal region, whereas the same reduction during the stem elongation stage causes a larger loss of 16.98 kg/ha in the same zone. These findings underscore the importance of spatiotemporal analysis in developing climate smart adaptation strategies tailored to both regional conditions and specific crop growth stages. Strategies such as relocating wheat cultivation to less vulnerable zones and adjusting planting dates may help mitigate adverse climate impacts and support future agricultural resilience.},
}
@article {pmid41290717,
year = {2025},
author = {Bu, C and Wu, P and Niu, J and Chen, Y and Huang, J and Liu, B},
title = {Hydrological response and soil water soluble antimony and arsenic transport under climate change using SWAT modeling.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {41776},
pmid = {41290717},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {GCC[2023]045//High-Level Talent Training Program in Guizhou Province/ ; [2023] 006//Guizhou Provincial Program on Commercialization of Scientific and Technological Achievements/ ; Qiankehe Support[2024]057//Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Support Projects/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change affects hydrological processes globally, impacting the water-soluble forms of metals such as antimony (Sb) and arsenic (As) in various soils. This study developed an enhanced SWAT-based framework incorporating soil experiment data and coupled it with SSP scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, SSP370, SSP585) to project future hydrological processes, and then assessed water-soluble proportions of Sb and As distribution under climate change based on cluster analysis results of soil, precipitation, and streamflow classification. The model, incorporating measured values, accurately simulated the streamflow and sediment loads of the study area during the historical period. Under the climate scenarios, the study area exhibited trends of fluctuating precipitation and rising temperatures; compared to the reference period (2008-2014), the total streamflow generally increased across all scenarios. Experimental results revealed that Sb and As concentrations exceeded standards, with pH and soil organic matter showing significant correlations with the water-soluble proportions of these metals. Analyzing the combined results from soil, precipitation, and streamflow cluster analyses indicated that a higher percentage of water-soluble Sb and a higher percentage of water-soluble As are likely to be distributed in the subbasins along the main river in the east, potentially increasing over time. These results offer a scientific foundation for water resource management and pollutant mitigation in mining watershed areas.},
}
@article {pmid41288227,
year = {2025},
author = {Okonofua, F},
title = {The Belem climate change conference: A turning point for reproductive health in Africa.},
journal = {African journal of reproductive health},
volume = {29},
number = {11},
pages = {12-15},
doi = {10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i11.1},
pmid = {41288227},
issn = {1118-4841},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Reproductive Health ; United Nations ; *Sexual Health ; Congresses as Topic ; Reproductive Rights ; Female ; },
abstract = {The recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) which took place in Belem, Brazil, underscored an inescapable reality: that climate change is no longer a distant threat but an immediate driver of poor sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) outcomes in many parts of the developing world, especially sub-Saharan Africa. The Belem Health Action Plan (BHAP), launched at the summit1, places health - particularly SRHR, at the core of climate adaptation, offering a roadmap for African nations to confront the intertwined crises of climate vulnerability and SRHR inequities.},
}
@article {pmid41287918,
year = {2025},
author = {Glover, AN and Linnen, CR},
title = {Recent Climate Change and Historical Population Structure Predict Spatial Patterns of Admixture Between Two Host-Specialised Pine Sawfly Species.},
journal = {Molecular ecology},
volume = {34},
number = {24},
pages = {e70183},
doi = {10.1111/mec.70183},
pmid = {41287918},
issn = {1365-294X},
support = {DEB-CAREER-1750946//National Science Foundation/ ; DEB-2348574//National Science Foundation/ ; 2022-67011-36550//National Institute of Food and Agriculture/ ; //University of Kentucky/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Hybridization, Genetic ; *Genetics, Population ; Pinus/parasitology ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Human disturbance can have profound effects on biodiversity, including increasing hybridization between reproductively isolated species. One approach for understanding how human activity affects hybridization dynamics is to evaluate correlations between disturbance (e.g., urbanisation, temperature change) and hybridization. Because variation in hybridization can also arise from historical factors unrelated to recent human disturbance, it is essential to account for population structure to avoid spurious correlations. Here, we combine environmental and high-coverage whole-genome resequencing data to investigate how human disturbance and population structure affect hybridization dynamics between a pair of pine sawflies adapted to different pines, Neodiprion lecontei and Neodiprion pinetum. We find that N. lecontei and N. pinetum exhibit strikingly different patterns of population structure, which we hypothesise stem from differences in host use. We also find that recent admixture is both asymmetric and geographically variable. Linear regression analyses reveal that admixture proportion is predicted by indirect human disturbance (i.e., climate change) and not direct human disturbance (e.g., urbanisation) in both N. lecontei and N. pinetum. Lastly, in N. pinetum, we find evidence of a spurious association between admixture and direct human disturbance that disappears when regression models account for population structure via inclusion of genetic principal component scores as covariates. Together, our data suggest that indirect human disturbance and population structure both contribute to geographic variation in admixture between N. lecontei and N. pinetum. Our study also highlights the importance of adequately controlling for population structure when attempting to identify environmental predictors (human disturbance-related or not) of hybridization.},
}
@article {pmid41287913,
year = {2026},
author = {White, JM and Green, C and Düzel, E},
title = {Vulnerable knowledge: responding to the uncertainties of climate change-related disaster.},
journal = {Disasters},
volume = {50},
number = {1},
pages = {e70032},
pmid = {41287913},
issn = {1467-7717},
support = {101036504//Horizon 2020/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Uncertainty ; *Disasters ; Europe ; *Vulnerable Populations/psychology ; *Knowledge ; },
abstract = {This paper uses uncertainty generated by environmental change and climate crisis as a prompt to rethink the concept of vulnerability within disaster studies. Where some have sought to recover a latent political potential in vulnerability, a togetherness founded in the disclosure of insecurities to others, we argue that there is value in refusing to settle on any single meaning. This is explored directly through an analysis of narrative interviews with persons bearing different vulnerabilities in four European countries. Tracking forms and expressions of vulnerability across research sites, we identify an unease and fragility in knowledge of disaster risk, before assessing how people nevertheless make sense of their experience and act collectively to find ways through uncertainty. The paper also considers vulnerability reflexively in the context of epistemic practices, suggesting that modesty and openness to more localised ways of knowing might contribute to the adaptability and responsiveness of disaster studies. We conceptualise these diverse dispositions to uncertainty as vulnerable knowledge.},
}
@article {pmid41286565,
year = {2025},
author = {Matsuda, Y and Falcon, A and Gukeisen, I and Lopez, S and Parra, A and Kourafalou, VH},
title = {Perceptions Towards Climate Change and Environmental Resilience Among Adults Living With Mental Illness: A Qualitative Study.},
journal = {International journal of mental health nursing},
volume = {34},
number = {6},
pages = {e70175},
pmid = {41286565},
issn = {1447-0349},
support = {Laboratory for Integrative Knowledge (U-LINK)//University of Miami/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Mental Disorders/psychology ; Adult ; Male ; Qualitative Research ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Focus Groups ; *Resilience, Psychological ; Aged ; },
abstract = {This study aimed to explore the perceptions of climate change and environmental resilience among adults living with mental illness. A qualitative descriptive design was used for this study. To explore themes, 20 participants, from a community organisation that supports adults living with mental illness, were recruited to engage in focus groups. A semi-structured interview guide was used to facilitate the focus group discussion. Data analysis utilised the rigorous and accelerated data reduction (RADaR) technique. Guided by the Health Belief Model's core concepts, we learned that this population's perspectives on climate change varied based on their experiences, their vulnerabilities due to mental illness and socioeconomic conditions, and what they have seen and heard from external sources, including a related scientific seminar. Among the explored concepts, "Barriers to making positive changes to address climate change" was the most robust. Furthermore, although participants perceived multiple barriers to mitigate climate change, they identified diverse ways to take action and reduce its harmful impact. To better serve this vulnerable group, both individual-level interventions and policy and organisational changes are required to combat climate change and lessen its impacts among adults living with mental illness.},
}
@article {pmid41285888,
year = {2025},
author = {Abdillah, MR and Adysti, RT and Wijaya, W and Junnaedhi, IDGA and Trilaksono, NJ and Suwarman, R and Marzuki, M and Hidayat, R and Miftahuddin, YI and Kombara, PY and Mukhsinin, HA},
title = {Urbanization and global warming impacts of Indonesia's future capital of Nusantara on air temperature and urban heat island.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {41543},
pmid = {41285888},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {002/E5/PG.02.00/PL.BATCH.2/2024//the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia/ ; },
abstract = {Indonesia is developing a new capital, Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN), which is expected to become a megacity in Southeast Asia. Although promoted as a sustainable city integrated with tropical ecosystems, its potential impact on future temperature increases remains unclear. This study uses mesoscale climate projections with the official land-use plan and the SSP5-8.5 scenario to assess surface air temperature changes in and around IKN. The model simulated urban heat islands (UHIs) in the western and eastern parts of IKN, with the western UHI being strongest and slightly extending northward to rural areas owing to the southerly background wind. Results show that the global warming exerts a larger effect on temperatures than urbanization. Early nighttime temperatures increase by up to 0.78 °C from urbanization alone, 1.9 °C from global warming, and 2.54 °C when both effects are simulated in the mid-twenty-first century. Low wind conditions further amplifies the warming, especially in upwind regions. The finding provides critical insights for mitigating potential heat stress and refining spatial planning in IKN and its surrounding regions.},
}
@article {pmid41284482,
year = {2025},
author = {},
title = {CLIMATE CHANGE AND GI HEALTH - AN EMERGING NURSING IMPERATIVE.},
journal = {Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates},
volume = {48},
number = {6},
pages = {415-417},
pmid = {41284482},
issn = {1538-9766},
}
@article {pmid41284097,
year = {2025},
author = {Sultan, A and Raja, MJAA and Chang, CY and Shu, CM and Kiani, AK and Shoaib, M and Raja, MAZ},
title = {Predictive analysis of plankton population dynamics in marine biosphere: a nonlinear ARX neural network for the carbon-thermal-nutrient-plankton asymmetric multifactor system for global warming.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {12},
pages = {1367},
pmid = {41284097},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Global Warming ; *Plankton/growth &amp; development/physiology ; *Neural Networks, Computer ; Population Dynamics ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Carbon/analysis ; Ecosystem ; Nutrients/analysis ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Plankton dynamics lie at the core of biogeochemical cycles and ecosystem function, which makes dependable prediction essential. Neural network-based approximations show strong potential in capturing these nonlinear interactions due to their flexibility and efficiency. In this study, a dynamic nonlinear autoregressive exogenous neural network trained with the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm (ARX-LMA) is exploited on the nonlinear carbon thermal nutrient-plankton autonomous dynamics (NCTNP-AD) system for plankton population in the marine biosphere influenced by the impact of global warming and climate change. Four nonlinear ordinary differential equations construct the asymmetric multifactor NCTNP-AD system reflected by the concentrations of carbon dioxide, temperature, nutrient, and plankton population in the marine biosphere. The Adams numerical solver is efficiently utilized to create synthetic temporals by varying rates of plankton maintaining the CO2 concentration by assimilating dissolved nutrients via membrane transporters in response to temperature, the net carbon dioxide absorption rate by the plankton population density, and the predation rate of plankton by fish within the NCTNP-AD system essentially fueling marine primary production. The neuro-computing-based ARX-LMA networks are specifically trained on these datasets to quantify, model, and anticipate the population density changes of the plankton community via a multifactor asymmetric NCTNP-AD system under global warming conditions. The novel ARX-LMA technique's efficacy is thoroughly validated across simulated reference solutions. The comparison includes error convergence graphs, training response graphs, hyperparameter state graphs, error-input correlations, error autocorrelation, regression analysis, error histograms, absolute error, and corresponding reconstruction graphs. Single- and multi-step ahead ARX-LMA predictors were expertly constructed to predict the effects of global warming on plankton population. Step-ahead and multi-step prediction errors in the range of 10[-10] to 10[-12] affirm the efficacy of ARX-LMA in accurately modeling and forecasting the complex NCTNP-AD system. These findings showcase that machine-learning-based surrogates can provide accurate and adaptable emulators and forecasters of coupled plankton dynamics.},
}
@article {pmid41283734,
year = {2025},
author = {Rath, S and Panda, SK and Das, S},
title = {Insight into the multifactorial effect of climate change on marine bacteria: resilience mechanisms and mitigation strategies.},
journal = {Critical reviews in microbiology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-36},
doi = {10.1080/1040841X.2025.2591753},
pmid = {41283734},
issn = {1549-7828},
abstract = {Industrialization marked a significant turning point that impacted the global climate at an unprecedented scale. Oceans, covering 71% of the surface of Earth, play a pivotal role in regulating climate change factors, serving as essential components of planetary processes. In these oceanic ecosystems, marine bacteria are intricately involved in regulating various biogeochemical cycles that are crucial to climate regulation and ecosystem functioning. However, the ongoing climatic changes pose significant challenges to marine bacteria and their associated processes. In the Anthropocene epoch, the interaction between anthropogenic pollutants and climatic stressors further amplifies their impact on marine bacteria across diverse ecological niches and their resilience mechanisms. It delves into the interactive effects of anthropogenic pollutants with climatic stressors on bacteria, particularly emphasizing on organic pollutants, heavy metals, and microplastics. The review entails the impact and resilience mechanisms of marine bacteria in response to climatic stressors. The current trajectory of climatic changes highlights the urgent need for concerted global action to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the inevitable impacts of climate change. In this context, various strategies employing marine bacteria in mitigating climate change for a sustainable future have also been discussed.},
}
@article {pmid41283070,
year = {2025},
author = {Xu, N and Min, X and Wu, K and La, T and Cao, B},
title = {Environmental transmission from bamboo rats: Mapping current and future talaromycosis risk in China under climate change.},
journal = {One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands)},
volume = {21},
number = {},
pages = {101264},
pmid = {41283070},
issn = {2352-7714},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Talaromycosis (TSM), a severe fungal infection caused by Talaromyces marneffei (TM), poses a significant threat to immunocompromised individuals in recent years. Despite its high mortality and socioeconomic burden, predictive spatial risk distributions are lacking.<br><br>METHODS: Here, we first employed a One Health framework to model current and future TM/TSM risk distributions across China. Using the Maximum Entropy (Maxent) model, we predicted the habitat suitability for three key bamboo rat reservoir species. Based on this, we developed the risk distribution maps of TM/TSM across China by integrating socio-economic factors.<br><br>RESULTS: Accurate modeling results (AUC: 0.958-0.999) identified precipitation- and temperature- related factors as decisive environmental drivers. Specifically, high-suitability regions were concentrated in Southern/Southwestern China (Yunnan, Guangxi, Guizhou, Sichuan, Hunan, and Guangdong Provinces), coincident with known endemic areas. Furthermore, human infection risk maps were generated by integrating suitability distribution with socio-economic factors (HIV incidence, population density, GDP). High-risk hotspots stratified by HIV status confirmed core endemic zones for HIV-positive populations and identified broader risk areas for HIV-negative populations (e.g., parts of Guangdong, Jiangxi and Fujian Provinces). Projections under different climate change scenarios showed host suitability will decrease under low emissions (SSP126) but expand under high emissions (SSP585), indicating dynamic future TM/TSM risk patterns and disease administration dependent on emission conditions.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Collectively, these findings first revealed high-resolution predictive risk maps of TM/TSM in China and provided valuable reference for targeted public health interventions. The proposed methods in this study will also shed light on the prevention and administration of other "fungi - animal host - human" diseases in both current and emerging risk zones under climate change in the future.},
}
@article {pmid41281723,
year = {2025},
author = {Malik, IH and Ford, JD and Way, RG and Barrand, NE},
title = {Political ecology of climate change adaptation in the Arctic: Insights from Nunatsiavut, Canada.},
journal = {Humanities &amp; social sciences communications},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {1790},
pmid = {41281723},
issn = {2662-9992},
abstract = {Political ecology analyses climate change adaptation by examining the intricate relationships between systemic inequalities, power dynamics, and structural factors, including colonialism and capitalism. This paper examines the political ecology of climate change adaptation in the Arctic, focusing on five Inuit communities in Nunatsiavut, a self-governing Inuit region in northern Canada. It examines how various social, economic, and environmental factors intersect to influence adaptation. We found that colonialism, forced relocation, and capitalism are driving the historical construction of climate risk along with contemporary adaptation challenges, and showcase how inequities affect the ways different community members experience and respond to climate change. Inuit communities face significant adaptation barriers, such as high costs associated with store-bought food and machinery, economic constraints, and technological dependence required for food gathering. Using a political ecology lens, we contextualised these barriers within the broader socioeconomic factors. The analysis centres on the critical question of "adaptation for whom?" and examines the barriers and limits to adaptation, emphasising the uneven distribution of adaptive capacity within Nunatsiavut. This study underscores the need for an equitable approach to adaptation that addresses the systemic, structural, and infrastructural challenges faced by Inuit in a rapidly changing Arctic. This research was conducted in accordance with Indigenous and Inuit research ethics, ensuring Inuit self-determination and community control over the research process.},
}
@article {pmid41275878,
year = {2026},
author = {Ali, Z and Abubakar, I and Amegah, AK and Caussy, D and Cissé, G and Denton, F and Esievo, EM and Ihekweazu, V and Kaseya, J and Kimani-Murage, EW and Koné, B and Mabhaudhi, T and Makoni, M and Muchangi, JM and Murray, KA and Romanello, M and Sy, I and Thiam, S and Walawender, M and Wright, CY and Yaffa, S and Zougmoré, RB},
title = {Lancet Countdown on health and climate change in Africa: an international collaboration for locally led research and action.},
journal = {Lancet (London, England)},
volume = {407},
number = {10524},
pages = {185-194},
doi = {10.1016/S0140-6736(25)02174-9},
pmid = {41275878},
issn = {1474-547X},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; },
mesh = {Humans ; Africa ; *Climate Change ; *International Cooperation ; Sustainable Development ; *Global Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change inflicts substantial economic damage on developing African nations, threatening progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. There are synergies between actions needed to tackle climate change and other ongoing development priorities for Africa, including infectious disease control, facilitating clean energy access, reducing air pollution, tackling malnutrition and food insecurity, and providing universal health coverage. Action to protect human health against climate change needs to be integrated into all systems that are responsible for delivering essential services and implementing policies across all sectors that underpin the attainment of key development priorities for Africa. These systems include the Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union's 2063 Agenda for building The Africa We Want, and the ongoing negotiations and work programmes in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Adequate stocktaking of and access to robust data and scientific evidence is needed to support this effort and guide priorities for policies that protect and promote health and for monitoring progress over time. In response to this need, the Lancet Countdown is launching a new initiative to bring together a transdisciplinary research collaboration to help build regional capacity, strengthen existing networks, generate evidence, and mobilise data across numerous domains at the climate change and health nexus in Africa.},
}
@article {pmid41275440,
year = {2025},
author = {Galassi, FM and Varotto, E and Vaccarezza, M and Ribatti, D},
title = {Asthma and climate change: unveiling hidden vulnerabilities.},
journal = {Internal and emergency medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41275440},
issn = {1970-9366},
}
@article {pmid41275015,
year = {2025},
author = {Din, NU and Khan, N},
title = {Carbon stock dynamics in juniper woodlands are jointly influenced by socio-ecological and environmental variables in the monsoon-shadow zone of the eastern Hindu Kush: insights for climate change mitigation strategies.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {12},
pages = {1364},
pmid = {41275015},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Juniperus/growth &amp; development ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Soil/chemistry ; *Carbon/analysis ; *Forests ; *Carbon Sequestration ; India ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {In the eastern Hindu Kush, juniper woodlands play a vital role in sustaining montane dryland ecosystems, thereby acting as significant carbon sinks. We investigated the spatial dynamics of both aboveground carbon stock (AGCS) and soil organic carbon (SOC) in relation to environmental variables and disturbance regimes. Cluster analysis identified three distinct woodland types, each exhibiting significant structural diversity, with low to moderate stem densities (318-492 stems ha[-1]) and basal area (12-20.2 m[2] ha[-1]) (ANOVA, p < 0.03). The overall AGCS was low, ranging from 8 ± 2 to 14.2 ± 1 Mg C ha[-1], with significant variation among the woodland types (ANOVA, p = 0.03), while SOC stock ranged from 19 to 25 Mg C ha[-1]. In total, the amount of CO2 sequestered by the woodlands was estimated at 105-134 Mg CO2 ha[-1]. Structural attributes, soil silt, phosphorus, and water availability were identified as the primary drivers explaining a substantial portion of AGCS. In contrast, temperature, precipitation, and soil CaCO3 had a secondary influence, followed by negative impacts of soil pH, sand percentage, topography, and geographic coordinates. Similarly, soil electrical conductivity, phosphorus, and potassium were positive determinants of the SOC stock, whereas humidity was negatively correlated. Notably, AGCS was highest in the least disturbed communities and exhibited a robust negative relationship with disturbance intensity (R[2] = 0.25, p = 0.005). This study highlights the interconnectedness of socio-ecological and environmental factors in determining carbon density. It also emphasizes the importance of protecting degraded ecosystems through afforestation, woodland conservation, and community-based management to reduce the impacts of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41274789,
year = {2025},
author = {Quintero-Campos, P and Salvador-Clavell, R and Martín, B and Fouz, B and Amaro, C and Tortajada-Genaro, LA and Maquieira, &#xc1;},
title = {Corrigendum to "Environmental monitoring of a climate change indicator (Vibrio vulnificus) in coastal wetland water samples based on field-deployable detection [Sci. Total Environ. 986: 179791]".},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1007},
number = {},
pages = {180970},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180970},
pmid = {41274789},
issn = {1879-1026},
}
@article {pmid41270968,
year = {2026},
author = {Alanazi, AD and Baghdadi, HB and Abdelsalam, M and Chakroun, H},
title = {Diversity, distribution, and climate change impacts on tick fauna in Saudi Arabia: A comprehensive ecological niche modeling approach.},
journal = {Microbial pathogenesis},
volume = {210},
number = {},
pages = {108201},
doi = {10.1016/j.micpath.2025.108201},
pmid = {41270968},
issn = {1096-1208},
mesh = {Animals ; Saudi Arabia/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; *Ticks/classification/physiology ; Ecosystem ; *Biodiversity ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Ticks are obligate hematophagous ectoparasites that serve as significant vectors of pathogens affecting human and animal health globally. Despite their medical and veterinary importance in Saudi Arabia-a region experiencing rapid socio-economic transformations-comprehensive documentation of tick diversity and distribution patterns remains fragmented. This study systematically documented tick diversity and predicted current and future distributions using ecological niche modeling (ENM). We conducted a systematic literature review spanning 1979-2023, compiling 205 geospatial records across Saudi Arabia. Using nine modeling algorithms implemented in R environment, we assessed current ecological niches and projected future distributions under Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) climate change scenarios for 2050 and 2070. The analysis identified 35 tick species across six genera, with Hyalomma and Rhipicephalus dominating the fauna. Hyalomma dromedarii, H. impeltatum, and Rhipicephalus turanicus emerged as the most prevalent species, showing increasing documentation trends particularly after 1993. Ecological niche models achieved exceptional accuracy (AUC values 0.86-0.99), identifying annual precipitation (Bio12) and mean annual temperature (Bio1) as primary distribution drivers. Climate projections revealed complex regional shifts in habitat suitability rather than uniform changes, with northern and coastal regions showing mixed patterns. The dominance of species transmitting Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, Rickettsia, and Coxiella burnetii poses significant public health concerns. These findings support Saudi Vision 2030's sustainable development goals by enabling evidence-based land use planning, targeted disease surveillance, and integrated tick management strategies essential for protecting human and animal health amid ongoing environmental changes.},
}
@article {pmid41267776,
year = {2025},
author = {Innocenti, M and Benucci, SB and Dockerty, G and De Micco, G and Lombardi, GS and Perilli, A and Congedo, G and Di Russo, M and Bruno, S and Fioravanti, G},
title = {Exploring eco-anxiety in Italian adolescents: psychometric evaluation of the Climate Change Anxiety Scale and theoretical insights into the association with pro-environmental attitudes.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1601891},
pmid = {41267776},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change significantly impacts the health and future of adolescents, yet they have limited ability to prevent its effects, leaving them especially vulnerable to climate anxiety. The present study aims to first explore the psychometric properties of the Climate Change Anxiety Scale among adolescents in Italy (Study 1), and to investigate the psychological pathways through which climate change anxiety impacts adolescents' pro-environmental attitudes, examining the mediating roles of climate change worry and rumination related to eco-anxiety (Study 2).<br><br>METHODS: In Study 1, the psychometric properties (i.e., dimensionality, internal consistency, sex invariance and convergent validity) of the CCAS were explored using a sample of 250 high school students (45.60% F, M age&#x2009;=&#x2009;16.13, SDage&#x2009;=&#x2009;1.44). In Study 2, the mediation model was tested in a new sample of 250 high school students (51.60% F, M age&#x2009;=&#x2009;16.12, SDage&#x2009;=&#x2009;1.58).<br><br>RESULTS: In Study 1, the CCAS showed a two-factor structure (i.e., cognitive impairment and functional impairment) with a good fit [&#x3c7; [2] (df)&#x2009;=&#x2009;83.980(64), p&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.05; RMSEA [90% CI]&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.02[0.002;0.025]; CFI&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.995; SRMR&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.054]. McDonald's Omega values were 0.91 and 0.87. Sex invariance was obtained only at the configural level. Both the CCAS factors were positively correlated with climate change worry, whereas only cognitive impairment was positively associated with pro-environmental attitudes. In Study 2, results of the mediation model showed that higher CCAS predicted both higher climate change worry and higher rumination related to eco-anxiety, which in turn predicted higher pro-environmental attitudes. The direct path from CCAS to pro-environmental attitudes was also significant, indicating a negative relationship. The model explained 17% of the total variance, and all the indirect effects were significant.<br><br>DISCUSSION: The CCAS showed satisfactory psychometric properties among Italian adolescents. The exploratory model suggests that in adolescents, worry and rumination may have an adaptive role by transforming climate change anxiety into pro-environmental attitudes.},
}
@article {pmid41266645,
year = {2025},
author = {Qiao, Y and Mu, C and Yang, Y and Tu, F},
title = {Effects of climate change on the habitat suitability of the endangered Hainan gymnure (Neohylomys hainanensis) on Hainan Island.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {41092},
pmid = {41266645},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {321RC544//Hainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Endangered Species ; Islands ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Biodiversity ; China ; Animals ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a key driver of threats to global biodiversity; therefore, assessing its temporal and spatial impacts on endangered species and their habitats is crucial for developing adaptive conservation strategies. This study investigated the habitat dynamics of the endangered Hainan gymnure (Neohylomys hainanensis) by integrating ecological niche modelling using MaxEnt with geospatial analysis using ArcGIS. We considered ten climatic variables, three timepoints (current, 2055, and 2085), and three CO2 emission scenarios. The results showed that 1) the current potential suitable habitat area is 11,092.14 km[2] (32.75% of Hainan Island), which is mainly distributed in central Hainan Island; 2) elevation (PC = 78.5%) and Bio1 (PI = 60.0%) are key environmental factors affecting the potential distribution of suitable habitat and have synergistic effects; 3) suitable habitats show shrinking trends under the three future climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP3-7.0, SSP5-8.5). Of note, annual average temperatures will significantly increase in the high-altitude areas under the SSP5-8.5 scenario, which will nearly eliminate suitable habitat areas. This study clarifies the geographical distribution range, key limiting factors, and future habitat change trends of N. hainanensis, thereby providing a scientific basis for the species' adaptive conservation and management and offering reference data on the climate response mechanisms of tropical island species.},
}
@article {pmid41266542,
year = {2025},
author = {Hussain, A and Kanwel, S and Erum, N and Pasha, U and Asad, M and Khan, SN and Zakaria, NB and Sanusi, ZM},
title = {The role of environmental awareness, renewable energy, and green innovation in shaping climate change perceptions.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {40933},
pmid = {41266542},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Globally, pollution is deteriorating the climate with air and water pollution, harboring more pathogens and parasites that affect the agriculture sector, food quality, and human life. The study aims to examine how pollution deteriorates the environment and focuses on renewable energy and the adoption of green innovation adoption as solutions to reduce the detrimental effects of traditional energy consumption practices with the help of spreading environmental awareness. VBN theory was applied to the framework that explores climate change via environmental awareness. In contrast, renewable energy adoption (REA) mediates the relationship between awareness and climate change, and green innovation strengthens the relationship between environmental awareness and renewable energy adoption. The data was collected from high-level managers of 368 Chinese SME firms, and PLS-SEM was applied to validate the data. This study explores how environmental awareness influences renewable energy adoption, green innovation adoption (GIA), and climate change perceptions in Chinese SMEs. This study is an essential contribution to the development of VBN theory at the organizational level by demonstrating how values and beliefs integrated in SME implementations lead to pro-environmental practices that sustain climate resilience.This study, by focusing on the theoretical perspective of VBN is instrumental for developing new insights regarding how organizational values and beliefs influence SMEs' sustainability strategy. The results also make policy recommendations and managerial actions that are based on environmental consciousness, renewable energy, and innovation to control climate risks.},
}
@article {pmid41266489,
year = {2025},
author = {Kim, J and Lee, MH and Ahn, JH and Seo, SB},
title = {An integrated approach for characterizing and selecting climate change scenarios based on variability and extremeness.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {41002},
pmid = {41266489},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {RS-2022-KE002152//Korea Ministry of Environment/ ; },
abstract = {This study presents a novel integrated approach for selecting optimal combinations of Global Climate Models (GCMs) and Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) to assess the impact of climate change on the aquatic environment. The method proposed in this study considers the comprehensive spatial and temporal ranges of climate projections, specifically focusing on the variability and extremeness of climate change across all accessible regions and timescales. This approach uses entropy and frequency analyses to integrate multiple climate indices related to precipitation and air temperature into a single metric representing the unique variability and extreme characteristics of each scenario. In this study, 35 GCM-SSP combinations were analyzed, yielding the following major findings. While variability and extremeness in climate scenarios tended to increase under severe global warming scenarios, this trend was not always consistent. These findings suggest that the general insights into GCMs and SSPs should be broadened. Suitable GCM-SSP combinations were selected by ranking unique characteristics using the Katsavounidis-Kuo-Zhang algorithm, enabling the capture of the full range of GCM-SSP combinations with a minimal number of combinations. Although precipitation and air temperature were the primary focus, the method can be expanded to include other weather variables, such as wind speed and solar radiation. The results demonstrate that this integrated approach effectively represents a wide range of climate scenarios, providing a comprehensive understanding of the projected climates across different regions and timescales. By transforming high-dimensional data into a single dimension, this approach simplifies interpretation, supporting a more effective identification of GCM-SSP combinations suitable for diverse climate adaptation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41266401,
year = {2025},
author = {Khandve, S and Jangid, AK and Sreelekha Suresh, PC and Jangir, DK and Suthar, AR and Singh, CP and Anderson, JT},
title = {Climate change triggering shifts in venomous snakes hotspots and snakebite risk in India.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {40983},
pmid = {41266401},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; India/epidemiology ; Animals ; *Snake Bites/epidemiology ; Biodiversity ; *Snakes/physiology ; Humans ; Ecosystem ; Venomous Snakes ; },
abstract = {Amidst several global environmental challenges, climate change severely threatens biodiversity, leading to shifts in species distributions, and, in extreme cases, local or global extinctions. Here, we modeled the current and future distributions of biodiversity hotspots for terrestrial venomous snake species across India and evaluated shifts under two climate change scenarios that represent future greenhouse gas concentrations for the years 2050 and 2070. Additionally, to assess potential changes in human-snake conflict zones, we emphasized the four major species of medical importance (hereafter "big four"): Bungarus caeruleus, Naja naja, Daboia russelii, and Echis carinatus. We compiled 4966 occurrence records of 30 species obtained from citizen science platforms, open-access repositories, social media groups, and scientific literature, which were further thinned to 2931 unique locations. We developed species distribution models using MaxEnt by integrating species-specific sets of least-correlated bioclimatic variables. Species-specific distribution maps were overlaid to identify regional hotspots and their predicted spatial shifts. Our projections indicated that around ~ 3% of India's land area could undergo hotspot turnover by 2070 (in worst-case scenario), including substantial contractions in the Western Ghats and northeast India, and expansions in central India. The consensus habitat suitability for the big four showed a significant positive effect on state-wide snakebite records (β = 1.15 ± 0.4, p < 0.01). Future scenarios suggest increasing snakebite risk in parts of northern India, including Himalaya and northeast India, and southern elevated ranges, such as the Western Ghats. Our study provides the first nationwide assessment of climate-driven distributional shifts in venomous snakes in India, highlighting the need to integrate climate-driven conservation planning with adaptive public health strategies to minimize biodiversity loss and human-snake conflict under future climate change scenarios.},
}
@article {pmid41266102,
year = {2025},
author = {Finlay, JP and Clements, H and Cinar, EN},
title = {Insights from young doctors: why climate change matters to paediatricians and what actions we can take.},
journal = {BMJ paediatrics open},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41266102},
issn = {2399-9772},
}
@article {pmid41265951,
year = {2026},
author = {Katsumoto, TR and Miller, FW},
title = {Climate Change, Pollution, and Sustainability.},
journal = {Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America},
volume = {52},
number = {1},
pages = {xv-xvi},
doi = {10.1016/j.rdc.2025.10.001},
pmid = {41265951},
issn = {1558-3163},
}
@article {pmid41265949,
year = {2026},
author = {Semenza, JC and Provenzano, D},
title = {Emerging and Expanding Infections due to Climate Change of Concern to Rheumatologists.},
journal = {Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America},
volume = {52},
number = {1},
pages = {83-101},
doi = {10.1016/j.rdc.2025.08.007},
pmid = {41265949},
issn = {1558-3163},
support = {AI137972-01/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Rheumatic Diseases/epidemiology ; *Communicable Diseases, Emerging/epidemiology ; Global Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change is increasingly shaping the global landscape of infectious diseases. Rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns are facilitating the spread of vector-borne illnesses. Extreme precipitation events are linked to waterborne disease outbreaks, while extended summers contribute to more foodborne illnesses. These environmental changes, combined with individual vulnerabilities, also influence the risk of developing rheumatic diseases. Among infectious agents, arboviruses emerge as the most strongly associated with rheumatic conditions and are particularly well-positioned to exploit global interconnectedness, urbanization, and climate change to further drive their worldwide proliferation and public health impact.},
}
@article {pmid41265945,
year = {2026},
author = {Slotkin, R and Adami, G and Adugna, BA and Farman, S and Flower, C and Hsieh, E},
title = {Impact of Climate Change on Rheumatology Care: A Global Perspective.},
journal = {Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America},
volume = {52},
number = {1},
pages = {233-245},
doi = {10.1016/j.rdc.2025.09.007},
pmid = {41265945},
issn = {1558-3163},
support = {T32 AR048522/AR/NIAMS NIH HHS/United States ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Rheumatology ; *Rheumatic Diseases/therapy ; *Global Health ; Health Services Accessibility ; },
abstract = {The global climate crisis is a health crisis that impacts both rheumatology patients and providers. Extreme weather events and pollution impact health care access, infrastructure, medication availability and efficacy, and disease activity. Rheumatologists and patients with rheumatic disease have faced these climate change-related challenges worldwide with limited support systems in place. In this narrative review, we present perspectives of rheumatologists from 5 countries representing Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America, who have navigated the drivers and consequences of climate change. Uniting lived experience with existing evidence, we discuss suggestions for climate adaptation to foster resilient global rheumatology practice.},
}
@article {pmid41265939,
year = {2026},
author = {Borba, V and Carrera-Bastos, P and Hernández, AL and Shoenfeld, Y},
title = {Climate Change and the Exposome in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases.},
journal = {Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America},
volume = {52},
number = {1},
pages = {13-31},
doi = {10.1016/j.rdc.2025.09.004},
pmid = {41265939},
issn = {1558-3163},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Rheumatic Diseases/immunology/etiology/epidemiology ; *Autoimmune Diseases/immunology/etiology/epidemiology ; *Exposome ; *Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {Climate change is significantly reshaping the exposome-the sum of lifetime environmental exposures-by altering air quality, temperature, infectious disease patterns, and food and water systems. These shifts disrupt immune regulation and may contribute to autoimmune rheumatic diseases through mechanisms such as oxidative stress, dysbiosis, and trained immunity. This article synthesizes current evidence linking climate-related exposomal changes to immune dysfunction and disease risk. It highlights vulnerable populations, clinical and public health implications, and research priorities. A climate-informed exposome framework may support more equitable, anticipatory care in rheumatology as global environmental changes increasingly influence autoimmunity.},
}
@article {pmid41265936,
year = {2026},
author = {Miller, FW and Katsumoto, TR},
title = {Overview of Climate Change, Pollution, and Sustainability in the Rheumatic and Autoimmune Diseases.},
journal = {Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America},
volume = {52},
number = {1},
pages = {1-12},
doi = {10.1016/j.rdc.2025.08.003},
pmid = {41265936},
issn = {1558-3163},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Autoimmune Diseases/epidemiology/etiology ; *Rheumatic Diseases/epidemiology/etiology ; *Environmental Pollution/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {Most rheumatic and autoimmune diseases evolve over years from gene-environment interactions. Here, we consider the roles of climate change and pollution in this process and how we can minimize disease risks, enhance prevention, and promote sustainable activities to combat environmental degradation. The warming planet-with resultant increased heat effects, extreme weather events, wildfires, ultraviolet radiation, vector borne and zoonotic diseases, psychosocial stress, and pollution of water, food, and air-is likely increasing the rates and severity of these diseases. More research and coordination are needed to assess and quantify these impacts and develop optimal preventative and sustainable approaches.},
}
@article {pmid41265415,
year = {2025},
author = {Ha, M},
title = {Climate change and health in planetary perspectives: challenges for the health sector.},
journal = {Environmental analysis, health and toxicology},
volume = {40},
number = {Special Issue},
pages = {e2025s06-0},
pmid = {41265415},
issn = {2671-9525},
support = {//Dankook University/ ; },
abstract = {Human health has improved dramatically, but biodiversity is in crisis, with over 1 million species at risk of extinction. Human activities, such as deforestation and resource overuse, have accelerated environmental changes, known as Anthropocene Acceleration. The Planetary Boundaries framework identifies nine ecological limits, including climate change and biodiversity loss. By 2023, six of these boundaries had been exceeded, threatening human survival. Climate change, driven by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is causing extreme weather, rising sea levels, and ecosystem disruptions. The IPCC warns that surpassing 1.5°C will have severe consequences. Climate inequality is worsening, as the wealthiest 10% produce nearly half of global emissions, while low-income populations bear most climate-related economic and health burdens. Biodiversity loss further increases infectious disease risks, necessitating a One Health approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental health. The healthcare sector contributes 4.6% of global emissions, requiring urgent action to become carbon-neutral. South Korea's climate-health policies need to expand beyond infectious diseases to chronic conditions and vulnerable populations including future generations. While WHO advocates integrating climate resilience with emission reductions, ensuring a sustainable, health-centered response to the climate crisis, South Korea lacks GHG reduction targets for healthcare sectors. To address this, South Korea should mandate carbon reporting for healthcare, integrate emissions reduction in hospital accreditation, provide sustainability incentives. Improving high-emission medical practices requires healthcare awareness, behavioral change, and scientific evidence for safety.},
}
@article {pmid41264000,
year = {2025},
author = {Valsala, A and Vincent, SGT and Karthikeyan, S},
title = {Anaerobic microbial degradation of persistent organic pollutants in aquatic sediments: implications of climate change.},
journal = {Archives of microbiology},
volume = {208},
number = {1},
pages = {33},
pmid = {41264000},
issn = {1432-072X},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Anaerobiosis ; Biodegradation, Environmental ; *Geologic Sediments/microbiology/chemistry ; *Persistent Organic Pollutants/metabolism ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/metabolism ; *Bacteria/metabolism ; Microbiota ; },
abstract = {Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are harmful chemicals that resist degradation and remain in the environment for a long time. These pollutants originate from various sources, such as industrial, agricultural, and waste disposal. They contaminate the environment and adversely affect human health. Bioremediation is an eco-friendly process for reducing the toxicity of POPs to both the environment and living organisms. Anaerobic degradation has emerged as a viable strategy for eliminating these persistent chemicals from the environment while also playing a significant role in mitigating climate change. Introducing POPs into the environment contributes to global warming and disturbs the Earth's natural systems. Nevertheless, increasing temperature promotes the microbial degradation of POPs by microbial communities in natural ecosystems. Integrating Artificial Intelligence with bioremediation strategies can enhance POP degradation. This review offers a comprehensive analysis of the effects of climate change-related factors, such as temperature variations, redox changes, and hydrological modifications, on the microbial degradation kinetics and pathway efficiency of POPs in sulfate-reducing, methanogenic, iron-reducing, and denitrifying environments. According to quantitative evaluations of recent research, whereas drastic changes may inhibit community stability, moderate warming might boost microbial activity and accelerate breakdown rates by up to 50%. Overall, this review provides important insights for sustainable POP management in a warming world by advancing a comprehensive framework that connects the effects of climate change with anaerobic microbial pathways.},
}
@article {pmid41262986,
year = {2025},
author = {Major-Smith, D and Halstead, I and Golding, J and Major-Smith, K},
title = {Associations between religiosity and climate change beliefs and behaviours in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC).},
journal = {PLOS climate},
volume = {4},
number = {4},
pages = {e0000469},
pmid = {41262986},
issn = {2767-3200},
support = {217065/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; },
abstract = {Individual actions are crucial to mitigating the impact of anthropogenic climate change. Understanding the factors shaping individuals' climate beliefs and behaviours is therefore essential to help encourage sustainable action among the public. One such factor is religion, which - based on theoretical expectations and prior literature - could influence climate beliefs and behaviours, either positively or negatively. To understand the impact of religion in more detail, we used data from two generations of a large-scale longitudinal population-based UK birth cohort study (the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children; ALSPAC). We explored whether a range of religious/spiritual beliefs and behaviours (religious belief, identity and attendance, in addition to latent classes of religiosity) were associated with a number of climate beliefs and behaviours (e.g., belief in, and concern over, climate change, and pro-environmental actions taken for climate change reasons), adjusted for a range of sociodemographic confounders. Analyses were repeated in three cohorts: the study offspring, their mothers, and the mother's partners. Overall, we observed a broadly 'U'-shaped or 'J'-shaped association between religiosity and climate beliefs and behaviours in the parental generation; participants with intermediate levels of religiosity displayed the lowest levels of belief, concern and behaviours, while the most religious participants displayed similar, and sometimes greater, awareness and actions relative to the least religious. These patterns were not replicated in the offspring generation, with little relationship observed between religion and climate questions. These results indicate a complex association between religion and climate beliefs and behaviours, which varies depending on the religion exposure, the climate outcome, and the generation. The reason for these findings is uncertain, although they perhaps suggest that, among the highly religious in the older generation, religious attendance may promote positive climate beliefs and behaviours.},
}
@article {pmid41262958,
year = {2025},
author = {Lohani, M and Elsey, JS and Dutton, S and Zummo, L},
title = {Climate change and daily wellbeing: The role of environmental, governmental, and commute-related stressors.},
journal = {Cogent mental health},
volume = {4},
number = {1},
pages = {2539201},
pmid = {41262958},
issn = {2832-4765},
abstract = {While the effect of climate change on the environment, economy, and chronic health is increasingly evident, its impact on everyday wellbeing remains relatively less understood. This study investigated how environmental, governmental, and commute-related stressors relate to everyday wellbeing. We hypothesized that the presence of these daily stressors would be linked to experiences of higher negative affect. To capture individuals' daily experiences in an ecologically valid manner, experience sampling methodology was adopted. Over the course of a day, participants were randomly prompted once within every hour (a total of 10 prompts) to report their negative affect and encounters with specified daily stressors. The environmental, governmental, and commute-related stressors were linked to higher negative affect. Environmental stressors were uniquely associated with worse daily wellbeing after accounting for health stressors. Environmental stressors also interacted with other governmental stressors. Particularly, the experience of both environmental and governmental stressors was cumulatively associated with significantly higher negative affect, compared to either one of these stressors being absent. These findings highlight the connection between environmental stressors with governmental and health stressors and the daily toll these stressors can have on individuals' everyday wellbeing. This work emphasizes the importance of addressing complex stressors relevant to climate change vulnerabilities.},
}
@article {pmid41262947,
year = {2025},
author = {Ramsay, G and Williams, M and Marks, E and Morgan, G},
title = {A COSMIN systematic review of the psychometric properties of instruments that measure climate change-related distress.},
journal = {Cogent mental health},
volume = {4},
number = {1},
pages = {2449878},
pmid = {41262947},
issn = {2832-4765},
abstract = {Awareness of the climate crisis has been linked to a range of distressing emotions and multiple measurement tools have been created to assess climate change-related distress. A systematic review of psychometric properties of climate-related distress measures was conducted following the Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) guidelines. Forty-four studies assessing seven measures were evaluated based on their results and the methodological quality of the studies testing each psychometric property. The measures varied with regard to the climate-related distress construct they assessed. Content validity was poor for most measures due to the methods of their development and strict COSMIN criteria; an exception was the Eco-Anxiety Questionnaire, which had promising results but was only assessed in one study. Most of the studies (n = 29) evaluated the Climate Change Anxiety Scale, which had inconsistent results for structural validity, but was the only measure to have some evidence of cross-cultural validity. Selection of a measure should be informed by the construct of interest to the researcher or clinician, or other features of the measure. Further research is required in different subgroups, across cultures, evaluating more psychometric properties in higher quality studies. All measures would benefit from improvements in content validity.},
}
@article {pmid41262075,
year = {2025},
author = {Stanislawek, M and Richard, M and Raffard, A and Fargeot, L and Lefort, M and Poesy, C and Loot, G and Blanchet, S},
title = {Global Warming and Genomic Diversity Loss Alter the Biomass and the Size Distribution of Experimental Fish Populations.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {11},
pages = {e70611},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70611},
pmid = {41262075},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {ANR-10-LABX-41//Agence Nationale de la Recherche/ ; ANR-18-CEO2-0006//Agence Nationale de la Recherche/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Biomass ; *Genetic Variation ; *Global Warming ; *Cyprinidae/genetics/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Body Size ; Genome ; },
abstract = {Warming and the loss of genetic diversity are two major components of global change for which the combined effects on the productivity and the size distribution of ectotherms have rarely been investigated. However, because genetic diversity should make populations more resilient to environmental changes, the loss of genetic diversity within populations could amplify the impacts of warming on ectotherm populations. Here, we fill this gap by using freshwater mesocosms in which we manipulated for 1 year both the genomic diversity of experimental fish populations (minnows, Phoxinus dragarum) and climatic conditions (ambient and warmed climates). We estimated across conditions the productivity (total fish biomass) and the size distribution (CV and size spectrum) of fish populations, as well as the individual growth rate and the survival rate of juvenile and adult fish. The productivity of minnow populations was not altered by climate warming, but decreased with the loss of genomic diversity (estimated using thousands of SNPs) within populations. However, populations were more homogeneous in body mass (lower CV and lower size spectrum exponent) under warm climate and when their genomic diversity was low. These impacts at the population level were underlined by contrasted effects of warming and genomic diversity on juveniles and adults. Specifically, adult survival was lower in warmer conditions, whereas juvenile individual growth rate was higher in the warmer treatments. Our study demonstrates that warming and the loss of genetic diversity have combined effects on the productivity and size distribution of fish populations. Although these combined effects are difficult to predict, we show that genetic diversity could play a crucial role in organism responses to climate warming, emphasizing the importance of intraspecific diversity for ecosystem resilience and adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid41261241,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhou, J and Li, Y and Yu, Z and Chen, L},
title = {Prediction of the potentially suitable areas of Osmanthus cooperi in China under climate change using MaxEnt modeling.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {12},
pages = {1355},
pmid = {41261241},
issn = {1573-2959},
support = {PAPD//Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions/ ; 31300558//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; BK20130972//Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Oleaceae/growth &amp; development/physiology ; Ecosystem ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Osmanthus cooperi Hemsl. is a plant unique to southern China, possessing significant medicinal and ornamental value. Based on 103 distribution records and 16 bioclimatic variables, this study used the maximum entropy method (MaxEnt) to simulate the potential distribution range of the species in China based on model optimization. The optimized MaxEnt model, with RM = 3.5 and FC = LQHPT settings, generated the most precise predictions. The research assessed the contribution of environmental variables and analyzed the factors limiting its distribution. The model revealed that precipitation of the driest month (Bio14, 57.7%) was the dominant factor, followed by precipitation seasonality (Bio15, 6.6%) and annual precipitation (Bio12, 9.5%). Under current climatic conditions, the potential biogeographic distribution range of O. cooperi is mainly concentrated in central and eastern China, with sporadic distribution in Taiwan, southwestern and southern China, with a total suitable habitat area of 68.82 × 10[4] km[2]. Stable habitats are most extensive and contiguous in Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and Hunan provinces. Under the three future climate scenarios, the potentially suitable habitat area for O. cooperi is projected to expand overall by -0.74 to 5.65%, and the expanded areas will be mainly distributed in southern Jiangsu, eastern Guizhou and northern Guangdong. Additionally, the suitable area is expected to shift slightly toward higher elevations and extend southwestward and northwestward. These findings provide a scientific basis for adjusting management and conservation strategies to address climate change and to achieve the conservation and sustainable use of O. cooperi within its suitable habitats.},
}
@article {pmid41259515,
year = {2025},
author = {Shapland, CY and Lo, YTE and Leach, NJ and Lavigne, &#xc9; and Tilling, K and Mitchell, DM},
title = {Forecast attribution reveals enhanced heat mortality from climate change in British Columbia heatwave.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {47},
pages = {eadw8268},
pmid = {41259515},
issn = {2375-2548},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; British Columbia/epidemiology ; Forecasting ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; *Mortality ; *Extreme Heat/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {In 2021, Canada experienced one of the most extreme heatwaves ever seen anywhere on the globe. We use a weather forecast model to attribute health impacts to climate change. We simulate the heatwave as a present-day forecast, a preindustrial-counterfactual scenario, and a future-counterfactual scenario. Despite the extremeness of the event, our analysis shows that, under current climate conditions, we could have still seen up to 30% more heat-related deaths than the number observed. We show that between 11 and 15% of the observed human mortality was attributable to climate change during this event, depending on the conditioning of the atmospheric circulation. We also show that, had "the same event" occurred in the future, the mortality toll is nonlinear compared with the warming trend, and so the future attribution would be even more extreme, 16 to 31%. We argue that this method gives particularly reliable impact attribution results and is therefore strongly defensible in decision-making and legal settings.},
}
@article {pmid41259371,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhou, Z and He, G and Hu, J and Li, G and Pan, H and Li, Y and Yu, S and Chen, Z and Ma, W and Zhu, G and Liu, T},
title = {Spatiotemporal expansion of Aedes aegypti and the dengue fever epidemic under climate change in China.},
journal = {PLoS neglected tropical diseases},
volume = {19},
number = {11},
pages = {e0013702},
pmid = {41259371},
issn = {1935-2735},
mesh = {Animals ; *Aedes/growth &amp; development/virology/physiology ; *Dengue/epidemiology/transmission ; China/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; *Mosquito Vectors/growth &amp; development/virology/physiology ; Humans ; *Epidemics ; Population Dynamics ; Seasons ; Models, Theoretical ; Cities ; Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Aedes aegypti is the primary vector of dengue fever, a disease whose transmission is strongly dependent on warm, humid climates. While the geographical and seasonal patterns of dengue are well-established, systematic projections of how climate change will affect the distribution of Aedes aegypti and dengue transmission risk in China remain limited.<br><br>METHOD: We integrated a phenological model with a dynamical mathematical model to project the future distribution and population dynamics of Aedes aegypti under multiple Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs). We assessed life-cycle completion (LCC) intensity at the municipal level across China and simulated detailed mosquito population dynamics and dengue transmission in six representative cities under sustainable (SSP1-2.6), regional rivalry (SSP3-7.0), and fossil-fueled development (SSP5-8.5) scenarios.<br><br>RESULTS: Climate warming is projected to accelerate the developmental rate of Aedes aegypti, with the most severe risks under the SSP5-8.5. By the 2090s, southern coastal cities could average 26 LCCs per year, and approximately 90% of Chinese cities may sustain at least one annual generation. The mosquito's range is expected to expand northward, with peak abundance shifting to September-October. Lengthened active seasons, particularly in the third and fourth quarters, are anticipated. Consequently, dengue incidence is projected to rise, peaking later in the year (October-November). In a high-emission future, Guangzhou could experience peaks of up to 11,000 daily cases.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate warming could increase the generational turnover, expand the geographic range, and prolong the seasonal activity of Aedes aegypti in China, thereby significantly elevating the risk of dengue transmission. These projections enhance our ability to predict outbreaks and are critical for informing proactive, targeted public health control strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41258413,
year = {2025},
author = {Antonioni, A and González-Casado, MA and Andrighetto, G and Lipari, F and Szekely, A and Traulsen, A and Sánchez, A},
title = {How risk communication shapes individual response to climate change: an experimental study.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {40893},
pmid = {41258413},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {PID2022-141802NB-I00//Agencia Estatal de Investigaci&#xf3;n/ ; PID2022-141802NB-I00//Agencia Estatal de Investigaci&#xf3;n/ ; PID2022-141802NB-I00//Agencia Estatal de Investigaci&#xf3;n/ ; PID2022-141802NB-I00//Agencia Estatal de Investigaci&#xf3;n/ ; MapCDPerNets//Fundaci&#xf3;n BBVA/ ; MapCDPerNets//Fundaci&#xf3;n BBVA/ ; MapCDPerNets//Fundaci&#xf3;n BBVA/ ; MapCDPerNets//Fundaci&#xf3;n BBVA/ ; PIPF-2023/COM-29487//Comunidad de Madrid/ ; PIPF-2023/COM-29487//Comunidad de Madrid/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Communication ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Decision Making ; Young Adult ; Cooperative Behavior ; Game Theory ; Risk ; },
abstract = {We examine the theoretical prediction that early contributions can be crucial for managing uncertain collective risk successfully and study how different ways of presenting or understanding climate risk affect people's willingness to work together. Participants played a repeated Collective Risk Dilemma game in which they decided how much to contribute towards avoiding a collective loss. In one version of the game, catastrophic losses could occur only at the end of multiple interactions (last round), while in the other, partial losses could occur in every round (every round). We measured when contributions were made, how closely participants' expectations matched the actions of others, and whether a shared social norm emerged. The results indicate that, contrary to predictions, subjects in the last-round setting reached the contribution target more often and earned higher individual rewards, even though their contributions were less evenly distributed and were made only at the very end of the game. We did not find support for social norms having a role in shaping the participants' decisions. These findings suggest that framing risk as a single, catastrophic event may lead to a clearer understanding and more effective cooperation than presenting it as a series of smaller, uncertain risks. In terms of policy, the study highlights the importance of clear and consistent communication in motivating collective action to address climate change, particularly if early contributions are needed.},
}
@article {pmid41254093,
year = {2025},
author = {Kim, KL and Hong, JW and Jeon, YW and Jeong, JW and Kim, CH and Eoh, HJ and Kim, SH and Park, JS and Cho, NI and Kwak, JH and Kim, Y and Yeom, GY},
title = {Effect of C2H2F4/CF4O with low global warming potentials on SiNx etching as a CHF3 replacement.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {40517},
pmid = {41254093},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {As the size of the device continues to decrease due to the increasing demand for faster processing speed and lower power consumption in semiconductor integrated circuit device technology, the double patterning process is widely used. The SiNx used in this double patterning process requires high etch rate and high etch selectivity over SiOx, while at the same time achieving an anisotropic etch profile. In the past, gases such as CHF3/CF4 were used for SiNx etching of double patterning. However, the low etch selectivity of these gases and their high global warming potential (GWP) have led to the need for alternative gases. To address this issue, in this study, the effect of alternative gases instead of CHF3 on SiNx etching characteristics has been investigated. When C2H2F4 was used instead of CHF3, both etch rate and etch selectivity were improved, but issues such as trenching and increased critical dimension (CD) were observed. When CF4O was added to C2H2F4, both etch rate and etch selectivity were further improved while eliminating trenching issue. The analysis showed that C2H2F4 compared to CHF3 promoted stronger polymer formation, thereby improving mask passivation while trenching defects occurred due to polymer deposition. For the C2H2F4 + CF4O mixture, increased fluorine dissociation resulted in higher SiNx etch rates and consequently better etch selectivity, and trenching was eliminated by increasing gas dissociation and decreasing polymer production. Million Metric Tones of Carbon Equivalent (MMTCE) measurements showed that C2H2F4 decreased by approximately ~83.9% and C2H2F4 + CF4O by approximately ~75.2% of greenhouse gas emissions compared to CHF3. Therefore, the results obtained with alternate gases are next-generation eco-friendly etch processes that can be applied to semiconductor devices such as Fin Field Effect Transistor (FinFET), 3D Not-AND (NAND), and other advanced semiconductor and display manufacturing technologies.},
}
@article {pmid41253617,
year = {2026},
author = {O'Reilly, S and Griffiths, J and Fox, L and Weadick, CS and Oo, NM and Murphy, L and O'Leary, R and Goulioti, T and Adam, V and Razis, ED and Lindholm, B and Werutsky, G and Cameron, D and Bliss, J},
title = {Corrigendum to "Climate change impacts and sustainability integration among breast international group members" [The Breast Volume 81 June 2025 104469].},
journal = {Breast (Edinburgh, Scotland)},
volume = {85},
number = {},
pages = {104653},
doi = {10.1016/j.breast.2025.104653},
pmid = {41253617},
issn = {1532-3080},
}
@article {pmid41253286,
year = {2026},
author = {Stark, S and Klanke, M and Quitmann, C and Nieder, J and Herrmann, A and Lindenthal, J and Shimada, D and Wambach, V and Alvarez, F and Kaspar-Ott, I and Hertig, E and Hueber, S},
title = {Medical Training on Climate Change and Health: Evaluation of an Online Learning Format for Outpatient Care.},
journal = {Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1055/a-2750-5002},
pmid = {41253286},
issn = {1439-4421},
support = {01VSF22044//Innovationsfond des gemeinsamen Bundesausschusses/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change increasingly affects public health and presents new challenges for outpatient care. Physicians require specific training opportunities to address these developments. As part of the project AdaptNet ("Adapting primary and specialised outpatient care to the health impacts of climate change"), an online training course on climate change and health was developed to provide essential foundational knowledge on climate-related health risks and adaptation strategies for medical practice. The aim of this study was to evaluate the training in terms of comprehensibility, applicability, and its relevance to medical practice.The training was provided as an online learning format. The evaluation followed a mixed-methods approach involving 23 general practitioners and specialised physicians from the Northern Bavaria region (Germany). Data collection included a standardised online questionnaire as well as structured group discussions. The analysis was guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, with data being evaluated using qualitative content analysis and quantitative descriptive methods.The quantitative analysis showed that the training was perceived as comprehensible, practically relevant, and well-structured. Participants considered the scope and duration of the training to be appropriate. The multimedia design was particularly positively highlighted. The qualitative results indicated increased awareness of climate-related health risks and a high perceived added value for medical practice. The training generated great interest among participants and was considered relevant for outpatient care. The flexible integration of the online format into daily work routines was seen as advantageous. Critical feedback referred to the lack of opportunities for interactive exchange and a desire for additional regional adaptation of the training content.Climate change and adaptation are recognised as relevant topics in medical practice and can be effectively and practically communicated in the outpatient sector through the online training developed specially for this purpose. Regional customisation of the training content appears sensible in order to address climate and health challenges more specifically. Online formats may prove to be suitable tools for effective knowledge transfer.},
}
@article {pmid41252957,
year = {2026},
author = {Batino, M and Moraca, E and Trapani, S and Morabito, A and Ciofi, D},
title = {Corrigendum to "A survey to understand knowledge and perception of climate change: a Delphi study on health professionals" [Nurse Educ. Today 156 (2026) 106879].},
journal = {Nurse education today},
volume = {157},
number = {},
pages = {106914},
doi = {10.1016/j.nedt.2025.106914},
pmid = {41252957},
issn = {1532-2793},
}
@article {pmid41252453,
year = {2025},
author = {Dennington, NL and Grossman, MK and Teeple, JL and Johnson, LR and Shocket, MS and McGraw, EA and Thomas, MB},
title = {Phenotypic variation in populations of the mosquito vector, Aedes aegypti, and implications for predicting the effects of temperature and climate change on dengue transmission.},
journal = {PLoS neglected tropical diseases},
volume = {19},
number = {11},
pages = {e0013623},
pmid = {41252453},
issn = {1935-2735},
mesh = {Animals ; *Aedes/physiology/growth &amp; development/virology/genetics/radiation effects ; *Climate Change ; *Mosquito Vectors/physiology/growth &amp; development/virology ; *Dengue/transmission ; Temperature ; Mexico ; Dengue Virus/physiology ; Phenotype ; Female ; Humans ; },
abstract = {There is concern that increases in temperature due to climate change could lead to shifts in the transmission dynamics and distribution of mosquito vectors. Many current models assume there are 'average' thermal performance curves for a given vector species' life-history traits. However, this 'one-size-fits-all' assumption ignores the potential for standing phenotypic variation in life-history traits to create population-specific differences in thermal performance. In this study, we explored thermal performance of five independent field populations of Ae. aegypti from Mexico, together with a standard laboratory strain. We reared these six populations at temperatures between 13°C- 37°C to generate thermal performance curves for a suite of life-history traits. Composite models integrating these traits revealed the effects of temperature on population growth rates and dengue virus transmission potential. The results provide strong evidence for the potential for local adaptation in Ae. aegypti populations, challenging the applicability of 'one-size-fits-all' thermal performance models to assess climate impact on mosquito-borne diseases.},
}
@article {pmid41249741,
year = {2026},
author = {Lu, Y and He, S and Zhao, C and Jiang, C and Feng, J and Zhao, L and Li, Y and Chen, Y},
title = {Effects of mountain uplift and climate change on phylogeography and species divergence of East Asia Morella.},
journal = {Journal of plant research},
volume = {139},
number = {1},
pages = {3-24},
pmid = {41249741},
issn = {1618-0860},
support = {32260252//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; [2019]2451-2//Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Support Project/ ; },
}
@article {pmid41249316,
year = {2025},
author = {Behroozian, M and Amini, T and Zare, H and Ejtehadi, H},
title = {Assessing climate change impacts on the geographical distribution of Cupressus sempervirens in the Mediterranean region.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {40127},
pmid = {41249316},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Mediterranean Region ; Ecosystem ; Geography ; Seasons ; },
abstract = {Cupressus sempervirens L., a long-lived conifer of the Cupressaceae family, plays a vital ecological, medicinal, and economic role in the Mediterranean basin. Due to the species' sensitivity to climatic fluctuations, particularly temperature and precipitation regimes, understanding its potential distributional shifts under climate change is critical. This study employs ecological niche modeling to quantify the current and future potential geographic distribution of C. sempervirens under two Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5) for the mid-twenty-first century (2041-2060). Model outputs identified mean diurnal range (bio2), precipitation seasonality (bio15), and annual precipitation (bio12) as key determinants of habitat suitability. Presently, suitable habitats are concentrated throughout the Mediterranean region, with moderate suitability extending into the Euro-Siberian and Irano-Turanian domains. Future climate projections indicated an expansion of climatically suitable areas, most consistently within the Mediterranean basin, where predictions showed higher reliability, whereas additional gains in northern regions (e.g., around the Caspian and Black seas) were associated with greater model uncertainty, reflecting overall increases in suitable habitat of 14.7% under SSP2-4.5 and 16.4% under SSP5-8.5. These findings provide critical insights for developing effective monitoring frameworks and conservation strategies to enhance the resilience and adaptive capacity of C. sempervirens populations amid ongoing climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41249087,
year = {2025},
author = {Kim, IJ},
title = {Exploring Nurses' Perspectives on Climate Change Using Q Methodology.},
journal = {Nursing research},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1097/NNR.0000000000000872},
pmid = {41249087},
issn = {1538-9847},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: As the negative effects of climate change on health increase, interest in responding to the climate crisis within the health care community is rising. Nurses, who comprise the majority of health care professionals, have significant potential to mitigate the health effects of climate change and can play a key role in addressing this global challenge.<br><br>OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to explore nurses' perspectives on climate change and propose strategies to enhance their ability to respond to climate issues based on the results.<br><br>METHODS: Q methodology-which combines qualitative and quantitative research methods-was used. Thirty-seven Q statements were selected from 197 statements derived from literature reviews, newspaper articles, books, and interviews. Forty-four nurses in South Korea, who were expected to hold diverse perspectives on climate change, were purposively recruited and participated in Q sorting. The data were collected in July and August 2024 and analyzed using principal component analysis with varimax rotation in PQMethod software.<br><br>RESULTS: Four perspectives of climate change were identified among the nurses: being crisis-conscious and solidarity response-oriented, emphasizing the irrelevance to nursing and being corporate response-oriented, recognizing the relevance to nursing and having a strong will to act, and being critically indifferent and passive response-oriented.<br><br>DISCUSSION: The findings reveal that nurses' perspectives on climate change can be categorized based on the presence of a professional perspective in viewing the climate issue and the level of climate change response considered desirable. To encourage nurses' active participation in responding to climate change, it is necessary to develop appropriate strategies according to their various perspectives on this issue. The results of this study could be used to formulate solutions that enable nurses to contribute positively to climate change in countries with similar backgrounds to South Korea and those that have achieved rapid economic growth.},
}
@article {pmid41247285,
year = {2025},
author = {Huang, Y and Holmer, M and Xu, C and Liu, M and Masque, P and Serrano, O and Hu, J and Effiong, K and Tang, T and Zhu, J and Wu, J and Xiao, X},
title = {Enhanced Microplastic Burial in China's Coastal Blue Carbon Ecosystems: Drivers and Potential Roles in Climate Change Mitigation.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {59},
number = {47},
pages = {25442-25453},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c10702},
pmid = {41247285},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Microplastics ; China ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Carbon ; Geologic Sediments ; },
abstract = {Blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs) are important hotspots of microplastics. However, the magnitude and drivers of microplastic storage across the coastline, together with their roles in climate change mitigation, remain largely unknown. The results showed that microplastic stocks in the surface 12 cm sediments along the Chinese coast ranged from 2170 to 42,240 particles m[-2], corresponding to 0.01-104.4 kg C ha[-1] of microplastic-derived carbon in BCEs. BCEs enhanced the trapping of microplastics, with 1.3-3.8-fold higher stocks than bare flats, while their contribution to organic carbon stocks was negligible (<1.4%). Assuming that microplastics would be decomposed if not stored in BCEs, we estimated that microplastic burial in BCEs contributes to 0.3-45.3 Gg CO2 eq of avoided emissions across China. Microplastic abundance declined with depth in mangrove sediments, indicating accelerated accumulation in recent decades (R[2] = 0.86), faster than in seagrass or bare flats. Urban area, distance from shore, BCE type, and latitude were identified as the major environmental and human activity factors driving microplastic accumulation in BCEs by a multivariable linear regression model (Microplastic stock = exp(6.20 + 1.13 × Ln(Urban area) - 0.23 × Ln(Distance from shore) + 0.48 × BCEs type - 0.05 × Latitude), R[2] = 0.85). Our study provides new insights into the emerging carbon-pollution interactions in BCEs and offers a scalable modeling approach to inform coastal microplastic management.},
}
@article {pmid41247098,
year = {2026},
author = {Carrión, PL and Beausoleil, MO and Raeymaekers, JAM and De León, LF and Chaves, JA and Sharpe, DMT and Huber, SK and Herrel, A and Gotanda, KM and Koop, JAH and Knutie, SA and Clayton, DH and Podos, J and Barrett, RDH and Guichard, F and Hendry, AP},
title = {Darwin's finches and climate change: insights from a resilient system.},
journal = {Journal of evolutionary biology},
volume = {39},
number = {2},
pages = {281-293},
doi = {10.1093/jeb/voaf138},
pmid = {41247098},
issn = {1420-9101},
support = {2003-2006//University of Massachusetts/ ; #23-10-09//University of Massachusetts/ ; 2007-2009//University of Massachusetts/ ; #26-10-16//University of Massachusetts/ ; 2010-2011//University of Massachusetts/ ; #2009-0063//University of Massachusetts/ ; 2012-2013//University of Massachusetts/ ; #2009-0063//University of Massachusetts/ ; 2014-2016//University of Massachusetts/ ; #2013-0087//University of Massachusetts/ ; 2017-2020//University of Massachusetts/ ; #2017-0005//University of Massachusetts/ ; 2008-2010//University of Utah/ ; #07-08004//University of Utah/ ; 2010-2013//University of Utah/ ; #10-07003)//University of Utah/ ; 2003-2007//Galapagos National Park/ ; #PC-009-98//Galapagos National Park/ ; 2008: #PC-01-08//Galapagos National Park/ ; 2009: #PC-21-07//Galapagos National Park/ ; 2010: #PC-58-10//Galapagos National Park/ ; 2011: #PC-58-10//Galapagos National Park/ ; 2012: #PC-03-12//Galapagos National Park/ ; 2013: #PC-17-13//Galapagos National Park/ ; 2014: #PC-29-14//Galapagos National Park/ ; 2015: #PC-26-15//Galapagos National Park/ ; 2016: #PC-36-16//Galapagos National Park/ ; 2017: #PC-14-17//Galapagos National Park/ ; 2018: #PC-03-18//Galapagos National Park/ ; 2019-2020//Galapagos National Park/ ; #PC-28-19//Galapagos National Park/ ; 2022: #PC-35-22//Galapagos National Park/ ; //Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada/ ; //National Science Foundation/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Finches/physiology/anatomy &amp; histology ; Ecuador ; Beak/anatomy &amp; histology ; Temperature ; Biological Evolution ; },
abstract = {Climate change is known to influence biodiversity worldwide, with changes in organismal traits observed in many populations and species. Such effects are not universal, however, with some traits showing remarkable stability through time. Time-series analyses that link environmental variables to trait values can generate useful insights into trait evolution and its ecological bases. We use 24 years of data for beak and body traits in two species of Darwin's finches in the Galápagos Islands, alongside data on temperature and precipitation, to answer three questions: (Q1) is climate change present in our study sites? (Q2) do time-series of beak and body traits show detectable trends that suggest climate change effects? and (Q3) to what extent does weather influence annual variation in beak and body traits? We found that temperature and precipitation have been increasing over the past two decades-although this trend is minor in comparison to year-to-year variation. We next found that time-series of beak and body traits showed no detectable signs of climate change impact, instead they behave either as random walks or stable trajectories. Finally, for both species, analyses for short-term responses show that precipitation has a lagged, negative correlation with beak and body traits (effect size: maximum -0.632, minimum -0.131). Increased precipitation followed smaller traits in subsequent years. Associations of finch traits with temperature were more variable. We discuss reasons why Darwin's finches react to short-term weather changes but not to long-term climatic trends, and how these results relate to other findings in other tropical systems.},
}
@article {pmid41245607,
year = {2025},
author = {Gendron, HK and Tallman, RF and Docker, MF},
title = {The influence of climate change on growth of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus).},
journal = {Environmental biology of fishes},
volume = {108},
number = {12},
pages = {2087-2104},
pmid = {41245607},
issn = {0378-1909},
abstract = {The Arctic is warming at an unprecedented rate and with longer growing seasons, greater rainfall, and less snowfall. Cold-adapted ectotherms, such as the Arctic charr, Salvelinus alpinus (Linnaeus 1758), are likely to experience changes to growth as a result. Anadromous Arctic charr (charr, hereafter) are of great importance for northern communities, providing a source of income from commercial fisheries and food security from subsistence harvest. Initially, warming is expected to increase the growth of charr, benefitting subsistence and commercial fisheries in the short term. However, over longer time scales, temperatures exceeding the optimum for growth will likely result in metabolic stress, slowed growth, and higher mortality. Thus, the long-term consequences of climate change will likely be negative. We assessed anadromous charr growth from 1984 to 2013 in three stocks around Cumberland Sound using otolith measurements as proxies for age-specific growth. Trend analyses indicated growth had increased in pre-migratory ages over the years. We used mixed models to investigate changes to growth for ages 1-10 in relation to climate variables, finding that growing degree days had the greatest positive influence on ages 1-6 while annual precipitation had an overall negative effect on growth in ages 1-2 and 6-10. Contrary to previous assessments on these stocks, our results suggest charr have indeed experienced changes to growth with climate change. These findings emphasize the need for more thorough long-term growth studies in the management of fisheries as altered growth will affect food security and the economy across the Canadian Arctic.},
}
@article {pmid41244565,
year = {2025},
author = {Drosinou, M and Palomäki, J and Kunnari, A and Koverola, M and Jokela, M and Laakasuo, M},
title = {HEXACO personality dimensions as predictors of environmental attitudes, socio-moral orientations, and climate change beliefs.},
journal = {iScience},
volume = {28},
number = {11},
pages = {113753},
pmid = {41244565},
issn = {2589-0042},
abstract = {In this article, we investigate which personality dimensions provide a common psychological basis for environmental measures and socio-moral orientations (e.g., feeling connected to others, perceiving the environmental problem as moral). In a cross-sectional study (N = 634), we explored the associations between the HEXACO dimensions and a wide range of environmental measures as well as socio-moral orientations related to environmentalism. We found that Openness to Experience was the most prominent predictor of environmental measures, socio-moral orientations, and the belief that climate change is caused by human activity. We further provide a comprehensive overview of how each personality dimension connects socio-moral orientations and environmental measures, highlighting the multifaceted nature of environmentalism. The findings underscore the role of individual differences in coping with the environmental crisis. Our article replicates and extends previous research, contributing to the ongoing discussion on how differences in individual predispositions influence environmental engagement.},
}
@article {pmid41244031,
year = {2025},
author = {Goodman, M and Raimer-Goodman, L and McPherson, HMH and Woldu, D and Sharma, S and Ramphul, R and Mukiri, F and Maigallo, A},
title = {Navigating the Nexus of Food Insecurity, Anxiety, and Depression in the Face of Climate Change: A Longitudinal Study in Rural Kenya.},
journal = {Depression and anxiety},
volume = {2025},
number = {},
pages = {5510493},
pmid = {41244031},
issn = {1520-6394},
mesh = {Humans ; Kenya/epidemiology ; Male ; Female ; Longitudinal Studies ; Adult ; *Climate Change ; *Food Insecurity ; *Anxiety/epidemiology/psychology ; *Rural Population/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Depression/epidemiology/psychology ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; Adolescent ; *Food Supply ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: This study aims to address critical gaps in understanding the bidirectional relationships between food insecurity, anxiety, and depression in Meru County, Kenya. By employing a cross-lagged panel analysis, we seek to clarify these temporal dynamics, contributing to the design of targeted interventions that integrate food security and mental health in the context of climate change.<br><br>METHODS: A cross-lagged panel analysis was conducted using data from 362 adult participants in a community-based empowerment program (2023) in Meru County, Kenya. Participants completed self-report measures of food insecurity, anxiety, and depression at two time points, 11 weeks apart.<br><br>RESULTS: Food insecurity (T1) predicted subsequent anxiety and depression (T2), controlling for within-variable, within-time, and control-variable correlations. Village-level food insecurity (T1) was correlated with significantly higher anxiety (T2). Additionally, anxiety (T1) predicted higher subsequent food insecurity (T2).<br><br>CONCLUSION: Food insecurity and anxiety have a complex bidirectional relationship. Interventions that address food security, mental health, and the psychosocial factors that promote adaptation to food-insecure environments are essential for promoting the well-being of individuals and communities in the face of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41243407,
year = {2025},
author = {Ayala, CCO and Medina, LYS and Celis, EMC and Londoño, MAB and Londoño, JMB},
title = {Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change: High Andean Plant Species as Ruminant Feed Alternatives.},
journal = {Animal science journal = Nihon chikusan Gakkaiho},
volume = {96},
number = {1},
pages = {e70131},
doi = {10.1111/asj.70131},
pmid = {41243407},
issn = {1740-0929},
support = {4242//Universidad Industrial de Santander/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Animal Feed ; *Ruminants/physiology ; Biomass ; Methane/metabolism ; Digestion ; Carbon Sequestration ; *Adaptation, Physiological ; Ecosystem ; Carbon/metabolism ; *Plants ; Livestock ; },
abstract = {The understanding and use of plant resources, coupled with the strategic selection of forage species, play crucial roles in biodiversity preservation, enhanced biomass production, nutrient supply, and a reduced ecological footprint. This study aimed to characterize the forage potential of perennial plant species in high Andean ecosystems. Species naturally occurring in livestock production systems were identified and classified based on their botanical and agronomic characteristics. We assessed biomass production, bromatological composition, carbon sequestration, in vitro dry matter digestibility, and methane emissions. Among the 28 identified species, 17 presented optimal characteristics: high biomass, protein (> 7%), gross energy (> 3500 kcal kg[-1]), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF) percentages (< 42% and < 37%, respectively), and in vitro digestibility (> 40%). Plants with relatively high secondary metabolite contents exhibited reduced methane emissions. Carbon uptake varied from 3.27 to 35.41 g C m[-2] or plant. The recognized forage potential of these perennial plant species offers a sustainable option for integration into ruminant feeding systems and silvopastoral practices in the tropical Andes. This strategic integration presents a viable approach for mitigating the impacts of livestock farming in response to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41243048,
year = {2025},
author = {Falcinelli, I and Fini, C and Mazzuca, C and Alessandri, G and Alivernini, F and Baiocco, R and Chirico, A and Filosa, L and Palombi, T and Pistella, J and Tavolucci, S and Lucidi, F and Borghi, AM},
title = {Thinking climate change through the lens of abstractness: a multi-task and multi-setting investigation into generational differences in the conceptualization of ecology.},
journal = {Cognitive research: principles and implications},
volume = {10},
number = {1},
pages = {79},
pmid = {41243048},
issn = {2365-7464},
support = {Investment PE8 - Project AGE-IT (Spoke 4: Healthy aging)//National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR)/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Adult ; Young Adult ; Aged ; Male ; Female ; Adolescent ; *Concept Formation/physiology ; Age Factors ; *Ecology ; *Thinking/physiology ; Semantics ; Middle Aged ; Aging/psychology ; },
abstract = {To face ecological disasters, one of the major emergencies of modern times, fostering pro-environmental behaviors appears crucial. While research explored various behavioral drivers, few studies addressed the conceptual representation of ecological events at different ages. Our preregistered study fills this gap, examining how different generations conceptualize ecology, considering evidence suggesting a link between climate change abstractness and willingness to act pro-environmentally. Older (> 65 yo) and younger (18-35 yo) individuals performed multiple tasks targeting conceptual processing (categorization), semantic organization (rating), and conceptual representation (feature generation) of ecological (e.g., deforestation) compared to concrete (e.g., spoon) and abstract (e.g., affirmation) concepts. In the categorization task, participants responded to critical ecological, concrete, and abstract words but refrained from responding to animal words. The rating task involved evaluating critical words on semantic aspects (e.g., Abstractness, Familiarity), and the feature generation task listing properties true for each concept. Innovatively, participants were tested in three possible settings (indoor, natural outdoor, urbanized outdoor) to test whether exposure to nature impacts categorization.Results showed that independent from the setting, ecological concepts were similar to abstract concepts, especially in semantic organization and conceptual representation, or more abstractly characterized than them, especially in conceptual processing. Age differences were minimal, but older adults, who showed more positive attitudes toward ecology and nature, characterized ecological concepts more concretely than younger adults.Theoretically, the multifarious characterization of ecological phenomena supports the flexibility of our conceptual system and points to the necessity of overcoming the classical concrete-abstract dichotomy and studying concepts in a more "situated" manner. From a societal point of view, the age-dependent abstractness of ecological concepts might inform policies on how to improve climate change campaigns, tailoring them to different age groups.},
}
@article {pmid41241021,
year = {2025},
author = {Çelik Biçer, E and Sak, O and Er, A},
title = {Influence of thermal stress on the cellular immunity of Galleria mellonella F. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), and the biological traits of Bracon hebetor (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in a host-parasitoid interaction: implications under climate change.},
journal = {Journal of insect physiology},
volume = {167},
number = {},
pages = {104907},
doi = {10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104907},
pmid = {41241021},
issn = {1879-1611},
mesh = {Animals ; *Moths/immunology/parasitology ; *Wasps/physiology ; *Host-Parasite Interactions ; *Climate Change ; Female ; *Immunity, Cellular ; Male ; Larva/parasitology/immunology/growth &amp; development/physiology ; Hot Temperature ; *Heat-Shock Response ; Temperature ; Stress, Physiological ; },
abstract = {Extreme temperatures, the most evident indicator of climate change, threaten the delicate balance among parasitoids, key components of the ecosystem, and their agricultural pest hosts. Understanding the effects of thermal stress on parasitoids is essential for improving the mass production of Bracon hebetor (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), and predicting how the climate change will affect host-parasitoid relationship. The immune system of the host Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) varied with both temperature and duration of exposure. Total hemocyte count peaked at 40 °C after 24 h due to elevated granulocyte, plasmatocyte, spherulocyte, and other cell types. The mitotic index peaked at 38 °C (24 h) before dropping sharply at 40 °C. Strong encapsulation responses rose significantly at 40 °C compared to 38 °C. Re-exposing adult females of B. hebetor to thermal stress, along with its previously heat-stressed hosts, altered biological traits in both adult females and F1 offspring, especially the reduced egg fecundity. Rising temperatures initially reduced the female sex ratio, but ultimately it nearly balanced out. At 36 °C, 95 % of the 24 eggs per female developed into adults, and prolonged adult longevity increased parasitoid numbers and extended their active period, a key finding. Overall, B. hebetor displayed high thermal tolerance, yet temperature-driven changes in host immunity and parasitoid traits may reshape their interactions under future climates.},
}
@article {pmid41238932,
year = {2025},
author = {Else, KJ and Cruickshank, SM},
title = {The role of ecoimmunology in tackling the emerging threats of climate change and the exposome.},
journal = {Nature immunology},
volume = {26},
number = {12},
pages = {2113-2115},
pmid = {41238932},
issn = {1529-2916},
}
@article {pmid41238608,
year = {2025},
author = {Reddy, BNS and Gautam, K and Pachauri, N},
title = {Solar potential assessment using machine learning and climate change projections for long-term energy planning.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {39935},
pmid = {41238608},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {This work proposes a novel method for evaluating solar potential, essential for the development, installation, and operation of solar power systems. The approach forecasts solar energy potential for specific sites by utilizing integrated geospatial, meteorological, and infrastructural multidimensional data. A new application has been released to assess the solar capacity globally. The study evaluated various machine learning methods, ultimately selecting an XGBoost model for training on historical sun irradiance and meteorological data spanning from 1980 to 2015. This model demonstrates significant promise for handling complicated nonlinear interactions and simulating temporal weather patterns affecting solar irradiance. Preliminary results indicate a strong capacity for worldwide predictions on the potential of solar energy, utilizing simulated weather data from 2015 to 2099. The application delivers precise solar power estimates and financial viability, enabling rapid and effortless site assessments from any location within minutes. The results demonstrate that the XGBoost model outperforms other ML algorithms, by achieving lower values of RMSE = 0.97 kWh/m[2] and MAE = 0.76 kWh/m[2], respectively, for solar energy potential. Furthermore, to evaluate the impact of the proposed methodology, three case studies were conducted in Mindanao (Philippines), Gobi-Altai (Mongolia), and the Peloponnese (Greece). The results demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed method in long-term solar energy planning.},
}
@article {pmid41238326,
year = {2025},
author = {Fox, MD and Williams, GJ},
title = {Coral reefs as ocean-connected ecosystems: Impacts on food webs and reef futures under climate change.},
journal = {Advances in marine biology},
volume = {102},
number = {},
pages = {1-31},
doi = {10.1016/bs.amb.2025.09.002},
pmid = {41238326},
issn = {2162-5875},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Coral Reefs ; *Food Chain ; Oceans and Seas ; Animals ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Coral reef ecosystems are inherently dependent on their surrounding ocean. Mounting evidence reveals that oceanographic processes deliver pelagic subsidies that shape coral reef food webs and influence reef persistence following disturbance. These findings are challenging the classical view of reefs as 'self-sustaining' ecosystems in oligotrophic seas. Yet our observations of these biophysical interactions are limited, and we lack a fundamental understanding of how ocean-reef interactions structure shallow reef dynamics. As climate change continues to alter fundamental physical processes within our ocean, the impacts of ocean-reef interactions on reef futures remain unknown. In this review, we offer a forward-looking perspective to catalyze our understanding of ocean-reef connections through interdisciplinary studies and more standardized approaches to data collection and validation. We provide a primer for ecologists on some of the foundational physical processes structuring subsurface temperature dynamics and resource supply to coral reef ecosystems and synthesize the available evidence on how these biophysical interactions influence reef food webs, from microbes to sharks and ultimately humans. Lastly, we emphasize how climate change is restructuring vital biophysical processes in the ocean and on reefs and identify practical solutions for improving our ability to more critically evaluate ocean-reef interactions across scales. Achieving this will be crucial to improve our projections of coral reef futures and to help inform strategic management to support and promote reef persistence under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41237603,
year = {2026},
author = {Stacey, G},
title = {Introduction to Exploring the nexus between nursing/midwifery education, planetary health, climate change and sustainable healthcare.},
journal = {Nurse education today},
volume = {157},
number = {},
pages = {106922},
doi = {10.1016/j.nedt.2025.106922},
pmid = {41237603},
issn = {1532-2793},
}
@article {pmid41236878,
year = {2025},
author = {Jiang, ZW and Wang, NY and Qi, S and Ma, L},
title = {Differences in climate change impacts on reptile embryos and adults.},
journal = {Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {e70176},
doi = {10.1111/cobi.70176},
pmid = {41236878},
issn = {1523-1739},
support = {32501390//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 32570593//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 24hytd014//Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, Sun Yat-sen University/ ; },
abstract = {Species experience climate change impacts throughout their life cycle; yet, embryos are rarely considered in vulnerability assessments and conservation planning. We conducted a global-scale analysis of developmental traits and climate change effects on embryonic development in 48 oviparous reptiles. We also compared the climate change effects on embryos and adults to identify geographic areas where the 2 life stages are most vulnerable to such effects. In a comparison between adults and embryos in 5 lizard species, we focused on activity restriction and loss of egg development opportunity associated with climate change impacts. Embryos of tropical oviparous reptiles, particularly those in the Amazon, were predicted to be the most vulnerable to climate change. Climate change impacts on embryos were predicted to exacerbate challenges for 13 threatened species, 11 of which were turtles. Areas where embryos and adults were most vulnerable aligned at broad geographic scales (e.g., both concentrated in the tropics). However, for the 5 representative lizard species, conservation priorities based on the effects of climate change on embryos matched poorly with those based on effects on adults. Embryos of tropical oviparous reptiles warrant increased conservation attention, particularly turtles and threatened species. Our results highlight the importance of considering all life stages when assessing species' vulnerability to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41234810,
year = {2025},
author = {Budha, M and Karki, J and Khadka, B and Koju, NP},
title = {Modeling Current and Future Habitat Suitability for the Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) Under Climate Change Scenarios in Nepal.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {11},
pages = {e72490},
pmid = {41234810},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {The snow leopard (Panthera uncia), a Vulnerable apex predator endemic to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia. It plays a vital role in maintaining the ecological integrity of high-altitude ecosystems. This study modeled the current and future potential habitat distribution of the snow leopard in Nepal using Species Distribution Modeling (SDM). A total of 306 occurrence records were compiled from both primary and secondary sources. Five bioclimatic and four environmental variables were selected to assess their influence on habitat suitability, and the MaxEnt algorithm was used to develop distribution models. Results indicate that nearly one fifth of Nepal's total land area is suitable for snow leopards. Most of these suitable habitats lie within the protected areas (PAs). However, a significant portion of suitable habitat in the western landscapes extends into vulnerable, unprotected regions. Among the environmental variables, annual mean temperature and elevation emerged as the most influential predictors. Habitat suitability was highest in areas with lower temperatures (-5°C to 5°C) and within the elevation range of 4000-4500 masl. Climate projections for mid and late century highlight a substantial concentration of moderately and marginally suitable habitats, with particular severe declines under high emission scenarios. While protected areas were found to provide relatively resilient habitats for the snow leopard, areas outside the PAs network are projected to undergo significant habitat contraction. This emphasizes the urgent need for expanded and adaptive conservation strategies. Notably, this study is the first to quantify the disproportionate vulnerability of habitats outside Nepal's protected area system. In the western region, approximately 42.5% of currently suitable habitat is at risk of severe decline under high-emission scenarios. These findings highlight the limitations of existing conservation paradigms and emphasize the need to extend protections beyond established PAs through the creation of ecological corridors and the integration of climate-resilient conservation planning.},
}
@article {pmid41234789,
year = {2025},
author = {Ghimirey, YP and Kenney, AJ and Krebs, CJ and Oli, MK},
title = {Seasonal coat-colour moulting phenology of snowshoe hares in a Yukon boreal forest undergoing climate change.},
journal = {Royal Society open science},
volume = {12},
number = {11},
pages = {250662},
pmid = {41234789},
issn = {2054-5703},
abstract = {Climate change is slowly influencing boreal forest ecosystems, with rising temperatures and altered snow conditions driving phenological shifts in many plant and animal species. Using 7 years (2016-2022) of camera trap data from the Kluane Lake region, Yukon, we quantified seasonal moulting phenology and coat-colour mismatch in snowshoe hares. Autumn moult started between 28 September and 3 October and completed between 5 and 11 November, with the mean moult duration ranging from 36 to 43 days. Spring moult initiated between 12 April and 27 April and completed between 16 May and 27 May, with moult duration ranging from 24 to 38 days. Contrary to our expectations, there was no evidence of delayed or advanced moulting phenology over this 7-year period. The mismatch between snowshoe hare coat colour and background showed an increasing trend and average whiteness of the snowshoe hare coat in autumn declined. Temperature and snow variables influenced various aspects of seasonal moulting phenology, in some cases in the opposite direction. Long-term studies utilizing intrinsic and high-resolution microclimatic data and behavioural observations are needed to understand how moulting phenology and mismatch affect predator-prey dynamics and snowshoe hare demography and population dynamics as climate change continues.},
}
@article {pmid41234321,
year = {2025},
author = {Solakis-Tena, A and Casimiro-Soriguer Solanas, F and Hidalgo-Triana, N},
title = {Retrospective phenology in western Mediterranean plants: revealing climate change patterns through herbarium specimens.},
journal = {AoB PLANTS},
volume = {17},
number = {6},
pages = {plaf064},
pmid = {41234321},
issn = {2041-2851},
abstract = {Herbarium specimens have proven useful for assessing phenological responses to climate change. Using preserved specimens, we analysed the changes in day of year (DOY) for four phenophases: three reproductive (preflowering, flowering, fruiting) and one vegetative (growth). We conducted phenological analysis across bioclimatic belts (thermotypes) from the Rivas-Martinez classification and across 77 taxa present in the Baetic Ranges of the southern Iberian Peninsula. Taxa were characteristic, common, or endemic species from Habitats of Community Interest (HCI) under the European Directive 92/43/EEC. Phenological shifts were assessed using two approaches: long-term trends in DOY with time and relationships with historical climate variables related to temperature and precipitation. At the thermotypes level, flowering advanced consistently over time and with increasing temperatures, showing homogeneous responses and suggesting a weakening of altitudinal differentiation. In contrast, growth exhibited thermotype-specific trends, with stronger advances at high elevations, while preflowering and fruiting showed little or no sensitivity to time or climate variables. At the species level, 31% of taxa showed phenological changes over time in the Baetic Ranges (-3.6 days/decade for reproductive and -5.6 days/decade for vegetative phenophases). However, 97% of taxa showed significant relationships with increasing temperatures and decreasing precipitation, particularly with mean annual temperature (-12.7 days for reproductive and -14.3 days for vegetative phenophases per increased °C). These phenological changes could hinder reproductive and vegetative success by causing mismatches with other ecosystem role-players. As the Mediterranean is expected to become warmer and drier, our findings indicate a potential threat to HCI in the southern Mediterranean.},
}
@article {pmid41233921,
year = {2025},
author = {Naga, NG and Taha, RM and Hamed, EA and Nawar, EA and Jaheen, HO and Mobarak, AA and Radwan, YM and Faramawy, AG and Arayes, MA},
title = {The silent microbial shift: climate change amplifies pathogen evolution, microbiome dysbiosis, and antimicrobial resistance.},
journal = {Tropical diseases, travel medicine and vaccines},
volume = {11},
number = {1},
pages = {43},
pmid = {41233921},
issn = {2055-0936},
abstract = {Climate change is a primary driver of new infectious diseases. It affects pathogen evolution, vector ecology, and human susceptibility. Rising temperatures, changed rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events contributed to the spread of vector-borne, food-borne, and water-borne diseases. Furthermore, climate stressors promote antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and disrupt the human microbiome. This increases susceptibility to infections and chronic diseases. This review explores the complex relationships between climate change, microbial ecosystems, and public health focusing on how microbial dysbiosis and environmental changes interact to influence disease dynamics. We also highlight long-term solutions, such as One Health approaches, probiotics, and AI-powered early warning systems, as strategies for reducing future risks. Addressing these challenges requires global collaboration, climate-resilient health systems, and proactive actions to mitigate the health consequences of a rapidly changing environment.},
}
@article {pmid41233429,
year = {2025},
author = {Dantas, LG and de Oliveira, BFA and Cremonese, C and Bitencourt, DP and da Silveira, IH},
title = {Projected productivity losses and economic costs due to heat stress under climate change scenarios in Brazil.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {39775},
pmid = {41233429},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {406498/2022-9//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 406498/2022-9//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; },
abstract = {Working under extreme heat conditions threatens health and well-being, which is aggravated by climate change. This study estimated the impact of an increase in global temperature on workability in the Brazilian population and its respective economic costs, under two climate change scenarios, projected over the 21st century. Using daytime Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) projections from Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6) climate models (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios), we estimated productivity losses in the country's principal labour activities: agriculture, civil construction, the manufacturing industry, services, and informal labour. The economic cost was obtained from daily wages, number of workers and productivity loss. Our results indicate that the North, Northeast and Central-West regions face significant increases in daytime WBGT, frequently surpassing 34 °C in the SSP5-8.5 scenario, which may exacerbate the effects of outdoor activities as they are currently carried out. In agriculture and civil construction, productivity could fall by 90%. Daily economic losses for regulated labour activities could reach USD 228 million under SSP2-4.5 and up to USD 353 million in SSP5-8.5. To reduce these impacts, global mitigation action to curb the increase of global temperature must be implemented, while national public policies that protect workers, such as creating cool spaces, providing regular breaks, adjusting working hours and encouraging hydration, must be adopted and reinforced.},
}
@article {pmid41231536,
year = {2026},
author = {van der Valk, JPM and Chin-See-Chong, TC and Veen, JCCMI' and Jurgens, JE and Bonnema, J and Braunstahl, GJ},
title = {Climate Change and Asthma: Work-Related Risks and Planetary Implications.},
journal = {Journal of occupational and environmental medicine},
volume = {68},
number = {3},
pages = {198-202},
doi = {10.1097/JOM.0000000000003615},
pmid = {41231536},
issn = {1536-5948},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Asthma/etiology/epidemiology/immunology ; *Occupational Exposure/adverse effects ; Allergens ; *Occupational Diseases/etiology ; Risk Factors ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness to internal and external factors. In addition to well-known irritants such as allergens and pollutants, weather conditions-amplified by climate change-are increasingly recognized as contributors to asthma symptoms.<br><br>METHOD: This study gives an overview of the literature on asthma and climate change, the occupational risks, and planetary health implications.<br><br>RESULTS: Environmental changes in temperature extremes and allergen levels can disrupt immune regulation-specifically, the Th1/Th2 balance-thereby contributing to airway narrowing, and stronger inflammatory responses. Climate change worsens respiratory health by prolonging pollen seasons, intensifying allergies, fostering mold and pests, and triggering asthma through extreme weather.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Given the growing impact of climate change, increasing public and professional awareness is key to safeguarding vulnerable populations and promoting long-term respiratory health.},
}
@article {pmid41229333,
year = {2026},
author = {Ko, FWS},
title = {Climate Change and Respiratory Care With Inhalers.},
journal = {Respirology (Carlton, Vic.)},
volume = {31},
number = {1},
pages = {100-101},
doi = {10.1002/resp.70157},
pmid = {41229333},
issn = {1440-1843},
}
@article {pmid41227767,
year = {2025},
author = {Lazarević-Pašti, T and Tasić, T and Milanković, V and Pašti, IA},
title = {Food Safety in the Age of Climate Change: The Rising Risk of Pesticide Residues and the Role of Sustainable Adsorbent Technologies.},
journal = {Foods (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {21},
pages = {},
pmid = {41227767},
issn = {2304-8158},
support = {451-03-136/2025-03/200017//Serbian Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovations/ ; 451-03-137/2025-03/200146//Serbian Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovations/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change is increasingly recognized as a critical factor of food contamination risks, particularly through its influence on pesticide behavior and usage. Rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and the proliferation of crop pests are leading to intensified and extended pesticide application across agricultural systems. These shifts increase the likelihood of elevated pesticide residues in food and water and affect their environmental persistence, mobility, and accumulation within the food chain. At the same time, current regulatory frameworks and risk assessment models often fail to account for the synergistic effects of chronic low-dose exposure to multiple residues under climate-stressed conditions. This review provides a multidisciplinary overview of how climate change intensifies the pesticide residue burden in food, emphasizing emerging toxicological concerns and identifying critical gaps in current mitigation strategies. In particular, it examines sustainable adsorbent technologies, primarily carbon-based materials derived from agro-industrial waste, which offer promising potential for removing pesticide residues from water and food matrices, aligning with a circular economy approach. Beyond their technical performance, the real question is whether such materials and the thinking behind them can be meaningfully integrated into next-generation food safety systems that are capable of responding to a rapidly changing world.},
}
@article {pmid41227597,
year = {2025},
author = {Jin, S and Liu, D and Huang, L},
title = {Effect of Climate Change on Food Industry Supply Chain Resilience in China on the Basis of Double Machine Learning Models.},
journal = {Foods (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {21},
pages = {},
pmid = {41227597},
issn = {2304-8158},
abstract = {In recent years, global climate fluctuation has been obvious and has had a significant impact on the food industry system, which makes the impact of climate change on the resilience of the food industry supply chain of great concern. Based on this, this paper selects the panel data of 30 provinces in China from 2011 to 2022; it takes the relationship between climate change and the toughness of the food industry supply chain as the entry point, and probes deeply into the intrinsic mechanism of the impact of climate change on the toughness of the food industry supply chain. The study found the following: First, climate change has a significant negative impact on the food industry supply chain resilience, and in climate change, the impact of temperature on the food industry supply chain resilience is significantly higher than the impact of rainfall on the food industry supply chain resilience. Second, the mechanism of the effect of climate change on food industry supply chains exhibits substantial heterogeneity between major food-producing regions and non-major food-producing ones and varies across different levels of mechanization. Third, crop diversification within the study scope remarkably mitigates the negative effect of temperature fluctuations on the resilience of the food industry supply chain. Therefore, the food supply chain system must enhance its capacity to withstand climate change, and current and future resilience should be strengthened by advancing the implementation of adaptation policies, plans, and actions that drive transformation.},
}
@article {pmid41227482,
year = {2025},
author = {Krawczyk, A and Nowakowicz-Dębek, B and Chmielowiec-Korzeniowska, A and Bis-Wencel, H},
title = {Environmental Pawprint of Dogs as a Contributor to Climate Change.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {15},
number = {21},
pages = {},
pmid = {41227482},
issn = {2076-2615},
abstract = {The environmental impact of companion animals has received little scientific attention compared to that of livestock, even though the global dog population is rapidly increasing, particularly in urban areas. This review addresses the overlooked contribution of dogs to environmental emissions, focusing on feces, urine, packaging waste, and other care-related by-products. The current knowledge from livestock research provides useful analogies for understanding nutrient excretion and gaseous emissions from dog feces, and data on nitrogen and phosphorus inputs highlight their potential to pollute soil and water. We also examine the role of plastic waste from food packaging, waste bags, and accessories, which can degrade into microplastics, and discuss recent developments in biodegradable materials. Evidence shows that owner choices-such as diet composition, protein sources, and product selection-directly affect the environmental pawprint of dogs. Mitigation strategies include optimizing diets to reduce nutrient excretion, applying feed additives developed for livestock, and improving waste management through composting or the use of emission-reducing amendments. In conclusion, dogs should no longer be viewed merely as individual household companions but as a population with a measurable environmental pawprint. Including dogs in emission reporting systems would provide a more accurate basis for mitigation policies and sustainable urban planning.},
}
@article {pmid41225940,
year = {2025},
author = {Fanourakis, D and Tsaniklidis, G and Makraki, T and Nikoloudakis, N and Bartzanas, T and Sabatino, L and Fatnassi, H and Ntatsi, G},
title = {Climate Change Impacts on Greenhouse Horticulture in the Mediterranean Basin: Challenges and Adaptation Strategies.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {21},
pages = {},
pmid = {41225940},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Greenhouse horticulture is a cornerstone of year-round vegetable production. However, escalating climate change is intensifying abiotic stressors (i.e., elevated temperatures, increased vapor pressure deficits, water shortage, and modified solar radiation), threatening both crop productivity and postharvest performance. This review synthesizes current knowledge on how these climatic shifts impact greenhouse microclimate, pest and disease patterns, energy and water requirements, as well as crop development in the Mediterranean region. This study focuses on three major crops (tomato, cucumber, and sweet pepper), which prevail in the regional protected cultivation sector. Among the climate-induced stressors examined, elevated temperature emerges as the primary environmental constraint on greenhouse productivity. In reality, however, a combination of climate-induced stressors is at play, acting simultaneously and often synergistically. Among crops, cucumber generally displays the highest sensitivity to climate-induced shifts, whereas sweet pepper tends to be the most resilient. Next, adaptive strategies are explored, including precision irrigation, structural retrofitting measures, renewable energy integration, Decision Support Systems, and climate-resilient cultivars. Regional case studies revealed diverse country-specific counteractive innovations. As key elements of inclusive climate adaptation, supportive policy frameworks and a practical agenda of targeted research priorities are outlined. In conclusion, the sustainability of greenhouse horticulture under a changing climate demands integrated, technology-driven, and region-focused approaches.},
}
@article {pmid41225905,
year = {2025},
author = {Ștefănuț, S and Biță-Nicolae, C and Sahlean, T and Bîrsan, CC and Paica, IC and Nicoară, GR and Helepciuc, FE and Ștefănuț, MM and Moroșanu, AM},
title = {Climate Change Projected Effects on Hamatocaulis vernicosus Occurrence in Romania.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {21},
pages = {},
pmid = {41225905},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {RO1567-IBB03/2025//Romanian Academy/ ; },
abstract = {Hamatocaulis vernicosus is a pleurocarpous moss of conservation concern, listed in Annex II of the EU Habitats Directive due to its significant and ongoing decline across Europe. H. vernicosus is also listed as 'Vulnerable' on the Red List of Romanian Bryophytes. Despite its protected status, the species remains under-recorded in Romania, where many potentially suitable habitats have yet to be surveyed. The ecosystems, classified as Transition mire and quaking bog (NATURA 2000 code: 7140), are wet peatlands with oligo- to mesotrophic conditions and a pH of 5.0-7.5 H. vernicosus is recorded in 58 Romanian locations (10 confirmed by us, 5 new), spanning the Continental and Alpine bioregions. Models showed good performance (AUC 0.79-0.83; TSS 0.54-0.59), with distribution mainly shaped by mean annual temperature and temperature range, and secondarily by precipitation. The species favors cold, stable climates with high seasonal rainfall. Even though the number of localities reported for this species has increased in recent years, this does not indicate an improvement in its conservation status, but rather is an effect of recent recording efforts. To support targeted conservation planning, an ensemble species distribution model was developed in order to predict the suitable habitats of H. vernicosus across Romania. Both climate models project major range losses for the varnished hook-moss: ~30% by 2050 and ~40-60% by 2100, depending on the scenario. Losses are gradual under SSP245 but more abrupt under SSP585, with increased fragmentation, especially between the Eastern and Southern Carpathians. By integrating field observations with predictive climate change modeling, our study brings critical insights applicable to the conservation of H. vernicosus and the unique peatland ecosystems it relies on.},
}
@article {pmid41225075,
year = {2025},
author = {Sanou, CL and Agodzo, SK and Balima, LH and Bessah, E and Antwi-Agyei, P and Traoré, K},
title = {Influence of climate change on livestock diseases occurrence in Burkina faso, West Africa.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {69},
number = {12},
pages = {3539-3553},
pmid = {41225075},
issn = {1432-1254},
support = {BMBF (German Federal Ministry of Education and Research)//BMBF (German Federal Ministry of Education and Research)/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; Burkina Faso/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; *Livestock ; Cattle ; *Animal Diseases/epidemiology ; Cattle Diseases/epidemiology ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses a significant threat to livestock production and animal health globally, with particular implications for Burkina Faso. This study explores the links between climate patterns and the resurgence of five major livestock diseases in Burkina Faso, using climatic records from 1961 to 2020 and veterinary clinical data from 2003 to 2019 collected across the Sahel, Sudan-sahel and Sudan climatic zones. The annual and seasonal climate trends were compared over two climatological periods (1961-1990 and 1991-2020) using two independent t-test. It is was found significant changes in rainfall and temperature patterns from one climatological period to the other, with the Sudan zone influenced by maximum annual temperatures, the Sahel zone by minimum annual temperatures, and the Sudan-Sahel zone by both. Poisson regression analysis revealed complex interactions between disease occurrence and climatic factors, with certain diseases like foot-and-mouth disease and Pasteurellosis of small ruminants favoured by warm and humid conditions, while Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia was influenced by dry spells. Lumpy skin disease (LSD) manifests in response to cold and wet days. Newcastle disease's occurrence is determined by varying combinations of temperature extremes. These findings underscore the importance of climate change in influencing livestock disease occurrence across different climatic zones in Burkina Faso. They highlight the need for resilient livestock breeding practices, improved management strategies, and climate-smart interventions to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on animal health and enhance overall agricultural sustainability.},
}
@article {pmid41225019,
year = {2025},
author = {Kürzel, K and Hammock, CP and Pitusi, V and Brix, S and Lörz, AN},
title = {Species distribution modelling of benthic amphipod crustaceans in the deep North Atlantic under climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {39581},
pmid = {41225019},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Amphipoda/physiology ; Atlantic Ocean ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {Climate-driven changes in environmental factors influence vulnerable North Atlantic deep-sea (> 200 m depth) benthic ecosystems, leading to species range shifts, habitat loss, or extinctions. Amphipod Crustaceans play a crucial role in deep-sea ecosystems, contributing to food web stability and nutrient cycling. However, their large-scale distributions on species level remain poorly understood. In this study, we created species distribution models (SDMs) of 55 North Atlantic deep-sea amphipods in the present day, medium-term (2050-2060) and long-term (2090-2100) future, utilising best, likely, and worst shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs) scenarios. The results show species-specific responses to climate change. Over half of the amphipod species expand their habitat in some scenarios, while others face habitat loss. Contrasting habitat likeliness is represented by species of the same genera. Additionally, some species experience habitat shifts, particularly northward and towards the Greenlandic coast. Glacial meltwater influx and increased nutrient availability could enhance habitat suitability in certain regions. Poleward shifts are theorised to be temperature-driven. These changes influence biodiversity, food web dynamics, and ecosystem stability. This study provides a baseline for assessing future changes in North Atlantic amphipod distributions. The findings emphasise the need for conservation strategies and taxonomy in predicting ecosystem responses to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41223550,
year = {2025},
author = {Dwivedi, S and Kumar, S and Kumar, V and Mishra, S},
title = {Rice at risk: How double burden of climate change and arsenic threaten food security and human health in vulnerable nations.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1006},
number = {},
pages = {180852},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180852},
pmid = {41223550},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Oryza ; *Arsenic/analysis/toxicity ; Humans ; *Food Security ; *Soil Pollutants/analysis ; },
abstract = {Rice productivity and grain quality are threatened by the dual challenges of arsenic (As) contamination and climate change. This review explores the impacts of elevated CO2 (eCO2), ozone (eO3) and temperature (eTemp) on As mobilization, speciation and accumulation in paddy soils and rice. Future climate scenarios promote shifts in soil biogeochemistry that enhance microbe-mediated biotransformation of As, such as methylation and thiolation, and increase the mobility of As species. Simultaneously, climate change combined with As toxicity disrupts rice physiology, altering As uptake, translocation and accumulation patterns. Consequently, rice grains show elevated levels of total and inorganic As, coupled with a depletion of essential nutrients such as iron, zinc and key sugar metabolites. Furthermore, As exposure leads to major imbalances in sugar, organic acid, phytosterol and fatty acid metabolites in grains, and causes up to 40 % yield reductions in highly As affected areas. These effects are projected to exacerbate hidden hunger and increase cancer risks across several Asian countries by 2050. Current findings highlight the urgent need for adaptive agronomic practices and the development of climate resilient rice cultivars with low grain As accumulation traits, to safeguard food security and public health in As affected nations and regions.},
}
@article {pmid41223172,
year = {2025},
author = {Jacques, PJ and Dunlap, RE},
title = {Foundations of climate change denial: Anti-environmentalism and anti-science.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {11},
pages = {e0334544},
pmid = {41223172},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Global Warming ; Denial, Psychological ; },
abstract = {Despite a longstanding scientific consensus about the reality of anthropogenic global warming (AGW), a climate change countermovement (CCCM) has worked to undermine and cast doubt on climate science for over three decades. The CCCM is a coalition led by fossil fuel corporations and their advocacy organizations, far-right conservative think tanks (CTTs), conservative foundations and a few dissenting scientists that has successfully thwarted domestic mitigation policies and international agreements aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). Social science investigations into the CCCM have become increasingly sophisticated and have provided key insights into the content and influence of AGW denial narratives. Denial narratives reject the basic findings of climate science: the earth is warming (trend denial), largely due to human actions (attribution denial), producing harmful impacts (impact denial), and mitigation policies are ineffective or harmful (policy denial). These narratives cast the integrity of climate science and scientists in doubt; yet a fine-grained analysis of denial narratives has not been conducted. To fill this gap, we analyze the content of 108 books that reject climate science using a two-stage content analysis approach: first, a deductive approach to identify denial claims in the books, and second an inductive approach to analyze the larger semantic ecosystems surrounding the claims. We confirm the major narratives that have been identified in prior research, but discover a consistent, underlying anti-environmentalism along with a rejection of "impact science" that highlights the negative effects of industrial production. These two meta-themes challenge reflexive modernization, which relies on scientific knowledge and global environmentalism to solve environmental problems. This reflects a deep "anti-reflexivity" employed to combat forces promoting the need for major reductions in GHGs and a shift to renewable energy. This anti-reflexive DNA of climate denial serves to protect power and privilege systems formed since industrialization, which has been powered by fossil fuels.},
}
@article {pmid41222791,
year = {2025},
author = {Donlon, E and Tallon, E and Maher, S and Spillane, S and Byrne, C and Lynch, T and Doherty, CP and Delanty, N and Moloney, PB},
title = {Action potential: Impact of climate change on neurological disease in Ireland.},
journal = {Irish journal of medical science},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41222791},
issn = {1863-4362},
abstract = {Anthropogenic climate change has led to a significant increase in global average temperatures and the frequency of extreme heat events. Rising temperatures have a broad range of health implications and have the potential to significantly impact neurological disorders and brain health. A growing body of evidence suggests that the incidence and severity of many common neurological conditions (stroke, epilepsy, headache, neuroinflammation, and neurodegenerative disorders) are affected by climate change. Ireland's average temperature is rising, and we are likely to experience extreme heat events more frequently in the coming years. In this review, we highlight the current evidence on the impact of climate change and air pollution on neurological disease in the context of Irish climate trends and advocate for more urgent healthcare planning to address the impact of climate change on the Irish healthcare service.},
}
@article {pmid41222676,
year = {2025},
author = {Rothwell, E and Groome, J},
title = {Health impacts of climate change and role of the health sector in mitigating carbon emissions.},
journal = {Urologie (Heidelberg, Germany)},
volume = {64},
number = {Suppl 3},
pages = {187-192},
pmid = {41222676},
issn = {2731-7072},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Health Care Sector ; *Greenhouse Gases/adverse effects ; Greenhouse Effect/prevention &amp; control ; },
abstract = {The climate crisis has been identified as the largest threat to human health; paradoxically, the healthcare sector is responsible for 5% of the global greenhouse gas emissions that are driving this crisis. These emissions are largely due to carbon-intensive facilities, energy use, complex global supply chains, transportation and pharmaceuticals. In its role of safeguarding the health of both current and future populations, the healthcare sector must take actions to minimise its environmental impact. Strategies for emission reduction include sustainable infrastructure, clinical practice innovations, and procurement and supply chain reform. This article aims to examine current evidence on the health impacts of climate change and explore strategies through which the healthcare sector can reduce its environmental impact while continuing to deliver high-quality care.},
}
@article {pmid41222139,
year = {2025},
author = {Noah, TL and Jaspers, I},
title = {Climate Change and Childhood Asthma: A Scoping Review.},
journal = {Pediatric pulmonology},
volume = {60},
number = {11},
pages = {e71373},
doi = {10.1002/ppul.71373},
pmid = {41222139},
issn = {1099-0496},
support = {//The authors received no specific funding for this work./ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Asthma/etiology/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Child ; *Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; Wildfires ; *Smoke/adverse effects ; Pollen ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Warming temperatures are associated with increasing incidence and severity of wildfires, extreme rainfall, and large storms.<br><br>METHODS: To provide an updated review of research into the impacts of climate-driven environmental factors on childhood asthma, and to frame future research needs, we carried out a scoping review focused on studies reported over the past 5 years in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Global Health.<br><br>RESULTS: Data appear to be especially strong for an association of exposure to wildfire smoke (WFS) with adverse asthma outcomes, including in children. Additional evidence links severe weather events, temperature extremes, and extended pollen seasons with worse asthma outcomes. Experimental studies have established several specific pathways that could link these environmental factors with disease and could suggest potential preventive or treatment strategies.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Future research needs to include a better understanding of key triggers and mechanistic pathways, and on mitigation strategies that could be applied immediately. Given the complex and multifactorial nature of how environmental exposures contribute to asthma, computational approaches will probably be critical to define causality in complex exposure mixtures, improve environmental exposure forecasting, and inform personalized asthma management.},
}
@article {pmid41221986,
year = {2025},
author = {Morris, SD and Johnson, CN and Brook, BW and Kearney, MR},
title = {A mechanistic model of endotherm hibernation applied to the endangered mountain pygmy possum under climate change.},
journal = {Ecology},
volume = {106},
number = {11},
pages = {e70238},
pmid = {41221986},
issn = {1939-9170},
support = {CE170100015//Australian Research Council/ ; FL160100101//Australian Research Council/ ; DP140101240//Australian Research Council Discovery Project/ ; DP200101279//Australian Research Council Discovery Project/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Hibernation/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Endangered Species ; *Models, Biological ; *Marsupialia/physiology ; },
abstract = {Hibernation is an important strategy used by many endotherms to conserve energy and water. Global warming is changing species' phenology and hibernation patterns, but whether such changes are beneficial or harmful depends on the species' life history traits, physiology, morphology, and behavior. Mechanistic niche models can be used to make strong inferences on such responses by explicitly quantifying the consequences of changed hibernation patterns for energy and water requirements. However, they have yet to be adapted to heterothermic species. Here, we address this problem by extending the endotherm biophysical model of the NicheMapR package to encompass torpor. This model accurately predicts the energy requirements of hibernating mammals over a broad size range from microbats to bears. We then used this approach to assess the effect of climate change on a Critically Endangered hibernator, the Australian mountain pygmy possum (Burramys parvus). Specifically, we contrasted conditions for the year 2010 with two future climate-change scenarios (2or 4°C of average warming) to identify: (i) the projected changes in energy and water requirements; (ii) the advantage conferred by hibernating for the species' energy and water requirements; and (iii) the areas across southeastern Australia that could continue to support hibernation. We projected an 11%-43% reduction in hibernation hours for the mountain pygmy possum under our two climate-change scenarios. In consequence, requirements for energy increased by 4%-21%, and for water by 10%-34%. Under current conditions, hibernation reduces annual energy requirements by 44%-52% and annual water requirements by 32%-42%, but in our projections, this energetic and hydric benefit of hibernation will decline due to climate change. The total area where hibernating and not hibernating is energetically equivalent is projected to increase by 60% under 4°C warming, preventing recovery from the species' severely restricted distribution at present. Our results show that climate change will have a profound impact on the duration and patterns of hibernation, a key survival strategy, for Burramys. Our framework for analyzing changing hibernation patterns provides a new and general way to test the vulnerability and plasticity of hibernating endotherms under global change.},
}
@article {pmid41221225,
year = {2025},
author = {Mulopo, C and Onkoba, N and Abimbola, S and Baltaci, E and Wright, CY and Schmidt, BM},
title = {Knowledge translation of climate change research into public health action: a scoping review.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1632799},
pmid = {41221225},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Decision Making ; *Public Health ; *Translational Research, Biomedical ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: There are gaps in translating climate change research into public health action at the global level. Knowledge translation refers to the methods used to bridge the gap between knowledge and action. Given the significant impacts of climate change on health, it is essential to integrate climate research into health decision-making processes. This integration ensures that evidence effectively informs policies and practices at all levels, leading to more timely, equitable, and impactful public health responses.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: This scoping review examines key approaches and identifies gaps in knowledge translation methods for integrating climate change research into public health decision-making.<br><br>METHODS: A systematic search of the literature was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus using a predefined search string to identify studies on climate change and health published between January 1, 2003, and March 1, 2024, with no geographic restrictions. Retrieved articles were screened and data extracted using Covidence software. Thematic analysis was performed in ATLAS.TI employing Braun and Clark's six-step method. The identified knowledge translation approaches were categorized according to the Cochrane Knowledge Translation Framework.<br><br>FINDINGS: Our findings highlight five primary knowledge translation approaches: (1) monitoring the coverage of climate change and health across media, scientific literature, and government responses; (2) engaging citizens of all ages in participatory activities to address local climate challenges and co-develop policy solutions; (3) integrating knowledge generation, synthesis, and dissemination for effective communication; (4) emphasizing advocacy and education to foster collaborations and gain support from decision-makers; and (5) leveraging health impact assessment tools to guide decision-making related to climate change and health. Nonetheless, we did not find any primary studies on climate change research and knowledge translation in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).<br><br>CONCLUSION: There is a need for primary studies on the knowledge translation of climate change research, especially in relation to adaptation, into meaningful public health actions that can inform decision-making and contribute to building climate-resilient health systems in LMICs.},
}
@article {pmid41220212,
year = {2025},
author = {Martinez, M},
title = {Molecular interactions between plants and arthropod herbivores in the context of climate change.},
journal = {Journal of experimental botany},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/jxb/eraf499},
pmid = {41220212},
issn = {1460-2431},
abstract = {Climate change is a powerful force that is changing the interactions between plants and biotic stressors. While the consequences of increased temperature and decreased water availability on molecular plant-pathogen interactions have been widely documented, the effects of global warming on molecular plant-herbivore interactions are less understood. In this review, the current knowledge on molecular interactions between plants and arthropod herbivores is compiled in the context of climate change, with a focus on the consequences of drought and warm temperatures. Mostly from transcriptomic approaches, extensive alterations have been found in the basal state of plants under mild changes in climate conditions. Although less studied, environmental conditions also affect molecular mechanisms in herbivores. Therefore, the molecular interaction between plants and herbivores is profoundly affected by specific environmental conditions, and the final consequence will depend on the climate-plant-herbivore specificities. Understanding how climate changes affect specific plant-herbivore interactions will help determine how global warming will affect crop production in the future.},
}
@article {pmid41219549,
year = {2025},
author = {Walker, C},
title = {Shifting spore dispersal with climate change.},
journal = {Nature plants},
volume = {11},
number = {11},
pages = {2187},
pmid = {41219549},
issn = {2055-0278},
}
@article {pmid41219386,
year = {2025},
author = {Sun, SJ and Lee, XY and Wang, YJ and Chuang, WP and Hwang, SY and Ho, CK},
title = {Understanding crop performance and pest control under climate change requires considering interactions among warming, elevated CO2, and trophic interactions.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {39519},
pmid = {41219386},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {108-2621-B-002-003-MY3//Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (Ministry of Science and Technology of Taiwan)/ ; 111-2621-B-002-003-MY3//Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (Ministry of Science and Technology of Taiwan)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Carbon Dioxide/metabolism ; *Glycine max/parasitology/growth &amp; development ; Aphids/physiology ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development/parasitology ; Coleoptera/physiology ; Herbivory ; Temperature ; Food Chain ; *Pest Control ; },
abstract = {Investigating the combined effects of climate change and species interactions on species advances climate change research. However, such combined effects are understudied and may defy current hypotheses that focus on individual effects. We empirically examined how multiple environmental stressors (elevated temperature and CO2) and trophic interactions (herbivory and predation) interactively affect crop performance and pest control in a tri-trophic agroecosystem including soybean (Glycine max), aphid (Aphis glycines), and ladybeetle (Coccinella septempunctata). Temperature (control/+2 °C/+4 °C), CO2 (ambient/elevated), and trophic treatments (soybean/soybean-aphid/soybean-aphid-ladybeetle) were conducted in environmental chambers. Plant, herbivore, and predator traits (soybean nutrient content, defense, reproduction, and aphid and ladybeetle performance) were greatly influenced by interactions between abiotic (temperature, CO2) and biotic (trophic) factors, often contradicting current hypotheses. For example, aphids reduced seed number; ladybeetles generally suppressed aphids and rescued seed production. However, this biocontrol was compromised under elevated temperature and CO2, suggesting climate-induced changes in biocontrol effectiveness. We conclude: (1) To improve predictability, climate change research should include abiotic-biotic interactions as important mechanisms. (2) Empirical studies considering local climate-trophic interactions are critical for predicting regional food security. (3) While this study highlights species' plastic responses to climate change, experimental evolutionary studies will be needed to understand potential evolutionary adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid41219362,
year = {2025},
author = {Beshir, S and Moges, A and Dananto, M},
title = {Climate change projections using CMIP6 GCMs and downscaling approaches in the Upper Wabe Shebele Basin, Ethiopia.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {39521},
pmid = {41219362},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Climate change presents considerable challenges, particularly for agrarian countries like Ethiopia. This study employed modeling and scenario-based methodologies to examine anticipated changes in precipitation and temperature in the Upper Wabe-Shebele River Basin. The study compared baseline data from 1986 to 2022 with two future projection periods: 2023 to 2053 and 2054 to 2086. Various bias correction techniques were applied to the precipitation and temperature datasets. For precipitation, the methods utilized include linear scaling, distribution mapping, empirical quantile mapping, and power transformation were utilized. Conversely, for temperature, power transformation was substituted with variance scaling, while the other three methods were employed for both datasets. The statistical downscaling model and climate model data for hydrologic modeling were calibrated and validated. The findings show a 35.89% reduction in precipitation and a 2.03 °C increase in temperature compared to the baseline. Future projections suggest that under the high emissions scenario SSP5-8.5, mean annual rainfall is expected to decline by 41.76% in the 2040s by 50.33% in the 2070s. Even under the lowest emissions scenario SSP1-2.6, rainfall is anticipated to decrease by 21.19% in the 2040s and by 30.25% in the 2070s. Temperature is projected to increase by 0.89-3.6 °C depending on the emissions scenario and time period. Additionally, both precipitation and temperature are also expected to show variations in their monthly distributions throughout the year. These climatic changes are expected to significantly reduce water availability and agricultural productivity.},
}
@article {pmid41218781,
year = {2025},
author = {Freitas-Oliveira, R and Lima-Ribeiro, MS and Mendoza-Rodriguez, VH and Terribile, LC},
title = {Reviewing the Great American Biotic Interchange: climate change as a trigger for biodiversity dispersal.},
journal = {Proceedings. Biological sciences},
volume = {292},
number = {2058},
pages = {20251745},
pmid = {41218781},
issn = {1471-2954},
support = {//Coordena&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Aperfei&#xe7;oamento de Pessoal de N&#xed;vel Superior-Brasil/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biodiversity ; Animals ; *Animal Distribution ; North America ; South America ; Birds ; },
abstract = {The Great American Biotic Interchange (GABI), during which an intense biodiversity interchange occurred between South and North America (SA and NA), strongly affected the biodiversity of the Americas. Despite its importance, there are still knowledge gaps regarding the factors triggering species dispersion, the taxonomic groups that first dispersed, the age at which dispersions began and intensified, and whether there was a main dispersal direction through the continent (from NA to SA or vice versa). To fill these gaps, we conducted a scientific literature review of the GABI, searching for studies with information regarding dispersal age, taxonomic groups (invertebrates, amphibians, non-avian reptiles, birds, mammals and plants), dispersion direction (towards SA or NA) and the type of data used as the source of evidence (fossil, molecular or extant species). We also investigated the effect of the climatic dynamic on the biodiversity dispersal through the relationships between oxygen-isotope levels (δ[18]O, as a proxy of past temperatures) and the number and geological age of dispersal records. Only 41.8% (87 publications) of the studies included information on biodiversity dispersion during GABI. We found evidence of GABI starting at 23 million years ago (Ma) and becoming a continuous process from approximately 15 Ma. Cooling periods after the Miocene Climate Optimum favoured continuous dispersals, which have since intensified. Studies based on molecular data recovered more closely related to the intermediate ages of dispersal records. In addition, birds, plants and mammals were displaced first, whereas amphibians were displaced last.},
}
@article {pmid41218404,
year = {2025},
author = {Nieder, J and Quitmann, C and Hueber, S and Stark, S and Klanke, M and Shimada, D and Lindenthal, J and Wambach, V and Kaspar-Ott, I and Alverez, FJ and Hertig, E and Herrmann, A},
title = {What makes physicians implement climate change and heat adaptation measures in outpatient practices? A mixed-methods study.},
journal = {Public health},
volume = {249},
number = {},
pages = {106046},
doi = {10.1016/j.puhe.2025.106046},
pmid = {41218404},
issn = {1476-5616},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Male ; Female ; Germany ; Focus Groups ; Adult ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Middle Aged ; *Physicians/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Practice Patterns, Physicians'/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Self Efficacy ; Attitude of Health Personnel ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: Health impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent and require adaptation in the healthcare sector. We aimed to identify behavioural determinants among physicians in outpatient practices for the implementation of climate change adaptation measures with a focus on heat.<br><br>STUDY DESIGN: We employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design with an online cross-sectional survey and focus group discussions (FGD).<br><br>METHODS: Data were collected in a physician network in Germany, from April to May 2023. We used Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) as a theoretical model to assess behavioural determinants for the implementation of eight climate change adaptation measures in outpatient practices. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and logistic regressions and qualitative content analysis for the FGDs.<br><br>RESULTS: 67 physicians participated in the survey (62.6&#xa0;% response rate). On average, physicians reported implementing three out of eight proposed adaptation measures, 91.0&#xa0;% implemented at least one. In the regression analyses, self-efficacy was a significant predictor for adjusting medication, adjusting schedules, and protecting buildings from heat. Response-efficacy was a significant predictor for educating oneself and the team, informing patients, and advising on active cooling. The FGDs with 18 physicians provided insights into aspects influencing self-efficacy, i.e. lack of time, and response efficacy, i.e. patients' adherence to physicians' recommendations. They also revealed that perceived responsibility for a measure was another determinant outside of PMT.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This study highlights the need to improve physicians' self-efficacy to implement measures, for example by offering clear guidelines. Moreover, it stresses the need to further investigate the effectiveness of single adaptation measures.},
}
@article {pmid41218279,
year = {2026},
author = {Lee, WY and Libourel, PA},
title = {The Importance of Sleep in Animals and Its Potential Vulnerability to Climate Change.},
journal = {Annual review of animal biosciences},
volume = {14},
number = {1},
pages = {251-272},
doi = {10.1146/annurev-animal-030424-072112},
pmid = {41218279},
issn = {2165-8110},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Sleep/physiology ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Sleep is a universal behavior across animals, critical for physiological homeostasis, cognitive function, and development. Throughout evolution, animals have adapted to environmental changes, but current rapid climate change may threaten sleep patterns adapted to specific ecological niches through rising temperatures, shifting precipitation, and extreme weather. Despite the importance of sleep, climate change-driven sleep disruptions are not well-considered. We introduce the importance of sleep and examine how climate change affects sleep in different biogeographical zones (polar, tropical, dry, and marine and coastal regions), highlighting region-specific vulnerabilities. Furthermore, we discuss the cascading effects of sleep disruption on species interactions, population dynamics, and ecosystem functioning. We emphasize the need for long-term ecological studies, advances in sleep-measurement technologies in free-living animals, and the integration of sleep ecology into conservation strategies. Future priorities include assessing variability within and between individuals, the fitness costs of sleep loss, and the potential for evolutionary adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid41218041,
year = {2025},
author = {Kilungo, A and Chukwuonye, G and Okpanachi, V and Mohamed, H},
title = {Assessing Sub-Saharan Africa's readiness to address the impact of climate change and health: A scoping review.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {11},
pages = {e0315482},
pmid = {41218041},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Africa South of the Sahara/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Public Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change severely threatens global public health, with sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) projected to experience profound impacts. This scoping review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of current research on climate change and its health implications in SSA while identifying research gaps and outlining the necessary resources and policy interventions to strengthen public health resilience in the region. Literature was retrieved from four databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase and Web of Science) using the keywords "climate change," "health," and "sub-Saharan Africa" and this study was conducted using the PRISMA framework. The inclusion criteria were peer-reviewed studies published in English between January 1, 2001, and August 1, 2024, that examined the effects of climate change in SSA, assessed its impacts on health outcomes,A total of 7851 journal articles were identified from the initial search, and after screening, 153 studies were included for review. The included studies were published between January 2001 and August 2024. Although extensive studies have been conducted on extreme heat (71 studies), drought (45 studies), extreme precipitation events (52 studies), and flooding (34 studies), important themes such as air quality (10 studies), chemical water quality (8 studies) and natural disasters (8 studies) have been understudied. Additionally, this scoping review revealed a geographical gap in climate change and health studies, as only 24 out of 53 countries in sub-Saharan Africa were represented. The key deficiencies identified include limited funding, technological constraints, inadequate climate policies, and a lack of community-focused adaptation plans. Moreover, this review highlights the urgent need for resilient healthcare systems capable of addressing climate-related health risks effectively. Addressing these gaps is essential for developing targeted strategies to mitigate climate change's health impacts and increase resilience in SSA communities. This review aims to inform policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders about critical areas requiring attention and investment by enhancing our understanding of these challenges and gaps. Strengthening research capacities, fostering collaboration, and implementing evidence-based policies are imperative steps toward achieving sustainable health outcomes in the face of a changing climate in SSA.},
}
@article {pmid41217169,
year = {2025},
author = {Teixeira-Costa, L},
title = {Strange Plants And The Weirding Climate: Parasitic Plant Physiology Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Plant &amp; cell physiology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/pcp/pcaf148},
pmid = {41217169},
issn = {1471-9053},
abstract = {Parasitic flowering plants are often seen as keystone species due to the broad influence they exert on communities worldwide. Positive and negative effects associated with parasitic plant infestation have been documented for a variety of species in multiple locations and under different experimental conditions. However, the impact of the different drivers of climate change on these plants has only recently begun to be analyzed in more detail. In this context, most studies have dealt with modelling future distribution ranges of parasite species and assessing potential ecological impacts. Building on this work, this review discusses studies that have employed a more mechanistic approach to investigate different aspects of parasitic plant physiology under climate change. Considering results obtained for both hemi- and holo-parasites, I hypothesize that, in the presence of conditions that improve parasite performance, such as reduced intraspecific competition or increased diversity of host species, elevated levels of atmospheric CO2 can partially alleviate the negative impact of parasitism on host growth. However, this reduction of negative impacts is potentially hampered by other drivers of climate change, such as extreme high temperatures and severe drought events. Future research should strive to analyze the combined impact of different components of climate change simultaneously, preferably considering a wider diversity of parasitic plant species.},
}
@article {pmid41216009,
year = {2025},
author = {Koch, A and Andersen-Ranberg, E and Søborg, B and Evengård, B and Andersson, M and Ocias, LF and Sonne, C and Dietz, R and Bonefeld-Jørgensen, EC and Søndergaard, J and Krogfelt, KA and Jørgensen, CS},
title = {Seroprevalence of seven climate-sensitive zoonoses in Greenland and northern Sweden (1998-2017): High antibody prevalence against Rickettsia and Leptospira, with Leptospira possibly linked to global warming.},
journal = {One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands)},
volume = {21},
number = {},
pages = {101244},
pmid = {41216009},
issn = {2352-7714},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change may alter zoonotic disease patterns in the Arctic, yet knowledge remains limited.<br><br>DESIGN: Antibodies to seven zoonotic pathogens were analyzed in 660 unselected human sera drawn from serum banks from Greenland (n&#xa0;=&#xa0;460) and Northern Sweden (n&#xa0;=&#xa0;200) (1998-2017), frequency-matched with respect to sex, age, ethnicity and place of living. Greenlandic samples were tested for Francisella tularensis, Brucella melitensis, Brucella abortus, Coxiella burnetii, Rickettsia spp., and Leptospira spp., while Swedish samples also included Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (Bbsl) and tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV).<br><br>RESULTS: Leptospira seroprevalence was higher in Greenland 2013 (18&#xa0;%, 95&#xa0;% CI 13-24&#xa0;%) than in Sweden 2012-2017 (4&#xa0;%, 95&#xa0;% CI 2-8&#xa0;%) and increased significantly over time in West Greenland (1998: 2.5&#xa0;%, 95&#xa0;% CI 0.8-6&#xa0;%; 2013: 30&#xa0;%, 95&#xa0;% CI 18-45&#xa0;%, p&#xa0;<&#xa0;0.001, OR 16.7, 95&#xa0;% CI 5.7-48.9). Rickettsia seroprevalence remained stable over time (12&#xa0;%, 95&#xa0;% CI 5-24&#xa0;%). Seroprevalence of F. tularensis and B. melitensis/abortus in Greenland 2013 was less than 1&#xa0;%. In Sweden, seroprevalence was 1&#xa0;% (95&#xa0;% CI 0.1-4&#xa0;%) for B. melitensis/abortus, 2&#xa0;% (95&#xa0;% CI 0.1-5&#xa0;%) for Bbsl, 3&#xa0;% (95&#xa0;% CI 1-6&#xa0;%) for F. tularensis, and 5&#xa0;% (95&#xa0;% CI 2-9&#xa0;%) for TBEV. Antibodies to C. burnetii were not detected in any sample. Two of 81 polar bear samples from East Greenland (2016-2023) were seropositive for Leptospira spp.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This first report on human Leptospira infection in Greenland highlights rising seroprevalence, possibly linked to contaminated water and global warming. Findings emphasize widespread Rickettsia exposure in northern regions and tick-borne pathogens in Sweden, underscoring the need for updated public health data to inform public health planning.},
}
@article {pmid41214218,
year = {2025},
author = {Jakob, M},
title = {Don't despair, collective action can address climate change.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {647},
number = {8089},
pages = {309-310},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-025-03634-z},
pmid = {41214218},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid41214188,
year = {2025},
author = {Muirhead, JD and Xue, L and Moucha, R and Paciga, MK and Judd, EJ and Scholz, CA},
title = {Accelerated rifting in response to regional climate change in the East African Rift System.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {38833},
pmid = {41214188},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {EAR-1654518//National Science Foundation/ ; },
abstract = {Continental rifting is influenced by interactions between tectonic, magmatic, and surface processes, with the latter strongly dependent on regional climate. We test the role of regional climate variability on rift system behavior, by investigating fault slip rate changes in the South Turkana Basin (Lake Turkana Rift, northern Kenya) at the end of the African Humid Period. Throw rates on 27 faults examined during the African Humid Period (9,631-5,333 yr BP) and post-African Humid Period (5,333 yr BP-present) exhibit a mean 0.17 ± 0.08 mm/yr increase during the drier, post-African Humid Period. Numerical simulations reveal Coulomb stress changes from two loading sources that may explain these changes: (1) reduced vertical loading from a 100-150 m lake level drop, and (2) increased magmatic loading from enhanced mantle melt production due to reduced lake loading. An increase in magma flux of > 0.1 km[3]/kyr below the South Turkana Basin results in Coulomb stress changes exceeding those expected from a 100-150 m lake level drop. We provide the first empirical evidence of increased fault activity in response to climate-induced lake level changes in the East African Rift System over time scales of 10[3]-10[4] years, and reveal that climate-tectonic interactions are enhanced in magmatically active rift systems.},
}
@article {pmid41213952,
year = {2025},
author = {Passos, I and Vila-Viçosa, C and Gonçalves, J and Ribeiro, MM and Figueiredo, A},
title = {Tracking submediterranean ecotone shifts under climate change scenarios using marcescent oaks as indicators.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {39201},
pmid = {41213952},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {UI/BD/152853/2022//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; UIDB/50027/2020//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; CEECIND/02331/2017//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; UIDB/00681//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; UIDB/04084/2025//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; },
abstract = {The submediterranean is an ecotone distributed across southern Europe and north Africa, marking the transition between temperate and mediterranean climates. This is a remarkable climatic and vegetational dynamic area, with major shifts driven by changes in climate since the Late Quaternary. We explore future range shifts of the submediterranean ecotone caused by climate change using marcescent oaks as a proxy, considering their high prevalence in forests under such conditions. Our results confirm the ongoing dynamism of this ecotone, which is likely to expand its range northwards, where marcescent oaks will overlap Eurosiberian forests dominated by deciduous and temperate species. Conversely, in the southwestern Mediterranean, a loss of suitability is predicted, with remaining suitable habitat only at higher altitudes or along coastal regions, promoting scattered refuge suitable areas. To preserve these forests, further research is needed to assess the future ranges of individual species based on high-resolution models, to plan management and restoration strategies within a context of high disturbance by land use.},
}
@article {pmid41213724,
year = {2025},
author = {Hutcheson, M},
title = {Tickborne disease cases are rising in the UK, thanks to climate change.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {r2285},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.r2285},
pmid = {41213724},
issn = {1756-1833},
}
@article {pmid41213520,
year = {2026},
author = {McDermott-Levy, R and Huffling, K and Kelly, MM and Rubinstein, S},
title = {Climate Change in Clinical Practice.},
journal = {Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN},
volume = {55},
number = {1},
pages = {69-79},
doi = {10.1016/j.jogn.2025.10.010},
pmid = {41213520},
issn = {1552-6909},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Pregnancy ; Nurse's Role ; *Pregnancy Complications/prevention &amp; control/nursing ; Floods ; Cyclonic Storms ; },
abstract = {Climate change has resulted in increased extreme weather events, including prolonged heat waves, extended wildfire regions and seasons, and more frequent hurricanes and flooding. These events create problems with access to health services, shelter, potable water, diminished air quality, and increased incidence of vector-borne disease that affect the health of pregnant women and families. Nurses caring for pregnant women must have the knowledge to identify and respond to climate change-related health risks. Nursing care related to heat, wildfires and wildfire smoke, hurricanes, and flooding must include accurate assessments and discharge planning that addresses women's health conditions within the context of environmental risks. The purpose of this article is to raise awareness of the clinical nursing care of pregnant women related to heat, wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding in the era of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41213121,
year = {2025},
author = {Hao, L and Sun, Z and Maruya, Y and Yano, S},
title = {Mechanisms of Hypoxia Formation in the Ariake Sea, Japan, under Climate Change: Insights from Orthogonal Design.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {59},
number = {46},
pages = {24943-24954},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c06412},
pmid = {41213121},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Japan ; Oxygen ; Seasons ; Rivers ; Ecosystem ; Temperature ; Oceans and Seas ; },
abstract = {Seasonal hypoxia events pose significant threats to the environment and ecosystems of coastal areas. Temperature, river discharge, and nutrient loading are key drivers, but their relative importance is affected by spatial variations in the coastal topography and ecological structure. This study used the Taguchi method to evaluate the impacts of these factors on dissolved oxygen (DO) dynamics in the Ariake Sea with a particular focus on the summer flood period. Each factor was set at three levels to represent potential climate change scenarios, offering a key advantage in efficiency by enabling reliable assessment with fewer simulations than the 27 trials required in a full factorial design (3[3]). The results suggest that increased temperature and river discharge reduced DO throughout the year, while low nutrient loading enhanced DO in well-mixed nonsummer months. In summer, nutrient loading and river discharge were the primary drivers of hypoxia, contributing 51.5% and 41.2%, respectively (p < 0.05, at St. 3). A lagged autumnal response linked to summer floods showed that discharge explained 88.6% of DO decline (p < 0.05, at St. 1). Furthermore, experimental simulations indicated that doubling both discharge and nutrient loading expanded hypoxia to nearly two-thirds of the sea, threatening benthic fauna and ecosystem stability.},
}
@article {pmid41212427,
year = {2025},
author = {Vallianou, NG and Kounatidis, DC and Geladari, EV and Evangelopoulos, A and Kaldis, V and Stratigou, T and Evangelopoulos, AA and Karampela, I and Dalamaga, M},
title = {Climate Change, Air Pollution and the Global Obesity Syndemic: a Review of Current Evidence.},
journal = {Current obesity reports},
volume = {14},
number = {1},
pages = {78},
pmid = {41212427},
issn = {2162-4968},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Air Pollution/adverse effects ; *Obesity/epidemiology/etiology ; Syndemic ; Global Health ; Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; Urbanization ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Climate change and obesity are two converging global crises with complex and interrelated pathways. This review aims to synthesize recent evidence linking climate-related exposures, including rising ambient temperatures, air pollution, and urbanization to the pathogenesis of obesity. It also explores how obesity itself increases vulnerability to heat injury and environmental stress, highlighting the bidirectional nature of this syndemic.<br><br>RECENT FINDINGS: Epidemiologic evidence has supported associations between air pollution and increased body mass index, central adiposity, and metabolic dysfunction across the lifespan. Mechanistic research implicates impaired thermogenesis, chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, endocrine disruption, hypothalamic inflammation, and microbiome dysbiosis as key pathways linking environmental exposures to adiposity. Obesity further amplifies the physiological burden of climate-related stressors, such as heatwaves, due to reduced heat dissipation and altered hormonal responses. Anti-obesity medications may exacerbate heat-related risks via dehydration and gastrointestinal side effects. Urban greenness appears to offer a partial protective effect, modulating the obesogenic impact of air pollution and heat, particularly in low-income settings. Obesity and climate change share common socioeconomic, behavioral, and environmental drivers. Addressing this dual burden requires integrated strategies that promote environmental sustainability and metabolic health. These include green infrastructure, active transportation, climate-adapted clinical care, and public health strategies that reflect planetary health principles. Recognizing obesity not only as a medical condition but also as an environmentally influenced disorder is essential for effective, future-oriented prevention and intervention efforts.},
}
@article {pmid41209113,
year = {2025},
author = {Lv, T and Liu, Q and Wang, Y and Zhang, P},
title = {Climate Change and Cardiovascular Health: Environmental Stressors, Mechanistic Insights, and Clinical Perspectives.},
journal = {Reviews in cardiovascular medicine},
volume = {26},
number = {10},
pages = {40069},
pmid = {41209113},
issn = {2153-8174},
abstract = {Climate change poses a significant threat to cardiovascular health through the combined effects of extreme temperatures, air pollution, and extreme weather events. Short-term heat exposure raises mortality risk by 3.80%, while long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5, with an aerodynamic diameter of ≤2.5 micrometers) increases cardiovascular mortality by 11-20%. Key mechanisms include thermoregulatory stress, inflammation, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, prothrombotic state, and psychosocial stress. Vulnerable groups, such as older individuals and those with cardiovascular diseases, also face a higher risk. Epidemiological studies have shown that for every one-standard-deviation increase in the number of days with excess heat factor, the overall mortality risk rises by 3.80%. Proposed interventions include high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers, optimized cooling centers, and low-emission zones. However, key research gaps remain in the effects of multi-stressors, protection strategies, exposure assessment, and climate-driven disease projections. Multidisciplinary collaboration is crucial for mitigating climate-related cardiovascular risks. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current situation regarding climate change and cardiovascular health, summarizing the results of epidemiological, pathological mechanisms, and policy research.},
}
@article {pmid41207829,
year = {2025},
author = {Cheng, W and Feng, Q and Xi, H and Yin, X and Sindikubwabo, C and Zhang, B and Chen, Y and Zhao, X},
title = {Corrigendum to "Modeling and assessing the impacts of climate change on groundwater recharge in endorheic basins of Northwest China" [Sci. Total Environ. 918 (2024), 170829].},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1004},
number = {},
pages = {180893},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180893},
pmid = {41207829},
issn = {1879-1026},
}
@article {pmid41207779,
year = {2026},
author = {Rosenbach, M and Parker, ER},
title = {Climate Change and Dermatology: A Review and Update for 2026 and Beyond.},
journal = {Dermatologic clinics},
volume = {44},
number = {1},
pages = {xi-xv},
doi = {10.1016/j.det.2025.09.001},
pmid = {41207779},
issn = {1558-0520},
}
@article {pmid41207778,
year = {2026},
author = {Baker, NM and Charrow, AP},
title = {Climate Change and Dermatologic Health in People Experiencing Housing Instability and Homelessness: Insights and Implications for Clinical Dermatologists.},
journal = {Dermatologic clinics},
volume = {44},
number = {1},
pages = {89-104},
doi = {10.1016/j.det.2025.08.010},
pmid = {41207778},
issn = {1558-0520},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Ill-Housed Persons/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Skin Diseases/epidemiology/etiology ; *Housing ; },
abstract = {In the context of the climate crisis, persons experiencing homelessness face a disproportionately increased risk of dermatologic disease. Contributing epidemiologic factors include increased baseline health susceptibilities, increased environmental exposures, and systemic barriers to climate resilience. Migrant populations, while distinct, can face overlapping challenges, with climate change acting as a housing crisis multiplier in both groups. Addressing these dermatologic impacts requires a coordinated approach from dermatologists globally.},
}
@article {pmid41207777,
year = {2026},
author = {Isler, M and Goeser, L and Parker, ER and Boos, MD},
title = {Climate Change and its Influence on the Cutaneous Health of Children.},
journal = {Dermatologic clinics},
volume = {44},
number = {1},
pages = {79-88},
doi = {10.1016/j.det.2025.08.002},
pmid = {41207777},
issn = {1558-0520},
mesh = {Humans ; Child ; *Climate Change ; *Skin Diseases/etiology/epidemiology ; *Air Pollution/adverse effects ; *Child Health ; },
abstract = {Children's health is disproportionately impacted by the burning of fossil fuels and the subsequent production of greenhouse gases and air pollution. This is due to their developing physiology, unique behavior patterns, greater body surface area to volume ratio, and reliance on adults for their essential needs. Importantly, increases in air pollution and global warming negatively influence the skin health of children, including increasing the risk of inflammatory dermatoses, climate-sensitive infections, and psychocutaneous disease.},
}
@article {pmid41207776,
year = {2026},
author = {Enbiale, W},
title = {Climate Change and Dermatologic Diseases in the Global South: A Rising Challenge.},
journal = {Dermatologic clinics},
volume = {44},
number = {1},
pages = {67-78},
doi = {10.1016/j.det.2025.08.004},
pmid = {41207776},
issn = {1558-0520},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Skin Diseases/epidemiology/etiology ; Global Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change is reshaping the epidemiology of dermatologic diseases in the Global South through rising temperatures, UV radiation, extreme weather events, and shifting ecosystems. These environmental stressors exacerbate thermal injuries, infectious and inflammatory dermatoses, and neglected tropical diseases such as cutaneous leishmaniasis, mycetoma, and scabies. Vulnerable populations-including displaced communities, persons with albinism, and outdoor workers-face disproportionate risk. This article highlights the dermatologic impacts of climate change, emphasizing the need for integrated surveillance, accessible care, and climate-resilient health systems. Addressing these challenges requires urgent, interdisciplinary action to protect skin health and equity in an increasingly warming and unstable world.},
}
@article {pmid41207775,
year = {2026},
author = {Belzer, A and Coates, SJ},
title = {Climate Change and Infectious Diseases in Dermatology.},
journal = {Dermatologic clinics},
volume = {44},
number = {1},
pages = {45-65},
doi = {10.1016/j.det.2025.08.003},
pmid = {41207775},
issn = {1558-0520},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; *Skin Diseases, Infectious/epidemiology ; Zoonoses/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {Human activities have led to climate change, resulting in global warming, ocean warming, and more frequent extreme weather events (EWEs). Each of these has the potential to amplify infectious diseases with skin manifestations. Alterations in the skin microbiome due to rising temperatures and humidity may increase infection risk. Global warming has led to expanding geographic ranges of vector-borne diseases. Warming waters have similarly increased the risk of waterborne diseases. EWEs are associated with increased incidence of cutaneous infections. Land-use change, both a cause and effect of climate change, increases the risk of zoonotic spillover.},
}
@article {pmid41206970,
year = {2026},
author = {Wada, M and Sagarasaeranee, O and Cogger, N and Marshall, J and Cuttance, E and Macara, G and Sood, A and Vallee, E},
title = {Machine learning for predicting climate change impacts on Pseudopithomyces chartarum spore counts: a risk indicator of facial eczema.},
journal = {New Zealand veterinary journal},
volume = {74},
number = {2},
pages = {98-114},
doi = {10.1080/00480169.2025.2579134},
pmid = {41206970},
issn = {1176-0710},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; New Zealand/epidemiology ; *Spores, Fungal/isolation &amp; purification ; *Machine Learning ; *Eczema/microbiology/veterinary/epidemiology ; *Entomophthorales ; Risk Factors ; },
abstract = {AIMS: To determine the importance of 11 climate variables on pasture spore count of Pseudopithomyces chartarum, a risk indicator of facial eczema (FE), and to forecast spore counts in New Zealand until 2100, using longitudinal P. chartarum pasture spore count data.<br><br>METHODS: Between 2010 and 2017, spore counts (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;6,975) were collected from 862 paddocks spread over 102 farms in the North Island of New Zealand. Historical and projected climate data were obtained from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research. The spore count dataset was merged with climate data from corresponding locations, incorporating time lags of 1-53 weeks. Linear regression models were fitted for describing crude associations, while random forest models were fitted for determining variable importance and predicting future spore counts.<br><br>RESULTS: Mixed-effect linear regression models explained up to 11% of the variance of log-transformed spore counts by a single lagged climate covariate. The best-fit random forest model had a testing accuracy of 80% in classifying low or high FE risk (> 20,000 spores) with an R[2] value of 43%. The random forest models suggested time-dependent importance of soil temperature at 10&#x2005;cm depth, solar radiation, potential evapotranspiration, vapour pressure, soil moisture and minimum temperature, while no or weak evidence of variable importance was found for maximum temperature, rainfall, mean sea level atmospheric pressure, relative humidity and wind speed. Over the next 80 years, our model predicted an increase in the seasonal mean spore counts in the study farms by a mean of 17% (min 6, max 30%) under the high-end greenhouse gas emission scenario (representative concentration pathways (RCP) 8.5). Every decade was associated with an increase in the probability of high-risk spore counts (> 20,000) by 14-22% for the moderate to high emission scenarios (RCP 4.5-8.5). The model indicated increased peak spore counts across most regions over the next 80 years. Specifically, the entire North Island and three districts in the South Island were projected to have high mean peak spore counts by 2100.<br><br>These findings could be used to target high-risk areas to implement mitigation or adaptation measures for FE. In addition, the study highlights the value of ecological data for forecasting environmental disease risks to enhance preparedness for climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41205264,
year = {2025},
author = {Jin, J and Liu, H and Jiang, J and Huang, H and Dong, C and Yu, F and Zhu, C and Hu, J},
title = {Impacts of extreme climate change on terrestrial ecosystem carbon storage in China.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1005},
number = {},
pages = {180890},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180890},
pmid = {41205264},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Extreme climatic events are occurring with increasing frequency, posing significant challenges in assessing their impact on terrestrial carbon storage. Based on daily meteorological observations from 1990 to 2019 across China, the trends and abrupt changes in 26 extreme climate indices were systematically analysed using the Theil-Sen estimator and Mann-Kendall test. A random forest regression model was constructed by integrating high-resolution remote sensing, meteorological, and topographic data to predict the spatial distribution of aboveground biomass carbon (AGBC). Furthermore, the XGBoost algorithm combined with Shapley additive explanations (SHAP) was employed to quantify the driving effects of extreme climate indices on AGBC and their spatial heterogeneity. The results reveal that over the past three decades, warm and extreme precipitation events have significantly intensified, whereas cold events have markedly declined. A notable shift in climate occurred between 1998 and 2005. During this period, the AGBC increased steadily, with forests, grasslands, and wetlands exhibiting significant growth. The SHAP analysis identified very wet days (R95pTOT), diurnal temperature range (DTR), annual maximum value of daily minimum temperature (TNx), and annual total precipitation on wet days (PRCPTOT) as the dominant climatic drivers of AGBC variation. Their ecological impacts demonstrated strong nonlinear responses and spatial differentiation. In humid eastern regions, these factors generally enhanced carbon sequestration, whereas in arid and high-altitude western regions, they may exert inhibitory effects. This study provides robust quantitative evidence for understanding the complex, nonlinear interactions between extreme climate events and ecosystem carbon dynamics and offers scientific guidance for regional carbon sink management and climate adaptation strategies to support the dual carbon goals of China.},
}
@article {pmid41202957,
year = {2026},
author = {Gačnik, J and Žagar, K and Hatvani, IG and Kern, Z and Vreča, P},
title = {Climate change reflected in 40-year isotopic composition trends of precipitation in Slovenia.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {288},
number = {Pt 1},
pages = {123286},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.123286},
pmid = {41202957},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {Slovenia ; *Climate Change ; *Rain/chemistry ; Oxygen Isotopes/analysis ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Seasons ; *Deuterium/analysis ; },
abstract = {Long-term monitoring of stable isotopes in precipitation (δ[18]O, δ[2]H), alongside meteorological data, is key to understanding how large-scale hydroclimate variability influences regional and local climate. This study presents one of the longest records in Central and Southeastern Europe: the multi-decadal (1981-2024) dataset of monthly composite precipitation stable isotope records from Ljubljana, Slovenia. The δ[18]O, δ[2]H, and d-excess values are increasing (+0.02 ‰, +0.18 ‰, and +0.05 ‰ per year, respectively), consistent with regional warming. Seasonal patterns were evident, with elevated d-excess values during autumn. The decomposition of the δ[18]O, δ[2]H and d-excess time series using Hilbert-Huang Transform revealed statistically significant annual oscillations in all variables. These oscillations correlated strongly with the annual oscillation of temperature, but a lag of 2-3 months was identified for d-excess. Lower-frequency (multi-year) oscillations of d-excess were also observed. HYSPLIT back-trajectory analysis confirmed a significant contribution of Mediterranean-sourced air masses to autumn precipitation, but did not explain d-excess oscillations. Similar results were observed also for coastal (Portorož, Slovenia) and continental (Vienna, Austria) stations. The findings imply an accelerating, exponential-like isotopic response to warming that has already propagated into the water cycle, providing isotope evidence that precipitation-surface water-groundwater interactions in investigated region changed in last decade.},
}
@article {pmid41202756,
year = {2025},
author = {Petiangma, DM and Singh, GG and Quesada-Román, A and Hidalgo, H and Blake, S and Gonzalez, A and McFarlin, A and Collin, R},
title = {Climate change and flood susceptibility in Bocas del Toro, Panama: A multi-criteria spatial analysis approach.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {395},
number = {},
pages = {127741},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127741},
pmid = {41202756},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Floods ; *Climate Change ; Panama ; Spatial Analysis ; Rain ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Though Bocas del Toro province lies in the Panamanian Caribbean region regarded as "ground zero" in the global climate emergency, responses to frequent inland flooding remain reactive due to the lack of a comprehensive flood hazard map. This study integrated publicly available spatial data with elicitation from regionally-specific subject matter experts to map present and future flood prone zones in the province using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Weighted Sum tool, based on the shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP). Rainfall and temperature data were analyzed to predict future flood related extreme events. Eight flood-conditioning factors (elevation, slope, topographic wetness index, drainage density, distance from rivers, flow accumulation, Normalize Different Vegetation Index, and land cover) were integrated with extreme historic and projected rainfall using AHP-derived weights to derive the maps. To assess flood-zone sensitivity, rainfall weight was reduced by 5 % and sequentially reallocated to the other factors. Meteorological data collected locally showed no significant temporal trend in extreme rainfall and heat as projected. Flood susceptibility maps, validated with an AUC of 0.98, revealed that Changuinola has the highest proportion of current (30.38 %) and projected flood-prone areas under SSP2-4.5 (35.06 %) and SSP5-8.5 (30.76 %), while Almirante was projected to experience the greatest spatial expansion under both scenarios. While flood-prone zones in Almirante and Changuinola were most sensitive to distance from rivers and flow accumulation respectively, those of Bocas del Toro and Chiriquí Grande were most sensitive to elevation. The study recommends proactive mitigation through controlled development near waterways, elevation-informed land use planning, and preservation of natural vegetation. Future research should assess the impact of land use change on predicted flood zones or map areas susceptible to marine-driven flooding not covered in this study.},
}
@article {pmid41202727,
year = {2026},
author = {Xiao, Y and Huang, Y and Wu, P and Du, F and Li, J and Xu, S and Xiao, Z},
title = {Global climate change-driven poleward shifts in suitable habitat distribution and niche differentiation of benthic euryhaline Lateolabrax species.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {222},
number = {Pt 3},
pages = {118950},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118950},
pmid = {41202727},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; Global Warming ; *Anthozoa/physiology ; },
abstract = {Understanding species' response mechanisms to climate change is fundamental for predicting future biodiversity patterns and formulating conservation strategies. This study utilized the Maxent model to examine the effects of global warming on the suitable habitat distribution of representative benthic euryhaline Lateolabrax species. By integrating current environmental variables with projected data under four future climate scenarios (RCP2.6, RCP4.5, RCP6.0, and RCP8.5), we predicted changes in their suitable habitats, centroid shifts, and niche overlaps. The results revealed that the suitable habitat of L. maculatus is primarily shaped by primary productivity and distance offshore; L. japonicus shows sensitivity to maximum light intensity and seawater temperature; whereas offshore distance and seawater iron ion concentration are key determinants for L. latus. Among the three species, L. latus demonstrated the greatest adaptability, maintaining a relatively stable and even expanding suitable habitat under future climate scenarios, with minimal adverse effects from global warming. In contrast, suitable habitat areas for L. maculatus and L. japonicus exhibited varying degrees of contraction. Over time, niche overlap-including both ecological niche and geographic range overlap-generally decreased among the three species, indicating enhanced niche differentiation and spatial segregation. Additionally, the distribution centroids of L. japonicus and L. maculatus shifted poleward, with L. maculatus experiencing the largest centroid shift-approximately 1793 km northward under the 2100 RCP8.5 scenario. This study provides valuable scientific insights into the responses of Lateolabrax species to climate change and their projected distributional dynamics, offering a critical foundation for the conservation and sustainable management of Lateolabrax resources.},
}
@article {pmid41200428,
year = {2025},
author = {Cayolla, R and Trendafilova, S and Escadas, M and Daddi, T and Casper, JM},
title = {Editorial: Climate change and sports events adaptations.},
journal = {Frontiers in sports and active living},
volume = {7},
number = {},
pages = {1706627},
pmid = {41200428},
issn = {2624-9367},
}
@article {pmid41199945,
year = {2025},
author = {Busi, SB},
title = {Editorial: Monitoring, modeling, and mitigation in terrestrial ecosystems: microbial response to climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in microbiology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1717735},
doi = {10.3389/fmicb.2025.1717735},
pmid = {41199945},
issn = {1664-302X},
}
@article {pmid41199346,
year = {2025},
author = {Musakwa, W and Selamolela, NB and Ndlovu, A and Zanamwe, C and Dhlandhlara, B and Mandinyenya, B},
title = {Climate change and malaria in Chiredzi District, Zimbabwe: emerging evidence and pathways towards malaria prevention.},
journal = {Malaria journal},
volume = {24},
number = {1},
pages = {377},
pmid = {41199346},
issn = {1475-2875},
support = {FADE4C/06//this work was supported by the Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE), Falcon Awards/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Zimbabwe/epidemiology ; *Malaria/epidemiology/prevention &amp; control ; Incidence ; Humans ; Weather ; Male ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change can influence malaria incidence directly and indirectly, impacting vector and parasite dynamics, along with socioeconomic factors influencing malaria risk. In Zimbabwe there is a paucity of research linking climate change, environmental factors, and malaria incidence, hindering coordinated efforts for malaria elimination. Accordingly, the aim of the study was to explore the link between climate change, environmental factors, and malaria incidences, from 2010 to 2022, in Chiredzi district, Zimbabwe.<br><br>METHODS: A transdisciplinary approach was applied, combining quantitative weather data from weather stations, malaria incidence data and insights from focus group discussions which were used to glean people's perceptions and knowledge of climate change and malaria in Chiredzi District. Participatory mapping showing hot spots of malaria incidence were also utilized. Statistical analysis in MATLAB was used to analyse the weather and malaria data and a P-value&#x2009;of 0.0479 was obtained which is deemed as statistically significant. ATLAS.ti was used to qualitatively analyse data from the focus group discussions.<br><br>RESULTS: Key results from the study show evidence of climate change in Chiredzi district manifesting through an increase in rainfall, increase in temperature, change in seasons and extreme weather patterns. Furthermore, there is a positive relationship between changes in climate and an increase in malaria incidence. However, in some years the relation is negative, and this can be attributed to other factors. Similarly, malaria incidence is also related to other socioeconomic and environmental factors such as poverty and migration which are further exacerbated by climate change. Malaria incidence is also attributed to other environmental and socio-economic factors.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Further studies with extended datasets that span a longer period need to be carried out. Likewise forecasting malaria incidence based on current climate, environmental and socio-economic conditions is crucial for advocating transformative malaria prevention programs, emphasizing the importance of inclusive partnership and adaptation to a changing climate. New malaria prevention programs that consider the impact of a changing climate on malaria, local environmental and socio-economic factors are urgently needed.},
}
@article {pmid41198661,
year = {2025},
author = {Kristiansen, T and Varpe, &#xd8; and Selig, ER and Laurel, BJ and Sydeman, WJ and Hegglin, MI and Wallhead, PJ},
title = {Climate change impacts on ocean light in Arctic ecosystems.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {9798},
pmid = {41198661},
issn = {2041-1723},
mesh = {Arctic Regions ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; *Ecosystem ; Oceans and Seas ; *Light ; Seasons ; Ice Cover ; Temperature ; Phytoplankton ; Fishes/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {Climate change is causing major sea ice losses, leading to increased light availability across polar marine ecosystems, however the consequences are largely unknown. We quantify how future conditions for sea ice and snow, storm-driven waves, clouds, ozone, air and ocean temperature, and chlorophyll-a will affect seasonal absorption and reflection of light in Arctic seas, alongside growth and survival of fish. Using four CMIP6 model inputs and a spectral radiative transfer model, we predict a 75-160% increase in visible light by 2100 in the Northern Bering, Chukchi, and Barents Seas. We predict increased sunlight and warmer summer waters, with reduced phytoplankton levels, will negatively impact cold-water fish species growth and survival during summer, demonstrated here for polar cod. Asynchrony in prey and light availability, with prolonged periods of warmer waters, will reduce polar cod survival in the fall and restrict habitats in these regions after 2060. Warmer-water species like walleye pollock and Atlantic cod will be less impacted but may struggle at high latitudes during the polar night. Ocean warming coupled with increased light availability will accelerate changes in Arctic ecosystems, compromising the growth and survival of Arctic species in transitional zones and facilitating the northward expansion of boreal species.},
}
@article {pmid41197165,
year = {2025},
author = {Santos, AQ and Nepveux, DM and Richardson, E and Hood, T and Murdock, C and Mokhtar, S},
title = {Educator perspectives on integrating climate change and environmental sustainability into occupational therapy education.},
journal = {Work (Reading, Mass.)},
volume = {82},
number = {3},
pages = {638-651},
doi = {10.1177/10519815251392187},
pmid = {41197165},
issn = {1875-9270},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Occupational Therapy/education ; United States ; Curriculum/trends ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Male ; *Faculty/psychology ; Female ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {BackgroundClimate change has been identified as the biggest threat to global public health.[1] Despite the clear connection between negative health outcomes and anthropogenic climate change, there are few guidelines for curricular inclusion within healthcare education, including occupational therapy (OT). However, the World Federation of Occupational Therapists has emphasized the importance of sustainability,[2] and the American Occupational Therapy Association published a policy asserting the profession's commitment to addressing these topics.[3]ObjectiveThis study explored the perspectives of OT educators in the United States on the relevance, importance, and feasibility of integrating climate change and environmental sustainability into OT education programs.MethodsAn online Qualtrics survey was distributed, with 64 respondents across the United States. Descriptive and inferential statistics were conducted to determine relationships between respondent responses to question pairs. Qualitative responses underwent thematic analysis.ResultsMost educators acknowledged the relevance and importance of addressing climate change and environmental sustainability. Several barriers hindered implementation, including an already overloaded curriculum with a lack of explicitly related Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy standards, limited time, a lack of awareness of how climate change and environmental sustainability fit into OT programs, and skepticism about climate change as relevant to OT practice.ConclusionsThe findings indicate varied perspectives among US-based OT faculty. They suggest a need for educational resources that link climate change and environmental sustainability to health, occupation and other core tenets of OT and offer strategies for integrating this content into OT education.},
}
@article {pmid41195696,
year = {2025},
author = {Westcott, JR and Bowden, JJ and Savage, J and Doody, KM},
title = {Rapid Northward Expansion of the Blacklegged Tick, Ixodes scapularis, in Response to Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {11},
pages = {e70591},
pmid = {41195696},
issn = {1365-2486},
mesh = {*Ixodes/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; *Animal Distribution ; Canada ; United States ; Ecosystem ; Lyme Disease/transmission ; },
abstract = {Climate change rapidly drives species range dynamics, prompting many terrestrial organisms to shift northward to higher latitudes and forcing new species-species and species-environment interactions. The blacklegged tick, Ixodes scapularis, a biological vector of human pathogens including Borrelia burgdorferi (the bacteria causing Lyme disease), is undergoing rapid and persistent expansion into Canada, exposing new human populations to zoonotic diseases. Here, we used an ensembled forecasting approach to construct niche models of I. scapularis' current and future distribution and to identify the environmental drivers of habitat range. Georeferenced occurrence points were acquired from community science programs (eTick and iNaturalist) between 2017 and 2022 in Canada and the United States. We also collected high-resolution environmental data using a spacing of approximately 1 km. We carried out 4704 model iterations across two datasets, 12 algorithms, and 10 climate profiles using 40 environmental variables. We extrapolated select models over three time periods, 2011-2040, 2041-2070, and 2071-2100, across two projected climate scenarios, SSP5-8.5 and SSP3-7.0, incorporating 2094 future outcomes of I. scapularis distribution. Our ensembles (AUC: 0.9565 ± 0.0065; TSS: 0.8435 ± 0.0155; Kappa: 0.819 ± 0.014) identified temperature, precipitation, biomass production (NPP), length of the growing season, climate moisture index, and number of yearly degree days as the variables that best explained I. scapularis distribution. Further changes to these climate conditions will result in continued I. scapularis range expansion, with, at the highest estimate, an increased niche area of ~248% (447,532 km[2] to 1,556,760 km[2]) and, at the lowest estimate, by ~205% (409,475 km[2] to 1,247,689 km[2]) before the turn of the century. These distributional niche changes coincide with a northern latitude limit reaching as far as ~48° N by 2040, ~50° N by 2070, and ~52° N by 2100. These findings highlight the invasive potential of I. scapularis, with implications for public health and changing ecosystem dynamics.},
}
@article {pmid41195135,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, X and Li, P and Li, S and Hu, M and Li, Y and Li, Y and Wang, S and Shu, T and Yang, M and Cheng, Q},
title = {Assessing the impact of climate change on habitat dynamics of Hovenia dulcis in China using the MaxEnt model.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1641811},
pmid = {41195135},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Hovenia dulcis Thunberg, a multifunctional medicinal plant native to East and Southeast Asia, has been introduced worldwide. However, the environmental factors that determine its habitat and its precise distribution in China remain incompletely characterized.<br><br>METHODS: Therefore, the Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) model integrated with, ArcGIS was employed to predict the potential distribution of H. dulcis in China, using 479 initial occurrence records (which were spatially filtered to 191 points) and 33 environmental variables (of which 15 were selected for the final analysis). Model performance was assessed via AUC-ROC, with key variables identified through permutation importance and response curves. Future projections were made under SSP126 and SSP585 scenarios for the 2050s and 2090s.<br><br>RESULTS: The model demonstrated high accuracy (AUC = 0.934). The distribution of H. dulcis was primarily governed by annual precipitation (Bio12), the minimum temperature of the coldest month (Bio06), elevation, and the mean diurnal temperature range (Bio02). The optimal ranges for these variables were as follows: annual precipitation of 708.5-2,956.8 mm, a minimum temperature of the coldest month between -4.9 and 8.9 &#xb0;C, elevation of 273.9-1,019.4 m, and a mean diurnal temperature range of 6.81-10.18 &#xb0;C. At present, suitable habitats are concentrated in central and southwestern China. Future projections indicate a northward shift and altitudinal increase in suitable areas, with expansions in Beijing, Hebei, and Liaoning, but contractions in Guangxi and Shandong. Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Guizhou remain core suitable regions. This northward shift is consistent with preference of H. dulcis for the warm temperatures and adequate humidity, highlighting both its vulnerability and its adaptive potential under global warming.<br><br>DISCUSSION: H. dulcis is highly sensitive to climatic variables, particularly temperature and precipitation. Our findings provide a scientific basis for developing well-targeted conservation strategies, promoting sustainable utilization, and optimizing cultivation practices for H. dulcis under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41194732,
year = {2025},
author = {Nie, YH and Cheng, JP and Fu, XY and Xuan, YH and Wan, A and Zhao, H},
title = {Predicting the potential suitable habitats of invasive species in the Bidens genus in China under climate change.},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {36},
number = {10},
pages = {3115-3125},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202510.027},
pmid = {41194732},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Introduced Species ; China ; *Ecosystem ; *Bidens/growth &amp; development/classification/physiology ; Forecasting ; Models, Theoretical ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {The distribution patterns of invasive species under climate change have become a key focus in ecology. In view of the strong invasive potential of the genus Bidens, we used the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) model to compare the range of suitable habitats for six Bidens species listed in the Chinese Invasive Species Information System (namely Bidens frondosa, B. alba, B. pilosa, B. vulgata, B. bipinnata and B. subalternans) under current and four different future climatic conditions. Results showed that the MaxEnt model could effectively predict the range of the suitable habitats of all the six species. Under current climate condition, the values of the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the six Bidens species are 0.929, 0.976, 0.921, 0.977, 0.903, and 0.980, respectively, indicating that these species have different suitable habitats. Under the four future emission pathways, although the overall area of suitable habitats for these six species generally will increase compared to the current scenario, some species exhibit fluctuating trends with the decreases in the area of suitable habitats. In summary, under global climate change, the suitable habitat ranges of these six invasive species of the genus Bidens generally will show an increasing trend. To effectively control those invasive species, further research should focus on the physiological traits of different species and their response to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41194723,
year = {2025},
author = {Liang, ZM and Li, Q and Li, JB and Tsun, FA and Zhang, X and Gao, C and Li, T},
title = {Responses of radial growth of Populus cathayana to climate change in the western Sichuan Plateau, China.},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {36},
number = {10},
pages = {3033-3042},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202510.003},
pmid = {41194723},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {*Populus/growth &amp; development ; China ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {In the context of global warming, we investigated the growth dynamics and climatic response mechanisms of Populus cathayana in the Jiuzhaigou region, western Sichuan Plateau, an endemic broadleaf species in China. We developed a standardized tree-ring width chronology to analyze radial growth response to climatic factors from 1959 to 2022. Moving correlation analysis was applied to assess the stability of climate-growth relationships, and growth change percentage (PGC) method was used to identify growth release and suppression events. The results showed that the tree-ring width of P. cathayana was significantly positively correlated with May-June average maximum temperature (r=0.525), mean temperature (r=0.548), and average minimum temperature (r=0.341), but significantly negatively correlated with precipitation (r=-0.260), relative humidity (r=-0.579), and cloud cover (r=-0.483) during the same period. PGC analysis revealed three significant growth release events (1937-1940, average PGC=32.8%; 1977-1978, average PGC=42.2%; 1999-2004, average PGC=43.3%) and one significant growth suppression event (2008-2010, average PGC=-28.9%). Moving correlation analysis revealed a marked shift in climate-growth relationship during the 1970s, characterized by the transition of growing-season temperatures from negative to significantly positive, while relative humidity and self-calibrated Palmer drought severity index correlations shifted from positive to significantly negative. These findings underscore the non-stationary climatic responses of P. cathayana in western Sichuan, suggesting that warmer and drier conditions in the growing season favor the radial growth.},
}
@article {pmid41194649,
year = {2025},
author = {Previati, A and Gallia, L and Crosta, G},
title = {Impact of urbanization and climate change on underground temperatures: a modelling study in Milan (Italy).},
journal = {Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences},
volume = {383},
number = {2308},
pages = {20250038},
doi = {10.1098/rsta.2025.0038},
pmid = {41194649},
issn = {1471-2962},
abstract = {This study investigates the long-term evolution of the subsurface urban heat island (SUHI) effect in Milan, integrating historical records, present observations and future climate projections through a coupled fluid-flow and heat-transport numerical model. A N-S cross-section through the city serves as the domain for this study and boundary conditions were derived from historical maps starting in 1884, long-term air temperature time series starting in 1700, and distributed land surface temperatures from Landsat 8 satellite remote sensing. The research quantifies the temperature variations in the shallow subsurface over the past 150 years (1875-2025), calibrating the model against groundwater temperature measurements, and predicts trends up to 2100. Current estimates indicate urban temperature anomalies up to +5°C at the water table depth, and an expansion of the SUHI along the two-dimensional cross-section from 3 km in 1884 to 9 km in 2025. The findings highlight the heterogeneous distribution of subsurface temperature anomalies, influenced by variations in the groundwater depth, flow patterns, land cover and urban and infrastructure expansion. Future projections suggest a further increase in subsurface temperatures, particularly in areas with shallow groundwater. These results underscore the need to incorporate mitigation strategies into urban planning and policies, such as sustainable urban cooling measures and optimized geothermal energy utilization.This article is part of the theme issue 'Urban heat spreading above and below ground'.},
}
@article {pmid41193719,
year = {2025},
author = {Sugden, S and Davis, CL and Quinn, MW and Whyte, LG},
title = {Current and projected effects of climate change in cryosphere microbial ecosystems.},
journal = {Nature reviews. Microbiology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41193719},
issn = {1740-1534},
abstract = {Cold environments, including glaciers, ice sheets, permafrost soils and sea ice, are common across the surface of the Earth. Despite the challenges of life at subzero temperatures, the global cryosphere hosts diverse microbial communities that support biogeochemical cycling and ecosystem functioning in areas where few other organisms can survive. However, the composition and function of cryosphere microbial communities, and the continued existence of cryosphere habitats, are threatened by ongoing climate change, which has disproportionate impacts in polar regions. In this Review, we survey the breadth of cryosphere habitats and the composition, function and unique adaptations of the microbial communities that inhabit them. We outline how climate change can affect these communities and the ecosystem services they provide through short-term changes in substrate availability, enzyme activity and redox potentials as well as longer-term changes in community composition. We also explore the wide-ranging consequences these changes may have for local ecosystems, human communities and the global climate. Finally, we outline the knowledge gaps in cryosphere microbial ecology that contribute to uncertainties about the future of these ecosystems in a warming world.},
}
@article {pmid41193713,
year = {2025},
author = {Graham, F},
title = {Daily briefing: A guide to global climate change action.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-025-03627-y},
pmid = {41193713},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid41193607,
year = {2025},
author = {Cutler, J and Contreras-Huerta, LS and Todorova, B and Nitschke, J and Michalaki, K and Koppel, L and Gkinopoulos, T and Vogel, TA and Lamm, C and Västfjäll, D and Tsakiris, M and Apps, MAJ and Lockwood, PL},
title = {Psychological interventions that decrease psychological distance or challenge system justification increase motivation to exert effort to mitigate climate change.},
journal = {Communications psychology},
volume = {3},
number = {1},
pages = {148},
pmid = {41193607},
issn = {2731-9121},
support = {/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; 227565/Z/23/Z//Wellcome Trust (Wellcome)/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity. To limit its damaging impacts, billions of people must take pro-environmental actions. However, these often require effort and people avoid effort. It is vital to identify psychological interventions that increase willingness to exert effort. 3055 people from six diverse countries completed an effort-based decision-making task (Pro-Environmental Effort Task; Bulgaria: n = 404, Greece: n = 85, Nigeria: n = 660, Sweden: n = 1090, UK: n = 482, USA: n = 334). Participants chose whether to exert physical effort (50-95% of their maximum) to reduce carbon emissions, after experiencing one of 11 expert crowd-sourced interventions or no intervention. We applied computational modelling to precisely quantify motivation to help the climate, compared to a closely matched non-environmental cause. We found two interventions, which reduced the psychological distance to climate change impacts or promoted climate action as patriotic and protecting participants' way of life, had consistent positive effects on increasing effortful pro-environmental behaviours, across measures and control analyses. At the individual level, motivation to benefit the climate was associated with belief in climate change and support for pro-environmental policies. In contrast, trait apathy and effort aversion were linked with reduced motivation to benefit both the climate and food cause. Together, our results have crucial implications for promoting effortful actions that help mitigate climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41193515,
year = {2025},
author = {Bozec, YM and Adam, AAS and Arellano-Nava, B and Cresswell, AK and Haller-Bull, V and Iwanaga, T and Lachs, L and Matthews, SA and McWhorter, JK and Anthony, KRN and Condie, SA and Halloran, PR and Ortiz, JC and Riginos, C and Mumby, PJ},
title = {A rapidly closing window for coral persistence under global warming.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {9704},
pmid = {41193515},
issn = {2041-1723},
mesh = {*Anthozoa/physiology ; *Global Warming ; Animals ; *Coral Reefs ; Australia ; Coral Bleaching ; Biological Evolution ; Adaptation, Physiological ; },
abstract = {Coral reefs around the world are increasingly threatened by marine heatwaves causing widespread coral bleaching and mortality. Global analyses of projected heatwaves can inform decision-making, but forecasting the interactions between disturbance refugia, coral life histories and capacity to adapt is key for guiding strategic management of coral persistence. Here, we simulate coral eco-evolutionary dynamics across 3800 reefs of Australia's Great Barrier Reef under current climate projections. We project a rapid coral decline by mid-century under all emission scenarios, with further decline under the most likely warming trajectory. However, recovery is possible this century if warming remains below 2 °C, allowing thermal adaptation to keep pace. Our simulations show that resilient reefs are primarily in bleaching refugia, which also support a greater diversity of thermal phenotypes. While cool-adapted corals disperse to warm spots, we found no evidence of 'gene swamping' undermining thermal adaptation. Our findings highlight that management opportunities exist to promote adaptation in thermal refugia and warm spots, but emphasize that curbing global warming by 2050 is crucial for coral persistence.},
}
@article {pmid41193462,
year = {2025},
author = {Zantout, K and Balkovic, J and Billing, M and Folberth, C and Gosling, SN and Hank, T and Hantson, S and Iizumi, T and Ito, A and Jägermeyr, J and Jain, AK and Khabarov, N and Kou-Giesbrecht, S and Li, F and Li, M and Lin, TS and Liu, W and Müller, C and Okada, M and Ostberg, S and Otta, K and Rabin, S and Reyer, CPO and Scheer, C and Schneider, JM and Zabel, F and Frieler, K and Schewe, J},
title = {Shifting dominant periods in extreme climate impacts under global warming.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {9746},
pmid = {41193462},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {Grant 869395//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; },
abstract = {Spatio-temporal patterns of extreme climate events have been extensively studied, yet two questions remain underexplored: Do such events occur regularly, and how do regularity patterns change under global warming? We address these questions by investigating dominant periods in crop failure, heatwave, and wildfire data. Here, we show that under pre-industrial conditions dominant periods emerge in 28% of cropland exposed to crop failure and 10% of wildfire-affected areas, likely related to climatic oscillations such as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, while heatwaves occur irregularly. The number of dominant periods increases by 2-13% during the transition from the pre-industrial era to the anthropocene. In the anthropocene, the occurrence of extreme events shifts towards monotonic growth, replacing previous natural regularity patterns. Linearly de-trended projections reveal an additional shift towards smaller dominant periods due to climate change. These shifts in regularity are crucial for adaptation planning, and our method offers an additional approach for studying extreme events.},
}
@article {pmid41193229,
year = {2025},
author = {Clarke, L and Montgomery, H},
title = {Big emitters must be held responsible for deaths caused by climate change.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {r2246},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.r2246},
pmid = {41193229},
issn = {1756-1833},
}
@article {pmid41193223,
year = {2025},
author = {Shepherd, A},
title = {Hurricane Melissa's power boosted by climate change.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {r2325},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.r2325},
pmid = {41193223},
issn = {1756-1833},
}
@article {pmid41193222,
year = {2025},
author = {Šedová, B and Haines, A},
title = {Tackling the complex links between climate change, conflict, and health.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {r1578},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.r1578},
pmid = {41193222},
issn = {1756-1833},
}
@article {pmid41192475,
year = {2025},
author = {Valle, SF and de Oliveira, MB and Ribeiro, MCS and Bonvicino, CR},
title = {Genetic diversity of Cebuella Gray, 1866 (Primates, Callitrichinae) from the western Amazonia lowlands and predictions of climate change impacts on its distribution.},
journal = {Folia primatologica; international journal of primatology},
volume = {96},
number = {3-4},
pages = {137-153},
doi = {10.1163/14219980-bja10061},
pmid = {41192475},
issn = {1421-9980},
mesh = {Animals ; *Genetic Variation ; Brazil ; *Climate Change ; *Animal Distribution ; *Callitrichinae/genetics/physiology ; Phylogeny ; Cytochromes b/genetics/analysis ; },
abstract = {Brazil, a country with a rich diversity of primates, faces the challenge of preserving these species, since most are at some level of threat of extinction. Among Brazilian primates, the pygmy marmosets (Cebuella niveiventris and C. pygmaea) stand out as the smallest known species of monkey, with a wide distribution in the western Amazon. Faced with the need for quick and well-founded information to guide conservation, recent studies have used analyses of Species Distribution Models (SDMs) for primates. The present study aimed to investigate the genetic diversity in Cebuella, using the mitochondrial gene cytochrome b, and analyze the potential distribution (SDMs) of the two species. The phylogeny showed Cebuella divided into two clades, corresponding to the two species of the genus, corroborating previous findings. Herein, we applied species delimitation tests to the genus Cebuella for the first time, revealing significant divergences. The bPTP method identified six probable species within Cebuella, while the ABGD indicated 15 putative species. Both methods point to a high diversity within the genus. Species suitability modeling suggested that C. niveiventris seems to be more sensitive to seasonal variations in rainfall (BIO15) and the amount of rainfall during the wettest quarter (BIO8), while C. pygmaea appears more impacted by the intensity of the early rainy season (BIO15) and a period of lower rainfall variability throughout the rest of the year. The most pessimistic scenario for the future suggested that the more intense the environmental changes resulting from human activities, the greater the impact on future climates, increasing the probability of population decline.},
}
@article {pmid41190313,
year = {2025},
author = {Xiang, Y and Li, S and Liu, Y and Yang, Q and Yao, J and Dong, H and Yao, B and Li, Y},
title = {Projected Expansion and Northwestern Shift of Wikstroemia indica Suitable Habitats in China Under Multiple Climate Change Scenarios: An Optimized MaxEnt Approach.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {11},
pages = {e72448},
pmid = {41190313},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {This study assesses the impact of climate change on the potential distribution of the traditional Chinese medicinal plant Wikstroemia indica, employing an optimized maximum entropy (MaxEnt) model for the first time for this species under multiple climate scenarios. Our analysis, based on 902 occurrence records and key environmental variables, provides clear evidence that climate change will significantly alter its distribution pattern. The results demonstrated that annual mean temperature (69.4% contribution) and mean diurnal temperature range (12.6% contribution) were the principal climatic factors affecting the distribution of W. indica. Under current climatic conditions, the total potential suitable habitat area for W. indica in China was calculated to be 153.31 × 10[4] km[2], accounting for 15.97% of China's land area. Projections indicate significant habitat expansion under future climate scenarios: under the SSP1-2.6 scenario, the total suitable habitat area would increase by 32.0% to 202.42 × 10[4] km[2] by the 2090s; under the SSP5-8.5 scenario, suitable habitat was anticipated to expand by 49.6% to 229.39 × 10[4] km[2]. Furthermore, the distribution centroid of W. indica was predicted to shift 76.68-119.91 km northwestward by the 2050s. The key message is that W. indica demonstrates considerable resilience to climate change, with its suitable habitat expected to expand and shift northwestward. This quantitative prediction, based on robust modeling evidence, provides critical insights for future conservation planning, sustainable management, and utilization strategies for this important medicinal resource in the context of global environmental change.},
}
@article {pmid41190172,
year = {2025},
author = {Kumar, KRR and Singh, PK},
title = {Editorial: Genome editing for climate change adaptation in agriculture: innovations, applications, and regulatory considerations.},
journal = {Frontiers in genome editing},
volume = {7},
number = {},
pages = {1711767},
pmid = {41190172},
issn = {2673-3439},
}
@article {pmid41190048,
year = {2025},
author = {Swahn, MH and Matovu, G and Natuhamya, C and Murray, KE and Ndetei, DM and Palmier, J and Nabulya, A and Wandji, S and Twinomuhangi, R},
title = {Climate change anxiety among young women living in the urban slums of Kampala, Uganda: findings from the baseline assessment of the TOPOWA cohort study.},
journal = {BMJ public health},
volume = {3},
number = {2},
pages = {e002439},
pmid = {41190048},
issn = {2753-4294},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change is an emerging global health crisis, particularly in low-resource settings like Uganda's urban slums. These areas face significant challenges in mitigating climate risks, exacerbating the vulnerability of residents. This study aims to assess the prevalence of climate change anxiety and its association with generalised anxiety among young women living in urban slums. Understanding this relationship is crucial for developing community-based mental health strategies and resilience-building initiatives to address the psychological impact of climate change.<br><br>METHODS: This study utilises baseline data from 'The Onward Project On Wellbeing and Adversity' (TOPOWA), a prospective cohort study focused on mental illness and social determinants of health among young women aged 18-24 years living in Kampala's urban slums. A total of 300 women were recruited from three sites: Banda, Bwaise and Makindye. At baseline, interviewer-administered surveys measured climate change anxiety using the 13-item Climate Anxiety Scale and generalised anxiety using a 7-item scale. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to determine the associations between climate anxiety, generalised anxiety and demographic factors.<br><br>RESULTS: Of the 249 women included in the analysis, 21% reported moderate to severe levels of climate change anxiety, while the remaining 79% experienced mild to minimal levels. Multivariate analysis revealed a strong association between higher levels of generalised anxiety and increased climate change anxiety. Additionally, older age was linked to higher climate anxiety, whereas higher education levels and living in multigenerational households were associated with lower levels of climate anxiety.<br><br>CONCLUSION: One in five young women in Kampala's urban slums experiences moderate to severe climate change anxiety, closely linked to generalised anxiety. These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted mental health interventions and community-based resilience programmes. Leveraging family support in multigenerational households may also play a role in reducing climate-related anxiety and fostering adaptive coping mechanisms.},
}
@article {pmid41189561,
year = {2025},
author = {Barimah, AJ and Abdul-Ganiyu, M and Dumba, J and Commey, RD and Osei-Tutu, AG and Nketiah, YB and Amoah, BO and Agyemang, L and Kwadwo, O and Yeboah, GO},
title = {Investigating health professionals' understanding and risk perception of the effect of climate change on health. A cross-sectional study at three hospitals in Sunyani, Ghana.},
journal = {Journal of public health research},
volume = {14},
number = {4},
pages = {22799036251388592},
pmid = {41189561},
issn = {2279-9028},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The study investigated health professionals' understanding and risk perception of climate change in the Sunyani Municipality by focusing on health professional's knowledge on climate change, examining health professional's risk perception of climate change on health and identifying the co-benefits of climate change mitigation.<br><br>METHODS: This quantitative oriented cross-sectional study randomly selected 400 health professionals across the Regional Hospital, SDA Hospital and Municipal Hospital as respondents. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS Version 25.<br><br>RESULTS: From the study, the results indicate that Health professionals are fully aware of the concept of climate change. Health professionals do not have knowledge pertaining to the scientific aspects of climate change. There was a statistical relationship between respondent's perception that climate change can lead to death (p&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.001) and their awareness of the risk of climate change impact on health. There was a general likelihood of an increase in malaria (Mean&#x2009;=&#x2009;2.98), Dengue fever (Mean&#x2009;=&#x2009;3.16), Cholera (Mean&#x2009;=&#x2009;3.18), schistosomiasis (Mean&#x2009;=&#x2009;3.27), Meningococcal meningitis (Mean&#x2009;=&#x2009;3.85) and Influenza (Mean&#x2009;=&#x2009;3.73) due to climate change. These actions positively affect health and climate and they include: Giving up red meat (Mean&#x2009;=&#x2009;3.21), Walking and cycling instead of using cars (Mean&#x2009;=&#x2009;3.27), Reducing rural-urban migration (Mean&#x2009;=&#x2009;3.46), Reducing air pollution from emission of fossil fuel (Mean&#x2009;=&#x2009;3.63). A majority of 65% of respondents agreed to the incorporation of climate change related course work into nursing/medical school curricula as a policy to mitigate climate change.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The study concludes that health professionals are fully aware about climate change but lack a thorough understanding of the scientific aspects of climate change. The general risk perception of health professionals towards climate change impact on health was high. Climate change mitigation is beneficial to human populations.},
}
@article {pmid41189498,
year = {2025},
author = {Jolma, ER and van Leeuwen, A and Wegner, KM and Thieltges, DW and Heesterbeek, JAPH and Roberts, MG},
title = {Context dependency of maintenance communities of invasive parasites under climate change: a case study of mussels and intestinal copepods in the Wadden Sea.},
journal = {Journal of the Royal Society, Interface},
volume = {22},
number = {232},
pages = {20250370},
pmid = {41189498},
issn = {1742-5662},
support = {//Marsden Fund/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Copepoda/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Models, Biological ; *Host-Parasite Interactions ; *Introduced Species ; Oceans and Seas ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Climate change can impact the persistence of native and invasive parasites and their effects on hosts. Given the complexity of interactions in natural systems, models based on parasite-host systems can be helpful to explore long-term impacts. We investigate how two intestinal parasitic copepods impact host populations, and how the predicted temperature increase by year [Formula: see text] may affect the persistence and impacts of the parasites. We study Mytilicola intestinalis (a specialist established in blue mussels, Mytilus edulis) and Mytilicola orientalis (a recent invader infecting mussels and Pacific oysters, Magallana gigas) in the Wadden Sea. The parasites are non-lethal but can influence host maturation and fecundity. Using a mathematical model parametrized with empirical, field and literature data, we explore how temperature increase affects parasite basic reproduction numbers and the long-term population trends of parasites and mussels. Temperature increase reduces mussel populations below the critical community size for M. intestinalis persistence, while allowing M. orientalis to persist without oysters. M. orientalis does not have a negative effect on the host population in additional to that of M. intestinalis when both are present. We show that environmental change can have qualitatively different effects on related parasites by changing the role of the shared host as a maintenance population.},
}
@article {pmid41189122,
year = {2025},
author = {Blackburn, H and Gruenberg, K and Chen, E and Forrester, C and Brock, T and Gahbauer, A},
title = {Addressing climate change and environmental sustainability in pharmacy: pharmacists' perceptions, training, and behaviours.},
journal = {The International journal of pharmacy practice},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/ijpp/riaf087},
pmid = {41189122},
issn = {2042-7174},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: To assess training, perceptions, and behaviours of pharmacy professionals and trainees about the relationship between climate change, environmental sustainability, and pharmacy practice.<br><br>METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional survey-based study of a global sample of pharmacy professionals and trainees. Participants were recruited between June 2023 to March 2024 using professional networks and a snowball sampling approach. Descriptive statistics and content analysis were used to analyse survey results.<br><br>KEY FINDINGS: Four-hundred forty participants representing 24 countries responded to the survey. Participants identified as pharmacists, pharmacy students, or postgraduate pharmacy trainees practicing in a variety of settings. A majority reported substantial worry about the health impacts of climate change and had no prior training related to climate change. One-third of respondents indicated that pharmacists should address climate change and environmental issues. Many identified some action taken in their professional role. Barriers towards further action included lack of knowledge, time, and resources.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Pharmacy professionals and trainees globally are concerned about the health impacts from climate change and the environment. Further resources, support, and education are needed to support pharmacists in caring for patients experiencing climate-health impacts and in connecting with other health professionals doing this critical work.},
}
@article {pmid41188834,
year = {2025},
author = {Lee, SA and Maydan, DD and Galiatsatos, P and Golden, M and Brown, J},
title = {Equipping future climate and health advocates: piloting a locally focused health effects of climate change curriculum in providence county schools.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {3784},
pmid = {41188834},
issn = {1471-2458},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Curriculum ; Rhode Island ; Pilot Projects ; Adolescent ; *Schools ; Female ; Male ; *Health Education ; Program Evaluation ; Feasibility Studies ; Child ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change poses significant risks to human health, particularly for future generations, making it imperative to integrate climate education into school curricula. This study evaluates the feasibility of expanding the Health Effects of Climate Change Curriculum (HECCC) from Baltimore, MD, to urban youth in Providence County, Rhode Island. Developed by the Lung Health Ambassadors Programme (LHAP) at Johns Hopkins University, the HECCC is an interdisciplinary curriculum aimed at educating students on the health impacts of climate change and empowering them to take local action.<br><br>METHODS: During the 2023-2024 school year, the HECCC was adapted and piloted in five public schools in Providence County. The curriculum consisted of four lessons: climate science, air quality and heat, food and water, and health equity and environmental justice. Each lesson series discussed mental health impacts and was tailored to meet the unique needs of the participating schools, including a variety of delivery methods, with some schools integrating the curriculum into regular class hours and others as an after-school programme. Evaluation metrics included student reach, engagement, pre-and post survey results, and problem driven iterative adaptation (PDIA).<br><br>RESULTS: The HECCC was taught to 195 students from fourth through twelfth grades in Providence County schools. Students demonstrated engagement via non-verbal cues (e.g. smiling, nodding) and asked questions throughout the lessons. Based on preliminary pilot pre- and post-survey results from students (N&#x2009;=&#x2009;10) and teachers (N&#x2009;=&#x2009;3), the curriculum potentially increased students' knowledge of climate change, health impacts, and environmental justice, as well as their self-efficacy in addressing these issues. However, the surveys also potentially revealed an increase in students' climate anxiety. Results from teachers' surveys preliminarily indicated teachers' improved confidence in discussing climate change with students, but noted students' barriers to taking meaningful action, such as limited resources and time.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates the feasibility of implementing a locally curated HECCC in an urban setting. The study elicited teacher recommendations for further expansion, broader language translations, alignment with local state standards, and increased survey participation, especially to evaluate impact on eco-anxiety. Future plans involve expanding educator resources such as an educator's toolkit to facilitate the curriculum's adaptation in other communities, especially in alignment with local state standards. Overall, the HECCC shows promise in fostering climate and health literacy among urban youth, equipping them to be informed advocates for local environmental justice.},
}
@article {pmid41188781,
year = {2025},
author = {Filho, WL and Gbaguidi, GJ and Zuñiga, RAA and Ibrahim, U},
title = {Climate change and malaria: an old enemy of Africa is back.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {3774},
pmid = {41188781},
issn = {1471-2458},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Malaria/epidemiology/transmission ; Incidence ; Africa South of the Sahara/epidemiology ; Africa/epidemiology ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Malaria is one of the deadliest transmissible diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa. The control of malaria is hindered by socio-economic and environmental factors and its growth is also associated with climate change, particularly temperature increases combined with precipitations and humidity.<br><br>OBJECTIVES: This study aims to analyse the trends of malaria in the last two decades and assess the influences of climate change on the transmission of malaria in Africa.<br><br>METHODS: Malaria incidence and evolution trends were used to evaluate the current burden of malaria in Africa. The Pearson correlation coefficient, joinpoint regression and linear regression models were applied to identify significant temporal shifts in malaria incidence trends across the selected countries and determine the impact of climate change on the transmission of malaria.<br><br>RESULTS: Our findings reveal that mean temperature is the main climatic factor affecting the transmission of malaria in many countries, including Angola, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mozambique, and Uganda. Warmer temperatures generally increase the risk of malaria transmission, except in Ghana, where higher temperatures are associated with a decreased risk. Precipitation has a significant negative association with malaria incidence in Burkina Faso and Uganda, indicating that increased rainfall reduces transmission.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The study results provide useful insights on how climate change influences malaria in African countries, and reiterates the need for a greater engagement of policymakers and social partners, in intensifying the action needed to fight the transmission of malaria in Sub-Sahara Africa.},
}
@article {pmid41188608,
year = {2025},
author = {Adarbaz, M and Khomsi, K and Al-Delaimy, WK and Mrad, M and Abdulla, F and Khalis, M},
title = {Mortality Related to Climate Change and Environmental Hazards in the Mediterranean Region: A Scoping Review.},
journal = {Current environmental health reports},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {41},
pmid = {41188608},
issn = {2196-5412},
mesh = {*Climate Change/mortality ; Humans ; Mediterranean Region/epidemiology ; *Mortality ; *Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; Particulate Matter ; Floods/mortality ; Dust ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This scoping review aimed to map the scientific literature on mortality related to climate change and environmental manifestations in the Mediterranean region, explore the different methodological approaches used, identify research gaps, and suggest future research directions. This scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) recommendations and the Preferred Reporting Items for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). We included articles that examined the association between floods, wildfires, Saharan dust outbreaks, particulate matter (PM), urban heat islands (UHI), compound effects, and mortality.<br><br>RECENT FINDINGS: Most studies have been conducted in Euro-Mediterranean countries, with limited studies in the remaining Mediterranean countries. Regression analysis and descriptive designs predominated, while spatial and mixed-methods designs were less frequently used. Flood mortality rates were higher in northeastern Spain, southern France, and northern Italy. The primary cause of flood mortality was drowning, with a seasonal west-east gradient. Furthermore, lagged exposure to PM10 and PM2.5 from wildfires was associated with cardiovascular and respiratory mortality in most countries. Additionally, Saharan dust exposure was associated with total and respiratory mortality, especially during dust intrusion days. Likewise, Ozone exposure was principally associated with total and cardiovascular mortality. Furthermore, PM10 and ozone increased heat mortality when compounding in most of the studied Euro-Mediterranean cities. Our results showed substantial variability in mortality rates and causes associated with different climate change and environmental manifestations across the Mediterranean region. These findings highlight the urgent need for standardized and high-resolution mortality data to assess the health impacts of these hazards in understudied countries where health reporting is scarce.},
}
@article {pmid41188430,
year = {2025},
author = {Savige, T and Quigley, M and Werner, TT},
title = {Climate change is devastating mining of minerals needed to fight it.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {647},
number = {8088},
pages = {36-39},
pmid = {41188430},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid41188016,
year = {2025},
author = {Vicente, CR and Tanaka, LF and Ryu, S},
title = {Climate change is driving a surge of infectious diseases in Brazil.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {r1796},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.r1796},
pmid = {41188016},
issn = {1756-1833},
}
@article {pmid41187917,
year = {2025},
author = {Fleming, JM and Sheldon, KS},
title = {Shifts in salamander body size associated with 60 years of climate change.},
journal = {Proceedings. Biological sciences},
volume = {292},
number = {2058},
pages = {20251319},
pmid = {41187917},
issn = {1471-2954},
support = {//National Science Foundation/ ; //Sigma Xi/ ; //American Philosophical Society/ ; //University of Tennessee/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Body Size ; *Climate Change ; *Caudata/physiology ; Virginia ; Temperature ; Rain ; },
abstract = {Climate change impacts body size, a fundamental trait central to energetics and reproductive success. Most studies on body size shifts in response to climate change have focused on temperature, with smaller sizes expected under warming. However, precipitation has received less attention, even though water and heat balance interact to impact body size. Precipitation changes may be particularly important for wet-skinned amphibians. We examined body size shifts in 10 plethodontid salamander species in the Balsam Mountains, Virginia, USA. Using historical data (1957-1959) as a baseline, we resurveyed salamanders (2021 and 2023) to assess how temperature and precipitation shifts have influenced body size. We hypothesized warmer, wetter conditions would reduce body sizes across species. Over 60 years, temperatures warmed across elevation, while precipitation increased more at higher compared to lower elevations. After accounting for phylogeny, warming generally reduced body size, with temperature effects amplified by increased precipitation at high elevations. However, the direction and magnitude of body size shifts were species-specific, indicating that size shifts are a complex interplay of environmental factors and species traits. Our findings highlight the importance of considering interacting climate variables when assessing responses to environmental change, particularly in montane ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid41187350,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, B and Wei, R and Tang, J and Hong, J and Lu, Q and Guo, C and Wu, H},
title = {Human-Centric Disaster Resilience: Uncovering Social Inequity in Climate Change.},
journal = {Risk analysis : an official publication of the Society for Risk Analysis},
volume = {45},
number = {12},
pages = {4704-4725},
doi = {10.1111/risa.70140},
pmid = {41187350},
issn = {1539-6924},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Floods ; Vulnerable Populations ; Socioeconomic Factors ; *Disasters ; China ; Disaster Planning ; },
abstract = {Understanding community disaster resilience is critical to mitigating the disproportionate impacts of climate change and natural disasters on socially vulnerable populations. However, despite extensive discussion on disaster resilience, a systematic analysis of the extent of social inequity across climate scenarios, geographic locations, spatial scales, and sociodemographic groups remains underexplored. Our study introduces a human-centric framework to investigate social inequities in community disaster resilience related to human well-being. We combined flood hazard maps under both historical and future SSP scenarios with a compound multilayer urban spatial network model consisting of roads, communities, and essential services to evaluate the residents' service resilience during flood events. Then, we utilized the Gini coefficient and Lorenz curve to quantify the degree of inequities in resilience among different sub-populations. With Central Chongqing as a case study, our analysis reveals a significant increase in both the number of affected communities and their vulnerability under future climate conditions. We further observed a striking spatial polarization in community resilience due to the islanding effect, whereby communities are increasingly divided into those with severely limited service availability and those with sufficient resources. In addition, we found that the extent of social inequity in resilience is highly spatial and scale-specific, with moderate levels of inequity at the city level, but the degree of inequity varies greatly across sociodemographic groups at a localized level. This widening socio-spatial differentiation may trigger widespread dissatisfaction in disadvantaged communities, hindering the collective disaster response actions and engagements to enhance community resilience. Our research highlights the importance of embedding future climate variabilities, human well-being, and social equity in inclusive disaster response policies, processes, and practices.},
}
@article {pmid41185755,
year = {2025},
author = {Karki, A and Dunning, KH and Panthi, S and Bandyopadhyay, K and Pathak, A and Lamichhane, S and Ansari, A and Pariyar, S and Paudel, S and Lama, S and K C, K and Shah, SK and Koprowski, JL},
title = {Tigers on the Move: The Impact of Climate Change on Tiger Distribution in Nepal.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {11},
pages = {e72397},
pmid = {41185755},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {The Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), a flagship and umbrella species of the South Asian forest ecosystem, has declined dramatically in population and geographic distribution due to human-caused habitat fragmentation and poaching over the past century. Global tiger populations may persist in the next century only if the size and quality of the current habitat remain unchanged. Our first-of-its-kind study in Nepal assesses whether these habitat requirements are in place through an analysis of habitat suitability to predict the future habitat of tigers in varying climatic scenarios across the country. We collected tiger-presence location (GPS points) from tiger surveys conducted by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Nepal, in 2018 and 2022 across the country. We used MaxEnt software in varying Shared Socio-economic Pathways (SSP 245 and 585) employing eight bioclimatic and two topographic variables to predict the future habitats of the tiger in 2050, 2070, and 2090. In the SSP 245 scenario, tiger habitat could increase for all three time periods, but in the SSP 585 scenario, the habitat will increase only in 2050. Interestingly, in both scenarios, tiger habitat will increase by more than 80% in 2050. The expanded habitat in all scenarios is outside of protected areas and northeast of the current habitat. This indicates that extreme climate change scenarios with more industrialization, urbanization, and land use change have a greater impact on tiger habitat. Furthermore, tiger habitat qualitatively shifts from protected areas to outside protected areas in the human-dominated landscape. This creates more challenges for conservationists and managers as human-tiger interaction may surge. Proactive management solutions to protect Nepal's tigers for the next century could include expanding or establishing new protected areas, establishing connectivity and corridors between the tiger habitats, in addition to anticipatory efforts to address human-wildlife conflicts that will emerge in this changing landscape.},
}
@article {pmid41184471,
year = {2025},
author = {You, X and Lenharo, M and Basu, M and Castelvecchi, D and Tollefson, J},
title = {How to fight climate change without the US: a guide to global action.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {647},
number = {8088},
pages = {20-23},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-025-03571-x},
pmid = {41184471},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid41183580,
year = {2025},
author = {Lee, Y and Jang, SJ and Lee, H},
title = {Effects of climate change anxiety and environmental sustainability attitudes on pro-environmental behaviors among nursing students: A cross-sectional study.},
journal = {Asian nursing research},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.anr.2025.08.005},
pmid = {41183580},
issn = {2093-7482},
abstract = {PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of climate change anxiety and environmental sustainability attitudes on pro-environmental behaviors among nursing students. As the core workforce of future nursing, nursing students must adapt to all nursing environments affected by climate change and be empowered to address its risks and impacts. They can play a crucial role in contributing to a healthy environment by enhancing their capacity to respond to climate change and practicing pro-environmental behaviors.<br><br>METHODS: Data were collected from April 15 to 22, 2024, through an online survey distributed to junior and senior nursing students with clinical experience. Responses from 334 participants were analyzed using multiple regression analysis to examine the relationships between climate change anxiety, environmental sustainability attitudes, and pro-environmental behaviors.<br><br>RESULTS: Multiple regression analysis revealed environmental sustainability attitudes, cognitive impairment (a subfactor of climate change anxiety), academic year, and gender (in decreasing order of effect size) to be significant predictors of pro-environmental behaviors. The regression model explained 15% of the variance in pro-environmental behaviors.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Higher environmental sustainability attitudes and lower levels of cognitive anxiety are associated with an increase in pro-environmental behaviors. To boost such behaviors among nursing students, enhancing environmental sustainability attitudes and effectively managing climate change anxiety, specifically cognitive impairment, are essential.},
}
@article {pmid41183080,
year = {2025},
author = {Holtz, TH and Hilmi, L and Rao, MM and Borrazzo, J and Cherian, D and GallagherThomas, CK and Hetfield, M and King, DJ and Levy, BS and Meline, J and Price, MD and Quattrochi, JP and Richards, AK and Goldman, LR and Hansch, SJ},
title = {Beyond emergency relief: The role of U.S. foreign health assistance amid growing displacement and climate change.},
journal = {PLOS global public health},
volume = {5},
number = {11},
pages = {e0005321},
pmid = {41183080},
issn = {2767-3375},
}
@article {pmid41181470,
year = {2025},
author = {Lohana, A and Meghwar, S and Yadav, SK},
title = {Climate change and health: preparing future doctors for a changing world.},
journal = {Annals of medicine and surgery (2012)},
volume = {87},
number = {10},
pages = {6922-6923},
pmid = {41181470},
issn = {2049-0801},
}
@article {pmid41179792,
year = {2025},
author = {Meo, SA and Shaikh, N and Abukhalaf, FA and Meo, AS and Klonoff, DC},
title = {Effect of climate change, extreme temperatures (heat and cold) on diabetes mellitus risk, hospitalization, and mortality: Global Evidenced Based Study.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1677522},
pmid = {41179792},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Diabetes Mellitus/mortality/epidemiology ; *Hospitalization/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Cold Temperature/adverse effects ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Emergency Service, Hospital/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Mortality ; Risk Factors ; *Extreme Heat/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change and diabetes mellitus are challenging threats to humanity in the 21st century. Climate change enhances the occurrence and severity of extreme temperature events, heat and cold, which can lead to severe health consequences. This study aimed to investigate the effects of extreme temperatures, including heat and cold, on the risk of developing diabetes mellitus, requiring hospitalizations or emergency department (ED) visits, and deaths.<br><br>METHODS: In this study, 116 documents were initially identified from "databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar." Articles on extreme temperatures, heat, cold, and diabetes mellitus were searched using the keywords: climate change, extreme temperatures, heat, cold, and diabetes mellitus. The descriptive information was recorded from the identified studies. Eventually, 13 documents were included in the analysis and synthesis. The association between extreme temperatures, including heat and cold, and diabetes-related outcomes, such as diabetes risk, hospitalizations, ED visits, and mortality was established.<br><br>RESULTS: Exposure to extreme temperatures (heat and cold) were positively and significantly related with an increased risk of adverse diabetes-related events, with a combined risk ratio (RR) of 1.14 (95% CI: 1.08-1.21, p = 0.01); diabetes-related hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits (RR of 1.10, 95% CI: 1.01-1.19, p = 0.03); and increased diabetes-linked mortality (RR 1.16, 95% CI: 1.07-1.25, p = 0.01).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Extreme temperatures (heat and cold) significantly increased adverse diabetes-related events, hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and diabetes-related mortality. Reducing the risk of climate change and extreme temperatures requires coordinated efforts at individual, community, national and global levels to combat climate change and diabetes mellitus.},
}
@article {pmid41179351,
year = {2025},
author = {Guimarães, KLA and do Nascimento Andrade, SJ and Rodrigues, LRR},
title = {Ecological Niche Modeling of Hoplias malabaricus (Characiformes, Erythrinidae) Under Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {11},
pages = {e72361},
pmid = {41179351},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Freshwater fish are highly vulnerable to climate change because they are restricted to inland waters and cannot readily disperse across geographical barriers, making them particularly exposed to catastrophic habitat losses. Understanding how environmental changes may affect the distribution of widespread species is critical for anticipating biodiversity responses and informing conservation efforts. In this study, we employed ecological niche models (MaxEnt) to assess the current and future potential distribution of Hoplias malabaricus, a generalist freshwater predator of ecological and fisheries importance in South America. We focus on the Amazon, Tocantins-Araguaia, Guiana Shield, Brazilian Atlantic Coast, and Marajó Island basins, which encompass the current distribution of the species. We used bioclimatic variables derived from the global WorldClim v2.1 dataset under present-day conditions and two future climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6, a low-emission pathway, and SSP5-8.5, a high-emission pathway) to project habitat suitability. The models demonstrated excellent predictive performance (AUC > 0.9), identifying temperature seasonality (BIO4) and elevation as the most influential variables across all scenarios. Results revealed contrasting trends among hydrographic regions. The species showed increasing association with more seasonal environments and highly suitable habitats contracted under the most extreme scenario. Marajó Island exhibited the highest loss of suitable area, highlighting increased isolation risks. Overall, our findings indicate that H. malabaricus may persist under climate change through niche shifts and partial range contractions. However, habitat loss, reduced connectivity, and regional genetic isolation may compromise long-term viability, particularly under high-emission scenarios.},
}
@article {pmid41179347,
year = {2025},
author = {Lin, W and Hu, F and Fan, G and Zhang, Q and Deng, M and Xu, X and Liu, Y and Qi, J},
title = {Impact of Climate Change on the Potential Distribution of Belamcanda chinensis Under Multiple Climatic Scenarios.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {11},
pages = {e72414},
pmid = {41179347},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Belamcanda chinensis (L.) Redouté, a perennial herb in the Iridaceae family, exhibits a broad spectrum of medicinal properties. Identifying the optimal habitat for B. chinensis is crucial for establishing a scientific basis for the conservation of its genetic and ecological resources. In our study, the MaxEnt model was utilized to predict the potential distribution of B. chinensis under multiple climatic scenarios, while exploring potential ecological niche shifts through the lens of ecological niche theory. The results revealed that B. chinensis was primarily distributed across subtropical and temperate regions of China, with a notably extensive distribution range. Projections under all future climate scenarios suggested an expansion of suitable habitats for B. chinensis. Temperature, slope, and precipitation were identified as the primary environmental factors influencing its distribution. Furthermore, although future projections indicated a reduction in shared resources between shoots and dry habitats, the availability of usable resources was expected to increase, thereby enhancing the plant's environmental adaptability. Our findings could provide essential insights for the conservation, sustainable use, and management of B. chinensis resources.},
}
@article {pmid41177732,
year = {2025},
author = {Tariq, A and Gao, Y and Zeng, F and Sardans, J and Ahmed, Z and Graciano, C and Hughes, AC and Peñuelas, J},
title = {Guardians of arid lands: deep-rooted defense against desertification and climate change.},
journal = {Trends in plant science},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.tplants.2025.10.009},
pmid = {41177732},
issn = {1878-4372},
abstract = {Deep-rooted plants (DRPs) are vital ecological engineers in arid regions, combating desertification through distinctive adaptations such as rapid root growth and hydraulic lift. By tapping into groundwater beyond a depth of 5 m, they stabilize soils, sequester carbon, and support biodiversity, while delivering socioeconomic benefits. Despite their resilience, DRPs are increasingly threatened by climate change and pressure of human activities such as overgrazing. In this feature review we consolidate the vital roles of DRPs in ecosystem services and land restoration, advocating for conservation strategies that integrate drip irrigation, rotational grazing policies, and United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) targets. We highlight the potential of DRPs to achieve land degradation neutrality (LDN) and urge prompt research and management actions to safeguard these keystone species in our climate change adaptation toolkit for drylands.},
}
@article {pmid41177557,
year = {2025},
author = {Zwi, K and Goldhagen, J and Chungu, C and Okinda, TH and Namunyak, G and Kyeremateng, R},
title = {Climate change: the African child.},
journal = {BMJ paediatrics open},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41177557},
issn = {2399-9772},
}
@article {pmid41177350,
year = {2026},
author = {Awoleye, MO and Agbonifo, WO and Chimezie, J and Francis, HO and Adedeji, TG},
title = {Thermoregulatory limits in an era of climate change: A systematic review of molecular insights.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {288},
number = {Pt 1},
pages = {123246},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.123246},
pmid = {41177350},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *HSP90 Heat-Shock Proteins/metabolism ; *HSP70 Heat-Shock Proteins/metabolism ; Animals ; *Hot Temperature ; *Body Temperature Regulation ; *Thermotolerance ; Acclimatization ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of heat exposure, elevating risks of heat-related morbidity and mortality. At the cellular level, heat shock proteins (HSPs), particularly HSP70 and HSP90, mediate proteostasis and may indicate thermotolerance.<br><br>OBJECTIVES: To systematically review and quantitatively synthesize evidence on intracellular HSP70 and HSP90 responses to controlled heat exposure in humans and other mammals.<br><br>METHODS: Following PRISMA 2020, we searched PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar to 30 May 2025. Eligible studies involved healthy mammals or humans exposed to controlled heat, with a thermoneutral comparator and quantitative intracellular HSP70/HSP90 outcomes.<br><br>RESULTS: Of 630 records, 35 studies met the criteria. Across studies, intracellular HSP70 rose robustly after single heat bouts and with multi-day heat acclimation; acclimation elevated baseline HSP70 and blunted further inducibility to a fixed heat stimulus (consistent with cellular preconditioning). HSP90 responses were smaller and less consistent. A meta-analysis of four human studies (n&#xa0;=&#xa0;33) showed a large increase in basal intracellular HSP70 after acclimation (pooled g&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.92, 95&#xa0;% CI 0.31-1.53; I[2]&#xa0;~&#xa0;57&#xa0;%). Risk of bias was generally low to some concerns.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Intracellular HSP70 shows a consistent, large heat-responsive signal and appears to index acquired thermotolerance, supporting its use as a primary molecular marker of heat adaptation. HSP90 contributes but is less uniformly inducible. While HSP70 alone may not capture all facets of heat resilience, these findings support heat-acclimation strategies and motivate further work on durability of HSP elevations, moderator effects (species, tissue, protocol), and multi-marker panels.},
}
@article {pmid41177170,
year = {2025},
author = {Cai, W and Zhang, C and Zhang, S and Bai, Y and Chen, B and Chen, J and Cheng, L and Fan, W and Feng, L and Guan, D and Hong, C and Hu, Y and Hua, J and Huang, C and Huang, H and Huang, J and Huang, X and Ji, JS and Jiang, Q and Jiang, X and Kan, H and Kang, J and Kiesewetter, G and Li, B and Li, G and Li, T and Liao, W and Lin, B and Lin, H and Liu, H and Liu, Q and Liu, X and Liu, Y and Liu, Z and Liu, Z and Liu, Z and Lou, S and Lu, B and Lu, C and Ma, W and Mi, Z and Miao, Y and Mo, G and Repke, T and Ren, C and Romanello, M and Shen, J and Su, J and Su, R and Sun, Y and Tang, X and Walawender, M and Wang, C and Wang, H and Wang, Q and Wang, Q and Wang, Y and Wei, W and Wen, S and Xiong, H and Xu, B and Yang, X and Yang, Y and Yao, F and Yin, M and Yu, L and Yu, Z and Zhang, J and Zhang, R and Zhang, S and Zhang, S and Zhang, Z and Zhao, M and Zhao, Q and Zheng, D and Zhou, H and Zhou, J and Zhou, Y and Luo, Y and Gong, P},
title = {The 2025 China report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: empowering cities for synergistic action.},
journal = {The Lancet. Public health},
volume = {10},
number = {12},
pages = {e1066-e1085},
pmid = {41177170},
issn = {2468-2667},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; },
}
@article {pmid41177169,
year = {2026},
author = {Saunders, MJ and Boccia, D and Khan, PY and Goscé, L and Gasparrini, A and Clark, RA and Pescarini, JM and Charalambous, S and Fekadu, L and Dockhorn da Costa Johansen, F and Vasilyeva, I and Narendran, G and Li, T and Ndjeka, N and White, RG and Houben, RMGJ and Zignol, M and Gebreselassie, N and McQuaid, CF},
title = {Climate change and tuberculosis: an analytical framework.},
journal = {The Lancet. Respiratory medicine},
volume = {14},
number = {3},
pages = {267-280},
pmid = {41177169},
issn = {2213-2619},
support = {305644/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; INV-035506/GATES/Gates Foundation/United States ; INV-001754/GATES/Gates Foundation/United States ; R01 AI147321/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; 001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; },
abstract = {Climate change is likely to exacerbate a range of determinants that drive tuberculosis, the world's leading cause of death from a single infectious agent. However, tuberculosis is often neglected in wider climate health discussions. Commissioned by WHO, we developed an analytical framework outlining potential causal relationships between climate change and tuberculosis. We drew on existing knowledge of tuberculosis determinants, identified determinants likely to be sensitive to the effects of climate change, and conceptualised the mechanistic pathways through which these effects might occur. We collated evidence for these pathways, but found no studies directly linking climate change and tuberculosis, warranting research to build evidence for action. Nevertheless, the available indirect evidence supports the existence of plausible causal links between climate change and tuberculosis. This evidence highlights the need to consider tuberculosis as a climate-sensitive disease, and include tuberculosis in climate risk adaptation and mitigation programmes, and climate-resilient funding and response mechanisms. Only through urgent research and comprehensive action can we address this overlooked intersection and ensure that climate change does not become a barrier to ending the global tuberculosis epidemic.},
}
@article {pmid41175925,
year = {2025},
author = {Liao, T and Yin, H},
title = {The impact of acid-base changes on the stochastic dynamics of phytoplankton growth under global warming.},
journal = {Mathematical biosciences},
volume = {390},
number = {},
pages = {109565},
doi = {10.1016/j.mbs.2025.109565},
pmid = {41175925},
issn = {1879-3134},
mesh = {*Phytoplankton/growth &amp; development ; Stochastic Processes ; *Global Warming ; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration ; *Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {This paper deals with a stochastic nutrient-phytoplankton (NP) model with the impacts of pH and global warming, where the stochastic environmental disturbance is characterized by the logarithmic Ornstein-Uhlenbeck (LOU) process. In the deterministic NP model, we investigate the existence of possible equilibria and analyze their local and global stability. Additionally, by utilizing sensitivity analysis technique, it is shown that phytoplankton density and nutrient concentration are highly sensitive to global warming and pH. In the stochastic NP model, we derive the sufficient conditions of exponential extinction and persistence in the mean of phytoplankton, prove the existence of a stationary distribution, and give the specific expression of the probability density under some appropriate conditions. Ecologically, via numerical simulations, we find that the variation in global warming and pH can generate new influence mechanisms for the interactions between nutrient and phytoplankton within the deterministic and stochastic environments. One of the most interesting results is that an appropriate increase or decrease in pH value is beneficial for inhibiting the occurrence of phytoplankton blooms. This study may provide some new ideas for understanding the dynamic mechanisms of phytoplankton growth in natural aquatic environments.},
}
@article {pmid41175887,
year = {2025},
author = {Romanello, M and Walawender, M and Hsu, SC and Moskeland, A and Palmeiro-Silva, Y and Scamman, D and Smallcombe, JW and Abdullah, S and Ades, M and Al-Maruf, A and Ameli, N and Angelova, D and Ayeb-Karlsson, S and Ballester, J and Basagaña, X and Bechara, H and Beggs, PJ and Cai, W and Campbell-Lendrum, D and Charnley, GEC and Courtenay, O and Cross, TJ and Dalin, C and Dasandi, N and Dasgupta, S and Davies, M and Eckelman, M and Freyberg, C and Corral, PG and Gasparyan, O and Giguere, J and Gordon-Strachan, G and Gumy, S and Gunther, SH and Hamilton, I and Hang, Y and Hänninen, R and Hartinger, S and He, K and Heidecke, J and Hess, JJ and Jankin, S and Jay, O and Pantera, DK and Kelman, I and Kennard, H and Kiesewetter, G and Kinney, P and Kniveton, D and Koubi, V and Kouznetsov, R and Lampard, P and Lee, JKW and Lemke, B and Li, B and Linke, A and Liu, Y and Liu, Z and Lowe, R and Ma, S and Mabhaudhi, T and Maia, C and Markandya, A and Martin, G and Martinez-Urtaza, J and Maslin, M and McAllister, L and McMichael, C and Mi, Z and Milner, J and Minor, K and Minx, J and Mohajeri, N and Momen, NC and Moradi-Lakeh, M and Morrisey, K and Munzert, S and Murray, KA and Obradovich, N and Orgen, P and Otto, M and Owfi, F and Pearman, OL and Pega, F and Pershing, AJ and Pinho-Gomes, AC and Ponmattam, J and Rabbaniha, M and Repke, T and Roa, J and Robinson, E and Rocklöv, J and Rojas-Rueda, D and Ruiz-Cabrejos, J and Rusticucci, M and Salas, RN and Plana, ASJ and Semenza, JC and Sherman, JD and Shumake-Guillemot, J and Singh, P and Sjödin, H and Smith, MR and Sofiev, M and Sorensen, C and Springmann, M and Stowell, JD and Tabatabaei, M and Tartarini, F and Taylor, J and Tonne, C and Treskova, M and Trinanes, JA and Uppstu, A and Valdes-Ortega, N and Wagner, F and Watts, N and Whitcombe, H and Wood, R and Yang, P and Zhang, Y and Zhang, S and Zhang, C and Zhang, S and Zhu, Q and Gong, P and Montgomery, H and Costello, A},
title = {The 2025 report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: climate change action offers a lifeline.},
journal = {Lancet (London, England)},
volume = {406},
number = {10521},
pages = {2804-2857},
doi = {10.1016/S0140-6736(25)01919-1},
pmid = {41175887},
issn = {1474-547X},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; },
}
@article {pmid41175824,
year = {2026},
author = {Abu, TZ and Achore, M},
title = {Gender at the crossroads of mental health and climate change: A scoping review.},
journal = {Social science &amp; medicine (1982)},
volume = {388},
number = {},
pages = {118708},
doi = {10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.118708},
pmid = {41175824},
issn = {1873-5347},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Mental Health ; Female ; Male ; Sex Factors ; New Zealand ; },
abstract = {The global intensification of environmental change and its resulting impacts on mental health are becoming increasingly evident, with gender mediating these outcomes. The primary goal of this scoping review is to highlight gender-specific mental health exposures and experiences in the face of climatic stressors. We further examine the role of climate responses in perpetuating climate-induced mental health impacts on men and women in existing literature. We synthesized studies published since 2010 using six electronic bibliographic databases. We identified 3640 studies, which were imported into Covidence, and only 43 studies were utilized to perform our analysis. The studies were spatially categorized based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) regions. Most of the studies were conducted in Australia and New Zealand (n = 9) and Central and Southern Asia (n = 9). Only seven studies explicitly indicated their guiding theoretical approaches or frameworks. Twenty-six studies focused on both men and women, fifteen on women only, and one on adolescents and children. No studies exclusively focused on men or included gender non-conforming, transgender, and non-binary individuals. A limited number of studies (13) applied longitudinal or time series approaches. Three main themes emerged: the gendered direct and indirect (violence, economic, food and water insecurities) mental health impacts (suicidality, suicide, stress), determinants of climate-induced mental health impacts (e.g., structural and social determinants), and adaptation interventions (e.g., coping strategies at and beyond the individual level and agency). Gendered factors identified include men and women's work, physical and reproductive health, sociocultural expectations or constraints and gender-blind initiatives. Findings suggest a need for context and gender-specific interventions to mitigate the impacts of climate change, particularly on mental health outcomes.},
}
@article {pmid41175379,
year = {2026},
author = {Yang-Seeger, D and Schellstede, A and Pauleikhoff, LJB and Spitzer, MS and Birtel, J},
title = {Patients' Perspectives on Climate Change, Health, and Sustainability in Ophthalmology.},
journal = {Ophthalmologica. Journal international d'ophtalmologie. International journal of ophthalmology. Zeitschrift fur Augenheilkunde},
volume = {249},
number = {1},
pages = {1-7},
pmid = {41175379},
issn = {1423-0267},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; *Ophthalmology ; Aged ; Middle Aged ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Adult ; Aged, 80 and over ; },
abstract = {UNLABELLED: <p>Introduction: Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in ophthalmology due to growing environmental, economic, and social responsibilities. Integrating sustainability into clinical practice requires not only advocacy by clinicians but also patients' collaboration and awareness. This study aimed to understand patients' perspectives on sustainability and the role attributed to ophthalmologists.<br><br>METHODS: In this multi-item survey, ophthalmologic patients were assessed regarding their views on sustainability in general and in ophthalmology in particular. Levels of agreement were measured using a Likert scale.<br><br>RESULTS: In total, 105 patients were included. There was high agreement on statements that anthropogenic climate change is an urgent issue, requires action, and is impacting population health (all, &#x2265;85%). Patients supported advocacy of ophthalmologists for more sustainability, and there was broad agreement (74%) that ophthalmology practices should become more environmentally sustainable. No clear trend was observed whether the healthcare sector is taking sufficient measures to become more sustainable and whether the carbon footprint of ophthalmology is smaller compared to other specialties (44% and 33% disagreed; 41% and 63% [strongly] agreed, respectively). Patients aged &#x2265;70 years agreed significantly more than younger patients that healthcare plays an important role in fighting climate change. A similar trend was observed for female compared to male patients. Female and older patients also tended to express greater expectations for ophthalmologists to advocate for sustainability, along with a call for increased advocacy from legislators and ophthalmology societies.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Patients showed strong awareness of anthropogenic climate change and the need for ophthalmology to become more sustainable. Especially female and older patients tended to expect more advocacy from ophthalmologists, ophthalmological societies, and the legislators. </p>.},
}
@article {pmid41174765,
year = {2025},
author = {Mahmood, R and Clery, P and Yang, JC and Cao, L and Dykxhoorn, J},
title = {The impact of climate change on mental health in vulnerable groups: a systematic review.},
journal = {BMC psychology},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {1208},
pmid = {41174765},
issn = {2050-7283},
support = {University College London Hospital Biomedical Research Centre//National Institute of Health and Care Research, UK/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Ethnicity/psychology ; *Mental Disorders ; *Mental Health ; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic ; *Vulnerable Populations/psychology ; Minority Groups/psychology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change events may disproportionately affect vulnerable groups, exacerbating existing socioeconomic, racial, and cultural inequalities. This systematic review summarises the evidence on the mental health impacts of climate change events on vulnerable populations: (1) low socioeconomic status groups; (2) minoritised ethnic or racial groups; (3) Indigenous groups; and (4) housing-insecure groups.<br><br>METHODS: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science for studies published before 17 July 2023 (PROSPERO: CRD42023442489). Key search terms included (1) climate change events; (2) mental health; and (3) vulnerable groups. Titles/abstracts and full texts were screened for inclusion, followed by quality assessment and narrative synthesis.<br><br>RESULTS: Of the 1,197 articles retrieved, 32 met inclusion criteria. Most studies (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;27) examined acute weather events, with few exploring sub-acute weather events (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;2), gradual environmental changes (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;2), or combined events (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;2). Studies predominantly examined low socioeconomic groups (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;26) and minoritised ethnic or racial groups (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;12), with limited research on Indigenous groups (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;2) or housing-insecure groups (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;1). The most common mental health outcomes were post-traumatic symptoms/disorder (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;15), depressive disorder (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;12), general mental health (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;8), anxiety disorder (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;6), and psychological distress (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;6). 25 of the studies originated from high-income countries, 7 were from middle-income countries, and none from low-income countries. Study quality varied: 7 rated low, 16 medium, and 9 high. Eighteen studies found worse mental health outcomes in vulnerable groups following climate change exposure compared to other populations, five studies found mixed results, and nine found no evidence of worse outcomes in vulnerable groups.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Vulnerable groups generally experienced worse mental health outcomes following climate change events compared to other populations, though some studies found mixed or null effects. There were critical evidence gaps, including limited high-quality evidence on sub-acute and gradual climate change events, Indigenous or housing-insecure groups, and low-and-middle-income countries. The wide range of mental health outcomes assessed makes direct comparisons challenging. Addressing these gaps is critical to understanding the interplay between existing social inequalities and the mental health impact of climate change, as well as informing effective public health policies in the context of increasing frequency and severity of climate change events globally.},
}
@article {pmid41174294,
year = {2025},
author = {Ghezali, S and Boukhemacha, MA},
title = {Combined CA-ANN, CMIP6 GM and SCS-CN modeling of future impacts of climate change and urbanization on potential natural groundwater recharge at city scale.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {11},
pages = {1282},
pmid = {41174294},
issn = {1573-2959},
support = {A17N01ES160220220001//the Algerian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research/ ; },
mesh = {*Groundwater/chemistry ; *Urbanization ; *Climate Change ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Neural Networks, Computer ; Cities ; Water Supply/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Rapid urbanization and climate change are critical processes that affect groundwater resources, particularly in urban areas. This study investigates the long-term impacts of both processes on the potential natural groundwater recharge from precipitation across the period 1986-2100 under SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 pathways. The approach used in this study combines three models, including (1) a Cellular Automata-Artificial Neural Network (CA-ANN)-based modeling for the continuous mapping of future spatiotemporal land use-land cover (LULC) distributions, (2) climate change modeling using CMIP6 GM, and (3) hydrological modeling using the Soil Conservation Service-Curve Number method (SCS-CN). The findings indicate that the urban area is anticipated to increase from 18.2% of the total area in 1986 to 86.5% by 2100 at the expense of other land cover. Moreover, projected climate change indicators derived from precipitation exhibit declining trends in yearly precipitation and extreme event frequency and intensity against an increasing dry conditions trend during the period 2017-2100. The analysis reveals a fluctuating future potential natural groundwater recharge with decreasing trends under both climate change pathways. The regression analysis shows that 27.5% (R[2] = 0.8199) and 24.7% (R[2] = 0.7867) of precipitation contribute to natural recharge under SSP2 and SSP5, respectively, highlighting a strong linear correlation between them. In comparison to a high emission pathway, these slopes indicate that achieving a moderate emission pathway will increase the potential recharge by 2.8%. In addition, the outcomes demonstrate that future groundwater recharge patterns are more sensitive to changes in climatic conditions than to urbanization. This study underscores the importance of integrating urban planning and water resources management strategies to ensure the long-term groundwater sustainability in urban cities.},
}
@article {pmid41174291,
year = {2026},
author = {Sisodiya, SM},
title = {Climate change matters to neuroscience.},
journal = {Nature reviews. Neuroscience},
volume = {27},
number = {1},
pages = {1-2},
pmid = {41174291},
issn = {1471-0048},
}
@article {pmid41173499,
year = {2025},
author = {Bowie, K},
title = {Are deadly mosquitoes, pathogen laden ticks, and waterborne infections being brought to the UK by climate change?.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {r2295},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.r2295},
pmid = {41173499},
issn = {1756-1833},
}
@article {pmid41172812,
year = {2026},
author = {Chen, X and Yin, J and Song, Y and Song, F and Xu, B and Zhang, C and Ji, Y and Ren, Y and Ho, L and Forio, MAE and Goethals, P and Xue, Y},
title = {Effects of climate change on the metabolic ecology of small yellow croaker (Larimichthys polyactis) based on dynamic energy budget (DEB) model.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {213},
number = {},
pages = {107656},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107656},
pmid = {41172812},
issn = {1879-0291},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Perciformes/physiology ; *Energy Metabolism ; China ; Reproduction ; Population Dynamics ; Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {Climate change is increasingly affecting marine organisms at both global and regional scales. Understanding how individual-level metabolism responds to climate change is crucial for elucidating the mechanisms driving population dynamics. This study aims to evaluate how future climate change affect the physiological activities, growth, and reproduction of small yellow croakers Larimichthys polyactis, a key commercial fish species in China Sea, through the lens of individual energy budgets. We applied the Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) model to investigate the effects of environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, salinity, and food density) on the growth, development, and reproduction of fish individuals under different climate scenarios. The results showed that, in most climate scenarios (RCP2.6-2100, RCP4.5-2050, RCP8.5-2100), the energy allocated to assimilation, mobilization, and maintenance in small yellow croakers would increase, leading to faster growth and enhanced reproductive potential. However, under the extreme warming scenario (RCP8.5-2100), their growth slows down, and reproductive strategies would shift towards extended spawning seasons with lower intensity. Additionally, the energy dynamics of smaller individuals are more inclined to change due to climate change compared to more matured individuals. These climate-driven changes in physiological activities related to growth and reproduction might significantly impact population dynamics, introducing considerable uncertainty in the assessment and management of small yellow croaker resources. This study could help to assess the impact of climate change on population continuity and thermal physiology of important marine species. The methods could also be extended to other species and marine ecosystems, which could benefit the conservation and management of marine fisheries under future climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41172755,
year = {2025},
author = {Garinie, T and Nusillard, W and Crini, N and Lelièvre, Y and Thiéry, D and Moreau, J},
title = {Stage-specific effects of a fungicide and global warming on copper accumulation and development in a major vineyard insect pest.},
journal = {Ecotoxicology and environmental safety},
volume = {306},
number = {},
pages = {119247},
doi = {10.1016/j.ecoenv.2025.119247},
pmid = {41172755},
issn = {1090-2414},
mesh = {Animals ; *Copper/toxicity/metabolism ; *Global Warming ; *Fungicides, Industrial/toxicity ; *Moths/growth &amp; development/drug effects/metabolism ; Larva/growth &amp; development/drug effects/metabolism ; *Soil Pollutants/toxicity/metabolism ; Vitis ; },
abstract = {The use of copper-based fungicides in agroecosystems has resulted in copper accumulation in soils, increasing its uptake by plants and its transfer along the trophic chain. While fungicides are effective to control fungal diseases, they can also impact non-target organisms such as insect pests that feed on copper-contaminated vegetation. This copper exposure can impair developmental and reproductive processes. In addition, global warming alters the functioning of agroecosystems through rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns, and by influencing the distribution and abundance of insect pests, as well as their sensitivity to contaminants. Elevated temperatures may mitigate some of adverse effects of copper by enhancing pest survival. However, the influence of temperature on copper bioaccumulation in insects remain poorly investigated, complicating predictions of pest population dynamics. This study investigates copper accumulation in the vineyard pest Lobesia botrana across developmental stages and increasing copper exposure concentrations under current and projected climate conditions. We evaluated the combined effects of copper and climate warming on development time, larval mass, and head-capsule width. Our results showed that insect copper concentrations increased in response to rising external copper levels, but declined over time through life stages, suggesting internal regulation. High copper concentrations combined with warming increased copper accumulation. Copper exposure delayed development and reduced head-capsule width, while warming accelerated growth and increased larval mass. Overall, global warming may enhance larval performance while promoting copper accumulation in L. botrana, potentially affecting copper transfer across trophic levels and undermining biological control in vineyards.},
}
@article {pmid41172732,
year = {2026},
author = {Ashfaq, A and Zhang, Y and Hu, J and Ran, Y},
title = {Historical trends of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their relationship with algal organic matter and global warming in Pearl River Delta sediment cores.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {222},
number = {Pt 3},
pages = {118832},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118832},
pmid = {41172732},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {*Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons/analysis ; *Geologic Sediments/chemistry ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Global Warming ; Rivers/chemistry ; China ; },
abstract = {In an effort to investigate the impact of global warming on the production of algal organic matter (AOM) and its role in the sequestration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in marine sediments, two sediment cores (S0-1 and S0-3) were collected from the Pearl River Delta. Total organic carbon (TOC), S2 (remaining hydrocarbon generative potential) and hydrogen index (HI = S2/TOC) were measured as proxies for AOM, together with PAHs concentrations. Multi-proxy sediment records combined with source apportionment tools, including diagnostic ratios, principal component analysis and positive matrix factorization, were applied to trace PAHs sources and reconstruct historical deposition trends. Findings show that ∑PAHs concentrations ranged from 29.85 to 88.87 ng g[-1] in S0-1 and 26.52 to 56.56 ng g[-1] in S0-3, with the highest increase occurring after the 1980s. This increase is closely linked with elevated TOC, S2, HI and marine organic matter, indicative of enhanced AOM production and marine productivity driven by rising sea surface temperature and persistent nutrient inputs, particularly within nearshore environment. Mechanistically, higher AOM enhance the biological pump, promoting PAHs adsorption and burial. This biologically mediated sequestration represents a key pathway through which climate-driven productivity influences the fate of pollutants. The study demonstrates the synergistic effect of eutrophication and global warming on the transport and storage of hydrophobic organic pollutants in coastal marine systems and provides valuable insight into their behavior under future climate change scenarios.},
}
@article {pmid41172502,
year = {2025},
author = {Alasmari, SMN and Tu, CW and Khan, M and Javed, B and Liaqat, I and Bahadar, S and Altwaim, SA and Chen, CC and Vaz Junior, IDS and Ali, A},
title = {Impact of climate change on the tick-host-pathogen complex: distribution patterns, disease incidence, and host infestation.},
journal = {Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinaria = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Orgao Oficial do Colegio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria},
volume = {34},
number = {4},
pages = {e004725},
pmid = {41172502},
issn = {1984-2961},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Tick-Borne Diseases/epidemiology ; Incidence ; *Ticks/physiology ; *Tick Infestations/epidemiology/veterinary/parasitology ; *Host-Pathogen Interactions ; Host-Parasite Interactions ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Ticks, being ectothermic, are highly sensitive to climate variables, such as temperature, humidity, and precipitation. Over the past century, fossil fuel use has altered the climate and significantly affected the tick-host-pathogen system. These changes influence tick lifecycles, behavior, vector competency, host dynamics, and pathogen transmission. Consequently, tick-borne diseases (TBDs) have experienced shifts in their geographical range, incidence, and host preferences, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere. While climate change drives the emergence of vector-borne diseases, key aspects, such as tick infestations on alternative hosts, remain understudied. However, some studies have highlighted the establishment of ticks and tick-borne pathogens (TTBPs) in previously unaffected areas of Europe and North America, dispersed through hosts migration, including birds. Understanding these changes is crucial for mitigating the risks to public health, livestock, and wildlife. This review examined geographical spread of TTBPs, TBD incidence, and alternative host infestations to identify challenges and opportunities for disease control. Since TBD epidemiology is also shaped by other anthropogenic factors, isolating climatic impacts is difficult. Multidisciplinary approaches that combine ecological modeling, molecular research, and surveillance are essential for clarifying climate-driven trends and improving TBD management.},
}
@article {pmid41172485,
year = {2026},
author = {Zubair, MD and Tukinova, A and Mussabekova, Z},
title = {A study of medical students' perceptions and knowledge of climate change and its impact on health.},
journal = {International journal of adolescent medicine and health},
volume = {38},
number = {1},
pages = {61-71},
pmid = {41172485},
issn = {2191-0278},
mesh = {Humans ; *Students, Medical/psychology ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Young Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Adult ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: Climate change presents a significant threat to the well-being of medical students, further impacting their physical and mental health in the context of already demanding academic and clinical responsibilities. This study aims to examine how future healthcare professionals perceive the health-related consequences of climate change and to what extent they feel equipped to address the challenges posed by this global issue.<br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using an online questionnaire to gather data. The invitation to participate was extended to students from different academic programs within a medical university. A total of 697 students completed the survey.<br><br>RESULTS: Most respondents were male students aged between 21 and 23&#xa0;years, with the majority hailing from Pakistan, India, and Kazakhstan. The survey showed a high level of awareness among students about the health impacts of climate change: 80&#x202f;% expect serious health impacts in their communities in the next 20&#xa0;years. The majority believe that climate change will increase the burden of health care, lead to an increase in infectious and mental diseases, and affect vulnerable populations. 72.9&#x202f;% support the inclusion of climate in health education. The relationship between awareness and support for mandatory climate education is statistically confirmed (p<0.001).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights medical students' strong awareness of climate change's impact on health and the importance of integrating this topic into medical education. Enhancing future physicians' knowledge and resilience to environmental threats is crucial for effective healthcare in a changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid41172484,
year = {2025},
author = {Thomas, CL and Soares, KKS and Cola, JP and Maciel, ELN},
title = {Climate change and challenges for health surveillance in the Oropouche emergency.},
journal = {Revista brasileira de enfermagem},
volume = {78Suppl 3},
number = {Suppl 3},
pages = {e78suppl302},
pmid = {41172484},
issn = {1984-0446},
}
@article {pmid41172395,
year = {2025},
author = {Altindağ, A and Berdi, D and Külköylüoğlu, O},
title = {The hidden impact of global warming on the structure and dynamics of zooplankton communities in freshwater habitats.},
journal = {Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias},
volume = {97},
number = {4},
pages = {e20241273},
doi = {10.1590/0001-3765202520241273},
pmid = {41172395},
issn = {1678-2690},
mesh = {Animals ; *Zooplankton/classification/physiology ; *Global Warming ; *Fresh Water ; *Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; Population Dynamics ; Population Density ; },
abstract = {This study investigates the impact of global warming on zooplankton community structure in freshwater ecosystems, focusing on the relationship between zooplankton species and environmental factors. Due to rising temperatures and environmental changes, zooplankton are reducing in body size, leading to the appearance of smaller opportunistic species such as rotifers, known for their tolerance to extreme conditions Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) identified some abiotic factors that impact species, such as temperature (T), dissolved oxygen (DO), electrical conductivity (EC), salinity, turbidity (Turb) and pH as significantly influencing zooplankton distribution and diversity. A high diversity of Rotifera species, primarily benthic and cosmopolitan, was observed, commonly found in Turkey's freshwater littoral zones. Cluster analysis emphasizes similarities and differences in species composition sampling site, and complex interactions of abiotic factors that shape zooplankton communities. Global warming supports smaller zooplankton species with changing community structure and reducing their body size. As zooplankton are integral to the aquatic food chain, changes in their populations could impact the dynamics of trophic relationships and the balance of ecosystems. In the study emphasizes the need for comprehensive future research on both abiotic and biotic factors to improve our knowledge of how aquatic ecosystems respond to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41170960,
year = {2025},
author = {Rossi, PM and Gunnarsdottir, MJ and Myrmel, M and Gardarsson, SM and Eriksson, M and Albrechtsen, HJ and Bergkvist, KSG and Matilainen, R and Hansen, LT and Jensen, PE and Maréchal, JYA and Kalheim, FC and Persson, KM and Bjerken, A and Bartram, J},
title = {Small water supplies in Nordic countries: climate change effects, risks and contingency planning.},
journal = {Journal of water and health},
volume = {23},
number = {10},
pages = {1286-1298},
pmid = {41170960},
issn = {1477-8920},
support = {2019-004//Nordic Council/ ; //Finnish Water Utilities Association development fund/ ; //Nunatsinni Ilisimatusarnermik Siunnersuisoqatigiit/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Water Supply ; Scandinavian and Nordic Countries ; Risk Assessment ; *Disaster Planning ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Climate change (CC) is altering the working conditions for water suppliers. To enhance preparedness, CC has been emphasised in the risk-based approach (RBA) and water safety planning guidelines. We studied how the RBA approach has been applied in small water supplies in the Nordic countries to mitigate CC related risks and impacts. We interviewed small water supply operators and authorities in each country, followed up by government-level queries on guidelines and legislation. We found that small water supplies have experienced consequential incidents associated with a changing climate. Heavy rains, drought, changes in cold climate hydrology, and landslides were most frequently mentioned. Many of the supplies, however, had not experienced any effects, possibly because groundwater is the main water source for small water supplies in the region. Importantly, the effects of a changing climate were scarcely discussed, and CC receives limited or no attention in governmental guidelines. However, in Norway, the CC preparedness was analysed on a municipal level, and Finland and Sweden have tools for CC preparedness, but separately from the RBA. Small suppliers are concerned about over-burdening with multiple guidelines, frameworks, and tools. Therefore, we conclude that CC would be best addressed through integration into RBA and water safety planning regulation and implementation.},
}
@article {pmid41169004,
year = {2025},
author = {Clasen, B and Storck, TR and Pinho, GLL},
title = {Emerging contaminants and climate change: what are the consequences for aquatic and human life?.},
journal = {Integrated environmental assessment and management},
volume = {21},
number = {6},
pages = {1236-1237},
doi = {10.1093/inteam/vjaf107},
pmid = {41169004},
issn = {1551-3793},
}
@article {pmid41168978,
year = {2026},
author = {Soleimanpour, S and Moslehi, S and Dowlati, M and Tavan, A and Narimani, S},
title = {Vector-Borne Diseases and Climate Change: A Community Health Nursing Perspective Using an Umbrella Review.},
journal = {Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)},
volume = {43},
number = {1},
pages = {157-167},
doi = {10.1111/phn.70034},
pmid = {41168978},
issn = {1525-1446},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Vector Borne Diseases/epidemiology ; *Community Health Nursing/methods ; Disease Outbreaks ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is intensifying the spread of vector-borne diseases through rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and the potential release of ancient pathogens from melting polar ice. Community health nurses (CHNs) play a vital role in helping communities adapt to these evolving health threats. This study aims to synthesize evidence on the link between climate change and vector-borne disease outbreaks and to propose a theoretical framework, the Climate Change Adaptation Theory (CCAT), that supports CHNs in leading community adaptation strategies.<br><br>METHODS: An umbrella review was conducted by systematically searching PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase databases for relevant systematic review articles. Selected studies were analyzed to identify key themes related to vector-borne diseases and climate change.<br><br>RESULTS: Of the total 2420 retrieved articles, 44 reviews were received, of which, after reviewing the full text of the articles, 18 articles met the inclusion criteria. Four main concepts were identified in the reviews around climate change: human activities facilitating disease emergence; global warming and the El Ni&#xf1;o phenomenon; melting polar ice caps and pandemic risk; and the critical role of CHNs in climate change adaptation.<br><br>CONCLUSION: CCAT integrates existing health education models and highlights the leadership role of CHNs in effectively educating communities on climate change adaptation, thus mitigating risks associated with vector-borne diseases.},
}
@article {pmid41168180,
year = {2025},
author = {Zinilli, A and Tuccari, GG and Poggi, F and Nuzzolese, AG and Mongiovì, M and Giammei, L and Paolillo, R and Longo, CF and Ceriani, M and Zuppiroli, S},
title = {Anatomy of climate change research in Italian doctoral dissertations using a machine learning approach.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {38095},
pmid = {41168180},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {IR0000008//Ministero dell'Universit&#xe0; e della Ricerca/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time, yet little is known about how early-career researchers contribute to this field through doctoral research. This study provides the first comprehensive mapping of climate change-related doctoral dissertations in Italy across all disciplines, spanning a 14-year period (2008-2021). Doctoral dissertations offer a unique lens into the formative stages of scientific inquiry, where new ideas, methods, and agendas take shape. Using a machine learning approach on a novel dataset of over 74,394 dissertations, we conduct the first large-scale classification of climate change dissertations in Italy. We identify climate-related dissertations and analyze their thematic, disciplinary, and geographical distribution, highlighting emerging research trends in areas such as energy transition, biodiversity conservation, and extreme weather events. While technical disciplines dominate among English-language dissertations, those written in Italian reveal a more balanced disciplinary landscape, with a stronger presence of the social sciences and humanities-though these remain underrepresented overall. Although climate-related research spans a variety of topics, regional variation also emerges: water in the North, energy in the Centre and South, and governance in the Islands. This study marks an important step toward recognizing doctoral research as a strategic asset in building resilient climate knowledge systems and guiding long-term policy planning.},
}
@article {pmid41168160,
year = {2025},
author = {Turner, S and Hannaford, J and Barker, LJ and Suman, G and Killeen, A and Armitage, R and Chan, W and Davies, H and Griffin, A and Kumar, A and Dixon, H and Albuquerque, MTD and Ribeiro, NA and Alvarez-Garreton, C and Amoussou, E and Arheimer, B and Asano, Y and Berezowski, T and Bodian, A and Boutaghane, H and Capell, R and Dakhlaoui, H and Daňhelka, J and Do, HX and Ekkawatpanit, C and El Khalki, EM and Fleig, AK and Fonseca, R and Giraldo-Osorio, JD and Goula, ABT and Hanel, M and Horton, S and Kan, C and Kingston, DG and Laaha, G and Laugesen, R and Lopes, W and Mager, S and Rachdane, M and Markonis, Y and Medeiro, L and Midgley, G and Murphy, C and O'Connor, P and Pedersen, AI and Pham, HT and Piniewski, M and Renard, B and Saidi, ME and Schmocker-Fackel, P and Stahl, K and Thyer, M and Toucher, M and Tramblay, Y and Uusikivi, J and Venegas-Cordero, N and Visessri, S and Watson, A and Westra, S and Whitfield, PH},
title = {Author Correction: ROBIN: Reference observatory of basins for international hydrological climate change detection.},
journal = {Scientific data},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {1716},
doi = {10.1038/s41597-025-06212-0},
pmid = {41168160},
issn = {2052-4463},
}
@article {pmid41166038,
year = {2025},
author = {Singh, AP and Dar, SA and Sharief, A and Kumar, V and Singh, H and Dutta, R and Joshi, BD and Banerjee, D and Thakur, M and Sharma, LK},
title = {Unmasking the peril: predicting dual threats of land use and climate change on Indian wildlife: a case study of the four-horned antelope in the Indian subcontinent.},
journal = {Environmental science and pollution research international},
volume = {32},
number = {44},
pages = {25188-25199},
pmid = {41166038},
issn = {1614-7499},
support = {NMHS/2017- 18/LG09/02//NMHS/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; India ; *Antelopes ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Animals, Wild ; },
abstract = {The impacts of land-use change and climate change on biodiversity are significant, leading to substantial range contractions for many species globally. This effect is particularly pronounced in endemic species like the four-horned antelope (FHA), native to the Indian subcontinent. These species are vulnerable due to their low population densities and limited dispersal abilities. To understand the future habitat suitability for the FHA, we employed an ensemble modeling framework. This approach integrated landscape composition and climatic variables to predict current and future habitat changes. The FHA shows a preference for hot, dry climates and is mainly found in areas with extensive forest and grassland coverage. They avoid regions with large diurnal temperature variations. Our study revealed contrasting outcomes under different future scenarios. Under climate-only change projections, the FHA's habitat is expected to expand, with minimal range contractions across all scenarios. However, under land-use change and combined scenarios, a significant decline in suitable habitats was observed. By the 2050s, climate-only models predict an 11.3% and 7.8% increase in FHA habitat under low (SSP1-2.6) and high (SSP5-8.5) emission scenarios, respectively. In stark contrast, land-use change models projected a 51.2% and 54.5% reduction in suitable habitats under low (SSP1-2.6) and high (SSP5-8.5) development scenarios, respectively. These findings highlight the critical impact of land-use change on FHA habitat loss, emphasizing the need for comprehensive conservation strategies. Our study provides valuable insights into habitat suitability factors for the FHA, which are crucial for conservation and land-use management. The results underscore the urgency of implementing measures to mitigate habitat loss due to land-use changes, as they pose a more immediate and substantial threat to the FHA's survival. Therefore, protecting and restoring forest and grassland areas is vital for conserving this species across its range.},
}
@article {pmid41164448,
year = {2025},
author = {Vásquez-Aguilar, AA and Morales-Saldaña, S and de Los Santos-Gómez, SM and Barraza-Ochoa, AI and Ornelas, JF},
title = {Range and Elevational Shifts of Mistletoes Under Future Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {10},
pages = {e72388},
pmid = {41164448},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Climate change is reshaping species' geographic distributions, with range shifts to higher elevations and latitudes. Parasitic plants like keystone mistletoes are particularly vulnerable to climate change because of their obligate dependence on host plants. Here we investigated how climate change under both optimistic and pessimistic scenarios will alter the distribution of suitable habitat of 10 Psittacanthus mistletoe species in Mesoamerica by 2050-2090. We assessed whether species with narrow habitat, geographic distribution, and host range face greater risks than generalist, widespread species. Suitable habitat for most temperate high-elevation species shifted upward in elevation under most pessimistic climate scenarios, accompanied by significant range size reductions. These findings underscore the importance of evaluating climate change impacts on mistletoe distributions across diverse environments and biogeographical regions, as well as their ecological interactions with host plants and mutualists (pollinators and seed dispersers) to inform effective conservation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41164259,
year = {2025},
author = {Hauser, J and Kooijman, PC and Paddon, END and Verhoeven, A and Kalisvaart, J and Meesters, AN and Snoek, BL and van Zanten, M},
title = {Design and construction of a low-cost, low-input Open Top Chamber field warming setup to assess aboveground plant response to global warming.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1677291},
pmid = {41164259},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Climate change drastically impacts the development, physiology, and phenology of plants. Conducting experiments to elucidate plant responses to high temperatures is essential to understanding and mitigating the impact of global warming. Typically, empirical research assessing the impact of (high) temperatures is conducted in climate-controlled growth chambers, cabinets, or greenhouses. Although informative, such experiments ignore the effects that seasonal, daily, and minute-scale changes in environmental parameters can have on temperature responsiveness. Semi-controlled field warming setups are therefore required in which average temperatures are consistently raised whereas other environmental parameters, such as diurnal fluctuations in temperature, rainfall, changes in light intensity, and photoperiod, remain reasonably unaffected. Here, we present a low-cost, low-input (in terms of construction materials and energy expenditure), field warming setup in which heating cables were combined with a PMMA/acrylic Open Top Chamber (OTC) and show that this setup can effectively raise internal temperatures by ~3 °C-5°C above ambient in field conditions. Assessing shoot phenotypes of cold-tolerant common snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis), Arabidopsis thaliana natural accessions, and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) confirmed that the OTC setup can be used to study shoot responsiveness to high temperatures in the context of the stochastic outdoor environment. The low-cost materials used, combined with provided construction details and software code, should encourage the swift development of warmed OTCs by researchers worldwide.},
}
@article {pmid41164006,
year = {2025},
author = {Khalaf, SMH and Alqahtani, MSM and Selim, YA and Elsayed, KO and Bendary, HA},
title = {Spatiotemporal dynamics of Bacillus anthracis under climate change: a machine learning approach.},
journal = {Frontiers in microbiology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1659876},
pmid = {41164006},
issn = {1664-302X},
abstract = {This study examines the spatiotemporal dynamics of Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, under climate change scenarios using advanced machine learning techniques. Climate change is increasingly recognized as a critical factor influencing the distribution and transmission dynamics of infectious diseases, particularly those reliant on environmental reservoirs. Our research employs Maximum Entropy (Maxent) modeling to forecast the current global distribution of B. anthracis based on climatic factors and to predict future habitat suitability under various Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5 (CMIP5) scenarios (RCP-2.6 and RCP-8.5) for the 2050's and 2070's. We identify high-risk areas where climate change may enhance the suitability for B. anthracis, emphasizing the need for proactive monitoring and early-warning systems. The findings indicate potential shifts in anthrax-endemic zones, with new regions becoming conducive to the establishment of B. anthracis due to the changing climate. Our results demonstrate the applicability of machine learning in predicting disease risk, providing a framework for public health preparedness in light of evolving environmental challenges. These insights are critical for developing targeted surveillance strategies and mitigating the introduction of zoonotic diseases in a warming environment.},
}
@article {pmid41163480,
year = {2026},
author = {Özhüner, Y and Akıncı, M},
title = {Shaping Tomorrow's Care: Assessing the Influence of Future Midwives' Knowledge and Concerns About Climate Change on Maternal and Child Health.},
journal = {Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)},
volume = {43},
number = {1},
pages = {145-156},
doi = {10.1111/phn.70033},
pmid = {41163480},
issn = {1525-1446},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Child Health ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; *Midwifery/education ; *Students, Nursing/psychology ; *Maternal Health ; Child ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: To evaluate midwifery students' knowledge and concerns about climate change, especially how it affects maternal and child health.<br><br>DESIGN: The study is cross-sectional descriptive.<br><br>SAMPLE: The sample included all 103 4th-year midwifery students without selection.<br><br>MEASUREMENTS: The Introductory Information Form, Climate Change Anxiety Scale (CCAS) and Climate Change Knowledge Test (CCKT) were applied to gather data. Descriptive statistics and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to perform comparisons, setting significance levels at p&#xa0;<&#xa0;0.05.<br><br>RESULTS: Students were asked questions about how climate change affects maternal and child health. Students who thought that climate change causes heat-related illnesses had significantly higher CCAS anxiety subscale scores (KW&#xa0;=&#xa0;10.778, p&#xa0;<&#xa0;0.05). Students who thought that droughts, storms, floods, and fires caused physical or psychological problems had significantly higher CCAS and helplessness subscale scores (KW&#xa0;=&#xa0;10.237, p&#xa0;<&#xa0;0.05; KW&#xa0;=&#xa0;10.172, p&#xa0;<&#xa0;0.05). Students who thought that illnesses were caused by UV radiation and poor air quality had significantly higher CCAS scores (KW&#xa0;=&#xa0;10.236, p&#xa0;<&#xa0;0.05).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Midwifery students recognize climate change impacts on maternal-child health while experiencing significant anxiety and helplessness about future implications. Preparing students for climate change roles and responsibilities and creating awareness-raising activities are important for their future professional success.},
}
@article {pmid41163144,
year = {2025},
author = {Elsherbini, NY and Alhaithloul, HAS and Alanazi, DMN and Alomran, MM and Abdel-Moneam, MA and El-Hawary, MNA and Haffez, SH and Al-Harbi, NA and Saudy, HS and Abdelaal, K},
title = {Genetic components analysis of physiological and agronomic characters of bread wheat genotypes under climate change in arid ecosystems.},
journal = {BMC plant biology},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {1461},
pmid = {41163144},
issn = {1471-2229},
mesh = {*Triticum/genetics/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Genotype ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE: Inappropriate planting time creates conditions that look like the effects of climate change, putting plants under eco-stress. Due to their unpredictable fluctuations, climatic conditions are difficult to control, and therefore the genetic potential of cultivated crops could play a crucial role in this regard. Therefore, the current study attempts to find new wheat genes capable of adapting to climate change to maintain productivity under potential environmental stresses.<br><br>METHODS: Accordingly, six wheat genotypes with distinct agronomic attributes were crossed in a half-diallel model. The genetic components and heritability of antioxidants as well as grain yield for the 6 parents and their fifteen F1 crosses were evaluated under two sowing dates (normal and late planting).<br><br>RESULTS: Findings showed that variance of planting dates was significant or highly significant for all parameters except peroxidase activity, proline, and grain yield. The planting date &#xd7; genotype associations were discovered to be significant for most of the studied traits. Each additive (D) and dominance (H1 and H2) gene effects were significant for most traits under both planting dates, except of additive gene effects for proline, dominance gene effects for spikes number plant[-1,] under normal planting date, and grain yield plant[-1] under late planting date, as well as (H1) for kernels number spike[-1] under normal planting date. All traits were given medium or large values for heritability in the narrow sense (h[2]n.s) under each planting date, with the exception of catalase activity under the late planting date, peroxidase activity, proline content under the normal planting date, spikes number plant[-1], kernels weight spike[-1], 1000-kernels weight under late planting date, and nitrogen content under both planting date, which had minimal values of heritability in the narrow sense.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Wheat genotypes, i.e. Sids 14 (P1), Sakha 95 (P3), Misr 3 (P6), P3&#xd7;P4, P3&#xd7;P6 and P5&#xd7;P6 were the best parents and crosses for most of the studied physiological and agronomic traits under late sowing date conditions, and it can be recommended to include these genotypes in the wheat breeding program to withstand climatic changes in late planting. Also, early segregating generations may benefit from selection for these traits since additive gene action plays a key role in shaping them.},
}
@article {pmid41162817,
year = {2026},
author = {Echebarria, C and de Salazar, IG},
title = {Bibliometric and literature review of research on nature-based solutions and climate change: Implications for policy and practice.},
journal = {Ambio},
volume = {55},
number = {4},
pages = {689-713},
pmid = {41162817},
issn = {1654-7209},
support = {ECO2016-76348-R//Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovaci&#xf3;n/ ; AEI/FEDER//Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovaci&#xf3;n/ ; UE//Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovaci&#xf3;n/ ; ECO2016-76348-R//European Regional Development Fund/ ; AEI/FEDER//European Regional Development Fund/ ; UE//European Regional Development Fund/ ; IT1731-22//Eusko Jaurlaritza/ ; GIC21/106//Eusko Jaurlaritza/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Bibliometrics ; Biodiversity ; Forests ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; City Planning ; },
abstract = {Nature-based solutions to adapt to climate change have attracted increasing interest in recent years and have developed in different directions. This study aims to provide an updated overview of this growing field, its main trends, and directions for future research. To this end, we conducted several analyses. First, we selected 258 papers from the Web of Science database, published between 2009 and 2023, and presented their profiles in terms of time, journals, geography, and research areas. Second, we performed a bibliometric co-word analysis, which identified four thematic clusters: (1) urban planning, (2) disaster risk reduction, (3) forest, and (4) biodiversity, providing a holistic view of the field. Third, we supplemented the bibliometric analyses with a literature review, to help interpret the themes in each thematic cluster and identify potential avenues for future research. We hope that this review will provide valuable information as a guide for both academics and practitioners.},
}
@article {pmid41162569,
year = {2025},
author = {},
title = {Wildfire smoke and its harmful effects will worsen with climate change.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41162569},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid41162435,
year = {2025},
author = {Ishtiaq, M and Arooj, ZE and Muzamil, M and Maqbool, M and Mazhar, MW and Muzammil, K and Dawria, A and Altijani, AAG and Mohieldin, A and Salih, A and Yousof M Ali, O and Ismail Mohammed Abu, I},
title = {Impact of climate change on flowering phenology of indigenous flora in Tehsil Bhimber Azad Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {37762},
pmid = {41162435},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {RGP. 2 / 574/ 46//King Khalid University, Abha-62561, KSA/ ; RGP. 2 / 574/ 46//King Khalid University, Abha-62561, KSA/ ; RGP. 2 / 574/ 46//King Khalid University, Abha-62561, KSA/ ; RGP. 2 / 574/ 46//King Khalid University, Abha-62561, KSA/ ; RGP. 2 / 574/ 46//King Khalid University, Abha-62561, KSA/ ; RGP. 2 / 574/ 46//King Khalid University, Abha-62561, KSA/ ; RGP.2/253/46//King Khalid University, Abha-62561, KSA/ ; RGP. 2 / 574/ 46//King Khalid University, Abha-62561, KSA/ ; RGP.2/253/46//King Khalid University, Abha-62561, KSA/ ; RGP.2/253/46//King Khalid University, Abha-62561, KSA/ ; RGP. 2 / 574/ 46//King Khalid University, Abha-62561, KSA/ ; RGP. 2 / 574/ 46//King Khalid University, Abha-62561, KSA/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Pakistan ; *Flowers/growth &amp; development/physiology ; Seasons ; Ecosystem ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Plants vital for ecosystem sustenance are highly vulnerable to climate change (CC) due to their immobility. This study examined the effects of CC on the flowering phenology of indigenous wild flora in Tehsil Bhimber of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Pakistan. Five key climatic factors-maximum and minimum temperature, precipitation, humidity, soil moisture and solar radiation-were analyzed to assess these impacts. In this study, 228 plant species were used and explored for primary data collection using quadrate method during years 2018-to-2020. The meta-data of climatic changes for previous 30 was gathered from literature using library, published papers, theses, online surfing and subsequently analyzed by using various statistical multivariate tools to find its correlation with current trends of CC. The results showed that family Asteraceae was dominant family with 24 species (10.50%), followed by Euphorbiaceae, Moraceae, Polygonaceae and Solanaceae containing 8 species each which all together accounts for (14.03%). Whereas flowering mechanism was observed prominent during months of August, July and June (55.7%, 55.3% and 52.2%), respectively. While minimum phenological responses were recorded in January and December (12.7% and 13.6%), respectively. The analysis depicted that most of plants showed reproductive phenological responses in summer (48.24%) while least phenological responses were recorded in winter (10.9%). It was found that a total of 5.6% days' delay in flowering per decade was recorded for many species due to CC. Among climatic parameters: soil moisture (r = 0.62) was the most affecting parameter on flowering phenology, followed by precipitation with moderate correlation (r = 0.60), humidity (r = 0.59), solar radiations (r = 0.51), mean min-temp (r = 0.46) and mean max-temp (r = 0.39). Environmental fitting analysis revealed that maximum temperature (25.6%), precipitation (23.4%) and solar radiation (23.4%) were the strongest predictors of phenological variation (PERMANOVA, P < 0.01). These variables also emerged as dominant vectors in the phenology-environment biplot, indicating a strong directional influence on flowering patterns across months. The study reveals that many wild plant species at the site are severely threatened by CC, risking for being threatened, endangered and extinction from nature. Immediate action from public and private sectors is essential for climate mitigation and adaptation for biodiversity conservation and support life sustenance of local communities of the area and it will definitely play positive and pivotal role in CC drastic impacts in the region and around the globe.},
}
@article {pmid41161836,
year = {2025},
author = {Guo, M and Wen, LM and Li, M and Jiang, H and Kan, H and He, G and Farrell, P and Zhang, Y},
title = {Impacts of climate change on childhood obesity: an updated systematic literature review.},
journal = {BMJ open},
volume = {15},
number = {10},
pages = {e104383},
pmid = {41161836},
issn = {2044-6055},
mesh = {Humans ; *Pediatric Obesity/epidemiology/etiology ; *Climate Change ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: The 2019 Lancet Commission report introduced the concept of a 'syndemic', emphasising the complex interplay between malnutrition, obesity and climate change. This updated systematic review aimed to synthesise evidence after 2019 on climate change and childhood obesity.<br><br>DESIGN: Systematic literature review using Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.<br><br>DATA SOURCES: Four English databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus and CINAHL) and four Chinese databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, CQVIP and SinoMed), covering publications from 1 January 2019 to 20 August 2024.<br><br>We included studies examining the impact of climate-related and weather-related exposures on obesity-related outcomes among children aged 2-12 years; quantitative and qualitative studies exploring their interrelationships.<br><br>DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS: Two independent reviewers used standardised methods to search, screen and code included studies. Risk of bias (RoB) was assessed using the RoB Rating Tool for Human and Animal Studies. Findings were summarised and synthesised with key characteristics, including sociodemographic factors, exposure indicators, metrics of obesity, analytic methods, covariates, key associations and limitations.<br><br>RESULTS: Of the 3007 records, 16 studies met the inclusion criteria. The findings suggest that climate-related factors, including natural disasters, rainy and wet seasons, longer daylight hours, extreme cold and rising temperatures, may be associated with increased risks of childhood overweight and obesity. However, the results remain inconsistent, varying across genders and locations.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The review highlights the complex relationships between climate change and childhood obesity. Further research is needed to better understand the mechanisms and inform the development of climate adaptation strategies to reduce childhood obesity.<br><br>PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42024560247.},
}
@article {pmid41161807,
year = {2025},
author = {Xu, J and Wang, Q and Anikeeva, O and Zhu, P and Bi, P and Huang, C},
title = {Effects of extreme heat on physiology, morbidity, and mortality under climate change: mechanisms and clinical implications.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {e084675},
doi = {10.1136/bmj-2025-084675},
pmid = {41161807},
issn = {1756-1833},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Extreme Heat/adverse effects ; *Heat Stress Disorders/mortality/physiopathology/epidemiology/etiology ; Cardiovascular Diseases/etiology/mortality ; Morbidity ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {Climate change is escalating the frequency and severity of extreme heat events, significantly augmenting disease burden through heat exposure. However, understanding of the underlying mechanisms remains insufficient, hindering the development of targeted interventions for heat related illnesses. This review summarizes the multifaceted mechanisms by which heat exposure induces systemic and organ specific damage. It elucidates how heat stress not only triggers systemic physiological dysfunction but also exacerbates specific organ injuries, thereby increasing morbidity and mortality risks across populations. These mechanisms drive shifts in disease profiles toward acute heat related illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, renal disorders, and other conditions, particularly affecting vulnerable groups. Susceptibility to heat exposure spans the entire life course, from prenatal stages to old age, and is amplified by socioeconomic disparities. The review proposes initiatives to reduce negative health outcomes and advocates for the integration of heat exposure into clinical practice guidelines, to safeguard public health in an era of unprecedented thermal challenges.},
}
@article {pmid41161759,
year = {2026},
author = {Riesco-Sanz, A},
title = {Collective bargaining and social dialogue as instruments to protect workers from heatwaves and climate change in the European Union.},
journal = {Industrial health},
volume = {64},
number = {1},
pages = {45-60},
pmid = {41161759},
issn = {1880-8026},
mesh = {Humans ; European Union ; *Climate Change ; *Occupational Health/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; *Heat Stress Disorders/prevention &amp; control ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; *Occupational Exposure/prevention &amp; control ; Europe ; },
abstract = {This article presents a comparative analysis of how collective bargaining and social dialogue contribute to protecting European workers from the effects of high temperatures linked to climate change. The study focuses on five European countries-Spain, Italy, Greece, the Netherlands, and Hungary-which together provide a comprehensive and nuanced overview of the current situation across Europe. The methodology is primarily qualitative, based on 11 case studies (covering both sectors and companies), 60 interviews with key informants, and an in-depth analysis of the existing legal framework for heatwave prevention in both public health and occupational safety and health (OSH) contexts. The study also includes a detailed review of collective agreements and other social dialogue tools-such as heat action plans and OSH catalogues-to assess the extent to which high temperatures are addressed in collective bargaining in the selected countries. The empirical evidence reveals that high temperatures are still only marginally addressed in European collective bargaining, and significant challenges remain. Nevertheless, the fieldwork also identified several initiatives which, despite their limitations, represent steps forward in worker protection and could serve as examples of good practice.},
}
@article {pmid41161315,
year = {2025},
author = {Ramm, T and Roycroft, E and Gray, JA and Hipsley, CA and Hocknull, S and Müller, J and Melville, J},
title = {Climate change predicts Quaternary extinctions and extant genetic diversity in a threatened Australian lizard.},
journal = {Current biology : CB},
volume = {35},
number = {23},
pages = {5669-5682.e6},
doi = {10.1016/j.cub.2025.09.067},
pmid = {41161315},
issn = {1879-0445},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Lizards/genetics/physiology ; *Extinction, Biological ; *Genetic Variation ; Australia ; *Endangered Species ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Fossils ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Anthropogenic climate change poses a major threat to biodiversity worldwide; however, estimating its future impacts remains challenging. To predict and mitigate future biodiversity loss, transdisciplinary approaches are essential yet seldom applied. Here, we integrate population genomics, quantitative fossil identifications, species distribution modeling, and high-resolution digital morphology to assess how Quaternary climate change and projected future climate relate to the extinction vulnerability of the threatened Australian Mountain Dragon (Rankinia diemensis). We show that past temperature and precipitation changes have led to significant range contractions and shifts to higher elevations, resulting in geographic and genetic disconnection between modern populations. Several low-altitude populations are now extinct or show low genetic diversity and high genetic differentiation, consistent with genetic drift in isolation. Models of future habitat suitability predict further climate-related contractions in remnant populations, highlighting the urgent need for updated conservation strategies. Our study demonstrates the power of integrating next-generation data for reconstructing past and modeling future effects of global warming to design tailored conservation strategies for species most at risk of extinction due to anthropogenic climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41161276,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, X and Wang, J and Lin, C and Liu, J and Cheng, N and Qiu, G and Sun, G},
title = {Rising river habitat risk in China is driven by climate change and intensive human activities.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {395},
number = {},
pages = {127813},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127813},
pmid = {41161276},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Rivers ; China ; *Ecosystem ; Humans ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Human Activities ; },
abstract = {Human activities and climate changes threaten river habitats worldwide. This study developed a framework combining external river disturbance and internal river obstruction to assess river habitat risk (RHR) and then identify priority conservation and restoration basins in China. A new river fragmentation index was suggested, which considers the comprehensive impact of the number, location, and type of river obstacles on river fragmentation. Results showed that RHR was high in the eastern China and low in the western China. Approximate 8 %, 28 %, and 64 % of 55,820 basins in China were at high, moderate and low risk levels in 2020, respectively. External river disturbance and internal river obstruction risk dominated in the water-rich and -scarce basins, respectively. In addition, landscape risk characterized by land uses was the primary factor of external river disturbance while river regulation and sediment trap were the primary factors of internal river obstruction. RHR change from 2010 to 2020 was mainly driven by climate change, with risk increase and decrease in the 28 % and 35 % of basins in China, respectively. The RHR increase mainly occurred in the southeastern China. The 4.2 % and 23.6 % of 55,820 basins in China were identified as priority restoration areas with high RHR in 2020 and RHR increase from 2010 to 2020 and as priority conservation areas with low RHR in 2020 and RHR decrease from 2010 to 2020, respectively. The priority restoration basins were mostly distributed in the urban agglomeration areas of southeastern China. High RHR basins and priority restoration basins were concentrated in the Huai River area where urbanization, agricultural activity, and flood control were intensive. In addition, The RHR from precipitation change in the southwest river area and temperature change risk and water use degree risk in the northwest river area should be cared. China should develop green urban space, ecological and water-saving agriculture, ecological riparian zone, river ecological corridor, and dredging etc. to restore river habitat and decrease RHR.},
}
@article {pmid41161196,
year = {2025},
author = {Bizama, G and Arismendi, I and Uribe-Rivera, DE and Olivos, JA and Jan, A and Valdovinos, C and Urrutia, R},
title = {Climate change and freshwater biodiversity refuges in the Chilean Mediterranean Ecoregion.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1004},
number = {},
pages = {180815},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180815},
pmid = {41161196},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Biodiversity ; *Climate Change ; Chile ; Fresh Water ; Animals ; Invertebrates ; Ecosystem ; Fishes ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Climate change represents a major threat to biodiversity in Mediterranean ecosystems; however, its specific impacts on freshwater systems remain poorly understood. To address this gap, we developed species distribution models for 51 species from three taxonomic groups (fish, macrophytes, and macroinvertebrates) and projected their responses to intermediate (SSP245) and extreme (SSP585) climate scenarios for 2050 and 2070 the Chilean Mediterranean Ecoregion, South America. We assessed changes in habitat suitability and species richness under restricted colonization and non-colonization assumptions, identifying zones of habitat loss, gain, and stability, and from these identified potential climate refuges. Our results indicated that, by 2070 under the most extreme scenario (SSP585), average habitat loss for freshwater biodiversity could reach up to 33 %. Freshwater fish was the most vulnerable group, experiencing a 40 % loss, while macrophytes and macroinvertebrates showed comparatively greater persistence, with 26 % and 33 % loss, respectively. Nine fish species, six macroinvertebrates, and two macrophytes are projected to lose more than 50 % of their suitable habitat by 2070. Conversely, some species, particularly fish and macrophytes, could gain new areas of potentially suitable habitats, though colonization of these areas remains uncertain. Biodiversity hotspots are projected to shift to higher elevations and latitudes, depending on species' dispersal capacities. We identified three priority climate refuges in central Chile: the Nahuelbuta Range, the Valdivia Coastal Range, and a smaller area near Llanquihue. Only 14 % of these refuges currently overlap with existing protected areas. Our findings highlight the crucial need to incorporate climate refuges into the national network of protected areas. These areas offer key opportunities to mitigate biodiversity loss and support climate change adaptation. Prioritizing their protection and restoration, along with efforts to improve habitat connectivity, will be essential to maintaining freshwater biodiversity in this region under future climate conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41159921,
year = {2025},
author = {El Banna, G and Baker, N and Li, K and Peacker, BL and Braun, N and Ma, KS and Esquivel, ACF and Dofitas, BL and Chen, ST},
title = {Climate Change: An Unrecognized Threat to Yaws Eradication.},
journal = {International journal of dermatology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/ijd.70129},
pmid = {41159921},
issn = {1365-4632},
support = {R25AI147393//National Institutes of Health (NIH)./ ; },
}
@article {pmid41159803,
year = {2025},
author = {Ramadan, L and Topuz, E},
title = {Co-occurrence of polypropylene microplastics and silver sulfide nanoparticles with organic emerging contaminants in surface water: comprehensive assessment of photolysis considering climate change impacts.},
journal = {Environmental science. Processes &amp; impacts},
volume = {27},
number = {12},
pages = {3804-3819},
doi = {10.1039/d5em00261c},
pmid = {41159803},
issn = {2050-7895},
mesh = {*Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis ; Photolysis ; *Microplastics/analysis ; Climate Change ; *Polypropylenes/analysis/chemistry ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Silver Compounds/analysis/chemistry ; Nanoparticles/analysis ; *Metal Nanoparticles/analysis ; },
abstract = {Emerging contaminants (ECs) coexist in natural water sources due to contamination from both point and diffuse sources. Photolysis is one of the primary processes contributing to the assimilation capacity of surface water. However, the characterization of pollutant photolysis needs to be updated to account for recently introduced co-contaminants, such as microplastics (MPs) and nanoparticles (NPs). MPs and NPs have unique physicochemical properties that influence the fate and toxicity of ECs. In addition to co-contaminants, extreme environmental conditions, including temperature variations and organic matter concentrations, should be considered to account for climate change. In this study, the photolysis of diclofenac (DCF), diuron (DIU), terbutryn (TER), ciprofloxacin (CIP), and 17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2) (as a mixture) was investigated in the presence of polypropylene microplastics (PP-MPs) and silver sulfide nanoparticles (Ag2S-NPs) at different temperatures and organic matter concentrations. The presence of PP-MPs and Ag2S-NPs inhibited the photolysis rates of diuron, EE2, and ciprofloxacin by 3-5-fold while doubling the photodegradation of diclofenac. The effects of organic matter and temperature in the presence of PP-MPs and Ag2S-NPs varied widely. For example, higher organic matter concentrations enhanced the photodegradation of EE2 and ciprofloxacin (which were otherwise inhibited by these particles), while they suppressed the photodegradation of diclofenac, which was promoted in their presence. The inhibition of photodegradation for EE2, ciprofloxacin, and diuron due to the presence of PP-MPs and Ag2S-NPs suggests that these pollutants will persist longer in surface water. The findings of this study can support the development of characterization factors for EC photolysis, considering the presence of MPs, NPs, and climate change impacts. These characterization factors could be key parameters in environmental risk assessment and life cycle analysis.},
}
@article {pmid41158684,
year = {2025},
author = {Cardellicchio, A and Renò, V and Guadagno, CR and Cellini, F and Amitrano, C},
title = {Editorial: Agricultural innovation in the age of climate change: a 4.0 approach.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1715677},
pmid = {41158684},
issn = {1664-462X},
}
@article {pmid41158561,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, L and Chi, Y and Li, J and Yuan, X},
title = {The impact of climate change on skin cancer incidence: mechanisms, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1674975},
pmid = {41158561},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; *Skin Neoplasms/epidemiology/prevention &amp; control/etiology ; *Climate Change ; Incidence ; Ultraviolet Rays/adverse effects ; Vulnerable Populations ; },
abstract = {Climate change is increasingly recognized as a major public health challenge with wide-ranging effects on health conditions, including skin cancer. Rising global temperatures and heightened ultraviolet (UV) radiation intensity due to ozone depletion are contributing to a significant increase in skin cancer cases worldwide. This review explores the impact of altered UV radiation levels, behavioral shifts, and environmental factors on vulnerable populations in relation to the connection between climate change and rising skin cancer incidence. This relationship is further complicated by several paradoxes involving human behavior, ozone layer recovery, and socioeconomic factors. The discussion focuses on the mechanisms linking climate change to higher skin cancer rates, particularly the roles of UV radiation exposure, increased temperatures, and ozone layer depletion. These environmental changes disproportionately affect vulnerable groups, such as children, the older adults, and populations in high-risk geographic regions. To mitigate the growing burden of skin cancer associated with climate change, public health strategies including sun safety education, early detection programs, and international climate policies must be prioritized. Predicting skin cancer incidence rates depends on current and past sun protection behaviors and preventive measures. This review underscores the need for a coordinated global response to climate change and its impact on skin cancer, emphasizing prevention, early diagnosis, and effective treatment.},
}
@article {pmid41157757,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, Z and Sun, Y and Chen, W and Sun, C and Tao, W and Tao, J and Luo, W and Liu, J},
title = {Unraveling the Effects of Climate Change and Human Activity on Potential Habitat Range Shifts in Four Symplocos Species in China.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {20},
pages = {},
pmid = {41157757},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {32201312//the Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; CSTB2023NSCQ-LZX0073//Chongqing Natural Science Foundation-Innovation and Development Joint Foundation/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change and human activities profoundly impact forest biodiversity, with effects projected to intensify. The Symplocos genus, a diverse assemblage of flowering plants prevalent in the subtropical and tropical forests of the Yangtze River in China, holds substantial economic and medicinal value. However, the impacts of climate change and human activities on the habitat ranges of Symplocos species in China remain unclear. This study employed an optimized Maxent model to predict potential habitats for four key Symplocos species-Symplocos setchuensis, Symplocos chinensis, Symplocos groffii, and Symplocos sumuntia under current and multiple future climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5 during the 2070s and 2090s). Moreover, we assessed the relative importance of various predictors, including climatic, topographic, soil, and anthropogenic factors, in shaping their habitat range patterns. Currently, the habitat ranges of the four Symplocos species are mainly concentrated in southern China, exhibiting notable differences in areas of high habitat suitability. Furthermore, the habitat ranges of S. setchuensis, S. chinensis, S. groffii, and S. sumuntia were primarily influenced by the mean temperature of the driest quarter (bio9), the minimum temperature of the coldest month (bio6), the temperature annual range (bio7), and precipitation seasonality (bio15), respectively. Notably, the habitat suitability of S. setchuensis, and S. sumuntia increased at a progressively slower rate with human footprint. Under future climate scenarios, S. groffii and S. sumuntia are projected to expand their ranges significantly northward, while S. chinensis is expected to maintain stable habitat, and S. setchuensis may face considerable contractions. Our results underscore the importance of climate and human activities in shaping the habitat ranges of Symplocos species, revealing distinct adaptive responses among the four species under future climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41157283,
year = {2025},
author = {Ivănescu, L and Mîndru, R and Bodale, I and Apopei, GV and Andronic, L and Hristodorescu, S and Azoicăi, D and Miron, L},
title = {Circulation of Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens Species in Mosquitoes in the Southeastern Part of Romania, Under the Influence of Climate Change.},
journal = {Life (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {15},
number = {10},
pages = {},
pmid = {41157283},
issn = {2075-1729},
support = {project, contract no. 760008/30.12.2022,//This work was funded by the European Union (NextGenerationEU instrument) through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, "PNRR-III-C9-2022 - I5 Establishment and operationalization of Competence Centers" competition, "Competence Center for Climate Chan/ ; },
abstract = {Dirofilariosis, a parasitic disease caused by nematodes of the genus Dirofilaria, primarily affects dogs but can also infect other carnivores and, more rarely, humans. In Europe, the most commonly involved species are D. immitis and D. repens, transmitted through the bites of mosquito vectors. This study, conducted in Tulcea County between April and October 2024, aimed to determine the prevalence of D. immitis and D. repens in mosquitoes. A total of 1507 mosquitoes were collected and grouped into 76 pools, and subsequently molecular analysis was carried out using qPCR. The estimated infection rate (EIR) was calculated using statistical methods available in the 'binGroup' package in R, which allow the determination of the point estimate and confidence interval (CI) for a single binomial proportion in group testing. The study revealed a high infection rate with D. immitis (48%), while D. repens was identified in only two pools. The species with the highest vector potential was Anopheles maculipennis (PTP = 75%, EIR = 0.1168 with both Dirofilaria species), followed by Aedes vexans. Notably, Aedes albopictus was identified for the first time in Tulcea, and all individuals were positive for D. immitis. Simulations of local thermal conditions using the proposed model show that the favorable time window for mosquitoes will increase until 2100. Our results indicate an established and active transmission cycle of D. immitis in the region, a situation projected to intensify with climate change requiring urgent monitoring.},
}
@article {pmid41155435,
year = {2025},
author = {Kuprin, A and Baklanova, V},
title = {The Microbiome as a Protagonist of Xylophagous Insects in Adaptation to Environmental Conditions and Climate Change.},
journal = {International journal of molecular sciences},
volume = {26},
number = {20},
pages = {},
pmid = {41155435},
issn = {1422-0067},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Insecta/microbiology/physiology ; *Microbiota ; *Adaptation, Physiological ; Ecosystem ; Symbiosis ; Forests ; *Gastrointestinal Microbiome ; },
abstract = {Xylophagous insects represent a diverse group of species whose life cycles are trophically associated with wood at various stages of decomposition. In forest ecosystems, they play a pivotal role in wood degradation and biogeochemical nutrient cycling. Their remarkable adaptation to feeding on structurally complex and nutrient-poor woody substrates has been largely mediated by long-term symbiotic interactions with gut microbiota. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the molecular and ecological mechanisms underlying insect-microbiota interactions, with particular attention paid to the impact of environmental stressors-including elevated temperature, shifts in moisture regimes, and pollution-on microbial community structure and host adaptive responses. We critically evaluate the strength of evidence linking climate-driven microbiome shifts to functional consequences for the host and the ecosystem. The ecological implications of microbiota restructuring, such as impaired wood decomposition, decreased disease resistance, facilitation of xylophagous species spread, and alterations in key biotic interactions within forest biocenoses, are discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the integration of multi-omics technologies and functional assays for a deeper, mechanistic understanding of microbiota roles. We also assess the potential and limitations of microbiome-based approaches for insect population management, with the overall goal of maintaining and enhancing the resilience of forest ecosystems under ongoing climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41154889,
year = {2025},
author = {Mahasa, PS and Milambo, MJP and Nkosi, SF and Mukwada, G and Nyaga, MM and Tesfamichael, SG},
title = {The Relationship Between Climate Change and Breast Cancer and Its Management and Preventative Implications in South Africa.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {10},
pages = {},
pmid = {41154889},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {Humans ; South Africa/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; *Breast Neoplasms/epidemiology/prevention &amp; control/etiology ; Female ; Incidence ; },
abstract = {This review aims to explore the implications of climate change for breast cancer management and prevention, with a focus on global strategies and interventions that can be applied in various contexts, including South Africa. Climate change has emerged as a significant global health concern, with far-reaching implications for various diseases, including cancer. This systematic review aims to synthesise epidemiological research examining the relationship between climate change and the incidence of breast cancer. We conducted a comprehensive literature search using main search terms, including "breast cancer," "climate change," "air pollution," "water pollution," "global warming," and "greenhouse effect," supplemented by the general term "breast" cancer across multiple databases. Our analysis identified studies that link environmental changes-such as rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased exposure to pollutants-with breast cancer risk. Our findings highlight a potential association between climate-related factors, including heat stress, air and water pollution, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and lifestyle changes influenced by environmental shifts, and the epidemiology of breast cancer. This review underscores the need for an integrated approach that incorporates climate science into public health strategies to mitigate breast cancer risk. By elucidating these connections, we aim to inform policymakers and healthcare professionals about the importance of addressing climate change not just as an environmental issue, but as a pressing determinant of health that may exacerbate cancer incidence, particularly in vulnerable populations. Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying biological mechanisms and to develop targeted interventions that can address both climate change and its potential health impacts.},
}
@article {pmid41154829,
year = {2025},
author = {Yang, H and Wei, X and Zhang, M and Zhang, J},
title = {Potential Distribution and Response to Climate Change in Puccinellia tenuiflora in China Projected Using Optimized MaxEnt Model.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {10},
pages = {},
pmid = {41154829},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {2024JBGS0019//the Key Science and Technology Projects of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region/ ; CBL20240801//Construction plan of national reserve forest project in West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong Province/ ; },
abstract = {Global climate change is accelerating and human pressures are intensifying, exerting profound impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem service functions. The accurate prediction of species distributions has thus become a critical research direction in ecological conservation and restoration. This study selected Puccinellia tenuiflora, a species distributed across China, as its research subject. Utilizing 169 occurrence records and 10 environmental variables, we applied a parameter-optimized MaxEnt model to simulate the species' current and future (2050s-2090s) potential suitable habitats under the SSP126, SSP370, and SSP585 scenarios. The results identified the human footprint index (HFI, 43.3%) and temperature seasonality (Bio4, 26.9%) as the dominant factors influencing its distribution. The current suitable area is primarily concentrated in northern China, covering approximately 258.26 × 10[4] km[2]. Under all future scenarios, a contraction of suitable habitat is projected, with the most significant reduction observed under SSP585 by the 2090s (a decrease of 56.2%). The distribution centroid is projected to shift northeastward by up to 145.36 km. This study elucidates the response mechanism of P. tenuiflora distribution to climate change and human activities. The projected habitat contraction and spatial displacement highlight the potential vulnerability of this species to future climate change. These findings, derived from a rigorously optimized and spatially validated model, provide a scientific basis for the conservation, reintroduction, and adaptive management of P. tenuiflora under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41154782,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, C and Gu, Y and Liu, B and Chun, KP and Octavianti, T and Tan, ML and Wu, Y and Zhong, L},
title = {Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on the Potential Geographical Distribution of Lycium ruthenicum in China.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {10},
pages = {},
pmid = {41154782},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {42275029, 41801013//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; TJ-2023-032//Young Scientific and Technological Talents Support Project of Jiangsu Association for Science and Technology/ ; IEC\NSFC\223132//Royal Society International Exchanges 2022/ ; xjj2025-05//Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation of Yangzhou University/ ; },
abstract = {Understanding the climate change impacts on the geographical distribution of plant species is vital for biodiversity conservation. Lycium ruthenicum, a second-grade protected plant in China, holds considerable medicinal and ecological value; however, its potential habitat distribution under climate change remains uncertain. By utilizing occurrence records and geographical and environmental data, we optimized a maximum entropy model and evaluated the current and future potential habitat suitability of L. ruthenicum in China. The main results were as follows: (1) The distribution of L. ruthenicum was primarily influenced by the precipitation of the warmest quarter, topsoil base saturation, precipitation seasonality, precipitation of the coldest quarter, and minimum temperature of the coldest month. (2) Under the current conditions, the potential suitable area of L. ruthenicum was approximately 2.25 × 10[6] km[2] in China, predominantly distributed in Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu, Ningxia, and Inner Mongolia. (3) An obvious reduction in the predicted suitable area of L. ruthenicum was found under future climate scenarios, with the centroid primarily shifting northeastward. These findings highlight the potential vulnerability of this medicinally and ecologically important species and underscore the urgent need for targeted conservation strategies to ensure its long-term survival.},
}
@article {pmid41154763,
year = {2025},
author = {Xiang, Y and Li, S and Yang, Q and Liu, J and Liu, Y and Zhao, L and Lin, H and Luo, Y and Ren, J and Luo, X and Wang, H},
title = {Modeling the Habitat Suitability and Range Shift of Daphniphyllum macropodum in China Under Climate Change Using an Optimized MaxEnt Model.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {10},
pages = {},
pmid = {41154763},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {QKHJC-ZK (2022) YB335//Fundamental Research Funds for the Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Projects/ ; 2024YB002 and 2024BSKQ003//Guizhou Education University Scientific Research Fund Project/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change continues to threaten global biodiversity, making it essential to assess how keystone species may shift their distributions and to use these findings to inform conservation planning. This study evaluated the current and future habitat suitability of D. macropodum, an important tree species within subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forests in China, using 354 occurrence records and a suite of environmental variables. A parameter-optimized MaxEnt model (calibrated with ENMeval; RM = 4, FC = QHPT) was applied to simulate the species' present distribution and projected changes under three climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, SSP585). The main factors influencing distribution were determined to be moisture and temperature seasonality, with the precipitation of the coldest quarter (Bio19, 36.3%), the mean diurnal range (Bio2, 37.5%), and the precipitation of the warmest quarter (Bio18, 14.2%) jointly contributing 88.0% of the total influence. The model projections indicated a 40.1% reduction in the total number of suitable habitats under high-emission scenarios (SSP585) by the 2090s, including a loss of over 80% of highly suitable areas. Centroid movements also diverged across the scenarios: a southwestern shift under SSP126 and SSP245 contrasted with a southeastern shift under SSP585, with each accompanied by significant habitat fragmentation. Key climate refugia were identified primarily in central Taiwan Province and the mountainous zones of Zhejiang and Fujian Provinces, which should be prioritized for conservation activities. These insights offer a foundational understanding for the conservation of D. macropodum and other ecologically similar subtropical evergreen species. However, direct extrapolation to other taxa should be made cautiously, as specific responses may vary based on differing ecological tolerances and dispersal capacities. Further research is needed to test the generalizability of these patterns across diverse plant functional types.},
}
@article {pmid41153924,
year = {2025},
author = {Rosa, DRD and Ferreira, NCR and Oliveira, CEA and Moreira, ANH and Battisti, R and Casaroli, D and Barbari, M and Bambi, G and Andrade, RR},
title = {Climate Change and State of the Art of the Sustainable Dairy Farming: A Systematic Review.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {15},
number = {20},
pages = {},
pmid = {41153924},
issn = {2076-2615},
support = {. 446734/2024-1//National Council for Scientific and Technological Development/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change is causing an increase in global temperatures, with significant impacts on dairy production. This systematic review analyzes the challenges of new climate scenarios, focusing on the resilience and adaptation strategies of dairy systems. The PRISMA methodology guided the review process using the Scopus and Web of Science databases. After applying exclusion criteria, 30 articles published between 2015 and 2025 were selected. The studies included analyses of the effects of heat stress on animal parameters (I), socioeconomic parameters (II), and technological adaptation tools (III) in various geographic regions. Most research over the last decade addresses category (I), with a greater concentration in the Northern Hemisphere. The Temperature Humidity Index (THI) emerged as the main indicator of heat stress, associated with the physiological responses of dairy cattle. Heat stress reduces milk production, feed intake, reproductive performance, and overall animal health, often leading to increased slaughter rates. Adaptation strategies include genetic selection for heat tolerance, improved environmental monitoring, cooling technologies, and optimized nutritional and management practices, applicable to both pasture and feedlot systems. Despite being among the main producers, studies on the topic in South American countries are still scarce in the literature.},
}
@article {pmid41152519,
year = {2025},
author = {Orton, M and Samuel, G and Blakstad, M and Benjamin, P and Elkin, J and Franco-Suarez, O and Holl, F and Iribarren, SJ and Matanta, RH and Hill, KA and Hulse, M and Kalogeropoulos, D and Karlyn, A and Soron, TR and Santos, A and Tella-Lah, T and Drury, P},
title = {Learning as a missing component of digital health, environment and climate change.},
journal = {NPJ digital medicine},
volume = {8},
number = {1},
pages = {633},
pmid = {41152519},
issn = {2398-6352},
support = {/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; 222180/Z/20/Z//Wellcome/ ; },
abstract = {Despite its rapid advancement, digital health has little considered issues of climate change or environmental degradation. As the digital health community begin to engage with this critical issue scholars have started mapping progression in the field, typically focusing on the relationship between digital health as it applies to climate and/or environmental mitigation or climate adaptation. In this Comment, we argue that climate and environment learning for mitigation and adaptation constitutes a critical yet overlooked dimension intersecting mitigation and adaptation strategies, warranting deliberate attention. This learning category is the systematic and transparent approach that applies structured and replicable methods to identify, appraise, and make use of evidence from data analytics across decision-making processes related to mitigation and adaptation, including for implementation, and informs the exchange of new best practices in a post-climate era. The WHO’s Digital Health Classification framework offers a good option for ultimately formalising learning into practice. As a foundational step, however, learning needs to be conceptualised and developed into its own research agenda, organised around a shared language of metrics and evidence. We call on actors in the digital health field to develop this concrete strategy and initiate this process.},
}
@article {pmid41152423,
year = {2025},
author = {Yoğurtçuoğlu, B and Tarkan, AS and Ekmekçi, FG and Kırankaya, &#x15e;G and Kurtul, I and Özcan, D and Karadal, O and Öndes, F and Türkmen, G and Sarı, HM and Haubrock, PJ and Vilizzi, L},
title = {Turkish freshwaters as a case of rising invasion risk of aquarium fishes under climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {37657},
pmid = {41152423},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Introduced Species ; *Fresh Water ; *Fishes/physiology ; Turkey ; Ecosystem ; Risk Assessment ; },
abstract = {Climate change is expected to increase the invasiveness of non-native aquarium fish, yet national assessments rarely consider future warming conditions. We screened 46 popular ornamental freshwater fish imported into Türkiye for invasion risk. Each species received a Basic Risk Assessment (BRA) score under current conditions and an adjusted Climate Change Assessment (CCA) score under regional warming scenarios. The BRA classified 12 species (26.1%) as high risk, while under the CCA, this rose to 16 species (34.8%). Four species, namely goldfish Carassius auratus, common carp Cyprinus carpio, vermiculated sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus, and leopard pleco P. gibbiceps, reached very high-risk status. Climate change adjustment resulted in an increase in the basic scores for 34 species, a decrease for three, and no change for nine. Seven species achieved the maximum increment of + 12 under predicted climate change conditions. Our results show that marginal habitats, such as thermal springs and effluent canals, could become suitable for these species, even as water stress in Central Anatolia threatens both native and invasive species. We recommend dynamic, climate-aware risk protocols, combined with empirical validation via field and eDNA monitoring, and a precautionary 'whitelist' import system based on robust risk screening protocols as applied in this study.},
}
@article {pmid41152296,
year = {2025},
author = {Alrhmoun, M and Mattalia, G and Romano, C and Sulaiman, N and Klöti, L and Savasta, B and Simoni, AL and Svalduz, G and Pieroni, A},
title = {Climate change perceptions across four ecological regions in Italy and Austria.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {37574},
pmid = {41152296},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {This study investigates climate change perceptions of inhabitants of four distinct physiographic regions of Southern Europe, including Alpine cattle pastoralists of Carinthia (Western Austria), Venice Lagoon farmers, Southern Sicilian Coast fisherfolk, and Langhe winemakers in Italy. Through semi-structured interviews with 92 households conducted between autumn 2022 and autumn 2023, distributed across the four case studies, nuanced variations in perceptions of climate change impacts and responses were analysed. The results illustrate significant associations between climate change perception and various factors including adaptation strategies, precipitation change, and social network influence. Notably, the perceived impacts relate to a decrease in precipitation which affects agricultural production, vegetation shift, and adaptation strategies. Analyses conducted using mixed-effect logistic regression models uncovered varied regional contexts that influence both climate change awareness and adaptive actions. Additionally, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was employed to explore underlying structures and identify key variables contributing to regional variations in climate perception. This r analysis offered insights into the factors that shape perceptions and strategies in each region and underscored the importance of context-specific approaches to climate resilience and adaptation planning, considering the socio-economic, environmental, and cultural factors. Tailored adaptation strategies, informed by robust data and stakeholder engagement, are essential for building resilience and sustainability in local communities facing ongoing environmental challenges.},
}
@article {pmid41151543,
year = {2025},
author = {Giffen, P and Jacobsen, M and Cartwright, J and Hall, R and Waterhouse, N and Carter, P and Saul, J and Wright, L and Aberg, P and Platz, S},
title = {Two-Year Inhalation Studies in Mice and Rats With HFO-1234ze(E), a Near Zero Global Warming Potential Propellant for Use in Pressurized Metered Dose Inhalers.},
journal = {International journal of toxicology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {10915818251384607},
doi = {10.1177/10915818251384607},
pmid = {41151543},
issn = {1092-874X},
abstract = {HFO-1234ze(E) is being developed as a next-generation propellant (excipient), with near zero global warming potential, for use in pressurized metered dose inhalers. In accordance with regulatory guidance, an assessment of the carcinogenic potential of HFO-1234ze(E) was required to gain regulatory approval as a new excipient. HFO-1234ze(E) was therefore evaluated in two-year carcinogenicity studies in mice and rats by the inhalation route of administration. Study assessments included in-life observations, organ weights, histopathology, and hematology. Group mean (sex combined) inhaled doses were 2132, 6218, and 21,193 mg/kg/day in mice and 379, 120,8 and 3918 mg/kg/day in rats; in both studies, control animals were exposed to air alone under the same conditions as HFO-1234ze(E)-exposed animals. HFO-1234ze(E) was well tolerated at all doses. There were no HFO-1234ze(E)-related in-life effects and no neoplastic or non-neoplastic findings or effects on hematology in either study. In summary, HFO-1234ze(E) was not carcinogenic in mice or rats. These data support the use of HFO-1234ze(E) as a medical propellant.},
}
@article {pmid41150374,
year = {2025},
author = {Huang, C and Yeh, CM and Ufongene, C and Fashina, T and Chan, RVP and Shantha, JG and Yeh, S and Mwanza, JC},
title = {Impact of El Nino Southern Oscillation and Climate Change on Infectious Diseases with Ophthalmic Manifestations.},
journal = {Tropical medicine and infectious disease},
volume = {10},
number = {10},
pages = {},
pmid = {41150374},
issn = {2414-6366},
support = {R01 EY029594/EY/NEI NIH HHS/United States ; 1R01EY029594-24/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {Climate change and the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events have been increasingly linked to infectious disease outbreaks. While growing evidence has connected climate variability with systemic illnesses, the ocular implications remain underexplored. This study aimed to assess the relationships between ENSO-driven climate events and infectious diseases with ophthalmic consequences. A narrative review of 255 articles was conducted, focusing on infectious diseases influenced by ENSO and their associated ocular findings. 39 articles met criteria for full review, covering diseases such as dengue, zika, chikungunya, malaria, leishmaniasis, leptospirosis, and Rift Valley fever. Warmer temperatures, increased rainfall, and humidity associated with ENSO events were found to enhance vector activity and disease transmission. Ocular complications included uveitis, retinopathy, and optic neuropathy, but the specific disease findings varied by infectious disease syndrome. The climactic variable changes in response to ENSO events differed across diseases and regions and were influenced by geography, local infrastructure, and socioeconomic factors. ENSO event-related climate shifts significantly impact the spread of infectious diseases with ocular symptoms. These findings highlight the need for region-specific surveillance and predictive models that may provide insight related to the risk of ophthalmic disease during ENSO events. Further research is needed to clarify long-term ENSO effects and develop integrated strategies for systemic and eye disease detection, prevention, and management.},
}
@article {pmid41149920,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, WJ and Yang, RH and Guo, T and Wu, SJ and Li, Y and Bao, DP},
title = {A Model of the Current Geographic Distribution and Predictions of Future Range Shifts of Lentinula edodes in China Under Multiple Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {11},
number = {10},
pages = {},
pmid = {41149920},
issn = {2309-608X},
support = {2023YFA0914401//the National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 31800015//the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; AB21196069//the Key Research and Development Project of Guangxi/ ; },
abstract = {Due to its ecological functions, huge economic benefits, and excellent nutritional and physiological activities, Lentinula edodes is a very popular edible fungus in Asia, especially in China. Changes in the distribution and population of wild L. edodes play an important role in conservation, variety improvements, and breeding. This investigation detected wild L. edodes in 28 provinces and municipalities in China, encompassing approximately 300 regions and natural reserves. MaxEnt analysis of 53 effective distribution locations indicated that host plants, Bio19 (precipitation in the coldest quarter), Bio10 (mean temperature of the warmest quarter), and Bio17 (precipitation in the driest quarter) made the most critical contributions to this model. The areas of suitable and highly suitable habitats were 55.386 × 10[4] km[2] and 88.493 × 10[4] km[2], respectively. Under four climate change scenarios, the L. edodes distribution was predicted to decrease and the suitable habitat area shifted to the north and west of China. The decrease in highly suitable habitat area ranged from 21.155% in the 2070s under the ssp1-2.6 scenario to 90.522% in the 2050s under the ssp3-7.5 scenario. This sharp reduction in habitat areas suggests that we should take measures to prevent the deterioration of the environment and climate and thus to ensure the survival of L. edodes.},
}
@article {pmid41148867,
year = {2025},
author = {Song, CF and Liu, QZ and Liu, J and Ma, XY and He, FL},
title = {Impacts of Climate Change and Human Activity on the Potential Distribution of Conogethes punctiferalis in China.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {10},
pages = {},
pmid = {41148867},
issn = {2075-4450},
abstract = {Conogethes punctiferalis (Guenée, 1854) is a polyphagous pest with a wide host range and strong reproductive ability, and its potential threat to agricultural production cannot be ignored. Based on the optimized maximum entropy niche model, this study evaluated potential suitable habitats for C. punctiferalis in China and their dynamic changes under current conditions (Model 1: bioclimatic factors + elevation; Model 2: bioclimatic factors + elevation + human activity) and four different future climate scenarios (Model 3: bioclimatic factors + elevation + human activity). The results suggest that the potential suitable habitats for C. punctiferalis are mainly driven by a combination of temperature, precipitation, elevation, and human activity. Under current conditions, suitable habitats are mainly concentrated in southern Northeast China, North China, the Yangtze River Basin, and its south regions; highly suitable areas are primarily located in the main maize-producing regions of the Huang-Huai-Hai Plain. The area of suitable habitats predicted by Model 2 is smaller than that predicted by Model 1. Under future climate scenarios, the potential distribution range of C. punctiferalis will show an expanding trend, with the expanded area larger than the contracted area. Compared with Model 2, the suitable areas are expected to increase under Model 3 by approximately 91,799 km[2] to 723,711 km[2]. This study provides an important basis for assessing the potential hazard risk of C. punctiferalis and is of major significance in guiding the formulation of targeted integrated pest management strategies and protecting the safety of agricultural production.},
}
@article {pmid41148735,
year = {2025},
author = {Kounatidis, DC and Evangelopoulos, A and Geladari, EV and Evangelopoulos, AA and Adamou, A and Kargioti, S and Geladari, CV and Dalamaga, M and Sevastianos, V and Vallianou, NG},
title = {Antimicrobial Resistance in the Era of Climate Change: Why We Should All Embrace and Integrate the One Health Approach in Clinical Practice?.},
journal = {Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {10},
pages = {},
pmid = {41148735},
issn = {2079-6382},
abstract = {Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), recognized as one of the top ten global public health threats, is projected to cause around 10 million deaths annually by 2050. This trajectory can be averted by adopting the One Health Approach, which acknowledges the interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health. In this narrative review, we explore the multifactorial drivers of AMR, with particular emphasis on its relationship to climate change, examining the link between extreme weather events and the emergence of resistance. Furthermore, we highlight measures essential for mitigating both climate change and AMR. We provide a detailed account of the steps clinicians should implement in daily practice and underscore the importance of collaboration among individuals, healthcare professionals, livestock farmers, and agricultural workers to reduce AMR rates. Finally, we emphasize that interdisciplinary teams, organizations, and governments must work collectively within the concept of the One Health Approach to combat AMR.},
}
@article {pmid41145529,
year = {2025},
author = {Mariani, G and Guiet, J and Bianchi, D and DeVries, T and Barrier, N and Troussellier, M and Mouillot, D},
title = {The combined impact of fisheries and climate change on future carbon sequestration by oceanic macrofauna.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {8845},
pmid = {41145529},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {101083922//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Carbon Sequestration ; *Fisheries ; Biomass ; Animals ; Ecosystem ; Oceans and Seas ; Carbon/metabolism ; *Aquatic Organisms/metabolism ; Carbon Cycle ; },
abstract = {Although the role of marine macrofauna in the ocean carbon cycle is increasingly understood, the cumulative impacts of fisheries and climate change on this pathway remain overlooked. Here, using a marine ecosystem model, we estimate that each degree of warming reduces macrofauna biomass and carbon export by 4.2% and 2.46%, respectively. Under a high emission scenario (SSP 5-8.5), this translates to a 13.5% ± 6.6% decline in export by 2100, relative to the 1990s. Fishing further amplifies this reduction by up to 56.7% ± 16.3%, creating a sequestration deficit of 14.6 ± 10.3 GtC by 2100. On average, a 1% biomass loss from fishing results in a 0.8% decline in carbon export. However, sequestration durability (~600 years) remains unaffected. While measures restoring commercial macrofaunal biomass could yield carbon benefits comparable to mangrove restoration, multiple uncertainties limit their inclusion in the Nature-based Climate Solution portfolio, highlighting the need for further research.},
}
@article {pmid41145196,
year = {2025},
author = {Martin, JS and Irfan, S and Genyn, H and Decoster, K and Batista, C},
title = {International Court of Justice's ruling on climate change affirms states' obligations to human and planetary health.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {r2240},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.r2240},
pmid = {41145196},
issn = {1756-1833},
}
@article {pmid41144655,
year = {2025},
author = {Izurieta-Guevara, M and Parise-Vasco, JM and Lalangui, K and Simancas-Racines, D},
title = {Climate Change and health: vulnerability pathways and resilience policies.},
journal = {Medwave},
volume = {25},
number = {9},
pages = {e3096},
doi = {10.5867/medwave.2025.09.3096},
pmid = {41144655},
issn = {0717-6384},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Public Health ; *Public Policy ; Decision Making ; Vulnerable Populations ; Health Policy ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a serious threat to public health. The intensity and devastation of 21st-century climate events exacerbate the vulnerability of certain social groups that already face historical disadvantages. The objective of this article is to examine various dimensions of health vulnerability in the context of anthropogenic climate change. A narrative review was conducted based on articles published in the last five years from the Scopus, Medline/PubMed, LILACS databases, and an intentional search of current publications by international organizations and commissions focused on the topic. The review identified and characterized four types of health vulnerability dimensions: social, economic, geographic, and health infrastructure; it also presents multiple intersectionalities that converge at the interface of climate change and health which increase the risk of physical and mental illnesses. Based on the proposed discussion, public policy guidelines are suggested for resilient health systems and effective information structures for timely decision-making.},
}
@article {pmid41144465,
year = {2025},
author = {Pitawala, KG and Vidanage, SP and Mutuwatte, LP and Alotaibi, BA and Najim, MMM and Nayak, R},
title = {Suitability of paddy cultivation in the Western province of Sri Lanka under different climate change scenarios.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {10},
pages = {e0333100},
pmid = {41144465},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Sri Lanka ; *Oryza/growth &amp; development ; *Agriculture/methods ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses a significant threat to global agriculture, with implications for food security. Regions that rely heavily on rain-fed agriculture, especially in developing countries, such as the Western province of Sri Lanka are particularly vulnerable. The current research aims to assess future climate expectations and their impacts on paddy cultivation in Sri Lanka's Western province for the purpose of identifying measures to address the multi-faceted consequences of climate change. The main objective of the study was to determine the spatial suitability of paddy in the Western province for the years 2030 and 2050 under different climate change scenarios. Rice occurrence points and bioclimatic variables were employed to model the spatial suitability of paddy under current, 2030 SSP 245, 2030 SSP 585, 2050 SSP 245, and 2050 SSP 585 climatic conditions using 'biomod2' package of RStudio software. The results revealed that areas unsuitable for paddy cultivation increased under 2030 SSP 245 (1,437.30 km2), 2030 SSP 585 (1,594.80 km2), 2050 SSP 245 (2,624.40 km2), and 2050 SSP 585 (2,627.10 km2) conditions when compared with current (1,044 km2) climatic conditions. Further, the simulation indicated that the species range change between the current climatic conditions and 2030 SSP 245 (-16.58), 2030 SSP 585 (-13.62), 2050 SSP 245 (-37.03), and 2050 SSP 585 (-50.51) is negative. The percentage loss in paddy range between current and 2030 SSP 245, 2030 SSP 585, 2050 SSP 245 and 2050 SSP 585 climatic conditions were shown to be 52.94%, 47.89%, 22.07% and 67.85%, respectively. Therefore, the results of the present study highlight the need for a comprehensive approach that integrates climate change adaptation and mitigation in agriculture to ensure food security and to protect vital ecosystems. The findings of this study can be utilized by researchers, policymakers, and practitioners aiming to achieve global sustainability goals.},
}
@article {pmid41144342,
year = {2026},
author = {O'Hara, G and Munjal, V and Sours, PJ and Koch, L and Husain, M and Bollinger, CE},
title = {Perspectives on Climate Change and Sustainability Education in the Interprofessional Setting: A Single-Institution Experience.},
journal = {Wilderness &amp; environmental medicine},
volume = {37},
number = {1_suppl},
pages = {86S-90S},
doi = {10.1177/10806032251387525},
pmid = {41144342},
issn = {1545-1534},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Curriculum ; Ohio ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Male ; Female ; *Sustainable Development ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Adult ; },
abstract = {Climate change presents a multifaceted challenge with profound implications across various sectors, necessitating a comprehensive response from educational institutions. This study aims to investigate the perspectives of graduate and professional students at The Ohio State University (OSU) regarding sustainability education within their curriculum and the impact of educational symposiums related to sustainability and climate change. Utilizing a questionnaire at an interprofessional sustainability-focused event, we gathered insights into students' viewpoints on climate change and sustainability, identified potential gaps in integrating these topics into higher education, and observed the role of topic-focused seminars in educational settings. Thirty-six graduate and professional students completed a 28-item questionnaire related to sustainability and climate education after a sustainability-focused event. Only 25% of students felt their academic program offered adequate engagement with climate change, and over 70% of students were either unaware of or did not believe that their specific programs' learning objectives included content related to sustainability and climate. Additionally, 47% did not feel adequately prepared to effectively navigate sustainability-related challenges within their profession. After the event, 94% of students felt that more interprofessional events are needed to better educate students on the effects of climate change on their respective careers. Additionally, 94% of students reported feeling more confident about integrating sustainability into their future professions and felt inspired to lead workshops or webinars of their own. This study highlights the pressing need for enhanced integration of sustainability and climate change education within graduate and professional curricula at academic institutions, while underscoring the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the role of large-scale educational events in fostering students' understanding and engagement with climate-related topics.},
}
@article {pmid41143008,
year = {2025},
author = {Yildirim-Ozturk, EN},
title = {What Could Be Responsible for Some Mosquito-Borne Diseases? Is It Poverty, Gender Inequality, Underdevelopment, Globalization, or Climate Change? Which One(s)?.},
journal = {Journal of tropical medicine},
volume = {2025},
number = {},
pages = {5405719},
pmid = {41143008},
issn = {1687-9686},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Mosquito-borne diseases are a major cause of mortality and disease burden worldwide. This study aimed to assess the trends in total disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) due to five mosquito-borne diseases, as well as their association with poverty, gender inequality, underdevelopment, globalization, and climate change, both globally and for the period from 1990 to 2021.<br><br>METHODS: This ecological time-series study with a longitudinal analytical framework used a total of 27 variables obtained from different sources. The dependent variable of the study was mosquito-borne DALYs. The trend of the numerical variables over time was analyzed using joinpoint regression. The relationships between the dependent variable and the independent variables were examined using univariate linear regression, LASSO regression, and ridge regression. p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.<br><br>RESULTS: During the study period, mosquito-borne DALYs decreased by 1.13 per 100,000 persons per year. The LASSO regression model explained 97.9% of the variability in mosquito-borne DALYs. Poverty headcount ratio at $6.85 a day, share of seats in parliament (female), global greenhouse gas emission, and Gender Inequality Index were found to be the most influential variables on mosquito-borne DALYs, respectively. When the optimum lambda, R [2], MSE, and RMSE values were analyzed, the LASSO regression model was found to be more compatible than ridge regression for this data set.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The results demonstrate that mosquito-borne DALYs are primarily driven by poverty but are also influenced by gender inequality and climate change. These results highlight the urgent need for integrated and multifaceted public health strategies that go beyond traditional vector control methods.},
}
@article {pmid41141443,
year = {2025},
author = {Whitman, M and Barajas-Ochoa, A and Sastry, S and Bearman, G},
title = {Plant-Based Diets and Climate Change, A Perspective for Infectious Disease Providers.},
journal = {Open forum infectious diseases},
volume = {12},
number = {10},
pages = {ofaf222},
pmid = {41141443},
issn = {2328-8957},
abstract = {Global climate change driven by human activity is a pressing concern. Recent medical literature highlights the negative consequences of climate change on human health, including changing patterns and rising rates of global infectious diseases. Livestock production and animal agriculture are large contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, and rising rates of antimicrobial resistance are propagated by antibiotic use in livestock feed. Despite this, the global demand for animal-based food production continues to rapidly grow. Furthermore, meat consumption is linked to negative health consequences while plant-based diets provide health benefits that are endorsed by multiple medical associations as part of a healthy lifestyle. Health care providers, including infectious diseases physicians, are in a privileged position to provide dietary counseling. This review advocates for the adoption of plant-based diets as a dual strategy to combat climate change and improve health outcomes, particularly in the context of infectious diseases.},
}
@article {pmid41141439,
year = {2025},
author = {Koch, TN and Banta, JA and Wilsey, RN and Chan, ED and Crooks, JL and Honda, JR},
title = {Consequences of Climate Change on the Emergence of Pathogenic, Environmentally Acquired Nontuberculous Mycobacteria.},
journal = {Open forum infectious diseases},
volume = {12},
number = {10},
pages = {ofaf232},
pmid = {41141439},
issn = {2328-8957},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change, manifested by global warming, unpredictable precipitation, and increased frequency and severity of catastrophic weather, is a growing health threat. However, the impact that climate changes pose to environmental bacteria is not fully recognized.<br><br>METHODS: To understand pathogen response to climate change, we interrogated nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) on a continental scale using open-source data products including Surface water microbe community composition data, soil microbe community composition data, and 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene sequences provided by the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) between 2015 and 2018.<br><br>RESULTS: Of 6343 soil and water samples, 81.8% were positive for mycobacteria; soil samples had a higher positivity rate. NTM were also identified among a subset of 31 archived DNA samples, albeit in low proportion (6.5% [n = 2]). Viable Mycobacterium chelonae and Mycobacterium arabiense were recovered from 3.7% (3 of 81) biobanked NEON soil and aquatic sediment samples. Finally, using geographic coordinates of NTM from work in Hawai'i (a geographic hot spot for NTM infections), we modeled habitat associations during current and future climates. We found that the potential ranges for NTM are forecast to increase under future climate conditions and are strongly associated with increases in temperature, with pathogenic species accounting for most of the predicted surge.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Very little is known of the possible negative climate impacts on the emergence of disease due to environmental microbes. These data support the notion that NTM prevalence may be heavily augmented by climate change resulting in expansion into new geographic niches and posing new clinical consequences for humans.},
}
@article {pmid41139352,
year = {2025},
author = {Coll-Planell, M and Rodó-Zárate, M},
title = {Climate Relief Maps: A methodological framework for exploring everyday experiences of climate change through an intersectional lens.},
journal = {Ambio},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41139352},
issn = {1654-7209},
support = {101039447//HORIZON EUROPE European Research Council/ ; },
abstract = {The lived, everyday dimensions of climate change have generally been ignored in mainstream climate research, despite their ability to reveal new insights on this phenomenon. Capturing everyday lived experiences of climate change requires methodologies that go beyond traditional approaches, combining robust theoretical foundations with innovative technological solutions. This paper addresses this gap by introducing Climate Relief Maps (CRM), an innovative methodology designed to capture, analyze, and visualize everyday climate experiences through an intersectional lens. CRM integrates qualitative and quantitative techniques with digital tools and GIS technology, offering a multi-layered approach that highlights social, emotional, and spatial dimensions of climate change. By centering lived experiences, this methodology enables a deeper understanding of how intersecting social positions shape climate vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies. CRM advances the study of climate change by bridging the gap between environmental science and social inquiry, fostering new insights into the human dimensions of the climate crisis.},
}
@article {pmid41139246,
year = {2025},
author = {Watson, D and Hogg, T and Crandon, T and Vercammen, A and Watfern, C and Aruta, JJB and Charlson, F and Lawrance, EL},
title = {Conceptualizing Young People's Experiences of Climate Change Awareness: A Narrative Review.},
journal = {Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences},
volume = {1554},
number = {1},
pages = {45-65},
pmid = {41139246},
issn = {1749-6632},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Awareness ; *Adaptation, Psychological ; Mental Health ; Adolescent ; Artificial Intelligence ; },
abstract = {There are a myriad of ways that young people experience and respond to awareness of the climate crisis. The way these experiences and their potential impacts on mental health are conceptualized is not yet clear or consistent for this emerging field of research. Consolidating emerging concepts, definitions, and theories can help to focus future research, policy, and interventions. We conducted a narrative review of academic literature covering climate change and mental health research focusing on young people. We searched Web of Science for English-language reviews published until June 27, 2024, and primary data published between January 2023 and June 2024. We extracted relevant concepts and created categories of concepts. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies (ASReview and ChatGPT) assisted papers screening and categorization, with human validation from global experts. We identified 93 relevant articles describing 173 terms for young people's experiences of climate change awareness; 52 coping strategies; and 62 frameworks, models, and theories with varying and overlapping definitions. We present and categorize the most frequent. This narrative review provides a foundational guide to the complex field of climate psychology, focusing on young people. We outline a seven-phase roadmap to further explore and consolidate understandings of emerging concepts and to map their interrelationships.},
}
@article {pmid41137158,
year = {2025},
author = {Hardy, H and Hopkins, RJ and Mnyone, L and Hawkes, FM},
title = {Climate change adapted rice production: does the system of rice intensification impact malaria vector ecology?.},
journal = {Parasites &amp; vectors},
volume = {18},
number = {1},
pages = {427},
pmid = {41137158},
issn = {1756-3305},
support = {50.18//UK Research and Innovation/ ; 50.18//UK Research and Innovation/ ; 50.18//UK Research and Innovation/ ; 50.18//UK Research and Innovation/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Oryza/growth &amp; development ; *Malaria/transmission/epidemiology ; Animals ; *Mosquito Vectors/physiology ; Humans ; Africa/epidemiology ; *Agriculture/methods ; *Anopheles/physiology/parasitology ; },
abstract = {The proliferation of malaria vectors from irrigated rice crop systems has long been known, though the relationship between rice cultivation and malaria transmission is historically complex. Despite this, contemporary research reveals an association between enhanced malaria vector densities, originating from rice fields, and intensified malaria transmission in rice-associated communities is now occurring. In the wake of the ever-increasing pressures of anthropogenic climate change and a desire to increase rice production across the continent of Africa, alternative rice cultivation practices are being employed. One such alternative practice is the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), which although agronomically contentious is utilised in an attempt to enhance rice yields whilst reducing agricultural inputs, including water. SRI fundamentally alters the rice growing environment and may therefore have significant impacts on the ecology of malaria vector species. As a result, there may be important consequences for local malaria transmission dynamics. The adoption of SRI across Africa is increasing and is likely to do so further in the wake of the pressures of climate change. In this review, we critically discuss the possible impacts of SRI practice on the bionomics of the dominant malaria vector species of Africa.},
}
@article {pmid41135336,
year = {2025},
author = {Sandeep, SN and Fathima, PS and Yogananda, SB and Suma, R and Shivakumar, KV and Sowmyalatha, BS and Thimme Gowda, P and Halli, HM and Sannagoudar, MS and Senthamil, E and Gangana Gowdra, VM and Raghavendra Goud, B and Aravinda Kumar, BN},
title = {Trade-offs between global warming potential, eco-efficiency and water use efficiency under different establishment methods and nitrogen management strategies for sustainable rice production.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1004},
number = {},
pages = {180759},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180759},
pmid = {41135336},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Rice, a staple food for over half the world's population, is vital for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger). However, its production poses environmental challenges (SDG 13) due to high global warming potential (GWP), water depletion, and low eco-efficiency. Therefore, study conducted over two years (2022-23 and 2023-24) on sandy clay loam soil of Southern India evaluated trade-offs in yield, GWP, water use efficiency (WUE), carbon efficiency ratio (CER), and eco-efficiency under different establishment methods and nitrogen (N) management strategies. Results revealed that the puddled transplanted method achieved the highest yield (4997 kg ha[-1]) but also had the highest GWP, greenhouse gas intensity (GHGI), and water consumption, resulting in the lowest eco-efficiency (0.12 US$ kg[-1] grain). In contrast, direct-seeded rice (DSR) reduced GWP by 50.5 %, GHGI by 47.36 %, while achieving the highest CER (46.7 %), economic WUE (32.13 %), and eco-efficiency, despite an 10 % yield reduction over puddled method. Likewise, applying 100 % recommended nitrogen dose (RDN) with 0.4 % nano urea (N5) increased the grain yield by 7.9 % and eco-efficiency by ~6 % over 100 % RDN alone, reducing N loss by 36.7 %. Therefore, integrated approach; DSR × N5 lowered GWP by 44.5 %, reduced irrigation water use by 47.8 %, and improved eco-efficiency by 44.4 %. While the puddled method slightly boosts yield (~10 %), it comes at a substantial environmental cost. Thus, DSR with 100 % RDN and nano urea emerges as a sustainable strategy to mitigate GWP, conserve water, and enhance environmental quality. This study analyzes the trade-offs between yield and environmental indicators, offering valuable insights for achieving sustainable rice production through optimized establishment methods and nitrogen management.},
}
@article {pmid41134419,
year = {2025},
author = {Kannan, S and Paneerselvam, B and Sivakumar, V and Thomas, M and Bharathy, ACS and Dumka, UC and Egbueri, JC},
title = {Assessment of climate change impacts on arsenic contamination in groundwater through machine learning, remote sensing, and GIS: a review.},
journal = {Environmental geochemistry and health},
volume = {47},
number = {12},
pages = {520},
pmid = {41134419},
issn = {1573-2983},
mesh = {*Groundwater/chemistry/analysis ; *Arsenic/analysis ; *Climate Change ; *Machine Learning ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis ; *Geographic Information Systems ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; *Remote Sensing Technology ; Humans ; Asia ; },
abstract = {More than 50% of the world's largest countries and cities depend on groundwater for their daily needs. In particular, 80% of the largest cities in the Middle East, South Asia, and Central Asia rely on groundwater for drinking, irrigation, and industrial uses. In this review, we discuss the impacts of climate change on groundwater, various sources of arsenic contamination in groundwater, the current status of arsenic contamination in selected major countries in South Asia, the integrated application of remote sensing and machine learning methods in arsenic detection, and novel treatment techniques for the removal of arsenic from groundwater. In this study, we found that unconsolidated aquifers and coastal aquifers are the major sources of arsenic contamination in groundwater. On the basis of the present literature survey, the majorly affected coastal aquifers are 11 coastal provinces in Bangladesh, 9 provinces in Vietnam, 3 provinces in Cambodia, and 2 provinces in Thailand. In view of health impacts, the continuous consumption of arsenic-contaminated groundwater has serious health impacts, such as the detection of cancer in the skin, lungs, kidneys, and bladder; heart disease; hypertension; increased blood pressure; and nervous system problems. The advanced satellite images with genetic algorithm, support vector machine, and artificial neural network are highly efficient methods to detect arsenic in groundwater. Treatment techniques, namely, adsorption, membrane filtration, electrocoagulation, and ion-exchange processes, are more significant and effective methods for removing arsenic from groundwater. The lack of awareness among people and strategies for water management systems are the primary reasons for groundwater contamination in many parts of South Asian countries, and very few policies have been implemented at the international level to reduce arsenic contamination in groundwater. The present detailed review will be helpful to policymakers and nongovernmental organizations to take remedial measures and conduct awareness programs in rural and semiarid zones.},
}
@article {pmid41133774,
year = {2025},
author = {Shen, Z and Liu, K and Li, J and Daba, NA and Alam, MA and Tadesse, KA and Han, T and Zhang, H},
title = {Optimal lime materials for mitigating global warming potential with and without straw application in acidic upland soil.},
journal = {Environmental science. Processes &amp; impacts},
volume = {27},
number = {11},
pages = {3420-3430},
doi = {10.1039/d5em00494b},
pmid = {41133774},
issn = {2050-7895},
mesh = {*Global Warming ; *Calcium Compounds/chemistry ; *Soil/chemistry ; *Oxides/chemistry ; Greenhouse Gases/analysis ; Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; *Agriculture/methods ; Nitrous Oxide/analysis ; *Air Pollutants/analysis ; },
abstract = {Lime and crop straw are widely applied to mitigate soil acidification and improve soil fertility. However, how different lime materials interact with straw to influence greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from acidic upland soils remains poorly understood. This study explored how different lime materials and their interaction with straw affect GHG emissions. Here, we conducted incubation experiments with acidic red soil to investigate the individual and combined effects of liming materials, including Ca(OH)2, CaO, and CaCO3, as well as rice straw addition on nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Our findings demonstrated that in the absence of straw, liming increased N2O emission by 20.3% (CaO) to 78.2% (Ca(OH)2). CaCO3 application raised CO2 emissions by 182.7%, while CaO and Ca(OH)2 decreased CO2 emissions by 37.3% and 43.2%, respectively. Adding straw alone enhanced N2O and CO2 emissions by 80.69% and 302.7%, respectively. When combined with straw, liming further increased N2O emissions by 85.0% to 140.1%, with Ca(OH)2 causing the highest emissions. CaCO3 increased CO2 emissions by 37.3% when combined with straw, whereas CaO and Ca(OH)2 reduced CO2 emissions by 31.6% and 32.2%, respectively. Straw addition significantly increased global warming potential (GWP). Applying CaO and Ca(OH)2 decreased GWP, whereas CaCO3 increased it with straw application. Compared to CaCO3, CaO and Ca(OH)2 application resulted in a lower GWP, making them optimal lime materials for reducing acidification and mitigating GHG emissions. Linear regression and partial least squares path (PLS-PM) analyses indicated that soil carbon, nitrogen, and microbial biomass significantly influenced N2O emissions under lime and straw application, while CO2 emissions were unaffected by these soil properties. Both lime and straw addition increased microbial biomass carbon (MBC) and nitrogen (MBN), dissolved organic carbon (DOC), and NH4[+]-N contents, but decreased NO3[-]-N content, leading to higher N2O emissions. CO2 emissions were influenced by the chemical reactions of various lime materials in the soil. These findings suggest that selecting appropriate lime materials can significantly mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from acidic soils, contributing to more sustainable agricultural practices.},
}
@article {pmid41132805,
year = {2025},
author = {Plasencia-Vázquez, AH and Serrano-Rodríguez, A and Serrano Rodríguez, A and Ferrer-Sánchez, Y},
title = {Climate Change Effect on Haematoxylum campechianum and Haematoxylum calakmulense (Fabaceae): Are We Losing Our Natural Heritage in South-Eastern Mexico?.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {10},
pages = {e72223},
pmid = {41132805},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Climate change threatens biodiversity and the balance of ecosystems. Ecological niche models (ENMs) permit exploring the consequences of climate change on species distribution patterns and are an applicable tool for the management of key species. Haematoxylum campechianum and Haematoxylum calakmulense are two plant species of economic and socio-cultural interest for the Mesoamerican region. We aimed to characterize and identify the climatic niche overlap of both species and to assess the impact of climate change on their potential distribution in southeastern Mexico. We used 53 occurrence records of H. calakmulense and 604 of H. campechianum and a selection of climatic variables. After calibration and evaluation of the models, the best performing model for each species was selected. The models show a better performance with AUC values of 0.75 for H. campechianum and 0.66 for H. calakmulense. The niches of both species are similar, although not equivalent, but the variable with the greatest contribution in the case of H. campechianum is the mean annual temperature, whereas for H. calakmulense it is the mean temperature of the coldest quarter. It seems that H. calakmulense will lose more suitable areas in the future. In contrast, future projections for H. campechianum predict an area gain toward the southeast of Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. This may indicate that H. campechianum is more resistant to climatic variation in the region, while H. calakmulense may have more problems with temperature variation soon. Our results should be considered in current and future reforestation plans to improve their efficiency.},
}
@article {pmid41132079,
year = {2025},
author = {Lee, D and Kim, H and Kim, J and Kim, BG},
title = {The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change overestimates annual nitrogen excretion from pigs in Korea.},
journal = {Animal bioscience},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.5713/ab.25.0586},
pmid = {41132079},
issn = {2765-0189},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to validate the accuracy of representative body weight (BW) and annual nitrogen (N) excretion (Nex) of pigs suggested by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and to estimate the annual Nex from pigs in Korea.<br><br>METHODS: Seven crossbred barrows (initial BW = 56.6&#xb1;2.3 kg) were used to determine apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD) of dry matter and N, and the fresh-to-dry fecal weight ratio. Daily BW, feed intake, and age data were collected from the National Research Council and the Korean Feeding Standard for Swine. Models for daily BW, feed intake, and fresh fecal excretion of pigs were developed to calculate the representative BW. Daily fecal Nex from a market pig was calculated using ATTD of N and daily N intake, and daily urinary Nex was estimated. Total Nex was calculated as the sum of fecal and urinary Nex.<br><br>RESULTS: The ATTD of dry matter and N was 88.4% and 88.8%, respectively, and the fresh-to-dry fecal weight ratio was 3.55. Based on the average daily feed intake of 1,602 g/day and fresh fecal excretion of 587 g/day, the representative BW for market pigs was determined to be 35.3 kg at 85 days of age. The daily fecal, urinary, and total Nex at the representative BW were 5.6, 15.3, and 20.9 g/day, respectively. The annual total Nex for a market pig was 7.6 kg/year. The annual Nex for a reproductive sow was 14.5 kg/year. Assuming a population of 91% market pigs and 9% breeding sows, the annual total Nex for all pigs in the Korean swine industry was 8.23 kg/year which is less than 18.0 kg/year suggested by the IPCC (p<0.001).<br><br>CONCLUSION: The IPCC overestimated the representative BW of pig and Nex from pigs in Korea. The annual Nex from pigs is 8.23 kg/year in Korea.},
}
@article {pmid41131623,
year = {2025},
author = {Hussein, SA and Osman, MM and Hassan, MM and Awale, MA and Hassan, YSA and Mohamud, AM and Hussein, AA and Afrah, TA and Ibrahim, AM and Hussein, AM and Mohamud, KH and Mohamed, AH and Adem, R and Fuje, MM and Hayle, AA and Osman, WA and Ali, AA and Ali, AN and Umeokonkwo, CD},
title = {Combating infectious disease outbreaks in Somalia's fragile health system: the impact of climate change-narrative review.},
journal = {Tropical medicine and health},
volume = {53},
number = {1},
pages = {142},
pmid = {41131623},
issn = {1348-8945},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Somalia, the 44th largest country in the world by land area, struggles with a heavy burden of infectious diseases. Since 1991, populations have lacked essential health services, exacerbated by recurring infectious-disease outbreaks. Recurrent outbreaks of measles, cholera, and polio have devastated public health, generating significant morbidity and mortality. Despite improvements through new graduates, these issues remain unresolved. This study examines the impact of climate change on infectious-disease outbreaks in Somalia focusing on cholera, measles, and polio-to fill a gap in the literature by linking climate variability with outbreak dynamics and identifying weaknesses in Somalia's health system. The findings will inform targeted public-health strategies.<br><br>METHOD: Following PRISMA guidelines, we undertook a narrative review of English-language literature (1990 - March 2025). Searches in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar combined terms for infectious-disease outbreaks, climate change and Somalia/Horn of Africa. Of 202 records identified, 74 met inclusion criteria. Two reviewers independently screened, extracted data and applied six-step inductive coding in NVivo 12, synthesizing findings into thematic domains.<br><br>RESULTS: Four interlinked themes emerged. (1) Fragile health system:&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.4 doctors, nurses and midwives per 10 000 population, poorly equipped facilities and patchy surveillance. (2) Control measures: routine immunization completeness &#x2248;20%; limited oral-cholera-vaccine and WASH coverage sustain transmission. (3) Political instability and conflict: insecurity, decentralized coordination and&#x2009;&#x2265;&#x2009;2.6 million IDPs hamper rapid response. (4) Impact of climate change: drought-induced water scarcity and flood-related latrine breaches create year-round face-oral exposure, while climate shocks divert resources and swell susceptibility pools.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Outbreak control in Somalia now hinges on integrating climate adaptation with health-system strengthening. Climate-proofed WASH infrastructure, mobile vaccination and surveillance linked to hydro-meteorological alerts, a National Outbreak Operations Centre, and ring-fenced financing are urgent priorities. Without such measures each extreme-weather event will erase hard-won gains; with them, Somalia can break the climate-outbreak feedback loop.},
}
@article {pmid41131446,
year = {2025},
author = {English, T and Vásquez Hernández, A and Miller, G and Fogarty, N and Cosgrove, C and Rosenthal, P and Larkin, M and Swain, J and Austin, D and River, J},
title = {Dousing the burning inequity of global warming for people experiencing homelessness.},
journal = {The Medical journal of Australia},
volume = {223},
number = {10},
pages = {500-503},
pmid = {41131446},
issn = {1326-5377},
}
@article {pmid41131164,
year = {2025},
author = {Thor, P and Perry, D},
title = {Impact of climate change driven freshening, warming, and ocean acidification on the cellular metabolism of Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua).},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {37155},
pmid = {41131164},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Animals ; *Gadus morhua/metabolism ; *Climate Change ; Liver/metabolism ; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration ; *Seawater/chemistry ; Amino Acids/metabolism ; Oceans and Seas ; Muscles/metabolism ; Temperature ; Ocean Acidification ; },
abstract = {Climate change is causing increasing sea surface temperature, ocean acidification and, in near shore waters, freshening. We investigated the metabolic effects of all three and their combination in Atlantic cod from the Skagerrak (eastern North Sea) by measuring concentration changes of a wide range of metabolites involved in energy production in the liver and muscles. Liver metabolism was more strongly affected than muscle, reflecting its central regulatory role. Most amino acid concentrations declined in both tissues across all treatments, and metabolomic pathway analysis revealed significant enrichment in ten metabolic pathways. This suggests enhanced amino acid metabolism in a climate change future. Warming and ocean acidification induced increased liver concentrations of lactate, glucose and fructose 1,6-bisphosphate indicating that gluconeogenesis will increase to meet increased production of enzymes to counter future stress. The molar contribution of glutamine to the total change in liver amino acids constituted 49%, 16% and 29% under warming, ocean acidification and their combination accentuating its importance in energy production also under future climate change. We observed contrasting responses in AMP, ADP, and NAD[+] concentrations between warming and acidification suggesting possible antagonistic effects. Our findings demonstrate significant and complex metabolic responses to future climate stress in Atlantic cod in northern European waters.},
}
@article {pmid41131128,
year = {2025},
author = {Haque, MZ and Islam, T and Baul, TK and Kilpeläinen, A and Alam, A and Jashimuddin, M and Kar, SP},
title = {Climate change mitigation potential of rural households in Chattogram District of Bangladesh.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {37094},
pmid = {41131128},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Bangladesh ; *Climate Change ; Family Characteristics ; Humans ; *Rural Population ; Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; Trees/chemistry ; Wood ; },
abstract = {A holistic analysis of climate change mitigation potential at the household level has not yet been conducted in Bangladesh. We aimed to quantify the climate change mitigation potential of carbon storage in homegarden trees and wooden furniture across households of different income levels in Anowara Upazila, Chattogram, Bangladesh. We also quantified the substitution potential of wooden furniture and use of renewable energy sources. Following simple random techniques, we surveyed a total of 217 homegardens and their respective households from the three villages of Boirag Union, with a sampling intensity of 5%. Furniture manufacturers were also surveyed to determine the typical amount of wood and types of tree species used for furniture. We found that homegarden trees stored on average 42 Mg CO2 per hectare, and most carbon was found in Albizia lebbeck, Tectona grandis, Acacia auriculiformis, and Swietenia macrophylla. Carbon storage and substitution benefits of wooden furniture were significantly (p[Formula: see text]0.05) higher in the upper-middle (2.07 and 2.32 Mg CO2 household[-1] year[-1]) than in the lower-middle (1.2 and 1.34 Mg CO2 household[-1] year[-1]) income group. Households in the upper-middle income group generated higher emissions from combusting fossil fuels (electricity and LPG) than those in the lower-middle income group. These emissions could be avoided by using improved cooking stoves and biogas obtained from kitchen waste, poultry waste, and cowdung. The emission reduction potential of using biogas was significantly (p[Formula: see text]0.05) higher in the upper-middle (2.43 Mg CO2 household[-1] year[-1]) than in lower-middle group (1.87 Mg CO2 household[-1] year[-1]). The research findings suggest that implementing sustainable management and low carbon practices in households can significantly contribute to climate change mitigation by intervening policy mechanisms, while offering carbon farming techniques as well as a carbon market.},
}
@article {pmid41130756,
year = {2025},
author = {Ban, J and Wang, Q and Ma, YR and Lyu, YR and Lu, HQ and Zhang, Y and Lin, TJ and Meng, M and Li, TT},
title = {[Interpretation of the "Guidelines for public health adaptation actions to climate change"].},
journal = {Zhonghua yu fang yi xue za zhi [Chinese journal of preventive medicine]},
volume = {59},
number = {10},
pages = {1620-1623},
doi = {10.3760/cma.j.cn112150-20250507-00398},
pmid = {41130756},
issn = {0253-9624},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Public Health ; Humans ; Guidelines as Topic ; },
abstract = {In recent years, the situation of climate change has intensified, posing a threat to public health. There is an urgent need to promote public health adaptation actions to climate change. In January 2025, the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration issued the "Guidelines for Public Health Adaptation Actions to Climate Change" (hereinafter referred to as the "Guidelines"). The Guidelines put forward 20 items of guidance on six categories of public health adaptation actions, including understanding basic concepts, comprehending important policies, learning core knowledge, paying attention to key populations, practicing a low-carbon lifestyle, and mastering protection skills. It elaborates on the key concepts and the latest policies that the public needs to understand, and also provides the behavioral concepts and protection skills that should be mastered to adapt to climate change. This article provides a systematic interpretation of the Guidelines, introducing the background, ideas, connotations, and applications of their compilation, with the aim of enhancing society's cognitive understanding of the Guidelines.},
}
@article {pmid41129503,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, K and Xie, Z and Luo, B and Yang, J and Hu, M and Cheng, C},
title = {Historic analysis of habitat suitability for the commercially promising berry crop Kadsura longipedunculata in China under climate change.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {10},
pages = {e0333824},
pmid = {41129503},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {China ; *Climate Change ; *Kadsura/growth &amp; development/physiology ; *Ecosystem ; Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development/physiology ; Biodiversity ; Soil/chemistry ; Environmental Monitoring ; Fruit/growth &amp; development/physiology ; },
abstract = {Climate change is threatening global plant diversity, necessitating the identification of resilient species for sustainable utilization. This study presents the first comprehensive prediction integrating paleo, current, and future climate scenarios with soil and terrain variables to assess Kadsura longipedunculata, a cold-tolerant evergreen liana with economic and medicinal values. Using 158 validated species occurrence records and 15 key environmental variables (climate, soil, and terrain), we employed the MaxEnt model integrated with ArcGIS to predict distribution shifts across the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM; ~ 22 kyr BP), Mid-Holocene (MH; ~ 6 kyr BP), current (1970-2000), and future periods (2041-2060, 2081-2100) under SSP126 and SSP585 scenarios. Our results revealed that precipitation during the driest month (bio14) was the most critical factor influencing habitat suitability, contributing 75.9% to the model. Under current conditions, highly suitable habitats were concentrated in southeastern China (25°N-30°N), particularly in Jiangxi, Fujian, and Hunan provinces. Future projections indicated significant restructuring: firstly total suitable area showed limited change under most scenarios (<±10%), but low-suitability habitats were showed contracting substantially (>20%) under SSP126-2050s and SSP585-2090s, while medium-suitability areas were showed expanding (up to +17.0%). High-suitability habitats were showed remaining stable, and a northward migration trend of distribution centroids, and highlights both the species' resilience in core montane habitats and its vulnerability to precipitation changes. The findings offer a scientific basis for conserving and domesticating this species, with Jiangxi Province identified as a key region for future cultivation efforts.},
}
@article {pmid41128177,
year = {2025},
author = {Ghannoum, O and Al-Salman, YM and Cano, FJ},
title = {Opportunities for improving intrinsic water use efficiency in C4 plants under climate change.},
journal = {The New phytologist},
volume = {248},
number = {6},
pages = {2656-2673},
doi = {10.1111/nph.70660},
pmid = {41128177},
issn = {1469-8137},
support = {DP210102730//Australian Research Council/ ; IC240100041//Australian Research Council/ ; //MCIN/AEI/ ; //European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Water/metabolism ; Photosynthesis ; Plant Stomata/physiology ; Plant Transpiration ; Plant Leaves/physiology ; *Plants/metabolism ; Carbon Dioxide/metabolism ; },
abstract = {C4 photosynthesis is inherently efficient, saturating at low intercellular CO2 (Ci) and operating under low stomatal conductance (gs), resulting in high intrinsic water use efficiency (iWUE = assimilation rates, (A)/ stomatal conductance (gs)). While iWUE is generally higher in C4 than in C3 plants, future climate scenarios, marked by increasing atmospheric CO2, temperatures, and aridity, present ongoing pressures on crop productivity in C4-dominated environments. This review explores the physiological, anatomical, and environmental factors controlling iWUE in C4 plants, with a focus on balancing productivity and resilience under climate change. Using process models of photosynthesis and stomatal behaviour, we assess how iWUE varies with photosynthetic limitations, highlight the central role of stomata in controlling iWUE, and predict the physiological adjustments needed to optimize carbon gain per unit water loss. Recent evidence points to leaf width as a useful trait influencing leaf energy balance, temperature, and transpiration. We propose integrated physiological and breeding strategies to optimize crop iWUE and yield under climate stress, supported by emerging sensing and selection technologies.},
}
@article {pmid41126896,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, H and Deng, HM and Liu, LJ and Jiang, HD and Purohit, P and Liang, QM},
title = {Air pollution and climate change drive health inequities across China's provinces (2000-2023).},
journal = {iScience},
volume = {28},
number = {10},
pages = {113582},
pmid = {41126896},
issn = {2589-0042},
abstract = {Achieving health equity is a key mission of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study integrated epidemiological models for both acute and chronic health outcomes with climate, demographic, and cause-specific mortality data. It assessed province-level health inequalities and their drivers across China (2000-2023), focusing on short- and long-term exposures to air pollution (PM2.5, ozone) and climate-related events (heatwaves, cold spells). The results show that China's clean air initiatives have significantly reduced PM2.5 levels, improving short-term exposure risks and narrowing ozone-related health inequalities. However, densely populated and aging regions in northern and central China continue to bear disproportionate health burdens. A hidden inequality also emerges in the west, where low mortality counts mask high mortality rates. Approximately 80% of the health benefits accrue to just 13.5%-19.0% of the population, while older adults - only 10% of the population-bear over 70% of the health burden. The analysis identifies three key drivers contributing to health inequality: accelerated population aging, inequities in healthcare access, and heightened vulnerability to climate change. The multi-risk factor analysis reveals persistent significant inequalities in health risks and benefits across regions and demographic groups.},
}
@article {pmid41126616,
year = {2025},
author = {Costa, J},
title = {Bridging the gap: a review on the interaction between (micro)plastics and climate change.},
journal = {Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences},
volume = {383},
number = {2307},
pages = {20240501},
doi = {10.1098/rsta.2024.0501},
pmid = {41126616},
issn = {1471-2962},
support = {//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change and microplastic pollution are two of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. Both have far-reaching effects on ecosystems, human health and global biodiversity. Climate change, driven by the increase in greenhouse gases (GHGs), leads to rising temperatures, altered weather patterns and ocean acidification, which can exacerbate the distribution and effects of microplastics. Microplastics, plastic particles less than 5 mm in size, originate from a variety of sources, including the breakdown of larger plastic debris, microbeads and synthetic fibers. These particles are pervasive in marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems, posing significant risks to wildlife and human health. Emerging research highlights intricate interactions between climate change and microplastics. Elevated temperatures may accelerate plastic degradation, while extreme weather events can enhance microplastic transport and distribution across environments. These dynamics may disrupt critical processes like carbon sequestration, potentially affecting global carbon cycles. Understanding the interplay between these two environmental stressors is crucial for developing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies. This review aims to synthesize current knowledge on the link between climate change and microplastics, highlight key mechanisms and pathways, and identify gaps in the existing research, providing a comprehensive overview of their potential synergistic effects, while, simultaneously, offering recommendations for future research and policy development.This article is part of the Theo Murphy meeting issue 'Sedimentology of plastics: state of the art and future directions'.},
}
@article {pmid41126550,
year = {2025},
author = {Sarıköse, S and Sengul, T and Güney, S},
title = {Nurse Managers' Awareness and Concerns About Climate Change and Leadership in Sustainable Healthcare Practices: A Mixed-Methods Study.},
journal = {International nursing review},
volume = {72},
number = {4},
pages = {e70120},
doi = {10.1111/inr.70120},
pmid = {41126550},
issn = {1466-7657},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Leadership ; Qualitative Research ; *Nurse Administrators/organization &amp; administration/psychology ; *Interprofessional Relations ; Delivery of Health Care ; Attitude of Health Personnel ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Education, Nursing ; Humans ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {AIM: To explore nurse managers' awareness and concerns about climate change, the factors influencing their perceptions, and their leadership roles in sustainable healthcare.<br><br>BACKGROUND: Nurse managers play a pivotal role in promoting climate resilience and embedding sustainability into healthcare organizations. Their leadership is essential for mobilizing teams and aligning healthcare systems with sustainability goals, yet evidence on their awareness, concerns, and leadership in this area remains limited.<br><br>METHODS: A mixed-methods convergent parallel design was employed. Quantitative data were collected through surveys of nurse managers, and qualitative data were obtained from focus group discussions. Findings were analyzed using descriptive and interpretive approaches and integrated through the Climate Adaptation Framework.<br><br>RESULTS: Nurse managers reported high awareness and concern regarding climate change. Awareness was shaped by a younger age, higher education, and prior climate training. Despite strong motivation, participants highlighted limited institutional understanding, weak policy frameworks, and resource constraints. Qualitative insights revealed fragmented planning and a pressing need for interprofessional collaboration.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Advancing climate action requires shifting from individual efforts to system-level strategies. Nurse managers are positioned to inspire teams and foster innovation, but their effectiveness depends on stronger organizational commitment, adequate resources, and aligned policies.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Although nurse managers show readiness to lead, structural barriers such as inadequate policies, funding, and training restrict sustainable action and underutilize their leadership potential.<br><br>IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Embedding climate education into curricula, strengthening institutional sustainability initiatives, and fostering cross-sector collaborations are essential for leadership development.<br><br>Policies should prioritize sustainability leadership training, allocate resources for adaptation, and provide structured frameworks that empower nurse managers as transformative leaders in climate-resilient healthcare systems.},
}
@article {pmid41125946,
year = {2025},
author = {Rehman, OU and Zhu, F and Hu, X and Xu, X and Uzair, M and Qian, J and Fiaz, S and Huo, S},
title = {Harnessing breeding and biotechnological innovations for global food security under climate change.},
journal = {Functional &amp; integrative genomics},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {217},
pmid = {41125946},
issn = {1438-7948},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Food Security ; *Crops, Agricultural/genetics/growth &amp; development ; *Biotechnology/methods ; *Plant Breeding ; Agriculture ; Stress, Physiological ; },
abstract = {The escalating concerns of environmental protection and global food security are exacerbated by biotic and abiotic stresses, including drought, heat waves, cold shocks, and flooding, all of these significantly reduce crop yields and threaten food supply. Climate change amplifies these challenges, imposing a severe impact on agricultural productivity and food security globally. To address these challenges, it is crucial to enhance food production through the development of climate resilient crops, with a focus on crops that are resistant to both abiotic and biotic stresses. This can be achieved through conventional breeding, biotechnology, and advanced omics techniques such as transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. These approaches have illuminated key genes, proteins, and metabolic pathways that are critical for improving crop resilience. Sustainable farming practices, including intercropping, agroforestry, and the use of biofertilizers and biochar, are also key strategies for improving soil structure and water retention. Furthermore, supportive policies such as agricultural extension services, collaboration between public and private sectors, and farmer education on climate resilient crops are essential for fostering climate resilience in agriculture. This review consolidates current knowledge and highlights the role of these strategies in tackling food insecurity, with a focus on the genomic innovations that underpin climate resilience in plants.},
}
@article {pmid41125919,
year = {2025},
author = {},
title = {Evolutionary history of stony corals suggests that some could be resilient to climate change.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41125919},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid41125824,
year = {2025},
author = {Mortreux, C and Barnett, J and Jarillo, S and Greenaway, KH},
title = {Hope as an enabler of climate change adaptation.},
journal = {Communications psychology},
volume = {3},
number = {1},
pages = {147},
pmid = {41125824},
issn = {2731-9121},
abstract = {Adaptation to climate change continues to fall short of needs. Emerging research in psychology and other social sciences suggests that hope may be an important emotion and cognitive process for enabling climate action, and for keeping despair at bay. Drawing on and extending this research, we present a theoretical model to show how hope has the capacity to be a powerful driving force for adaptation. We suggest that hope can, in theory, spur adaptation to climate change in situations where individuals and collectives identify adaptation goals and pathways to achieve those goals; and that effective collective adaptation can in turn reinforce hope. We propose a program of systematic research in communities experiencing climate change impacts to assess the relationship between hope and adaptation, and explore conditions where hope could be leveraged to promote much-needed momentum in climate change adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid41125720,
year = {2025},
author = {Gelete, TB and Tulu, D and Yasin, KH and Kebede, E},
title = {Machine learning predictions of climate change effects on nearly threatened bird species (Crithagra xantholaema) habitat in Ethiopia for conservation strategies.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {36972},
pmid = {41125720},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Machine Learning ; Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Finches ; Ethiopia ; *Endangered Species ; Ecosystem ; Animal Distribution ; Animals ; },
abstract = {Endemic and endangered bird species, such as Salvadori serin (C. xantholaema), are vulnerable to environmental and anthropogenic changes. Understanding the impact of climate change on ecological niches is essential for effective conservation. This study employed advanced ML algorithms to model the current and future suitability of C. xantholaema under two scenarios (SSP245 and SSP585) for the years 2050 and 2070. The four machine learning models, namely, Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt), Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Extreme Gradient Boost (XGBoost), predicted habitat suitability using 188 presence occurrence data and 15 environmental factors. Model performance was assessed using AUC-ROC, accuracy, precision, sensitivity, specificity, kappa, and F1 score, with ensemble modeling techniques enhancing reliability. The current analysis indicated high predictive accuracy, with XGBoost achieving the highest AUC (0.99), followed by RF (0.98), SVM (0.97), and MaxEnt (0.92). Regarding habitat suitability, 75.3% of Ethiopia's land was unsuitable for C. xantholaema, with only 3.9% classified as highly suitable. By 2050, 61.82% and 57.14% of areas were projected to be unsuitable under SSP245 and SSP585, respectively. By 2070, unsuitable habitats may increase to 65.24% (SSP245) and 60.17% (SSP585), further decreasing habitat suitability. High-suitability habitats are expected to decline by 80.8% in 2050, covering approximately 8,259.95 km[2], and by 73.2% in 2070, covering about 11,584.6 km[2]. Precipitation during the driest month (Bio14) was the most crucial predictor of habitat suitability, with importance values ranging from 32.5% (XGBoost) to 100% (SVM and RF), while temperature-related factors, particularly annual mean temperature (Bio1), contributed differently across ML models. According to this study, climate factors impact habitat changes. The findings emphasize the urgent need for conservation strategies to mitigate C. xantholaema habitat loss. Future research should include local data and other human-related factors to enhance the effectiveness of conservation efforts and improve predictions.},
}
@article {pmid41125588,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhou, T and Sun, J and Ye, C and Jing, X and Liang, E and Lu, X and Mori, AS and Meadows, ME and Peñuelas, J},
title = {Climate change is predicted to reduce global belowground ecosystem multifunctionality.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {9337},
pmid = {41125588},
issn = {2041-1723},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Soil/chemistry ; Temperature ; Plants ; Biodiversity ; },
abstract = {Although climate change is known to abruptly shift ecosystem functions in drylands worldwide, the global response of belowground ecosystem multifunctionality (BEMF) to future climate change remains largely unknown. Herein, we use fifteen indicators associated with key ecosystem functions (e.g., belowground productivity, nutrient pools and cycling) to evaluate global BEMF by averaging, principal component analysis, and single-threshold approaches. Our results reveal marked spatial variation in functionality across Köppen climate biomes, indicating that BEMF is higher in polar and continental biomes compared to dry and tropical biomes. We further identify an abrupt shift in global BEMF at a mean annual temperature (MAT) threshold of approximately 16.4 °C. Globally, temperature and soil pH generate strong negative effects on BEMF in MAT ≤ 16.4 °C regions, whereas precipitation and plant species richness positively dominate the dynamics of BEMF in regions where MAT > 16.4 °C. Importantly, we predict ongoing climate change to result in a 20.8% loss of global BEMF under SSP585 by 2100, particularly in temperate and continental biomes. As future climate change is projected to increase, integrating in situ experiments and Earth system models into BEMF-climate studies is critical to the conservation and sustainability of ecosystem functions.},
}
@article {pmid41125418,
year = {2025},
author = {Dyer, C},
title = {GP who was jailed for climate change protest is suspended for 10 months.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {r2228},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.r2228},
pmid = {41125418},
issn = {1756-1833},
}
@article {pmid41124905,
year = {2025},
author = {de São José, AN and Ferrarez Bouzada Viana, MC and Machado, MGP and de Morais Almeida, SL and do Carmo Resende, U and de Oliveira Mota, H and Júnior, MLP and da Rocha, AF and de Carvalho, DO and de Jesus Hartmann Nader, P and Reis, ZSN},
title = {Global warming impacts on lactating mammalian milk: A systematic review.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1003},
number = {},
pages = {180757},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180757},
pmid = {41124905},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Global Warming ; *Milk/chemistry ; Animals ; *Lactation ; Humans ; Female ; Nutritive Value ; Milk, Human ; Climate Change ; },
abstract = {Climate change represents a significant loss of billions of dollars for the livestock sector, prompting researchers to investigate how global warming and heat stress impact dairy cow productivity. However, research on the effects of climate change on human health remains a knowledge gap. This systematic review aims to highlight the main findings of the impacts of global warming on the nutritional value of mammalian milk. We systematically reviewed seven databases from October 2024 to April 2025, excluding papers related to seasonal climate effects. Twenty-one eligible studies were selected in our literature review, revealing several contradictory research outcomes. Among 14 studies about the direct impact of climate change on milk protein content, about 86 % reported a reduction in protein concentration. Similarly, among 13 studies on milk fat content, approximately 62 % indicated a reduction in fat concentration. Such a finding suggests a trend but also indicates that further studies are necessary. No paper discussing the effects of climate change on the nutritional quality of human milk was found. Therefore, we emphasize the need for studies on this topic, given the rapid pace of climate change and the vulnerability of particular human groups, including women and newborns in developing countries.},
}
@article {pmid41124815,
year = {2025},
author = {Yuan, L and Tobías, A and Sheng Ng, CF and Hashizume, M},
title = {Climate change and human adaptability: an integrated framework for historical insights and future capacity in Japan.},
journal = {Environment international},
volume = {205},
number = {},
pages = {109869},
doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2025.109869},
pmid = {41124815},
issn = {1873-6750},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Japan ; Humans ; Temperature ; Mortality/trends ; *Acclimatization ; },
abstract = {Despite substantial evidence on temporal variations in temperature-mortality associations, the historical pace (direction and magnitude) of adaptation to climate change remains unclear. We employed a novel integrated framework to investigate temporal changes in threshold temperature and its uncertainties, and quantify the pace of historical climate adaptation by assessing the time-varying relationship between mean and threshold temperatures across 47 prefectures in Japan from 1972 to 2019. Using a first-stage time-series regression and second-stage meta-analysis, we observed consistent increases in both absolute threshold temperature (minimum mortality temperature, MMT) and relative threshold (MMT percentile, MMTP) at the country level. MMT increased significantly from 23.91 °C (95 % confidence interval [CI]: 23.14, 24.68) in the 1970s to 26.05 °C (95 % CI: 25.38, 26.71) in the 2010s. MMTP showed a nonsignificant increase from the 82.9th (95 % CI: 80.0, 85.7) to the 86.5th percentile (95 % CI: 84.2, 88.7) for MMTP. Nationwide coefficients for the association between mean and threshold temperatures derived from the mixed-effects meta-regression generally increased across subperiods, indicating slight adaptation [from 0.15 (95 % CI: -0.54, 0.84) to 0.64 (0.01, 1.28) for MMT, and from -2.57 (95 % CI: -5.33, 0.20) to -0.72 (95 % CI: -3.57, 2.12) for MMTP]. However, the trend exhibited a sharper increase in earlier decades, followed by a gradual decline or leveling off in subsequent decades. These patterns were largely consistent across age and sex subgroups, though the pace varied by cause of mortality. Our findings suggest that the Japanese population has somewhat adapted to the changing climate over time, but not at the same pace as temperature increase in more recent decades.},
}
@article {pmid41124794,
year = {2025},
author = {Kędzior, R and Ziernicka-Wojtaszek, A and Czekońska, K and Łopuch, S},
title = {Impact of climate change and drought threat on the honey bees food collection.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1004},
number = {},
pages = {180761},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180761},
pmid = {41124794},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {Animals ; Bees/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Droughts ; Poland ; Pollination ; },
abstract = {Climate change and the growing risk of drought pose a serious threat to pollinating insects and their food resources. The aim of the study was to analyse the effect of changing climate and weather conditions, as well as drought risk, on food collection by honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) from apiaries located in areas assigned to two classes of drought risk - DR (Drought Risk) and NDR (No Drought Risk), based on the Selyaninov hydrothermal coefficient. Data collected from 60 apiaries in Poland during the growing season (April-September) in the years 2018, 2019,and 2022 were used to analyse the differences in hive scale parameters, i.e. weight changes, ambient temperature and humidity, between the two drought classes. The GLMM results showed significant differences in climate parameters between the DR and NDR classes, which influenced food collection by the honey bees. DR apiaries, with higher ambient temperatures and lower ambient humidity, displayed significantly smaller changes in hive weight in the months with the greatest drought (July-August) than apiaries in NDR zones. Monitoring climate change and its impact on ecosystems, including on bees and their food resources, is crucial for planning and carrying out mitigation actions against the consequences of drought. Solutions preventing food deficiencies for pollinating insects must be implemented, including enrichment of the landscape with drought-tolerant plant species providing nectar and pollen, as well as increasing water resources essential for plants and animals.},
}
@article {pmid41123448,
year = {2026},
author = {Manucharyan, A and Melik-Andreasyan, G and Danielyan, R},
title = {Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on the Habitat of the Common Vole, an Important Host of Tularemia in Armenia.},
journal = {Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.)},
volume = {26},
number = {3},
pages = {158-166},
doi = {10.1177/15303667251389711},
pmid = {41123448},
issn = {1557-7759},
mesh = {Animals ; *Tularemia/epidemiology/veterinary/microbiology ; *Arvicolinae/microbiology ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Armenia/epidemiology ; Francisella tularensis ; Disease Reservoirs/microbiology ; *Rodent Diseases/epidemiology/microbiology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Throughout Armenia, a range of climate conditions exist, from dry subtropical to cold alpine, with a topographic diversity from 400 to 4,100 meters above sea level. Climate analysis has suggested what the territory of Armenia may experience in response to climate change. The persistence of tularemia in Armenia, in conjunction with observed ecological trends, indicates that host reservoir distributions are likely to shift, consequently altering the geographic regions at risk of transmission. This study endeavors to evaluate the potential effects of climate change on the habitat suitability and population dynamics of the common vole, the principal reservoir of Francisella tularensis in Armenia. The objectives aim to elucidate prospective changes in disease-endemic areas, thereby informing targeted control strategies to mitigate pathogen dissemination and reduce public health risks associated with tularemia.<br><br>METHODS: Field and laboratory data from 2000 to 2023 on the common vole and presence of tularemia were compiled from the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention archived records. For spatial and geostatistical analyses, data were compiled from monthly historical temperature and precipitation records from 2000 to 2021 and forecasted data from the WorldClim database. Data were analyzed using a geographic information system.<br><br>RESULTS: The comparison of current climate data with predictive models indicates a likely shift in regions with favorable habitats for the common vole. By 2100, areas below 2,000 meters are projected to partially lose suitability, the conditions there could be less suitable for particular animal species. Currently, the common vole's habitat area is above an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level but by 2100, changes in climate suggest the habitat will shift above an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The vole distribution shrinks because of the change in habitats attributed to climate change. This dynamic underscores the critical need for more targeted surveillance and integrated collaboration between human and animal health agencies to effectively monitor alterations in the ecology of zoonotic diseases. Such proactive measures are essential to anticipate and prevent future cases of human tularemia, ensuring a coordinated response to emerging public health threats.},
}
@article {pmid41122857,
year = {2025},
author = {Fragkopoulou, E and Gouvêa, LP and Balogh, V and Serrão, EA and Assis, J},
title = {Global Cold-Water Coral Biodiversity Redistribution Under Projected Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {10},
pages = {e70563},
pmid = {41122857},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2022.00861.CEECIND/CP1729/CT0003//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; DivRestore/0013/2020//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; LA/P/0101/2020//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; UID/04326/2025//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; UID/PRR/04326/2025//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; //Horizon Europe Framework Programme, through MPAEurope project (HORIZON-CL6-2021-BIODIV-01-12)/ ; },
mesh = {*Biodiversity ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; *Anthozoa/physiology ; },
abstract = {Cold-water corals (CWCs) are key ecosystem-structuring species across the world's oceans, yet their global distribution, diversity patterns, and vulnerability to climate change remain poorly understood. Here, we delineated the global biogeography of CWCs and assessed how their biodiversity patterns may shift under future climate change scenarios. Using an ensemble of machine-learning models, we predicted the distributions of 741 CWC species, spanning Octocoralia, Scleractinia, Antipatharia, Zoanthidae, Pennatulacea, and Filifera, under present-day conditions and forecasted changes in species richness, community composition, and climate refugia under two contrasting Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP1-1.9 and SSP3-7.0). Further, we identified biogeographic regions based on species co-occurrence patterns and statistically validated them. Our results showed major biodiversity hotspots in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, and delineated ten distinct bioregions, each with varying species richness, depth distribution patterns, and generally low levels of endemicity. While the global extent of the CWC biome may persist in the future, we forecasted pronounced poleward and depth shifts in species distributions, particularly under high-emission scenarios, resulting in biodiversity losses in shallow and low-latitude regions and increased community turnover. Our findings highlight the growing threat of climate change to CWC biodiversity and deep-sea ecosystems and the need for urgent climate action, aligned with the Paris Agreement. By identifying biodiversity hotspots, emerging climate refugia, and regions at greatest risk, this study offers a global framework to inform conservation priorities and support efforts to safeguard CWC biodiversity in the long term.},
}
@article {pmid41120654,
year = {2025},
author = {Jafari, M and Behroozian, M and Pirani, A and Shabani, F and Mummenhoff, K and Lysak, MA and Moazzeni, H},
title = {Climate change drives the retreat of Aethionema spinosum (Brassicaceae) to high-elevation refugia.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {36764},
pmid = {41120654},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004581//TowArds Next GENeration Crops/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Refugium ; Ecosystem ; *Brassicaceae/physiology ; *Altitude ; Biodiversity ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Global climate change poses an increasing threat to biodiversity, prompting scientists to utilize ecological and evolutionary knowledge to address this challenge. Understanding these fields and their interconnections is crucial for improving conservation strategies. Accordingly, we conducted a study to assess the potential repercussions of climate change on Aethionema spinosum, a plant species endemic to the mountains of the Irano-Turanian floristic region. Employing ecological niche modeling (ENM), we projected the potential geographic distribution of A. spinosum under current conditions and two future climate scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5) for the period 2041-2060. Key climatic factors, including annual mean temperature (bio1), isothermality (bio3), and precipitation of the wettest quarter (bio16), exhibited the highest percentage contribution rates influencing the distribution of A. spinosum. The current model predicted the distribution of A. spinosum in montane areas, while under future-climatic conditions, a reduction and shift toward higher elevations were anticipated. Notably, substantial losses were observed in areas proximate to existing habitats. These findings are useful for the management and conservation of A. spinosum and provide insights into the potential future impacts of climate change on its distribution in the Irano-Turanian region.},
}
@article {pmid41120435,
year = {2025},
author = {Mutwedu, VB and Mushagalusa, PB and Cilabara, CS and Mugumaarhahama, Y and Bisimwa, PN and Ayagirwe, RBB and Katcho, K},
title = {Exploring farmers' knowledge, attitudes and control practices on ixodid tick in the context of climate change of South Kivu province, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {36617},
pmid = {41120435},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Cattle farming plays a vital role in the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in South Kivu, DR Congo, serving as one of the few key sources of income. Despite its importance, ticks and tick-borne diseases pose significant challenges to cattle health and productivity. However, there is a notable lack of research on farmers’ knowledge and management practices related to ticks in the context of climate change in this region. This gap in understanding hinders the development of effective strategies for managing tick infestations and mitigating their impact on livestock. This study was aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of livestock farmers in South Kivu concerning tick infestations and their management, as well as evaluating the impact of climate change on the distribution, abundance, and severity of tick-borne diseases. The study was conducted in Kabare, Kalehe, Uvira, and Walungu territories of the South Kivu province. A cross-sectional survey, considering farmers density, was performed with 699 livestock farmers (102 from Uvira, 122 from Walungu, 140 from Kalehe and 335 from Kabare) using semi-structured interviews to collect data on herd management, tick control methods, and farmers’ perceptions of climate change. Caretakerage was the dominant farming system (72.4%), with community pastures (67.1%) being the primary grazing area. Mortality rates were significant, with high neonatal losses and disease-related deaths. Tick infestations were highly recurrent at farm level (57.7%), with the most reported effects being blood spoliation (96.1%) and disease transmission (59.8%). Annual tick abundance peaked in July–August (> 90%), while forests, bushlands, and community pastures were identified as hotspots for tick proliferation (75.2% in Uvira). Although 77.2% of farmers conducted tick inspections, only 23.6% received formal tick management training. Spray races was commonly practiced (84.5%), but knowledge of ticks and tick borne diseases was limited (50.4%). Acaricide application was the most commonly used (99.8%), yet as a control approach, it was moderately rated as effective (47.6%). Adoption of zoosanitary products was influenced by gender, age, financial resources, and extension service access (p < 0.001). Climate change perceptions varied, with 20.6% of farmers reporting increased tick abundance and 16.9% noting rising disease incidence. This study exhibits the problems related to ticks management in cattle of the South Kivu province, especially in the context of climate change. Strengthening farmer education, access to affordable veterinary services, and integrated tick management are essential for sustainable livestock health and productivity.},
}
@article {pmid41118354,
year = {2025},
author = {Vásquez, VN and Mordecai, EA and Anthoff, D},
title = {GeneDrive.jl: A decision tool to optimize biological vector control strategies under climate change.},
journal = {PLoS computational biology},
volume = {21},
number = {10},
pages = {e1013600},
pmid = {41118354},
issn = {1553-7358},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Software ; *Mosquito Vectors/genetics ; *Mosquito Control/methods ; Computational Biology/methods ; Vector Borne Diseases/prevention &amp; control/transmission ; *Pest Control, Biological/methods ; Humans ; Aedes ; Culicidae ; },
abstract = {This paper introduces GeneDrive.jl, the first software package to optimize operational planning for the biological control of mosquito disease vectors (access: https://github.com/vnvasquez/GeneDrive.jl). Mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting a significant percentage of the global infectious disease burden, a problem being exacerbated as climate change shifts the range and alters the abundance of these temperature-sensitive arthropods. The efficacy and cost of vector control varies according to species, region, and intervention type. Meanwhile, existing computational tools lack the ability to explicitly tailor interventions for local health objectives and resource limitations. GeneDrive.jl addresses this equity and efficiency gap, which is of particular concern for the tropical regions that both bear the highest mosquito-borne disease burden and are subject to disproportionate climate impacts. The software customizes vector population reduction strategies that employ genetic biocontrol, a broad suite of technologies that alter the genotype or phenotype of mosquito disease vectors, according to specific health goals and financial constraints. It can also be used to characterize risk by analyzing the temperature-responsive dynamics of wildtype vectors. GeneDrive.jl is designed to accommodate two important realities shaping the future of vector-borne disease: first, the genetic-based tools that are defining a new era in control, and second, the uncertainty that increasingly variable and extreme temperatures bring for the climate-sensitive pathogens transmitted by mosquitoes. Written in the Julia programming language, the software provides a 'build once, solve twice' feature wherein users may define a problem, optimize it, and subsequently subject outcomes to scenario-based testing within a single coherent platform. We demonstrate the policy relevance of this scalable open-source framework via case studies featuring the use of Release of Insects with Dominant Lethality (RIDL) to suppress Aedes aegypti populations in the dengue-endemic region of Nha Trang, Vietnam. This work is intended for an interdisciplinary audience and includes a Glossary to facilitate understanding (see S1 Text).},
}
@article {pmid41117667,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, W and Liang, J and Xiong, W and Li, S and Zhu, Z and Gao, X and Lu, L and Peng, S and Li, Y and Zhang, C and Li, X and Zeng, G},
title = {Identifying Priority Nutrients for Achieving Water Quality Improvement and Climate Change Mitigation.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {59},
number = {43},
pages = {23326-23338},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c05476},
pmid = {41117667},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Water Quality ; Greenhouse Gases ; Nitrogen ; Nutrients ; Methane ; },
abstract = {Riverine and lake ecosystems are sources of global non-CO2 greenhouse gases (GHGs) and serve as sinks for pollutants, facing the dual challenges of mitigating GHG emissions and controlling water pollution. However, interactions between pollutant inputs and GHG emissions remain unclear. Herein, relying on a compiled data set of global non-CO2 GHGs and robust modeling, a watershed dissolved CH4 and N2O estimator is developed and validated on the global scale. Using the Dongting watershed (DTW) as a modeling example, various pollutant input scenarios were developed to explore the influence of changes in pollutant inputs on CO2-equivalent (CO2e) emissions from CH4 and N2O. Simulation results indicate that implementing pollutant inputs reduction measures in dissolved GHG hotspot areas will yield more efficient CO2e emission reduction benefits. Moreover, a critical paradox was revealed: while decreasing pollutant inputs leads to a sustained decline in direct CO2e (CO2eD) emissions, indirect CO2e (CO2eI) emissions from aquatic systems may show a minimal reduction in some cases. This paradox is closely tied to carbon-nitrogen ratio variations in aquatic system and can be well explained by carbon and nitrogen limitation principle, as defined by the Redfield ratio. Thus, our study suggests that cocontrol of carbon and nitrogen inputs within dissolved GHG hotspot areas is vital for achieving both water quality improvement and climate change mitigation simultaneously.},
}
@article {pmid41116901,
year = {2025},
author = {Sahai, S and Kumar, A},
title = {Climate Change and Emerging Infectious Diseases: A Growing Global Health Threat.},
journal = {Oman medical journal},
volume = {40},
number = {3},
pages = {e768},
pmid = {41116901},
issn = {1999-768X},
}
@article {pmid41116043,
year = {2026},
author = {Uppalapati, SS and Campbell, E and Kotcher, J and Thier, K and Ansah, P and Gour, N and Maibach, E},
title = {Public Engagement with Climate Change and Health: A Global Literature Review.},
journal = {EcoHealth},
volume = {23},
number = {1},
pages = {58-70},
pmid = {41116043},
issn = {1612-9210},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Public Health ; *Community Participation ; Communication ; Global Health ; },
abstract = {With the impacts of climate change on health becoming increasingly severe and far-reaching, effective communication to diverse audiences is more crucial than ever. This review analyzes 93 studies published between 2000 and 2023 on public understanding and responses to information about climate change and health. We synthesize research on public perceptions of climate change and health, responses to health-framed climate information, and information about climate and health risks and solutions, and the depolarizing potential of health messaging. Our findings suggest that conveying the health relevance of climate change holds significant potential for enhancing public engagement and building support for climate action. Additionally, we identify research gaps, particularly in understanding how different demographic audiences perceive health-related climate information and suggest directions for future studies. This synthesis of international research provides valuable insights into how different populations perceive and react to health-related climate information, highlighting the importance of targeted and effective communication strategies in addressing the climate crisis. The findings and summaries in this review can serve as valuable tools for evidence-based initiatives to address the critical issue of climate change and its profound implications for public health.},
}
@article {pmid41115993,
year = {2025},
author = {Waqas, M and Wannasingha, UH and Wangwongchai, A},
title = {Detection of climate change signals using precipitation and temperature time series by a hybrid deep learning framework.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {11},
pages = {1229},
pmid = {41115993},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Deep Learning ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Thailand ; Temperature ; *Rain ; },
abstract = {Climate change is one of the most extreme challenges of the twenty-first century. Precipitation (pr) and temperature variability are key indicators of climate change detection. Whereas hybrid deep learning (DL) models have been widely applied, their integration with region-specific datasets remains limited. This study uses a CNN-BiLSTM-TCN-attention model to identify the signals of climate change in Thailand based on the 1993-2024 station measurements and CMIP6-GCM simulations. Historical temperature analysis revealed statistically significant warming trends: coastal stations experienced Tasmin increases of up to 0.0673 °C/year and Tasmax of up to 0.0838 °C/year, urban areas 0.0401-0.0733 °C/year, and high-altitude sites 0.02-0.03 °C/year. Precipitation trends were spatially heterogeneous, with increases at Khlong Yai (4.764 mm/year) and Samut Prakan (4.303 mm/year), but declines at Aranyaprathet (- 0.688 mm/year) and Kampaeng Phet (- 0.402 mm/year). After bias correction, the framework achieved high performance (R[2] = 0.9807 for Tasmin, 0.9782 for Tasmax, 0.9034 for precipitation) and low error metrics (MSE = 0.0461). Future projections under SSP3-7.0 and SSP5-8.5 indicate widespread emergence of temperature signals, with median detection around 2019 and warming rates of + 0.5 °C/decade; by 2100, Tasmin and Tasmax are projected to rise robustly (+ 0.50 to + 0.72 °C/decade), while precipitation anomalies remain weakly negative (- 0.03 to - 0.08%/decade) with high variability but non-emergent trends. This study's findings show the importance of applying Thailand-specific observational and model data to effectively detect and quantify local climate change signals, which can be used to inform local adaptation planning.},
}
@article {pmid41114829,
year = {2026},
author = {Hauser, AL and Kruppa, C and Schildhauer, TA},
title = {[Made in Germany-Climate change and traumatic myiasis].},
journal = {Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)},
volume = {129},
number = {1},
pages = {67-72},
pmid = {41114829},
issn = {2731-703X},
mesh = {Humans ; *Myiasis/epidemiology/therapy/diagnosis/etiology ; Male ; Female ; Germany/epidemiology ; Middle Aged ; Aged ; *Climate Change ; Retrospective Studies ; Animals ; Risk Factors ; Adult ; Length of Stay ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: In tropical regions traumatic myiasis has long been recognized as a surgical complication. As a result of climate change pathogenic flies are migrating to more northern climates making this condition increasingly more prevalent in Europe.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: Currently, no data from Germany exist regarding the patient-related risk factors, incidence, clinical course and expected complications. This case series aims to fill that gap. Additionally, a&#xa0;relationship with weather data is discussed.<br><br>MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective case analysis of six patients discusses the risk factors, systemic septic complications, treatment protocols, length of hospital stay and weather data.<br><br>RESULTS: The median patient age was 60.5 years with an average of 4 pre-existing conditions. Risk factors included male gender (67%), socioeconomic disadvantage (84%), poor personal hygiene (67%), arterial hypertension (84%), alcoholism (50%) and lower extremity injuries (100%, 67% fracture-related). The mean hospital stay was 49&#x202f;&#xb1;&#x2009;25.39 days. All cases showed evidence of a bacterial superinfection. Of the admitted cases 100% underwent surgery and 80% additionally received antibiotic treatment. Amputation was required in 33% of cases. No patients required intensive care treatment for septicemia. All cases occurred in late spring and summer. On the day of admission the median daytime temperature was 20.6&#x202f;&#xb0;C and 14.6&#x202f;&#xb0;C at night with a&#xa0;median humidity of 66.6%. Daytime temperatures were higher on the day of admission than in the preceding week and month. There were no statistically significant differences in humidity between the three time points.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Traumatic myiasis has arrived in Europe. Temperature spikes and possibly humidity peaks, could trigger larval hatching and thereby favor the clinical presentation.},
}
@article {pmid41111337,
year = {2025},
author = {Guan, ML and Katsumoto, TR and Toprover, M and Rasheed, N and Anand, S and Pillinger, MH and Weisman, MH and Tamang, SR},
title = {Climate Change, Environmental Risk Factors, and Gout.},
journal = {Arthritis care &amp; research},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1002/acr.25673},
pmid = {41111337},
issn = {2151-4658},
support = {P30 AG059307/AG/NIA NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {Worldwide, gout is increasing at a rapid rate. Although genetics and diet play primary roles in gout development, emerging evidence suggests that environmental risk factors may also play a significant contributory role. In this review, we examine the evidence linking environmental exposures to gout risk, summarize potential pathophysiologic mechanisms, and highlight key knowledge gaps and underexplored areas. In particular, we highlight the impact of air pollution, ambient temperature, water contamination with heavy metals, chronic kidney disease (as it relates both to gout and climate change), dietary factors such as ultraprocessed food consumption, and various other pollutants in increasing the risk of gout.},
}
@article {pmid41111093,
year = {2025},
author = {Benamor, N and Achour, H and Bounaceur, F and Aulagnier, S},
title = {Predicting habitat suitability and range dynamics of the vulnerable Gazella cuvieri in Northwest Africa under climate change.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {11},
pages = {1217},
pmid = {41111093},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Animals ; *Antelopes/physiology ; Biodiversity ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {The impacts of climate change on biodiversity are becoming increasingly apparent, prompting the development of various methods to assess the vulnerability of species to current and projected climatic changes. This study uses the SpatialMaxEnt model to assess the present and future habitat suitability of the vulnerable Cuvier's gazelle in Northwest Africa under climate change scenarios. Key predictor variables such as coldest quarter precipitation (40.1%) and temperature seasonality (15.5%) were identified as the most influential factors in determining the present distribution of the species. The model showed high reliability (AUC = 0.961, CBI = 0.992) and predicted 587,825 km[2] (18.05% of the study area) as presently suitable habitat using the maximum training sensitivity plus specificity threshold. The 10th percentile training presence threshold yielded a smaller extent of 452,526 km[2] (14%), reflecting its more conservative nature. In both cases, highly suitable areas were concentrated in mountainous regions such as the Tunisian Dorsal, the Algerian Tell Atlas, and the Moroccan Anti-Atlas range. The future projections reveal consistent patterns of range contraction under climate change. Under SSP2-4.5, reductions of up to 22-26% by 2081-2100, while SSP5-8.5 forecasts more severe declines of 52-59%. These results highlight the vulnerability of the Cuvier's gazelle to climate change and underline the urgent need for adaptive conservation strategies. The establishment of dynamic protected areas and ecological corridors are essential measures to reduce habitat fragmentation and ensure the long-term survival and resilience of the Cuvier's gazelle.},
}
@article {pmid41110834,
year = {2025},
author = {Williams, J and Foster, S and Woolley, S and Ziegler, P and Masere, C and Naughten, K and Ovaskainen, O and Johnson, C and Hill, N},
title = {Climate Change, Fisheries Management, and Increases in Demersal Fish Distribution in a Southern Ocean Biodiversity Hotspot.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {10},
pages = {e70549},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70549},
pmid = {41110834},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {4501//Australian Antarctic Division/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Fisheries ; Animals ; *Biodiversity ; *Fishes/physiology ; Oceans and Seas ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Animal Distribution ; },
abstract = {The world's oceans and their biodiversity are undergoing change driven by climate change and anthropogenic impacts such as fishing. The Kerguelen Plateau is a biodiversity hotspot with many endemic fish species; furthermore, the region has economic importance in supporting valuable fisheries. This region is also a climate change hotspot with known notable changes in the location of the polar front, ocean currents, and primary productivity. In this study, we use data from long-term scientific trawl surveys and contemporary joint species distribution models to understand how the demersal fish assemblage of the Kerguelen Plateau has changed through time and space. The modelling indicates that most demersal species have had notable changes in their occurrence and CPUE from 2003 to 2016. This included a significant increase in species richness throughout the study period. The modelling also provides novel insights into the depth, climatic, and environmental preferences for all species, including many species that were previously data-limited. It is unclear whether these changes reflect shifts in the fishery management or the effects of climate change, but most likely a combination of all. We also found evidence of several species' distributions responding to temperature variability, with species being exposed to the ongoing impacts of climate change. These findings will be used by managers and policy makers to inform climate change risk assessments, supporting future-decision making to ensure the continuation of sustainable fisheries and the protection of biodiversity.},
}
@article {pmid41108915,
year = {2025},
author = {Zulfiqar, F and Moosa, A and Ali, HM and Bermejo, NF and Munné-Bosch, S},
title = {Corrigendum to "Biostimulants: A sufficiently effective tool for sustainable agriculture in the era of climate change?" [Plant Physiol. Biochem. 211, (June 2024), 108699, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108699].},
journal = {Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB},
volume = {229},
number = {Pt B},
pages = {110632},
doi = {10.1016/j.plaphy.2025.110632},
pmid = {41108915},
issn = {1873-2690},
}
@article {pmid41107242,
year = {2025},
author = {Journé, V and Kelly, D and Hacket-Pain, A and Pearse, IS and Szymkowiak, J and Foest, JJ and Kondrat, K and Oberklammer, I and Pesendorfer, MB and Satake, A and Bogdziewicz, M},
title = {Weather drivers of reproductive variability in perennial plants and their implications for climate change risks.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {9226},
pmid = {41107242},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {101039066//EC | EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020 | H2020 Priority Excellent Science | H2020 European Research Council (H2020 Excellent Science - European Research Council)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Reproduction/physiology ; *Weather ; Temperature ; Seeds/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Droughts ; },
abstract = {Seed production in perennial plants often shows strong year-to-year variation, a phenomenon known as masting. Masting is typically adaptive and driven by weather cues that synchronize reproduction by promoting or suppressing flowering and seed set. These cues, involving temperature, precipitation, and drought, differ across species and regions, yet a global synthesis is needed. Understanding such patterns is crucial, as reproductive responses to climate interact with resource constraints to shape plant fitness under climate change. Here, we analyze climate-reproduction relationships in 746 populations of 331 species worldwide using moving-window methods. We find that temperature is the dominant cue for reproductive investment, though its influence is weaker in the wettest and driest climates. In temperate and boreal regions, reproduction is most often linked to warmer conditions, whereas in the tropics, reproduction is disproportionately linked to cooler temperatures. Therefore, we expect rising temperatures to increase reproductive failures in the tropics, but to reduce interannual variability in temperate and boreal zones as favorable cues become more frequent. These results confirm long-standing theoretical predictions and provide a global framework for evaluating climate change risks to mast seeding.},
}
@article {pmid41106327,
year = {2025},
author = {Fang, T and Gu, Y and Li, J and Sung, JJY and Yim, SHL},
title = {Effects of climate change on PM2.5 formation chemistry, and the associated human health impacts and economic costs in Southeast Asia.},
journal = {Environment international},
volume = {205},
number = {},
pages = {109835},
doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2025.109835},
pmid = {41106327},
issn = {1873-6750},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Particulate Matter/analysis ; Asia, Southeastern ; Humans ; *Air Pollutants/analysis ; *Air Pollution/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses a significant threat to both the environment and human health. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution is one of the major issues affected by climate change, especially in tropical areas such as Southeast Asia. However, the PM2.5 formation mechanism and the climate-driven impacts on PM2.5 levels, compositions, human health, and economy in Southeast Asia have yet to be thoroughly assessed. Here, we employed regional climate and air quality models to simulate PM2.5 over Southeast Asia, identifying the PM2.5 regime in Southeast Asia and analyzing the role of ammonia (NH3) in the PM2.5 formation. We then projected PM2.5 under various Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) scenarios, evaluating the impacts of climate change on PM2.5 and the resultant human health impacts and economic costs. We found that NH3 reductions had minimal impact on PM2.5 concentration in Southeast Asia due to the prevalent NH3-rich conditions in the region. Controlling volatile organic compounds (VOC) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) is more effective in reducing secondary PM2.5 in Southeast Asia. Under climate change, the overall PM2.5 concentration in Southeast Asia was projected to decrease by ∼2-10 % by 2050 under all scenarios, notably for secondary organic aerosol (SOA) levels (∼41-61 %) driven by future warmer climate conditions. The total PM2.5-attributed premature mortality in Southeast Asia was projected to increase by ∼7 % under SSP126 and ∼10 % under SSP585 by 2050, particularly in Indonesia and Thailand. The increased PM2.5-attributable premature mortality is estimated to induce an economic loss of $447 and $591 billion (in 2019 USD), respectively, under SSP126 and SSP585 by 2050. Therefore, a more stringent PM2.5 control policy is essential to mitigate PM2.5 pollution, as well as the resultant human health impacts and economic costs in Southeast Asia under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41106204,
year = {2025},
author = {Gupta, S and Babu, P and Haldar, D and Bag, S and Zaidi, I and Goel, S},
title = {The intersection of climate change and cancer across global populations: A bibliometric analysis (2000-2024).},
journal = {Cancer epidemiology},
volume = {99},
number = {},
pages = {102926},
doi = {10.1016/j.canep.2025.102926},
pmid = {41106204},
issn = {1877-783X},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Bibliometrics ; *Neoplasms/epidemiology/etiology ; Global Health ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The convergence of climate change and cancer is an emerging research area with significant implications for public health. This bibliometric analysis aimed to map the growth, trends, contributors, collaboration networks, and thematic areas related to this field.<br><br>METHODS: We systematically searched PubMed and Scopus databases for peer-reviewed literature published between 2000 and 2024 using predefined keywords. One-hundred and nineteen eligible articles were analyzed for metrics like co-authorship networks and keywords co-occurrence.<br><br>RESULTS: The volume of research has seen a significant rise since the 2010s. The United States, China, and the United Kingdom were leading contributors, while the Low- and Middle-Income Countries were underrepresented. Dominant research themes included climate change and cancer, pollution and cancer, sun exposure, temperature and skin cancer, and air pollution and climate change. Air pollution and particulate matter were identified as high-density and centrality motor themes.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This analysis provides a first-of-its-kind mapping of 2 decades of global research at the intersection of climate change and cancer. Future research should prioritize global South perspectives, context-specific investigations, and longitudinal studies integrating registry data for in-depth studies to elucidate the causal relationships between climate change and cancer types. The oncology community should engage in climate action through mitigation and adaptation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41105499,
year = {2026},
author = {Liu, Y and Lai, S and Li, C and Song, J and Shao, H},
title = {Comparative study on the potential distribution of Simulium equinum (Diptera: Simuliidae) on the Tibetan Plateau under climate change based on predictive ecological models.},
journal = {Journal of medical entomology},
volume = {63},
number = {1},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/jme/tjaf149},
pmid = {41105499},
issn = {1938-2928},
support = {32160263//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2025-ZJ-949M//Natural Science Foundation of Qinghai Province/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Tibet ; *Animal Distribution ; Models, Biological ; *Simuliidae/physiology ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Simulium equinum is a notorious blood-sucking insect acting as a potential vector for various human and animal pathogens. In this study, we employed a single-species ecological niche model and an ensemble model to compare the potential distribution of S. equinum in northeastern regions of the Tibetan Plateau under paleoclimatic, current, and future climate scenarios. The accuracy metrics derived from Kuenm and ENMeval packages, two optimization methods of MaxEnt model calibration and evaluation, all exceeded 0.8, with no statistically significant differences among them. Temperature, precipitation, and elevation were identified as the primary environmental factors influencing the distribution of S. equinum, with the total contribution rate and permutation importance both exceeding 95%. Under current climate scenarios, both MaxEnt and BIOMOD2 models predicted similar distribution patterns, with potential distribution mainly concentrated in the northeastern Tibetan Plateau. The potential distribution area was significantly positively correlated with human activity intensity and ecosystem quality. Under paleoclimatic scenarios, model predictions diverged: MaxEnt identified high-suitability zones primarily in the Hengduan Mountains in the southern Tibetan Plateau, while the BIOMOD2 model predicted broader distributions across the eastern and southern Tibetan Plateau. The distribution center of this species shifted northward from the Hengduan Mountains to the Qilian Mountains over time, supporting the glacial refugium hypothesis for the Hengduan region. Under future climate scenarios, both models predicted similar potential distribution in the northeastern Tibetan Plateau. These all provide a theoretical basis for understanding the ecological dynamics of S. equinum, delineating control zones, and evaluating freshwater ecosystems in the Tibetan Plateau.},
}
@article {pmid41104601,
year = {2025},
author = {Marcolini, F and Rocholl, JK and Tempia Valenta, S and Ferrari, B and Di Vincenzo, M and Fiorillo, A and De Ronchi, D and Atti, AR},
title = {Eco-Anxiety in the Younger Generation: Mental Health Impact of Climate Change Across Age Groups in a Blood Donor Sample.},
journal = {The International journal of social psychiatry},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {207640251380066},
doi = {10.1177/00207640251380066},
pmid = {41104601},
issn = {1741-2854},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change poses a serious threat to fundamental human needs, including access to water, air, food, and housing. It also contributes to a range of mental health risks. Among its psychological impacts, eco-anxiety, defined by the American Psychological Association as a chronic fear of environmental doom, is receiving increasing attention. Although awareness of eco-anxiety is growing, research on this phenomenon remains limited, especially in countries like Italy, which the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change identifies as especially vulnerable to the consequences of global warming.<br><br>METHODS: This study investigated the prevalence of eco-anxiety in a sample of healthy Italian adults recruited among voluntary blood donors, focusing on its distribution across generational cohorts. In May 2024, an online questionnaire was administered via QR code to members of AVIS (Associazione Volontari Italiani Sangue) in Bologna. A total of 1,795 participants (1,060 males, 727 females, 8 non-binary) took part, ranging in age from 18 to 70&#x2009;years (M&#x2009;=&#x2009;46.6). Eco-anxiety was assessed using the Hogg Eco-Anxiety Scale (HEAS).<br><br>RESULTS: The sample showed a median HEAS score of 4.0 (IQR&#x2009;=&#x2009;8.0). Kruskal-Wallis tests revealed significant differences across generational cohorts (p&#x2009;<&#x2009;.001; &#x3b5;&#xb2;&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.0603), with Generation Z (18-28&#x2009;years) reporting the highest levels of eco-anxiety. Nearly half of Generation Z participants (48.4%) exhibited high levels of eco-anxiety (&#x3c7;&#xb2;&#x2009;=&#x2009;81.3; p&#x2009;<&#x2009;.001; V&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.213). Spearman's correlation and linear regression analyses confirmed a strong association between younger age and elevated eco-anxiety scores. After adjusting for general anxiety and depressive symptoms, Generation Z participants were more than four times as likely as Baby Boomers to report high eco-anxiety (OR&#x2009;=&#x2009;4.21; 95% CI [2.755, 6.421]).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: These findings highlight a marked generational gap in climate-related distress, underscoring the need for targeted psychological interventions for younger populations and further research into the mechanisms underlying eco-anxiety.},
}
@article {pmid41103569,
year = {2025},
author = {Niu, M and Lu, Y and Zhao, B and Dong, F and Bi, J and Jing, P and Wang, K and Liu, Z and Wei, J and Ji, W},
title = {Climate Change Drives the Distribution of Insect Vectors for GLRaV-3 on a Global Scale.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {10},
pages = {e72297},
pmid = {41103569},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 (GLRaV-3) is a significant plant virus affecting grapevines worldwide, causing considerable economic losses. Soft scale insects (Coccidae) serve as key vectors for GLRaV-3 transmission. Understanding how climate change impacts the distribution of these vector species is crucial for improving grapevine disease management strategies. Despite previous studies focusing on other insect vectors, limited research has been conducted on soft scale species, especially in the context of climate change. This study addresses the research gap by predicting the future global distribution of soft scale species responsible for GLRaV-3 transmission under various climate change scenarios. The potential distribution of seven soft scale species was analyzed using the MaxEnt model. Data on species occurrence were gathered from global biodiversity databases, and key environmental variables were identified using principal component analysis. Climate projections were incorporated using Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) under four future timeframes (2030s, 2050s, 2070s, 2090s). The model indicated that temperature plays a critical role in limiting soft scale distribution, with projections showing a northward shift in distribution for several species under climate change. Three species are expected to expand their range, while the remaining four may see a reduction in suitable habitat. These shifts suggest potential changes in GLRaV-3 transmission risk in key grapevine-growing regions. This research provides vital insights into the future distribution of GLRaV-3 vectors, helping to guide targeted surveillance and management strategies. By predicting potential outbreak areas, this study contributes to the proactive management of grapevine diseases under changing climatic conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41103401,
year = {2025},
author = {Lilier, K and Bärnighausen, K and Kuczius, T and Jaeger, VK and Basoglu, A and Karch, A and Theiler, T and Ajani, A and Schwienhorst-Stich, EM and Ahrens, H},
title = {Targeting the gap of planetary health education in medical teaching: A student-led initiative develops the course "Klima-LIMETTE" on climate change and health using simulated patients.},
journal = {GMS journal for medical education},
volume = {42},
number = {4},
pages = {Doc48},
pmid = {41103401},
issn = {2366-5017},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Germany ; *Patient Simulation ; *Students, Medical/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Curriculum/trends/standards ; Pilot Projects ; Global Health/education ; Education, Medical/methods ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Planetary health education highlights the growing impact of climate change on human health - an urgent and relevant issue for healthcare providers that remains inadequately addressed in medical education.<br><br>METHOD: A student-led initiative at the University of M&#xfc;nster, Germany, has developed the "Klima-LIMETTE" (Engl.: "Climate-LIMETTE"), a course that teaches the health implications of climate change. It builds on the established infrastructure "LIMETTE" (Lernzentrum f&#xfc;r individualisiertes medizinisches T&#xe4;tigkeitstraining, Engl.: Learning center for individual medical skills training), that uses medical scenarios with simulated patients. Scenarios were developed based on current research on the effects of climate change on health with a focus in Germany. An additional blended e-learning course was designed to convey the knowledge needed for the case simulations and to promote a comprehensive understanding of planetary health.<br><br>RESULTS: The "Klima-LIMETTE" was conducted twice as a pilot study with 32 students. The cases were evaluated to be realistic and relevant. Students ranked the "Klima-LIMETTE" as "good" or "very good" on a six-point Likert scale.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Health-relevant climate information can be presented practically and theoretically in medical education. This course acts as a best-practice example of Planetary Health Education in medical teaching through interdisciplinary cooperation. The course is now implemented in the curriculum and jointly organized by four complementary institutes within the University of M&#xfc;nster.},
}
@article {pmid41102628,
year = {2025},
author = {Oh, J and Lee, W and Park, J and Kang, C and Seo, Y and Kim, H and Hwang, S},
title = {Projection of temperature-related severe injuries under climate change: a nationwide study of South Korea.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {3516},
pmid = {41102628},
issn = {1471-2458},
support = {11-1790387-000878-01//Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency/ ; 11-1790387-000878-01//Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency/ ; 11-1790387-000878-01//Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency/ ; IITP-2025-RS-2023-00254177//Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea/ ; IITP-2025-RS-2023-00254177//Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea/ ; },
mesh = {Republic of Korea/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Wounds and Injuries/epidemiology/etiology ; Forecasting ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; *Temperature ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Aged ; Adolescent ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Future warming is projected to increase the burden of severe injuries, which can cause deaths or chronic disabilities. However, the future impact of temperature on severe injuries has not been adequately addressed in previous studies.<br><br>METHODS: We collected national severe injury data and daily meteorological data between the period 2016-2020 across the entire 250 districts in South Korea. We applied a two-stage approach with a time-stratified case-crossover design to derive temperature-related severe injury risk. Using the projected daily mean temperature from six general circulation models (GCMs), we projected the excess number and fraction of severe injuries due to temperature for the historical (2010-2019) and future (2020-2099) periods under three shared socioeconomic pathway (SSP) scenarios.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 237,606 severe injuries during 2016-2020 were identified in this study. We found that exposure to temperature was associated with severe injuries, and these associations are stronger in injuries from transport or contact with chemicals or other substances. Excess severe injuries attributable to temperature were projected to increase to 10.21-15.52% from the 2050s to the 2090s under different SSP scenarios, compared to 8.16% in the historical period. The largest future burden was projected under the SSP5-8.5 scenario, with excess fraction in the 2090s estimated to be 13.83% for injuries due to contact with chemicals or other substances, 12.56% for transport injuries, and 4.86% for falls.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This nationwide study indicates that the temperature rise under the climate change scenario may contribute to an increase in the future burden of injuries in South Korea, particularly transport injuries and injuries due to contact with chemicals or other substances. Our findings may be informative for public health policies aiming at alleviating the health burden in the context of global warming.},
}
@article {pmid41102395,
year = {2025},
author = {Aryan, S and Habibi, S and Agake, SI and Aoudi, Y and Seerat, AY and An, H and Yasuda, M and Stacey, G and Yokoyama, T and Ohkama-Ohtsu, N},
title = {Inoculation of wheat seeds with spore-forming bacteria as a novel approach to enhance growth under climate change-induced stress conditions.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {36232},
pmid = {41102395},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {23KK0107//Japan Society for the Promotion of Science/ ; 23KK0107//Japan Society for the Promotion of Science/ ; 23KK0107//Japan Society for the Promotion of Science/ ; 23KK0107//Japan Society for the Promotion of Science/ ; },
mesh = {*Triticum/microbiology/growth &amp; development ; *Stress, Physiological ; Soil Microbiology ; Plant Roots/microbiology/growth &amp; development ; *Seeds/microbiology/growth &amp; development ; *Climate Change ; *Spores, Bacterial/physiology ; Bacillus/genetics ; Rhizosphere ; Droughts ; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics ; Siderophores/metabolism ; },
abstract = {Spore-forming bacteria (SFB) survive various environmental stress conditions by transforming into dormant endospores. In this study, we isolated 243 strains of SFB from the roots and rhizosphere soils of crops. The 16 S rRNA sequences of the selected 62 isolates identified Bacillus (45%), Priestia (31%), and Paenibacillus (24%). These Priestia and Paenibacillus isolates showed the capability for P solubilization, Priestia strains were capable of K solubilization and exhibited higher indole-3-acetic acid, while Bacillus strains showed strong siderophore production. Whole genome analysis of isolates, TTREn1 and TC-CSREp1, classified them as Priestia aryabhattai and Paenibacillus sp. Inoculation of wheat seedlings with the spores of 13 selected isolates improved shoot and root biomass under control and stress conditions (heat and drought) compared to uninoculated controls. Bacillus species, which showed higher biofilm formation among the three genera, colonized roots endophytically when inoculated as spores under drought stress, whereas the other isolates tested did not. Furthermore, spore inoculation modulated the expression of stress-related genes such as APX, CAT, and P5CS, with strong induction observed under heat stress and suppression under drought stress in most isolates. Our findings demonstrate the potential efficacy of spore inoculation in enhancing wheat plant growth resilience under heat and drought stress conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41101267,
year = {2026},
author = {Kim, M and Jang, M and Choong, CE and Han, J},
title = {Historical and future water quality risks driven by climate change: Strategic management and overcoming challenges.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {288},
number = {Pt B},
pages = {124774},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2025.124774},
pmid = {41101267},
issn = {1879-2448},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Water Quality ; Ecosystem ; Eutrophication ; Seasons ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Climate change affects water quality by increasing land and water temperatures and intensifying extreme weather events. Using over 2.2 million water quality measurements and up to 50 years of temperature records (1973-2023), this study evaluates climate-driven water quality risks. Significant warming trends (+0.35 °C decade[-1] for land surface; +0.30 °C decade[-1] for surface water) were observed, with heightened seasonal vulnerabilities during spring and summer. Direct effects, such as dissolved oxygen depletion and altered nutrient dynamics, contribute to immediate challenges, while long-term effects drive algal blooms, microbial contamination, and ecosystem instability. Future projections (∼2100) under Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) reveal that stringent mitigation (RCP 2.6) preserves water quality, whereas RCP 8.5 results in severe hypoxia, eutrophication, and biodiversity loss, preventing resilience. Based on these findings, adaptive strategies, including mitigation, nutrient control, and ecosystem-based approaches, were proposed to enhance the resilience of aquatic ecosystems and inform global strategies to address climate-driven water quality challenges.},
}
@article {pmid41100940,
year = {2025},
author = {Dadrasi, A and Vačkářová, D and Salmani, F and Nguyen, CT and Weinzettel, J},
title = {Global rice land suitability and adaptation strategies under climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {394},
number = {},
pages = {127630},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127630},
pmid = {41100940},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Oryza ; *Agriculture ; Soil ; },
abstract = {Rice is a vital dietary staple for over half the global population, especially in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, underpinning food security. Rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns due to climate change threaten rice production, necessitating adaptive measures to sustain agricultural systems. This study evaluates rice land suitability across 19 sub-regions under current and future climate scenarios, assessing sowing adjustments to counter these impacts. The analysis utilized high-resolution climate data from WorldClim, encompassing historical (2001-2021) and future (2041-2060) projections based on CMIP6 models under medium-emission (SSP245) and high-emission (SSP585) scenarios. Soil data were obtained from the FAO Harmonized World Soil Database, with rice areas mapped using SPAM2020. Liebig's Law of the Minimum identified limiting factors during a standardized growing season, defined by regional sowing and harvest dates. Early sowing (ES) and late sowing (LS) adaptations were modeled to optimize climatic alignment, with suitability categorized into weakly, marginally, suitable and very suitable. Climate change significantly alters rice land suitability across 19 sub-regions, with tropical areas like South-Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, and Eastern Africa experiencing declines in suitable land for both irrigated and rainfed systems due to heat stress and irregular rainfall. In contrast, temperate regions such as Eastern Asia, South America, and Eastern Europe see gains in suitable land, driven by extended growing seasons. Marginal land challenges emerge in Southern and South-Eastern Asia. Late sowing proves the most effective adaptation strategy in major rice-producing regions like Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, and Southern Asia, enhancing land suitability for irrigated systems by aligning with cooler periods and improving rainfed suitability in monsoon-dependent zones.This study highlights the varied impact of climate change on rice land suitability, with tropical regions facing greater losses and temperate zones gaining potential. Late sowing emerges as a key adaptation in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia, offering a sustainable approach to maintain rice production. These findings advocate for region-specific policies promoting timely sowing adjustments and resilient practices to ensure global food security amid escalating climate challenges.},
}
@article {pmid41099278,
year = {2025},
author = {Fumarola, LM and Leoni, V and Marchessaux, G and Sarà, G and Piraino, S and Bosch-Belmar, M},
title = {Global Warming and the Spread of the Introduced Jellyfish Cassiopea andromeda: Thermal Niche and Habitat Suitability in the Mediterranean Sea.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {10},
pages = {e70548},
pmid = {41099278},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {B73C22000790001//National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Mission 4 Component 2 Investment 1.4 - Call for tender No. 3138 of 16 December 2021, rectified by Decree No. 3175 of 18 December 2021 of Italian Ministry of University and Research funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU; Project code CN_00000033, Concession Decree No. 1034 of 17 June 2022 adopted by the Italian Ministry of University and Research, Project title "National Biodiversity Future Center - NBFC"/ ; G.A.n&#xb0;101060072//European Union's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme ACTNOW project "Advancing understanding of Cumulative Impacts on European marine biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services for human wellbeing"/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; Mediterranean Sea ; *Scyphozoa/physiology ; *Global Warming ; *Ecosystem ; *Introduced Species ; *Animal Distribution ; Temperature ; Climate Change ; },
abstract = {Climate change affects marine ecosystems in multiple ways, including sea warming and changes in biological community structure and diversity. The Mediterranean Sea has emerged as one of the most vulnerable regions, also because of the diverse patterns of introduction of non-native species. First recorded in the coastal waters of Cyprus in 1903, the Red Sea jellyfish Cassiopea andromeda (Forskål, 1775) is spreading its distribution and local abundance, posing questions on its potential ecological implications. Here we identified the thermal tolerance, habitat suitability, and potential distribution range of the C. andromeda polyps, a key life cycle stage responsible for asexual reproduction and population persistence. By laboratory-controlled respirometric measurements, we assessed that the polyps of C. andromeda exhibit their optimal metabolic performances at high water temperatures, but they are tolerant to winter conditions across the Mediterranean basin. Combining experimental respiration measurements with modelling approaches enabled the definition of the species' fundamental thermal niche, with an optimal seawater temperature at 35.7°C and critical limits at 6.4°C (minimum) and 39°C (maximum). Trait-based thermal habitat suitability maps indicated a future increase of favourable habitats for the species under warming conditions according to the Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP 4.5 and 8.5 for 2050) in Mediterranean coastal areas. In the context of climate change scenarios, the rise of seawater temperature may enable polyps to thrive across a wider geographic range, predicting a westward and northward enlargement of C. andromeda populations in the Mediterranean Sea.},
}
@article {pmid41098893,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, Y and Wang, Q and Ding, R and Liu, X and Liu, S and Bai, J and Niu, S and Guo, J},
title = {Comprehensive Analysis of the Impact of Climate Change and Human Activities on the Distribution of Five Fritillaria Species Using the Optimized Maxent Model.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {10},
pages = {e72305},
pmid = {41098893},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {With climate change and the influence of human activities, species are likely to migrate or even go extinct. Five Fritillaria species, a well-known traditional Chinese medicinal plant, are rarer due to overharvesting. This study employed the Maxent model to identify suitable areas for the plant, determine key environmental factors, and project future shifts under three climate change scenarios. The analysis showed F. przewalskii and F. delavayi might migrate to higher elevations, while F. taipaiensis was expected to move to lower elevations. There were differences in the dominant environmental factors among different origins: F. cirrhosa (elevation, bio7, bio9, bio12, hfp); F. unibracteata (elevation, bio4, bio15, bio19, hfp); F. przewalskii (elevation, bio4, bio11, bio15, hfp); F. delavayi (elevation, bio3, bio18, hfp); F. taipaiensis (bio2, bio3, bio4, bio11, hfp). Under the SSP585 scenario, the suitable areas of F. cirrhosa, F. przewalskii, and F. taipaiensis were contracting, while those of F. unibracteata and F. delavayi were rising. Also, the centroids of F. cirrhosa and F. przewalskii shifted slightly northeastward, F. unibracteata's shifted southward, and F. delavayi and F. taipaiensis's shifted northwestward. These findings provide a foundation for the conservation, sustainable management, and cultivation of five Fritillaria species.},
}
@article {pmid41097471,
year = {2025},
author = {Jin, H and Chou, J and Wang, Y and Pei, H and Xu, Y},
title = {Impacts of Climate Change on Grain Production in China, Japan, and South Korea Based on an Improved Economy-Climate Model.},
journal = {Foods (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {19},
pages = {},
pmid = {41097471},
issn = {2304-8158},
support = {42261144687//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change threatens grain production in East Asia. This study assesses the impacts of climate variables and climate change on rice, wheat, and maize total production using an improved economy-climate model (C-D-C model). The innovation is to model a roughly inverted U-shaped relationship between dry-wet conditions (measured by Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index, SPEI) and production. Building on this, this study introduces a new metric reflecting extent of future climate change impact, the Impact Ratio of Climate Change (IRCC), to project the impact on production under three climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP5-8.5) for 2021-2050. Key findings include: The dry-wet conditions exhibit a significant roughly inverted U-shaped relationship with grain production in some crop areas, with optimal production levels observed near an SPEI of zero. Effective accumulated temperature positively affects wheat production in most regions, while higher effective accumulative temperatures reduce production in warm southern areas. Future climate change in 2021-2050 will likely increase rice production in northern China but decrease it in the south (IRCC > -30%). Overall impacts on wheat will be modestly negative, accounting for about 10% of future total production. Impacts in Japan and Korea will be minimal, with absolute values of IRCC not exceeding 2.5% across all scenarios.},
}
@article {pmid41096860,
year = {2025},
author = {Kluczkovski, AM and Barroncas, JS and Lemos, H and Barros, HL and Sodré, L and Rocha, LO and Soto, TS and Vinhote, ML and Kluczkovski, A},
title = {Climate Change and Severe Drought Impact on Aflatoxins and Fungi in Brazil Nuts: A Molecular Approach.},
journal = {International journal of molecular sciences},
volume = {26},
number = {19},
pages = {},
pmid = {41096860},
issn = {1422-0067},
support = {PDCA- PROSPAM//FAPEAM/ ; },
mesh = {*Aflatoxins/analysis ; *Climate Change ; *Droughts ; *Bertholletia/microbiology ; Phylogeny ; Aspergillus/genetics/metabolism/isolation &amp; purification/classification ; Penicillium/genetics/isolation &amp; purification ; *Fungi/genetics ; *Nuts/microbiology ; Food Contamination/analysis ; Brazil ; },
abstract = {The Brazil nut production chain, which is reliant on Amazonian environmental conditions, is significantly affected by climate change, particularly extreme droughts, which decrease production and compromise sanitary quality. This study evaluated the influence of severe drought on aflatoxin concentrations and sequence toxigenic fungi in Brazil nuts harvested during the 2023 off-season. Aflatoxins were quantified using high-performance liquid chromatography, while fungal sequencing involved DNA extraction, PCR, and sequencing analysis. Findings indicated that all Brazil nut samples collected during extreme drought contained detectable aflatoxins, with 10% exceeding the legal threshold of 10 µg/kg. Phylogenetic analysis identified four isolates as Penicillium citrinum. Additional morphological and sequencing analyses identified Aspergillus species from the Circumdati and Flavi sections, although one isolate could not be taxonomically classified. These results demonstrate the aflatoxin production by fungi in Brazil nuts in an unprecedented way under drought conditions. Furthermore, the diversity of fungal species during drought underscores the risk of contamination, emphasizing the necessity for monitoring future harvests to improve management and ensure product safety.},
}
@article {pmid41095225,
year = {2025},
author = {Huang, Y and Liu, X and Chen, T and Chen, C and Luo, Y and Xu, L and Cao, F},
title = {Potential Suitable Habitat Range Shift Dynamics of the Rare Orchid Cymbidium cyperifolium in China Under Global Warming.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {19},
pages = {},
pmid = {41095225},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {HNJG-2022-0103//Hunan agricultural university/ ; 2024JJ6283//Hunan Botanical Garden/ ; },
abstract = {Wild orchids, valued for their beauty and economic importance, are facing the challenges of distribution contraction and range shifts from climate change. The rare Cymbidium cyperifolium (class II in the List of National Key Protected Wild Plants in China, Vulnerable on the China Biodiversity Red List) remains understudied regarding its responses to climate variability. Utilizing an enhanced MaxEnt model, we predicted suitable habitats under diverse climate scenarios, revealing a potential distribution of 52.37 × 10[4] km[2], concentrated in eastern Yunnan, western Guangxi, the Guizhou border, and southern Hainan. Cymbidium cyperifolium is sensitive to climate change, and temperature annual range (Bio 7) contributes a significant 77.42% of the distribution probability (i.e., habitat suitability), highlighting temperature's pivotal influence on its distribution. Although the overall potential distribution area and low-suitability regions in China are predicted to decrease, medium and high-suitability areas are expected to expand. The center of mass of the high-altitude habitat is concentrated in southeastern Yunnan Province, migrating just slightly, yet tending westward and northeastward. Based on these findings, we recommend the expansion of existing protected areas or the establishment of new ones for C. cyperifolium, particularly in eastern Yunnan and western Guangxi. Additionally, our research can serve as a reference for the ex situ conservation of C. cyperifolium and other orchids with similar ecological habits, underscoring the broader implications in biodiversity preservation efforts.},
}
@article {pmid41095148,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, DZ and Wang, CJ and Zhang, FX and Li, HL},
title = {Risk Assessment of Alien Woody Plants in China's National Nature Reserves Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {19},
pages = {},
pmid = {41095148},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {QNTD202510//the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities/ ; No.202302//the emergency response project of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration of China/ ; 2021YFC2600400//the National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; },
abstract = {Alien woody plants (AWPs) increasingly threaten biodiversity in China's national nature reserves, with climate change expected to intensify these risks. We used species distribution modeling (MaxEnt) and spatial prioritization (Zonation) to assess invasion risk for 251 AWP species across 479 national nature reserves under current and future climate scenarios (SSP245 and SSP585). Spatial prioritization revealed current hotspots in southern tropical-subtropical national nature reserves (e.g., Hainan, Fujian, Yunnan provinces), with significant northward and westward expansion projected under warming. A total of 71 species-such as Quercus robur, Salix alba, and Robinia pseudoacacia-pose consistently high risks, while some others (e.g., Ficus benghalensis) may become emerging threats under future conditions. These range shifts are driven by thermal constraint relaxation and longer growing seasons. To mitigate future impacts, we recommend region-specific strategies: containment and seed-source control in southern national nature reserves, and early detection and monitoring in northern and western regions. Our findings provide a spatially explicit framework for climate-informed invasive species management in protected areas.},
}
@article {pmid41093917,
year = {2025},
author = {Dong, P and Wang, L and Wang, L and Lei, M and Qiu, D and Bai, G and Guo, FX and Chen, Y},
title = {Investigating the distributional response of the rare and endangered plant Fritillaria przewalskii to climate change based on optimized MaxEnt model.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {35939},
pmid = {41093917},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {22JR5RA846//A Study on The Mechanism of Growth Age on Seed Quality and Production Performance of Astragalus membranaceus/ ; 22JR5RA846//A Study on The Mechanism of Growth Age on Seed Quality and Production Performance of Astragalus membranaceus/ ; 2130122//2021 Provincial Modern Silk Road Cold and Arid Agriculture Chinese Herb Industry Development Project/ ; 2130122//2021 Provincial Modern Silk Road Cold and Arid Agriculture Chinese Herb Industry Development Project/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Endangered Species ; *Fritillaria/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Biodiversity ; Ecosystem ; China ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Climate change will lead to changes in the suitable ranges of certain species and accelerate the decline of global biodiversity, with alpine plants are particularly sensitive to these changes. Fritillaria przewalskii, a primary source for the traditional Chinese medicine Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus, thrives in alpine meadows at altitudes of 2,800 to 4,400 m. In recent years, the rapid decline of wild plant populations, driven by rising market demand and global warming, has led to its classification as a rare and endangered species. This study utilized 83 distribution records of F. przewalskii and 39 climatic variables to assess its distribution range across different historical periods using an optimized MaxEnt model and analyzed the environmental factors affecting its distribution. The MaxEnt model was optimized with feature combination (FC) = LQ and regularization multiplier β = 1.5, based on the values of AUCdiff, OR10, and ΔAICc. The results indicate that elevation (Elev), solar radiation (Srad5, Srad10), precipitation of warmest quarter (Bio18), and temperature seasonality (Bio4) are key factors influencing its distribution. Ecological niche modeling revealed that this species is currently found mainly in southern Gansu, northwestern Sichuan, eastern Qinghai, and eastern Tibet. In addition, projections from three high-resolution GCM models (BCC-CSM1.1, MIROC, and BCC-CSM2-MR) suggest that the suitable habitat for F. przewalskii will shrink by the 2050s and 2090s, with its distribution shifting toward higher elevations and latitudes. In conclusion, this study aims to predict trends in the adaptive distribution of F. przewalskii under climate change, identify threatened and priority conservation areas, and provide a scientific foundation for the conservation of its germplasm resources.},
}
@article {pmid41093423,
year = {2025},
author = {Hu, YS and Sun, TR and Sun, GX},
title = {[Sequestration of Inorganic Carbon in Soil： A Promising Measure to Address Climate Change].},
journal = {Huan jing ke xue= Huanjing kexue},
volume = {46},
number = {10},
pages = {6576-6583},
doi = {10.13227/j.hjkx.202409224},
pmid = {41093423},
issn = {0250-3301},
abstract = {The continuous increase of CO2 levels in the global atmosphere has drawn global attention to CO2 sequestration technologies. As the largest terrestrial carbon reservoir， the soil carbon pool plays a crucial role in global climate change. Despite the comparable storage of inorganic and organic carbon in soils， research on soil inorganic carbon remains insufficient. With the intensification of soil acidification， it is speculated that inorganic carbon reserves in global soil will be reduced by 23.0 billion tons （30 cm thickness） over the next 30 years. Therefore， enhancing the fixation of inorganic carbon in soil is one of the key measures to mitigate climate change. This paper summarizes the effectiveness and main influencing factors of three different methods for inorganic carbon sequestration： silicate weathering enhancement， microbial agents， and biochar. Enhanced silicate weathering involves the collection， crushing， and spreading of silicate minerals to accelerate their natural weathering process and promote reaction with dissolved CO2 to form soil carbonate， with an estimated annual sequestration of 0.5-2 Pg CO2. Microbial agents utilize microorganisms that promote calcium carbonate precipitation to improve soil pH and increase inorganic carbon content. Biochar， by adjusting soil pH and enhancing microbial growth， enhances the fixation of inorganic carbon in soil， with an estimated maximum annual sequestration of 1.8 Pg CO2. This review summarizes the mechanisms， applications， carbon sequestration effects， and main factors influencing the effectiveness of inorganic carbon sequestration methods. In the future， additional research needs to be performed to optimize soil inorganic carbon sequestration measures further and conduct long-term field trials in different climate zones to reveal the application effects in various climates， thus providing support for the promotion of inorganic carbon sequestration.},
}
@article {pmid41092732,
year = {2025},
author = {Qader, MQ and Ayanlade, O' and Ali, AN and Stuhlhofer, EW and Blbas, HTA and Saber, AF and Ayanlade, A},
title = {Climate change anxiety and its effect on emotional and functional health: Regional analysis.},
journal = {Acta psychologica},
volume = {260},
number = {},
pages = {105724},
doi = {10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105724},
pmid = {41092732},
issn = {1873-6297},
mesh = {Humans ; Female ; Male ; *Climate Change ; Middle Aged ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Adult ; *Anxiety/psychology/epidemiology ; Aged ; Young Adult ; *Emotions ; Adolescent ; },
abstract = {This study examines the impact of climate change anxiety on emotional and functional health across diverse demographic groups. Using Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Duhok as a case study, demographic predictors, and functional impairments, were assessed by the Climate Change Anxiety Scale (CCAS). A cross-sectional study was conducted between July 28, 2024, and January 28, 2025, in the three main cities of the Kurdistan Region, using a convenience sampling method. Data were collected using the 13-item Climate Change Anxiety Scale (CCAS), translated into Kurdish and Arabic. The tool measured cognitive-emotional and functional impairment domains. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 29. Chi-square, Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney U, Pearson correlation, and regression analyses were used to examine associations and predictors of climate anxiety. The results show that cognitive-emotional factors significantly predicted functional impairment, explaining 70.3 % of the variance, with a strong correlation (r = 0.838). The findings suggest that climate change anxiety negatively affects emotional and functional well-being, particularly among older individuals, urban residents, and those in financially precarious situations. This study concludes that high levels of climate anxiety are influenced by age, geography, and housing. Interventions should promote resilience, awareness, and sustainable urban planning. Integrated policies and further research are essential to address these challenges.},
}
@article {pmid41092673,
year = {2025},
author = {da Silva, CRB and Macnaughtan, LD and Griffith, OW and Narendra, A},
title = {Before the brink: considering sublethal impacts of climate change on stingless bee flight performance.},
journal = {Journal of thermal biology},
volume = {133},
number = {},
pages = {104286},
doi = {10.1016/j.jtherbio.2025.104286},
pmid = {41092673},
issn = {0306-4565},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Bees/physiology ; *Flight, Animal ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Vulnerability to climate change is often predicted using species critical thermal limits (CTMAX), the temperature at which an organism experiences a loss of physiological function. However, climate change will impact species physiological traits, behaviour, reproduction, and phenology before their critical thermal limits are reached. Thermal performance curves (TPCs) are one way to evaluate how temperature impacts ecologically relevant traits before species reach their upper thermal limits. Comparing species TPCs to the climatic conditions they experience through their geographic ranges can provide insights into how vulnerable species are to further climate change and how their ranges might be altered. We assessed how flight performance - an important trait for escaping predators, dispersing, and finding resources and mates - is affected by temperature in two agriculturally important species of native stingless bees, Austroplebeia australis and Tetragonula carbonaria. A. australis has a broad arid/tropical geographic range and T. carbonaria has a narrower coastal subtropical range. We tested the thermal flight performance of both species at seven distinct temperatures between 18 and 42 °C. A. australis had a broader TPC and higher thermal optima than T. carbonaria reflecting the broader range of environmental temperatures and the hotter average environmental conditions they experience across their range. However, while A. australis could maintain flight performance at hotter temperatures, a larger proportion of their range is hotter than their thermal optima, suggesting their geographic range might constrict prior to the range of T. carbonaria.},
}
@article {pmid41092287,
year = {2026},
author = {Ahrens, CW and Rymer, PD and Miller, AD},
title = {Genetic offset and vulnerability modeling under climate change scenarios: common misinterpretations and violations of evolutionary principles.},
journal = {Evolution; international journal of organic evolution},
volume = {80},
number = {1},
pages = {15-27},
doi = {10.1093/evolut/qpaf216},
pmid = {41092287},
issn = {1558-5646},
mesh = {Animals ; *Biological Evolution ; *Climate Change ; Genetic Fitness ; *Models, Genetic ; Selection, Genetic ; },
abstract = {Genetic offset models have become a popular component of the landscape genetics toolbox, with over 600 peer-reviewed publications applying these models. Genetic offset models are most frequently performed following the identification of putatively adaptive alleles from genotype-environment association analyses in natural populations of nonmodel organisms. These models allow the researcher to make predictions about the vulnerability of species populations to climate change, by estimating the extent of genetic change needed (i.e., genetic offset) to maintain "optimal" allele frequencies and population fitness under future climate change scenarios. However, several review articles have recently drawn attention to fundamental limitations of genetic offset models that compromise their reliability for interpretation. In this commentary, we consolidate and build on preview reviews by describing several key assumptions and violations of basic evolutionary principles that are often overlooked when undertaking these analyses. We use a combination of evolutionary theory and conceptual descriptions to show that current applications fail to account for critical evolutionary processes that shape the selection-fitness landscape and risk producing misleading estimates of population vulnerability. While genetic offset models could have a place in the future, our current interpretations and applications remain problematic and are likely to lead to poor conservation outcomes.},
}
@article {pmid41091725,
year = {2025},
author = {Zout, G and Höver, C and Eggert, E and Gunga, HC and Ouermi, L and Sié, A and Huhn, S and Bunker, A and Barteit, S and Mendt, S and Maggioni, MA},
title = {Feasibility and acceptability of research-grade wearables for health and labor capacity monitoring in the context of climate change and heat stress: The case of Nouna, Burkina Faso.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {10},
pages = {e0330835},
pmid = {41091725},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Humans ; Burkina Faso ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; *Wearable Electronic Devices ; *Climate Change ; Feasibility Studies ; Middle Aged ; Pilot Projects ; *Heat Stress Disorders ; Heart Rate ; Body Temperature ; Farmers ; },
abstract = {Current climate projections estimate a further rise of mean ambient temperatures of 1.5°C until 2040. However, the understanding of heat stress's impact on health and labor capacity, especially in vulnerable regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, remains limited. In turn, no long-term investigations monitoring and uniting both individual-level subject and environmental data have been yet conducted in this region. To address this knowledge gap, we evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of research-grade wearables for continuous, direct, individual-level monitoring of physiological parameters in a population of subsistence farmers (one woman and one man per n=20 households) in rural Burkina Faso. We conducted a four-week pilot study, investigating data completeness and quality of heart rate and core body temperature, and data completeness for physical activity, and GPS individual tracking, simultaneously monitoring outdoor and indoor wet-bulb-globe temperature. Additionally, participants were surveyed regarding their acceptance of employed wearables. Regarding environmental indoor monitoring, we collected 85% of completed data, whereas for outdoor, it was 100%. An average of 97.5% of viable data sets were retrieved for all wearables (heart rate: 97.5%, core body temperature: 97.5%, physical activity: 97.5%, GPS: 97.5%). Individual data point completeness was > 92% for all sensors, except GPS, where it was 67% on average. Acceptance of wearables was positive, with a range of 79% to 95%. The main challenges perceived by participants were missing personalized sensor feedback (70%) and uncertainty regarding the meaning of the wearables (47.5%). We show that the implementation of research-grade wearables in sub-Saharan Africa is technically feasible and socially accepted. Further, we point out current challenges and provide a solid framework for future research in this region.},
}
@article {pmid41091227,
year = {2025},
author = {Zenda, M},
title = {Climate change adaptation and mitigation in different livestock production systems and agro-ecological zones in South Africa: A systematic review.},
journal = {Tropical animal health and production},
volume = {57},
number = {8},
pages = {440},
pmid = {41091227},
issn = {1573-7438},
mesh = {South Africa ; Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Livestock/physiology ; *Animal Husbandry/methods ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Adaptation, Physiological ; },
abstract = {Livestock production in South Africa faces numerous challenges due to climate change, resource limitations, and economic constraints. Climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies are essential to ensure sustainability. This systematic literature review explores the adaptation and mitigation strategies employed in livestock production systems in South Africa. The literature review used a systematic approach to identify relevant studies using Google scholar, Scopus and Web of science. To ensure the relevance and quality of the selected studies, specific inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. Studies were included if they addressed adaptation and or mitigation strategies in livestock production, were specific to the South African context, and were published between 2000 and 2023. Conversely, studies were excluded if they focused on regions outside South Africa, did not specifically examine livestock adaptation or mitigation, or lacked methodological rigor. This approach allowed the author to identify and synthesise a wide range of literature on the topic. Based on the inclusion criteria for the literature review, an initial screening of 330 articles was conducted, resulting in 55 articles meeting the criteria and included in the systematic review. This rigorous process helped to identify the high-quality and relevant studies on the topic. The data extracted from the 55 articles were then analysed and synthesised to identify adaptation and mitigation strategies of livestock production systems in South Africa. This helped to identify similarities and differences within the literature and supported drawing conclusions about adaptation and mitigation strategies in South African livestock production systems. Key practices include destocking during dry months, selective breeding, water resource management, construction of shade to reduce heat, financial planning, feed supplementation, and innovative approaches like wildlife ranching. These strategies, when adopted at farm level enhance resilience, productivity, and environmental conservation. Demographic, environmental, socioeconomic, and knowledge-related factors influence strategy adoption. Research progress shows increasing interest and diverse methodological approaches, indicating a growing awareness of livestock production resilience. Collaborative efforts are crucial for advancing sustainable practices and maintaining the sector's long-term sustainability.},
}
@article {pmid41091142,
year = {2025},
author = {Mendez, I and Barra, PJ and Larama, G and Duran, P},
title = {Does climate change increase disease severity caused by crop pathogens? A Systematic Review.},
journal = {Plant disease},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1094/PDIS-03-25-0573-SR},
pmid = {41091142},
issn = {0191-2917},
abstract = {This systematic review evaluates the scientific literature from 2013-2024 on the effects of climate change-induced modifications in key abiotic factors on the severity of plant diseases caused by pathogens. The review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in plant pathology within the context of climate change, identifying knowledge gaps and highlighting areas that require further research. A thorough database search was conducted in the Scopus and Web of Science, yielding 2,459 articles. After applying PRISMA exclusion criteria, 106 articles were selected for in-depth analysis. Within, 32 focused on water deficit stress (WDS), 27 on the combined effect of elevated temperature (eT°) and CO2, 23 on eT°, 22 on elevated CO2 (eCO2), and only 2 explored the combined effects of eT° and WDS. The review covered 60 agriculturally important crops, with wheat, grape, chickpea, and rice being the most frequently studied. Fusarium sp. emerged as the most researched fungal genus, alongside other significant pathogens such as Rhizoctonia sp. and Phytophthora sp. Across all studies, 54% reported an increase in pathogen severity, with WDS being the most critical factor, followed by the combined effects of eT° and CO2. These findings highlight how soil-borne pathogens influence soil dynamics and responses to climate change. The review underscores the need for further research on the multiple interactions between abiotic stress and severity, which is essential for developing mitigation strategies, such as improving soil management practices and integrated pest management, to safeguard crop health and support global food security in a changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid41090393,
year = {2025},
author = {Ceriani, SA and Casale, P},
title = {Long-Term Incubation Duration Decline Indicates Climate-Change Driven Feminization of Three Sea Turtle Species in Florida, USA.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {10},
pages = {e70559},
pmid = {41090393},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/ ; //Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund (thanks to the Florida Sea Turtle License Plate Program)/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Turtles/physiology/embryology ; Florida ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Sex Ratio ; Male ; *Sex Determination Processes ; Temperature ; Nesting Behavior ; },
abstract = {Climate change is altering the thermal environment of nesting beaches worldwide, threatening species with temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD) such as sea turtles. While models have predicted feminization of primary sex ratios-that is, a progressive increase in the proportion of females-empirical, population-scale evidence across multiple species remains rare. Here we present the first broad-scale, multi-species evidence of long-term changes in incubation duration (ID)-used as a proxy for temperature and primary sex ratio-across genetically distinct Management Units (MUs) of loggerhead (Caretta caretta), green (Chelonia mydas), and leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) turtles nesting in Florida, USA. We introduce a simple, scalable method to assess population-level feminization trends by identifying directional shifts in ID distributions over time, avoiding the uncertainty of model-based primary sex ratio estimates. Using data from over 110,000 clutches laid between 2001 and 2022, we document significant declines in ID, spatial variation in embryo mortality across MUs, likely associated with greater exposure to lethal incubation temperatures, and the presence of seasonal and geographic male-producing refugia. These findings provide robust empirical evidence of increasing feminization, early signs of temperature-related lethal effects in at least one region, and highlight the importance of MU-scale, species-specific monitoring. This study underscores the need to protect male-producing beaches and early- and late-season clutches, which may be disproportionately vulnerable or overlooked. Given the simplicity and accessibility of ID data, we encourage its broader use in sea turtle conservation and recommend applying our approach to detect climate-driven trends in incubation conditions and potential feminization across other rookeries.},
}
@article {pmid41090314,
year = {2025},
author = {Koh, EY and Chan, WF and Lim, HCS and Tan, BKT and Ong, CT and Singh, PA and Tan, MBH and Sim, MJH and Ong, LW and Tan, H and Tan, SY and Huong, WCH and Seah, J and Ang, TL and Yeo, JA},
title = {Environmental sustainability in healthcare: impacts of climate change, challenges and opportunities.},
journal = {Singapore medical journal},
volume = {66},
number = {Suppl 1},
pages = {S47-S56},
pmid = {41090314},
issn = {2737-5935},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Delivery of Health Care ; Singapore ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Sustainable Development ; Environment ; },
abstract = {Environmental damage affects many aspects of healthcare, from extreme weather events to evolving population disease. Singapore's healthcare sector has the world's second highest healthcare emissions per capita, hampering the nation's pledge to reduce emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. In this review, we provide an overview of the impact environmental damage has on healthcare, including facilities, supply chain and human health, and examine measures to address healthcare's impact on the environment. Utilising the 'R's of sustainability - rethinking, reducing/refusing, reusing/repurposing/reprocessing, repairing, recycling and research - we have summarised the opportunities and challenges across medical disciplines. Awareness and advocacy to adopt strategies at institutional and individual levels is needed to revolutionise our environmental footprint and improve healthcare sustainability. By leveraging evidence from ongoing trials and integrating sustainable practices, our healthcare system can remain resilient against environment-driven challenges and evolving healthcare demands while minimising further impacts of environmental destruction.},
}
@article {pmid41089030,
year = {2025},
author = {Lee, HY and Kwon, JR and Kim, Y},
title = {Scrub typhus in the era of climate change: exploring lagged and cumulative effects of meteorological factors in the Republic of Korea, 2001-2024, a nationwide time-series study.},
journal = {Osong public health and research perspectives},
volume = {16},
number = {5},
pages = {437-452},
pmid = {41089030},
issn = {2210-9099},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: Scrub typhus, caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, is a climate-sensitive vector-borne disease with high incidence in the Republic of Korea. This study examined long-term epidemiological trends and changing meteorological influences in the context of climate change.<br><br>METHODS: A retrospective time-series study was conducted using national surveillance data on 149,289 scrub typhus cases (2001-2024) across 4 surveillance phases. Temporal trends in age-standardized incidence rates were evaluated using Joinpoint regression. Associations between monthly meteorological variables and incidence were assessed with Spearman correlation analysis and time-series regression analysis using distributed lag non-linear models.<br><br>RESULTS: The national incidence increased until 2017 and has decreased since 2018, whereas the AAPC rebound to 4.32% during phase IV (2019-2024). The proportion of female cases decreased, while that of adults &#x2265;70 years increased significantly. In phase IV, the average annual percent change increased in central and urban regions. The lag effect of meteorological factors lengthened from 4 to 6 months, with mean temperature (Tmean) and relative humidity (RH) representing the primary predictors. Phase III (2013-2018) displayed the highest cumulative relative risk (RR) for Tmean at 25.2 &#xb0;C (RR, 5.86; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.56-13.42), whereas in phase IV, only moderate RH (58%) remained significantly associated with incidence (RR, 1.68; 95% CI, 1.29-2.20).<br><br>CONCLUSION: Over the past 2 decades, the influence of meteorological factors on scrub typhus has shifted, with recent years marked by greater uncertainty under increasing climate variability and instability. For timely risk prediction and targeted prevention, adaptive surveillance systems that integrate dynamic climate indicators-capturing the intensity, frequency, and variability of extreme weather events-are needed.},
}
@article {pmid41088818,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, Q and Liu, M and Liu, J},
title = {Climate-Sensitive Infectious Diseases under Global Climate Change.},
journal = {Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES},
volume = {38},
number = {9},
pages = {1129-1141},
doi = {10.3967/bes2025.077},
pmid = {41088818},
issn = {2214-0190},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Communicable Diseases/epidemiology/transmission ; Humans ; Animals ; Global Health ; },
abstract = {Climate and weather significantly influence the duration, timing, and intensity of disease outbreaks, reshaping the global landscape of infectious diseases. Rising temperatures and shifts in precipitation patterns driven by climate change can directly impact the survival and reproduction of pathogens and vector organisms. Moreover, climate change is expected to exacerbate extreme weather events, including floods and droughts, which can disrupt infrastructure and increase the risk of water- and foodborne diseases. There are potential shifts in the temporal and spatial patterns of infectious disease transmission owing to climate change. Furthermore, climate change may alter the epidemiology of vaccine-preventable diseases. These climatic variations not only affect the ecological characteristics of pathogens and vectors but also indirectly influence human behaviors and socioeconomic conditions, further amplifying disease transmission risks. Addressing this challenge requires an interdisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive public health strategies. This review aims to synthesize the current evidence on the impact of climate change on climate-sensitive infectious diseases and elucidate the underlying mechanisms and transmission pathways. Additionally, we explored adaptive policy strategies to mitigate the public health burden of infectious diseases in the context of climate change, offering insights for global health governance and disease control efforts.},
}
@article {pmid41088037,
year = {2025},
author = {Acharya, BK and Vegvari, C and Lillywhite, J and Lillywhite, HJ and Kloos, D and Sharma, N and Dhimal, M},
title = {Climate change and its impact on spatial and temporal distribution of visceral leishmaniasis transmission risk in Nepal.},
journal = {BMC infectious diseases},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {1303},
pmid = {41088037},
issn = {1471-2334},
mesh = {Nepal/epidemiology ; *Leishmaniasis, Visceral/transmission/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; },
abstract = {Visceral leishmaniasis (VL), also known as kala-azar, has posed significant challenges to elimination efforts due to increased reporting of new cases from high mountain and previously considered non-endemic areas in Nepal. Understanding the potential distribution of disease risk and its changing patterns in the context of climate change is vital to inform policies and target available resources effectively. In this study we modelled and mapped climatically (environmentally) areas suitable for VL transmission based on the ecological niche principle and machine learning modelling techniques. The results revealed that about 34% of the land area in the lowland Tarai region and river valleys in the hill and mountain regions of Nepal are currently suitable for VL transmission. Climate change is expected to increase the suitable area to 43% in the pessimistic scenario (SSP 585) for both time periods (2050s and 2070s), while the area at risk of transmission will remain static stagnant or slightly decrease in the optimistic scenario (SSP245) for both periods. Environmental suitability for VL transmission will decrease in the eastern lowland but increase in the West. The assessment of the proportion of the population at risk of VL transmission is about 81% which is expected to decrease in future, as VL risk decreases in some more densely populated areas. However, the predicted spatial shift of the population at risk will expose new populations at risk of transmission of VL. Our findings may contribute to design evidence-based health polices and to optimally target limited resources in the National VL Elimination programme.},
}
@article {pmid41087757,
year = {2025},
author = {Macintosh, A and Trencher, G and Probst, B and Barley, S and Cullenward, D and West, TAP and Butler, D and Rockström, J},
title = {Carbon credits are failing to help with climate change - here's why.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {646},
number = {8085},
pages = {543-546},
pmid = {41087757},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid41086765,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, H and Jia, C and Zhang, L and Yu, W},
title = {Understanding climate change perceptions among urban residents in China: Insights from a nationwide survey.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {394},
number = {},
pages = {127631},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127631},
pmid = {41086765},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; China ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Female ; Male ; Perception ; Cities ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a pressing global challenge, and public attitudes play a critical role in shaping individual actions and the effectiveness of mitigation and adaptation policies. However, large-scale evidence on urban climate change perceptions in China remains limited, and the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. This study analyses 9819 survey responses collected in 2023 across major Chinese cities to develop a Public Perception Index (PPI) of climate change. An interpretable machine learning model is applied to identify key drivers and their nonlinear effects. The results show that males report slightly higher PPI scores than females, and workers in manufacturing, transportation, construction, and energy industries display stronger perceptions, while retirees and those in poor health report lower scores. Experience with extreme weather emerges as the strongest predictor of PPI, followed by annual income and subjective well-being, all exerting positive effects. Physical health interacts with subjective well-being, while both age and carbon emission intensity show inverted U-shaped relationships with PPI. Urban attributes, including city size and urbanisation rate, significantly influence perceptions, whereas political centrality and pilot climate policies have negligible effects. These findings reveal substantial group heterogeneity in urban climate change perceptions, clarify the role of nonlinear factors, and provide targeted insights to support more effective climate adaptation policies in China.},
}
@article {pmid41086540,
year = {2025},
author = {Gauthier, GM and Pandey, S and Sanchez, V and Stromberg, SE and Zoellner, LA},
title = {Posttraumatic stress disorder and climate change: A meta-analysis of prospective, acute predictors of PTSD following extreme weather events.},
journal = {Clinical psychology review},
volume = {122},
number = {},
pages = {102662},
doi = {10.1016/j.cpr.2025.102662},
pmid = {41086540},
issn = {1873-7811},
mesh = {Humans ; *Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/etiology/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; *Extreme Weather ; *Disasters ; Prospective Studies ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: Extreme weather events are increasing in intensity and frequency due to climate change. Better understanding key prospective predictors of chronic posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) present in the acute wake of a disaster is essential to allocating limited resources to those at greatest risk. Additionally, identifying prospective predictors of PTSD may help elucidate etiological factors that could be harnessed for psychological interventions to prevent chronic PTSD.<br><br>METHOD: PubMed, PsycInfo and PTSDPubs were systematically searched in February 2025 for longitudinal studies prospectively examining PTSD in adults following extreme weather events (e.g., hurricanes) with at least one pre-disaster or acutely post-disaster (< 18&#xa0;months) timepoint. Effect sizes of demographic (e.g., gender), pre-event (e.g., pre-disaster psychopathology), and environmental factors (e.g., social support) were extracted and synthesized as correlations using random effects modeling.<br><br>RESULTS: Forty-seven unique samples (N&#xa0;=&#xa0;25,085) were included, with a majority collected in North America (63.83&#xa0;%). The most frequent disaster type was hurricanes/typhoons (53.19&#xa0;%). Severity of disaster exposure (r&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.26), income (r&#xa0;=&#xa0;-0.26), and prior psychopathology (r&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.26) emerged as the strongest predictors of PTSD.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This is the first meta-analysis to examine prospective predictors of PTSD following extreme weather events collectively. The small- to moderate-sized effects observed suggest that predictors likely operate cumulatively to confer risk. Relative to other trauma types, access to resources, such as higher income, may be an important buffer against mental health problems. Future work should investigate modifiable predictors of PTSD that could potentially be harnessed in early interventions.},
}
@article {pmid41084918,
year = {2026},
author = {Afkhami, ME and Classen, AT and Dice, CG and Hernandez, DJ and Li, VW and Rawstern, AH and Rudgers, JA and Stinchcombe, JR and Crawford, KM},
title = {Unraveling complexity in climate change effects on beneficial plant-microbe interactions: mechanisms, resilience, and future directions.},
journal = {The New phytologist},
volume = {249},
number = {1},
pages = {93-113},
pmid = {41084918},
issn = {1469-8137},
support = {//Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada/ ; 1754287//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 1911451//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 1922521//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2030060//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2105402//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2225029//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2413159//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2425290//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2440261//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2505581//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2305481//Division of Biological Infrastructure/ ; DE-FOA-0002392//Biological and Environmental Research/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Plants/microbiology ; Microbiota ; Stress, Physiological ; Symbiosis ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Plant microbiomes have the potential to mitigate the impacts of climate change, yet both the complexity of climate change and the complexity of plant-microbe interactions make applications and future predictions challenging. Here, we embrace this complexity, reviewing how different aspects of climate change influence beneficial plant-microbe interactions and how advances in theory, tools, and applications may improve understanding and predictability of climate change effects on plants, microbiomes, and their roles within ecosystems. New advances include consideration of (1) interactions among climate stressors, such as more variable precipitation regimes combined with warmer mean temperature; (2) mechanisms that promote the stability of microbiome functions; (3) legacies of stress affecting the functionality of microbial communities under future stress; and (4) temporally repeated plant-microbe interactions or feedbacks. We also identify key gaps in each of these areas and spotlight the need for more research bridging molecular biology and ecology to develop a more mechanistic understanding of how climate change shapes beneficial microbe-plant interactions.},
}
@article {pmid41084606,
year = {2025},
author = {Hundessa, S and Huang, W and Xu, R and Yang, Z and Zhao, Q and Gasparrini, A and Armstrong, B and Bell, ML and Huber, V and Urban, A and Coelho, M and Sera, F and Tong, S and Royé, D and Kyselý, J and de'Donato, F and Mistry, M and Tobias, A and Íñiguez, C and Ragettli, MS and Hales, S and Achilleos, S and Klompmaker, J and Li, S and Guo, Y and , },
title = {Global excess deaths associated with heatwaves in 2023 and the contribution of human-induced climate change.},
journal = {Innovation (Cambridge (Mass.))},
volume = {6},
number = {10},
pages = {101110},
pmid = {41084606},
issn = {2666-6758},
support = {MR/V034162/1/MRC_/Medical Research Council/United Kingdom ; },
abstract = {An unprecedented heatwave swept the globe in 2023, marking it one of the hottest years on record and raising concerns about its health impacts. However, a comprehensive assessment of the heatwave-related mortality and its attribution to human-induced climate change remains lacking. We aim to address this gap by analyzing high-resolution climate and mortality data from 2,013 locations across 67 countries/territories using a three-stage modeling approach. First, we estimated historical heatwave-mortality associations using a quasi-Poisson regression model with distributed lag structures, considering lag effects, seasonality, and within-week variations. Second, we pooled the estimates in meta-regression, accounting for spatial heterogeneity and potential changes in heatwave-mortality associations over time. Third, we predicted grid-specific (0.5 0.5) association in 2023 and calculated the heatwave-related excess deaths, death ratio, and death rate per million people. Attribution analysis was conducted by comparing heatwave-related mortality under factual and counterfactual climate scenarios. We estimated 178,486 excess deaths (95% empirical confidence interval [eCI], 159,892≥204,147) related to the 2023 heatwave, accounting for 0.73% of global deaths, corresponding to 23 deaths per million people. The highest mortality rates occurred in Southern (120, 95% eCI, 116≥126), Eastern (107, 95% eCI, 100≥114), and Western Europe (66, 95% eCI, 62≥70), where the excess death ratio was also higher. Notably, 54.29% (95% eCI, 45.71%≥61.36%) of the global heatwave-related deaths were attributable to human-induced climate change. These results underscore the urgent need for adaptive public health interventions and climate mitigation strategies to reduce future mortality burdens in the context of increasing global warming.},
}
@article {pmid41084221,
year = {2025},
author = {de Gourville, D and Douglas, KM and Sutton, RM},
title = {Denialist vs. warmist climate change conspiracy beliefs: Ideological roots, psychological correlates and environmental implications.},
journal = {British journal of psychology (London, England : 1953)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/bjop.70035},
pmid = {41084221},
issn = {2044-8295},
support = {/ERC_/European Research Council/International ; },
abstract = {In the current research, we use network analysis to examine the structure, ideological foundations and correlates of climate change conspiracy theories, distinguishing between denialist and warmist beliefs. Denialist beliefs, typically endorsed on the political right, claim that climate change is exaggerated, whereas warmist beliefs, more prevalent on the left, allege the suppression of climate science and the downplaying of climate change. Across four studies, these beliefs showed a weak and unstable positive correlation but were reliably connected via indirect associations with general conspiracy beliefs and negatively through opposing relationships with denial of anthropogenic climate change (ACC) and conservatism. General conspiracy beliefs and denial of ACC were not directly connected but were instead related indirectly through climate-specific conspiracy beliefs: positively via denialist and negatively via warmist. We found no evidence across studies for an association between climate change conspiracy beliefs and indices of non-rational thinking. Finally, denialist beliefs were negatively associated with pro-environmental intentions, environmental concern, policy support and collective guilt, whereas warmist beliefs were positively related to these outcomes, except for environmental concern, where no significant relationship emerged. These findings highlight the importance of distinguishing ideological variants of climate change conspiracy beliefs to contextualize their psychological significance and potential impacts.},
}
@article {pmid41084061,
year = {2025},
author = {Rahman, MS and Amrin, M and Chowdhury, AH and Suwanbamrung, C and Karamehic-Muratovic, A},
title = {Knowledge and beliefs about climate change and emerging infectious diseases in bangladesh: implications for one health approach.},
journal = {Journal of health, population, and nutrition},
volume = {44},
number = {1},
pages = {360},
pmid = {41084061},
issn = {2072-1315},
mesh = {Humans ; Bangladesh/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Female ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Male ; Adult ; *Communicable Diseases, Emerging/epidemiology/prevention &amp; control/psychology ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *One Health ; Adolescent ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: Bangladesh is a nation highly vulnerable to the detrimental effects of climate change on infectious diseases. Research on general population's awareness and knowledge of this issue remains limited, making the One Health approach challenging due to factors such as low socioeconomic status, limited public health infrastructure, and gaps in climate-health literacy. To prevent and control climate-sensitive infectious diseases in Bangladesh, this study aimed to (i) assess knowledge and beliefs concerning climate change and infectious diseases and (ii) recommend One Health policies to reduce the burden of diseases.<br><br>STUDY DESIGN: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 1,905 participants in the northern region of Bangladesh from February to April 2024.<br><br>METHODS: Survey data were collected using a pretested and structured questionnaire. To assess climate change knowledge, respondents were asked to accurately identify infectious diseases from a list of climate-sensitive infectious diseases, risk factors that increase the likelihood of infectious diseases, methods of transmission, signs and symptoms, and management and treatment. To assess identification of infectious diseases, respondents were asked about malaria, dengue, zika, chikungunya, tuberculosis, Lyme disease, influenza, SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome), and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Participants' knowledge was classified as high (scores above 75%), moderate (50% to 75%), and low (below 50%), and beliefs were categorized as sound (scores of 80% or more) and poor (scores of less than 80%). Descriptive statistics and ordinal logistic regression were used to analyze the data.<br><br>RESULTS: Of 1,905 valid responses, 70.9% of the respondents knew that climate change and infectious disease outbreaks are related. Only about a third of the respondents (27.9%) reported receiving information about climate change updates and methods to mitigate infectious disease risks. More than half of study respondents had good knowledge about climate change (57.7%). However, fewer were knowledgeable about emerging infectious diseases (21.2%) and about the effects of climate change on infectious diseases (30.3%). Place of residence (OR: 1.3, 95% CI: 1.1-1.6), gender (OR: 1.5, 95% CI: 1.2-1.8), income (OR: 1.5, 95% CI: 0.9-1.8), and education (OR: 11.4, 95% CI: 8.1-16.4) were significantly associated with respondents' level of knowledge (P&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.05) about climate change and how it affects infectious diseases.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This study offers an overview of public perception in Bangladesh to help prevent and control climate-sensitive infectious diseases. The results can be incorporated into the One Health approach to develop integrated and dynamic that promote education, strengthen surveillance, and address socioeconomic disparities.},
}
@article {pmid41084056,
year = {2025},
author = {Moosburger, R and Richter, A and Mensink, GBM and Manz, K and Wagner, J and Heldt, K and Loss, J},
title = {Perspectives of individuals on reducing meat consumption to mitigate climate change - a scoping review.},
journal = {BMC nutrition},
volume = {11},
number = {1},
pages = {185},
pmid = {41084056},
issn = {2055-0928},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: As high meat consumption is detrimental to both individual health and the climate, many international organizations recommend a reduction in meat consumption among populations. This scoping review aims to synthesize the evidence on individuals' perspectives on reducing meat consumption to mitigate climate change. The three research questions focus on (1) the individuals' awareness of the link between meat consumption and climate change, (2) individuals' willingness to reduce their meat consumption to mitigate climate change, and (3) individuals who have already reduced their meat consumption for this purpose.<br><br>METHODS: This scoping review follows the extended PRISMA guidelines for scoping reviews. A systematic search was conducted in five databases (Medline, Scopus, Embase, Greenfile and PsynDex/CurrentContent/Agris via Livivo). Only peer-reviewed original studies, published since 2015, in English, German, Danish or Dutch were included. Two researchers performed all screening procedures. Data from included studies were summarized in a narrative and descriptive synthesis of evidence, separately for quantitative and qualitative studies.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 93 studies were included. The majority of studies were published since 2019, had a quantitative study design, and were conducted in Europe. Awareness of the link between meat consumption and climate change is low in most studies, and many people underestimate the climate change mitigation potential of meat consumption. Women and people with lower current meat consumption are more willing to reduce their meat consumption. Health and animal welfare are often the main reasons for reducing meat consumption, with climate change being a secondary motivation for most. However, studies varied in the questionnaires used, and many had small sample sizes, limiting comparability and generalizability.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Further research using nationwide samples and standardized, validated instruments would improve insight into individuals' perspectives on reducing meat consumption to mitigate climate change and is crucial to understanding of how to effectively promote a more plant-based diet. As media and political attention to climate change mitigation is increasing, it will be valuable to monitor changes in individual awareness, willingness and motivation to reduce meat consumption across populations worldwide.<br><br>TRIAL REGISTRATION: This scoping review has been registered at Open Science Framework (https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/MWB85) and the review protocol has been published in BMJ Open.},
}
@article {pmid41084022,
year = {2025},
author = {Lasater, ME and Prager, G and Choi, YA and Groteclaes, T and Rao, D and Kamps, SP and Altare, C and Spiegel, PB},
title = {Understanding relationships among climate change, conflict, migration/displacement and health in humanitarian settings: a scoping review.},
journal = {Conflict and health},
volume = {19},
number = {1},
pages = {73},
pmid = {41084022},
issn = {1752-1505},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of various extreme weather events across regions, globally. Climate change has also been associated with conflict, migration and displacement, and health in complex and multi-causal relationships, particularly in humanitarian settings. This study aimed to better understand linkages and relationships at the nexus of climate change, conflict, migration/displacement, and health in humanitarian settings.<br><br>METHODS: We searched the academic literature in four databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, GreenFILE) and the grey literature in 18 organizational websites. Titles and abstracts, and full texts from the academic literature were independently screened by two reviewers following PRISMA scoping review guidelines. For the grey literature, a single reviewer screened titles and abstracts and full texts, and extracted data. All extracted data were synthesized by domain.<br><br>RESULTS: We included 178 articles in this scoping review, describing four domains: climate change and migration/displacement and health; climate change and conflict and migration/displacement; climate change and conflict and migration/displacement and health; and climate change and conflict and health. Articles most frequently focused on climate change, migration/displacement and health. We identified complex, non-linear, multicausal and interrelated relationships at the nexus of these domains in diverse contexts that informed the development of a conceptual framework of direct and indirect relationships. We found that climate change, conflict, migration/displacement, and health intersect with pre-existing vulnerabilities to further exacerbate risks and vulnerabilities or cause new risks and vulnerabilities at this nexus.<br><br>CONCLUSION: While associations among climate change, conflict, migration/displacement and health are of significant concern, there has been limited examination at this nexus. Findings of this review indicate that research and practice should critically consider and embrace the complex and interrelated ways in which climate change has interrelated and cascading impacts on conflict, migration/displacement and health. Future research can build upon the findings of this review to identify the strength of associations at this nexus and holistic and effective responses. There is a need to adopt integrated and multi-disciplinary approaches to research, programming and policy in humanitarian settings while strengthening climate-resilient health systems.},
}
@article {pmid41082654,
year = {2025},
author = {Guikema, S and Pagan-Cajigas, Z and Fant, C and Boehlert, B and Maier, CX and Emanuel, K and Hartin, C and Sarofim, MC},
title = {Climate change impacts on tropical cyclone-induced power outage risk: Sociodemographic differences in outage burdens.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {43},
pages = {e2502266122},
pmid = {41082654},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {NA//Schmidt Sciences, LLC via MIT Climate Grand Challenge on Weather and Climate Extremes/ ; NA//US EPA/ ; },
abstract = {This research investigates the projected risks of future climate trends on tropical cyclone-induced power outages in the Gulf and Atlantic coast of the United States, focusing on the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable populations and the economic burdens associated with such events. Our methodology integrates four well-documented models to estimate changes in power outage rates, sociodemographic inequities, and economic costs due to tropical cyclone projections. Synthetic tropical cyclones were generated using data from seven global climate models (GCMs), used to compare power outage risks at the census tract level along two periods: hindcast (1995-2014) and late-century (2071-2100) using the SSP5-8.5 scenario. The late-century results from each model were scaled to align with a global warming scenario of 3 °C. We evaluated the uncertainty of these projections by considering the agreement among the GCMs outage projections. Results highlight a significant increase in power outage risks and high agreement in northern Florida, Georgia, the mid-Atlantic, and the North Atlantic coast. Distributional impact analyses indicate higher outage risks for Hispanic, non-White, and low-income populations, while economic projections show annual costs rising from $6.2 billion in the hindcast to over $11 billion for the 3 °C scenario. The findings highlight the need for adaptive strategies and equitable resource allocation to mitigate these growing risks due to future climate projections.},
}
@article {pmid41080664,
year = {2025},
author = {Kagunda, J and Hasham, A and Logie, CH and Evelia, H and Gachoki, C and Omondi, B and Chege, M and Okuto, M and Van Borek, S and Wu, I and Gittings, L},
title = {Climate change and resource insecurity-related mental health stressors among young adolescents in Kenya: Qualitative multi-method insights.},
journal = {Global mental health (Cambridge, England)},
volume = {12},
number = {},
pages = {e105},
pmid = {41080664},
issn = {2054-4251},
abstract = {While the links between extreme weather events and mental health have received growing attention, little is known about how climate change impacts adolescent mental health in low- and middle-income climate-affected settings. To address this gap, we conducted a multi-method qualitative study exploring how young adolescents (YAs) aged 10-14 years experience climate-related stressors across six regions in Kenya. Guided by the resource insecurity framework, we thematically analyzed Elder focus groups, YA walk-along interviews and YA participatory mapping workshops. Our findings revealed that food, water and sanitation insecurity contribute to psychological distress, including symptoms of depression and suicidality, and heighten concerns of community violence (e.g., assault, fighting). Water insecurity, particularly the time and distance required for collection, disrupted school attendance, while resource borrowing generated feelings of shame. Food insecurity and larger contexts of poverty were associated with substance use as a coping mechanism, which in turn contributed to school dropout, crime and gang involvement. Poverty also led some youth to run away from home. These findings highlight the urgent need for climate-informed mental health interventions that address co-occurring resource insecurities. To advance adolescent mental health and well-being in climate-affected settings, policy responses must be targeted and multilevel, engaging families, communities and institutions.},
}
@article {pmid41080500,
year = {2025},
author = {Hinchcliffe, DL and Tkaczynski, P},
title = {Shifting Seasons: Long-Term Insights Into Climate Change Effects on Bird Phenology From Ringing Data.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {10},
pages = {e72317},
pmid = {41080500},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Understanding how animal communities respond to environmental change is crucial for predicting biodiversity trends. Birds, particularly migratory species and those experiencing large-scale declines, are sensitive to shifting climatic conditions. Environmental stressors have been linked to earlier migration timing, which can alter species abundance and disrupt ecological interactions. Long-term population monitoring provides essential insights into species' capacity to adapt to climate change, offering a predictive framework for assessing their future viability. We analyse a 25-year bird ringing dataset from Spurn Bird Observatory located at a notable migratory bird hotspot in the UK. We show that climate factors, especially temperature, are significantly changing and consequently impact migrant bird arrival times. We also show that different species' abundances are changing over time and make a weak but notable association between these trends with climate change. When species are analysed in isolation, it is clear there are other potential contributing factors which may explain variation in abundance at Spurn over the years-to fully understand these changes, species must be studied in an ecological context, including multi-species analyses. We take care to control for catching effort in our analyses, as we find that this directly correlates with both abundance and diversity of species caught, which demonstrates the importance of year-round standardised ringing coverage at UK biodiversity hotspots. As such, we suggest caution when using ringing data to make ecological interpretations. While citizen science ringing data has limitations that restrict its use for elucidating mechanisms of species-level patterns, it remains a vital tool for informing conservation. Our study highlights the value of sustained ecological datasets in tracking these dynamics and informing conservation strategies across taxa for habitat and landscape-level management.},
}
@article {pmid41080480,
year = {2025},
author = {Brunton, EA and Brunton, AJ and Conroy, G},
title = {From Safe to Stranded: Land Use and Climate Change Threaten Habitat of Iconic Australian Macropods.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {10},
pages = {e72236},
pmid = {41080480},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {As the footprint from human population increases, the associated modification and conversion of natural landscapes in a changing climate places significant pressure on terrestrial wildlife. Since areas of high biodiversity are most affected by urbanisation, there is a need to identify future challenges for species in these regions in the context of intensifying climate change. We investigated habitat dynamics for seven Macropodid species found in the rapidly urbanising, biodiverse Southeast Queensland (SEQ) region of Australia. Habitat suitability was modelled using presence-only occurrence data (2000-2023) in combination with bioclimatic and landscape variables. We employed a balanced Random Forest algorithm to model species distributions, project current and potential habitat and identify key bioclimatic and landscape factors influencing conservation management. A greater amount of predicted current suitable habitat (over one third) for eastern grey kangaroos, swamp wallabies and red-necked wallabies is within the urban footprint, than in protected areas. Conversely, most current suitable habitats for the other species were predicted to occur in protected areas. Worryingly, a decline in suitable habitat (83%-96% reduction) is projected for all seven species under future climate scenarios. Our results reveal the vulnerability of macropods in the region which face compounded threats from urbanisation and climate-induced habitat loss. This study's findings highlight a complex set of factors that could hinder macropod species' adaptability to future environmental changes, elevating 'least concern' species to 'of concern'. Combined pressures from climate change, urbanisation and habitat loss necessitate a broad, adaptive approach to wildlife conservation in human-dominated landscapes.},
}
@article {pmid41077470,
year = {2025},
author = {Bonthrone, AF and Piyasena, C and Counsell, SJ},
title = {The Effects of Climate Change on Children's Health.},
journal = {Pediatric clinics of North America},
volume = {72},
number = {5},
pages = {991-1001},
doi = {10.1016/j.pcl.2025.05.010},
pmid = {41077470},
issn = {1557-8240},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Child ; *Child Health ; *Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; Air Pollution/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {Children are particularly vulnerable to the harmful health effects of increasing global temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events, and the adverse effects of exposure to climate change-related events in utero and during childhood can have cascading consequences throughout the lifetime. This article primarily focuses on the neurodevelopmental and educational sequelae of climate change on children including discussions on the consequences of increased exposure to air pollution, poorer parental and childhood mental health, an increase in vector and water borne diseases, and food and water insecurity.},
}
@article {pmid41076937,
year = {2025},
author = {Kemarau, RA and Boo, WH and Abu Bakar, NA and Sa'adi, Z and Sakawi, Z and Norzin, MAF and Jaafar, WSWM and Suab, SA and Eboy, OV and Noor, NM},
title = {Remote sensing technologies for monitoring coral reef health under climate change.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {212},
number = {},
pages = {107599},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107599},
pmid = {41076937},
issn = {1879-0291},
abstract = {Climate change-driven coral bleaching is the most acute and visible threat to coral reefs, which support biodiversity, coastal protection, and human livelihoods. Yet monitoring remains uneven across space, depth, and time. This review evaluates the performance and limitations of satellite- and UAV-based remote sensing for bleaching detection and outlines pathways toward operational, management-ready monitoring. Using a PRISMA-guided synthesis of 1995-2024 peer-reviewed studies, we compare multispectral platforms (Sentinel-2, Landsat, MODIS) with hyperspectral and UAV systems in terms of spectral sensitivity, spatial resolution, revisit frequency, and validation practices. Sentinel-2 and Landsat enable basin-to regional-scale assessments, while MODIS provides essential thermal context but limited habitat detail. Hyperspectral and UAV approaches can detect early and sublethal bleaching signals but remain underutilized, appearing in fewer than 15 % of studies. Persistent geographic biases-particularly the underrepresentation of Southeast Asia, mesophotic reefs, and high-latitude systems-restrict global understanding, while weak standardization hampers comparability across studies. Multi-sensor fusion of thermal and optical data, coupled with water-column correction and machine learning, substantially improves attribution between heat exposure and benthic change but requires coordinated protocols and robust ground-truthing. Future progress will depend on targeted deployment of UAV and hyperspectral assets, standardized validation, and open, interoperable monitoring pipelines that connect near-real-time thermal alerts with fine-scale benthic diagnostics.},
}
@article {pmid41076936,
year = {2026},
author = {Pienaah, CKA and Antabe, R and Luginaah, I},
title = {Smallholder farmers' perceptions of the impact of climate change on the mental and physical health of their livestock in semi-arid Ghana.},
journal = {Preventive veterinary medicine},
volume = {246},
number = {},
pages = {106718},
doi = {10.1016/j.prevetmed.2025.106718},
pmid = {41076936},
issn = {1873-1716},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Ghana ; Animals ; *Farmers/psychology ; *Animal Husbandry ; Humans ; *Livestock/psychology ; Animal Welfare ; Female ; *Mental Health ; Male ; Middle Aged ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Adult ; },
abstract = {Climate change is increasingly disrupting smallholder farming systems across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with significant consequences for livestock health. While physical health impacts are relatively documented, the mental health dimension of livestock welfare remains underexplored, particularly in climate-vulnerable, low-resource settings. This study examined smallholder farmers' perceptions of their livestock health in Ghana's semi-arid Upper West Region and identified farmer-driven solutions for adaptation. Guided by the One Health framework, qualitative data were collected through focus group discussions with farmers across five districts and analyzed thematically. The results revealed four key themes. First, farmers described physical health impacts including weight loss, malnutrition, disease prevalence (e.g., foot rot, respiratory illness, tick infestations), and rising mortality linked to drought, floods, and heat stress. Additionally, farmers highlighted behavioral and mental health changes, reporting distress signals such as withdrawal, aggression, and lethargy, which they interpreted as signs of exhaustion or emotional imbalance. Also, cultural interpretations shaped understanding and responses, with generational knowledge, traditional healers, and spiritual beliefs informing livestock care and decision-making. Consequently, farmers proposed adaptation strategies, ranging from immediate actions (shade provision, water storage, herbal remedies) to long-term solutions (fodder banks, reforestation, mobile veterinary outreach, and animal welfare training). The findings underscore the importance of integrating farmer knowledge and indigenous practices into livestock policy and highlight the need for a One Health approach that addresses both physical and mental well-being. By situating livestock health within cultural, ecological, and behavioral contexts, this study contributes new insights to the emerging discourse on climate-resilient livestock systems in SSA.},
}
@article {pmid41076845,
year = {2025},
author = {Romero-Piñeiro, L and Villanueva-Perales, AL and Alonso-Fariñas, B and Haro, P},
title = {Dynamic life cycle assessment of climate change impacts of hydrogen production from energy crops.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1003},
number = {},
pages = {180689},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180689},
pmid = {41076845},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) are predominantly conducted using a static approach, which aggregates emissions over time without considering emissions timing. Additionally, LCAs often assume biogenic carbon neutrality, neglecting site-specific forest carbon fluxes and temporal trade-offs. This study applies both static and dynamic LCA and incorporates biogenic carbon to evaluate the climate change impact of hydrogen production. It focuses on gasification of eucalyptus woodchips cultivated on former marginal grasslands (BIO system), which avoids competition with land used for food production. A case study is presented in western Andalusia (Spain) with the aim to replace hydrogen produced via the conventional steam methane reforming (SMR) pathway (BAU system) at La Rábida refinery. The CO2FIX model was used to simulate biogenic carbon fluxes, providing insights into carbon sequestration dynamics, and it was found that the inclusion of biogenic carbon flows from eucalyptus plantations dramatically reduced CO2 equivalent emissions (176 % in the static approach and 369 % in the dynamic approach) primarily due to soil and belowground biomass carbon sequestration. The dynamic LCA showed significantly lower CO2 emissions than the static LCA (106 % reduction), shifting emissions from -1.79 kg CO2/kg H2 in the static approach to -3.69 kg CO2/kg H2 in the dynamic approach. These findings highlight the need to integrate emission dynamics and biogenic carbon flows into LCA methodologies to support informed decision-making and the development of more effective environmental policies.},
}
@article {pmid41076834,
year = {2025},
author = {Xu, J and Wang, Y and Yuan, H and Shi, L and Liu, F and Zhu, J and Long, J and Yang, H},
title = {Climate change affects Salmonella antimicrobial resistance dynamics in China: an ecological study across multiple temporal scales.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {394},
number = {},
pages = {127604},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127604},
pmid = {41076834},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Salmonella/drug effects ; China ; Temperature ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology ; *Drug Resistance, Bacterial ; },
abstract = {Climate change and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are two pressing global challenges; however, how they interact remains unclear. This study focused on Salmonella, a major AMR pathogen, to examine the relationship between regional climate change and AMR risk in mainland China across multiple time scales, while controlling for socio-demographic and economic factors. The optimal fit was attained for both the southern and northern regions when a time scale of five years was employed. Here we showed that every 1 °C increase in temperature fluctuation led to a 0.9-fold decrease (95 % confidence interval (CI): 0.84-0.96) in the prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in northern China. In contrast, the same temperature increase resulted in a 1.08-fold rise (95 % CI: 1.05-1.11) in the prevalence or intensity of ARGs in southern China. For AMR risk in Salmonella, ambient temperature fluctuations had a stronger impact than annual ambient temperature. Fluctuations within optimal ranges for temperature, humidity, and precipitation are crucial determinants affecting the AMR in Salmonella.},
}
@article {pmid41076826,
year = {2025},
author = {Alsagr, N and Apergis, N},
title = {Total climate change risk and banks' loan portfolios: Fresh evidence and extensions.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {394},
number = {},
pages = {127460},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127460},
pmid = {41076826},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Investments ; Humans ; },
abstract = {The transition towards net-zero conditions needs large investments that are expected to generate a strong demand for bank loans and other financing. Such conditions pose risks not only to firms themselves, but also to banks that provide financing means to them. Climate risk also heightens default risk by weakening borrowers' earnings and ability to meet obligations, incentivizing banks to restrict loan supply and avoid future default-related losses. The study exclusively focuses on banks' corporate loan portfolios with the analysis exploring the simultaneous influence of physical and transition risk on banks' loan portfolios exposure, while it further investigates whether the badly exposed to transition policies industries still have access to financial markets. Employing quarterly data on U.S. banks' loan portfolios, quantifying bank exposures to both physical and transition risks, through the development of industry-specific estimates of climate policy impacts on economic performance (profitability) and mapping sectoral vulnerability measures to bank loan portfolios through detailed exposure matching, and using fixed effects panel methods, spanning the period 2012 to 2023, we manage to quantify the exposure to both physical and transition climate risks. The findings indicate that both categories of risk, transitional policy-driven shifts and physical hazards, are projected to amplify the vulnerability of bank loan portfolios over time. The results document that not only the transition, but also the physical risks are expected to increase the exposure of banks' loan portfolios. An increase of physical risks by 1 % is expected to increase the vulnerability of bank loan portfolios by 5 %-12 %, depending on the policy scenario followed. The results survive certain robustness checks, such as endogeneity tests and alternative measures of physical risks. Finally, the analysis highlights that in terms of the connection between the exposure of banks' loan portfolios and the access to funding of those firms, the financial access variable exerts a significantly positive impact on banks' loan exposure. The results illustrate how climate change risks, both physical and transition related, affect bank loan portfolios, highlighting their systemic impact on the banking sector. The results offer invaluable insights for both the banking industry and regulatory authorities in navigating the dynamic environment of sustainable finance. Important recommendations are proposed on how banks might survive and prosper in the face of unprecedented environmental challenges.},
}
@article {pmid41076224,
year = {2025},
author = {Khan, FR and Bury, NR and Cooper, CA and Boyle, D and Middleton, E and Herzog, SD},
title = {The impact of climate change on the flux and fate of metals in freshwater systems: Implications for metal exposure across different scales.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {287},
number = {},
pages = {123057},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.123057},
pmid = {41076224},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis/metabolism/toxicity/chemistry ; *Metals/analysis/toxicity/metabolism/chemistry ; *Fresh Water/chemistry ; Environmental Monitoring ; Biological Availability ; Animals ; },
abstract = {Climate change and chemical pollution are two of the gravest environmental concerns, and it is becoming increasingly recognised that climate change and climate variability will alter the environmental distribution and toxicity of chemical pollutants. Trace metals are an established pollutant group where decades of research have been able to determine causal links between environmental concentrations and water chemistry, and accumulation and toxic effects. In the present paper, we assert that to fully comprehend the impact of climate change on metal bioavailability and exposures in freshwaters, three distinct scales need to be understood: (i) the global scale of metal biogeochemical cycling which will alter metal inputs from soil into freshwater; (ii) the environmental scale of fluctuating water chemistry parameters that will change metal complexation dynamics; and (iii) the organismal scale at which climate-induced physiological modifications at the site of uptake may alter the bioaccumulation of metals and climate-induced impairments of cellular function that will change toxicity. At each scale much is already known about the processes and pathways that govern metal input, bioavailability and impacts on biota, but the key impact of climate variability is to alter the frequency, intensity, and rates at which these processes occur with the underlying commonality throughout scales being a shift to a more dynamic system. In an increasingly dynamic environment, it is the kinetics of both chemical and biological reactions that become more important compared to predictions of metal bioavailability from currently utilised thermodynamic equilibrium-based models. Extending such models to include climate variability is not easy, but to begin such a process would ultimately lead to more accurate and realistic applications to policy guidance.},
}
@article {pmid41075571,
year = {2025},
author = {Bae, S and Kim, JM and Kim, HS and Yi, CH and An, SU},
title = {Predicting climate change impacts on Suaeda japonica distribution in East Asian salt marshes using ensemble modeling.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1003},
number = {},
pages = {180683},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180683},
pmid = {41075571},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Wetlands ; *Chenopodiaceae/physiology ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Republic of Korea ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Models, Theoretical ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; },
abstract = {Halophytes in salt marshes provide important ecosystem services, such as carbon sequestration, coastal protection, nutrient cycling, biodiversity support, and nitrogen and phosphorus removal. However, climate change threatens their survival by reducing habitat availability. This study employed ensemble species distribution modeling integrating Random Forest, Generalized Boosted Models, Generalized Additive Models, and Maximum Entropy to predict the current and future habitat of Suaeda japonica-a major component of South Korean and Japanese salt marshes-under the SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 climate scenarios across East Asia for 2050 and 2100. Eight key environmental variables were systematically selected (from a total of 48). The ensemble model demonstrated excellent predictive performance (TSS = 0.987 and ROC = 0.999), superior to that of individual models. Temperature range emerged as the most important variable (importance = 0.629). Current distribution modeling identified optimal habitats along the western coast of South Korea and Kyushu, Japan. Future projections revealed minimal differences in the emission scenarios by 2050, but substantial changes by 2100 under SSP5-8.5. Notably, habitat suitability was predicted to increase along the eastern coast of China while decreasing in the traditional South Korean and Japanese strongholds, representing a distributional inversion phenomenon. These findings inform the development of regionally appropriate conservation strategies and emphasize the importance of protecting existing core populations while preparing for habitat restoration in emerging suitable areas. The study provides strong evidence on the urgency of blue carbon management and halophytic species conservation under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41640689,
year = {2025},
author = {Kordilas, M and Mumovic, D and Schwartz, Y and Cooke, R and Mordak, S},
title = {The impact of evolving mix on building's life cycle environmental impacts under climate change: insights from a London office case study.},
journal = {The international journal of life cycle assessment},
volume = {30},
number = {12},
pages = {3275-3303},
pmid = {41640689},
issn = {0948-3349},
abstract = {PURPOSE: The main aim of this study is to identify how evolutions in the electricity mix and climate change affect the LCA results of buildings regarding the multitude of environmental impacts. This is of critical importance now, and one that is likely to receive growing interest in the future. Firstly, because carbon might become a secondary environmental impact to mitigate as economies achieve decarbonisation milestones, and secondly, due to concerns around the trade-offs between the environmental impacts.<br><br>METHODS: This study evaluates the lifecycle environmental impacts of a case study office building in London by considering climate change in the UK (using CIBSE weather files) and electricity mix evolution in the UK (using National Grid ESO data), EU (using EU commission data) and China that influence operational and embodied modules of LCA. Electrification of transport is also considered, reflecting the forementioned electricity mixes. A dynamic LCA approach was followed in which the inventory was modified to reflect future electricity mixes. The influence of climate evolution was considered through dynamic thermal simulations according to London's future climatic projections provided by CIBSE's weather files that were then translated into lifecycle environmental impacts through the modified inventory.<br><br>RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Results of applying a dynamic approach in LCA show that there are several co-benefits of grid decarbonisation when it comes to the building's environmental impacts. However, ecotoxicity and land occupation might come to light. Climate change led to minor reductions in the operational electricity needs, indicating that no significant savings are to be expected in the case of actively cooled buildings without free ventilative cooling. Evolving electricity mixes do not significantly reduce material embodied impacts for this case study, showing that the reduction of lifecycle impacts cannot rely only on future electricity mix evolutions. The electrification of transport was found to have an adverse effect on the building's embodied ionising radiation impact, highlighting the importance of sourcing materials locally to avoid long transportation distances. A new type of performance gap is proposed for the building's lifecycle environmental impacts. This can be defined as 'the difference between the predicted and the actual environmental impact resulting from the mismatch between the actual case and the life cycle inventory'.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Future research is needed to investigate how sensitive results are to other assumptions and how improvements in material manufacturing affect the obtained results.},
}
@article {pmid41647378,
year = {2025},
author = {Nayna Schwerdtle, P and Devine, C and Berner-Rodoreda, A and McMahon, SA and Bärnighausen, K},
title = {Adapting to climate change: strategies and perspectives from humanitarian health workers - A qualitative study.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {23},
number = {},
pages = {100373},
pmid = {41647378},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change is contributing to humanitarian health crises. However, research on the intersection of climate change and health in humanitarian settings often prioritises understanding impacts over identifying solutions. This study adopts a solutions-oriented approach, engaging humanitarians working in medical projects to explore both existing and potential adaptation strategies to mitigate the adverse health effects of climate change.<br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study involved 49 semi-structured qualitative interviews with humanitarian health workers from M&#xe9;decins Sans Fronti&#xe8;res (MSF) across 30 countries. Conducted in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic, the interviews focused on identifying adaptation solutions to address climate-related health impacts at individual, community, and organizational levels. Data were analysed using a hybrid coding approach, combining deductive and inductive techniques informed by framework analysis.<br><br>RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The research highlights a perception of high vulnerability and low readiness to address climate change in the studied countries, exposing an adaptation gap-the disparity between adaptation needs and current efforts. Initially, participants found it challenging to identify adaptation strategies, often focussing on mitigation (emission reduction) rather than adaptation. From the adaptation activities identified, we developed an 'Adaptation Continuum' framework, which ranges from maladaptation to resilience-building. Additionally, we created a matrix of climate change adaptation (CCA) examples to illustrate how health risks can be addressed in contexts characterised by high vulnerability and low adaptive capacity.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Health and humanitarian actors are witnessing the profound impacts of climate change on communities and projects worldwide. Despite ongoing efforts to adapt, there remains a lack of consensus on how to effectively operationalize these initiatives. This research introduces the 'Adaptation Continuum', a conceptual framework designed to guide the planning, implementation, and evaluation of adaptation activities in four key domains: knowledge and awareness, infrastructure and technological solutions, operational adaptation, and policy and advocacy.},
}
@article {pmid41648719,
year = {2025},
author = {Asrar, FM and Chapman, HJ},
title = {Innovative use of space-based technologies to address climate change and related global health crises.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {21},
number = {},
pages = {100406},
pmid = {41648719},
issn = {2667-2782},
}
@article {pmid41646244,
year = {2025},
author = {Zarandi, SM and Yarahmadi, R and Nasiri, R and Bayat, M and Nasiri, H and Amini, A and Motlagh, ME and Rasoulzadeh, H},
title = {Impact of climate change on adipose-derived stem cells: A molecular and histological study.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {22},
number = {},
pages = {100367},
pmid = {41646244},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change, particularly temperature and humidity fluctuations, can affect biological systems. This study specifically investigates the impact of these two key aspects of climate change on adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) as a pilot study and starting point for further examinations into the biological effects of climate change-associated conditions.<br><br>METHODS: One-month-old male rats were kept for 4 months (equal to a 10-year climatic period) in 4 groups and exposed to conditions based on climatic data from Tehran's synoptic stations. Rats in the control group were exposed to conditions based on climatic data from 1991, and groups 2-4 were exposed to conditions based on climatic data from 1991 to 2000, 2001-2010, and 2011-2020, respectively. Monthly temperature, humidity, and day/night cycle averages were selected for animal exposure. After exposure, fat-derived stem cells were taken from each subject and assays assessing reactive oxygen species (ROS), cell viability and proliferation, and apoptosis were performed.<br><br>RESULTS: From 1991 to 2020, Tehran experienced an average temperature increase of 1.5 &#xb0;C and a 15 % decrease in average humidity, conditions which when replicated in rodent models were associated with increased rates of ROS and caspase-3 expression, a reduction in Ki-67 antigen expression and in the duration of the life of cells, and an increase in the rate of apoptosis, such that apoptosis in ADSCs reached 25.51 %.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The study demonstrates that environmental conditions similar to those from climate change are associated with significant changes in ADSCs and emphasizes the need for further research to understand their impact on health.},
}
@article {pmid41648713,
year = {2025},
author = {Lau, SS and Appiah, K and Ho, CC and Cheng, MC and Yang, BY},
title = {Measuring Chinese negative emotion towards climate change: Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of Climate Change Anxiety Scale.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {21},
number = {},
pages = {100364},
pmid = {41648713},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: In response to growing concerns over negative emotions towards climate change worldwide, it is essential that a validated and reliable scale is available for the generalizability of the constructs being measured, and it is not just applicable to Western context, but also the East.<br><br>METHOD: The present study aims to conduct a psychometric investigation of the 13-item Climate Change Anxiety Scale (CCAS) of Clayton and Karazsia in Traditional Chinese using a large sample (N = 1,567) of Chinese individuals in Hong Kong, China. The CCAS was translated, back-translated, cross-culturally adapted and pilot-tested. We performed descriptive, scale reliability, exploratory factor and confirmatory factor analyses.<br><br>RESULTS: Unlike the two-factor structure of the original scale, our results revealed a three-factor structure of the 13-item CCAS version that captured three dimensions of climate change anxiety: intrusive symptoms, reflections on climate anxiety, and functional impairment. The scale showed good goodness-of-fit indices, internal consistency and reliability. The Chinese CCAS version demonstrated high levels of reliability estimates and significant, albeit weak, correlations with the relevant constructs of well-being, anxiety and depression, environmental orientation, self-efficacy and belief denial.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Overall, the Chinese CCAS version has good reliability and validity, and it can be used as a valid assessment tool for climate change anxiety screening with Chinese individuals, thus providing a foundation for better understanding various climate change-related emotions through an anxiety lens in the Chinese context.},
}
@article {pmid41646249,
year = {2025},
author = {Newman, M and Kokame, KA and Leochico, CFD and Fogarty, AE and Burton, J and Tenforde, AS and Alexander, M},
title = {Climate change and health through the lens of physical medicine and rehabilitation: A scoping review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {22},
number = {},
pages = {100362},
pmid = {41646249},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&amp;R) physicians (physiatrists) care for patients with a variety of neurologic, musculoskeletal, chronic pain, and sports-related conditions. These conditions can cause physical disabilities, cognitive, sensory, or other functional impairments, which make these patients susceptible to the impacts of climate change. The purpose of this scoping review is to describe the existing literature at the intersection of climate change and PM&amp;R practice, and to identify publication trends.<br><br>METHODS: The search used electronic databases PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science to identify studies related to PM&amp;R and climate change search terms published or in press between January 2008 to July 2023. Articles were reviewed for relevance to PM&amp;R and climate change and were categorized into three groups: (1) Health effects of climate change, (2) PM&amp;R interventions that address health impacts of climate change, and (3) Other relevant points of interest.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 38 articles met the inclusion criteria. Twenty-one articles discussed the health effects of climate change on patients encountered in PM&amp;R practice, with most describing the negative health impacts of air pollution and increased heat. There were 13 articles regarding PM&amp;R interventions that address health impacts of climate change, largely related to disaster preparedness or management, but also including methods for addressing heat illness, telemedicine, and a waste audit. There were four articles about other points of interest, including PM&amp;R providers' perceptions of climate change. Of all the included articles, there was one randomized controlled trial and the rest were observational in design. The number of studies published in the past 15 years has generally trended upwards, with the majority coming from North America.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Climate change threatens to negatively affect the health and wellbeing of patients requiring PM&amp;R service, and most physiatrists are concerned about this. While the number of studies has increased over the past 15 years, substantial research gaps remain in the nexus between PM&amp;R and climate change, and several regions around the world are poorly represented in the literature. Further studies are needed to help patients with disabilities adapt to and mitigate the climate crisis.},
}
@article {pmid41647122,
year = {2024},
author = {Shepherd, S and Raynal, P and Guedj, M},
title = {Psychometric properties of the French version of the climate change worry scale.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {20},
number = {},
pages = {100361},
pmid = {41647122},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: As concern over climate change keeps growing, there is a need for reliable tools to assess the psychological impact of this global issue across different languages. This study presents the first French adaptation of the Climate Change Worry Scale (CCWS) and evaluates its psychometric properties. The CCWS, originally developed in English, is a 10-item self-report measure assessing personal worry about climate change.<br><br>METHODS: A total of 442 participants (82.1% female, mean age = 32.45, SD = 12.50) completed the CCWS along with the Climate Change Anxiety Scale (CCAS), the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ), and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS).<br><br>RESULTS: The CCWS showed robust internal consistency, with Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega values of 0.91. Convergent validity was supported by a strong correlation between the CCWS and CCAS (r = 0.79). Divergent validity was shown by weaker correlations with general worry assessed with PSWQ (r = 0.31) and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress measured with DASS (r = 0.24-0.30). An exploratory factor analysis supported a one-factor solution for the CCWS, explaining 51% of the variance. Factor loadings of the ten items ranged from 0.61 to 0.82. A subsequent confirmatory factor analysis confirmed an adequate fit for a reduced six-item version of the scale.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that the French version of the CCWS is a reliable and valid tool for measuring climate change worry. Its strong psychometric properties make it suitable for use in French-speaking populations, enabling future cross-cultural research on climate-related psychological impacts.},
}
@article {pmid41648715,
year = {2025},
author = {Cloos, P and Belloiseau, M and McPherson, N and Harris-Glenville, F and Joseph, DD and Zinszer, K},
title = {Erratum to discussing linkages between climate change, human mobility and health in the Caribbean: The case of Dominica. A qualitative study.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {21},
number = {},
pages = {100358},
doi = {10.1016/j.joclim.2024.100358},
pmid = {41648715},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.joclim.2023.100237.].},
}
@article {pmid41647124,
year = {2024},
author = {Beckord, J and Krakowczyk, JB and Gebhardt, N and Geiser, LS and Kamler, K and Nikendei, C and Skoda, EM and Teufel, M and Bäuerle, A},
title = {Development and validation of a climate change version of the man-made disaster-related distress scale (CC-MMDS).},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {20},
number = {},
pages = {100356},
pmid = {41647124},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change, considered as a pressing man-made disaster, poses a fundamental threat to global health, with significant psychological consequences. However, measurement instruments assessing these consequences of climate change remain limited. This study aimed to address this gap by developing and validating an adapted version of the Man-Made Disaster-Related Distress Scale (MMDS), specifically designed for the assessment of indirect climate change-related psychological consequences.<br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: The items of the MMDS were adapted to climate change. The resulting "Climate Change - Man-Made Disaster-Related Distress Scale" (CC-MMDS), comprising 16 items, was validated in an online-based survey in Germany. Initially, 1070 participants were engaged in the survey.<br><br>RESULTS: The data of n = 715 participants was used for analysis. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses revealed a two-factor structure, encompassing "psychological distress" and "change of existing belief systems", with acceptable to good model fit. The CC-MMDS demonstrated excellent reliability and good validity, with measurement invariance across gender, age, and educational level.<br><br>DISCUSSION: This study validated the CC-MMDS, confirming a two-factor structure. The scale demonstrated strong measurement properties, making it a promising standardized instrument for assessing climate change-related distress.<br><br>CONCLUSION: With its strong psychometric properties and efficient administration, the CC-MMDS offers valuable insights for research and can aid mental health providers in identifying and supporting individuals impacted by climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41647125,
year = {2024},
author = {Innocenti, M and Santarelli, G and Comerci, C and Carluccio, N and Anzaghi, E and Cadeddu, C},
title = {Development and validation of the climate change-related reproductive concerns scale (CCRCS).},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {20},
number = {},
pages = {100351},
pmid = {41647125},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: As global concerns about climate change intensify, emerging research reveals a link between climate change anxiety and individuals' decisions regarding parenthood. More people are choosing not to have children due to worries about their carbon footprint or the future implications of climate change on their offspring. This trend emphasizes the critical necessity for a nuanced comprehension of how environmental concerns intertwine with reproductive intentions. To address this imperative, our study develops the Climate Change-related Reproductive Concerns Scale (CCRCS) and evaluates its psychometric properties.<br><br>METHODS: CCRCS was developed and validated in a sample of 206 Italian adults aged 19 to 51. Ten items were created to evaluate climate change-related reproductive attitudes: 5 anti-reproductive items and 5 pro-reproductive, with their responses reversed for consistency in interpretation.<br><br>RESULTS: Exploratory factor analysis revealed a single-factor structure, explaining 63.82 % of the variance, with the scale demonstrating good internal consistency (&#x3b1; = 0.85). The factor structure was replicated, and the scale's validity was examined through correlations with measures of eco-paralysis and climate change anxiety, with significant correlations supporting construct validity. Furthermore, the relationship between climate change-related reproductive concerns and adaptation responses was explored, assessing the impact of framing on CCRCS scores.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The CCRCS provides a reliable and valid measure of these concerns, highlighting the psychological impact of climate change anxiety on reproductive decision-making and emphasizing the need for nuanced understanding in this area.},
}
@article {pmid41647117,
year = {2024},
author = {Agache, I and Akdis, C and Akdis, M and Al-Hemoud, A and Annesi-Maesano, I and Balmes, J and Cecchi, L and Damialis, A and Haahtela, T and Haber, AL and Hart, JE and Jutel, M and Mitamura, Y and Mmbaga, BT and Oh, JW and Ostadtaghizadeh, A and Pawankar, R and Johnson, M and Renz, H and Rice, MB and Filho, NAR and Sampath, V and Skevaki, C and Thien, F and Traidl-Hoffmann, C and Wong, GWK and Nadeau, KC},
title = {Climate change and allergic diseases: A scoping review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {20},
number = {},
pages = {100350},
pmid = {41647117},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Increased greenhouse gas emissions since the industrial age have led to higher global temperatures and frequency and severity of climate events, such as heat waves, wildfires, floods, and storms. These changes are adversely affecting human health and increasing disease risk, including risk of allergic diseases. Further understanding of the environmental factors and the cellular and molecular mechanisms mediating these increases can assist in developing strategies to adapt to and mitigate climate change.<br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a scoping review of the literature from 2010 through 2024 using PubMed and Scopus.<br><br>RESULTS: Thunderstorms, dust storms, wildfires, and other climate change factors increase allergies both directly and indirectly through increases in particulate matter, pollen, migration of disease vectors and decreases in biodiversity. The epithelial barrier, hygiene, "old friends," and biodiversity hypotheses have been put forward to explain the underlying mechanism mediating these increases.<br><br>CONCLUSION: There is an urgent need to reduce the use of fossil fuels to mitigate climate change and protect planetary and human health. While international accords such as the 2015 Paris Agreement have been signed with the aim of lowering greenhouse gases and limiting future global temperature increases, it is clear that increased efforts are needed to meet these goals. Evidence-based solutions for adapting to the increased prevalence of allergic diseases and cost-benefit analysis of current mitigation strategies for lowering allergic diseases are also needed.},
}
@article {pmid41647118,
year = {2024},
author = {Tong, M and Okokon, E and Vardoulakis, S},
title = {Health risks of climate change in Australia: An umbrella review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {20},
number = {},
pages = {100347},
pmid = {41647118},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: The impact of climate change on population health has been extensively studied in Australia, but no comprehensive review of the impact of climate change on health in Australia has been performed. This review summarizes the most up-to-date, high-level evidence exploring the health risks of climate change in Australia, identifies evidence gaps in the scientific literature, and lays the groundwork for an in-depth national climate change and health risk assessment in Australia.<br><br>METHODS: Electronic database PubMed was searched for systematic reviews of the impact of climate change on health outcomes in Australia. Narrative synthesis was conducted to summarize findings.<br><br>RESULTS: The most frequently reported climate change related risks in Australia were heat and bushfires, followed by floods and droughts, with a limited number of studies on cyclones and rising sea levels. The impacts on health included all-cause mortality and morbidity, heat-related illnesses, vector-, food- and water-borne diseases, negative mental health effects, cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal diseases, injuries and adverse birth outcomes. These impacts were unevenly distributed across Australia's geographical regions and population groups, particularly affecting young children, people with health conditions or disabilities, the elderly, and pregnant women. There were notable gaps concerning First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, ethnic minorities, and refugees in the context of climate change and health in Australia.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Further research is needed to deepen our understanding of the associations between climate change and health outcomes in Australia, especially among disadvantaged communities and sensitive population groups. Future risk assessments using standardized methodologies to estimate exposure-response functions for specific health outcomes are warranted. At-risk populations need to be adequately supported by a national adaptation plan that will reduce their vulnerability to climate extremes and prevent adverse health impacts of climate change in Australia.},
}
@article {pmid41647115,
year = {2024},
author = {Bezgrebelna, M and Aliyev, E and Amoah, YSA and Atkinson, D and Chiblow, SB and Daley, M and Drolet, JL and Fletcher, A and Harper, S and Kenny, GP and Lacap, LM and McKenzie, K and Sachal, A and Valois, P and Wolbring, G and Xie, EC and Kidd, SA},
title = {Climate change, poverty, and health: A scoping review of the Canadian context.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {20},
number = {},
pages = {100348},
pmid = {41647115},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: The understanding of the role of climate change in worsening health outcomes and social disparities is growing, highlighting poverty as a key factor amplifying exposure to environmental hazards and as a result of such exposure. However, there has been insufficient focus on the unique risks encountered in Canada, highlighting the necessity for targeted understanding to inform and evaluate effective responses. The question guiding the present scoping review is: In the Canadian context, what are the impacts and implications of climate change and weather extremes on the physical and mental health of those experiencing poverty, as evidenced in the peer-reviewed academic literature?<br><br>METHODS: A systematic search was conducted within the following four databases: Scopus, PubMed, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar, using key terms related to poverty, climate change, and health and well-being in the Canadian context. Primary research and review articles published in English were included (n = 28).<br><br>RESULTS: The articles included 23 reports of primary research and five reviews, spanning 2000 to 2022. Six theme areas emerged at the climate change, poverty, and health intersection in Canada: heat, air pollution, food security, pollen, wildfire evacuation, and health systems.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Addressing poverty reduction is identified as a critical lever for reducing environmental risks and enhancing resilience, although challenges remain in implementing evidence-based interventions due to significant gaps in knowledge. Future research should consider exploring outcomes disaggregated by sociodemographic factors, interconnections between heat and air pollution, and interventions targeting vulnerable groups.},
}
@article {pmid41647126,
year = {2024},
author = {Breakey, S and Hovey, D and Sipe, M and Nicholas, PK},
title = {Health effects at the intersection of climate change and structural racism in the United States: A scoping review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {20},
number = {},
pages = {100339},
pmid = {41647126},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change and structural racism are significant threats to public health and health equity. The impacts of each individual problem on human health and well-being have been documented; what is less known is the impact of the intersection of climate change and structural racism on health.<br><br>PURPOSE: To conduct a scoping review to examine the emerging knowledge related to the impact of climate change and structural racism on the health and well-being of racialized minority groups in the United States.<br><br>METHODS: A scoping review was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and PubMed, CINAHL, and PsychInfo databases. Two searches were conducted between 11/2021 and 7/2023. Data were extracted and analyzed; and themes were identified.<br><br>RESULTS: Of 148 full-text reviews, 28 were included in the final synthesis. Texas was the US state most represented in research studies. Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino populations were the most discussed and studied populations. The overarching theme identified was the enduring legacy of historical redlining on inequitable climate and environmental exposures. Four subthemes included environmental justice impacts, climate justice impacts, ecopandemic injustice, and the emergence of syndemics.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate justice, environmental justice and structural racism have individual impacts on health; however, they are inextricably linked and have wide-ranging impacts on health and well-being. Implications for education, clinical practice, policy and advocacy, and research are outlined. Health providers have an opportunity to partner with disinvested communities to develop realistic strategies to create more resilient, vibrant communities that will lead to improved health outcomes.},
}
@article {pmid41647313,
year = {2024},
author = {Katsumoto, TR and Stolyar, L and Dandeniya, CL and Wong, HN and Lanata, CM and Falasinnu, T and Bush, T},
title = {Impact of climate change on rheumatic diseases: A scoping review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {19},
number = {},
pages = {100338},
pmid = {41647313},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Although the impacts of climate change on human health conditions are reasonably well documented, specific influences on rheumatic diseases remain incompletely characterized. The goal of this scoping review was to better understand how climate change is impacting rheumatic diseases, either directly or indirectly, as well as how climate change affects the geographical distribution of infectious diseases with arthritogenic manifestations, which will impact rheumatic disease care.<br><br>METHODS: A scoping review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR).<br><br>RESULTS: 149 papers were identified regarding the impact of climate change related exposures on patients with rheumatic diseases. The most common climate-related exposure was air pollution, with other factors including excess heat or cold, precipitation, exposure to ultraviolet light, and malnutrition. The vast majority of studies identified associations of climate related factors with increased disease activity or incidence. 105 studies were identified that addressed the influence of climate change on the observed or projected changes in the geographical range of diseases with arthritogenic manifestations spread by arthropods or environmental vectors. The majority of studies focused on dengue, Lyme disease and chikungunya and found an increase in the geographical range with climate change. A grey literature search of rheumatology organization websites suggests that the field of rheumatology remains inadequately prepared for climate change impacts.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The existing literature was summarized and gaps were highlighted that are deserving of further exploration such that rheumatologists can be better prepared to care for their patients, educate them on potential health harms, and advocate for policies to proactively address the climate crisis.},
}
@article {pmid41624152,
year = {2024},
author = {Tsui, JL and Pena, RE and Moir, M and Inward, RPD and Wilkinson, E and San, JE and Poongavanan, J and Bajaj, S and Gutierrez, B and Dasgupta, A and de Oliveira, T and Kraemer, MUG and Tegally, H and Sambaturu, P},
title = {Impacts of climate change-related human migration on infectious diseases.},
journal = {Nature climate change},
volume = {14},
number = {8},
pages = {793-802},
pmid = {41624152},
issn = {1758-678X},
support = {/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; U01 AI151698/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; U2C EB032224/EB/NIBIB NIH HHS/United States ; U54 TW012041/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {Health consequences arising from climate change are threatening to offset advances made to reduce the damage of infectious diseases, which vary by region and the resilience of the local health system. Here, we discuss how climate change-related migrations and infectious disease burden are linked through various processes, such as the expansion of pathogens into non-endemic areas, overcrowding in new informal settlements, and the closer proximity of disease vectors and susceptible human populations. Countries that are predicted to have the highest burden are those that have made the least contribution to climate change. Further studies are needed to generate robust evidence on the potential consequences of climate change-related human movements and migration, as well as identify effective and bespoke short- and long-term interventions.},
}
@article {pmid41647318,
year = {2024},
author = {Tsakonas, K and Badyal, S and Takaro, T and Buse, CG},
title = {Rapid review of the impacts of climate change on the health system workforce and implications for action.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {19},
number = {},
pages = {100337},
pmid = {41647318},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: The cascading impacts of climate change have significant implications for public health and healthcare delivery globally. This review explores how climate change impacts the health system workforce (both public health and healthcare service delivery), and what adaptation strategies are being deployed to mitigate against extreme climate events.<br><br>METHODS: The review draws from English language peer-reviewed articles published between 2003 and 2023, that forefront experiences and adaptations to climate change events as they relate to the health system workforce. Out of 1662 articles, upon completing title and abstract review, two reviewers completed full-text review of 130 articles, removing 92 for not meeting inclusion criteria, resulting in 38 articles. Articles were analyzed in relation to the World Health Organization Climate Resilient Health Systems Framework.<br><br>RESULTS: Emergent themes highlight occupational health impacts such as physical hazards, burn out and psychosocial impacts. Adaptive strategies to address these impacts include bolstering transformative leadership praxis, psychosocial support provision, emergency preparedness and planning, and scaling up climate-related emergency preparedness through the development of climate change core competencies and multi-sectoral collaboration strategies.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Our review illustrates the limitations and opportunities of current adaptive strategies being utilized to support the healthcare workforce around the world, highlights the need for immediate emissions reductions that will reduce future hazards, and provides recommendations for how these findings can be applied to better prepare the health workforce for a range of climate futures.},
}
@article {pmid41647314,
year = {2024},
author = {Teshome, M},
title = {The human health burden of climate change: Non-economic losses and ethical considerations towards achieving planetary health.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {19},
number = {},
pages = {100336},
pmid = {41647314},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {Climate change presents an urgent and growing threat to the health and well-being of people and the planet. More frequent and intense heatwaves, droughts and floods are breaching critical ecosystem boundaries, causing cascading impacts that are increasingly complex to govern. Unsustainable development pathways and economic choices that are fueling the climate crisis are also directly engendering global health issues. Furthermore, the global response to climate change has been uneven and the lack of a conceptual framework for loss and damage has allowed developed countries the latitude to adopt differing takes on its framing, undermining the urgency and progression of the loss and damage mechanism to the detriment of developing countries. Current research on the governance of climate ethics posits that while economic and legal considerations largely influence climate policies, decision-making processes in climate adjacent sectors such as health need to be further grounded on ethically sound principles. Framing the health impacts of climate change as a moral issue can therefore be viewed as an effort to reshape the current political discourse with a humanistic lens and move the international community and state-level actors to action. The framing of this issue is particularly important as it recenters the focus on human health as an imperative for effective climate policies rather than as a contributor to the cache of peripheral co-benefits. It also underscores climate change as an ethical issue, in which failure to respond to the climate impacts can worsen health inequities, especially for socially and economically marginalized communities and vulnerable groups.},
}
@article {pmid41647127,
year = {2024},
author = {Ponte, N and Alves, F and Vidal, DG},
title = {Exploring Portuguese physicians' perceptions of climate change impacts on health: A qualitative study.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {20},
number = {},
pages = {100333},
pmid = {41647127},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Health professionals, as primary responders to climate change health impacts, must be well-informed to effectively communicate adaptation risks and benefits to influence both patients and organizations. This study was undertaken in order to survey how physicians in Portugal understand, explain, and experience the impacts of climate change on health in their clinical practice. Understanding physicians' knowledge level on this subject also can help determine whether training is needed, and through what educational mechanisms.<br><br>MATERIAL AND METHODS: Using a semi-structured interview script, this study applied a qualitative methodology with interviews of 13 physicians from various medical specialties in Portugal, aged 28 to 73.<br><br>RESULTS: All participants recognized that human action is the main contributor to climate change, indicating that fossil fuels and overproduction are the main factors responsible for greenhouse gas emissions. They also agreed that climate change affects human health. However, they reported that they find connecting diseases to climate change challenging in their clinical practice, and expressed the need for training on the effects of climate change on health.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that physicians recognized the importance of understanding and communicating the connection between climate change and health in their daily practice, and that failure to recognize these impacts may affect appropriate diagnosis and preparedness for extreme climate events. These results highlight the urgency of addressing the health impacts of climate change and underscore the role of education and awareness.},
}
@article {pmid41647316,
year = {2024},
author = {Uddin, T and Tasnim, A and Islam, MR and Islam, MT and Salek, AKM and Khan, MM and Gosney, J and Haque, MA},
title = {Health impacts of climate-change related natural disasters on persons with disabilities in developing countries: A literature review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {19},
number = {},
pages = {100332},
pmid = {41647316},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is identified as the foremost health threat in the present era, resulting in a broad range of negative health impacts on individuals, families, and communities. Marginalized populations in developing countries are particularly affected. This literature review explored the health impacts of climate change-related natural disasters on persons with pre-existing physical and mental disabilities in developing countries.<br><br>METHODS: The Joanna Briggs Institute [JBI] evidence synthesis guideline was applied and results were reported following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses [PRISMA] guidelines. PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Embase databases were searched using terms related to 'persons with disabilities' (PWD), 'climate change', and "developing countries" and types of natural disasters considered to result from climate change. Selected articles were reviewed and thematic analysis was performed.<br><br>FINDINGS: Fourteen articles were included of which five generalized across multiple countries and nine profiled specific developing countries including Bangladesh, China, Haiti, India, Nepal, Philippines, South Africa, Tuvalu, and Uganda. Five key themes were identified: [i] impact on PWD physical health, [ii] impact on PWD mental health, [iii] resilience and coping strategies of PWD in disasters, [iv] PWD involvement in inclusive disaster planning, and [v] climate-change related natural disasters on PWD in developing countries as a human rights issue.<br><br>INTERPRETATION: This review underscores the lack of literature related to negative health impacts of climate change-related natural disasters on persons with pre-existing physical and mental disabilities in developing countries. Additional research is required to better understand these impacts as well as contributing social and economic factors and facilitative coping and resilience strategies in climate-related natural disasters. Addressing these gaps can inform development of effective, disability-inclusive disaster management practices which contribute to more equitable climate-change related health and rights-based outcomes for PWD in developing countries.},
}
@article {pmid41333676,
year = {2024},
author = {Kim, JN and Chung, SY and Oh, IH and Kim, JH and Jung, E and Ahn, Y},
title = {[Estimation of Burden of Disease due to Climate Change in the Republic of Korea].},
journal = {Jugan geon-gang gwa jilbyeong},
volume = {17},
number = {26},
pages = {1119-1142},
pmid = {41333676},
issn = {2586-0860},
abstract = {To calculate the burden of disease due to climate change in the Republic of Korea, we categorized the health effects of climate change based on the content of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency’s “First Climate Health Impact Assessment Report.” We considered the impacts of climate phenomena such as heat waves and cold waves on health, as well as the effects of air quality and infectious diseases, and selected specific diseases for calculation. To determine the current disease burden, We analyzed the sample cohort database of the National Health Insurance Service from 2017 to 2019, Statistics Korea’s Cause of Death Statistics data, the Korea Meteorological Administration’s open MET Data Portal, and the Ministry of Environment’s AIRKOREA to calculate heat waves, cold waves, air quality, and infectious diseases. Heat waves accounted for disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in the following order: cardiovascular diseases (2,031), heat-related illnesses (1,631), nonaccidental deaths (904), and acute kidney failure (137). Cold waves are associated with cold-related illnesses (3,991) and non-accidental deaths (2,234). Short-term exposure to fine particulate matter was associated with cardiovascular diseases (9,374), ischemic heart diseases (8,803), and non-accidental deaths (1,377). Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter was associated with total deaths (235,561), strokes (30,884), lung cancer (24,585), ischemic heart diseases (20,466), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (4,195), with ozone-related diseases and infectious diseases accounting for 452 and 4,361 DALYs, respectively. This study is significant in that it confirms the current level of disease burden due to climate change in the framework of a climate health impact assessment. It is expected that future periodic measurements by socioeconomic level can contribute to reducing health disparities due to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41647128,
year = {2024},
author = {Sbiroli, E and Geynisman-Tan, J and Sood, N and Maines, BA and Junn, JH and Sorensen, C},
title = {Corrigendum to "Climate change and women's health in the United States: Impacts and opportunities" [J Clim Change Health 8C (2022) 100169].},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {20},
number = {},
pages = {100331},
doi = {10.1016/j.joclim.2024.100331},
pmid = {41647128},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.joclim.2022.100169.].},
}
@article {pmid41647121,
year = {2024},
author = {Cerceo, E and Cohen, K and Hunter, K and Hofstedt, M and Kalwaney, S},
title = {Serving Up Climate Education: An innovative resident curriculum addressing climate change through plant-based solutions.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {20},
number = {},
pages = {100330},
pmid = {41647121},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Future physicians will increasingly face the consequences of the climate crisis. Few medical training programs educate sufficiently on nutrition and even fewer have robust climate health education. Plant-based diets address climate change mitigation as well as individual health.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: We sought to understand whether a brief educational session would improve knowledge and attitudes of climate health and plant-based diets.<br><br>METHODS: A cohort study was conducted from June to September 2023 with PGY1 internal and family medicine interns at three sites who participated in a faculty-led session on climate health and plant-based diets. The authors designed a pre- and post-survey assessing knowledge and attitudes on climate health and plant-based diets.<br><br>RESULTS: Among the 37 intern participants, 76% and 73% reported they received <2 hours of education on climate change and air pollution in medical school, respectively. 43% of interns reported 2-6 hours of education on heat-related illness but only 13.5% reported >25 hours of nutrition education as recommended by the National Academy of Sciences. After the presentation, interns demonstrated significant improvement in knowledge and attitudes regarding the health impacts of air pollution and the environmental effects of meat consumption. They recognized the health impacts on their patients (p<0.001) and felt more comfortable counseling on climate change (p<0.001) and plant-based diets (p<0.007). 19 interns (51%) provided free text responses, expressing considerations of environmental and dietary factors on clinical disease.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Basic knowledge of and attitudes toward climate health and plant-based diets were successfully improved among first-year residents at the end of a one-hour educational session.},
}
@article {pmid41646512,
year = {2024},
author = {Butler, CD},
title = {Bioethics, climate change, and civilization.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {18},
number = {},
pages = {100329},
pmid = {41646512},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {Anthropogenic climate change, with co-factors, threatens civilization, and thus human health. I first show that climate change is an important element of a system of hazards called "Limits to Growth". I then argue that the interaction of climate change and other Limits to Growth elements risks civilization "failure" and possibly its "collapse". Either consequence, were one to occur, entails profound risks to global population health, yet appreciation of this is still largely outside the health literature. I then discuss these relationships (including with civilization's destiny) with bioethical schools. The oldest of these (also called medical ethics) is strongly related to health and medicine, but in a later (1970) formulation the prefix "bio" is broader than human biology, though this school also has roots in human health. Van Rensselaer Potter, widely recognized as the founder of this school, subtitled it "the science of survival". This subtitle seems to acknowledge an at least implicit risk to civilization. I also briefly discuss environmental ethics. By calling for greater discussion of the risk of civilization failure (or its collapse) this paper makes an important and original contribution to bioethics, however conceptualized. The major scholarly contribution of this paper is its call for the human health literature to refresh its consideration of Limits to Growth, to reconsider aspects that have become marginalized in the health literature, and for health workers to deepen their engagement with related literatures, especially of human ecology. We must contemplate the unthinkable if we are to help avert it.},
}
@article {pmid41646239,
year = {2025},
author = {Yerabandi, N and Chang, JH and Woo, KP and Schleicher, M and Gordon, IO and Miller, BT and Galway, U},
title = {Should anesthesiologists worry about climate change exposure in patients? A scoping review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {22},
number = {},
pages = {100328},
pmid = {41646239},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: The healthcare industry, especially anesthesia, is a significant contributor of greenhouse gas emissions; however, we do not know whether climate change affects anesthesia outcomes. Our objective was to assess the current understanding of the effects of climate change on anesthesia outcomes.<br><br>METHODS: We performed a comprehensive search of all literature on pediatric and adult anesthesia outcomes as a result of climate change and related extreme weather events.<br><br>RESULTS: Our search yielded 4,702 articles, out of which one met our inclusion criteria. The relevant study in our final analysis focused on adverse pediatric anesthesia outcomes after wildfire smoke exposure and found that patients with a history of reactive airway disease were at a higher risk of an adverse anesthesia outcome when exposed to unhealthy air.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The current research on the impact of climate change on anesthesia outcomes is extremely scarce. Climate change has many effects on various organ systems, and, especially in conjunction with comorbidities, may affect anesthesia outcomes. Further research is needed to better understand perioperative complications related to climate change that can affect the health of patients requiring anesthesia.},
}
@article {pmid41647129,
year = {2024},
author = {Srihari, G and Ishaan, S and Beth, S and Yasmina, B and Imen, EA and Florencio, VC and Victoria, K and Aryan, S and Aidan, L and Celine, H},
title = {Climate change, modern slavery, and its impact on health - A youth perspective and global call to action.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {20},
number = {},
pages = {100327},
pmid = {41647129},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {Short Communications - Emerging Issues include timely discussions of topics that may be too preliminary to have a relevant body of literature. They require an unstructured abstract with sections including Introduction, topic sections and Conclusion.},
}
@article {pmid41646518,
year = {2024},
author = {Harris, D and Chekuri, B and Schroll, A and Shah, N and Swende, L and Uzuegbu, C and Young, P},
title = {The impact of climate change on hospice and palliative medicine: A scoping and narrative review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {18},
number = {},
pages = {100323},
pmid = {41646518},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change's severe impact on human health is becoming increasingly evident, particularly for vulnerable populations with serious illnesses. Climate-related extreme weather events are expected to increase demand for hospice and palliative care due to rising respiratory illnesses, heat-related issues, waterborne diseases, and aggravated chronic conditions. Our scoping review aimed to investigate the existing literature on climate change's impact on hospice and palliative medicine (HPM).<br><br>METHODS: We conducted a comprehensive literature search across various databases (e.g., Medline, EMbase, Web of Science, and Cochrane) using predefined climate change and HPM terms, resulting in 382 records. Following predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria, 44 articles were selected for full-text review, and 20 were included for final analysis. In light of the limited literature on climate change's impact on HPM, we also sought narratives from HPM practitioners from across the world on their experiences in a changing climate.<br><br>RESULTS: Six major themes emerged: 1) The impact of climate change on HPM in low-income countries; 2) Descriptive pieces on climate change, climate disasters, and HPM; 3) Morbidity and mortality after climate disasters in the seriously ill population; 4) Discussion of euthanasia during climate disasters; 5) Recommendations and frameworks for disaster response in the field of HPM; 6) Carbon footprint of hospices. Additionally, narratives from HPM practitioners highlighted the disruptive effects of climate disasters on seriously ill patients and their caregivers as disasters caused care interruptions, reduced access to crucial health infrastructure, exacerbations of illness, accelerated disease progression, and increased morbidity and mortality.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Existing research on climate change's impact on HPM is primarily anecdotal and descriptive, with a focus on climate-related disasters. Narratives from HPM practitioners worldwide underscore the disproportionate impact of climate disasters on seriously ill patients. Further research is necessary to comprehensively understand climate's intricate effects on HPM and to assess adaptable, mitigative, and resilient solutions against its adverse impacts.},
}
@article {pmid41647658,
year = {2024},
author = {Patterson, DW and Hesselman, M and Tahzib, F},
title = {As governments fail us on climate change, courts are forced to consider ethical questions.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {17},
number = {},
pages = {100321},
pmid = {41647658},
issn = {2667-2782},
}
@article {pmid41647656,
year = {2024},
author = {Gorris, ME and Bartlow, AW and Pitts, T and Manore, CA},
title = {Projections of Aedes and Culex mosquitoes across North and South America in response to climate change.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {17},
number = {},
pages = {100317},
pmid = {41647656},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate and land use change may cause the geographical range of mosquitoes to expand, shift, or contract, ultimately changing what communities are at risk for contracting mosquito-borne diseases. Across North and South America, mosquitoes from the Aedes and Culex genera are vectors for numerous diseases, including chikungunya, dengue, various equine encephalitis viruses, Saint Louis encephalitis virus, West Nile virus, yellow fever virus, and Zika virus. The goal of our study was to project the geographical distributions of important mosquito vectors across North and South America in response to climate change, which is important to inform public health planning.<br><br>METHODS: We used an ecological niche model and future projections of climate and land use to project the geographical ranges of two Aedes species (Ae. aegypti, Ae. albopictus) and seven Culex species (Cx. erraticus, Cx. nigripalpus, Cx. pipiens, Cx. quinquefasciatus, Cx. restuans, Cx. salinarius, Cx. tarsalis) over North and South America in response to both a high (Shared Socioeconomic Pathway [SSP] 5, Representative Concentration Pathway [RCP] 8.5) and moderate (SSP2 RCP4.5) climate warming scenario through years 2050 and 2090.<br><br>RESULTS: For SSP5 RCP8.5, six species (Ae. aegypti, Ae. albopictus, Cx. erraticus, Cx. nigripalpus, Cx. quinquefasciatus, Cx. restuans) are projected to expand in geographical range, two species (Cx. pipiens, Cx. tarsalis) are projected to shift in geographical range, and one species (Cx. salinarius) is projected to nearly remain the same. Five species (Ae. aegypti, Ae. albopictus, Cx. erraticus, Cx. nigripalpus, Cx. quinquefasciatus) show the largest increase in high habitat suitability (>0.5 on a 0-1 scale) for SSP5 RCP8.5, three species (Cx. pipiens, Cx. restuans, Cx. tarsalis) show the largest increase for SSP2 RCP4.5, and one species (Cx. salinarius) shows a relatively small decrease in response to both scenarios.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: We found that all nine species responded resiliently to climate change under both the high and moderate climate warming scenario, suggesting mosquito-borne disease is likely to be a continued threat in response to climate change. The projected geographical ranges can be used to inform disease risk analyses and mitigation strategies in response to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41646515,
year = {2024},
author = {Mann, S and McKay, T and Gonzales, G},
title = {Climate change-related disasters &amp; the health of LGBTQ+ populations.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {18},
number = {},
pages = {100304},
pmid = {41646515},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {Climate change may widen pre-existing health disparities in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) populations. We argue that LGBTQ+ communities will have more exposure to climate change related disasters, be more susceptible to the adverse impacts of climate change and will have fewer resources to recover from climate disasters. Scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and climatologists need to carefully consider the potential for disparate effects of climate change disasters on the health of LGBTQ+ people. Legislative action protecting LGBTQ+ populations from discrimination, more LGBTQ+ inclusive data collection efforts, and LGBTQ+ sensitivity trainings for disaster relief providers are needed now to ameliorate climate change-related LGBTQ+ health disparities.},
}
@article {pmid41098556,
year = {2024},
author = {Burrows, K and Denckla, CA and Hahn, J and Schiff, JE and Okuzono, SS and Randriamady, H and Mita, C and Kubzansky, LD and Koenen, KC and Lowe, SR},
title = {A systematic review of the effects of chronic, slow-onset climate change on mental health.},
journal = {Nature. Mental health},
volume = {2},
number = {2},
pages = {228-243},
pmid = {41098556},
issn = {2731-6076},
support = {K23 MH117278/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/United States ; L30 MH114370/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {The mental health effects of weather-related disasters are well characterized, yet less is known about the effect of chronic, slow-onset climate change. We systematically reviewed qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods studies (57 were included) that investigated the effects of slow-onset climate change on a range of mental health indicators. Droughts, changing temperatures over time and local perceptions of ecosystem changes were the most studied slow-onset conditions. Several quantitative studies noted adverse mental health outcomes associated with these exposures, Including depression and anxiety symptoms, suicide and non-specific psychological distress. Qualitative studies further elucidated negative emotions related to chronic climate change, including worry, grief and frustration. However, some studies noted mixed or null findings. Results suggest a need for further research to identify causal pathways and mechanisms through which chronic changes in the climate may affect changes in mental health. Instead of focusing on trauma-based frameworks (as are commonly used in studies of acute disasters), this work should holistically consider individual, community and societal factors that shape the mental health consequences of slow-onset climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41647892,
year = {2024},
author = {Hyland, C and Flores, D and Augusto, G and Ruiz, I and Vega, M and Wood, R},
title = {"No matter how hot it is, you just have to do the work": Examining farmworkers' experiences with heat and climate change in Idaho.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {100300},
pmid = {41647892},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Farmworkers are one of the populations most vulnerable to climate change. In addition to disproportionate exposure to climate-intensified hazards such as extreme heat and wildfire smoke, many farmworkers face situational and psychosocial stressors that also impact their health.<br><br>METHODS: We conducted open-ended interviews with 16 farmworkers in Southcentral Idaho during June-August 2023 as part of a digital storytelling project in partnership with the Idaho Organization of Resource Councils (IORC). Interviews assessed participants' experiences with climate change, perceived impacts on their health, and strategies and barriers to protecting themselves. Bilingual (English/Spanish) study staff translated and transcribed all video recordings verbatim, and we abstracted representative quotes from interviews.<br><br>RESULTS: Participants primarily discussed the health impacts of heat, recounting personal experiences and stories of other farmworkers feeling dizzy, wanting to vomit, or passing out from occupational heat stress. Despite these experiences, they reported feeling like they needed to keep working regardless of the conditions in order to get paid and support their family. Experiences with climate change were underscored by participants' discussions of co-exposure to situational and psychosocial stressors such as lack of access to healthcare, poor housing without air conditioning, and racism, discrimination, and fear of family separation.<br><br>DISCUSSION: This project highlights farmworkers' first-hand experiences regarding climate change and underscores the interconnected impacts of occupational, environmental, and psychosocial stressors on their health and wellbeing. These findings emphasize the importance of shifting the burden of climate resiliency from individual farmworkers to systemic workplace, residential, and community interventions.},
}
@article {pmid41646042,
year = {2024},
author = {Wong, YL and Wong, SW and Ting, DSJ and Muralidhar, A and Sen, S and Schaff, O and Istre-Wilz, H and Erny, B},
title = {Impacts of climate change on ocular health: A scoping review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {100296},
pmid = {41646042},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {Climate change represents a significant global health crisis, characterized by a complex interplay of environmental shifts and interconnected phenomena. These alterations have given rise to a multitude of health implications, notably impacting ocular health. Our comprehensive review delineates a spectrum of eye conditions associated with climate change-related variables. Extremes in temperature and weather events have been observed to affect the ocular surface, resulting in an increased incidence of conjunctivitis, keratitis, dry eye disease, and pterygium. Furthermore, climate change is linked to a rising occurrence of cataracts, glaucoma, periocular tumors, and infections. Prolonged food insecurity, stemming from droughts, has been associated with nutritional optic neuropathies and consequent vision loss. Elevated temperatures have also been correlated with a heightened risk of retinal detachments necessitating urgent surgical intervention to enhance prognostic outcomes. This review also outlines the influence of climate-warming pollutants on a diverse array of eye conditions, manifesting as ocular surface infections, degenerative changes like pterygium, cataracts, refractive errors (myopia), blepharitis, meibomian gland infections, glaucoma, and vascular retinal occlusions. Mitigating the effects of climate change is an urgent global imperative necessitating collaborative efforts, encompassing research and education, to devise sustainable solutions that safeguard human health and well-being. This review seeks to delineate the current extent of available research, identify gaps in the existing literature, and chart the course for future studies in this intriguing association.},
}
@article {pmid41646041,
year = {2024},
author = {Matlack, M and Covert, H and Shankar, A and Zijlmans, W and Wahid, FA and Hindori-Mohangoo, A and Lichtveld, M},
title = {A scoping review of current climate change and vector-borne disease literacy and implications for public health interventions.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {100295},
pmid = {41646041},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {Climate literacy assesses general understanding of climate, climate change, and its effects on the environment as well as human health. Despite vast scientific evidence to support climate change and its associated consequences, particularly with regards to vector-borne diseases, climate change knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among the general population is relatively poor. In this study, we conducted a thorough review of the current literature to evaluate the scope of global climate and health literacy studies and identify key areas for improvement. We found that very few climate and health literacy studies were based in low- and middle-income countries, and those that were did not make mention of significant regional climate change impacts and specifically those that increase mosquito-borne disease transmission in high-risk areas. We also noted that of the twenty-three studies included in our final review, most focused their assessments on general climate and climate change knowledge, and not on literacy of the relationships between climate change and environmental impacts or subsequent health outcomes. Our findings make it clear that moving forward, there is a major need for climate and health literacy research to expand upon existing climate literature to include additional assessments of the relationships between certain climate change impacts and infectious diseases in particular, as well as to make available a more comprehensive overview of climate and health information to the public in the future.},
}
@article {pmid41647893,
year = {2024},
author = {Akore Yeboah, E and Adegboye, ARA and Kneafsey, R},
title = {Nurses' perceptions, attitudes, and perspectives in relation to climate change and sustainable healthcare practices: A systematic review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {100290},
pmid = {41647893},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change threatens human existence and is caused by increasing carbon emissions. Healthcare systems generate about 5% of global net CO2 emissions, further contributing to the crisis. Green healthcare practices could be implemented and nurses, as the largest workforce group, could potentially drive these practices. This review explored nurses' awareness, perceptions, attitudes and perspectives towards sustainable nursing and healthcare practices concerning climate change.<br><br>METHODS: The Joanna Briggs Institute [JBI] methodology for conducting mixed methods systematic reviews was applied and results were reported following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses [PRISMA] guidelines. CINAHL, PsycINFO, SCOPUS, and PUBMED databases were searched. JBI and Mixed Method Appraisal Tool [MMAT] critical appraisal tools were used for the data appraisal. Data synthesis and integration followed the JBI convergent integrated approach and thematic analysis was performed. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/8H3TC.<br><br>FINDINGS: Eighteen papers were included that represented nine different countries across five continents. One study was found in Africa, no studies in South America, and three in Asia. Five key themes were identified: i) knowledge and awareness of climate change, ii) link between nursing and climate change, iii) environmental sustainability, iv) barriers to environmentally responsible healthcare, and v) routes to environmentally sustainable nursing practices.<br><br>INTERPRETATION: The review indicates the need to raise awareness regarding climate change and sustainable practices among nurses. It is vital policy makers, and healthcare leaders ensure criteria relating to environmental sustainability and carbon reduction are included in decisions about procurement and service delivery. Nurses' engagement could drive forward a net-zero agenda.},
}
@article {pmid41647894,
year = {2024},
author = {Doan, J and Dhawan, A},
title = {Neurology and climate change: What we know and where we are going.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {100284},
pmid = {41647894},
issn = {2667-2782},
}
@article {pmid41646046,
year = {2024},
author = {Bharani, T and Achey, R and Jamal, H and Cherry, A and Robinson, MK and Maddern, GJ and Tobias, DK and Agarwal, D},
title = {Impact of climate change on surgery: A scoping review to define existing knowledge and identify gaps.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {100285},
pmid = {41646046},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {With climate change accelerated at a worrisome rate, global warming also will have implications for surgery and surgical practice. The goal of this current study was to systematically survey the literature and better understand how climate change has affected surgical disease burden, surgical care delivery, and surgical outcomes. We performed a comprehensive scoping review, screening 3334 unique citations from three databases - 1766 from Embase, 1329 from Pubmed and 239 from Scopus - to identify studies that had associated climate change with surgery. After systematic searching, quality appraisal, and data extraction, we synthesized findings from qualitative and quantitative studies. Twenty-six studies that met the inclusion criteria were included in the review. The studies associating climate change with surgery spanned all surgical subspecialties, although most notable examples came from urology, trauma surgery, and burns and reconstructive surgery. Although there is increasingly strong evidence for how climate change might affect surgery, there is a paucity of research attempting to establish a more direct correlation or causal link between the two. Additionally, we identified several studies that did not directly address climate change but instead focused on chronobiology and its effects on surgery, highlighting directions for future research. The existing evidence, despite its limitations, generates hypotheses for future work, implicating climate change as an independent contributor towards increased surgical disease burden, decreased surgical care delivery, and worsened surgical outcomes.},
}
@article {pmid41646043,
year = {2024},
author = {Chaudhry, D},
title = {Climate change and health of the urban poor: The role of environmental justice.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {100277},
pmid = {41646043},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {Direct effects of climate change on health, such as a rise in the incidence of heat strokes due to summer heatwaves, and indirect health effects such as under-nutrition due to a rise in food prices because of climate change, are mediated through the social and environmental determinants of health (SEDH), which include but are not limited to potable water, clean air, adequate sanitation, safe shelter, and adequate food. Based on a narrative review, this paper identifies possible mechanisms through which human health is impacted by climate change. Evidence has shown that climate change-induced effects such as high temperatures and heat waves, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), vector-borne diseases and undernutrition lead to undesirable health outcomes for the urban poor through unfavorable SEDH. Given that health of the urban poor is anticipated to be disproportionately affected by the risks of changing climate, this paper emphasizes the need for focusing on the environmental justice approach to safeguard the health of the urban poor in developing countries. It also argues for strengthening participatory and transparent urban governance to upgrade informal settlements and address factors that enhance health vulnerabilities of the urban poor. It contributes to the limited literature on environmental justice in the context of developing countries and provides a rationale behind mainstreaming the environmental justice approach for reducing the climate change-induced health risks for the urban poor.},
}
@article {pmid41333908,
year = {2023},
author = {Shin, MK and Kim, KN and Bae, S and Kim, MJ and Kim, JH and Kwon, HJ and Hwang, SS and Kim, H and Ahn, Y},
title = {[Study on the Health Effects of Climate Change among the Elderly].},
journal = {Jugan geon-gang gwa jilbyeong},
volume = {16},
number = {33},
pages = {1165-1177},
pmid = {41333908},
issn = {2586-0860},
abstract = {Recent studies have reported that extreme temperatures have a greater impact on health in the elderly (aged 65 and over) than in the non-elderly (under age 65). Recent studies have also reported that increases in the use of outpatient visits and emergency department visits among elderly were found to be associated with the increase of air pollutants and ozone exposure. This study analyze the health effects of climate change in elderly by further subdividing the elderly by age compared to previous studies. This study was used to daily mortality data, the aggregate data obtained through Korean Statistical Information Service. As a result of the analysis, high and low temperatures were associated with an increased risk of mortality due to all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. In addition, the increase in non-accidental and cardiovascular mortality due to ozone exposure was observed only in the 80-year-old or older group. In conclusion, this study confirmed that the levels of health impact associated with climate change are not identical for all the age groups of the elderly group, but they are significantly increased for the oldest-old group.},
}
@article {pmid41333191,
year = {2023},
author = {Hwang, JY and Kim, J and Kwon, HJ and Hwang, SS and Kim, H and Park, S and Lee, Y and Ahn, Y},
title = {[2022 National Public Awareness Survey on Health Impacts of Climate Change].},
journal = {Jugan geon-gang gwa jilbyeong},
volume = {16},
number = {21},
pages = {635-651},
pmid = {41333191},
issn = {2586-0860},
abstract = {The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency operates a Climate Health Impact Assessment every five years and publishes the results to minimize the damage to public health caused by climate change. An online structured survey was administered in the first study which investigated public awareness regarding the impact of climate change on public health. There was a high level of interest concerning about climate change (87.4%). However, awareness of the health risks caused by climate change (63.2%) and the 1st Climate Health Impact Assessment (9.1%) was low, and differences in awareness by sex and age were confirmed. In addition, we confirmed the public demand for climate health information, areas of interest, and preferred media. However, we found that the related information was inadequate (30.3%). Further, we plan to develop more actionable and sustainable evidence-based contents through in-depth comparative research. We must pay more attention to raising public awareness and improving health literacy on climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41704547,
year = {2023},
author = {Sánchez Pérez, M and Arroyo, TPF and Barrera, CSV and Sosa-Gutiérrez, C and Torres, J and Brown, KA and Pérez, GG},
title = {Predicting the Impact of Climate Change on the Distribution of Rhipicephalus sanguineus in the Americas.},
journal = {Sustainability},
volume = {15},
number = {5},
pages = {1-12},
pmid = {41704547},
issn = {2071-1050},
support = {226092/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; },
abstract = {Climate change may influence the incidence of infectious diseases including those transmitted by ticks. Rhipicephalus sanguineus complex has a worldwide distribution and transmits Rickettsial infections that could cause high mortality rates if untreated. We assessed the potential effects of climate change on the distribution of R. sanguineus in the Americas in 2050 and 2070 using the general circulation model CanESM5 and two shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs), SSP2-4.5 (moderate emissions) and SSP2-8.5 (high emissions). A total of 355 occurrence points of R. sanguineus and eight uncorrelated bioclimatic variables were entered into a maximum entropy algorithm (MaxEnt) to produce 50 replicates per scenario. The area under the curve (AUC) value for the consensus model (>0.90) and the partial ROC value (>1.28) indicated a high predictive capacity. The models showed that the geographic regions currently suitable for R. sanguineus will remain stable in the future, but also predicted increases in habitat suitability in the Western U.S., Venezuela, Brazil and Bolivia. Scenario 4.5 showed an increase in habitat suitability for R. sanguineus in tropical and subtropical regions in both 2050 and 2070. Habitat suitability is predicted to remain constant in moist broadleaf forests and deserts but is predicted to decrease in flooded grasslands and savannas. Using the high emissions SSP5-8.5 scenario, habitat suitability in tropical and subtropical coniferous forests and temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands was predicted to be constant in 2050. In 2070, however, habitat suitability was predicted to decrease in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and increase in tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests. Our findings suggest that the current and potential future geographic distributions can be used in evidence-based strategies in the design of control plans aimed at reducing the risk of exposure to zoonotic diseases transmitted by R. sanguineus.},
}
@article {pmid41075437,
year = {2025},
author = {Abrhaley, A and Tesfay, G},
title = {Projected expansion and decline of Camelus dromedarius habitats in the Horn of Africa due to climate change: evidence from MaxEnt modeling.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {394},
number = {},
pages = {127569},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127569},
pmid = {41075437},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Camelus ; *Ecosystem ; Ethiopia ; Kenya ; },
abstract = {Global warming is intensifying climate-related hazards in the Horn of Africa (HoA), threatening the livelihoods of pastoral communities reliant on Camelus dromedarius (C.dromedarius). This study assessed the potential impacts of climate change on camel habitat distribution across Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia using the Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) model. A total of 78 occurrence points and 11 environmental variables were used to project suitable habitats under current conditions and future scenarios (2041-2060 and 2081-2100) based on SSP2 - 4.5, SSP3 -7.0, and SSP5 - 8.5 climate pathways. Currently, 73.97 % (1,826,472.94 km[2]) of the HoA is suitable for camels, with optimal, medium, and marginal habitats covering 4.30 %, 22.65 %, and 47.01 %, respectively. Optimal areas are mainly located in southwestern Kenya and Ethiopia's Rift Valley. Isothermality (32 %) was the most influential variable, followed by other temperature and precipitation-related factors. By the 2050s, habitat suitability is projected to increase by 4.34 %, 2.98 %, and 2.39 % under SSP2 - 4.5, SSP3 - 7.0, and SSP5 - 8.5, respectively. By the 2090s, suitability increases only under SSP2 - 4.5 (6.35 %) and declines under SSP3 - 7.0 (-0.08 %) and SSP5-8.5 (-1.27 %). Notably, new suitable areas are expected in the northeastern and southeastern HoA, while western regions may lose habitat suitability. These findings underscore the need for adaptive strategies to shift camel grazing systems toward emerging suitable zones while safeguarding declining areas. The study offers key insights for policymakers to strengthen climate resilience in arid and semi-arid pastoral systems. Future research should integrate broader biophysical and sociocultural dimensions to refine habitat projections.},
}
@article {pmid41074545,
year = {2026},
author = {Andraczek, K},
title = {Acclimation lags in alpine grasslands reveal early warning signs of climate change.},
journal = {The New phytologist},
volume = {249},
number = {3},
pages = {1089-1091},
pmid = {41074545},
issn = {1469-8137},
support = {202548816//German Research Foundation (DFG)/ ; },
abstract = {This article is a Commentary on Bektaş et al. (2026), 249: 1173–1187.},
}
@article {pmid41071791,
year = {2025},
author = {Alsoud, LO and Alefishat, E and Al Hageh, C and Alkhaaldi, SMI and Jin, E and Al Fahim, M and Buhumaid, R and Abdelmannan, D and Ibrahim, H},
title = {Factors influencing medical students' knowledge and attitudes toward climate change: A cross-sectional study.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {10},
pages = {e0330875},
pmid = {41071791},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Students, Medical/psychology ; Female ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Male ; Adult ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; United Arab Emirates ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Attitude of Health Personnel ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change is one of the biggest environmental challenges of the 21st century. Physicians are at the forefront of recognizing, preventing, and treating climate-induced health issues. This study aims to assess attitudes, education, and knowledge of recent medical graduates regarding climate change and its health impacts, and to identify factors influencing these domains.<br><br>MATERIALS &amp; METHODS: A cross-sectional web-based survey of recently graduated medical students was conducted at two large academic medical centers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Mean composite Likert scales were calculated. Linear regression models were utilized to study predictors of knowledge and attitude.<br><br>RESULTS: Of 458 applicants to residency programs, 311 completed the survey (67.9% response rate). Most participants were female (n=206, 66.2%), aged 25 to 30 years (n=183, 58.8%), and attended medical schools in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region (n=209, 67.2%). The median knowledge score was 9 out of 14 (64.3%), with an IQR of 7 to 10. The mean attitude score was 50 out of 70 (71.4%), with an IQR of 44 to 54. These results suggest moderate levels of knowledge and generally positive attitudes. Most respondents (n=197, 63.3%) did not receive climate change education in medical school. Students who completed their education in the MENA region were the least likely to have received climate change education (16.75% vs. 46.94%; p <.001). Survey respondents who received education demonstrated significantly improved knowledge (&#x3b2;=1.23, p <.001). Having a higher knowledge composite score was positively associated with a higher composite attitude score (&#x3b2;=.71, p=.002).<br><br>CONCLUSION: Effects of climate change are particularly pronounced in the MENA region due to heat extremes, water scarcity, and air pollution. Recent medical graduates applying to residency programs in the UAE have had limited education in climate change. Medical schools around the world should prepare students to address the escalating health risks of climate change. This will require investing in faculty development, supporting student-led advocacy, adopting curriculum mapping tools, and most importantly, integrating clinical experience, such as project-based learning, simulations, and participatory action.},
}
@article {pmid41071386,
year = {2025},
author = {Sharghi, A and Komasi, M},
title = {Practical investigation of climate extremes and IDF curves under climate change with applications of SSP scenarios (case study: Silakhor Plain, Iran).},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {11},
pages = {1194},
pmid = {41071386},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Iran ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Agriculture ; *Climate Models ; },
abstract = {It is necessary to assess climate extremes under conditions of climate change to avoid irreversible damage caused by catastrophic events. This assessment is beneficial for developing mitigation strategies. The Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) models exhibit the latest advancements in climate change modeling. This study aims to project future variations of climate extremes in the Silakhor plain using a single general circulation model (GCM) considering two emission scenarios: SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5. Climate extreme indices were extracted by downscaling outputs from GCMs using LARS-WG. This study incorporates a practical evaluation of climate extremes and intensity duration frequency (IDF) curves. It focuses on identifying peak over threshold temperatures that impact health and agriculture. It also conducts a detailed examination of the characteristics of wet spells. For sub-daily assessment of extreme precipitation, this paper addresses the challenge of extracting IDF curves from daily LARS-WG data by driving Bell's equation for study aria. The projections suggest a higher intensity across all climate extremes except for frost waves. Heatwaves showed a potential increasing trend in duration and intensity across all scenarios, reaching critical red Lines for health and agriculture. The frequency of wet spells is projected to decline under all scenarios. Nevertheless, the near-future projections showed that the probability and intensity of shorter wet spells have increased by 3.2% and 1.6 mm / day under the SSP5-8.5 scenario, respectively. IDF curves shifted in favor of increasing the intensity of sub-daily extreme precipitation. The results also reinforce the theory that the intensity of all tested climate extreme indices are sensitive to the amount of greenhouse gas emissions in each scenario.},
}
@article {pmid41071340,
year = {2025},
author = {Bera, M and Nag, PK},
title = {Trends in bioclimatic design strategies for climate change-induced heat stress mitigation based on a literature review.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {69},
number = {12},
pages = {3243-3254},
pmid = {41071340},
issn = {1432-1254},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Heat Stress Disorders/prevention &amp; control ; Cities ; *City Planning ; Hot Temperature ; *Microclimate ; },
abstract = {The rapid urbanization of cities has made maintaining thermal comfort increasingly challenging across various climates. This systematic review examines bioclimatic design strategies from January 2000 to February 2025, focusing on their effectiveness in reducing heat stress and improving thermal comfort in urban environments. A bibliometric analysis using R Studio's Biblioshiny and VOSviewer identified key research themes and significant contributions to the field. The study examined bioclimatic design trends, highlighting innovations that enhance building thermal performance and occupant comfort. It assessed climate change impacts on human health, particularly heat stress in urban areas, and analyzed how bioclimatic design mitigates thermal stress and discomfort. The research also explored the effectiveness of passive design strategies across varying urban climates and identified urban planning measures to improve resilience against heat-related risks. The findings emphasise the need to integrate climate-responsive design with urban planning to create thermally comfortable and resilient cities amid ongoing climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41071321,
year = {2025},
author = {Rothwell, E and Groome, J},
title = {[Health impacts of climate change and role of the health sector in mitigating carbon emissions. German version].},
journal = {Urologie (Heidelberg, Germany)},
volume = {64},
number = {11},
pages = {1130-1138},
pmid = {41071321},
issn = {2731-7072},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Greenhouse Gases/adverse effects ; *Health Care Sector ; Germany ; Greenhouse Effect/prevention &amp; control ; },
abstract = {The climate crisis has been identified as the largest threat to human health; paradoxically, the healthcare sector is responsible for 5% of the global greenhouse gas emissions that are driving this crisis. These emissions are largely due to carbon-intensive facilities, energy use, complex global supply chains, transportation and pharmaceuticals. In its role of safeguarding the health of both current and future populations, the healthcare sector must take actions to minimise its environmental impact. Strategies for emission reduction include sustainable infrastructure, clinical practice innovations, and procurement and supply chain reform. This article aims to examine current evidence on the health impacts of climate change and explore strategies through which the healthcare sector can reduce its environmental impact while continuing to deliver high-quality care.},
}
@article {pmid41070834,
year = {2025},
author = {Rosenfield, MF and Jardim, L and Antongiovanni, M and Querido, LCA and Ribeiro, AA and Sánchez-Tapia, A and Silveira, P and Terribile, LC and Venticinque, EM and Albernaz, AL and Garcia, LC and Tambosi, LR and Adami, M and Becker, FG and Benchimol, M and Carvalheiro, LG and Cornelius, C and Damasceno-Junior, GA and Dobrovolski, R and Ferreira, ME and Fonseca, CR and Fronza, JG and Fushita, AT and Garda, AA and Hasenack, H and Lemes, P and Libonati, R and Lugarini, C and Marques, MCM and Melo, F and de Morais, AR and Müller, SC and Neri, AV and Portela, RCQ and Ramos Neto, MB and Rezende, CL and de Oliveira Roque, F and Sobral-Souza, T and Vale, MM and Vasques, GM and Vélez-Martin, E and Vieira, I and Werneck, FP and Garcia, E},
title = {Mapping Resilient Landscapes to Climate Change in a Megadiverse Country.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {10},
pages = {e70544},
pmid = {41070834},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {421674/2022-9//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Amparo &#xe0; Pesquisa do Estado do Amazonas/ ; 304189/2022-7//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 304908/2021-5//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 307625/2021-4//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 307695/2023-9//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 308543/2021-1//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 308657/2023-3//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 309045/2023-1//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 310315/2023-9//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 310583/2023-3//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 310963/2023-0//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 312500/2022-0//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 314309/2023-3//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 315191/2023-6//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 315699/2020-5//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 317013/2023-8//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 350182/2022-1//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 406239/2022-3//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 441181/2023-6//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 441292/2017-8//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 441390/2020-0//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; PRO.000274/2023//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Amparo &#xe0; Pesquisa do Estado de Mato Grosso/ ; 406516/2022-7//Instituto Nacional de Ci&#xea;ncia e Tecnologia Nexus/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Brazil ; *Biodiversity ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Ecosystem ; Forests ; },
abstract = {The effects of global climate change on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning are unevenly distributed in the geographic space. Identifying sites more suitable to sustain biodiversity in a changing climate is essential to both species conservation and restoration strategies at different scales. Here, we map terrestrial climate-resilient sites for biodiversity across Brazil to identify sites with greater chances of providing suitable conditions for species to persist under regional climate change. Our mapping combines spatial metrics based on landscape heterogeneity, a proxy for microclimatic variability, and local connectedness, a measure of connectivity between habitats, to determine landscape resilience, assuming that resilience to climate change will be greater the more heterogeneous the characteristics of local habitats are and the more connected they are in the landscape. Our results show that within each biome, medium to high resilient sites are mostly found in the Amazon (40% of the biome) and Pantanal (38%). Low resilience, conversely, is concentrated in the Atlantic Forest (41% of the biome), followed by Cerrado (37%), Pampa (36%), and Caatinga (34%). Landscape resilience information has the potential to be used to effectively guide decision-making and public policy on strategies for conservation, restoration, and sustainable use practices. Priority for conservation should be on high resilience sites as they have the potential to sustain biodiversity in face of undergoing and future climate change. Other approaches could be used in situations of medium to low resilience also, such as: conservation of current corridors in sites with high local connectedness, but low landscape heterogeneity; restoration of natural vegetation on sites that show high landscape heterogeneity, but low local connectedness; and sustainable practices in areas of low resilience. Our study provides an updated method to pinpoint climate-resilient sites for biodiversity which was applied to a megadiverse country but is applicable to any ecosystem around the globe.},
}
@article {pmid41069766,
year = {2025},
author = {Carlson, CJ and Mitchell, D and Gibb, R and Stuart-Smith, RF and Carleton, T and Lavelle, TE and Lippi, CA and Lukas-Sithole, M and North, MA and Ryan, SJ and Shumba, DS and Chersich, M and New, M and Trisos, CH},
title = {Health losses attributed to anthropogenic climate change.},
journal = {Nature climate change},
volume = {15},
number = {10},
pages = {1052-1055},
pmid = {41069766},
issn = {1758-678X},
abstract = {Over the last decade, attribution science has shown that climate change is responsible for substantial death, disability and illness. However, health impact attribution studies have focused disproportionately on populations in high-income countries, and have mostly quantified the health outcomes of heat and extreme weather. A clearer picture of the global burden of climate change could encourage policymakers to treat the climate crisis like a public health emergency.},
}
@article {pmid41068200,
year = {2025},
author = {Regmi, RK and Shrestha, A and Dahal, V and Kunwar, S},
title = {Enhancing hydropower resilience through dynamic rule curve modifications under climate change in the Sunkoshi multipurpose scheme, Nepal.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {35317},
pmid = {41068200},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Amid Nepal's expanding hydropower sector, the Sunkoshi Multipurpose Scheme stands as a pivotal inter-basin transfer project. As the country seeks to maximize its abundant water resources, strengthening hydropower resilience against the inevitable impacts of climate change is imperative for ensuring long-term energy sustainability. This study conducts a comprehensive assessment of climate change impacts on the Sunkoshi River Basin and proposes an adaptive management strategy through dynamic rule curve modifications, optimizing reservoir operations in response to projected shifts in water availability across different time horizons of the 21st century. Seven bias-corrected General Circulation Models (GCMs) (ACCESS-CM2, BCC-CSM2-MR, CanESM5, EC-Earth3, MPI-ESM1-2-HR, MPI-ESM1-2-LR, and NorESM2-MM) were adopted for the projection of climate variables under Shared Socio-Economic Pathways (SSP)245 and SSP585 scenarios which were further utilized for the projection of future discharge in the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT). The anticipated inflow data served as input to the Hydraulic Engineering Center- Reservoir System Simulation (HEC-ResSim) software to simulate the reservoir operation and propose modified rule curves for Sunkoshi No.1, Sunkoshi No.2, Sunkoshi No.3, and Dudhkoshi hydropower projects for the time frame of 2030s, 2060s, and 2080s. Six different rule curves were proposed and average yearly energy generations were maximized ranging from 25.5%, 61.07%, 71.26%, and 10.50% for Sunkoshi No.3, Sunkoshi No.2, Sunkoshi No.1, and Dudhkoshi power plants respectively. These results could be helpful for long-term planning, urging policymakers to integrate dynamic rule curve modifications in the broader context of sustainable energy production and climate change adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid41066927,
year = {2026},
author = {Batino, M and Moraca, E and Morabito, A and Ciofi, D},
title = {A survey to understand the knowledge and perception on climate change: a Delphi study on health professionals.},
journal = {Nurse education today},
volume = {156},
number = {},
pages = {106879},
doi = {10.1016/j.nedt.2025.106879},
pmid = {41066927},
issn = {1532-2793},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Delphi Technique ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Health Personnel/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Perception ; Italy ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Operating Rooms ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; },
abstract = {Climate change is recognized as the most significant health threat to humanity, with healthcare systems contributing substantially to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Operating theatres, as the most energy-intensive areas in hospitals, are a critical focus for reducing environmental impacts. Despite the evident need for action, knowledge gaps and limited education on climate change within healthcare persist. The aim of this study was to reach consensus on appropriate survey items for evaluating healthcare professionals' knowledge and perceptions about climate change in operating theatre settings. Using the Delphi method, a consensus study was conducted with eight experts, including nurses and doctors, from Italian healthcare settings. The study involved two rounds of surveys, achieving a consensus of ≥75 % on 28 questions categorized into seven modules: sustainable practices, understanding climate change fundamentals, its impacts on healthcare, climate-smart actions, implementation likelihood, and barriers to change. A total of 28 survey items across seven thematic modules were validated. All items achieved full consensus (≥87.5 %) with high Content Validity Ratios (0.75-1.0). Expert feedback led to improved clarity, contextual relevance, and practical examples. This study provides a shared and valid survey to measure healthcare professionals' knowledge and perceptions about climate change in operating theatres. Future research should test this instrument in larger samples and different contexts to guide interventions that help the nursing workforce advance sustainable healthcare and align with global climate goals.},
}
@article {pmid41066845,
year = {2026},
author = {Burford, MA and Brooks, A and Cartwright, P and Faggotter, SJ and Irvine, DJ and Waltham, NJ},
title = {Risks to the future health and productivity of tropical estuaries under climate change and increasing human development.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {222},
number = {Pt 2},
pages = {118808},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118808},
pmid = {41066845},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Estuaries ; Ecosystem ; Humans ; *Human Development ; Australia ; Animals ; Tropical Climate ; Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {The wet-dry tropics of much of northern Australia, from Cape York to the Kimberley, contain some of the most pristine tropical estuaries globally. These estuaries have been under-researched, but provide a unique opportunity to understand the functioning of estuaries prior to intensive human impacts. The region is also under pressure from land-based development and climate change. Therefore we review, for the first time, the current knowledge of the ecology of these estuaries, then examine the potential effect of these stressors on the health and functioning of these estuaries. Flow alteration to provide water for irrigated agriculture is the development activity most likely to have a significant impact on estuaries in this region in the short- to medium-term. This flow alteration will reduce sediment and nutrient loads downstream, and reduce the scale of wet season flooding into saltmarshes and mangroves adjacent to estuaries. Faunal growth and reproduction in these systems is strongly cued to flow events and therefore are likely to be affected by flow alteration. Climate change impacts, such as extended droughts, will exacerbate the reduced flow from water development. Sea level rise and increased evapotranspiration are likely to have major impacts on the ecological functioning and habitat structure of estuaries. Our review demonstrates that our knowledge of the ecology of many of these estuaries remains limited, and therefore we identify key knowledge gaps related to the physical, chemical and biological attributes of estuaries which impede our ability to accurately predict future impacts of land-based development and climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41066782,
year = {2025},
author = {Lenihan-Ikin, I and Tinn, C and Atuire, C and Bull, S and Wright, S and Ariana, P},
title = {Climate change impacts on health in Aotearoa New Zealand: a scoping review.},
journal = {The New Zealand medical journal},
volume = {138},
number = {1623},
pages = {53-72},
doi = {10.26635/6965.7012},
pmid = {41066782},
issn = {1175-8716},
support = {//This work was supported in part by the Rhodes Trust./ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; New Zealand/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Health Status ; Mental Health ; },
abstract = {This paper addresses the evidence on the health impacts of climate change in Aotearoa New Zealand with particular attention to who, where and what activities are most vulnerable. Applying the Arksey and O'Malley scoping review framework, it consolidates academic and grey literature to identify gaps and future research priorities. The review-conducted from February to October 2024-included 61 papers from 2,265 that were initially screened. The results reveal that temperature and extreme precipitation are the main climate risks associated with health in Aotearoa New Zealand. These are associated with direct and indirect impacts, including heat-related illness and death, enteric diseases, poor mental health, access to safe drinking water/food supplies and access to healthcare. Most regions across Aotearoa New Zealand are susceptible to climate change-induced health risks, with unique pressures for coastal regions, metropolitan areas, rural areas and regions experiencing disproportionate socio-economic inequity. Workers in outdoor manual labour-exposed to heat stress, air pollution and sun damage-are vulnerable to climate change-induced health risks. The review also highlights key demographic characteristics-ethnicity, age, skin colour, occupation, gender, housing, disability and pre-existing health needs, and socio-economic deprivation-that affect vulnerability. In conclusion, the review underscores the importance of responses to climate change-induced health addressing the underlying, intersectional risk factors to protect vulnerable populations.},
}
@article {pmid41066394,
year = {2025},
author = {Mohamed, AML and Seyni, S and Mkuhlani, S and Chemura, A and Faye, B and Kadir, SA and Gadedjisso-Tossou, A and Auwalu, BM},
title = {Impact of climate change on millet yield under different fertilization levels in three agroecological zones of Niger Republic.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {10},
pages = {e0333963},
pmid = {41066394},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Niger ; *Pennisetum/growth &amp; development ; Temperature ; *Fertilizers ; *Millets/growth &amp; development ; Rain ; Agriculture/methods ; Seasons ; Soil/chemistry ; Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {The study investigates the impact of climate change on pearl millet production in Niger, focusing on projected changes in temperature and rainfall. The research uses the CERES-millet model in the DSSAT framework to simulate millet yields under three climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP3-7.0, and SSP5-8.5) for different time periods: 2015-2044, 2045-2074, and 2075-2100. Five Global Circulation Models (GCMs) with varying climate sensitive were selected for simulations these include (IPSL-CM6A-LR, MPI-ESM1-2-HR, GFDL-ESM4, MRI-ESM2-0, and UKESM1-0-LL). The CERES-Millet model was calibrated using field experiment data collected during the 2021 and 2022 rainy seasons at two locations in Niger Goungoubon (2021 and 2022) and Fandou (2022). Trials were established near irrigation facilities to ensure optimal moisture conditions, with supplemental irrigation applied whenever soil moisture dropped below field capacity. Calibration involved iterative adjustment of key genetic coefficients using observed phenological stages and grain yield to improve model accuracy. The performance of the model was then validated by comparing simulated and observed values of phenology and yield showing good agreement and confirming it reliability. The study found that rising temperatures, particularly under high-emission scenarios, lead to shortened flowering and maturity times, with more pronounced effects towards the end of the century. Additionally, changes in rainfall patterns were expected, with an increase in rainfall projected for the Sahel region. The simulations revealed a consistent decline in millet yields across most scenario, with the greatest yield losses occurring under the SSP5-8.5 scenario in the 2075-2100 period. The results highlight the significant threat that climate change poses to pearl millet production, emphasizing the need for adaptive crop management strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41062994,
year = {2025},
author = {Shadi, Y and Morasae, EK and Khazaei, S and Nasehi, M and Sharafi, S and Asakereh, H and Tapak, L and Kahramfar, Z and Mohammadi, Y},
title = {Understanding the mechanisms of climate change impact on tuberculosis: a complex systems approach.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {3382},
pmid = {41062994},
issn = {1471-2458},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Tuberculosis/epidemiology ; Incidence ; Global Health ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of disability and mortality in many countries and is the leading cause of death from an infectious agent worldwide. While TB is a curable and preventable disease, health systems' ineffectiveness in case finding and appropriate treatment results in 10 million new cases and 1.5 million deaths annually around the globe. Climate change is expected to have a major impact on TB and other infectious diseases, although the mechanisms for this are still poorly understood.<br><br>METHODS: We undertook a systematic review of Literature published up to September 2024 about the effects of climate Change on TB incidence. The review identified 35 papers that described possible mechanisms for the impact of climate change on TB. We used a complex systems approach called causal loop diagramming to integrate the identified mechanisms into a system map of climate change effects on TB. A panel of experts on TB, epidemiology, and climate change reviewed the map's structure and content.<br><br>RESULTS: The final map shows 6 reinforcing feedback loops and associated chains of complex bio-socio-technical interrelations through which climate change can affect TB risk. The loops included reciprocal relationships between heatwave&#x2009;-&#x2009;energy use, indoors time&#x2009;-&#x2009;airborne disease risk, food access&#x2009;-&#x2009;price, malnutrition&#x2009;-&#x2009;infectious disease, healthcare cost&#x2009;-&#x2009;detection delay, and infectious contact&#x2009;-&#x2009;TB risk that translate to TB infection, directly or indirectly, when activated.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The presented map illustrates and highlights the need for coordinated, multisectoral and complex interventions across that bio-socio-technical system to tackle the nexus of climate change and TB risk. In this context, identifying key leverage points and implementing strategic actions on these points are essential to effectively mitigate climate change-related risks and their impact on TB transmission and incidence.},
}
@article {pmid41060227,
year = {2025},
author = {Williams, TJ and Garcia, CR and Godbold, JA and Archambault, P and Solan, M},
title = {Co-Extinctions and Co-Compensatory Species Responses to Climate Change Moderate Ecosystem Futures.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {10},
pages = {e70539},
pmid = {41060227},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {NE/P006426/1//Natural Environment Research Council/ ; NE/S007210/1//Natural Environment Research Council/ ; //University of Southampton/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biodiversity ; Animals ; *Invertebrates/physiology ; *Ecosystem ; *Extinction, Biological ; Models, Biological ; Aquatic Organisms/physiology ; },
abstract = {Consensus has been reached that the sequential loss of biodiversity leads to a non-linear and accelerating decline in ecosystem properties. The form of this relationship, however, is based on theory and empirically derived observations that do not include species co-extinctions. Here, we use data from marine benthic invertebrate communities to parameterise trait-based extinction models that adjust the probability of species extirpation and compensation by including the dependencies between different species across a gradient of climate-driven environmental change. Our simulations reveal that the inclusion of static co-extinctions leads to more pronounced declines in the trajectories of sediment bioturbation-a process of great importance to the functioning of marine ecosystems-than those observed with sequential losses of single species. Compensatory mechanisms and the allowance of the formation of new interactions derived from local and regional species pools moderate the compounding influence of co-extinction but introduce additional variability in community response depending on the composition and functional role of incoming and outgoing species. Our observations emphasise the importance of accounting for local and regional community dynamics, especially in highly connected systems that are prone to extinction cascades when projecting the ecosystem consequences of altered biodiversity.},
}
@article {pmid41058479,
year = {2025},
author = {Mishu, MP and Rabbani, MG and Vereeken, S and Tkach, E and Martin-Kerry, J and Chowdhury, TF and Wahab, A and Mashreky, SR and Huque, R and Friend, R},
title = {Identifying interventions to support mental health for those affected by climate change and related extreme weather events: a scoping review.},
journal = {International journal of environmental health research},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-27},
doi = {10.1080/09603123.2025.2568035},
pmid = {41058479},
issn = {1369-1619},
abstract = {We aimed to identify interventions to support mental health for those affected by climate change and related extreme weather events. We conducted a scoping review in accordance with standard guidelines, searching five databases. We identified 26 studies. All twenty-six included studies (one on the overall impact of climate change, eleven on storms, nine on flooding, and five on wildfires) reported different types of interventions and demonstrated the effectiveness of these interventions in improving mental health outcomes. Most of the interventions were conducted in high-income countries, targeted at the individual level, delivered by specialist or non-specialists, and based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in different forms (face-to-face, online, mobile phone text messages, etc.). There are few studies available on interventions at community and family support, and on basic services delivered to those exposed to extreme weather events. Given that climate change projections indicate intensified frequency, severity and scale of such extreme weather events, there is a need for multi sectoral coordinated interventions targeting the individual, community support and basic services at system level that are tailored to the specific nature of extreme weather events, the kinds of impact they create, and the needs and circumstances of those who are impacted.},
}
@article {pmid41058373,
year = {2026},
author = {Pasion-Uy, EA and Uy, LYC and Kavi Kishor, PB and Fernie, AR and Sreenivasulu, N},
title = {Sustained cereal bowl amidst global warming.},
journal = {Trends in plant science},
volume = {31},
number = {1},
pages = {55-68},
doi = {10.1016/j.tplants.2025.08.021},
pmid = {41058373},
issn = {1878-4372},
mesh = {*Edible Grain/growth &amp; development/genetics/physiology ; *Global Warming ; Oryza/genetics/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Flowers/physiology/genetics/growth &amp; development ; Gene Expression Regulation, Plant ; Triticum/genetics ; Crops, Agricultural/genetics/physiology ; },
abstract = {High day and night temperatures impair grain yield and quality in major cereal crops such as rice, maize, and wheat, posing a major challenge under global warming. In this review, we have highlighted advances that govern flowering through clock genes, key genetic regulatory mechanisms of the complex processes that regulate inflorescence architecture and grain filling efficiency, which are affected by heat stress. This unraveled knowledge offers opportunities to improve grain yield and quality without tradeoffs, leading to higher grain number, more efficient grain filling, and maintaining uncompromised starch-to-protein accumulation under high day and night temperatures.},
}
@article {pmid41057438,
year = {2025},
author = {Shauer, M and Zangaro, F and Specchia, V and Pinna, M},
title = {Investigating invasion patterns of Callinectes sapidus and the relation with research effort and climate change in the Mediterranean Sea.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {34967},
pmid = {41057438},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {CN_00000033//National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC-Italy)/ ; CN_00000033//National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC-Italy)/ ; BlueDiversity//Interreg Italy-Croatia 2021- 2027, First Call/ ; CL6-2022-BIODIV-01//EU HORIZON, Pro-Coast/ ; },
mesh = {Mediterranean Sea ; *Climate Change ; *Introduced Species ; Animals ; Ecosystem ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {The ecological stability of Mediterranean marine ecosystems is increasingly threatened by invasive alien species (IAS). This study examines the invasion dynamics of Callinectes sapidus, a high-risk and readily identifiable IAS across the Adriatic, Ionian, and Central Mediterranean subregions. A comprehensive dataset of published scientific and local ecological knowledge (LEK) records was compiled to analyze spatial and temporal patterns of diffusion. An increase in reported occurrences was found across the entire study area, spreading from south to north. Heterogeneous sampling methods hinder direct comparisons across regions, underscoring the need for standardized reporting protocols. LEK supported the clarification of overall patterns of C. sapidus diffusion and enhanced the resolution of temporal and spatial distribution data. The temporal progression of the invasion aligns with phases of arrival, establishment, and expansion. A close association was observed with both research effort and rising sea surface temperatures (SST). This study highlights the importance of integrating climate data and community-based knowledge in IAS monitoring and demonstrates a methodology for assessing climate-linked biological invasions in marine environments.},
}
@article {pmid41056585,
year = {2025},
author = {Klapper, P and Kulasegaran-Shylini, R and Dodgson, A and Sudhanva, M and Blandford, E and Tunkel, S and Hill, S and Hopkins, S and Fowler, T},
title = {Climate change and diagnostic samples - Opening Pandora's (post) box.},
journal = {Public health},
volume = {249},
number = {},
pages = {105983},
doi = {10.1016/j.puhe.2025.105983},
pmid = {41056585},
issn = {1476-5616},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; United Kingdom/epidemiology ; *COVID-19/diagnosis ; SARS-CoV-2 ; *Specimen Handling/standards/methods ; *COVID-19 Testing/methods ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: To reflect on how climate change is reshaping the practicalities of diagnostic testing, using the UK's COVID-19 home-based testing programme as a case study, and to call for an urgent review of international standards governing the transport of biological samples.<br><br>STUDY DESIGN: Narrative-based analysis drawing on operational experience during the UK National Testing Programme's response to COVID-19.<br><br>METHODS: We examine the design and implementation of a large-scale home testing model for COVID-19, which relied on the routine postal service to transport biological samples from homes to laboratories. These samples were transported without temperature control, across widely varying environmental conditions. This approach tested the limits of existing logistical assumptions and exposed critical regulatory gaps.<br><br>RESULTS: Despite the lack of temperature-controlled logistics, the UK's home testing programme functioned at scale, with internal validation assuring sample stability during both winter and summer extremes. However, this success occurred in the absence of any applicable international standards-such as ISO guidelines-that account for environmental factors in postal transport of biological samples. The experience highlighted a significant blind spot in regulatory frameworks, which currently assume controlled conditions that do not reflect real-world practice in emergency or climate-affected contexts.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The changing climate and evolving models of healthcare delivery-particularly the move toward near-patient and home-based diagnostics-require a rethinking of how we assure the quality and reliability of biological samples in transit. Existing international standards are no longer fit for purpose in this regard. There is an urgent need to acknowledge environmental resilience as a core requirement in diagnostic logistics, and to develop new standards that are robust to the realities of climate variability and decentralised healthcare.},
}
@article {pmid41055188,
year = {2025},
author = {Mash, R and Lokotola, CL},
title = {Continuing professional development on climate change and primary care in Africa: Qualitative study.},
journal = {African journal of primary health care &amp; family medicine},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {e1-e7},
pmid = {41055188},
issn = {2071-2936},
mesh = {*Primary Health Care ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; Qualitative Research ; Africa South of the Sahara ; Male ; *Health Personnel/education ; Female ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is impacting health and healthcare in Africa. Primary health care can improve community resilience, but only if the workforce is prepared. Pre-service training does not yet address climate change, so continuing professional development (CPD) is needed.<br><br>AIM: &#xa0;This study aimed to evaluate what primary care providers in sub-Saharan Africa need to know about building climate-resilient facilities and services, and how their learning needs should be addressed.<br><br>SETTING: &#xa0;The Primary Care and Family Medicine (PRIMAFAMED) network in sub-Saharan Africa.<br><br>METHODS: &#xa0;A descriptive exploratory qualitative study purposefully selected members of the network who had published on their experience of climate change. Snowball sampling was used to identify additional informants. Data were analysed with ATLAS.ti and the framework method.<br><br>RESULTS: &#xa0;Nine respondents from eight countries across Africa identified six major learning needs: (1) awareness of the pathways that link climate change to health and social effects and changes in the management of diseases, (2) management of diseases linked to exposure to extreme heat, (3) development of a community-orientated primary care approach that includes attention to environmental determinants of health, (4) disaster preparedness and management, (5) how to make your facility and services more climate resilient and (6) how to educate patients and communities on climate related health issues. Most respondents supported web-based approaches to CPD in their contexts.<br><br>CONCLUSION: &#xa0;Key learning needs were identified and will be further quantified and validated in a cross-sectional survey.Contribution:&#xa0;The findings will inform the development of CPD on planetary health for primary care providers in sub-Saharan Africa.},
}
@article {pmid41055002,
year = {2025},
author = {Klichowska, E and Wróbel, A and Nowak, A and Nobis, M},
title = {Eco-Evolutionary Genomics Reveal Mountain Range-Specific Adaptation and Intraspecific Variation in Vulnerability to Climate Change of Alpine Endemics.},
journal = {Molecular ecology},
volume = {34},
number = {21},
pages = {e70113},
doi = {10.1111/mec.70113},
pmid = {41055002},
issn = {1365-294X},
support = {2018/29/B/NZ9/00313//National Science Centre, Poland/ ; 2020/39/D/NZ8/02307//National Science Centre, Poland/ ; 2023/51/B/NZ8/01179//National Science Centre, Poland/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Altitude ; *Campanulaceae/genetics ; Genomics ; *Adaptation, Physiological/genetics ; *Biological Evolution ; Genetics, Population ; Biodiversity ; Genetic Variation ; },
abstract = {Alpine plants restricted to rocky habitats exhibit intraspecific diversification due to range fragmentation during Holocene warming, complicating predictions of their climate vulnerability. A lack of understanding of eco-evolutionary mechanisms driving their response to climate change results in ineffective conservation efforts. To uncover the genomic basis of their diversification and explain spatial patterns of their vulnerability, we combine landscape genomics and species distribution modelling. Our model, the Campanula lehmanniana complex, occurs in three distinct central Asian mountain ranges, considered both a biodiversity hotspot and a vascular plant diversity darkspot. Genome-environment association confirmed the adaptive basis of intraspecific diversification, driven by numerous loci of small effect. Genomic and ecological data indicate mountain range-specific climate sensitivity driven by altitude, temperature and precipitation. The cold-dry adapted group from Zeravshan-Hissar Mts will face niche decline but show a higher degree of preadaptation to future climate, while the temperate-humid group from Tian Shan shows an opposite response, with a higher risk of maladaptation despite predicted niche expansion. Maladapted populations at northern margins may require an influx of adaptive variation to cope with predicted changes. However, limited landscape connectivity between island-like habitats, combined with long migration distances required to minimise genotype-environment disruption, highlights the role of human-assisted migration in enabling evolutionary rescue. These results underscore the need to facilitate gene flow from pre- to maladapted populations and the importance of population-specific approaches to inform effective conservation strategies in heterogeneous mountain ecosystems. The results may be relevant to numerous Central Asian mountain species that show similar phylogeographic patterns.},
}
@article {pmid41054258,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhao, Y and Zhang, Y and Huang, L and Yang, T and Wu, SY and Li, S and Hou, Y},
title = {Distribution overlap and comparative genomics of two invasive gelechiid moths, Tuta absoluta and Phthorimaea operculella, under climate change.},
journal = {Journal of economic entomology},
volume = {118},
number = {6},
pages = {2857-2869},
doi = {10.1093/jee/toaf246},
pmid = {41054258},
issn = {1938-291X},
support = {U22A20489//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 32361143791//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2024J01377//Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation/ ; 2025I0009//International Cooperation Project of Fujian Province/ ; //Fujian Middle-aged and Young Teachers' Educational Science Research/ ; JAT231025//Science and Technology Category/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Moths/genetics/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Animal Distribution ; Introduced Species ; Genomics ; *Genome, Insect ; },
abstract = {The tomato leafminer moth, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick), and the potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller), are closely related gelechiid species that have rapidly invaded tropical, subtropical, and Mediterranean regions worldwide, causing severe damage to solanaceous crops. We used the optimized MaxEnt model combined with 19 bioclimatic variables to comprehensively predict their potential distributions under current and future climate scenarios. While the distribution areas of the species overlapped significantly, our models predicted T. absoluta could potentially establish into high-latitude and arid areas. To further explore their adaptive mechanisms, we conducted comparative genomics based on the genomes of both species and 20 other insect species. Despite their close relationship, T. absoluta possessed 5.5 times more unique gene families than P. operculella, along with significantly expanded gene families associated with pesticide resistance (P450s: 92 vs. 86), extreme temperature tolerance (heat shock proteins [HSPs]: 62 vs. 58), and desiccation stress tolerance (aquaporins [AQP]: 12 vs. 9). These genomic features suggest that T. absoluta will adapt faster to environmental challenges and has greater potential to invade new areas compared to P. operculella. This study elucidates the patterns of potential distribution and genome evolution for T. absoluta and P. operculella, highlighting their distinct invasion and adaptation strategies. The findings provide both a novel perspective on the habitat suitability of these invasive pests and a scientific basis for climate-adaptive management strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41054044,
year = {2025},
author = {Obeagu, EI},
title = {Climate change and red blood cell disorders: A review of risks and adaptations for pregnant women and children.},
journal = {Medicine},
volume = {104},
number = {40},
pages = {e45129},
pmid = {41054044},
issn = {1536-5964},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic/blood/diagnosis/epidemiology/physiopathology ; Risk Factors ; Humans ; Female ; Pregnancy ; *Anemia, Sickle Cell/blood/diagnosis/epidemiology/physiopathology ; *Thalassemia/blood/diagnosis/epidemiology/physiopathology ; *Anemia/blood/diagnosis/epidemiology/physiopathology ; Erythrocytes ; Disease Progression ; Child ; Adaptation, Physiological ; },
abstract = {Climate change is increasingly impacting global health, particularly for vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and children with red blood cell (RBC) disorders. These disorders, including sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and anemia, compromise the body's ability to transport oxygen and are exacerbated by climate-induced environmental changes. This review evaluates the risks posed by climate change to individuals with RBC disorders, highlighting empirical data on the exacerbation of health complications and the effectiveness of adaptation strategies. Pregnant women with sickle cell disease, for instance, face a 34% higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth and stillbirth, due to climate-induced heat stress and dehydration. Similarly, children with anemia experience a 25% increase in hospital admissions for heat-related illnesses during heatwaves, and malaria transmission, which extends by up to 60 days annually in some regions, further aggravates anemia in these populations. The effects of climate change on air quality and food security also pose significant risks for individuals with RBC disorders. Poor air quality, exacerbated by rising temperatures, has been shown to increase the frequency of vaso-occlusive crises in children with sickle cell disease by 30% in highly polluted areas. Additionally, climate change impacts on food security, as evidenced by a study in Ethiopia, where 41% of pregnant women with anemia also faced food insecurity, worsen nutritional deficiencies and anemia. These environmental factors, combined with the increased incidence of climate-sensitive infectious diseases such as malaria, highlight the urgent need for targeted adaptation strategies to mitigate the compounded health risks.},
}
@article {pmid41051784,
year = {2025},
author = {Rabin, AS and Tirumalasetty, J and Maximous, SI},
title = {Rethinking Inhalers in the Era of Climate Change.},
journal = {JAMA},
volume = {334},
number = {18},
pages = {1623-1625},
doi = {10.1001/jama.2025.17819},
pmid = {41051784},
issn = {1538-3598},
}
@article {pmid41051654,
year = {2025},
author = {Bar, AR and Soren, R and Mondal, I and Altuwaijri, HA and Juliev, M and Almaliki, AH},
title = {Freshwater aquaculture in the Indian Sundarbans: expansion, challenges, and climate change adaptation.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {11},
pages = {1178},
pmid = {41051654},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Aquaculture/statistics &amp; numerical data ; India ; *Climate Change ; Fresh Water ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Animals ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Freshwater aquaculture in the Indian Sundarbans has witnessed significant growth over the past four decades, largely driven by declining agricultural viability due to increasing soil salinization, erratic rainfall, and rising demand for fish protein. This study aims to assess the spatial and temporal expansion of freshwater aquaculture from 1985 to 2024 and evaluate its production outcomes and livelihood implications. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the analysis integrates remote sensing data (Landsat and Sentinel-2 imagery), supervised and unsupervised land use classification, and field surveys involving 350 fish-farming households. Results indicate a 96.9% increase in aquaculture area-from 80.54 km[2] in 1985 to 860.96 km[2] in 2024-with growth concentrated in Pathar Pratima, Gosaba, and Basanti blocks. The majority (82.12%) of ponds are small-scale, yielding an average household production of 87 kg and generating ₹13,918 annually, with a mean productivity of 120 kg/ha/year. Labeo rohita and Labeo catla are the dominant cultured species. Despite expansion, key challenges include seed and feed shortages, salinity intrusion, and inadequate infrastructure. Government interventions such as MGNREGS and the Jal Dharo Jal Bharo scheme have facilitated water management and pond development. The findings underscore the need for strategic ecological planning and policy support to ensure the sustainability and climate resilience of freshwater aquaculture in this vulnerable coastal ecosystem.},
}
@article {pmid41050934,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, SA and Yu, JR and Yuan, HS},
title = {Climate change impacts on the distribution of valuable Thelephora fungi in China.},
journal = {iScience},
volume = {28},
number = {10},
pages = {113522},
pmid = {41050934},
issn = {2589-0042},
abstract = {Thelephora includes valuable edible ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi in East Asia threatened by overharvesting, climate change, and habitat loss. Using Biomod2 ensemble modeling with bioclimatic variables, elevation data, and occurrence records, this study predicted current and future distributions of four Thelephora species under climate scenarios SSP2-45 and SSP5-85 for the 2050s and 2090s. The results indicate that the potential distribution ranges of these four Thelephora species are primarily influenced by Bio18 (precipitation of the warmest quarter), Bio12 (annual precipitation), elevation, and Bio3 (isothermality), though the relative importance of these factors varies among species. High-emission scenarios predict habitat reduction by 2050, with potential range expansion by 2090. Warming will drive northward habitat shifts, with migration distances increasing under high-emission scenarios. Over half of potential distribution areas contain non-host vegetation. Conservation strategies should prioritize host plant cultivation to expand fungal habitats and mitigate climate impacts.},
}
@article {pmid41050790,
year = {2025},
author = {Carrus, G and Massullo, C and Tiberio, L and Fusaro, L and Steinebach, C},
title = {Editorial: Climate change challenge: adaptation to climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1675673},
pmid = {41050790},
issn = {1664-1078},
}
@article {pmid41050724,
year = {2025},
author = {Yu, H and Shen, YG and Muhammad, J and Abbas, M and Cheng, Y and Wan, X},
title = {Habitat Response Variability: Modeling Predictions Display the Expansion-Contraction Scenario of Two Chinese Endangered Cheirotonus Beetles Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {10},
pages = {e72156},
pmid = {41050724},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Predicting the potential adaptation zones of Cheirotonus gestroi Pouillaude and Cheirotonus jansoni Jordan under the influence of climate change is essential for understanding their geographical distribution and informing effective species conservation strategies. Species distribution models (SDMs), particularly the MaxEnt model, enable researchers to estimate habitat suitability based on current and future environmental conditions. In this study, we employed the optimized MaxEnt model in combination with ArcGIS software to predict suitable habitats under both present and future climate scenarios (2050s and 2070s), and to identify key environmental variables influencing their geographical distribution. For C. jansoni, the influential factors were temperature seasonality (bio4; 31.8%), Elevation (Elev; 28.8%), and precipitation of the driest month (bio14; 24.2%). Currently, its suitable habitats are mainly located in the southeastern part of China, including Zhejiang, Fujian, Hunan, Guizhou, Guangdong, Guangxi, Anhui, Hainan, and Taiwan. Habitat suitability for this species is projected to expand under most climate change scenarios. Conversely, the distribution of C. gestroi is primarily shaped by Isothermality (bio3; 68.4%), the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI; 19.5%) and Temperature annual range (bio7; 11.7%). This species' suitable habitats are currently concentrated in Yunnan province in southwestern China, with a predicted contraction in habitat range under future climate conditions. The MaxEnt model predictions reveal clear differences in the ecological niches and habitat preferences of these two beetle species, indicating that C. jansoni exhibits greater environmental adaptability compared to C. gestroi. These findings offer valuable insights for developing targeted monitoring and conservation strategies for these endangered beetles in the face of ongoing climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41050032,
year = {2025},
author = {Onyeze, NS and Jacob, J},
title = {Climate Change and Its Impact on Ocular Health: A Systematic Review.},
journal = {Cureus},
volume = {17},
number = {9},
pages = {e91614},
pmid = {41050032},
issn = {2168-8184},
abstract = {Climate change has emerged as a pressing public health concern, with growing evidence that its environmental impacts extend to ocular health. Rising ultraviolet (UV) radiation, deteriorating air quality, and extreme weather events contribute to both acute and chronic eye diseases. This systematic review examines existing literature linking climate-related environmental exposures to ocular disorders, focusing on cataract formation, dry eye disease (DED), and meteorologically induced ocular surface instability. It also identifies at-risk populations and research gaps to inform clinical and policy responses. A comprehensive search of peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2024 was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Inclusion criteria encompassed original research, epidemiological studies, and reviews that examined the effects of climate change, UV radiation, air pollution, or meteorological variation on human ocular health. Exclusion criteria included studies focused exclusively on indoor risk factors or lacking environmental context. A total of 18 studies met the inclusion criteria and were thematically synthesized across three core domains: (1) UV exposure and cataracts, (2) air pollution and ocular surface disorders, and (3) meteorological variability and ocular physiology. Evidence indicates strong associations between increased UV-B exposure and elevated cataract risk, particularly in equatorial and high-sunlight regions. Air pollutants - especially PM2.5, ozone, and nitrogen dioxide - were linked to higher prevalence and severity of DED due to tear film instability and surface inflammation. Climatic shifts such as heatwaves and humidity drop further exacerbate ocular surface stress. Vulnerable groups include outdoor workers, elderly individuals, and populations in low-resource or high-pollution regions. Environmental changes driven by climate disruption pose an increasingly recognized threat to ocular health. Addressing this challenge requires multidisciplinary research, public health preparedness, and equitable access to eye care and protective resources.},
}
@article {pmid41049804,
year = {2025},
author = {Campbell, DR and Powers, JM and Kipness, J},
title = {Predicting the contribution of single trait evolution to rescuing a plant population from demographic impacts of climate change.},
journal = {Evolution letters},
volume = {9},
number = {5},
pages = {533-547},
pmid = {41049804},
issn = {2056-3744},
abstract = {Evolutionary adaptation can allow a population to persist in the face of a new environmental challenge. With many populations now threatened by environmental change, it is important to understand whether this process of evolutionary rescue is feasible under natural conditions, yet work on this topic has been largely theoretical. We used unique long-term data to parameterize deterministic and stochastic models of the contribution of 1 trait to evolutionary rescue using field estimates for the subalpine plant Ipomopsis aggregata and hybrids with its close relative I. tenuituba. In the absence of evolution or plasticity, the 2 studied populations are projected to go locally extinct due to earlier snowmelt under climate change, which imposes drought conditions. Phenotypic selection on specific leaf area (SLA) was estimated in 12 years and multiple populations. Those data on selection and its environmental sensitivity to annual snowmelt timing in the spring were combined with previous data on heritability of the trait, phenotypic plasticity of the trait, and the impact of snowmelt timing on mean absolute fitness. Selection favored low values of SLA (thicker leaves). The evolutionary response to selection on that single trait was insufficient to allow evolutionary rescue by itself, but in combination with phenotypic plasticity it promoted evolutionary rescue in 1 of the 2 populations. The number of years until population size would stop declining and begin to rise again was heavily dependent upon stochastic environmental changes in snowmelt timing around the trend line. Our study illustrates how field estimates of quantitative genetic parameters can be used to predict the likelihood of evolutionary rescue. Although a complete set of parameter estimates are generally unavailable, it may also be possible to predict the general likelihood of evolutionary rescue based on published ranges for phenotypic selection and heritability and the extent to which early snowmelt impacts fitness.},
}
@article {pmid41049405,
year = {2025},
author = {Xu, J and Wang, R and Mo, Z and Zhang, H and Zhang, Y},
title = {Composite function and Biomod2 for evaluating the influence of climate change on the distribution of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in China.},
journal = {One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands)},
volume = {21},
number = {},
pages = {101212},
pmid = {41049405},
issn = {2352-7714},
abstract = {Vector-borne diseases transmitted by Aedes, including dengue fever, Chikungunya fever, Zika virus, and yellow fever, represent major global public health threats. This study utilized the Biomod2 modeling framework, incorporating 19 bioclimatic variables, to simulate the current and future geographical distributions of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in China under climate change scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5). The results indicated that under future climate scenarios, highly suitable regions for both Aedes would decrease in area, while moderately suitable regions would expand. The co-presence probability analysis revealed that highly suitable regions for both species would concentrate in southern and southeastern China, with notable areas in Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, and Hainan. From current to 2090s, the centroid would shift to northeast under SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5. For Ae. aegypti, the most important variables were isothermality (bio3, 44.05 %), precipitation of the wettest quarter (bio16, 27.87 %), and mean temperature of the coldest quarter (bio11, 22.4 %). For Ae. albopictus, the mean temperature of the coldest quarter (bio11, 54.12 %), annual precipitation (bio12, 22.76 %), and precipitation of the coldest quarter (bio19, 13.47 %) were most significant. These findings highlight the potential impacts of climate change on the distribution dynamics of dengue vectors and provide a basis for developing targeted surveillance and control strategies to mitigate future transmission risks.},
}
@article {pmid41049391,
year = {2025},
author = {Almquist, ZW and Bagozzi, BE and Blinova, D and Brown, Z},
title = {Dynamic Networks of Negotiation for International Climate Change Cooperation.},
journal = {Environmental sociology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41049391},
issn = {2325-1034},
support = {P2C HD042828/HD/NICHD NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {The global response to climate change is negotiated through the UNFCCC's Conferences of the Parties (COPs). Initially focused on reducing emissions from developed countries, the UNFCCC has shifted toward broader global responsibility. Despite this, its formal institutions and negotiating blocs remain stable and do not fully explain COP successes or failures. This study examines country affiliations at each COP, which are not evident in public votes or documents. Instead, we analyze high-level segment (HLS) speeches, extracting co-mentions of countries to map dynamic negotiation networks. We use Dynamic Network Logistic Regression (DNR) to model these affiliations, revealing shifting informal allegiances. Findings indicate that negotiation affiliations dissolve over time. The European Union exhibits strong internal homophily, while major countries like China, Russia, the US, and Japan decrease future co-mentions, unlike Germany, which increases them. Additionally, network clustering raises the likelihood of co-mentions, while prior co-mentions (inertia) and past exclusion from co-mentions boost future mentions. This approach captures the evolving structure of international climate negotiations beyond formal blocs.},
}
@article {pmid41047315,
year = {2025},
author = {Ayalon, L and Carr, D and Pillemer, K and Prina, M and Webster, N and Zaninotto, P},
title = {Why ethical research on aging in the context of climate change must address social susceptibilities and assets.},
journal = {International psychogeriatrics},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {100153},
doi = {10.1016/j.inpsyc.2025.100153},
pmid = {41047315},
issn = {1741-203X},
}
@article {pmid41046216,
year = {2025},
author = {Su, Y and Chen, S and Li, X and Xie, T and Feng, M and Chen, F},
title = {Synchronized lake-vegetation dynamics under climate change in arid central Asia.},
journal = {Science bulletin},
volume = {70},
number = {22},
pages = {3695-3697},
doi = {10.1016/j.scib.2025.09.020},
pmid = {41046216},
issn = {2095-9281},
}
@article {pmid41045788,
year = {2026},
author = {Nguyen, MK and Walker, TR and Lin, C and Nguyen, D and Kim, SS and Chung, W and Nguyen, DD},
title = {Emerging challenges of microplastic impacts to ecological health and climate change.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {222},
number = {Pt 2},
pages = {118778},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118778},
pmid = {41045788},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Microplastics ; Ecosystem ; Environmental Monitoring ; Greenhouse Gases ; Biodiversity ; },
abstract = {Microplastics (MPs) pose a serious environmental hazard, contributing to pollution and potentially impacting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change trends. This study addresses this critical gap by conducting a comprehensive review of existing literature to consolidate current knowledge on the ecological and climatic challenges posed by MPs. Through this review, we find that MPs alter microbial processes, disrupt biogeochemical cycles, and promote GHG release through degradation and ecosystem interactions. The review highlights that MPs not only impact biodiversity and ecosystem health, but also exacerbate climate change by influencing carbon cycling, photosynthetic dynamics in phytoplankton, and atmospheric processes. However, knowledge gaps remain regarding the mechanisms linking MPs to GHG emissions and long-term ecosystem impacts. Our findings emphasize the urgent need for systematic research, standardized methodologies, and integrated policy strategies to mitigate the dual threats of plastic pollution and climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41044234,
year = {2025},
author = {Epule, TE and Nanfouet, MA and Sarkouh, M and Tindjiete, SDY and Peng, C},
title = {Novel readiness index for climate change adaptation in Québec.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {34527},
pmid = {41044234},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2024-0CAR-341095.//Fonds de Recherche du Qu&#xe9;bec-Soci&#xe9;t&#xe9; et Culture,Canada/ ; },
mesh = {Quebec ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; Agriculture ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Poverty ; Temperature ; *Acclimatization ; },
abstract = {This research develops and applies a novel Readiness Index for climate change adaptation in Québec's agricultural sector. The Readiness Index comprises the adaptive capacity score and the climate score. To derive the adaptive capacity score, literacy and poverty rates for six regions of Québec were obtained from Statistics Québec (ISQ) and Québec's Ministry of Agriculture (MAPAQ). The climate score data on annual precipitation, annual temperature and freezing degree days from the CMIP6 shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP3-7) were sourced from Ouranos. All data spanned across 1991-2024. The climate data underwent normalisation to render the climate variables comparable and easily integrated into the model. An interpolation technique was employed to estimate the missing adaptive capacity data (literacy and poverty rates). The Readiness Index combines normalised climatic and adaptive capacity data. The results indicate disparities among regions, with southern or central and more urbanised areas demonstrating higher readiness levels due to greater access to economic resources, higher climate literacy, better infrastructure, institutional support and diversified economies, in contrast to the northern and resource-dependent or peripheral regions.},
}
@article {pmid41044145,
year = {2025},
author = {Hou, Q and Bian, G and Jin, S and Song, H and Bai, H},
title = {Prediction of potential suitable habitats for Liriomyza sativae blanchard in China under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {34631},
pmid = {41044145},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Liriomyza sativae is a significant agricultural pest globally, inflicting damage on a wide array of crops and spreading at alarming rates. Our study aims to thoroughly investigate the potential habitat of this pest in China under varying climate change scenarios. Here, the MaxEnt model was employed to predict current and future potential suitable habitat for L. sativae in China, based on 102 distribution points and 7 key environmental variables. The test set's average AUC was 0.895 with a standard deviation of 0.014, indicating accurate and reliable simulation results. Jackknife analysis revealed that annual mean temperature (Bio01), precipitation seasonality (Bio15), and precipitation of wettest quarter (Bio16) have the most significant impacts on the potential geographical habitat of L. sativae. Under current climate conditions, this pest posed a potential threat to all provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in China, with a total area of potential suitable habitats of 540.8×10[4] km[2]. The highly suitable habitats are predominantly distributed across North China, Central China, East China, and South China, along with the southern regions of Northeast China, covering an area of 288.2×10[4] km[2]. Compared to the current climate scenario, the proliferation of suitable habitats for L. sativae in the 2050s and 2070s is notably focalized, demonstrating a trend of expansion towards the northeast and southwest regions of our country. This amplification of suitable habitats is primarily observed in Tibet, Qinghai, western Sichuan, the northern segment of Heilongjiang Province, and the northeastern section of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Conversely, areas experiencing a reduction in suitable habitats are comparatively dispersed, exhibiting substantial disparities in the extent of reduction across various regions. These reductions are notably present in Xinjiang, Gansu, Tibet, Shaanxi, Hubei, Hunan, Chongqing, Yunnan, and Sichuan. Our results demonstrated that future climate change would lead to varied degrees of influence on L. sativae among different regions of China. This study analyzed the potential habitat of this pest under current and future climate conditions, providing insights into effective prevention, control strategies, and management policies to mitigate agricultural threats from this species.},
}
@article {pmid41043970,
year = {2025},
author = {Wasmus, H and Fleck, L and Schmidt, T and Scheydt, S and Schirmbeck, F and Kazlauskas, E and Tol, W and Reininghaus, U},
title = {Addressing youths' climate change-related distress: a qualitative study on the experience of burden, triggering and protective factors.},
journal = {BMJ mental health},
volume = {28},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41043970},
issn = {2755-9734},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; Adolescent ; Qualitative Research ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Protective Factors ; Germany ; *Stress, Psychological/psychology/etiology ; Adaptation, Psychological ; Mental Health ; *Psychological Distress ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: In recent years, growing scientific and public awareness has highlighted the negative impacts of climate change on mental health, particularly among young people, who are disproportionately affected. These findings underscore the need for effective and scalable interventions to support individuals experiencing climate change-related distress (CCD). At the initial stage, it is crucial to understand how this distress manifests and what the momentary risk and protective factors are that exacerbate and modulate its dynamic occurrence in everyday life.<br><br>METHODS: In this context of need, nine qualitative, semistructured interviews with young individuals, aged between 14 and 25 and living in Germany, with CCD were conducted. Interviews centred on individuals' burdens, putative triggers eliciting the experience, as well as putative protective factors. We analysed the data and developed themes via Braun and Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis and electively structured the analysis according to the coding paradigm adopted from Strauss and Corbin.<br><br>RESULTS: Participants reported experiencing a wide range of negative emotions as well as mental health difficulties associated with climate change, including sleep disturbances, reduced well-being and difficulties concentrating. The experience emerges from the understanding and awareness of the complexity of climate change and its associated consequences for the environment. Protective factors were reported, including positive emotions (eg, hope, finding meaning and purpose), self-efficacy, conceptual knowledge about climate change-related emotions and external factors (ie, social support). Participants employed various strategies to regulate their emotions, ranging from avoidance and distraction to strategies like acceptance, cognitive reappraisal and active engagement in pro-environmental behaviour or activism.<br><br>Overall, this study enhances our understanding of young individuals' emergence and daily life experience of CCD. The findings suggest that a prolonged or overly extensive occurrence may result in mental health difficulties. Moreover, the results highlight the importance of strengthening factors associated with resilience at a young age, enabling individuals to cope with CCD. The findings have implications for the development of potential intervention components and suggest imparting conceptual knowledge and adaptive regulatory strategies, supporting habit formation and providing networking opportunities with others affected by CCD.},
}
@article {pmid41043841,
year = {2025},
author = {Dubas-Jakóbczyk, K and George, NS and Ndayishimiye, C},
title = {Health systems' adaptations to climate change: an umbrella review of global evidence protocol.},
journal = {BMJ open},
volume = {15},
number = {10},
pages = {e105492},
pmid = {41043841},
issn = {2044-6055},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Systematic Reviews as Topic ; Humans ; Research Design ; *Delivery of Health Care ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Health systems' (HS) adaptations to climate change (CC) cover two major, and interrelated dimensions: (1) Environmental sustainability-actions aimed at limiting the negative impact of HS on the environment (eg, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions) and (2) Climate resilience-adaptations focused on improving HS' ability to cope with the impact of CC (eg, by improving HS preparedness to climate-induced natural disasters). Within both dimensions, a diversity of actions, at different HS levels, can take place. The general objective is to provide health policy makers with a comprehensive evidence-based set of recommendations on the scope and effectiveness of HS adaptations to CC.<br><br>METHODS AND ANALYSIS: An umbrella review will be conducted. Systematic reviews will be included if: (1) They focus on HS adaptations to CC (including both environmental sustainability and climate resilience strategies/actions), (2) Were published since 2015 and (3) Report a quality appraisal of included studies. Five databases were searched: (1) MEDLINE via PubMed, (2) Scopus, (3) Web of science core collection, (4) ProQuest Central and (5) The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Two reviewers will independently assess studies' eligibility, conduct quality appraisal and perform data extraction. Data will be synthesised using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses will guide the reporting of results.<br><br>ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Ethical approval is not required, as this study involves the collection and analysis of secondary data only. The results will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal and disseminated via dedicated research channels and social media platforms.<br><br>PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD420251052647.},
}
@article {pmid41041402,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, K and Lin, J and Zheng, J and Li, X and Xu, L and Liu, L and Liu, X and Jin, X and Fu, R and Wang, X and Sang, Y and Guo, X},
title = {Evaluating Climate Change Effects on Swan Habitats Within China: Adaptive Strategies for Sustainable Conservation.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {10},
pages = {e72238},
pmid = {41041402},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Under the combined pressures of global climate change and human activities, swan habitats in China are facing severe threats, posing direct challenges to the effectiveness of existing protected areas. However, the dynamic changes in the distribution of swan habitats and conservation coverage under climate change remain insufficiently explored. In this study, we focused on three widely distributed swan species in China-Cygnus cygnus (Whooper Swan), Cygnus columbianus (Bewick's Swan), and Cygnus olor (Mute Swan). Using the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) model, we projected the spatial distribution patterns of their habitats and the trends in conservation rates under recent period (2001-2020) and future periods (2021-2040 and 2041-2060) across three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5). The results indicated that the MaxEnt model performed well, with mean values of training and testing area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of 0.966 and 0.956, respectively, and a mean true skill statistic (TSS) of 0.833 across all periods. Slope, NDVI, proximity to water, and isothermality (Bio3) were identified as the key environmental variables jointly influencing the distribution of the three swan species. During the recent period, the total suitable habitat areas of the three swan species were 44.89 × 10[4], 54.18 × 10[4], and 48.33 × 10[4] km[2], respectively. Under future scenarios, overall habitat ranges remained relatively stable, but the suitability structure shifted, with low suitability habitats showing greater fluctuations. In terms of conservation coverage, the overall conservation rate of suitable habitats for all three species remained below 11%. Coverage of highly suitable habitats was higher than that of moderately and low suitable habitats, but protection gaps persisted, especially for Whooper Swan and Bewick's Swan. These findings highlight significant mismatches between swan habitats and reserve networks and provide a scientific basis for optimizing conservation planning and adaptive management under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41041273,
year = {2025},
author = {Sagastume, S and Cilia, G and Henriques, D and Yadró, C and Corona, M and Higes, M and Pinto, MA and Nanetti, A and Martín-Hernández, R},
title = {Climate change-induced stress in the honey bee Apis mellifera L.- a genetic review.},
journal = {Frontiers in physiology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1623705},
pmid = {41041273},
issn = {1664-042X},
abstract = {Climate change is a powerful driver of stress, as it reinforces hotter and drier environments. For bees, the most concerning aspects of these new environmental conditions are the resistance and resilience of bees to changes in temperature, humidity and ultraviolet radiation, as well as the negative effect on diversity of food resources which can lead in nutritional stress. The climatic vulnerability of various bee species and subspecies varies worldwide, as they experience varying levels of stress and display distinct behaviors, weaknesses, and lifespans. To understand these differences, it is crucial to consider both the genetics and epigenetics of bees, as these factors play a key role in their response, resistance, and adaptation to new stressors. This review provides a guide of genetic and epigenetic markers involved in the cellular response of Apis mellifera to most common stressors derived from climate change. Understanding how the various molecular mechanisms interact to restore homeostasis during the stress response is essential for designing future studies based on molecular markers.},
}
@article {pmid41040881,
year = {2025},
author = {Gan, T and Gustave, W and Li, B and Lopez, C and Zhang, X},
title = {Innovative solutions for PFAS detection under global warming: application prospects of whole-cell bioreporter.},
journal = {Frontiers in microbiology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1682831},
pmid = {41040881},
issn = {1664-302X},
}
@article {pmid41040777,
year = {2025},
author = {Multani, HK and Sraa, KK and Abbas, H and Gandhi, S and San Juan, LJ and Pan, EH and Riedel, F and Khan, S},
title = {Climate Change and Pediatric Skin Health: Emerging Threats, Innovations, and Equity Gaps.},
journal = {Cureus},
volume = {17},
number = {9},
pages = {e91397},
pmid = {41040777},
issn = {2168-8184},
abstract = {Climate change poses unique dermatologic risks to children due to immature skin barrier function, weakened immune systems, and dependence on caregivers. Under stable environmental conditions, pediatric skin maintains homeostasis through balanced barrier function, microbiome diversity, and immune regulation. The changing climate disrupts these protective mechanisms through rising temperatures, air pollution, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and adverse weather conditions. Research demonstrates these environmental stressors exacerbate atopic dermatitis (AD), infectious dermatoses, and infestations, all while disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. Current clinical approaches often fail to address the climate-related dimensions of pediatric skin disease, relying on traditional therapies without environmental adaptation. Emerging solutions, such as climate-resilient skincare formulations, teledermatology, and community-based interventions, show promise for more effective management. This review examines the pathophysiological effects of climate change on pediatric skin, evaluates current and emerging care strategies, and identifies critical gaps in the literature. Challenges include limited pediatric-specific climate research, healthcare disparities in vulnerable populations, and inadequate integration of dermatologic concerns into climate policy. Despite these barriers, advances in preventive dermatology and community-based interventions offer opportunities to improve outcomes. Future progress will depend on interdisciplinary efforts to develop climate-adaptive skin care frameworks that protect children's health in a dynamic world.},
}
@article {pmid41040466,
year = {2025},
author = {Basak, K and Chaudhuri, C and Suraj, M and Ahmed, M},
title = {Trophic Cascades and Habitat Suitability in Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve: Impacts of Prey Depletion and Climate Change on Predator-Prey Dynamics.},
journal = {Zoological studies},
volume = {64},
number = {},
pages = {e7},
pmid = {41040466},
issn = {1810-522X},
abstract = {This study investigates the trophic cascades and habitat suitability in Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve (USTR), highlighting the roles of apex predators, subordinate predators, and prey species in maintaining ecosystem balance. Using the Trophic Species Distribution Model (Trophic SDM), we explored prey-predator interactions and habitat suitability, revealing that tigers respond to prey depletion by increasingly relying on cattle, while leopards adapt by preying on smaller species. Additionally, climate change projections for 2021-2040 and 2081-2100 under CMIP6 scenarios SSP245 and SSP585 indicate significant regional habitat shifts, necessitating adaptive management strategies. Kulhadighat is projected to face habitat contraction, while Sitanadi may experience habitat expansion. This study emphasizes the need for effective conservation efforts such as habitat restoration, prey augmentation and predator recovery are the most important steps needed to maintain the purpose of a Tiger reserve and conservation potential of Chhattisgarh-Odisha Tiger Conservation Unit (TCU). To achieve these dynamics, focusing on community participation, anti-poaching measures, and scientific recommendations are the most crucial components to focus on. This comprehensive analysis underscores the critical role of targeted conservation activities in prey-depleted landscapes to ensure the long-term survival of tigers and the overall health of forest ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity and mitigating human-wildlife conflicts in USTR.},
}
@article {pmid41039288,
year = {2025},
author = {Lambebo, IH and Eba, K and Tucho, GT},
title = {Community's perceptions on health and ecological impacts of climate change and adaptation strategies in rural areas of the central Ethiopian region.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {3310},
pmid = {41039288},
issn = {1471-2458},
mesh = {Humans ; Ethiopia ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Focus Groups ; Middle Aged ; *Rural Population ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Aged ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Ethiopia struggles with floods, droughts, climate-related health issues, lacking sufficient research on community vulnerability, risk perceptions, and adaptation strategies.<br><br>METHODS: Employing a mixed-methods approach including household surveys (N&#x2009;=&#x2009;845), focus group discussions, and key informant interviews the research captures the socio-economic, ecological, and health dimensions of climate vulnerability in Highland, Midland, and Lowland climatic zones.<br><br>RESULTS: Findings reveal stark regional disparities: Highland communities face heightened exposure to cold waves and water scarcity exacerbated by aging populations and poor housing; Lowland zones are afflicted by heat-related stressors, institutional collapse, and youth-dominated demographics; while Midland areas suffer from hydrological instability fostering disease transmission. Across all regions, systemic health issues such as food- and water-borne diseases (83%) and malnutrition (80%) emerge as pervasive threats. Statistical analysis via logistic regression identifies educational, income, health insurance access, credit availability, and climate information as significant predictors of adaptation. Notably, higher education boosts adaptive capacity by over 13-fold, while females and larger families show reduced engagement in adaptation practices. Local innovations, including Enset and mixed farming, offer culturally rooted strategies for resilience, though feasibility varies regionally.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The study underscores the need for geographically tailored, integrated climate-health interventions supported by inclusive service delivery, climate-aware education, and gender-responsive programming. It also highlights a critical gap between perceived climate risks and scientifically grounded understanding of causes only 14% attribute climate change to human activities pointing to the importance of culturally attuned climate communication.},
}
@article {pmid41038092,
year = {2025},
author = {Prasad, SS and Puri, V and Bakhshi, P},
title = {Do climate change and geopolitical risk influence volatility? Empirical evidence from leading economies.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {394},
number = {},
pages = {127471},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127471},
pmid = {41038092},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Uncertainty ; },
abstract = {Our study addresses the two novel objectives: 1) to study the impact of global climate change on stock market volatility, and 2) to study the impact of geopolitical risk on stock market volatility. With 21 years of high-frequency daily stock market returns data for the ten most influential economies encompassing the period from January 2003 to December 2022 (available until December 2022), we find high volatility in the stock markets of Italy, the United Kingdom and Germany due to global climate change and high volatility in the Indian stock market due to geopolitical uncertainty, while the USA and Japan are seen with volatility dampening due to geopolitical uncertainty. Due to the mixed-frequency datasets of dependent and independent variables, we employ the novel GARCH-MIDAS methodology to estimate our results. The originality of our study lies in the adoption of a novel methodology and the creation of a high-frequency dataset for 21 years during which the world has witnessed major geopolitical and climatic disruptions. Our results call for major policy interventions by governments worldwide to mitigate the risks posed by global climate change, adopt more stringent regulations to manage geopolitical uncertainty, and stabilize their financial markets. Additionally, this analysis extends the discussion beyond generic conclusions and provides more discerning policy implications concerning the unique vulnerabilities and resilience factors that each economy is endowed with. Overall, our study has larger implications and calls for international cooperation by the countries to design effective policies to address these pressing issues.},
}
@article {pmid41035573,
year = {2025},
author = {Ejaz, ZH and Maya, MF and Kazim, F and Amir Ali, Z and Akber Ali, N and Khoja, A},
title = {Impact of climate change and air pollution on cardiovascular disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.},
journal = {JRSM cardiovascular disease},
volume = {14},
number = {},
pages = {20480040251380392},
pmid = {41035573},
issn = {2048-0040},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change and increasing environmental pollution are emerging as significant threats to global health, notably through their impact on cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The World Health Organization (WHO) attributes millions of premature deaths annually to air pollution and extreme temperatures. Despite extensive research on air pollution and temperature extremes separately, their combined effects on cardiovascular health remain inadequately explored.<br><br>METHODS: We plan to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the impact of climate change, including extremes of temperature and air pollution, on CVD. We will search PubMed, CINAHL, SCOPUS, ClinicalTrials.gov, and additional databases for studies published between August 12, 2019, and August 11, 2024. The review will include observational and quasi-experimental (pre and post-test) studies. Data extraction and quality assessment will be performed using EndNote, Rayyan.ai, and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) quality appraisal tool. The statistical analysis will be conducted using RevMan 5.4, with risk ratios, mean differences, and heterogeneity evaluated.<br><br>DISCUSSION: This review aims to synthesize evidence on how ambient air pollutants (PM2.5, CO, O3) and extreme temperatures contribute to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. It will highlight the synergistic effects of air pollution and temperature extremes, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries where the burden is most pronounced.<br><br>CONCLUSION: By integrating the impacts of both climate change and air pollution on cardiovascular health, this review will provide comprehensive insights into the global health burden of CVD. The findings will inform public health strategies and interventions to mitigate the adverse effects of environmental factors on cardiovascular health.},
}
@article {pmid41035554,
year = {2025},
author = {Abrescia, N and D'Abbraccio, M and Maddaloni, A and Molinaro, G},
title = {Climate change and increased risk of respiratory infections in humans.},
journal = {Bulletin of the World Health Organization},
volume = {103},
number = {10},
pages = {578-578A},
pmid = {41035554},
issn = {1564-0604},
}
@article {pmid41035391,
year = {2025},
author = {Bertoli, M and De Cesaris, M and Bonventre, S and Brunetti, M},
title = {Cognition in Climate Change: Is It Just a Matter of Time?.},
journal = {Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Cognitive science},
volume = {16},
number = {5},
pages = {e70014},
pmid = {41035391},
issn = {1939-5086},
support = {//Italian Ministry of University and Research/ ; //University of Chieti-Pescara/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Cognition/physiology ; },
abstract = {Climate change (CC) is a global phenomenon characterized by long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Aside from natural causes, we have been facing a full-blown climate crisis primarily driven by human activity, leading to increasingly frequent and extreme weather events that put a strain on people's mental capacities. Addressing CC necessitates a temporal perspective as both causes and potential solutions extend beyond the present. However, despite being a significant challenge for humanity, CC is often considered temporally distant, leading to abstract thinking and reduced urgency for action. Considering the diverse dimensions that concur to define CC, this review will explore the link between CC and time cognition, building on insights from cognitive sciences. Upon considering the tangible effects of the anthropogenic CC (Changing Place), we argue that change in the social construction of time is inherent to CC and drifts to the point of affecting psychological well-being (Changing Time). Moreover, considering that time is central to cognition and interlinked with several cognitive functions, we will consider the literature investigating the impact of CC-related eco-anxiety on cognitive abilities within the framework of time cognition. Furthermore, we assess how eco-anxiety and time cognition interact, potentially serving as markers of mental well-being (Changing Thoughts). By framing CC within the realm of time cognition, we offer an interdisciplinary perspective on cognition and well-being, advocating for the integration of cognitive science into climate adaptation and mitigation efforts to foster more effective, psychologically sustainable long-term climate strategies (Changing Future). This article is categorized under: Neuroscience > Cognition.},
}
@article {pmid41035167,
year = {2025},
author = {Cameron, CV and Spatari, S and Baxter, JB and Creighton, MA},
title = {Life Cycle Assessment to Quantify Global Warming and Human Health-Respiratory Impacts of Using Composites from Waste Wind Turbine Blades as Feedstock for Cement Clinker and Fiberglass Production.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {59},
number = {40},
pages = {21476-21485},
pmid = {41035167},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Global Warming ; Humans ; Glass ; Wind ; Construction Materials ; Power Plants ; Recycling ; },
abstract = {The wind energy sector is a growing contributor to global electricity generation. The increasing deployment of wind turbines also creates significant waste when turbine materials reach their end-of-life. Glass fiber reinforced polymer composites, which comprise the majority of a wind turbine blade's mass, are difficult to separate into their component parts for recycling. This study employs a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment to evaluate the environmental impacts of utilizing waste wind turbine blade material in cement clinker and fiberglass production. We find that incorporating waste blades as 15% of the feedstock in a cement clinker production plant reduces global warming and human health-respiratory impacts by 9 and 34%, respectively, compared to using virgin materials only. For a fiberglass plant, this substitution increases global warming impacts by 11% but decreases respiratory health impacts by 3%. Each kilogram of secondary product diverts approximately 0.25-0.32 kg of WTB waste from landfills. The projected rate of blade decommissioning of ∼800,000 tonnes per year would replace less than 1% of the overall virgin material demand for the cement clinker industry and up to 8% for the fiberglass industry, indicating plenty of capacity for these industries to accommodate this waste blade material in their feedstocks.},
}
@article {pmid41033354,
year = {2026},
author = {Cheah, I and Shimul, AS and Rahman, M and Zlatevska, N},
title = {The effects of climate change on food intake, appetite and dietary choices: From current challenges to future practices.},
journal = {Appetite},
volume = {217},
number = {},
pages = {108328},
doi = {10.1016/j.appet.2025.108328},
pmid = {41033354},
issn = {1095-8304},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Appetite ; *Eating ; *Diet ; *Food Preferences ; Feeding Behavior ; Food Insecurity ; },
abstract = {Climate change profoundly impacts human appetite, food intake, and dietary behaviors through multiple pathways. Heat stress suppresses appetite via thermoregulation mechanisms, while climate-induced food insecurity alters availability and nutritional quality of staple crops. This special issue compiles twenty studies examining physiological responses, vulnerable population adaptations, and sustainable dietary transitions, emphasizing the urgent need for climate-resilient food systems and equitable nutrition interventions.},
}
@article {pmid41033208,
year = {2025},
author = {Yildirim, K and Haciimamoglu, T and Turedi, S},
title = {Unveiling the effects of economic complexity, climate change, and urbanisation on energy security: Evidence from high-risk countries.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {394},
number = {},
pages = {127456},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127456},
pmid = {41033208},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Urbanization ; Carbon Dioxide ; Economic Development ; Sustainable Development ; },
abstract = {Energy security remains a critical issue in both scientific and political debates because of its wide-ranging economic, social, and environmental implications, as well as its influence on policy actions at the global, national, and local levels. However, comprehensive assessments of all key aspects of energy security remain incomplete, and no unified indicators adequately capture a country's level of energy security. To this aim, the study addresses the economic and sociopolitical factors influencing energy security using a novel analytical approach, focusing on countries identified as having the highest levels of energy security. In this regard, the research employs the Energy Security Risk Index (ESRI) developed by Global Energy Institute for the period 1995-2018 to analyses 18 countries with the highest energy security risks. The study employs the method of moments quantile regression (MMQR) to assess the effects of economic growth (EG), economic complexity (EC), CO2 emissions, and urbanisation on energy security. The main findings of the study indicate that EG and urbanisation have a mitigating effect on energy security risks, whereas CO2 emissions intensify these risks. Furthermore, the study reveals an inverted U-shaped nonlinear relationship between energy security risk and economic complexity. As key policy implications of the study, these findings suggest that particularly the government and scientific community promote sustainable development through innovative economic policies while prioritizing CO2 reduction strategies and clean energy alternatives.},
}
@article {pmid41033194,
year = {2025},
author = {Attawet, J and Bhandari, P and Lewis, T and Wang, C and Qiu, Y},
title = {Midwives' preparedness for climate change impacts on maternal and child health: A scoping review.},
journal = {Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives},
volume = {38},
number = {6},
pages = {102112},
doi = {10.1016/j.wombi.2025.102112},
pmid = {41033194},
issn = {1878-1799},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Pregnancy ; *Midwifery/education ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Child Health ; *Nurse Midwives/psychology ; Air Pollution/adverse effects ; Adult ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Midwives are frontline healthcare providers for pregnant women, yet gaps in their knowledge and training on extreme heat and air pollution limit their ability to provide effective care during these climate-related challenges.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: This scoping review aimed to explore midwives' knowledge, adaptation, and preparedness for caring for pregnant women during climate change-related events, with a focus on extreme heat and air pollution.<br><br>METHOD: A scoping review was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology. A total of 272 articles were retrieved from multiple databases, of which five studies met the inclusion criteria. The included studies comprised qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, case study, and review designs.<br><br>FINDINGS: The review revealed two key areas. First, midwives demonstrated varying levels of knowledge and preparedness regarding climate change-related events, particularly extreme heat and air pollution, with implications for maternal and child health. Second, barriers and enablers were identified: limited training, weak institutional support, and inadequate policies hindered practice, whereas professional development initiatives and supportive leadership acted as enablers.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The findings highlight an urgent need to integrate education on such climate change-related events into midwifery training. Strengthening midwives' knowledge and preparedness is essential to empower them in safeguarding maternal and child health amidst growing climate-related challenges.},
}
@article {pmid41033167,
year = {2025},
author = {Almécija Pérez, MC and Gómez Morillo, M and Llano Gómez, C and Peyman-Fard Shafi-Tabatabaei, N},
title = {[Effects of temperature changes due to climate change on human health].},
journal = {Atencion primaria},
volume = {57},
number = {12},
pages = {103369},
pmid = {41033167},
issn = {1578-1275},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {Climate change is intensifying extreme heat with serious health consequences. Heatwaves increase both mortality and morbidity, particularly affecting vulnerable groups. Heat exacerbates cardiovascular, renal, mental, and respiratory diseases, and its impact is greater in contexts of energy poverty and inadequate housing. Moreover, there are significant geographical and social inequalities: those who contribute the least to climate change are often the most affected. Adaptation can reduce heat-related mortality by up to 80% and includes physiological, cultural, technological, and policy-based measures. From Primary Health Care, strategies are proposed at individual, group, community, and political levels, focusing on identifying vulnerabilities, raising awareness, promoting healthy environments, and demanding climate justice. The approach must be comprehensive, equitable, and transformative in order to address this global health crisis effectively.},
}
@article {pmid41031636,
year = {2025},
author = {Wu, Z and Wang, W and Li, MH and Zhu, W and Zhou, J and Chang, R and Wang, G},
title = {Global warming enhances the growth of understory shrubs but not canopy trees in the alpine treeline ecotone of the southeastern Tibetan Plateau.},
journal = {Tree physiology},
volume = {45},
number = {11},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/treephys/tpaf122},
pmid = {41031636},
issn = {1758-4469},
support = {42330508//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 42571078//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; //Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Pioneer Hundred Talents Program/ ; IMHE-JCCX-03//Science and Technology Research Program of Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences/ ; IMHE-GJHZ-02//Science and Technology Research Program of Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences/ ; },
mesh = {*Global Warming ; Tibet ; *Trees/growth &amp; development ; *Abies/growth &amp; development ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {How co-existing species of canopy trees and understory shrubs differentially respond to global warming may affect treeline ecotone dynamics, yet their growth trends and potential underlying ecophysiological mechanisms remain understudied. Here, we used dendrochronology and stable carbon isotope analysis to compare the stem radial growth, intrinsic water-use efficiency (iWUE) and climate sensitivity of co-occurring coniferous trees (Abies fabri Craib) and broadleaved shrubs (Rhododendron faberi subsp. prattiiradial) at a treeline ecotone site in the southeast Tibetan Plateau. The results revealed that the shrub's growth rate has increased significantly over the past 50 years (1973-2022) (P < 0.05), while the growth trend of co-existing trees did not increase significantly. Furthermore, compared with nearby trees, the radial growth of shrubs was more strongly positive correlated with temperature and moisture conditions during the growing season (May-October). Nonetheless, during the more recent 1990-2022 period, iWUE of both woody plant species steadily increased with a rising atmospheric CO2 concentration. Overall, our results suggest that at the treeline ecotone, morphological growth and functional trait differences between coniferous trees and broadleaved shrubs, as well as interactions within and between species, may drive divergent plant physiological processes and ecological strategies in response to rapid global warming.},
}
@article {pmid41031297,
year = {2025},
author = {Abay, G and Gül, S},
title = {Modeling the distribution of the endemic Turkish moss species Cinclidotus bistratosus Kürschner &amp; Lüb.-Nestle (Pottiaceae) under various climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1659115},
pmid = {41031297},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {The extant literature on the subject is inconclusive, with only a paucity of studies addressing variations in the distribution patterns of moss species, particularly those with restricted distributions, in the framework of climate change. Consequently, we constructed simulated current and predicted prospective potential distribution models of Cinclidotus bistratosus, a narrow-range endemic moss species belonging to Türkiye, using the CMCC-ESM2, HadGem3-GC31-LL, and MIROC6 climate models. The purpose of this paper is to examine the distinct habitat requirements of the endemic moss, the key environmental factors that influence its distribution, and the distribution changes of the species under climate change over a substantial spatial-temporal scale (between the periods 2021-2100). Precipitation of driest, hottest and coldest quarters has been identified as a key factor influencing C. bistratosus distribution models. The findings of this study indicate that the highest probability of habitat suitability for C. bistratosus is currently in the coastal regions of western and southern Türkiye. However, future projections indicate a substantial decline in suitable habitats and a potential expansion towards northern regions of the country. In the scenario of prospective climate warming, the appropriate habitat of C. bistratosus may shift towards northern and high-altitude regions under the SSP5-8.5 climate scenario. However, the species will not entirely withdrawal from the Mediterranean distribution range, and its possible distribution will be restricted in Türkiye. The present study provides significant information and support for understanding the effects of climate change on the distribution of C. bistratosus, as well as its future distribution and conservation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid41030919,
year = {2025},
author = {Tran, TTT and Tran, KV and Nguyen, TD and Pham, NTT and Nguyen, TH},
title = {Role of heat shock proteins in renal function and adaptation to heat stress: Implications for global warming.},
journal = {World journal of nephrology},
volume = {14},
number = {3},
pages = {107571},
pmid = {41030919},
issn = {2220-6124},
abstract = {The escalating global temperature, with 2024 as the hottest year, emphasizes the critical link between climate change and kidney health. Extreme heat, a consequence of global warming, causes multifaceted effects on human physiology, including renal function alterations. This review investigates physiological and molecular mechanisms of heat stress-induced kidney injury, including acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and urinary stone formation. It highlights how heat stress contributes to renal dysfunction via dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and antidiuretic hormone pathways, particularly in vulnerable populations like outdoor workers, the elderly, and pregnant women. The review also emphasizes the roles of heat shock proteins (HSPs)-HSP27, HSP60, HSP70, and HSP90-in maintaining cellular integrity by preventing protein aggregation and repairing damaged proteins in renal tissues. Dysregulation of these proteins under prolonged heat stress is implicated in CKD progression. This review highlights the urgent need for targeted public health interventions: (1) Hydration; (2) Workplace cooling; (3) Community education; and (4) Developing pharmacological therapies targeting HSPs. A multidisciplinary approach involving nephrology, environmental science, and public health is essential to mitigate the increasing burden of heat-related kidney disease in the era of global climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41030675,
year = {2025},
author = {Reisig, V and Starker, A and Haftenberger, M and Manz, MH and Möhlendick, K and Mühlenbruch, K and Haar, A and Taylor, A and Borrmann, B},
title = {Climate Change and Prevention - Review of Prevention Indicators of the German Federal States in Relation to 'Climate Change and Health'.},
journal = {Journal of health monitoring},
volume = {10},
number = {3},
pages = {e13411},
pmid = {41030675},
issn = {2511-2708},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The risks of climate change for human health are becoming increasingly apparent. The prevention indicator system of the German federal states (Länder in Deutschland), developed between 2018 and 2022, was therefore reviewed in relation to its relevance to climate change.<br><br>METHODS: As a first step, a working group with members from different German federal states developed a model on the relationships between climate change and health in the context of prevention. Central aspects of this model were translated into a checklist based on guiding questions, which was used to conduct a systematic, standardised, and evidence-informed assessment of the climate relevance of the prevention indicator system of the German federal states.<br><br>RESULTS: Climate change relevance was identified for a total of 49 out of 73 prevention indicators. Most frequently, climate relevance was found for indicators relating to particularly vulnerable groups to climate change-related health impacts (27 indicators), followed by 18 indicators addressing health consequences of climate change.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The assessment methodology that we developed proved suitable and can be applied to assess climate relevance in other health indicator systems. This prevention indicator system requires further development of climate aspects that have not yet been included, such as 'health-relevant climate change impacts', 'health costs', and indicators on vaccine-preventable diseases as climate adaptation measures.},
}
@article {pmid41029656,
year = {2025},
author = {Melese, D and Lemessa, D and Abebe, M and Hailegiorgis, T and Nemomissa, S},
title = {Modelling the distribution of Ekebergia capensis sparrm. (Meliaceae) under the current and future climate change scenarios in Ethiopia.},
journal = {BMC ecology and evolution},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {99},
pmid = {41029656},
issn = {2730-7182},
mesh = {Ethiopia ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Ekebergia capensis is a valuable tropical tree occurring on highlands of Ethiopia and used for traditional medicines, fodder for livestock and fruits are eaten by birds and other wild animals. However, it faces climate change threats and increased anthropogenic pressure, mainly, selective cutting for timber, firewood and expansions of agriculture across its range. Understanding the impacts of climate change on its suitable ranges is crucial to identify high-priority areas for its effective conservation and management plans. The study aimed to predict suitable habitats of Ekebergia capensis and examine factors influencing its distribution under current climate and future climate scenarios.<br><br>METHODS: We used an ensemble modeling approach with 10 replications of five algorithms: BRT (boosted regression trees), RF (random forest), GLM (generalized linear model), GAM (generalized additive model), and Maxent (maximum entropy). Model performance was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), the true skill statistic (TSS), and visual assessment of ROC curves.<br><br>RESULTS: The AUC and TSS of the ensemble model are 0.88 and 0.68, respectively, showing a very good performance. The currently predicted suitable habitat for Ekebergia capensis covers an area of approximately 215,869.87&#xa0;km&#xb2;, representing 19.05% of the country. Under climate projections for the 2050s based on emission scenarios, the range of this species will decline by 31.71% under the medium (SSP2-4.5) and by 33.56% under the worst-case (SSP5-8.5) scenario. In the 2070s, the suitable habitats of this species will decrease by 45.44% and 47.14% under SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5, respectively. Ekebergia capensis will lose a large portion of its suitable habitats between 2050s and 2070s, i.e., 16.92% under SSP2-4.5 and 15.24% under SSP5-8.5. This study suggests that southern, central, southwestern, and eastern highlands of Ethiopia provide suitable areas for the species. In contrast, suitable habitats in the northern part of the country will be either lost or fragmented in the future.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Our findings show that climate change significantly affects the suitable habitats of Ekebergia capensis. Only selected parts of its current habitat will remain suitable, while others will be lost or become isolated in the future. This species has recalcitrant seeds and cannot be stored ex-situ. Therefore, conservation efforts should prioritize in situ strategies such as habitat restoration, reintroduction, and assisted migration across its range. In addition, combining in situ efforts with carefully selected ex situ methods could offer a more comprehensive approach to conserving this species.},
}
@article {pmid41029489,
year = {2025},
author = {Huang, Y and Zhao, G and Yang, Y and Yang, J and Wu Zhi, JB},
title = {Distribution and cultivation area dynamics of Aralia Elata (Miq.) Seem. In the upper reaches of the Dadu-Minjiang river under climate change.},
journal = {BMC plant biology},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {1244},
pmid = {41029489},
issn = {1471-2229},
support = {QHQXD-2023-28//Project of Grassland Multifunctionality Evaluation in Three-River-Source National Park/ ; RQD2022046//Southwest Minzu University Research Startup Funds/ ; },
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Aralia elata (Miq.) Seem. (A. elata), a deciduous shrub in the Araliaceae family, is a prized wild edible vegetable among residents in the upper reaches of the Dadu-Minjiang River. Its tender shoots are valued for their unique flavor and rich nutrition, serving not only as an edible plant but also as an economic crop with medicinal properties. This study utilized an ensemble model to simulate the potential distribution of A. elata in this region, predicting the impacts of future climate change on its distribution, and ecological niche. Additionally, a cultivation productivity evaluation model integrating ecological suitability and nutritional components was developed to delineate potential cultivation areas. Results showed that high-suitability habitats of A. elata span 0.64 × 10[4]km[2], primarily in block-shaped distributions in Tianquan and Baoxing Counties, with fragmented patchy and linear distributions at the junctions of Maoxian-Songpan and Maoxian-Heishui Counties, as well as within Songpan County. First-level cultivation areas, covering 0.33 × 10[4]km[2], are mainly located in eastern Tianquan and southern Baoxing Counties. Under future climate scenarios, the areas of potential suitable habitats and cultivation zones for A. elata will gradually expand with increasing temperatures, migrating toward higher-altitude regions, accompanied by enhanced niche migration. Extreme emission scenarios significantly improve core habitat quality, as indicated by these trends. Collectively, these findings provide a theoretical basis for the sustainable utilization of A. elata in the upper Dadu-Minjiang River region.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12870-025-07297-w.},
}
@article {pmid41029294,
year = {2025},
author = {Mnyigumba, R and Mohamed, H and Mwanga, S and Rajabu, W and Mkoma, SL and Mchomvu, B and Kishenyi, S and Shaidi, E and Joaness, M},
title = {Community and health workers' perspective on impacts of climate change on reproductive, maternal, and child health outcomes in Kilwa district council, Tanzania: a qualitative study.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {3185},
pmid = {41029294},
issn = {1471-2458},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change continues to manifest at an unprecedented rate and is increasingly recognized as a serious threat to reproductive, maternal, and child health. This qualitative study aims to explore community and healthcare workers’ perspectives on the impacts of climate change and related extreme weather events on reproductive, maternal, and child health outcomes in Kilwa District, Tanzania.<br><br>METHODS: In October 2024, a cross-sectional qualitative study design was employed where 10 focus group discussions with women and 15 key informant interviews with healthcare workers in 10 flood-prone villages in Kilwa District were conducted. All discussions and interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using NVivo-12, both inductively and deductively.<br><br>RESULTS: Most respondents perceive climate change as a shift in weather patterns over time, as evidenced by rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and an increasing frequency of floods and tropical cyclones. High temperature, floods, and prolonged dry spells were perceived by community and healthcare workers to have direct and indirect impacts on reproductive, maternal, and child health outcomes. Study participants perceived a clear linkage between observed weather changes and negative maternal and child health outcomes, including limited accessibility to health facilities during the flooding season, a surge in climate-sensitive diseases such as malaria and diarrhoea in the aftermath of floods, and increased food insecurity leading to malnutrition. The increased frequency of climate-related disasters has driven changes in fertility intentions, as women have expressed a desire to have smaller families, fearing that climate-related extreme weather events would further strain their financial capacity to support larger families. Participants described that women faced heightened vulnerabilities due to patriarchal gender norms. Travelling long distances searching for water, increased burden of household chores, and climate-induced economic instability were reported to put women and girls at increased risk of experiencing sexual and gender-based violence. In response to these impacts, the community has implemented several adaptation measures such as utilizing maternity waiting homes during the flooding season, provision of psychosocial support for disaster victims, and relocation of vulnerable populations from flood-prone areas.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Community and healthcare workers' perspectives from this study highlight that the ongoing climate crisis is taking a&#xa0;heavy toll on reproductive, maternal, and children's health in Kilwa district. The findings underscore the critical urgency for strengthening the climate resilience of the healthcare system to ensure the continuity of healthcare service provision during and after climate-related disasters. Additionally, policy solutions are proposed to take into account the differential vulnerability and impacts of climate change, thereby ensuring climate action is gender-responsive.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-025-24343-2.},
}
@article {pmid41028210,
year = {2025},
author = {Gyawali, P and Shrestha, B and Phanomsophon, T and Posom, J and Pornchaloempong, P and Sirisomboon, P and Shrestha, BP and Funke, A},
title = {Predicting biomass global warming potential with FT-NIR spectroscopy.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {33725},
pmid = {41028210},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {Contract No: 2567-02-01-040//School of Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand/ ; Contract No: 2567-02-01-040//School of Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand/ ; },
mesh = {*Biomass ; *Global Warming ; Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared/methods ; Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared/methods ; Least-Squares Analysis ; Climate Change ; },
abstract = {This research is to predict the global warming potential (GWP) of biomass by using Fourier transform near-infrared (FT-NIR) spectroscopy. A partial least squares regression model of 197 biomass chip samples was developed for predicting GWP of fast-growing trees and agricultural residues. The reference value of GWP of biomass sample was calculated by the method provided by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). After applying different spectral pretreatments and variable selection methods, the best model for predicting GWP was found using the 1st derivative spectrum pretreatment and covariance method (COVM) based variable selection. The results indicate GWP model exhibit good predictive capabilities, where the model can be usable with caution for any purpose including research, by achieving a coefficient of determination for prediction set (R[2]P) of 0.86, and ratio of prediction to deviation (RPD) of 2.6. Additionally, the RMSEP of 0.00063 suggests a low prediction error. This pioneering approach presents a swift and efficient means to determine GWP, the complex functionality parameter, which reveals an optimal relationship model, showcasing its efficacy in a significant advancement in the assessment of biomass functionality related to climate change issue. Additionally, the further research is recommended to integrate FT-NIR data with thermogravimetric analyser to simulate of different thermal conversion of biomass type where different emission gases are generated and with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for evaluation of concentration of the generated gases for further refine GWP predictions which providing more comprehensive insights and exact content of emission gases affect global warming to support the IPCC.},
}
@article {pmid41028071,
year = {2025},
author = {Lemma, AG and Tilahun, GT and Bekele, BT},
title = {Modeling the impact of climate change on dengue transmission dynamics in Dire Dawa, Afar, and Somali, Ethiopia: an African regional perspective.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {33979},
pmid = {41028071},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Dengue/transmission/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; Animals ; Ethiopia/epidemiology ; Mosquito Vectors/virology ; Somalia/epidemiology ; Aedes/virology ; Models, Theoretical ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {This study investigates the impacts of climate variables on dengue transmission dynamics using an advanced deterministic model that incorporates climate-related entomological parameters. Key findings indicate that temperature and rainfall significantly influence dengue transmission by affecting mosquito behavior and life cycles. Human behavior plays a key role in influencing the severity and spread of dengue amid climate change. To effectively address climate-related impacts on dengue, strategies must go beyond technological and environmental solutions and also focus on modifying behaviors related to urbanization, vector control, hygiene, and health-seeking practices. Our sensitivity analysis highlights vital parameters such as the biting rate, where a mere 1-unit increase can elevate the basic reproduction number ([Formula: see text]) by one unit. Similarly, transmission probabilities (α and β) and the mosquito birth rate collectively contribute to approximately 50% of disease amplification. Interestingly, a 1.4-fold increase in mosquito mortality rate ([Formula: see text]) significantly reduces [Formula: see text], underscoring the potential of targeted mortality interventions. Furthermore, we examined all mosquito related climate based parameters that enable us to identify the region that more affected and regions exhibit varying environmental conditions and outcomes, with Somali showing the most favorable conditions for dengue transmission. Among the strategies evaluated, the combined use of pesticide-treated bed nets and prompt treatment of infected individuals proved to be both highly effective and cost-efficient. Our findings emphasize that managing mosquito populations through environmental controls such as enhanced drainage systems and waste management is paramount in mitigating dengue outbreaks. This comprehensive approach offers a promising pathway to safeguard vulnerable communities against the growing threat of climate-influenced dengue transmission.},
}
@article {pmid41027090,
year = {2025},
author = {Gisa, K and Tietze, F and Du, QA and Schäper, T},
title = {From production to climate technology contribution: Exploring the nonlinear relationship between green manufacturing orientation and climate change innovation.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {394},
number = {},
pages = {127218},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127218},
pmid = {41027090},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Inventions ; *Industry/economics/methods ; Manufacturing and Industrial Facilities/economics/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Conservation of Natural Resources/economics/methods ; Sustainable Development ; },
abstract = {Firms are increasingly facing pressure to align their manufacturing strategies with environmental goals; however, evidence on whether these efforts are associated with meaningful climate change innovation (CCI) remains mixed. This study examines the impact of green manufacturing orientation (GMO) on CCI and whether this relationship varies across different industries. We apply a text-based GMO measure from annual reports for 322 Standard and Poor's 500 firms between 2009 and 2019 and link it to climate-related patent data. Panel regression analysis reveals an inverted U-shaped relationship, where moderate levels of GMO are most strongly associated with CCI contributions, while overly intensive approaches exhibit diminishing returns in non-manufacturing industries. In contrast, for manufacturing firms, the relationship is U-shaped. These findings extend the natural resource-based view by conceptualizing GMO as a bounded, context-dependent capability and emphasize that policymakers should prioritize GMO investments in manufacturing sectors, where stronger and sustained innovation benefits are likely to be realized.},
}
@article {pmid41026819,
year = {2025},
author = {Peng, S and Ellison, AM and Davis, CC},
title = {Climate change intensifies plant-pollinator mismatch and increases secondary extinction risk for plants in northern latitudes.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {40},
pages = {e2506265122},
pmid = {41026819},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {DEB 1754584//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; EF1208835//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; DEB 2101884//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; DEB 1802209//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; MRA 2105903//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; },
mesh = {*Pollination/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Extinction, Biological ; Animals ; Bees/physiology ; United States ; Plants ; },
abstract = {Climate change is altering the timing of species' life-cycle events (i.e., phenology), but the rates of phenological shifts vary across taxa. These mismatches in phenological response may disrupt interactions between interdependent species, such as plants and their pollinators, which may lead to reduced plant reproduction via pollen limitation and thus contribute to secondary extinction risks for plants. However, secondary extinction risk is rarely assessed under future climate-change scenarios. Here, we used ca. 15,000 crowdsourced specimen records of Viola species and their solitary bee pollinators, spanning 120 y across the eastern United States, and integrated climate data, phenological information, and species distribution models to quantify the risk of secondary plant extinction associated with phenological mismatch with their bee pollinators. We further examined geographical patterns in secondary extinction risk for plants and explored how their interactions between plants and generalist versus specialist pollinators influence such risk. Secondary local extinction risk of Viola spp. increases with latitude, indicating that future climate change will pose a greater threat to plant-bee pollinator networks at northern latitudes. Additionally, the sensitivity of secondary local extinction risk to phenological mismatch with both generalist and specialist bee pollinators varies by latitude, with specialist bees showing a sharper decline at higher latitudes. Our findings demonstrate that existing conservation priorities based solely on primary extinction risk directly caused by climate change may be insufficient to support self-sustaining populations of plants. Thus, incorporating secondary extinction risk resulting from ecological mismatches between plants and pollinators into future global conservation frameworks should be carefully considered.},
}
@article {pmid41024584,
year = {2026},
author = {Pereira, PS and Peterson, JA and Ramos, RS and Swoboda Bhattarai, KA and Picanço, MC and Sarmento, RA},
title = {Modeling of suitable geographic areas for Striacosta albicosta in corn and dry bean crops under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Pest management science},
volume = {82},
number = {1},
pages = {1121-1133},
pmid = {41024584},
issn = {1526-4998},
support = {//Programa Nacional de Coopera&#xe7;&#xe3;o Acad&#xea;mica na Amaz&#xf4;nia (PROCAD AMAZ&#xd4;NIA - Process: 88881.357579/2019-01) of the Coordena&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Aperfei&#xe7;oamento de Pessoal de N&#xed;vel Superior - CAPES, Brazil/ ; //Hatch Multistate Research capacity funding program (Accession Number 1006556) from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Zea mays/growth &amp; development ; *Moths/physiology ; *Animal Distribution ; *Phaseolus/growth &amp; development ; Crops, Agricultural ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Striacosta albicosta (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is an important pest that causes damage to corn and dry beans. This pest originally occurred only in parts of the western United States, but initiated a concerning range expansion in 1999 and is now present in eastern North America, particularly in the Great Lakes region. Consequently, evaluating the geographical distribution of this insect is very important for its management, as it helps to identify current occurrences and predict future spread into different regions of the world. We investigated areas suitable for the establishment of the pest S. albicosta and its hosts, under current and future climate scenarios.<br><br>RESULTS: The variables that contributed most to the model were the mean annual temperature range, mean annual temperature, and precipitation of the driest month. Although the pest is currently restricted to North America, the study indicates that regions in Europe, Asia, Oceania, South America, and Africa also present suitable conditions for its occurrence. Under current conditions, 11.41% of the area was classified as suitable, whereas 8.81% was identified as highly suitable for S.&#x2009;albicosta.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This study is the first to identify regions with suitable climatic conditions for the introduction and establishment of this pest under current and future climate scenarios. These results can guide government agencies in implementing preventive measures, such as inspections and quarantines, to prevent the spread of this pest to new areas. &#xa9; 2025 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley &amp; Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.},
}
@article {pmid41023856,
year = {2025},
author = {Ni, Y and Zhao, J and Yuan, Y and Feng, B},
title = {Climate change and antimicrobial resistance: a global-scale analysis.},
journal = {BMC infectious diseases},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {1191},
pmid = {41023856},
issn = {1471-2334},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Bacteria/drug effects/isolation &amp; purification ; Humans ; *Drug Resistance, Bacterial ; Global Health ; *Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a major global health threat. Although regional studies have explored the relationship between climate change and AMR, a comprehensive global analysis incorporating extreme climate events has not yet been conducted.<br><br>METHODS: We analyzed global data from 2000 to 2023, encompassing over 28 million bacterial isolates from eight common pathogens and 14 antibiotic categories. Climate data were sourced from NOAA, and resistance data were obtained from ResistanceMap, ECDC, and PLISA databases. Linear mixed-effects models (LMMs) were applied to evaluate the associations between climate indices and resistance rates.<br><br>RESULTS: Temperature was consistently positively correlated with resistance rates across most bacterial species. The mean temperature was significantly associated with resistance rates even after adjusting for covariates. Extreme temperature indicators, including intensity indices (TXx, TNx, TXn and TNn), absolute threshold indices (SU, TR and DTR), relative threshold indices (TN90p and TX90p), and duration indices (CSDI and WSDI) exhibited significant positive correlations with resistance rates. In contrast, cold-related indices (FD, ID, TN10p and TX10p) were negatively correlated with resistance rates. Among the precipitation indices, only CDD demonstrated a significant positive association with aggregated AMR after full adjustment; all the other precipitation metrics showed no statistically significant correlation. Furthermore, subgroup analyses of WHO priority pathogens confirmed the robust effect of temperature, but revealed that precipitation indices, particularly CDD, had opposing correlations with resistance across different pathogens.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This study provides robust global evidence that rising temperatures and extreme heat are consistent drivers of AMR, whereas the impact of precipitation is complex and pathogen dependent. These findings underscore the need for climate-informed public health strategies that integrate climate surveillance into AMR action plans to develop targeted interventions against these intertwined global threats.},
}
@article {pmid41023162,
year = {2025},
author = {Zare, M and Azam, S and Sauchyn, D and Yaghoubi, F},
title = {Assessment and mapping of climate change impacts on spring wheat yield in Southern Saskatchewan using DSSAT and high-resolution RCM projections.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {33680},
pmid = {41023162},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {RGPIN-06456-2018//Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada/ ; NV20238908//Royal Bank of Canada Tech for Nature Fund/ ; },
mesh = {*Triticum/growth &amp; development ; *Climate Change ; Saskatchewan ; Seasons ; Agriculture ; },
abstract = {Climate change presents both potential benefits and drawbacks for crop production in Canada. An assessment and mapping of future climate change impacts on spring wheat yield in Saskatchewan is crucial because the province largely accounts for Canada's share of the global wheat market. We applied ten climate change scenarios (high-resolution (0.22°) regional simulations) to the CERES-Wheat module of the Decision Support System for Agro-technology Transfer (DSSAT) model using a historical baseline period (1975-2004) and three 30-year future periods: near (2010-2039), middle (2040-2069), and far (2070-2099). The model showed high accuracy with d-values always higher than 0.75 for the calibration (d-value = 0.84) and the validation (d-value = 0.82) periods. Furthermore, the model showed a remarkable similarity between the observed and simulated spring wheat yields. Results indicate a median yield increase of 16.1% in the near future, 27.5% in the middle future, and 10.9% in the far future. While there is a general rise in the annual wheat yield under future climate conditions and elevated CO2, yield in the far future exhibits a notable decline, particularly in the extreme southern and southwestern areas of Saskatchewan which is exposed to increased aridity under higher temperatures. Conversely, the northern regions are expected to experience significantly higher yields, primarily due to a shift towards wetter conditions and longer growing season. Whereas DSSAT is a commonly used model, the current research is novel by extending the analysis at high-resolution over a large area representing more than 40% of Canada's crop land.},
}
@article {pmid41022833,
year = {2025},
author = {Lafia N' Gobi, GM and Moussa, S and Falalou, H and Degla, P},
title = {Urban pearl millet farmers' perceptions of climate change and adaptation strategies in Niamey commune V, the Sahel.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {33648},
pmid = {41022833},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Climate variability in the Niamey region presents a dual-faceted challenge. Yet most studies focus on broader farming systems. This study investigated the climate change perceptions and adaptation strategies developed by urban pearl millet farmers in Niamey Commune V, an area often overlooked in agricultural studies. Using snowball sampling, data were collected on socio-demographic and socio-economic characteristics, climate change perception, and adaptation strategies through structured interviews, focus group discussions, and analysis of 30 years of rainfall data (1991-2020). A sample of 150 pearl millet farmers aged at least 40 years was surveyed, and key informant interviews were conducted with the Agricultural Extension Unit. Descriptive statistics, statistical tests, and multinomial logistic regression were used to identify the determinants of adaptation strategy adoption. Findings revealed a high level of climate awareness among farmers over the past 30 years, which led to the adoption of both local and extension-based adaptation measures. Significant disruptions in rainfall were noted. Farmers primarily used soil fertility regeneration techniques, crop diversification, crop defense, improved seeds, organic fertilizers, adjusted planting calendars, water conservation techniques, and prayers or rituals to cope with these changes. Local practices aimed at improving productivity and climate adaptation, while extension-derived practices emphasized the synergy between productivity, adaptation, and mitigation. This research addresses a critical knowledge gap in how urban pearl millet farmers perceive and respond to climate change impacts. The study's findings are significant for urban agriculture policy, underscoring the need for timely climate information, effective extension services, and the integration of adaptive agricultural practices into urban planning. These steps are crucial for enhancing resilience and fostering sustainable development in urban agriculture.},
}
@article {pmid41021999,
year = {2025},
author = {Inglesi-Lotz, R and Kuziboev, B and Kurbonov, K and Matniyozov, M and Kalandarov, F and Matyakubova, A},
title = {Renewable energy towards ensuring women employment: Mediating and moderating role of climate change vulnerability.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {394},
number = {},
pages = {127454},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127454},
pmid = {41021999},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Employment ; Humans ; *Renewable Energy ; Female ; },
abstract = {The shift to renewable energy is not just about saving the planet; it is also a huge opportunity to help women thrive, yet the literature has not fully explored this connection. This paper examines the relationship between renewable energy, climate change risks, and women's employment, highlighting the challenges women often face due to energy shortages and climate change. Using data from 139 countries between 2000 and 2023, our study demonstrates that renewable energy consistently enhances women's employment, particularly in countries where a significant proportion of women are already in the workforce. The findings of this study indicate that renewable energy is a positive factor in mitigating climate-related burdens. Climate change worsens the opportunity for women to secure employment, while renewable energy is found to serve as a safety net (positive impact of renewable energy on women's jobs). This study's findings demonstrate that renewable energy can empower women economically and make them more resilient to the effects of climate change. Current and future policies need to show a gender-responsive nature in addressing climate change, giving women a fair and sustainable opportunity.},
}
@article {pmid41021820,
year = {2025},
author = {Huryn, AD},
title = {Rust never sleeps: Climate change, permafrost thaw, and the rapid environmental degradation of wilderness river ecosystems.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {40},
pages = {e2522469122},
pmid = {41021820},
issn = {1091-6490},
}
@article {pmid41021811,
year = {2025},
author = {Rodriguez, MD and Bossu, CM and Anderson, EC and Bay, RA and Ruegg, KC},
title = {Genetic, phenotypic, and environmental drivers of local adaptation and climate change-induced maladaptation in a migratory songbird.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {40},
pages = {e2518497122},
pmid = {41021811},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {006784//NSF | NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)/ ; 1942313//NSF (NSF)/ ; 62591-443863//National Geographic Society (NGS)/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Songbirds/genetics/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Phenotype ; Genome-Wide Association Study ; *Adaptation, Physiological/genetics ; *Animal Migration/physiology ; Gene-Environment Interaction ; Selection, Genetic ; Genotype ; Beak/anatomy &amp; histology ; },
abstract = {Understanding processes driving local adaptation in wild species is a key goal in evolutionary biology, but linking genotype to phenotype to environmental drivers of natural selection remains challenging. Even more rare are empirical examples of what happens when genotype and phenotype fail to keep pace with environmental change. Here, we explore these connections by conducting an integrative study on the breeding range of the yellow warbler (Setophaga petechia). Using genome-wide association studies (GWAS), we first identify loci associated with variation in bill morphology and individual quality. We then employ gene-environment association (GEA) analyses and find that precipitation is a key environmental driver of putative selection on bill shape. Finally, we test whether contemporary individuals whose bill shapes deviate from the historical relationship with precipitation experience increased stress (measured by telomere length) as a result of maladaptation. We also use historical DNA to test whether local populations have shifted their ranges over the past century, confirming that the observed changes are not due to range shifts. Our results align with predictions from GWAS and GEA analyses, indicating that birds with shallower bills in increasingly arid regions suffer higher stress (i.e., shorter telomeres) because of maladaptation. Overall, this study links genetic, phenotypic, and environmental data with stress biomarkers to improve understanding of the process of local adaptation and the consequence of failing to keep pace with changing climate conditions.},
}
@article {pmid41021606,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, H and Cheng, L and Song, J and Sun, X},
title = {Potential geographical distribution of Garcinia paucinervis Chun et How in China under future climate change scenarios based on the MaxEnt Model.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {9},
pages = {e0330483},
pmid = {41021606},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Garcinia/growth &amp; development/physiology ; Ecosystem ; Geography ; Temperature ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Garcinia paucinervis Chun et How is a tree species with important ecological, medicinal, and ornamental value. Studying the impact of climate change on the potential distribution of this species offers important information for resource conservation, population restoration, and sustainability. In this study, the MaxEnt model was used to simulate potential distributions under climate change conditions. Results showed that the precipitation of the driest quarter (Bio-17) ranging from 33.3 to 133.3 mm, the precipitation of the warmest quarter (Bio-18) from 667.67 to 1000 mm, the annual mean temperature (Bio-01) from 18.0 to 24.0 °C, and the annual precipitation (Bio-12) from 1250.0 to 1760.0 mm were four dominant factors affecting the distribution of G. paucinervis. Its suitable habitat in China is the narrowest, and it is located in most regions of Guangxi and Guangdong, the southern region of Guizhou, and the southeastern part of Yunnan Province. In the 2050s and 2070s, the geographical distribution gradually decreased compared to current scenarios. Specifically, most of Guangxi and Guangdong, the southern region of Guizhou, the eastern part of Yunnan adjacent to Guangxi, the southeast region of Sichuan, and the northern region of Hainan were identified as stable suitable habitats for G. paucinervis. Meanwhile, the expanding areas were located only in the western and southern regions of Yunnan, and the contracting areas were in the junction of Guangdong, Fujian, and Jiangxi; among Guizhou, Chongqing, and Hunan; among Anhui, Henan, and Hubei; the southeastern region of Sichuan; the western region of Hubei; and the adjacent area between Chongqing and Sichuan. By the 2070s, the contracting habitats will additionally include the central Guizhou region, the northern regions of Guangdong and Guangxi, the eastern region of Guangdong adjacent to Fujian, and the southern Jiangxi Provinces. Thus, this study highlights the vulnerability of the species and its response to future climate change and provides insights for assessing habitat suitability for conservation management.},
}
@article {pmid41020062,
year = {2025},
author = {Karl, S and Skinner, EB and McEwen, S and Keven, J and Kisomb, J and Robinson, LJ and Laman, M},
title = {Climate Change Is Expected to Expand Malaria Transmission Range and Population at Risk in Papua New Guinea.},
journal = {GeoHealth},
volume = {9},
number = {10},
pages = {e2025GH001541},
pmid = {41020062},
issn = {2471-1403},
abstract = {Warming temperatures are expanding the potential for malaria transmission into higher altitudes, with important implications for malaria control planning. In Papua New Guinea (PNG), malaria is widespread in lowland areas but rarely transmitted above 1,600 m. This study assessed changes in malaria transmission suitability across PNG from 1960 to 2019 and projected shifts through 2040, using satellite-derived temperature data and climate models. We applied a temperature-dependent basic reproduction number (R 0) to identify shifts in geographic suitability, estimate the population at risk, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. Malaria temperature suitability ranges have subtly changed between 1960 and 2019, with the proportion of people living in suitable areas increasing from 58% to 61% (equivalent to an additional 249,125 people). Under a conservative climate change model, this proportion is expected increase to 74% by 2040 (equivalent to an additional 2,802,709 people). Interventions had a larger impact on malaria incidence in areas with R 0 < 0.3, mitigating the current and future impact of climate change. Nevertheless, the number of people requiring access to malaria control is expected to double by 2040, to 13.4 million with 2.8 million attributed to climate change alone. The impacted areas are densely populated highlands regions with a more susceptible population and an increased potential for epidemics and clinical disease. These findings underscore the challenges of climate change for malaria elimination in PNG and highlight the need to accurately guide preparedness and forecast the additional resource requirements.},
}
@article {pmid41019791,
year = {2025},
author = {Hampton, S and Taylor, E and Whitmarsh, L},
title = {Parenting and climate change: assessing carbon capability in early parenthood.},
journal = {Population and environment},
volume = {47},
number = {4},
pages = {34},
pmid = {41019791},
issn = {0199-0039},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Climate change is an intergenerational issue, with parents uniquely positioned to influence both current emissions and future generations' environmental attitudes. This study explores the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours of parents in the UK regarding climate change, assessing their 'carbon capability'. Using data from a nationally representative survey (n = 1001), in-depth interviews (n = 30), and focus groups (n = 7), we found that parenthood is associated with increased energy consumption, transport use, and plastic waste. Despite these challenges, parents demonstrated a high capacity to influence and be influenced by others. They were aware of their environmental impacts and were open to adopting pro-environmental behaviours, driven by a desire to prepare and protect their children. Parents preferred timely information provision as a policy response but recognise the need for more substantive, structural interventions to support sustainable living. This study highlights the critical role of parents in climate action and calls for targeted policies to enhance their carbon capability. By applying the carbon capability framework, which integrates individual and structural factors, this research contributes to both parenting and environmental psychology literatures. Our findings underscore the importance of empowering parents with the knowledge and tools necessary to reduce their carbon footprints and foster a new generation of climate-conscious citizens.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11111-025-00506-6.},
}
@article {pmid41019743,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, Y and Zhong, T and Ning, Y and Chen, Y and Yang, T and Yue, H and Yang, Y and Zhao, H and Wu, H and Jin, Z and Liu, J},
title = {Global climate change and Macadamia habitat suitability: MaxEnt-based prediction under future scenarios.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1658566},
pmid = {41019743},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Global climate change poses a major challenge for contemporary forestry. Macadamia is an economically valuable tree genus that is widely cultivated across multiple countries and regions. However, few studies have focused on its adaptive distribution and spatiotemporal dynamics under projected global warming scenarios. In this study, we collected the global occurrence records of two commercial Macadamia species (Macadamia integrifolia Maiden &amp; Betche and Macadamia tetraphylla L.A.S. Johnson) and employed a parameter-optimized MaxEnt model to project their suitable habitats under current and future climate scenarios. The optimized model exhibited excellent predictive performance (AUC = 0.979), with a regularization multiplier of 0.5 and linear-quadratic-hinge feature combination. Key bioclimatic variables include: annual Mean temperature (bio1), isothermality (bio3), min temperature of coldest month (bio6), annual precipitation (bio12), and precipitation of driest month (bio14), which collectively comprise 88.2% of the model's explanatory power. Under the current scenario, the most suitable cultivation areas were determined to be located in Australia, China, South Africa, Brazil, Madagascar, Argentina, and the United States. Compared with the current scenario, total habitat areas under future scenarios (specifically SSP126/585 in the 2030s and 2050s; SSP126/245/370 in the 2070s) are projected to increase by 1.13-7.51%, while reductions of 0.03-2.98% are projected under the other scenarios (SSP245/370 in the 2030s and 2050s; SSP585 in the 2070s). Notably, Brazil exhibits habitat reductions of 2.59-20.06% across all scenarios, while China shows increases of 0.70-45.11%. Furthermore, M. integrifolia was determined to exhibit greater cultivation potential and global expansion feasibility in range than M. tetraphylla. This study elucidates the dominant environmental drivers, current habitat suitability, and climate-driven shifts in Macadamia distribution, providing an empirical basis for sustainable cultivation under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41019403,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, H and Liu, Q and Cui, X and Peng, J and Zhou, S and Wang, F and Zhong, L and Wang, X and Zheng, H and Yang, C and Shen, L and Yuan, X and Chen, L and Zhang, C},
title = {Prediction of Potential Suitable Habitats for Elaphodus cephalophus in China Under Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {10},
pages = {e72194},
pmid = {41019403},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Global climate change exerts profound impacts on biodiversity and species distributions, potentially leading to habitat contraction and species extinction. As an endemic near-threatened species designated under China's National Class II Protected Wildlife, the tufted deer (Elaphodus cephalophus) lacks comprehensive predictions regarding its future distribution under climate change. This study employs an optimized MaxEnt model integrated with 19 climatic variables and environmental factors (topography, vegetation, and anthropogenic disturbances) to systematically predict the species' potential habitat distribution across China. Through parameter screening of 248 combinations using the Kuenm package, the optimal model configuration achieved exceptional predictive accuracy (AUC = 0.977 ± 0.002). Key findings include: (1) Current suitable habitats span 145.98 × 10[4] km[2], predominantly clustered in the Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan mountainous regions and the Qinling-Daba-Wuling ranges; (2) Annual precipitation, elevation, slope, temperature annual range, NDVI, and temperature seasonality emerged as the variables that performed best in predicting habitat suitability for tufted deer; (3) Projected habitat areas under future climate scenarios will contract by 21.8%-28.4%, with shrinkage concentrated in eastern low-elevation zones and expansion toward the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau; (4) Habitat centroids exhibit significant westward shifts, reaching 141.8 km under SSP585 (2090s). This study provided theoretical foundations for conserving E. cephalophus genetic resources and climate-adaptive management, emphasizing the urgency to prioritize ecological corridor construction in western Sichuan-southeastern Tibet.},
}
@article {pmid41019398,
year = {2025},
author = {Huang, Y and Zhao, G and Yang, Y and Yang, J and Jia Ba, WZ and Li, JL},
title = {Dynamics of Potential Distribution and Cultivation Areas of Plantago asiatica L. Under Climate Change: A Case Study of the Uppers of Dadu River-Minjiang River Basin.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {10},
pages = {e72172},
pmid = {41019398},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Global warming has induced significant shifts in spatiotemporal environmental patterns of plants. P. asiatica, highly prized for its edible and medicinal value, is widely harvested and utilized by residents in the upper reaches of the Dadu River and Minjiang River. This study employed ensemble models to simulate the potential distribution of P. asiatica in this region, predicting the impacts of future climate change on its distribution and niche. Additionally, a production dynamics model integrating the synergistic effects of ecological suitability and nutritional components of P. asiatica was developed to delineate its current and future potential cultivation zones. The results revealed the following: (1) Currently, both suitable habitats and cultivation zones of P. asiatica are primarily distributed in low-altitude river valley areas within the upper reaches of the Minjiang River and Dadu River. (2) In future periods, high-quality suitable habitats and cultivation zones of P. asiatica will increase to varying degrees, with its niche exhibiting a trend of migration toward higher-altitude regions. (3) Under the SSP5-8.5 climate emission scenario, the areas of suitable habitats and cultivation zones of P. asiatica will experience the greatest expansion, accompanied by the largest amplitude of niche migration. This study will facilitate the formulation of suitability-based management strategies for P. asiatica in the upper reaches of the Dadu River and Minjiang River, and provide a scientific reference for the sustainable utilization of mountain plant resources under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41019397,
year = {2025},
author = {Du, Y and Jiang, Y and Zheng, B and Liu, T and Yu, P and Yang, M and Ran, J},
title = {Assessing the Giant Panda Protected Areas and Habitat Trends for Sympatric Endangered Species: A Climate Change Perspective.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {10},
pages = {e72179},
pmid = {41019397},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Climate change is a significant driver of biodiversity loss in the 21st century, primarily by affecting species distributions. We employed an optimized MaxEnt model to investigate concurrent habitat trends of giant pandas and sympatric endangered species-forest musk deer-under various climate scenarios in the Liangshan Mountains. Additionally, we assessed the effectiveness of protected area boundaries designed for flagship species. Our findings indicate that both species are projected to face different levels of habitat reduction, with declines ranging from 6.73% to 16.24% for giant pandas and from 1.53% to 24.17% for forest musk deer. Additionally, both species show a trend of migration towards the central areas and higher elevations in the Liangshan Mountains. The areas of jointly suitable habitat are also expected to decrease by 15.37%-37.15%, and the proportion of jointly suitable habitat within their respective suitable habitats will also diminish, highlighting both commonalities and differences in their responses to climate change. The overall habitat suitability for giant pandas is expected to improve, while the suitability for forest musk deer is expected to decline. However, habitat suitability within protected areas remains consistently higher than outside these zones, suggesting that the current boundaries of the protected areas are likely to remain effective in maintaining suitable environmental conditions for both species under future climate scenarios. We recommend developing joint conservation strategies for species inhabiting the Liangshan Mountains, where jointly suitable habitats are either stable or on the rise. These areas may serve as potential refuges for mammals with similar habitat preferences as climate change progresses. Our results also yield critical insights for biodiversity conservation in China and worldwide. They are especially pertinent in contexts where conservation frameworks prioritize a single flagship species, thereby overlooking the ecological requirements of sympatric yet equally endangered species.},
}
@article {pmid41019293,
year = {2025},
author = {Beck, SV and Kess, T and Nugent, CM and Dempson, JB and Chaput, G and Arno, HE and Duffy, S and Smith, N and Bentzen, P and Kent, M and Pritchard, VL and Bradbury, IR},
title = {Genomic Basis and Climate Change Vulnerability of Migration Timing in Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar).},
journal = {Evolutionary applications},
volume = {18},
number = {10},
pages = {e70148},
pmid = {41019293},
issn = {1752-4571},
abstract = {With global environmental change, mismatches between seasonal movements of species and environmental conditions are increasingly impacting survival and persistence. Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) perform long-distance marine migrations culminating in a return to natal rivers, the timing of which varies among and within populations. Global declines of salmon raise the possibility that phenological mismatches could be a contributing factor; however, the underlying genetic architecture of run timing remains poorly understood. Here, we use a 220 K SNP Array to examine the association of genetic variation with run timing at a population level for 11 North American rivers. We also ask what the potential vulnerability of run timing is to future climate change by estimating trait-specific genomic offsets, i.e., predicted shifts in allele frequencies at loci associated with run timing under projected climate change, yielding relative estimates for each population. Detected associations suggest a polygenic basis for run timing, including a large structural variant and maturation-associated genes previously characterised in Atlantic salmon (six6, vgll3), and ppfia2, a migration-timing gene conserved across vertebrates. Genomic offsets associated with climate change impacts for run timing were highest in more northern populations, suggesting potential maladaptation in future migrations. By describing the genetic architecture of run timing in North American Atlantic salmon and possible impacts of climate change on the persistence of life-history strategies, results from this study contribute towards a better understanding of this complex life-history trait to inform future conservation management.},
}
@article {pmid41018788,
year = {2025},
author = {Martínez Lozada, PS and Leon-Rojas, JE},
title = {Neurological and mental health in the era of climate change: mechanisms, clinical impacts, and adaptation.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1630975},
pmid = {41018788},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Mental Disorders/epidemiology/etiology ; *Nervous System Diseases/epidemiology/etiology ; *Mental Health ; Global Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change has become a global health emergency in recent decades, with far-reaching effects on neurological and psychiatric health; however, their relationship remains poorly understood. Climate-related phenomena impact neurological and mental health through both direct and indirect mechanisms, including progressive temperature changes and more frequent extreme weather events. This has influenced the prevalence and geographic distribution of neurological disorders, affecting the public health landscape of these diseases. The primary mechanisms include thermal stress, neuroinflammation due to air pollution, ecological shifts that increase exposure to neurotropic infections, psychological stress, and disruptions to healthcare systems. These factors interact and amplify the risk of neurological diseases, including neurodegenerative, neuroinflammatory, cerebrovascular, neuroinfectious, and psychiatric conditions. The aim of this study was to synthesize evidence from peer-reviewed studies in major databases on the impact of climate change-related factors in the incidence, severity, and distribution of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Addressing the effect of climate change on these diseases requires improved healthcare strategies, scientific research, and climate change mitigation to protect brain health and reduce neurological disease burden.},
}
@article {pmid41018752,
year = {2025},
author = {Aran, N and Sharma, A and Bratu, A and Closson, K and Gislason, MK and Kennedy, A and Logie, CH and Barkin, JL and Hogg, RS and Card, KG},
title = {The role of climate change anxiety in shaping childrearing intentions among people living in British Columbia.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1642689},
pmid = {41018752},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {*Climate Anxiety/psychology ; *Child Rearing/psychology ; *Reproductive Behavior/psychology ; Intention ; British Columbia ; Politics ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Humans ; Male ; Female ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Adult ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change concerns have emerged as a factor in shaping childrearing intentions. Given extreme weather events, climate change-related anxiety has increased drastically in the region of British Columbia (BC), Canada. This study explored how worry about an increasingly uncertain future may be associated with people's childrearing intentions in BC.<br><br>METHODS: This study used BC-CDMS (British Columbia Climate Distress Monitoring System) data from childless participants aged 16-44. We conducted multinomial logistic regression analyses (n&#x202f;=&#x202f;441) to examine the association between climate change anxiety [measured using the Climate Change Anxiety Scale (CCAS)] and childrearing intentions. We controlled for covariates, including socio-demographic characteristics and generalized distress. A mediation analysis also tested whether political orientation mediates the primary relationship.<br><br>RESULTS: Participants who were undecided about having children (aOR&#x202f;=&#x202f;1.58, 95% CI&#x202f;=&#x202f;1.10-2.26) and those who planned not to have children (aOR&#x202f;=&#x202f;1.64, 95% CI&#x202f;=&#x202f;1.13-2.37) had higher CCAS scores compared to those who planned to have children. After controlling for covariates, climate change anxiety was still associated with childrearing intentions. Our mediation model indicated that political orientation scores partially mediate the relationship between climate anxiety and childrearing intentions.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Decision-makers should consider the impacts of climate anxiety and childrearing intentions on population and demographic shifts while supporting opportunities to reduce climate anxiety. Future research should consider the factors that influence and contribute to climate anxiety and climate-related distress, and their impact on childrearing intentions.},
}
@article {pmid41017786,
year = {2025},
author = {Ickin, E and Conquet, E and Abrahms, B and Albon, SD and Blumstein, DT and Bond, ML and Boersma, PD and Clark-Wolf, TJ and Clutton-Brock, T and Compagnoni, A and Dostálek, T and Evers, SM and Fichtel, C and Gamelon, M and García-Callejas, D and Griesser, M and Hansen, BB and Jenouvrier, S and Jerstad, K and Kappeler, PM and Layton-Matthews, K and Lee, DE and Lloret, F and Loonen, MJJE and Malchow, AK and Manser, MB and Martin, JGA and Morales-González, A and Münzbergová, Z and Nater, CR and Pillay, N and Quéroué, M and Røstad, OW and Sánchez-Mejía, T and Schradin, C and Sæther, BE and Ozgul, A and Paniw, M},
title = {Comparative life-cycle analyses reveal interacting climatic and biotic drivers of population responses to climate change.},
journal = {PNAS nexus},
volume = {4},
number = {9},
pages = {pgaf286},
pmid = {41017786},
issn = {2752-6542},
abstract = {Responses of natural populations to climate change are driven by how multiple climatic and biotic factors affect survival and reproduction, and ultimately shape population dynamics. Yet, despite substantial progress in synthesizing the sensitivity of populations to climatic variation, comparative studies still overlook such complex interactions among drivers that generate variation in population-level metrics. Here, we use a common framework to synthesize how the joint effects of climate and biotic drivers on different vital rates impact population change, using unique long-term data from 41 species, ranging from trees to primates. We show that simultaneous effects of multiple climatic drivers exacerbate population responses to climate change, especially for fast-lived species. However, accounting for density feedbacks under climate variation buffers the effects of climate change on population dynamics. In all species considered in our analyses, such interactions between climate and density had starkly different effects depending on the age, size, or life-cycle stage of individuals, regardless of the life history of species. Our work provides the first general framework to assess how covarying effects of climate and density across a wide range of population models can impact populations of plants and animals under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41015651,
year = {2025},
author = {Laudon, H and Järveoja, J and Ågren, A and Peichl, M and Lindgren, A},
title = {Correction: Rewetting drained forested peatlands: A cornerstone of Sweden's climate change mitigation strategy.},
journal = {Ambio},
volume = {54},
number = {12},
pages = {2105-2106},
doi = {10.1007/s13280-025-02256-z},
pmid = {41015651},
issn = {1654-7209},
}
@article {pmid41015606,
year = {2026},
author = {Singer, ME and Negev, M},
title = {Disparate Climate Change Health Costs: The Emissions, Vulnerability, and Readiness Nexus.},
journal = {EcoHealth},
volume = {23},
number = {1},
pages = {11-17},
pmid = {41015606},
issn = {1612-9210},
mesh = {*Climate Change/economics ; Humans ; *Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; *Global Health ; },
abstract = {The emissions, vulnerability, and readiness nexus illustrate several interrelated disparities between the Global North and South. We examine these disparities by mapping country-level CO2 emissions against climate-related mortality. Global North countries and China are the main contributors to CO2 emissions, whereas African countries and India are the most affected. This relationship is further reflected in a strong negative association between readiness for and vulnerability to climate change. The dichotomy between the Global North's contribution and the Global South's vulnerability to climate change risks underscores the urgent need for equitable climate policies that address these imbalances and bolster global readiness.},
}
@article {pmid41014785,
year = {2025},
author = {Pinho-Gomes, AC and Flores, GC and Hulme, R and Gong, J and Hirst, J and Witt, A and Womersley, K and Donovan-Bradley, C and Mullins, E},
title = {Women's health and wellbeing prioritisation in climate change national adaptation plans: A cross-sectional policy document analysis across 163 countries.},
journal = {Environment international},
volume = {204},
number = {},
pages = {109811},
doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2025.109811},
pmid = {41014785},
issn = {1873-6750},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Female ; *Women's Health ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Document Analysis ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Although the gendered impact of climate change is increasingly recognised, its inclusion in national adaptation plans (NAPs) remains unclear. This study investigated how the health, wellbeing and welfare of women are accounted for in climate NAPs published by 163 countries worldwide and identified the key thematic areas where the needs of women have been considered.<br><br>METHODS: NAPs were analysed across ten domains: health, gender-based violence, education, economy, power, food, environment, Emergency Preparedness, Resilience, and Response, and research and policy and 15 subdomains. Quantitative scoring used a 4-level Likert scale (none, minimal, some and substantial) for a maximum of 75 points. Content analysis was undertaken to identify themes for women's inclusion.<br><br>FINDINGS: Overall, countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean achieved the highest total scores (median 7.0 points), whilst Central Asia and East Asia and the Pacific achieved the lowest total scores (median 1.5 and 2.5 points, respectively). At country level, the total score ranged from 0 points for 43 countries to 56 points in Bangladesh and the median score was 28 points. The quality analysis identified the inclusion of women in policy making, the consideration of gender as an important determinant of vulnerability, and the collection and of gender-disaggregated data. Women's vulnerability was considered across four themes: biophysiological, socioeconomic, type of work, and gender inequalities.<br><br>INTERPRETATION: Consideration of women's health, wellbeing and welfare in NAPs worldwide remains limited with a significant number of countries lacking any mention to women or gender. Further research is warranted to investigate whether policy commitments in NAPs are implemented and translate into improvement of women's lives.},
}
@article {pmid41014284,
year = {2026},
author = {Requejo, JH and Weigel, R and Lazzerini, M and Cerna-Turoff, I and Billah, SM and Horiuchi, S and Black, M and Schellenberg, J and , },
title = {Measuring and monitoring child health and well-being-an integral part of the climate change agenda.},
journal = {Health policy and planning},
volume = {41},
number = {1},
pages = {117-121},
pmid = {41014284},
issn = {1460-2237},
}
@article {pmid41011366,
year = {2025},
author = {Carbone, G and Boiardi, G and Infantino, C and Cunico, D and Esposito, S},
title = {Vectors on the Move: How Climate Change Fuels the Spread of Arboviruses in Europe.},
journal = {Microorganisms},
volume = {13},
number = {9},
pages = {},
pmid = {41011366},
issn = {2076-2607},
support = {CUP I83C22001810007//NextGenerationEU-MUR M4C2.I.1.3PNRR/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change is increasingly recognized as a major driver of emerging infectious diseases, particularly vector-borne diseases (VBDs), which are expanding in range and intensity worldwide. Europe, traditionally considered low-risk for many arboviral infections, is now experiencing autochthonous transmission of pathogens such as dengue, chikungunya, Zika virus, West Nile virus, malaria, and leishmaniasis. Rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and milder winters have facilitated the establishment and spread of competent vectors, including Aedes, Anopheles, Phlebotomus, and Culex species, in previously non-endemic areas. These climatic shifts not only impact vector survival and distribution but also influence vector competence and pathogen development, ultimately increasing transmission potential. This narrative review explores the complex relationship between climate change and VBDs, with a particular focus on pediatric populations. It highlights how children may experience distinct clinical manifestations and complications, and how current data on pediatric burden remain limited for several emerging infections. Through an analysis of existing literature and reported outbreaks in Europe, this review underscores the urgent need for enhanced surveillance, integrated vector control strategies, and climate-adapted public health policies. Finally, it outlines research priorities to better anticipate and mitigate future disease emergence in the context of global warming. Understanding and addressing this evolving risk is essential to safeguard public health and to protect vulnerable populations, particularly children, in a rapidly changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid41009922,
year = {2025},
author = {Aslam, B and Aljasir, SF},
title = {Climate Change and AMR: Interconnected Threats and One Health Solutions.},
journal = {Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {9},
pages = {},
pmid = {41009922},
issn = {2079-6382},
support = {Qassim University//Sulaiman F Aljasir/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a significant driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and infectious disease dynamics, presenting urgent and interconnected global health challenges. Rising temperatures, ecosystem alterations, and extreme weather events amplify the global spread of resistant pathogens, zoonotic infections, and vector-borne diseases. These impacts disproportionately affect low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), escalating healthcare costs and straining limited infrastructure. A critical characteristic of bacterial resistance is that it often does not incur a fitness cost, underscoring the necessity of preventive strategies to mitigate climate-driven AMR emergence, rather than relying on reactive treatments after resistance is established. Climate change accelerates AMR primarily by increasing the prevalence of infectious diseases, which in turn drive higher antibiotic use and select resistance. The socioeconomic consequences are particularly severe in LMICs, where high climate vulnerability converges with weaker health systems. Pandemic-related disruptions provided key insights into environmental dynamics, with notable temporary reductions in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions, i.e., 20-30% in China, Italy, France, and Spain, and approximately 30% in the USA, which highlights the responsiveness of ecosystems to human activity. Unlike prior reviews that treated AMR and climate change as separate issues, this article integrates mechanistic evidence, epidemiological insights, and global strategies to provide a comprehensive One Health framework addressing these synergistic threats. We conclude that AMR and climate change are interlinked crises requiring urgent, integrated interventions. The quadripartite (FAO, UNEP, WHO, WOAH) provides a crucial framework for the coordinated cross-sectoral strategies, strengthened surveillance, and robust antibiotic stewardship required to mitigate this dual threat and safeguard global health security.},
}
@article {pmid41007980,
year = {2025},
author = {Ale, A and Andrade, VS and Rojas Molina, FM and Montalto, L and Odetti, LM and Antezana, PE and Desimone, MF and Simoniello, MF},
title = {Nanozinc Ecotoxicity in the Freshwater Invasive Bivalve Limnoperna fortunei Under a Climate Change Scenario.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {15},
number = {18},
pages = {},
pmid = {41007980},
issn = {2076-2615},
support = {PICT 2020-01206, PI: A.A.//Agencia Nacional de Promoci&#xf3;n Cient&#xed;fica y Tecnol&#xf3;gica/ ; CAI+D 50620190100047LI, PI: F.R.M.//Universidad Nacional del Litoral/ ; UBACYT 20020150100056BA, PI: M.F.D//Universidad de Buenos Aires/ ; PIP 11220200102598CO, PI: M.F.D//CONICET/ ; },
abstract = {In a changing world where temperature is expected to increase, emerging nanopollutants could affect the biota in complex ways. With zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONP) being one of the most applied nanomaterials, we exposed the freshwater invasive bivalve Limnoperna fortunei to 0 (control), 25, and 250 µg/L of ZnONP at 27 or 31 °C for 96 h. In parallel, a 24 h bioassay was performed to calculate filtration rate. After 96 h, in soft tissue of the bivalves, tissue-damage-related enzyme activities (aspartate aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase) were inhibited at both concentrations and temperatures. Oxidative stress was observed through increased superoxide dismutase activity after both ZnONP concentrations at 27 °C and decreased catalase activity after 250 µg/L at 31 °C, while glutathione-S-transferase activity showed opposing significant tendencies depending on temperature. After 6 h, the filtration rate differed significantly between control groups, as it was higher at 31 °C. However, in case of 31 °C, bivalves exposed to ZnONP drastically decreased their filtration rate compared to control. Our study highlights nanotoxicological implications of ZnONP; as even at environmentally relevant concentrations (such as the lowest applied in this study), they exert deleterious effects on freshwater organisms, which could be worsened in a climate-change scenario.},
}
@article {pmid41007595,
year = {2025},
author = {Sonmez, OF and Behbod, B and Roberts, C and Barracchia, M and Baghinyan, A and Indra, L and Czabanowska, K},
title = {Role of Field Epidemiology in Environmental and Climate Change-Related Health Incidents in Wales: A Qualitative Analysis Through Expert Interviews.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {9},
pages = {},
pmid = {41007595},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Wales ; Humans ; *Environmental Health ; Qualitative Research ; *Public Health ; Interviews as Topic ; *Epidemiology ; },
abstract = {Climate change and environmental degradation pose significant challenges to public health globally, intensifying the frequency and severity of related health incidents. Field epidemiology, traditionally focused on infectious disease outbreaks, is now increasingly recognised as vital in addressing environmental and climate-related health threats. This study explores how organisations like Public Health Wales (PHW) can develop field epidemiology services responsive to these emerging challenges. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 global and national experts in field epidemiology, environmental health, and related disciplines. An inductive content analysis approach was used to identify themes relating to best practices, challenges, competencies, and future directions in environmental field epidemiology. Key findings emphasise the necessity for integrated, multi-sectoral collaboration, capacity building in One Health competencies, and innovative surveillance systems that incorporate environmental and climate data and exposure measures. Participants highlighted barriers such as fragmented governance, data quality issues, and resource constraints. The evolving role of field epidemiology includes applications of environmental and climate-related health phenomena to encompass prevention, preparedness, and recovery phases, supported by technological advancements and holistic health security frameworks. To effectively address environmental and climate-related health incidents, field epidemiology services must evolve towards integrated, multidisciplinary, and adaptive frameworks. Organisations like PHW may consider strengthening international collaboration, investing in workforce development, and implementing integrated surveillance systems that incorporate environmental drivers of health. These strategic priorities align with global public health functions and support resilient health systems capable of mitigating climate-related health risks.},
}
@article {pmid41007569,
year = {2025},
author = {Nkemjika, S and Brown, C and Onyeaka, H and Banerjee, S and Oliphant, JA},
title = {Association Between Climate Change Awareness and Depression &amp; Anxiety: Findings from a U.S. Sample.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {9},
pages = {},
pmid = {41007569},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; United States/epidemiology ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; *Anxiety/epidemiology/psychology ; *Depression/epidemiology/psychology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Young Adult ; Aged ; Adolescent ; *Awareness ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Exploring the connection between climate change awareness and overall well-being is crucial, particularly in how it impacts both the environment and mental health. The mental health consequences of climate change and its awareness have not been thoroughly examined, especially in the U.S. In this study, the relationship between awareness of climate change and depression or anxiety among U.S. adults was explored. Similarly, the role of climate change awareness has not been explored in relation to mental health concerns.<br><br>METHODS: Based on the HINTS-6 dataset, a nationally representative, cross-sectional survey conducted by the National Cancer Institute, a variety of statistical methods, including logistic regression models, to examine these relationships were used. This study had a sample size of 6154 participants. A statistically significant level of <0.05 was used.<br><br>RESULT: The findings showed that individuals who are aware of climate change have a higher adjusted odds ratio of 1.392 (1.160-1.671) for experiencing depression or anxiety compared to those who are unaware. Additionally, non-heterosexual individuals displayed a significantly higher adjusted odds ratio of 2.691 (CI: 2.125-3.407) for depression or anxiety, underscoring the strong connection between mental health and climate change awareness.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This study highlights a notable link between heightened awareness of climate change with depression and anxiety among the U.S.},
}
@article {pmid41007365,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, M and Wang, L and Liu, H and Sun, Y and Li, N and Geng, M},
title = {Spatiotemporal Distribution Shifts of Zelkova schneideriana Under Climate Change: A Biomod2-Driven Modeling Framework.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {9},
pages = {},
pmid = {41007365},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {JSPKLB202505//Scientific Fund of Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem. Sun Yat-Sen/ ; },
abstract = {Zelkova schneideriana (Ulmaceae), an endemic relict species of the Tertiary in China, has experienced a sharp decline in population due to habitat fragmentation, poor natural regeneration, and anthropogenic disturbances. It is currently listed as a category II national key protected wild plant and categorized as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). To explore its response mechanisms to climate change, this study integrates 11 species distribution models (SDMs) to comprehensively predict its suitable habitat distribution patterns. Key environmental variables were identified as Bio06 (minimum temperature of the coldest month, 21.57%), Bio02 (mean diurnal range, 19.81%), Bio17 (precipitation of the driest quarter, 13.52%), Bio15 (precipitation seasonality, 8.32%), Bio07 (temperature annual range, 8.15%), Bio12 (annual precipitation, 6.58%), and elevation (6.57%), collectively contributing approximately 85%. Spatiotemporal analysis revealed that during historical glacial periods, suitable habitats were significantly restricted, and highly suitable zones were absent under extreme climatic conditions, suggesting the presence of potential glacial refugia. Under current climatic conditions, highly suitable habitats have expanded notably. However, under the high-emission scenario (SSP585) in the future, the suitable range is projected to shrink considerably, with a drastic reduction in highly suitable areas. Moreover, the suitability centroid is expected to shift markedly toward higher elevations in the northeast, indicating a potential adaptation strategy of Z. schneideriana toward mountainous regions in Hunan, Hubei, and Chongqing. These findings provide quantitative guidance for the formulation of targeted conservation strategies for Z. schneideriana and offer methodological insights for predicting suitable habitats and managing related relict plant species under the threat of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid41007336,
year = {2025},
author = {Ali, G and Abbas, S and Nagai, S and Mohd Arshad, N and Bhassu, S},
title = {Threats of Climate Change to Freshwater Ecosystems in Pakistan: eDNA Monitoring Will Be the Next-Generation Tool Used in Biodiversity, Conservation, and Management.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {9},
pages = {},
pmid = {41007336},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {GA006-2021//Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment/ ; },
abstract = {Freshwater ecosystems are a significant entity that govern the livelihood of people and are an important source of food, employment, and recreation. However, climate change is impacting freshwater ecosystems by altering their natural habitats. The purpose of this review is to highlight the vulnerability of freshwater fish to climate change. Climate change is invariably affecting natural ecosystems everywhere and in every part of the world, but these threats are more severe in Pakistan. Freshwater fish are important biotic drivers of freshwater ecosystems. Unfortunately, uncertain climate changes and anthropogenic activities have led to a decline in the diversity of these fishes. Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, changes in seasonal patterns, disturbances in the natural flow of rivers, pollution, and invasive species are major threats to native freshwater fish fauna, leading to a decline in fish diversity and population. Tor putitora, Glyptothorax kashmirensis, and Triplophysa kashmirensis are some of the species that are critically endangered in Pakistan due to these factors. In recent decades, insufficient attention has been paid to the freshwater ecosystem. This review of threats to the endemic fish species in this region is presented so that the government and policymakers can use this information as part of their management and conservation policy, thus safeguarding Pakistan's fish industry. Environmental DNA (eDNA) biomonitoring is a new technique for assessing biodiversity and species distribution and can be useful for conserving biodiversity in this region. Another purpose of this review is to introduce this new conservation strategy to Pakistan.},
}
@article {pmid41007329,
year = {2025},
author = {Helvacı, Z and Çolak, E},
title = {Phylogeography of Scarturus williamsi and Climate Change Impacts: Genetic Diversity and Projected Habitat Loss in Anatolia.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {9},
pages = {},
pmid = {41007329},
issn = {2079-7737},
abstract = {Scarturus williamsi (Williams' jerboa) is a medium-sized, semi-fossorial rodent endemic to steppe ecosystems across Anatolia, Iran, and Azerbaijan, with specialized habitat requirements in semi-arid continental environments. This study integrates a mitochondrial DNA analysis with species distribution modeling to assess the species' evolutionary structure and vulnerability to future climate change. The phylogeographic analysis and species distribution modeling reveal the evolutionary history and climate vulnerability of Scarturus williamsi across Anatolia and adjacent regions. The mitochondrial DNA analysis of 98 individuals demonstrates exceptional haplotype diversity (Hd = 0.9896), with 90 unique haplotypes and complete regional isolation, indicating pronounced population structuring across five evolutionary lineages: Central Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia, Aegean, Black Sea, and Azerbaijan-Iran. The Iran-Azerbaijan lineage exhibits the deepest evolutionary divergence, while Eastern Anatolia functions as the primary Anatolian refugium and Central Anatolia as the secondary refugial center. The strong isolation by distance (r = 0.735, p < 0.001) across ~2500 km explains 54.0% of the genetic variation, with the hierarchical structure reflecting greater Iran-Turkey isolation than intra-Turkish differentiation. The species distribution modeling identifies the Mean Temperature of Driest Quarter (bio9) and the Mean Diurnal Range (bio2) as primary habitat determinants, with bimodal preferences reflecting highland versus steppe adaptations. Climate projections reveal severe vulnerability with habitat losses of 63.69-98.41% by 2081-2100 across emission scenarios. SSP3-7.0 represents the most catastrophic scenario, with a severe habitat reduction (98.41% loss), while even optimistic scenarios (SSP1-2.6) project a 60-70% habitat loss. All scenarios show accelerating degradation through mid-century, with the steepest losses occurring between 2041 and 2080. Projected eastward shifts face constraints from the Anatolian Diagonal, limiting the climate tracking capacity. Despite occupying open landscapes, S. williamsi exhibits exceptional sensitivity to climate change, with Anatolian refugial areas representing critical diversity centers facing substantial degradation. Results provide baseline genetic structure and climate vulnerability information for understanding climate impacts on S. williamsi and Irano-Anatolian steppe fauna.},
}
@article {pmid41004568,
year = {2025},
author = {Vickers, CE and Zerbe, P},
title = {Harnessing plant agriculture to mitigate climate change: A framework to evaluate synthetic biology (and other) interventions.},
journal = {Plant physiology},
volume = {199},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {41004568},
issn = {1532-2548},
support = {project CE200100029//Australian Research Council Centers of Excellence/ ; IOS-2312181//U.S. National Science Foundation/ ; 2024-51181-43233//U.S. Department of Agriculture/ ; },
mesh = {*Synthetic Biology/methods ; *Climate Change ; *Agriculture/methods ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; Carbon Dioxide/metabolism ; Greenhouse Gases ; },
abstract = {Plant agriculture contributes substantially to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it also offers powerful opportunities for climate change mitigation. Here, we focus on how to identify and prioritize synthetic biology strategies to reduce emissions and sequester carbon through plant-based interventions. Effective solutions must process large volumes of carbon, be scalable, yield a positive life-cycle balance, and be economically viable, technically feasible, and deployable in field conditions without undue damage to what remains of nature on Earth. Using Fermi estimation, we quantify the per-hectare, annual, and 100-year CO2-equivalent (CO2e) drawdown potential of emerging synthetic biology strategies-including improved CO2 fixation, reduced yield losses, root-deposited biopolymers, engineered nitrogen fixation, and methane reduction-and benchmark them against nonengineered approaches such as biochar, forestation, and fast-growing biomass crops. We used a 100-year horizon to allow for both development and implementation of high-risk but high-impact synthetic biology strategies. We integrate factors such as per-hectare effectiveness, year-on-year sequestration, deployment area, and storage durability. We demonstrate that while per-hectare impacts vary by orders of magnitude (<1 to >30 t CO2e/ha/year), deployment scale is the dominant factor determining total impact. Targeted synthetic biology strategies implemented across existing agricultural systems could deliver ∼120 Gt CO2e drawdown over a century and contribute to an additional ∼140 Gt CO2e drawdown. Decreasing synthetic nitrogen fertilizer use and biochar implementation have the biggest CO2e impact potential. Early-stage quantitative evaluation is critical to guide R&amp;D toward climate-relevant solutions and deliver a prioritized portfolio of near- and long-term strategies. A transdisciplinary approach-linking synthetic biology, agronomy, engineering, and social systems-is essential to realize impact. This work offers a framework for evaluating plant agriculture-based climate mitigation strategies and highlights a key role for synthetic biology in mitigation pathways. Regular re-evaluation of strategies should be performed to ensure that they are meaningful for climate change mitigation as other factors evolve.},
}
@article {pmid41003564,
year = {2025},
author = {Páez-Espinosa, EV and Sosa-Guzmán, DM and Buitrón-Andrade, LR and Dávila-Jumbo, N and Cáceres-Ruiz, MI and Robalino-Flores, VF and Mato-Matute, E},
title = {Morbidity and Mortality Profile of Leishmaniasis in an Andean Region of Ecuador in the Context of Climate Change.},
journal = {Tropical medicine and infectious disease},
volume = {10},
number = {9},
pages = {},
pmid = {41003564},
issn = {2414-6366},
abstract = {Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease transmitted by female sandflies of the genus Lutzomyia. Ecuador is divided into three distinct natural regions: the Andes, the Coast, and Amazonia, each characterized by significant variations in altitude and climate. While most reported cases of leishmaniasis are associated with humid, low-altitude rural areas, our study uncovered an unexpected trend: confirmed cases occurring in traditionally cold Andean regions. To investigate this issue, we conducted a cross-sectional ecological study using official morbidity and mortality records from the Ecuadorian Health Care Registration Platform, focusing on the cantons of Alausí and Chunchi in Chimborazo Province from 2013 to 2022. Chimborazo Province, in the Andes, is characterized by higher altitudes (2740 m above sea level) and a cold climate (averaging 13 °C throughout the year). Among a population of 44,089 residents in Alausí, we reported a total of 40 confirmed cases, with 97.5% classified as cutaneous and 2.5% as mucocutaneous, predominantly affecting children and males. No mortality cases were recorded during the study period. To further explore environmental influences, we examined the Alausí region, where climate change has led to rising average temperatures, deforestation, and changes in humidity levels. Leishmaniasis cases in Alausí showed seasonal peaks, particularly in 2018 and 2019, correlating with warmer and more humid conditions. Environmental factors such as temperature and humidity were strongly associated with the prevalence of the disease, suggesting that climate change may be increasing transmission risks. These findings point to the value of incorporating environmental monitoring into public health strategies for vector-borne diseases that affect vulnerable populations in the Andes.},
}
@article {pmid41002739,
year = {2025},
author = {Wanda, D and Jacinta, HA and Hakim, AR and Ahdika, A and Susanti, SS and Syuhada, K},
title = {Infectious Diseases in Children: Diagnosing the Impact of Climate Change-Related Disasters Using Integer-Valued Autoregressive Models with Overdispersion.},
journal = {Diseases (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {13},
number = {9},
pages = {},
pmid = {41002739},
issn = {2079-9721},
abstract = {The incidence of infectious diseases in children may be affected by climate change-related disaster risks that increase as extreme weather events become more frequent. Therefore, this research aims to diagnose the impact of such disaster risks on the disease incidence, focusing on diarrhoea, dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF), and acute respiratory infection (ARI), commonly experienced by children. To accomplish this task, we construct integer-valued autoregressive (INAR) models for the number of disease cases among children in several age groups, with an overdispersed distributional assumption to account for its variability that exceeds its central tendency. Additionally, we include the numbers of floods, landslides, and extreme weather events at previous times as explanatory variables. In particular, we consider a case study in Indonesia, a tropical country highly vulnerable to the aforementioned climate change-related diseases and disasters. Using monthly data from January 2010 to December 2024, we find that the incidence of diarrhoea in children is positively impacted by landslides (but negatively affected by floods and extreme weather events). Landslides, frequently caused by excessive rainfall, also increase DHF incidence. Furthermore, the increased incidence of ARI is driven by extreme weather conditions, which are more apparent during and after COVID-19. These findings offer insights into how climate scenarios may increase children's future health risks. This helps shape health strategies and policy responses, highlighting the urgent need for preventive measures to protect future generations.},
}
@article {pmid41001278,
year = {2025},
author = {Carvalho, CS and Machado, RM and Lemes, MR and Cardoso, D},
title = {Ecological Niche Modeling Predicts Alarming Impacts of Global Climate Change on Economically Important Neotropical Trees.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {9},
pages = {e72105},
pmid = {41001278},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {The neotropical papilionoid legume genus Dipteryx comprises tree species widely used for seed harvesting and logging. In Amazonia, all eight known Dipteryx species are internationally recognized in the timber trade as cumaru, whereas two others, known as tonka beans, are appreciated for their aromatic seeds. Non-Amazonian species also have uses, such as baru nuts (D. alata) from the Cerrado and fava-de-morcego (D. lacunifera) from the Caatinga with its edible seeds and dense wood. Amazonia is already highly affected by uncontrolled exploitation and deforestation, which will exacerbate the expected future scenarios of climate change due to severe drought and flooding. These environmental catastrophes have the potential to cause mass species extinction and severely hit vulnerable Amazonian urban populations, Indigenous people, and traditional communities that derive their livelihood from the forest. Here, we assess how the near-term future (2021-2040) global climate change may affect the distribution of Dipteryx species under the moderate and worse greenhouse gas emission scenarios. Additionally, we incorporate insights from the Last Glacial Maximum global changes to enhance our understanding. The ecological niche modeling revealed that while the potential distribution of most Amazonian species remains stable despite global climate change, species with restricted distributions are more vulnerable to global warming. Furthermore, the great ecological predilection of Dipteryx species for wet settings makes them reliant on healthy forest ecosystems. The pressures of logging and deforestation pose significant threats to their survival and to Amazonian biodiversity as a whole.},
}
@article {pmid41001277,
year = {2025},
author = {Chaulk, K and Ballard, M and Hill, S and Wolfrey, D and Campbell, M and Sutherland, M and Wawatie, S and Auger, L},
title = {Bridging, Braiding, and Weaving Indigenous and Western Science to Understand and Make Predictions About Weather and Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {9},
pages = {e72085},
pmid = {41001277},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {In this study, Indigenous Knowledge Holders were gathered in a collaborative forum to discuss weather, in particular, Indigenous Science knowledge related to severe weather, climate change, and weather prediction methods. Weather forecasting methods that arose in discussion were further explored based on a framework of Bridging, Braiding, and Weaving knowledge systems. Numerous Indigenous Science-based weather prediction methods were documented, with most lending themselves to follow-up testing. The Knowledge Holders emphasized that Indigenous Science is an important component within the broader domain of Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, with current and historic empirical and holistic insights into natural phenomena. There was consensus among the Knowledge Holders that Indigenous Science should not be perceived as subordinate to Western methodologies but instead viewed as a complementary and equivalent knowledge system. This paper underscores the importance of a co-produced approach to research where Indigenous Knowledge Holders share their expertise to enrich and inform Western research design, including the interpretation of study results and the implementation of subsequent policy and decision-making. We provide examples of Bridging, Braiding, and Weaving Indigenous Science using weather-related phenomena, such as animal behavior, atmospheric patterns, and plant growth indicators, while also offering insights into the impacts of climate change and severe weather.},
}
@article {pmid41001115,
year = {2025},
author = {Ji, Q and Chen, S and Cao, Y and Xiang, X and Sun, Y and Zhang, Y and Xing, W and Wang, Y and Yang, Q},
title = {Prediction of potential habitat of Isodon amethystoides in China under climate change based on optimized MaxEnt model.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1657417},
pmid = {41001115},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Isodon amethystoides (Benth.) H. Hara, a plant species belonging to the genus Isodon in the Lamiaceae family, possesses multiple medicinal properties including heat-clearing and detoxifying effects, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities, as well as liver-protective functions. Due to the challenges in harvesting from wild sources, current production primarily relies on artificial cultivation. Compared with wild resources, artificial cultivation not only improves medicinal material quality through standardized planting practices, but also enhances the content of bioactive components. Furthermore, it enables scientific evaluation of environmental factors' impact on medicinal quality. This study uses the Maxent model to predict the current and future potential distribution areas and suitable habitats for Isodon amethystoides. Based on 194 species occurrence records and 90 environmental variables, we identified key environmental factors influencing its distribution through correlation analysis and variable contribution assessment, followed by model parameter optimization. The optimized model achieved an AUC value of 0.902, demonstrating excellent predictive performance. The results demonstrated that under current climatic conditions, the total suitable habitat area for Isodon amethystoides was estimated at 2.08×10[6] km[2], accounting for 21.66% of China's terrestrial land area. The key environmental factors affecting the distribution of potential suitable habitats for Isodon amethystoides are precipitation in September, monthly precipitation, and standard deviation of seasonal temperature variation. Under future climate change scenarios (SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5), the total suitable habitat area of Isodon amethystoides shows an overall increasing trend. By the 2050s, the suitable area is projected to reach its maximum extent approximately 2.48×10[6] km[2], with primary expansion occurring toward the northwest. Notably, Yunnan Province exhibits significant habitat expansion, while the centroid of suitable habitat consistently remains located in Chongqing. This study provides scientific support for the conservation of wild Isodon amethystoides resources and the planning of cultivation areas, thereby contributing to sustainable development and ecological protection.},
}
@article {pmid41000791,
year = {2025},
author = {Curcio, EJ and Xu, K and Sahakyan, H and Wolf, YI and Kelvin, EA and Rochman, ND},
title = {Mosquito vector ecologies are destabilizing as a result of climate change.},
journal = {bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41000791},
issn = {2692-8205},
support = {75N98022D00019/OD/NIH HHS/United States ; U01 AI096299/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {Mosquito-borne infectious disease is a major cause of mortality and a significant economic burden worldwide. Shifting regional and seasonal patterns make proactive intervention challenging. Here we introduce a machine learning approach trained on satellite and mosquito observational data, improving generalizability to sparse observations while retaining similar positive performance characteristics of models used in standard practice. We provide global estimates for Aedes habitability at high spatial resolution in five-year increments from 1970-2024. The vast majority of ecologies appear to be destabilizing. Overall, we demonstrate a decrease in risk near the equator and an increase in risk in historically temperate climates including the United States, the European Union, and China. Despite this decrease in risk relative to historical averages, regions near the equator remain among the highest risk worldwide. Together, these results reflect an overall, marked expanse of the regions of the globe that support Aedes mosquitos and we observe an ongoing, linear increase in the global population at risk of contracting mosquito-borne disease.},
}
@article {pmid40999711,
year = {2025},
author = {Rahmani Azad, Z and Spampatti, T and Gluth, S and Tam, KP and Hahnel, UJJ},
title = {Sampling and processing of climate change information and disinformation across three diverse countries.},
journal = {British journal of psychology (London, England : 1953)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/bjop.70028},
pmid = {40999711},
issn = {2044-8295},
support = {//Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur F&#xf6;rderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung/ ; },
abstract = {In the media, accurate climate information and climate disinformation often coexist and present competing narratives about climate change. Whereas previous research documented detrimental effects of disinformation on climate beliefs, little is known about how people seek climate-related content and how this varies between cross-cultural contexts. In a preregistered experiment, we studied how individuals sequentially sample and process Pro- and Anti-climate statements across 15 rounds. Participants from the United States, China, and Germany (Ntotal = 2226) freely sampled real-world climate-related statements, retrieved from Twitter and validated in previous studies. Overall, reading both Pro- and Anti-climate statements influenced climate concern in all countries. Participants preferred statements that were better aligned with their initial climate beliefs, and this confirmatory tendency intensified the more information had been sampled. Moreover, participants' confirmatory evaluation (i.e., accepting aligned and rejecting opposing messages) increased over time. While climate concern was mostly stable, in the United States, climate concern levels and box choices mutually reinforced each other, leading to greater polarization within the sample over the course of the experiment. The paradigm offers new perspectives on how people process and navigate conflicting narratives about climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40998530,
year = {2025},
author = {Agudelo-Hernández, F and Guapacha-Montoya, M and Pinzón-Segura, MC},
title = {Food security, climate change and mental health problems in a Colombian Indigenous paediatric population.},
journal = {BMJ paediatrics open},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {40998530},
issn = {2399-9772},
mesh = {Humans ; Colombia/epidemiology ; Child ; *Climate Change ; Adolescent ; Female ; Male ; *Food Security ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Mental Health/ethnology ; *Indians, South American/psychology ; *Mental Disorders/ethnology/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: This study investigates the complex inter-relations among mental health, food security and climate anxiety in the Emberá-Dobidá paediatric Indigenous community in Caldas, Colombia. Although the community was displaced due to armed conflict, our focus is on the subsequent environmental changes driven by climate change that have emerged as independent stressors in the new territory. These stressors have compounded the community's vulnerabilities, with particular impacts on children and youth. By framing territory not merely as geographic space but as a sociocultural and symbolic construct, the study adopts a Latin American critical perspective to analyse health disparities.<br><br>METHODS: A mixed-methods study was conducted involving the paediatric population aged 6-16 years (n=40) from the Ember&#xe1;-Dobid&#xe1; Indigenous community, along with 65 caregivers representing 25 families. In-depth interviews explored community perceptions of environmental changes, food security and mental health. A cross-sectional correlational analysis used two culturally adapted instruments, the Pediatric Assessment of Community Emotional and Spiritual Health Scale and the Colombian Household Food Security Scale, to assess paediatric mental health and food security.<br><br>RESULTS: Qualitative findings revealed two key themes: 'Increased Heat in Recent Years' and 'Disconnection from Water and Cultural Identity'. Quantitative results showed significant correlations between food insecurity, spiritual disharmony and mental health problems, including emotional distress and suicide risk. Notably, 30% of children were at risk of suicide, and 50% exhibited emotional problems. The findings demonstrate that environmental degradation and disrupted territorial ties are not only ecological but also psychological and cultural stressors.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Mental health in Indigenous communities, understood as spiritual harmony, must be addressed through culturally grounded approaches that integrate traditional ecological knowledge, food security and the recovery of territorial connection. From a Latin American perspective, territory is not a passive backdrop but an active determinant of health shaped by power, memory and resistance. Our findings call for climate-resilient, community-driven interventions that reterritorialise public health responses in Indigenous settings.},
}
@article {pmid40997378,
year = {2025},
author = {Matus-Olivares, C and Carrasco-Barra, J and Altamirano, A and Lisón, F},
title = {Functional bat diversity and the role of the protected areas against climate change projections across Europe.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1002},
number = {},
pages = {180567},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180567},
pmid = {40997378},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Assessing the effect of climate change projections on functional bat diversity across Europe is crucial to evaluate if the European protected areas will be capable to safeguard that diversity under global warming. Specially, because bats provide a top-down regulation ecosystem service related with pest suppression which affect the agriculture, human and animal health. We used Bayesian Additive Regression Trees (BART) to estimate the current and future distribution of each species under CMIP6 climate scenarios on 5-arc-min grids spatial resolution. In each grid, current and future functional bat diversity were calculated based on three metrics: functional richness (FRic), specialization (FSpe) and divergence (FDiv). Null models were used to determine whether protected areas would protect high, medium and low functionality values compared to a random distribution based on 10,000 simulations. We also determined European functional bat groups through hierarchical cluster analysis. Our results showed that FRic would be mainly affected by the climate change, with a 56.3 % loss in protected areas in a high concentration scenario of greenhouse gases and would have a shift towards northern and eastern areas. Protected areas would over-protect high functional diversity values, permanently in time, only in the optimal climate change scenario. Most functional groups showed a clear imbalance between the habitat loss and gain they would have, with losses being significantly greater. The change on functional bat diversity would suppose alterations in the trophic networks of the Mediterranean area, with the loss of ecosystem services like crop pest suppression and human disease vectors (mosquitoes). Our results show that we need to develop conservation and management plans in an outside of the protected areas to prevent the effects of climate change on ecosystem service in those areas where the functional diversity would disappear.},
}
@article {pmid40997349,
year = {2025},
author = {Işık, M and Akbaş, P and Özkan Şat, S},
title = {The psychological impacts of climate change on pregnant women in Türkiye.},
journal = {Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives},
volume = {38},
number = {6},
pages = {102111},
doi = {10.1016/j.wombi.2025.102111},
pmid = {40997349},
issn = {1878-1799},
mesh = {Humans ; Female ; *Climate Change ; Pregnancy ; *Pregnant People/psychology ; Adult ; *Adaptation, Psychological ; Qualitative Research ; *Anxiety/psychology ; *Stress, Psychological/psychology ; Mental Health ; Quality of Life/psychology ; Interviews as Topic ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change poses serious risks to both physical and mental health. Pregnant women are especially vulnerable, as the stress and anxiety associated with this period may be intensified by climate-related challenges, potentially affecting maternal well-being and pregnancy outcomes.<br><br>AIM: This study was conducted to determine the repercussions of climate change on the mental health of pregnant women.<br><br>METHODS: This study utilized a descriptive qualitative design. The data were collected by holding individual semi-structured interviews with pregnant women (n&#x202f;=&#x202f;17). Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data.<br><br>RESULTS: The main themes of this study were 'anxiety and insecurity about the future,' 'psychological burdens caused by climate change,' 'coping with psychological burdens associated with the impact of climate change,' and 'expectations from healthcare professionals'. The main themes consist of six sub-themes: 'concerns about the future of children,' 'uncertainty about the future,' 'climate anxiety and stress,' 'sense of ecological loss and sadness,' 'avoidance,' and 'spiritual practices'.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate change adversely affects the quality of life of pregnant women and imposes a significant burden on their mental health. Healthcare professionals should integrate climate-related awareness and coping strategies into their practice and promote broader public awareness. Such efforts can contribute to policies that safeguard the rights of pregnant women and their families to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.},
}
@article {pmid40997027,
year = {2025},
author = {Wilbur, J and Kovats, S and Ruuska, D and Nawaz, S and Natukunda, J},
title = {Climate change, disability, and water, sanitation and hygiene: A scoping review of evidence and interventions in low and middle-income countries.},
journal = {PLOS global public health},
volume = {5},
number = {9},
pages = {e0003676},
pmid = {40997027},
issn = {2767-3375},
abstract = {Climate hazards, including extreme weather events, undermine essential water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, exacerbating health disparities in people with disabilities. Despite this, WASH policies and adaptation strategies often overlook the need for disability inclusive measures. The scoping review objectives are to 1) map the evidence on how climate risks affect WASH services and coping strategies in low-and middle-income countries, with a particular focus on people with disabilities; and 2) assess evidence for the effectiveness of climate-resilient WASH interventions, emphasising their impact on people with disabilities. Our review identified substantial data on women and girls, so the results reflect binary gender considerations. A systematic search of nine databases, including CINAHL Complete, Global Health, GreenFILE, and MEDLINE via PubMed, was conducted to identify peer-reviewed and grey literature using relevant keywords related to extreme weather and climate hazards, WASH (including menstrual health), disability, and evaluations. We included studies in English, published between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2023. Data were extracted and analysed thematically. Twenty-two studies met the inclusion criteria. Only two papers evaluated climate-resilient WASH interventions (rainwater harvesting), and neither considered disability. Most papers examined people's self-reported health impacts and experiences affected by drought-related water insecurity or WASH infrastructure damage due to extreme weather events. Data on the experiences of persons with disabilities were only included in two papers. They highlighted that persons with disabilities are disproportionately disadvantaged by climate-related damage to WASH infrastructure and emphasised the importance of social capital and social networks in supporting them when access to water is limited. Extreme weather events disrupt WASH services, yet evidence of the experiences and coping strategies of persons with disabilities remains extremely limited. This is a barrier to developing disability inclusive adaptation strategies. Evaluating climate-resilient WASH interventions is essential to enhance resilience and health equity for persons with disabilities.},
}
@article {pmid40996488,
year = {2025},
author = {Townsend, MH and Szauter, K and Bodola, RR and Martinez-Gonzalez, KG and Lee, GH and Capone, EC and Levine, RE},
title = {Climate Change and Natural Disaster: Toward a Faculty Development Toolkit.},
journal = {Academic psychiatry : the journal of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training and the Association for Academic Psychiatry},
volume = {49},
number = {6},
pages = {582-583},
pmid = {40996488},
issn = {1545-7230},
}
@article {pmid40996367,
year = {2025},
author = {Kısrık, D and Avcıbay-Vurgeç, B and Atik, AD},
title = {Development and Psychometric Properties of Pregnancy-Specific Climate Change Awareness Scale.},
journal = {Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)},
volume = {42},
number = {6},
pages = {1922-1935},
doi = {10.1111/phn.70017},
pmid = {40996367},
issn = {1525-1446},
support = {//Cukurova University Scientific Research Projects/ ; TYL-2022-14875//&#xc7;ukurova &#xdc;niversitesi/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; Female ; Pregnancy ; *Psychometrics/instrumentation/standards/methods ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Climate Change ; Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Pregnant People/psychology ; Reproducibility of Results ; *Awareness ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: Climate change is a global health problem and threatens our society from all aspects. Pregnant women, fetuses, and newborns are considered vulnerable groups in the context of climate change. Steps to increase awareness about the consequences of climate change on maternal and child health and future generations are important for adaptation strategies.<br><br>AIM: This study aims to develop a measurement tool that assesses pregnancy-specific awareness of the effects of climate change on maternal-fetal health.<br><br>METHOD: This study used a cross-sectional and methodological design. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with pregnant women who agreed to participate in the study between May and July 2022. Thirty-six items were rated on a 5-point Likert scale (from entirely disagree to entirely agree) and applied to 500 voluntary pregnant. SPSS Statistics 22 and Mplus 7 programs were used for data analysis.<br><br>RESULTS: As a result of EFA, a 21-item, 3-factor final scale was obtained from the 36-item draft version scale. Result of CFA, the fit index values were found as RMSEA&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.074, NFI&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.978, and CFI&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.975. The fit indices of the awareness scale model were significant (x[2]&#xa0;=&#xa0;428.438, sd&#xa0;=&#xa0;181, p&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.0000, x[2]/sd&#xa0;=&#xa0;2.367). The total internal consistency Cronbach's &#x3b1; coefficient of the 21-item final scale is 0.946.<br><br>CONCLUSION: In line with these data, Pregnancy-Specific Climate Change Awareness Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used to evaluate the pregnancy-specific climate change awareness level. Studies testing the applicability of the scale in the population of midwives and obstetricians working with pregnant women are recommended.},
}
@article {pmid40995769,
year = {2025},
author = {Heimann, Y and Schleußner, E},
title = {Climate Change and Preterm Birth: Trends in the Temperate Zone.},
journal = {Deutsches Arzteblatt international},
volume = {122},
number = {18},
pages = {508-509},
pmid = {40995769},
issn = {1866-0452},
}
@article {pmid40995664,
year = {2025},
author = {Xie, G and Zhang, Y and Wang, Q and Shi, K and Zhang, Y and Zhou, Y and Qin, B and He, J and Li, N},
title = {Multiple Impacts of Climate Change and Anthropogenic Activities on Lacustrine Trophic State.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {9},
pages = {e70510},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70510},
pmid = {40995664},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {42425102//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2022xjkk1504//Third Xinjiang Scientific Expedition Program/ ; 2022YFC3204101//National Key Research and Development Grant of China/ ; D2021106002//Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Lakes/analysis ; *Anthropogenic Effects ; *Human Activities ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Water Quality ; Models, Theoretical ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {The trophic state index (TSI) serves as a fundamental indicator for evaluating the water quality of lake ecosystems. Under climate change and human activities, global lake TSI has changed significantly, yet its response mechanisms remain unclear. To address this challenge, we developed a generalized TSI estimation model by integrating semi-analytical algorithms with machine learning techniques, based on a comprehensive dataset comprising 3756 pairs of in situ measurements and remote sensing observations. The developed model demonstrated superior predictive performance with R[2] of 0.77 and RMSE of 8.25 for the testing dataset. Applying the model, we reconstructed a 21-year time series (2003-2023) TSI for 14,189 global lakes with surface area ≥ 10 km[2]. The global mean TSI was estimated to be 54.07 ± 0.31. Among the lakes, 4.1% were classified as oligotrophic (TSI ≤ 38), 18.9% as mesotrophic (38 < TSI ≤ 48), 56.8% as eutrophic (48 < TSI ≤ 61), and 20.2% as hypereutrophic (TSI > 61). Globally, TSI showed a significantly increasing trend at a rate of 0.19 per decade (p < 0.01). Specifically, lakes with increasing TSI were primarily located in North America, Europe, Russia, and parts of Africa. In contrast, lakes with decreasing TSI were primarily located in South America, Australia, and West Asia. Subsequently, we aggregated the TSI data by country and quantified the contributions of climate, land use, and fertilizer application to the TSI variations using a Generalized Linear Model. The results showed that climate warming, increased solar radiation, stronger wind, intensified precipitation, urbanization, agricultural expansion, and fertilizer use, particularly phosphate application, have all contributed to increasing TSI. In contrast, surrounding vegetation growth showed a negative correlation with TSI, helping to improve water quality. This study underscores the value of remote sensing for large-scale eutrophication assessment, offering insights into sustainable lake management under global change.},
}
@article {pmid40995332,
year = {2025},
author = {Ramon, D and Heaviside, C and Brousse, O and Simpson, C and Amuron, I and Jjemba, EW and Van de Walle, J and Thiery, W and van Lipzig, NPM},
title = {Projected population exposure to dangerous heat stress around Lake Victoria under a high-end climate change scenario.},
journal = {Environmental research letters : ERL [Web site]},
volume = {20},
number = {10},
pages = {104068},
pmid = {40995332},
issn = {1748-9326},
abstract = {Recent global temperature increases and extreme heat events have raised concerns about their impact on health, particularly in vulnerable regions like Africa. This study assesses future heat stress and population exposure in the Lake Victoria region under the high-emission SSP5-8.5 climate change scenario, using a convection-permitting climate model, heat stress indices (humidex and heat index), and high-resolution population projections under the high-emission SSP5-8.5 scenario, interpreted here as the high-end of the climate change signal. Results indicate a substantial increase in the duration of dangerous heat stress. By the end of the century, up to 122 million people, or around 44 % of the population may experience dangerous heat stress for more than 5 % of the time annually (i.e. ∼18 days), compared to 1 % of the population or around 1 million people for the period 2005-2016. Up to 28 % of the population (∼78 million people) would even experience dangerous heat for 15 % of the time (i.e. ∼55 days). 66 % of this increased population exposure can be attributed to the combined effect of increasing temperatures and total population in the region. High heat-risk areas include the northern and southern shores of Lake Victoria and urban areas. The study highlights the need to consider both climate and population dynamics when assessing heat stress, and underscores the urgency of adaptation in the Lake Victoria region.},
}
@article {pmid40993411,
year = {2025},
author = {Vaughan, IP},
title = {Climate change is reshaping fish communities in the United States.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {647},
number = {8090},
pages = {596-598},
pmid = {40993411},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40993258,
year = {2025},
author = {Muttarak, R},
title = {Fighting climate change takes more than data - it needs wonder, love and hope.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {645},
number = {8082},
pages = {843-844},
pmid = {40993258},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40992449,
year = {2025},
author = {Pillai, A and Murage, P and Haque, F},
title = {Understanding the relationship between climate change-related meteorological factors and chronic kidney disease (CKD) and CKD of unknown origin (CKDu) in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review &amp; meta-analysis.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {286},
number = {Pt 2},
pages = {122928},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.122928},
pmid = {40992449},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/epidemiology/etiology ; Humans ; Developing Countries ; *Meteorological Concepts ; *Weather ; },
abstract = {Chronic kidney disease (CKD) including CKD of unknown origin (CKDu) is an emerging global health challenge, with a 33 % increase in CKD prevalence from 1990 to 2017. Climate change, via changes in weather factors, may influence onset and progression of CKD/CKDu. Understanding the nexus between climate change and renal health is imperative, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where adaptive capacities are low, and vulnerable populations have limited access to healthcare resources. This systematic review investigates the association between climate-related meteorological factors and CKD/CKDu burden in LMICs. On May 3, 2024, searches across Medline, Embase, Global Health, Web of Science, and Global Index Medicus were conducted to identify studies that estimated the impact of meteorological factors on CKD/CKDu deaths and illnesses. Quality assessment determined the risk of bias. A meta-analysis was conducted to report the pooled effects, and a narrative synthesis was performed where meta-analysis was not possible. Fifteen studies were included in the narrative synthesis and eight in the meta-analysis. While meta-analytic findings did not indicate a statistically significant association between temperature and CKD/CKDu morbidity, narrative evidence suggests a likely association in specific subpopulations. At-risk populations included males, agricultural workers under 50 years, those aged 65 and older, low socioeconomic status individuals, and residents of rural, tropical, and subtropical regions. High temperatures and heat exposure may contribute to CKD/CKDu risk in LMICs across vulnerable groups. Insufficient data on other meteorological exposures such as humidity and rainfall preclude conclusions about their impact on CKD/CKDu burden. Studies designed to answer these questions are needed to inform climate resilient health policy and plans.},
}
@article {pmid40992089,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, Y and Kim, SH and Long, J and Bathige, SDNK and Kim, HJ and Tang, SL and Park, KI},
title = {First report of Thraustochytrium caudivorum isolated from the undulated surf clam (Paratapes undulatus): Morphological, molecular, and ecological insights under climate change.},
journal = {Protist},
volume = {179},
number = {},
pages = {126128},
doi = {10.1016/j.protis.2025.126128},
pmid = {40992089},
issn = {1618-0941},
mesh = {Animals ; *Bivalvia/parasitology ; Phylogeny ; *Climate Change ; RNA, Ribosomal, 18S/genetics ; *Stramenopiles/genetics/classification/isolation &amp; purification/cytology/ultrastructure ; DNA, Protozoan/genetics/chemistry ; DNA, Ribosomal/genetics/chemistry ; Gills/parasitology ; },
abstract = {Thraustochytrium caudivorum is a marine protist of the class Labyrinthulea with limited information on its ecology and host associations. Here, we report its first isolation from the gill tissue of the undulated surf clam (Paratapes undulatus) collected from subtropical coastal waters in the western Pacific. Sequencing of an 18S rDNA fragment (1225 bp) showed 99.8 % identity to known T. caudivorum strains, with three nucleotide differences suggesting intraspecific variation. Phylogenetic analysis confirmed its placement within the T. caudivorum clade, contributing to Labyrinthulea taxonomy. Morphological and ultrastructural observations revealed typical thraustochytrid traits, including lipid-rich spherical cells, multilayered cell walls, globose sporangia, and filamentous ectoplasmic network structures. Growth assays indicated optimal in vitro proliferation at 35 °C and 40 psu, suggesting strong tolerance to elevated temperature and salinity. To evaluate potential ecological interactions, Ruditapes philippinarum (Manila clam) was experimentally exposed as a surrogate host. Mortality was observed under higher temperatures, indicating possible opportunistic behavior, although no lesions or mortality were detected in the original P. undulatus specimens. These findings expand current knowledge of T. caudivorum biology and suggest its potential relevance in aquaculture and marine ecosystems, particularly under warming and salinity fluctuations associated with climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40991185,
year = {2025},
author = {Nogueira, LM},
title = {We don't want to boil the ocean: expanding cancer research in the era of climate change.},
journal = {Cancer causes &amp; control : CCC},
volume = {36},
number = {12},
pages = {1609-1614},
pmid = {40991185},
issn = {1573-7225},
}
@article {pmid40991123,
year = {2025},
author = {Sahoo, M and Baù, D and Thornton, SF},
title = {Review of nitrogen cycling in temperate winter soil under climate change.},
journal = {Environmental science and pollution research international},
volume = {32},
number = {38},
pages = {22226-22237},
pmid = {40991123},
issn = {1614-7499},
support = {EP/Y015843/1//HORIZON EUROPE Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Soil/chemistry ; *Nitrogen Cycle ; Seasons ; Nitrogen ; },
abstract = {In recent years, the biogeochemical cycling of nitrogen (N) in soils under temperate climates during winter has received growing attention due to rising N emissions and the accumulation of N on the soil surface and in nearby water bodies. While the N cycle has traditionally been considered to slow during cold periods, recent studies show that freeze-thaw cycles (FTCs) can significantly reshape N dynamics by altering soil structure and stimulating microbial activity. This review synthesizes key abiotic drivers, such as soil moisture, temperature, and snow cover, along with anthropogenic influences that affect N transformations and transport in winter. We identified the key research gaps in the existing approaches and emphasized the need to incorporate winter N fluxes into annual N budgets to improve our understanding of terrestrial N cycling under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40989211,
year = {2025},
author = {Korukire, N and Uwingabire, B and Erika, CM and Ihoza, L and Uwitonze, AM and Ineza, MC and Banamwana, C},
title = {Vulnerabilities and Adaptive Strategies of People Living with HIV/AIDS to Climate Change-Induced Hazards in Rubavu District, Rwanda.},
journal = {Rwanda journal of medicine and health sciences},
volume = {8},
number = {2},
pages = {221-234},
pmid = {40989211},
issn = {2616-9827},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change-induced hazards are a global public health concern. Although various programs have been implemented to support People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in Rwanda, there is limited scientific literature documenting their specific vulnerabilities and adaptive strategies in response to climate change-induced hazards.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: This study explored the vulnerabilities and adaptive strategies of PLHIV to climate change-induced hazards in Rubavu District, Rwanda.<br><br>METHODS: An exploratory qualitative design was used. Data were collected through seven focus group discussions and eight key informant interviews using prepared interview guides. The collected data were analyzed thematically.<br><br>RESULTS: Participants reported that climate change-related hazards exacerbate the vulnerabilities of People Living with HIV (PLHIV), including the loss of personal property, reduced access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), and inadequate nutrition, among others. Participants indicated that household-level, community based and institutional supports were employed as adaptive strategies.<br><br>CONCLUSION: PLHIV are particularly susceptible to climate change-induced hazards. In response, various adaptive strategies have been implemented at multiple levels. This study underscores the importance of strengthening the financial capacity of PLHIV as a key measure to reduce their vulnerability to climate-related hazards.},
}
@article {pmid40989069,
year = {2025},
author = {Robertson, S},
title = {Blurred boundaries at the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: the role of integrated assessment models in the science-society contract.},
journal = {Royal Society open science},
volume = {12},
number = {9},
pages = {250286},
pmid = {40989069},
issn = {2054-5703},
abstract = {In this article, the broken science-society contract contention of Glavovic et al. (Glavovic et al. 2022 Clim. Dev. 14, 829-833 (doi:10.1080/17565529.2021.2008855)) and their posit of the tragedy of climate change science will be examined in relation to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) employment of integrated assessment models (IAMs) in the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). The article will assess, empirically, Skea et al.'s (Skea et al. 2021 WIREs Clim. Change 12, 1-11 (doi:10.1002/wcc.727)) IPCC AR6-and-beyond IAM transparency roadmap by appraising the efficacy of the 'actions taken' for achieving transparency in the AR6. If the IPCC was to earnestly assure the transformation of IAM clarity from its present state of a black-box to that of a glass-box, then its proclaimed mantra of 'neutral, policy relevant but not policy prescriptive' could be received with high confidence. Until then, the IPCC endangers its objectivity, its integrity and its scientific standing in society owing to the Panel's non-compliance with the published Principles Governing IPCC Work as to expected transparency standards. Accordingly, the operation of opaque IAMs for purported 'relevant but not prescriptive' policy guidance has resulted in the IPCC's blurring of the science-policy boundary as a consequence of the IPCC-Integrated Assessment Modelling Consortium contingent's breaching of the science-society contract.},
}
@article {pmid40987808,
year = {2025},
author = {Ragab, SH and Tyshenko, MG and Halmy, MWA},
title = {Impact of climate change on the habitat range of monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus).},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {32654},
pmid = {40987808},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Butterflies/physiology ; *Ecosystem ; Animal Migration ; North America ; },
abstract = {Danaus plexippus L. (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) is well-known and captivating migratory insect that cannot overwinter in temperate climates. Although common throughout North America, monarch butterfly populations appear to be declining widely in their geographically distinct areas. Rapid climatic change is posing a serious threat to monarch butterfly populations, especially the migratory groups in the east. This study assesses how several climate change scenarios will affect the global distribution of monarch butterflies. Using climate projections from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 model, we conducted projections for the near future (2021-2040) and far future (2041-2060, 2081-2100) under high (SSP5_8.5) and low (SSP1_2.6) emission scenarios. We estimated habitat gain, loss, and stability for D. plexippus. True Skill Statistic (TSS) and the Area Under the Curve (AUC) were used to assess the model's performance. The results indicated that annual precipitation, land cover, and altitude (Alt) were the most influential factors affecting D. plexippus distribution. Potential habitat shifts were observed in Central Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America, with both gains and losses. These findings highlight the interconnected relationship between the climatic factors and distribution of migratory insects, emphasizing the need for targeted conservation efforts to mitigate climate change impacts on D. plexippus populations. Management strategies should prioritize habitat restoration, focus on overwintering site preservation, and implement adaptive management approaches. This research provides an evidence base for adaptive management to minimize climate change impacts on migratory insect populations.},
}
@article {pmid40987784,
year = {2025},
author = {Friesen, J and Taubenböck, H},
title = {The world's largest cities under climate change and their adaptive capacity to rising heat.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {32671},
pmid = {40987784},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {We quantify future urban heat exposure and adaptation capacity for the 1563 largest global cities, for the first time globally integrating climate projections, urban morphology, and economic capacity. We use high-resolution mean annual temperature (MAT) projections under SSP1-2.6, SSP3-7.0, and SSP5-8.5. These are combined with Local Climate Zone (LCZ) profiles and downscaled socioeconomic data, evaluated consistently within morphological city boundaries. With this framework, we identify cities projected to exceed a 29 °C MAT threshold by 2071-2100. The number of threshold-exceeding cities is projected to rise from 17 (2011-2040) to 217 (2071-2100), exposing up to 320 million residents. Cities with compact built-up forms show higher exposure, while responsiveness to eight expert-curated adaptation measures (e.g., reflective materials, greening, water bodies) and GDP distributions reveal large regional disparities in adaptive capacity. European cities face the steepest relative warming (median + 4 °C under SSP5-8.5), while African and South American cities, despite smaller increases (+2.7 to 3.2 °C), confront higher baseline heat. Our framework demonstrates how morphology- and economy-informed adaptation planning can spatially target measures to safeguard urban habitability in a warming world.},
}
@article {pmid40987145,
year = {2025},
author = {Merduaty, RC and Jacinta, HA and Saputra, R and Susanti, SS and Wanda, D and Lokmic-Tomkins, Z},
title = {Integrating climate change education in preregistration nursing degree in Indonesia: A case study.},
journal = {Nurse education today},
volume = {155},
number = {},
pages = {106878},
doi = {10.1016/j.nedt.2025.106878},
pmid = {40987145},
issn = {1532-2793},
mesh = {Indonesia ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate/methods ; *Students, Nursing/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Curriculum/trends ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: With increasing awareness that pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss threaten planetary health, nursing educators globally recognise their unique role in preparing the nursing workforce to engage in climate change mitigation and adaptation and build community climate resilience. While several nursing programs in high-income countries have begun integrating climate-related content, practical models from low- and middle-income settings remain scarce. In Indonesia, where no national standards require such content, this gap is particularly pronounced.<br><br>AIMS: To describe the development, implementation and evaluation of a novel elective subject, "Nursing Perspectives on Climate Change", designed to prepare nursing students to contribute to climate-resilient healthcare through sustainable clinical practices, health education, and community adaptation.<br><br>DESIGN: A case study using the Design-Based Research framework.<br><br>SETTINGS: Universitas Indonesia.<br><br>PARTICIPANTS: Bachelor-level students from nursing and other disciplines.<br><br>METHODS: The elective was developed for Bachelor of Nursing Program at a Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia using a six-phase design-based approach: Focus, Formulation, Contextualization, Definition, Implementation, and Evaluation. To evaluate student experience and learning outcomes, educators collected data from two cohorts: those enrolled in semester two of the academic year 2023/2024 and semester one of the academic year 2024/2025. Educators gathered data via university-administered learning evaluation surveys (N&#xa0;=&#xa0;73) and semi-structured interviews (n&#xa0;=&#xa0;12). Interview data were analysed thematically. Ethical approval was obtained from Universitas Indonesia no. ET207/UN2.F12.D1.2.1/PPM.00.02/2024.<br><br>RESULTS: Students rated the subject highly across both cohorts, with scores of 5.8/6 during the implementation phase (n&#xa0;=&#xa0;34, response rate 80&#xa0;%) and 5.75/6 during the evaluation phase (n&#xa0;=&#xa0;39, response rate 95&#xa0;%). Three themes were identified from the interview data: 1) paradigm shift on attitudes to climate change; 2) the value of diverse and participatory teaching methods; 3) recognition of the nurse's role in interdisciplinary climate action.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This subject represents one of the first documented, student-informed climate change electives in nursing education in the Asia-Pacific region. It offers a replicable, context-sensitive model for integrating climate competencies into nursing curricula, addressing a critical global implementation gap. The subject equips future nurses with the knowledge and skills to advocate for sustainability, lead climate adaptation in clinical settings, and support climate-resilient healthcare systems.},
}
@article {pmid40987113,
year = {2025},
author = {Sahwell, PJ and Solo-Gabriele, HM},
title = {Control of freshwater flows can counteract the effects of global climate change on salinity within urban estuaries.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1001},
number = {},
pages = {180544},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180544},
pmid = {40987113},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Estuarine salinity serves as a link between climate-driven environmental change and ecosystem health, reflecting interactions among hydrological, atmospheric, and anthropogenic processes. This study aimed to assess the potential impact of Global Climate Change (GCC) on salinity levels within a managed shallow estuary (Biscayne Bay in South Florida). Salinity was chosen as the key water quality indicator because it directly influences the distribution and abundance of estuarine organisms. A machine learning model was developed using XGBoost to evaluate the dependency of salinity on features connected to climate change, including water temperature, tidal elevation, and freshwater inputs from inland canals. The SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) framework quantified each feature's contribution to changes in salinity. The results indicate that the primary features driving salinity are geolocation and canal flow, with the latter being the most manageable. Simulation of future climate scenarios defined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) revealed that, to achieve the historical average salinity (29.4 PSU) for the study estuary (with current average flow of 55.8 m[3]/s), a freshwater flowrate of 39 m[3]/s would be required for all IPCC scenarios in the near term (2021-2040). An increase to between 63 and 87 m[3]/s would be needed in the long term (2081-2100). At these higher flow rates, greater vertical stratification of salinity is observed, which may require further mitigation to maintain benthic communities. These findings demonstrate how integrative modeling approaches, combining machine learning with SHAP-based interpretation, can advance fundamental understanding of estuarine salinity drivers, thereby supporting effective ecosystem management and resilience strategies under GCC.},
}
@article {pmid40987108,
year = {2025},
author = {Woh, PY and Chau, MC and Wang, W},
title = {Antimicrobial resistance and climate change in the One Health food safety paradigm: A global perspective.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1001},
number = {},
pages = {180499},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180499},
pmid = {40987108},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Food Safety ; *One Health ; Humans ; *Drug Resistance, Bacterial ; Global Health ; *Food Microbiology ; *Drug Resistance, Microbial ; Animals ; },
abstract = {Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and climate change are two converging global health challenges that threaten food safety and public health. The One Health framework emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health in tackling AMR. However, the extent to which climate change influences AMR dynamics across these sectors remains underexplored. This systematic review aims to synthesize recent evidence on the relationship between AMR, climate change, and food safety using a One Health approach, focusing on the prevalence and distribution of resistant bacteria across human, animal, food, and environmental sources. Following PRISMA guidelines, we systematically searched PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus for English-language review articles published up to January 2024. Nine studies met inclusion criteria and were evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist. We extracted 1171 observations on AMR patterns and calculated the multiple antibiotic resistance index (MARI) for 59 countries. Reported climatic variables including temperature, season, rainfall, heatwave, and sea level were also analysed. High MARI values (mean = 0.40) were reported in 86 % of countries, with the highest burden in Asia and Africa. Resistant bacteria were primarily isolated from environmental (54.9 %) and food (34.6 %) sources, especially aquaculture and seafood. Vibrio spp., Aeromonas spp., and Salmonella spp. were the most prevalent pathogens. Temporal trends indicated a rise in AMR prevalence coinciding with increasing global temperatures. Climatic factors particularly temperature was frequently cited as contributing factor to AMR proliferation. Our findings highlight the growing impact of climate change on AMR dissemination through food and environmental reservoirs, particularly in aquaculture-dominated regions. Integrated One Health strategies that address both AMR and climate risks are urgently needed to safeguard food safety and public health.},
}
@article {pmid40986958,
year = {2025},
author = {Akatah, BM and Onyeaka, H and Onungwe, I and Akpan, PP and Igulu, KT and Elenwa, EP},
title = {Climate change-induced heatwaves in Nigeria: Causes, challenges, and adaptive strategies.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {394},
number = {},
pages = {127433},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127433},
pmid = {40986958},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Nigeria ; Humans ; *Hot Temperature ; },
abstract = {Heatwave issues is a major environmental concern in Nigeria. This study examines the increasing issues associated with climate change-related heatwaves, focusing on Nigeria. Considering the geographical vulnerability, socioeconomic, rapid urbanisation, infrastructure, and policy implementation deficit factors linked to Nigeria, this study aims to provide insight into the effects of prolonged high temperatures on the environment, human health, agriculture, infrastructure, economic stability, and the ecosystem. Relevant weather data and climate trends from 1980 to 2099 were collected from Scopus, web of science, google scholar, Research gate, PubMed, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the World Bank databases for review. This study used the standard, systematic and bibliographic review of literature to which followed the Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) method to analyse the retrieved literatures. The research reveals that the challenges associated with high-intensity heat events include severe health risks, increased mortality from heat-related illnesses, reduced productivity (agriculture and labour outputs), water scarcity, strain on energy resources, and socio-economic inequalities. The health risks include heat exhaustion, dehydration and cardiovascular complications. The most significant risk bearers are the vulnerable populations (children, the elderly, and low-income earners). Both short and long-term remedial actions are required to lessen the negative effects of heatwaves, including early warning systems, provision of healthcare services for vulnerable populations and providing heat-resilient infrastructure, afforestation, reforestation programs and promoting sustainable energy solutions to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.},
}
@article {pmid40986570,
year = {2025},
author = {Duarte, M and Sanhueza, N and Vásquez, JA and Tala, F and González, AV},
title = {Kelps on the move: Potential future distribution areas in the face of climate change, on the Pacific coast of South America.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {9},
pages = {e0332591},
pmid = {40986570},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; South America ; *Kelp/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Ecosystem ; Pacific Ocean ; Biomass ; },
abstract = {Kelp forests are critical marine ecosystems that offer key services such as habitat, coastal protection, carbon sequestration, and support for fisheries. Along the temperate Pacific coast of South America, however, these seaweeds have historically been subjected to intense exploitation pressure, given their value as an economic resource. Additionally, they are impacted by oceanographic and climatic factors such as ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) event and ongoing climate change. The combined effects of these stressors pose a significant threat to their biomass and geographic distribution. Species distribution models under four representative concentration pathways for 2050 were used to assess the current and future potential distribution of two endemic intertidal kelp species, Lessonia berteroana and Lessonia spicata, which represent two of the four primary kelp species targeted by regional fisheries in the region. This approximation allows us to identify future areas of persistence (retained), retreat (lost), and expansion (gained). The results show that the environmental variables that mainly affected the potential distribution were salinity in L. berteroana and surface water temperature for L. spicata. The predictive models suggest that for L. berteroana, the lost area could reach 60.6%, and retained areas could account for 31.6% of the current area. Similarly, for L. spicata, the models indicate a potential loss of 58.6%, with retained areas comprising approximately 58.2% of the current area. Therefore, models predict a significant contraction could lead to the local disappearance of Lessonia species between 14° S and 25° S, profoundly altering coastal ecosystems and diminishing the critical ecosystem services they provide. Our modeling results underscore the urgent need for informed management and conservation strategies for kelp forests, which serve as vital ecosystem engineers. This research is especially critical in the face of climate change and ongoing anthropogenic pressures such as overexploitation. The study provides a robust scientific foundation for proactive measures to mitigate kelp forest decline and preserving their invaluable ecosystem functions along the Pacific coast of South America.},
}
@article {pmid40985805,
year = {2025},
author = {Lee, E and McManus, LC},
title = {Rate of Temperature Increase and Genetic Diversity Drives Marine Metapopulation Persistence under Climate Change.},
journal = {The American naturalist},
volume = {206},
number = {4},
pages = {318-334},
doi = {10.1086/737022},
pmid = {40985805},
issn = {1537-5323},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Genetic Variation ; Animals ; Temperature ; *Ecosystem ; Population Dynamics ; *Aquatic Organisms/genetics/physiology ; Biological Evolution ; Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {AbstractMetapopulations span environmental gradients and experience variable rates of environmental change, with populations differing in their tolerance and evolutionary capacity. Our study aimed to quantify the extent to which interactions between population-specific traits and spatial environmental heterogeneity affect metapopulation persistence under climate change. Using an eco-evolutionary model, we simulated 25 population types with varying thermal tolerance breadths and genetic variance, impacting the strength of selection and rate of evolutionary response, respectively. We applied this framework to marine ecosystems, which face significant threats from climate change, with many habitat-forming organisms such as coral, oysters, and kelp existing as metapopulations connected through propagule dispersal via ocean currents. We tracked the response of different populations under sea surface temperature spatial ranges and projected warming rates to 2100 that are specific to 49 large marine ecosystems. We found that the rate of warming was the strongest predictor of the number of persistent metapopulations, where faster warming reduced the population types that a region could support. We also found that cooler subpopulations outperformed warmer ones, likely due to immigration from warmer sites, suggesting that cooler sites may act as climate refugia.},
}
@article {pmid40985410,
year = {2025},
author = {Valicenti, T and Manno, C and Poo, JI and Dinolfo, MI and Martínez, M and Enriquez, A},
title = {Impact of Malt Bagasse Silage on Fungal Diversity, Fusarium Species, and Mycotoxin Contamination Under a Circular Economy Approach to Climate Change Mitigation.},
journal = {Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {11},
number = {7},
pages = {},
pmid = {40985410},
issn = {2309-608X},
support = {03-JOVIN-109A//UNCPBA/ ; INTA (2023-2026)-PD-L02-I097//INTA/ ; INTA (2023-2026)-PE-L01-I037//INTA/ ; },
abstract = {Malt bagasse is the primary solid waste product from the brewing process, with notable environmental implications. Due to its nutritional value, it has potential as animal feed, primarily through ensilage. Alfalfa pellets can enhance this silage by adding digestible nitrogen and fibre. However, the high moisture content favours microbial contamination, particularly by fungi like Fusarium, which produces harmful mycotoxins. This study evaluated the impact of winter silage on fungal diversity, Fusarium presence, and mycotoxin contamination in malt bagasse, comparing the pre- and post-silage stages with the addition of alfalfa pellets. Results showed a diverse range of fungi, including Mucor, Cladosporium, Fusarium, and Penicillium, as well as yeasts. Fungal contamination was higher before silage, although the addition of alfalfa increased it after silage was produced. Fusarium verticillioides was the most common Fusarium species. Mycotoxin analysis detected DON (1.4 ppb) in only one sample. A two-month winter silage process under cold-temperate conditions appears to reduce fungal contamination and preserve feed quality. These findings support silage as a circular strategy to manage brewery waste safely, but further research and policy measures are needed to minimise biological risks in the brewing and livestock sectors amid climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40985386,
year = {2025},
author = {Razzaq, K and Del Río Mendoza, LE and Babakhani, B and Azizi, A and Razzaq, H and Rahman, M},
title = {Integrated Management Strategies for Blackleg Disease of Canola Amidst Climate Change Challenges.},
journal = {Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {11},
number = {7},
pages = {},
pmid = {40985386},
issn = {2309-608X},
abstract = {Blackleg caused by a hemi-biotrophic fungus Plenodomus lingam (syn. Leptosphaeria maculans) poses a significant threat to global canola production. Changing climatic conditions further exacerbate the intensity and prevalence of blackleg epidemics. Shifts in temperature, humidity, and precipitation patterns can enhance pathogen virulence and disease spread. This review synthesizes the knowledge on integrated disease management (IDM) approaches for blackleg, including crop rotation, resistant cultivars, and chemical and biological controls, with an emphasis on advanced strategies such as disease forecasting models, remote sensing, and climate-adapted breeding. Notably, bibliometric analysis reveals an increasing research focus on the intersection of blackleg, climate change, and sustainable disease management. However, critical research gaps remain, which include the lack of region-specific forecasting models, the limited availability of effective biological control agents, and underexplored socio-economic factors limiting farmer adoption of IDM. Additionally, the review identifies an urgent need for policy support and investment in breeding programs using emerging tools like AI-driven decision support systems, CRISPR/Cas9, and gene stacking to optimize fungicide use and resistance deployment. Overall, this review highlights the importance of coordinated, multidisciplinary efforts, integrating plant pathology, breeding, climate modeling, and socio-economic analysis to develop climate-resilient, locally adapted, and economically viable IDM strategies for sustainable canola production.},
}
@article {pmid40982868,
year = {2025},
author = {Nowak-Andraka, M and Bednarski, W and Siemieniuk, W and Feret, M and Krysta, K},
title = {THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON MENTAL HEALTH.},
journal = {Psychiatria Danubina},
volume = {37},
number = {Suppl 1},
pages = {434-437},
pmid = {40982868},
issn = {0353-5053},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Adult ; *Mental Health ; Female ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/epidemiology/psychology ; Middle Aged ; *Anxiety/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is increasingly affecting not only physical health but also mental well-being. Psychological consequences such as eco-anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following climate-related disasters are being reported with growing frequency.<br><br>SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This study was conducted with mental health professionals who attended the Medforum Psychiatry Congress in 2024. A 22-question, closed-ended questionnaire was used to assess perceptions of the impact of climate change on mental health, the prevalence of eco-anxiety, and workplace preparedness for responding to climate-related disasters.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 208 individuals participated in the survey. Of those, 51.9% rated the impact of climate change on mental health as moderate, and 13.9% considered it to be very significant. Although eco-anxiety is increasingly recognized by professionals, most admitted that they rarely encounter patients who report this issue directly.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Climate change affects mental health in two ways: directly, through the experience of disasters, and indirectly, by inducing chronic anxiety. Educational initiatives and the implementation of procedures to support mental health during climate-related crises are essential.},
}
@article {pmid40981484,
year = {2025},
author = {Roy, K and Basu, R and Basu, A},
title = {Climate change and neurotropic vector-borne viruses: addressing emerging threats through a One Health approach.},
journal = {mBio},
volume = {16},
number = {11},
pages = {e0088625},
pmid = {40981484},
issn = {2150-7511},
support = {JCB/2020/000037//Science and Engineering Research Board/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Animals ; *One Health ; *Vector Borne Diseases/epidemiology/virology/transmission/prevention &amp; control ; *Arthropod Vectors/virology ; Ecosystem ; *Communicable Diseases, Emerging/epidemiology/prevention &amp; control ; },
abstract = {Vector-borne diseases are mainly transmitted through the bites of infected arthropods. They are a major public health concern as they account for more than 700,000 deaths annually. Among many vector-borne pathogens, the neurotropic viruses have been contributing to the increased number of deaths across the globe due to severe neurological complications. Despite the advancement of vector control strategies, the prevalence and severity of neurotropic viral infections have not been alleviated till date. Anthropogenic activities cause persistent fluctuations in temperature and weather trends. This plays a major part in shaping the fate of transmission dynamics and pathogenesis of such diseases. Changes in climatic factors, such as global warming and delayed withdrawal of monsoon, have had huge impacts on stretching the window of disease transmission worldwide. The abundance, survival, feeding activity, and vectorial competence of the arthropods are expected to increase with rising temperatures. This review aims to discuss how climate change affects ecosystems, thereby influencing vectors and the associated neurotropic viruses. It also highlights the urgent need for the "One Health" strategy. It is a concept that recognizes that humans and animals do not exist in isolation and are part of a larger ecosystem where their activity and health are interconnected to one another. This holistic approach is essential in addressing the emerging threats posed by climate change, rising rates of infection, and epidemics across the globe.},
}
@article {pmid40980687,
year = {2025},
author = {Chivasa, T and Nunu, WN and Dhlamini, M and Maviza, A and Ndagurwa, GN},
title = {Impact of Climate Change on Malaria Transmission and Management in Zimbabwe: A Scoping Review of the Literature.},
journal = {Health services insights},
volume = {18},
number = {},
pages = {11786329251374245},
pmid = {40980687},
issn = {1178-6329},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a public health priority In Zimbabwe, with approximately half the population at risk.<br><br>AIM: This study aimed to review the literature to synthesise historical and current evidence regarding the impact of climate change on malaria transmission and management.<br><br>METHODS: Guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for a scoping review framework, a systematic search was conducted across multiple databases and websites, and 22 literature sources were included based on topic relevance and alignment to the inclusion criteria.<br><br>RESULTS: Most reviewed studies have consistently demonstrated that climate change is shifting the geographic distribution, trends, timing, and intensity of malaria transmission in Zimbabwe. However, others have emphasised the key role of non-climatic human, ecological, and health system factors and intervention coverage in shaping malaria transmission dynamics. Overstretched health systems and the uncertain effectiveness of existing interventions in a changing climate pose significant challenges to malaria management. This review identified key gaps, including the lack of longitudinal data, limited use of localised predictive modelling, and a limited focus on climate-parasite dynamics.<br><br>CONCLUSION: There is a growing need for climate-informed programming, emphasising the need for improved local funding, multi-sectoral collaboration, community engagement, and building climate-resilient health systems.},
}
@article {pmid40980068,
year = {2025},
author = {Akiner, ME},
title = {Analysis of the occupancy rates of İstanbul Dams and optimum water management strategies against climate change effects.},
journal = {PeerJ},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {e20041},
pmid = {40980068},
issn = {2167-8359},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Turkey ; *Water Supply ; Urbanization ; *Conservation of Water Resources/methods ; },
abstract = {İstanbul is facing an increasingly deepening water management crisis due to its growing population, rapid urbanization, and climate change. This study aims to assess the current status of urban water management using over 23 years of daily occupancy data from İstanbul's ten main dams. The dataset, provided by the İstanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (İSKİ), underwent extensive preprocessing, including eliminating missing observations, cleaning of outliers, and normalization. Statistical analysis of occupancy rate differences among dams was performed using the nonparametric Friedman test (Q = 8,083.929; p < 0.0001), revealing significant performance inequalities with a high significance level. The inequitable distribution of water resources was measured using the Gini coefficient, and a value of 0.65 indicated a striking imbalance in the current system. Geographical analysis revealed that dams located in the north have stable occupancy rates, while dams closer to the city center and under urban pressure exhibit erratic and underperforming conditions. Time series analyses revealed distinct seasonal fluctuations across dams. These patterns reflect the dams' responses to different climatic and spatial conditions, and no direct assessment has been made of factors such as climate change. The study revealed that the occupancy fluctuations and inequalities exhibited by the İstanbul dam system over time vary significantly depending on the dam's location, basin characteristics, and operational conditions. This suggests that the current dam structure is far from a spatially homogeneous entity and that management approaches should consider this diversity. This study aims to contribute to developing sustainable and climate-adapted water policies for megacities like İstanbul through a data-driven governance approach.},
}
@article {pmid40978617,
year = {2025},
author = {Gupta, HB and Sarangi, S and Mutha, R and M B, S and Ponnukumar, A and Karande, V and Kashwani, R},
title = {A KAP-based evaluation on the role of climate change in shaping dental practices.},
journal = {Bioinformation},
volume = {21},
number = {6},
pages = {1416-1420},
pmid = {40978617},
issn = {0973-2063},
abstract = {Climate change poses a significant threat to oral health and the sustainability of dental care systems. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the dental students' knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on climate change and sustainability. While most understood the environmental impact and felt responsible, fewer individuals adopted sustainable practices, such as maintaining digital records and segregating waste. Barriers included a lack of training and institutional support. The findings underscore the need for curriculum reforms and policy adjustments to foster sustainability in dentistry.},
}
@article {pmid40978221,
year = {2025},
author = {Bedson, CPE and Payne, BL and Sutherland, C and Greaves, DJ and White, HE and Buchanan, F and Crick, HQP},
title = {Designing a Climate Change Resilient Landscape Connectivity Network From a Multi-Species Perspective.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {9},
pages = {e71956},
pmid = {40978221},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {There is strong evidence that climate change causes species range shifts and declines. Protected areas and suitable habitats are important for maintaining biodiversity. Species range changes depend on landscape connectivity between areas, facilitating movement and colonisation. Conservationists should identify landscape connectivity, as climate change causes species to move at different points in time. We quantified national connectivity for England for a sample of nationally important taxa associated with limestone and upland habitats, reflecting the White Peak as example focal region. We generated England-wide species distribution models for 15 species for three climate change time scenarios (Shared Socioeconomic Pathway 245): current, 2050 and 2090. We inverted these models, applying circuit theory analysis, to create connectivity maps. We applied z-score standardisation to compare differences between scenarios. We considered the top decile of connectivity occurring across the time periods as the 'landscape connectivity network'. We compared this with the National Character Area framework of land parcels, the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) map, and quantified landcover in the network. The landscape connectivity network showed future species requirements becoming more diffuse, i.e., the landscape becoming more permeable. High connectivity value land lay in South West or South East England, and the central Pennines; implying range shifts to diverging latitudes. The network measured 1,029,000 ha, with 13% inside SSSIs. In the White Peak focal example, there were 7600 ha, with 38% inside SSSIs. Across England, the network's landcover included broadleaved woodland (365,000 ha), calcareous grassland (55,000 ha), and improved grassland (305,000 ha), the latter thought to be of low biodiversity value. This research innovates by combining connectivity assessments for widely different taxa associated with one habitat type for three climate change time scenarios. It shows how connectivity tends to be concentrated in certain areas of England, thereby identifying important national and regional connectivity areas to support species conservation planning.},
}
@article {pmid40977438,
year = {2025},
author = {Almagro, D and Martin-Benito, D and Rossi, S and Conde, M and Fernández-de-Uña, L and Gea-Izquierdo, G},
title = {Long-Term Cambial Phenology Reveals Diverging Growth Responses of Two Tree Species in a Mixed Forest Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {9},
pages = {e70503},
pmid = {40977438},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {PRE2020-096050//Agencia Estatal de Investigaci&#xf3;n/ ; PID2019-110273RB-I00//Agencia Estatal de Investigaci&#xf3;n/ ; PID2022-142746NB-I00//Agencia Estatal de Investigaci&#xf3;n/ ; TED2021-131947B-100//NextGenerationEU/ ; IFN-2021//NextGenerationEU/ ; PIE-202520E077//NextGenerationEU/ ; AGL2015-73190-JIN//NextGenerationEU/ ; RYC-2017-23389//NextGenerationEU/ ; AGL2014-61175-JIN//NextGenerationEU/ ; RyC-2014-15864//NextGenerationEU/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Forests ; *Quercus/growth &amp; development ; *Trees/growth &amp; development ; *Pinus sylvestris/growth &amp; development ; Seasons ; Droughts ; Temperature ; *Cambium/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {The net effect of stress induced by climate change on forest functional dynamics remains uncertain. We monitored the dynamics of wood formation and cambial phenology for 11 consecutive years in two co-occurring tree species with different drought tolerance, Pinus sylvestris and Quercus pyrenaica, providing a unique long-term xylogenesis dataset (2012-2022). To assess the influence of climate on cambial and xylem developmental phases, we analyzed biologically meaningful climatic covariates across different time windows. In pine, late-winter temperatures strongly regulated the onset of cambial reactivation, advancing it 5.5 days per°C of warming, with reactivation occurring between early April and mid-May depending on winter thermal conditions. The onset of cambial reactivation in oaks was influenced both by soil water content and late-winter temperature, although the effect of temperature was weaker and restricted to a narrower time window than in pines. The effect of climate on the end of enlargement was nearly identical in both species, consistent with a turgor-driven regulation: higher maximum temperatures accelerated the process, whereas late-spring precipitation in late spring delayed it. In oaks and pines, the end of wood formation was advanced under hot and dry summers, inducing the early cessation of secondary wall lignification and, thus, reducing the length of xylogenesis. Despite the positive effect of warmer winters on earlier cambial resumption in pines, the duration of the enlargement phase (i.e., radial growth period) remained consistently shorter than in the more drought-tolerant oaks. Yet, the high phenological pasticity of pines to winter temperatures may also increase their growth duration, thereby partially buffering the negative effects of hotter droughts. The long dataset analyzed provided a robust assessment of species-specific phenological plasticity under climate change. Disentangling the net effect of climate on xylogenesis is crucial to understand future growth dynamics in mixed forests where more drought-tolerant species are becoming increasingly dominant.},
}
@article {pmid40977425,
year = {2025},
author = {Niraj, KC and Kuaanan, T},
title = {The Impact of Climate Change and Socioeconomic Factors on Child Undernutrition in Karnali Nepal.},
journal = {Indian journal of public health},
volume = {69},
number = {4},
pages = {398-404},
pmid = {40977425},
issn = {0019-557X},
mesh = {Humans ; Nepal/epidemiology ; Socioeconomic Factors ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; Child, Preschool ; Infant ; Risk Factors ; *Child Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology ; *Malnutrition/epidemiology ; Nutritional Status ; Humidity ; Logistic Models ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The nutritional status of children in South Asian regions is already under threat from rising global temperatures and more unpredictable rainfall and humidity patterns. Child undernutrition based on mid-upper arm circumference has been a major concern for Nepal as it is the highest among children in the world.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: The objective of our study is to determine the climate change and socioeconomic determinants of undernutrition in children under 3 years.<br><br>METHODS: This study explored the sample of 538 children ranging in age from 3 to <36 months using a binary logistic regression model to determine the climate change and socioeconomic factors associated with child undernutrition.<br><br>RESULTS: Our study estimated approximately 24% of children are undernourished. Our analysis in the adjusted multivariable logistic regression model found that children born between 65% and 75% humidity were 3.48 times more likely to be undernutrition as compared to the humidity level at <65% (adjusted odds ratio = 3.48; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.08-11.18). The bivariate analysis found that children born at a temperature higher than 30&#xb0;C were four times more likely to suffer from undernutrition (odds ratio = 4.00; 95% CI: 1.19-13.44). The study revealed that children who had low childbirth weight were eight times more at risk of being undernutrition.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Our study revealed that temperature, precipitation, climate hazard, occupation of the mother, and health facility distance were common climate change and socioeconomic risk factors of child undernutrition in Nepal.},
}
@article {pmid40977186,
year = {2025},
author = {Davis, BPF and Beggs, PJ and Graham, PL},
title = {Demographic differences in Australia's local government adaptation planning for health and climate change.},
journal = {Public health research &amp; practice},
volume = {35},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1071/PU24028},
pmid = {40977186},
issn = {2204-2091},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Australia ; Humans ; *Local Government ; *Public Health ; Rural Population ; *Demography ; },
abstract = {Objectives Adaptation planning is needed at all levels of government to limit the adverse impacts of climate change on public health. This study aims to examine adaptation planning with a health focus at the local government level in Australia. Methods All 541 Australian local governments were contacted by email, and their websites were searched to determine which had a climate change adaptation plan. These plans were analysed for their health-word content. Results Almost one-quarter (23%, 124/541) of Australian local governments had a climate change adaptation plan. A larger proportion of urban local governments had plans when compared with rural local governments (41% vs 8%, P P P Conclusions Australia's local governments differ in adaptation planning for health and climate change, with just under a quarter having produced a plan, and the extent and nature of health content are highly variable.},
}
@article {pmid40976024,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, H and Kang, L and Zhou, L and Le, X and Wu, X},
title = {River system thermal dynamics under Dual pressures of climate change and cascade reservoir operations.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {394},
number = {},
pages = {127350},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127350},
pmid = {40976024},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Rivers ; Temperature ; Ecosystem ; Seasons ; Bayes Theorem ; },
abstract = {Understanding the cumulative impacts of climate change and cascade reservoir operations on river thermal regimes is essential for sustainable water and ecosystem management. We integrate multi-sensor Landsat observations (2000-2024) in Google Earth Engine, reconstructing daily river temperatures via sinusoidal dynamic regression. Three physically interpretable metrics-mean thermal offset (Δa), amplitude dampening (R), and phase lag (Δτ)-quantify reservoir-induced thermal alterations. A Bayesian-optimized CatBoost model with SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) identifies shifts in climatic response patterns of river temperature under cascade regulation. Application to the lower Jinsha River shows a mean warming rate of 0.12 °C/year, peaking at 0.23 °C/year in summer. Reservoir operations cause persistent Δa increases, smoothed seasonal extremes, and progressive Δτ delays. SHAP analysis reveals declining air temperature influence (from 32.7 % to 24.6 %) and rising contributions from solar radiation (26.8 %) and wind (18.3 %), based on standardized Shapley Contribution Index (SCI) values. These results demonstrate that climate change and reservoir regulation jointly reshape river thermal regimes. The integrated approach-combining remote sensing, physically based metrics, and uncertainty-quantified machine learning-offers a transferable framework for fine-scale monitoring and adaptive scheduling in regulated river systems.},
}
@article {pmid40975097,
year = {2025},
author = {Sisodiya, SM and , },
title = {Climate change and brain health: a conference report.},
journal = {The Lancet. Neurology},
volume = {24},
number = {10},
pages = {815-816},
doi = {10.1016/S1474-4422(25)00328-X},
pmid = {40975097},
issn = {1474-4465},
}
@article {pmid40974798,
year = {2026},
author = {Calabrese, C and Giangrande, A and Quarta, E and Arduini, D and Acquaviva, MI and Biandolino, F and Giandomenico, S and Pitarra, G and Prato, E and Stabili, L},
title = {The Mediterranean introduced pearl oyster Pinctada radiata: can an invasion be changed into a gain in a climate change scenario?.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {222},
number = {Pt 2},
pages = {118736},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118736},
pmid = {40974798},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Introduced Species ; *Pinctada/physiology ; Mediterranean Sea ; Aquaculture ; Fatty Acids ; },
abstract = {The pearl oyster Pinctada radiata is considered among the 100 most invasive species in the Mediterranean Sea. Recently, a dramatic increase in P. radiata abundance has been recorded in the Mar Grande of Taranto (Ionian Sea) due to recurring heatwaves. This study investigated the structure and recruitment dynamics of P. radiata obtained in collectors made of plastic nets or coconut fibers within an Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) system in the Mar Grande of Taranto. Furthermore, its nutritional value in terms of fatty acids and its chemical and microbiological quality were analysed in light of its potential commercial exploitation. The results revealed that the best growth performance was achieved with plastic nets. Reproduction occurred throughout the year with a peak in summer. The fatty acid profile of P. radiata at all sampling times revealed the predominance of PUFAs and SFAs over MUFAs. The pearl oyster was found to be a valuable source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, as also evidenced by the high ∑ω3/ω6 ratios (range 2.81-4.51). Finally, the oyster quality was good from a microbiological and chemical point of view (PCB ICES-6 concentrations were below established European limits). In this scenario, the exploitation of this species is recommended for several reasons, including its decline in the area of origin and the creation of a market for human consumption and pearl production in the Mediterranean areas, where the species is finding an improved environmental situation due to global warming.},
}
@article {pmid40974414,
year = {2025},
author = {Ali, R and Sajjad, H and Rahaman, MH and Saha, TK and Masroor, M and Roshani, and Sharma, A},
title = {A systematic review on climate change-induced flood susceptibility, vulnerability and risk: future research perspective.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {10},
pages = {1127},
pmid = {40974414},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Floods/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Risk Assessment ; Disasters/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing issues of the twenty-first century. Its induced disasters have posed significant threats to social, economic and environmental systems on the planet earth. Thus, the understanding of implications of climate change is crucial for developing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies. Climate change-induced flood has caused significant economic and environmental losses. This review paper synthesises the state of knowledge on flood susceptibility, vulnerability and risk for identifying research gaps and recommending future research. We collected the articles on the research domains through Web of Science and Scopus search engines to create a coherent database for analysis. A total of 156 research articles were Analysed after the exclusion criteria for the state of research. A bibliometric and systematic analyses were carried out for examining the trend in the publication, frequency of keywords, scale and distribution of studies during 1990-2023. The major emphasis of the review was on conceptualisation, approaches and methods used for analysing flood susceptibility, vulnerability and risk. The findings of this study revealed that most of the reviewed research papers were focused on flood susceptibility, risk and vulnerability while less attempts have been made on flood perception, flood resilience and flood management. The effectiveness of flood resilience, community-based initiatives and policy frameworks for sustainable flood management has been explored for the holistic and interdisciplinary approach. This paper emphasises the necessity of collaboration between policymakers, scientists and local communities to develop adaptive and resilient flood management strategies for future research direction. The insights of this study may help to build more resilient communities in the face of increasing flood-related challenges.},
}
@article {pmid40972192,
year = {2025},
author = {Shahzad, U and Miao, C},
title = {Assessing the impact of digitalization, geography, and digital mobility on air pollution in Europe &amp; Central Asia: A climate change perspective.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1001},
number = {},
pages = {180507},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180507},
pmid = {40972192},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Air Pollution/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Climate Change ; Europe ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Asia, Central ; Geography ; *Digital Technology ; Air Pollutants/analysis ; },
abstract = {Air pollution has increasingly become a significant driver of global warming, particularly due to the rapid expansion of industrial activities and unsustainable urbanization. This study aims to examine the influence of digitalization, digital mobility, and geography on air pollution across 40 European &amp; Central Asian countries, using Panel-Corrected Standard Errors (PCSEs) to analyze panel data from 1995 to 2023. The findings reveal that, individually, digitalization, digital mobility, and geographical factors significantly contribute to increased air pollution levels in the region, resulting in rising temperatures and posing serious risks to human health and the environment. Notably, while underdeveloped digital infrastructure may amplify the environmental burden-particularly when compounded by geographic constraints-advanced digitalization can mitigate pollution through more efficient digital mobility and cleaner technologies. Moreover, the threshold effect suggests that digitalization must reach a sufficient level to mitigate effectively or potentially exacerbate the intensifying impact of digital mobility and geographical constraints on air pollution. Additionally, the analysis finds bidirectional causality between air pollution and the main explanatory variables: digitalization, digital mobility, and geography. Conversely, control variables such as fixed capital formation and GDP are associated with reductions in air pollution, while final consumption and population growth are found to exacerbate it. Policymakers are encouraged to leverage digital transformation not only for economic growth but also as a strategic tool to combat climate change and support sustainable development.},
}
@article {pmid40971633,
year = {2025},
author = {Pinho-Gomes, AC and Sorensen, C and de Paiva Magalhães, D and Hajat, S and Rutter, H},
title = {Inclusion of climate change and planetary health in masters of public health curricula in the UK.},
journal = {European journal of public health},
volume = {35},
number = {6},
pages = {1156-1161},
pmid = {40971633},
issn = {1464-360X},
support = {NIHR304355//National Institute for Health and Care Research/ ; //Department of Health and Social Care/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Curriculum ; United Kingdom ; *Public Health/education ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Education, Public Health Professional ; },
abstract = {Due to the many health impacts of climate change, it is imperative to equip public health professionals with the skills and knowledge to work on climate mitigation and adaptation. However, it is unclear to what extent Masters of Public Health (MPH) include climate change and related subjects in their curricula. A survey was sent to MPH directors in the UK with questions about inclusion of climate change and related subjects in the curriculum. Russell group universities and those commissioned by NHS England Workforce, Training and Education were invited to take part. A total of 27 MPH courses were included (100% response rate). Climate change and related subjects were included in optional or core modules on other subjects, with health protection and health improvement being the most common. Two MPHs had only one lecture/seminar on climate change and one MPH did not cover these topics in the syllabus. The most common subject included in curricula was climate change (24, 89%). Most MPH directors wanted to increase the inclusion of climate change and planetary health in the curriculum (12, 55%) but could not do so due to lack of space within an already overloaded curriculum (10, 37%). Despite the recognition of the importance of climate change and health education by MPH course directors, the inclusion of those subjects in curricula remains variable and not as thorough as required given the importance of the topic. Addressing barriers is warranted to enable public health professionals to gain the required skills in climate mitigation and adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid40971202,
year = {2025},
author = {Sönmez, T and Karaman, E},
title = {Factors relating to climate change anxiety in women at reproductive age: A CHAID analysis.},
journal = {Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P},
volume = {59},
number = {},
pages = {e20250182},
pmid = {40971202},
issn = {1980-220X},
mesh = {Female ; Humans ; Adult ; *Climate Change ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Middle Aged ; *Anxiety/epidemiology/etiology ; *Women's Health ; Interviews as Topic ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the factors relating to climate change anxiety in women at reproductive age.<br><br>METHOD: This study is descriptive and cross-sectional. This study included 351 women aged 18-45 years. Data were collected via face to face interviews using the 'Women's Descriptive Characteristics and Climate Change Perception Assessment Form' and 'Climate Change Anxiety Scale for Women's Health' between June and October 2024 at a family health center in Mersin province of T&#xfc;rkiye. Data analysis included descriptive statistical methods and chi-squared automatic &#x131;nteraction detector analysis.<br><br>RESULTS: The average age of the women was 27.91 &#xb1; 8.30 years (n = 351). The Climate Change Anxiety Scale for Women's Health mean score was 52.46 &#xb1; 17.19. Women's experience of anxiety regarding the negative consequences of climate change affected the scale and all sub-dimensions (physiological health, behavior, and gender) (p < 0.05).<br><br>CONCLUSION: Health professionals should provide information and assessments including the effects of climate change on health in care services. They should plan interventions to reduce women's anxiety levels towards climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40970164,
year = {2025},
author = {Huang, Y and Yang, J and Zhao, G and Yang, Y and Jiaba, W and Li, J and Yang, T and Yao, J},
title = {Changes in potential distribution and cultivation areas of Allium victorialis L. under climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1629527},
pmid = {40970164},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change has profoundly reshaped the spatiotemporal distribution patterns of plants. A. victorialis, a wild vegetable with significant edible and medicinal value, is highly favored by residents in the upper reaches of the Dadu River - Minjiang River, leading to its extensive collection and utilization.<br><br>METHODS: This study simulated the potential distribution of A. victorialis in the upper reaches of the Dadu River-Minjiang River using an ensemble model, predicting the impacts of future climate change on its distribution, the migration patterns of the centroid of suitable habitats, and its ecological niche. Additionally, a production dynamic model integrating ecological suitability and nutritional components of A. victorialis was constructed to delineate its current and future potential cultivation areas.<br><br>RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The results demonstrated that the annual temperature range, precipitation in the warmest quarter, and temperature seasonality coefficient are the main factors restricting the potential distribution of A. victorialis Multivariate environmental similarity and the most dissimilar variable analysis revealed significant climate anomalies in the study area, indicating that future climate change will have a substantial impact on A. victorialis. In the current period, the suitable habitats and high-yield cultivation areas of A. victorialis are concentrated in low-altitude river valleys in the upper reaches of the Dadu River - Minjiang River. Under future scenarios, highly suitable habitats and first-class cultivation areas will face shrinkage, with the ecological niche and distribution centroid migrating northeastward. By 2090, under the SSP5-8.5 scenario, the changes will be most drastic: first-class cultivation areas will disappear entirely, and highly suitable habitats will be nearly lost. This study will facilitate the development of suitable management strategies for A. victorialis in the upper reaches of the Dadu River-Minjiang River, providing a scientific reference for the sustainable utilization of mountain plant resources under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40969559,
year = {2025},
author = {Ebi, K and Haines, A and Andrade, RFS and Åström, C and Barreto, ML and Bonell, A and Brink, N and Caminade, C and Carlson, CJ and Carter, R and Chua, P and Cissé, G and Colón-González, FJ and Dasgupta, S and Galvao, LA and Garrido Zornoza, M and Gasparrini, A and Gordon-Strachan, G and Hajat, S and Harper, S and Harrington, LJ and Hashizume, M and Hess, J and Hilly, J and Ingole, V and Jacobson, LV and Kapwata, T and Keeler, C and Kidd, SA and Kimani-Murage, EW and Kolli, RK and Kovats, S and Li, S and Lowe, R and Mitchell, D and Murray, K and New, M and Ogunniyi, OE and Perkins-Kirkpatrick, SE and Pescarini, J and Pineda Restrepo, BL and Pinho, STR and Prescott, V and Redvers, N and Ryan, S and Santer, B and Schleussner, CF and Semenza, JC and Taylor, M and Temple, L and Thiam, S and Thiery, W and Tompkins, AM and Undorf, S and Vicedo-Cabrera, AM and Wan, K and Warren, R and Webster, C and Woodward, A and Wright, C and Stuart-Smith, RF},
title = {The attribution of human health outcomes to climate change: a transdisciplinary guidance document.},
journal = {Climatic change},
volume = {178},
number = {8},
pages = {},
pmid = {40969559},
issn = {0165-0009},
support = {MR/V034162/1/MRC_/Medical Research Council/United Kingdom ; },
abstract = {For over 30 years, detection and attribution (D&amp;A) studies have informed key conclusions in international and national assessments of climate science, providing compelling evidence for the reality and seriousness of the human effects on the global climate. In the early 21st century, D&amp;A methods were adapted to assess the contribution of climate change to longer-term trends in earth system processes and extreme weather events. More recently, attribution research helped quantify the health and economic impacts of climate change. Here we provide guidance for transdisciplinary collaboration in designing, conducting, interpreting, and reporting robust and policy-relevant attribution analyses of human health outcomes. This guidance resulted from discussions among experts in health and climate science. Recommended steps include co-developing the research question across disciplines; establishing a transdisciplinary analytic team with fundamental grounding in the core disciplines; engaging meaningfully with relevant stakeholders and decision-makers to define an appropriate study design and analytic process, including defining the exposure event or trend; identifying, visualizing, and describing linkages in the causal pathway from exposure to weather/climate variables to the health outcome(s) of interest; choosing appropriate counterfactual climate data, and where applicable, to evaluate the skill of the climate and process or empirical health model(s) used in D&amp;A research; quantifying the attributable changes in climate variables; quantifying the attributable health impacts within the context of other determinants of exposure and vulnerability; and reporting key results, including a description of how recommendations were incorporated into the analytical plan. Implementation of guidance would benefit diverse stakeholders including researchers, research funders, policymakers, and climate litigation by harmonizing methods and increasing confidence in findings.},
}
@article {pmid40967668,
year = {2025},
author = {Mottishaw, F and MacQuarrie, S},
title = {Need to address mental health within climate change education.},
journal = {BMJ mental health},
volume = {28},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {40967668},
issn = {2755-9734},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Mental Health/education ; Curriculum ; United Kingdom ; Adolescent ; *Health Education/methods ; },
abstract = {Education plays a crucial role in equipping young people with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the challenges of adulthood. In the context of the escalating climate crisis, climate change education (CCE) has an essential role in this aim. Despite an increase of research in the area, where young people have been identified as being particularly concerned about climate change, CCE continues to be under-represented in the UK curriculum. This article explores critical considerations for developing an effective approach to CCE. It emphasises the importance of young people's emotional responses to this aspect of their education that can shape their engagement with the topic. It addresses the need to consider how informal learning through social media and online platforms can have a significant impact on views of the crisis, as well as behaviour. Finally, the article proposes several evidence-based strategies to enhance the integration of CCE into formal education, fostering both critical engagement and actionable understanding among students.},
}
@article {pmid40967552,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhao, J and Zheng, B and Ciais, P and Chen, Y and Gasser, T and Canadell, JG and Zhang, L and Zhang, Q},
title = {Global warming amplifies wildfire health burden and reshapes inequality.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {647},
number = {8091},
pages = {928-934},
pmid = {40967552},
issn = {1476-4687},
mesh = {*Wildfires/statistics &amp; numerical data/mortality ; *Global Warming/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Humans ; *Socioeconomic Factors ; Particulate Matter/analysis/adverse effects ; Mortality, Premature/trends ; Machine Learning ; Europe/epidemiology ; Smoke/adverse effects/analysis ; Africa/epidemiology ; Aerosols/analysis ; },
abstract = {Global warming intensifies wildfires and exacerbates greenhouse-gas and pollutant emissions[1]. However, global projections remain incomplete, hindering effective policy interventions amid uncertain warming scenarios[2]. Here we developed an interpretable machine learning framework to project global burned areas and wildfire emissions. This framework accounts for the effects of future climate change on fire activity and quantifies the associated number of premature deaths and radiative forcing from fire-induced particulate matter (fine particulate matter less than 2.5 μm in diameter (PM2.5)). Here we show that from 2010-2014 to 2095-2099, fire carbon emissions are projected to increase by 23% under Shared Socio-economic Pathway 2-4.5. Increased fire-related aerosols reduce the 0.06 W m[-2] cooling effect north of 60° N. Projections show a surge in the number of premature deaths from wildfire smoke, reaching 1.40 (95% confidence interval = 0.66-2.25) million people annually during 2095-2099-roughly six times higher than current levels. Africa is projected to experience the greatest rise in fire-related deaths (11-fold), driven by emission changes and an ageing population. Europe and the USA would experience a one to twofold increase under Shared Socio-economic Pathway 2-4.5, linked to rising fire occurrences in the mid-latitude Northern Hemisphere. Overall, the health burden would become more evenly distributed across nations of differing development levels than present patterns, underscoring the need for coordinated efforts.},
}
@article {pmid40967551,
year = {2025},
author = {Qiu, M and Li, J and Gould, CF and Jing, R and Kelp, M and Childs, ML and Wen, J and Xie, Y and Lin, M and Kiang, MV and Heft-Neal, S and Diffenbaugh, NS and Burke, M},
title = {Wildfire smoke exposure and mortality burden in the USA under climate change.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {647},
number = {8091},
pages = {935-943},
pmid = {40967551},
issn = {1476-4687},
mesh = {*Wildfires/statistics &amp; numerical data/mortality ; *Smoke/adverse effects/analysis ; United States/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Climate Change/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Particulate Matter/adverse effects/analysis ; *Environmental Exposure/adverse effects/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Mortality/trends ; Machine Learning ; Air Pollution/adverse effects/statistics &amp; numerical data ; },
abstract = {Wildfire activity has increased in the USA and is projected to accelerate under future climate change[1-3]. However, our understanding of the impacts of climate change on wildfire activity, smoke and health outcomes remains highly uncertain because of the difficulty of modelling the causal chain from climate to wildfire to air pollution and health. Here we quantify the mortality burden in the USA due to wildfire smoke fine particulate matter (PM2.5) under climate change. We construct an ensemble of statistical and machine learning models that link climate to wildfire smoke PM2.5 and empirically estimate smoke PM2.5-mortality relationships using data on all recorded deaths in the USA. We project that smoke PM2.5 could result in 71,420 excess deaths (95% confidence interval: 34,930-98,430) per year by 2050 under a high-warming scenario (shared socioeconomic pathway scenario 3-7.0, SSP3-7.0)-a 73% increase relative to the estimated 2011-2020 average annual excess deaths from smoke. Cumulative excess deaths from smoke PM2.5 could reach 1.9 million between 2026 and 2055. We find evidence for mortality impacts of smoke PM2.5 that last up to 3 years after exposure. When monetized, climate-driven smoke deaths result in economic damages that exceed existing estimates of climate-driven damages from all other causes combined in the USA[4,5]. Our research suggests that the health impacts of climate-driven wildfire smoke could be among the most important and costly consequences of a warming climate in the USA.},
}
@article {pmid40966207,
year = {2025},
author = {Heath, K and Muniz Alves, L and Bonsall, MB},
title = {Climate change, urbanisation and transmission potential: Aedes aegypti mosquito projections forecast future arboviral disease hotspots in Brazil.},
journal = {PLoS neglected tropical diseases},
volume = {19},
number = {9},
pages = {e0013415},
pmid = {40966207},
issn = {1935-2735},
mesh = {Animals ; *Aedes/virology/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Brazil/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; *Mosquito Vectors/virology/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Humans ; *Arbovirus Infections/transmission/epidemiology ; *Urbanization ; Arboviruses ; Dengue/transmission/epidemiology ; Forecasting ; Population Density ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change and urban expansion pose significant challenges to controlling Aedes aegypti mosquito populations, a primary vector of arboviruses such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. This study aims assess how climate and anthropogenic factors will jointly shape Ae. aegypti densities in Brazil, which is crucial to forecasting transmission risks and informing public health strategies.<br><br>METHODS: This study combined a biologically informed, stage-structured delay-differential equation model with climate and anthropogenic data. Climate projections from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 under different Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) were used to forecast future climate scenarios from 2024 to 2080. Boosted Regression Trees integrated anthropogenic factors like urbanisation, population growth, and urban accessibility. Model outputs were validated with entomological surveillance data, and the basic reproductive number for dengue fever was used to assess changes in disease transmission potential.<br><br>FINDINGS: Our findings predicted that Ae. aegypti mosquito density will increase nationally, but unevenly, exceeding thermal limits in North Brazil while rising substantially in the South and Southeast. Increases in density were particularly pronounced under high greenhouse gas emission scenario SSP5-8.5 (up to 92% in the Southeast). These trends were projected to elevate the transmission potential for dengue fever, with Southeast Brazil facing the biggest increases due to mosquito population growth outpacing human population expansion. Validation against historical data confirmed model robustness.<br><br>INTERPRETATION: By directly linking mosquito abundance to SSP-specific emissions trajectories, our results show that climate mitigation can markedly reduce disease risk. Shifting from SSP5-8.5 to SSP1-2.6 could cut projected mosquito density increases from 31% to 11% nationally by 2080. The model's spatial granularity and integration of local administrative boundaries support its utility for national and sub-national health planning. Addressing compounded risks in vulnerable peri-urban and rural populations will require coordinated interventions that span climate policy, vector control, and health equity.},
}
@article {pmid40963846,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, L and Zhang, Z and Ran, H and Xing, M and Liu, B},
title = {Projected Distributions of Two Key Vectors of Lumpy Skin Disease, Aedes aegypti and Stomoxys calcitrans, Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Transboundary and emerging diseases},
volume = {2025},
number = {},
pages = {1457227},
pmid = {40963846},
issn = {1865-1682},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Aedes/physiology/virology ; *Muscidae/physiology/virology ; *Lumpy Skin Disease/transmission/epidemiology ; Cattle ; *Animal Distribution ; *Mosquito Vectors/physiology ; Ecosystem ; *Insect Vectors/physiology ; },
abstract = {Lumpy skin disease (LSD), a severe transboundary disease of cattle, has caused substantial economic losses worldwide. Its transmission involves multiple vector species, among which Aedes aegypti and Stomoxys calcitrans are recognized as important contributors due to their broad distribution and ecological adaptability. Modeling the global distribution of the two key vectors is essential for anticipating their potential range expansion under climate change, thereby providing a scientific basis for developing targeted surveillance and control strategies for LSD. Our ensemble models revealed distinct environmental drivers and distributional responses for A. aegypti and S. calcitrans. The distribution of A. aegypti was predicted to be primarily influenced by urban land cover as well as temperature-related variables, especially the mean temperature of the wettest quarter (Bio8) and the mean temperature of the driest quarter (Bio9). In contrast, S. calcitrans was strongly driven by managed pasture coverage and precipitation seasonality, indicating its reliance on livestock-associated habitats and stable moisture conditions. Under future climate scenarios, A. aegypti showed a pronounced potential for expansion into higher latitudes, while S. calcitrans exhibited range shifts toward temperate regions. Taking the 2050s (SSP1-2.6) as an example, the percentage gain for A. aegypti reached 96.2%, while for S. calcitrans, the percentage gain reached 43.98%. Our findings highlight the importance of multiple vector assessments in predicting LSD risk under climate change. Distinct habitat shifts of A. aegypti and S. calcitrans indicate the need for differentiated control strategies in different regions.},
}
@article {pmid40963212,
year = {2026},
author = {Nath, A and Sahu, S},
title = {Predicting Heat-Induced Physiological Strain and Dehydration Among Male Agricultural Workers in Eastern India: Implications of Climate Change.},
journal = {Journal of occupational and environmental medicine},
volume = {68},
number = {1},
pages = {e69-e76},
doi = {10.1097/JOM.0000000000003543},
pmid = {40963212},
issn = {1536-5948},
mesh = {Humans ; Male ; India/epidemiology ; Adult ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Dehydration/etiology/epidemiology ; *Farmers/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Middle Aged ; *Climate Change ; *Occupational Exposure/adverse effects ; Risk Factors ; Young Adult ; *Heat Stress Disorders/epidemiology ; Agriculture ; Heart Rate ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: This study appraised hourly physiological strain and dehydration risk among male agricultural workers during summer paddy harvesting in eastern India and examined associations with wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT) and individual-level risk factors.<br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 adult males using purposive sampling over 40 days (April to June 2024) in West Bengal. Hourly WBGT, heart rate, and aural canal temperature were recorded to calculate the physiological strain index (PSI). Hydration status was assessed using urine specific gravity. Multiple linear regression identified PSI predictors.<br><br>RESULTS: WBGT steadily predicted PSI; age amplified strain, and work experience showed protection across all five hours (P < 0.001). Dehydration amplified from 16.5% to 33% (P < 0.001), and excessive sweating doubled the risk.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Prolonged occupational heat exposure augments physiological strain and dehydration, emphasizing the need for urgent heat mitigation approaches in agricultural workforces.},
}
@article {pmid40963143,
year = {2025},
author = {Kassem, A and Khattab, MS and Ismael, E and Yassin, AM and Hamza, D and Osman, AH},
title = {Climate change and the emergence of Rift Valley fever virus: a pathological and environmental study of sheep jaundice in Egyptian slaughterhouses.},
journal = {BMC veterinary research},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {539},
pmid = {40963143},
issn = {1746-6148},
mesh = {Animals ; Sheep ; Egypt/epidemiology ; *Sheep Diseases/virology/epidemiology/pathology ; *Rift Valley Fever/epidemiology/virology/pathology ; *Rift Valley fever virus/isolation &amp; purification ; *Climate Change ; Abattoirs ; Male ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The emergence of Rift Valley Fever Virus (RVFV) and its link to sheep jaundice in Egypt highlights the growing impact of climate change on the epidemiology of vector-borne diseases. Shifting climatic patterns, such as rising temperatures and altered rainfall, have expanded mosquito habitats, enhancing RVFV transmission risks. These environmental shifts create ideal breeding conditions for the mosquitoes, increasing virus's transmission risk to both livestock and humans. Jaundice, a severe symptom resulting from RVFV infection, not only threatens livestock health but also poses significant economic challenges for farmers who rely heavily on their animals.<br><br>METHOD: A descriptive case series study was performed to assess the impact of climate change on the total condemned sheep due to jaundice at Al-Basatin automated slaughterhouse. A total of 100 animals were examined from June to December 2024. Nineteen cases of jaundice were investigated to determine the cause. Gross examinations, histopathology, and immunohistochemical studies of caspase-3 and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF&#x3b1;), were conducted on various organs of jaundice affected cases. Frozen tissue samples were processed for molecular detection of RVFV, and determination of gene expression of heat shock 70KDa protein 1&#xa0;A (HSP70) and bradykinin receptor B1 (BDKRB1). Malondialdehyde (MDA) and reduced glutathione (GSH), were analyzed to evaluate oxidative stress.<br><br>RESULTS: Gross examination of liver, kidneys, heart, and lungs of 19 jaundice affected sheep showed various lesions. Histopathological changes in 16 cases were indicative of RVF infection, while 3 cases were of unknown jaundice cause. RVF infection elevated immunoexpression of caspase-3 and TNF&#x3b1;. The presence of RVFV was confirmed in liver and kidney tissues. A significant correlation (p&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.01) was observed between the occurrence of jaundice in sheep and extreme (THI&#x2009;>&#x2009;25.6) to severe heat stress (HS) (THI&#x2009;=&#x2009;23.2 to <&#x2009;25.6). During the hot summer months, there was an increase in MDA, HSP70, and BDKRB1, and reduced GSH in liver and kidney.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates a direct connection between climate change and the occurrence of RFV infection and jaundice in sheep. This relationship is likely linked to increased oxidative stress biomarkers in sheep and a weakened antioxidant defense system. These factors contribute to HS, triggering histopathological changes across all vital organs.},
}
@article {pmid40961641,
year = {2025},
author = {Banuet-Martinez, M and Hernandez-Velasco, AJ and Dominguez-Sanchez, CA and Espinosa-Romero, MJ and Vera-Velazquez, F and Sandoval-Arauz, SA and Vazquez-Murillo, SC and Ensenada, SCPP and Buzos Y Pescadores de la Baja California, SCPP and Yamamoto, SS and Harper, SL},
title = {"It seems that climate change is already harming us all": Complex climate change, health, and socio-ecological risks for Mexican fishing communities.},
journal = {Social science &amp; medicine (1982)},
volume = {384},
number = {},
pages = {118548},
doi = {10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.118548},
pmid = {40961641},
issn = {1873-5347},
mesh = {Humans ; Qualitative Research ; Interviews as Topic ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Mexico/epidemiology ; *Hunting/psychology/trends ; *Climate Change ; *Psychological Well-Being ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Knowledge ; Public Health/trends ; *Fisheries/trends ; *Social Environment ; },
abstract = {Climate change impacts on the ocean increasingly challenge coastal communities' livelihoods, food security, cultural heritage, health, and well-being. While these impacts are unfolding in real time for small-scale fisheries (SSF) in the Global South, research examining the human health dimensions of these climate-induced disruptions is nascent. Therefore, we documented diverse experiences of climate change impacts on marine ecosystems, characterized climate-socio-ecological factors that shape health and wellbeing, and identified barriers and enablers of health-related climate change adaptation in Mexican fishing communities. Drawing on a community-based approach and prioritizing the voices of fishing communities, we partnered with two fishing cooperatives on the Pacific coast of Baja California. We employed an integrative qualitative methodology, combining daily-routine accompaniment methods, open-ended interviews, and photo-elicitation techniques to capture community members' perspectives, emotions, and local knowledge (n = 54). Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis and are presented through detailed narratives. Fishers explained how environmental changes impacted local livelihoods, intergenerational knowledge systems, and challenged cultural identities and ways of life. Community members described the importance of ecosystem interactions and public health, including how the ocean underpins mental and physical health, and overall well-being. Finally, fishers noted different adaptation barriers, including local to national challenges such as infrastructure, regulations, and gender roles, as well as international pressures. They also described adaptation enablers, including ecosystem-based and social-based strategies, particularly related to conservation efforts. This study highlights how fishing communities' experiences and knowledge, enduring cultural narratives, and collective sustainability efforts shape local climate change responses and resilience, supporting health and well-being.},
}
@article {pmid40960357,
year = {2025},
author = {Guo, S and Zhang, Y and Zhang, X and Cheng, W and Wang, X},
title = {Assessing the response of agricultural watershed non-point source pollution to the dual impacts of climate change and human activities.},
journal = {Environmental science. Processes &amp; impacts},
volume = {27},
number = {10},
pages = {3180-3191},
doi = {10.1039/d5em00038f},
pmid = {40960357},
issn = {2050-7895},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Agriculture ; *Environmental Monitoring ; China ; Human Activities ; Humans ; *Non-Point Source Pollution/statistics &amp; numerical data/analysis ; Rivers/chemistry ; Nitrogen/analysis ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis ; },
abstract = {To effectively manage water resources and safeguard food security, it is essential to comprehend the impact of climate change and human activities on non-point source (NPS) pollution within agricultural watersheds. This study utilized SWAT+ to model the water balance and nutrient balance of the Xiaowei River Basin (XRB) in Shaanxi Province, China. Different scenarios were used to quantify the effects of human activities and climate on NPS pollution loads. Model validation achieved R[2] values of 0.87 (streamflow) and 0.71 (total nitrogen load), indicating good performance. The baseline period (1998-2023) was divided into four evolution scenarios. Results showed climate dominated total nitrogen (TN) load contributions (average 93.6%), while human activities contributed 6.4%. However, human activities increased from 4.5% (1998-2003) to 9.7% (2018-2023), increasing TN load. TN loads decreased relative to the initial scenario, due to reduced precipitation. Future pollution loads were simulated using CMIP6 data (five GCMs) and projected population and LULC. Under SSP2-4.5, TN loads increased (2024-2040) and then decreased. Under SSP5-8.5, TN loads exhibited a consistent upward trend, driven by agricultural land expansion and reduced precipitation. Human activities' contribution is continually increasing. Projections indicate TN load under Best Management Practices (BMPs) is lower than that in other scenarios across all timeframes. Notably, in the long term (2071-2100), TN load under BMPs is lower than the baseline. Relevant decision-makers may consider implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as precision fertilization and the establishment of vegetative buffer strips, which can help mitigate the effects of human activities.},
}
@article {pmid40959551,
year = {2025},
author = {Caruso, G and Romi, M and Cai, G},
title = {Editorial: Abiotic and biotic stress responses of olive trees under climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1677040},
doi = {10.3389/fpls.2025.1677040},
pmid = {40959551},
issn = {1664-462X},
}
@article {pmid40959549,
year = {2025},
author = {Niu, Z and Han, D and Niu, Z and Roussos, PA and Cheng, T and Xie, J and Cao, G and Liu, D and Jin, N and Zhang, D},
title = {Assessment of potential habitat suitability for kiwifruit (Actinidia spp) in Shaanxi Province under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1617802},
pmid = {40959549},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change and anthropogenic activities have significantly altered the distribution patterns of kiwifruit resources in Shaanxi Province. Clarifying the characteristics of future climate suitability zones can provide scientific support for optimizing industrial planning and mitigating meteorological disaster risks.<br><br>METHODS: This study applied the MaxEnt model with ENMeval package parameter optimization. Environmental factor contributions were quantified via jackknife tests, and spatial consistency between major producing counties and ecological suitability areas was analyzed using ArcGIS. The dynamic shifts and centroid migration patterns of kiwifruit habitats under four Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP) climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, SSP370, SSP585) during the 2050-2070 were simulated.<br><br>RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Currently, high-suitability zones (13,100 km&#xb2;, 6.38% of the province) are concentrated in the northern Qinling Mountains, Weihe River terrace irrigation areas, and the Danjiang/Hanjiang River basins of southern Shaanxi, while moderate-suitability zones cover 32,600 km&#xb2; (15.86%). Critical environmental drivers include the mean temperature of the coldest quarter, elevation, annual temperature variation range, and soil moisture content. Future projections reveal substantial reductions in high-suitability habitats (SSP126: 79.12% decrease to 2,700 km&#xb2; by 2080; SSP245/370/585 reductions of 58.01%/68.33%/61.70%), intensified habitat fragmentation, and slight northwestward centroid shift. This study systematically evaluates climate change impacts on kiwifruit suitability zones, offering a theoretical basis for intensive adjustments in Shaanxi's cultivation zones, agricultural policy formulation, and biodiversity conservation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40956203,
year = {2025},
author = {Schwartz, J},
title = {The Landslide in Your Backyard: As climate change brings more intense rain to the mountains, dangerous debris flows are on the rise.},
journal = {Scientific American},
volume = {333},
number = {3},
pages = {34},
doi = {10.1038/scientificamerican102025-3uK5sFOMMB5LyM0sUQJSsX},
pmid = {40956203},
issn = {0036-8733},
}
@article {pmid40954462,
year = {2025},
author = {El-Khalafy, MM and Abo Hatab, AS and Al-Sodany, YM and Shaltout, KH and Bedair, HM},
title = {Assessing and updating the environmental and conservation status of three endangered endemic plants in light of potential climate change in Saint Catherine Protectorate, Egypt.},
journal = {BMC plant biology},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {1203},
pmid = {40954462},
issn = {1471-2229},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Endangered Species ; Egypt ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Evaluating the effect of climate change on the distribution patterns of endemic plants in the mountainous areas is critical for understanding the dynamics of this terrestrial ecosystem in the uncertainty of future changes. The population size of the endemic plants in Saint Catherine protectorate (SKP) has declined significantly over the previous century, as the climatic changes, especially drought and high temperature are the most threats that influenced the presence of them.<br><br>RESULTS: Three endangered endemic taxa (Anarrhinum forskaohlii subsp. pubescens, Origanum syriacum subsp. sinaicum, and Polygala sinaica var. sinaica) were assessed depending on IUCN categories and criteria. Besides, the response of these taxa to anticipated climate change over the next few decades was investigated using species distribution models (SDMs). Our analysis included insertion of bioclimatic and soil variables in the SDM modeling process and incorporation of four main algorithms (generalized linear model (GLM), Random Forest (RF), Boosted Regression Trees (BRT), and Support Vector Machines (SVM) in an ensemble model. RF and GLM algorithms outperformed the other algorithms, underscoring their efficacy in predicting the distribution of endemics in Saint Catherine Protectorate (SKP). An examination of the relative significance of bioclimatic variables revealed that wind and climate variables were dominant in shaping the potential distribution of the three taxa. Wind, Bio9, Bio3, Vol. water content at -10kpa (water10) and elevation were the most effective variables for A. forskaohlii subsp. pubescens; wind, Bio3, Bio15, clay, and elevation for O. syriacum subsp. sinaicum; wind, Bio3, Bio8, clay, aridity index and elevation for P. sinaica var. sinaica. In addition, our projections showed that the potential range of O. syriacum subsp. sinaicum is expected to decrease over the next few decades under both scenarios SSP585 and SSP126. On the other hand, A. forskaohlii subsp. pubescens and P. sinaica var. sinaica are expected to expand over the next few decades under both scenarios.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Controlling the risk that threaten these species and implementing protection measures is essential. It is crucial to enact laws and regulations to ensure their safeguarding. Our discoveries highlight the urgency of conservation measures such as reintroduction, in situ and ex situ conservation planning in appropriate habitats.},
}
@article {pmid40953579,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, A and Toll, M and Chapman, R and Howden-Chapman, P and Hernández, D and Samuelson, H and Woodward, A and Bentley, R},
title = {Housing at the intersection of health and climate change.},
journal = {The Lancet. Public health},
volume = {10},
number = {10},
pages = {e865-e873},
doi = {10.1016/S2468-2667(25)00141-0},
pmid = {40953579},
issn = {2468-2667},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Housing ; *Social Determinants of Health ; },
abstract = {Anthropogenic climate change is causing rapid shifts in temperature and weather patterns, both in location and intensity, making living conditions increasingly hazardous. This complicates housing's frontline role in protecting human health. When housing systems fail to provide universal access to secure, affordable, and suitable housing, social and health inequalities related to climate change are amplified. The location, construction, and operation of homes influence greenhouse gas emissions and must be improved to reduce their environmental impacts. This paper, the second in a Series on housing as a social determinant of health, builds a framework for conceptualising the interactions between housing, climate, and health. It identifies the pathways through which climate change affects housing and exacerbates health risks, and reflects on policy responses for climate resilience in housing and health.},
}
@article {pmid40951863,
year = {2025},
author = {Shrivastava, SR and Bobhate, PS and Chavan, AB},
title = {Climate Change and Reproductive Health: Adopting a Comprehensive Approach to Reduce the Impact.},
journal = {Journal of mid-life health},
volume = {16},
number = {3},
pages = {336-339},
pmid = {40951863},
issn = {0976-7800},
abstract = {In the current century, climate change has been regarded as one of the most serious public health threats, which has drastic health, environmental, and social aftereffects. The purpose of the current article is to identify the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on reproductive health and to propose specific public health recommendations to reduce these identified impacts. Climate change has been linked with multiple reproductive concerns, such as pregnancy complications, sexually transmitted infections, and infertility, which can cumulatively pose to be a major concern. Climate change significantly contributes to the deterioration of the air quality, while exposure to fine particulate matter and heavy metals can result in infertility in both men and women by altering hormone levels, impairment of sperm, and the quality of eggs. There arises the need to adopt a proactive and interdisciplinary approach to minimize the impact of climate change on reproductive health. In conclusion, a wide range of direct and indirect consequences of climate change have been reported on reproductive health. This calls for the need to develop climate-adaptive healthcare systems and policies to reduce the existing risks, including promoting easy access to family planning.},
}
@article {pmid40950781,
year = {2025},
author = {Chan, S and Pettitt-Wade, H and Hollins, JPW and Pearce, T and Loseto, L and Burke, TG and Hussey, NE},
title = {Habitat and Trophic Specialization Among Greenland Cod (Gadus ogac) Morphotypes in the Context of Climate Change Resilience.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {9},
pages = {e71908},
pmid = {40950781},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Morphological variation is observed in many fish species; however, the direct ecological consequences of this variation in terms of specialists or generalists in resource use are rarely studied. Understanding the degree of specialist or generalist behavior among morphotypes has the potential to provide insight into the ability of Arctic fish species to adapt to ongoing climate change. Here, we estimated morphological variation and habitat-trophic metrics from carbon (δ [13]C) and nitrogen (δ [15]N) stable isotopes in Greenland cod (Gadus ogac) collected along the marine coast near Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories (NT), in the western Canadian Arctic (n = 45). Principal component analysis (PCA) of linear morphometric measurements and subsequent k-means clustering categorized fish into two morphological groups driven primarily by head shape and body depth. Mean δ [13]C and δ [15]N values did not differ significantly between morphological groups; however, measures of individual specialization showed that the morphotype with the smaller head and slender body had lower habitat specialization and higher trophic specialization compared to the morphotype with the larger head and stockier body. This observed gradient suggests that morphotype-specific behaviors can be observed over a generalist-specialist gradient rather than as distinct groups and may benefit generalist populations in the future due to their ability to undergo resource shifts. The integrated approach used here informs our understanding of species' flexibility to competition and food web shifts with ongoing borealization. The findings highlight the importance of considering individual-level data and the degree to which a population exhibits specialization-generalization in fisheries co-management in the Arctic.},
}
@article {pmid40950646,
year = {2025},
author = {Al-Tammemi, AB and Al-Smadi, RA and Mukattash, TL},
title = {A large-scale chikungunya outbreak in China: Implications for global health in the era of climate change.},
journal = {New microbes and new infections},
volume = {67},
number = {},
pages = {101632},
pmid = {40950646},
issn = {2052-2975},
}
@article {pmid40950393,
year = {2025},
author = {Stuart-Smith, RF and Vicedo-Cabrera, AM and Li, S and Otto, FEL and Belesova, K and Haines, A and Harrington, LJ and Hess, JJ and Venkatraman, R and Wetzer, T and Woodward, A and Ebi, KL},
title = {Refining methods for attributing health impacts to climate change: a heat-mortality case study in Zürich.},
journal = {Climatic change},
volume = {178},
number = {9},
pages = {165},
pmid = {40950393},
issn = {0165-0009},
support = {P30 ES007033/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Heat-related deaths occur throughout the summer months, peak during heatwaves, and are affected by temperature and exposed populations' sensitivities to meteorological conditions. Previous studies found that climate change is increasing heat-related mortality worldwide. We build on existing epidemiological methods to shed light on the adverse effects of climate change on human health. We address limitations in existing methods and apply refined approaches to assess heat mortality attributable to human-induced climate change in Zürich, Switzerland, over 50 years (1969-2018) including a case study of summer 2018. Our methodological refinements affect how counterfactual climate scenarios are derived, and facilitate accounting for changing vulnerability, and assessing impacts during and outside heatwaves. We find nearly 1,700 heat-related deaths attributable to human-induced climate change between 1969 and 2018. Declining vulnerability to heat avoided at least 700 heat-related deaths. The approach described here could be applied elsewhere to quantify the effect of climate change on other health outcomes.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10584-025-04011-5.},
}
@article {pmid40948172,
year = {2025},
author = {Khan, M and Khan, S and Basharat, S},
title = {Exacerbating Crises: The Devastating Impact of Climate Change and Antibiotic Resistance on Human and Animal Health in Pakistan.},
journal = {Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP},
volume = {35},
number = {9},
pages = {1203-1206},
doi = {10.29271/jcpsp.2025.09.1203},
pmid = {40948172},
issn = {1681-7168},
mesh = {Pakistan/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; *Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use ; *Zoonoses/epidemiology ; *Drug Resistance, Microbial ; *Drug Resistance, Bacterial ; Public Health ; },
abstract = {Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Pakistan and other comparable regions may be indirectly impacted by changes in the climate. The relationship between AMR and climate change is complex and multidimensional, as both factors can influence temperature and precipitation patterns, thereby affecting the distribution and incidence of infectious diseases. Pakistan is ranked seventh among countries that are most vulnerable to the unpredictable effects of climate change. Policymakers, healthcare professionals, and researchers must consider how climate change may affect AMR and develop strategies to mitigate these risks. Such strategies may include improved AMR surveillance, promoting the judicious use of antibiotics, strengthening healthcare systems to withstand climate-related challenges, and implementing measures to enhance water and food safety amidst climate change. Key Words: Antimicrobial resistance, Zoonotic diseases, Waterborne diseases.},
}
@article {pmid40946552,
year = {2025},
author = {Díaz, JA and Llanos-Garrido, A},
title = {When spring becomes summer: global warming modifies seasonal patterns of thermoregulatory behaviour in a heliothermic lizard.},
journal = {Journal of thermal biology},
volume = {133},
number = {},
pages = {104243},
doi = {10.1016/j.jtherbio.2025.104243},
pmid = {40946552},
issn = {0306-4565},
mesh = {Animals ; *Lizards/physiology ; Seasons ; *Body Temperature Regulation ; *Global Warming ; Behavior, Animal ; },
abstract = {In heliothermic lizards, thermoregulatory strategies differ seasonally: in spring, activity is shorter, with frequent shuttling between sun and shade; in summer, activity starts earlier, with more shade-seeking at midday. We hypothesized that elevated spring temperatures caused by global warming might elicit 'summer-like' behaviours earlier in the season. To test this hypothesis, we compared data collected for our model species, the lacertid lizard Psammodromus algirus, in May 2022 -a post-warming spring- with identical measurements from May and July 1997 in the same Mediterranean open forest. Preferred temperatures measured in a laboratory thermal gradient (Tsel) were higher in May 2022 than in May 1997, approaching July 1997 values. Field body temperatures in May 2022 were also higher, less variable (higher precision), and closer to Tsel (higher accuracy) than in May 1997; thermoregulatory effectiveness (the extent to which body temperatures are closer to Tsel than are operative temperatures) was likewise greater in May 2022. For all these variables, post-hoc tests revealed significant differences between May 2022 and May 1997, but not between May 2022 and July 1997. Activity began 1 h later in May 1997 compared to the other periods. Microhabitat use in May 2022 (full sun, filtered sun, full shade) closely resembled July 1997, but differed markedly from May 1997, when patch selection contributed least to thermoregulation. These findings suggest that hotter spring conditions under climate warming can enhance thermoregulatory accuracy, precision, and effectiveness to previously unsurpassed levels, provided that shaded microhabitats remain thermally suitable (i.e., below the upper limit of Tsel).},
}
@article {pmid40945519,
year = {2025},
author = {Brandt, L and Augustinavicius, J and Fusar-Poli, P and Hasan, A and Patel, VH and Simon, J and Luykx, JJ},
title = {Climate change and mental health: announcing a new Lancet Psychiatry Commission.},
journal = {The lancet. Psychiatry},
volume = {12},
number = {11},
pages = {811-813},
doi = {10.1016/S2215-0366(25)00274-3},
pmid = {40945519},
issn = {2215-0374},
}
@article {pmid40941919,
year = {2025},
author = {Shi, YC and Chen, Q and Du, MR and Xiao, SL and Li, SF and Wang, XF and Li, Q and Tang, CQ},
title = {Community and Population Characteristics and Future Potential Habitats Under Climate Change of Juniperus Species in Yunnan, Southwestern China.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {17},
pages = {},
pmid = {40941919},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {202101BC070002//the Major Program for Basic Research Project of Yunnan Province, China/ ; 2019FY202300//Ministry of Science and Technology of China, the Special Foundation for National Science and Technology Basic Resources Investigation of China/ ; },
abstract = {Juniperus, a genus shaped by long-term climatic and geological processes, thrives in Yunnan but its community structure and future habitat dynamics remain poorly understood. We investigated Juniperus community composition, phylogenetic diversity, population structure, and projected suitable future habitats using MaxEnt modeling. Seven distinct community types were identified, all dominated by Juniperus species. They were characterized by low species richness, strong dominance patterns, and uneven species distribution. Most communities displayed a multi-layered vertical structure, except Type 6. Phylogenetic analyses revealed overdispersion (NRI < 0) in most communities, indicating habitat indicating niche differentiation or competitive exclusion as the primary assembly process, while Type 2 (NTI > 0) comprised more closely related species, potentially due to external disturbance. Population structures varied: J. pingii var. wilsonii exhibited an inverse J-shaped DBH distribution, J. formosana and J. squamata had unimodal patterns, and other species showed multimodal distributions. Climate projections forecast a 4.5-41.9% loss of suitable habitat, with current nature reserves covering only 13.6-35.1% of stable refugia, highlighting the need for targeted conservation. These findings provide an essential basis for the conservation, afforestation, and restoration of Juniperus-dominated ecosystems in Yunnan.},
}
@article {pmid40941907,
year = {2025},
author = {Xiao, C and Ye, J and Zhang, H and Qin, Y and Yan, R and Xu, G and Zhou, H},
title = {Assessment of Habitat Suitability for the Invasive Vine Sicyos angulatus Under Current and Future Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {17},
pages = {},
pmid = {40941907},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {2022YFF1300505//National Key R&amp;D Program of China/ ; 2023JJ60541 and 2024JJ8297//Hunan Natural Science Foundation-Departmental Joint Fund/ ; },
abstract = {Sicyos angulatus L. is a rapidly spreading invasive alien vine that threatens natural and agricultural ecosystems globally. We collected occurrence data from 4886 sites and applied the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) model to assess current and future habitat suitability for S. angulatus. Future climate conditions were represented by low and high greenhouse gas concentrations under representative concentration pathways (i.e., RCP2.6 and RCP8.5, respectively). The MaxEnt model accurately predicted the distribution of S. angulatus, and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve in the receiver operating characteristic test reached 0.921. Among the 19 climatic variables investigated, the best predictors for the distribution of S. angulatus were the precipitation in the driest month (with a contribution of 37.4%), annual precipitation (26.8%), average annual temperature (18.1%), and temperature seasonality (14.9%). Currently, the most suitable areas cover the central and eastern United States, parts of southern Europe, most Japanese islands, the majority of the Korean Peninsula, and eastern China, with a total area of 180.3 × 10[4] km[2] (1.2% of the Earth's land area). During the 2050s and 2090s under RCP2.6 and RCP8.5, the most suitable regions worldwide are projected to expand by factors of 1.0 and 2.2, respectively. In particular, suitable areas might expand to higher-latitude regions and encompass previously unsuitable areas, such as Liaoning Province in Northeast China. These findings may aid in the surveillance and management of S. angulatus' invasion globally.},
}
@article {pmid40941871,
year = {2025},
author = {Weng, Y and Cao, J and Fang, H and Feng, B and Zhu, L and Chu, X and Lu, Y and Han, C and Lu, L and Zhang, J and Cheng, T},
title = {Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Potential Distribution Patterns of Nitraria tangutorum Bobr. Under Climate Change and Anthropogenic Disturbances.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {17},
pages = {},
pmid = {40941871},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {31770715//Nanjing Forestry University/ ; },
abstract = {Under the context of global climate change, the frequent occurrence of extreme low-temperature events poses a severe challenge to plant distribution and ecosystem stability. The arid and semi-arid regions of Northwestern China, as a sensitive response area to global change, have proven to possess significant development potential with their unique desert vegetation systems. This study focuses on the ecological adaptability mechanisms of Nitraria tangutorum Bobr., a key species of the desert ecosystem in Northwestern China, and systematically analyzes the evolution patterns of its geographical distribution under the coupled effects of climate change and human activities through a MaxEnt model. The research conclusions are as follows: (i) This study constructs a Human Footprint-MaxEnt (HF-MaxEnt) coupling model. After incorporating human footprint variables, the AUC value of the model increases to 0.914 (from 0.888), demonstrating higher accuracy and reliability. (ii) After incorporating human footprint variables, the predicted area of the model decreases from 2,248,000 km[2] to 1,976,000 km[2], with the High Suitability experiencing a particularly sharp decline of up to 79.4%, highlighting the significant negative impact of human disturbance on Nitraria tangutorum. (iii) Under the current climate baseline period, solar radiation, precipitation during the wettest season, and mean temperature of the coldest month are the core driving factors for suitable areas of Nitraria tangutorum. (iv) Under future climate scenarios, the potential distribution area of Nitraria tangutorum is significantly positively correlated with carbon emission levels. Under the SSP370 and SSP585 emission pathways, the area of potential distribution reaches 172.24% and 161.3% of that in the current climate baseline period. (v) Under future climate scenarios, the distribution center of potential suitable areas for Nitraria tangutorum shows a dual migration characteristic of "west-south" and "high altitude", and the mean temperature of the hottest month will become the core constraint factor in the future. This study provides theoretical support and data backing for the delineation of habitat protection areas, population restoration, resource management, and future development prospects for Nitraria tangutorum.},
}
@article {pmid40941814,
year = {2025},
author = {Fajinmi, OO and Mabhaudhi, T and Van Staden, J},
title = {Biodiversity Conservation, a Crucial Step Towards Food and Nutritional Security, Food Justice and Climate Change Resilience in Africa.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {17},
pages = {},
pmid = {40941814},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Biodiversity conservation has been identified as an important climate change mitigation tool. Healthy ecosystems act as natural carbon sinks while also strengthening resilience, making them essential for climate change adaptation. Climate change effects have led to various negative impacts, including biodiversity loss and food insecurity. The loss of forest biodiversity threatens vital wild fruits and vegetables that sustain rural communities, disrupting natural food sources and constituting a form of social injustice for poor, vulnerable, and previously marginalised groups in rural and semi-urban communities. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between previous biodiversity conservation outcomes, ecosystem services, highly utilised wild vegetables and fruits, food and nutritional security, climate change effects, and climate resilience. We identified gaps in African biodiversity conservation and developed a conceptual framework to highlight integral principles required for the effective biodiversity conservation of wild forests in Africa. The integral principles are active community engagement, a strong network of stakeholders, sustainable plant resources management practices, legal reforms, and the creation of awareness through various platforms. Conservation policies should prioritise African indigenous wild, drought-tolerant vegetables and fruits that serve as an interface between food and medicine; play various roles in human survival in the form of ecosystem services; and act as carbon sinks to ensure a food-secure future with reduced climate change effects. The African indigenous community's efforts in biodiversity conservation engagements are key to successful outcomes.},
}
@article {pmid40941262,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, D and Li, W and Guo, N and Li, C},
title = {Impacts of Climate Change on Habitat Suitability and Landscape Connectivity of the Amur Tiger in the Sino-Russian Transboundary Region.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {15},
number = {17},
pages = {},
pmid = {40941262},
issn = {2076-2615},
abstract = {The Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) is a flagship and umbrella species of forest ecosystems in northeastern Asia. Climate change is profoundly and irreversibly affecting wildlife habitat suitability, especially for large mammals. To effectively protect the Amur tiger, it is necessary to understand the impact of climate change on the quality and the connectivity of its habitat. We used the species distribution models combined with the latest Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) climate scenarios to predict current and future changes in habitats and corridors. We found the following: (1) The total area of the Amur tiger's suitable habitat currently amounts to approximately 4941.94 km[2], accounting for 27.64% of the study area represented by two adjacent national parks. Among these habitats, the highly suitable areas are mainly located on the both sides of the Sino-Russian border. The landscape connectivity remains relatively stable, and the degree of fragmentation in highly suitable habitats is low. (2) Although the suitable habitat of the Amur tiger shows an expansion trend under most climate scenarios (excluding SSP3-7.0), the area of suitable habitat within the entire study region does not increase significantly. Therefore, we should implement conservation measures to facilitate the continued expansion of suitable habitat for the Amur tiger. The quantity and length of landscape connectivity corridors are expected to vary in response to changes in core habitat patches, while the centroid of highly suitable habitats is also expected to shift to different extents. In such circumstances, new ecological corridors need to be constructed, while existing natural ecological corridors should be preserved.},
}
@article {pmid40940444,
year = {2025},
author = {Alqahtani, MSM and Elshahawi, AK and Khalaf, SMH},
title = {Projecting the global spread of xylella fastidiosa under climate change using maxent modeling.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {32460},
pmid = {40940444},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Xylella/pathogenicity ; *Climate Change ; *Plant Diseases/microbiology ; Geographic Information Systems ; },
abstract = {Xylella fastidiosa, a virulent plant pathogen native to the Americas, presents considerable risks to economically valuable crops and ornamental flora. It is a highly virulent bacterium that causes the most critical plant infections. Many regions around the world such as the European Union countries posed the strongest constraints to prevent the introduction and spread of Xylella fastidiosa, including obligatory surveillance, and removal measures for new outbreaks. This research utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and maximum entropy modeling (Maxent) to forecast the worldwide dissemination of Xylella fastidiosa across different climate change scenarios. We gathered occurrence data from various sources, yielding 113 distinct sites, and employed 19 bioclimatic variables from the WorldClim database to ascertain four principal factors-precipitation seasonality, precipitation of the driest month, mean temperature of the warmest quarter, and minimum temperature of the coldest month-that affect habitat suitability. The Maxent model exhibited superior performance, with an Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 0.91 and a True Skill Statistic (TSS) of 0.66, signifying its efficacy in forecasting suitable environments. Current distribution maps indicate high-risk areas predominantly in subtropical and tropical regions, particularly in the Americas and Mediterranean Europe. Forecasts for 2050 and 2070 based on Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) suggest a significant expansion of these high-risk areas, implying that climate change may intensify the proliferation of this pathogen especially under elevated emissions scenarios. These findings highlight the critical necessity for proactive management techniques to alleviate the dangers associated with Xylella fastidiosa, protecting global agricultural systems and biodiversity.},
}
@article {pmid40938928,
year = {2025},
author = {Myers, C and Stock, T},
title = {The importance of leadership in mitigating the negative effects of climate change.},
journal = {Work (Reading, Mass.)},
volume = {82},
number = {3},
pages = {629-630},
doi = {10.1177/10519815251371262},
pmid = {40938928},
issn = {1875-9270},
}
@article {pmid40937592,
year = {2025},
author = {Richmond, JG and Beltran-Alvarez, P},
title = {Building resilience to climate change: designing research with health system and community perspectives.},
journal = {Perspectives in public health},
volume = {145},
number = {6},
pages = {310-312},
pmid = {40937592},
issn = {1757-9147},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Public Health ; *Research Design ; *Delivery of Health Care/organization &amp; administration ; },
abstract = {This feature is a call to action for researchers: RIchmond and Beltran-Alvarez provide important insight to researchers in the area of climate change, public health, and health systems. The article details how they can design research which integrates perspectives of both community and health system level stakeholders to ensure that any strategies they implement consider the intersection between these important groups.},
}
@article {pmid40937575,
year = {2025},
author = {Pfenninger, M and Langan, L and Feldmeyer, B and Eberhardt, L and Reuss, F and Hoffmann, J and Fussi, B and Seho, M and Mellert, KH and Hickler, T},
title = {Predicting Forest Tree Leaf Phenology Under Climate Change Using Satellite Monitoring and Population-Based Genomic Trait Association.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {9},
pages = {e70484},
pmid = {40937575},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//Fachzentrum f&#xfc;r Klimawandel und Anpassung des Hessisches Landesamtes f&#xfc;r Naturschutz, Umwelt und Geologie/ ; 28W-B-4-058-01//Federal Ministry of Food den Agriculture and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Forests ; *Plant Leaves/physiology/growth &amp; development/genetics ; *Fagus/genetics/physiology/growth &amp; development ; *Trees/physiology/genetics ; Germany ; Genome-Wide Association Study ; },
abstract = {Leaf phenology, a critical determinant of plant fitness and ecosystem function, is undergoing rapid shifts due to global climate change, yet its complex genetic and environmental drivers remain incompletely understood. Understanding the genetic basis of phenological adaptation is crucial for forecasting forest responses to a changing climate. Here, we integrate multi-year satellite-derived phenology from 46 Fagus sylvatica (European beech) populations across Germany with a population-based genome-wide association study to dissect the environmental and genetic drivers of leaf-out day (LOD) and leaf shedding day (LSD). We show that environmental factors, particularly temperature forcing and water availability, are the primary drivers of LOD variation, while LSD is influenced by a more complex suite of climatic cues. Our genomic analysis identifies candidate genes associated with LOD and LSD, primarily linked to circadian rhythms and dormancy pathways, respectively. Furthermore, genomic prediction models incorporating these loci accurately reconstruct past phenological dynamics, providing a powerful framework to forecast forest vulnerability and adaptation to future climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40937351,
year = {2025},
author = {Sam-Mbomah, E and Chmutina, K and Smith, A and Goodall, S and Bosher, L},
title = {Investigating disater risk management and climate change adaptation effectiveness in freetown, Sierra Leone.},
journal = {Jamba (Potchefstroom, South Africa)},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {1904},
pmid = {40937351},
issn = {1996-1421},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Freetown, Sierra Leone, faces increasing risks from hazards such as floods, landslides, mudslides, fires and coastal erosion, threats that are increasingly intensified by climate change. Although disaster risk management (DRM) and climate change adaptation (CCA) policies are in place, concerns persist regarding their effectiveness. This study investigates the extent to which these policies have transitioned from good intentions to effective interventions in Freetown. Employing a case study approach, the research critically examines the disaster context, reviews relevant policy frameworks and implementation processes, and identifies both enablers and barriers to effective policy execution across five informal settlements, Kroo Bay, Susans Bay, Kulvert, Kolleh Town and Dwarzack. The findings reveal systemic deficiencies in DRM and CCA, including weak legal and institutional structures, poor inter-agency coordination, inadequate enforcement, limited access to data, and ineffective risk communication. Further obstacles include insufficient community engagement, the absence of legal mechanisms for resolving DRM and CCA related disputes, corruption, political instability, underinvestment in research and technology, and inadequate urban planning. The study recommends strengthening policy and institutional frameworks, promoting integrated collaborative planning processes, and supporting community-led resilience initiatives. Key priorities include enhancing risk assessments, developing robust early warning systems (EWS), improving urban planning, and fostering innovation through research and technology.<br><br>CONTRIBUTION: The study identifies key measures for effective DRM and CCA in Freetown, including community inclusion, capacity building, financial mechanisms, data management, risk communication, and resilient infrastructure development, especially for "at-risk" communities.},
}
@article {pmid40937113,
year = {2025},
author = {Chapoterera, B and Naidoo, K and Marume, A},
title = {Impact of climate change on malaria transmission in Africa: A scoping review of literature.},
journal = {Journal of public health in Africa},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {1346},
pmid = {40937113},
issn = {2038-9922},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change has significant health implications, disproportionately affecting Africa because of its limited adaptive capacity and socio-environmental vulnerabilities. Malaria, a climate-sensitive disease, is a major public health concern. Climate change influences malaria transmission by altering vector behaviour, parasite life cycles and environmental conditions.<br><br>AIM: To identify, map and analyse evidence on the relationship between malaria and climate change in Africa.<br><br>SETTING: The study examined institutional and community-based studies conducted in the African region.<br><br>METHOD: A systematic review of studies published between January 2010 and December 2024 was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, African Index Medicus and Embase using keywords related to climate change and malaria. Thematic analysis was applied to synthesise patterns and trends.<br><br>RESULTS: Ninety studies were included. Findings demonstrate that slight temperature increases significantly impact malaria transmission by accelerating mosquito vector and parasite development. Changes in rainfall patterns, whether excessive or diminished, affect mosquito breeding sites, leading to fluctuations in malaria incidence. Regional variations highlight the need for localised interventions.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate factors are crucial in malaria prevalence and distribution in Africa. As climate shifts alter mosquito populations, traditional interventions, such as chemical spraying, may become less effective. Integrating ecological data into malaria control strategies ensures interventions remain effective under changing climatic conditions. Strengthening climate-responsive policies will be pivotal in malaria reduction and elimination efforts.<br><br>CONTRIBUTION: This review offers a comprehensive synthesis of climate-malaria interactions, providing insights for policymakers and researchers to develop climate-informed malaria control strategies tailored to Africa's diverse ecosystems landscapes.},
}
@article {pmid40936645,
year = {2025},
author = {Mabena, MM and Mooa, RS and Masenge, A and Sepeng, NV},
title = {Knowledge and attitude of nurses in primary health care regarding climate change in Mpumalanga.},
journal = {Health SA = SA Gesondheid},
volume = {30},
number = {},
pages = {3105},
pmid = {40936645},
issn = {2071-9736},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is increasingly recognised as a critical public health challenge, a perspective reinforced by its inclusion as Sustainable Development Goal 13. Given its significant disease burden, climate change should be reframed as a leading health priority, demanding an immediate and coordinated response from the health sector.<br><br>AIM: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitudes of professional nurses in primary health care regarding climate change.<br><br>SETTING: The study was conducted in Nkangala District, Mpumalanga province.<br><br>METHODS: A non-experimental, descriptive and quantitative research design, employing a self-administered questionnaire, was used to collect data. A comprehensive sampling of the entire population was conducted in the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality, Nkangala District, Mpumalanga, because of the small population size.<br><br>RESULTS: About 82% of the professional nurses in primary health care had knowledge regarding the effects of climate change, and 23% did not link climate change to diseases. Regarding nurses' attitudes and perceptions, approximately 66.2% strongly agreed that understanding the issue is crucial to providing effective patient care. In support, 29.8% agreed that it is essential to understand the issue to help patients, 3.3% were neutral, while 0.7% strongly disagreed and 0% disagreed.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The findings of the study highlighted the importance of educating registered nurses about the mental health effects of climate change. It also emphasised the need to formally include climate change in the nursing curriculum, as many nurses currently depend on informal education to understand its implications.<br><br>CONTRIBUTION: The results of the study will contribute new knowledge regarding climate change, its impact on health and its implications for the nursing profession. In addition, the study emphasised the importance of incorporating climate change into the nursing curriculum.},
}
@article {pmid40936364,
year = {2025},
author = {Evans, AE and Pfadenhauer, WG and Buonaiuto, DM and Fertakos, ME and Brown-Lima, CJ and Morelli, TL},
title = {The future of biocontrol in the Anthropocene: A review of climate change impacts on biocontrol agents and their targets.},
journal = {Ecological applications : a publication of the Ecological Society of America},
volume = {35},
number = {6},
pages = {e70088},
doi = {10.1002/eap.70088},
pmid = {40936364},
issn = {1051-0761},
support = {G22AC00156//Powell Center/ ; 1938059//National Science Foundation GRFP/ ; G19AC00091//USGS Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center/ ; G21AC10233-01//USGS Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center/ ; //Lotta Crabtree Trust/ ; DE-SC0014664//Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Pest Control, Biological/methods ; Systematic Reviews as Topic ; },
abstract = {Biological control, the practice of using one species (biocontrol agent) to control the population of another (a host or prey species, hereafter target), can be a successful method to reduce pest species in agricultural and natural systems worldwide. Successful biocontrol agents often share a deep evolutionary history with their targets that results in high target specificity and synchronized phenology. However, with rapidly changing climatic conditions, users of biocontrol agents have questioned how climate change will affect both well-established and more recent biological control relationships. Using a meta-analysis of data collected from a systematic literature review, we evaluated the evidence for the impact of changing temperatures on the efficacy of biocontrol agents and corresponding responses in their targets. Overall, most studies of climate change impacts on biocontrol agents take place in the laboratory and focus on arthropod agents that are parasitoids. Results from our meta-analysis reveal that changes in temperature are projected to impact biocontrol agents and their targets similarly, with no overall significant changes to biocontrol agent or target performance. However, our results also show that temperature responses vary widely across study systems, as illustrated by case studies showing both positive, neutral, and negative effects of temperature on biocontrol agent efficacy, as well as variation in responses across the three core biological control measures of success: survival, reproduction, and efficacy. Our work highlights important knowledge gaps including how climate change will affect both biocontrol agents and their targets simultaneously. Additionally, we find that most current studies of climate impacts examined temperature relationships, predominantly of agricultural biocontrol agents. Increasing the breadth of studies is crucial for understanding the potential for climate change to affect the success of current and future biological control programs.},
}
@article {pmid40935520,
year = {2025},
author = {Zanon, FM and Stabile, BHM and Campos, BM and de Lima, &#xc9;O and Sampaio, MJA and de Souza, YR and Tolardo, LR and Gomes, MK and de Moraes, LSC and Hein, GS and da Silva, JD and Pinha, LDS and Santana, LO and Albuquerque, M and da Silva, V and Bredariol, JV and da Silva, GAL and da Silva, GD and Ferreira, AAA and Esser, LF and da Silva, VFB and Lima, MR and Ré, R and Bailly, D and Rodrigues, LC},
title = {Climate change will boost the invasion of the harmful cyanobacterium Raphidiopsis raciborskii in South America.},
journal = {Harmful algae},
volume = {149},
number = {},
pages = {102957},
doi = {10.1016/j.hal.2025.102957},
pmid = {40935520},
issn = {1878-1470},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; South America ; *Introduced Species ; *Cyanobacteria/physiology ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {The invasive cyanobacterium species Raphidiopsis raciborskii was first recorded in the Indo-Malaysian region in 1899, and studies currently report its presence in tropical, subtropical, and temperate environments around the world. In addition to its plasticity in colonizing new environments, R. raciborskii deserves attention for its ability to produce saxitoxin and cylindrospermopsin, which can cause the death of aquatic organisms and harm human health. In this work, we assessed the effect of global climate change towards the end of this century on the potential expansion of R. raciborskii using ecological niche models (ENMs). We applied a set of machine learning algorithms within the ensemble prediction approach to estimate the potential distribution of the species in South America under projected climate change, considering different carbon emission scenarios. In the moderate scenario, the northern Amazon basin, the southern Orinoco basin, and part of the North Atlantic basin showed increased environmental suitability for the species. In the pessimistic scenario, the basin with the greatest increase in suitability was the Paraná-Paraguay basin. Several basins remained highly suitable in both current and future scenarios, especially in Brazil. This study highlights the importance of understanding and addressing the impacts of climate change on the distribution of the invasive species R. raciborskii. South American countries must implement monitoring measures to assess the expansion of blooms of this species, as well as government actions to control water quality, given the strong impact of these organisms on biodiversity and ecosystem services.},
}
@article {pmid40934315,
year = {2025},
author = {Knight, CJ and Burnham, TLU and Crowder, LB and Eurich, JG and Franz, N and Golden, CD and Micheli, F},
title = {Safe food: A human right amid climate change.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {389},
number = {6765},
pages = {1099},
doi = {10.1126/science.adz2859},
pmid = {40934315},
issn = {1095-9203},
}
@article {pmid40933364,
year = {2025},
author = {Freihardt, J},
title = {Trapped by climate change? (In)voluntary immobility in Bangladesh.},
journal = {Regional environmental change},
volume = {25},
number = {4},
pages = {117},
pmid = {40933364},
issn = {1436-3798},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: While there has been a considerable conceptual discussion of trapped populations in the environmental migration literature, the empirical evidence on their existence is scarce. I examine why many people remain in environmentally vulnerable areas by analyzing newly collected survey panel data of 1515 household heads living along the Jamuna River in Bangladesh, an area affected by riverbank erosion and flooding. To examine whether immobility is voluntary or involuntary, I assess the migration aspirations and capability to move of those who did not migrate after environmental shocks occurred in their village. The majority (82%) of non-migrants can be classified as voluntary non-migrants, while 13% can be considered "trapped" and the remaining 5% as acquiescent non-migrants. Being affected by erosion significantly increases the likelihood that immobility is involuntary by 7.9 percentage points, while also lowering the socio-economic status of the affected population. Taken together, these results suggest that environmental change may indeed lead to the "trapping" of parts of the population in exposed areas by eroding their capability to move while simultaneously increasing their migration aspirations. The findings have important policy implications, as they raise a word of caution against prematurely labeling all populations staying in environmentally exposed areas as "trapped" without considering their migration aspirations-a majority may in fact be voluntary non-migrants.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10113-025-02452-3.},
}
@article {pmid40933362,
year = {2025},
author = {Seibicke, H},
title = {The Institutional Design of Scientific Advisory Boards on Climate Change: A Comparison at the Intergovernmental, Supranational, and National Level.},
journal = {Global challenges (Hoboken, NJ)},
volume = {9},
number = {9},
pages = {e00371},
pmid = {40933362},
issn = {2056-6646},
abstract = {This article investigates the institutional design of scientific advisory bodies (SABs) on climate change across three levels of governance: intergovernmental Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), national (UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC)), and supranational (European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change - ESABCC). Drawing on original empirical data and comparative analysis, the paper examines how institutional features (mandate, composition, autonomy, capacity, and knowledge provision) shape the potential roles and influence of these bodies in climate governance. The ESABCC, established in 2021, represents a novel institutional innovation within the EU's climate policy architecture. As the first supranational advisory body of its kind, it navigates a complex political space, balancing scientific independence with embeddedness in European Union's (EU) policymaking structures. Through a comparative lens, the analysis shows that while all three bodies aim to provide credible scientific input, their design reflects different governance logics and degrees of proximity to policy. The paper argues that institutional design is a critical determinant of how effectively SABs contribute to legitimate, evidence-informed climate policy. By mapping the ESABCC's position within the EU's multi-level governance framework, the study highlights its evolving role and outlines the implications for the broader use of expert knowledge in turbulent policy environments.},
}
@article {pmid40932720,
year = {2025},
author = {Malboeuf-Hurtubise, C and Léger-Goodes, T and Dave, H and Hoath, L and Lefrançois, D and Éthier, MA and Smith, J and Fillion, C and McLean, E and Fry, Z and Péloquin, K and Herba, CM},
title = {Climate Change-Based Art and Philosophy Intervention and Mental Health in Children.},
journal = {JAMA network open},
volume = {8},
number = {9},
pages = {e2531298},
pmid = {40932720},
issn = {2574-3805},
}
@article {pmid40932675,
year = {2026},
author = {de Palma, A and Lindsey, R and Proost, S and Riou, Y and Trannoy, A},
title = {Why combating climate change is so challenging.},
journal = {Ambio},
volume = {55},
number = {3},
pages = {515-528},
pmid = {40932675},
issn = {1654-7209},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Environmental Policy/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; European Union ; },
abstract = {This paper explores the obstacles to implementing climate change policies, emphasizing the interplay of economic, social, and political factors. Important barriers are the non-enforceability of international agreements and politicians motivated by a short-run goal of retaining office. A stable national legal framework is required that integrates clear principles, enforceable regulations, proactive judicial oversight, and inclusive public participation to bridge the gap between ambitious goals and feasible outcomes. Social acceptability of efficient instruments such as carbon taxes is also a constraint. Implementation problems are illustrated using the European automobile sector. The European Union has imposed a ban on the sale of new thermic vehicles after 2034. The ban will lead to job losses, regional economic disparities, and potential social unrest. Electric vehicles are still more costly than thermic vehicles, and they do not address congestion, safety, and parking externalities. Ultimately, a multifaceted, interdisciplinary, and inclusive approach is vital for combating climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40931521,
year = {2025},
author = {Tang, C and Wang, C and Zhang, Z and Cao, Y and Bulut, M and Xiao, Y and Li, X and Xiong, T and Yan, J and Guo, T},
title = {Redefining agroecological zones in China to mitigate climate change impacts on maize production.},
journal = {Molecular plant},
volume = {18},
number = {11},
pages = {1799-1802},
doi = {10.1016/j.molp.2025.09.005},
pmid = {40931521},
issn = {1752-9867},
mesh = {*Zea mays/growth &amp; development/physiology ; *Climate Change ; China ; *Agriculture ; },
abstract = {This study introduces multi-dimensional environment (MDE) zoning to enhance maize resilience and improve stagnant yields in China amid climate change. Utilizing comprehensive environmental and yield data, MDE zoning accurately identifies areas for targeted, climate-adaptive breeding. The tool provides a flexible framework for updates using annual variety testing and daily environmental data, optimizing maize production and resource allocation.},
}
@article {pmid40929161,
year = {2025},
author = {Hine, DW and Phillips, KL and Hine, MJ and Bhattacharya, O and Phillips, WJ and Driver, AB and Marks, ADG and Phillips, G},
title = {More than scientists: How message and messenger attributes influence viewers' climate change intentions.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {9},
pages = {e0331672},
pmid = {40929161},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Motivation ; *Intention ; Politics ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; Communication ; United States ; },
abstract = {Effectively motivating public action on climate change remains a central challenge for science communicators. This study investigated how message and messenger attributes shape viewers' motivation to act on climate change, and whether these effects vary as a function of political orientation. Using a policy-capturing design, 581 U.S. adults each viewed six randomly selected short videos from the More than Scientists website, in which climate scientists described the personal relevance of climate change. Linguistic features of the messages were analyzed using the Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC) software, and messenger attributes (e.g., age, sex, attractiveness) were independently coded. Multilevel modeling revealed that messenger characteristics-particularly being older, male, attractive, and filmed in natural settings-were the strongest predictors of viewer motivation, explaining over 21% of within-person variance. By contrast, linguistic message attributes had weak predictive power overall, though messages with future-focused language and greater length were modestly more motivating. Political orientation moderated some message effects: affiliation-oriented language increased motivation for left-leaning viewers, while achievement-oriented language was more effective for right-leaning viewers. These findings underscore the importance of peripheral cues in climate communication and support targeted messaging strategies that align with audience values and identities.},
}
@article {pmid40929056,
year = {2025},
author = {Chang, YK and Honda, K and Morita, K},
title = {Beyond lethal temperatures: Factors behind the disappearance of chum salmon from their southern margins under climate change.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {9},
pages = {e0330957},
pmid = {40929056},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Temperature ; *Oncorhynchus keta/physiology ; Population Dynamics ; Japan ; Rivers ; Zooplankton ; Animal Migration ; },
abstract = {The Tone River in Japan represents one of the southern limit distributions of chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) on the western side of the North Pacific, but the number of adult chum salmon observed here has declined dramatically since 2013 and reached zero in 2024. The factors behind the recent decline of the chum salmon population in the Tone River were investigated by using ocean reanalysis data and a 20-year particle-tracking simulation. Virtual chum salmon fry were released at the mouth of the Tone River in spring each year with six different swimming strategies to evaluate the effects of ocean currents on the population growth rate of salmon. None of the simulated scenarios reproduced the recent decline in the population, regardless of the swimming strategy and addition of lethal temperature thresholds. Instead, the decline in population growth rate appears to be correlated with warming water temperature and reduced zooplankton abundance caused by the northward shifts of the Kuroshio/Kuroshio Extension and Oyashio. Along the coast of northeastern Japan, the warm, nutrient-poor Kuroshio/Kuroshio Extension replaced the cold, nutrient-rich Oyashio on the migration route of chum salmon fry, increasing the water temperature and reducing zooplankton abundance. Partial correlation analysis of the water temperature and zooplankton abundance indicated that the latter was the main influencing factor coherently related to the population growth rate of salmon. The reduced zooplankton abundance would affect the growth and survival of chum salmon fry, which would result in a decline in population growth. The northward shift of the Kuroshio/Kuroshio Extension and Oyashio may continue or return southward depending on the effects of climate change, which will greatly influence the future population growth of chum salmon and whether they come back to the Tone River.},
}
@article {pmid40926824,
year = {2025},
author = {Attademo, L},
title = {Are Pollution and Climate Change Potential Factors in the Development of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?.},
journal = {Alpha psychiatry},
volume = {26},
number = {4},
pages = {39005},
pmid = {40926824},
issn = {2757-8038},
}
@article {pmid40926070,
year = {2025},
author = {Gómez-García, AR and Cevallos Paz, AL and Gutiérrez-Alvarez, R},
title = {Social inequities, climate change, and informal employment in Ecuador: a forthcoming challenge for occupational safety and health policies.},
journal = {Journal of public health policy},
volume = {46},
number = {4},
pages = {870-881},
pmid = {40926070},
issn = {1745-655X},
mesh = {Ecuador ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Occupational Health/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; *Health Policy ; *Employment/statistics &amp; numerical data/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; Socioeconomic Factors ; },
abstract = {This viewpoint examines the inadequate protection of informal workers against climate change hazards under new legislation in Ecuador. The recent Executive Decree No. 255 (Regulation on Occupational Safety and Health), enacted in May 2024, explicitly excludes informal sector workers, who are at elevated risk due to climate change impacts such as rising extreme temperatures. Based on national survey data, it is estimated that 52.5% of the Ecuadorian workforce is informally employed, with figures exceeding 80% in sectors like agriculture and construction. This analysis highlights the most vulnerable workers and emphasizes the need to review and extend social security coverage to include informal workers. Integrating these considerations into the forthcoming National Occupational Safety and Health Policy is crucial.},
}
@article {pmid40926067,
year = {2025},
author = {Baumann, AAW and Grüßer, L and Dölker, T and Lehmann, F and Kowark, A and Ziemann, S and Obert, DP and Schuler, J and Sander, M and Schneider, G and Schulz, CM and Schneider, F and Conway, N},
title = {Readiness for climate change mitigation among anesthesiologists : A before and after study at three German university hospitals.},
journal = {Die Anaesthesiologie},
volume = {74},
number = {10},
pages = {646-654},
pmid = {40926067},
issn = {2731-6866},
mesh = {Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; *Anesthesiologists/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Anesthesiology/education ; Attitude of Health Personnel ; Carbon Footprint ; *Climate Change ; Germany ; *Hospitals, University/organization &amp; administration ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Medical societies around the world are exploring strategies to reduce their carbon footprint. In this context, organizational readiness can serve as an important facilitator for the success of change. In this study we assessed whether a series of educational interventions improved anesthesia departments' organizational readiness for climate change mitigation.<br><br>METHODS: Anesthesiologists at three German university hospitals were asked to complete a&#xa0;survey on their departments' organizational readiness for climate change mitigation before and after an educational intervention bundle featuring lectures, posters and stickers was conducted. The second survey included additional questions about the use of climate-friendly low-flow and minimal-flow techniques.<br><br>RESULTS: A&#xa0;total of 422 questionnaires were completed, 256 of them prior to the interventions. Most participants noticed the interventions and mostly rated them as "good" or "rather good". We found high overall levels of organizational readiness. Agreement to statements in the subcategories of cultural and staff readiness increased from a&#xa0;low baseline level. Participants reported an increased use of minimal-flow techniques (51.6% vs. 66.3% endotracheal tube) and of low-flow techniques (41.0% vs. 57.8% laryngeal mask) during inhalational anesthesia.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Following our educational intervention bundle, organizational readiness at the participating institutions increased and a&#xa0;reduction in consumption of volatile anesthetics was reported. Pending proof of causality, these results encourage further exploration and the application of educational interventions on climate change mitigation in anesthesiology.},
}
@article {pmid40925281,
year = {2025},
author = {Abbas, SA and Khan, MH and Syed, SH},
title = {Board members' nationality, corruption, and corporate climate change risk in UK firms: Evidence from OECD and Non-OECD board members.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {393},
number = {},
pages = {127202},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127202},
pmid = {40925281},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {Environmental Monitoring ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development ; United Kingdom ; *Climate Change ; *Professional Corporations ; Ethnicity ; *Risk Management/methods ; },
abstract = {Drawing on imprinting theory and upper echelons theory, this study examines how the countries of origin of board members influence their ethical orientations and governance behaviors related to environmental risk management. Specifically, we explore whether board members from non-OECD countries, where corruption is often more culturally tolerated, are associated with higher climate risk in firms compared to their OECD counterparts. Using a sample of 77 publicly traded UK companies listed on the FTSE 100 index across 11 industries from 2013 to 2022, our findings show that board corruption significantly increases climate change risk, particularly when directors are from non-OECD countries. In contrast, the influence of corruption among OECD board members is insignificant. Additional findings highlight the effectiveness of environmental management training in reducing climate risk and caution against poorly aligned executive compensation structures that may exacerbate sustainability challenges. Our results are robust to alternative methods and endogeneity concerns. This study makes significant contributions to the corporate governance and environmentalism literature by demonstrating how culturally induced corruption, shaped by board members' national backgrounds, affects firm-level climate change risk. For policymakers and regulators, the findings suggest the need for targeted anti-corruption policies, mandatory environmental management training, and improved board composition and incentive alignment to foster ethical leadership and mitigate environmental risk in global firms.},
}
@article {pmid40921532,
year = {2025},
author = {Kassem, N and Boutros, P and Barteit, S},
title = {Climate change, health, and wearable biosensors: Harnessing emerging technologies to bridge environmental exposures and physiological responses.},
journal = {Progress in molecular biology and translational science},
volume = {216},
number = {},
pages = {109-137},
doi = {10.1016/bs.pmbts.2025.06.010},
pmid = {40921532},
issn = {1878-0814},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Wearable Electronic Devices ; *Biosensing Techniques ; *Environmental Exposure ; *Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses a growing threat to human health, increasing exposure to extreme environmental conditions. Wearable biosensors provide real-time monitoring of physiological responses to heat stress, including cardiovascular strain, thermoregulatory disruptions, sleep disturbances, and biomarkers of heat-related illnesses. These devices also assess behavioural adaptations, such as reduced physical activity, offering insights into physiological resilience and susceptibility. Wearable biosensors have broad applications in occupational health, enabling non-invasive detection of heat-related illnesses and the monitoring of air pollution impacts on respiratory and cardiovascular function. Validation studies emphasise the importance of sensor placement and multimodal analytics to enhance measurement accuracy under extreme conditions. By synchronising environmental and biometric data, these technologies support ecological momentary assessment, informing evidence-based policymaking and personalised health interventions. Despite their potential, challenges remain in ensuring equitable deployment, particularly in resource-limited settings. Issues such as affordability, data privacy, and validation across diverse populations must be addressed to enable widespread adoption. As climate change intensifies, integrating wearable biosensors into public health frameworks and adaptation policies will be essential for mitigating health risks and enhancing resilience in vulnerable populations.},
}
@article {pmid40920699,
year = {2025},
author = {Lan, BTH and Truong, DD and Dat, TT and Quang, BH and Hang, ND and Huan, LH},
title = {Assessment of community livelihood vulnerability to climate change in Vietnam: A case study of ethnic groups in Northern Upland Region.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {9},
pages = {e0330482},
pmid = {40920699},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Vietnam ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Ethnicity ; Female ; Male ; Family Characteristics ; Adult ; Vulnerable Populations ; },
abstract = {This study aims to assess the livelihood vulnerability to climate change of ethnic minority communities in Yen Bai province, a typical mountainous region in northern Vietnam. Utilizing the Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI) framework developed by Hahn et al. (2009), in combination with the IPCC vulnerability structure, the research analyzes eight components related to household characteristics, health, food, water, housing and productive land, social and financial networks, livelihood strategies, and exposure to climate shocks. Data were collected through a combination of desk study and survey with 480 households from two major ethnic groups: Tay and Thai.The results indicate that the Thai group has a higher overall LVI score (0.43) compared to the Tay group (0.37), reflecting greater livelihood vulnerability. The main factors contributing to this difference are limited livelihood diversification, lower educational attainment, weaker access to healthcare, and higher dependency on climate-sensitive resources. Although both groups are highly exposed to climate-related hazards such as flash floods, landslides, and droughts, the Thai group demonstrates greater sensitivity and lower adaptive capacity. This research contributes theoretically by adapting and refining the LVI framework to suit the context of upland ethnic communities, and practically by providing empirical evidence to inform climate adaptation policies. The study highlights the need for differentiated and context-specific strategies that prioritize ethnic minority communities with high vulnerability, focusing on improving education, livelihood diversification, healthcare access, and institutional support mechanisms.},
}
@article {pmid40917900,
year = {2025},
author = {Ghimire, J and Poudel, K and Lamichhane, K and Timilsina, A and Dhakal, MP and Phuyal, PP and Pradhan, S and Devkota, J and Karki, S},
title = {Climate change and its differential impact on sexual and reproductive health and rights among women in Nepal.},
journal = {Frontiers in reproductive health},
volume = {7},
number = {},
pages = {1603370},
pmid = {40917900},
issn = {2673-3153},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Nepal is highly affected by climate change, experiencing glacier melting, untimely rainfall, floods, landslides, forest fires, and droughts, which collectively impact over 10 million people. There is a larger impact of climate change on human health, but its impact on women's and girls' sexual and reproductive health and rights is yet to be explored. Thus, this study aims to understand the linkages between climate change and the unique impact on gender and sexual, and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).<br><br>METHODOLOGY: This is an exploratory cross-sectional study conducted using a mixed method in Kailali, Arghakhanchi, and Kapilvastu districts. A total of 384 women were selected using systematic random sampling from the upper, middle, and downstream of Khutiya and Banganga river basins. Focus group discussions and key informant interviews were conducted to capture their experiences. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were carried out for quantitative data using SPSS, and a thematic analysis for qualitative data.<br><br>RESULTS: The women who experienced two or more climate-included disasters were more likely to face gender-based violence (P&#x2009;<&#x2009;.05). The study also showed that women's autonomy in making decisions on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights has increased among women exposed to a higher number of climate-related risk (P&#x2009;<&#x2009;.001). Though more than 3/4th of women did not want more children, women who are exposed to more climate-related risks wanted more children (P&#x2009;<&#x2009;.001). The survey found that more than three-quarters (76.3%) of respondents knew about the legality of abortion, and 85% of respondents knew the place to go for abortion services. The result also revealed a significant reduction in sexual desire among women who were exposed to a higher number of climate events. These findings are also aligned with the qualitative information in the study.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The findings demand strengthening the resilience of healthcare systems to withstand the impact of climate change, ensuring that essential sexual and reproductive health services, including abortion, contraception, and maternal healthcare, are available and accessible even during the climate crisis. The findings indicate the need for interventions that empower women, address gender-based violence, and integrate sexual and reproductive health into climate change adaptation in policies and programs.},
}
@article {pmid40917883,
year = {2025},
author = {Ghirardelli, A and Tarolli, P},
title = {Bridging the gap between science, policy, stakeholders: Delineating a virtuous framework for agriculture under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {iScience},
volume = {28},
number = {9},
pages = {113326},
pmid = {40917883},
issn = {2589-0042},
abstract = {Addressing the challenge of feeding a growing global population while mitigating the damages of weather extremes and adapting to climate change requires coordinated efforts across science, policy, and agriculture. Drawing inspiration from recent European Union agricultural and environmental policy reforms, we examine the barriers between scientific advancements, farm-scale applications, and the implementation of agricultural policies. We propose a generalized framework to bridge communication gaps among scientists, policymakers, and farmers. By fostering participatory research, empowering stakeholders, and enhancing education, while still acknowledging the importance of economic efficiency, the framework aims to align environmental goals with farmers' socio-economic realities, and strengthen their active role in environmental protection. It highlights the need to overcome technological and economic barriers, enhance scientific understanding of regional environmental issues, and strengthen collaboration within the scientific community. This approach aims to ensure sustainable agricultural practices, building resilience to climate change while balancing productivity and environmental conservation.},
}
@article {pmid40917254,
year = {2025},
author = {Hailegiorgis, T and Lemessa, D and Melese, D and Abebe, M and Nemomissa, S},
title = {Modeling the Spatiotemporal Habitat Suitability Distributions of Cultural Keystone Bidens macroptera (Adey Abeba) Under Climate Change Scenarios in Ethiopia.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {9},
pages = {e72115},
pmid = {40917254},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Bidens macroptera symbolizes the change of a season, marking the transition from the rainy season to autumn, heralding the new year for Ethiopians. Despite a general understanding of its geographic regions, significant gaps remain in identifying the habitat distribution and key predictor variables of Bidens macroptera through species distribution modeling (SDM) in the context of climate change. We developed an ensemble species distribution model using 2 statistical and 3 machine learning algorithms. We collected 119 presence and pseudoabsence points to train and validate bioclimatic variables through 5-fold cross-validation with the "SDM" package in R software. We calculated the Variance Inflation Factor (VIF) to assess multicollinearity among environmental variables. Projections were made for medium (SSP 2-4.5) and extreme (SSP 5-8.5) greenhouse gas emissions for the periods of the 2050s and 2070s. The performance of the models was evaluated by Area Under the Curve (AUC) and True Skill Statistic (TSS). A weighted average threshold value at the sum of sensitivity and specificity of the TSS was used to classify habitat suitability using ArcGIS 10.4. The ensemble model showed strong performance, with an AUC ranging from 0.96 to 0.98 and a TSS of 0.84-0.92. Individually, MaxEnt outperformed with an AUC of 98% and a TSS of 92%. The mean temperature of the driest quarter (Bio 9) emerged as the most influential, followed by soil pH and slope. With the current climate conditions, 89.81% of habitats are classified as unsuitable, while 5.64% are least suitable, 2.46% moderately suitable, and 2.09% highly suitable. However, all future projections revealed a decline in suitable habitats, increasing the risk of local extinction. Therefore, it is essential to develop a conservation plan and strengthen climate change adaptation strategies to mitigate habitat loss for this iconic highland species.},
}
@article {pmid40916786,
year = {2025},
author = {Taylor, MJ},
title = {Climate Change and Public Health: It's Time to Extinguish the Housefire.},
journal = {Perspectives in biology and medicine},
volume = {68},
number = {3},
pages = {389-400},
doi = {10.1353/pbm.2025.a968846},
pmid = {40916786},
issn = {1529-8795},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Public Health ; *Wildfires/prevention &amp; control ; },
abstract = {The effects of climate change harms upon public health could be disastrous. Many have likened the urgency and peril associated with our global situation to living in a house on fire. This article uses the housefire metaphor to consider how public health teams and others can encourage actions that lessen climate-related harms. Using strategic narratives to disseminate communications may improve chances of this being achieved. The housefire metaphor expresses the urgency and our shared ownership of the climate situation, and it can be deployed to recommend feasible, remedial actions.},
}
@article {pmid40914209,
year = {2025},
author = {Hébert, JR and Holmberg, R and Boncyk, M and Scott, G and Murphy, EA and Hofseth, LJ},
title = {Perspective: Food Environment, Climate Change, Inflammation, Diet, and Health.},
journal = {Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.)},
volume = {16},
number = {10},
pages = {100504},
pmid = {40914209},
issn = {2156-5376},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Inflammation/etiology ; *Diet ; *Food Supply ; *Environment ; Global Health ; },
abstract = {Human activities contribute to large shifts in the global climate, with far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, societies, and human health. Modern food systems-designed to produce convenience foods that tend to have high inflammatory potential-exacerbate environmental degradation and shape the interwoven challenges of climate, nutrition, and health. Over the past 3 decades, extreme weather has worsened, and poor diets have led to more inflammation-related health problems-2 parallel trends that are exposing system-wide weaknesses and harming global health. Is there evidence of a connection between environmental degradation and inflammation? The medical and environmental literatures were searched by combining "climate change" OR "environmental factors" OR "food systems" AND "inflammation" AND "diet." All permutations of these terms were used, and all terms were searched as both text words and MeSH terms. The literature on inflammation and health is vast (∼750,000 articles in the National Library of Medicine [NLM]) as is the literature on diet and health (>1.8 million articles in the NLM). Interest in global climate change is growing (∼39,000 references in the NLM and >650,000 references in the Web of Science Core Collection). Although the literature at the intersections of diet and inflammation with either climate change or, especially, food systems is small, evidence points to a connection between global climate changes and inflammation operating mainly through food systems. Large-scale industrialized agriculture and other environmental changes that are heating the planet produce food commodities that are causally related to inflammatory processes within organisms. The interplay between individuals' dietary decisions and system-level decisions regarding food production and processing sets the stage for deepening understanding of connections revealed in the literature and developing a multifaceted approach to address these critical problems that encompass individual behavior change and collaborative initiatives across sectors to effect meaningful change.},
}
@article {pmid40911796,
year = {2026},
author = {Kim, SH},
title = {Mental Health Challenges of Climate Change for Older Korean and Korean American Adults: Navigating Vulnerability, Isolation, and Resilience.},
journal = {Social work in public health},
volume = {41},
number = {3},
pages = {212-220},
doi = {10.1080/19371918.2025.2557348},
pmid = {40911796},
issn = {1937-190X},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Resilience, Psychological ; Aged ; Male ; *Asian/psychology ; *Social Isolation/psychology ; Female ; *Mental Health/ethnology ; Republic of Korea/ethnology ; Social Support ; Middle Aged ; United States ; Adaptation, Psychological ; },
abstract = {Climate change presents a growing mental health concern for older adults, particularly among Korean and Korean American populations who may experience heightened vulnerabilities due to cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic factors. This study examines the psychological impact of climate change on this demographic, focusing on three key areas: increased vulnerability to climate-related disasters, the exacerbation of social isolation, and the role of resilience in mitigating negative outcomes. Drawing on interdisciplinary research, this study explores how environmental stressors, displacement, and disruptions to traditional support systems contribute to mental health challenges. Furthermore, it highlights protective factors such as cultural resilience, intergenerational support, and community-based interventions that can help older Korean and Korean American adults adapt to climate-related stressors. The findings underscore the need for culturally responsive mental health strategies, policy initiatives, and social support networks to promote psychological well-being and climate adaptation in aging populations.},
}
@article {pmid40907349,
year = {2025},
author = {Sepp, M and Abbasi, M and Döll, P and Freixa, A and Marcé, R and Sabater, S},
title = {Impacts of climate change on the dilution capacity of perennial and non-perennial European rivers.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {287},
number = {Pt B},
pages = {124499},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2025.124499},
pmid = {40907349},
issn = {1879-2448},
mesh = {*Rivers/chemistry ; *Climate Change ; Europe ; Water Purification ; Wastewater ; },
abstract = {Rivers provide ecosystem services, such as water purification and drinking water supply, which depend on the river's capacity to dilute effluents from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). There are no large-scale analyses of the dilution capacity of rivers that take into account the differences between perennial and non-perennial river reaches, even though more than half of the world's river and stream reaches are estimated to be non-perennial. We evaluated the actual and future capacity of perennial and non-perennial river reaches in Europe to dilute WWTP effluents. Future (2071-2100) climatic conditions were compared to reference (1985-2014) conditions, considering average and extreme streamflow conditions (i.e., driest months or years). The dilution factor (DF), i.e., the ratio of streamflow to cumulated upstream WWTP discharge, was annually, on average, 4.6 times lower in non-perennial than in perennial reaches under reference conditions, and decreased up to 10.8 times lower in August. Annual DF is projected to decrease significantly in two-thirds of the reaches under the high emissions scenario (corresponding to Representative Concentration Pathway RCP8.5). Reaches in the Mediterranean and semi-arid regions of Europe have low dilution capacity and are the most vulnerable to WWTP discharges. Therefore, they are particularly sensitive to climate change-induced streamflow decreases, which will further reduce DF. In contrast, under the low emissions scenario (corresponding to RCP2.6), DF will remain largely unchanged, highlighting the importance of emissions reductions in preserving the dilution capacity of the European rivers.},
}
@article {pmid40907226,
year = {2025},
author = {Chardon, V and Euzen, C and Schmitt, L},
title = {Functional river restoration as a lever for adapting to climate change from an interdisciplinary emblematic showcase on the Upper Rhine.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {393},
number = {},
pages = {127151},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127151},
pmid = {40907226},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Rivers ; Ecosystem ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Groundwater ; Floods ; },
abstract = {Many large rivers have been regulated for navigation improvement, hydro-electricity production, agricultural development and flood protection. River regulation alters both aquatic and riverine habitat dynamics as well as ecological functionalities and ecosystem services. This study aims to evaluate the impacts of river regulation performed along the Rhine as well as climate change to develop a process-based restoration strategy for the Rhinau-Taubergiessen area. The study focuses on analyzing (i) planimetric changes of the fluvial landscape from 1778 to 2021, (ii) water level changes from 1830 to 2020 and (iii) groundwater level variations from 1925 to 2020. This study also investigates the distribution of fine sediment thickness and analyzes hydrological data from 1869 to 2020 as well as water temperature data from 1970 to 2020. The results reveal a significant decline in aquatic and riparian habitat dynamics due to river regulation, a reduced amplitude of groundwater table fluctuations, and a large reduction in flood frequency. At catchment scale, both alterations of the Rhine flow regime due to regulation works and global climate change - evidenced by a 2,9 °C increase in mean water temperature over the past 50 years - have been identified. Based on these findings, restoration strategies should focus on improving lateral connectivity by lowering bank dikes to increase flood frequency and duration, enhancing fluvial processes and reactivating surface-subsurface water exchange. This study highlights the importance of considering the effects of global climate change on restoration goals to improve the adaptation of restored ecosystems in these large-scale pressures.},
}
@article {pmid40906569,
year = {2025},
author = {Berti, C and Baglioni, M and La Vecchia, A and D'Oria, V and Bettocchi, S and Agostoni, C},
title = {Climate Change and Consumers' Food Choices towards Sustainability: A Narrative Review.},
journal = {Nutrition reviews},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/nutrit/nuaf151},
pmid = {40906569},
issn = {1753-4887},
support = {//Italian Ministry of Health for IRCCS/ ; },
abstract = {This narrative review explores key issues surrounding climate change and diets, highlighting individual-level dynamics and structural constraints to implementing policies that prioritize sustainability through a political economy lens. Strong interconnections exist between climate change and agri-food systems. Current eating patterns are unsustainable, threatening both human and planetary health. Hence, the urgency of promoting "Planetary Health Diets." Available evidence confirms that the healthiest diets exert the least pressure on the environment. Partially substituting meat with plant-based alternatives and reducing the intake of ultra-processed foods can contribute to more climate-friendly dietary patterns. Environmental issues, eco-emotions, health-related dietary motivations, and ethical aspects likely encourage consumers to adopt more sustainable eating habits. In contrast, high prices, consumers' low acceptance, low education, lack of a standardized definition, and weakness in the current information-based instruments related to sustainable food production pose significant challenges to consumers' choices. Effective governance at global, national, and local levels is pivotal. Integrating sustainability issues in national food-based dietary guidelines, education and awareness campaigns, along with reforming public food procurement and offering economic incentives for sustainable foods have the potential to foster the transition towards a healthy sustainable eating. Current dietary patterns negatively affect both planetary and human health. However, consumers are increasingly inclined toward sustainable food options. While individuals play a role in food choices, structural interventions are essential to ensuring a successful transition.},
}
@article {pmid40906399,
year = {2025},
author = {Lin, Y and Liu, Q and Lv, S and Huang, X and Wei, C and Li, J and Guan, Y and Pan, Y and Mi, Y and Cheng, Y and Yang, X and Xu, D},
title = {Assessing the Potential Distribution of the Traditional Chinese Medicinal Plant Spatholobus suberectus in China Under Climate Change: A Biomod2 Ensemble Model-Based Study.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {8},
pages = {},
pmid = {40906399},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {20A007, 20E051, 21E040, and 22kA011//China West Normal University Support Program/ ; },
abstract = {Spatholobus suberectus, a valuable Chinese medicinal plant, faces habitat shifts under climate change. In order to better utilize the medicinal properties of S. suberectus and conduct further investigations, this study utilized the Biomod2 ensemble model to predict and analyze the potential expansion and contraction of suitable habitat areas for S. suberectus in China under changing climatic and environmental conditions. The results showed that, compared to the pre-screened models, the ensemble model significantly improved the prediction accuracy. Currently, S. suberectus is primarily distributed in southern China. Under the projected scenarios of SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5, its suitable habitat is expected to expand overall, with the increased areas concentrated mainly in southwestern, central, and eastern China. As climatic factors shift, the high-suitability center of S. suberectus is predicted to shift slightly southward under the SSP1-2.6 scenario, while under the SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios, it is projected to move northwestward. In the future, it will be necessary to optimize the warm and humid growth environment for cultivated S. suberectus in China. Meanwhile, wild S. suberectus populations should be closely monitored for the impact of climate change to prevent potential partial reductions in suitable habitats, thereby ensuring ecological balance and sustainable development.},
}
@article {pmid40906395,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, C and Xia, S and Yu, X and Duan, H and Qi, G},
title = {Stage-Specific Impacts of Climate Change on Greater White-Fronted Geese Along the East Asian Flyway.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {8},
pages = {},
pmid = {40906395},
issn = {2079-7737},
abstract = {Migratory flyways sustain waterbird populations by linking critical habitats across their annual cycle. However, stage-specific impacts of climate change on these habitats remain poorly understood. We integrated species distribution models with annual migration data from 30 Greater White-fronted Geese (Anser albifrons frontalis) to assess changes in habitat suitability, distributional shifts, and suitability fluctuations across breeding, stopover, and wintering stages under mid-century (2040-2060) climate scenarios. Suitability fluctuations were quantified as the coefficient of variation (CV) in habitat suitability between current and future projections. Projected habitat responses varied markedly across stages: breeding areas contracted by 29.9%, wintering areas expanded by 62.7%, and stopover sites showed minimal net change. Centroids of all habitats are projected to shift northward by mean distances of 125-492 km under future climate scenarios. Breeding habitats exhibited the greatest suitability fluctuations (CV=30-45; ~50% area affected under SSP585), followed by stopover and wintering grounds (CV ≈ 11), with 35.8% and 23.3% of their areas falling within high-fluctuation zones. These findings highlight the urgent need to prioritize breeding habitats, implement stage-specific conservation strategies, and enhance international cooperation to ensure the protection of waterbirds along the East Asian Flyway.},
}
@article {pmid40906159,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, H and Huang, B and Xu, L and Chen, T},
title = {Prediction Analysis of Integrative Quality Zones for Corydalis yanhusuo W. T. Wang Under Climate Change: A Rare Medicinal Plant Endemic to China.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {8},
pages = {},
pmid = {40906159},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {2024JJ7319//Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province/ ; 2025JJ70465//Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province/ ; 202412//Doctoral research project initiation fund at Hunan University of Medicine/ ; 202401001789//Reform Project of Hunan Provincial Education Department/ ; },
abstract = {Corydalis yanhusuo W. T. Wang, commonly known as Yanhusuo, is an important and rare medicinal plant resource in China. Its habitat integrity is facing severe challenges due to climate change and human activities. Establishing an integrative quality zoning system for this species is of significant practical importance for resource conservation and adaptive management. This study integrates multiple data sources, including 121 valid distribution points, 37 environmental factors, future climate scenarios (SSP126 and SSP585 pathways for the 2050s and 2090s), and measured content of tetrahydropalmatine (THP) from 22 sampling sites. A predictive framework for habitat suitability and spatial distribution of effective components was constructed using a multi-model coupling approach (MaxEnt, ArcGIS spatial analysis, and co-kriging method). The results indicate that the MaxEnt model exhibits high prediction accuracy (AUC > 0.9), with the dominant environmental factors being the precipitation of the wettest quarter (404.8~654.5 mm) and the annual average temperature (11.8~17.4 °C). Under current climatic conditions, areas of high suitability are concentrated in parts of Central and Eastern China, including the Sichuan Basin, the middle-lower Yangtze plains, and coastal areas of Shandong and Liaoning. In future climate scenarios, the center of suitable areas is predicted to shift northwestward. The content of THP is significantly correlated with the mean diurnal temperature range, temperature seasonality, and the mean temperature of the wettest quarter (p < 0.01). A comprehensive assessment identifies the Yangtze River Delta region, Central China, and parts of the Loess Plateau as the optimal integrative quality zones. This research provides a scientific basis and decision-making support for the sustainable utilization of C. yanhusuo and other rare medicinal plants in China.},
}
@article {pmid40905536,
year = {2025},
author = {Filimonenko, E and Kuzyakov, Y},
title = {Activation Energy of Organic Matter Decomposition in Soil and Consequences of Global Warming.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {9},
pages = {e70472},
pmid = {40905536},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2023YFD200140403//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; //RUDN University Strategic Academic Leadership Program/ ; //Shandong Provincial "811" Project of First-class Discipline Construction/ ; 18-03 date 10.09.2024//Sirius Federal Territory/ ; },
mesh = {*Soil/chemistry ; *Global Warming ; Soil Microbiology ; Oxidation-Reduction ; *Organic Chemicals/chemistry ; Thermodynamics ; },
abstract = {The activation energy (Ea) is the minimum energy necessary for (bio)chemical reactions acting as an energy barrier and defining reaction rates, for example, organic matter transformations in soil. Based on the Ea database of (i) oxidative and hydrolytic enzyme activities, (ii) organic matter mineralization and CO2 production, (iii) heat release during soil incubation, as well as (iv) thermal oxidation of soil organic matter (SOM), we assess the Ea of SOM transformation processes. After a short description of the four approaches to assess these Ea values-all based on the Arrhenius equation-we present the Ea of chemical oxidation (79 kJ mol[-1], based on thermal oxidation), microbial mineralization (67 kJ mol[-1], CO2 production), microbial decomposition (40 kJ mol[-1], heat release), and enzyme-catalyzed hydrolysis of polymers and cleavage of mineral ions of nutrients (33 kJ mol[-1], enzyme driven reactions) from SOM. The catalyzing effects of hydrolytic and oxidative enzymes reduce Ea of SOM decomposition by more than twice that of its chemical oxidation. The Ea of enzymatic cleavage of mineral ions of N, P, and S from their organic compounds is 9 kJ mol[-1] lower (corresponding to 40-fold faster reactions) than the hydrolysis of N-, P-, and S-free organic polymers. In soil, where organic compounds are physically protected and enzymes are partly deactivated, microbial mineralization is ~140-fold faster compared to its pure chemical oxidation. Because processes with higher Ea are more sensitive to temperature increase, global warming will accelerate the decomposition of stable organic compounds and boost the C cycle much stronger than the cycling of nutrients: N, P, and S. Consequently, the stoichiometry of microbially utilized compounds in warmer conditions will shift toward organic pools with higher C/N ratios. This will decouple the cycling of C and nutrients: N, P, and S. Overall, the Ea of (bio)chemical transformations of organic matter in soil enables to assess process rates and the inherent stability of SOM pools, as well as their responses to global warming.},
}
@article {pmid40905278,
year = {2025},
author = {Fernández, JB and Kubisch, EL and Duran, F and Boretto, JM},
title = {Giving their all for their offspring: physiological trade-offs in an Andean-Patagonian viviparous lizard in response to global warming.},
journal = {Biology open},
volume = {14},
number = {9},
pages = {},
pmid = {40905278},
issn = {2046-6390},
support = {PICT-2020-SERIEA-3401//FONCyT Fondo para la Investigacion Cientifica y Tecnologica/ ; PICT-2020-SERIEA-03395//FONCyT Fondo para la Investigacion Cientifica y Tecnologica/ ; 04/B234//Universidad Nacional del Comahue/ ; CONICET, PIBAA 2023//Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas/ ; PICT-2020-SERIEA-3401//Fondo para la Investigaci&#xf3;n Cient&#xed;fica y Tecnol&#xf3;gica (FONCyT)/ ; PICT-2020-SERIEA-3395//Fondo para la Investigaci&#xf3;n Cient&#xed;fica y Tecnol&#xf3;gica (FONCyT)/ ; PIBAA 2023//Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cient&#xed;ficas y T&#xe9;cnicas (CONICET)/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Lizards/physiology ; Female ; *Global Warming ; *Viviparity, Nonmammalian ; Pregnancy ; Reproduction ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Global warming threatens biodiversity, particularly affecting ectothermic animals, which must seek refuge to avoid overheating when ambient temperatures exceed their critical thresholds. Extended shelter use limits the time for essential activities such as foraging, social interactions, and reproduction, potentially reducing survival and increasing local extinction risk. Viviparous Liolaemids inhabiting cold-temperate Andean regions are considered vulnerable to rising temperatures and are predicted to experience local extinctions this century. We evaluated the effects of thermal restriction on pregnancy outcomes and offspring in the viviparous lizard Liolaemus pictus under two conditions. One group of pregnant females experienced simulated future thermal restrictions (restriction group, RG; n=12), while another group experienced identical laboratory conditions without thermal restrictions (no-restriction group, NRG; n=14). In RG females, 41.7% were removed due to feeding cessation or spontaneous abortions (versus 12.3% in NRG), reflecting the consequences of thermal restriction. The remaining RG females selected lower preferred body temperatures after 2 weeks of experimentation and maintained a stable body condition throughout pregnancy. However, both groups of offspring showed similar body condition and locomotor performance, suggesting physiological compensation by RG females. This physiological plasticity of L. pictus may help buffer the adverse effects of global warming on reproductive success.},
}
@article {pmid40905235,
year = {2025},
author = {Brin, P and Pohl, K and Cole, AP},
title = {Climate change and urologic care: a challenge for patients and providers.},
journal = {Current opinion in urology},
volume = {35},
number = {6},
pages = {691-695},
doi = {10.1097/MOU.0000000000001332},
pmid = {40905235},
issn = {1473-6586},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Urologic Diseases/epidemiology/therapy/diagnosis ; *Urology ; Risk Factors ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review examines the interplay between environmental changes and urology. While there is widespread recognition of the large impacts of climate change on population health, there are specific ways in which climate change will impact urologic cares. In this article, we will review categories and pathways by which climate change will impact care and briefly discuss opportunities for climate change mitigation.<br><br>RECENT FINDINGS: Recent literature highlights how the epidemiology of urological diseases is influenced by climate change, explaining the underlying mechanisms driving these changes. Climate change impacts urological disease through mechanisms that can be classified as first-order, second-order, and third-order effects. Whereas first-order effects are direct impacts of climate change on urologic diseases, second-order effects are situations where climate change affects more proximate risk factors for urologic disease (such as indentation of water supplies with carcinogenic chemicals after hurricanes), third-order impacts are situations where climate change and its effects limit the medical systems' ability to treat patients.<br><br>SUMMARY: Although the effects of climate change on urologic care are complex and wide ranging, efforts to identify and categorize these effects will be critical in order to adapt to climate change and to mitigate its effects.},
}
@article {pmid40904564,
year = {2025},
author = {Rückle, K and Rohrer, M and Mihók, B and Johansson, M and Andersson, H and Pomee, MS and Vergadi, E and Rouva, G and Agrawal, A and Balázs, B and Brattich, E and Carelli, M and De Luca, C and Di Sabatino, S and Krishnan V, S and Molter, A and Pilla, F and Ruggieri, P and Scolobig, A and Hertig, E},
title = {Determinants and relationships of climate change, climate change hazards, mental health, and well-being: a systematic review.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychiatry},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1601871},
pmid = {40904564},
issn = {1664-0640},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Impacts of climate change on human health receive increasing attention. However, the connections of climate change with well-being and mental health are still poorly understood.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: As part of the Horizon Europe project TRIGGER, we aim to deepen the understanding of the relationships between climate change and human mental health and well-being in Europe by focusing on environmental and socio-individual determinants.<br><br>METHODS: This study is a systematic literature review based on the PRISMA guidelines using Embase, Medline and Web of Science.<br><br>RESULTS: 143 records were retrieved. The results show that climate change and its specific hazards (air pollution, floods, wildfires, meteorological variables, and temperature extremes) impact human well-being and mental health.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Mental health and well-being outcomes are complex, extremely individual, and can be long lasting. Determinants like the living surrounding, human's life activities as well as socio-individual determinants alter the linkage between climate change and mental health. The same determinant can exert both a pathogenic and a salutogenic effect, depending on the outcome. Knowing the effects of the determinants is of high relevance to improve resilience. Several pathways were identified. For instance, higher level of education and female gender lead to perceiving climate change as a bigger threat but increase preparedness to climate hazards. Elderly, children and adolescents are at higher risks of mental health problems. On the other hand, social relation, cohesiveness and support from family and friends are generally protective. Green and blue spaces improve well-being and mental health. Overall, comparing the different hazard-outcome relationships is difficult due to varying definitions, measurement techniques, spatial and temporal range, scales, indicators and population samples.<br><br>https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/home, identifier CRD42023426758.},
}
@article {pmid40901967,
year = {2025},
author = {Proctor, J and Zeppetello, LV and Chan, D and Huybers, P},
title = {Climate change increases the interannual variance of summer crop yields globally through changes in temperature and water supply.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {36},
pages = {eady3575},
pmid = {40901967},
issn = {2375-2548},
abstract = {Year-to-year variance of agricultural productivity is an important determinant of food security. Previous global analyses described increased yield volatility from warming, but it has become increasingly clear that changes in water availability are also a key determinant of yields. Here, we provide the first global quantification of climate change impacts on maize, soybean, and sorghum yield variance due to changes in temperature and soil moisture. Pairing an empirical crop model with CMIP6 simulations indicates that changes in temperature and soil moisture increase interannual weather-induced yield variance by [Formula: see text] across crops. This increase is driven roughly equally by previously quantified increased temperature stress variance, as well as by increased covariance between temperature and soil moisture stresses. Results using a simple land surface model are consistent with those using CMIP6 simulations in indicating that this increased covariance is driven by warmer air more quickly drying soils and by dry soils promoting greater warming.},
}
@article {pmid40901886,
year = {2025},
author = {Sinclair, AH and Cosme, D and Lydic, K and Reinero, DA and Mann, ME and Falk, EB},
title = {Reply to Loh and Ren: Motivating action among climate change believers.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {36},
pages = {e2515426122},
pmid = {40901886},
issn = {1091-6490},
}
@article {pmid40901660,
year = {2025},
author = {Laftouhi, A and Elrherabi, A and Farihi, A and Nasr, FA and Hmamou, A and Mahraz, MA and Bouhrim, M and Al-Zharani, M and Qurtam, AA and Eloutassi, N and Taleb, A and Taleb, M},
title = {Impact of Climate Change on the Composition and Bioactivity of Inula viscosa Essential Oils: In Vitro, In Silico, and ADME Analysis.},
journal = {Food science &amp; nutrition},
volume = {13},
number = {9},
pages = {e70845},
pmid = {40901660},
issn = {2048-7177},
abstract = {Medicinal plants, rich in secondary metabolites, play a crucial role in drug development. Climate change, driven by industrialization, affects plant growth and the production of these metabolites. The research explores how climate change influences the phytochemical profile as well as the antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of Inula viscosa. The three samples were subjected to contrasting climatic conditions, ranging from a normal climate to progressively intensified combined heat and drought stress over 4 years (Sample 1 under normal seasonal temperature and rainfall; Sample 2 with a 5 C temperature increase and 50% reduced irrigation; and Sample 3 exposed to a 10 C temperature rise and 75% water deficit). Essential oils were extracted and evaluated for antioxidant activity (DPPH, ABTS, and β-carotene bleaching) and their antidiabetic potential through the inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase. In silico analyses, including molecular docking and ADME profiling, were performed, using AutoDockTools and SwissADME, to assess the potential of phytochemicals as inhibitors and their pharmacokinetic properties. The essential oils exhibited significant antioxidant activity, with Sample 2 showing the highest DPPH, ABTS, and β-carotene bleaching activities. Additionally, notable antidiabetic effects were observed, with Sample 2 exhibiting the strongest inhibitory activity against α-amylase and α-glucosidase. Molecular docking studies revealed promising affinities of phytochemicals, such as caryophyllene oxide and α-cuprenene, for α-amylase and α-glucosidase, supporting their potential as antidiabetic agents. These findings highlight the influence of climatic conditions on the biological activity of essential oils. I. viscosa essential oils from arid climates exhibit enhanced antioxidant and antidiabetic properties, with potential therapeutic applications. These effects are closely linked to climate-driven changes in the chemical composition of the oils.},
}
@article {pmid40900541,
year = {2025},
author = {Lima, MVC and Queiroz, JM and Oliveira, KKD and Ferreira Júnior, AR},
title = {Climate change and women: an integrated reflection between gender and the Sustainable Development Goals.},
journal = {Revista brasileira de enfermagem},
volume = {78Suppl 1},
number = {Suppl 1},
pages = {e20240376},
pmid = {40900541},
issn = {1984-0446},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Sustainable Development/trends ; Female ; *Women's Health/trends ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: to discuss the interrelationship between climate change, gender, women's health and the Sustainable Development Goals.<br><br>METHODS: a reflective article.<br><br>RESULTS: emphasis is placed on the relationship between women and climate, permeating the discussion of gender, as women stand out in the climate struggle for their roles as promoters, executors, creators and managers in numerous social contexts, whether they occupy them of their own free will or are forced to assume them due to external factors.<br><br>FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: women play a vital role in natural resource management and community resilience, but they face significant challenges due to gender inequalities. To achieve a sustainable future, it is imperative that climate and development policies include and reflect women's capabilities and needs, ensuring their full participation and leadership.},
}
@article {pmid40897708,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, P and Pan, Z and Sun, J and Geng, Y and Jiang, Y and Li, YZ and Zhang, Z},
title = {Anthropogenic climate change may reduce global diazotroph diversity.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {8208},
pmid = {40897708},
issn = {2041-1723},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Nitrogen Fixation/genetics ; *Biodiversity ; *Anthropogenic Effects ; Nitrogenase/genetics/metabolism ; Nitrogen/metabolism ; Temperature ; Nitrogen Cycle ; },
abstract = {Climate change impacts microbial community structure and function, thus altering biogeochemical cycles. Biological nitrogen fixation by diazotrophs is involved in maintaining the balance of the global nitrogen cycle, but the global biogeographic patterns of diazotrophs and their responses to climate change remain unclear. In this study, we use a dataset of 1352 potential diazotrophs by leveraging the co-occurrence of nitrogenase genes (nifHDK) and analyse the global distribution of potential diazotrophs derived from 137,672 samples. Using the random forest model, we construct a global map of diazotroph diversity, revealing spatial variations in diversity across large scales. Feature importance shows that precipitation and temperature may act as drivers of diazotroph diversity, as these factors explain 54.2% of the variation in the global distribution of diazotroph diversity. Using projections of future climate under different shared socioeconomic pathways, we show that overall diazotroph diversity could decline by 1.5%-3.3%, with this decline further exacerbated by development patterns that increase carbon emissions. Our findings highlight the importance of sustainable development in preserving diazotrophs.},
}
@article {pmid40897684,
year = {2025},
author = {Franco, MA and Rizzo, LV and Teixeira, MJ and Artaxo, P and Azevedo, T and Lelieveld, J and Nobre, CA and Pöhlker, C and Pöschl, U and Shimbo, J and Xu, X and Machado, LAT},
title = {How climate change and deforestation interact in the transformation of the Amazon rainforest.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {7944},
pmid = {40897684},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {407752/2023-4, 304819/2022-0//Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation | Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Rainforest ; Brazil ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Temperature ; Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; Methane/analysis ; Rain ; Seasons ; Ecosystem ; Atmosphere/chemistry ; Greenhouse Gases/analysis ; Carbon Cycle ; },
abstract = {The Amazon rainforest is one of Earth's most diverse ecosystems, playing a key role in maintaining regional and global climate stability. However, recent changes in land use, vegetation, and the climate have disrupted biosphere-atmosphere interactions, leading to significant alterations in the water, energy, and carbon cycles. These disturbances have far-reaching consequences for the entire Earth system. Here, we quantify the relative contributions of deforestation and global climate change to observed shifts in key Amazonian climate parameters. We analyzed long-term atmospheric and land cover change data across 29 areas in the Brazilian Legal Amazon from 1985 to 2020, using parametric statistical models to disentangle the effects of forest loss and alterations of temperature, precipitation, and greenhouse gas mixing ratios. While the rise in atmospheric methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) mixing ratios is primarily driven by global emissions (>99%), deforestation has significantly increased surface air temperatures and reduced precipitation during the Amazonian dry season. Over the past 35 years, deforestation has accounted for approximately 74% of the ~ 21 mm dry season[-1] decline and 16.5% of the 2°C rise in maximum surface air temperature. Understanding the interplay between global climate change and deforestation is essential for developing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies to preserve this vital ecosystem.},
}
@article {pmid40897094,
year = {2025},
author = {Bents, SJ and Powell, C and French, JP and Prevots, DR and Mercaldo, RA},
title = {Factors predicting incidence of nontuberculous mycobacteria in an era of climate change and altered ecosystems in the United States.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {999},
number = {},
pages = {180338},
pmid = {40897094},
issn = {1879-1026},
support = {Z99 AI999999/ImNIH/Intramural NIH HHS/United States ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; United States/epidemiology ; Incidence ; *Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous/epidemiology/microbiology ; Humans ; *Nontuberculous Mycobacteria ; *Ecosystem ; Cystic Fibrosis/epidemiology/microbiology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous environmental bacteria that cause chronic pulmonary disease. Incidence patterns have risen globally over the last several decades. Prior studies suggest that climate change may have a role in increasing incidence patterns.<br><br>METHODS: We analyzed NTM incidence from two US-based populations: Medicare beneficiaries and persons with cystic fibrosis (pwCF). We identified predictors of NTM incidence with time-lagged meteorological and severe weather event covariates across US climate zones.<br><br>FINDINGS: The average annual incidence of NTM was 30.4 per 100,000 for the Medicare population and 2071.4 per 100,000 pwCF, with both populations showing rising incidence over the study period. We found that several factors predicted NTM incidence risk for the Medicare population and pwCF. In the Southeastern US particularly, floods were predictors of NTM incidence risk and across the mid-latitude US, dust storms were predictors of incidence. Air pressure, cloud cover, precipitation, and the number of days above various temperature thresholds were consistent predictors of NTM incidence across climate zones. The lag time between predictive meteorological variation or weather events and NTM incidence varied by zone and population studied.<br><br>INTERPRETATION: Geographic heterogeneity exists in the meteorological and severe event factors predictive of NTM incidence, evidenced by data from two high-risk study populations in the US. The role of continued climate change in the spatial and temporal distribution of NTM incidence merits further research.},
}
@article {pmid40896884,
year = {2025},
author = {Barrett, KSC},
title = {Climate change and land use impacts on the environmental fates of organic contaminants in a tropical watershed.},
journal = {Chemosphere},
volume = {387},
number = {},
pages = {144661},
doi = {10.1016/j.chemosphere.2025.144661},
pmid = {40896884},
issn = {1879-1298},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Tropical Climate ; Environmental Monitoring ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis ; Pesticides/analysis ; Halogenated Diphenyl Ethers/analysis ; *Persistent Organic Pollutants ; },
abstract = {Organic contaminants, such as polybrominated diphenyl ethers, dioxins, furans, pesticides, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have the propensity to cause human and environmental harm, and many of these are currently ubiquitous in the environment. Evaluations of factors influencing the environmental fates and hazard potentials of these organics are accomplished using multimedia models. Climate conditions, land use, and chemical properties are among those factors. In this study, the multimedia model RioShed was used to evaluate the atmospheric long-range transport potential, (LRTPa) overall persistence (Pov), and ten-year compartmental concentrations of some known persistent organic pollutants, as well as some less persistent and more polar current use pesticides, in varying climate and land use scenarios, applied to a tropical watershed, in a developing country. Precipitation changes were more influential on hazard outcomes than temperature changes. However, for all evaluated climate changes, there were consequential increases in at least one hazard potential - LRTPa and/or Pov. For example, when precipitation increased, LRTPa and Pov generally decreased and increased, respectively - the opposite outcome occurred when precipitation decreased. However, when forest proportion in the landscape increased, the effects climate changes were either tempered or countered. These are important findings for the management and control of organic pollutants in tropical regions.},
}
@article {pmid40896806,
year = {2025},
author = {Bernstein, DN},
title = {Health and Health Care Delivery Transformation and Climate Change: A Global Opportunity to Develop Prepared, Responsive, and Resilient Health Systems.},
journal = {NAM perspectives},
volume = {2025},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.31478/202504c},
pmid = {40896806},
issn = {2578-6865},
}
@article {pmid40895279,
year = {2025},
author = {Saruchera, M and Folayan, MO and Ngcamu, BS and Musakwa, W and Kaseje, M and Boateng, GO},
title = {Editorial: Climate change, human health, and health systems.},
journal = {Frontiers in health services},
volume = {5},
number = {},
pages = {1615206},
pmid = {40895279},
issn = {2813-0146},
}
@article {pmid40892922,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, XW and Zhang, Z and Pan, MJ and Liu, Y and Li, CL and Zhou, YG and Li, L and Dong, X and Dong, YW and Li, JY and Liu, SM and Wang, XN and Tian, SJ and Liu, Y and Zhang, JH and Qiu, YG and Wang, XG and Cai, WJ and Tian, XL and Kao, SJ and Dong, SL},
title = {Oyster farming acts as a marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) hotspot for climate change mitigation.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {36},
pages = {e2504004122},
pmid = {40892922},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {32373105//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; RHDRCZK202401//Research Project for Talents of Hainan Tropical Ocean University/ ; },
mesh = {*Carbon Dioxide/metabolism ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; *Aquaculture/methods ; Carbon Sequestration ; *Ostreidae/growth &amp; development ; Seawater/chemistry ; },
abstract = {Bivalve farming, a vital component of global aquaculture, has been proposed as a potential marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) strategy, yet its role remains contentious. Using field mesocosms, we demonstrate that oyster filter-feeding enhances mCDR by accelerating the formation of particulate and dissolved organic carbon in the water column and promoting organic carbon deposition in sediments. This process shifts the water column toward a more autotrophic and alkaline state, effectively sequestering CO2 from the atmosphere. Over the full culture period, the net carbon sequestered by oyster-driven organic carbon production is 2.39 times greater than the CO2 sequestered in oyster shells. These findings position oyster farming as a scalable, nature-based solution for climate change mitigation, offering dual benefits of carbon sequestration and enhanced food security. Our results underscore the potential of oyster farming to address global challenges such as rising food demand and ocean acidification, making it a critical component of sustainable marine resource management.},
}
@article {pmid40892873,
year = {2025},
author = {Abedin, I and Kang, HE and Saikia, H and Jung, WK and Kim, HW and Kundu, S},
title = {Future of snakebite risk in India: Consequence of climate change and the shifting habitats of the big four species in next five decades.},
journal = {PLoS neglected tropical diseases},
volume = {19},
number = {9},
pages = {e0013464},
pmid = {40892873},
issn = {1935-2735},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; India/epidemiology ; *Snake Bites/epidemiology ; Animals ; *Ecosystem ; Humans ; *Snakes ; Viperidae ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is anticipated to significantly impact the biogeographic distribution of snakes, leading to notable shifts in their habitats toward anthropogenic landscapes. This may potentially increase the incidence of Big Four species (Bungarus caeruleus, Daboia russelii, Echis carinatus, and Naja naja) envenomation, a notable human-health risk that has not yet been assessed in India being the most affected country in South Asia. Therefore, this study integrates species distributions with socioeconomic and healthcare data to prioritize areas for targeted interventions to mitigate the envenomation risks effectively in India.<br><br>The present study employed ensemble species distribution models (SDMs) to analyze the geographical distribution of the Big Four species under current climatic conditions and projected these models to estimate potential species distributions up to 2080. Furthermore, by incorporating various future climatic scenarios, the study assessed the potential loss and gain of suitable habitats along with their overlap with cropland and built-up areas. Further, integrating SDMs with socioeconomic scenarios and present health infrastructure, the study developed a risk index to estimate the current and upcoming vulnerable districts and states in next five decades. The results indicate significant losses in potentially suitable habitats for the Big Four species under future climatic scenarios. However, the risk index identified several southern Indian states and districts, such as Karnataka (Chikkaballapura, Haveri, and Chitradurga etc.) and Gujarat (Devbhumi Dwarka and Jamnagar etc.), as having high vulnerability to snakebite. Additionally, under climate change scenarios, many northern and northeastern states and districts, including Assam (Nagaon, Morigaon, and Golaghat etc.), Manipur (Tengnoupal), and Rajasthan (Pratapgarh), have experienced an increased risk of snakebite, presenting a significant public health concern in these regions.<br><br>CONCLUSION/SIGNIFICANCE: The integrated risk index indicates that the southwestern region urgently needs priority attention to combat fatalities from envenomation by the Big Four species, while also highlighting the future needs of the northern and northeastern region to aid public health efforts. To mitigate these impacts, local governments and international communities must intensify efforts to counter climate change and protect vulnerable regions from Big Four envenomation.},
}
@article {pmid40891332,
year = {2025},
author = {Cameron, N},
title = {Human biology, climate change and sustainability.},
journal = {Annals of human biology},
volume = {52},
number = {1},
pages = {2544447},
doi = {10.1080/03014460.2025.2544447},
pmid = {40891332},
issn = {1464-5033},
}
@article {pmid40891330,
year = {2025},
author = {Buelow, CA and Andradi-Brown, DA and Worthington, TA and Adame, MF and Connolly, RM and Lovelock, CE and Rogers, K and Villarreal-Rosas, J and Brown, CJ},
title = {Projecting Uncertainty in Ecosystem Persistence Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {9},
pages = {e70468},
pmid = {40891330},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust/ ; DP210100739//Australian Research Council/ ; FL200100133//Australian Research Council/ ; FT210100792//Australian Research Council/ ; FT240100621//Australian Research Council/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Uncertainty ; *Ecosystem ; *Wetlands ; Models, Theoretical ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Global projections of ecosystem responses to increasing climatic and anthropogenic pressures are needed to inform adaptation planning. However, data of appropriate spatiotemporal resolution are often not available to parameterize complex environmental processes at the global scale. Modeling approaches that can project the probability of ecosystem persistence when parameter uncertainty is high may offer a way forward. In particular, the conservation of coastal ecosystems with complex dynamics, like mangrove forests, may benefit from knowing where their future persistence is highly probable or, alternatively, cannot be reliably estimated without additional data of appropriate resolution. Here, we simulated network models to make probabilistic projections of the direction of net change in mangrove ecosystems worldwide under the SSP5-8.5 climate emissions scenario by the years 2040-2060. Seaward net loss was the most probable outcome in 77% [37%-78%; 95% confidence interval (CI)] of mangrove forest units, while 30% [15%-59%; CI] were projected to experience landward net gain or stability. In more than 50% of forest units, projections were ambiguous and therefore unreliable, with a near equal probability of net loss or gain. Quantitative models parameterized with locally accurate data could resolve uncertainty in the future persistence of mangroves in places with unreliable probabilistic projections. Projections made under conservation scenarios also showed that, with action to manage or restore, the number of mangrove forest units likely to experience net gain or stability in the future could nearly double. Our approach to simulating ecosystem responses to climatic and anthropogenic pressures provides a clear indication of how certain (or uncertain) ecosystem persistence is and thus can inform conservation planning.},
}
@article {pmid40890974,
year = {2025},
author = {Logemann, HT and Rode, JB and Maertens, R and van der Linden, S},
title = {The gateway (mis)belief model: How misinformation impacts perceptions of scientific consensus and attitudes towards climate change.},
journal = {British journal of psychology (London, England : 1953)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/bjop.70022},
pmid = {40890974},
issn = {2044-8295},
abstract = {Climate change is one of the greatest threats to humanity, necessitating immediate action to combat its consequences. Although there is a nearly unanimous scientific consensus that climate change is human-caused, misinformation doubting its causes continues to circulate widely. In this study, we test the Gateway (mis)Belief Model (GmBM) which assumes that misinformation affects perceived scientific consensus negatively, which then cascades down to lower support for public action to mitigate climate change via changes in key beliefs about the issue. We present a reanalysis of data from two online studies in which U.S. participants (N1 = 207, N2 = 755) were exposed to misinformation using a pre-post mixed design manipulating assessments of the scientific consensus on climate change. Results showed that misinformation indeed leads to lower estimations of scientific consensus, which cascade down to lower support for public action via corresponding beliefs. However, the pattern of significance of direct effects did not exactly replicate those in the original GBM, though misinformation still had negative direct (Experiments 1-2) and indirect effects (Experiment 2) on several downstream climate outcomes. These findings are further affirmed by an internal meta-analysis. Overall, this study highlights the negative impact of misinformation on climate attitudes and policy support.},
}
@article {pmid40890287,
year = {2025},
author = {Shi, W and Chen, H and Xu, Z and Liu, C and Yeerken, N and Ma, R},
title = {Prediction of the potential geographic distribution of the Wilsonomyces carpophilus under multiple climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {32199},
pmid = {40890287},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2022D01E47//Outstanding Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region/ ; 2022D01E47//Outstanding Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region/ ; 2022D01E47//Outstanding Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region/ ; 2022D01E47//Outstanding Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region/ ; 2022D01E47//Outstanding Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region/ ; 2022D01E47//Outstanding Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Plant Diseases/microbiology ; Ecosystem ; *Basidiomycota ; },
abstract = {Wilsonomyces carpophilus is capable of causing shot-hole disease drupe fruit trees globally, severely affecting plant health and fruit quality, and posing a major threat to agriculture and forestry under climate change conditions. During 2021-2024, we conducted extensive field surveys in a total of 90 sample plots in the wild apricot distribution area of Ili, Xinjiang, China, based on different factors such as tree age, slope orientation, elevation, stand and climatic conditions.Pathogenic fungi were isolated and characterized through morphological and molecular approaches. This study predicts the current and future potential distribution of W. carpophilus using species distribution models (SDMs) and multivariate environmental similarity surface (MESS) analyses under SSP126 and SSP585 scenarios for the 2050 s and 2090s. Occurrence records from databases, field surveys, and reports provided 641 presence points, refined to 302 for model compatibility. Environmental variables from WorldClim were reduced to six key factors using variance inflation factor (VIF) analysis to minimize collinearity.Results indicate a substantial expansion of suitable habitat for W. carpophilus under future climates, particularly SSP585. High-suitability areas are projected to increase notably across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia by the 2090s, suggesting increased opportunities for establishment. MESS analysis showed significant shifts in environmental similarity, especially in northern regions, highlighting areas of increased uncertainty. The dominant drivers of suitability were Precipitation Seasonality, Mean Diurnal Range, and Precipitation of the Wettest Month. The response curves indicated a preference for moderate levels of these climatic factors.The findings emphasize the need for targeted monitoring and proactive management in regions projected to become highly suitable under future scenarios. Integrating SDMs into policy frameworks can guide resource allocation and adaptive management to mitigate risks. Future research should include ecological interactions, and advanced models such as Joint Species Distribution Models (JSDMs) to improve prediction accuracy. This study underscores the need for continuous monitoring and adaptive management to mitigate the risks posed by W. carpophilus under climate change, helping protect vulnerable agricultural and forestry systems.},
}
@article {pmid40890170,
year = {2025},
author = {Huisman, J and Martyr, R and Rott, R and Smits, J},
title = {Projections of climate change vulnerability along the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways 2020-2100.},
journal = {Scientific data},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {1527},
pmid = {40890170},
issn = {2052-4463},
abstract = {This data descriptor presents the GVI Projections Database with projections of socioeconomic vulnerability for the period 2020-2100 along three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) for almost all countries of the world. The projections are based on the GDL Vulnerability Index (GVI), a composite index for monitoring the human components of vulnerability to climate change, natural disasters and other shocks for societies and geographic areas across the globe. The GVI is based on an additive formula that summarizes the essence of seven major socioeconomic dimensions of vulnerability into one number. This formula approach makes it possible to compute the index for any region at any point in time for which the underlying indicators are available. We derive projections of these indicators from the SSP databases for each fifth year in the period 2020-2100. These projections are subsequently used to compute future GVI values for countries and major global regions for three SSPs: the green road scenario (SSP1), the middle of the road scenario (SSP2), and the rocky road scenario (SSP3).},
}
@article {pmid40890151,
year = {2025},
author = {Jiang, R and Lu, H and Chen, D and Yang, K and Guan, D and Huang, G and Tian, F},
title = {Transboundary conflict from surface water scarcity under climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {8166},
pmid = {40890151},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {Transboundary river basins (TRBs) are at risk of water scarcity-induced conflicts, especially given the rising water demand and impacts of climate change. Despite extensive efforts and some progress, the mechanisms linking water scarcity to conflicts in TRBs remain insufficiently understood, and identifying effective mitigation and adaptation strategies remains a challenge. In this study, we introduce a framework for predicting TRBs vulnerable to water scarcity-induced conflicts, based on the concept of water dependency, defined by monthly water scarcity. This framework successfully explains over 80% of the TRBs experiencing water scarcity-induced conflicts during 2005-2014. Our projections indicate that, without mitigation and adaptation measures, nearly 40% of global TRBs could face potential conflicts driven by water scarcity in 2041-2050, with hotspots in Africa, southern and central Asia, the Middle East, and North America. However, proactive measures such as intra-basin cooperation could reduce this proportion to less than 10%. This study underscores the urgency of increased investment and active stakeholder engagement to foster intra-basin cooperation and avert potential conflicts.},
}
@article {pmid40889924,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, Y and Cao, GC and Zhao, ML and Zhang, Q},
title = {Topographic effects on vegetation phenology in response to climate change on the southern slope of Qilian Mountains, Northwest China.},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {36},
number = {7},
pages = {2131-2138},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202507.022},
pmid = {40889924},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Ecosystem ; Seasons ; Altitude ; *Plant Development ; },
abstract = {The southern slope of the Qilian Mountains is a typical mountain ecosystem. To understand the vegetation phenological response mechanisms under the interaction between complex terrain and climate change is of significance in revealing ecological adaptability laws. Based on MODIS NDVI data from 2002 to 2020, combined with topographic and meteorological datasets, we used correlation analysis and structural equation modeling to quantitatively assess the role of topography in mediating vegetation phenological responses to climate change. The results showed that the start of the growing season, end of the growing season, and length of the growing season in the study area advanced, delayed, and extended at rates of 0.33, 0.19, and 0.51 d·a[-1], respectively, with spatial differentiation exhibiting a distinct northwest-southeast gradient. Regional vegetation phenology displayed spatial heterogeneity in its responses to the changes in temperature and precipitation, modulated by topographic factors and jointly governed by diverse environmental conditions and hydrothermal regimes. Elevation had the most pronounced influence on vegetation phenology, followed by aspect. Elevation and aspect exerted cumulative effects on vegetation phenology through meteorological factors, while the influence of slope on vegetation phenology through meteorological factors was offset by each other.},
}
@article {pmid40889485,
year = {2025},
author = {Yoshida, K and Iino, Y and Eba, F and Xie, J and Managi, S},
title = {Do climate change risks and corporate governance encourage green M&amp;A?.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {393},
number = {},
pages = {127123},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127123},
pmid = {40889485},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Carbon Dioxide ; Commerce ; },
abstract = {This study investigates whether climate change risk and corporate governance affect the decision to engage in green mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A), including the acquisition of green businesses and the divestiture of carbon-intensive businesses. The results show that firms in industries with high carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions tend to acquire green businesses and divest carbon-intensive businesses. In particular, outside directors significantly promote decisions to sell carbon-intensive businesses. We also examine the short-term wealth effects of green M&amp;A and find that divesting carbon-intensive businesses creates positive returns. The findings underscore the increasing acceptance of climate risk mitigation among corporate decision-makers and investors, emphasizing the critical role of corporate governance in shaping green M&amp;A decisions.},
}
@article {pmid40888201,
year = {2025},
author = {Smith, P and Singh, PK and Ballal, VP and Cherubini, F and Díaz-José, J and Duchková, H and Gupta, H and Hori, M and Ito, A and Khan, S and Llope, M and Tirado, MC and Tourinho, L and Vale, MM and Xu, X and Chudasama, H and Eriksen, SH and Mason-D'Croz, D and Phang, SC and Srivastava, Y and van Huysen, TL and Ricketts, T and Herrero, M and Harrison, PA and McElwee, PD},
title = {Impacts of Climate Change Interventions on Biodiversity, Water, the Food System and Human Health and Well-Being.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {9},
pages = {e70444},
pmid = {40888201},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2022/07192-1//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Amparo &#xe0; Pesquisa do Estado de S&#xe3;o Paulo/ ; 101086179//Directorate-General XII, Science, Research, and Development/ ; UKRI277//Natural Environment Research Council/ ; 101081521//Directorate-General XII, Science, Research, and Development/ ; /WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; 227140/Z/23/Z/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biodiversity ; Humans ; *Food Supply ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Water Supply ; },
abstract = {Climate change threatens biodiversity, water, food and human health and well-being. Rapid, sustained mitigation and adaptation actions can benefit all these elements of the nexus. Key transitions in energy, land and marine ecosystems, urban areas, industry and society are essential for climate change mitigation, adaptation and sustainable development. These transitions require interdisciplinary research, policy support and societal engagement. Here we present an assessment of 69 response options, a subset of which (15) was used in the climate change chapter of the IPBES Nexus Assessment. We show that the majority of climate change response options for land, oceans and ecosystems, settlement and infrastructure, industrial and societal system transitions have broadly positive impacts across the nexus. However, energy system transitions show more apparent trade-offs. Most of these impacts result from energy infrastructure that would also be required for fossil fuel-based systems and should be compared to the far more damaging consequences of continued fossil fuel use. Transitioning to cleaner, renewable energy sources reduces these risks and offers significant improvements across the nexus by reducing climate change impacts. Of the 69 response options assessed, 59% have entirely positive effects, or at least no negative effects, across all nexus elements and can be considered as low-risk, immediately actionable options. The remaining 41% show either negative or variable impacts on at least one nexus element. However, this does not render them unviable; rather, their implementation must be carefully managed. Where impacts are variable, strategies should be tailored to ensure positive outcomes; where trade-offs are unavoidable, efforts should focus on minimising negative effects and maximising synergies. Our findings suggest that prioritising policies that address the interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation, pollution, food insecurity, access to clean water, energy for all and sustainable development will deliver more effective and equitable climate action.},
}
@article {pmid40888481,
year = {2026},
author = {Ouyang, X and Lu, T and Pan, J and Sun, Q},
title = {The role of climate change in shaping the distribution patterns of Hylurgus ligniperda and its key natural enemies.},
journal = {Pest management science},
volume = {82},
number = {1},
pages = {193-205},
doi = {10.1002/ps.70178},
pmid = {40888481},
issn = {1526-4998},
support = {//Start-up Funds Research for Northwest A&amp;F University (Grant no. Z1090124092)/ ; //GuangDong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (Grant no. 2023A1515110856)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Introduced Species ; Ecosystem ; *Animal Distribution ; Europe ; *Coleoptera/physiology ; North America ; *Food Chain ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Accurate knowledge of the spatial distribution of invasive alien species is crucial for effective prevention, management, and ecological sustainability. Hylurgus ligniperda, a major forest pest native to Europe, has spread globally via wood packaging and logs, yet predictive studies investigating both this pest and its natural enemies remain scarce. This study aimed to predict the potential geographic distributions of H. ligniperda and its three key natural enemies-Platysoma lineare, Thanasimus formicarius and Platysoma oblongum-and to assess their ecological niche overlaps under current and future climate scenarios.<br><br>RESULTS: Using the Biomod2 ensemble model, we identified overlapping distributions mainly in Europe and North America. Niche shifts in invaded areas were shown to increase the global invasion risk. In the future, the suitable habitat for H.&#x2009;ligniperda will remain relatively stable, whereas the highly suitable habitat for this species will decline. The suitable habitat for P.&#x2009;lineare will gradually shrink, whereas that for P.&#x2009;oblongum will first expand and then shrink. The suitable habitat for T.&#x2009;formicarius will expand overall, whereas the highly suitable habitat for this species will shrink. Structural equation modeling revealed that precipitation significantly influences species distributions and their overlaps. Precipitation and temperature mediated both positive and negative interactions between H.&#x2009;ligniperda and its natural enemies, suggesting complex interspecific dynamics under climate change.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This study provides an integrated prediction of the distributions of H.&#x2009;ligniperda and its natural enemies under different climate change scenarios, revealing shifting interactions and distribution overlaps. These findings highlight the importance of strengthened quarantine and management strategies to mitigate the spread of H.&#x2009;ligniperda and support biological control under future climatic variation. &#xa9; 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.},
}
@article {pmid40888029,
year = {2025},
author = {Morris, RS and Wada, M},
title = {The Effect of Climate Change on Emergence and Evolution of Zoonotic Diseases in Asia.},
journal = {Zoonoses and public health},
volume = {72},
number = {7},
pages = {587-611},
pmid = {40888029},
issn = {1863-2378},
mesh = {*Zoonoses/epidemiology ; Animals ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; Asia/epidemiology ; *Communicable Diseases, Emerging/epidemiology/veterinary ; },
abstract = {As the climate of Asia changes under the influence of global warming, the incidence and spatial distribution of known zoonoses will evolve, and new zoonoses are expected to emerge as a result of greater exposure to organisms which currently occur only in wildlife. In order to evaluate the risks attached to different transmission methods and organism maintenance mechanisms, a classification system is provided which allocates diseases into nine epitypes. All animal diseases and zoonoses recognised as globally important can be categorised into an epitype, or in a few cases more than one epidemiologically distinct epitype. Within each epitype, evidence available on the effects of climatic factors is provided for selected diseases of zoonotic importance to illustrate likely future evolution of these diseases and the extent of currently available evidence for different diseases. Factors which are likely to influence the emergence of novel zoonotic pathogens in Asia are outlined. The range of methods available for analysis, prediction, and evaluation of likely changes in disease occurrence under the influence of climate change has grown rapidly; an introduction is given to the types of tools now available. These methods will need to be integrated into a surveillance and response strategy for Asia, and an approach to achieve this is outlined.},
}
@article {pmid40887692,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhao, H and Cui, Y and Li, MH and Kang, X and Li, WC and Han, YJ and Yang, JL and Wang, YX},
title = {Impacts of climate change and human activities on net primary productivity of vegetation in Ningxia, Northwest China.},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {36},
number = {8},
pages = {2429-2441},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202508.029},
pmid = {40887692},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Human Activities ; Humans ; *Ecosystem ; Models, Theoretical ; *Biomass ; },
abstract = {This study aimed to quantitatively distinguish the contributions of climate change and human activities to net primary productivity (NPP). Based on meteorological observation data from 27 ground-based meteorological observation stations in Ningxia from 2000 to 2022 and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data, we examined the spatiotemporal variations of potential net primary productivity (PNPP), actual net primary productivity (ANPP), and human-induced net primary productivity change (HNPP). The Thornthwaite Memorial model and the improved Carnegie-Ames-Stanford Approach (CASA) model, as well as Theil-Sen slope estimation, Mann-Kendall trend test, Hurst index, and partial correlation analysis were used. We quantitatively evaluated the relative effects of climate change and human activities on NPP by the residual method. From 2000 to 2022, both PNPP and ANPP in Ningxia exhibited increasing trends, with annual growth rates of 4.27 and 6.60 g C·m[-2]·a[-1], respectively, while HNPP showed a fluctuating decreasing trend, with a reduction rate of 2.33 g C·m[-2]·a[-1]. Areas with increasing PNPP accounted for 94.4% of the study area, while the area with increasing ANPP covered 92.8%. Declining PNPP was primarily observed in the southeastern part of Shizuishan and the southern part of Yinchuan. The areas experiencing a decrease in ANPP were mainly distributed along the Yellow River. 66.5% area of Ningxia displayed a downtrend in HNPP, and human activities in most regions in the future. Precipitation was the dominant meteorological factor influencing ANPP variation, with 74.4% area of the region showing a significantly positive correlation between ANPP and annual precipitation. The influence of precipitation was greater than that of mean temperature, sunshine duration, and mean wind speed. The average relative contributions of climate change and human activities to NPP were 46.3% and 53.4%, respectively. In 62.1% of the total area, vegetation improvement was primarily driven by the combined effects of climate change and human activities, while 26.1% of the area experienced vegetation improvement mainly due to climate change. Vegetation degradation accounted for 7.2% of the total area, mainly driven by human activities or the combined effects of climate change and human activities. These findings would help reveal the mechanisms underlying the impacts of climate change and human activities on NPP, and thus offer scientific support for regional ecological construction and policy-making.},
}
@article {pmid40886818,
year = {2025},
author = {Tinsley, JHI and Morgan, ER},
title = {Future climate change is projected to predominantly suppress the transmission potential of the small ruminant parasite Haemonchus contortus in Africa.},
journal = {International journal for parasitology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.ijpara.2025.08.013},
pmid = {40886818},
issn = {1879-0135},
abstract = {This paper examines the impact of climate change in Africa on the transmission potential (Q0) of Haemonchus contortus (H. contortus), a highly pathogenic haematophagous gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) parasite that has significant implications for the health and productivity of small ruminants. Changes in Q0 were assessed over the period 1981-2070 under a high emission scenario (RCP 8.5). Climate data was sourced from bias-adjusted Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment (CORDEX) models for Africa, which was split into 13 subregions based on areas within each having approximately similar rainfall seasons, which also defines typical periods of H. contortus transmission in Africa. Results indicate that while the transmission potential of H. contortus may increase across some months in the Atlas region and in some high-elevation and coastal areas, Q0 is more widely projected to decrease across much of Africa. While climate change is not expected to alter the length of the transmission season in most areas of Africa, marginally shorter transmission periods are expected in southern East Africa, the Gulf of Guinea, and the Eastern Sahel, while new periods of transmission are projected to occur in western Southern Africa. Future research should focus on optimising the model for Africa and developing a decision-support tool for farmers, advisors and animal health services that classifies Q0 by hazard severity and provides tailored management recommendations for each category.},
}
@article {pmid40878881,
year = {2025},
author = {Nindl, S and Hartmann, B and Fellner, J and Kirchengast, S},
title = {Early Pregnancy in Times of Climate Change: First-Trimester Heat Exposure Is Associated With Reduction in Fetal Crown-Rump Length in the 12th/13th Week of Gestation-A Retrospective Study From Vienna, Austria.},
journal = {American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council},
volume = {37},
number = {7},
pages = {e70107},
pmid = {40878881},
issn = {1520-6300},
support = {H-522905/2024//Viennese Hochschuljubil&#xe4;umsfond/ ; },
mesh = {Female ; Humans ; Austria ; Pregnancy ; *Pregnancy Trimester, First ; Retrospective Studies ; *Crown-Rump Length ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Male ; Adult ; *Climate Change ; *Fetal Development ; Young Adult ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: This study focused on the association between fetal crown-rump length (CRL) in the 12th/13th gestational week and the number of 1st trimester heat days to assess the impact of rising temperature on intrauterine growth in early pregnancy.<br><br>METHODS: This single-center medical record-based study comprises 10&#x2009;085 singleton live births (nmale&#x2009;=&#x2009;5228; nfemale&#x2009;=&#x2009;4857) taking place in Vienna, Austria between 2011 and 2019. The sonographic determination of CRL took place routinely during the 12th or 13th gestational week. Linear regression analyses with CRL as the dependent variable and the number of 1st trimester heat days controlled for maternal parameters and the gestational week of CRL measurement were computed for the entire sample and separately by sex.<br><br>RESULTS: CRL decreased significantly (p&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.001) by 0,015&#x2009;mm on average per heat day in the 1st trimester. Among male fetuses, CRL decreased significantly (p&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.001) by 0,021&#x2009;mm, while among female fetuses, only an insignificant decrease was observed.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Heat days during the 1st trimester could have a small adverse effect on early fetal growth.},
}
@article {pmid40882968,
year = {2025},
author = {Reis, FO and Volcão, LM and Zebral, YD and da Silva Júnior, FMR},
title = {Challenges in soil ecotoxicology in climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Integrated environmental assessment and management},
volume = {21},
number = {5},
pages = {977-978},
doi = {10.1093/inteam/vjaf069},
pmid = {40882968},
issn = {1551-3793},
support = {//Coordena&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Aperfei&#xe7;oamento de Pessoal de N&#xed;vel Superior/ ; 406747/2022-9//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 404215/2024-6//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 307791/2023-8//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; },
}
@article {pmid40882566,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, H and Liu, H and Peng, H and Zheng, T and Zhao, Y and Wang, S and Jia, Y and Zeng, Q and Yang, Z and Yan, L and Yang, Q and Zhao, B and Wang, J and Hu, P and Luo, J},
title = {Climate change poses risks to water retention and carbon sequestration capacity in the source area of the Yangtze River.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {287},
number = {Pt B},
pages = {124461},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2025.124461},
pmid = {40882566},
issn = {1879-2448},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Rivers/chemistry ; China ; *Carbon Sequestration ; Soil/chemistry ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Ecosystem ; Permafrost/chemistry ; Machine Learning ; },
abstract = {The source area of the Yangtze River (SAYR), part of the Tibetan Plateau, is an ecologically fragile alpine region sensitive to climate change. Current research has predominantly examined hydrological and ecological responses as isolated systems, failing to address the coupled mechanisms through which permafrost degradation mediates water-carbon interactions‌. In this study, we used a fully coupled eco-hydrological model that integrates permafrost processes, along with multi-source remote sensing data, experimental monitoring, and machine learning, to quantify the water retention and carbon sequestration capacity over the past 20 years. The region was categorized into three risk zones based on changes in soil moisture, net ecosystem productivity (NEP), and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) fluxes in streams. We evaluated eight factors, including precipitation, temperature, vegetation phenology and cover, and their contributions to changes of water retention and carbon sequestration using an interpretable machine learning approach. Results show that the central and eastern regions of the study area face the highest risk of declining water retention and carbon sequestration capacity. The changes of temperatures and precipitation have led to depletion of soil water and carbon reserves. This depletion raises concerns about the potential shift from a carbon sink to a carbon source considering land-to-river carbon loss. Our study provides critical insights into the water and carbon flux dynamics and offers valuable guidance for water resource and ecological management in alpine river systems.},
}
@article {pmid40872161,
year = {2025},
author = {Xiang, Y and Yang, Q and Li, S and Liu, Y and Li, Y and Ren, J and Yao, J and Luo, X and Luo, Y and Yao, B},
title = {Climate Change Drives Northwestward Migration of Betula alnoides: A Multi-Scenario MaxEnt Modeling Approach.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {16},
pages = {},
pmid = {40872161},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {QKHJC-ZK [2022] YB335//undamental Research Funds for the Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Projects/ ; 2024YB002; 2024BSKQ003//Guizhou Education University Scientific Research Fund Project/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses unprecedented challenges to forest ecosystems. Betula alnoides, a tree species with significant ecological and economic value in southern China, has been the subject of studies on its distribution pattern and response to climate change. However, research on the distribution pattern of B. alnoides and its response to climate change remains relatively limited. In this study, we developed a MaxEnt model incorporating multiple environmental variables, including climate, topography, soil, vegetation, and human activities, to evaluate model performance, identify key factors influencing the distribution of B. alnoides, and project its potential distribution under various future climate scenarios. Species occurrence data and environmental layers were compiled for China, and model parameters were optimized using the ENMeval package. The results showed that the optimized model achieved an AUC value of 0.956, indicating extremely high predictive accuracy. The four key factors affecting the distribution of B. alnoides were standard deviation of temperature seasonality (Bio4), normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), mean temperature of driest quarter (Bio9), and annual precipitation (Bio12). Among them, the cumulative contribution rate of climatic factors reached 68.9%, but the influence of NDVI was significantly higher than that of precipitation factors. The current suitable habitat of B. alnoides is mainly concentrated in the southwestern region, covering an area of 179.32 × 10[4] km[2], which accounts for 18.68% of China's land area. Under the SSP126 scenario, the suitable habitat area first decreases and then increases in the future, while under the SSP370 and SSP585 scenarios, the suitable habitat area continues to shrink, with significant losses in high-suitability areas. In addition, the centroid of the suitable habitat of B. alnoides shows an overall trend of shifting northwestward. This indicates that B. alnoides is highly sensitive to climate change and its distribution pattern will undergo significant changes in the future. In conclusion, the distribution pattern of B. alnoides shows a significant response to climate change, with particularly prominent losses in high-suitability areas in the future. Therefore, it is recommended to strengthen the protection of high-suitability areas in the southwestern region and consider B. alnoides as an alternative tree species for regions facing warming and drying trends to enhance its climate adaptability.},
}
@article {pmid40872115,
year = {2025},
author = {Cai, L and Luo, Y and Lan, Y and Shu, G and Huang, D and Zhou, Z and Yan, L},
title = {Spatial and Temporal Inconsistency of Forest Resilience and Forest Vegetation Greening in Southwest China Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {16},
pages = {},
pmid = {40872115},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {[2023] General 218 and [2023] General 211//the Guizhou Provincial Key Technology R&amp;D Program/ ; Qiankehe Zhongyindi [2025]031//the Science and Technology program of Guizhou Province/ ; Qiankehe Platform[2025]014//the Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory/ ; },
abstract = {Under the backdrop of global climate warming, both forest vegetation greening and resilience decline coexist, and the consistency of these trends at the regional scale remains controversial. This study uses the kNDVI (Kernel Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) and TAC (Temporal Autocorrelation) index framework, combined with BEAST and Random Forest methods, to quantify and analyze the spatiotemporal evolution of forest resilience and its driving factors in Southwest China from 2000 to 2022. The results show the following: (1) Forest resilience exhibits a "high in the northwest and low in the southeast" spatial distribution, with a temporal pattern of "increase-decrease-increase." The years 2010 and 2015 are key turning points. Trend shift analysis divides resilience into six types. (2) Although forest vegetation shows a clear greening trend, resilience does not necessarily increase with greening, and in some areas, an "increase in greening-decline in resilience" asynchronous pattern appears. (3) The annual average temperature, precipitation, and solar radiation are the main climate factors and their influence on resilience follows a nonlinear relationship. Higher temperatures and increased radiation may suppress resilience, while increased precipitation can enhance it. This study suggests incorporating the TAC indicator into ecological monitoring and early warning systems, along with applying trend classification results for region-specific management to improve the scientific basis and adaptability of forest governance under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40871412,
year = {2025},
author = {Sánchez-Suárez, F and Martínez-García, R and Peinado, RA},
title = {Climate Change Adaptation in Winemaking: Combined Use of Non-Saccharomyces Yeasts to Improve the Quality of Pedro Ximénez Wines.},
journal = {Microorganisms},
volume = {13},
number = {8},
pages = {},
pmid = {40871412},
issn = {2076-2607},
support = {TED2021-129208B-100//European Union Next Generation/ ; },
abstract = {This study evaluates the impact of two non-Saccharomyces yeasts, Lachancea thermotolerans and Metschnikowia pulcherrima, on the oenological and sensory characteristics of Pedro Ximénez (PX) white wines produced in warm regions of southern Spain. PX wines are particularly affected by climate change, often exhibiting low acidity and limited aromatic complexity. Fermentations were performed using pure and sequential cultures of these yeasts and compared to a control inoculated with Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Wines fermented with L. thermotolerans showed increased titratable acidity (up to 6.83 g/L), reduced pH (down to 3.02), and higher lactic acid concentrations, contributing to improved freshness and microbial stability. The use of M. pulcherrima led to a significant rise in ester production, enhancing fruity and floral aromatic notes. Sequential fermentation using both yeasts produced wines with the highest overall aromatic complexity and superior performance in sensory evaluations. These findings support the use of L. thermotolerans and M. pulcherrima as a promising biotechnological strategy to improve white wine quality under climate change conditions.},
}
@article {pmid40870627,
year = {2025},
author = {Hwang, JH and Yoon, S and Lee, WH},
title = {Evaluation of Spatial Distribution of Pulse Blue Butterfly (Lampides boeticus), Pest of Legume Crops, in Response to Climate Change.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {8},
pages = {},
pmid = {40870627},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {RS-2025-02214176//Rural Development Administration/ ; },
abstract = {The potential distribution of the pulse blue butterfly, Lampides boeticus (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae), was determined using MaxEnt, random forest, and ensemble models. The results indicate that most tropical, subtropical, and some temperate regions are suitable habitats. Climate change is projected to expand the species' habitat northward in the Northern Hemisphere. Predicted distributions aligned well with the known occurrence records for the species. The minimum temperature of the coldest month was the climatic variable that most strongly influenced the distribution of L. boeticus. As a tropical and subtropical species, it is assumed that cold temperatures are the main factor limiting its habitat range. Because the potential distribution of this pest covers major pulse cultivation areas under both current and future climate scenarios, these findings highlight the urgent need for developing a sustainable pest management strategy.},
}
@article {pmid40870603,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, H and Wang, S and Li, Y and Ding, S and Shi, A and Yang, D and Wei, Z},
title = {Effects of Climate Change on the Global Distribution of Trachypteris picta (Coleoptera: Buprestidae).},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {8},
pages = {},
pmid = {40870603},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {2024NSFSC0076//the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province/ ; 2024QD19//the Research on Prediction of Potential Habitat Suitability for Invasive Alien Insects in Dazhou City, Sichuan Province/ ; },
abstract = {Trachypteris picta (Pallas, 1773) is a significant pest that can cause serious damage to poplars and willows. To assess the impact of climate change on the suitable habitats of T. picta, this study conducted a comparative analysis of its global suitable habitats using climatic factors, global land use type, and global vegetation from different periods, in combination with the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) model. The results indicate that the annual mean temperature (Bio01), mean temperature of the coldest quarter (Bio11), precipitation of the coldest quarter (Bio19), and isothermality (Bio03) are the four most important climate variables determining the distribution of T. picta. Under the current climate conditions, the highly suitable areas are primarily located in southern Europe, covering an area of 2.22 × 10[6] km[2]. Under future climate scenarios, the suitable habitat for T. picta is expected to expand and shift towards higher latitudes. In the 2050s, the SSP5-8.5 scenario has the largest suitable area compared to other scenarios, while the SSP2-4.5 scenario has the largest suitable area in the 2090s. In addition, the centroids of the total suitable areas are expected to shift toward higher latitudes under future climate conditions. The results of this study provide valuable data for the monitoring, control, and management of this pest.},
}
@article {pmid40869851,
year = {2025},
author = {Tetzlaff, EJ and MacDonald, M and Kenny, GP and Murphy, B and Siblock, RF and Al-Hertani, A and Stranberg, RC and Berry, P and Gorman, M},
title = {Updating Health Canada's Heat-Health Messages for the Environment and Climate Change Canada Heat Warning System: A Collaboration with Canadian Experts.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {8},
pages = {},
pmid = {40869851},
issn = {1660-4601},
support = {N/A//Health Canada/ ; },
mesh = {Canada ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; *Public Health ; *Heat Stress Disorders/prevention &amp; control ; },
abstract = {It is critical to inform the public of the threat heat poses to health and provide actionable guidance on mitigating this risk before, during, and after heat events. To help educate the public during heat events, Health Canada works closely with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to distribute heat-health messaging through a weather warning system. However, the warning system's current list of messages dates back over a decade. Continually evaluating and updating messages is critical to ensure they are based on the best evidence available. A review was conducted to assess the existing heat-health messages and propose new messages based on recent empirical studies. The proposed messages were reviewed to ensure that readability and equity considerations were integrated. Academic, public health and meteorology experts across Canada reviewed the proposed messages and applied further revisions. The original list of heat-health messages included 12 messages. Based on the evidence and external reviews provided by 42 experts (academic: n = 9; public health: n = 22; meteorology: n = 11), messages were removed, merged, added and revised. The final list used by ECCC includes 30 messages. Health Canada's heat-health messages disseminated through ECCC's weather warning system were revised to ensure they are important, action-oriented, evidence-based, readable, equitable, regionally applicable, and timely. Ensuring these messages reflect current knowledge will be an ongoing and iterative process to support the public's preparedness efforts to protect themselves and others during heat events.},
}
@article {pmid40869828,
year = {2025},
author = {Musarurwa, C and Kaifa, JM and Ziweya, M and Moyo, A and Lunga, W and Kunguma, O},
title = {Health Inequalities in Primary Care: A Comparative Analysis of Climate Change-Induced Expansion of Waterborne and Vector-Borne Diseases in the SADC Region.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {8},
pages = {},
pmid = {40869828},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Waterborne Diseases/epidemiology ; *Vector Borne Diseases/epidemiology ; *Health Status Disparities ; Africa, Southern/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {Climate change has magnified health disparities across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region by destabilizing the critical natural systems, which include water security, food production, and disease ecology. The IPCC (2007) underscores the disproportionate impact on low-income populations characterized by limited adaptive capacity, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities. Rising temperatures, erratic precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events ranging from prolonged droughts to catastrophic floods have created favourable conditions for the spread of waterborne diseases such as cholera, dysentery, and typhoid, as well as the expansion of vector-borne diseases zone also characterized by warmer and wetter conditions where diseases like malaria thrives. This study employed a comparative analysis of climate and health data across Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa examining the interplay between climatic shifts and disease patterns. Through reviews of national surveillance reports, adaptation policies, and outbreak records, the analysis reveals the existence of critical gaps in preparedness and response. Zimbabwe's Matabeleland region experienced a doubling of diarrheal diseases in 2019 due to drought-driven water shortages, forcing communities to rely on unsafe alternatives. Mozambique faced a similar crisis following Cyclone Idai in 2019, where floodwaters precipitated a threefold surge in cholera cases, predominantly affecting children under five. In Malawi, Cyclone Ana's catastrophic flooding in 2022 contaminated water sources, leading to a devastating cholera outbreak that claimed over 1200 lives. Meanwhile, in South Africa, inadequate sanitation in KwaZulu-Natal's informal settlements amplified cholera transmission during the 2023 rainy season. Malaria incidence has also risen in these regions, with warmer temperatures extending the geographic range of Anopheles mosquitoes and lengthening the transmission seasons. The findings underscore an urgent need for integrated, multisectoral interventions. Strengthening disease surveillance systems to incorporate climate data could enhance early warning capabilities, while national adaptation plans must prioritize health resilience by bridging gaps between water, agriculture, and infrastructure policies. Community-level interventions, such as water purification programs and targeted vector control, are essential to reduce outbreaks in high-risk areas. Beyond these findings, there is a critical need to invest in longitudinal research so as to elucidate the causal pathways between climate change and disease burden, particularly for understudied linkages like malaria expansion and urbanization. Without coordinated action, climate-related health inequalities will continue to widen, leaving marginalized populations increasingly vulnerable to preventable diseases. The SADC region must adopt evidence-based, equity-centred strategies to mitigate these growing threats and safeguard public health in a warming world.},
}
@article {pmid40869814,
year = {2025},
author = {Fasfous, MW and Abdel-Fattah, MN and Ibrahim, SA},
title = {The Impact of Climate Change Awareness on Fertility Intentions in Palestinian Society: Mediating Role of Threat Perception.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {8},
pages = {},
pmid = {40869814},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Adult ; Female ; Adolescent ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; Male ; *Intention ; *Arabs/psychology ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; *Fertility ; Middle East ; *Awareness ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Perception ; },
abstract = {Fertility is considered a significant demographic concern, especially in relation to climate change. This study examines how awareness of climate change, measured by five subscales-climate-friendly behavior, knowledge, personal concern, attitude, and multiplicative action-affects fertility intentions, emphasizing the mediating role of threat perception. Data were collected through an online survey administered to a sample of 817 Palestinian citizens aged 18-49 residing in the West Bank. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was utilized for the data analysis. The results revealed that climate change awareness does not directly affect fertility intentions. However, an indirect effect of climate change awareness on fertility intentions was observed, mediated by threat perception as an intervening variable. Individuals exhibiting increased awareness of climate change and perceptions of future risks demonstrated a greater likelihood of reducing their fertility intentions compared to others. Policymakers in the Palestinian territories should prioritize enhancing public awareness regarding climate change and its associated short- and long-term threats. Therefore, incorporating climate education and associated risks into fertility health programs is essential.},
}
@article {pmid40869763,
year = {2025},
author = {Salvador Costa, MJ and Azeiteiro, U and Ryan, R and Ferrito, C and Melo, P},
title = {Nursing Interventions to Reduce Health Risks from Climate Change Impact in Urban Areas: A Scoping Review.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {8},
pages = {},
pmid = {40869763},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Cities ; *Health Promotion ; },
abstract = {In recent studies, public health has been considered a key stakeholder in climate mitigation and adaptation in cities since they are more exposed to the impact of climate change. Nurses represent a vast majority of public health professionals, playing a key role in health promotion that allows them to influence individuals, families, and communities in adopting healthier behaviours and decarbonized lifestyles. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to map the existing evidence on nursing interventions, which are being led or implemented to reduce the health risks related to climate change in urban areas. The present review follows the JBI methodological framework, including a search on PubMed, MEDLINE complete, CINAHL Complete, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine), and RCAAP. Hand searched references were also considered, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies between January 2014 and October 2024, for a more contemporary perspective. A three-step search strategy and data extraction tool were used by two independent reviewers. Twenty-seven studies in English and Portuguese were eligible for inclusion, all targeting a population of professionals with nursing-related roles: two case studies, one Delphi panel, one descriptive study, one historical research paper, two using a methodological design format, four narrative reviews, one observational study, nine review articles, three scoping reviews, and three systematic reviews. Eight categories of nursing interventions that contribute to decarbonized lifestyles, reducing health risks in relation to climate change, were acknowledged. Nurses play a key role in empowering individuals, families, and communities, promoting climate awareness and literacy, supporting health policy change, advocating for the most vulnerable and engaging in environmental activism, using evidence-based research, and taking advantage of marketing strategies and social media.},
}
@article {pmid40881941,
year = {2025},
author = {Jacquemart, AS and Tigano, A and Gale, MK and Weir, T and Ward, HGM and Wong, CM and Eliason, EJ and Miller, KM and Hinch, SG and Russello, MA},
title = {Application of Genomic Offsets to Inform Freshwater Fisheries Management Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Evolutionary applications},
volume = {18},
number = {8},
pages = {e70149},
pmid = {40881941},
issn = {1752-4571},
abstract = {Genomic tools are becoming increasingly necessary for mitigating biodiversity loss and guiding management decisions in the context of climate change. Freshwater fish species are particularly susceptible to the impacts of changing environments, including kokanee, the resident form of sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), which has already been negatively impacted by increases in extreme temperature throughout its distribution. A previous study using whole genome resequencing of wild kokanee stocks identified 1412 environmentally associated SNPs and demonstrated genomic offset, a measure of climate vulnerability, to be significantly correlated with higher increases in extreme warm temperatures across much of the species' range in western Canada. Here, we aimed to operationalize this information for fisheries management by first developing a Genotyping-in-Thousands by sequencing (GT-seq) panel populated exclusively with environment associated SNPs. We then evaluated the robustness of the GT-seq panel relative to the signal in the whole genome resequencing baseline and demonstrated a novel application of donor and recipient importance (DI/RI) analysis to inform recreational fisheries stocking decisions. We found that a reduced GT-seq panel of 616 SNPs exhibited a significant positive correlation with those calculated from the full set of 1412 SNPs across the climate change scenarios tested; similar results were obtained when adding new reference populations not included in the original whole genome resequencing baseline. The DI/RI analysis revealed clear spatial trends, with populations situated in the warmest regions of southern interior British Columbia (Canada) having the highest probability for successful translocations to different recipient locations to the north. Similarly, candidate recipient lakes for stocking at the center of the distribution had higher recipient importance values than those located towards the eastern and western range peripheries. Although further refinement is required, pairing targeted genotyping with genomic offset and DI/RI predictions holds great promise for informing freshwater fisheries management moving forward.},
}
@article {pmid40881037,
year = {2025},
author = {Malik, IH and Ford, JD and Winters, I and Hunter, B and Flowers, N and Quincey, D and Flowers, K and Flowers, M and Coombs, D and Foltz-Vincent, C and Barrand, NE and Way, RG},
title = {Monitoring climate change impacts, Indigenous livelihoods and adaptation: Perspectives from Inuit community of Hopedale, Nunatsiavut, Canada.},
journal = {Cambridge prisms. Coastal futures},
volume = {3},
number = {},
pages = {e10},
pmid = {40881037},
issn = {2754-7205},
abstract = {The Arctic is at the forefront of climate change, undergoing some of the most rapid environmental transformations globally. Here, we examine the impacts of climate change on the livelihoods in the coastal Inuit community of Hopedale, Nunatsiavut, Canada. The study examines recently evolved adaptation strategies employed by Inuit and the challenges to these adaptations. We document changing sea ice patterns, changing weather patterns and the impact of invasive species on food resources and the environment. Utilising knowledge co-production and drawing upon Indigenous knowledge, we monitor the changes and multiple stresses through direct observations, engagement with rights holders and community experiences to characterise climate risks and associated changes affecting livelihoods. We use both decolonising research and participatory methodologies to develop collaboration and partnership, ensuring that monitoring reflects local priorities and realities while also fostering trust and collaboration. We showcase that monitoring environmental trends involves more than data collection; it includes observing and analysing how environmental changes affect community well-being, particularly in terms of food security, cultural practices, economic activities, mental health, sea ice changes and weather patterns. The paper contributes to a nuanced understanding of Inuit resilience and experiences in confronting climate risks and the broader implications for Indigenous communities confronting climate challenges.},
}
@article {pmid40880808,
year = {2025},
author = {Sapiains, R and Azócar, G and Palomo-Vélez, G and Rondanelli, R},
title = {Climate change anxiety in the scientific community: an exploratory study with Chilean climate change-related scholars.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1507487},
pmid = {40880808},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Eco-anxiety or climate change anxiety can be defined as a chronic fear of environmental doom that for some people might trigger clinical psychological issues. Although the study of this phenomenon is growing, there is not much understanding of the psychological consequences that studying climate change can have on scholars who are overexposed to information that is generally full of negative projections. This study aims at exploring to what extent continued exposure to scientific information about climate change affects those who research it.<br><br>METHODS: We conducted an online survey with a sample of climate scientists from Chile (n&#x202f;=&#x202f;249), one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change. A Spanish-translated and adapted version of Clayton and Karazsia's climate change anxiety scale was used along with single items to assess self-reported climate change anxiety, and sociodemographic factors.<br><br>RESULTS: Most Chilean climate change scientists are being emotionally affected by climate change. However, high levels of self-reported ecoanxiety contrast with more moderate results when measuring ecoanxiety as a whole and in both subscales, cognitive-emotional and functional. Women, young people, and those who do not have children, express more emotional and functional impacts. Social scientists showed higher climate change anxiety levels than natural scientists.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Although for most participants climate change anxiety is not affecting life functioning, this does not necessarily mean that it will not affect them in the future. We believe that research centres and teams must develop strategies to help scholars cope with the psychological consequences of working on climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40878852,
year = {2025},
author = {Seo, D and Choi, YJ and Hong, YC},
title = {Temperature effect on scrub typhus incidence in South Korea: the projection for climate change.},
journal = {Postgraduate medical journal},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/postmj/qgaf110},
pmid = {40878852},
issn = {1469-0756},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: The influence of climate change on infectious disease dynamics is a subject of interest, but it demands robust scientific evidence. This study explores the short-term and long-term relationships between meteorological factors and the incidence of scrub typhus (ST) in South Korea.<br><br>METHODS: From 2001 to 2018, data on meteorological conditions and weekly ST cases were sourced from national databases. A generalized additive model was used to visualize the relationship, while a generalized linear model was applied to measure the association's strength. Mean annual temperature change was used as a proxy for climate change in long-term analysis. Despite the small sample size, generalized and mixed-effect models were employed to minimize geographical effects.<br><br>RESULTS: The number of ST cases was linearly related to the mean temperature 13&#xa0;weeks prior, above a threshold temperature of 13.3-18.5&#xb0;C. A 0.1&#xb0;C increase in mean temperature was associated with a 25% increase in ST cases (OR 1.25, 95% CI: 1.21, 1.29). In line with the short-term trend, the annual incidence of ST increased by 33% (OR 1.33, 95% CI: 1.26, 1.41) for every 0.1&#xb0;C increase in annual mean temperature compared to the previous 30&#xa0;years.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Higher mean temperatures during summer were associated with the increased ST cases in the following autumn. Annual mean temperature increases compared to 30&#xa0;years ago were also associated with higher annual incidence of ST. These findings suggest that global warming has influenced the incidence of ST.},
}
@article {pmid40878748,
year = {2026},
author = {Bektaş, B and Rutten, G and Saillard, A and Friaud, R and Arnoldi, C and Renaud, J and Guéguen, M and Foulquier, A and Poulenard, J and Lyautey, E and Clément, JC and Thuiller, W and Münkemüller, T},
title = {Traits and functions of alpine plant communities respond strongly but not always sufficiently to in situ climate change.},
journal = {The New phytologist},
volume = {249},
number = {3},
pages = {1173-1187},
pmid = {40878748},
issn = {1469-8137},
support = {ANR-20-CE02-0021//Agence Nationale de la Recherche/ ; //Laboratoire d'Ecologie Alpine/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Quantitative Trait, Heritable ; *Altitude ; Biomass ; *Ecosystem ; Acclimatization ; Plant Leaves/physiology ; Nitrogen/metabolism ; *Plants ; Droughts ; Plant Roots ; },
abstract = {Increasing climate warming and summer droughts are known to affect mountain plant communities, their functional traits and life strategies. However, little is known about how strongly and efficiently communities respond to climate change, and how tightly plant responses are linked to responses of ecosystem functions. To test this, we transplanted alpine plant communities to subalpine conditions, exposing them to warming and drying. We compared these transplanted communities to alpine and subalpine control communities to assess their responses. Five years after transplantation, we found slower growth (e.g. lower leaf nitrogen) and more outsourcing strategies (e.g. lower specific root length) in the warmer and drier subalpine control communities compared to the alpine controls, probably due to drought. Traits of warmed alpine communities shifted toward subalpine controls. However, neither below- nor aboveground traits nor productivity of plants fully acclimated to subalpine conditions. Nevertheless, standard litter decomposition rates, arbuscular colonization and bacterial biomass showed no acclimation lag to the subalpine controls. Significant but insufficient acclimation of plant functional traits and strategies is prone to result in maladapted plant productivity, impairing competitiveness with better adapted subalpine species and leading to the temporally delayed loss of ecosystem features specific to alpine environments.},
}
@article {pmid40878655,
year = {2025},
author = {Limaheluw, J and van der Aa, M},
title = {Warming drinking water distribution systems in the context of climate change: a scoping review on health-related microbial and chemical water quality effects.},
journal = {Journal of water and health},
volume = {23},
number = {8},
pages = {952-967},
pmid = {40878655},
issn = {1477-8920},
support = {//Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Drinking Water/chemistry/microbiology ; *Water Quality ; *Water Supply ; *Water Microbiology ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Background: Warming caused by climate change can impact human health risks associated with drinking water. This review aimed to synthesize the evidence about the effects of increasing temperatures in the drinking water distribution system (DWDS) on health-related chemical and microbial water quality parameters. We also identified adaptation options. Methods: We conducted a scoping review of quantitative peer-reviewed studies published up to March 2023, and research reports published up to April 2024, specifically looking at a DWDS or comparable experimental conditions. Results: We included 28 studies in this review. Evidence focused on chlorinated systems in higher-income countries. Warming has variable effects on microbial communities within the DWDS. Accumulation and release of heavy metals may increase at higher temperatures, depending on pipe materials. Warming also speeds up the decay of chlorine and chloramine, affecting the formation of disinfectant byproducts and the potential of microbial (re)growth. Multiple effects can occur simultaneously, requiring an integrated adaptation approach. Technical and institutional adaptation options, such as improved removal of dissolved organic carbon during treatment covering the entire DWDS were identified. Discussion: With increasing climate change, the identified effects can become more prominent without adaptation. However, no included studies quantified how these effects would translate into human health impacts.},
}
@article {pmid40864340,
year = {2025},
author = {Kılavuz, M and Ağralı, C and Kanbay, Y},
title = {As the planet warms, women pay the price: the climate change and reproductive health crisis.},
journal = {The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association},
volume = {100},
number = {1},
pages = {14},
pmid = {40864340},
issn = {0013-2446},
abstract = {Climate change has emerged as a global environmental issue exacerbated by human activities. Specifically, greenhouse gas emissions and land-use changes have contributed to rising global surface temperatures and shifting weather patterns. These changes disrupt environmental and ecosystem balance, directly impacting human health. Worldwide, 3.6 billion people live in regions vulnerable to climate change, and it is projected that between 2030 and 2050, an additional 250,000 deaths annually will occur due to climate change-induced malnutrition, malaria, and diarrheal diseases. The health impacts of climate change vary between genders depending on biological, geographical, and socioeconomic factors, with women experiencing more severe negative effects. Reproductive health is significantly affected by rising temperatures, air pollution, extreme weather events, and changing meteorological conditions. Adverse reproductive outcomes (e.g., low birth weight, preterm birth, and congenital anomalies) are more frequently observed in women. Furthermore, climate change exacerbates hot flashes, increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and intensifies mental health disorders in postmenopausal women. Climate change has emerged as a global environmental issue exacerbated by human activities. Specifically, greenhouse gas emissions and land-use changes have contributed to rising global surface temperatures and shifting weather patterns. These changes disrupt environmental and ecosystem balance, directly impacting human health. Worldwide, 3.6 billion people live in regions vulnerable to climate change, and it is projected that between 2030 and 2050, an additional 250,000 deaths annually will occur due to climate change-induced malnutrition, malaria, and diarrheal diseases. The health impacts of climate change vary between genders depending on biological, geographical, and socioeconomic factors, with women experiencing more severe negative effects. Reproductive health is significantly affected by rising temperatures, air pollution, extreme weather events, and changing meteorological conditions. Adverse reproductive outcomes (e.g., low birth weight, preterm birth, and congenital anomalies) are more frequently observed in women. Furthermore, climate change exacerbates hot flashes, increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and intensifies mental health disorders in postmenopausal women. However, current literature remains limited in addressing the specific effects of climate change on women's health in low- and middle-income countries, as well as its influence during the menopausal period. Further research is needed to explore the intersection of climate change and socioeconomic disparities, particularly in vulnerable populations. Large-scale longitudinal studies focusing on region-specific risks and health outcomes are essential to develop targeted interventions and policies.},
}
@article {pmid40864264,
year = {2025},
author = {Pozzi, CM and Gaiti, A and Spada, A},
title = {Climate change and plant genomic plasticity.},
journal = {TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik},
volume = {138},
number = {9},
pages = {231},
pmid = {40864264},
issn = {1432-2242},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Genome, Plant ; *Plants/genetics ; Quantitative Trait Loci ; DNA Transposable Elements ; *Adaptation, Physiological/genetics ; Genetic Variation ; Genomic Instability ; Evolution, Molecular ; },
abstract = {Genome adaptation, driven by mutations, transposable elements, and structural variations, relies on plasticity and instability. This allows populations to evolve, enhance fitness, and adapt to challenges like climate change. Genomes adapt via mutations, transposable elements, DNA structural changes, and epigenetics. Genome plasticity enhances fitness by providing the genetic variation necessary for organisms to adapt their traits and survive, which is especially critical during rapid climate shifts. This plasticity often stems from genome instability, which facilitates significant genomic alterations like duplications or deletions. While potentially harmful initially, these changes increase genetic diversity, aiding adaptation. Major genome reorganizations arise from polyploidization and horizontal gene transfer, both linked to instability. Plasticity and restructuring can modify Quantitative Trait Loci (QTLs), contributing to adaptation. Tools like landscape genomics identify climate-selected regions, resurrection ecology reveals past adaptive responses, and pangenome analysis examines a species' complete gene set. Signatures of past selection include reduced diversity and allele frequency shifts. Gene expression plasticity allows environmental adaptation without genetic change through mechanisms like alternative splicing, tailoring protein function. Co-opted transposable elements also generate genetic and regulatory diversity, contributing to genome evolution. This review consolidates these findings, repositioning genome instability not as a mere source of random error but as a fundamental evolutionary engine that provides the rapid adaptive potential required for plant survival in the face of accelerating climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40860726,
year = {2025},
author = {Lin, W and Ren, Y and Fan, G and Deng, M and Liu, Y and Zhang, Q and Xu, X and Huang, S and Zhang, H and Qi, J},
title = {Projecting suitable habitats and prioritizing conservation areas for Dendrobium shixingense under climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1620580},
pmid = {40860726},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Dendrobium shixingense Z. L. Chen, S. J. Zeng &amp; J. Duan, a National Class II Protected wild plant species in China, is renowned for its rich polysaccharide content and remarkable medicinal value. Delineating priority conservation areas for this species is critically important for its sustainable conservation and management. In this study, the MaxEnt model was applied to predict its potential distribution patterns under multiple climate scenarios, while the Marxan and InVEST models were utilized to identify priority conservation zones. Results demonstrate that the primary distribution of D. shixingense is concentrated in southeastern China, particularly within Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi, and Jiangxi provinces, with a total suitable habitat area of 79.41 × 10[4]km[2]. Future projections indicate an expansion of suitable habitats, with key environmental drivers identified as precipitation of the coldest quarter (Bio19), mean diurnal temperature range (Bio2), among others. Priority conservation areas are predominantly located in Shixing County and Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County of Shaoguan City; Xing'an County of Guilin City and other specified regions. These findings indicate that climate change will substantially impact the distribution of D. shixingense, potentially altering both the extent and quality of suitable habitats. priority conservation areas are concentrated in ecologically stable regions, necessitating enhanced protection efforts in these zones. Collectively, this research provides a robust scientific foundation for formulating effective conservation strategies and advancing the sustainable development of D. shixingense.},
}
@article {pmid40873775,
year = {2025},
author = {},
title = {Pandemic Risk Assessment and its Intersection with Climate Change Needs, Opportunities, and Design Considerations.},
journal = {NAM perspectives},
volume = {2025},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40873775},
issn = {2578-6865},
}
@article {pmid40873107,
year = {2025},
author = {Newcomb, P and Alexander, G and Bailey, S and Martin, S},
title = {Texas Health Care Workers Respond to Climate Change.},
journal = {Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)},
volume = {42},
number = {6},
pages = {1773-1779},
doi = {10.1111/phn.70013},
pmid = {40873107},
issn = {1525-1446},
support = {//Texas Health Resources/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; Texas ; Female ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Aged ; *Health Personnel/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to measure healthcare worker awareness of climate change and concern about its impact on health.<br><br>DESIGN: Cross-sectional population study.<br><br>SAMPLE: Researchers administered the CHANT Tool to a convenience sample of 691 employees of a large health system in North Texas ranging from 20 to 75 years of age. About 71% were nurses.<br><br>MEASURE: The 52-item CHANT 2024: Climate and Health Tool measured engagement with climate change. Subscales measure familiarity with climate concepts, awareness of extreme weather events in respondents' region, concern about impact of climate change, conservation behaviors, and optimism regarding climate change. Respondents rated scaled items on a 5-point Likert-type scale from 0 (most negative or least) to 4 (most positive or greatest). In this sample subscales had acceptable internal reliability with Cronbach's alphas ranging from 0.69 to 0.96.<br><br>RESULTS: Respondents (79%) were familiar with the existence of climate change, but not that US Healthcare delivery is responsible for a significant proportion of the greenhouse gas emissions associated with it (36%). Most respondents were not optimistic about preparation for the impacts of climate change or preventing further climate change (56% and 59%, respectively). Degree of concern about the health impacts of climate change was significantly associated with six variables, including race, awareness that warming is associated with human activity, awareness that vulnerable populations are more at risk, personal exposure to extreme heat, observations of heat illness in patients, and observations of mental health in patients related to climate events. Most respondents (>50%) wanted to change practice to prepare for health impacts of climate change.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: North Texas healthcare workers are familiar with climate change and believe it has potential to harm patients but are generally not optimistic about preparation for its effects or changing its course. However, they wish to change practice to make a positive difference.},
}
@article {pmid40866243,
year = {2025},
author = {Cairone, S and Choo, KH and Naddeo, V},
title = {Carbon neutrality in a sustainable water cycle: Synergies between the WaterEnergyNEXUS, climate change adaptation, one health, and circular economy.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {996},
number = {},
pages = {180300},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180300},
pmid = {40866243},
issn = {1879-1026},
}
@article {pmid40859141,
year = {2025},
author = {Hosseini, N and Mehrabian, A and Nasab, FK and Mostafavi, H and Ghorbanpour, M},
title = {Forecasting climate change effects on the potential distribution of Zhumeria Majdae as an endangered monotypic endemic species: a maxent modeling approach.},
journal = {BMC ecology and evolution},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {85},
pmid = {40859141},
issn = {2730-7182},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Endangered Species ; Iran ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Ecosystem ; Forecasting ; Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {Medicinal plants are invaluable sources of bioactive compounds and continue to serve as primary medicine for many people worldwide, despite advances in pharmaceuticals. Their recognition has increased with the popularity of herbal products, yet many are vanishing rapidly. Climate change further threatens these resources, making their conservation a pressing concern. This study aimed to evaluate current range and the potential impact of climate change on the future distribution of Zhumeria majdae, an endangered and endemic medicinal species in Iran, and to identify priority areas for its conservation. Using 56 occurrence records and 7 environmental variables, the MaxEnt model was employed to project current and future habitat suitability under two climate scenarios (RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5) for the 2050s and 2070s. The model performed excellently (AUC = 0.977, TSS = 0.807). Among the variables used, solar radiation contributed the most (26%), followed by slope (12%), pH index (2.5%), Bio6 (1.1%), Bio19 (26.3%), Bio10 (0.7%), and Bio18 (31.3%). The results predicted suitable range in Hormozgan, South of Kerman and Fars provinces. Also, modeling projected a notable shift in the geographic distribution of Z. majdae under climate change scenarios. The suitable habitat is projected to expand by 20.12% under RCP 4.5 and by 29.95% under RCP 8.5 in the 2050s. In the 2070s, an increase of 21.63% is expected under RCP 4.5, while a slight contraction of 1.15% is projected under RCP 8.5. Based on these findings, it is recommended to prioritize conservation efforts in areas projected to remain suitable in both current and future climates. Establishing in-situe and ex-situ conservation sites, introduce protected areas in new habitat projected, and initiating habitat restoration in emerging suitable zones could enhance the species' long-term survival prospects.},
}
@article {pmid40858965,
year = {2025},
author = {Elabd, E and Hamouda, HM and Ali, MAM and Fouad, Y},
title = {Correction: Climate change prediction in Saudi Arabia using a CNN GRU LSTM hybrid deep learning model in al Qassim region.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {31371},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-025-17323-4},
pmid = {40858965},
issn = {2045-2322},
}
@article {pmid40858657,
year = {2025},
author = {Gala, C and Curci, G and Pace, L and Marucci, A and Falasca, F and Del Tosto, D},
title = {A method for preliminary assessment of the vulnerability to climate change of tree species for urban afforestation.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {31362},
pmid = {40858657},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {C11B2100694001//Ministero dell'Ambiente/ ; C11B2100694001//Ministero dell'Ambiente/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Trees/physiology ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Forests ; Cities ; Ecosystem ; Italy ; },
abstract = {Nature-based solutions are now a key part in climate change adaptation, particularly for urban environments. Urban forests are one of the most used methods for adding ecosystem services to an urban environment and at the same time address urban-specific climate change challenges such as heat-island effect, intense rainfall and water management. However, the effects of climate change in the long-term on urban forests are seldom taken into account when planning interventions such as afforestation. Species selection for urban forests should, among other factors, be based on an assessment of local present and future climatic conditions, so to ensure the long-term viability of the adaptation action. Here we propose a methodology to aid the species selection process, which is readily applicable to any place in Europe. We use data from publicly available gridded datasets of climate (ClimateEU) and tree species distribution (European Tree Atlas) in order to estimate realised trees' climatic niches. These are then compared to local climatic data, in order to obtain vulnerability scores that ranks the species according to their vulnerability to projected future climate conditions. As an example, we apply the method to a pilot city in central Italy, L'Aquila, where planning of urban afforestation is undergoing. Our analysis suggests that some species considered locally native will be less vulnerable than others (e.g. Quercus pubescens, Castanea sativa), while some species not locally native will result even less vulnerable (e.g. Quercus ilex, Pinus nigra). This information may be used as an initial input to the tree species selection decision process.},
}
@article {pmid40854654,
year = {2025},
author = {Gelaye, Y and Li, J and Luo, H},
title = {Exploring the role of Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) root architecture in enhancing adaptation to climate change for sustainable agriculture and resilient crop production: A review.},
journal = {Journal, genetic engineering &amp; biotechnology},
volume = {23},
number = {3},
pages = {100535},
pmid = {40854654},
issn = {2090-5920},
abstract = {Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) cultivation is increasingly vulnerable to climate change, with drought and heat stress emerging as major constraints to productivity and food security. This review explores the critical role of root architecture in enhancing peanut adaptation to environmental stressors, and evaluates current strategies and future directions for improving root traits through genetic, physiological, and agronomic approaches. Efficient root systems, characterized by deeper rooting and optimized xylem design, significantly improve water and nutrient acquisition under drought conditions. Key regulators such as abscisic acid (ABA), strigolactones, and specific root-related genes modulate root development and stress responses. Root exudates further enhance soil root interactions, while the peanut root microbiome contributes to nutrient cycling and resilience. Biotechnological tools, including quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping and CRISPR/Cas-based genome editing, are being harnessed to manipulate root traits at the molecular level. Agronomic practices like mulching and cover cropping synergize with genetic improvements by enhancing soil structure and moisture retention. Strengthening peanut root architecture through the integration of modern breeding, biotechnological advances, and sustainable soil management offers a promising path toward climate-resilient peanut production. Future research should prioritize the convergence of these approaches, alongside microbiome exploration, to secure yield stability and food security in a changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid40861518,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, Y and Wu, G and Gong, P and Liu, C and Liang, L and Gong, M and Zeng, Z},
title = {Harnessing Digital Health Technologies to Combat Climate Change-Related Health Impacts.},
journal = {Health care science},
volume = {4},
number = {4},
pages = {235-242},
pmid = {40861518},
issn = {2771-1757},
abstract = {Climate change poses a significant threat to global health. It exacerbates existing health challenges and generates new ones. Therefore, innovative solutions to mitigate and adapt to its adverse effects are urgently required. This article explores the potential of digital health technologies to address the challenge posed by climate change-related health issues. It discusses their dual functionality of diminishing the carbon footprint of healthcare services and increasing understanding and governance of climate-sensitive diseases. Notably, with advanced technologies such as Generative medical AI (GMAI) presenting environmental concerns like substantial energy consumption during data processing and the generation of electronic waste, it is essential to underscore the significance of their responsible development and implementation of these technologies. This will ensure that the benefits of digital health technologies can be maximized while minimizing their ecological drawbacks. This study, therefore propose, a framework for leveraging digital health technologies to support climate change adaptation, including disease surveillance, telemedicine, patient support systems, and public awareness campaigns.},
}
@article {pmid40860233,
year = {2025},
author = {Lan, Z and Zhang, G},
title = {Range Shifts of the Endangered Luehdorfia chinensis chinensis (Lepidoptera, Papilionidae) and Its Specific Hosts in China Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {8},
pages = {e72057},
pmid = {40860233},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Luehdorfia chinensis chinensis, endemic to China, is an endangered, rare, and protected butterfly with high host specificity. However, little is known about how this butterfly and its host plants respond to climate change. In this study, we built ensemble models in the Biomod2 platform to predict the potential distributions of L. c. chinensis and its two host plants, identify key environmental factors, and calculate the niche overlaps between them. The results showed that under the current climate, L. c. chinensis covered a suitable area of approximately 1,146,520 km[2], accounting for 11.95% of China's total territory, and was primarily distributed in central and southeastern China. Precipitation of the driest quarter was identified as the primary factor influencing the distribution of L. c. chinensis, whereas precipitation-related variables were the primary factors influencing the distributions of both host plants. Under future climate scenarios, the butterfly is projected to increase slightly in suitable habitat, while the two hosts show contrasting trends in range shift and niche overlap. Our findings indicate that climate change not only alters the extent and integrity of suitable habitats of the butterfly and its hosts but also affects its larval host choice. Therefore, it is essential to take into account the suitable habitats of the endangered butterfly and its hosts when developing climate-adapted conservation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40860220,
year = {2025},
author = {Chai, SX and Ma, HY and Wang, CD and Ying, YG and Han, D and Zhong, Y and Wang, B and Xiao, YM and Yang, Y and Zhou, GY},
title = {Combining Niche Breadth to Predict the Current and Future Distribution of Leguminosae Under Climate Change on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {8},
pages = {e71895},
pmid = {40860220},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {The Leguminosae family plays a significant role in life and serves as an important food crop. However, global warming poses a serious threat to the growth and potential distribution of Leguminosae species on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. In this study, we employed the MaxEnt model alongside ecological niche models (ENMtools) to predict the distribution of Leguminosae in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau under various climate scenarios (RCP2.6, RCP6.0, RCP8.5) for both the present (Current) and future (2050s, 2070s). This analysis was conducted in conjunction with ecological niche principles. The results showed that: (1) The AUC values of the eight Leguminosae species were all greater than 0.9, indicating that the model had a good prediction accuracy. (2) The distribution of the eight Leguminosae species was primarily influenced by altitude. S. alopecuroides and C. korshinskii were found to be suitable for growth at lower altitudes (Approximate range 1600 ~ 2000 m). In contrast, A. mongholicus, G. uralensis, and M. ruthenica were suitable for growth at high altitudes (Approximate range 2300 ~ 2550 m). (3) The ecological niche of S. alopecuroides was found to be largest (B1 = 0.16, B2 = 0.92), whereas that of G. uralensis was smallest (B1 = 0.06, B2 = 0.87). Meanwhile, M. ruthenica exhibited the highest ecological niche overlap with M. sativa (D = 0.69, I = 0.92), followed by M. sativa and M. officinalis (D = 0.65, I = 0.88), and the lowest overlap was observed between M. sativa and S. salsula (D = 0.40, I = 0.67). Regarding range overlap, G. uralensis demonstrated a significant degree of overlap with most species, particularly with S. salsula, which had the highest overlap value (0.81). Conversely, S. salsula exhibited relatively low range overlap with most species, with G. uralensis and M. officinalis had the lowest range overlap (0.25). (4) Under future global warming climate scenarios, the suitable habitat for M. ruthenica is projected to decrease, while the suitable habitat for the other seven Leguminosae species is expected to increase to varying extents. This study can provide a reference for species conservation of Leguminosae in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and the planning of species conservation areas.},
}
@article {pmid40858819,
year = {2025},
author = {},
title = {Scientific meetings debate the effect of climate change on future food production.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-025-02534-6},
pmid = {40858819},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40855076,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, J and Wu, J and Jiang, D and Chen, S and Hao, M and Ding, F and Wu, G and Liang, H},
title = {Research on the impact of climate change on food security in Africa.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {31251},
pmid = {40855076},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2023000117//Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Food Security ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; Glycine max/growth &amp; development ; Oryza/growth &amp; development ; Zea mays/growth &amp; development ; Triticum/growth &amp; development ; Africa South of the Sahara ; Africa ; Humans ; *Food Supply ; },
abstract = {Global warming and the rising frequency of extreme climate events pose significant threats to food security. We examine the influence of climate change on food security in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a specific emphasis on four key crops: maize, rice, wheat, and soybeans. We employ a random forest model to estimate spatial and temporal yield trends based on climate variables, land‑use patterns, and irrigation ratios. We also studied the differential impacts of climate change on various crop types, taking into account their physiological characteristics and responses to changing environmental conditions. This prediction is performed under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP2‑4.5, SSP3‑7.0, SSP5‑8.5)-using five global climate models (GCMs): BCC-CSM2-MR, CanESM5, IPSL-CM6A-LR, GFDL-ESM4 and MPI-ESM1-2-LR. The findings suggest the following: (1) Maize, a C4 crop, is projected to experience a severe decrease in future harvests, especially under the SSP5-8.5 scenario. The worst declines are forecasted in eastern South Africa and Zambia. (2) Both rice and wheat are C3 crops that experience a "CO2 fertilization effect," resulting in an increase in yields over time. The SSP5-8.5 scenario primarily focuses on the increase in rice production in West Africa, highlighting this phenomenon. Conversely, significant increases in wheat yield are observed in South Africa and Nigeria. (3) Soybean, a C3 nitrogen-fixing crop, is projected to retain consistent yields overall but with a modest decline in comparison with past norms. The general distribution pattern of soybean yields remains mostly consistent across the SSP scenarios, with the increase in high-yield regions occurring primarily in South Africa.},
}
@article {pmid40856207,
year = {2025},
author = {Su, R and Duan, C and Chen, B},
title = {Impact of Climate Change on Interregional Transmission during China's Power System Decarbonization.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {59},
number = {35},
pages = {18550-18561},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c07966},
pmid = {40856207},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Power Plants ; Solar Energy ; },
abstract = {Interregional transmission plays a crucial role in alleviating regional mismatches between power supply and demand, but climate change exacerbates these dynamics, potentially resulting in increased economic losses. In this study, we coupled an ensemble of global climate models with a province-hour-level power system optimization model to explore feasible deep decarbonization pathways for China's power system. The results indicate that climate change impacts the power balance by increasing cooling demand, decreasing heating demand, and shifting wind and solar power generation. Under these effects, achieving China's carbon neutrality target by 2060 will require more than 93.2% of power generation from nonfossil sources and the addition of 4047.6-4053.9 GW in new transmission capacity. This means a 40.4-42.5% increase in transmission line costs ($37.9-39.6 billion) compared to the baseline scenario. Furthermore, under deep decarbonization pathways, abundant solar resources in provinces with insufficient local power supply help mitigate supply-demand imbalances under SSP1-2.6, resulting in a cost reduction of 0.7-1.4% ($1.0-1.7 billion) compared to SSP5-8.5. In conclusion, our findings underscore the potential of interregional dispatch in mitigating renewable energy intermittency, which is crucial for designing decarbonization pathways for power systems that account for climate change adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid40841825,
year = {2025},
author = {De Rovere, F and Mastropierro, M and Jungclaus, JH and Khodri, M and Rubino, A and Zanchettin, D},
title = {Future Atlantification of the European Arctic limited under sustained global warming.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {30802},
pmid = {40841825},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2022CCRN7R, "ATTRACTION - ATlantificaTion dRiven by polAr-subpolar ConnecTIONs", CUP: H53D23001550006//Next-GenerationEU - PNRR - M.4 C.2, INVESTIMENTO 1.1 - PRIN22/ ; },
abstract = {Atlantification is an ongoing oceanic phenomenon characterised by the expansion of the typical Atlantic domain towards the Arctic, driving rapid oceanic and ecological changes in the European Arctic. Using reanalyses and a multi-model ensemble of unperturbed and transient preindustrial, historical and future-scenario simulations, this study shows that modern Atlantification possibly initiated in the late nineteenth century, preceded by several "Arctification" episodes in the preindustrial millennium. In the historical period, Atlantification and pan-Arctic warming superposed constructively to drive upper-ocean warming and salinification in the Barents Sea. Modern Atlantification is projected to continue in the next few decades, fully revealing its exceptional character in the context of the past millennium. However, Atlantification halts during the second half of the twenty-first century, decoupling from pan-Arctic warming. The northward expansion of the Atlantic domain is hindered by the onset of a damping mechanism where the Atlantic-Arctic density gradient increases progressively, which sustains a countercurrent by baroclinic adjustment pushing the Arctic polar front southward. As the evolution of this density gradient is intertwined with the retreat of the sea-ice edge, a late-summer ice-free Barents Sea may mark the end of modern Atlantification.},
}
@article {pmid40841536,
year = {2025},
author = {Trouvé, R and Baker, PJ and Ducey, MJ and Robinson, AP and Nitschke, CR},
title = {Global warming reduces the carrying capacity of the tallest angiosperm species (Eucalyptus regnans).},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {7440},
pmid = {40841536},
issn = {2041-1723},
mesh = {*Eucalyptus/physiology/growth &amp; development ; *Global Warming ; Forests ; Trees/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Australia ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Temperature ; Carbon Sequestration ; },
abstract = {Rising temperatures and increased frequency and intensity of droughts and heat waves have affected tree mortality rates worldwide. Here, we investigate how these changes have affected the carrying capacity of mountain ash forests (Eucalyptus regnans), the world's tallest flowering plant and one of the most carbon-dense forests on earth. We analyze data from a large network of silvicultural experiments collected between 1947 and 2000 in southeastern Australia to identify trends in mortality rates and carrying capacity for the species, and to quantify how these changes relate to spatiotemporal variations in climate. We show that forests growing in the warmest and highest vapor pressure deficit conditions had the lowest carrying capacity, and this capacity further decreased with rising temperatures. Key findings indicate that a projected three °C increase in temperature by 2080 could reduce tree density and carbon stock in these forests by 24%, equivalent to losing 240,000 hectares of mature mountain ash forests. Trees that died were 0.62 times the size of living trees (i.e., they were suppressed), with no detectable effect of climate on this ratio. We discuss the implications for forest conservation and management, and how reduced carrying capacity could undermine global forest restoration and carbon sequestration efforts.},
}
@article {pmid40853255,
year = {2025},
author = {Macrohon, B and Gulcebi, MI and Sisodiya, SM},
title = {Climate change and melting medications.},
journal = {Epilepsia},
volume = {66},
number = {10},
pages = {4073-4074},
doi = {10.1111/epi.18618},
pmid = {40853255},
issn = {1528-1167},
}
@article {pmid40852943,
year = {2025},
author = {Zamora-Cornejo, F and Lazo-Cancino, D and Rivera, R and Musleh, SS and González, GPG and Hernández, CE and Rodríguez-Serrano, E},
title = {Assessing the importance of prey, climate change, and human footprint for modeling current and future distribution of Leopardus guigna.},
journal = {Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology},
volume = {39},
number = {5},
pages = {e70135},
doi = {10.1111/cobi.70135},
pmid = {40852943},
issn = {1523-1739},
support = {1201506//Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Cient&#xed;fico y Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 1220998//Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Cient&#xed;fico y Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 1240219//Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Cient&#xed;fico y Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; VRID220.113.100-INV//Vicerrector&#xed;a de Investigaci&#xf3;n y Desarrollo de la Universidad de Concepci&#xf3;n/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Models, Biological ; *Animal Distribution ; Humans ; Ecosystem ; *Felidae/physiology ; Anthropogenic Effects ; },
abstract = {Species distribution models based solely on climatic variables are limited in their ability to predict future geographic ranges. One way to overcome this difficulty is to incorporate biological variables relevant to the focal species and variables representing the anthropogenic effect in the study area. Leopardus guigna (güiña) is a charismatic and threatened feline species of southern South America. Based on climatic models, it has recently been proposed that up to 40% of its habitat will be lost shortly. We used ecological niche modeling to evaluate how climate change, anthropogenic pressure, and prey richness influence its distribution range. We used species occurrence records and 2 temporal windows (current and future) to generate distribution models applying the maximum entropy algorithm. Leopardus guigna habitat presence was influenced more by precipitation and prey species richness than by anthropogenic and other abiotic factors. Our results suggest that despite its sensitivity to changes in temperature and precipitation or potential vulnerability to future climate scenarios, güiña's predicted distribution change remains low. Therefore, it is important to consider not only climatic variables in the temporal dynamics of species distribution induced by phenomena, such as climate change and human footprint, but also variables involving biotic interactions.},
}
@article {pmid40852928,
year = {2025},
author = {Green, T and Salvucci, G and Friedl, MA},
title = {Climate Change Is Altering Ecosystem Water Use Efficiency in Water-Limited Ecosystems.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {8},
pages = {e70459},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70459},
pmid = {40852928},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {80NSSC21K1974//NASA Earth Sciences Division/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Water/metabolism ; Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; Soil/chemistry ; },
abstract = {Dryland ecosystems are expected to expand globally as a result of rising atmospheric water demand and vapor pressure deficit. However, the nature and magnitude of how water-limited ecosystems are adapting to increases in aridity is unclear. Here we examine changes in ecosystem water use efficiency (WUE), defined as the ratio of gross primary productivity (GPP) to evapotranspiration (ET), in global water-limited regions over the past two decades. Our analysis uses remotely sensed data, process-based models, and reanalysis datasets to quantify changes in WUE and examine the role that changes in atmospheric CO2, atmospheric water demand, and soil moisture exert on WUE dynamics in water-limited ecosystems. Our results show that on average WUE increased by 17% in water-limited regions worldwide. Asia, North America, and Africa showed the largest increases in WUE (24%, 17%, and 17%, respectively), followed by Europe, South America, and Oceania (15%, 10%, and 9%, respectively). Ecosystems with low mean annual WUE showed the largest increases of WUE. CO2 fertilization from increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations was the dominant driver behind observed changes in WUE, especially in the Northern Hemisphere. Our findings indicate that vegetation in water-limited ecosystems is adapting to climate change by optimizing water use efficiency but also suggest that the ability of many ecosystems to adapt may decrease as they become drier.},
}
@article {pmid40852662,
year = {2025},
author = {Mu, Q and Li, F and Li, W and Wang, X and Tang, M and Chen, K and Jiang, Y and Liu, J and Zhang, S and Liu, Q and Wang, C},
title = {Predicting the potential distribution areas of Leptotrombidium rubellum under current and future climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1638468},
pmid = {40852662},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; Humans ; Animals ; Forecasting ; *Disease Vectors ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Leptotrombidium rubellum (L. rubellum), a confirmed vector of scrub typhus, was historically restricted to southeastern coastal China but has recently been detected in southwestern regions. Species distribution modeling was applied to predict its current and future potential distribution areas under multiple climate scenarios, identify high-priority surveillance areas, and determine key environmental drivers. The results may facilitate a transition from passive to proactive vector monitoring.<br><br>METHODS: Fifty-seven potential influencing factors were evaluated. The maximum entropy (MaxEnt) model projected potential distribution areas for near current and future climate scenarios. Occurrence records were extracted from published literature. The selection of environmental variables was conducted using a multi-stage analytical approach, consisting of contribution rate assessment, jackknife tests, and correlation analyses. Model parameters were optimized via feature class and regularization multiplier adjustments.<br><br>RESULTS: The MaxEnt model demonstrated high predictive accuracy (AUC&#x202f;=&#x202f;0.997) with minimal training omission error. July precipitation (prec7) and elevation (elev) were identified as the primary environmental determinants. Projections indicate near current suitable areas are concentrated in southern China, with potential northward expansion under future climate scenarios.<br><br>CONCLUSION: L. rubellum exhibits broad distribution areas across China, with climate change likely driving suitable areas expansion. Enhanced surveillance in currently suitable and future at-risk regions is critical to mitigate invasion risks.},
}
@article {pmid40852652,
year = {2025},
author = {Amin, H and Bertelsen, RJ},
title = {Climate change and indoor biological exposures: a hidden risk to immune health.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1597881},
pmid = {40852652},
issn = {2296-2565},
}
@article {pmid40852564,
year = {2025},
author = {Xia, Z and Ye, J and Debnath, R and Dong, X and Xie, J and Xu, M and Tian, X and Marlon, J and Zhang, C and Yang, J and Constantino, S and Liu, M},
title = {Growing climate change risk concerns with rising regional disparities in China.},
journal = {npj climate action},
volume = {4},
number = {1},
pages = {78},
pmid = {40852564},
issn = {2731-9814},
abstract = {This study presents a high-resolution mapping of climate change perceptions across China, highlighting the evolution of public perception regarding the priority and impact of climate change over a 13-year period between 2010 and 2023. Utilizing data from two national surveys conducted (N = 11783 and N = 4050), we show a considerable rise in the perceived priority (19%) and impact (13%) of climate change issues nationally, alongside growing regional disparities. We do robustness checks of our results using repeated simulations between multilevel regression and poststratification and disaggregation methods. By examining perceived impacts against actual risk exposure, we show the need for managing regional vulnerabilities and tailored and targeted communication strategies to mitigate the spatial mismatch between climate change perception and risk exposure.},
}
@article {pmid40851984,
year = {2025},
author = {Jilanee, SDA and Saeed, M and Ahsan, MU and Farooq, MU and Ahmed, S and Shahid, H and Sharif, S},
title = {Neurological consequences of climate change: a review of emerging challenges and potential impacts on brain health.},
journal = {Annals of medicine and surgery (2012)},
volume = {87},
number = {7},
pages = {4209-4221},
pmid = {40851984},
issn = {2049-0801},
abstract = {Climate change causes significant challenges to the neurological system due to both gradual and immediate environmental changes. This paper explores the various issues facing by the brain because of climate change, such as increased cases of heat-related diseases, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, altered patterns of diseases, and phenomena associated with very severe weather conditions. A comprehensive literature search was conducted. This paper demonstrates evidences, linking climate-related factors (air pollution, heat exposure, and vector-borne diseases) to neuroinflammation and oxidative stress, the major contributors to neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, it addresses targeted interventions to mitigate health risks, particularly among vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children. Moreover, it was noticed how climate change affects mental health in terms of anxiety and depression. Chronic stress disorders should, therefore, be considered during mental health interventions for climate adaptation. The study highly emphasizes collaborative research networks and open-access data repositories while advocating for interdisciplinary approaches and policy support to deepen our knowledge and lessen neurological effects related to climatic variability. This review highlights the importance of multidisciplinary research and policy interventions to mitigate these risks and protect global neurological health.},
}
@article {pmid40851732,
year = {2025},
author = {Das, A and Mall, M and Behera, B and Dash, R and Lenka, B and Sahoo, S},
title = {The Impact of Climate Change and Environmental Stressors on Maternal Mental Health: A Narrative Review.},
journal = {Cureus},
volume = {17},
number = {7},
pages = {e88519},
pmid = {40851732},
issn = {2168-8184},
abstract = {Climate change presents an urgent and growing threat to global health, with particularly profound implications for maternal mental health. Pregnant and postpartum women are uniquely vulnerable to climate-related stressors due to physiological, psychological, and social sensitivities during the perinatal period. However, this intersection remains critically underexplored in public health research and policy. This narrative review critically examines and synthesizes the emerging evidence on the impact of climate-related environmental stressors, including extreme heat, air pollution, natural disasters, food insecurity, and displacement, on maternal mental health outcomes. It explores how these stressors contribute to increased risks of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, and trauma-related symptoms. A structured literature search of PubMed and Web of Science identified 33 high-quality studies published between 2012 and 2025, which were analyzed to identify patterns, gaps, and key mechanisms of vulnerability. Findings reveal that climate change exacerbates maternal mental health risks through interrelated pathways involving direct environmental exposures, disrupted access to care, psychosocial stress, and systemic inequities. Climate change adversely affects fetal outcomes through heat exposure, air pollution, natural disasters, and environmental toxins, increasing risks of preterm birth, low birthweight, stillbirth, and impaired child development. Despite growing recognition of these links, maternal mental health remains insufficiently integrated into climate resilience planning and healthcare systems. Addressing this gap requires an interdisciplinary, equity-focused approach that embeds maternal well-being within climate adaptation strategies. Proactive, inclusive policies and interventions are essential to mitigate emerging threats and promote resilience for mothers, families, and communities in the face of rapidly changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid40850645,
year = {2025},
author = {Ardiansyah Akbar, K and Kumala Fatma, R and Elamouri, F and Rockstroh, JK},
title = {Climate change and dengue Fever: A 14-year study of mortality trends during 2010-2023 in Indonesia.},
journal = {Travel medicine and infectious disease},
volume = {67},
number = {},
pages = {102893},
doi = {10.1016/j.tmaid.2025.102893},
pmid = {40850645},
issn = {1873-0442},
mesh = {Indonesia/epidemiology ; *Dengue/mortality/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; Temperature ; Rain ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Dengue fever remains a critical public health issue in Indonesia, with a significant increase in mortality cases in recent years. As a vector-borne disease, dengue fever is highly influenced by environmental conditions, making it particularly sensitive to the impacts of climate change. Indonesia, being heavily affected by global climate change, faces increasing challenges in managing dengue fever. This study aims to investigate the association between dengue fever mortality and climate variables, specifically annual rainfall, and temperature, in Indonesia from 2010 to 2023.<br><br>METHODS: Secondary data on dengue fever cases from 2010 to 2023 were collected from the Ministry of Health of Indonesia. Data on annual rainfall and annual temperature were obtained from the Indonesia Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Council, with information gathered from 116 stations across Indonesia. Linear regression analysis was used to determine the association between these variables and dengue fever mortality.<br><br>RESULTS: The analysis revealed a significant association between annual temperature (p&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.049; R[2]&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.212; 95&#xa0;% CI: 710.85-2.233) and dengue fever mortality. Additionally, annual dengue fever cases were significantly associated with mortality (p&#xa0;<&#xa0;0.001; R[2]&#xa0;=&#xa0;1.075; 95&#xa0;% CI: 0.007-0.010). However, annual rainfall was not found to be significant in this study.<br><br>CONCLUSION: These findings underscore the importance of monitoring climatic changes and their impact on public health, particularly concerning vector-borne diseases. Enhanced surveillance and targeted interventions could mitigate the adverse effects of these climatic variables on dengue fever mortality in Indonesia.},
}
@article {pmid40850263,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, W and Huang, C and Xu, X and Zhang, Q and Deng, J},
title = {Integrating biological mechanisms and identifying key climate refugia to enhance biodiversity climate change adaptation.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {393},
number = {},
pages = {126947},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126947},
pmid = {40850263},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biodiversity ; *Refugium ; Ecosystem ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {As global climate change accelerates, it is imperative to obtain a more accurate understanding of the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and identify climate refugia to guide effective protection. This study utilized the endangered Tragopan caboti as a model organism. A species distribution model was constructed via a holistic approach that incorporated various biological mechanisms, including local adaptation, dispersal, responses to environmental variation, and species interactions. We considered future (2041-2060 and 2081-2100) conditions (SSP126, SSP245, and SSP585) and identified three types of refugia (stable refugia, transitional refugia, and potential refugia). Our research shows that: (1) Models that factored in biological mechanisms demonstrated enhanced predictive accuracy. (2) Future scenario predictions indicate a substantial reduction (8.82 %-62.42 %) in Tragopan caboti habitat, with even less (3.76 %-22.23 %) habitat available due to dispersal. (3) The two subspecies of Tragopan caboti exhibit divergent responses to climate change: Tragopan caboti caboti is particularly sensitive to climate change and is undergoing a significant habitat loss, while Tragopan caboti guangxiensis is anticipated to acquire new suitable habitats. (4) Protective actions, tailored to the characteristics of each type of refugia, include habitat preservation for stable refugia, facilitation of species dispersal for transitional refugia, and reduction of dispersal barriers for potential refugia. The research underscores the pressing need to adopt species distribution models grounded in biological mechanisms and to identify and protect climate refugia, thereby establishing a scientific basis for informed and efficacious conservation efforts to adapt climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40848442,
year = {2025},
author = {Azamian, S and Dittmer, LD},
title = {Pursuing prefigurative collective action on climate change.},
journal = {Current opinion in psychology},
volume = {66},
number = {},
pages = {102140},
doi = {10.1016/j.copsyc.2025.102140},
pmid = {40848442},
issn = {2352-2518},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Social Change ; },
abstract = {This article reviews recent empirical and theoretical work on prefigurative climate action, emphasizing psychological dimensions and implications of constructive methods that contrast with a politics of opposition to the status quo. We synthesize recent descriptions of prefigurative actions on climate change, highlighting four common characteristics or principles identified from recent literature. Emphasizing the importance of means-ends coherence, we discuss prefigurative climate actions from a systems perspective across social ecological levels of analysis. Finally, we consider the potency and potential for scaling prefigurative climate actions and their effects, including the long-term path of transformation envisioned by these modes of action and possible limitations. The aim of this review is to inform further contributions from psychology to the knowledge base on prefiguration, climate action, and social transformation.},
}
@article {pmid40846784,
year = {2025},
author = {Fusco, LM and Singh, GG},
title = {Planning Transitions: SEAs, Climate Change, and Energy Transitions in the Ocean.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {75},
number = {10},
pages = {2540-2553},
pmid = {40846784},
issn = {1432-1009},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Oceans and Seas ; *Renewable Energy ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; },
abstract = {Oceans have been gaining attention as a solution to climate change, including as sites of renewable energy development. Thus, oceans are becoming increasingly important sites of the energy transitions necessary for countries to meet climate change commitments. However, oil remains deeply entrenched in many places, often making it difficult to envision and enact different energy futures. This paper addresses the potential of strategic environmetal assessments (SEAs) to play a role in ocean-based energy transitions, specifically exploring whether they provide the information needed to support decisions related to energy transitions. By drawing on 69 offshore energy-related SEAs done in 11 countries between 2000 and 2021, this paper takes a broad view of ocean energy SEAs across time and space. In particular, we explore whether these SEAs consider climate change, include the broader context of climate goals, and assess alternatives. Findings varied by jurisdiction but in many cases, SEAs were done in ways that limited their potential to contribute to energy transition decisions. This is important because countries around the world have climate commitments and SEAs represent an opportunity - specifically one that uses existing and familiar tools - to help with long term planning around offshore energy that can help meet these commitments.},
}
@article {pmid40846389,
year = {2025},
author = {Moir, JWB and Toet, S and Keane, B},
title = {Nitrous oxide flux: what microbial physiology can do to mitigate climate change gas production.},
journal = {Advances in microbial physiology},
volume = {87},
number = {},
pages = {119-161},
doi = {10.1016/bs.ampbs.2025.04.001},
pmid = {40846389},
issn = {2162-5468},
mesh = {*Nitrous Oxide/metabolism ; *Greenhouse Gases/metabolism ; *Climate Change ; *Bacteria/metabolism/genetics/classification ; Bacterial Proteins/metabolism/genetics ; Oxidation-Reduction ; Oxidoreductases/metabolism/genetics ; },
abstract = {Nitrous oxide is a major contributor towards greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and is the most significant single cause of ozone depletion in the 21st Century. In this chapter, the microbial processes associated with the production and consumption of nitrous oxide are reviewed, with a focus on the role of NosZ in nitrous oxide removal. Recent developments have led to a recognition that two distinct clades of nosZ exist, and that diversity exists within and between the clades resulting in functional diversity of NosZ in the organisms that carry them. We point out areas where there are knowledge gaps, particularly a lack of exploration of the comparative biochemistry of NosZ from organisms beyond a few laboratory model species. We discuss the importance of considering how nitrous oxide is measured, and the ways in which factors such as evolutionary selection pressure, regulation, and biochemical organisation impact on the eventual activity of nitrous oxide reduction in biological ecological systems. This is followed by a set of perspectives on how we might apply our current and future knowledge to mitigate atmospheric nitrous oxide accumulation for global benefit.},
}
@article {pmid40846092,
year = {2026},
author = {Sirias, T and Lau, JJ and Leon, A and Millstein, A and Bardach, NS},
title = {Pediatric Leaders' Perspectives on Climate Change Advocacy.},
journal = {Academic pediatrics},
volume = {26},
number = {1},
pages = {103134},
doi = {10.1016/j.acap.2025.103134},
pmid = {40846092},
issn = {1876-2867},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; *Pediatricians ; Adult ; *Attitude of Health Personnel ; Qualitative Research ; *Leadership ; Middle Aged ; *Pediatrics ; *Physician's Role ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: Climate change is a leading global threat to pediatric health, but there is limited knowledge about appropriate professional actions in response. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends pediatricians engage in climate advocacy. Our objective is to explore pediatricians' perceptions of their role in climate advocacy and to elucidate barriers and facilitators to fulfilling that role.<br><br>METHODS: We conducted semi-structured interviews analyzed using qualitative thematic analysis, collected via teleconferencing software from September 2023 to February 2024. Participants were 18 practicing pediatricians serving as state or chapter AAP Members-At-Large, or committee leaders; recruitment was via email solicitation to those in Environmental Protection Agency eco-regions nationally.<br><br>EXCLUSIONS: non-practicing pediatricians; those in climate change or environmental health AAP roles RESULTS: Eighteen pediatricians (13 identifying as women [72%], eight as White [44%], 10 working in academic settings [56%], 14 in General Pediatrics [78%]) were interviewed. Participants endorsed climate change advocacy as an appropriate pediatric role, especially to address health inequities. We identified three approaches to climate change advocacy: health&#xa0;care, community-based, and legislative advocacy. We identified five factors in feasibility: barriers included lack of time and politicization of climate change; facilitators included the pediatricians' ability to have difficult conversations, institutional support, and starting local.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Pediatric leaders regard climate advocacy as an important role for pediatricians who wish to promote health equity and child and family health. The barriers and facilitators to participating in different types of climate advocacy we identify provide potentially actionable approaches to supporting pediatricians in addressing climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40845953,
year = {2025},
author = {Kojom Foko, LP and Sharma, A},
title = {Indigenous Plasmodium vivax upsurge in the Eastern Mediterranean, Western Pacific, and South East Asia regions - beyond the constant culpability of climate change, COVID-19, and armed conflicts.},
journal = {International journal for parasitology},
volume = {55},
number = {14},
pages = {755-765},
doi = {10.1016/j.ijpara.2025.08.009},
pmid = {40845953},
issn = {1879-0135},
mesh = {*Malaria, Vivax/epidemiology ; Humans ; *COVID-19/epidemiology ; *Plasmodium vivax ; Climate Change ; Armed Conflicts ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Asia, Southeastern/epidemiology ; Mediterranean Region/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {Controlling Plasmodium vivax presents greater challenges compared to Plasmodium falciparum. Here, we analyzed epidemiological data on indigenous P. vivax cases from the Eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and Western Pacific regions in recent years. Significant upsurges are observed in more than half of the countries within these regions. In Papua New Guinea and Yemen, the increase has been consistent since 2015, while others, including Indonesia and Pakistan, have experienced sharp rises between 2020 and 2023 (e.g., +100 % and +83.4 %). Notably, in countries like Thailand, initially targeted by the WHO E-2025 elimination initiative, achieving elimination by 2025 appears unlikely. Factors like the COVID-19 pandemic, armed conflicts, and, more recently, climate change, do not fully resolve the reasons for resurgence in countries like Papua New Guinea, where additional issues such as chloroquine resistance must also be addressed. A compartmentalized approach is essential to tackle the P. vivax resurgence and achieve meaningful progress effectively.},
}
@article {pmid40844056,
year = {2025},
author = {Olugbadieye, OG and Boucher, E and Deslauriers, A and Bergeron, Y and Rosa, E and Lemay, MA and Gennaretti, F},
title = {Jack pine's responses to climate change: increased water-use efficiency but evident growth limitations in dry environments.},
journal = {Tree physiology},
volume = {45},
number = {9},
pages = {},
pmid = {40844056},
issn = {1758-4469},
support = {RGPIN-2021-03553//Discovery Grants program of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada/ ; CRC-2021-00368//Canadian Research Chair in dendroecology and dendroclimatology/ ; 142332177-D//Minist&#xe8;re des Ressources Naturelles et des For&#xea;ts/ ; ALLRP 557148-20//Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada/ ; 328874//Fonds de recherche du Qu&#xe9;bec-Nature et technologies/ ; },
mesh = {*Pinus/growth &amp; development/physiology/metabolism ; *Climate Change ; *Water/metabolism ; Quebec ; Soil/chemistry ; Plant Leaves/physiology ; Carbon Isotopes ; },
abstract = {Pinus banksiana Lamb. exhibits remarkable ecological adaptability, thriving across diverse environments in the Canadian boreal zone, including clay deposits, fast-draining glacial tills and rocky outcrops. However, projected rising temperature and increasing vapor pressure deficit (VPD) could increase the species' vulnerability, particularly in dry regions. In this study, we measured basal area increment (BAI) and physiological responses from isotopic fractionation across a soil gradient including three sites in the boreal mixed wood of western Quebec, Canada. The sites were a clay-rich soil (CLY, a humid site), an esker base (ESB, an intermediate site) and an esker top (EST, a sandy, well drained, dry site). Using tree-ring analysis and dual stable isotopes (δ13C and δ18O), we evaluated intrinsic water-use efficiency (iWUE) and leaf water enrichment (Δ18Olw). Our results revealed a significant correlation between Δ18Olw and VPD, indicating that stomatal regulation is the crucial physiological mechanism controlling P. banksiana's response to environmental stress across the sites. This effect was most pronounced at the dry EST site, where higher iWUE and less negative δ13C values suggest greater stomatal limitation of CO2 uptake. Increased iWUE was associated with enhanced BAI in the humid CLY site and a negative iWUE-BAI relationship emerged at EST, suggesting carbon assimilation constraints under drier conditions. Our results reveal a physiological trade-off in P. banksiana across a soil moisture gradient, demonstrating that rising atmospheric demand may decouple water-use efficiency from growth in drier environments like the EST site. By integrating isotopic signatures with growth dynamics, our study identifies a potential ecological tipping point beyond which increased iWUE may no longer sustain carbon gain under intensifying climate stress.},
}
@article {pmid40842517,
year = {2025},
author = {Yi, S and Huang, Y and Liu, Z and Zhu, Z and Su, H},
title = {Predicting the potential geographical distribution of mango, an important tropical economic tree species, under current and climate change based on Maxent model.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1633654},
pmid = {40842517},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Mango is a major tropical economic tree species in China, along with being a vital source of livelihood for farmers and an important maintainer of ecosystem services in southern China. Identifying the potential suitable habitats for mango under current and future climate scenarios, along with key influencing factors, can inform mango plantation. However, little is known about these.<br><br>METHODS: Using Maxent, we modeled the current and future potential suitable habitats for mango, evaluated the impact of environmental variables on their distribution, and identified shifts related to climate change in their distribution.<br><br>RESULTS: The results showed that the current potential suitable habitats for mango were primarily located in southern China, within the tropical and subtropical regions. Under climate scenarios of both SSP585 and SSP126, the potential suitable habitats not only encompassed the southern provinces of China that were already covered but also expanded northward to include central provinces, particularly Sichuan and Chongqing municipalities. Mango exhibited a clear tendency to migrate toward higher altitudes and latitudes under SSP585 scenario, whereas the trend of mango migration to such areas was less pronounced under SSP126 scenario. Mean Temperature of Coldest Quarter, Annual accumulated temperature (&#x2265;10&#xb0;C), Precipitation of Coldest Quarter, and UV-B Seasonality were identified as the main factors shaping the distribution of the potential suitable habitats for mango.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Our recommendation to adapt to climate change is to expand mango cultivation to high-latitude/altitude areas, particularly Sichuan-Chongqing in central China, along with water-saving irrigation, shade management, development of drought- and disease-resistant cultivars, and mapping of the potential suitable habitats for different varieties.},
}
@article {pmid40842113,
year = {2025},
author = {Dri, GF and Bogdziewicz, M and Hunter, M and Witham, J and Mortelliti, A},
title = {Coupled effects of forest growth and climate change on small mammal abundance and body weight: Results of a 39-year field study.},
journal = {The Journal of animal ecology},
volume = {94},
number = {10},
pages = {2118-2129},
doi = {10.1111/1365-2656.70114},
pmid = {40842113},
issn = {1365-2656},
support = {//Maine TREE Foundation/ ; //Holt Woodland Research Foundation/ ; //University of Maine/ ; 1940525//National Science Foundation/ ; MEO-41913//National Institute of Food and Agriculture/ ; 101039066//European Union ERC, ForestFuture/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Forests ; *Peromyscus/physiology ; *Body Weight ; *Quercus/growth &amp; development/physiology ; Maine ; Population Dynamics ; Seasons ; Population Density ; },
abstract = {In rapidly changing environments, the combined effects of climate change and forest stand changes-such as growth or regeneration-are altering the availability of resources, particularly in systems with pulsed resources like seed-masting. These environmental shifts can have cascading impacts on animal populations, ultimately reshaping ecosystem structure and function. However, relevant studies are rare as they require long-term monitoring of both seed supply and animal populations. We investigated how temporal changes in resource availability (red oak acorns [Quercus rubra]) influence the demographics and physical traits of white-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus) using a 39-year dataset from Maine, USA, which includes: mouse abundance and body weight, red oak tree size and acorn production, and seasonal temperatures. Our analysis of 5032 individual mice revealed a significant increase in both abundance (by 67%) and average body weight (by 15%) over four decades. We found that oaks produced more acorns as they grew, while warmer spring temperatures led to larger crops. This indicates that both forest growth and climate change have driven the increase in resource availability. The increase in acorn production was translated into higher mouse abundance and body weight. Notably, heavier mice also showed a higher probability of survival. These results demonstrate that changes in food supply, driven by the combined effects of forest growth and climate change, have significant effects on animal population dynamics. Furthermore, given the important role of white-footed mice as seed predators and dispersers, and disease vectors, these shifts have far-reaching implications for the ecosystem.},
}
@article {pmid40840536,
year = {2026},
author = {Bucic, SB},
title = {Need for Nursing Advocacy to Address the Effects of Climate Change on Maternal and Neonatal Care.},
journal = {Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN},
volume = {55},
number = {1},
pages = {98-106},
doi = {10.1016/j.jogn.2025.07.006},
pmid = {40840536},
issn = {1552-6909},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Infant, Newborn ; *Neonatal Nursing/organization &amp; administration ; *Patient Advocacy ; Pregnancy ; *Nurse's Role ; United States ; },
abstract = {Extreme heat and air pollution, which are exacerbated by climate change, worsen maternal and neonatal health, especially for non-White women. Because of the wide array of health risks related to climate change, advocating for individual patients alone is not sufficient to create necessary change. Although nurses experience numerous barriers to engaging in public policy, their engagement remains a critical aspect to improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes related to climate change. Professional nursing organizations can provide nurses with resources and offer the necessary skills to effectively advocate and participate in public policy at the local, state, or national level. In this commentary, I review the importance of nurse engagement in climate change advocacy and public policy.},
}
@article {pmid40839890,
year = {2026},
author = {Hofmann, HS and Gorges, J and Biallas, B},
title = {The synergy of environmental awareness, occupational physical activity and effects of climate change in German craftspeople.},
journal = {International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics : JOSE},
volume = {32},
number = {1},
pages = {270-278},
doi = {10.1080/10803548.2025.2526921},
pmid = {40839890},
issn = {2376-9130},
mesh = {Humans ; Middle Aged ; Male ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Germany ; *Exercise ; Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Occupational Health ; *Awareness ; Aged ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: Craftspeople are exposed to climatic changes while engaging in high levels of occupational physical activity. The purpose of this study is to investigate the synergies of occupational physical activity, effects of climate change and tangibility concerning the working conditions and health of German craftspeople.<br><br>METHODS: A questionnaire survey was conducted with 1830 responding German craftspeople using computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATIs). Quantitative analyses included physical activity, environmental awareness and the impact of climate change on daily work. An open question was assessed using qualitative content analysis.<br><br>RESULTS: The effects of climate and environmental change on daily work are most noticeable for men (30.6%), older workers (age 50-59 years, 31.7%), construction site workers (41.9%) and those who engage in physically demanding work (35.2%). The participants reported extreme weather conditions in combination with occupational physical activities as the most tangible effects of climate change with physical health effects.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Craftspeople do feel the effects of climate change in their daily work and at the same time have a high level of environmental awareness. Given the prevalence of high levels of work-related physical activity, more attention should be paid to health risks and preventive measures should be taken.},
}
@article {pmid40839049,
year = {2026},
author = {Dubo, T and Palomo, I and Lavorel, S},
title = {Priority areas for nature-based adaptation to climate change in the Alps.},
journal = {Ambio},
volume = {55},
number = {3},
pages = {661-674},
pmid = {40839049},
issn = {1654-7209},
support = {ANR-19-MPGA-0009//Agence Nationale de la Recherche/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Wetlands ; Biodiversity ; Droughts ; Europe ; },
abstract = {Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are promising initiatives for climate change adaptation, mitigation and biodiversity conservation. Given the finite human and financial resources for NbS, identifying optimal locations is critical. Here, we identified priority areas for drought adaptation in the European Alps using the "bright spots" approach to estimate future water deficit and surplus from groundwater and soil moisture. We identified overlaps and mismatches of these priority areas with mitigation and biodiversity conservation opportunities. Our analyses reveal that priority areas for adaptation have limited overlap with regions prioritised for mitigation or biodiversity conservation. We considered potential levers to implement NbS from local socio-ecological characteristics. Notably, over 60% of croplands and wetlands identified as priority areas overlap with protected areas. In contrast, over 52% of priority areas for adaptation in forests and grasslands are located in rural regions without protection status, where participatory processes with local communities will be crucial to implement NbS.},
}
@article {pmid40836619,
year = {2025},
author = {Cattaneo, GJ and Codecà, R and Petrino, R},
title = {[Climate change and its impact on emergency and disaster medicine].},
journal = {Revue medicale suisse},
volume = {21},
number = {927},
pages = {1447-1449},
doi = {10.53738/REVMED.2025.21.927.47440},
pmid = {40836619},
issn = {1660-9379},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Disaster Medicine/education/organization &amp; administration/trends ; *Emergency Medicine/education/organization &amp; administration/trends ; Epidemiological Monitoring ; Carbon Footprint ; *Public Health/trends ; Humans ; Global Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change represents a major challenge for emergency and disaster medicine, with both direct and indirect impacts on healthcare systems. It leads to an increase in heat-related illnesses, the multiplication of natural disasters, and the spread of infectious diseases, while also worsening mental health disorders. To adapt to these challenges, several strategies are necessary: strengthening the resilience of hospital infrastructures, integrating climate risks into medical training, optimizing epidemiological surveillance, and reducing the carbon footprint of the healthcare sector. A coordinated approach between healthcare stakeholders and governments is essential to mitigate the consequences of climate change on public health.},
}
@article {pmid40836613,
year = {2025},
author = {Kooyers, NJ and Anderson, JT and Angert, AL and Avolio, ML and Campbell, DR and Exposito-Alonso, M and Juenger, TE and Moeller, DA and Napier, JD and Sheth, SN},
title = {Responses to climate change - insights and limitations from herbaceous plant model species.},
journal = {The New phytologist},
volume = {248},
number = {2},
pages = {461-493},
doi = {10.1111/nph.70468},
pmid = {40836613},
issn = {1469-8137},
support = {7002993//National Institute of Food and Agriculture/ ; AWD-010335//Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada/ ; 2220927//Division of Integrative Organismal Systems/ ; 2222466//Division of Integrative Organismal Systems/ ; 1553408//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 1754026//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 1754246//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2045643//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2110351//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2135270//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2311414//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; DE-SC0021286//Department of Energy/ ; DE-SC0021126//Department of Energy/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Models, Biological ; *Plants/genetics ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Herbaceous plant species have been the focus of extensive, long-term research into climate change responses, but there has been little effort to synthesize results and predicted outlooks. This primer summarizes research on climate change responses for eight intensively studied herbaceous plant species. We establish generalities across species, examine limitations, and propose a path forward. Climate change has reduced fitness, caused maladaptation, and/or led to population declines in at least part of the range of all six forb species. Plasticity alone is likely not sufficient to allow adjustment to shifting climates. Most model species also have spatially restricted dispersal that may limit genetic and evolutionary rescue. These results are surprising, given that these species are generally widespread, span large elevation ranges, and have substantial genetic and phenotypic variation. The focal species have diverse life histories, reproductive strategies, and habitats, and most are native to North America. Thus, species that are rare, habitat specialists, or endemic to other parts of the world are poorly represented in this review. We encourage researchers to design demographic and field experiments that evaluate plant traits and fitness in contemporary and potential future conditions across the full life cycle, and that consider biotic interactions in climate change responses.},
}
@article {pmid40835699,
year = {2025},
author = {Fleming, N},
title = {Could these five future agricultural innovations slow down climate change?.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40835699},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40835495,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, L and Long, J and Yao, T and Zhou, J},
title = {Climate change will undermine the pivotal role of Asian water tower in water resources supply.},
journal = {Science bulletin},
volume = {70},
number = {22},
pages = {3753-3757},
doi = {10.1016/j.scib.2025.07.031},
pmid = {40835495},
issn = {2095-9281},
}
@article {pmid40835342,
year = {2025},
author = {Tulatz, S and Tillmann, U and Krock, B and Tebben, J and Meunier, CL},
title = {Physiological responses of Arctic and Baltic Sea populations of toxigenic Alexandrium ostenfeldii (Dinophyceae) to different climate change stressors.},
journal = {Harmful algae},
volume = {148},
number = {},
pages = {102918},
doi = {10.1016/j.hal.2025.102918},
pmid = {40835342},
issn = {1878-1470},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Dinoflagellida/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Arctic Regions ; *Marine Toxins/metabolism ; Temperature ; Oceans and Seas ; Salinity ; Harmful Algal Bloom ; Global Warming ; },
abstract = {The harmful algal bloom species Alexandrium ostenfeldii has a worldwide distribution from polar to tropical habitats and from oceanic to brackish waters. Among other species of the genus Alexandrium, it is one of the causative organisms of paralytic shellfish toxins, but additionally, A. ostenfeldii has also been shown to produce another class of toxins, cyclic imines. The wide distribution of A. ostenfeldii suggests population-specific adaptations to a multitude of environmental parameters and therefore, variable responses to global change drivers, such as warming and shifts in sea surface salinity. In this study we quantified growth and toxin cell quota of two strains of A. ostenfeldii isolated from the arctic Kongsfjord and two strains from the northern European Baltic Sea at various temperature conditions, to assess the impact of global warming on locally adapted populations. Overall, growth of the arctic strains was detected at temperatures between 7.5 and 20 °C, with a maximum growth rate at 15 °C for both strains. The two strains from the Baltic Sea revealed intraspecific differences concerning their thermal tolerance. One strain showed no growth at 25 °C, while the other still had a positive growth rate at 27 °C. Furthermore, three of the strains were exposed to salinities between 10 and 40, revealing a tolerance to a broad range of salinities. Neither temperature nor salinity affected the qualitative toxin composition of any strain, but we detected novel cyclic imines in three of the four tested strains. Furthermore, different temperatures and salinities led to dynamic shifts in total toxin cell quota. Additionally, we detected novel spirolides in both arctic strains of A. ostenfeldii. These findings suggest that arctic A. ostenfeldii might significantly benefit from global warming, while populations from the Baltic Sea may not, and that the Baltic Sea might become unfavourable for western Baltic A. ostenfeldii due to climate change driven decreasing salinity in this area.},
}
@article {pmid40834619,
year = {2025},
author = {Catling, C and McIntyre, E and Hastie, C and Levett-Jones, T},
title = {Enhancing midwifery course curricula: validating knowledge and skills in climate change and planetary health.},
journal = {Midwifery},
volume = {149},
number = {},
pages = {104573},
doi = {10.1016/j.midw.2025.104573},
pmid = {40834619},
issn = {1532-3099},
mesh = {Humans ; *Midwifery/education ; *Curriculum/trends/standards ; *Climate Change ; Australia ; Female ; Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate/methods/standards ; Delphi Technique ; Adult ; Clinical Competence/standards ; Pregnancy ; },
abstract = {PROBLEM AND BACKGROUND: Undergraduate midwifery courses prepare students for the care of childbearing women and their infants but lack specific content and skill development related to addressing the effects of a warming climate and increasing severe weather events. .A framework of Planetary Health nursing domains including: 1) The science of planetary Health and climate change, 2) Mitigation of the adverse impacts of healthcare on the environment, and 3) Adaptation to the actual and expected impacts of climate change on health care and health outcomes were identified from a previous Delphi study. These needed validation for use in undergraduate midwifery programs AIM: To validate previously identified nursing domains, knowledge, and skill statements and determine their appropriateness for undergraduate midwifery curricula in Australia.<br><br>METHODS: A modified Nominal Group Technique was used to ensure all seven participants, who were midwifery academics from multiple sites with an interest in Planetary Health, had the opportunity to voice their opinions and ideas in order to achieve consensus on the previously created nursing domains.<br><br>FINDINGS: Minimal changes to the nursing knowledge and skills statements were deemed necessary to ensure their relevance to midwifery programs.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Midwives promote the health of childbearing women by addressing environmental and social determinants of health. The warming climate and increasing number of severe weather events pose increased hazards for perinatal health. All midwifery graduates need the knowledge and skills to advocate for, and address environmental and social determinants of health, contribute to planetary health, bolster resilience and diminish community vulnerability to climate change. The incorporation of these Planetary Health domains into midwifery curricula will help address the current gap.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This study provided content and face validity for previously developed knowledge and skills statements on planetary health, climate change and sustainability for use within undergraduate midwifery courses.},
}
@article {pmid40834587,
year = {2025},
author = {Sánchez-Ovando, JP and Díaz, F and Angeles-Gonzalez, LE and Lafarga-De la Cruz, F and Benítez-Villalobos, F and Re-Araujo, D},
title = {The impact of climate change on the distribution of serpulid polychaetes: an ecophysiological approach.},
journal = {Journal of thermal biology},
volume = {132},
number = {},
pages = {104228},
doi = {10.1016/j.jtherbio.2025.104228},
pmid = {40834587},
issn = {0306-4565},
mesh = {Animals ; *Polychaeta/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Temperature ; Thermotolerance ; Acclimatization ; *Animal Distribution ; },
abstract = {Temperature influences the physiological performance of marine ectotherms-affecting survival, growth, and reproduction-and ultimately shaping their distribution. However, knowledge of how ocean warming will impact sessile ectotherms, such as serpulid polychaetes, remains limited. We hypothesize that rising ocean temperatures will affect serpulid thermal performance, potentially altering their distribution patterns. By combining laboratory-derived ecophysiological data with satellite sea-surface temperature (SST) data, we evaluated the effects of ocean warming on the distribution of two serpulid species from distinct regions: the temperate northern Pacific (Spirobranchus spinosus) and the tropical eastern Pacific (Spirobranchus cf. corniculatus). Adult worms were collected from the wild and acclimated for 30 days at different temperature ranges (11-20 °C for S. spinosus; 24-33 °C for S. cf. corniculatus) to assess thermal tolerance limits (CTmax, CTmin), thermal tolerance window, optimal temperature, and thermal safety margins. These physiological data were integrated with SST data to model potential distributions for both present (2010-2020) and future (2090-2100, SSP5-8.5) climate change scenario. Thermal tolerance limits increased with acclimation temperatures in both species. However, S. cf. corniculatus exhibited similar CTmax (35.1 °C) values at 30 and 33 °C, suggesting it is approaching its upper thermal limits. Both species exhibited narrow thermal windows (S. spinosus: 37 °C[2]; S. cf. corniculatus: 71 °C[2]), characteristic of stenothermic species. The optimal temperatures were 14 °C for S. spinosus and 30 °C for S. cf. corniculatus. By century's end, thermal safety margins are predicted to decrease, leading to range retractions in S. spinosus and potential poleward expansions in S. cf. corniculatus. These findings underscore the importance of integrating physiological and environmental data to assess the vulnerability of sessile ectotherms to climate change. Although other factors such as pH, currents, and oxygen may influence future distributions, this study provides an important first step toward understanding climate change impacts on sessile marine ectotherms.},
}
@article {pmid40833629,
year = {2025},
author = {Fagre, AC and Becker, DJ and Pulscher, LA and Simonis, MC and Duncan, CG},
title = {Understanding Climate Change Threats to Vertebrate Wildlife by Studying Ecoimmunology Across Biological Scales.},
journal = {Integrative and comparative biology},
volume = {65},
number = {6},
pages = {1755-1771},
pmid = {40833629},
issn = {1557-7023},
support = {2515340//National Science Foundation/ ; K01OD03764.5/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Vertebrates/immunology ; *Animals, Wild/immunology ; Ecosystem ; Stress, Physiological ; },
abstract = {Climate change threatens organismal health and ecological stability in myriad ways, the impacts of which are often difficult to characterize given their complex and interacting nature. To facilitate comparisons across taxa and ecosystems, we discuss the importance of a cross-scale approach to better characterize the ways in which climate change processes threaten wildlife immunity. Centering available examples from the vertebrate wildlife literature, we supplement with examples from the livestock literature to illustrate ways in which abiotic stress impacts immunity from molecular to community scales of biological organization. To highlight opportunities for cross-scale integration, we present a series of vignettes-drought, temperature extremes, storms and flooding, and habitat alterations and shifts-prior to discussing the complexities inherent to studying multiple interacting threats using heavy metal contamination as an example. Finally, we outline mechanisms by which collaborations across disciplines and sectors can continue strengthening capacity for studying the drivers of climate change-associated threats to wildlife immunology.},
}
@article {pmid40832732,
year = {2025},
author = {Duan, X and Yin, P and He, X and Chen, B and Cao, K and Tong, G},
title = {Unraveling Nonlinear Interactions: A DPSIR-Based Conceptual Model for Synergistic Impacts of Climate Change and Human Activities on Coastal Blue Carbon Ecosystems.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {8},
pages = {e70432},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70432},
pmid = {40832732},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2022YFE0209300//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 42176091//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; //Asia Cooperation Fund of China (Comparative Study of Geoenvironment and Geohazards in the Yangtze River Delta and the Red River Delta)./ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Carbon Sequestration ; *Carbon Cycle ; *Models, Theoretical ; *Human Activities ; Humans ; Carbon ; Nonlinear Dynamics ; },
abstract = {Coastal blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs) face accelerating degradation from synergistic climate-human pressures, threatening their carbon sink function. This review synthesizes nonlinear interactions governing BCE carbon cycles by developing a novel DPSIR (Drivers-Pressures-State-Impacts-Responses) conceptual model. Our framework integrates biogeochemical processes (e.g., photosynthesis, carbonate dynamics) and physical transport mechanisms (e.g., lateral carbon fluxes) to elucidate multi-factor couplings-such as nutrient pollution, hydrological alteration, and species interactions-that drive spatiotemporal variability in carbon storage. Crucially, we identify how anthropogenic drivers amplify biogeochemical feedback loops that destabilize carbon sequestration, while restoration strategies can rebuild resilience. To enhance monitoring efficacy, greenhouse gas flux periodicity and CO2/CH4 emission ratios are proposed as diagnostic indicators for BCE health assessment. The analysis reveals persistent knowledge gaps in quantifying inorganic carbon cycling, microbial responses under warming, and cross-system carbon fluxes. We emphasize that effective conservation requires integrated policies balancing blue economy development with science-based management, such as payment for ecosystem services and bioremediation. This DPSIR model advances a holistic understanding of BCE carbon-climate feedbacks, providing a foundation for safeguarding these critical ecosystems under global change.},
}
@article {pmid40831943,
year = {2025},
author = {Yücel, S and Metin, ZE},
title = {The Interplay Between Mindful Eating, Climate Change Awareness, and Psychological Well-Being: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.},
journal = {Food science &amp; nutrition},
volume = {13},
number = {8},
pages = {e70716},
pmid = {40831943},
issn = {2048-7177},
abstract = {Climate change poses significant threats to both environmental and human health, with dietary patterns playing a crucial role in mitigating these threats. The Mediterranean diet (MD) is widely recognized for its sustainability and health benefits, while mindful eating practices are associated with improved psychological well-being. However, the interplay between mindful eating, climate change awareness, and psychological well-being remains underexplored. This study aimed to examine the relationships between mindful eating behaviors, adherence to the Mediterranean diet, climate change awareness, and psychological well-being in a cross-sectional sample. A total of adult participants (n = 1350, aged 18-65) completed an online survey assessing the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Scale (MEDAS), Four Facet Mindful Eating Scale (FFaMES), Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS), and Climate Change Awareness Scale (CCAS). Correlation and linear regression analyses were conducted to determine the associations and predictors of psychological well-being. A significant positive correlation was observed between mindful eating and psychological well-being (p < 0.05). Additionally, adherence to the Mediterranean diet was positively associated with climate change awareness (p < 0.05). However, an unexpected negative association was found between Mediterranean diet adherence and psychological well-being (β = -0.086, p = 0.001). Regression analyses identified mindful eating (β = 0.159, p < 0.001), climate change awareness (β = 0.069, p = 0.010), and Mediterranean diet adherence (β = -0.086, p = 0.001) as significant predictors of psychological well-being, with the model explaining 48% of its variance (R [2] = 0.48, p < 0.001). These findings highlight the complex interactions between dietary habits, mindfulness, and mental health. Further research is needed to explore the causal mechanisms underlying these relationships and to develop interventions that promote both sustainable eating behaviors and mental health resilience.},
}
@article {pmid40831260,
year = {2025},
author = {Piczak, ML and Sergio, AJA and Lennox, RJ and Theysmeyer, T and Bowman, JE and Midwood, JD and Cooke, SJ},
title = {Climate Change Impacts on the Phenology of Laurentian Great Lakes Fishes.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {8},
pages = {e70436},
pmid = {40831260},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//Liber Ero Foundation/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Lakes ; *Fishes/physiology ; Temperature ; Seasons ; Ontario ; Wetlands ; *Animal Migration ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Freshwater ecosystems around the world are increasingly impacted by climate change, yet there remains a lack of long-term empirical data on how these changes are manifesting. In the Laurentian Great Lakes, a globally significant freshwater system, fish and their habitats are expected to be affected by warming water temperatures and increasing risks of species invasions. Despite these projections, relatively few studies have documented whether such shifts are already occurring. Our objective was to assess how climate change has influenced the community and migration phenology of native and non-native fishes that use coastal wetlands in the Great Lakes. To do so, we analyzed local summer water temperatures and a 27-year dataset (1997-2023) comprising arrivals of 16 fish species intercepted at the Cootes Paradise Marsh Fishway, a common carp (Cyprinus carpio) exclusion barrier at the western end of Lake Ontario. Over the study period, we found that mean summer water temperatures increased by over 1°C, consistent with broader global warming trends. Using non-metric multidimensional scaling, we observed a unidirectional shift in fish community structure over time, rather than cyclical fluctuations or stabilization, indicating sustained ecological change. Analyses on phenology revealed that first, peak, and last arrival dates occurred earlier over time, while the duration of presence at the Fishway decreased for both native and non-native species. These results provide evidence that climate change is already altering the community and phenology of fishes in Great Lakes wetlands. More broadly, our findings contribute to the growing body of literature showing that climate-driven phenological shifts are reshaping freshwater ecosystems globally, underscoring the need for adaptive, climate-informed conservation and management strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40831228,
year = {2025},
author = {Berdida, DJE and Alhudaib, N and Grande, RAN and Alqadi, RA and Mohamed, HH},
title = {Nursing Students' Global Warming Knowledge and Sustainability Attitudes: The Moderating Role of Eco-Anxiety.},
journal = {International journal of mental health nursing},
volume = {34},
number = {4},
pages = {e70122},
doi = {10.1111/inm.70122},
pmid = {40831228},
issn = {1447-0349},
mesh = {Humans ; *Students, Nursing/psychology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Male ; *Global Warming ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Adult ; Young Adult ; *Attitude of Health Personnel ; *Anxiety/psychology ; Climate Change ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; },
abstract = {Recently, global warming and climate change knowledge and sustainability attitudes have gained prominence in nursing education; however, studies are scarce about how eco-anxiety moderates between these associations. This study explored the moderating role of nursing students' eco-anxiety between global warming knowledge and sustainability attitudes. Utilising a cross-sectional and correlational design, nursing students (n = 561) were recruited via consecutive sampling between November 2024 and February 2025. Three standardised scales were used to collect data. Structural equation modelling was employed for data analyses. The two dimensions of global warming knowledge, knowledge of climate change and global warming (β = 0.14, p = 0.021) and awareness of the environment (β = 0.37, p = 0.003), had a direct, positive influence on sustainability attitudes. Global warming knowledge was positively associated with eco-anxiety (r = 0.18, p = 0.001). Eco-anxiety negatively influenced sustainability attitudes (β = -0.56, p = 0.020). Eco-anxiety significantly moderated the influence of the two dimensions of global warming knowledge, knowledge of climate change and global warming (β = -0.29, p = 0.005) and awareness of the environment (β = 0.93, p = 0.003), on sustainability attitudes. Our findings may guide nursing curriculum policymakers, nursing colleges and educators, and healthcare institutions to integrate global warming, climate change and eco-anxiety in their academic and clinical experiences to better prepare future nurses to care for populations and the environment affected by its negative impacts.},
}
@article {pmid40830211,
year = {2025},
author = {Savari, M and Khaleghi, B},
title = {Analysis of psychological and social factors affecting climate change adaptation and mitigation behaviors among Iranian rice farmers.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {30431},
pmid = {40830211},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Oryza/growth &amp; development ; *Farmers/psychology ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; Iran ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Agriculture/methods ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Decision Making ; },
abstract = {Rice is a vital staple crop, feeding billions globally. However, conventional rice farming practices, especially traditional irrigation techniques, are significant contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Flooded irrigation, in particular, creates anaerobic conditions that facilitate methane production-a GHG significantly more potent in terms of global warming potential compared to carbon dioxide. As a result, rice cultivation is a key driver of climate change (CC). Addressing these environmental challenges while maintaining sustainable productivity requires the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices. This study explores the factors influencing the adaptation and mitigation behaviors of Iranian rice farmers in response to CC. Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Value-Belief-Norm (VBN) theory as theoretical frameworks, the research examines psychological and normative drivers that shape farmers' decision-making. This research was carried out in Shushtar County, located in Iran's Khuzestan Province in the southwest. The study utilized a structured survey tool, and the collected responses were analyzed through structural equation modeling (SEM). The results indicate that TPB more effectively explains adaptation intentions, while VBN provides greater insight into mitigation behaviors. The integrated TPB-VBN model accounts for 64.2% of the variance in adaptation intentions and 67.6% in mitigation intentions. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers aiming to foster sustainable rice farming practices that align with CC adaptation and mitigation objectives.},
}
@article {pmid40829648,
year = {2025},
author = {Bullard, E and Roy, K},
title = {Temporal trends in allometry of shell calcification in northeastern Pacific venerid bivalves: implications for predicting responses to climate change.},
journal = {Biology letters},
volume = {21},
number = {8},
pages = {20250181},
pmid = {40829648},
issn = {1744-957X},
support = {//Jeanne Marie Messier Memorial Endowment Fund, UCSD/ ; //Sea &amp; Sage Audubon Society/ ; //Lerner-Gray Fund for Marine Research/ ; //UCSD Academic Senate Research Grant/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Animal Shells/anatomy &amp; histology/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Fossils ; *Calcification, Physiologic ; *Bivalvia/physiology/anatomy &amp; histology ; California ; Species Specificity ; Biological Evolution ; },
abstract = {Despite literature spanning almost a century, how allometric relationships of phenotypic traits behave over evolutionary time remains poorly known for most marine species. In particular, the fossil record is seriously underutilized in this context despite harbouring a rich archive of traits. Here we use the late Pleistocene fossil record in San Diego, California, in conjunction with archival and field collected specimens, to quantify temporal changes in allometric relationships between shell size and calcification, two important functional traits, in five different species of marine bivalves. Our results reject the traditional hypothesis that allometric relationships are invariant over time. They also show that temporal changes in allometric relationships are species-specific, with closely related species showing divergent trends. Finally, we argue that information about the nature of long-term changes in allometric relationships of functionally important traits can provide a powerful yet underappreciated tool for understanding species and population responses to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40829467,
year = {2025},
author = {Palhares, JCP and De Souza, DP and Carra, SHZ and Drastig, K},
title = {How do production practices and climate change impact the water footprint of dairy farms?.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {998},
number = {},
pages = {180243},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180243},
pmid = {40829467},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Dairying/methods ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; Cattle ; Farms ; *Water Supply/statistics &amp; numerical data ; },
abstract = {Understanding water use in dairy production systems is crucial to promoting production practices and enhancing resilience to climate change. The study aimed to evaluate how production practices and climatic scenarios in different dairy farming systems influence the water footprint of milk production. A total of 67 dairy cattle farms were selected for the study. Climatic scenarios and production practices were proposed as farm-specific interventions targeting three key areas: animal feed, effluent treatment, and nitrogen field application. For all production systems, the combinations exhibiting the highest water efficiency were characterized by the following factors: for green water, a 25 % increase in corn and soybean yields; for blue water, a reduction in milking parlor washing water consumption, an increase of 1 liter of milk per cow per day, and/or a reduction of 1 kilogram in dry matter intake per cow per day; and for grey water, the treatment of effluent from the milking parlor. Conversely, the combinations with the lowest water efficiency were identified as follows: for green water, maize yields decreased by 15 % and soybean yields increased by 12.95 %; for blue water, an increase of 1.5 °C to 2.5 °C in minimum daily temperature and/or a reduction of 1 kilogram in dry matter intake per cow per day; and for grey water, the non-treatment of effluent with the maximum value of α. The findings of this study establish production practices in water scenario analyses concerning water footprints in dairy cattle production systems.},
}
@article {pmid40827442,
year = {2025},
author = {Huang, N and Lun, F and Chen, X and Gao, R and Bi, P and Men, J and Jiang, K and Zhang, F and Huang, Z and He, Q and Pan, Z},
title = {The synergistic effects of climate change and fertilizer on crop yield: evidence from winter wheat in China.},
journal = {Journal of the science of food and agriculture},
volume = {105},
number = {15},
pages = {8787-8797},
doi = {10.1002/jsfa.70124},
pmid = {40827442},
issn = {1097-0010},
support = {//the National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; //the CMA Key Open Laboratory of Transforming Climate Resources to Economy/ ; //the China Meteorological Administration Climate Change Special Program/ ; },
mesh = {*Fertilizers/analysis ; *Triticum/growth &amp; development/metabolism/chemistry ; China ; Climate Change ; Seasons ; Crop Production ; Agriculture ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate variability and agricultural management practices, particularly fertilizer use, jointly determine crop production and food security. Understanding their synergistic effects is essential for developing climate-resilient farming strategies, yet the complex interactions between climate and fertilizer use in shaping crop yields remain poorly understood. Focusing on winter wheat in China, this study evaluates how climate change and fertilizer use jointly influence yield dynamics using a panel data model that integrates growing degree days (GDD[0,30]), extreme degree days (EDD[30+]), precipitation, and fertilizer interactions.<br><br>RESULTS: From 1982 to 2020, winter wheat growing seasons warmed significantly (0.39&#x2009;&#xb0;C per decade, P&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.01), with yields marked sensitivity to climatic shifts. A rise of 100 GDDs reduced yield by -1.7%, while 10 additional EDDs decreased yields by 0.2-1.6%. Precipitation shifts also played a role: a 50&#x2009;mm increase correlated with yield changes ranging from -1.7% to +2.2%. In contrast, fertilizer application exerted a substantial positive effect, as each additional 10&#x2009;kg&#x2009;ha[-1] of fertilizer boosted yields by 1.6-2.2%. Spatially, climate impacts were heterogeneous: northern regions saw modest yield gains (+2.7%), while southern areas experienced declines of up to -4.4%. Fertilizer use, however, consistently offset losses, increasing yields by 12.8-49.8%.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Synergistic climate-fertilizer interactions critically govern winter wheat yield responses to warming. Strategic fertilizer management can counter climate-related losses but requires location-specific optimization to avoid diminishing returns and environmental tradeoffs. These insights underscore the urgency of integrating the interaction dynamic into climate impact assessments and agricultural policy to ensure food security in a warming world. &#xa9; 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.},
}
@article {pmid40827212,
year = {2025},
author = {Buchanan, AEV and Gillingham, PK and Andreou, D and Hodder, KH and Toups, MA and Butler, H and Hardouin, EA},
title = {Climate Change Does Not Directly Influence Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) Distribution in Western Europe.},
journal = {microPublication biology},
volume = {2025},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40827212},
issn = {2578-9430},
abstract = {Climate change presents ongoing risks to species like the red squirrel, which, despite its wide range, faces pressures from multiple threats (fragmentation, invasive species, among others). This study assesses the relationship of red squirrel distribution across Western Europe with bioclimatic variables to predict future climate impacts. However, our results suggest that bioclimatic factors have limited predictive power, with no direct impacts identified. Indirect effects, such as the expansion of grey squirrels, may still worsen challenges for red squirrel populations. Addressing these by maintaining habitat quality and connectivity through targeted conservation measures will be crucial for ensuring red squirrel persistence.},
}
@article {pmid40825058,
year = {2025},
author = {Cuervo, PF and Mera Y Sierra, R and Artigas, P and Fantozzi, MC and Bargues, MD and Mas-Coma, S},
title = {Impact of climate change on the spread of fascioliasis into the extreme south of South America.},
journal = {PLoS neglected tropical diseases},
volume = {19},
number = {8},
pages = {e0013433},
pmid = {40825058},
issn = {1935-2735},
mesh = {*Fascioliasis/epidemiology/transmission ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; Humans ; South America/epidemiology ; Fasciola hepatica ; Snails/parasitology ; },
abstract = {The impact of global warming on the transmission of fascioliasis, a highly pathogenic zoonotic snail-borne disease, was already highlighted during the 2010's. However, since then, only a few studies have tried to relate the climatic change with the uprise of outbreaks in endemic areas of animal or human fascioliasis. This might be because assessing the consequences of a changing climate on the spread of fascioliasis is extremely challenging, as it presents the widest latitudinal, longitudinal and altitudinal distribution known for a snail-borne disease. In the Americas, where it is only caused by Fasciola hepatica, the disease is widespread throughout the continent, except in its southernmost extremity in the Patagonia region, which was believed to be due to the too low temperatures. Though, recent empirical evidence indicates an ongoing spread of the disease into more southern latitudes. The present study aims to assess the long-term evolution of climate change factors and forecast indices throughout this extreme South American region to conclude whether their impact might have been the cause of the southward expansion of the fascioliasis endemic area. The use of seasonal-trend decomposition analyses and of spatial interpolation techniques demonstrated a remarkable climatic change in the Patagonia region allowing to clarify the southern spread of the disease. This is the first study highlighting a clear link between the consequences of a changing climate and the spread of a fascioliasis endemic area and its transmission risk to extreme latitudes. Moreover, it provides some crucial recommendations and concerns regarding the application and interpretation of two widely applied climatic forecast indices. If current climate trends persist, this geographical expansion is expected to progress further. These findings not only provide critical insight into local disease dynamics but also underscore the broader implications of climate-driven changes in the distribution of snail-borne diseases globally.},
}
@article {pmid40823921,
year = {2025},
author = {Bartlett, BS and Erisman, B and Asch, RG},
title = {Current Marine Protected Areas Conserve Fish Spawning Aggregations Under Climate Change due to Habitat Refugia.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {8},
pages = {e70433},
pmid = {40823921},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {NA22OAR4310563-T1-01//Climate Program Office/ ; //Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research Fellowship Program/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Ecosystem ; *Refugium ; Reproduction ; Fisheries ; *Bass/physiology ; },
abstract = {In addition to overfishing threats, tropical reef fishes that form spawning aggregations are threatened by climate change, which can reduce management effectiveness. While management strategies such as marine protected areas (MPAs), seasonal sales bans, and seasonal fishing closures may be effective at reducing the impacts of fishing pressure, they may not be as effective in the future as climate change reduces suitable fish habitat. By examining oceanographic conditions at known spawning sites of critically endangered Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus), along with future climate conditions under multiple emissions scenarios (RCPs 4.5 and 8.5), projections were made of suitable spawning habitat throughout the species' range. Spawning habitat in no-take MPAs and protected under seasonal sales bans and fishing closures was compared to spawning habitat in unprotected regions and times of year to determine potential success in protecting Nassau grouper spawning under current and future conditions. By the end of the century, declines in suitable spawning habitat were projected throughout the region under both climate scenarios. Most countries showed declines in effectively protecting spawning habitat, but MPAs had 31% higher spawning suitability than surrounding areas due to the presence of refugia with persistently suitable temperatures at the end of the century. By the end of the century, only modest improvements (≤ 10%) could be made by locating new MPAs to maximize protection of spawning sites. Additionally, spawning phenology shifts on average by 25 days under RCP 8.5, which can be mitigated in countries with seasonal bans by adjusting closures to match this change. Creating networks of smaller MPAs can maximize conservation of spawning habitat because they can incorporate climate refugia, are easier to enforce, and would protect a variety of habitats.},
}
@article {pmid40823749,
year = {2025},
author = {Ning, L and Yu, S and Wang, P and Li, R and Zhu, D and Zhang, J},
title = {Climate Change Risk to Giant Panda Populations: Insights From Changes in Both Habitat Area and Bioclimatic Velocity.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {8},
pages = {e70442},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70442},
pmid = {40823749},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2023YFF0805903//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 42371055//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Ursidae/physiology ; *Ecosystem ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; China ; Extinction, Biological ; Biodiversity ; },
abstract = {Climate change affects biodiversity through multidimensional impacts, influencing not only shifts in habitat range but also changes in habitat quality. In this context, habitat area and bioclimatic velocity have become critical metrics for assessing species-specific vulnerabilities to climate change. Here, we assessed the extinction risk and exposure risk of giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) based on habitat area and bioclimatic velocity, respectively, and examined the differences between these two risks to inform climate-adaptive conservation strategies. Our findings indicate that under the SSP2-4.5 scenario, degraded giant panda habitats are projected to total 13846.1 km[2], with the Qinling (QL), Liangshan (LS), and Daxiangling (DXL) populations experiencing substantial habitat loss of 3790.4, 2722.8, and 1135.4 km[2], respectively. Bioclimatic velocities across different populations range from -0.468 to 0.309 km year[-1], with higher velocities observed in southeastern Minshan (MS) and Qionglaishan (QLS) and Liangshan (LS) regions, suggesting potential declines in habitat suitability and substantial challenges to population survival. Our results also reveal that while most populations exhibit consistent risk patterns when assessed by both habitat area and bioclimatic velocity, notable discrepancies remain. Populations with high extinction risk generally face high exposure risk; however, some populations with low extinction risk may encounter substantial exposure risk (e.g., DXL_A and MS_K). These findings highlight the limitations of relying on single-dimensional assessments of species' vulnerability to climate change, as evidenced by the variability in risk assessment outcomes. Therefore, integrating changes in both habitat area and bioclimatic velocity provides a more comprehensive understanding of species' vulnerability, reveals local adaptation mechanisms, and offers a robust scientific basis for formulating targeted climate-resilient conservation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40823727,
year = {2025},
author = {Lin, N and Wang, Y and Wang, X and He, Y and Huang, X and Liu, Q and Wang, H and Deng, T},
title = {Genomic Insights Into Local Adaptation Across Heterogeneous Understory Habitats and Climate Change Vulnerability.},
journal = {Molecular ecology},
volume = {34},
number = {19},
pages = {e70068},
pmid = {40823727},
issn = {1365-294X},
support = {162GJHZ2024034MI//CAS Overseas Science and Education cooperation center project/ ; 242300421572//Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province/ ; 32322006//the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2023HYTP021//the Youth Talent Promotion Project in Henan Province/ ; 232102110237//the Key Specialized Research and Development Breakthrough Program in Henan Province/ ; 2024M753309//China Postdoctoral Science Foundation funded project/ ; 23A180011//the Key Scientific Research Projects of Higher Education Institutions in Henan Province/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; *Genetics, Population ; *Ecosystem ; *Adaptation, Physiological/genetics ; *Asteraceae/genetics ; Genotype ; Genetic Variation ; Forests ; Genome, Plant ; Genomics ; },
abstract = {Understanding adaptive evolution and survival risks in understory herbs is crucial for the effective conservation of biodiversity. How environmental gradients shape species local adaptation patterns is not well understood, nor is how populations of understory herbs respond to a changing climate. In this study, we conducted population genomic analyses of Adenocaulon himalaicum (Asteraceae) with a pan-East Asian distribution, representing a good model for dominant understory herbs to elucidate adaptation mechanisms in heterogeneous forest ecosystems. Based on 34,398 putatively neutral single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) across 27 populations, we identified three genetic lineages accompanied by high levels of genetic differentiation between populations. Our isolation by environment results (IBE) indicated a significant effect of environmental gradients on genomic variation of A. himalaicum (r = 0.18, p = 0.03). To decompose the relative contributions of climate, geography and population structure in explaining genetic variance, our partial RDA found that the prominent contribution of environmental effects (climatic and soil variables) explained 29% and 36% of the neutral and adaptive genetic variation, respectively. Using two genotype-environment association (GEA) methods, we identified 13 SNPs as candidates for core climate-related adaptation loci, with two of these loci further validated by qRT-PCR experiments. Projections of spatiotemporal genomic vulnerability under different future climate scenarios revealed that populations in the southeastern edge of the Himalayas, near the Sichuan Basin, the southernmost region of Northeast China and the northern Korean Peninsula, as well as northern Japan, were identified as the most vulnerable and should be prioritised for conservation. Therefore, our current study provides the genomic foundations for conservation and management strategies to elucidate how these understory herbs cope with future climate changes.},
}
@article {pmid40823039,
year = {2025},
author = {Fu, J and Song, W and Wang, C and Jiang, X and Shen, X and Yi, R},
title = {Spatiotemporal Distribution Patterns and Conservation Priorities of Gymnosperms With Different Leaf Shapes in China Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {8},
pages = {e71980},
pmid = {40823039},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Leaf morphology is one of the important indicators for studying the response of plants to climate change. Gymnosperms play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem stability in China. However, the geographical and altitudinal distribution patterns of gymnosperms with different leaf morphologies in China in response to climate change are not yet fully understood. This study utilized occurrence data for 71 rare gymnosperm species (including varieties) and 15 environmental variables to model the contemporary geographical distribution for the 2070s and the 2090s under two shared socioeconomic pathway scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5). Gymnosperm species were classified into five groups based on their leaf shapes (needle-shaped, scale-shaped, lanceolate-shaped, fan-shaped, and strip-shaped), and the analysis revealed that the primary climatic variable driving ecological niche differences among these groups was Bio15 (precipitation seasonality). Lanceolate-leaved gymnosperms exhibited an expansionary trend, whereas other groups generally showed range reductions under future climatic scenarios. The results indicated that approximately half of the gymnosperm species will experience notable range contractions and gradual migration to higher altitudes in northwestern regions from the present to the 2090s. Hotspots for species richness were identified in the eastern Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, the Nanling Mountains, and the eastern Zhejiang-Fujian Hills. However, these hotspots showed limited overlap with existing nature reserves in China. The threat status of some species will be severely upgraded from vulnerable to critically endangered, such as Abies recurvata, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced conservation efforts. This study enhances understanding of the future distribution patterns of China's gymnosperms and provides valuable insights for developing targeted protection and conservation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40821901,
year = {2025},
author = {Beckord, J and Gebhardt, N and Nikendei, C and Krakowczyk, JB and Skoda, EM and Teufel, M and Bäuerle, A},
title = {Correlates of climate change distress: The difference to general distress.},
journal = {International journal of clinical and health psychology : IJCHP},
volume = {25},
number = {3},
pages = {100613},
pmid = {40821901},
issn = {2174-0852},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change has significant consequences on mental health, which are summarized under concepts like eco-anxiety or climate change distress. However, these recently developed concepts still suffer from a lack of clarity.<br><br>AIM: The aim of this study is to improve the conceptual clarity of climate change distress through analysing its' correlations with various psychological and demographic factors. In this context, the specific associations of climate change distress are compared to those of general distress.<br><br>METHODS: In a cross-sectional study N = 1000 participants completed an online questionnaire. Climate change distress was assessed using the 'Climate Change - Man-Made Disaster-Related Distress Scale'. General distress was assessed using the Distress Thermometer, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale, and the Patient Health Questionnaire. Several measurement instruments were examined as possible correlates. The outcomes were investigated using multiple linear regression models.<br><br>RESULTS: Relevant correlates of climate change distress included trust in government to handle climate change and several emotion regulation strategies. The associated factors of general distress were distinct from those of climate change distress, such as gender and sense of coherence.<br><br>DISCUSSION: The results suggest that the correlates of climate change distress differ from those of general distress. This implies that climate change distress and general distress are two related, however distinct constructs. The associated factors can be promising targets for psychotherapy and intervention strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40820896,
year = {2025},
author = {Lenzo, LJ and Forister, ML and Olwell, P and Leger, EA},
title = {Climate Change, Weather, and Geography Shape Seed Mass Variation and Decline Across Western North America.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {8},
pages = {e70416},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70416},
pmid = {40820896},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {L20AC00317//U.S. Bureau of Land Management/ ; L22AC00506//U.S. Bureau of Land Management/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Seeds/physiology/growth &amp; development ; *Weather ; North America ; Phylogeny ; Geography ; },
abstract = {Seeds are an essential reproductive strategy for most plants, and seed mass is predicted to respond to environmental factors, but we do not know if climate change-related size changes observed in other organisms will also be reflected in seed mass. We investigated the temporal, geographic, and environmental patterns that influence seed mass across 2092 species of native plants from over 13,000 locations across the western United States using information from two decades of collections from a national program, Seeds of Success. Most species exhibited low variation in seed mass, though some varied by up to 220% over their occupied area. Measures of climate change influenced seed mass in over 42% of species, which could be evidence of adaptation to new optimal values or maladaptive responses. Mean seed mass was phylogenetically conserved, while seed mass variation had little to no phylogenetic signal. Species with higher seed mass variation were collected across sites with a wider range of minimum temperatures, from more northern latitudes, and had longer growing seasons. Seeds were generally larger in warmer and wetter areas. Seed mass declined over time for 55% of species and declined overall by an average of 0.012 mg each year, though there were species-specific differences, including 19% of species increasing appreciably in mass. Seed mass of C3 and C4 species responded in opposite ways to global change metrics of temperature and precipitation, potentially providing insight into global declines in C4 species. Relationships between seed mass and environmental variables varied widely in strength, identity, and direction among species, including among congeners and species that often co-occur. These results support the need to continue native seed collections for conservation and restoration, as plant reproductive strategies may be shifting with changing climates.},
}
@article {pmid40820724,
year = {2025},
author = {Wei, P and Li, S and Hu, H and Du, H},
title = {Low-Carbon Agricultural Innovations Address the Challenge of Climate Change.},
journal = {Plant, cell &amp; environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/pce.70130},
pmid = {40820724},
issn = {1365-3040},
support = {//This study was supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32450506 and 32470288) and the Guangdong Sanjie Forage Biotechnology Co. Ltd./ ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses significant threats to global agriculture, compromising crop yields, livestock productivity and food security. Low-carbon agriculture (LCA) offers a sustainable pathway to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing carbon sequestration in agroecosystems. This review synthesizes LCA principles and practices, focusing on key strategies such as improving nitrogen use efficiency, optimizing water management, adopting biopesticides and leveraging artificial intelligence for resource optimization. Beyond environmental benefits, LCA supports climate mitigation, bolsters ecosystem services and fosters economic opportunities through carbon markets and sustainable value chains. However, widespread adoption requires coordinated policy frameworks, technological innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists, farmers and policymakers. We emphasize the critical role of LCA in building agricultural resilience and ensuring sustainability in a changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid40820669,
year = {2025},
author = {Çetin, A&#xd6; and Özdemir, ST},
title = {Climate Change Related Health Problems and Awareness of Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.},
journal = {Nursing &amp; health sciences},
volume = {27},
number = {3},
pages = {e70211},
doi = {10.1111/nhs.70211},
pmid = {40820669},
issn = {1442-2018},
mesh = {Humans ; *Students, Nursing/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Female ; *Climate Change ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Male ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Adult ; Young Adult ; *Awareness ; },
abstract = {Climate change can trigger many health problems, from air quality to water resources, from food safety to infectious diseases. Developing nurses' knowledge and skills about the effects of climate change on health can make significant contributions to efforts to protect and improve public health. The aim of the study is to examine the health problems of nursing students related to climate change and determine their awareness and behaviors. This descriptive study included 386 students. Data were collected using the Individual Identification Form and the Climate, Health, and Nursing Scale. The mean age of the participants was 21.62 ± 3.89; 70% were female, and 47% were 4th-year students. Students who were informed about climate change had higher levels of knowledge, awareness, motivation, and behavior. It was concluded that students' knowledge about climate change had a positive effect on motivation and anxiety levels; while it did not have a significant effect on knowledge and awareness dimensions. Female students have higher levels of motivation and anxiety, which may play a role in shaping gender norms' sensitivity and responses to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40820434,
year = {2025},
author = {Singh, V and Vijay, A and Choudhary, P},
title = {Climate Change and Food Production: Small Millets Cultivation Ensures Global Food Supply and Nutritional Security.},
journal = {Plant, cell &amp; environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/pce.70120},
pmid = {40820434},
issn = {1365-3040},
support = {//The authors received no specific funding for this work./ ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses critical challenges to universal food security, thus necessitating sustainable agricultural practices and the diversification of food crops. Given this, the present review suggests the intensification of small millet cultivation, specifically on marginal lands with limited resources, which can address nutritional and food insecurities. Owing to the superior nutritional qualities, socioeconomic advantages, and environmental benefits, integrating small millets into global food systems can essentially assist in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to zero hunger, climate action, and biodiversity conservation. Key challenges, such as limited availability of genetic resources, low market incentives, and insufficient policy support, are highlighted, along with strategies for their mainstreaming through global collaborative efforts, advanced technologies, and market-efficient policy interventions. By emphasizing the unique agronomic traits of small millets, the present review underlines their potential as a sustainable alternative to current cereal crops, which provides a comprehensive solution to global environmental and food supply challenges, thus ensuring nutritional security in the face of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40818276,
year = {2025},
author = {Cheng, PC and Lin, MS and Huang, CY and Cheng, SF and Lin, YC},
title = {Adaptation and carbon reduction for petroleum contaminated soil remediation in response to climate change-a case study of phytoremediation combined with biochar.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {393},
number = {},
pages = {126956},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126956},
pmid = {40818276},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Petroleum ; Biodegradation, Environmental ; *Charcoal/chemistry ; Soil/chemistry ; *Soil Pollutants ; Carbon ; Carbon Dioxide ; Biomass ; },
abstract = {Petroleum serves as a critical energy source and industrial raw material, yet its leakage frequently leads to severe soil contamination. Traditional remediation methods for petroleum-contaminated soil are often energy-intensive and associated with high carbon emissions. To address climate change challenges, it is imperative to adopt green and sustainable remediation technologies that reduce energy consumption and carbon footprints simultaneously. Phytoremediation not only treats contamination but also captures atmospheric CO2 through biomass production, while biochar application enhances carbon sequestration through its stable structure. This study conducted a field trial to evaluate the combined effects of biochar amendment (2.5 %) and vetiver planting on total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) degradation efficiency and CO2 mitigation in both freshly contaminated and weathered soils. The results demonstrated that biochar application enhanced vetiver plant biomass by approximately 1.6-fold in both soil types. After six months, TPH removal efficiencies reached nearly 90 % in biochar-amended soils planted with vetiver. Furthermore, the estimated carbon reduction potential reached approximately 440.7 tons CO2e per hectare in freshly contaminated soil and 482.4 tons CO2e per hectare in weathered soil, highlighting the dual benefits of contaminant remediation and climate change mitigation.},
}
@article {pmid40817686,
year = {2025},
author = {Suffert, F and Marcel, TC},
title = {What a wild plant pathosystem reveals about local adaptation between hosts and pathogens and the implications for cultivated plant pathosystems under climate change.},
journal = {The New phytologist},
volume = {248},
number = {3},
pages = {1108-1110},
doi = {10.1111/nph.70490},
pmid = {40817686},
issn = {1469-8137},
}
@article {pmid40817364,
year = {2025},
author = {Lu, Z and Wang, G and Shao, Y and Yan, L and Huang, L and Fan, Z and Han, S and Ren, X and Han, R and Zhang, C and Ou, J and Tong, X},
title = {Assessing the impacts of climate change and human activities on distribution of Lophatherum gracile in China using the maxent model.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {29945},
pmid = {40817364},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; Humans ; Ecosystem ; *Human Activities ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Poaceae/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {The combined effects of climate change and human activities are reshaping species distributions, with many valuable plant species also being affected. This study uses the Maximum Entropy (Maxent) model to assess the current and future distribution of Lophatherum gracile Brongn. in China under different environmental and anthropogenic scenarios. A dataset comprising 142 occurrence records and 13 selected environmental variables, including bioclimatic, soil, and solar radiation factors, was used to predict suitable habitats. The model achieved high accuracy (AUC > 0.9, TSS > 0.7, CBI > 0.7), with precipitation during the driest month, elevation, and soil saturation identified as key factors influencing habitat suitability. The results indicate that under current conditions, L. gracile is predominantly distributed in southern China, including provinces such as Hunan, Guangxi, and Fujian. Future climate scenarios (SSP245 and SSP585) predict significant shifts in habitat suitability, with an overall reduction in highly suitable areas and a westward shift in the distribution centroid. Human activities exacerbate habitat fragmentation, resulting in a 2.18% reduction in suitable areas. These findings underscore the vulnerability of L. gracile to both environmental and anthropogenic pressures, highlighting the need for targeted conservation strategies. This research provides a scientific foundation for the conservation of L. gracile and informs adaptive management strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and human disturbance.},
}
@article {pmid40816668,
year = {2025},
author = {Ye, J and Tang, F and Chen, Z and Dai, P and Guo, K and Yang, X},
title = {Habitat suitability and distribution dynamics of Rhipicephalus microplus under climate change in Yunnan Province, China.},
journal = {Acta tropica},
volume = {270},
number = {},
pages = {107784},
doi = {10.1016/j.actatropica.2025.107784},
pmid = {40816668},
issn = {1873-6254},
mesh = {Animals ; China/epidemiology ; *Rhipicephalus/physiology/growth &amp; development ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Cattle ; },
abstract = {Rhipicephalus microplus is a significant vector of tick-borne diseases and poses serious threats to livestock health and agricultural productivity. In recent years, climate change and intensified human activities have significantly increased the risk of disease transmission. This study used the MaxEnt model and ArcGIS software to evaluate the impact of climate change on the habitat suitability of R. microplus in Yunnan Province, China. Occurrence records of the tick species and key environmental variables (such as climate factors, topography, and livestock density) were integrated to model its potential distribution under current and future climate scenarios. The results indicate that the primary environmental variables influencing the distribution of R. microplus are mean diurnal temperature range, slope, annual temperature range, annual precipitation, precipitation of the driest quarter, and cattle density. Under current climatic conditions, suitable habitats account for 80.33% of the total area of Yunnan Province. Under future climate scenarios, the overall extent of suitable habitats is projected to expand, although regional variations may occur across different periods. The distribution centroid is expected to shift southeastward, highlighting the need for enhanced tick surveillance and control in high-suitability areas in western Yunnan and newly suitable regions such as Honghe, Wenshan, and Chuxiong. These findings provide a scientific basis for developing spatially targeted strategies for preventing and controlling tick-borne diseases in Yunnan Province.},
}
@article {pmid40816162,
year = {2025},
author = {El-Sayed, MM and Al-Hrinat, J and Aldirawi, A and Hamzaa, HG and Alkubati, SA and Mohammed, FA and Hendi, A and Elrefaey, SRI and Shalabi, HSM},
title = {Climate change-induced eco-anxiety and asthma control in pediatric patients: A cross-sectional nursing study.},
journal = {Journal of pediatric nursing},
volume = {85},
number = {},
pages = {285-293},
doi = {10.1016/j.pedn.2025.08.009},
pmid = {40816162},
issn = {1532-8449},
mesh = {Humans ; *Asthma/psychology/therapy ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Child ; Female ; Male ; *Anxiety/etiology/epidemiology/psychology ; Egypt ; *Climate Change ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Pediatric asthma remains one of the most prevalent chronic diseases affecting children globally. The rising environmental threats associated with climate change have introduced eco-anxiety as a novel psychological factor that may influence asthma control. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between climate change-induced eco-anxiety and asthma control among pediatric patients with asthma.<br><br>METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted among pediatric patients with asthma at the chest outpatient clinics of a public hospital in Egypt from February to May 2024. A convenience sampling technique was employed to recruit 233 participants, aged from 6 to 12&#xa0;years. Data were collected through structured validated tools, including the Childhood Asthma Control Test (C-ACT) and the Hogg Eco-Anxiety Scale (HEAS-13). The data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software (version 26). Statistical analyses included Pearson's correlation and multiple linear regression.<br><br>RESULTS: Most participants (57.1&#xa0;%) exhibited inadequately controlled asthma. The mean asthma control score was 18.55 (&#xb1;4.57) out of 27, while the mean eco-anxiety score was 14.24 (&#xb1;10.65) out of 52. A significant negative correlation was observed between asthma control and eco-anxiety (r&#xa0;=&#xa0;-0.300, p&#xa0;<&#xa0;0.001). Regression analysis revealed that higher eco-anxiety scores, history of asthma hospitalization, family history of asthma, and having a divorced parent significantly predicted poorer asthma control (Adjusted R[2]&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.242, p&#xa0;<&#xa0;0.001).<br><br>CONCLUSION: Eco-anxiety is a significant psychological predictor of poor asthma control among children, particularly when compounded by sociodemographic factors such as being divorced, employee father, having a history of hospitalization for asthma, and having a family history of asthma. The findings underscore the need for pediatric nursing interventions that integrate psychological assessment and support into asthma management, emphasizing eco-anxiety as a modifiable factor to improve health outcomes.},
}
@article {pmid40815684,
year = {2025},
author = {Parisek, CA and Walter, JA and Sadro, S and Rypel, AL},
title = {Velocity of Climate Change and the Vulnerability of Mountain Lake Landscapes.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {59},
number = {33},
pages = {17507-17520},
pmid = {40815684},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Lakes ; Ecosystem ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Freshwater ecosystems in mountain landscapes are threatened by climate change. Accumulated heat can result in lethal short-term heat exposure, while velocity of change governs severity and rates of long-term heat exposure. Here, we novelly integrate heat accumulation and velocity of change approaches to classify climate-vulnerable USA mountain watersheds. We combine watershed position and air temperature data to calculate degree-days. We then calculate the current velocity of this change and used discriminant function analyses to classify watershed vulnerability through 2100. Our results demonstrate how rates of heat accumulation are increasing across mountain landscapes. We estimate 19% of watersheds are at greatest vulnerability to accumulated heat, and this will increase to 33% by 2100. Further, mean killing degree days (i.e., region-specific mean number of days above 90th temperature percentile) are projected to increase 215-254% (mean = 236%) over this same time frame. Together, results indicate heat accumulation will increase substantially over the next 75 years; changes are projected to be most severe in lower elevation landscapes and those with greatest historical velocity of change. These changes will likely restructure species' distributions. Decision-makers can use these classifications to better understand landscapes, species' needs, and ecosystem services, thereby enabling effective allocation of conservation resources.},
}
@article {pmid40815303,
year = {2025},
author = {R, M and Das, B and Kumar, P},
title = {Predicting the global invasion risk of ambrosia beetle Euplatypus parallelus under climate change based on CMIP6 projections.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {69},
number = {11},
pages = {3035-3048},
pmid = {40815303},
issn = {1432-1254},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Introduced Species ; *Coleoptera/physiology ; *Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Euplatypus parallelus (Fabricius, 1801) is a highly destructive invasive insect pest endemic to the Neotropics, causing economic and ecological damage to natural forests, plantations, and fruit trees. We employed the MaxEnt model to predict the global suitability of E. parallelus under current and future scenarios based on the shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs) 126 and SSP585 in 2050 and 2070, utilizing the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project phase 6 (CMIP6) dataset. The model demonstrated remarkable performance achieving AUC values of 0.964 and 0.957, TSS of 0.841 and 0.796, and CBI of 0.967 and 0.928 during model calibration and validation, respectively. The temperature seasonality BIO4 (43.8%), annual precipitation BIO12 (31.2%), and minimum temperature of the coldest month BIO6 (14.7) were the most significant bioclimatic variables affecting the distribution of E. parallelus. The model shows that the maximum suitability of E. parallelus is primarily concentrated in Asia, Africa, and South America. Future climate change predicts a 12.85% expansion in suitable habitat areas for E. parallelus. Our predictions demonstrate that the biological suitability and global potential spread of E. parallelus would increase under the SSP126 and SSP585 scenarios in 2050 and 2070. The study findings will help the researchers, policymakers, and academicians to plan, develop, and implement effective preventive strategies to combat the spread and infestation of E. parallelus.},
}
@article {pmid40814394,
year = {2025},
author = {Lee, AM and Freitas, VMP},
title = {Climate Change and the Lāhainā Wildfires: Raising Global Awareness as Native Hawaiians.},
journal = {Hawai'i journal of health &amp; social welfare},
volume = {84},
number = {6},
pages = {62-68},
pmid = {40814394},
issn = {2641-5224},
mesh = {*Climate Change/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Humans ; Hawaii/ethnology ; *Wildfires/statistics &amp; numerical data ; },
abstract = {On August 8th, 2023, Lāhainā, the first capital of the Kingdom of Hawai'i, experienced one of the deadliest wildfires in US history in over a century. Through historical and cultural data, the role of westernization in Maui's regional climate change is investigated. Since the 1800s, Lāhainā has fallen victim to climate-change-driven human activity. Whaling altered the ocean's carbon sink, the sugar industry diverted water from Native Hawaiian farmlands and increased carbon dioxide emissions, the opportunistic invasive, more flammable grasses predisposed the land to fire, and tourism perpetuated these harmful environmental impacts. Combined with climate change on a global scale, these factors contributed to the destruction in Lāhainā and to the physical and mental toll on its people, especially the Native Hawaiians. This manuscript's primary focus is to discuss the impact on Native Hawaiians given the deep ancestral connection with the land and the ancestry of the authors. As Native Hawaiians, this article serves as a platform for the authors' personal experiences to advocate for climate change awareness as future physicians and to emphasize inclusion of Native Hawaiians in the rebuilding of Lāhainā.},
}
@article {pmid40814352,
year = {2025},
author = {Su, B and Dong, W and Jiang, T and Kundzewicz, ZW},
title = {Further efforts in climate change adaptation and mitigation are indispensable.},
journal = {Innovation (Cambridge (Mass.))},
volume = {6},
number = {8},
pages = {100888},
pmid = {40814352},
issn = {2666-6758},
}
@article {pmid40814282,
year = {2025},
author = {Granado, C},
title = {Scientific expertise in early international negotiations on climate change: Bert Bolin and the IPCC.},
journal = {British journal for the history of science},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-23},
doi = {10.1017/S0007087425101052},
pmid = {40814282},
issn = {1474-001X},
abstract = {This article examines the contributions of Bert Bolin, the first chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), to the collective understanding of the panel's nature, operations and results, as well as his efforts to safeguard the credibility of the IPCC process in the face of criticism. Based on the scholarship on expertise and its relationship with the political process, I argue that Bolin's contribution to that process can be summarized in three points. First, he acted as a mediator between producers of climate change knowledge and its users, in this case governments and corporations. Second, he selected and emphasized some of the information provided by the IPCC and used it to advocate for immediate action to tackle climate change. Third, he played a major role in legitimizing the IPCC as the best possible assessment organization, especially through boundary work. Additionally, it is suggested that Bolin's role in the advisory process was not static but changed within an evolving political and social context. Through this case study, I aim to contribute to the scholarship that examines how environmental problems are defined and brought into the political arena, and the role of experts in this complex process.},
}
@article {pmid40814159,
year = {2025},
author = {Rosenau, S and Mott, AC and Lodder, C and Tetens, J},
title = {Potential impact of climate change on the reproductive success of grayling (Thymallus thymallus).},
journal = {Journal of fish biology},
volume = {107},
number = {5},
pages = {1778-1787},
pmid = {40814159},
issn = {1095-8649},
mesh = {Animals ; *Reproduction/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Temperature ; Male ; Larva/physiology ; *Salmonidae/physiology ; Aquaculture ; },
abstract = {The European grayling is a salmonid species experiencing a sharp population decline, and conservation measures have been initiated through artificial propagation. As the species is not commonly cultivated in aquaculture, there is little information on their optimal reproduction conditions. Therefore, this study has combined a two-pronged approach of examining the temperature of the natural spawning area during the spawning season, while also experimentally testing four different incubation temperatures under standardized aquaculture conditions. Nine egg clutches from pond-reared females were fertilized with a sperm mix from 10 wild grayling. Eggs were divided into four treatment groups and incubated at 6, 8, 10 and 12°C. Hatched larvae were then collected and examined for body weight, yolk-sac weight and length. Both the temperature of the natural habitat and the physiological parameters of the larvae indicate that 6 and 8°C are the optimal hatching temperatures for grayling reproduction. The hatching rate was highest at 8 and 6°C, at 80.35 ± 6.30% and 76.87 ± 8.01%, respectively, although it gradually decreased with increasing temperature. The impact of warmer water temperatures hindered survival rates, resulting in a significant decrease in hatching rates at 10°C (68.46 ± 13.85%) and 12°C (45.54 ± 27.14%).},
}
@article {pmid40813903,
year = {2026},
author = {Nogueira, LM and Salas, RN},
title = {No climate havens: the expanding threat of climate change to cancer care.},
journal = {Nature reviews. Cancer},
volume = {26},
number = {1},
pages = {1-2},
pmid = {40813903},
issn = {1474-1768},
}
@article {pmid40813038,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, YF and Zhang, JL},
title = {[Impact of Climate Change and Human Activities on Net Primary Productivity of Vegetation in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau].},
journal = {Huan jing ke xue= Huanjing kexue},
volume = {46},
number = {8},
pages = {5217-5228},
doi = {10.13227/j.hjkx.202407164},
pmid = {40813038},
issn = {0250-3301},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Human Activities ; *Ecosystem ; Humans ; *Plant Development ; Carbon Cycle ; Environmental Monitoring ; Trees/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {Vegetation net primary productivity （NPP） is a key indicator for assessing the carbon budget of terrestrial ecosystems. Studying the impact of climate change and human activities on vegetation NPP is critical for a deeper understanding of carbon cycling mechanisms and promoting sustainable economic development. Based on MOD17A3 NPP data, meteorological data, and land use data, this study explores the spatiotemporal variation characteristics of NPP across different geological backgrounds and vegetation types in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau from 2001 to 2020, using the Theil-Sen Median slope estimator and Mann-Kendall significance test. An improved residual analysis method is employed to investigate the relative contributions of climate change and human activities to vegetation NPP in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. The results indicated the following： From 2001 to 2020, the NPP of vegetation in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau showed an increasing trend at a rate of 3.39 g·（m[2]·a）[-1]. The multi-year average NPP of vegetation in non-karst areas was 901.42 g·（m[2]·a）[-1], which was higher than the 837.83 g·（m[2]·a）[-1] in karst areas. However, the growth rate of vegetation NPP in non-karst areas was 2.56 g·（m[2]·a）[-1], which was lower than the 3.69 g·（m[2]·a）[-1] in karst areas. Among different types of vegetation, herbaceous vegetation had the highest multi-year average NPP at 900.26 g·（m[2]·a）[-1], with a relatively high growth rate of 3.6 g·（m[2]·a）[-1]. Arbor vegetation had a higher multi-year average NPP of 864.54 g·（m[2]·a）[-1] but the lowest growth rate at only 2.69 g·（m[2]·a）[-1]. Economic vegetation had a lower multi-year average NPP of 809.24 g·（m[2]·a）[-1] but a higher growth rate of 3.96 g·（m[2]·a）[-1]. Precipitation contributed positively to vegetation NPP in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, with a positive contribution rate of 68.16%, while temperature had a positive contribution rate of 74.5%. Precipitation significantly promoted vegetation growth in the central and eastern regions of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau but had a suppressive effect on vegetation in the western regions. From 2001 to 2020, climate change contributed 77.09% to the changes in vegetation NPP in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, which was higher than the 22.91% contribution from human activities. Human activities had a positive contribution rate of 70.76% to vegetation NPP in karst areas, higher than the 60.96% in non-karst areas. Human activities had a larger positive contribution rate to herbaceous vegetation NPP at 73.02% and to shrub vegetation at 71.92%. The findings provide a theoretical basis for formulating tailored ecological restoration and management strategies for the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.},
}
@article {pmid40812328,
year = {2025},
author = {Hantel, A and Senay, E and Hlubocky, FJ and Walsh, TP and Johnston, H and Cronin, A and DuVall, AS and Revette, A and Nava-Coulter, B and Siegler, M and Richie, C and Abel, GA},
title = {The ethics of climate change and health-care delivery: a national survey of US-based physicians.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {8},
pages = {101289},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101289},
pmid = {40812328},
issn = {2542-5196},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; United States ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Delivery of Health Care/ethics ; *Physicians/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data/ethics ; Male ; Adult ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Attitude of Health Personnel ; },
abstract = {Health harms from climate change are partly driven by health-care emissions. Physician perspectives on the related ethical dilemmas of professional responsibilities, health equity, and trade-offs between individual health choices and the environmental impact of health care are not well described in current literature. We performed a cross-sectional survey of US-based physicians between July 18, 2023, and May 28, 2024 to assess related perspectives, and we analysed the results by the respondents' perceived impact of climate change on their patients' health (moderate-high impact vs no-to-low impact). 529 surveys were delivered, of which 304 (57·5%) were returned. 113 (37·4%) of 302 respondents reported that climate change had a moderate-high impact on their patients' health, whereas 249 (82·5%) respondents viewed climate change as having greater health impacts on patients with less access to health care. 105 (35·0%) of 300 respondents reported that the environmental impact of health care should be reduced even if it requires limiting treatment options of similar effectiveness. In response to hypothetical scenarios, the patients in the moderate-high impact group was more willing to place such limits (adjusted predicted probability=50%) than the no-to-low impact group (adjusted predicted probability=25%, difference=25% [95% CI 13-38]). In addition, the patients in the moderate-high impact group (adjusted predicted probability=86%) was more willing to initially trial a less effective but less environmentally toxic antihypertensive medicine than the no-to-low impact group (adjusted predicted probability=69%, difference=17% [95% CI 6-27]). A sample of US-based physicians accepted their health care-related responsibilities towards climate change and viewed its health impacts as inequitable. Perceptions of the health impact of climate change influenced willingness to accept limited treatment options for environmental reasons.},
}
@article {pmid40812326,
year = {2025},
author = {Treskova, M and Semenza, JC and Arnés-Sanz, C and Al-Ahdal, T and Markotter, W and Sikkema, RS and Rocklöv, J},
title = {Climate change and pandemics: a call for action.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {9},
pages = {101302},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101302},
pmid = {40812326},
issn = {2542-5196},
}
@article {pmid40812275,
year = {2025},
author = {Georgoulis, I and Giantsis, IA and Michaelidis, B and Papadopoulos, DK and Lattos, A and Katselis, G and Feidantsis, K},
title = {From the laboratory to the field: heat hardening shields and enhances Mediterranean mussels' physiological performance against global warming.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {221},
number = {},
pages = {118569},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118569},
pmid = {40812275},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {Animals ; *Global Warming ; *Mytilus/physiology ; Heat-Shock Response ; *Hot Temperature ; Mediterranean Sea ; Acclimatization ; },
abstract = {Extreme marine heat wave events have increased in severity, frequency and duration, setting marine ecosystems at high risk. In this context, application of methods that can alleviate global warming devastating impacts on marine organisms constitutes a necessity. Repeated time-limited exposure of an organism to an environmental stimulus modifies its response mode, enhancing its adaptation to environmental stress. This "stress memory" effect is referred to as "hardening". The present study scoped to evaluate heat-hardened Mytilus galloprovincialis mussels' resilience to changing environmental conditions. Heat-hardened and non-hardened mussels were transferred to the field and were left to acclimatize under increasing ambient sea water temperature. Both groups of mussels were thereafter collected on 28 April, 18 June and 01 September of 2022 and a battery of biochemical indicators regarding heat shock response (HSR), energy turnover, autophagy, apoptosis and inflammation were evaluated on dissected mantle tissue. All parameters exhibited significant differences between heat-hardened and non-hardened mussels. Although heat-hardened mussels exhibited lower Hsps levels compared to the non-hardened mussels, the maintenance of hsp70 mRNA expression and Hsps levels in June and September, together with the increased mRNAs expression of electron transfer system enzymes, might provide a more efficient energy provision for the HSR. Enhanced protection and recycle of macromolecules, through HSR and autophagy, ultimately lead to the amelioration of apoptosis and inflammation, and subsequent cell survival. In conclusion, mussels' exposure to laboratory heat hardening seems to provide a "stress memory" response that enhances heat tolerance when mussels were exposed to complex natural conditions.},
}
@article {pmid40808550,
year = {2025},
author = {Dudney, J and Dee, LE and Heilmayr, R and Byrnes, J and Siegel, K},
title = {A Causal Inference Framework for Climate Change Attribution in Ecology.},
journal = {Ecology letters},
volume = {28},
number = {8},
pages = {e70192},
doi = {10.1111/ele.70192},
pmid = {40808550},
issn = {1461-0248},
support = {//Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office/ ; 2340606//Directorate for Biological Sciences/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecology/methods ; *Ecosystem ; Pinus/physiology ; Biodiversity ; Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {As climate change increasingly affects biodiversity and ecosystem services, a key challenge in ecology is accurate attribution of these impacts. Though experimental studies have greatly advanced our understanding of climate change effects, experimental results are difficult to generalise to real-world scenarios. To better capture realised impacts, ecologists can use observational data. Disentangling cause and effect using observational data, however, requires careful research design. Here we describe advances in causal inference that can improve climate change attribution in observational settings. Our framework includes five steps: (1) describe the theoretical foundation, (2) choose appropriate observational datasets, (3) estimate the causal relationships of interest, (4) simulate a counterfactual scenario and (5) evaluate results and assumptions using robustness checks. We demonstrate this framework using a pinyon pine case study in North America, and we conclude with a discussion of frontiers in climate change attribution. Our aim is to provide an accessible foundation for applying observational causal inference to estimate climate change effects on ecological systems.},
}
@article {pmid40805772,
year = {2025},
author = {Wei, JD and Wang, WT},
title = {Vulnerability Assessment of Six Endemic Tibetan-Himalayan Plants Under Climate Change and Human Activities.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {15},
pages = {},
pmid = {40805772},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {32260293//the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 31920240049//the Foundation Research Funds for the Central Universities/ ; },
abstract = {The Tibetan-Himalayan region, recognized as a global biodiversity hotspot, is increasingly threatened by the dual pressures of climate change and human activities. Understanding the vulnerability of plant species to these forces is crucial for effective ecological conservation in this region. This study employed an improved Climate Niche Factor Analysis (CNFA) framework to assess the vulnerability of six representative alpine endemic herbaceous plants in this ecologically sensitive region under future climate changes. Our results show distinct spatial vulnerability patterns for the six species, with higher vulnerability in the western regions of the Tibetan-Himalayan region and lower vulnerability in the eastern areas. Particularly under high-emission scenarios (SSP5-8.5), climate change is projected to substantially intensify threats to these plant species, reinforcing the imperative for targeted conservation strategies. Additionally, we found that the current coverage of protected areas (PAs) within the species' habitats was severely insufficient, with less than 25% coverage overall, and it was even lower (<7%) in highly vulnerable regions. Human activity hotspots, such as the regions around Lhasa and Chengdu, further exacerbate species vulnerability. Notably, some species currently classified as least concern (e.g., Stipa purpurea (S. purpurea)) according to the IUCN Red List exhibit higher vulnerability than species listed as near threatened (e.g., Cyananthus microphyllus (C. microphylla)) under future climate change. These findings suggest that existing biodiversity assessments, such as the IUCN Red List, may not adequately account for future climate risks, highlighting the importance of incorporating climate change projections into conservation planning. Our study calls for expanding and optimizing PAs, improving management, and enhancing climate resilience to mitigate biodiversity loss in the face of climate change and human pressures.},
}
@article {pmid40804155,
year = {2025},
author = {Schötz, C},
title = {Spatial correlation in economic analysis of climate change.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {644},
number = {8076},
pages = {E27-E30},
pmid = {40804155},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40804154,
year = {2025},
author = {Palmer, T},
title = {Just how bad will climate change get? The only way to know is to fund basic research.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {644},
number = {8076},
pages = {308},
pmid = {40804154},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40804111,
year = {2025},
author = {Naczk, AM and Wilhelm, M and Jakubska-Busse, A and Kalinka, A and Achrem, M and Androsiuk, P and Górniak, M and Zarzycka, M and Kolanowska, M},
title = {Climate change-driven northward expansion of the mediterranean orchid Ophrys apifera from genetic and ecological perspectives.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {29634},
pmid = {40804111},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {RID/SP/0045/2024/01//Minister of Science Poland/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Orchidaceae/genetics ; Genetic Variation ; Haplotypes ; Microsatellite Repeats/genetics ; Ecosystem ; Poland ; Genetics, Population ; },
abstract = {Ophrys apifera, commonly known as the bee orchid, is a species of orchid that has expanded its range northwards in recent decades. The present study focuses on its occurrence in Poland and analyses possible causes of this expansion, including climate change, autogamy and genetic diversity of new populations. Genetic analyses using nuclear microsatellite markers and plastid DNA revealed low overall population variability in Poland and neighbouring countries (the Czech Republic, Germany), probably caused by the founder effect and bottleneck, as well as the autogamous reproductive strategy of this species. STRUCTURE analysis identified three genetic clusters, with western populations forming a distinct, homogeneous cluster, while southern populations show a greater degree of genetic mixing. Plastid haplotype diversity was limited, with most populations dominated by a single haplotype. This confirms the scenario of recent colonisation through long-distance seed dispersal. Ecological niche modelling indicates that although O. apifera will continue to spread in regions with a suitable climate in northern and central Europe, habitat loss due to rising temperatures is predicted in the southern and western parts of its range. The combination of genetic and ecological data suggests that several independent colonisation events contributed to the recent spread of O. apifera. These findings highlight the importance of monitoring genetic variation in newly established populations and further investigating the role of climate change in the range shift of orchids.},
}
@article {pmid40804071,
year = {2025},
author = {Bont, LG and Hölscher, M and Mutterer, S and Beranek, M and Schweier, J and Buscher, U and Scheffler, M and Husmann, K and Ottens, L and Blattert, C},
title = {Optimizing sustainable and multifunctional management of Alpine Forests under climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {29761},
pmid = {40804071},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {101000406//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Forests ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Biodiversity ; Ecosystem ; Switzerland ; *Forestry/methods ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Climate change is challenging the sustainable provision of biodiversity and ecosystem services in mountain forests, including the important protection service against gravitational natural hazards. Forests offer a relatively cost-efficient measure to protect humans and infrastructure from natural hazards. Forest managers are faced with the question of how to adapt their forest to climate change and optimally manage their forests to guarantee future forest multifunctionality. Usually, alternative close-to-nature forest management strategies can be implemented, but individual management objectives and forest resilience affect the optimal portfolio of management strategies. To address this planning task, we used the climate-sensitive forest growth model ForClim and developed a tailored multi-objective optimization method, considering particularities of forests with a protection service. We applied the method in an Alpine forest enterprise in Switzerland. We combined three climate change scenarios with three optimization scenarios. Our results show that a diversified and optimized portfolio of management strategies can safeguard and improve the provision of multiple ecosystem services and biodiversity concurrently. However, given the increasing intensity of climate change, a greater share of climate-adapted close-to-nature forest management strategies is necessary, reaching 78% in forests without a protection service and 68% in forests with a protection service under severe climate change and optimized for multifunctionality. Adaptation also enabled further improvement of biodiversity and ecosystem service provision, particularly for carbon sequestration. The presented simulation and optimization framework, tailored for mountain forests with a protection service, shows flexibility in the integration of management objectives, making it useful for decision support. Forest management planning should rely more on and make use of such frameworks to help support forests under the uncertainties of climate change and to achieve the future political ambitions of multifunctionality and climate resilient forest ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid40803961,
year = {2025},
author = {Cao, GL and Li, XQ and Xiang, KL and Erst, AS and Jabbour, F and Ortiz, RDC and Yang, J and Wang, W},
title = {Formation of three great Asian plateaus, climate change, and biodiversity.},
journal = {Trends in ecology &amp; evolution},
volume = {40},
number = {10},
pages = {970-982},
doi = {10.1016/j.tree.2025.07.008},
pmid = {40803961},
issn = {1872-8383},
mesh = {*Biodiversity ; *Climate Change ; *Biological Evolution ; Phylogeny ; Iran ; *Ecosystem ; Tibet ; Mongolia ; Animals ; },
abstract = {The Qinghai-Tibet, Iran, and Mongolia plateaus constitute the largest continuous mountain belt on Earth and harbor the world's richest temperate alpine ecosystem, but the original timing and evolutionary causes of their biodiversity are poorly understood. Here, we review the geologic and phylogenetic evidence and compare it with the formation processes of the three plateaus. We show that the formation of the three plateaus is a major driver for change in the Asian landscape and biotas. Among the three plateaus, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has the most ancient evolutionary history and hosts the oldest biotic components and the highest biodiversity. The Neogene was a period of marked diversification across the three plateaus, thus leading to the formation of modern biotas.},
}
@article {pmid40803439,
year = {2025},
author = {Jiang, L and Yu, S and Wu, J and Gao, Y and Ma, X and Lv, J and Wang, W and Yu, Y and Shao, J and Wang, Y and Wang, H and Jiang, G},
title = {Environmental fate of POPs under climate change: Regulation of POPs distribution by soil organic matter and microbial communities during glacial retreat.},
journal = {Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987)},
volume = {384},
number = {},
pages = {126983},
doi = {10.1016/j.envpol.2025.126983},
pmid = {40803439},
issn = {1873-6424},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Soil Microbiology ; *Soil/chemistry ; *Persistent Organic Pollutants ; *Soil Pollutants/analysis ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Microbiota ; Ice Cover ; },
abstract = {Glacial retreat zones are highly sensitive to climate change. This makes them unique models of vegetation succession that reflect interactions among soil development, microbes, and the behavior of chemicals. In this study, the fate of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) during soil succession in glacial retreat areas was investigated, with a focus on the roles of soil organic matter (SOM) and microbial communities. Network analysis and partial least squares structural equation modeling were combined to quantify environmental and biological factors influencing POPs distribution. The grey evaluation method and Radial Basis Function Neural Network were applied to uncover coupling effects on POPs fate. Based on the results, there is a significant influence of microbial diversity and organic carbon stability on POPs stabilization. Stable mineral-associated organic carbon (MAOC) pools act as a "stable anchor" for highly hydrophobic POPs by inhibiting carbon turnover rates, while rapid cycling of reactive carbon pools governs the ecological equilibrium of certain POPs. The redistribution and sequestration of POPs are controlled by microbial pathways for MAOC stabilization. This study provides novel insights into how biotic-abiotic factors dominate the long-term distribution mechanisms of POPs, offering valuable perspectives on their fate under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40803113,
year = {2025},
author = {Qi, T and He, C and Ren, Q and Fang, Z},
title = {Climate change will make increasing people less comfortable: Insights from the weather preference index.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {393},
number = {},
pages = {126949},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126949},
pmid = {40803113},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Weather ; },
abstract = {Climatic comfort profoundly influences human health and overall quality of life. In the context of global climate change, understanding future trends in climatic comfort is crucial for addressing climate challenges and advancing global sustainable development. This study assessed the impacts of future climate change on global climatic comfort using the Weather Preference Index (WPI). The results indicated that climatic comfort will exhibit a worsening trend from 2020 to 2100, with the WPI decreasing from 2.03 in 2020 to 1.85 (1.61-1.95) by 2100. The primary driver of this decline was the increase in summer daily maximum temperature. Consequently, the global population exposed to worsening climatic comfort is expected to grow from 488 million historically to 3685 million in the future, marking a 6.6-fold increase. Urban populations will see a 5.6-fold growth, while rural populations will experience a more pronounced increase of 8.1-fold. Furthermore, the transition from a relatively optimistic to an extreme emissions scenario (SSP1-2.6 to SSP5-8.5) will exacerbate climatic discomfort, exposing even more populations to worsening climatic comfort. These findings underscore the urgent need for global policy intervention, advocating for integrated climate adaptation and mitigation strategies to effectively counteract the worsening climatic comfort and enhance the resilience of human settlements.},
}
@article {pmid40802795,
year = {2025},
author = {Melese, M and Getachew, B and Woldemeskel, E and Gunnabo, AH},
title = {Legume integration in smallholder farming systems for food security and resilience to climate change.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {8},
pages = {e0327727},
pmid = {40802795},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Fabaceae/growth &amp; development ; Humans ; *Food Security ; Female ; Male ; *Agriculture/methods ; Ethiopia ; *Climate Change ; Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; Seasons ; Farmers ; Animals ; Farms ; Fertilizers ; },
abstract = {A random sample of 847 households (HHs) in southern Ethiopia was used to assess the impact of HH characteristics, land and livestock ownership, seasonal variations, and agricultural challenges on cereals and legumes, crucial to community livelihoods. A structured survey was integrated into the ODK data collection tool, validated, and used with trained agricultural agents, and analyzed using an R statistical package. Farm productivity was significantly influenced by gender, since male headed HHs produced 25.5% more yield than female headed HHs. Livestock ownership, land cultivation, farm productivity and product utilizations were also varied among the HHs. Furthermore, agricultural practices like labor utilization, fertilizer and composite application, and use of improved seed varieties significantly affected the farm productivity. Besides, maize was identified as the principal and top-priority crop, while common bean (legume) was the second-priority crop for local people. This shows that legumes were important in the region's agricultural systems, but some farmers experienced reduced productivity due to poor agronomic practices. Consequently, a substantial proportion of farmers (>50%) faced food shortages from February to June, representing the peak of the dry season and the beginning of the rainy season (April to May). Integrating early-maturing legumes in the farming system would help to escape the food shortage periods. Many farmers disclosed that the cost of chemical fertilizers' was unaffordable, indicating a need for options like use of rhizobia inoculants and showed interest to use on their farms for improved productivities.},
}
@article {pmid40802764,
year = {2025},
author = {Guan, Y and Gu, X and Wang, L and Zhou, T and Xia, J and Jiang, D and Slater, LJ and Gimeno, L and Pokhrel, Y and Villarini, G and Kug, JS and Son, SW and Allan, RP and Li, J and Gan, TY and Liu, Y and Kong, D and Zhang, X and Cui, X},
title = {Excess water availability in northern mid-high latitudes contiguously migrated from ocean under climate change.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {33},
pages = {eadv0282},
pmid = {40802764},
issn = {2375-2548},
abstract = {Terrestrial water availability sustains livelihoods, socioeconomic development, and ecosystems. Despite an understanding of contributions of oceanic moisture to terrestrial hydroclimatic extremes, whether surpluses of terrestrial water availability migrate directly and contiguously from the ocean and the influence of climate change on this process remain unclear. Here, we use a coherent feature-tracking method to identify ocean-to-land water availability surpluses (OWASs), characterized by spatiotemporally contiguous migration of excess atmospheric freshwater (precipitation-minus-evapotranspiration) from ocean to land. Over the past several decades, especially in northern mid-high latitudes (NMHL; above 48°N), OWASs have exhibited longer persistence, wider areal extent, and greater intensity than those developed solely over land. These landward migrations are associated with seasonal Atlantic teleconnection and Pacific circulation shift. Under the business-as-usual scenario, these two processes are projected to be enhanced, markedly increasing OWAS characteristics in NMHL driven by thermodynamic atmospheric responses to future warming. Intensified OWASs may not only help alleviate long-term droughts but also have the potential to accentuate pluvial risks.},
}
@article {pmid40802468,
year = {2025},
author = {Carter, AW and Fleming, JM},
title = {Hotter Nights, Hidden Consequences: An Overlooked Dimension of Climate Change.},
journal = {Integrative and comparative biology},
volume = {65},
number = {4},
pages = {832-849},
doi = {10.1093/icb/icaf146},
pmid = {40802468},
issn = {1557-7023},
support = {//Northern Arizona University/ ; //National Science Foundation/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Temperature ; Animals ; },
abstract = {Global temperatures are shifting in complex ways due to climate change. While early research focused on rising mean temperatures and its effect on biological outcomes, recent work has emphasized understanding the influence of temperature variability. In particular, many studies investigate temperature variation by symmetrically expanding daily temperature ranges around a fixed mean or by increasing daytime maximums. Although these approaches isolate specific aspects of temperature change, they often fail to capture how climate change is actually reshaping daily temperature cycles. In this perspective paper, we use climate data across three geographic scales to illustrate a striking and consistent pattern: daily minimum temperatures are rising faster than daily maximums, effectively reducing daily temperature range. A global analysis reveals that nighttime minimum temperatures are increasing more rapidly than daytime maximums across most land areas worldwide, especially at higher latitudes and elevations. At the continental scale, North American climate data show that asymmetric warming occurs year-round, with the strongest effects in winter. Regional patterns reveal especially strong nighttime warming in mountainous regions like the Rocky and Pacific Mountain systems. Locally, hourly data from Paradise, Nevada show nighttime temperatures have risen by over 4°C since the 1950s, while daytime highs remained stable, reducing daily temperature range by more than 4°C. We then synthesize findings from 84 studies that directly investigated biological responses to nighttime warming. Nearly half (47%) of the orders studied were plants, highlighting major taxonomic gaps in animal and microbial systems. Most studies (57%) were in organismal biology, yet few were hypothesis driven. Across taxa, asymmetric warming alters energetics, increases metabolic costs, and affects both thermal performance traits (e.g., metabolism, activity) and threshold-dependent traits (e.g., phenology, sex determination). We highlight evidence that nighttime warming may enhance or inhibit cellular recovery from heat stress (Heat Stress Recovery Hypotheses), shift species interactions, disrupt pollination networks, and reshape community structure. We conclude with a call for broader research across taxa, life stages, and ecological contexts, and recommend experimental, field-based, and modeling approaches tailored to disentangle the unique effects of asymmetric warming. Understanding asymmetric warming is not just a research gap-it's a pressing ecological imperative essential for predicting and mitigating climate change impacts on biodiversity.},
}
@article {pmid40799784,
year = {2025},
author = {Ross, JJ and Carlile, N and Ard, KL},
title = {Increasing Length of the Babesia Season in New England in the Climate Change Era.},
journal = {Open forum infectious diseases},
volume = {12},
number = {8},
pages = {ofaf458},
pmid = {40799784},
issn = {2328-8957},
abstract = {In a retrospective cohort of 1130 patients with babesiosis over a period of 31 years, there was a marked expansion of the Babesia season over time, with an increase of 0.33 months per year (CI .27 to .39) in a generalized linear model. The mean number of months with patients developing symptomatic infection with Babesia microti rose from 2.2 before 2000 to 9.2 after 2015. In the climate change era, babesiosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with fever and anemia outside of peak summer months.},
}
@article {pmid40799456,
year = {2025},
author = {Murray, A and Ignaszak, A},
title = {Mapping climate change-driven epidemics.},
journal = {Frontiers in epidemiology},
volume = {5},
number = {},
pages = {1605058},
pmid = {40799456},
issn = {2674-1199},
abstract = {The recent analysis by Mora and colleagues revealed that over 277 diseases can worsen due to climatic hazards resulting from greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, more than 58% of known human diseases can be aggravated by climate change. Furthermore, there are over 1,000 pathways through which various climatic hazards have contributed to disease outbreaks, primarily due to the diversity of pathogens. This analysis also urges immediate action to address the root of the problem-reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Numerous climatic hazards affect the incidence of human pathogenic diseases. Unfortunately, due to the complexity and multifaceted nature of the problem, there cannot be a single comprehensive solution to minimize climate-driven outbreaks. This study seeks to identify outbreaks of specific diseases categorized as epidemics, whose incidence is strongly correlated with global warming. The focus of this analysis is on (1) organizations responding to climate-related diseases to decelerate the incidence rates; (2) to call for a new disciplines in epidemiology that focuses exclusively on climate change-related prediction for future pandemics; (3) looking at the problem from the patient's point of view-how do non-medical/health professionals contribute to minimizing the spread of climate-related diseases?; (4) to analyze outbreaks vs. urbanization/pollution/increase in population density and public health policies; also (5) to verify the vaccination coverage vs. case reduction rate.},
}
@article {pmid40799401,
year = {2025},
author = {Wambede, NM and Milliam, K and Denis, E and Andrew, M and Robert, T and Geoffrey, M},
title = {Determinants of Fruit Tree Adoption as a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy Amongst Smallholder Farmers in Lake Kyoga Basin: A Case Study of Budaka District, Eastern Uganda.},
journal = {TheScientificWorldJournal},
volume = {2025},
number = {},
pages = {9642641},
pmid = {40799401},
issn = {1537-744X},
mesh = {Uganda ; Humans ; Male ; *Farmers ; Female ; Adult ; *Fruit/growth &amp; development ; *Climate Change ; Middle Aged ; *Trees/growth &amp; development ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Agriculture ; Lakes ; },
abstract = {This study investigated the socioeconomic determinants of fruit tree adoption amongst smallholder farmers in Budaka District, Eastern Uganda. Specific objectives included describing the characteristics of fruit tree gardens, mapping their spatial distribution, and analysing socioeconomic factors influencing adoption. This study is one of the first empirical studies in agroforestry to relate socioeconomic factors in Eastern Uganda to the spatial distribution of fruit trees. The study employed a combined approach incorporating GIS-based spatial mapping and socioeconomic analysis. A cross-sectional design was employed, with data collected from 276 randomly selected farmers, key informants, and focus groups. GIS was used to visualise the spatial patterns and descriptive statistics, and chi-square tests were applied to identify differences between adopters and nonadopters. Results indicated that fruit farming is predominantly undertaken by males aged 40 and above. Fruit tree distribution is concentrated in the north and northwest, grown on small holdings averaging 0.5 acres with 10-40 trees. Chi-square tests confirmed significant differences in age, labour type, farm size, and income between adopters and nonadopters, whilst there were no significant differences in gender, family size, and access to credit. Policy interventions should expand youth- and gender-inclusive extension services that support climate resilience and sustainable fruit tree farming, and address land tenure limitations to increase adoption.},
}
@article {pmid40796857,
year = {2025},
author = {Ubalde, J and Bradshaw, CJA and Le Souëf, PN and Judge, MA},
title = {Climate change policies fail to protect child health.},
journal = {Globalization and health},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {47},
pmid = {40796857},
issn = {1744-8603},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: National policies are essential for countries to adapt to the negative health impacts of climate change. Children are disproportionately affected by these impacts and must be at the heart of adaptation policies to address their vulnerabilities. Adaptation commitments worldwide are integrated into national adaptation plans, nationally determined contributions, national communications, and other multisectoral policies. We aimed to evaluate how effectively national climate change policies worldwide plan to protect child health, considering a range of determinants for successful child-health adaptation.<br><br>METHODS: We collated each country&#x2019;s most recent national climate change adaptation plan published up to 12 July 2024. We created a checklist to assess how effectively policies were designed to protect child health, considering five determinant areas: policy background, goals, resources, monitoring &amp; evaluation, and implementation. We assigned each policy quality categories (weak, needs improvement, or strong) for each determinant area, and an overall score (0&#x2013;23) based on how many items were achieved from the checklist.<br><br>RESULTS: National adaptation policies worldwide had poor planning to adapt to the harms climate change will cause child health, with 43% not mentioning child health at all. Around half acknowledged the disproportionate impacts of climate change on children, but most did not specify these impacts. Twenty-seven per cent of countries described goals and/or actions to promote child health but lacked clear targets for success. Seven per cent outlined monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, but none measured child health outcomes directly. Twelve per cent involved multiple stakeholders in policy implementation but rarely described their obligations.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The design of national policies must be strengthened to protect child health from the harms of climate change. Policies should explicitly acknowledge children and their unique health risks. Goals should be both time- and age-sensitive with clear health targets, accompanied by actions that holistically address child health risks in the region concerned. A clear strategy for resource allocation and mobilisation will improve the success of policy actions. These interventions should be monitored and reviewed regularly to facilitate continuous adaptation to the changing climate. Multi-level stakeholders must be involved in policy design, and their responsibilities defined to improve implementation success.<br><br>CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12992-025-01142-3.},
}
@article {pmid40796651,
year = {2025},
author = {Jian, S and Han, Y and Kasanen, R and Honkaniemi, J and Junttila, S and Asiegbu, FO},
title = {Implications for the distributional range of the European bark beetles under future climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {29556},
pmid = {40796651},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2023YFC3209303-04//National Key Research Priorities Program of China/ ; 2021GGJS003//the Training Program for Young Backbone Teachers in Colleges and Universities of Henan Province/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; Europe ; *Coleoptera/physiology ; Ecosystem ; Forests ; Trees/parasitology ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {The European continent is rich in forest resources, with bark beetles being the most significant biological disturbance impacting European forest ecosystems. Over the past few decades, many trees have died due to bark beetle infestations, causing considerable economic damage to forestry. It is estimated that climate change will affect the distributional range of bark beetles, increasing the risk of outbreaks. However, the ability of different beetle populations to respond to climate change remains unknown. For this purpose, we selected nine species of bark beetles commonly found in Europe and constructed the MaxEnt model to simulate the distribution pattern of bark beetles under climatic conditions based on 21 environmental variables. Modeling projected changes in the distribution of different species of bark beetles under four climate scenarios for 2081-2100 using future climate variables and testing the hypothesis that narrow-ranged species are more vulnerable to climate change than wide-ranged species. The results show that the distribution of most bark beetles is influenced by temperature-related variables. With climate change, the suitable distribution areas for most species will expand and gradually shift to higher latitudes. Furthermore, most of northern Europe will be invaded by multiple bark beetle species in the future. These findings contribute to understanding the distributional dynamics of bark beetles in Europe under climate change, thereby facilitating the development of early-intervention strategies to reduce the risk and impact of species outbreaks.},
}
@article {pmid40796111,
year = {2025},
author = {Gierbolini-Rivera, RD and Eyler, A and Franco Silva, M and Favarão Leão, AL and Etya'ale, H and Reis, RS},
title = {Physical Activity and Climate Change: A Content Analysis of National Adaptation Plans for Climate Adaptation for Low- and Middle-Income Countries.},
journal = {Journal of physical activity &amp; health},
volume = {22},
number = {11},
pages = {1390-1400},
doi = {10.1123/jpah.2024-0691},
pmid = {40796111},
issn = {1543-5474},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Exercise ; *Developing Countries ; Transportation ; Built Environment ; *Health Promotion ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change and physical inactivity are significant health challenges. While physical activity's role in climate change mitigation is recognized, its contribution to climate change adaptation remains underexplored. This study aimed to identify physical activity in National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) for low- and middle-income countries and common sectors benefiting climate change adaptation and promoting physical activity.<br><br>METHODS: This study used the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change "NAP Central" registry, analyzing 50 NAPs from low- and middle-income countries adopting a summative/conceptual content analysis approach. Data collection consisted of identifying keywords related to physical activity and built environments in the NAPs, analyzing sectors related to the keywords to assess their role in climate change adaptation.<br><br>RESULTS: Summative content analysis of 50 NAPs found "transportation" as the keyword most mentioned (N = 41) across all income categories and "sidewalk" and "walkability" being least mentioned (N = 3 each). "Sport" was the most common among physical activity keywords (N = 8), followed by "cycling" (N = 4) and "physical activity" (N = 3). "Physical conditioning" and "exercise" were the least mentioned (N = 1 each). The "transportation" sector prevailed (N = 33), contrasting with "health," the least prevalent sector (N = 7). Most countries targeted 2030 for NAP goals (n = 41). Conceptual content analysis stressed transportation planning, green spaces, and active transportation in climate adaptation.<br><br>CONCLUSION: As climate change continues to accelerate, synergistic strategies addressing physical activity and climate change are needed. Further studies are crucial to explore NAP implementation and evaluation in low- and middle-income countries, enhancing understanding of climate change adaptation's impact on health and physical activity.},
}
@article {pmid40795880,
year = {2025},
author = {Mir, U and Khan, MS and Kifayat, S and Kifayat, S},
title = {Climate change and public health in low- and middle-income countries: the critical role of health professionals.},
journal = {Postgraduate medical journal},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/postmj/qgaf123},
pmid = {40795880},
issn = {1469-0756},
}
@article {pmid40795761,
year = {2025},
author = {Lim, SPR and Ong, JPL},
title = {Vibriosis: a cause of bacterial skin infections to consider in returning travellers, especially in our world of climate change.},
journal = {Clinical and experimental dermatology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/ced/llaf374},
pmid = {40795761},
issn = {1365-2230},
}
@article {pmid40795747,
year = {2025},
author = {Lee, DJ and Park, J and Kim, JY and Kim, HB and Kim, KY and Kim, JK and Kwon, EE},
title = {Sustainable management of antibiotic-contaminated livestock carcasses for climate change mitigation.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {393},
number = {},
pages = {126951},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126951},
pmid = {40795747},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {Animals ; Livestock ; *Anti-Bacterial Agents ; *Climate Change ; Carbon Dioxide/chemistry ; Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ; Pyrolysis ; Greenhouse Gases ; },
abstract = {Using antibiotics in livestock farming has raised serious concerns, particularly about greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the discharge of residual antibiotics from livestock carcasses (LSC). Due to the low C-to-N ratio (≤4.4) and persistent antibiotic residues post-rendering, dead livestock are not suitable for conventional treatments such as composting and anaerobic digestion. This study presents a thermochemical conversion strategy using carbon dioxide (CO2) as a mild oxidant. CO2 facilitated gas-phase reactions with pyrolytic volatile matter, shifting carbon distribution toward valuable syngas production and minimising unwanted condensable products. Multi-stage pyrolysis yielded only modest gains due to reaction rate limitation, catalytic pyrolysis with a Ni-based catalyst increased syngas production to 25.91 mmol g[-1] under CO2 (an increase of 28 % over N2 conditions). CO2 contributes to the degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and residual antibiotics, improving the environmental safety of the pyrolysis process. The CO2-assisted pyrolysis had a lower carbon footprint (-0.42 g CO2-eq g[-1]), compared to landfilling, which had higher emissions (16.48 g CO2-eq g[-1]). These findings reveal a carbon-negative, resource-efficient method for safely and sustainably treating antibiotic-contaminated carcass waste.},
}
@article {pmid40794994,
year = {2025},
author = {Surapaneni, T and Patrikakou, A and Faka, A and Grant, L and Ulrich, A and Tsiftsis, D and Reid, E},
title = {Emergency Medicine at the Frontline of Climate Change: The Role of Geographic Information Systems.},
journal = {The western journal of emergency medicine},
volume = {26},
number = {4},
pages = {990-993},
pmid = {40794994},
issn = {1936-9018},
}
@article {pmid40792451,
year = {2025},
author = {},
title = {Correction to "The Reflections of Global Climate Change on Wound and Ostomy Care: Awareness, Experiences, and Strategies in Nursing Practices".},
journal = {International wound journal},
volume = {22},
number = {8},
pages = {e70747},
doi = {10.1111/iwj.70747},
pmid = {40792451},
issn = {1742-481X},
}
@article {pmid40790563,
year = {2025},
author = {Chandipwisa, C and Uwishema, O and Debebe, A and Abdalmotalib, MM and Barakat, R and Oumer, A and John, M and Taa, L and Onyeaka, H},
title = {Climate change and the global food chain: a catalyst for emerging infectious diseases?.},
journal = {International journal of emergency medicine},
volume = {18},
number = {1},
pages = {149},
pmid = {40790563},
issn = {1865-1372},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is disrupting the global food chain, affecting food production, delivery and safety. Extreme weather events disrupt the quality of food and water, while rising temperatures accelerate the spread of microbes. Habitat destruction also forces wildlife in close proximity to people, increasing the risk of zoonotic diseases. Threatening global health seriously, these disturbances also increase the probability of infectious and food-borne diseases.<br><br>METHOD: A narrative review of literature data&#x2002;from WHO publications, Google Scholar and PubMed. The review examines the impacts of climate&#x2002;change on agriculture, food supply systems, and the associated transmission of infectious disease - specifically zoonotic and food-borne diseases.<br><br>RESULTS: As temperatures increase, the germs multiply easily - and the risk of E.&#x2002;coli and Salmonella goes up. Waterborne diseases such as Norovirus and Hepatitis A are more likely to spread in&#x2002;typified extreme weather conditions such as floods. Ecosystem changes push humans and animals into a closer relationship that can lead to zoonotic&#x2002;spillovers, such as the Nipah virus and COVID-19. The growth&#x2002;of animal production and international trade exacerbates antimicrobial resistance (AMR) issues, imposing challenges to disease control.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate change is a critical public health&#x2002;emergency with risks of zoonotic and food-borne illnesses alarmingly on the rise. This is an important step toward a One Health approach, which also addresses the integration of&#x2002;human, animal, and environmental health, as well as strengthens food safety regulations and enhances disease surveillance. It needs immediate international cooperation to construct a robust and sustainable food system that reduces health hazards.<br><br>CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.},
}
@article {pmid40790264,
year = {2025},
author = {Richardson, LE and Williams, GJ and Dunne, A and Jackson-Bué, T and Green, JAM and Morrison, TH and Fox, MD},
title = {Quantifying coral reef-ocean interactions is critical for predicting reef futures under climate change.},
journal = {Nature ecology &amp; evolution},
volume = {9},
number = {10},
pages = {1754-1756},
pmid = {40790264},
issn = {2397-334X},
}
@article {pmid40789038,
year = {2025},
author = {Yang, J and Xia, L and van Groenigen, KJ and Zhao, X and Ti, C and Wang, W and Du, Z and Fan, M and Zhuang, M and Smith, P and Lal, R and Butterbach-Bahl, K and Han, X and Meng, J and Liu, J and Cai, H and Cheng, Y and Liu, X and Shu, X and Jiao, X and Pan, Z and Tang, G and Yan, X},
title = {Sustained benefits of long-term biochar application for food security and climate change mitigation.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {33},
pages = {e2509237122},
pmid = {40789038},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {XDB0630302//Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)/ ; XDA0440405//Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)/ ; 42477363//MOST | National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)/ ; 42177313//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 42277331//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 42267046//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 42267055//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; SBK2024010366//Distinguished Young Scholars Fund/ ; BM2022002//Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality Special Fund for Science and Technology from Jiangsu Science and Technology Department/ ; E3250200//Self-deployed Research Project of Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences/ ; NE/W001691/1//National Environmental Research Council/ ; },
mesh = {*Charcoal/chemistry ; *Climate Change ; *Food Security ; Soil/chemistry ; Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; Agriculture/methods ; Greenhouse Gases ; Methane/analysis ; },
abstract = {Biochar application offers significant potential to enhance food security and mitigate climate change. However, most evidence stems from short-term field experiments (≤3 y), leaving uncertainty about the long-term sustainability of these benefits, especially with annual biochar additions to soils. To address this knowledge gap, we analyzed a global dataset from 438 studies (3,229 observations) and found that long-term annual biochar application (≥4 y) not only sustains but often enhances its benefits. These include improved crop yields (+10.8%), reductions in CH4 (-13.5%) and N2O (-21.4%) emissions, and increased soil organic carbon content (+52.5%). In contrast, these benefits tend to diminish over time with single biochar applications due to the aging effect of biochar. Results from 29 global long-term experiments (4 to 12 y) confirm these sustained benefits for crop yield and greenhouse gas mitigation, although the magnitude of effects varies with soil properties, climate, and management practices. To maximize biochar's long-term benefits for global food security and climate change mitigation, it is essential to develop viable strategies, such as applying biochar at intervals of several years while tailoring practices to local soil, climate, and cropping conditions.},
}
@article {pmid40789031,
year = {2025},
author = {Brumfield, KD and Usmani, M and Long, DM and Lupari, HA and Pope, RK and Jutla, AS and Huq, A and Colwell, RR},
title = {Climate change and Vibrio: Environmental determinants for predictive risk assessment.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {33},
pages = {e2420423122},
pmid = {40789031},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {R01ES030317A//HHS | NIH | National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (DEHS)/ ; CCF1918749//NSF (NSF)/ ; 80NSSC20K0814//NASA | NASA Headquarters (NASA HQ)/ ; OCE1839171//NSF (NSF)/ ; CBET1751854//NSF (NSF)/ ; R01 ES030317/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; HSHQDC-15-C-00064//U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ ; 80NSSC22K1044//NASA | NASA Headquarters (NASA HQ)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Vibrio/pathogenicity ; Risk Assessment ; Cholera/epidemiology/microbiology/transmission ; *Vibrio Infections/epidemiology/microbiology/transmission ; Animals ; Water Microbiology ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Climate change significantly impacts the incidence and abundance of microorganisms, including those essential for environmental cycles and those pathogenic to humans and animals. Shifts in conditions favorable for microbial growth have expanded the geographic range of many pathogens, contributing to the emergence and reemergence of infectious diseases. Waterborne diseases pose severe risks in regions where adverse climate conditions intersect with population vulnerabilities, especially inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure. Since many waterborne pathogens play crucial roles in the environment, such as in carbon and nitrogen cycling, their eradication is not possible. However, predictive intelligence models that identify environmental heuristics conducive to the growth of pathogenic strains, integrating microbiological, sociological, and weather data, can offer anticipatory decision-making capabilities, reducing infection risks. Here, the objective was to analyze data from studies since the 1960s to identify environmental determinants driving the occurrence and distribution of pathogenic Vibrio spp., enabling predictive modeling of the effects of climate change on cholera and noncholera vibriosis. The proliferation of Vibrio spp. in aquatic ecosystems has been linked to climate change and, concomitantly, with increased environmental disease transmission, notably cholera in Southeast Asia and parts of Africa and noncholera vibriosis in Northern Europe and along the Eastern seaboard of North America. Global predictive risk models for Vibrio cholerae have contributed to reduction in case fatality rates when coupled with individual and large-scale intervention early in outbreaks. These models, when appropriately modified, hold the potential to predict disease caused by all clinically relevant Vibrio spp. and other waterborne pathogens.},
}
@article {pmid40788888,
year = {2025},
author = {Amadi, JA and Odwe, G and Obare, F and Sambai, B and Kangwana, B},
title = {Interventions addressing impacts of climate change on sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {8},
pages = {e0329201},
pmid = {40788888},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Reproductive Health ; Africa South of the Sahara ; *Sexual Health ; Female ; *Reproductive Rights ; Adolescent ; Male ; HIV Infections/prevention &amp; control/epidemiology ; Child ; },
abstract = {Sub-Saharan Africa is faced with triple challenges of high vulnerability to climate change impacts, high levels of inequality, and poor sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) outcomes. Climate change impacts can worsen the SRHR situation for high-risk groups such as women, children, adolescent girls, and people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This scoping review examined interventions addressing the impacts of climate change on SRHR in the region to identify barriers to and facilitators of effective integration. The review followed Arksey and O'Malley's framework for scoping reviews. Data search was conducted in peer-reviewed journal databases and from grey literature on the official websites of selected organizations. Data charting was conducted using the Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome tool in Covidence. There is limited evidence on interventions at the intersection of climate change and SRHR, with seven (7) documents included in the review. Maternal and Child Health, HIV prevention, and a combination of maternal and child health and family planning were the SRHR components addressed. Other components like Gender-based violence, harmful practices, and abortion care do not have targeted interventions. A siloed approach to SRHR and climate change programming impedes intervention integration. Documented interventions are implicit about climate risks, focus on impact pathways, and do not directly target SRHR. There are no interventions targeting vulnerable and marginalized groups. Limited policy integration, financial constraints, and poor SRHR recognition deter intervention integration. Effective and equitable integration requires that population growth impacts and SRHR issues be recognized and deliberate investments (research, policies, programs, interventions, and financing) put in place to address critical SRHR gaps and climate vulnerabilities to enhance resilience.},
}
@article {pmid40788780,
year = {2025},
author = {McLellan, RK and Berenji, M and Egbuji, A and Fagan, K and Nabeel, I and Perkison, WB and Rabinowitz, P and Santiago, R and Sirinara, P and Stoneman, E and Thompson, H and , },
title = {Harnessing Occupational and Environmental Medicine Expertise to Transform Medical Care: A Catalyst for Mitigating the Human Health Impacts of Climate Change.},
journal = {Journal of occupational and environmental medicine},
volume = {67},
number = {10},
pages = {e743-e758},
pmid = {40788780},
issn = {1536-5948},
}
@article {pmid40787690,
year = {2025},
author = {Ergün Süzer, N and Aydın, OF and Yılmaz, S},
title = {Effect of Average Heat Index on the Diagnosis of Amoebic Diarrhea in Emergency Departments: A Climate Change Perspective Study.},
journal = {Disaster medicine and public health preparedness},
volume = {19},
number = {},
pages = {e231},
doi = {10.1017/dmp.2025.10169},
pmid = {40787690},
issn = {1938-744X},
mesh = {Humans ; Emergency Service, Hospital/organization &amp; administration/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Retrospective Studies ; Male ; Female ; Middle Aged ; *Climate Change/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Diarrhea/diagnosis/epidemiology ; Adult ; Aged ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Logistic Models ; *Dysentery, Amebic/diagnosis/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to examine the effect of the heat index over a 1-week period in the region where patients reside on those presenting to the emergency department (ED) with complaints of acute diarrhea and diagnosed with amoebic diarrhea based on their test results.<br><br>METHODS: This study retrospectively analyzed patients who presented with acute diarrhea to a tertiary health care center over the course of 1 year, focusing on the association between symptomatic amoebic diarrhea cases and the 7-day average heat index prior to admission.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 1406 patients were included in the analysis, of whom 251 (17.9%) were diagnosed with amebiasis, while 1155 (82.1%) were classified as non-amebiasis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified an increased 7-day heat index average (OR: 1.12, 95% CI: 1.099-1.141, P < 0.001) as independent predictors of amebiasis. The proportion of amebiasis cases demonstrated a moderate positive correlation with the heat index at lag 0 (r = 0.55, P < 0.001), peaking at lag 4 (r = 0.57, P < 0.001). This correlation remained statistically significant up to lag 14 (r = 0.46, P = 0.013) but weakened substantially at longer lags.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This study determined that in diarrhea patients presenting to the ED, the average increase in the heat index during the week prior to admission influenced the detection rate of amoebic infections.},
}
@article {pmid40786163,
year = {2025},
author = {Tan, Y and Yin, Y and Lei, B and Zhou, M and Gu, Z and You, J and Lin, T and Gong, L},
title = {Climate change and ocular health: temperature-pollution synergies amplify uveitis burden.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1650255},
pmid = {40786163},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; Male ; Female ; *Uveitis/epidemiology/etiology ; *Climate Change ; Middle Aged ; China/epidemiology ; Adult ; *Air Pollution/adverse effects/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Temperature ; Air Pollutants/adverse effects/analysis ; Aged ; Humidity ; Seasons ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Uveitis, an inflammatory eye disease, exhibits seasonal patterns, which suggest environmental influences. This study examines the link between average temperature and uveitis outpatient visits, considering air pollution's modifying effects.<br><br>METHODS: We analyzed uveitis outpatient data (n&#x202f;=&#x202f;8,090) from a major hospital in Shanghai between 2017 and 2023, along with meteorological and air pollutant data. A distributed lag non-linear model (DLNM) was used to assess the associations between temperature and outpatient visits, adjusting for humidity, pollutants, and temporal factors.<br><br>RESULTS: A non-linear relationship exists between temperature and uveitis visits. Lower temperatures increased visits, with peak relative risk at -4&#xb0;C lagged by 1&#x202f;day (RR&#x202f;=&#x202f;1.351, 95%CI: 1.069-1.706). Significant associations were found at lags 0-1 and 12-14, with the highest risk at lag 14 (-4&#xb0;C, RR&#x202f;=&#x202f;1.257, 95%CI: 1.113-1.420). Stratified analyses showed stronger associations in males and individuals under 60&#x202f;years. High humidity and elevated PM2.5 levels strengthened the cold temperature association, while extremely high temperatures (33-34&#xb0;C) increased visits under low humidity (RR&#x202f;=&#x202f;2.625, 95%CI: 1.034-6.668 at 34&#xb0;C).<br><br>CONCLUSION: Temperature extremes are linked to increased uveitis outpatient visits in Shanghai, particularly with cold temperatures in high-humidity and high-PM2.5 environments, and hot temperatures under low humidity.},
}
@article {pmid40786006,
year = {2025},
author = {AbuAlrob, MA and Itbaisha, A},
title = {Integrating Climate Change Into Neurology Education: Preparing Future Physicians for a Warming World.},
journal = {Neurology. Education},
volume = {4},
number = {3},
pages = {e200235},
pmid = {40786006},
issn = {2771-9979},
}
@article {pmid40785995,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, Y and Wan, Q and Du, S and Otieno, HO and Andrianjatovo, HJ and Njenga, MN and Mbuni, YM and Wei, N and Li, J and Wang, S},
title = {Extinction Risk Assessment and Conservation of the Pachypodium Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {8},
pages = {e71926},
pmid = {40785995},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Global climate change poses unprecedented challenges to the maintenance and survival of biodiversity, with endemic species in particular regions facing an exceptionally high risk of extinction. Pachypodium, a genus endemic to South Africa and Madagascar, exhibits strong habitat specificity, yet the impacts of climate change on its distribution patterns remain not fully understood. This study employs the Biomod2 package in R to predict changes in the distribution patterns of 20 Pachypodium species under climate change scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5). Additionally, machine learning methods have been applied to assess the extinction risk of these species. The results indicate that climate change will severely impact the distribution of the genus Pachypodium. Suitable habitat areas for 15 species within the genus are projected to shrink significantly in the future, with the most pronounced habitat loss occurring in central and eastern Madagascar, eastern Namibia, and central and northern South Africa. Annual precipitation and precipitation seasonality are the main factors influencing these habitat changes. A reassessment of the IUCN categories for Pachypodium reveals that the number of threatened species will increase from 7 to 13. Alarmingly, three species are predicted to face a risk of extinction in the wild due to climate change. Moreover, the current protected areas have proven ineffective in safeguarding the habitats of Pachypodium, with protected habitats expected to decrease by 30.39% under the influence of climate change. These findings provide strategic insights for the conservation of Pachypodium species and highlight the necessity for reforms and adaptive adjustments to current protected area networks to address the challenges posed by climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40785782,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, Z and Baranwal, M and Rizvanov, AA and Okely, M and Khaiboullina, SF},
title = {Alarming implications: severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome and its biological vectors in the context of climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in microbiology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1544427},
pmid = {40785782},
issn = {1664-302X},
abstract = {Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is an emerging tick-borne zoonotic disease. Since its identification in China in 2009, reports of SFTS cases have steadily increased, posing a significant threat to public health. This review summarizes the epidemiological characteristics of SFTS and its biological vectors, with a particular emphasis on the role of the tick vector Haemaphysalis longicornis in disease transmission. We also addressed the impact of climate change on the spread of SFTS and its biological vectors. With continued climate change, the spread of SFTS is likely to increase, consequently heightening the risk of infection. Furthermore, this review explores the prevention and control strategies for SFTS as well as future research directions, summarize the public health policies and the alleviation of the disease's impact on human health.},
}
@article {pmid40784238,
year = {2025},
author = {Nuta, FM},
title = {The significance of climate policy stringency, environmental taxation, and public debt in addressing climate change challenges.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {392},
number = {},
pages = {126924},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126924},
pmid = {40784238},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Taxes ; *Environmental Policy/economics ; Greenhouse Gases ; },
abstract = {This study aims to explore the role of the three types of climate policies (sectoral, cross-sectoral, and international), public debt, and environmental taxation in reducing the greenhouse gases emissions in selected OECD countries between 1995 and 2023. The significance of the study stands in demonstrating the different effects of various instruments in mitigating the climate change. The methodological framework includes fully modified and dynamic OLS models (FMOLS-DOLS) and confirms the robustness of the findings using Driscoll-Kraay estimation regression and Lewbel two-stages least square estimator. In the context of SDG-13, the main results attest the significant influence environmental policy stringency have for mitigating climate change and argues for the usefulness of environmental fiscal instruments. Additionally, the results highlight a marginal effectiveness of public spending for environmental purposes and controls the whole picture by confirming the damaging role of economic growth and urbanization. Furthermore, the research offers novel insights into the environmentally harmful effects of public debt. Based on these original results, the policy recommendations lean towards stricter environmental regulations and carbon fees that can ultimately finance climate actions without affecting public debt, which is also seen as harmful for effectively mitigating environmental issues.},
}
@article {pmid40783362,
year = {2026},
author = {Zarattini, M and Fagard, M},
title = {Climate change effects on plant immune activation.},
journal = {Trends in plant science},
volume = {31},
number = {2},
pages = {139-152},
doi = {10.1016/j.tplants.2025.07.009},
pmid = {40783362},
issn = {1878-4372},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Plant Immunity ; *Plants/immunology ; Stress, Physiological ; Signal Transduction ; },
abstract = {The forecasted global climate changes will expose plants to challenging environmental conditions that further increase outbreak risks and threaten ecosystems and food security. The sole host defense mechanism plants possess is innate immunity. This system relies on extra- and intracellular receptors mediating pattern- and damage-triggered immunity (PTI/DTI) and effector-triggered immunity. Here, we discuss how environmental changes can alter the expression dynamics of extracellular receptors activating PTI/DTI, the so-called pattern-recognition receptors, and cell wall integrity sensors. We examine possible crosstalk between selected abiotic stress and immune signaling and briefly argue how two major abiotic stress-related transcription factor families, such as the heat stress factors and dehydration-responsive element-binding/C-repeat-binding factors, cooperate with immune signaling during acclimation responses.},
}
@article {pmid40782930,
year = {2025},
author = {Moura, TA and Chaves-Silveira, J and da Fonseca Teixeira, IB and da Silva, FF and Farias Duarte, MCL and Oliveira, D and Dornellas, APS and Martinez, PA},
title = {Impact of climate change on the distribution of Tityus scorpions (Buthidae) in the Amazon: Implications for conservation units and indigenous territories.},
journal = {Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology},
volume = {266},
number = {},
pages = {108532},
doi = {10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108532},
pmid = {40782930},
issn = {1879-3150},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Scorpions/physiology ; Brazil ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Animal Distribution ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Climate change is altering the distribution of organisms, affecting ecosystem goods and services. These impacts can pose new challenges for public health due to shifts in the distribution of venomous animals, influencing the dynamics of envenomation incidents. The consequences of climate change are expected to be more severe in tropical regions, where the most vulnerable communities are located. In this context, the increase of scorpionism in recent decades across the vast Amazonian region of Brazil calls for an assessment of future risks. In this study, we analyze the effects of climate change by the year 2070 under different future scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5) on the distribution of the three most medically important scorpion species in northern Brazil: Tityus obscurus, T. metuendus, and T. silvestris. Additionally, we quantify the impact of these changes on conservation units and Indigenous territories. Our results indicate that the three species will respond differently to climate change. Tityus obscurus is projected to undergo a significant range contraction, T. silvestris will experience minimal changes, and T. metuendus will likely expand significantly into new areas. As a consequence of these shifts, T. obscurus may lose a large portion of its range within conservation units, potentially compromising the biotechnological potential of its venom. On the other hand, T. metuendus is expected to expand significantly into Indigenous territories, bringing new challenges to public health. Thus, climate change may have direct impacts on the health of the most vulnerable populations and on the conservation of species in northern Brazil, highlighting the need for strategic measures to mitigate these effects.},
}
@article {pmid40781927,
year = {2025},
author = {Lima, VF and Gago, J and Aranjuelo, I and Brotman, Y and Burgos, A and Carriquí, M and Fernie, AR and Figueroa, CM and Irigoyen, JJ and Jáuregui, I and Oyarzun, M and Pascual, I and Ribas-Carbo, M and Sánchez-Díaz, M and Santesteban, H and Smirnova, J and Urdiain, A and Daloso, DM and Morales, F and Flexas, J},
title = {The fern Nephrolepis exaltata is largely unresponsive to climate change conditions at both physiological and metabolic levels.},
journal = {The Plant journal : for cell and molecular biology},
volume = {123},
number = {3},
pages = {e70397},
doi = {10.1111/tpj.70397},
pmid = {40781927},
issn = {1365-313X},
support = {PGC2018-093824-B-C41//Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovaci&#xf3;n y Universidades and the ERDF (FEDER)/ ; CTM2014-53902-C2-1-P//Ministerio de Econom&#xed;a y Competitividad (MINECO, Spain)/ ; PID2019-107434GA-100//MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and the European Union 'NextGenerationEU/PRTR'/ ; PID2022-139455NB-C31//MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and the European Union 'NextGenerationEU/PRTR'/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ferns/physiology/metabolism/anatomy &amp; histology ; Plant Leaves/anatomy &amp; histology/physiology/metabolism ; Carbon Dioxide/metabolism ; Droughts ; Photosynthesis/physiology ; Stress, Physiological ; Hot Temperature ; },
abstract = {Climate change is impacting the performance of plants worldwide. However, the impact on ferns, the second-most diverse lineage of vascular plants, has received little attention. Here, we investigated the effects of one of the most claimed scenarios of the climatic change: drought (D), high temperature (HT) and high CO2 concentration (HCO2) on a fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) and a commonly studied angiosperm (Brassica oleracea) at photosynthetic, anatomical, and metabolic levels. Leaf anatomy was slightly affected by stress conditions in both species. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that B. oleracea's physiological responses to HCO2 were greater than N. exaltata's. Lipids and primary metabolites levels differed in response to stress in B. oleracea. Notably, the combination of D, HT, and HCO2 exacerbated the changes in primary metabolites, reducing amino and organic acids levels. Interestingly, phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylethanolamine levels showed varied responses, increasing under HT and decreasing under HCO2 or combined stress in B. oleracea. In contrast, the fern was mostly unresponsive to D, HT, HCO2, and the combination among them at the metabolic level. Beyond providing important information concerning the trade-off between carbon uptake and stress acclimation mechanisms, our study indicates minor fern responses to D, HT, HCO2, suggesting differential impacts of climate change on ferns and angiosperms.},
}
@article {pmid40781531,
year = {2025},
author = {Raqeeb, M and Shoukat, HB and Kabir, M and Mushtaq, A and Qasim, S and Mahmood, T and Belant, JL and Akrim, F},
title = {Forecasting impacts of climate change on barking deer distribution in Pakistan.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {29035},
pmid = {40781531},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {N/A//Idea Wild/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Deer/physiology ; Pakistan ; Forecasting ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; Seasons ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a significant driver of biodiversity loss impacting an estimated 15-30% of known species by the end of the 21st century. We assessed current suitable habitat and projected future distribution of barking deer (Muntiacus vaginalis) across three climate change scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5) in northern Pakistan using 99 occurrence records from remote camera during 2021-2023. We obtained bioclimatic data for current (1970-2000) and future (2041-2060, 2061-2080, 2081-2100) periods from the WorldClim database using the Hadley Global Environment Model (HadGEM3-GC31-LL). We used MaxEnt software to predict current and future distributions of barking deer habitat, and changes in suitable habitat across these periods. The model had excellent performance (AUC = 0.936, TSS = 0.823) and jackknife tests showed that precipitation seasonality (Bio15) contributed 32.2% to model predictions, temperature seasonality (Bio4) 28.5%, and annual mean temperature (Bio1) 27.0%. In the current period, highly suitable habitat for barking deer represented 3.7%, moderately suitable habitat 4.4%, less suitable habitat 6.8%, and unsuitable habitat 85.1% of the study area. The gain in suitable habitat was greatest (30.2%) under SSP2-4.5 during 2061-2080. The predicted loss in the suitable habitat of barking deer across all periods was (19.7-23.3%) while the greatest loss (23.3%) was under SSP1-2.6 during 2061-2080. Overall, climate change is projected to result in an overall net gain in suitable habitat for barking deer. Future conservation efforts for barking deer should target currently suitable habitat forecasted to remain suitable.},
}
@article {pmid40781361,
year = {2025},
author = {Mehmood, A and Hassan, M and Donald, P and Almazah, MMA},
title = {Design of an integral sliding mode controller for reducing CO2 emissions in the transport sector to control global warming.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {29100},
pmid = {40781361},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {RGP2/70/46//Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies at King Khalid University under grant number RGP2/70/46./ ; },
abstract = {Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the significant contributor to greenhouse gases and plays a crucial role in the greenhouse effect and climate change. The primary source of CO2 emissions is fossil fuel combustion, basically due to human activities and transportation activities. The objective of this research is to develop a dynamic model aimed at mitigating global warming by reducing atmospheric CO2 emissions resulting from the transportation sector. The model includes equations for atmospheric CO2 emissions, human population, vehicle population, and global warming. Initially, the stability of the model at each equilibrium point is determined by analyzing the eigenvalues of the Jacobian matrix. Subsequently, sensitivity analysis is performed to predict the impact of any parameter of a vehicle population and CO2 emissions causing global warming. The vehicle parameters are then optimized by applying an integral sliding mode controller (ISMC) to decrease CO2 emissions and minimize global warming. The ISMC method effectively reduces CO2 emissions and offers stability for human and vehicle populations, ultimately leading to a reduction in global warming. It is has been found that reducing the vehicle population by 20% can lead to about 4% reduction in CO2 emissions. This study integrates optimization control techniques to develop a comprehensive model to address CO2 emissions and global warming, providing a robust framework for sustainable environmental management.},
}
@article {pmid40781359,
year = {2025},
author = {Koide, D and Ide, R and Oguma, H and Suzuki, K and Ohashi, H and Kominami, Y},
title = {Autumn leaf color brightness of Japanese alpine vegetation is projected to decrease under future climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {29064},
pmid = {40781359},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {20K12268//Japan Society for the Promotion of Science/ ; },
mesh = {*Seasons ; *Plant Leaves/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Japan ; Ecosystem ; Color ; },
abstract = {Autumn leaf coloring is an essential cultural ecosystem service, but mechanisms of color brightness have scarcely been focused on, even though the autumn color crisis (leaf fall without coloring) has been reported in Japanese alpine shrubs. To approach the mechanisms, we analyzed the relationship between brightness and environmental conditions and projected possible future changes. Autumn color brightness was measured by repeated camera observations at three Japanese alpine sites. Environmental factors were analyzed using linear mixed model comparisons. Results showed earlier green-up timing was related to a duller autumn leaf color, possibly because a prolonged leaf period creates older leaves and reduces physiological vitality in autumn, affecting anthocyanin biosynthesis. Green-up timing based on snowmelt day and degree-day-based prediction of snowmelt day predicted earlier snowmelt and green-up in the future, with decreases in autumn color brightness. The amount of color reduction varied among climate models and scenarios, from a decline of several percent under MRI-CGCM3 RCP 2.6 to around 15% under MIROC5 RCP8.5 by the end of this century. Projected reductions in autumn color brightness could have an economic impact on tourism, and it could also be linked to modifications in material cycles and the ecosystem's productivity.},
}
@article {pmid40781267,
year = {2025},
author = {Song, G and Liu, S and Song, X and Jiang, X and Gong, S and Hao, W and Cui, Y and Zhao, Y},
title = {Impact of climate change on the distribution of Ligustrum leucanthum using MaxEnt modeling.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {29017},
pmid = {40781267},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2023BS72//the Doctoral Fund of Weifang University grants/ ; 51709203//National Natural Science Foundation of China grants/ ; ZR2022ME033//Shandong Provincial Natural Science Fund of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ligustrum/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Ecosystem ; Models, Theoretical ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Anthropogenic climate change has hastened habitat loss and fragmentation for wild animals and vegetation. However, the absence of sufficient and trustworthy information on their geographical distribution has impeded effective conservation management strategies. Ligustrum leucanthum is a drought-resistant tree species that can thrive in heavy metal-contaminated soil. Nevertheless, the significant environmental factors that shape its distribution and the changes in its geographical ranges under future climate change scenarios remain unknown. We utilized 84 occurrence records of L. leucanthum along with 51 different environmental factors and employed MaxEnt modeling to predict the current and future suitable habitats for this species. We also analyzed the significant environmental variables that play a role in determining its geographical distribution. We found that water vapor pressure of January (34.3%), the normalized difference vegetation index (27.5%), solar radiation of April (14.8%), and temperature seasonality (4.8%) were the main variables factors limiting the potential geographical distribution of L. leucanthum. Our model predicted 8.64 × 10[5] km[2] of suitable habitat for L. leucanthum based on 25th percentile thresholds. However, the highly suitable habitat for L. leucanthum is only about 0.55 × 10[5] km[2]. Under future climate change scenario, MaxEnt predicts an increase in suitable habitat. Nevertheless, there are still some areas that are at low elevations or are too dry or hot and are predicted to disappear. Our results will aid in the identification of additional locations and possible habitats of L. leucanthum, as well as the creation and application of conservation, management, and cultivation methods for this species.},
}
@article {pmid40780634,
year = {2025},
author = {Bertucci, JI and Blanco Osorio, A and Vidal-Liñán, L and Bellas, J},
title = {Molecular markers of stress in the sea urchin embryo test: Analysing the effect of climate change and pollutant mixtures on Paracentrotus lividus larvae.},
journal = {Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Toxicology &amp; pharmacology : CBP},
volume = {298},
number = {},
pages = {110320},
doi = {10.1016/j.cbpc.2025.110320},
pmid = {40780634},
issn = {1532-0456},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Paracentrotus/drug effects/embryology/genetics/metabolism ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/toxicity ; Larva/drug effects/growth &amp; development/metabolism/genetics ; Biomarkers/metabolism ; *Embryo, Nonmammalian/drug effects/metabolism ; *Chlorpyrifos/toxicity ; *Stress, Physiological ; *Microplastics/toxicity ; Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental/drug effects ; Seawater/chemistry ; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration ; Oxidative Stress/drug effects ; },
abstract = {Climate change and pollution represent critical stressors for marine ecosystems, particularly for calcifying organisms such as the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus. This study examines the combined effects of ocean acidification (OA), ocean warming (OW), and microplastics (MP) loaded with chlorpyrifos (CPF), a broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide, on sea urchin larvae, evaluating growth and molecular endpoints. Experimental treatments simulated future ocean conditions predicted for 2100, exposing larvae to varying temperature and pH levels, alongside CPF-contaminated MP. RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) was utilized to assess gene expression changes, revealing significant transcriptional shifts in metabolic, cellular, and developmental pathways. Morphological responses showed reduced larval growth, exacerbated under OA and OW conditions. Molecular analyses identified key upregulated pathways associated with stress response, including nitrogen metabolism and extracellular matrix remodelling, while downregulated genes involved DNA stability, cell cycle regulation, and enzymatic activities. These findings suggest a dual compensatory and deleterious response to combined stressors. Notably, temperature acted as a modulator of stressor effects, amplifying oxidative stress and metabolic costs at higher temperatures. Potential biomarkers, such as genes involved in actin regulation and embryonic development, were identified, offering possible tools for early detection of environmental stress. This study highlights the compounded impacts of anthropogenic and climate-induced stressors on marine invertebrates, emphasizing the need for integrative molecular approaches in ecotoxicology. Our findings contribute to the understanding of organismal adaptation and vulnerability in the face of global climate change and pollution, informing conservation strategies for marine ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid40779942,
year = {2025},
author = {Cao, W and Fu, Y and Ren, Y and Li, X and Wang, Y and Song, L},
title = {Arsenic health risk in shallow groundwater of the alluvial plains in the lower Yellow River, China: driving mechanisms of climate change and human activities.},
journal = {Environment international},
volume = {202},
number = {},
pages = {109711},
doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2025.109711},
pmid = {40779942},
issn = {1873-6750},
mesh = {*Arsenic/analysis ; *Groundwater/chemistry ; China ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis ; Climate Change ; Rivers/chemistry ; Humans ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Risk Assessment ; Human Activities ; },
abstract = {Groundwater arsenic contamination poses a significant public health threat. The mechanisms driving high-arsenic concentrations in groundwater are highly intricate, and the interactions influencing the spatial distribution of arsenic remain insufficiently understood. In this study, we developed a robust machine learning model framework to predict the spatial variation of arsenic levels in shallow groundwater within the alluvial plains of the lower Yellow River. Additionally, we investigated the underlying factors that govern arsenic distribution in this region. The findings indicate that the improved high-arsenic probability map can accurately identify high-arsenic exposure areas. Compared with 2010, the distribution pattern of high-arsenic risk in the study area in 2020 has changed, with a decrease in risk in the north and an increase in concentrated risk in the south, and the potential population in the south exposed to health risks has increased to 2.02 million. Environmental factors such as temperature, clay-sand ratio, hydraulic gradient, precipitation, and water level change have a significant impact on arsenic release. Comprehensive analysis shows that hydrogeological conditions, human activities, and climate change work together to shape the distribution pattern of high-arsenic groundwater in the lower Yellow River. The synergistic effect of the climate factor group regulates high-arsenic to a greater extent than human activities and hydrogeological conditions. Especially under arid climate conditions, climate change and groundwater exploitation have a synergistic effect on arsenic release, controlling the distribution of high-arsenic by up to 55%. This study provides a scientific basis for predicting regional health risks, strengthening water resources management and pollution control.},
}
@article {pmid40779504,
year = {2025},
author = {Blackburn, EE and Ristow, LC and Lin, X and Krysan, DJ},
title = {Host-induced climate change: Carbon dioxide tolerance as a Cryptococcus neoformans virulence trait.},
journal = {PLoS pathogens},
volume = {21},
number = {8},
pages = {e1013351},
pmid = {40779504},
issn = {1553-7374},
}
@article {pmid40778667,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, B and Chen, Y and Zhan, A and Hu, J},
title = {Epigenetic Plasticity Is Likely to Exacerbate Climate Change Vulnerability.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {8},
pages = {e70424},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70424},
pmid = {40778667},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {32170417//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 42106098//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 21YF1403200//Shanghai Sailing Program/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Epigenesis, Genetic ; *Smegmamorpha/genetics/physiology ; Biological Evolution ; Animal Migration ; *Adaptation, Physiological ; },
abstract = {Climate change imposes a significant threat to global biodiversity. Evolutionary processes, including adaptation and migration, have been integrated to study vulnerability to changing environments. However, the role of plasticity as a source of variation in fitness-related traits remains less explored when assessing climate change vulnerability. Epigenetic modifications can mediate both evolved and plastic responses to environmental change, thereby contributing crucially to species persistence. Here, we estimated the influence of epigenetic plasticity on the responses of threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) to climate change. We showed that vulnerability to projected climates was the greatest if only plastic loci were available to populations; however, the increased vulnerability could be mitigated by short-distance migration. Our study advances beyond current range modelling by incorporating plasticity into predictions of species' responses to climate change and demonstrates the contrasting roles of different evolutionary processes in shaping responses to projected environments.},
}
@article {pmid40778409,
year = {2025},
author = {Ridgeway, JR and Goldsmith, SB and Hicks Pries, CE},
title = {Winter Climate Change Reshapes Soil Climate and Biogeochemistry in a Novel Snowmelt Experiment.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {8},
pages = {e70405},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70405},
pmid = {40778409},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2237128//National Science Foundation/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Snow ; *Soil/chemistry ; Seasons ; Forests ; Freezing ; },
abstract = {Winter climate change is outpacing our conceptual understanding of how winter conditions regulate soil biogeochemical cycling and ultimately impact vital ecosystem services like soil carbon and nutrient retention. In seasonally snow-covered ecosystems like northern temperate forests, increasingly inconsistent winters lead to less precipitation falling as snow, frequent midwinter snow melting, and the loss of a stable, insulative snowpack. These changes leave soils vulnerable to freezing, freeze/thaw cycling, and increasing dry/wet cycles from added snowmelt and rainwater. To uncover how these new winter soil climate conditions alter soil biogeochemistry, we introduce the DeFR❆ST (Determining Forest Responses to Snowmelt Treatments) experiment, a novel approach where we melt snow in situ throughout the winter and monitor changes to soil climate, gas exchange, and biogeochemical cycling. We installed DeFR❆ST in a New England temperate forest, an ecosystem that is part of the most significant global carbon sink and is also in the epicenter of winter climate change in the US. Experimental snow melting drove soil moisture fluctuations in addition to deep and persistent soil freezing. In turn, soils in melted plots exhibited blocked gas diffusion and lower soil oxygen availability. Oxygen limitation may have driven shifts in soil processes from high redox potential metabolisms like aerobic decomposition and nutrient mineralization towards low redox potential metabolisms like iron reduction and the dissolution of iron and carbon from organo-mineral associations. As these changes snowball, altered soil properties and shifts in soil microbial community structure and function could reshape forest biogeochemical cycling, both in these forests and more broadly across seasonally snow-covered ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid40777301,
year = {2025},
author = {Mühlbauer, LK and Klingler, A and Gaier, L and Schaumberger, A and Clark, AT},
title = {Climate change and reseeding shape richness-evenness relationships in a subalpine grassland experiment.},
journal = {bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1101/2024.11.11.622915},
pmid = {40777301},
issn = {2692-8205},
abstract = {Grasslands face an uncertain future due to climate change. Although there is increased interest in the interdependencies of different biodiversity components, the effects of climate change on these relationships remain understudied. One of these is the richness-evenness relationship (RER), which is sensitive to altered species abundances in relation to richness. This relationship may be important as evenness and richness jointly shape diverse ecosystem functions, such as stability and productivity. As evenness affects productivity differently in low and high richness communities, the richness-evenness relationship is important to investigate, especially under climate change. Here, we assess the effects of increased CO 2 concentrations, temperature, and drought on the RER in a subalpine long-term (2010 - ongoing) grassland climate change experiment, and test whether these effects can be buffered by reseeding. We provide evidence that climate change alters the RER in our experiment, and that these changes occur independently of changes in richness and evenness separately. Reseeding erases the differences in RER between treatments and controls but fails to restore the negative RER initially found in controls. Further, we show that the dominant grass species in our system (Arrhenatherum elatius) responds differently to each climate change factor, with opposite effects in high vs. low richness plots, thereby largely determining the direction of the RER. These results suggest that the RER can reveal additional insights on community responses to climate change and represents a different signal than evenness or richness alone. A more nuanced approach integrating evenness and maximizing richness in seed mixtures could be an important step forward to better match restoration treatments to particular community types and global change drivers.},
}
@article {pmid40776853,
year = {2025},
author = {Raubenheimer, SL and Zheng, L and Stefanski, A and Reich, PB},
title = {Climate-change-driven shifts in C3 and C4 grass distributions and leaf traits could lead to changes in community-level flammability.},
journal = {American journal of botany},
volume = {112},
number = {10},
pages = {e70081},
pmid = {40776853},
issn = {1537-2197},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Poaceae/physiology ; *Plant Leaves/physiology ; Grassland ; Fires ; Ecosystem ; Carbon Dioxide/metabolism ; },
abstract = {PREMISE: Climate change poses challenges to grasslands, including those of the North American Great Plains Region, where shifts in species distributions and fire dynamics are expected. Our present analysis focuses on remaining grasslands within this largely developed and agricultural region. The differential responses of C4 and C3 grass species to future climate conditions, particularly in habitat suitability and flammability, are critical for understanding ecosystem changes.<br><br>METHODS: We used species distribution models to predict shifts in habitat suitability for 37 grass species under future climate scenarios and assessed flammability traits in a free-air CO2-enrichment study, focusing on species' physiological responses to elevated CO2, warming, and drought.<br><br>RESULTS: Our models predicted that C4 species will retain higher habitat suitability, while C3 species will decline. Leaf-level flammability analysis showed that species with higher water-use efficiency under elevated CO will have lower flammability than under non-elevated, potentially decreasing the predicted rate of fire spread when such species dominate. In contrast, species with higher growth rates but lower water-use efficiency may be more flammable. Species-specific responses varied within functional types. Anticipated shifts in species distributions suggest C4 species will become more dominant, potentially altering competitive dynamics and reducing C3 diversity. Changes in flammability under future conditions are expected to influence fire regimes, with a predicted decrease in mean community rate of spread due to the dominance of less-flammable C4 species.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: These findings highlight the need for adaptive fire management and conservation strategies to maintain biodiversity and ecosystem function in North American grasslands under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40775164,
year = {2025},
author = {Powitz, F},
title = {[Climate change and lung diseases].},
journal = {MMW Fortschritte der Medizin},
volume = {167},
number = {13},
pages = {62-63},
doi = {10.1007/s15006-025-5156-4},
pmid = {40775164},
issn = {1613-3560},
}
@article {pmid40775051,
year = {2025},
author = {Hord, AM and Fischer, DG and Schweitzer, JA and LeRoy, CJ and Whitham, TG and Bailey, JK},
title = {Hybrid introgression as a mechanism of rapid evolution and resilience to climate change in a riparian tree species.},
journal = {Communications biology},
volume = {8},
number = {1},
pages = {1173},
pmid = {40775051},
issn = {2399-3642},
support = {DEB-0078280//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; DEB-0425908//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; 2023348830//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Populus/genetics/physiology/growth &amp; development ; *Hybridization, Genetic ; *Genetic Introgression ; *Trees/genetics ; *Biological Evolution ; },
abstract = {Determining whether organisms can undergo adaptive evolution at a pace commensurate with contemporary climate change is critical to understanding and predicting the consequences of such change. Hybrid introgression is a mechanism of rapid evolution by which species may adapt to climatic shifts. Here, we examine variation in growth and survival in a long-term common garden experiment with a foundation tree species to determine if introgression is enhancing climate change resilience. Two naturally hybridizing tree species, low elevation Populus fremontii and high elevation Populus angustifolia, and hybrid and backcross genotypes were planted in a low elevation, warm common garden. We show that P. angustifolia and backcross trees are vulnerable to warming, and their survival is related to climate and transfer distance (proxies for climate change). Increased odds of survival are associated with genetic introgression, as indicated by RFLP genetic markers. Thus, for these long-lived foundation trees, hybrid introgression is associated with increased resistance to selection pressures in warmer, drier climates. These data highlight the importance of evolutionary patterns and processes in shaping ecosystem responses to climate change. If adaptive introgression through hybrid zones is common, hybrid-specific conservation policies and restoration should be reconsidered in the context of global change.},
}
@article {pmid40773067,
year = {2025},
author = {Gameiro, S and Ferreira, ME and Ruiz, LFC and Galford, GL and Zeraatpisheh, M and Nascimento, VF and Collevatti, RG},
title = {Quantifying terrestrial carbon in the context of climate change: a review of common and novel technologies and methods.},
journal = {Carbon balance and management},
volume = {20},
number = {1},
pages = {25},
pmid = {40773067},
issn = {1750-0680},
support = {88881.846255/2023-01//Coordena&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Aperfei&#xe7;oamento de Pessoal de N&#xed;vel Superior/ ; 140673/2021//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 315699/2020-5//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 404767/2021-4//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 80NSSC23K0537//University of Vermont/ ; 80NSSC23K0537//University of Vermont/ ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Understanding carbon dynamics in Earth's ecosystem is necessary for mitigating climate change. With recent advancements in technologies, it is important to understand both how carbon quantification in soil and vegetation is measured and how it can be improved. Therefore, this study conducted a bibliometric and bibliographic review of the most common carbon quantification methodologies.<br><br>RESULTS: Among the most widely used techniques, the Walkley-Black method and Elemental Analysis stand out for measuring below-ground carbon, while forest inventories are prominent for assessing above-ground carbon. Additionally, we found that the United States and China have the largest number of publications on this topic, with forest and agricultural areas being the most studied, followed by grasslands and mangroves. However, it should be noted that despite being indirect techniques, remote sensing, regression analysis, and machine learning have increasingly been used to generate geo-environmental carbon models for various areas. Landsat satellite images are the most widely used in remote sensing, followed by LiDAR digital models.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: These results demonstrate that while new technologies do yet not replace analytical techniques, they are valuable allies working in conjunction with the current carbon quantification process.},
}
@article {pmid40772458,
year = {2025},
author = {Gérard, TMR and Norder, SJ and Verstegen, JA and Doelman, JC and Dekker, SC and van der Hilst, F},
title = {Trade-Offs and Synergies Between Climate Change Mitigation, Biodiversity Preservation, and Agro-Economic Development Across Future Land-Use Scenarios in Brazil.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {8},
pages = {e70418},
pmid = {40772458},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//AXA Investment Managers, in partnership with the AXA Research Fund/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Brazil ; *Biodiversity ; *Agriculture/economics ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Economic Development ; Animals ; },
abstract = {Land-use change is a major driver of biodiversity loss and a key contributor to GHG emissions, making sustainable land use essential for biodiversity preservation and climate change mitigation. The impacts of land use change are location-specific, shaped by the biophysical context. Consequently, the extent and nature of these impacts are deeply influenced by the spatial configuration of land-use change. This is particularly relevant for Brazil, a global agricultural powerhouse, where agricultural expansion impacts biodiversity-rich and carbon-rich biomes. Understanding the future land-use trade-offs and synergies between agro-economic development, biodiversity preservation, and climate change mitigation is crucial to support sustainable land use in Brazil. In this study, we quantified these trade-offs and synergies for three SSP-based land-use change scenarios projected for 2050. For each scenario, we assessed the spatial variation in impacts on carbon stocks, mammal distributions, and agricultural revenues. Our results show that the agricultural economy is projected to grow at the expense of biodiversity preservation and climate change mitigation objectives, and vice versa. These trade-offs and synergies result from changes in natural vegetation and agricultural land, driven by shifting demand for agricultural products. In particular, under the SSP3-7.0 scenario, rising agricultural demand between 2015 and 2050 is projected to drive agricultural expansion into natural areas, increasing annual agricultural revenue by 36.5 billion USD2015 but reducing carbon stock by 4.5 Gt and mammal distribution areas by 3.4%. In contrast, the SSP1-1.9 scenario projects a decline in agricultural demand over the same period, driving the conversion of agricultural land to natural vegetation. This shift increases carbon stocks by 5.6 Gt and expands mammal distribution areas by 6.8%, although it would lower annual agricultural revenue by 33.4 billion USD2015. Our findings further highlight opportunities to reduce trade-offs by containing agriculture outside biodiversity-rich and carbon-rich biomes, in combination with strategic restoration of these regions.},
}
@article {pmid40771878,
year = {2025},
author = {Sora, KJ and Wabnitz, CCC and Steiner, NS and Sumaila, UR and Hoover, C and Niemi, A and Loseto, L and Lea, EV and Breiter, CC and Palacios-Abrantes, J and Reygondeau, G and Farnole, P and Sou, T and Cheung, WWL},
title = {Assessing vulnerability of Arctic fish species to climate change.},
journal = {Discover Oceans},
volume = {2},
number = {1},
pages = {32},
pmid = {40771878},
issn = {2948-1562},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Climate change is impacting Arctic marine ecosystems at faster rates than the global average, challenging the management and conservation of biodiversity and living marine resources. This study examined the climate risks and vulnerabilities of 21 Arctic fish species occurring in the western Canadian Arctic using a fuzzy logic approach. Identified climatic hazards to marine species and their habitats are increasing temperature, decreasing sea ice cover, freshening, decreasing oxygen concentration, and acidification. The nature of these hazards included changes in mean conditions by 2050 (2041-2060), compared to the historical period (1979-2015 average) simulated from a regional coupled ice-ocean biogeochemical model and two coupled Earth system models under low and high emissions scenarios. A spatially-explicit algorithm was used to assess the risk and vulnerability in the Beaufort Sea shelf and slope and Amundsen Gulf (BS-AG) based on the species' biological traits, biogeography and their exposure to climatic hazards. The results indicated high to very high exposure and risk of climate impacts across the ecosystem variables. Specifically, shallow areas were projected to be simultaneously exposed to more intense warming, reduced sea ice coverage, freshening, and acidification relative to the regional averages. In addition, for species occurring in the BS-AG, low adaptability and high sensitivity to climate hazards was identified. These applied tools and evaluations can inform marine spatial planning and climate adaptation efforts to help achieve conservation objectives and sustain ecosystem and community health in a changing Arctic climate.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s44289-025-00056-7.},
}
@article {pmid40771674,
year = {2025},
author = {Major-Smith, D and Halstead, I and Major-Smith, K},
title = {Does concern regarding climate change impact subsequent mental health? A longitudinal analysis using data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC).},
journal = {Royal Society open science},
volume = {12},
number = {8},
pages = {251099},
pmid = {40771674},
issn = {2054-5703},
abstract = {Climate change is having a substantial-and increasingly severe-impact on our planet, affecting people's health, security and livelihoods. As a consequence, the concept of 'climate anxiety' has recently been developed to characterize the psychological and emotional impact of concern over climate change. However, whether climate anxiety-or less extreme manifestations such as climate concern-impacts subsequent mental health is uncertain. Numerous studies have identified an association between climate anxiety and worse mental health, but as most of this research is cross-sectional it is impossible to infer the direction of causation (e.g. does climate anxiety cause broader mental health, or do broader mental health problems cause climate anxiety, or is there bidirectional causation?). In this paper, we used longitudinal data from young adults (aged approx. 30 years old) in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) based in the UK. We first aimed to answer the following research question: does concern regarding climate change cause subsequent mental health? Our outcomes were a range of validated mental health scales for depression, anxiety and well-being, and analyses adjusted for a range of baseline confounders and prior mental health to try and estimate an unbiased causal effect. As a second research question, we explored whether the association between climate concern and mental health is moderated by whether participants engage in climate action and whether they believe that individual actions can mitigate the impacts of climate change. We found little evidence for a causal effect of climate concern on subsequent mental health or well-being, or for moderation of this relationship by these climate change beliefs and behaviours. Our results suggest that-in this population of young adults in the UK, at least-concerns regarding climate change do not, on average, appear to cause subsequent mental health issues. However, we stress that these results apply only to climate concern, and may not be generalizable to more extreme manifestations of climate anxiety.},
}
@article {pmid40770445,
year = {2025},
author = {Bearpark, T and Hogan, D and Hsiang, S},
title = {Data anomalies and the economic commitment of climate change.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {644},
number = {8075},
pages = {E7-E11},
pmid = {40770445},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40770216,
year = {2025},
author = {Chakrabortty, R and Ali, T and Atabay, S and Roy, P and Pande, CB},
title = {Impact of climate change scenario on sea level rise and future coastal flooding in major coastal cities of India.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {28689},
pmid = {40770216},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {This study evaluates the impacts of projected sea level rise (SLR) on coastal flooding across major Indian cities: Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Mangaluru. Machine learning models, including Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), Random Forest (RF), and Gradient Boosting (GB), has been employed to assess flood risks under four Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP 126, 245, 370, and 585) emission scenarios. The research utilized these models because they demonstrate high performance in handling difficult data relationships and both temporal patterns and sophisticated environmental data. SLR projections provided by computers generate forecasts that combine with digital elevation models (DEMs) to determine coastal flooding risks and locate flood-prone areas. Results reveal that Mumbai and Kolkata face the highest flood risks, particularly under high emission scenarios, while Kochi and Mangaluru exhibit moderate exposure. Model performance is validated using residual analysis and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves, confirming reliable predictive accuracy. These findings provide essential information for urban planners and policymakers to prioritize climate adaptation strategies in vulnerable coastal cities.},
}
@article {pmid40769479,
year = {2025},
author = {Reichelt, P and Schumacher, A and Meyer, N and Zenclussen, A},
title = {Climate change and child health: The growing burden of climate-related adverse health outcomes.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {285},
number = {Pt 3},
pages = {122502},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.122502},
pmid = {40769479},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Child Health ; Child ; Adolescent ; Female ; Pregnancy ; },
abstract = {Climate change is increasingly recognized not only as an environmental issue but also as a major public health threat, becoming more evident through the rising frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Immediate exposure to climate-related hazards-such as extreme heat, wildfires, storms, and floods-results in direct health impacts, while indirect effects emerge through ecosystem disruptions and socioeconomic shifts. Climate change can introduce or intensify health risks in regions that were previously unaffected. Effective monitoring of climate-related health developments enables public health systems to respond rapidly, potentially preventing outbreaks or crises. Furthermore, it allows data-driven public health planning based on forecasts for future health burdens and prioritization of vulnerable populations. This review focuses on children and adolescents as especially vulnerable targets of climate change, as well as the impacts of the climate crisis on pregnancy, a particularly critical period for child development. Both communicable and non-communicable diseases are projected to increase with global warming, with infectious diseases often spreading acutely following climate-related disasters. We report here that in addition to the effects of extreme weather on the physical and mental health of children, the perception and psychological processing of climate change by young people and its significance for mental and emotional integrity are gaining attention within the scientific community. Additionally, synergistic effects of weather extremes with environmental pollution are increasingly well documented, raising concern among environmental researchers. Finally, current research and relevant literature demonstrate the decisive influence of social background on vulnerability to climate-related health impacts, and how climate change is likely to further exacerbate existing inequalities in the future. A continuous and comprehensive analysis of climate-related health hazards facilitates evaluation of adaptation or mitigation efforts and helps to strengthen climate-resilient health systems.},
}
@article {pmid40769043,
year = {2025},
author = {Sengul, T and Sarıkose, S and Uncu, B and Kaya, N},
title = {Predictive role of climate change awareness and protective behaviors on quality of life among nursing and midwifery students.},
journal = {Nurse education today},
volume = {154},
number = {},
pages = {106831},
doi = {10.1016/j.nedt.2025.106831},
pmid = {40769043},
issn = {1532-2793},
mesh = {Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Students, Nursing/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Female ; *Quality of Life/psychology ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Midwifery/education ; Young Adult ; Adult ; *Awareness ; },
abstract = {AIM: This study aims to determine nursing and midwifery students' climate change awareness and protective behaviors against health problems caused by climate change and to evaluate the predictive role of these factors on health-related quality of life.<br><br>BACKGROUND: Climate change is a pressing global challenge impacting human health and well-being. Nurses and midwives, as future healthcare professionals, are at the forefront of addressing these challenges.<br><br>METHODS: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 675 nursing and midwifery students from three universities between October 20 and December 10, 2024. Data were collected using validated scales, including the Climate Change Awareness Scale (CCAS), Climate Change Health Protective Behaviors Self-Efficacy Scale (CCHPBS), and EuroQol 5D-3L for assessing quality of life.<br><br>RESULTS: The mean age of the students was (20.74&#xa0;&#xb1;&#xa0;2.29) years, with 92.4&#xa0;% being female. Most students (69.5&#xa0;%) identified waterborne diseases as one of climate change's most significant health impacts, and 56.1&#xa0;% stated that climate change topics should be emphasized more in educational curricula. The mean scores were 93.22(SD&#xa0;=&#xa0;17.04) for the CCHPBS, 212.53(SD&#xa0;=&#xa0;25.50) for the CCAS, (0.804&#xa0;&#xb1;&#xa0;0.217) for the EQ-5D-3L descriptive system, and 73.31(SD&#xa0;=&#xa0;17.53) for the EQ-5D-3L visual analog scale. The CCAS was found to have a significant positive effect on quality of life (&#x3b2;&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.21,p&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.003). However, no significant relationship was observed between CCHPBS and quality of life(&#x3b2;&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.13,p&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.123).<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate change awareness significantly predicted quality of life among nursing and midwifery students. However, protective behaviors against health problems associated with climate change did not support this effect. The study highlights the importance of increasing awareness of the health impacts of climate change and transforming this awareness into behavioral changes. Educational programs should be developed to prepare future healthcare professionals to tackle this global health issue, equipping them with the knowledge and skills required to adapt and respond to the impacts of climate change on health.},
}
@article {pmid40768428,
year = {2025},
author = {Chimatiro, CS and Mianda, S and Hajison, P and Lembani, M},
title = {Strategies and responses to the effects of Climate Change on health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {8},
pages = {e0316775},
pmid = {40768428},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Scoping Reviews as Topic ; Africa South of the Sahara ; Humans ; *Delivery of Health Care ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is recognized as the greatest global health threat of the 21st century. Projections suggest that the Sub-Saharan African region will face more consequences of climate change than any other region globally. The health systems within the region have been affected by the negative effects of climate change. Mapping strategies and responses used in the region to address the effects of climate change on health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa could be a starting point for understanding evidence-based decision-making to inform best practices.<br><br>METHODS: This scoping review will follow the methodological framework by Arksey &amp; O'Malley. A wide range of databases will be searched to identify articles published on the strategies and responses to the effects of climate change on the health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Only peer-reviewed articles (original quantitative and qualitative studies, mixed methods, systematic reviews, editorials, and commentaries) published in English Language between 2010 and 2024 will be reviewed. All Book chapters and the grey literature (dissertations, conference proceedings, abstracts, reports) and publications primarily focusing on climate change strategies and responses without effects on health systems will be excluded. Covidence software will be used during study selection, data extraction, and summary. Deductive thematic analysis will be performed using predetermined themes from the objectives.<br><br>DISSEMINATION: The results of this scoping review will be disseminated at local and international research conferences. Furthermore, the findings will be published in open-access journals targeting different audiences. The findings will also be shared with the Ministry of Health in Malawi for possible policy considerations.},
}
@article {pmid40768395,
year = {2025},
author = {Xu, J and Wang, R and Mo, Z and Zhang, H and Zhang, Y},
title = {Future geographical distribution of Aedes albopictus in China under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {8},
pages = {e0327818},
pmid = {40768395},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Animals ; *Aedes/physiology ; *Climate Change ; China ; *Mosquito Vectors/physiology ; Dengue/transmission/epidemiology ; Geography ; },
abstract = {Amidst the escalating global threat of dengue fever, the distribution of its primary vector, Aedes albopictus, is undergoing significant shifts due to climate change. This study utilized Biomod2 to simulate the distribution changes of Ae. albopictus in China under future climate scenarios, providing critical insights for public health preparedness. Results showed that, the ensemble model achieved an ROC value of 0.968, a TSS value of 0.81, and a KAPPA value of 0.789, indicating high accuracy. Under current climate condition, the highly suitability regions were predominantly in the southern and eastern coastal areas of China. Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hunan possessed the largest areas of highly suitability, measuring 15.61 × 104 km2, 20.84 × 104 km2 and 11.71 × 104 km2, respectively. Under SSP1-2.6 in the 2050s, highly suitability regions were projected to expand significantly, particularly in central Guangxi, northern Guangdong, and central Fujian. Centroids of the total suitability regions were predicted to shift southeast under SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5, and northeast under SSP2-4.5 and SSP3-7.0, reflecting the dynamic response of Ae. albopictus to climate change. These findings underscore the imperative for climate-adaptive strategies in public health policies to mitigate the risks of dengue fever transmission in China.},
}
@article {pmid40766431,
year = {2025},
author = {Fay, RL and Glidden, CK and Ciota, AT and Mordecai, EA},
title = {The impact of climate change on transmission season length: West Nile virus as a case study.},
journal = {bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40766431},
issn = {2692-8205},
support = {R01 AI168097/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; R35 GM133439/GM/NIGMS NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {Climate change is accelerating the spread of vector-borne diseases like West Nile virus (WNV), which is highly temperature-sensitive. WNV is the most widespread mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States, with over 2,400 reported cases in 2024. In New York State (NYS), where WNV first emerged in the US, temperatures have risen over 1.4°C since the early 1900s. While temperature's role in WNV transmission is established, its effect on season length is less clear. This study asks: (1) Has the WNV season lengthened in NYS over the past 25 years? (2) Is a longer season linked to higher WNV incidence in mosquitoes and humans? and (3) Are these changes associated with shifts in the timing of infection onset and termination in hosts? We integrated daily county-level temperature, mosquito surveillance, and human case data from 1999-2024. Our results show that based on temperature suitability, the WNV season has extended by an average of 24.8 days-starting 4 days earlier and ending 20 days later. Longer seasons are positively associated with greater WNV prevalence in both mosquitoes and people. These findings underscore how climate change is reshaping the phenology and burden of vector-borne disease. Many vector-borne diseases may face amplified risks as transmission seasons lengthen, highlighting the need for adaptive public health responses.},
}
@article {pmid40765466,
year = {2025},
author = {Melis, G and Ellena, M and Zengarini, N and Di Gangi, E and Ricciardi, G and Costa, G},
title = {[Social vulnerability in climate change effect of a large city in Northern Italy: case study of Turin (Piedmont Region) within the Climactions project].},
journal = {Epidemiologia e prevenzione},
volume = {49},
number = {2-3},
pages = {86-96},
doi = {10.19191/EP25.2-3.S1.060},
pmid = {40765466},
issn = {1120-9763},
mesh = {Italy ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Aged ; *Social Vulnerability ; Risk Assessment ; *Urban Health ; Cities ; Vulnerable Populations ; Male ; Female ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: urban areas face growing challenges from climate change, especially in the form of extreme heat events that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Turin, a large city in Northern Italy, in past years has developed a policy framework integrating health equity into urban planning through the "Health in All Policies" approach.<br><br>OBJECTIVES: to assess climate-related health risks in Turin by identifying spatial patterns of social vulnerability associated with Urban Heat Islands (UHIs), with the goal of guiding targeted adaptation and mitigation strategies.<br><br>DESIGN: cross-sectional ecological risk assessment using the IPCC framework, integrating data on hazard, exposure, and vulnerability.<br><br>SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS: the analysis focused on the municipality of Turin (847,237 residents), with a specific emphasis on individuals aged over 65 years. The spatial unit of analysis was the census tract (N. 3,852).<br><br>MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: an index of climate risk was developed for each census tract by aggregating normalized indicators for climatic hazard (UHI intensity), exposure (elderly population), and vulnerability (socioeconomic, demographic, health, and environmental indicators).<br><br>RESULTS: the analysis revealed significant spatial disparities in climate risk across the city. Northern and peripheral neighbourhoods showed the highest levels of social vulnerability and climate risk, while green and less densely populated areas displayed lower risk. The approach enabled the identification of high-priority areas for urban health interventions.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: the study demonstrates the feasibility and policy relevance of applying a structured climate health risk assessment framework at the urban level. The methodology supports evidence-based planning for climate adaptation, helping local authorities target actions to protect vulnerable populations and reduce health inequalities. The results contribute to ongoing efforts in Turin to integrate climate resilience into citywide health and social policy agendas.},
}
@article {pmid40765460,
year = {2025},
author = {Puccinelli, C and Marcheggiani, S and Gaudi, S and Mancini, L},
title = {[Climactions project: online healthcare training course to promote the awareness on risks and strategies of adaptation and mitigation for climate change impacts].},
journal = {Epidemiologia e prevenzione},
volume = {49},
number = {2-3},
pages = {41-44},
doi = {10.19191/EP25.2-3.S1.054},
pmid = {40765460},
issn = {1120-9763},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Italy ; *Education, Distance ; *Health Personnel/education ; *Education, Medical, Continuing/methods ; *Internet ; *Urban Health ; },
abstract = {The course "Climactions-URBAN HEALTH", dedicated to all professions related to the national health service, aimed to raise awareness among healthcare professionals about the risks to human health associated with climate change through an online tool. The course was created to promote training as a means of implementing adaptation and mitigation strategies for climate change. It is an online Continuing Medical Education (CME) course developed on the e-learning platform of the Italian National Health Institute (Istituto Superiore di Sanità - ISS). This course was directed and scientifically coordinated by the Ecosystem and Health Unit (ISS), in collaboration with the Department of Epidemiology of the Latium Region, and technically coordinated by the Training Office (ISS).The course attracted 25,000 participants, reaching the maximum limit available on the platform.The high number of participants who completed the course, their positive feedback on the course, the different professional categories to which they belong, and their diverse origins across the country serve as indicators of the effectiveness of distance learning, demonstrating it as a valid tool for promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies for professionals within the Italian National Health Service and the Italian National Health System for Prevention.},
}
@article {pmid40765458,
year = {2025},
author = {De Sario, M and de'Donato, F and Michelozzi, P},
title = {[Climactions project: document review of policies and measures of climate change adaptation and mitigation in urban areas].},
journal = {Epidemiologia e prevenzione},
volume = {49},
number = {2-3},
pages = {8-29},
doi = {10.19191/EP25.2-3.S1.037},
pmid = {40765458},
issn = {1120-9763},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Italy ; *Urban Health/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; Public Health/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; Europe ; Cities ; *Environmental Policy ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: public health aims to promote a health-centred approach in all policies, even in adaptation and mitigation policies for climate change.<br><br>OBJECTIVES: to provide a critical summary on legislations, policies and case studies at international, national and local level and to assess the implementation of the "health lens", in support of researchers and workers on environment and health.<br><br>DESIGN: document review on legislations, policies and case studies, focusing on mitigation of urban health island and sustainable mobility.<br><br>METHODS: a policy and legislation review was carried out from institutional websites at European and local level. Sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMP) and energy and climate action plans (SECAP) were retrieved for the cities included in the Climactions project (Genoa, Turin, Bologna, Rome, Bari, Palermo) from local authorities' websites. Best practices of urban heat island mitigation and sustainable mobility were searched from European platforms (Climate adapt, Urban mobility observatory -- ELTIS, EIT Urban Mobility) to obtain a critical picture of adaptation and mitigation options in cities.<br><br>RESULTS: the review shows a large number of legislations, plans, and programmes on adaptation and mitigation both at European and Italian level with a gap between planned and actually implemented actions also due to the lack of dedicated economic resources. There is also an inequal level of implementation among Italian regions, with some criticalities, for example, in the citizen participatory process within the strategic environmental assessment of SUMPs, SECAPs, and adaptation plans. At the local level, in the last decade, several best practices of urban heat island mitigation and sustainable mobility were experienced in different sectors including new urban green space infrastructures, albedo enhancement measures, car-pooling apps, incentives to active mobility, temporary streets liberation, and a combination of measures within adaptation plans such as London Climate Action Plan and Barcelona Superblock programme. Only few measures were health centred embedding public health into urban planning (e.g., the London plan based on the 'healthy streets' approach) suggesting health benefits for the population.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: the recent increase in regulations and policies at European and national level is not paralleled by real progresses in climate actions, despite the constant growth of annual emissions. Therefore, there is the need to accelerate the fossil fuel emission mitigation while promoting adaptation to be ready to counteract actual and future climate related risks. Health workers such as paediatricians, family doctors, epidemiologists can advocate the transition and support the citizens and youth engagement in climate-related decision making.},
}
@article {pmid40765457,
year = {2025},
author = {Michelozzi, P},
title = {[Climactions project: good practices of climate change adaptation and mitigation in 6 Italian cities].},
journal = {Epidemiologia e prevenzione},
volume = {49},
number = {2-3},
pages = {5-7},
doi = {10.19191/EP25.2-3.S1.030},
pmid = {40765457},
issn = {1120-9763},
}
@article {pmid40765283,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, Y and Wu, H and Wu, X and Grossart, HP and Lorke, A},
title = {Revisiting Cyanobacteria-Temperature Dynamics: Intraspecific Competition and Trait Diversity as Keys to Predicting Harmful Algal Blooms under Climate Change.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {59},
number = {33},
pages = {17811-17821},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c04849},
pmid = {40765283},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Cyanobacteria ; *Climate Change ; *Harmful Algal Bloom ; Lakes ; Temperature ; Phytoplankton ; },
abstract = {Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms are expanding spatiotemporally, with an increasing occurrence of cold-water cyanobacterial blooms (CWCBs), intensifying ecological and water quality challenges. While abiotic drivers have been identified as contributors to CWCBs, the role of biotic factors─particularly the adaptation induced by the shifts in intraspecific trait distributions─in this process remains largely unexplored. Here, we tested the hypothesis that the thermal history of cyanobacteria affects their thermal adaptations by reshaping the distribution of optimum growth temperature (Topt). Using a trait-based phytoplankton model coupled with a one-dimensional lake model, we simulated cyanobacteria dynamics over 364 days in a large, eutrophic, shallow lake recently experiencing CWCBs. The model demonstrated that Topt diversification promotes cold-adapted strains, leading to CWCBs while mitigating summer blooms. This occurs because the thermal response of Topt-diverse populations depends on their Topt distribution, which is determined by past temperature sequence, allowing Topt-diverse populations to retain a 'memory' of temperatures preceding summer. Consequently, increased summer temperatures inhibit these cold-adapted populations, challenging the prevailing cyanobacteria-temperature paradigm, which suggests that high temperatures universally favor cyanobacteria. These findings reveal that models assuming fixed traits may misrepresent cyanobacterial dynamics under climate change, highlighting the necessity of incorporating trait diversity into predictive frameworks for improved forecasting and to support adaptive lake management strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40764691,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, F and Gao, Q},
title = {Breed giant prawns to withstand disease and climate change.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {644},
number = {8075},
pages = {41},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-025-02477-y},
pmid = {40764691},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40763776,
year = {2025},
author = {Heudorf, U and Oberndörfer, D and Kowall, B and Ditzel, F and Steul, K},
title = {[Climate change and heat morbidity: Extent and trend of additional rescue service transports required on heat days in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2014-2024].},
journal = {Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1055/a-2653-5815},
pmid = {40763776},
issn = {1439-4421},
abstract = {Periods of heat lead to increased mortality and morbidity. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether a trend of rescue deployments on heat days (Tmax≥32°C) from 2014 to 2024 is recognizable, whether morbidity already increases at lower temperatures (Tmax≥30°C or≥28°C) and whether an exposure-response curve is recognizable - for all patients and separately for different age groups.All 250,507 deployments from June to August 2014-2024 in Frankfurt am Main and weather data from the German meteorological Service at the Frankfurt weather station were used for the study. For each year, the deployments on heat days were compared with those on non-heat days (difference and ratio). Using the pairs of values (year, additional number of rescue missions on heat days with Tmax≥32°C), a linear regression model was adapted for the years 2014 to 2024 and the trend in the additional number of missions per year was estimated. Additional analyses were carried out for Tmax≥30°C and≥28°C. For the calculation of the exposure-response curve, the exposures over all years were calculated according to daily Tmax in 2°C steps, with Tmax<18°C as reference. These analyses were carried out for all patients and for age groups up to 59 years, 60-79 years and 80 years and older.Between 2014 and 2024, the additional deployments on heat days with Tmax≥32°C decreased significantly from+25 in 2014 to - 6.6 in 2024 (- 2.9; 95% CI - 3.5 - - 2.4). Overall, 6.2% (ratio=1.062 (95% CI: 1.050-1.075)) more deployments were required on heat days with Tmax≥32°C than on days without this definition, comparable to days with Tmax≥30°C (+6.3%; ratio=1.063 (95% CI: 1.053-1.073)), or≥28°C (+6.1%; ratio=1.061 (95% CI: 1.052-1.069)). The largest increase was seen in patients under 60 years of age, The dose-response curve showed a linear increase of 27% in those under 60 and 16% in those over 80, with the latter reaching a plateau at Tmax 28°C and above.The decreasing additional need for deployments at Tmax≥32°C could indicate an adaptation of the population, but requires further investigation. Morbidity already increases on days with lower Tmax. As people≤60 y are particularly affected, prevention measures should be strengthened and extended to younger, working people.},
}
@article {pmid40762823,
year = {2025},
author = {Du, Y and Lutscher, F},
title = {How climate change can affect the dynamics of stage-structured seasonal breeders.},
journal = {Journal of mathematical biology},
volume = {91},
number = {3},
pages = {24},
pmid = {40762823},
issn = {1432-1416},
support = {RGPIN-2023-03872//Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; Seasons ; *Models, Biological ; Population Dynamics/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Reproduction/physiology ; Mathematical Concepts ; Hibernation/physiology ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {In order to be useful in assessing the effects of climate change on biological populations, mathematical models have to adequately represent the life cycle of the species in question, the dynamics of and interactions with its resource(s), and the effect of changing environmental conditions on their vital rates. Due to this complexity, such models are often analytically intractable. We present here a consumer-resource model that captures seasonality (summer and winter), with synchronously reproducing consumers (birth pulse), structured into non-reproductive juveniles and reproductive adults, and that remains analytically tractable. Our model is motivated by hibernating mammals, such as marmots, ground squirrels, or bats, some of which live in high altitude regions where the effects of climate change are stronger than elsewhere. One stage-specific impact of climate change in those species is that juveniles may benefit from warmer winters while adults may suffer. We explore various aspects of how this differential response to climate change shapes population dynamics from stable populations to cycles and chaos. We show that the qualitative relationship between winter temperature and winter mortality has a significant effect on the model dynamics, hence informing empiricists of required data to assess the effect of climate change on these species. Our results question the long-standing expectation that species with slower life histories are necessarily more strongly affected by climate change than species with faster life histories.},
}
@article {pmid40762141,
year = {2025},
author = {Rakka, M and Metaxas, A and Nizinski, M},
title = {Climate Change Drives Bathymetric Shifts in Taxonomic and Trait Diversity of Deep-Sea Benthic Communities.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {8},
pages = {e70407},
pmid = {40762141},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//Ocean Frontier Institute/ ; //NOAA Ocean Exploration/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biodiversity ; Animals ; *Anthozoa/physiology/classification ; Maine ; Atlantic Ocean ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Climate-induced changes in environmental gradients can cause shifts in ranges of organisms and community composition, with concomitant effects on ecosystem functions. Throughout geological time, deeper depths have been highlighted as refugia for biodiversity and ecosystem functions under a warming climate. Although the deep ocean provides several important ecosystem services, contemporary research on climate effects at the community and ecosystem levels has been limited to the upper 200 m of the water column. As a result, our knowledge of climate-induced impacts on the functions of deep-sea ecosystems is scarce. In this study, we examined climate-induced changes in deep-sea communities at a climate-change hotspot, the Gulf of Maine and adjacent continental slope in the Northwest Atlantic. We focused on deep-water coral communities, which are among the most diverse in the deep sea. Using a joint species distribution model, we projected and examined community composition, taxonomic diversity, and trait diversity of deep-water coral communities under two climate scenarios for the end of the century (2100). We found extensive shifts of suitable habitat for several coral genera from 500-1000 to 1500-2000 m, mostly attributed to warming in the upper 1000 m. This led to substantial reduction (30%-60%) in the existing taxonomic and functional richness at the upper continental slope, alongside gains in richness (10%-15%) at the lower continental slope and bathyal zone. Our study is the first to report extensive shifts in biodiversity from mesopelagic to bathyal depths, which will inevitably cause redistribution of ecosystem functions and services. These results showcase that climate change impacts at the ecosystem level are not restricted to shallow depths and highlight that further knowledge of them is essential for efficient conservation, planning, and management.},
}
@article {pmid40760436,
year = {2025},
author = {Tarnas, MC and Almhawish, N and Ratnayake, R and Elferruh, Y and Aladhan, I and Alhaffar, MBA and Abbara, A},
title = {Climate change, armed conflict, forced displacement, and epidemic-prone diseases: an exploratory study in northern Syria.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {2642},
pmid = {40760436},
issn = {1471-2458},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Syria/epidemiology ; *Armed Conflicts/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Respiratory Tract Infections/epidemiology ; *Diarrhea/epidemiology ; *Epidemics/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Disease Outbreaks/statistics &amp; numerical data ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Northern Syria is particularly vulnerable to the joint effects of climate change and conflict. This has contributed to numerous infectious disease outbreaks which disproportionately affect people who have been forcibly displaced. We aimed to assess the associations between environmental factors, conflict, displacement, and two types of epidemic-prone diseases in northern Syria: suspected respiratory infections and diarrheal diseases.<br><br>METHODS: We used data from the Early Warning Alert and Response Network (EWARN) syndromic surveillance system between 2016 and 2023 on two suspected respiratory infections and five suspected diarrheal diseases. These cases were aggregated by disease type at the district-week level. For each disease type, we used a generalized additive model with a negative binomial probability distribution that accounted for several environmental variables (including precipitation, surface water, temperature, humidity, and vegetation), displacement, conflict events, total consultations, prior disease cases, seasonality, and spatial factors. Seasonal-trend decomposition with locally estimated scatterplot smoothing was also used to detect trends amidst seasonal fluctuations.<br><br>RESULTS: Over 21 districts in 5 governorates, 8,774,734 suspected respiratory infections and 6,903,396 suspected diarrheal disease cases were reported. Proportionate morbidity for both disease types began increasing in late 2018 and early 2019 with fluctuations; this varied by governorate. Scaled mean temperature (SD: 11.59&#xb0;C) was associated with decreased risk of respiratory infections (IRR: 0.92; 0.87-0.98) but increased risk of suspected diarrheal disease (1.06; 1.03-1.09) in the same week and up to 8 weeks and 4 weeks later, respectively. Precipitation exhibited similar contrasting risk patterns. Surface water and vegetation levels also corresponded to changes in disease transmission risk. The interaction between high levels of displacement and conflict was associated with increased risk for both, though suspected diarrheal diseases had a lower threshold for increased risk.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Conflict, environmental factors, forced displacement, and infectious diseases are inextricably linked in northern Syria. These findings can inform public health preparedness and anticipatory activities and policies that address the effects of climate change on infectious diseases. This is especially relevant as Syria enters a new geopolitical chapter following the fall of the Assad regime, with changing health needs, population movement, and new opportunities for health system recovery.},
}
@article {pmid40759864,
year = {2026},
author = {Bhugra, D},
title = {Climate change and its impact on mental health.},
journal = {Neuropsychiatrie : Klinik, Diagnostik, Therapie und Rehabilitation : Organ der Gesellschaft Osterreichischer Nervenarzte und Psychiater},
volume = {40},
number = {1},
pages = {31-36},
pmid = {40759864},
issn = {2194-1327},
mesh = {Humans ; *Mental Disorders/epidemiology/psychology/etiology/diagnosis/therapy ; *Climate Change ; Mental Health ; Forecasting ; },
abstract = {Climate change is the predominant global crisis of the 21st century and yet it appears as if not enough attention is being paid to its impact on health including mental health and wellbeing of populations globally. There is an increasing acknowledgement that eco-anxiety, solastalgia and other related conditions are emerging. However, more importantly the international impact of climate change with increasing internal and external migration places increasing strain on healthcare systems and healthcare professionals. The sheer speed of change related to climate factors started over 200 years ago but has accelerated in the past few decades and impacts human beings at multiple levels. Extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and environmental degradation contribute very strongly to both existing and newer psychiatric disorders. Recommendations are made for policymakers, researchers and clinicians about what is needed and how to deliver it.},
}
@article {pmid40756872,
year = {2025},
author = {Lilburne, L and Ausseil, AG and Sood, A and Guo, J and Teixeira, E and Vetharaniam, I and van der Weerden, T and Smith, H and Neverman, A and Cichota, R and Phillips, C and Johnson, P and Thomas, S and Dynes, R},
title = {Modelling to identify direct risks for New Zealand agriculture due to climate change.},
journal = {Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand},
volume = {55},
number = {6},
pages = {1683-1700},
pmid = {40756872},
issn = {1175-8899},
abstract = {Climate change will affect New Zealand's diverse range of climatic systems in different ways. The impacts on agriculture are expected to vary with geographical location and the specific biophysical requirements of different crops and agricultural systems. To improve our understanding of these impacts, key biophysical vulnerabilities for the main farming systems in New Zealand were identified and modelled using the daily projected climate scenario data. Results show high spatial variability but a general pattern of suitability ranges for crops moving south, and animal health issues intensifying and also moving south. Sediment loads are projected to increase, particularly in soft-rock hill country areas in the North Island. The modelling approach offers opportunities for analysing the temporal significance of projected changes, such as the timing and duration of drought, the effect on timing of phenological stages, the timing of pasture growth and the effect on animal farm systems.},
}
@article {pmid40755394,
year = {2025},
author = {Fernandez, ACG and Pelnekar, S and Robinson, JF and Shaw, GM and Padula, AM and Woodruff, TJ and Giudice, LC},
title = {Climate Change and Reproductive Health.},
journal = {Endocrine reviews},
volume = {46},
number = {6},
pages = {908-921},
pmid = {40755394},
issn = {1945-7189},
support = {R01 ES031261/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; R01ES027051/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; R21ES035127/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; R01ES031261/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; R01 ES027051/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; R21 ES035127/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; R01ES033617/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; P30ES030284/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; P30 ES030284/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; HD106414//Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development/ ; 249650//March of Dimes Foundation/ ; U01DD001302/CC/CDC HHS/United States ; U01DD001302/ACL/ACL HHS/United States ; P01 HD106414/HD/NICHD NIH HHS/United States ; R01 ES033617/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Reproductive Health ; Female ; Pregnancy ; *Reproduction/physiology ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a major threat to the world's population and is due to global warming from human activities that increase atmospheric greenhouse gas levels-burning fossil fuels, industry emissions, vehicular exhaust, and aerosol chlorofluorocarbons-that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere and adversely impact air quality. Resulting higher global temperatures, extreme weather events, and rising sea levels lead to greater frequency of wildfires and floods, which, in turn, result in population displacements and threaten air and water quality, food and water security, economic and public health infrastructures, and societal safety. Climate change has direct and indirect impacts on human health and well-being across the globe, with disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations including women, pregnant persons, the developing fetus, children, older adults, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, preexisting and/or chronic medical conditions, and low income and communities of color. As consequences of climate change, global mortality and noncommunicable diseases are mounting because of lack of progress to reverse current trends. Climate change effects on reproductive processes and outcomes have received less attention globally, despite huge consequences for human development, fertility, and pregnancy outcomes. This review provides evidence for direct and indirect effects of climate change on human health with a focus on reproductive processes and outcomes based on experimental models and epidemiologic data, and strategies to mitigate harms. The goal is to increase awareness about climate effects on reproductive health among clinicians, researchers, the public, and policymakers, and to engage all stakeholders to change the current trajectory of harm.},
}
@article {pmid40755152,
year = {2026},
author = {Ng, EMC and Kwok, WC},
title = {The impact of inhaler on the environment and climate change: past, present, and future.},
journal = {Postgraduate medical journal},
volume = {102},
number = {1204},
pages = {109-111},
doi = {10.1093/postmj/qgaf121},
pmid = {40755152},
issn = {1469-0756},
}
@article {pmid40753755,
year = {2025},
author = {Ludwig-Borycz, E and Rojas, AI and Sunuwar, DR and Aaron, B and Jayakumar, G and Moyer, CA and Waljee, AK and Baylin, A and Agrawal, A},
title = {Climate change-related exposures, low birthweight, and preterm birth: Overview of reviews protocol.},
journal = {Environment international},
volume = {202},
number = {},
pages = {109704},
doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2025.109704},
pmid = {40753755},
issn = {1873-6750},
mesh = {Female ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Pregnancy ; *Climate Change ; *Environmental Exposure ; *Infant, Low Birth Weight ; *Premature Birth/epidemiology ; Systematic Reviews as Topic ; },
abstract = {Anthropogenic climate change affects the health of people mostly negatively. Vulnerability to climate change-driven health risks potentially affects all people in all countries, but differentially. The negative effects are especially pronounced for lower socio-economic status and marginalized populations in lower and middle-income countries (L&amp;MICs). Among different population groups, pregnant women are particularly vulnerable because climate change risk exposures during pregnancy can worsen health outcomes for mother-infant dyads. Climate change may exacerbate adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth and low birthweight, two of the leading causes of under-5 mortality. This review of reviews (ROR) aims to summarize evidence from existing reviews on the impact of climate change-related exposures on low birthweight and preterm birth. In doing so, the proposed overview will identify: What climate change-related exposures are associated with decreased birthweight and preterm birth and characterize their magnitude. Overall, answering these questions will help identify possible risk mitigation options for the future. We used the preferred reporting items for overviews of reviews (PRIOR) guidelines to develop this protocol. We searched five (PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Global Health, and Scopus) databases to identify relevant systematic review articles that assessed the relationship between climate change-related (temperature, heat, heat exposure, precipitation, air pollutants, fires, natural weather disasters) and low birthweight (LBW), birthweight in grams, or preterm birth as the outcome. Each systematic review will be independently screened, and only English language reviews will be included, due to the study team's linguistic limitations. Two independent researchers will screen abstracts, conduct full-text reviews, and extract data. Based on our scoping exercise, we expect to have around 12 reviews included in this ROR. A third researcher will reconsider any discrepancies. Literature screening will be conducted using Rayyan software and data will be extracted into an Excel file.},
}
@article {pmid40752334,
year = {2025},
author = {Bakshi, B and Polasky, S and Frelich, LE},
title = {Predicting the impact of climate change on forest composition, deer, and outdoor recreation using structural equation modeling (SEM) in northeastern Minnesota.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {392},
number = {},
pages = {126695},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126695},
pmid = {40752334},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Deer ; *Forests ; Animals ; Minnesota ; *Recreation ; Ecosystem ; Trees ; },
abstract = {Climate change will cause shifts in ecosystems and habitats by the end of the century, which will affect forested areas at the southern edge of the boreal biome such as the Laurentian Mixed Forest Province of northern Minnesota. We use a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach and climate projections for three future time periods, 2040-2059, 2060-2079, and 2080-2099 to generate predictions for forest composition, deer, and outdoor recreation, under climate change for the Laurentian Mixed Forest. We find that Minnesota's current boreal forest, dominated by aspen-birch and spruce-fir, will shift to a deciduous forest dominated by oak-hickory by 2100. With climate change and the change in forest composition, deer are predicted to have large increases. Most recreation categories are predicted to increase under climate change, driven largely by warmer temperatures, but cross-country skiing is predicted to suffer large declines. Our study provides predictions on outdoor recreation using a systems modeling framework with multiple interacting drivers (climate change, forest composition, deer populations), incorporating multiple types of variables (exogenous, endogenous, latent, compound), and models with and without a reciprocal interaction between forest composition and deer.},
}
@article {pmid40752309,
year = {2025},
author = {Szpunar, PM and Szpunar, KK},
title = {Between collective pasts and futures: The case of climate change.},
journal = {Current opinion in psychology},
volume = {66},
number = {},
pages = {102120},
doi = {10.1016/j.copsyc.2025.102120},
pmid = {40752309},
issn = {2352-2518},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Attitude ; Memory ; *Thinking ; Forecasting ; },
abstract = {Recent psychological scholarship shows that the way people think about the collective future can have important implications on the attitudes, intentions, and behaviors that they adopt in relation to climate change. In this article, we argue that a more complete understanding of these phenomena requires a deeper consideration of the intertwined psychological, social, and political lives of collective pasts and futures. Drawing on work across disciplines, we highlight not only how collective memory can alter how we interpret the collective future, but also how the collective future can alter how we (re)interpret the collective past. We conclude by discussing how the psychological sciences might go about advancing the experimental study of interactions between collective memory and future thinking.},
}
@article {pmid40751909,
year = {2025},
author = {Fortunato, F and D'Amico, F and Votano, A and Sammarra, I and , and Trimboli, M and Gulcebi, MI and Mills, JD and Balestrini, S and Sisodiya, SM and Gambardella, A},
title = {Climate change and hyponatremia-related hospital admissions in people with focal epilepsy exposed to carbamazepine or its derivatives.},
journal = {Epilepsia},
volume = {66},
number = {12},
pages = {4698-4711},
pmid = {40751909},
issn = {1528-1167},
mesh = {Humans ; *Hyponatremia/chemically induced/epidemiology ; *Carbamazepine/adverse effects/therapeutic use/analogs &amp; derivatives ; Male ; Female ; *Anticonvulsants/adverse effects/therapeutic use ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; *Climate Change ; *Hospitalization/statistics &amp; numerical data/trends ; *Epilepsies, Partial/drug therapy/epidemiology ; Prospective Studies ; Oxcarbazepine/adverse effects/therapeutic use ; Italy/epidemiology ; Young Adult ; Aged ; Cohort Studies ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: To estimate the proportion of individuals with focal epilepsy treated with at least one among carbamazepine (CBZ), oxcarbazepine (OXC), or eslicarbazepine (ESL), who were hospitalized due to hyponatremia-related symptoms in 2024, and to test the hypothesis that there is an association with climatic variables.<br><br>METHODS: We undertook a prospective study in which people with focal epilepsy treated with at least one of the target drugs and at least one attendance in 2024 formed the study cohort. Individuals who were admitted or seen as outpatients for hyponatremia in 2024 were considered cases and the rest considered controls. Climate analysis was performed in Lamezia Terme, Calabria, Italy.<br><br>RESULTS: Seventeen of the entire cohort of 105 (16.2%) had hyponatremia-related hospitalizations. Older age (odds ratio [OR]&#x2009;=&#x2009;1.07, 95% confidence interval [CI]&#x2009;=&#x2009;1.03-1.12; p&#x2009;=&#x2009;.001) and exposure to OXC/ESL compared to CBZ (OR&#x2009;=&#x2009;4.15, 95% CI&#x2009;=&#x2009;1.20-14.32; p&#x2009;=&#x2009;.02) emerged as significant predictors of the events. Thirteen of the 17 cases (76.5%) currently reside on the Calabria coastline. Twelve of 17 events (70.6%) occurred between June and August. Among climatic variables, heatwaves (OR&#x2009;=&#x2009;4.87, 95% CI&#x2009;=&#x2009;1.75-13.50; p&#x2009;=&#x2009;.002) and tropical nights (night-temperature &#x2265;20&#xb0;C) (OR&#x2009;=&#x2009;2.72, 95% CI&#x2009;=&#x2009;1.02-7.27; p&#x2009;=&#x2009;.046) were the most significant predictors of the events. Forecasting models based on 10 consecutive days of recordings prior to the events revealed trends of rising temperatures preceding the events.<br><br>SIGNIFICANCE: We report a high rate of hyponatremia-related hospitalizations among people with epilepsy occurring predominantly during summer. Climate change-related events, such as heatwaves and tropical nights, may trigger hyponatremia symptoms. Climate-regional vulnerability should therefore also be considered when selecting antiseizure medications and when counseling patients. We encourage interdisciplinary collaboration between clinicians and climate scientists in this emerging critical area.},
}
@article {pmid40749329,
year = {2025},
author = {Hajdu, T},
title = {Heterogeneous impacts of climate change on morbidity.},
journal = {Economics and human biology},
volume = {58},
number = {},
pages = {101517},
doi = {10.1016/j.ehb.2025.101517},
pmid = {40749329},
issn = {1873-6130},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Adult ; *Emergency Service, Hospital/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Male ; Hungary/epidemiology ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Aged ; Morbidity/trends ; Child ; Temperature ; Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Child, Preschool ; Hospitalization/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Humidity ; },
abstract = {This paper examines the effect of temperature on emergency department (ED) visits using administrative data covering 50 % of the Hungarian population and 3.52 million ED visits from 2009 to 2017. The results show that ED visit rates increase when average temperatures exceed 10°C, primarily driven by mild cases that do not result in hospitalization. Higher humidity amplifies the heat effect, which is also stronger following consecutive hot days. The findings further indicate that the impacts of climate change - both present and future - are substantial. Between 2009 and 2017, 0.66 % of the ED visits were attributed to temperature changes relative to the period 1950-1989. Furthermore, by the 2050s, compared to the first 15 years of the 21st century, the annual ED visit rate is projected to rise by 1.24 %-1.70 %, depending on the climate scenario. A heterogeneity analysis reveals that the effects of high temperatures and the future impacts of climate change are disproportionately greater in lower-income districts, areas with lower general practitioner density, and among younger adults.},
}
@article {pmid40748539,
year = {2025},
author = {Nayak, A},
title = {Amid Extreme Heat, This Program Tackles Climate Change With Heat Action Clinics.},
journal = {JAMA},
volume = {334},
number = {9},
pages = {753-754},
doi = {10.1001/jama.2025.11906},
pmid = {40748539},
issn = {1538-3598},
}
@article {pmid40747730,
year = {2025},
author = {Kravvari, CM and Anestis, A and Vasileiadou, D and Paraskevis, D and Tsimtsiou, Z and Makris, KC},
title = {Perceptions of health professionals on the health impacts of climate change: a nationwide cross-sectional survey in Greece.},
journal = {International journal of environmental health research},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-12},
doi = {10.1080/09603123.2025.2540476},
pmid = {40747730},
issn = {1369-1619},
abstract = {Climate change threatens human health, yet healthcare professionals' knowledge, views, and advocacy roles remain largely underexplored. This study aimed to assess, for the first time in Greece, healthcare professionals' views on climate change's health impacts and their advocacy role in environmental mitigation. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a 29-item online questionnaire, distributed nationwide to healthcare professionals in public healthcare facilities. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to assess perceptions and their demographic associations. Among 192 respondents (53.2% response rate; median age 42; 79.7% female), 96.4% acknowledged climate change, and 84.8% expressed high certainty. For 83.8%, it was personally important, with women reporting greater concern than men (p = 0.003). The most frequently identified climate-related health risks were wildfires (78.6%), storms and floods (68.2%), and poor air quality (68.2%). Most participants supported stronger national climate action (88.5%) and global advocacy (77.1%), with women showing significantly greater support (p = 0.018). Key barriers to public engagement included lack of time (77.6%) and insufficient knowledge (68.2%), the latter being significantly more reported by females (p < 0.001). Our findings highlight the need for targeted training and institutional support to empower healthcare professionals as climate advocates and enhance their role in public health protection.},
}
@article {pmid40747432,
year = {2025},
author = {Nasirian, H and Naddafi, K},
title = {A new perspective on climate change in the geography of Iran: current and potential future implications.},
journal = {Journal of environmental health science &amp; engineering},
volume = {23},
number = {2},
pages = {25},
pmid = {40747432},
issn = {2052-336X},
abstract = {Climate change is a global issue that presents significant challenges for countries worldwide, including Iran. Researchers need up-to-date information on climate change within their own country, including statistics on its severity, efforts to address it, and the impacts on the environment, temperatures, extreme weather events, water resources, agriculture, biodiversity, migration, air quality, and human health. This review provides an overview of these topics in the context of Iran, discussing challenges, sustainable practices, renewable energy, government responses, and international collaborations to mitigate climate change effects. It aims to offer a comprehensive perspective on the current and potential future implications of climate change in Iran. Climate change in Iran has resulted in higher temperatures, droughts, and wildfires, impacting agriculture and exacerbating water scarcity. Extreme weather events such as floods and storms are causing damage to infrastructure. Climate change poses a significant threat to global health, with direct consequences including severe storms, heat stress, and deteriorating air quality. Despite this uncertainty, it is imperative to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. Rising global temperatures are contributing to more frequent and severe extreme weather events, resulting in widespread damage and loss of life. Iran's efforts to address climate change include investing in renewable energy, and implementing sustainable practices. Collaboration between the government and local communities is crucial for mitigating the effects of climate change through effective policies and initiatives. Iran aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability through investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives.},
}
@article {pmid40746682,
year = {2025},
author = {Buterin, T and Rinčić, I and Muzur, A and Doričić, R},
title = {Climate change from the perspective of the New Public Health.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1620117},
pmid = {40746682},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Public Health ; },
abstract = {The modern-day ecological crisis and gradual degradation of the environment, mostly due to anthropogenic effects, surpass other contemporary societal issues. Despite being largely perceived through a (bio)medical lens, the complexity of climate change as a topic is seen in different trends concerning its impact on the living world. These include historical, economic, cultural and social dimensions. Therefore, there is a need for an integrated and interdisciplinary approach resulting in more comprehensive measures to allow society to recover, but which also exploit the positive potential of climate change, through models and methods that the New Public Health can provide. Starting from the definition of the New Public Health, this paper combines and connects two topics, New Public Health and climate change, that are rarely explored together in the literature. The aim is to fill the gaps in the public health literature, where climate change is frequently viewed solely as a medical or health issue; here, we frame it as a critical challenge encompassing social, humanistic, and environmental dimensions. In addition, we offer a conceptual contribution that emphasizes their interconnection within the context of contemporary challenges.},
}
@article {pmid40746445,
year = {2025},
author = {Georgakopoulou, VE and Taskou, C and Sarantaki, A and Spandidos, DA and Gourounti, K and Chaniotis, D and Beloukas, A},
title = {Vector-borne infectious diseases in pregnancy in the era of climate change: A focus on mosquito- and tick-borne pathogens (Review).},
journal = {Experimental and therapeutic medicine},
volume = {30},
number = {3},
pages = {174},
pmid = {40746445},
issn = {1792-1015},
abstract = {The escalating challenges posed by climate change have profound implications for public health, particularly concerning the interplay between pregnancy and vector-borne infections. This review explores the multifaceted interactions between climate change, vector ecology, and pregnancy, with a focus on pathogens such as malaria, Zika virus, and dengue fever. For pregnant women, these vector-borne infections carry significant risks, including miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth, and congenital anomalies, necessitating urgent and effective public health responses. Highlighting the heightened vulnerability of pregnant women to these diseases, the review outlines the significant risks, including miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth, and congenital anomalies. It advocates actionable public health responses, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced surveillance systems to monitor vector populations and disease incidence, particularly in climate-vulnerable regions. By integrating preventive measures and timely medical interventions into maternal healthcare systems, the study provides a pathway to mitigating adverse outcomes. Additionally, the findings underscore the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to bridge gaps between climate adaptation, vector control, and healthcare strategies. These insights not only enhance our understanding of a critical health challenge but also serve as a foundation for advancing medical research and healthcare practices, thereby promoting resilience in vulnerable populations.},
}
@article {pmid40745085,
year = {2025},
author = {},
title = {'Wind droughts' driven by climate change put green power at risk.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {644},
number = {8075},
pages = {11},
pmid = {40745085},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40740812,
year = {2025},
author = {Ijbari, H and Vaezi, J and Behroozian, M and Ejtehadi, H},
title = {Impact of Climate Change on the Distributional Potential of the Endemic Species Tamarix dubia Bunge and Conservation Implications for the Irano-Turanian Region.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {8},
pages = {e71877},
pmid = {40740812},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Climate change significantly influences species distribution patterns. Utilizing Ecological Niche Models (ENMs) in climate change research provides valuable insights into species-environment relationships and can inform conservation management decisions. We analyzed climate change effects on the geographic distribution of Tamarix dubia Bunge, an endemic species in the Irano-Turanian region, using ENM approaches. We modeled the current and future suitable areas for T. dubia using the Maxent algorithm under two shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5) for the period 2041-2060. The results revealed that the mean temperature of the warmest quarter (bio10) and precipitation of the wettest quarter (bio16) were determined to be the most important explanatory climatic variables affecting T. dubia distribution. Under both future scenarios, we predicted a decrease in the suitable habitat range of T. dubia in the period 2041-2060. Moreover, a relatively high loss of suitability was anticipated in the actual ranges of species. The results indicated that the distribution of T. dubia, a drought-tolerant plant species, is likely to be affected significantly by climate change. This study supports future management plans for T. dubia and provides insights into the impacts of climate change on endemic species in arid and semi-arid regions, which are valuable for understanding distribution patterns and informing future research in the Irano-Turanian region.},
}
@article {pmid40740803,
year = {2025},
author = {Cardador, L and Batlle, I and Barbosa, AM and Sillero, N and Reino, L},
title = {Land Cover Constrains Range Shifts in Northern Iberian Bird Species Under Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {8},
pages = {e71863},
pmid = {40740803},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Climate and land cover changes are considered some of the most important drivers of the current biodiversity crisis. The assessment of their combined impacts is starting to attract greater attention. In this study, we assess the role of land cover changes in constraining species range shifts under climate change scenarios in the Iberian Peninsula. We assessed the relative contribution of climate and land cover to the current distribution of 32 northern Iberian bird species using ecological niche models and deviance partitioning. We also assessed how different scenarios of climate change may affect species distributions, with or without changes in land cover. In addition to the independent effect of climate, the current distribution of northern Iberian birds was also shaped by the joint effects that can be indistinguishably attributed to climate or land cover (42% of the explained variations). When changes in climate and land cover were decoupled by allowing only one of them to change concerning current conditions, there was evidence of an effect of land cover in climate-driven predictions: predicted range size shifts were significantly lower when changes in climate were not accompanied by changes in land cover. This highlights the importance of incorporating land cover management alongside climate adaptation strategies in conservation planning.},
}
@article {pmid40740620,
year = {2025},
author = {Olsen, JR and Niedzwiedz, CL and Dundas, R and Rizeq, J and Baranyi, G and Katikireddi, SV and Pell, J},
title = {Linkages between socioeconomic inequalities, pro-environmental behaviours, climate change concerns and experiences, and wellbeing outcomes in England.},
journal = {Sustainable environment},
volume = {11},
number = {1},
pages = {2500182},
pmid = {40740620},
issn = {2765-8511},
abstract = {The global health community recognises climate change as a public health emergency due to its direct and indirect impacts on health and wellbeing. This study explores sociodemographic differences in climate change concern and pro-environmental behaviours by socioeconomic status, their association with wellbeing, and whether experiences of climate change (e.g. residing in flood-affected or temperature-changing areas) mediate wellbeing outcomes. Using data from Understanding Society, a national panel survey in England (2018/19, n = 24,950, age 16+), the study examined climate concern, 11 pro-environmental behaviours, satisfaction with these behaviours, and three wellbeing outcomes: life satisfaction, optimism, and psychological distress. Data were spatially linked with flood (2010-18) and summer temperature changes (2001-2020). Climate concern varied by sociodemographic factors, with older and disadvantaged groups most satisfied with their behaviours. Individuals satisfied with their environmental actions reported better wellbeing, while dissatisfaction was linked to distress and worse life satisfaction. However, pro-environmental behaviours themselves were not associated with wellbeing. Residing in flood-affected or temperature-changing areas also showed no link to wellbeing. Addressing wellbeing impacts related to climate concern requires targeted mitigation strategies, especially for those dissatisfied with their environmental actions. Pro-environmental behaviours could act to mitigate against the potential adverse effects of eco-anxiety.},
}
@article {pmid40739925,
year = {2025},
author = {Orr, HG and Hall, CA and Rhodes, V and Wilby, RL and Peat, KL and Fowler, HJ},
title = {Hydrology for impact: building partnerships, blending knowledge and bracing for climate change.},
journal = {Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences},
volume = {383},
number = {2302},
pages = {20240290},
pmid = {40739925},
issn = {1471-2962},
abstract = {The hydrology community plays a critical role in understanding, communicating and managing hydroclimatic hazards and water security. As climate-related trends and risks emerge, there is an urgent need to help communities and organizations prepare for changes that are already underway and expected to become more severe. There is consensus about the need for transdisciplinary collaboration and participatory research to co-create knowledge to support informed decision-making. However, there is less clarity about how this should be done in practice. Achieving meaningful societal impact through research is not an exact science, and we do not propose a definitive framework or 'recipe for success'. Instead, we reflect on our collective experiences over the last 20 years and surmise that strong partnerships, open communication and a willingness to embrace uncertainty can accelerate the impact of hydrological research on policy and practice and hence societal preparedness for climate change. We also advocate the development of new metrics-beyond research income and citations-to incentivize academics to plan for, and engage in, more impactful research-into-practice. We further call on government departments, research funders, professional bodies, societies and business associations to support the enabling environments needed to achieve this outcome.This article is part of the discussion meeting issue 'Hydrology in the 21st century: challenges in science, to policy and practice'.},
}
@article {pmid40739566,
year = {2025},
author = {Montgomery, H},
title = {Climate change impacts: survival on, and of, intensive care.},
journal = {Critical care (London, England)},
volume = {29},
number = {1},
pages = {335},
pmid = {40739566},
issn = {1466-609X},
}
@article {pmid40739447,
year = {2025},
author = {Sham, FAF and El-Shafie, A and Jaafar, WZBW and Adarsh, S and Sherif, M and Ahmed, AN},
title = {Improving rainfall forecasting using deep learning data fusing model approach for observed and climate change data.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {27872},
pmid = {40739447},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {12R299//National Water and Energy Center, United Arab Emirates University/ ; },
abstract = {Accurate rainfall forecasting is vital for managing water resources, preventing floods, supporting agricultural activities, and enhancing disaster preparedness. Traditional forecasting methods, such as linear regression, autoregressive models, and time-series analysis, are limited in their ability to capture the intricate and dynamic nature of rainfall patterns. To address these shortcomings, this study utilizes a fusion of observed rainfall data and climate change projections to improve the precision of rainfall predictions over daily, 3-day, and weekly intervals. The performance of several advanced machine learning models was assessed, with the Efficient Linear Support Vector Machine (ELSVM) showing the highest accuracy in daily rainfall forecasting, yielding an R[2] value of 0.3868, indicating its ability to effectively capture the variability in rainfall. For the 3-day forecasting interval, Exponential Gaussian Process Regression (Exponential GPR) marginally outperformed Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), with Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Mean Squared Error (MSE), and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) values of 15.84, 547.04, and 23.39, respectively. On the other hand, LSTM demonstrated higher error rates, with MAE, MSE, and RMSE values of 14.07, 363.03, and 19.05, respectively, and an R[2] value of 0.1662 for weekly forecasts. These findings underscore the significant potential of combining advanced machine learning models with data fusion techniques to enhance the accuracy and reliability of rainfall predictions, offering meaningful contributions to water resource management, climate adaptation, and the development of more robust forecasting systems.},
}
@article {pmid40739175,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, Y and Lu, Z and Fu, X and Wang, C and Feng, C and Song, Y and Gu, X and Chai, T and Pei, L and Ma, D},
title = {Predicting the potential habitats of two Lycium species and the quality suitability of Lycium chinense Mill. Cortex under climate change.},
journal = {BMC ecology and evolution},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {74},
pmid = {40739175},
issn = {2730-7182},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Lycii Cortex is a frequently utilized traditional Chinese medicine with notable therapeutic properties. The impact of climate change on its distribution and quality of Lycii Cortex is a significant concern. In this study, it investigated the geographic distribution of two sources of plants for Lycii Cortex and collected data on the distribution of samples from different origins via an online survey. HPLC was employed to ascertain the concentrations of kukoamine B and kukoamine A in the samples. Subsequently, the integrated ecological factor data were employed to forecast the prospective expansion areas of Lycium chinense Mill. and Lycium barbarum L. under future climatic conditions, the migration trajectory of suitable habitat centers of mass, and the potential impact of climatic factors on the quality of Lycii Cortex at varying times using Maxent and ArcGIS. The current climate scenario indicates that suitable habitats for L. barbarum are primarily distributed in the northern, northwestern, and southwestern regions of China, while L. chinense is predominantly distributed in the central, southern, and southeastern regions of China. In the RCP4.5 from 2050s to 2070s, the total area deemed suitable for both two Lycii Cortex species is significantly reduced. The mean distribution center of L. barbarum shifted towards higher latitudes, while that of L. chinense shifted towards lower latitudes. It was predicted that in the future, the area of suitable quality of Lycii Cortex would appear to decrease. The results of this study can provide a reference for the determination of the suitable cultivation area of Lycii Cortex in China and the sustainable development of two Lycium species resources.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12862-025-02413-8.},
}
@article {pmid40737897,
year = {2025},
author = {Adamus, M and Šrol, J and Sobotová, B},
title = {Emotional, cognitive and social-psychological mechanisms underlying deliberate ignorance about climate change.},
journal = {Current opinion in psychology},
volume = {66},
number = {},
pages = {102115},
doi = {10.1016/j.copsyc.2025.102115},
pmid = {40737897},
issn = {2352-2518},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Emotions ; *Cognition ; Motivation ; },
abstract = {Climate change is among the most pressing challenges humanity is currently facing. Despite the large majority of people globally acknowledging this as a fact, many neglect or actively seek to avoid information about it. The present contribution reviews the psychological motivations that may underlie the choice to remain uninformed, delves into associated emotional, cognitive, and social-psychological mechanisms, and offers systematic methodological solutions applicable to scholarly research on deliberate ignorance in the environmental domain. The paper thus lays the foundations for a comprehensive understanding and systematisation of the diverse functions that deliberate ignorance may have in the context of climate change and proposes a research agenda to empirically test its presence, frequency, and long-term consequences.},
}
@article {pmid40737859,
year = {2025},
author = {Bakhtsiyarava, M and Kephart, JL and Sánchez, BN and Ramarao, MVS and Arunachalam, S and Gouveia, N and Dronova, I and Schinasi, LH and Bilal, U and Caiaffa, WT and Jaffe, A and Diez Roux, AV and Rodríguez, DA and , },
title = {Future temperature-related mortality in Latin American cities under climate change and population scenarios.},
journal = {Environment international},
volume = {202},
number = {},
pages = {109694},
pmid = {40737859},
issn = {1873-6750},
support = {/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; DP5 OD026429/OD/NIH HHS/United States ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Latin America/epidemiology ; Cities ; *Mortality/trends ; Temperature ; Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Aged ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; Adolescent ; Population Dynamics ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: In Latin America, climate change, urbanization, and an aging population are intensifying health risks from extreme temperatures. To accurately assess future temperature-related mortality impacts, evidence that integrates key demographic factors-such as the dynamics of population age composition, mortality rates, and population size-is essential.<br><br>METHODS: We projected the impact of nonoptimal temperatures on all-age and age-specific mortality during 2045-2054 for 326 cities in Latin America. Our analysis combined city-level daily mortality counts, gridded temperature data, downscaled and bias-corrected temperature simulations, and demographic data. We projected temperature-mortality impacts under two climate change scenarios while also considering changing population size, age structure, and age-specific mortality rates.<br><br>FINDINGS: By 2045-2054, the percentage of heat-attributable deaths under the most extreme temperature scenario will more than double from 0.87 % (95 % CI 0.77, 0.96) to 2.06 % (95% CI 1.80, 2.33), but cold-related mortality will decrease. Population growth and aging will exacerbate heat-related risks and offset reductions in cold-related deaths. For example, changes in population age structure will drive an increase in the heat-related mortality rate of 176% from baseline for a moderate temperature scenario.<br><br>INTERPRETATION: Beyond temperature changes, demographic shifts-particularly population growth and aging-will significantly amplify mid-century temperature impacts on mortality, underscoring the need for targeted climate adaptation and public health strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40737414,
year = {2025},
author = {Palacios-Abrantes, J and Santos, BS and Frölicher, TL and Reygondeau, G and Sumaila, U and Wabnitz, CCC and Cheung, WWL},
title = {Climate change drives shifts in straddling fish stocks in the world's ocean.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {31},
pages = {eadq5976},
pmid = {40737414},
issn = {2375-2548},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Fishes/physiology ; *Fisheries ; Oceans and Seas ; Ecosystem ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Animal Migration ; },
abstract = {Climate-induced distribution changes are particularly challenging for fisheries targeting fish populations shared between exclusive economic zones (EEZs) and the high seas, known as straddling stocks. Here, we combine multiple datasets and ecosystem modeling to identify the presence of straddling stocks worldwide and consider the management implications of climate change-driven shifts. We identify 347 straddling stocks across 67 species, including both highly migratory and less mobile species. Our results suggest that regardless of the climate change scenario, at least 37% and 54% of stocks are projected to shift between EEZs and the high seas, by 2030 and 2050, respectively. More stocks are expected to shift toward the high seas, and highly migratory stocks are projected to shift across Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs). Coastal states and RFMOs require to revise governance frameworks to support sustainable and equitable adaptation to shifting stocks. Developing such strategies requires cooperation between management bodies within EEZs and the high seas.},
}
@article {pmid40736480,
year = {2025},
author = {Martin, F},
title = {[Fungal communities in forest soils under climate change].},
journal = {Comptes rendus biologies},
volume = {348},
number = {},
pages = {167-181},
doi = {10.5802/crbiol.179},
pmid = {40736480},
issn = {1768-3238},
mesh = {*Soil Microbiology ; *Climate Change ; *Forests ; *Fungi/physiology/classification ; Mycorrhizae/physiology ; Trees/microbiology ; Symbiosis ; Ecosystem ; Soil ; },
abstract = {Forest fungi are crucial for the function and sustainability of forest ecosystems. This article reviews the current understanding of the biology and ecology of two main fungal guilds in forests: saprotrophic fungi, which decompose plant detritus and soil organic matter, and symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi, which promote tree growth. I will explore the factors influencing the diversity and dynamics of fungal communities in forest soils under climate change conditions. Finally, I briefly discuss research programs aimed at defining the conditions for utilising tree microbiota, particularly mycorrhizal symbionts, in planting and assisted migration projects for forestry species. Controlled mycorrhiza formation allows for the production of young forest seedlings mycorrhized with selected fungal strains, thereby enhancing the mineral and water nutrition of seedlings, stimulating juvenile growth, and increasing resistance to drought and pathogens. It is also used for truffle cultivation and edible mushroom production.},
}
@article {pmid40735217,
year = {2025},
author = {Sams-Dodd, J and Sams-Dodd, F},
title = {The contribution of antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance to climate change and a possible way to reverse it whilst still offering high quality healthcare-a conceptual analysis.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1644086},
pmid = {40735217},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Anti-Infective Agents/adverse effects/pharmacology ; *Drug Resistance, Microbial ; *Quality of Health Care ; },
abstract = {Since 1954, studies have consistently demonstrated that antimicrobials disrupt microbial environments, causing ecosystem degradation and release of greenhouse gases (GHG), making antimicrobials noteworthy climate stressors. Microbes created an atmosphere on Earth that supports eukaryotic life-forms and are essential for our normal physiological functions. However, despite their critical importance, microbes are mostly associated with infectious diseases, and antimicrobials are extensively used to eradicate them. In healthcare and veterinary medicine, antimicrobials are essential in fighting infections. The general risk associated with their use has focused on antimicrobial resistance and loss of efficacy, whereas their impact on microbial environments and GHGs has been overlooked. Using recent data, a single course of antibiotics is estimated to cause the release of 9.84 tonnes of CO2-the equivalent of a standard car driving around the Earth 1.47 times. Given the number of chemicals with antimicrobial effects, such an amount demands attention. Antibiotics, antiseptics, disinfectants, surfactants as well as pesticides, herbicides and many food additives all contribute to antimicrobial-resistance. Despite a focus on antibiotic stewardship, antimicrobials are still used indiscriminately, including where they fail to confer a critical or even demonstrable benefit. Using a One-Health approach, this manuscript provides a non-specialist introduction to the microbial environment and the impact of antimicrobials, and suggests how to minimise the environmental impact of healthcare whilst retaining quality care. Climate change is assumed to contribute to AMR, but this analysis finds that AMR strongly contributes to climate change, i.e., the reverse of the normal assumption. The current climate debate almost exclusively focuses on fossil fuel without in earnest considering other sources. However, without including the major, natural systems that significantly impact the climate, balanced informed decisions to mitigate the situation are impossible to make. By forcing the focus of the climate discussion onto only a narrow, limited set of explanations, the proposed solutions will likely not solve the main causes and their impact is therefore bound to be minimal. This is comparable to symptomatic versus curative treatment in healthcare. Whereas symptomatic treatment can help alleviate, it does not address the root cause and, therefore, cannot restore the patient to health.},
}
@article {pmid40734560,
year = {2025},
author = {Arnone, A and Riccardo, F and Gioiello, G},
title = {Climate change and health: cross-sectional study on the knowledge and attitudes of health professionals.},
journal = {Igiene e sanita pubblica},
volume = {96},
number = {3},
pages = {111-137},
pmid = {40734560},
issn = {0019-1639},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Italy ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Air Pollution/adverse effects ; *Health Personnel/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Attitude of Health Personnel ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change represents the greatest health threat of the twenty-first century, as it directly and indirectly affects the health and well-being of the population. During the conference chaired by the United Nations and called COP-28, the World Health Organization declared that climate change and the resulting air pollution are responsible for the deaths of about 7 million people in the world every year, of which the most affected are children, the elderly and residents of developing countries. In addition, an increase of about 250,000 additional deaths is expected each year between 2030 and 2050, with costs related to health damage of between $2 billion and $4 billion per year. Health professionals have a critical role to play in combating the health consequences of climate change. However, specific knowledge on the subject is scarcely investigated in Italy.<br><br>OBJECTIVES: The study assessed the level of knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of Italian healthcare professionals with respect to climate change and its implications on health.<br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: The cross-sectional study, conducted between April and August 2024, involved 162 health professionals in Campania, selected through an online self-administered questionnaire.<br><br>KEY FINDINGS: 50% of participants reported an average level of knowledge. The main causes of climate change indicated were air pollution (83.3%) and the destruction of forests and agricultural land (64.8%). Only 39.5% believe that the actions of health workers can mitigate climate change. Among the limitations of the study are a possible selection bias and limited geographical representativeness.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The implementation of training and awareness-raising programmes is necessary to strengthen health literacy on climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40733487,
year = {2025},
author = {Hernández-Triana, LM and Sewgobind, S and Parekh, I and Johnson, N and Mansfield, KL},
title = {Evidence of Transmission Capability in UK Culex pipiens for Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) Genotype I and Potential Impact of Climate Change.},
journal = {Viruses},
volume = {17},
number = {7},
pages = {},
pmid = {40733487},
issn = {1999-4915},
support = {SE4116, SE0576//DEFRA/ ; },
mesh = {*Culex/virology ; Animals ; *Encephalitis Virus, Japanese/genetics/classification/physiology/isolation &amp; purification ; Genotype ; United Kingdom ; *Encephalitis, Japanese/transmission/virology ; *Mosquito Vectors/virology ; *Climate Change ; Temperature ; RNA, Viral/genetics ; Humans ; Saliva/virology ; },
abstract = {Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a mosquito-borne orthoflavivirus and a major cause of human encephalitis throughout Asia, although it is currently not reported in Europe. To assess the potential impact of climate change, such as increased temperatures, and the potential for native Cx. pipiens to transmit JEV genotype I in the United Kingdom (UK), we have investigated vector competence at two different temperatures. Culex pipiens f. pipiens were provided a bloodmeal containing JEV genotype I at 7.8 × 10[8] PFU/mL. Mosquitoes were maintained for 14 days at 21 °C or 25 °C, and rates of infection, dissemination, and transmission potential were assessed. There was no evidence for virus infection, dissemination, or potential for transmission at 21 °C. However, at 25 °C, virus infection was detected in 5 of 36 mosquitoes (13.9%). Of these, JEV disseminated to legs and wings in three specimens (3/5) and viral RNA was detected in saliva from one specimen (1/3). These data indicate that at elevated temperatures of 25 °C, UK Cx. pipiens f. pipiens could transmit JEV genotype 1.},
}
@article {pmid40733360,
year = {2025},
author = {Huang, Y and Yang, J and Zhao, G and Shama, Z and Ge, Q and Yang, Y and Yang, J},
title = {Modeling the Future of a Wild Edible Fern Under Climate Change: Distribution and Cultivation Zones of Pteridium aquilinum var. latiusculum in the Dadu-Min River Region.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {14},
pages = {},
pmid = {40733360},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {QHQXD-2023-28//Project of Grassland Multifunctionality Evaluation in Three-River-Source National Park/ ; RQD2022046//Southwest Minzu University Research Startup Funds/ ; },
abstract = {Under the pressures of global climate change, the sustainable management of plant resources in alpine gorge regions faces severe challenges. P. aquilinum var. latiusculum is widely harvested and utilized by residents in the upper reaches of the Dadu River-Min River basin due to its high edible and medicinal value. This study employed ensemble models to simulate the potential distribution of P. aquilinum var. latiusculum in this region, predicting the impacts of future climate change on its distribution, the centroid migration of suitable habitats, and niche dynamics. A production dynamics model was also constructed to identify current and future potential cultivation areas by integrating ecological suitability and nutritional component synergies. The results show that current high-suitability areas and core cultivation zones of P. aquilinum var. latiusculum are predominantly distributed in patchy, fragmented patterns across the Wenchuan, Li, Mao, Luding, and Xiaojin Counties and Kangding City. Under climate change, the "mountain-top trap effect" drives a significant increase in high-suitability areas and core cultivation zones, while moderate-to-low-suitability areas and marginal cultivation zones decrease substantially. Meanwhile, suitable habitats and cultivation areas exhibit a northward migration trend toward higher latitudes. The most significant changes in suitable area and cultivation zone extent, as well as the most pronounced niche shifts, occur under high-emission climate scenarios. This research facilitates the development of suitability-based management strategies for P. aquilinum var. latiusculum in the study region and provides scientific references for the sustainable utilization of montane plant resources in the face of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40732736,
year = {2025},
author = {Nobili, C and Riccò, M and Piglia, G and Manzoni, P},
title = {Impact of Climate Change and Air Pollution on Bronchiolitis: A Narrative Review Bridging Environmental and Clinical Insights.},
journal = {Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {7},
pages = {},
pmid = {40732736},
issn = {2076-0817},
mesh = {Animals ; Humans ; *Air Pollution/adverse effects ; *Bronchiolitis/epidemiology/etiology/prevention &amp; control ; *Climate Change ; Risk Factors ; Seasons ; Air Pollutants/adverse effects ; Vehicle Emissions/toxicity ; *Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {Climate change and air pollution are reshaping viral circulation patterns and increasing host vulnerability, amplifying the burden of respiratory illness in early childhood. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on how environmental exposures, particularly to nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and fine particulate matter, contribute to the incidence and severity of bronchiolitis, with a focus on biological mechanisms, epidemiological trends, and public health implications. Bronchiolitis remains one of the leading causes of hospitalization in infancy, with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) being responsible for the majority of severe cases. Airborne pollutants penetrate deep into the airways, triggering inflammation, compromising mucosal defenses, and impairing immune function, especially in infants with pre-existing vulnerabilities. These interactions can intensify the clinical course of viral infections and contribute to more severe disease presentations. Children in urban areas exposed to high levels of traffic-related emissions are disproportionately affected, underscoring the need for integrated public health interventions. These include stricter emission controls, urban design strategies to reduce exposure, and real-time health alerts during pollution peaks. Prevention strategies should also address indoor air quality and promote risk awareness among families and caregivers. Further research is needed to standardize exposure assessments, clarify dose-response relationships, and deepen our understanding of how pollution interacts with viral immunity. Bronchiolitis emerges as a sentinel condition at the crossroads of climate, environment, and pediatric health, highlighting the urgent need for collaboration across clinical medicine, epidemiology, and environmental science.},
}
@article {pmid40731287,
year = {2025},
author = {Sun, Z and Zhao, T and Hu, S and Chen, G and Zhu, W and Peng, X and Su, S},
title = {Integrating climate change and fine-scale habitat suitability to assess amphibian range shift in Mount Emei, China.},
journal = {Frontiers in zoology},
volume = {22},
number = {1},
pages = {16},
pmid = {40731287},
issn = {1742-9994},
support = {32370553//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Habitat range shifts driven by climate change threaten global biodiversity, with impacts likely to be most pronounced at mountainous regions. As key consumers, amphibians play critical roles in mountainous ecosystems by contributing to nutrient cycling, soil aeration through burrowing activities, and aquatic bioturbation. However, they are particularly vulnerable to climate change due to limited mobility and strong dependence on ambient temperature. Understanding their ranges shifts and responses to various environmental factors is a priority for identifying target conservation areas at a local scale. Here, we developed ensemble models to examine the current distribution of suitable habitats for amphibians, identify the environmental determinants of these habitats, and predict the potential range shifts under different climate projections in 2055 and 2085 in Mount Emei, China.<br><br>RESULTS: Our results indicated that lowland areas exhibited higher geographical habitat suitability for amphibians, which serve as a transitional zone between urban regions and forests. The current distribution of amphibians is primarily associated with the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index and climate variables related to precipitation and solar radiation. This pattern may be attributed to amphibians' physiological constraints and their specific requirements for food and habitat. Interestingly, even in a region developed for tourism, anthropogenic factors exhibited a positive correlation with amphibian distribution. This may be explained by the high habitat suitability found in lowland suburban regions. Moreover, the small body size of amphibians allows them to thrive in smaller, specialized habitats. Looking toward the future, geographical habitat suitability for amphibians projected to decline, particularly in lowland suburban areas under the high-emission and high-carbon consumption scenarios. These areas currently represent important habitats for amphibians but are expected to experience substantial degradation. These findings highlight the need for targeted conservation efforts in areas currently providing high suitability for amphibians, which may face increased pressure over time.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This study identifies the key determinants of amphibians' current habitat suitability and illustrates a projected decline in overall habitat suitability under future climatic scenarios in Mount Emei. Future research on amphibian range shifts are encouraged to integrate considerations of their limited dispersal capacity and unique ecological characteristics.},
}
@article {pmid40727518,
year = {2025},
author = {Akinnola, OO and Iseolorunkanmi, A and Niyi-Odumosu, FA and Akinnola, TE and Ale, BM and Adeloye, D and Ozoh, OB},
title = {Stakeholders' perspectives on addressing climate change and respiratory health impacts in Nigeria.},
journal = {The Pan African medical journal},
volume = {51},
number = {},
pages = {14},
pmid = {40727518},
issn = {1937-8688},
mesh = {Humans ; Nigeria ; *Climate Change ; *Stakeholder Participation ; Female ; *Respiratory Tract Diseases/epidemiology/etiology ; Vulnerable Populations ; Male ; },
abstract = {The impacts of climate change on respiratory health are increasingly becoming a significant challenge in Nigerian cities, particularly in Lagos and Ogun States. Engaging stakeholders in discussions about climate change and health is crucial for addressing these challenges. The climate change and respiratory health (C2Rest) Nigeria Study team facilitated a stakeholder engagement to discuss climate change and health impacts in Nigeria, aiming to explore feasible solutions relevant to research, policy, and practice. A stakeholder meeting was conducted on April 23[rd], 2024, involving participants from Lagos and Ogun States. The framework for the activities was adapted from Gardner´s climate change engagement pathways, which examine key drivers (8 questions), barriers (7 questions), and adaptation pathways (3 questions). Data were collected through note-taking, written contributions, audio and video recording, and subsequently transcribed and analysed thematically. A total of 42 registered participants, comprising government officials, academicians, healthcare professionals, community and religious leaders, attended the stakeholder engagement meeting. Participants made group presentations and submitted a total of 380 written contributions. There were varying views on the drivers of climate change, but there was consensus that the most vulnerable populations include the poor, homeless, pregnant women, children, the elderly, and individuals with underlying health conditions. An important barrier identified was the sociocultural belief that climate change is an act of God or spirits. Financial constraints were a recurrent theme in discussions about mitigation and adaptation to climate change. This report provides valuable information on the most vulnerable population to the effects of climate change in Nigeria and identifies sociocultural beliefs and financial constraints as key barriers to the adoption of effective mitigation and adaptation behaviors.},
}
@article {pmid40725114,
year = {2025},
author = {Wilgan, R},
title = {Phylogenetic Determinants Behind the Ecological Traits of Relic Tree Family Juglandaceae, Their Root-Associated Symbionts, and Response to Climate Change.},
journal = {International journal of molecular sciences},
volume = {26},
number = {14},
pages = {},
pmid = {40725114},
issn = {1422-0067},
support = {N.A.//Institute of Dendrology Polish Academy of Sciences/ ; 2020/37/N/NZ8/01403//National Science Center/ ; },
mesh = {*Symbiosis ; *Phylogeny ; *Plant Roots/microbiology/genetics ; *Mycorrhizae/physiology/genetics ; *Climate Change ; *Trees/microbiology/genetics ; },
abstract = {Dual mycorrhizal symbiosis, i.e., the association with both arbuscular and ectomycorrhizal fungal symbionts, is an ambiguous phenomenon concurrently considered as common among various genetic lineages of trees and a result of bias in data analyses. Recent studies have shown that the ability to form dual mycorrhizal associations is a distinguishing factor for the continental-scale invasion of alien tree species. However, the phylogenetic mechanisms that drive it remain unclear. In this study, all the evidence on root-associated symbionts of Juglandaceae from South and North America, Asia, and Europe was combined and re-analysed following current knowledge and modern molecular-based identification methods. The Juglandaceae family was revealed to represent a specific pattern of symbiotic interactions that are rare among deciduous trees and absent among conifers. Closely related phylogenetic lineages of trees usually share the same type of symbiosis, but Juglandaceae contains several possible ones concurrently. The hyperdiversity of root symbionts of Juglandaceae, unlike other tree families, was concurrently found in Central and North America, Asia, and Europe, indicating its phylogenetic determinants, which endured geographical isolation. However, for many Juglandaceae, including the invasive Juglans and Pterocarya species, this was never studied or was studied only with outdated methods. Further molecular research on root symbionts of Juglandaceae, providing long sequences and high taxonomic resolutions, is required to explain their ecological roles.},
}
@article {pmid40724678,
year = {2025},
author = {Alvarado-Calvo, A and Alvarado-Rodríguez, Y and Cruz-Mora, K and Mora-Jiménez, J and Arguedas-Chacón, S and Zavaleta-Monestel, E},
title = {Trends and Association of Environmental Exposure and Climate Change with Non-Communicable Diseases in Latin America.},
journal = {Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {13},
number = {14},
pages = {},
pmid = {40724678},
issn = {2227-9032},
abstract = {Background/Objectives: Climate change is a major factor exacerbating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, neoplasms, respiratory diseases, and diabetes, especially in vulnerable Latin American regions. This study analyzes the impact of environmental exposures related to climate change on the NCD burden in eight Latin American countries by quantifying the disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) attributable to these factors. Using Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data (1990-2021), we performed multiple linear regression to assess associations between DALYs and environmental risk factors-air pollution (particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide), radon, lead, and extreme temperatures-in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. The study included major NCDs, and the population was stratified by age and sex. Results: Ischemic heart disease was the leading cause of DALYs in most countries. Particulate matter pollution was the main environmental risk factor contributing to the NCD burden, mainly affecting cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Mexico showed the highest DALYs from particulate and ozone pollution; temperature and lead exposure also contributed in some countries. Nitrogen dioxide was the primary risk factor for asthma. Statistically significant relationships between environmental factors and DALYs were confirmed. Conclusions: Climate change-related exposures significantly increase the burden of NCDs in Latin America. Targeted interventions in industry, transportation, and energy, along with sustainable urban policies, are essential to mitigate health impacts and reduce disparities. Integrating environmental health into public policies can improve health outcomes amid ongoing climate challenges.},
}
@article {pmid40724220,
year = {2025},
author = {Ogbodu, OM and Oriola, AO and Mrara, B},
title = {Climate Change and Its Health Impact in South Africa: A Scoping Review Protocol.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {7},
pages = {},
pmid = {40724220},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {South Africa ; *Climate Change ; Scoping Reviews as Topic ; Humans ; *Public Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change is profoundly impacting human health in South Africa, aggravating existing health challenges and creating new threats, particularly in vulnerable populations. This scoping review aims to comprehensively map existing evidence of climate change and diverse human health impacts to assist in the equipping of health systems to address evolving challenges of climate change. The scoping review will inform the development of evidence-based policy, improve public health preparedness, and ensure that adaptation strategies are effectively tailored to South Africa's socio-economic and environmental conditions. This scoping review protocol will be conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology, following five steps: (1) defining the research question, (2) search strategy, (3) setting inclusion criteria, (4) extracting data, (5) assessing, summarizing, and presenting findings. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) tool will be used. A comprehensive peer-reviewed literature search, including PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar, will be conducted by two independent reviewers. The review will be conducted over eight weeks, focusing on English studies published between 2015 and 2025, and conducted within South Africa. A two-stage screening process will determine article eligibility. Disagreements will be resolved through consensus and consultation of a third reviewer. The results of this review will be presented as tables, including a narrative synthesis of the findings.},
}
@article {pmid40723455,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, J and Li, X and Li, S and Yang, Q and Li, Y and Xiang, Y and Yao, B},
title = {MaxEnt Modeling of Future Habitat Shifts of Itea yunnanensis in China Under Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {7},
pages = {},
pmid = {40723455},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {2024JBGS0019//Key Science and Technology Projects of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region/ ; CBL20240801//Construction plan of national reserve forest project in West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong Province/ ; QKHJC-ZK [2022] YB335//Fundamental Research Funds for the Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Projects/ ; 2024YB002; 2024BSKQ003//Guizhou Education University Scientific Research Fund Project/ ; },
abstract = {The distribution of Itea yunnanensis, a shrub species in the genus Itea of the family Iteaceae, is primarily concentrated in the Hengduan Mountains region of China, where it faces severe threats from global climate change. However, systematic research on the species' distribution patterns, climatic response mechanisms, and future suitable habitat dynamics remains insufficient. This study aims to assess the spatiotemporal evolution and driving mechanisms of I. yunnanensis-suitable habitats under current and future climate change scenarios to reveal the migration patterns of its distribution centroid and ecological thresholds, and to enhance the reliability and interpretability of predictions through model optimization. For MaxEnt modeling, we utilized 142 georeferenced occurrence records of I. yunnanensis alongside environmental data under current conditions and three future Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs: SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP5-8.5). Model parameter optimization (Regularization Multiplier, Feature Combination) was performed using the R (v4.2.1) package 'ENMeval'. The optimized model (RM = 3.0, FC = QHPT) significantly reduced overfitting risk (ΔAICc = 0) and achieved high prediction accuracy (AUC = 0.968). Under current climate conditions, the total area of potential high-suitability habitats for I. yunnanensis is approximately 94.88 × 10[4] km[2], accounting for 9.88% of China's land area, with core areas located around the Hengduan Mountains. Under future climate change, the suitable habitats show significant divergence, area fluctuation and contraction under the SSP1-2.6 scenario, and continuous expansion under the SSP5-8.5 scenario. Meanwhile, the species' distribution centroid exhibits an overall trend of northwestward migration. This study not only provides key spatial decision-making support for the in situ and ex situ conservation of I. yunnanensis, but also offers an important methodological reference for the adaptive research on other ecologically vulnerable species facing climate change through its optimized modeling framework.},
}
@article {pmid40723315,
year = {2025},
author = {Fu, Y and Lu, J and Yang, P and Pi, J},
title = {Predictions of the Chinese Forest Frog (Rana chensinensis) Distribution Pattern Under Climate Change up to 2090s.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {7},
pages = {},
pmid = {40723315},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {HYYLZY202002//First-class major in aquaculture science at Hunan University of Applied Technology/ ; 24B1094//Scientific Research Projects of the Hunan Provincial Department of Education/ ; },
abstract = {The Chinese forest frog (Rana chensinensis) has high ecological and economic value and is an ecologically important species that is very sensitive to environmental changes. However, climate change and increasing human activity are posing growing threats to its natural habitat. To address these challenges, this study aimed to predict the current and future geographic distribution of the Chinese forest frog and to identify the environmental drivers influencing its habitat suitability. Here, the optimized MaxEnt and Biomod2 were used to assess 127 species occurrence records and 22 environmental variables and model and analyze changes in the geographic distribution of the Chinese forest frog in different periods. The environmental factors underlying geographical distribution changes and migration trends in distribution areas under climate change were assessed. The optimized MaxEnt model generated the best predictions, showing that the current most highly suitable areas are located in Chongqing, Sichuan, and Gansu provinces. The optimized MaxEnt model demonstrated exceptionally high predictive accuracy, with mean AUC values of 0.968 ± 0.000 and TSS values of 0.800 ± 0.089. The total area of the current potentially suitable habitat was estimated at 426 × 10[4] km[2]. The principal ecological factors influencing the distribution of the Chinese forest frog are Bio9, Bio10, and human activity. Under future scenarios, the potentially suitable habitat for the Chinese forest frog is projected to shift westward and southward. Compared to the current situation, the potentially suitable habitat for the Chinese forest frog is expected to significantly shrink across all four future scenarios (2050s-SSP126, 2050s-SSP585, 2090s-SSP126, and 2090s-SSP585), posing serious threats to its survival. This study not only identifies the key ecological factors limiting the potential distribution of the Chinese forest frog but also provides a scientific basis and data support for the development of conservation strategies and habitat restoration efforts.},
}
@article {pmid40721969,
year = {2025},
author = {Rafi, CM and Vema, VK},
title = {Climate change-induced hotspot identification: a multi-variable approach for the Godavari River Basin.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {8},
pages = {961},
pmid = {40721969},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Rivers/chemistry ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Agriculture/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Groundwater ; Hydrology ; },
abstract = {Climate-induced extreme events significantly impact river basin hydrology. Region-specific strategies are required to address the spatial and temporal variations in precipitation and temperature patterns. This study develops a framework to identify vulnerable hotspots within the Godavari River Basin (GRB) by analyzing climate-induced changes in hydrological (streamflow and groundwater) and agricultural (normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) and crop yield) variables. Seventeen indices that characterize the temperature and precipitation extremes were used to assess climate change, and a combined index (CI) was developed using principal component analysis (PCA) to capture their collective impact. Vulnerable hotspots were identified by examining the relationship between CI and hydrological and agricultural variables using Pearson correlation and trend analysis, at various time scales for historical and future periods under four Shared Socioeconomic Pathways. The following findings were obtained from the study: (a) vulnerability assessment in the historical period reveals that streamflow is highly sensitive to climate extremes in sub-basins such as Manjra, Wardha, Pranahita, Middle Godavari, and Wainganga, covering 58%, 43%, 42%, 39%, and 26% of the basin areas, respectively, at the annual scale; (b) vulnerability of groundwater level is notable in Lower-, Upper-, Middle- Godavari, and Wardha, covering 50%, 32%, 25%, and 18% of the basin areas, respectively, indicating significant climate-induced fluctuations across these regions; (c) parts of Wardha and Middle Godavari were identified as hotspots for crop yield; (d) future projections suggest an escalation in vulnerable hotspots by over 50%, particularly under the SSP585 scenario.},
}
@article {pmid40716095,
year = {2025},
author = {Jaakola, L and Sarrou, E and Bokhorst, S and Varotto, C},
title = {Polar, Mountain and Alpine Plants in Climate Change.},
journal = {Physiologia plantarum},
volume = {177},
number = {4},
pages = {e70425},
doi = {10.1111/ppl.70425},
pmid = {40716095},
issn = {1399-3054},
}
@article {pmid40717516,
year = {2026},
author = {Vorster, J and Cominelli, E and Sparvoli, F and Losa, A and Sala, T and Kunert, K},
title = {Climate change and the antinutrient-antioxidant puzzle in common bean seeds.},
journal = {Journal of the science of food and agriculture},
volume = {106},
number = {3},
pages = {1451-1456},
pmid = {40717516},
issn = {1097-0010},
support = {//ERA-NET co-funding on Food Systems and Climate (FOSC) BIO-BELIEF (Reference Number: FOSC-288)/ ; //European Union Next-GenerationEU (PIANO NAZIONALE DI RIPRESA E RESILIENZA (PNRR) - MISSIONE 4 COMPONENTE 2, INVESTIMENTO 1.4 - D.D. 1032 17/06/2022, CN00000022)/ ; //CNR FOE-2021 DBA.AD005.225/ ; //National Research Foundation South Africa/ ; },
mesh = {Climate Change ; *Seeds/chemistry/metabolism/growth &amp; development ; *Phaseolus/chemistry/metabolism/growth &amp; development ; *Antioxidants/metabolism/analysis/chemistry ; Humans ; Nutritive Value ; },
abstract = {Non-proteinaceous and proteinaceous antinutrients in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) seeds can negatively affect human nutrition by reducing mineral bioavailability and impairing protein digestibility during digestion, respectively. However, many of these compounds also possess strong antioxidant properties that can help protect the plant from oxidative stress. While strategies to reduce antinutrient levels have been proposed to enhance the nutritional value of beans, less attention has been given to their potential protective functions, particularly under abiotic stress conditions. In the context of ongoing global climate change - marked by more frequent and prolonged drought and heat stress - there is a significant research gap concerning the influence of these environmental stresses on the accumulation and function of seed antinutrients in common beans. This perspective paper reviews current knowledge on the production of antioxidative antinutrients in response to abiotic stress and highlights the dual role of these compounds. It also outlines key research directions needed to better understand how climate-induced stress may alter antinutrient levels, and the implications this may have for both human nutrition and plant resilience. © 2025 The Author(s). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley &amp; Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.},
}
@article {pmid40715215,
year = {2025},
author = {Ahmad, A and Khan, MS and Ozsahin, DU and Ahmad, H and Munir, A and Radwan, T},
title = {Chaos control and sensitivity analysis of climate change under green gases and carbon omission utilizing caputo fractional operator.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {27063},
pmid = {40715215},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {This study's primary objective is to investigate the connection between carbon emissions and global warming by tracking how these emissions causes the climatic changes spread across the environment. Based on theories established from past observations that the effect rates for various factors, a mathematical model has been built to examine the varying rates of global warming in connection to the carbon emissions. A fractional-order model with mathematical solutions for continuous monitoring is then created utilizing the Caputo operator. In addition to studying the model's endemic places, the next generation technique is employed to determine the model's reproduction number in these endemic sites. Sensitivity analysis was developed to identify the most sensitive parameters and examine how altering these variables affects the outcomes in different situations. A qualitative and statistical analysis of a proposed model is conducted with special focus on the existence, uniqueness, positivity, and boundedness of the solutions. At endemic sites, the model's local stability is verified using both theoretical and statistical methods. To assess the global stability of the model, the Lyapunov derivative at the endemic point is employed. In this study, the effect of the fractional operator on a generalized power law kernel for continuous global warming monitoring related to carbon emissions is investigated. For the said purpose, numerical simulations under a two-step Lagrange polynomial technique are employed. The simulations' outcomes show how different parameters affect the variations in global warming caused by carbon emissions. The simulations aim to replicate the effects of global warming caused by both natural processes and human activities, while also exploring various strategies for promoting a healthier environment. Our findings suggest that this research will be valuable in addressing global warming through carbon emissions and in developing effective management plans.},
}
@article {pmid40715171,
year = {2025},
author = {He, Z and Gu, X and Wang, M and Xu, M},
title = {Correction: The coupled effect of climate change and LUCC on meteorological drought in a karst drainage basin, Southwest China.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {27059},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-025-08972-6},
pmid = {40715171},
issn = {2045-2322},
}
@article {pmid40715055,
year = {2025},
author = {Duijndam, SJ and Botzen, WJW and Hagedoorn, LC and Ton, M and de Bruijn, J and Carretero, S and Dachary-Bernard, J and Rulleau, B and Aerts, JCJH},
title = {Global determinants of coastal migration under climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {6866},
pmid = {40715055},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {884442//EC | EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020 | H2020 Priority Excellent Science | H2020 European Research Council (H2020 Excellent Science - European Research Council)/ ; 884442//EC | EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020 | H2020 Priority Excellent Science | H2020 European Research Council (H2020 Excellent Science - European Research Council)/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change-induced sea-level rise and associated flood risk will have major impacts on coastal regions worldwide, likely prompting millions of people to migrate elsewhere. Migration behavior is expected to be context-specific, but comparative empirical research on coastal migration under climate change is lacking. We address this gap by utilizing original survey data from coastal Argentina, France, Mozambique and the United States to research determinants of migration under different flood risk scenarios. Here we show that migration is more likely in higher-than in lower-income contexts, and that flood risk is an important driver of migration. Consistent determinants of migration across contexts include response efficacy, self-efficacy, place attachment and age, with variations between scenarios. Other factors such as climate change perceptions, migration costs, social networks, household income, and rurality are also important but context-specific. Furthermore, important trade-offs exist between migration and in-situ adaptation. These findings support policymakers in forging equitable migration pathways under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40715039,
year = {2025},
author = {Fasolin, GN and Spektor, M and Marques, R and Camargo, J},
title = {Determinants of climate change risk perception in Latin America.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {6887},
pmid = {40715039},
issn = {2041-1723},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Latin America ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; *Perception ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Politics ; Adolescent ; },
abstract = {Climate change risk perceptions are subjective constructs that individuals use to interpret the potential harms of climate change and influence their engagement in mitigation and adaptation efforts. While research in high-income Western countries has identified cognitive processes, socio-cultural factors, and political ideology as key predictors of climate risk perceptions, their applicability to low- and middle-income regions remains uncertain. This study uses a cross-national survey conducted in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and Mexico (N = 5338) to assess climate risk perceptions in Latin America. We show that emotional responses, especially worry and perceived vulnerability to extreme weather, are the strongest predictors. In contrast, political ideology and socio-demographic factors exhibit weak and inconsistent associations, diverging from patterns observed in high-income countries. These findings highlight that climate change is not perceived as a politically divisive issue in the region, suggesting opportunities for cross-party collaboration on climate initiatives. Understanding these unique drivers in regions with emerging economies is crucial for developing effective, tailored risk communication strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40714612,
year = {2025},
author = {Kumar, S and Sharma, LK and Fennessy, MS},
title = {Global teal carbon: Stocks, sequestration, and its potential role in climate change mitigation.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {995},
number = {},
pages = {180128},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180128},
pmid = {40714612},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {A colour-based nomenclature has developed in recent decades to characterise the distribution and distinct functions of organic carbon in natural ecosystems. 'Teal carbon', which is found in shallow inland freshwater wetlands, is the newest type of carbon added to the colour spectrum. Teal carbon ecosystems are more susceptible to anthropogenic activities and climate change than green and blue carbon ecosystems. A detailed global review of major teal carbon ecosystems was performed to highlight the status of teal carbon and its potential role in mitigating global climate change. Our estimates indicate that peatlands, (non-tidal freshwater) swamps, and (non-tidal freshwater) marshes store (mean ± standard deviation) approximately 101.63 ± 68.12 (1016 ± 681), 42.82 ± 40.01 (428 ± 400), and 13.97 ± 10.77 (140 ± 108) kg C m[-2] (Mg C ha[-1]), respectively. The study highlights teal carbon ecosystems as major natural carbon emitters, with methane emissions of 68.79 ± 237.58, 30.48 ± 53.17, and 104.37 ± 130.82 g C-CH4 m[-2] yr[-1], and carbon dioxide emissions of 644.59 ± 1018.56 and 713.07 ± 881.75 g C-CO2 m[-2] yr[-1], respectively. On the other hand, peatlands, swamps, and marshes store considerable atmospheric carbon at the rate (mean ± standard deviation) of 125.5 ± 16.5, 216.7 ± 255.8 and 180 ± 170.5, respectively. Due to its extensive global reach and high annual carbon sequestration rate, teal carbon ecosystems have the highest global carbon sequestration potential, surpassing blue and green carbon ecosystems if they are properly conserved and managed. Therefore, the Development of Self-sustaining Teal Carbon Zones (DSTCZ) can be a natural climate solution (NCS) providing numerous ecosystem services to society. Conservation, restoration, and improved global datasets are necessary to enhance the natural carbon storage efficacy of ecosystems and refine climate projections.},
}
@article {pmid40714473,
year = {2025},
author = {Niu, Z and Asselman, J and Janssen, CR and Linley, CP and De Schamphelaere, K and Everaert, G and Catarino, AI},
title = {Combined exposure of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) microplastics and global warming affects the population dynamics of a coastal copepod.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {221},
number = {},
pages = {118465},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118465},
pmid = {40714473},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {*Copepoda/drug effects/physiology ; Animals ; *Microplastics/toxicity ; *Global Warming ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/toxicity ; Population Dynamics ; Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer ; },
abstract = {Microplastics induce ecotoxicological effects on coastal and estuarine organisms, but their combined effects with other environmental stressors such as climate change are poorly understood. The goal of the present work was to assess the combined effects of microplastics and water warming on the benthic copepod Nitokra spinipes at individual-level and to estimate population effects. Nitokra spinipes were exposed to Poly(lactic-co-glycolic-acid) microbeads (5 μm) at 0, 0.1, and 1% of food content, at 22 and 25 °C (+3 °C, based on IPCC-SSP5-8.5). The obtained filtration rates, a proxy for energy assimilation (assuming constant assimilation efficiency), were used in an individual-based model implementation of the dynamic energy budget theory (DEB-IBM) to extrapolate population-level effects under a warming scenario. Our results indicate a reduction in filtration rates by PLA microplastics at +3 °C, with 96-h EC50 = 0.029% microplastics to food content, and the DEB-IBM model indicated a population-level EC50 = 0.0098% microplastics to food content. Our results suggest that the combined exposure to elevated water temperatures and microplastics induces a decrease in energy assimilation on benthic copepods, with negative effects at population level.},
}
@article {pmid40714353,
year = {2025},
author = {Cattarinussi, G and Sambataro, F and Dazzan, P},
title = {Climate change, air pollution, and schizophrenia: Moving the field forward.},
journal = {Schizophrenia research},
volume = {284},
number = {},
pages = {1-6},
doi = {10.1016/j.schres.2025.06.026},
pmid = {40714353},
issn = {1573-2509},
}
@article {pmid40713991,
year = {2025},
author = {Fatima, SH and Judge, MA and Le Souëf, PN and Bradshaw, CJA},
title = {Impact of climate change on diarrhoea risk in low- and middle-income countries.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {285},
number = {Pt 2},
pages = {122412},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.122412},
pmid = {40713991},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {*Diarrhea/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; *Developing Countries ; Child, Preschool ; Infant ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Female ; },
abstract = {Diarrhoea remains a leading cause of mortality among children under five years of age, with over 99 % of deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Poor water quality, inadequate sanitation, poverty, undernutrition, and limited healthcare access contribute to this lingering problem, together with emerging environmental stressors driven by climate change. We analysed long-term spatial relationships between environmental, socio-economic, and maternal/child factors using Demographic and Health Surveys and WorldClim data across eight South and Southeast Asian countries (n = 66,545 clusters; 3,143,811 child-level observations). We employed boosted regression trees to assess variable importance across five thematic phases: socio-economic, maternal, child, climate, and combined. We selected variables based on biological plausibility, collinearity checks, and completeness. We addressed uncertainty through multiple imputation and stochastic resampling, and we evaluated model performance using cross-validation. The main predictors of diarrhoea incidence included annual temperature variability, precipitation in the wettest month, maternal education, and household size. Higher annual temperature range (30-40 °C) was associated with a ∼ 39 % increase in diarrhoea probability, while lower precipitation in the wettest month (< 600 mm) increased risk by ∼ 29 %, highlighting the role of drier conditions. We found that maternal education < 8 years increased diarrhoea probability by ∼ 18 %, and household sizes exceeding six members increased it by ∼ 9 %. Our findings emphasise the need for climate-resilient public-health policies that integrate social and environmental determinants of diarrhoea. Targeted interventions - including improved maternal education, water and sanitation infrastructure, and resource management in densely populated households - are necessary to mitigate diarrhoea risk in vulnerable regions under changing climate conditions.},
}
@article {pmid40713061,
year = {2025},
author = {Gougsa, S and Pratt, V and Kobei, D and Kokunda, S and Odochao, S and Laiti, J and George, B and Sim, J and Redvers, N},
title = {Indigenous mental health research in the context of climate change: methodological reflections on language and barriers to cultural practice.},
journal = {BMJ mental health},
volume = {28},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {40713061},
issn = {2755-9734},
support = {/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Mental Health/ethnology ; Community-Based Participatory Research ; *Language ; *Communication Barriers ; },
abstract = {Climate change creates unique forms of psychological distress for Indigenous Peoples whose identities and cultural practices are often intrinsically connected to ancestral lands, yet research on culturally appropriate methodologies for studying Indigenous mental health in the context of climate change remains limited. This perspective paper presents methodological reflections from Land Body Ecologies research collective, which collaborates with Ogiek (Kenya), Batwa (Uganda), Iruliga (India), Pgak'yau (Thailand) and Sámi (Sápmi) Indigenous Peoples to explore climate change-related mental health impacts through the lens of solastalgia. Through participatory dialogues conducted during in-person gatherings, team members reflected on three years of community-based participatory research and identified two critical methodological challenges underexplored in the existing literature: (1) language and concept translation difficulties, where terms such as 'mental health' and 'climate change' lack direct cultural equivalents and may carry stigmatising connotations and (2) barriers to cultural practices, where climate change and conservation-related legislation restricts Indigenous Peoples' access to ancestral lands and traditional practices essential for well-being. These challenges reflect deeper epistemological tensions between conventional research approaches and Indigenous holistic worldviews that understand land, body and ecosystems as interconnected. It concludes that meaningful mental health research with Indigenous Peoples demands active recognition of Indigenous cultural rights and self-determination, collaborative approaches that honour Indigenous knowledge systems and systemic changes that normalise Indigenous timelines, relationality and knowledge sovereignty within research institutions.},
}
@article {pmid40712479,
year = {2025},
author = {Christou, ED and Dailianis, T and Chatzinikolaou, E and Karachle, PK and Damalas, D and Tsagarakis, K and Strogyloudi, E and Karris, G and Zervoudaki, S and Giannakourou, A and Salomidi, M and Reizopoulou, S},
title = {Climate change in the "vulnerable" Eastern Mediterranean and adjacent areas: A literature review of ecological impacts and threats.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {211},
number = {},
pages = {107390},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107390},
pmid = {40712479},
issn = {1879-0291},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Mediterranean Sea ; Biodiversity ; *Ecosystem ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Seawater/chemistry ; Animals ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {The Mediterranean Sea (MS) represents a complex system that acts as a convergence zone for various biogeographical influences stemming from both temperate and tropical oceanic bodies. Its intricate topography has promoted speciation and adaptation, leading to the development of distinctive and varied marine sites. The MS has a greater total alkalinity than the open ocean, which allows it to absorb a larger amount of human-induced CO2 per unit of surface area, suggesting an increased threat of acidification. The Eastern Mediterranean (EM) region has been identified as a critical climate change (CC) hotspot; by the end of the 21st century, it is anticipated that heatwaves in the EM will occur more than seven times as often and last more than three times as long. Here, we provide an extensive literature review on the CC-induced impacts and threats on biota throughout EM and adjacent areas, supporting potential mitigation actions. The key elements contributing to the impacts and threats posed by CC in the region are: ocean warming (OW), ocean acidification (OA), and the synergistic effects of OW and OA. Additional factors encompass the combination of: i) OW and marine heatwaves (MHWs), ii) OW and non-indigenous species (NIS), iii) OW and desertification, and iv) OW and water circulation. However, the primary factor causing biodiversity decline, not just in the EM region but throughout the entire MS, seems to be the introduction of NIS, which is further worsened by OW. The primary route through the Suez Canal (SC) and its continuous expansions have sparked worry about the rising propagule pressure. There is a growing consensus that if these environmental risks are not comprehended and mitigated, a significant portion of the Mediterranean ecosystem may face severe threats to its integrity. Ultimately, the initiative of dumping brine waste into the SC, acting as a high salinity barrier that would reduce the transfer of new species carried by the currents, is likely a practical and attractive first step towards mitigation. We suggest that this action should be embraced not only by other countries but also by international environmental organizations and agencies, through a variety of strategies, including financial support. This initiative, along with other measures aimed at alleviating the impacts of invasions on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and health, is an essential next step in the process of mitigation.},
}
@article {pmid40712100,
year = {2025},
author = {Mangalamchery, V and Uvais, NA},
title = {Climate Change and Mental Health: A Scoping Review of Indian Studies.},
journal = {The primary care companion for CNS disorders},
volume = {27},
number = {4},
pages = {},
doi = {10.4088/PCC.24r03903},
pmid = {40712100},
issn = {2155-7780},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; India ; *Mental Health ; *Mental Disorders/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {Objective: To provide an overview of the existing Indian literature exploring the mental impact of climate change and enhance efforts to protect human health from climate-related challenges. Data Sources: The literature search was primarily conducted in PubMed using the keywords "climate change" AND "mental health" AND "India," "eco-anxiety" AND "climate change" AND "India," and "vulnerable populations" AND "climate change" AND "mental health" AND "India." The literature search was conducted on October 10, 2024. The search included studies published in English with no historical time restrictions. Study Selection: A total of 12 studies were reviewed, comprising original research and review articles. Inclusion criteria encompassed Indian studies investigating the mental health impact of climate change and related events. Data Extraction: Data abstraction followed predefined guidelines, focusing on the mental health impact of climate change in India. Data Synthesis: Findings revealed the intricate relationship between mental health and climate change in India. Three key themes emerged from the analysis of the selected articles: the psychological impacts of climate change, the effects on children and youth, and the role of socioeconomic status in climate-related mental health. Conclusions: This scoping review highlights the significant impact of climate change on mental health in India, particularly among individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds in rural areas. Education was identified as a crucial factor in equipping individuals to cope with these challenges, as those with higher education levels tend to be better prepared to manage the climate crisis. The findings also emphasize the need for clearer definitions and theoretical development regarding climate anxiety. Further research is essential to address these issues and guide the development of effective programs and policies aimed at mitigating the mental health effects of climate change. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2025;27(4):24r03903. Author affiliations are listed at the end of this article.},
}
@article {pmid40711917,
year = {2025},
author = {Mildenberger, M and Constantino, SM and Mahdavi, P and Bergquist, P and De Roche, G and Franzblau, E and Martinez-Alvarez, C and Sturm, I},
title = {How publics in small-island states view climate change and international responses to it.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {30},
pages = {e2415324122},
pmid = {40711917},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {n/a//Balzan Foundation/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Public Opinion ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; },
abstract = {Climate change caused by carbon pollution from the world's largest economies poses an existential threat to small-island states and territories this century. These places bear virtually no responsibility for climate change but will face sea-level rise, fresh water resource degradation, and intensified storms that will kill or dislocate exposed publics, and damage local economies. To alleviate this crisis, the global community has begun discussing who is responsible for climate mitigation and adaptation costs for those affected by climate change, in addition to continued debates around the distribution of responsibility for climate change. Missing from this analysis, however, are systematic efforts to elicit the preferences and perceptions of publics in these threatened small-island states and territories. Here, we report results from a large-sample (n [Formula: see text] 14,710) cross-national survey of publics living in climate-vulnerable states and territories, conducted in June-July 2022. By quota sampling through Facebook's ad platform, we generate survey samples at the national or territorial level for publics in 55 small-island states, territories, and subnational regions in the South Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Caribbean. We find widespread awareness and concern about the threat posed by climate change and sea-level rise, in contrast to what existing research finds in the Global North. We also find that climate-vulnerable publics believe their home governments, large polluters, and former colonial powers are all responsible for helping to manage the climate crisis, irrespective of these actors' relative carbon emissions. These findings fill an important gap by depicting climate beliefs among the communities at the frontlines of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40711155,
year = {2025},
author = {Bereziartua, A and Huss, A and Kers, JG and Smit, LAM and Vermeulen, R and Figueiredo, DM},
title = {Pre-Harvest Aflatoxin Contamination in Crops and Climate Change Factors: A European Overview.},
journal = {Toxins},
volume = {17},
number = {7},
pages = {},
pmid = {40711155},
issn = {2072-6651},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Aflatoxins/analysis ; *Crops, Agricultural/microbiology/chemistry ; Europe ; *Food Contamination/analysis ; Risk Assessment ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Aflatoxin (AF) contamination of crops during the pre-harvest period is a significant global concern for food and feed safety (FFS). In Europe, climate change presents a growing threat to agricultural products by increasing the risk of AF contamination. This umbrella review evaluates the scope and quality of pre-harvest data on climate-related AF contamination in Europe, addressing key questions: What insights do researchers provide on the relationship between climate change and pre-harvest AF contamination, and what data are lacking? Which crops are the focus of current research, and where in Europe are these studies concentrated? How is the data presented, and is it standardized? We conducted an umbrella literature review, extracting relevant studies from PubMed and Scopus up to 14 October 2024. Our findings indicate that rising temperatures, droughts, and shifting rainfall patterns increasingly favor the growth of aflatoxigenic fungi and pre-harvest AF contamination in European crops, posing risks to FFS and agricultural stability. However, inconsistencies in data collection and reporting limit cross-regional comparisons and hinder the development of effective mitigation strategies. Standardizing methodologies and improving data accessibility will enhance predictive modeling, strengthen risk assessments, and support targeted adaptation efforts, providing actionable insights for policymakers and agricultural stakeholders.},
}
@article {pmid40710921,
year = {2025},
author = {Caraballo-Betancort, AM and Marcilla-Toribio, I and Notario-Pacheco, B and Moratalla-Cebrian, ML and Perez-Moreno, A and Del Hoyo-Herraiz, A and Poyatos-Leon, R and Martinez-Andres, M},
title = {Spanish Nurses' Knowledge and Perceptions of Climate Change: A Qualitative Study.},
journal = {Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy)},
volume = {15},
number = {7},
pages = {},
pmid = {40710921},
issn = {2039-4403},
abstract = {Background/Objective: Nurses play a critical role in addressing climate change. They are instrumental in both mitigation and adaptation to its effects. Through care provision, education, management, policy development, and research, nurses can undertake a variety of specific actions in response to climate change. However, their perceptions of this challenge remain under-researched. This study aims to investigate Spanish nurses' knowledge of climate change and its impact on health. Methods: This is a qualitative descriptive study based on the constructivist paradigm. Purposive and snowball sampling strategies were used to recruit nurses from emergency services, geriatrics, cardiology, respiratory medicine and primary care in nine different regions of Spain. Semi-structured online interviews were conducted. Data analysis was carried out by three researchers via a three-stage inductive thematic analysis approach. Results: The sample consisted of 31 nurses, predominantly women (77.42%), with a mean age of 41 years. Seventy percent of the participants had less than 15 years of experience in the service. Four categories were identified: (i) general knowledge of climate change; (ii) knowledge of climate change and health; (iii) knowledge of actions to address climate change; and (iv) knowledge development. Overall, the nurses demonstrated awareness of the risks posed by climate change as well as actions to respond. However, barriers such as a lack of formal training and eco-anxiety affect their knowledge acquisition. Conclusions: Nurses play an important role in the response to climate change. However, more comprehensive and higher-quality educational programmes, provided by academic institutions, workplaces, and professional associations, are needed. This study was prospectively registered with the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of the Cuenca Health Area on 25 January 2022 (registration number 2021/PI3721).},
}
@article {pmid40707708,
year = {2025},
author = {Deresse, T and Tolessa, T and Mamo, S and Bohnett, E and Engdaw, G},
title = {Spatiotemporal trends of climate change and variability: impacts on coffee production in Abaya and Gelana Woredas, Southern Ethiopia.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {8},
pages = {951},
pmid = {40707708},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Ethiopia ; *Coffee/growth &amp; development ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Rain ; *Agriculture/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; Temperature ; Seasons ; Coffea/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {The purpose of this study was to investigate the spatiotemporal trends and variability of climate impacts on coffee production in Abaya and Gelana Woredas. To clarify reliable data from the participants, the study utilized a mixed-research approach. Combining quantitative climate analysis (Mann-Kendall test, Sen's slope, and rainfall indices) with qualitative data from surveys and interviews, this research assessed how climate variability, socioeconomic factors, and physical conditions affect coffee yield. Statistical analysis (regression and t-tests) reveals significant climate trends across the study area, including warming nighttime temperatures (Tmin), cooling daytime temperatures (Tmax), and seasonal rainfall fluctuations. Rainfall trends varied among kebeles: In Bunata, Belg (Z = 1.07) and Meher (Z = 1.03) conveyed moderate but non-significant increases, although annual rainfall showed a near-significant decline (Z = - 1.84, Q = - 0.076). In contrast, Guangawa Badiya, Giwe, and Jirme exhibited positive rainfall trends in both Belg (Z = 2.21) and Meher (Z = 2.67), while Odo Mike experienced negative rainfall trends, particularly in Meher (Q = - 0.391) and annually (Q = - 0.660). Temperature trends revealed a decrease in Tmax across all sites (Bunata - 0.61, Guangawa Badiya - 0.66, Odo Mike - 0.45, Giwe - 0.43), while Tmin increased entirely, with notable seasonal variability in Tmax. Regression modeling showed a strong correlation (R = 0.871) between climate variability, soil erosion, land size, and coffee production, explaining 83.2% of the variation in yields. Key adaptation strategies reported by farmers included intercropping (8.7%), income diversification (8.7%), cultivar selection (8.6%), agroforestry (8.5%), and integrated pest management (IPM) (7.8%). While rising Tmin, decreasing Tmax, and rainfall variability contributed to variations in coffee production in Guangawa Badiya, Giwe, and Jirme, these changes led to a decline in Bunata and Odo Mike. Coffee production has been impacted by climate change due to reducing the diurnal temperature range, hindering blooming and bean development, and making pests more vulnerable. Intense rainfall causes soil erosion and nutrient loss, while irregular rainfall impacts important development phases, resulting in flower drop and low yields. This study underscores the importance of adaptive strategies such as intercropping, agroforestry, income diversification, enhanced water management, and government support in ensuring the sustainability of coffee farming amidst ongoing climate fluctuations.},
}
@article {pmid40707527,
year = {2025},
author = {Mudassar, M and Lin, T and Wang, X and Geng, H},
title = {Global trends and influential factors of climate change adaptation recognition in GDELT.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {26887},
pmid = {40707527},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2022YFC3800700//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 42271299//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 3502Z20231038//Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Science and Technology/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change adaptation recognition in developing and developed countries are crucial to tackle the environmental vulnerabilities. In this study news data from GDELT was utilized to investigate the CCA recognition (tone, concern, and scope) across different income groups of 200 countries by using monthly data from March 2015 to March 2024. Additionally, analysed socioeconomic, geographic, and demographic indicators that influence CCA recognition among 174 countries globally by using yearly data from 2016 to 2023. We employed post-hoc multiple comparison test-Dunn's test to compare CCA recognition across different income groups. We also employed OLS, and to validate OLS we also used robust econometric techniques Breusch-Pagan test for heteroskedasticity, Shapiro-Wilk test for normality of residuals, HC1 estimator for robust standard error, to ensure robustness against outliers and leverage points, robust regression techniques M estimation employed and quasi-Poisson regression for the scope model. We find that all recognition indicators median is significantly (p < 0.001) different among 4 different income level countries groups except scope indicator between low income and lower middle-income countries as well as upper middle income and high-income countries. Life expectancy causes to increase the tone and decrease the concern of CCA news significantly by 0.016 and - 0.018 respectively. Expected years of schooling has significant and positive relationship with tone and concern at coefficient 0.096, 0.025 respectively. The findings emphasize that countries with stronger socioeconomic indicators, favourable demographic profile, or reside at tropical geographic locations are more likely to prioritize and recognize climate change adaptation. The findings offer a novel approach to measuring climate change adaptation progress using news media, benefiting policymakers in enhancing sustainable development efforts.},
}
@article {pmid40707047,
year = {2025},
author = {Ayowole, DJ and Adebajo, GO and Lasisi, TO and Bakai, JG},
title = {Effects of climate change on vaccine storage and cold chain logistics: a qualitative study in Ogun State, Nigeria.},
journal = {BMJ global health},
volume = {10},
number = {7},
pages = {},
pmid = {40707047},
issn = {2059-7908},
mesh = {Nigeria ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Refrigeration ; *Vaccines/supply &amp; distribution ; *Drug Storage ; Qualitative Research ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Interviews as Topic ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change remains a global challenge posing a significant risk to the vaccine cold chain system logistics. It threatens vaccine potency due to inadequate storage facilities and ineffective vaccine distribution mechanisms, which are mostly affected by unpredictable environmental conditions. In Nigeria, this situation is worsened by unreliable electric power supply, frequently interrupted alternative power sources, poorly trained cold chain personnel, and inefficient management procedures. These factors contribute to low immunisation coverage rates and high disease burdens. Hence, there is a need to assess the effect of climate change on cold chain system logistics.<br><br>METHOD: Participants were cold chain officers across vaccine cold stores in Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria. Data were collected via a 35-item semistructured in-depth interview guide. The effect of climate change on vaccine storage and cold chain logistics efficiency in Ogun State, Nigeria, was assessed. Data were manually and thematically analysed using the constructivist variants of the grounded theory methodology. Ethical approval and participants' informed consent were obtained.<br><br>RESULT: Participants perceived that increasing ambient temperature variability constrained cold chain performance, resulting in equipment deterioration or damage. The vaccine distribution mechanism is mostly interrupted by difficult transportation systems caused by unpredictable weather changes. Policies are required around prompt replacement of damaged resources, equipment, continuous training of skilled workers, monitoring and surveillance system improvement.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate change significantly affected the efficiency of the cold chain system. Relevant policy implementation was highlighted as an essential step towards alleviating its effects.},
}
@article {pmid40704081,
year = {2025},
author = {Overcenco, AV and Coreţchi, L&#x15e;},
title = {Impact of Climate Change on Indoor Radon Concentrations as a Current Public Health Challenge.},
journal = {Environment &amp; health (Washington, D.C.)},
volume = {3},
number = {7},
pages = {705-713},
pmid = {40704081},
issn = {2833-8278},
abstract = {Climate change is considered to intensify radon migration into houses, increasing health risks. Energy efficiency strategies can contribute to indoor radon accumulation, particularly in the winter and summer seasons, when buildings are sealed to maintain thermal comfort. Studies in various regions of the world have shown that meteorological factors influence indoor radon concentration either directly or indirectly. Seasonal variations in radon levels have been observed, with winter concentrations exceeding summer levels by 2-5 times, while extreme weather events further impact radon exhalation. Epidemiological data indicate that the increase of indoor radon concentration by 100 Bq/m[3] raises lung cancer risk by 16%, with 35-40% of radon-related lung cancers potentially preventable through exposure reduction. Additionally, recent studies suggest a correlation between radon exposure and cardiovascular diseases, contributing to its significance for public health. Collecting meteorological data alongside indoor radon measurements and analyzing their relationship are essential for understanding such interactions as well as developing public health strategies for prevention and adaptation to future climate conditions. Based on international experience, methodological approaches to the study of the assessment of the influence of meteorological factors on the risk of radon exposure in a regional context have been formulated.},
}
@article {pmid40703724,
year = {2025},
author = {Momenpour, Y and Choobchian, S},
title = {Emotional climate: a bibliometric analysis of the psychological consequences of climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1521771},
pmid = {40703724},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {Research on climate change and its impact on individuals' emotions are receiving increasing attention. Therefore, it is crucial to evaluate the current state of this research and predict future trends to offer greater clarity for researchers and decision-makers. This study aims to analyze the co-authorship network, bibliographic coupling, and co-word analysis of scientific documents produced by researchers in the Scopus database from 2010 to 2024. This period is characterized by the emergence and conceptual consolidation of emotional responses to climate change in academic research, focusing on the psychological consequences of climate change. A total of 1,333 documents were chosen for analysis after completing the identification and screening processes. This research is applied and descriptive in terms of its scient metric approach and is conducted using co-occurrence word analysis and network analysis techniques. The collected data were analyzed using Excel, and VOS viewer software was utilized to create visual maps. The co-occurrence analysis of high-frequency terms highlighted emerging topics and critical issues related to climate change. The findings emphasize the connection between clusters related to climate change and climate justice with the core cluster of humanity and human emotions, highlighting the emerging nature of this research domain. The thematic clusters identified further emphasize the significance and novelty of climate-related emotions and the organization of related research. This review can serve as a roadmap for future research, planning, and decision-making in the area of climate change and its associated impacts.},
}
@article {pmid40702586,
year = {2025},
author = {Meng, L and Pourmokhtarian, A and Templer, PH and Hutyra, LR and Driscoll, CT},
title = {Simulations of historical impacts of climate change and atmospheric chemistry on a northeastern U.S. forest ecosystem.},
journal = {Ecological applications : a publication of the Ecological Society of America},
volume = {35},
number = {5},
pages = {e70079},
doi = {10.1002/eap.70079},
pmid = {40702586},
issn = {1051-0761},
support = {18-32210//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2020397//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 67003-26615//National Institute of Food and Agriculture/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Forests ; *Atmosphere/chemistry ; Massachusetts ; Nitrogen/chemistry ; Computer Simulation ; Models, Biological ; *Trees ; Carbon/chemistry ; },
abstract = {Climate change, land disturbance, and atmospheric chemistry have substantially impacted northeastern hardwood forests. However, it is challenging to quantify the exacerbating or mitigating interactions among these disturbances on carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and water cycling in forest ecosystems. To evaluate these effects, we applied the PnET-CN-daily model to simulate the historical patterns of C, N, and water cycling at Harvard Forest in central Massachusetts, United States. The model was run with a reconstructed historical climate and air chemistry scenario, and results were compared with field measurements at Harvard Forest for calibration. The calibrated model was then run with a series of hypothetical scenarios to decompose the impacts of individual environmental drivers on C, N, and water cycling of the forest ecosystem. Model simulations suggest that increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations, changes in climate, and decreases in atmospheric N deposition have contributed to historical changes in the plant C cycle. Elevated CO2 concentrations have been the dominant factor, though these effects have diminished with increasing concentrations. The combination of elevated CO2 and a warmer climate has led to increased plant growth, resulting in higher plant N storage but a decline in the soil N pool. However, elevated atmospheric N deposition has mitigated this decline in soil N and also suppressed soil decomposition. Climate has been a key driver of recent changes in the water cycle, with increased air temperatures leading to higher transpiration rates. Despite this change, soil water content at Harvard Forest remained relatively constant over the simulation period because of increasing water-use efficiency associated with increasing CO2 concentration, indicating that plant growth is not limited by water at Harvard Forest. Future investigations should use modeling approaches to project the functional responses of the forest ecosystem to the interacting effects of future climate scenarios and contrasting air quality regulations.},
}
@article {pmid40700838,
year = {2025},
author = {Yang, D and Liu, Y},
title = {Heterogeneous impacts of human activities and climate change on transformed vegetation dynamics on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {392},
number = {},
pages = {126575},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126575},
pmid = {40700838},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Human Activities ; Tibet ; *Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {In the context of intensifying global environmental change, elucidating vegetation dynamics and their driving mechanisms is vital for sustainable ecosystem management. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP), a region known for its sensitivity and vulnerability, exhibits a high degree of responsiveness to climate change and human activities. The region's pronounced spatiotemporal heterogeneity renders it an optimal area for investigating vegetation changes and their driving mechanisms. However, existing research predominantly emphasizes natural factors, with insufficient systematic analysis of human activities, thereby constraining a comprehensive understanding of driving mechanisms. This study utilizes MODIS NDVI data to systematically analyze GNDVI (the average NDVI during the growing season) trends and their driving mechanisms across the QTP from 2000 to 2018, integrating natural factors (temperature, precipitation, potential evapotranspiration, snow depth, elevation, slope) and human factors (roads, population, grazing intensity) from multi-scale and vegetation-type perspectives. Results reveal a significant increasing trend in GNDVI (p < 0.05) across the QTP, with pronounced improvements in the northeast and degradation in specific regions of the southwest and southeast. From 2000 to 2018, 79.19% of QTP vegetation exhibited improvement (39.52% significantly), while 14.28% experienced degradation (2.78% significantly). During the study period, the QTP climate exhibited a warming and moistening trend, which generally benefited vegetation growth. The impacts of natural and human factors on vegetation changes vary significantly across different spatial regions. Population density and grazing intensity have obvious threshold effects on vegetation dynamics: when population density exceeds 17 pop/km[2], their effects on vegetation change rate approach marginal effects, while grazing intensity exceeds 250 SU/km[2], resulting in a significant decrease in GNDVI change rate. Notably, grazing and tourism activities near roads and lakes negatively impacted GNDVI in the southwest and southeast, partially offsetting the positive effects of climate change and contributing to degradation. Based on these findings, the study recommends establishing a long-term investment mechanism for ecosystem protection, implementing differentiated regional management strategies, and enhancing regulatory oversight of human activities. Specifically, strict controls on grazing and tourism development in ecologically sensitive areas are necessary to mitigate their impacts on fragile ecosystems. This study constructs a framework that integrates the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of natural and human factors, overcoming the limitations of traditional methods. It advances the theoretical understanding of the driving mechanisms behind vegetation dynamics in alpine ecosystems and provides a scientific foundation for formulating differentiated ecological protection policies and sustainable management strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40700376,
year = {2025},
author = {Shahrier, R and Hasan, MN and Ankita, SY and Tasnim, I and Rahman, KT},
title = {Impact of climate change on Boro rice production in Bangladesh: Evidence from time series modeling.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {7},
pages = {e0328699},
pmid = {40700376},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Oryza/growth &amp; development ; *Climate Change ; Bangladesh ; Seasons ; Temperature ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Bangladesh has three distinct rice-growing seasons: Aus, Aman, and Boro, each with its distinct climatic state. Climatic factors interacting with non-climatic factors impact seasonal rice yield. However, research hasn't yet examined how climatic and non-climatic factors (CNCFs) affect the yield of rice production during the Boro season (YBR). Therefore, this study attempted to assess the impact of CNCFs on YBR using time series modeling. Accordingly, the modeling approaches used stationarity testing and pairwise correlation analysis to verify the suitability of the CNCFs for further analysis. After that, the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model, the Granger causality test, and the principal component analysis (PCA) were used to predict how the CNCFs affect YBR. The ARDL model predicted that area and temperature had a substantial positive effect on YBR in both the long- and short-run, but humidity adversely influenced YBR in the long-run and positively in the short-run. The Granger causality test revealed a unidirectional causal relationship between YBR and CNCFs, except for the climatic factor rainfall. On the other hand, the non-climatic factors area, population, energy consumption, and fertilizer consumption were positively associated with YBR and substantially contributed to PC1's (71.7%) variation. Aligning these results, this study concluded that the area, temperature, population, fertilizer consumption, and energy consumption positively impacted the YBR, while humidity negatively impacted it. These findings are crucial for ensuring Bangladesh's rice security amid climate change, guiding policymaking, and addressing future rice demand. Therefore, policymakers and stakeholders should focus on controlling greenhouse gas emissions to keep temperatures and humidity consistent, developing climate-tolerant rice cultivars, encouraging farmers to use organic fertilizer, and adapting eco-friendly technologies for sustainable rice production.},
}
@article {pmid40700049,
year = {2025},
author = {Suksavate, W and Ngernsaengsaruay, C and Nipitwattanaphon, M and Hasin, S and Phosri, C and Voraphab, I and Sakolrak, B and Choosa-Nga, P and Nakpong, L and Khunkrai, R and Bunlerlerd, K and Kaewgrajang, T},
title = {Effect of climate change on truffle (Tuber species) distribution and host plant interactions in Thailand.},
journal = {Mycologia},
volume = {117},
number = {5},
pages = {835-846},
doi = {10.1080/00275514.2025.2522020},
pmid = {40700049},
issn = {1557-2536},
mesh = {Thailand ; *Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; *Ascomycota/physiology ; *Plant Diseases/microbiology ; },
abstract = {Climate change is an important driver of shifts in species' geographic distributions, including those of several truffle species. Understanding these shifts is essential for effective conservation and sustainable ecosystem management. This study aimed to identify suitable habitats for three Tuber species discovered in Thailand-Tuber lannaense, T. thailandicum, and T. magnatum-and project their future distributions under climate change scenarios. Using MaxEnt modeling and presence-only occurrence data, we predicted current and future suitable habitats under two climate scenarios: SSP1-2.6 (low emissions) and SSP5-8.5 (high emissions) for the year 2050. Annual precipitation (bio12) and mean diurnal range (bio02) were the most influential environmental variables for three Tuber species and their host plants. Currently, suitable habitats for Tuber species and their host trees (Betula alnoides and Carpinus londoniana) are concentrated in mountainous areas of northern and northeastern Thailand, covering approximately 6000 km[2]. By 2050, under both SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios, the shared suitable habitat between truffles and their host plants is projected to be completely lost (100%). Carpinus londoniana is expected to lose nearly 100% of its suitable habitat under SSP1-2.6 and retain only 37 km[2] under SSP5-8.5, whereas B. alnoides shows potential for southward range expansion despite some habitat loss. These findings underscore the urgent need for targeted conservation strategies to preserve Thai Tuber species and their symbiotic hosts under changing climatic conditions.},
}
@article {pmid40698795,
year = {2025},
author = {Sandal, S and Jha, V},
title = {Time to integrate climate science into kidney care planning: a 'PASIGE' to a climate change mitigation and adaptation framework.},
journal = {Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension},
volume = {34},
number = {6},
pages = {534-542},
doi = {10.1097/MNH.0000000000001109},
pmid = {40698795},
issn = {1473-6543},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Kidney Diseases/therapy/diagnosis/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Kidney diseases affect around 850 million people globally and are a growing public health burden, with high rates of associated cardiovascular mortality and no major decline in age-standardized mortality compared to other noncommunicable diseases. Climate change is an inequitable driver of kidney diseases, and climate-related disasters can disrupt access to life-sustaining kidney replacement therapies. Conversely, the care of patients with kidney diseases contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and generates large amounts of waste.<br><br>RECENT FINDINGS: Environmentally sustainable kidney care planning is pursuing kidney care practices and innovations that minimize environmental harm while remaining patient-centered and cost-effective. An adaptation and mitigation framework (a structured approach to developing adaptation strategies, policies, and measures) to guide this is lacking.<br><br>SUMMARY: We propose the 'PASIGE' framework to guide climate science integration in kidney care planning -> Prevent: approaches to prevent kidney disease, its progression to kidney failure, and complications; Adopt: sustainable lifestyle, practices and therapies; Screen: targeted population screening for early detection and identification of kidney disease; Innovate: technology, manufacturing, procurement, energy sources and transportation; Generate: sustainably powered and produced low-impact net zero waste kidney replacement therapies resilient to climate threats; and Enhance: patient engagement, care quality, and system resiliency.},
}
@article {pmid40698780,
year = {2025},
author = {Stollewerk, A and Kratina, P and Sentis, A and Chaparro-Pedraza, C and Decaestecker, E and De Meester, L and Eyice, O and Govaert, L and Jones, JI and Laforsch, C and Madeira, C and Narwani, A and Oostra, V and Raeymaekers, JAM and Rossberg, AG and Schott, M and Stoks, R and van Velzen, E and Boukal, D},
title = {Plasticity in climate change responses.},
journal = {Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society},
volume = {100},
number = {6},
pages = {2508-2527},
pmid = {40698780},
issn = {1469-185X},
support = {21-29169S//Grant Agency of the Czech Republic/ ; ANR-19-CE02-0001-01//Agence Nationale de la Recherche/ ; CEECIND/01526/2018//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e Tecnologia/ ; PTDC/BIA-BMA/1494/2020//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e Tecnologia/ ; UIDP/04378/2020//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e Tecnologia/ ; UUIDB/04378/2020//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e Tecnologia/ ; LA/P/0140/2020//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e Tecnologia/ ; MR/V024744/2//UK Research &amp; Innovation/ ; 511084840//Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft/ ; C16/2017/002//KU Leuven Research Council/ ; C16/2023/007//KU Leuven Research Council/ ; NE/Y001184/1//Natural Environment Research Council/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Adaptation, Physiological ; Phenotype ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Recent research has shown that climate change can both induce and modulate the expression of plastic traits but our understanding of the role of phenotypic plasticity as an adaptive response to climate change is limited. In this review, we dissect the mechanisms and impact of phenotypic plasticity as a response to accumulating climatic pressures on the individual, species and community levels. (i) We discuss how plasticity can affect individuals, populations and community dynamics and how climate change can alter the role of plasticity. We hypothesise that some pathways to phenotypic plasticity such as irreversible and anticipatory organismal responses will be reduced under increasing climate change. (ii) We then propose an integrated conceptual framework for studying phenotypic plasticity to advance our understanding of the feedbacks between the different levels of biological organisation. (iii) By formulating as yet unaddressed research questions within and across levels of biological organisation, we aim to instigate new research on phenotypic plasticity and its role in climate change responses.},
}
@article {pmid40698609,
year = {2025},
author = {Sengul, T and Ozakgul, A and Akyaz, DY and Aydin, Y and Karakaya, D},
title = {The Reflections of Global Climate Change on Wound and Ostomy Care: Awareness, Experiences, and Strategies in Nursing Practices.},
journal = {International wound journal},
volume = {22},
number = {8},
pages = {e70729},
pmid = {40698609},
issn = {1742-481X},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; *Ostomy/nursing ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Focus Groups ; Attitude of Health Personnel ; *Wounds and Injuries/nursing ; *Nursing Care ; },
abstract = {This study explores nurses' perceptions of how climate change may impact wound and ostomy care, focusing on their awareness, experiences, and perceived challenges in clinical practice. It also aims to contribute to the development of sustainable care strategies in nursing. A sequential mixed-methods design was used to collect quantitative data from 95 certified wound and ostomy nurses and conduct four focus group discussions with 23 nurses. The study followed the 'Global Model for Operationalizing Sustainability in Nursing', and qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis. Nurses demonstrated moderate-to-high awareness of climate change, with the highest score in the 'expectations' subdimension (76.78 ± 10.21). Most nurses (96.9%) believed that rising temperature and humidity would increase wound infections, and 93.8% anticipated adverse effects on skin integrity based on clinical experience. Regarding stoma complications, 94.8% identified fungal infections and 89.6% reported peristomal moisture-related damage as significant concerns. Four key themes emerged: (1) Structural factors (Cultural Bridging and Resource Evaluation), (2) Process (Nurses' Actions and Educational Activities), (3) Outcome (Observed Changes and Professional Adaptation), and (4) Future perspective (Nurses' Leadership and Sustainability). This study reveals nurses' perceptions that climate change may affect wound and ostomy care. While based on subjective reports rather than empirical data, these findings reflect common clinical concerns. Highlighting the need for climate-focused education and planning, the study calls for greater integration of environmental awareness into nursing practice to support adaptive, patient-centred care.},
}
@article {pmid40698261,
year = {2025},
author = {Katsivela, E and Chatoutsidou, SE and Saridaki, A and Raisi, L and Stathopoulou, P and Tsiamis, G and Kunfeng, G and Fetfatzis, P and Romanos, F and Gidarakou, M and Gini, MI and Granakis, K and Mylonaki, M and Papanikolaou, C and Vratolis, S and Vogel, F and Zografou, O and Möhler, O and Papayannis, A and Eleftheriadis, K and Nenes, A and Lazaridis, M},
title = {Airborne Microorganisms at Hellenic Atmospheric Aerosol and Climate Change Station in Helmos Mountain (Greece).},
journal = {ACS earth &amp; space chemistry},
volume = {9},
number = {7},
pages = {1801-1814},
pmid = {40698261},
issn = {2472-3452},
abstract = {Cultural-based methods of bacteria and fungi and molecular identification of bacteria were combined with parallel continuous measurements of aerosol chemical composition, number size distribution, ice-nucleating concentration, and fluorescent particle size distribution and characteristics. Measurements took place at the Helmos Hellenic Atmospheric Aerosol and Climate Change Station (HAC)[2], Greece, during the 2021 CALISHTO campaign. The objective was to characterize the microorganism levels at the (HAC)[2] station and further investigate the associations between bioaerosols and aerosols in atmospheric processes that play a key role in the formation of ice crystals. Very low concentrations of viable, cultivable heterotrophic bacteria (4 ± 4 CFU/m[3]) were measured, whereas fast-growing fungi were not affected (182 ± 86 CFU/m[3]) by the environmental conditions at the station. The size distribution of heterotrophic bacteria was bimodal with peaks at fine (1.1-2.1 μm) and coarse size fractions (d > 7 μm), whereas airborne fungi exhibited a monomodal distribution (2.1-3.3 μm). Bacterial populations identified using 16S rRNA correlated well (r = 0.82) with the averaged concentrations of fluorescent particles (A and C channels). Strong correlations were obtained between total bacterial and particle volume concentrations of coarser fractions (>1 μm, 0.61-0.86), suggesting their strong presence in these sizes. No correlation was found with ice nuclei (INP) (r = -0.04) and low to medium negative correlations with the organics and ions (SO4 [2-], NH4 [+], NO3 [-], Cl[-]) possibly due to their relatively lower sizes. In accordance with the culture-dependent analysis, relatively low total bacterial concentrations were determined by real-time PCR, with concentrations ranging from 33.4 to 117.2 GE/m[3]. High bacterial diversity was found with 123 bacterial Operational Taxonomy Units (OTUs) classified in 10 phyla, 16 classes, 56 families, and 78 genera. Origin of the air masses was a significant driver to bacterial communities. Enrichment of specific species such as and was observed during Saharan dust episodes, while in the presence of continental air masses, characteristic species such as Rhizobium sp., Corynebacterium sp., and had higher relative abundance. Our study provides a comprehensive analysis and quantification of the varying drivers and variability in microorganisms in high-altitude site.},
}
@article {pmid40697860,
year = {2025},
author = {Ren, J and Li, S and Zhang, Y and Yang, Q and Liu, J and Fan, J and Xiang, Y},
title = {MaxEnt-based evaluation of climate change effects on the habitat suitability of Magnolia officinalis in China.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1601585},
pmid = {40697860},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {This study aimed to assess the impact of climate change on the potential distribution of the endangered medicinal plant M. officinalis in China. We sought to identify key bioclimatic variables influencing its distribution, predict current and future suitable habitats, and evaluate shifts in these habitats under different climate scenarios. We constructed a dataset comprising 405 distribution records of M. officinalis and 9 major environmental factors. The MaxEnt model, integrated with GIS software, was employed to predict the potential distribution under current (1970-2000) and future periods (2050s, 2070s, and 2090s). Model optimization was conducted using the ENMeval package to adjust regularization multiplier and feature combination parameters, ensuring enhanced predictive accuracy. The optimized MaxEnt model demonstrated high predictive precision with an AUC value of 0.917. The minimum temperature of the coldest month, mean diurnal range, and annual precipitation were identified as the key environmental variables influencing M. officinalis distribution, with contribution rates of 72.7%, 11.6%, and 4.2%, respectively. The suitable habitat was predicted to expand by 2050s under the SSP1-2.6 scenario but showed a reduction in highly suitable areas under more severe scenarios like SSP5-8.5. Centroid shift analyses indicated a northwestward migration of suitable habitats. These results from this study suggest that climate change poses significant risks to the distribution of M. officinalis, with potential shifts in both the extent and quality of suitable habitats. Our findings highlight the importance of considering climate change projections in conservation planning and underscore the need for adaptive strategies to ensure the sustainability of this medicinally valuable species. The study provides a scientific basis for the conservation and sustainable use of M. officinalis in the context of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40695348,
year = {2025},
author = {Gerlich, HS and Holmstrup, M and Schmidt, NM and Phillimore, AB and Høye, TT},
title = {Keeping up with climate change: have Arctic arthropods reached their phenological limits?.},
journal = {Proceedings. Biological sciences},
volume = {292},
number = {2051},
pages = {20250350},
pmid = {40695348},
issn = {1471-2954},
support = {//Innovationsfonden/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Arthropods/physiology ; Greenland ; Arctic Regions ; Seasons ; Temperature ; Snow ; },
abstract = {Many arthropods show earlier seasonal activity with warming, but these responses cannot continue indefinitely. Identifying such phenological thresholds is crucial for understanding limits to climate tracking and species persistence, but few studies test for breakpoints that may indicate physiological or ecological constraints. Using a 28-year time series, we examined breakpoint responses to snowmelt and temperature across 15 arthropod taxa in seven plots from high-Arctic Greenland, a region experiencing pronounced warming. Our meta-analysis found breakpoint responses in two of six phenological driver and event combinations: onset and peak activity advanced with earlier snowmelt until a threshold, beyond which the relationship levelled off. A breakpoint for peak activity in response to temperature disappeared when snowmelt was included in the model, underscoring the importance of considering several environmental cues to prevent incorrect inferences about plasticity limits. Most responses showed no evidence of a breakpoint in phenological sensitivity, instead exhibiting continued tracking of cues over the study period. Our findings suggest that while many Arctic arthropods remain responsive to climate change, some may be approaching limits, potentially altering ecological interactions and vulnerability to abiotic cues. Our findings highlight the need for broader assessments of phenological thresholds to refine predictions of species responses to environmental change.},
}
@article {pmid40695219,
year = {2025},
author = {Kantola, N and Welker, JM and Leffler, AJ and Lämsä, J and Paavola, R and Suominen, O and Väisänen, M},
title = {Impacts of winter climate change on northern forest understory carbon dioxide exchange determined by reindeer grazing.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {995},
number = {},
pages = {180089},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180089},
pmid = {40695219},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Reindeer/physiology ; Animals ; *Forests ; Seasons ; *Carbon Dioxide/analysis/metabolism ; *Herbivory ; Snow ; Carbon Cycle ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {In northern regions, the ongoing climate change is altering snow depth with complex consequences for carbon dioxide (CO2) exchange and thus, global carbon (C) balance. In addition, ungulate grazers such as reindeer and caribou often alter plant and soil properties that may lead to modifications in the magnitudes and patterns of CO2 exchange. To understand how reindeer grazing, coupled with changes in snow depth affects CO2 exchange, we used recent snow treatments (ambient, reduced, and increased snow depth) combined with 25- and 55-year-old reindeer exclusions and the adjacent grazed areas in boreal and subarctic Scots pine forests that are main winter pastures for reindeer/caribou and cover a significant portion of boreal and subarctic landscapes. At both study sites, we measured understory net ecosystem exchange (i.e., NEE), ecosystem respiration (i.e., ER), and gross ecosystem production (i.e., GEP) over two snow-free seasons. We found that 55 years of reindeer exclusion increased C source strength by 136 % under ambient snow depth and 205 % under reduced snow depth in comparison to the grazed area with respective snow conditions. On the contrary, increased snow depth decreased C source strength inside the exclusion offsetting the difference between reindeer grazing treatments. Our results show that grazing may enhance ecosystem stability to winter climate change in comparison to long-term absence of grazing. This highlights the complexity of climate-grazer interactions in functioning of northern ecosystems which are experiencing variations in snow depth.},
}
@article {pmid40693543,
year = {2025},
author = {Sheate, B},
title = {Climate change and mental health: the rising tide of eco-distress.},
journal = {Perspectives in public health},
volume = {145},
number = {4},
pages = {185-187},
pmid = {40693543},
issn = {1757-9147},
}
@article {pmid40692970,
year = {2025},
author = {Simma, M and Ozgul, A and Duchenne, F and Ackermann, G and Jenny, H and Müller, JP and Kempel, A},
title = {Shifting Heights? A 40-Year Resurvey of Alpine Marmot Distribution in Response to Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {7},
pages = {e71777},
pmid = {40692970},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Alpine species are severely affected by climate change, with elevational range shifts being one key response of mountain species to the rapidly warming environment. The Alpine marmot (Marmota marmota) is suggested to be particularly susceptible to ongoing warming. However, it is largely unknown how climate change affected the Alpine marmot distribution in recent decades. This study examines the elevational changes in Alpine marmot distribution over the past 40 years in a Central Alps Mountain valley. Based on historical occurrence data of the year 1982, we resurveyed the marmot occurrences in the year 2022. We analysed potential distributional changes over time by fitting dynamic site-occupancy models to detect occupancy patterns, as well as marmot colonisations and site abandonments ('local extinctions' at a site) along the elevational gradient, whilst accounting for imperfect detection. Contrary to expectations, we found no evidence of upward colonisation at higher elevations or an upward shift of the lower range margin in our study, suggesting that marmots are not climate-limited at lower elevations in the investigated valley, and other factors than climate might constrain their higher elevation colonisation. Nevertheless, the marmot's elevational optimum shifted upwards by +86 m. Our results indicate that the most favourable conditions for marmots have slightly shifted higher due to warming. To better understand potential habitat contractions driven by climate change, further large-scale studies focusing on the lower range margins in warmer Alpine regions are necessary. Recognising distribution changes of species vulnerable to climate change is crucial to evaluate local extinction risks and for conserving biodiversity.},
}
@article {pmid40692628,
year = {2025},
author = {Kurzeja, D},
title = {Letter to the editor: 'Impact of climate change and infectious diseases: Implications for healthcare providers in the UK'.},
journal = {Future healthcare journal},
volume = {12},
number = {2},
pages = {100259},
pmid = {40692628},
issn = {2514-6645},
}
@article {pmid40692032,
year = {2025},
author = {Dalan, D and Shum, M and Ponda, P and Filho, NR and Demain, JG},
title = {10 ways to better understand climate change and allergic diseases in clinical settings.},
journal = {Annals of allergy, asthma &amp; immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, &amp; Immunology},
volume = {135},
number = {6},
pages = {712-713},
doi = {10.1016/j.anai.2025.07.010},
pmid = {40692032},
issn = {1534-4436},
}
@article {pmid40692024,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhao, Z and Duan, X and Zhang, T and Bi, S and Noor, Z and Guo, S and Wei, Z and Zhang, Y and Qin, Y and Ma, H and Pan, Y and Yu, Z and Li, J and Zhang, Y},
title = {Adapting to hypo-salinity: Molecular mechanisms in giant clams and symbionts with implications for coral reef resilience under climate change.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {285},
number = {Pt 2},
pages = {122385},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.122385},
pmid = {40692024},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {Animals ; *Coral Reefs ; *Climate Change ; *Bivalvia/physiology ; Symbiosis ; *Salinity ; Adaptation, Physiological ; },
abstract = {Typhoon climates and extreme rainy seasons drive changes in seawater salinity and quality, threatening coral reef ecosystems. As key contributors to coral reef ecosystems, giant clams face major survival pressures from salinity fluctuations. Understanding their salinity adaptation and recovery strategies is thus critical for the long-term conservation and sustainable management of coral reefs. Here, we integrated physiological and meta-transcriptomic analyses to investigate responses of Tridacna crocea to hypo-saline conditions (20 ppt, 27 ppt) and subsequent recovery at 34 ppt. Hypo-salinity significantly reduced growth and survival, with only 69 % survival at 20 ppt, while elevated sodium-potassium pump (NKA) activity was observed, facilitating ion balance maintenance. Meta-transcriptomic analysis revealed downregulated genes related to antioxidants (GGT1), ABC transporters (ABCB11, ABCA12), and fatty acid metabolism (ACAA1), alongside upregulated genes involved in amino acid metabolism (AGXT2, ALDH4A1). Symbionts exhibited decreased photosystem II (PSII) activity, reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation, and expulsion. Notably, partial recovery was achieved under 27 ppt hypo-salinity, whereas 20 ppt induced irreversible damage. Collectively, T. crocea copes with hypo-saline stress through coordinated regulation of ion transport, amino acid metabolism, and symbiont functionality, with 27 ppt potentially emerging as a critical threshold for recoverable adaptation. These findings provide valuable mechanistic insights to inform coral reef conservation strategies under global climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40691962,
year = {2025},
author = {Shehzad, M and Tariq, M and Siddiqui, JA},
title = {Entomopathogenic fungi: Natural biocontrol of insects, challenges under climate change, advancements and future prospects in Modern Agriculture.},
journal = {Acta tropica},
volume = {269},
number = {},
pages = {107751},
doi = {10.1016/j.actatropica.2025.107751},
pmid = {40691962},
issn = {1873-6254},
mesh = {*Pest Control, Biological/methods/trends ; Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Insecta/microbiology ; *Fungi/classification/pathogenicity/physiology ; *Agriculture/methods/trends ; *Biological Control Agents ; *Insect Control/methods ; },
abstract = {Insects, the largest group of living entities, cause substantial damage to agriculture commodities, accounting for an estimated 35-40 % losses of annual crop on global scale. While agrochemical industry is playing indespensible role in pest management, however, their overreliance has led to alarming issues such as resistance development, environmental degradation and critical disruption of natural enemies. In light of these challenges, entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are among the most successful candidate in the race of biocontrol agents against insects. This review explores the taxonomy, biology and pathogenic mechanisms of major EPF groups-including Entomophthoromycota, Blastocladiomycota, Microsporidia, Ascomycota, Basidiomycota and Zygomycota. Additionally, the review presents an overview of mycopesticides registered and commercialized in various countries based on EPF. Finally, it outlines the impact of impending challenge of climate on EPF effectiveness and possible solutions with future research directions. This article would pave the way to enhance the knowledge, and provide an outlook for researchers, industry linked with microbial pesticides toward sustainable utilization of fungi as a fundamental component of pest management programs for sustainable crop production.},
}
@article {pmid40691700,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, J and Zhang, Y and Yang, L and Shan, Z},
title = {Seasonal variations in ecological environment quality across different geomorphological regions and their response mechanisms to climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {26385},
pmid = {40691700},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {20230517//Enterprise Innovation and Youth Talent Support Program of Shaanxi Association for Science and Technology/ ; 2023KFKTB008//Open Foundation of the Key Laboratory of Coupling Process and Effect of Natural Resources Elements/ ; 2024WHZ0238//Technology Innovation Center for Land Engineering and Human Settlements, Shaanxi Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd. and Xi'an Jiaotong University/ ; 23JK0273//Education Department of Shaanxi Provincial Government/ ; },
abstract = {Understanding seasonal variations in ecological environment quality (EEQ) across diverse geomorphological regions is essential for accurately assessing ecosystem health and resilience amid climate change. However, systematic quantitative studies examining these fluctuations and their underlying climate response mechanisms remain scarce, particularly in regions with complex terrain. This study focused on Shaanxi Province, known for its diverse landforms and complex climate. Using the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform, we systematically analyzed the spatiotemporal variations in EEQ across six geomorphic regions from 2002 to 2022. This analysis integrated the Remote Sensing Ecological Index (RSEI) with climatic factors to explore the region's response mechanisms to climate change. The results revealed the following: (1) EEQ exhibited significant regional variation, with the Daba and Qinling Mountain regions recording the highest annual average RSEI (> 0.6) and the wind-sand transition zone the lowest (< 0.25). The Guanzhong Plain, marked by intense human activity, uniquely displayed fluctuating degradation. (2) Single-season RSEI evaluations (e.g., summer) tended to overestimate EEQ in arid regions and underestimate degradation risks in humid regions. Averaging RSEI across all four seasons provided a more accurate depiction of interannual ecosystem stability. (3) EEQ responses to climate change vary significantly across regions due to the constraints imposed by water-heat balance and geomorphological characteristics. Precipitation plays a dominant role in influencing EEQ in arid regions such as the Loess Plateau, whereas temperature exerts a more significant effect in humid regions like the Daba Mountains. Human activities, particularly in the Guanzhong Plain, markedly reduce climate sensitivity, highlighting the complex interplay between natural and anthropogenic drivers. Employing an innovative "seasonal fluctuation-geomorphological heterogeneity-climate response" framework, this study reveals biases in traditional single-season assessments and delivers scientific evidence for tailored ecological restoration and climate adaptation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40690888,
year = {2025},
author = {Park, MK and Kim, GS and Jeong, DW and Baek, S},
title = {Nurses' educational needs regarding climate change and health by type of institutions: A descriptive cross-sectional study.},
journal = {Nurse education in practice},
volume = {87},
number = {},
pages = {104473},
doi = {10.1016/j.nepr.2025.104473},
pmid = {40690888},
issn = {1873-5223},
mesh = {Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Climate Change ; Adult ; Republic of Korea ; Female ; Male ; *Needs Assessment ; Middle Aged ; *Nurses/statistics &amp; numerical data/psychology ; },
abstract = {AIMS: To identify and compare nurses' climate-change-related health education needs based on institution type and provide foundational data for developing tailored educational programs.<br><br>BACKGROUND: Nurses are well-positioned to respond to the health effects of climate change, with roles varying by workplace settings. However, evidence on how their needs for climate-change-related health education differ by institutional context remains limited.<br><br>DESIGN: Descriptive cross-sectional study.<br><br>METHODS: An online survey of 499 nurses employed in hospitals, healthcare organisations, government/public institutions, and educational institutions was conducted in South Korea between March and May 2023. Their educational needs were analysed using Borich's Needs Assessment Formula.<br><br>RESULTS: Educational needs varied significantly by institution (F = 2.65, p&#x202f;=&#x202f;.047). Educational institutions reported the highest needs overall (4.53&#x202f;&#xb1;&#x202f;2.42), particularly regarding climate change mitigation and communication strategies. Hospital nurses emphasised a need for education on organisational-level strategies, while healthcare organisation nurses prioritised education on community-based monitoring and responses. Public institution nurses demonstrated the lowest educational needs and limited awareness of socially vulnerable populations. Additionally, nurses expressed greater intention to perform behaviours that are more climate-friendly than their current practices (all p&#x202f;<&#x202f;.001). Further, their educational needs were focused on immediate climate-change-related risks, while long-term or indirect effects were under-recognized.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Nurses' climate-change-related health education needs are shaped by their institutional roles and contexts. These findings highlight the necessity for role-specific and context-sensitive education beyond standardised approaches. Moreover, expanding climate-change-related nursing competency requires targeted educational strategies, institutional support, and attention to equity in both content and implementation.},
}
@article {pmid40690627,
year = {2025},
author = {Heschke, R and Thorgerson, A and Angeli, M and Bernstein, J},
title = {Climate Change Vulnerability and Opportunities for Adaptive Capacity in Patients with Heart Failure in an Ambulatory Setting.},
journal = {WMJ : official publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin},
volume = {124},
number = {2},
pages = {106-110},
pmid = {40690627},
issn = {2379-3961},
mesh = {Humans ; *Heart Failure/therapy ; Wisconsin ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Aged ; Adult ; Ambulatory Care Facilities ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change, a global crisis, affects health through changes such as more intense and longer lasting heatwaves. Some populations are more vulnerable to such events, including those with certain medical conditions, like heart failure. This study aimed to improve understanding of heat-related vulnerabilities and opportunities to enhance adaptive capacity of patients within an ambulatory heart failure clinic.<br><br>METHODS: Heart failure clinic patients at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, voluntarily completed a 25-question multiple-choice survey. We present descriptive statistics of the survey responses with count and percentage for categorical responses.<br><br>RESULTS: We found that out of 60 survey respondents, 46.55% agreed or strongly agreed they would benefit from discussing heat illness risks with their physician, and 31.58% were not aware their heat illness risk is higher on days hotter than 90&#x2009;&#xb0;F (32.2&#x2009;&#xb0;C). Several vulnerability factors were common: 70.69% follow a prescribed fluid restriction, 33.33% live alone, 20.34% lack a car with air conditioning, and 20.00% worry about their ability to pay electric bills. Notable knowledge gaps included 65% do not check forecasted temperatures, 60% do not plan activities for the coolest times of day, 43.10% lacked awareness of cooling centers, 33.33% were unsure of heat illness symptoms, and 27.12% lacked awareness of Wisconsin's Focus on Energy program.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: A sizable portion of survey respondents indicated they would benefit from discussing their heat illness risk with their clinicians, and many underestimated their personal risk of heat illness. Additionally, multiple vulnerability factors were highly prevalent and knowledge gaps were demonstrated in this population. Our findings support adaptive capacity opportunities through heat illness education, anticipatory guidance, and increased resource awareness for patients with heart failure in an ambulatory setting.},
}
@article {pmid40689074,
year = {2025},
author = {Chua, MT and Chung, LYE and Ng, EY and Lim, HXY and Cheung, NMT and Lim, CKW and Lee, ZY and Kuan, WS},
title = {Climate change and environmental sustainability in emergency medicine: a narrative review.},
journal = {Annals of translational medicine},
volume = {13},
number = {3},
pages = {31},
pmid = {40689074},
issn = {2305-5839},
abstract = {BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Climate change and global warming pose increasing threats to human health. These could have significant impact on healthcare systems, especially emergency services. In this narrative review, we aim to examine how climate change affects emergency attendances and operations, and to suggest strategies to reduce environmental impact through sustainability efforts.<br><br>METHODS: We performed literature search of published studies on healthcare environmental sustainability and climate change in PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar and Scopus databases using the following search terms: ("climate change" OR "global warming" OR "heatwave" OR "heat wave" OR "greenhouse effect") AND ("emergency department" OR "emergency medicine" OR "emergency, hospital services"), ("sustainability in healthcare" OR "environmental footprint" OR "carbon footprint" OR "carbon emission" OR "greenhouse gas" OR "energy us*" OR "waste") AND ("health care system" OR "health system" OR "health care" OR "healthcare" OR "health sector"). Study team members conducted independent searches of articles and any discrepancy between two members was resolved by a third independent co-investigator.<br><br>KEY CONTENT AND FINDINGS: Climate change increases incidences of both communicable and non-communicable diseases through heat-related illnesses, respiratory and infectious diseases, and physical injuries from natural disasters, leading to higher demand on emergency services. Structural damage and physical injuries from natural disasters also negatively impact healthcare resources. Vulnerable populations like the very young and elderly are extremely susceptible. Ironically, the healthcare sector contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and waste production. There are challenges faced by both patients and healthcare providers in adopting sustainability in healthcare. We proposed the SCRAP strategy (Stewardship of resources, Carbon footprint reduction, Research, Advocacy for change, and Policies and education) to attain sustainable healthcare: (I) stewardship of resources; (II) carbon footprint reduction; (III) research; (IV) advocacy for change; and (V) policies and education.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: As the frontline of most healthcare systems, emergency departments bear the brunt of resultant increased attendances. Urgent actions by the emergency medicine fraternity are needed to understand and tackle the causes and consequences of climate change in tandem with environmental sustainability efforts to mitigate these issues.},
}
@article {pmid40688472,
year = {2025},
author = {Shin, ED and Hemstreet, R and Alexeeff, S and Wadwa, SS and Rana, JS},
title = {A Healthcare System's Path to Carbon Neutrality: Addressing Climate Change and Role of the Health Care.},
journal = {AJPM focus},
volume = {4},
number = {4},
pages = {100377},
pmid = {40688472},
issn = {2773-0654},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Anthropogenic climate change, according to the WHO, results in approximately 150,000 deaths annually through mechanisms such as heat-related mortality, altered food production, and the spread of infectious diseases. With climate change predicted to cause over half a million climate-related deaths by 2050, healthcare systems, which contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, must adopt roles in environmental stewardship.<br><br>METHODS: This descriptive case study details how Kaiser Permanente, a large nonprofit organization, became the first carbon-neutral healthcare system in the country.<br><br>RESULTS: Kaiser Permanente has demonstrated environmental stewardship through initiatives such as an on-site solar program, sustainability scorecards for suppliers, and extensive partnerships with organizations to support community health and environmental building efforts. Initiatives included scaling renewable energy usage, constructing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified facilities, and reducing water use intensity led to Kaiser Permanente being the first carbon-neutral health system in the country.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The WHO has declared climate change as the most significant threat to human health. Kaiser Permanente's journey to carbon neutrality highlights the critical role healthcare systems play in environmental stewardship. Continued focus on climate initiatives by the healthcare sector is essential to address the growing health impacts of climate change. Kaiser Permanente's efforts provide a real-life and practical framework for achieving significant positive climate effects.},
}
@article {pmid40687787,
year = {2025},
author = {Yue, W and Su, M and Cai, Y and Rong, Q and Xu, C and Hu, Y and Li, J and Yu, S and Chen, D and Liu, Z and Tan, Z and Yang, Z},
title = {Merits of dietary patterns for China's future food security satisfying socioeconomic development and climate change adaptation.},
journal = {iScience},
volume = {28},
number = {7},
pages = {112859},
pmid = {40687787},
issn = {2589-0042},
abstract = {Food security depends on food production exceeding consumption, which are influenced, respectively, by climate change and socio-economic development. We adopted a hybrid approach for predicting features of future food security in China. Specifically, complex interactions in food security were examined using copula-based Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulation. Crop yields per unit area were simulated with a denitrification-decomposition (DNDC) model under four climate-change scenarios. A high shortage risk for soybean and lower shortage risks for maize and wheat were predicted. Compared with the extent of food security in China under other dietary patterns, the performance advantage of the Chinese dietary pattern was identified, which could mitigate crop shortage risks. The shortage risk of core crops would not be influenced greatly under the different dietary patterns. In the planning years 2025 and 2030, the shortage risks for soybean and rice would be pronounced (i.e., more than 50%), whereas those for maize and wheat would not be prominent.},
}
@article {pmid40687339,
year = {2025},
author = {Höglund-Isaksson, L},
title = {Legacy leaks, lasting liabilities: elevating abandoned oil and gas wells in climate change mitigation policy.},
journal = {National science review},
volume = {12},
number = {7},
pages = {nwaf249},
pmid = {40687339},
issn = {2053-714X},
}
@article {pmid40687121,
year = {2025},
author = {Howard, BC and Moulds, S and Agyei-Mensah, S and Kobra Nahin, KT and Quayyum, Z and Robinson, BE and Buytaert, W},
title = {Four Principles of Transformative Adaptation to Climate Change-Exacerbated Hazards in Informal Settlements.},
journal = {Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Climate change},
volume = {16},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {40687121},
issn = {1757-7780},
support = {209376/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; },
abstract = {Residents of urban informal settlements are among the most at-risk of climate change-exacerbated hazards. Yet, traditional approaches to adaptation have failed to reduce risk sustainably and equitably. In contrast, transformative adaptation recognizes the inextricable nature of complex climate risk and social inequality, embedding principles of social justice in pathways to societal resilience. Its potential for impact may be greatest in informal settlements, but its application in this context introduces a new set of challenges and remains largely aspirational. To address this missed opportunity, in this focus article we provide clarity on how transformative adaptation can manifest in informal settlements. Although context-dependency precludes the formulation of specific guidelines, we identify four principles which are foundational to its deployment in these settings. Acknowledging constraints, we define levels of achievement of the principles and suggest how they might be reached in practice. Achieving transformative adaptation in informal settlements is complex, but we argue that it is already achievable and could represent a prime opportunity to accelerate the rate of adaptation to build a climate resilient society.},
}
@article {pmid40686383,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, B and Zhang, T and Guo, Y and Cao, L and Zhang, X and Ali, S and Ma, R and Xie, L and Wang, J and Zinta, G and Sun, S and Liu, G and Zhang, Q},
title = {Naturally Occurring Epialleles and Their Roles in Response to Climate Change in Birch.},
journal = {Molecular ecology},
volume = {34},
number = {16},
pages = {e70031},
doi = {10.1111/mec.70031},
pmid = {40686383},
issn = {1365-294X},
support = {2021YFD2200304//National Key R&amp;D Program of China during the 14th Five-year Plan Period/ ; 2021YFD2200103//National Key R&amp;D Program of China during the 14th Five-year Plan Period/ ; LH2024C047//Heilongjiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2572024DP24//Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities/ ; 24B0482//Scientific Research Foundation of Hunan Provincial Education Department/ ; 1123021//Research Funding Project of Jishou University for talent introduction/ ; 1123017//Research Funding Project of Jishou University for talent introduction/ ; },
mesh = {*Betula/genetics ; *Climate Change ; Genome-Wide Association Study ; China ; *Epigenesis, Genetic ; Alleles ; DNA Methylation ; Genome, Plant ; Forests ; Gene Expression Regulation, Plant ; },
abstract = {Epigenetics has been proposed to be an important mechanism that enables plant species to respond and adapt to environmental and climatic fluctuations and is sometimes entirely uncoupled from genetic variation. Nevertheless, the extent of this uncoupling and the contribution of epigenetics to plant responses to global climate change have not been well studied, particularly in forest trees. Here, we generated a high-quality genome assembly for Betula platyphylla, a key pioneer species in temperate and boreal forest ecosystems, one of the most sensitive areas to global warming. Extensive multi-omics sequencing of naturally white birch across the 48 provenances captured their full scope of temperate/boreal forests in Northeast China. Using a genome-wide association study (GWAS), it was shown that over 55% of differentially methylated regions (DMRs) were spontaneous, independent of genetic factors. More than 30% of the spontaneous DMRs were significantly associated with gene expression, that is, potential epialleles, which are primarily involved in metabolism and responses to abiotic stresses; and 1819 of these epialleles were significantly associated with bio-climatic variables (i.e., climatic epialleles, cEpialleles). Integrating these cEpialleles into a gradient modelling framework revealed that the natural populations of Asian white birch at high altitude/latitude might be most vulnerable to future climates. Our findings highlight the importance of integrating epigenomic and climatic data sets to forecast the adaptive capacity of a key forest species to rapid climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40685787,
year = {2025},
author = {Fenton-O'Creevy, M and Furnham, A},
title = {Who's Interested in Global Warming?.},
journal = {Scandinavian journal of psychology},
volume = {66},
number = {6},
pages = {969-977},
pmid = {40685787},
issn = {1467-9450},
mesh = {Humans ; Female ; Adult ; Male ; *Global Warming ; *Politics ; *Personality ; *Optimism/psychology ; *Attitude ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; Adolescent ; },
abstract = {We report on a study of the correlates of attitude to global warming (GW). We build on prior research on the role of demographic variables, personality, and political orientation in predicting attitude to GW. We argue dispositional optimism should increase willingness to treat GW seriously, via its impact on active coping behaviors and reducing cognitive avoidance in the face of anxiety, and that there should be an interactive effect of optimism with political orientation. We draw on an existing data set (N = 819) of adult respondents. We use correlation and regression analysis to examine the association between demographic variables, personality traits, optimism, political orientation and GW attitude. We use moderated regression to test for an interactive effect between political orientation and optimism on GW attitude. We find a significant inverse association between (more right-wing) political orientation and GW attitude, and a positive association between education and GW attitude. We find personality effects, the strongest of which is an inverse association between Competitiveness and GW attitude. As hypothesized, we find that optimism is positively associated with GW attitude and that this association is stronger for more right-wing political orientation. We draw conclusions for the efficacy of approaches to communicating about climate change to different groups. We consider limitations of the research and implications for future research.},
}
@article {pmid40685418,
year = {2025},
author = {Yu, Y and Ge, J and Guo, F and Duan, Y},
title = {Exploring the impact of nature connectedness on Chinese adolescents' climate change awareness and the mediating role of geographical synthetic thinking.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {26351},
pmid = {40685418},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {DHA210340//National Office for Education Sciences Planning/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; Adolescent ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; China ; *Awareness ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Geography ; East Asian People ; },
abstract = {In the context of global efforts to address the climate crisis, enhancing adolescents' climate change awareness stands as a critical measure. Given the pivotal role of geography education in fostering environmental responsibility and understanding the interplay between nature and human society, this study explores how nature connectedness among adolescents influences their climate change awareness, with a specific focus on the mediating effect of geographical synthetic thinking. Based on a survey of 1,338 Chinese adolescents, the findings reveal that fostering nature connectedness significantly enhances climate change awareness. Furthermore, the mediating role of geographical synthetic thinking sheds light on the underlying mechanisms of this relationship. The research findings further highlight the value of geography education in promoting climate change awareness, offering novel implications for advancing climate change education.},
}
@article {pmid40684381,
year = {2025},
author = {Zuccala, E},
title = {Building health system resilience to climate change: lessons from cardiovascular disease.},
journal = {The Medical journal of Australia},
volume = {223},
number = {2},
pages = {57},
doi = {10.5694/mja2.52716},
pmid = {40684381},
issn = {1326-5377},
}
@article {pmid40681983,
year = {2025},
author = {Mengi Çelik, &#xd6; and Akçakaya, SD and Ekici, EM},
title = {Relationship between sustainable food literacy, organic food consumption and climate change awareness and worry in Türkiye.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {2491},
pmid = {40681983},
issn = {1471-2458},
mesh = {Humans ; Adult ; Male ; Female ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Climate Change ; Middle Aged ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Aged ; Turkey ; *Food, Organic/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Health Literacy/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Anxiety ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: The rapid increase in population, industrialization, and the rise in fossil fuel consumption have led to issues such as the depletion of natural resources, loss of biodiversity, and climate change, bringing the concept of sustainability to the forefront. This study aimed to examine the relationship between sustainable food literacy, organic food consumption, climate change awareness and worry.<br><br>METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 1660 adults aged 18-65 years. Data were collected via a web-based survey that included demographic information, self-reported anthropometric measurements, and validated scales: Climate Change Awareness Scale, Climate Change Worry Scale, Organic Food Consumption Scale, and Sustainable Food Literacy Scale.<br><br>RESULTS: The mean age of the participants was 29.3&#x2009;&#xb1;&#x2009;12.07 years. A strong positive relationship was observed between the total score of the Climate Change Awareness Scale and the scores of the Climate Change Worry Scale, Organic Food Consumption Scale, and Sustainable Food Literacy Scale (r&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.230, p&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.001; r&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.149, p&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.001; r&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.173, p&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.001, respectively). According to linear regression analysis, it was determined that gender, education level, Climate Change Awareness Scale total score, Climate Change Worry Scale score, and Sustainable Food Literacy Scale score were correlated with the Organic Food Consumption Scale score (R&#xb2;=0.527; p&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.001). On the other hand, it was determined that gender, education level, income status, Climate Change Awareness Scale total score, Climate Change Anxiety Scale score and Organic Food Consumption Scale score were correlated with the Sustainable Food Literacy Scale score (R&#xb2;=0.505; p&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.001). It was determined that Climate Change Anxiety Scale score and the Sustainable Food Literacy Scale score were associated with the Climate Change Awareness Scale total score (R&#xb2;=0.246; p&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.001). In addition, it was determined that gender, marital status, Climate Change Awareness Scale total score, and Sustainable Food Literacy Scale score were associated with the Climate Change Worry Scale score (R&#xb2;=0.286; p&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.001).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: As a result, to combat global climate change, it is necessary to conduct further research in this field by considering these relationships, to identify and improve the factors influencing sustainable behaviors, to promote organic food consumption, and to assess awareness and anxiety regarding climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40681877,
year = {2025},
author = {Ip, VHY and Ma, J and Zardynezhad, A and Sondekoppam, RV},
title = {Public perception and attitudes towards health care, anesthesia, and climate change: a survey study.},
journal = {Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie},
volume = {72},
number = {8},
pages = {1233-1239},
pmid = {40681877},
issn = {1496-8975},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; *Anesthesia/psychology/methods ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Carbon Footprint ; Aged ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; *Delivery of Health Care ; *Public Opinion ; Young Adult ; Perception ; *Attitude to Health ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE: Hospitals and especially operating rooms are known to have a significant carbon footprint. With health care moving towards patient-centered care, we sought to investigate the perception and attitudes of patients and/or their family members towards health care, anesthesia, and climate change, and its influence on their care choices. We hypothesized that < 30% of our study population were aware of health care's significant contributions to climate change.<br><br>METHOD: Following research ethics board approval and participants' consent, we conducted interviews using a questionnaire that queried participating patients' perceptions on climate change and their knowledge of health care's environmental impact. To determine if such perceptions influenced their care choices, we proposed two different anesthesia care choices with different environmental impacts for a hypothetical surgical scenario. Lastly, we sought to determine participants' interest in further information on the topic. We analyzed the survey responses for associations between participants' perceptions of climate change and on health care's carbon footprint with variables pertaining to participant characteristics, their anesthesia care choices, and interest in further knowledge.<br><br>RESULTS: Overall, 320 participants completed the survey, of whom 32% acknowledged health care "greatly contributes to climate change." Nevertheless, perceptions did not translate to care choices as many participants still opted for the choice deemed to have a greater environmental impact (45%). A strong association existed between perception of health care's environmental impact and level of education (P&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.02).<br><br>CONCLUSION: Public perception of health care's contribution to climate change was poor albeit higher than anticipated. Participants' perceptions of climate change or health care's impact on the environment did not completely translate into choosing a less carbon-intensive anesthesia care modality for their own care. Efforts to inform patients regarding the environmental impact of anesthetic choices may have minimal impact on individual care choices.},
}
@article {pmid40681643,
year = {2025},
author = {Ashu, AB and Kang, J},
title = {Assessing climate change impacts on flood risk in the Yeongsan River Basin, South Korea.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {26113},
pmid = {40681643},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Flood risk prediction is critical for adaptation to the forecast frequency of extreme weather events. As South Korea experiences events that cause widespread flood damage, we conducted a flood risk assessment by employing global climate models and a hydrological model of the Yeongsan River Basin. Using shared socioeconomic pathway scenario data from the soil and water assessment tool, we simulated daily streamflow and reservoir outflow data for each sub-basin, modeling baseline, mid-century, and end-century scenarios. Four flood indices (duration, magnitude, probability, and frequency) were used for estimating flood risk. The spatial distribution of flood risk projected higher risks in most sub-basins for the mid- and end-century scenarios with an increase of flood amount to about 65% in the future. Adaptive strategies were required to address the risks of both flash floods and longer-term flooding. The study facilitates prioritizing flood risk regions for implementing effective preventive measures and efficient flood management.},
}
@article {pmid40681397,
year = {2025},
author = {Wrensford, KC and Angert, AL and Gaynor, KM},
title = {Linking individual animal behavior to species range shifts under climate change.},
journal = {Trends in ecology &amp; evolution},
volume = {40},
number = {8},
pages = {805-817},
doi = {10.1016/j.tree.2025.06.002},
pmid = {40681397},
issn = {1872-8383},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Animal Distribution ; Ecosystem ; *Behavior, Animal ; },
abstract = {Climate change has led animal species to shift their ranges to greater elevations, latitudes, and depths, tracking their preferred abiotic niche. However, there is extensive variation in these shifts, and some species have not shifted their ranges at all. Some of this variation arises because species' distributions not only align with the abiotic environment but are also shaped by biotic factors and movement. Through facilitating rapid adaptive responses to climate-mediated changes to abiotic, biotic, and movement factors, behavioral plasticity allows populations to survive environmental change by persisting in place, while also enabling successful establishment in novel habitats when shifting in space.},
}
@article {pmid40681170,
year = {2025},
author = {Cosh, SM and Bartik, W and Ryan, R and Jefferys, A and Fallander, K and Tully, PJ and Lykins, AD},
title = {Maintaining Resilience and Well-Being in the Era of Climate Change: Protocol of an Acceptability and Feasibility Pilot of the Bee Well Program for Treating Eco-Anxiety in Rural Children Exposed to Natural Hazards.},
journal = {JMIR research protocols},
volume = {14},
number = {},
pages = {e69005},
pmid = {40681170},
issn = {1929-0748},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Child ; Pilot Projects ; *Resilience, Psychological ; Feasibility Studies ; Rural Population ; *Anxiety/therapy/psychology/etiology ; Adolescent ; Female ; Male ; Mental Health ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The effects of climate change on mental health are becoming widely recognized. Mental health can be impacted through direct and indirect exposure to natural hazards, as well as through the overarching awareness of climate change and the resultant environmental decline-the latter is termed eco-anxiety. Exposure to natural hazards also increases eco-anxiety, further compounding mental health impacts. Young people are especially vulnerable to the mental health impacts of climate change and have higher rates of eco-anxiety than other age groups. Those in rural areas are also more likely to be impacted by natural hazards, further underscoring the need to support this population. To date, there remains scant evidence regarding how to support young people with eco-anxiety, and few interventions, especially for children, have been evaluated. There is a need for further research to inform treatment for young people for climate change-related distress.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: This study pilots a novel group-based mental health and resilience intervention in relation to eco-anxiety. Specifically, this project aims to explore the acceptability, feasibility, and clinical utility of a group-based eco-anxiety intervention.<br><br>METHODS: The project is an exploratory pilot assessing the acceptability, feasibility, and clinical utility of a group-based intervention using a pre-post design with a single group. A minimum sample of 12 children aged 10-14 years located in a rural area and with exposure to at least one natural hazard will be enrolled in this study. In order to assess clinical utility, changes from preintervention to postintervention in distress, resilience, and climate emotions will be assessed. To do so, children will complete measures of psychological distress (subjective units of distress, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21-youth version), climate emotions, and resilience (Resilience Scale for Children-10) before and after the intervention. Acceptability will be assessed post intervention through a series of Likert scale and open-ended questions. Feasibility will be assessed through enrollment and the proportion of participants completing the full intervention. Eligible children will take part in a novel 5-module group-based intervention designed to build resilience, promote nature connectedness, build social support, and foster meaning-focused coping.<br><br>RESULTS: This study has received ethics board approval by the University of New England's Human Research Ethics Committee (HE23-080). This study will be conducted from late 2024 to 2025. As of March 2025, 28 children have been enrolled in the study.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Rural children and young people are an especially vulnerable population for the mental health impacts of climate change. To date, the evidence base for interventions for treating eco-anxiety remains sparse, especially for young people and children who typically have higher rates of eco-anxiety than older age groups. This study will provide preliminary evidence of a group-based treatment for children and adolescents experiencing eco-anxiety that can inform practitioners.<br><br>TRIAL REGISTRATION: Australia and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12624001287527; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=388545.<br><br>PRR1-10.2196/69005.},
}
@article {pmid40680757,
year = {2025},
author = {Lokoel, G and O'Meara, WP},
title = {Climate change, development, and resilience: a warning from Turkana, Kenya.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {8},
pages = {101286},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101286},
pmid = {40680757},
issn = {2542-5196},
}
@article {pmid40680700,
year = {2025},
author = {Sachisthal, MSM and Zadelaar, JN and Raijmakers, MEJ},
title = {A psychological network approach to engagement with climate change in Dutch youth.},
journal = {Acta psychologica},
volume = {258},
number = {},
pages = {105290},
doi = {10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105290},
pmid = {40680700},
issn = {1873-6297},
mesh = {Humans ; Adolescent ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; Netherlands ; *Self Efficacy ; Young Adult ; *Information Seeking Behavior ; Psychometrics ; },
abstract = {Whether youths engage with climate change is determined by a variety of cognitive, emotional and behavioral constructs, such as their interest in the topic, perceived distance to climate change, their perceived self-efficacy concerning climate change mitigation as well as (self-reported) pro-environmental behavior. In the current study, we employed a psychometric network approach to map the relationships between psychological climate change engagement constructs of 436 Dutch youth (16- to 24-year-olds), including a measure of actual behavioral engagement (information seeking). Communities of positively related constructs formed within the network - meaning that someone experiencing higher levels of self-efficacy is also more hopeful in the light of climate change. Climate change knowledge only played a peripheral role in the network. Self-efficacy was directly linked with information seeking and was the most central (i.e., influential) construct, linking the different communities. This makes self-efficacy a potential target for interventions aimed at stimulating behavioral climate change engagement.},
}
@article {pmid40680576,
year = {2025},
author = {Gong, H and Wang, Y and Wang, H and Sun, X and Zhang, S and Yau, ST and Wu, R},
title = {Towards a better understanding of structural-functional relationships in the forest soil microbiota. Reply to comments on "Topological change of soil microbiota networks for forest resilience under global warming".},
journal = {Physics of life reviews},
volume = {54},
number = {},
pages = {152-154},
doi = {10.1016/j.plrev.2025.07.017},
pmid = {40680576},
issn = {1873-1457},
}
@article {pmid40680371,
year = {2025},
author = {Karlsson, MB and Kamp, A and Thomsen, TP},
title = {Dynamic assessment of biochar soil carbon climate change impacts.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {995},
number = {},
pages = {180058},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180058},
pmid = {40680371},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Charcoal/chemistry ; *Soil/chemistry ; *Carbon/analysis ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Agriculture ; },
abstract = {Biochar is receiving increasing political attention as a scalable and relevant climate change mitigation tool. With this growing focus comes a growing need for more accurate assessments of biochar climate change impact potentials. The mechanism of biochar soil carbon climate change mitigation is the time offsetting of emissions through decreased soil carbon decay. Therefore, temporally dynamic modelling is necessary to accurately assess these impacts. In this study, the 100-year evolution of soil carbon following soil application of biochar, residual straw and agricultural biogas digestate is modelled considering uncertainty related to biochar stability and environmental variability. From soil carbon modelling, dynamic climate change impacts are determined for biochar, straw and digestate per unit carbon added to soil for use in life cycle assessment. The developed methods are showcased in impact assessments of biochar at two levels of systems perspective. Results show that the developed dynamic modelling methods improve the accuracy of soil carbon climate change impact assessment. By disregarding short-term soil carbon storage, static modelling underestimates the impacts of non-pyrolyzed biomass soil carbon by a factor of two to three. Biochar is shown to provide a significant net climate benefit through increased soil carbon storage. In a large-scale implementation scenario, it is shown that biochar can contribute beneficially towards the Paris agreement 2100 temperature target, but also that national emissions accounting methods and short-term political climate targets can become a barrier for political incentives to realize the climate change benefits of biochar.},
}
@article {pmid40679227,
year = {2025},
author = {Xie, Y and Thammavong, HT and Turner, AL and Turner, BI and Park, DS},
title = {Shifting spring ephemeral pollination windows under climate change - a three-body problem.},
journal = {The New phytologist},
volume = {248},
number = {1},
pages = {354-369},
pmid = {40679227},
issn = {1469-8137},
mesh = {*Pollination/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Seasons ; Flowers/physiology ; Animals ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Potential and realized climate change-driven phenological mismatches have been reported across a variety of pairwise species' interactions. However, species often engage in more than one type of temporally structured interaction - therefore, the consequences of phenological shifts must be evaluated in this context. Synthesizing data from natural history collections, community science initiatives, and remote-sensing platforms, we analyzed the phenology of the flowering of an understory spring ephemeral species, the emergence of its specialist pollinator, and the closure of the canopy above. We determined how variation in phenological responses to climate across these interacting guilds impacts the potential pollination window of the spring ephemerals. We demonstrate that phenological responses to climate change can vary greatly among the three guilds across their interacting range. The potential pollination window was predicted to undergo divergent shifts among ecoregions across the landscape in the near future, which can impact the fitness and reproductive success of both flowers and pollinators. Our study represents a first step toward integrating phenological knowledge across multiple interacting guilds. Expanding such efforts will be critical to improving our ability to predict how ecosystems, communities, and the ecological interactions therein will be impacted by global change.},
}
@article {pmid40678546,
year = {2025},
author = {Song, L and He, B and Ahmad, S and Li, Q and Chen, A and Mao, W},
title = {Seagrass ecosystems in peril: Climate change threatens blue carbon storage and ecosystem services.},
journal = {iScience},
volume = {28},
number = {7},
pages = {112909},
pmid = {40678546},
issn = {2589-0042},
abstract = {Climate change threatens seagrass ecosystems, which are vital for blue carbon sequestration and associated co-benefits. Our study on Hainan Island in the South China Sea assessed climate impacts on seagrass habitats using ensemble modeling under two scenarios (RCP4.5 and RCP8.5) for 2050 and 2100. We found the current seagrass carbon stock is approximately 1.194 Tg, but projections show habitat suitability could decrease by up to 74.78% by 2100 under the severe scenario, potentially causing economic losses of $1.02-1.27 billion. While seagrass restoration requires initial investment, it offers substantial long-term climate benefits. Our analysis indicates seagrasses may migrate toward higher latitudes due to climate change, though new habitats could emerge along Hainan's southern coast by 2100. These findings emphasize the urgency of conservation and restoration efforts to safeguard seagrass ecosystems and their vital role in climate change mitigation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40678270,
year = {2025},
author = {Edwards, DA and Edwards, A and Li, D and Wang, L and Chung, KF and Bhatta, D and Bilstein, A and Hanes, J and Endirisinghe, I and Freeman, BB and Gutay, M and Livraghi-Butrico, A and Button, B},
title = {Global warming risks dehydrating and inflaming human airways.},
journal = {Communications earth &amp; environment},
volume = {6},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {40678270},
issn = {2662-4435},
support = {P01 HL164320/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS/United States ; P30 DK065988/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States ; R01 HL125280/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {Global warming increases water evaporation rates from planetary ecosystems. Here, we show that evaporation rates encountered during human breathing in dehydrating atmospheres promotes airway inflammation and potentially exacerbates lung diseases. Continuum mathematical analysis predicts that water evaporation thins airway mucus layers and compresses epithelial cells during tidal breathing. Experiments using human tracheal-bronchial cells confirm that exposure to air with progressive degrees of dryness (relative humidities of 95%, 60% and 30% at 37°C) causes the mucus layer to progressively thin (by 5%, 35%, and 58%). Associated compression of epithelial cells elevates secretion of inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α , IL-33, and IL-6). Exposing mice with a muco-inflammatory phenotype to intermittent dry air for 7 days results in histopathological changes and alteration of inflammatory infiltrates. Together with climate model simulations, these findings suggest that most of the United States will be at elevated risk of airway inflammation by the latter half of this century.},
}
@article {pmid40676089,
year = {2025},
author = {Sun, Z and Zhang, W and Liu, L and Niu, D and Li, B and Gu, S and Aketaqin, G},
title = {Holocene climate change recorded of Milanggouwan and Dishaogouwan sedimentary profile in the Salawusu River Basin.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {25958},
pmid = {40676089},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2022E05012//the Ocean Young Talent Innovation Project of Zhanjiang (Study on the influence of sediment-coastal current system on mangrove growth environment in the Leizhou Peninsula under multiple environmental factors)/ ; LY2210//the general project of Lingnan Normal University (Study on the sedimentary morphology and forming environment of coastal dune in the Donghai Island, Zhanjiang)/ ; ZL2021012//the Special Talents Funding Project of Lingnan Normal University (Study on fluvial reservoir architecture characterization and 3D geological modeling)/ ; 42102161//National Outstanding Youth Science Fund Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
abstract = {This paper investigates the MGS1 sedimentary profile and the DGS1 sedimentary profile (37° 41'-37° 45' N, 108° 29'-108° 35' E) to analyze the mean particle size (Mz), oxides and trace elements, chemical index of alteration (CIA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images, and their correlation with regional Holocene climate fluctuations in the Salawusu River Basin. The results demonstrate that the chemical element variations in MGS1 and DGS1 align with the aeolian dune facies, lacustrine facies, and paleosol. The climatic information reflected by oxides like SiO2 and trace elements like Sr shows temporal and spatial consistency, suggesting an obvious response to desert monsoon climate changes in northern China. The Holocene climate in the Salawusu River Basin is characterized by four periods of fluctuation: early Holocene warming (11,020-10,290 Yr BP), Holocene maximum warmth (10,290-6590 Yr BP), Holocene warm-cold transition (6590-3760 Yr BP), and Holocene cold-dry climate instability (3760-0 Yr BP).},
}
@article {pmid40676075,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, J and Abudulamu, N and Sun, H},
title = {Comparative impacts of climate change and human activities on spatiotemporal changes of bare land in the Turpan-Hami Basin (1985-2020).},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {25948},
pmid = {40676075},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {No.2022xjkk1205//Third Xinjiang Scientific Expedition Program/ ; No.32201258//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
abstract = {Desertification in arid regions poses significant threats to ecological security, necessitating detailed investigations into its spatiotemporal dynamics and driving mechanisms. This study examines the evolution of bare land in the Turpan-Hami Basin from 1985 to 2020 using land use/cover data, integrated with climatic variables (potential evapotranspiration, wetness index), human footprint indices, and soil organic carbon (SOC) content. Our results revealed that (1) from 1985 to 2020, bare land area decreased by 16,251 km[2] (- 6.4%), with notable regional heterogeneity: reductions occurred in the northern (NB) and southern basins (SB) (8.06-8.23% of change rates), while the Tianshan Mountains (TM) experienced a 28.50% increase; (2) 81.04% of bare land transitioned to grassland, followed by shrubland (13.78%), with shrubland conversion accelerating post-2000 (peaking at 14.09%). (3) Climate change affected the trend for bare land, whereas human activities exhibited divergent impacts which was intensifying bare land expansion in NB and TM through overgrazing, but suppressing expansion in SB through oasis reclamation. Moreover, the soil organic carbon influenced bare land stability, though its effects were modulated by climate-human interactions. This study demonstrates the synergistic interactions between climate change and human activities in driving bare land dynamics. Future desertification management requires region-specific strategies that integrate climate change projections.},
}
@article {pmid40675921,
year = {2025},
author = {Thakur, R and Mathew, S},
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 = {223},
number = {5},
pages = {277},
doi = {10.5694/mja2.70007},
pmid = {40675921},
issn = {1326-5377},
support = {//Healthy Environments and Lives (HEAL) National Research Network, Human Health and Environmental Change (Grant No. 2), Medical Research Futures Fund's Indigenous Health/ ; },
}
@article {pmid40675052,
year = {2025},
author = {Mishra, D and Singh, H and Kumar, M and Mohanty, MP},
title = {Advanced hydrological assessment with SWAT+ under climate change: An integrated framework over large climate-sensitive and reservoir-regulated watershed.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {994},
number = {},
pages = {180062},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180062},
pmid = {40675052},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Quantifying streamflow dynamics under changing hydroclimatic conditions is essential for effective water resources planning, particularly in reservoir-regulated basins. This study, for the first time, develops a dynamic reservoir-streamflow modelling framework to simulate historical and future streamflow in the Mahanadi River Basin (MRB), a large, climate-sensitive basin in India. The framework is driven by the latest version of the Soil and Water Assessment Tool Plus (SWAT+), with a dynamic reservoir operation module, and the CLIMEA-BCUD dataset (Climate Change for East Asia with Bias-Corrected UNet), a high-fidelity product derived from an ensemble of 19 CMIP6 GCMs. A thorough evaluation against benchmark station-level observations indicates a high degree of closeness of CLIMEA-BCUD in capturing historical precipitation and temperature variability (CC > 0.9, NSE > 0.85). A seasonal shift in monsoon rainfall patterns is observed in the future climate scenarios, with the peak moving from July to August. Additionally, more frequent moderate rainfall and prolonged wet spells are expected, intensifying flood potential. SWAT+ simulations developed for SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios project up to 30.7 % and 52.3 % rise in streamflow for about 15.2 % and 28.5 % rise in precipitation, respectively, during the far-future. Our observations also indicate that wet season flows (June-November) may increase by up to 61.3 %, while dry season flows (December-May) may decline by 34.1 % due to elevated evapotranspiration. This study presents a scalable framework to enhance streamflow resilience in regulated, climate-sensitive basins and offers critical insights for understanding hydrological responses and enabling climate-resilient water management.},
}
@article {pmid40675011,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, X and Li, P and Gao, M and Mu, D and Han, D},
title = {Impacts of human activities on vegetation dynamics amid climate change: A case study of the Hanjiang River Basin (China).},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {126581},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126581},
pmid = {40675011},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; Rivers ; Humans ; *Human Activities ; Temperature ; Urbanization ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Investigating the interplay between vegetation, climate change, and anthropogenic activities is essential for advancing global environmental research. The Hanjiang River Basin exhibits heightened susceptibility to anthropogenic influences that markedly alter its ecological dynamics. This study utilized MODIS NDVI data (2002-2022) alongside precipitation and temperature data to evaluate the distinct impacts of climatic factors and anthropogenic activities on NDVI variability by applying Pearson correlation and residual analysis. Additionally, the partial derivatives method quantified the individual contributions of each factor to NDVI changes. The research revealed that NDVI exhibited a consistent upward trend, particularly in the western regions, while urbanization in the mid-to-lower reaches, especially around Wuhan city, led to vegetation degradation. Mean NDVI increased from 0.8067 to 0.8467 between 2002 and 2022, corresponding to an average rate of 0.002 NDVI units per year. Temperature emerged as the primary climatic driver of NDVI fluctuations, with precipitation impacts varying across the basin. However, human activities were found to exert a more significant influence on vegetation dynamics than climatic factors. Hurst index analysis predicted a positive future trend in 58.11 % of the basin, but 41.89 % may face further degradation. This study highlights the dual effects of anthropogenic activities on vegetation under climate change, providing theoretical insights for robust ecological management and sustainable development strategies within the study area.},
}
@article {pmid40673352,
year = {2025},
author = {Rocci, KS and Pierson, D and Jevon, FV and Polussa, A and Oliverio, AM and Bradford, MA and Reich, PB and Wieder, WR},
title = {Integrating Microbial Community Data Into an Ecosystem-Scale Model to Predict Litter Decomposition in the Face of Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {7},
pages = {e70352},
pmid = {40673352},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {508878//Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute/ ; NSF-DBI-2021898//National Science Foundation Biological Integration Institute/ ; //University of Michigan Biosciences Initiative/ ; DEB-1926413//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; DEB-1926482//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; DBI 2109592//National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Plant Leaves/metabolism/microbiology ; *Microbiota ; *Models, Biological ; *Models, Theoretical ; Forests ; *Ecosystem ; Soil Microbiology ; },
abstract = {Litter decomposition is an important ecosystem process and global carbon flux that has been shown to be controlled by climate, litter quality, and microbial communities. Process-based ecosystem models are used to predict responses of litter decomposition to climate change. While these models represent climate and litter quality effects on litter decomposition, they have yet to integrate empirical microbial community data into their parameterizations for predicting litter decomposition. To fill this gap, our research used a comprehensive leaf litterbag decomposition experiment at 10 temperate forest U.S. National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) sites to calibrate (7 sites) and validate (3 sites) the MIcrobial-MIneral Carbon Stabilization (MIMICS) model. MIMICS was calibrated to empirical decomposition rates and to their empirical drivers, including the microbial community (represented as the copiotroph-to-oligotroph ratio). We calibrate to empirical drivers, rather than solely rates or pool sizes, to improve the underlying drivers of modeled leaf litter decomposition. We then validated the calibrated model and evaluated the effects of calibration under climate change using the SSP 3-7.0 climate change scenario. We find that incorporating empirical drivers of litter decomposition provides similar, and sometimes better (in terms of goodness-of-fit metrics), predictions of leaf litter decomposition but with different underlying ecological dynamics. For some sites, calibration also increased climate change-induced leaf litter mass loss by up to 5%, with implications for carbon cycle-climate feedbacks. Our work also provides an example for integrating data on the relative abundance of bacterial functional groups into an ecosystem model using a novel calibration method to bridge empiricism and process-based modeling, answering a call for the use of empirical microbial community data in process-based ecosystem models. We highlight that incorporating mechanistic information into models, as done in this study, is important for improving confidence in model projections of ecological processes like litter decomposition under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40672795,
year = {2025},
author = {Mousavi, A and Ardalan, A and Takian, A and Ostadtaghizadeh, A and Soltani Halvaiee, N and Naddafi, K and Massah Bavani, A},
title = {Stakeholder analysis in climate change health adaptation in Iran: social network analysis.},
journal = {Journal of environmental health science &amp; engineering},
volume = {23},
number = {2},
pages = {22},
pmid = {40672795},
issn = {2052-336X},
abstract = {PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in decision-making, research, policy-making, and the implementation of an adaptation plan, with a comprehensive view of their positions, influence, and power.<br><br>METHODS: This descriptive-analytical research was conducted using a social network analysis approach. The opinions of 25 university professors, experts, and executives were gathered through a questionnaire utilizing a Likert scale, selected via purposive and snowball sampling. Data analysis and graph design were performed using Microsoft Excel and Gephi software (version 0.9.2). Stakeholder interaction patterns were identified using the Force Atlas 2 algorithm and graph theory concepts.<br><br>RESULTS: The network comprised 37 nodes, 3 clusters, and 63 edges. It closely resembled a complete graph, with a density of 0.971. Within the network of stakeholders, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change emerged as the most active participant, exhibiting relatively strong external interactions with other stakeholders. In contrast, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Health and Medical Education showed relatively weak and very weak external interactions, respectively.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Given the conflicting interests between industrial sectors and the health sector, it appears that the Ministry of Health and Medical Education should enhance its power and influence over other stakeholders. Additionally, involving representatives from the health sector in policy reviews and stakeholder consultations may help bridge the gap between health and other sectors regarding climate change issues.<br><br>CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40201-025-00947-z.},
}
@article {pmid40670752,
year = {2025},
author = {Laudon, H and Järveoja, J and Ågren, A and Peichl, M and Lindgren, A},
title = {Rewetting drained forested peatlands: A cornerstone of Sweden's climate change mitigation strategy.},
journal = {Ambio},
volume = {54},
number = {12},
pages = {2092-2104},
pmid = {40670752},
issn = {1654-7209},
support = {2021-02114//Svenska Forskningsr&#xe5;det Formas/ ; 2021-00713//Svenska Forskningsr&#xe5;det Formas/ ; 2021-00115//Svenska Forskningsr&#xe5;det Formas/ ; 2023-01470//Svenska Forskningsr&#xe5;det Formas/ ; 2021-00611//Svenska Forskningsr&#xe5;det Formas/ ; 2018.0259//Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse/ ; 2023.0245//Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse/ ; 00-2858/2023//Sveriges Geologiska Unders&#xf6;kning/ ; },
mesh = {Sweden ; *Climate Change ; Greenhouse Gases ; Biodiversity ; *Forests ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Wetlands ; Soil ; },
abstract = {Peatland rewetting has developed into a key strategy to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, enhance carbon uptake, and restore biodiversity. With an increasing political ambition to enhance rewetting across many countries, there is a risk of prioritizing peatlands that are most readily available before the ones that result in the largest climate and biodiversity benefits. Based on the best current understanding, we provide a conceptual model of the climate impact and discuss some key steps of progress needed. We focus on Swedish conditions, but also use relevant studies from similar hydroclimatic conditions elsewhere. We argue that the large political interest and investments now made to rewet large areas of peatlands, in combinations with the many unknowns, make it more important than ever to start new rewetting research studies that includes various key aspects of GHG, hydrology, and biodiversity along large climate, land-use history, and nutrient gradients.},
}
@article {pmid40670565,
year = {2025},
author = {Lu, Y and Yu, Y and Sun, L and Li, C and He, J and Guo, Z and Duan, L and Zhang, J and Yu, R},
title = {NDVI based vegetation dynamics and responses to climate change and human activities at Xinjiang from 2001 to 2020.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {25848},
pmid = {40670565},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {No. 42107084//the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2022xjkk1102//the Third Xinjiang Comprehensive Scientific Research Project on Comprehensive Evaluation and Sustainable Utilization of Land Resources in the Turpan-Hami Basin/ ; 2023YFF0805603//the National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; Humans ; *Human Activities ; Seasons ; Ecosystem ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {As global climate change intensifies and human activity increases, the frequency and severity of droughts worldwide are escalating. In response, the Chinese government has implemented extensive afforestation efforts to combat ecological degradation, but their effectiveness in arid areas needs further evaluation. This study employed the Mann-Kendall (MK) trend test and correlation analysis to investigate the temporal and spatial dynamics of vegetation changes, as well as their association with climate factors, in Xinjiang from 2001 to 2020. The analysis was based on the normalized vegetation index (NDVI) and high-resolution meteorological data. Additionally, we assessed the potential effects of human activities on NDVI dynamics through residual analysis. The results indicate significant temporal and spatial heterogeneity in NDVI change in Xinjiang, with varying growth rates across different seasons and regions. While some regions showed a downward trend, a significant overall increase in NDVI was observed. High NDVI values were primarily found in mountainous regions, whereas low values were more common in plains. Temperature was the main climate factor influencing interannual, spring, and autumn NDVI changes, while precipitation was primarily associated with vegetation growth during summer and winter. Residual analysis revealed that human activities had contributed to vegetation degradation in certain regions, primarily in northern Xinjiang. However, overall vegetation change showed a positive trend, with human activities accounting for over 60% to NDVI changes across different periods and regions. These findings highlight the importance of considering the impact of human activities when developing vegetation restoration and conservation strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid40670290,
year = {2025},
author = {Beggs, PJ and Woodward, AJ and Bowen, K},
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 = {223},
number = {5},
pages = {278},
doi = {10.5694/mja2.70006},
pmid = {40670290},
issn = {1326-5377},
}
@article {pmid40669503,
year = {2025},
author = {Liao, S and Pan, W and Wen, L and Chen, R and Pan, D and Wang, R and Hu, C and Duan, H and Weng, H and Tian, C and Kong, W and Ruan, J and Zhang, Y and Ming, X and Zhang, X and Wang, X},
title = {Temperature-related hospitalization burden under climate change.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {644},
number = {8078},
pages = {960-968},
pmid = {40669503},
issn = {1476-4687},
mesh = {Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; Carbon/analysis ; China/epidemiology ; Cities/epidemiology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Climate Change/statistics &amp; numerical data/economics ; Cost of Illness ; Extreme Heat/adverse effects ; *Hospitalization/statistics &amp; numerical data/economics ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Climate change has markedly increased adverse effects on human health and economic growth[1-3]. However, few studies have differentiated the impacts of extreme temperatures at the city level and analysed the future implications for human health under various climate change scenarios[4-6]. Here we leverage data on historical relationships among six kinds of climate-sensitive diseases (CSDs) and associated hospitalizations and temperatures across 301 cities (more than 90% of all cities) and more than 7,000 hospitals in China, and use a nonlinear distributed lag model. This study projects hospitalization risks associated with extreme temperatures through to the year 2100 and develops the hospitalization burden economic index to assess the burden under three carbon emission scenarios across cities. Five dimensions, including spatial distribution, disease categories, population age groups, future time horizons and carbon emission development pathways, have been evaluated. Historical data indicate a higher incidence of temperature-related risks among the CSDs in northwestern and southwestern China. Notably, gestation-related disease risks are associated with increased vulnerability to extreme heat in specific regions. The projections show that under current thermal conditions without adaptations, the excess hospitalizations from extreme heat will reach 0.6, 3.8 and 5.1 million by 2100 under the low-, middle- and high-emission scenarios, respectively. These findings highlight the need for targeted mitigation strategies to reduce uneven climate-related hospitalization risks and economic burdens while accounting for differences in city geography, extreme temperatures, population groups and carbon emission development pathways.},
}
@article {pmid40669349,
year = {2025},
author = {Schneider, P and Li, F and Babu, S},
title = {Comparative analysis of asphalt and geomembrane sealing systems for sustainable uranium pile remediation: Insights from hydrological modeling under climate change.},
journal = {Journal of hazardous materials},
volume = {496},
number = {},
pages = {139183},
doi = {10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.139183},
pmid = {40669349},
issn = {1873-3336},
abstract = {Uranium ore mining heaps in Saxony and Thuringia (Germany) have been primarily covered with mineral layers as part of remediation efforts. However, aging processes in these covers-driven by climatic factors, vegetation, and root penetration-can create cracks and pathways that increase radon emissions. In residential areas, elevated radon levels may exceed the guideline values set by radiation protection regulations. While asphalt seals and geomembranes are well-established as effective long-term solutions for creating convection-tight surface systems in landfill applications, their use has rarely been considered for uranium legacy sites. This study evaluates the long-term water balance and sealing effectiveness of asphalt and geomembranes at historical uranium mining site under future climate scenarios. Using the Hydrologic Evaluation of Landfill Performance (HELP) model, we simulated water behavior and potential infiltration rates across several sealing configurations, considering current and future climate projections. Our findings reveal that both sealing systems effectively minimize infiltration, surface runoff, and seepage, with negligible infiltration even under worst-case scenarios. The results underscore the robust environmental protection offered by these systems in mitigating radon emission and ensuring long-term environmental safety. This study contributes critical insights for selecting appropriate sealing systems in mining site remediation, offering sustainable solutions that address water conservation, climate resilience, and cleaner production principles.},
}
@article {pmid40669318,
year = {2025},
author = {El-Liethy, MA and Selvarajan, R and Dakhil, MA and Ayukafangha, E and Marimuthu, P and Abia, ALK},
title = {A review of the occurrence, antimicrobial resistance and health implications of Vibrio cholerae in African aquatic milieus, and the analysis of the impact of climate change on cholera outbreaks in Southern Africa.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {994},
number = {},
pages = {180057},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180057},
pmid = {40669318},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Cholera/epidemiology/microbiology ; *Disease Outbreaks ; *Vibrio cholerae/physiology/drug effects ; Humans ; Africa, Southern/epidemiology ; *Drug Resistance, Bacterial ; *Water Microbiology ; },
abstract = {Vibrio cholerae, especially serogroups O1 and O139, represent a serious public health risk in many African nations as it causes cholera, which accounts for numerous epidemics and significant mortality within the continent. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported approximately 86,330 cholera deaths in Africa between 1995 and 2016, with poor water quality usually being the most frequent transmission route. Like with many other infectious diseases, climate change is increasingly recognized as an influential factor contributing to these cholera outbreaks, notably affecting the distribution, frequency and seasonality of V. cholerae. However, evidence linking temperature variability and precipitation to cholera outbreaks is moderate, requiring more research to establish stronger connections between climate change and cholera incidence. This review reports the occurrence, antimicrobial resistance and health implications of V. cholerae in aquatic milieus in Africa. Furthermore, the review uses publicly available data to statistically infer any potential link between cholera outbreaks and climate change (rainfall and temperature) with Southern Africa as a case study. It concludes by suggesting potential solutions for the prevention of future outbreaks within the region.},
}
@article {pmid40668754,
year = {2025},
author = {Schüz, J and Soerjomataram, I and Foerster, M and Langselius, O and Rohrmann, S and Vineis, P and Fervers, B},
title = {Climate change mitigation and synergies with primary cancer prevention in Europe: time to implement opportunities.},
journal = {Journal of the National Cancer Institute},
volume = {117},
number = {12},
pages = {2432-2440},
pmid = {40668754},
issn = {1460-2105},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; //Institut du Cancer (/ ; INCa/16480//Recherches sur le cancer en Sciences Humaines et Sociales/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Neoplasms/prevention &amp; control/epidemiology/etiology ; Europe/epidemiology ; *Primary Prevention/methods ; },
abstract = {Ten years after the adoption of the treaty on climate change by the 21st Conference of the Parties in Paris, implementation of climate change mitigation measures remains a priority and urgency. The same priority and urgency apply to cancer prevention to counter the trend of an increasing cancer burden. The burden is projected to increase worldwide more than 50% during the next 20-25 years, ruling out treatment as the only countermeasure because of overburdened health systems. Although the effects of global warming on the cancer burden are highly speculative, synergies of remedial action on climate change and increasing cancer rates have clearer evidence base. These synergies are described for the situation in Europe using the fourth edition of the European Code Against Cancer for recommendations on cancer prevention and the 2030 breakthroughs for climate change mitigation by the United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champions Climate Solutions Implementation Roadmap. European Code Against Cancer's recommendations on healthy body weight, physical activity, reduced meat consumption, avoiding too much sun, and reducing air pollution align well with many of the 2030 breakthrough recommendations on healthier food including limiting meat consumption; on cleaner air through reducing transportation and in general reducing carbon, methane, and other emissions; and on mitigating temperature rise. Campaigns combining climate change mitigation with cancer prevention have the potential to encourage individuals, community groups, and policymakers to empower the implementation of measures both for a healthy planet and toward a world where fewer people get cancer.},
}
@article {pmid40668266,
year = {2025},
author = {Klassen, S and Weiler, AM and Hastie, B},
title = {Extreme Heat Hits Different Under Climate Change: A Review of Risks and Legal Protections for Agricultural Workers in Canada and the United States.},
journal = {Current environmental health reports},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {25},
pmid = {40668266},
issn = {2196-5412},
support = {756-2022-0431//Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; United States ; Canada ; Humans ; *Occupational Exposure/legislation &amp; jurisprudence/prevention &amp; control ; *Extreme Heat/adverse effects ; *Farmers/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; *Agriculture/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; Occupational Health/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This paper synthesizes recent research about the impacts of climate change on farmworkers and analyzes notable features of existing laws in Canada and the United States designed to protect farmworkers from extreme heat.<br><br>RECENT FINDINGS: Extreme heat presents a widespread and urgent threat to the wellbeing and productivity of agricultural workers globally, and it amplifies occupational exposures such as pesticides and air pollution. Other extreme weather events such as wildfires and flooding also heighten risks to agricultural workers. In Canada and the United States, laws designed to protect workers from extreme heat are limited to a handful of jurisdictions. Laws that regulate working in extreme heat are one tool to protect farmworkers from climate change. Important features of these laws include trigger temperatures at which extreme heat measures are required and heat-specific measures related to hydration, acclimatization and administrative controls. More research is needed to better understand how effective these laws are at protecting workers on the ground.},
}
@article {pmid40667920,
year = {2025},
author = {Pereira, TTC and Souza, JJLL and Francelino, MR and Fernandes Filho, EI and Schaefer, CEGR},
title = {Soils and carbon distribution at Byers Peninsula - Maritime Antarctica, based on the climate change scenario.},
journal = {Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias},
volume = {97},
number = {3},
pages = {e20240310},
doi = {10.1590/0001-3765202520240310},
pmid = {40667920},
issn = {1678-2690},
mesh = {Antarctic Regions ; *Soil/chemistry ; *Carbon/analysis ; *Climate Change ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Permafrost ; },
abstract = {Maritime Antarctica has a milder climate than the Antarctic continent and is naturally more sensitive to rising global temperature. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the soils, including those with permafrost, as well as the relief and the occurrence of organic carbon at Byers Peninsula. This study aims therefore to investigate soil physical and chemical properties at Byers Peninsula, Maritime Antarctica, in particular, the distribution of organic carbon. Thirteen soil profiles were described, collected, and subjected to a physical, chemical, and spatial analysis. Colonization by avifauna and vegetation is important for inputing soil organic carbon at Byers Peninsula. Cryoturbation and permafrost are crucial for the redistribution of the C pool. Distribution of organic carbon on the Byers Peninsula have shown that its concentrations are higher and more punctual at the surface, but also that carbon has been redistributed to deeper layers. Gelisols (Cryosols) are important C pools. They are extremely useful from the environmental monitoring perspective as they represent areas sensitive to temperature increases on the Antarctic Peninsula caused by global climate changes. Using geomorphological groups is one way to improve the understanding of these relief forms, soil and rock types, vegetation patterns, and the presence of permafrost.},
}
@article {pmid40665136,
year = {2025},
author = {Alipour, Z and Ghaedrahmati, M and Taghvi, S},
title = {Navigating parenthood in a climate change era: determinants of childbearing intentions in Iran.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {25552},
pmid = {40665136},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {IR.MUQ.REC.1403.123//Qom University of Medical Science/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Iran ; Male ; Adult ; *Intention ; Young Adult ; *Parents/psychology ; Pregnancy ; },
abstract = {Climate change has significantly altered global ecosystems, including population dynamics, and consequently, decisions regarding childbearing. Climate change is considered one of the factors influencing childbearing intention. Therefore, the present study was conducted to explore the determinants of childbearing intention in women and men of reproductive age in the climate change era in Iran. The present qualitative study employs a conventional content analysis approach. The participants comprised 40 men and women of reproductive age residing in Qom, who were selected from February to July 2024 through purposive sampling while adhering to the principle of maximum diversity and were included in the study after providing informed consent. Data were collected through semi-structured individual interviews until theoretical saturation was achieved and were analyzed concurrently. During the inductive data analysis process, 360 codes and 5 main categories with 16 subcategories emerged. The main categories encompassed "Climate Change Awareness and Its Perceived Relevance to Childbearing Intention," "Ethical Dilemmas and Parental Responsibility," "Environmental and Economic Barriers to Childbearing," "Health Implications of Climate Change," and "Policy Demands for Climate-Resilient Parenthood." Childbearing intentions in the climate change era are shaped by a dynamic interplay of environmental, economic, health, and cultural factors. This understanding emphasizes the necessity of implementing multidisciplinary solutions to protect human health and fertility rates in the context of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40664254,
year = {2025},
author = {Puleo, L and Huang, F and Stager, M and Senner, NR},
title = {Flexibility in the face of climate change? A rapid and dramatic shift towards later spring migration in Hudsonian godwits (Limosa haemastica).},
journal = {Proceedings. Biological sciences},
volume = {292},
number = {2051},
pages = {20250982},
pmid = {40664254},
issn = {1471-2954},
support = {//American Ornithological Society/ ; //Cornell Lab of Ornithology/ ; //Division of Environmental Biology/ ; //U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Management Office/ ; //Wilson Ornithological Society/ ; //University of South Carolina/ ; //Arctic Audubon Society/ ; //Faucett Catalyst Fund/ ; //David and Lucille Packard Foundation/ ; //University of Massachusetts Amherst/ ; //Association of Field Ornithologists/ ; //U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/ ; },
mesh = {*Animal Migration ; Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Charadriiformes/physiology ; Female ; Male ; Seasons ; },
abstract = {With rapid environmental change, shifts in migration timing are vitally important for population stability in migratory species and have been widely documented. However, little remains known about how migrants make these shifts and what factors influence the utilization of these strategies, limiting assessments of their vulnerability to climate change. Hudsonian godwits (Limosa haemastica) are extreme long-distance migratory shorebirds that (i) have previously advanced their population-level migration timing and (ii) are sexually dimorphic. We combined over a decade of tracking data from one breeding population with a historical predictive model to assess ongoing shifts in migration timing and investigate potential sex-specific migration strategies. We found that irrespective of sex, godwit departure and arrival timing shifted 6 days later from 2010 to 2023. The population maintained an average migratory duration of 24 days and drove shifts in arrival timing entirely by changing their non-breeding-ground departure. Yet, we also found godwits arrived later than predicted by the historical model, indicating that conditions on the non-breeding grounds may constrain their ability to respond to changes on the breeding grounds. These results emphasize the need for a more holistic approach to assessing the vulnerability of migratory species and the adaptiveness of changes in migration timing.},
}
@article {pmid40664246,
year = {2025},
author = {Kamal, P and Thompson, PL and Lewis, N and Fronhofer, EA},
title = {Dispersal evolution can only rescue a limited set of species from climate change.},
journal = {Proceedings. Biological sciences},
volume = {292},
number = {2051},
pages = {20250116},
pmid = {40664246},
issn = {1471-2954},
support = {//Agence Nationale de la Recherche/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biological Evolution ; *Animal Distribution ; Biodiversity ; Animals ; },
abstract = {Anthropogenic climate change threatens biodiversity on Earth. In response, species can adapt evolutionarily to changing environments or shift their ranges via dispersal. However, dispersal itself can evolve on ecological timescales. We explore theoretically how dispersal evolution modulates the response of metacommunities to climate change. We find that this response depends on the environmental conditions prior to climate change. Variable environments harbour few, dispersive species that are likely to survive climate change by shifting their ranges with their evolved dispersal abilities. Stable environments house many, less dispersive species. Their survival during climate change is less likely, as they can evolve robust, low dispersal traits that prevent range shifts. We identify a limited set of scenarios in which contemporary dispersal evolution can rescue species from climate change, highlighting the importance of species' evolutionary histories and evolutionary rates, as determined by their genotype-phenotype maps, for their responses to rapid environmental change.},
}
@article {pmid40663894,
year = {2025},
author = {Xu, X and Yang, X and Lin, L and Zhang, J and Shao, J and Zhi, R and Feng, T and Wang, Z and Tang, Y and Li, J},
title = {Ecological security patterns for coordinating development in frozen soil regions - construction framework by coupling climate change and development objectives.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {126543},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126543},
pmid = {40663894},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Soil ; Ecosystem ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; China ; Freezing ; },
abstract = {Ecosystems are facing serious degradation issues due to global warming and human activities. Construction of ecological security patterns (ESPs) has become an essential means to protect ecosystems. However, previous studies focus on a single indicator and lack coordinated assessment. This study integrates the MCCA, MOP, InVEST, and MCR models to propose a framework for constructing coordinated ESPs in frozen soil regions and applies it in Heilongjiang Province. Results indicate that: (1) By 2035, land use will stabilize with cropland and woodland maintaining a 93 % share, primarily changing in the Xing'an Range. (2) Ecosystem service values remain the "low-high-low" distribution with minimal changes in carbon storage, habitat quality, and crop production across all scenarios, while water yield and soil conservation change drastically only under the Economic Priority Development (EPD) scenario. (3) The EPD scenario reveals the broadest ecological sources (3.9 × 10[4] km[2]) and corridors (8746.7 km), though source fragmentation may pose risks in the future. The Business As Usual (BAU) scenario reveals the smallest ecological sources (2.2 × 10[4] km[2]) and longest ecological corridors (9449.3 km), which are inadequate to ensure ecological security. The Frozen Soil Protection (FSP) scenario indicates the most optimal ecological sources (3.2 × 10[4] km[2]) and corridors (8791.9 km), which can most effectively ensure ecological security. Combining the results, the "one ring, three corridors, and four cores" pattern is proposed. This paper has important reference value for optimizing ESPs in Heilongjiang Province and provides a framework of ESP for coordinating development in frozen soil regions.},
}
@article {pmid40663892,
year = {2025},
author = {Koirala, S and Garber, PA and Wang, M and Katuwal, HB and Khan, MZ and Xu, J and Zhuo, Y and Yang, W},
title = {Cross-border ungulate protection: Identifying transboundary conservation challenges and integrated solutions in response to human disturbance and climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {126483},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126483},
pmid = {40663892},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Ecosystem ; Endangered Species ; Sheep ; },
abstract = {Globally, over half of all terrestrial animals have ranges that cross international borders, making transboundary conservation crucial for protecting threatened species and their habitats. In Central Asia, the Hindu-Kush Karakoram-Pamir Landscape (HKPL), spanning Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, and Tajikistan is a critical habitat for mountain ungulates, including Marco Polo sheep (MPS) and Siberian ibex (ibex). These two wide-ranging and migratory species face significant challenges associated with habitat loss, competition with domesticated ungulates, and climate change. To better understand these challenges, we conducted a systematic review using the PSALSAR framework to identify the conservation challenges faced by each of these two ungulate species. We identified current and future suitable habitats using ensemble Species Distribution Models (eSDMs). Our models indicate that 44-48 % of suitable habitat for MPS and ibex currently falls within protected areas. However, under future climate scenarios, suitable habitat is projected to decline by up to 11 %. Most habitat loss will occur in the countries of China and Tajikistan. Despite protected areas and anti-poaching measures, both species face increasing habitat fragmentation, range restrictions due to border fencing, pasture overuse, disease transmission from livestock, illegal hunting, and inadequate law enforcement. Along with expanding habitat connectivity, separating livestock grazing zones, and restoring degraded habitat, transboundary cooperation is critical for species survivorship. We recommend expanding community-based conservation through education, incorporating traditional knowledge into management plans, and improving local food security through profit sharing. Actions taken to promote wildlife conservation in the HKPL can serve as a model for conserving mountain ecosystems globally.},
}
@article {pmid40661851,
year = {2025},
author = {Walshe, N and Perry, J and Healy, G},
title = {Student perspectives on climate change and sustainability education in England: experiences and expectations.},
journal = {UCL open. Environment},
volume = {7},
number = {},
pages = {e3341},
pmid = {40661851},
issn = {2632-0886},
abstract = {This paper presents findings from a large-scale survey of 2429 students in Years 7-9 (ages 11-14) in England, exploring their experiences and expectations of climate change and sustainability education. The study reveals that while most students learn about climate change and sustainability in school, primarily through geography and science lessons, there is a desire for a more comprehensive and engaging approach. Students express a strong interest in learning about the future impacts of climate change, practical solutions and global perspectives. They emphasise the importance of outdoor learning, hands-on activities and opportunities for meaningful participation in school and community initiatives. The findings highlight the need for climate change and sustainability education to be embedded across the school curriculum, to provide opportunities for outdoor learning, and to nurture student agency. Explored within a framework of children's rights to education and wellbeing and respective inequalities, this research provides valuable insights for stakeholders seeking to improve climate change and sustainability education and empower young people to address the climate and environmental crisis.},
}
@article {pmid40661765,
year = {2025},
author = {Xiao, H and Liao, D and Zhang, S and Zhang, Y and Rehab, OE and Zeng, J and Yan, X and Su, Q and Zhou, B},
title = {Differences in responses of invasive and native plants to climate change: a case study of Bidens (Asteracea) from China.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1583552},
pmid = {40661765},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Global warming has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges. Concurrently, plant invasion has been exacerbated by ongoing climate change, posing a severe ecological threat. This study investigates the distribution patterns of both invasive and native species within the Bidens genus and their responses to projected climate change. The MaxEnt model, was used to predict the potential distribution ranges under both current and future climate conditions. The results showed a distinct difference in suitable area distributions between invasive and native species. Under future climate scenarios, most studied species (except B. pilosa, B. maximowicziana, and B. radiata) showed an expansion in their suitable habitats. Notably, we observed a latitudinal migration pattern in Bidens species distribution, with invasive species primarily influenced by precipitation during the warmest quarter, while native species were more affected by anthropogenic factors. These results underscore the need for enhanced public awareness of invasion risks and the establishment of dedicated protection zones for both invasive and native species. This study provides critical insights into the potential distribution patterns of Bidens species under climate change. It also, offers valuable scientific support for development of invasive species management strategies and native species conservation mechanisms.},
}
@article {pmid40661121,
year = {2025},
author = {Hao, W and Yang, J and Wang, H and Mitchell, RN and Zhang, C and Qiu, R and Guo, J and Zhang, W and Bao, X and Deng, C and Wang, X and Hu, Y and Yang, JH and Zhu, G and Zhou, Z and Zhu, R},
title = {Climate-change-enhanced habitat diversification for the Middle Jurassic Yanliao Biota in East Asia.},
journal = {National science review},
volume = {12},
number = {7},
pages = {nwaf194},
pmid = {40661121},
issn = {2053-714X},
abstract = {The Jurassic Period was characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of early mammals, with the Yanliao Biota (∼167-157 Ma) in East Asia notable for its exceptional fossil preservation and diverse life forms. However, the drivers of the flourishing of the Yanliao Biota remain unclear. Here, we reconstruct the palaeoclimate and habitat characteristics of the Yanliao Biota by using sedimentary facies analysis, organic carbon-isotope data, palynological records, source weathering trends and climate simulations from the Community Earth System Model CESM 1.2.2. The studied sedimentary successions are well constrained to the Middle Jurassic based on carbon-isotope stratigraphic correlation and published tuff zircon U-Pb ages. Our findings reveal a regional climate shift in the late Bathonian, transitioning from wet to sub-humid conditions, as evidenced by an increase in gymnosperm pollen, a marked decline in coal seams and reduced weathering intensity. Sedimentological evidence further supports a synchronous facies change from ever-wet fluvial-delta systems to seasonally active alluvial plains. This climate shift aligns with simulation results and coincides temporally with the initial flourishing of the Yanliao Biota. We propose that this shift, associated with lithospheric extension in the Yanliao region, increased landscape heterogeneity and habitat diversity, fostering biological evolution through ecological isolation and allopatric speciation, ultimately driving the diversification of the Yanliao Biota.},
}
@article {pmid40658712,
year = {2025},
author = {Mulondo, M and Hege, A and Tsoka-Gwegweni, J and Ndirangu, J},
title = {Effect of climate change on the health and nutritional status of children and their families in Africa: Scoping review.},
journal = {PLOS global public health},
volume = {5},
number = {7},
pages = {e0004897},
pmid = {40658712},
issn = {2767-3375},
abstract = {The health and nutritional status of children and their families is essential particularly during climate change. Most of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) affect children in some way, namely, poverty (SDG 1), hunger (SDG 2), health (SDG 3), climate change (SDG 13). Evidence suggests that most countries are behind in achieving the SDGs, with only 17% of the SDGs currently achieved. The reason is because the SDGs are interconnected such that failure in one SDG, may affect the others negatively. For example, evidence from the global north provides many examples of the effects of climate change on other SDGs, particularly health. Within the global south, evidence of the effects of climate change on health is limited. This scoping review aims to document the effects of climate change on the health and nutritional status of children and their families in Africa. The review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Three electronic databases were searched by a librarian. One reviewer screened the articles to be included in the synthesis and a second author went through the selected articles to confirm their inclusion. Data was extracted and mapped according to four categories: i) climate change events or phenomena, ii) effect of climate change on nutritional and health status, iii) factors influencing vulnerabilities of population to climate change, iv) interventions and innovations used to mitigate impact of climate change on health.},
}
@article {pmid40655428,
year = {2025},
author = {Weisheimer, A and Palmer, TN and Leach, NJ and Allen, MR and Roberts, CD and Abid, MA},
title = {CO2-induced climate change assessment for the extreme 2022 Pakistan rainfall using seasonal forecasts.},
journal = {NPJ climate and atmospheric science},
volume = {8},
number = {1},
pages = {262},
pmid = {40655428},
issn = {2397-3722},
abstract = {While it is widely believed that the intense rainfall in summer 2022 over Pakistan was substantially exacerbated by anthropogenic climate change[1,2], climate models struggled to confirm this[3,4]. Using a high-resolution operational seasonal forecasting system that successfully predicted the extreme wet conditions, we perform counterfactual experiments simulating pre-industrial and future conditions. Both experiments also exhibit strong anomalous rainfall, indicating a limited role of CO2-induced forcing. We attribute 10% of the total rainfall to historical increases in CO2 and ocean temperature. However, further increases in the future suggest a weak mean precipitation reduction but with increased variability. By decomposing rainfall and large-scale circulation into CO2 and SST-related signals, we illustrate a tendency for these signals to compensate each other in future scenarios. This suggests that historical CO2 impacts may not reliably predict future responses. Accurately capturing local dynamics is therefore essential for regional climate adaptation planning and for informing loss and damage discussions.},
}
@article {pmid40654150,
year = {2025},
author = {Panchen, ZA and Doubt, J and Saarela, JM and Kharouba, HM},
title = {Digitised herbarium specimen data reveal a climate change-related trend to an earlier, shorter Canadian Arctic flowering season, and phylogenetic signal in Arctic flowering times.},
journal = {The New phytologist},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/nph.70386},
pmid = {40654150},
issn = {1469-8137},
support = {//The Nature Foundation/ ; //Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)/ ; //Mitacs/ ; },
abstract = {The Arctic is experiencing some of the world's most rapid changes in climate. Arctic plant flowering time responses to climate change are understudied. Globally, conflicting evidence exists on whether flowering time responses to temperature are evolutionarily conserved. We scored the reproductive phenology of 17 000 digitised herbarium specimens of 97 plant species collected across the Canadian Arctic since the 1900s to determine whether and how flowering times in the Canadian Arctic have shifted over the past century; how responsive flowering times are to temperature; and whether flowering times and flowering time responses to temperature are evolutionarily conserved. We found that flowering times in the Canadian Arctic are converging, with later-flowering species shifting their flowering times to a greater degree than earlier-flowering species, resulting in a shorter flowering season. We detected a significant phylogenetic signal associated with Arctic flowering times but no phylogenetic signal in flowering time responses to temperature. A shorter flowering season in the Arctic has implications for tundra food webs and species interactions, with fitness consequences across tundra trophic levels. Digitised records allowed citizen scientists to become virtual collaborators in this project, and the research provided opportunities to improve digitised record quality for future research.},
}
@article {pmid40653506,
year = {2025},
author = {La Corte, C and Barnay-Verdier, S and Furla, P and Bisanti, L and Dara, M and Rizzuto, G and Vizzini, S and Parisi, MG and Cammarata, M},
title = {Integrated approach to explore Anemonia viridis regeneration under a climate change scenario.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {25298},
pmid = {40653506},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {ECS00000035//Robotics and AI for Socio-Economic Empowerment Project (RAISE), Spoke 3: Sustainable technologies for monitoring in Marine Protected Areas of the Lower Tyrrhenian Sea (TEC-SOS), CUP B33C22000700006/ ; },
mesh = {*Regeneration/physiology ; Oxidative Stress ; Animals ; *Climate Change ; Photosynthesis ; Heat-Shock Response ; Antioxidants/metabolism ; *Anemone/physiology ; *Sea Anemones/physiology ; },
abstract = {This study investigates the mechanisms of regeneration in Anemonia viridis under natural conditions and thermal stress, addressing the question: "Does an anthozoan subjected to thermal stress regenerate similarly to one experiencing only a wound?". Oxidative stress markers (protein carbonylation, total antioxidant capacity) and symbiont photosynthetic efficiency (via Pulse Amplitude Modulation) were analyzed. Key proteins related to inflammation and tissue regeneration, including toll-like receptor, nuclear factor kappa B, heat shock proteins, and interleukin-1β, were examined using blotting techniques. Observations revealed higher antioxidant capacity at 20 °C than 27 °C after 6- and 24-hours post-injury. Thermal stress disrupted redox balance, as indicated by decreased symbiont photosynthetic efficiency. Protein expression analyses (proliferating cell nuclear antigen, heat shock protein 90, collagen Type XXIV α1) showed activation of compensatory mechanisms, but oxidative stress biomarkers highlighted significant cellular stress. These results suggest that elevated temperatures may impair regeneration in Anemonia viridis, highlighting a potential vulnerability of anthozoans to thermal stress associated with climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40653386,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, Z and Rose, A and Roberts, F and Tucci, A},
title = {Regional supply-chain impacts of Mississippi River fertilizer shipments disrupted by climate change.},
journal = {Risk analysis : an official publication of the Society for Risk Analysis},
volume = {45},
number = {10},
pages = {3090-3109},
pmid = {40653386},
issn = {1539-6924},
support = {17STQAC00001-01-02//U.S. Department of Homeland Security/ ; },
abstract = {The Mississippi River commercial navigation system faced unprecedented challenges in 2022-2023 due to severe heat and drought disrupting barge traffic. This caused a 400% surge in barge rates, disproportionately affecting the delivered price of key commodities. Our study analyzes the compound impact of low water levels and two potential additional sources of supply-chain disturbance-lock damage and import disruptions-both of which can also emanate from climate change. We combined an empirical analysis of the effect of low water levels on barge rates and productivity with a computable general equilibrium model to estimate their effects on the US economy and Upper Mississippi regional economy. These disruptions notably decreased GDP and increased inflation, especially affecting the five Upper Mississippi River states. This research underscores the river's vulnerability to compound disruptions and highlights its crucial role in regional and national economies.},
}
@article {pmid40651897,
year = {2025},
author = {Tan, X and Peng, Z and Cheng, Y and Wang, Y and Chao, Q and Huang, X and Yan, H and Chen, D},
title = {Leveraging artificial intelligence for research and action on climate change: opportunities, challenges, and future directions.},
journal = {Science bulletin},
volume = {70},
number = {17},
pages = {2886-2893},
doi = {10.1016/j.scib.2025.06.035},
pmid = {40651897},
issn = {2095-9281},
abstract = {Research and action on climate change (RACC) represent a complex global challenge that requires a systematic and multi-dimensional approach. Although progress has been made, persistent limitations in data processing, modeling, and scenario evaluation continue to hinder further advances. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful tool to address these challenges by integrating diverse data sources, enhancing predictive modeling, and supporting evidence-based decision-making. Its capacity to manage large datasets and facilitate knowledge sharing has already made meaningful contributions to climate research and action. This paper introduces the RACC theoretical framework, developed through a systematic integration of the research paradigms of the three IPCC Working Groups (WGI, WGII, and WGIII). The RACC framework provides a comprehensive structure encompassing four key stages: data collection, scenario simulation, pathway planning, and action implementation. It also proposes a standardized approach for embedding AI across the climate governance cycle, including areas such as climate modeling, scenario development, policy design, and action execution. Additionally, the paper identifies major challenges in applying AI to climate issues, including ethical concerns, environmental costs, and uncertainties in complex systems. By analyzing AI-supported pathways for mitigation and adaptation, the study reveals significant gaps between current practices and long-term objectives-especially regarding content, intelligence levels, and governance structures. Finally, it proposes strategic priorities to help realize AI's full potential in advancing global climate action.},
}
@article {pmid40651446,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, T and Yan, T and Li, H and An, M and Du, X and Lei, Q and Liu, H},
title = {Assessing climate change impact on watershed hydrological processes and stream temperature by considering CO2 emissions.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {286},
number = {},
pages = {124161},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2025.124161},
pmid = {40651446},
issn = {1879-2448},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Carbon Dioxide ; *Rivers ; Temperature ; Hydrology ; China ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are a critical indicator influencing climate change and have significant impacts on the health of riverine ecosystems. The effects of CO2 emissions on streamflow and stream temperature have not been explicitly considered in process-based models, which limits the models' capability to simulate streamflow and stream temperature under varying CO2 concentration scenarios. This study modified an equilibrium temperature model and a CO2 effect model to overcome this limitation, which were subsequently coupled with the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model. The coupled model was tested and applied in the Chaohe River basin in China from 2021 to 2080, and daily streamflow and stream temperature were simulated under the RCP8.5 and RCP4.5 scenarios based on the ACCESS and HadGEM climate models. The study showed that the coupled model performs well in simulating streamflow and stream temperature, with the PBIAS of less than ±10 %, and both the NSE and R[2] exceeding 0.85. Under both the ACCESS and HadGEM climate models, the simulations of streamflow and stream temperature exhibit a consistent pattern: increased CO2 concentration leads to higher air temperatures, which in turn elevates stream temperatures and changes streamflow mainly through evapotranspiration process. However, the lower CO2 concentrations or where snowmelt is significant in regions, streamflow and stream temperature exhibit greater variability. When CO2 levels are high to induce stomatal closure in plants, decreased evapotranspiration can lead to increased streamflow. In addition, headwater tributaries, primarily fed by rainfall, snowmelt, and groundwater, are located in high-altitude areas influenced by natural factors, while the main stem, mainly supplied by tributary inflows and precipitation, is situated in low-altitude areas affected by both natural and anthropogenic factors. This difference in water sources and influencing factors leads to distinct patterns in streamflow and stream temperature. Therefore, it is essential to develop algorithms that explicitly account for the impacts of CO2 concentration on hydrological processes and stream temperature dynamics, to accurately simulate the effects of climate change on streamflow and stream temperature, enabling the prediction of future climate change impacts on the thermal regime of river basins. The coupled model developed in this study provides a valuable tool for simulating the effects of CO2 on streamflow and stream temperature, offering insights into the complex interactions between climate change and hydrological processes.},
}
@article {pmid40651444,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, X and McGowan, S and Huang, X and Cao, Y and Bai, X and Li, J and Zeng, L and Xu, S and Peng, J},
title = {Diatom-inferred water pH variability in response to climate change and acid deposition in subtropical peatlands.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {286},
number = {},
pages = {124153},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2025.124153},
pmid = {40651444},
issn = {1879-2448},
mesh = {*Diatoms ; *Climate Change ; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration ; *Soil/chemistry ; China ; Environmental Monitoring ; Acids ; },
abstract = {Lake acidification emerged as one of the most pressing environmental issues in the 20th century, while peatland acidification is less investigated. Diatom assemblages in one hundred fourteen surface samples of eleven peatlands in South China and in peat cores of two peatlands covering a 200-year period were investigated. Ordination analyses revealed that water pH was the most important variable influencing diatom distribution in surface samples. Accordingly, a diatom-based pH transfer function was developed using a weighted averaging model with tolerance downweighting and inverse deshrinking, and applied to diatom records of two [210]Pb-dated sediment cores from Dajiuhu Peatland (Hubei Province) and Niangniangshan Peatland (Guizhou Province). Before the 1950s, declines in acid-tolerant diatom taxa coincided with rising diatom-inferred pH in both peatlands, indicating a regional shift toward less acidic conditions. This regional shift probably resulted from warming-accelerated bedrock weathering and alkalinity generation. Thereafter, the expansion of acid-tolerant diatoms mainly responded to enhanced atmospheric acid deposition, suggesting that its impacts outweigh those of climate warming. Temporal changes in diatom assemblages showed similar trends in the two distant peatlands, suggesting that acidification might be a widespread phenomenon in subtropical peatlands of South China after the 1950s. In spite of recent reductions in atmospheric deposition from 2010, diatom-inferred water pH continued to decline, indicative of delayed recovery from anthropogenic acidification in these headwater peatlands. The results provide novel insight into the timing and extent of peatland acidification in South China, and can inform sustainable management of semi-aquatic ecosystems under a changing environment.},
}
@article {pmid40651375,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, X and Dai, Y and Xu, YJ and Lv, Q and Ji, X and Mao, B and Jia, S and Liu, Z and Luo, C and Rong, Y},
title = {Dual-quantification of the different contributions of climate change and anthropogenic activities to eutrophication of rivers and lakes in Asia's largest river basin (Yangtze River).},
journal = {Journal of hazardous materials},
volume = {496},
number = {},
pages = {139205},
doi = {10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.139205},
pmid = {40651375},
issn = {1873-3336},
abstract = {The impact of anthropogenic activities and climate change on surface water eutrophication has been of great concern. However, the contribution proportions of anthropogenic activities and climate change to the lakes and rivers' eutrophication in large basins has not been clearly revealed. This study employed Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to conduct a dual quantification of the differential contributions of anthropogenic activities and climate change to the eutrophication of rivers and lakes in the Yangtze River Basin (YRB). Regression coefficients of GWR variables demonstrated the spatial heterogeneity of eutrophication drivers. Shapley additive explanations showed that nutrients and land use intensity were the main drivers during wet seasons. Combining the direct and indirect path results from SEM, the relative contribution of anthropogenic activities and climate change was 92.1 % and 7.9 % to river eutrophication, respectively, and was 67.1 % and 32.9 % to lake eutrophication, respectively. Anthropogenic activities consistently exacerbate eutrophication in both rivers and lakes, whereas climate change intensifies lake eutrophication but exerts seasonally variable effects on rivers. These findings revealed that intensive anthropogenic activities continue to dominate the eutrophication of the YRB. This study can provide a scientific reference for the integrated management of aquatic ecosystems in large basins.},
}
@article {pmid40651352,
year = {2025},
author = {Sumon, KA and Kanok, NJR and Sadat, MA and Mainuddin, M and Wahid, SM and Karim, F},
title = {A comprehensive review on the negative impacts on Sundarbans fisheries: Insights from the hydrological changes modulated by climate change and anthropogenic activities.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {220},
number = {},
pages = {118409},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118409},
pmid = {40651352},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Fisheries/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Animals ; *Anthropogenic Effects ; Fishes ; Hydrology ; Ecosystem ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Environmental Monitoring ; Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis ; },
abstract = {The Sundarbans, the largest single block of transboundary mangrove that provides habitat, breeding and nursery grounds for fish and many other aquatic species, and livelihood for 3.5 million people, is currently under threat due to various reasons. In this review, we demonstrated the potential causes of alterations of the Sundarbans' hydrology and their likely impacts on its fisheries. Significant alterations in the Sundarbans' hydrology are induced by climatic variables (e.g., elevated temperature, cyclones, sea level rise, salinity fluctuation, erratic rainfall, floods, and droughts) and anthropogenic factors (e.g., pesticides, heavy metals, microplastics and oil spills, aquaculture, deforestation, harmful fishing practices, etc.). The interwoven impacts of climate change include destruction of habitats, crucial breeding and nursery grounds of fishes, degradation of water, shifting migration patterns, physiological disruption, loss of fish species, etc. Furthermore, human activities like deforestation, shrimp farming, oil spills, etc. produce both short- and long-term consequences on fisheries, such as poor water quality, chemical bioaccumulation, mortality, etc. Heavy metals and pesticides exceeded the acceptable limit in the edible tissues of fish and other aquatic organisms and may pose carcinogenic risk upon consumption. We identified major research gaps for future studies, including a lack of long-term assessment of climatic variables, insufficient data on pollutants, advanced climate modelling, etc. Lastly, we recommend reducing carbon footprint, forcing industries to use Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs), declaring more conserved areas, initiating community-based management, etc. to address the issues brought on by climate change and anthropogenic activities that will ultimately help improve the overall fisheries resources in Sundarbans.},
}
@article {pmid40650575,
year = {2025},
author = {Guigard, L and Nazaret, F and Almario, J and Bertolla, F and Boubakri, H and Cantarel, AAM and Cournoyer, B and Favre-Bonté, S and Florio, A and Galia, W and Hazard, C and Henry, G and Belaroussi, AH and Chong, SKTF and Lavire, C and Lobreau, C and Luis, P and Maréchal, M and Meyer, T and Pozzi, ACM and Minard, G and Nazaret, S and Nicol, GW and Prigent-Combaret, C and Richaume, A and Rodriguez-Nava, V and Sanchez-Cid, C and Moro, CV and Vial, L and Vigneron, A and Wisniewski-Dyé, F and Shade, A},
title = {The connections of climate change with microbial ecology and their consequences for ecosystem, human, and plant health.},
journal = {Journal of applied microbiology},
volume = {136},
number = {7},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/jambio/lxaf168},
pmid = {40650575},
issn = {1365-2672},
support = {//Universit&#xe9; Claude Bernard Lyon 1/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Ecosystem ; *Microbiota ; *Plants/microbiology ; },
abstract = {The climate crisis presents an urgent challenge for Earth's living creatures and the habitats in which they have been adapted to thrive. Climate-related stress presents risks to microorganisms, the stability of the functions they provide, and their maintenance of beneficial interactions with their hosts and ecosystems. Microbes move across the continuum of anthropogenic influence on Earth's ecosystems, from pristine to human-managed to fully urbanized environments. Because microbial feedback within and across this continuum exists at multiple, connected scales from molecules to ecosystem-level processes, predicting microbial responses to climate stress and their potentially wide-ranging consequences remains difficult. Here, we discuss the broad implications of microbial and microbiome responses to climate change as they interface with human, plant, and ecosystem health. For each section on human, plant and ecosystem health, we briefly discuss the state of knowledge for each and follow with proposed future research, including some directions that are promising but require more work to evaluate. We end by considering overarching microbial ecology research needs across these systems and microbial solutions under investigation as possible climate-resilient interventions to maintain human, plant, and ecosystem health. This work draws on diverse expertise to identify broad research directions across typically separated disciplines and builds a holistic framework for considering their interrelationships.},
}
@article {pmid40647993,
year = {2025},
author = {Korai, SK and Korai, PK and Jaffar, MA and Qasim, M and Younas, MU and Shabaan, M and Zulfiqar, U and Wang, X and Artyszak, A},
title = {Leveraging Biochar Amendments to Enhance Food Security and Plant Resilience Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {13},
pages = {},
pmid = {40647993},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {2022YFE0113400//National Key P &amp; D Program of China/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses significant risks to food security and contributes to widespread soil degradation. Effective strategies are urgently needed to mitigate its impacts and ensure stable crop production and food quality. Biochar has shown strong potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance carbon sequestration, and immobilize soil contaminants such as heavy metals and organic pollutants. These benefits can lead to increased crop yields, improved nutritional quality, and reduced uptake of harmful substances by plants. This review summarizes the possible mechanisms through which biochar influences the biochar-soil-plant interface, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of its multifaceted roles. Although positive effects of biochar on crop production are frequently reported, neutral or even negative outcomes have also been observed. Such adverse effects may be attributed to the presence of volatile organic compounds, free radicals, or heavy metals in certain biochars that inhibit plant growth. Additionally, biochar application has been found to reduce plant infections caused by pathogens, likely due to the presence of organic compounds that act as microbial inhibitors. A deeper understanding of the mechanisms by which biochar affects plant growth is essential for its effective use as a tool to combat climate change and enhance food security.},
}
@article {pmid40647990,
year = {2025},
author = {Sun, S and Deng, Z},
title = {Analysis of a Potentially Suitable Habitat for Solanum aculeatissimum in Southwest China Under Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {13},
pages = {},
pmid = {40647990},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {grant number:32360395//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 202202AD080010//Major scientific and technological projects of Yunnan Province&#xff1a;Research on Key Tech-nologies of ecological environment monitoring and intelligent management of natural re-sources in Yunnan/ ; },
abstract = {Solanum aculeatissimum is a herbaceous to semi-woody perennial plant native to the Brazilian ecosystem. It has naturalized extensively in southwestern China, posing significant threats to local biodiversity. This study systematically screened and integrated 100 distribution records from authoritative databases, including the Chinese Virtual Plant Specimen Database, the Global Biodiversity Information Facility, and Chinese Natural Museums. Additionally, 23 environmental variables were incorporated, comprising 19 bioclimatic factors from the World Climate Dataset, 3 topographic indicators, and the Human Footprint Index. The objectives of this research are as follows: (1) to simulate the plant's current and future distribution (2050s/2070s) under CMIP6 scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5); (2) to quantify changes in the distribution range; and (3) to determine the migration trajectory using MaxEnt 3.4.4 software. The findings reveal that human pressure (contributing 79.7%) and isothermality (bioclimatic factor 3: 10.1%) are the primary driving forces shaping its distribution. The core suitable habitats are predominantly concentrated in the provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan. By 2070, the distribution center shifts northeastward to Qujing City. Under the SSP5-8.5 scenario, the invasion front extends into southern Tibet, while retreat occurs in the lowlands of Honghe Prefecture. This study underscores the synergistic effects of socioeconomic development pathways and bioclimatic thresholds on invasive species' biogeographical patterns, providing a robust predictive framework for adaptive management strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40647904,
year = {2025},
author = {Miao, J and Zhang, X and Yang, Z and Tan, C and Yang, Y},
title = {Global Warming Impacts Suitable Habitats of the Subtropical Endemic Tree Acer pubinerve Rehder, Newly Recorded in Jiangsu Province, China.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {13},
pages = {},
pmid = {40647904},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {32270217//Yong Yang/ ; },
abstract = {Global warming has caused the change of the geographical distribution of many species and threatened the living of species on earth. It is important to describe and predict the response of these species to current and future climate changes to conserve and utilize the endemic forest species. Acer pubinerve of the Sapindaceae is an important forest tree species endemic to China, our recent fieldwork recorded A. pubinerve in the Jiangsu province for the first time, representing the northernmost known occurrence of the species. In this study, we compiled an occurrence dataset of A. pubinerve based on field investigation, herbarium specimen data and literature, and mapped the resource distribution of this endemic forest species in China. Then, we used the optimized MaxEnt model to predict the potential suitable areas of the species under current climate conditions and future climate change scenarios and studied the impacts of environmental variables on the suitable areas of the species. The MaxEnt model, optimized with a regularization multiplier of 0.5 and a feature combination of linear and quadratic terms, exhibited the best predictive performance. The prediction accuracy of the model was extremely high and the AUC values of training and test data were 0.995 and 0.998, respectively. We found that the leading environmental variables affecting the potential distribution of A. pubinerve include the mean temperature of warmest quarter, the mean temperature of driest quarter, and the annual precipitation. Under the current climatic condition, the suitable distribution area of A. pubinerve is 165.68 × 10[4] km[2], mainly located in the provinces of Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangdong, and Guangxi. Compared with the suitable area under the current climate, the total suitable areas of A. pubinerve is projected to expand toward the north under the future climate change scenarios SSP126, SSP370, and SSP585, while its center shows a general trend of westward migration. Our study lays the foundation for conservation and resource utilization of this endemic tree species in China.},
}
@article {pmid40646649,
year = {2025},
author = {Sharma, G and Khan, Z and Das, D and Singh, S and Singh, S and Kumar, M and Tiwari, RR and Sarma, DK},
title = {Thermal influence on development and morphological traits of Aedes aegypti in central India and its relevance to climate change.},
journal = {Parasites &amp; vectors},
volume = {18},
number = {1},
pages = {279},
pmid = {40646649},
issn = {1756-3305},
mesh = {Animals ; *Aedes/growth &amp; development/anatomy &amp; histology/physiology ; India ; *Climate Change ; Female ; *Temperature ; *Mosquito Vectors/growth &amp; development/physiology/anatomy &amp; histology ; Male ; Larva/growth &amp; development/physiology ; Wings, Animal/anatomy &amp; histology ; Reproduction ; Life Cycle Stages ; Oviposition ; Pupa/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The geographic expansion of Aedes aegypti, an arboviral disease vector of global importance, is driven by urbanization, global travel, and climate change. Temperature significantly impacts the life cycle, distribution, and vectorial capacity of disease vectors. This study investigates the effects of temperature on the developmental biology, survival, reproductive traits, and wing morphometry of Ae. aegypti populations from central India (Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh).<br><br>METHODS: Larvae collected from the field were reared at controlled temperatures, on the basis of the historical and projected temperature changes, ranging from 10&#xa0;&#x2103; to 40&#xa0;&#x2103;. Aedes stage-specific developmental times and survivorship rates were determined and compared. The right wings of male and female mosquitoes reared at 20&#xa0;&#xb0;C, 26&#xa0;&#xb0;C, and 32&#xa0;&#xb0;C were used for morphometric analysis on the basis of the digitized coordinates of 18 landmarks on the wing veins.<br><br>RESULTS: Higher temperature (32&#xa0;&#xb0;C) significantly accelerated life cycle completion, whereas 37&#xa0;&#x2103; led to larval survival but high pupal mortality. In contrast, moderate temperatures (26&#xa0;&#xb0;C) optimized survival, reproductive output, and extended oviposition periods. Life table analysis revealed that elevated temperatures, particularly at 32&#xa0;&#x2103;, increased the intrinsic rate of population growth (rm) and shortened generation times, indicating faster population turnover under warmer conditions. However, this rapid life cycle presents trade-offs, including lower survival and reproductive success, which could significantly impact vector population dynamics in the context of climate-driven temperature fluctuations. Wing morphometric analysis further revealed that mosquitoes reared at 32&#xa0;&#xb0;C and 26&#xa0;&#xb0;C had significantly smaller wings compared with those reared at 20&#xa0;&#xb0;C. Although smaller wings may limit dispersal capacity, previous studies suggest a possible link with increased host-seeking and enhanced vectorial potential at 32&#xa0;&#xb0;C.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights that Ae. aegypti populations from Central India exhibit thermal tolerance and developmental plasticity under elevated temperatures, suggesting their potential to thrive in warm climates. Rapid development and smaller wing size at higher temperatures may influence survival, fecundity, and biting behavior. Such traits can enhance disease transmission risks by supporting more frequent human-vector contact and sustaining mosquito populations in broader geographic areas.},
}
@article {pmid40645200,
year = {2025},
author = {Beier, FD and Dietrich, JP and Heinke, J and Abrahao, G and von Jeetze, P and Bodirsky, BL and Crawford, M and Humpenöder, F and Merfort, L and Weindl, I and Herrero, M and Mason-D'Croz, D and Rockström, J and Sundiang, M and Wierik, ST and Norberg, A and Klein, D and Müller, C and Lotze-Campen, H and Popp, A},
title = {Planetary boundaries under a land-based climate change mitigation scenario with a food demand transformation: a modelling study.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {10},
pages = {101249},
doi = {10.1016/S2542-5196(25)00087-7},
pmid = {40645200},
issn = {2542-5196},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Greenhouse Gases ; *Food Supply ; Models, Theoretical ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Global Warming/prevention &amp; control ; Humans ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Ambitious climate change mitigation in all economic sectors is crucial for limiting global warming. Cost-effective mitigation pathways to keep global average temperature increases below 1·5°C by the end of the 21st century often rely on land-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions, increased land-based carbon uptake and biomass supply to other sectors (eg, energy and transport), and demand-side changes in the food system. To evaluate the broader sustainability of land-based climate change mitigation action, we evaluated synergies and trade-offs of individual and combined supply-side mitigation measures across five planetary boundaries. We also examined the role of a food demand transformation aligned with the dietary recommendations of the updated planetary health diet defined in the forthcoming EAT-Lancet Commission 2.0 report in shaping planetary boundary outcomes.<br><br>METHODS: In this modelling study, we used the dynamic land-system modelling framework MAgPIE to assess the consequences of land-based GHG reductions, increased land-based carbon uptake, increased biomass supply to other sectors, and a food-system transformation towards the planetary health diet including food waste reductions on five planetary boundary domains (climate change, nitrogen, land-system change, freshwater use, and biosphere integrity) relative to a reference scenario without land-system mitigation throughout the century. For each planetary boundary control variable, we calculated the level of planetary boundary transgression (ie, the extent to which scenario outcomes exceeded the defined safe operating space) and assessed the contributions of land-based mitigation strategies to reducing planetary boundary transgressions projected for the reference scenario.<br><br>FINDINGS: Our projections show that a food-system transformation together with ambitious land-system and energy-system climate change mitigation can limit global warming to below 1&#xb7;5&#xb0;C by 2100, while also reducing planetary boundary transgression (particularly for the climate change, land-system change, biosphere integrity, and nitrogen planetary boundaries). However, a safe operating space was not achieved through these mitigation measures, as most planetary boundaries were still projected to remain transgressed by the end of the 21st century. Increased bioenergy supply alone worsened planetary boundary transgression when only looking at land-system impacts, but combining increased bioenergy supply with GHG pricing in the land system alleviated these trade-offs. Food waste reductions and dietary shifts towards the planetary health diet were projected to ease pressures on the land system and reduce planetary boundary transgression of all assessed planetary boundaries.<br><br>INTERPRETATION: This research highlights the importance of considering multiple planetary boundaries and the interactions between various mitigation strategies when assessing climate mitigation action in the land system to avoid negative consequences for other aspects of the environment. Following an ambitious climate change mitigation pathway compatible with the Paris Agreement results in a transgression of all assessed five planetary boundaries by 2100. However, the combination of the land-system mitigation measures included in this study produced a substantial shift towards the safe operating space for humanity.<br><br>FUNDING: EAT-Lancet Commission 2.0.},
}
@article {pmid40645153,
year = {2025},
author = {Lin, E and Hussain, MJ and Hunter, K and Cerceo, E},
title = {Addressing climate change concerns in pediatric health care settings: exploring parental and physician perspectives.},
journal = {Environment international},
volume = {202},
number = {},
pages = {109661},
doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2025.109661},
pmid = {40645153},
issn = {1873-6750},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Parents/psychology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Physicians/psychology ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; New Jersey ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Child ; Pediatrics ; Middle Aged ; Attitude of Health Personnel ; Pediatricians/psychology ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: In 2015, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement on pediatricians' role in battling the damaging effects of the climate crisis on children, a particularly vulnerable population. However, pediatric healthcare providers report difficulties integrating these discussions into their clinical practices. We designed a survey to evaluate the perceptions of parents and pediatricians regarding the health impacts of climate change, with the goal of identifying key opportunities for education and engagement.<br><br>METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, anonymous surveys were distributed to parents at 5 pediatric outpatient clinics in Southern New Jersey. A second anonymous survey was digitally distributed to physicians at the same outpatient clinics. We measured responses using a 4-point Likert scale and conducted a descriptive analysis, including frequencies, percentages, and 95&#xa0;% confidence intervals.<br><br>RESULTS: We collected 111 parent surveys and 37 physician surveys. Many parents and physicians reported feeling worried (somewhat or very much) about the impact of climate change on their child's and patient's physical (57.4&#xa0;% for parents, 83.8&#xa0;% for physicians) and mental (30.0&#xa0;% for parents, 64.8&#xa0;% for physicians) health. The top three areas of climate health concern among parents were air pollution, vector-carried diseases, and allergens and pollen. The top three concerns for physicians were air pollution, allergens and pollen, and food security. Pediatricians reported that a lack of time (89.2&#xa0;%) and knowledge (70.3&#xa0;%) reduced their willingness (somewhat or very much) to discuss climate change during visits. When asked about solutions, they responded that patient education materials (75.6&#xa0;%), communication training (70.2&#xa0;%), and continuing professional education (78.3&#xa0;%) would facilitate climate counseling (somewhat or very much).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that parents and pediatricians alike are concerned about the impact of climate change on child health. Additionally, pediatricians feel ill-equipped to integrate climate change education into their daily practices. Future efforts to provide additional resources to pediatricians can help both parents and patients face a worsening ecological climate.},
}
@article {pmid40643583,
year = {2025},
author = {Gopalakrishnan, V and Saravanan, V and Mahendran, MIMS and Boopathy, V and Vaithianathan, R and Srinivasan, S},
title = {Climate Change and the Microbial Shift: Unveiling Hidden Risks for Cancer Progression.},
journal = {Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers &amp; prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology},
volume = {34},
number = {9},
pages = {1448-1458},
doi = {10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-25-0565},
pmid = {40643583},
issn = {1538-7755},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Neoplasms/microbiology/pathology/etiology ; *Dysbiosis/microbiology/complications ; Disease Progression ; *Microbiota ; Risk Factors ; },
abstract = {Climate change can lead to constant dysbiosis of the human microbiota, disrupting the delicate balance essential for maintaining good health. Climate change and its associated health risks are a growing area of research, yet its impact on human health, particularly for cancer patients and their relationship with microbes, remains largely unclear. While much attention is given to the effects of climate change on flora and fauna, its influence on microbes-both within the human body and in the environment deserves greater focus. Climate shifts can lead to constant dysbiosis of the human microbiota, disrupting the delicate balance, essential for maintaining good health. This interplay between host and environmental microbes is crucial for a healthy life. As climate change accelerates, it creates a favourable niche for pathogens, often exacerbated by antimicrobial resistance. Cancer patients, already immunocompromised, may be especially vulnerable to these microbial fluctuations driven by changing climates. Our review explores the existing studies that link climate change with microbial disturbances and how these shifts may contribute to cancer progression and accompanied comorbidities. Future research is essential to unravel the connection between climate change, microbial dysbiosis, and cancer development, shedding light on an often-overlooked threat to human health.},
}
@article {pmid40642052,
year = {2025},
author = {Temmerman, M and Peeters, E and Delacroix, C and Arunda, M and Khalid, S and Hanson, C and Ojong, SA},
title = {The impact of implementing the women's reproductive rights agenda on climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in global women's health},
volume = {6},
number = {},
pages = {1594066},
pmid = {40642052},
issn = {2673-5059},
abstract = {The 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) established sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as foundational to sustainable development. Thirty years later, advancing women's reproductive rights (WRR), encompassing agency, decision-making autonomy, and universal access to family planning-remains critical not only for health and gender equity but also for mitigating environmental degradation. By reducing unintended pregnancies and empowering women to align childbearing with personal and ecological capacity, WRR alleviates ecological stressors such as deforestation while enhancing health resilience in climate-vulnerable communities. Yet, despite well-documented linkages between population dynamics and environmental change, contemporary climate policies and funding mechanisms persistently exclude WRR. This oversight undermines the potential of reproductive justice to enhance climate resilience. Additionally, claims that integrating WRR into climate agendas covertly promotes population control or represses women in low- and middle-income countries are fundamentally misleading. Crucially, research is needed to quantify the specific environmental impacts of WRR, underscoring the urgent need for robust global models to predict and validate these co-benefits. Strengthening this evidence base is imperative to inform policies that integrate WRR indicators into climate financing frameworks, ensuring gender-responsive programming. Bridging this gap requires interdisciplinary collaboration to develop metrics that capture WRR's role in reducing resource consumption and enhancing adaptive capacity. Embedding WRR within climate agendas would harmonize reproductive justice with environmental action, unlocking synergies between gender equity, health resilience, and sustainability. Fulfilling the ICPD's vision demands centering WRR in global climate strategies, thereby advancing a just and livable future for all.},
}
@article {pmid40640714,
year = {2025},
author = {Omar, K and Mohamed, A and Shaltout, M and Elgamal, I and Bidak, LM},
title = {Future habitat dynamics of critically endangered endemic plants in the St. Catherine protected area, South Sinai, Egypt: climate change perspectives on mountain ecosystems.},
journal = {BMC ecology and evolution},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {68},
pmid = {40640714},
issn = {2730-7182},
support = {01809422//Conservation Leadership Program (CLP)/ ; 01809422//Conservation Leadership Program (CLP)/ ; },
mesh = {Egypt ; *Endangered Species ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Mountain ecosystems provide crucial insights into species distribution, yet their fragility, especially in the warming Mediterranean, puts many species at high extinction risk. This study, focusing on four critically endangered plants in Egypt's St. Catherine Protected Area (Primula boveana, Rosa arabica, Micromeria serbaliana, and Silene oreosinaica), uses Species Distribution Models (MaxEnt) and the IUCN Red List to assess climate change impacts and enhance future conservation strategies.<br><br>RESULTS: Field observations from 2024 to 2025 revealed changes in Extent of Occurrence (EOO) and Area of Occupancy (AOO) when compared to historical records. EOO increased for all species: P. boveana (72.8&#xa0;km&#xb2;, +&#x2009;280%), R. arabica (102&#xa0;km&#xb2;, +&#x2009;117%), M. serbaliana (88.5&#xa0;km&#xb2;, +&#x2009;30%), and S. oreosinaica (61&#xa0;km&#xb2;, +&#x2009;15%) as discovery of new and rehabilitated sites. This reclassified R. arabica from Critically Endangered (CR) to Endangered (EN), although the other species remain CR. Despite these geographical increases, both human and natural threats continue to cause declines in individual numbers and habitat quality. High predictive model accuracy was recorded (AUC&#x2009;&#x2265;&#x2009;0.97, TSS&#x2009;&#x2265;&#x2009;0.85). Under current conditions, P. boveana and R. arabica exhibit wider potential distributions (11.3% and 12.1% of the total area, respectively) than M. serbaliana (5.2%) and S. oreosinaica (5.4%). Areas with high probability of occurrence are primarily found in the northwestern mountains, often fragmented by topography. MaxEnt projected a decline in suitable habitats for these species, with new suitable areas emerging in SCPA's southern mountains. Future habitat reduction rates for the years 2050 and 2070 varied: S. oreosinaica (2-23%), P. boveana (7-32%), and M. serbaliana (2-41%), while R. arabica demonstrated high stability (>&#x2009;96%).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Our findings show an altitudinal shift, with species moving to higher, southern mountains, experiencing habitat fragmentation and losses elsewhere. Effective conservation needs ongoing monitoring, in-situ/ex-situ efforts, and addressing threats like overgrazing. Raising environmental awareness is crucial.},
}
@article {pmid40640642,
year = {2025},
author = {Fry, J},
title = {Projecting stock market impacts of climate change via rational bubble models.},
journal = {Risk analysis : an official publication of the Society for Risk Analysis},
volume = {45},
number = {10},
pages = {3079-3089},
doi = {10.1111/risa.70078},
pmid = {40640642},
issn = {1539-6924},
abstract = {In this paper, we develop a rational bubble model to quantify the susceptibility of global stock markets to future temperature rises. The approach builds on existing theory incorporating the unpredictable timing of future Black-Swan events alongside price risks that increase in line with global temperature. An alternative specification where climate-change risks are instead linked to atmospheric carbon dioxide levels is also given. The approach offers simplicity, transparency and allows national-level effects to be estimated. In the short term, prices are artificially inflated and volatility artificially deflated as temperatures rise. This is in-line with previous work suggesting carbon-related risks are underpriced by markets. We use our model to estimate stock market exposure to future climate-change risks given future global temperature rises and increases in atmospheric C O 2 $CO_2$ . The potential effects are considerable once global temperatures increases beyond 2 ∘ C $2^\circ {\rm C}
$ above preindustrial levels. We find that climate-change risks are priced in by certain G7 stock markets but not in smaller markets. Estimates of stock market losses directly attributable to global temperature rises up to 2 ∘ C $2^\circ {\rm C}
$ above preindustrial levels are also given.},
}
@article {pmid40640277,
year = {2025},
author = {Mamodiya, U and Kishor, I and Ganguly, P and Mukherjee, I and Naik, N},
title = {A machine learning approach to assess the climate change impacts on single and dual-axis tracking photovoltaic systems.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {24910},
pmid = {40640277},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Solar tracking system efficiency is affected by climate variability, and adaptive mechanisms must be employed to maximize energy output. Conventional fixed-tilt, single-axis, and dual-axis tracking techniques are not real-time adaptive, resulting in energy loss. This paper introduces COMLAT (Climate-Optimized Machine Learning Adaptive Tracking), an AI solar tracking system that employs climate prediction using CNN-LSTM for climate prediction, XGBoost for estimation of energy yield, and Deep Q-Learning (DQL) for real-time tracking control for solar efficiency optimization. One-year experimental research from January 2024 to January 2025 was conducted at Sitapura, Jaipur, India, with comparative studies of COMLAT and traditional tracking systems for seasonal variations and cloud cover conditions. Results confirm the 55% increase in energy production compared to fixed-tilt installations and 15-20% compared to dual-axis tracking due to its AI-based flexibility. The constructed model achieved 10-day solar irradiance forecasting with an RMSE of 23.5 W/m[2], outperforming the conventional LSTM and GRU baselines. XGBoost made predictions of energy output with an R[2] score of 0.94. COMLAT's reinforcement learning controller optimized tracking angles with sub-second latency while minimizing mechanical movement. The integration of hybrid artificial intelligence models allows COMLAT to continuously update its tracking angles in real time and is a scalable and industrially viable solution for smart grids, solar farms, and hybrid renewable energy systems. Increasing computational efficiency, integrating energy storage mechanisms, and optimizing self-learning algorithms will be areas of focus for future research to make it more applicable.},
}
@article {pmid40640265,
year = {2025},
author = {Hassoun, AER and Mojtahid, M and Merheb, M and Lionello, P and Gattuso, JP and Cramer, W},
title = {Climate change risks on key open marine and coastal mediterranean ecosystems.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {24907},
pmid = {40640265},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Mediterranean open marine and coastal ecosystems face multiple risks that impact their unique biodiversity, with climate change representing a major ongoing threat. While these ecosystems are also under pressure from non-climatic anthropogenic drivers (e.g., overfishing, pollution), this study primarily focuses on risks related to climate change. To assess these risks and evaluate their confidence levels, we adopt the scenario-based approach of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), relying on a review of literature projecting changes in Mediterranean Sea ecosystems. The main drivers of environmental change are sea level rise, ocean warming and acidification. Similar to global conditions, all Mediterranean ecosystems face high risks under all climate scenarios, with coastal ecosystems being more strongly impacted than open marine ecosystems. For these coastal ecosystems, risk levels are expected to become very high already once global warming exceeds 0.8 °C with respect to the 1976-2005 period. A few Mediterranean ecosystems (e.g., coralligenous and rocky coasts) are relatively more resilient compared to others, probably because of their long evolutionary history and the presence of a variety of climatic and hydrological conditions. However, high-emission scenarios in specific sub-basins, in addition to acidification impacts, could reduce this resilience, decreasing both habitat extent and ecosystem function dramatically. Overall, due to the higher observed and projected rates of climate change in the Mediterranean, compared to global trends, for variables such as seawater temperature and pH, marine ecosystems (particularly coastal) are projected to be under higher risks compared to the global ocean.},
}
@article {pmid40640161,
year = {2025},
author = {Abatzoglou, JT and Kolden, CA and Cullen, AC and Sadegh, M and Williams, EL and Turco, M and Jones, MW},
title = {Climate change has increased the odds of extreme regional forest fire years globally.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {6390},
pmid = {40640161},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {OAI-2019762//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; OAI-2019762//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; NE/ V01417X/1//RCUK | Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)/ ; },
abstract = {Regions across the globe have experienced devastating fire years in the past decade with far-reaching impacts. Here, we examine the role of antecedent and concurrent climate variability in enabling extreme regional fire years across global forests. These extreme years commonly coincided with extreme (1-in-15-year) fire weather indices (FWI) and featured a four and five-fold increase in the number of large fires and fire carbon emissions, respectively, compared with non-extreme years. Years with such extreme FWI metrics are 88-152% more likely across global forested lands under a contemporary (2011-2040) climate compared to a quasi-preindustrial (1851-1900) climate, with the most pronounced increased risk in temperate and Amazonian forests. Our results show that human-caused climate change is raising the odds of extreme climate-driven fire years across forested regions of the globe, necessitating proactive measures to mitigate risks and adapt to extreme fire years.},
}
@article {pmid40639041,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, L and Yang, C and Wang, P and Xie, G and Wang, W},
title = {Climate change and geographic barriers exacerbate the spread and threat of Psacothea hilaris (Pascoe, 1857) in China: Insights from ensemble model, geographic barrier simulations, and niche analysis.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {994},
number = {},
pages = {180032},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180032},
pmid = {40639041},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; Animals ; Ecosystem ; Forests ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Animal Distribution ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a key driver affecting global ecosystems and biodiversity, particularly influencing the spread and distribution of forest pests in forest ecosystems. Psacothea hilaris (Pascoe, 1857), an important forestry pest, poses a serious threat to the mulberry industry and the health of forest ecosystems. This study integrated an ensemble model, geographic barrier analysis, and niche modelling to evaluate habitat suitability and future range shifts of P. hilaris under different climatic scenarios, and formulated corresponding prevention and control strategies. The results indicated that the ensemble model exhibited high accuracy (AUC = 0.97; TSS = 0.81). Mean diurnal range, precipitation seasonality, and precipitation of warmest quarter were the key drivers affecting the distribution of P. hilaris, and the response curves further revealed the existence of a non-linear pattern of these factors on its survival probability. Currently, P. hilaris is mainly distributed in central and southern China, while in the future, the area of its suitable habitat is expected to increase by 13.61 % to 64.04 %, and the centre of its distribution will move to higher latitudes. Multivariate environmental similarity surface (MESS) confirmed that the bioclimatic conditions in the future expansion area are highly similar to the current conditions. Moreover, the ecological niche overlap of P. hilaris will exceed 0.81 in the future periods. Additionally, topographic barriers did not significantly limit the dispersal ability of P. hilaris. This study not only provides data support for the development of refined control measures and ecological risk assessment for P. hilaris, but also provides valuable reference for the optimization of forest pest control strategies and ecosystem protection in China.},
}
@article {pmid40638687,
year = {2025},
author = {Nhuong, BH and Truong, DD and Huan, LH and Lan, BTH and Hang, ND and Tam, DD},
title = {Factors influencing farming households' climate change adaptation strategies in Central Vietnam.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {7},
pages = {e0328058},
pmid = {40638687},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Vietnam ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; *Family Characteristics ; *Agriculture ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Adult ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Middle Aged ; Farmers ; },
abstract = {This study investigates the determinants of household-level adaptation strategies to climate variability and saltwater intrusion in the coastal regions of Central Vietnam. Using a Multinomial Logistic Regression (MNL) model, the analysis is based on a cross-sectional survey of 356 farming households, focusing on four primary adaptation measures: vegetable production, shrimp farming, adoption of salt-tolerant rice varieties, and the lotus-fish farming model. The results reveal that socio-economic, demographic, environmental, and institutional factors significantly influence the adoption of specific adaptation strategies. Key determinants include gender, education, age, farming experience, household income, land characteristics, access to information, credit services, membership in civic organizations, and participation in training programs. Male-headed households and those with greater access to climate information and social networks were more likely to adopt diverse and complex adaptation strategies. In contrast, households with limited land resources, lower incomes, or lacking institutional support were less adaptive. The findings highlight the heterogeneity of adaptive behaviors and the need for tailored interventions. From a policy perspective, enhancing institutional capacity-especially through targeted training, increased access to subsidized credit, and support for community-based organizations-can significantly strengthen farmers' adaptive capacities. Moreover, the study contributes to filling key research gaps in the Southeast Asian context by integrating socio-economic and environmental variables into a unified analytical framework. These insights are critical for designing inclusive and effective climate adaptation policies aimed at safeguarding rural livelihoods and promoting sustainable agricultural development in climate-vulnerable regions.},
}
@article {pmid40636017,
year = {2025},
author = {Khadka, RB and Manandhar, HK and Shrestha, S and Acharya, B and Sharma, P and Baidya, S and Luu, VS and Joshi, KD},
title = {Defending rice crop from blast disease in the context of climate change for food security in Nepal.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1511945},
pmid = {40636017},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Blast, caused by Pyricularia oryzae (teleomorph Magnaporthe oryzae), is one of the most devastating diseases in rice, causing 10-30% yield losses and threatening Nepal's food and nutritional security. The Himalayan foothills are hotspots for blast fungus diversity, leading to the rapid emergence of pathotypes that overcome resistance in mega rice varieties. In 2022, a neck blast epidemic devastated 5,000 hectares of Hardinath-1, a dry winter/spring rice variety in Chitwan, causing nearly 100% yield loss. The changing climate, especially during panicle initiation stages, has become more favourable for neck blast development. We reviewed 40 years of research and development on rice blast in Nepal, analysing historical weather patterns and mapping the incidence and severity of the disease across the country based on empirical observations and field experiments. Using historical data on rice blast incidence and climate information, we show that rice blast pressure is increasing intensively and changing weather patterns are becoming more favourable for rice blast epidemics. We identify emerging issues in rice blast and propose integrated strategies for effective management in Nepal. Key approaches include developing durable blast-resistant and climate-resilient rice varieties using molecular markers and genomic tools and speed breeding, forecasting disease and pathotype emergence, and combining these with careful use of modern fungicides, plant defence activators, and biological control. Additionally, adjusting planting times, managing weeds, optimising agronomic practices, and ensuring proper water and nutrient management are essential for sustainable blast management.},
}
@article {pmid40635793,
year = {2025},
author = {Qian, Q and Zhuo, Z and Peng, Y and Xu, D},
title = {Changes in the Distribution of Botrytis cinerea Pers. Fr. In China Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {7},
pages = {e71640},
pmid = {40635793},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Botrytis cinerea Pers. Fr. is capable of infecting many horticultural plants and agricultural products with gray mold, which causes great losses to the world economy. MaxEnt is a probabilistic model for classification and prediction. In this study, the MaxEnt model was used to predict the current and future potential geographic distribution of B. cinerea in China, and key environmental variables affecting its distribution were identified. The results showed that under the current climatic conditions, the central area of suitable distribution of B. cinerea is in Gande County, Guoluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, China (99.63° E, 33.92° N). The highly suitable areas are mainly concentrated in tropical and subtropical regions, including Tianjin, Shandong, Anhui, Hubei, and Henan in China. Under the future climate conditions, the center of the suitable distribution of B. cinerea did not shift significantly. The areas of both the high and low suitable areas of B. cinerea decreased, but the areas of the medium suitable areas increased. Key environmental variables affecting the distribution of B. cinerea included isothermality (bio3), mean temperature of wettest quarter (bio8), mean temperature of driest quarter (bio9), precipitation seasonality (bio15), precipitation of coldest quarter (bio19), and elevation. This study has the potential to be utilized to understand the changing patterns of B. cinerea distribution and to promote ecological conservation and agricultural management.},
}
@article {pmid40635791,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, P and Zhang, L and Li, J and Yang, C and Xie, G and Wang, W},
title = {Using Ecological Modeling to Study the Response of Distribution Dynamics of Paraglenea fortunei (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) to Human Activities and Climate Change to in Northeast Asia.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {7},
pages = {e71782},
pmid = {40635791},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Invasive species pose an increasing threat to biodiversity, agriculture, and ecosystem stability, especially under accelerated climate change. Paraglenea fortunei, a longhorn beetle native to East Asia, has emerged as a potential pest, warranting urgent attention to its possible range expansion. This study aims to predict the current and future potential distribution of P. fortunei using an optimized MaxEnt ecological niche model under various climate change scenarios across Northeast Asia. The results indicate that climatic factors, such as temperature stability, precipitation, and human activities are key drivers influencing its distribution. These findings suggest that P. fortunei prefers to live in ecosystems with cooler climates, more consistent changes, and abundant precipitation. Meanwhile, P. fortunei may expand to many countries and regions in the future, including central and western China, Sakhalin in Russia, the Hokkaido Islands in Japan, Vietnam, Myanmar, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. In addition, P. fortunei may migrate to higher latitudes as climate conditions change. These findings contribute to a better understanding of climate-driven distribution dynamics and offer scientific guidance for pest risk management and regional ecological planning.},
}
@article {pmid40635236,
year = {2025},
author = {Hall, SJ and Frankenberger, JR and Christianson, LE and Groh, TA and Davis, MP},
title = {Can conservation drainage practices contribute to climate change mitigation?.},
journal = {Journal of environmental quality},
volume = {54},
number = {6},
pages = {1698-1721},
pmid = {40635236},
issn = {1537-2537},
support = {NCERA-217//National Institute of Food and Agriculture/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Greenhouse Gases/analysis ; Nitrous Oxide/analysis ; Wetlands ; Methane/analysis ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Agriculture ; Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Conservation drainage practices can mitigate water quality impacts of subsurface drainage, but their potential for climate change mitigation remains poorly understood. We summarized processes by which tile-drained croplands impact climate and assessed potential of conservation drainage practices to alter emissions of the greenhouse gases nitrous oxide (N2O) and methane (CH4) and stocks of soil organic carbon (SOC), compared using carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e). Controlled drainage, bioreactors, saturated buffers, and water quality wetlands can decrease nitrate leaching with little or no increase in on-site N2O emissions, thereby decreasing indirect N2O emissions that would otherwise occur from downstream waters. However, under some conditions, CH4 emissions from bioreactors and especially from wetlands can counteract climate benefits of decreased indirect N2O emissions. Drainage water recycling could potentially increase direct soil N2O emissions while decreasing indirect N2O emissions, but these impacts might be mitigated through sub-irrigation and increased drainage intensity. Many conservation drainage practices are unlikely to markedly increase SOC, aside from saturated buffers. Expressed relative to the area of cropland treated by a given practice, saturated buffers may have the largest climate mitigation potential of examined practices due to the combination of efficient nitrate removal with low N2O emissions, lower risk of CH4 emissions, and high potential for SOC accrual. In sum, available data suggest that several conservation drainage practices can plausibly contribute to climate change mitigation as well as water quality improvement, although more comprehensive studies are needed to better constrain their effectiveness.},
}
@article {pmid40634373,
year = {2025},
author = {Natnael, T},
title = {Knowledge about the health impact of climate change and associated factors among women in Northeastern Ethiopia.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {24768},
pmid = {40634373},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Humans ; Female ; Ethiopia ; *Climate Change ; Adult ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {Globally, climate change (CC) is a major challenge to the health and lives of people especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. CC is an issue of great importance for public health and socioeconomic equity due to its diverse consequences. In developing nations, women still make up approximately half of the agricultural labor force. SDGs 13 and 5 would be achieved and CC mitigation efforts would rise if more women took part in it. Women should therefore be adequately informed about mitigating measures. However, there is no study regarding the issue among women. Therefore, this study attempted to fill this gap. A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 1 to 30, 2024 among systematically selected 401 women in Northeastern Ethiopia. Binary logistic regression models at 95% confidence interval (CI) were used to determine the factors affecting the knowledge about the health impacts of CC. From the bi-variable analysis, variables having a P-value < 0.25 were retained into the multivariable analysis. In multivariable analysis, variables with a p-value of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Of the total women, 47.4% were between 18 and 30 years, with a mean age of 31 years. This study uses the mean to determine participants knowledge level; those who score the mean or higher are seen as having good knowledge, while those who score below the mean were regarded as having poor knowledge. In the research area, women had good knowledge prevalence about the health impact of CC at 34.4% (95% CI: 29.7-39.4). This research revealed that higher educational level (AOR = 3.46, 95%CI = 1.75-6.85) and using TV/radio as source of information (AOR = 2, 95%CI = 1.24-3.24) were significantly correlated with having good knowledge about the health impact of CC. In the current study, women's good knowledge about the health impact of CC was very low. This implies the need to support the women through intensive and continuous health information through radio and television.},
}
@article {pmid40633395,
year = {2025},
author = {Dong, X and Gong, J and Li, FY and Mao, L and Zhang, W and Zhang, S and Yang, G and Yan, C and Wang, R and Zhang, S and Wang, T},
title = {Positive contributions of China's protected areas in biodiversity conservation and carbon storage under future climate change.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {994},
number = {},
pages = {180035},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180035},
pmid = {40633395},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; China ; *Biodiversity ; *Carbon Sequestration ; Animals ; Birds ; },
abstract = {Protected areas are crucial for sustaining species populations and minimizing habitat loss. However, climate change poses a global threat that introduces uncertainties to the effectiveness of existing protected areas and future conservation planning. Here, we analyzed the impact of climate change on protected area effectiveness in China by assessing species richness (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and plants) and carbon storage under current and future (2050s) climate scenarios. By integrating both current and future potential key areas, forward-looking priority conservation areas were identified to address the gaps in existing protected areas and to enhance climate change adaptation. The results showed spatial heterogeneity in the climate-change velocity, with higher rates in protected areas in eastern, northern, and northeastern China. Under climate change, changes in species richness in existing protected areas differ among taxonomic groups; the largest number of protected areas showed decreasing bird and mammal species richness. However, the number of protected areas with increased species richness exceeded that with declined, and the number of effectively protected species increased by 1 % to 4 %. In addition, 52 % of protected areas showed an increase in carbon storage capacity; thus, protected areas can remain effective under future climate change. Despite these positive trends, 62 % to 92 % of species and 88 % of carbon storage were not effectively protected. Expanding priority areas could conserve >80 % of species and 30 % of carbon storage, both currently and in 2050. Our framework will help to assess the effectiveness of protected areas and to identify nearly optimal areas for future expansion.},
}
@article {pmid40632857,
year = {2025},
author = {Teng, Y and Li, W and Wang, X and Zhang, R and Shen, Y and Wu, R and Liu, J and Zhang, M and Roos, C and Li, J and Li, J and Qi, J and Li, M},
title = {Integrating population genomics and environmental data to predict adaptation to climate change in post-bottleneck Tibetan macaques.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {28},
pages = {eadw0562},
pmid = {40632857},
issn = {2375-2548},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Macaca/genetics/physiology ; *Genomics/methods ; *Adaptation, Physiological/genetics ; *Genetics, Population ; Tibet ; Genetic Variation ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Rapid climate change represents a profound threat to biodiversity. Understanding the local adaptations and their vulnerabilities to climate change are imperative for developing conservation measures. Here, we combined a multidisciplinary approach to determine the local adaptations of an endemic and near-threatened primate, aiming to reveal its potential to cope with future climate change. Results suggest that climatic fluctuations played an important role in shaping its demographic trajectory and genetic structure. In addition, Tibetan macaques have experienced a severe bottleneck in the recent past, with highly deleterious mutations partially removed, but moderately deleterious mutations accumulating. The severe bottleneck and lower genetic diversity may have reduced their potential to adapt to environmental change, which will compromise long-term viability. Furthermore, we found that the eastern group exhibited higher genomic offsets and loss of suitable habitat in response to climate change. Overall, we emphasize the importance of integrating population genomics and environmental data to predict the adaptation of post-bottleneck populations to rapid climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40632695,
year = {2025},
author = {Ghafouri, E and Ghanbarian, G and Cerdà, A and Ghafouri, S},
title = {Tecomella undulata under threat: The impact of climate change on the distribution of a valuable tree species using a machine learning model.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {7},
pages = {e0326609},
pmid = {40632695},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Machine Learning ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; Iran ; *Trees ; Temperature ; Seasons ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Climate change has emerged as a significant driver of biodiversity loss, with profound implications for species distribution. This study assessed the current and future distribution of Tecomella undulata (Desert teak), an economically and medicinally valuable species facing threats from climate change. MaxEnt model, built using 44 occurrence points and environmental data including bioclimatic factors and Digital Elevation Model (DEM), demonstrated an impressive Area Under the Curve (AUC) value of around 0.91 and a True Skill Statistic (TSS) value of 0.79, indicating excellent predictive performance. Temperature seasonality (Bio4) emerged as the most crucial variable, contributing 35.9% to the modeling, followed by the mean temperature of the wettest quarter (Bio8) and precipitation seasonality (Bio15). The habitat suitability maps showed a strong presence of T. undulata in the southern regions of Iran, with Fars and Bushehr provinces being particularly conducive to its growth. Future projections under Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP) scenarios SSP245 and SSP585 for 2030, 2050, 2070, and 2090 suggested a decline in suitable habitats for T. undulata, with high-suitability areas projected to decrease by up to 98% and unsuitable habitats predicted to increase. The study underscores the urgency for tailored conservation measures to mitigate the impacts of climate change on this valuable species.},
}
@article {pmid40632319,
year = {2025},
author = {Lefcort, H and Brockman, SM and Hopkins, JW and Salter, SM},
title = {Ramification of relaxed thermoregulation by disease vectors under climate change.},
journal = {Experimental &amp; applied acarology},
volume = {95},
number = {2},
pages = {14},
pmid = {40632319},
issn = {1572-9702},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Dermacentor/physiology ; Dogs ; Infrared Rays ; Female ; Odorants ; Temperature ; *Body Temperature Regulation ; Washington ; },
abstract = {Understanding how vector species such as ticks respond behaviorally to thermal and host-related cues is critical for predicting the effects of climate change on disease transmission. Ticks employ distinct questing strategies-ranging from static sit-and-wait behavior to active host seeking-that influence their exposure to abiotic stressors. We investigated whether Dermacentor andersoni and Dermacentor similis, two sit-and-wait tick species native to Eastern Washington, USA, exhibit behavioral plasticity in response to temperature gradients and host stimuli. We conducted three experiments to assess (1) thermal preferences of D. andersoni under host (dog) scent conditions, (2) thermotactic responses of both species to infrared (IR) radiation in the presence of dog odor, and (3) D. andersoni's approach behavior toward human hosts at various distances, i.e., a host emitting a combination of IR, CO2, and odors. In thermal gradient assays, D. andersoni showed significantly increased movement toward warmer zones following CO2 exposure and exhibited wide thermal preferences depending on specific dog odors. However, when exposed to an IR source, we found strong sit-and-wait behaviors by D. andersoni and D. similis regardless of temperature or radiation. The ticks were not attracted to infrared radiation and did not move toward the stationary exposed hand of an observer. Ticks may prioritize optimal locations to encounter potential hosts, over enzymatically optimal temperatures. Rather than evolving to detect hosts at a distance, Haller's organs may have evolved to differentiate warm attachment sites from cooler fur. Our results suggest that Dermacentor questing behavior (remaining on station despite a different preferred temperature) may make them particularly vulnerable to future rises in temperature.},
}
@article {pmid40631389,
year = {2025},
author = {Goedkoop, W and Adler, S and Huser, B and Gardfjell, H and Lau, DCP},
title = {Climate Change-Induced Landscape Alterations Increase Nutrient Sequestration and Cause Severe Oligotrophication of Subarctic Lakes.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {7},
pages = {e70314},
pmid = {40631389},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {NV-08138-18//Naturv&#xe5;rdsverket/ ; 2021-01062//Svenska Forskningsr&#xe5;det Formas/ ; },
mesh = {*Lakes/chemistry ; *Climate Change ; *Phosphorus/analysis ; *Nitrogen/analysis ; Arctic Regions ; Environmental Monitoring ; Satellite Imagery ; *Ecosystem ; Nutrients/analysis ; },
abstract = {We combined decadal data (23-35 y) on nutrient concentrations for nine subarctic lakes with satellite imagery of vegetation (NDVI) to link the ongoing nutrient declines to the climate change-induced greening of landscapes. Total phosphorus water concentrations (Total-P) showed declining trends for all nine lakes, ranging from 1.5%-3.6%/y over the last decades. For most of the lakes' drainage areas, NDVI showed a dramatic increase during the 1990s and leveled off between 2001 and 2020. P sequestration in the lakes' drainage areas generally increased by 12%-30% between 1983-1994 and 2001-2020, with an exception of one high-elevation lake for which P sequestration more than doubled. Area-specific P-sequestration estimates for 1983-1994 averaged 1.04 ± 0.10 tons P/km[2] among all lakes but increased by 12%-33% for eight of the nine lakes during 2001-2020. Similar trends were found for nitrogen (N) sequestration, although these were an order of magnitude higher. These estimates illustrate long-term changes in the sequestration of N and P by terrestrial vegetation in the region. Total-P and DIN water concentrations showed negative correlations with both the NDVImax of their drainage areas and plot-scale measurements of tundra dwarf shrub cover. These correlations explained 51.8%-75.4% of the variability in declining nutrient water concentrations and showed the strong links between terrestrial vegetation development and declines in nutrient inputs to downstream lakes. Similar processes are likely ongoing in other parts of the Arctic where vegetation development is progressing, but are either not detected due to the lack of long-term monitoring data or compensated for by nutrients released from thawing permafrost and/or thermokarst slumps. Upscaling our P- and N-sequestration estimates for the nine lakes to the entire Arctic/alpine ecoregion in Sweden showed an average increase of 12.0 ± 1.7 Mtons P and 122.6 ± 17.5 Mtons N between the periods 1982-1994 and 2001-2020.},
}
@article {pmid40630409,
year = {2025},
author = {Amin, MN and Hossain, MA and Islam, MR and Mondal, S and Ali, MH},
title = {The health impact of climate change on the women in reproductive age: a study of coastal communities in Satkhira, Bangladesh.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1560498},
pmid = {40630409},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; Bangladesh ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Adult ; Adolescent ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; Male ; Interviews as Topic ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change and health issues pose a global threat, particularly in developing countries like Bangladesh. Within the socio-economic structure in coastal regions, women played a crucial role in contributing livelihood and living resources, while new climatic ecology creates chaotic relationships between environment and human health. The emerging adverse climatic ecology is directly and indirectly affecting them in the sphere of their both outdoor and indoor activism. This study explores the health impacts of climate change on the women of reproductive age (ages between 14 and 49 from the Bangladeshi perspective) living in coastal communities, i.e., Satkhira, Bangladesh.<br><br>METHODS: To choose study locations, this study conducted a literature survey to find out the most vulnerable coastal region of Bangladesh. The study has selected the five most vulnerable unions of Shyamnagar upazila in Satkhira district. This study adopted a multi-method approach combining in-depth interviews and KIIs. Based on this methodological guide, this study interviewed 25 women and 5 married men, while their responses have further been supplemented and validated by KIIs with health workers and medical officers.<br><br>RESULTS: Findings show that climate change posture to new climatic ecology facilitating adverse situations that lead to the intrusion of saline water within communities, lack of fresh and drinkable water, women exposure to waterborne diseases resulting from both salinity and scarcity of fresh usable water, skin disorders, gynaecological and reproductive illnesses, and vector-borne diseases. Women also bear an encountered burden in their struggle to acquire water and good health, including limited hygiene facilities and maternal care. This dilemma is even worsened during the summer season, which exposes women to heat waves, resulting in physical complications such as anaemia, pregnancy risks, heat stroke, dehydration, hypertension and psychological complications like anxiety, stress and depression.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Breaches in awareness and prevention practices were outlined from the study, as there is a need to realize integrated solutions to address the environmental and health challenges of the populations. Further, there is an absolute need to continue improving access to safe water, healthcare services, and education as a way to build resilience in affected communities.},
}
@article {pmid40629073,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, P and Gao, X},
title = {The role of novel photovoltaic materials in climate change mitigation based on numerical simulations.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {24516},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-025-10327-0},
pmid = {40629073},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Global climate change is an urgent environmental challenge demanding solutions that address both greenhouse gas emissions and local temperature regulation. In this study, we utilize a numerical simulation approach to investigate how novel photovoltaic (PV) materials with selective transmission and reflection capabilities can simultaneously lower surface temperatures and reduce CO2 emissions. By conducting a parametric analysis that varies coverage ratios, reflectivity, and climate sensitivity, we quantify the potential for local cooling and emission reductions under different deployment scenarios. Results indicate that large-scale adoption of these advanced PV systems can substantially mitigate heat buildup while decreasing CO2 levels, thereby highlighting the dual climate benefits of solar radiation reflection and clean energy generation. This work underscores the importance of optimizing both thermal and carbon footprints in future PV installations to effectively contribute to global warming mitigation.},
}
@article {pmid40628842,
year = {2025},
author = {Jahangiri, M and Asghari, M and Niksokhan, MH and Nikoo, MR},
title = {BiLSTM-Kalman framework for precipitation downscaling under multiple climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {24354},
pmid = {40628842},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Traditional downscaling techniques often fail to accurately represent critical extremes necessary for effective adaptation planning. This paper introduces the first application of Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (BiLSTM) networks with an adaptive Kalman filter for multi-scenario, high-resolution precipitation downscaling. We applied our methodology to Tehran, Iran, and systematically compared and ranked the performance of different CMIP6 projections, with the best performing model being MIROC (NSE: 0.902, R[2]: 0.91, RMSE: 7.76). The optimized BiLSTM network alone demonstrated strong performance (R[2]: 0.638, KGE: 0.684), with the adaptive Kalman filter dynamically adjusting its parameters according to precipitation intensity. Our novel contributions are a symmetric dependence loss for predicting extremes and graduated correction using percentiles. Examination of the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) 1 to 5 revealed surprising findings: the SSP1-2.6 (more sustainable) pathway predicted the highest extremes, with a 24.3% increase in 99th percentile intensity over the past. SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0, and SSP5-8.5 had increases of 17.8%, 16.5%, and 21.1%, respectively. Generated Intensity-Duration-Frequency curves indicated dramatic changes for short-duration events (10-30 min) under SSP5-8.5 with essential implications for infrastructure planning. Extreme precipitation events (> 95th percentile) revealed a frequency increase from 2.1 to 3.5% for SSP1-2.6 for events exceeding 20 mm/day. The integrated framework effectively translates coarse climate model outputs into practical engineering tools, providing the required quantitative information for planning climate-resilient infrastructure.},
}
@article {pmid40628477,
year = {2025},
author = {Gerlich, HS and Loboda, S and Simpson, GL and Savage, J and Schmidt, NM and Holmstrup, M and Høye, TT},
title = {Species' traits modulate rapid changes in flight time in high-Arctic muscid flies under climate change.},
journal = {Proceedings. Biological sciences},
volume = {292},
number = {2050},
pages = {20250970},
pmid = {40628477},
issn = {1471-2954},
support = {//Innovationsfonden/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Flight, Animal ; Greenland ; *Muscidae/physiology ; Species Specificity ; Seasons ; Arctic Regions ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Insects are experiencing notable phenological shifts owing to climate change, with substantial interspecific variability. However, our understanding is limited by a shortage of long-term studies, beyond Lepidoptera. This study presents a hierarchical modelling framework to analyse the phenological distribution of 11 muscid fly species across three vegetation types over 18 years (1996-2014) in Zackenberg, Northeast Greenland. We examined species-specific changes in phenology and assessed ecological traits for explaining interspecific variation. Additionally, we investigated the associations between phenological shifts and timing of snowmelt and temperature. We found consistent trends of earlier flight activity and interspecific variation in responses, with smaller species shifting their end-of-the-season activity at faster rates than larger species. Flight activity was strongly associated with the timing of snowmelt, while warming was linked to an earlier end-of-the-season activity. Late-active species exhibited more pronounced shifts in response to climate variations than early-active species. This study highlights that the species-specific climate sensitivity of high-Arctic muscid flies potentially has demographic effects if temporal overlap among interacting species changes. We advocate for prioritizing species-specific insect population studies, ideally analysed within the context of interacting species, to understand better and address disparities in responses to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40628255,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhu, X and Zhang, H and Lu, Z and Kang, M and Wang, B and Bush, D and Li, C and Li, F},
title = {Common gardens reveal genomic susceptibility and vulnerability to climate change in Eucalyptus.},
journal = {The Plant journal : for cell and molecular biology},
volume = {123},
number = {1},
pages = {e70336},
doi = {10.1111/tpj.70336},
pmid = {40628255},
issn = {1365-313X},
support = {2022YFD2200203--2//National Key R&amp;D Program of China during the 14th Five-year Plan Period/ ; CAFYBB2021ZA001//Fundamental Research Funds of the Chinese Academy of Forestry/ ; },
mesh = {*Eucalyptus/genetics/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Genome-Wide Association Study ; *Genome, Plant/genetics ; Phenotype ; Adaptation, Physiological/genetics ; Australia ; Selection, Genetic ; Genotype ; },
abstract = {Accelerated global climate change and increased species introduction across international scales have raised concerns about the potential for trees to experience maladaptation or lagging adaptation in response to these environmental shifts. However, our knowledge regarding the relationship between the genomic metrics used to predict maladaptation and actual fitness proxies in trees remains limited. Here, we present a population genomic analysis of 295 families from 28 provenances of Eucalyptus pellita, a widely cultivated fast-growing tree species, and conducted two common garden experiments. Genomic susceptibility encompassing individual heterozygosity (H), genomic inbreeding (FROH), and genomic load (inferred from deleterious mutations) exhibited distinct geographic patterns, shedding light on the origin and evolutionary history of E. pellita. The genetic basis of local adaptation was elucidated through genotype-environment associations and genome-wide association studies, including 198 loci associated with climate and 2388 loci regulating different traits. Furthermore, Australian provenances have higher genomic vulnerability under prospective climate alterations than Papua New Guinea and Indonesia provenances. By integrating phenotypic data across two common gardens, the relationship between leaf functional traits and predicted metrics of maladaptation was closer than growth attributes. Notably, pronounced natural selection signals linked to leaf morphogenesis have been identified by comparing two lineages spanning the oceans. This study underscores the immense potential of leveraging genomic susceptibility and genomic vulnerability to decipher the local (mal)adaptation of forest trees.},
}
@article {pmid40628197,
year = {2025},
author = {Gao, D and Fu, G and Wan, X and Memon, FA},
title = {Future water stress in China: Projections under socioeconomic and climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {126486},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126486},
pmid = {40628197},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; Water Resources ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Water Supply ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Estimating future water stress under socioeconomic and climate change is crucial for sustainable management. However, previous studies in China normally rely on assumptions, lack region-specific calibration, or apply inconsistent scenarios for water resources and demand. This study develops a new modelling framework integrating machine learning with a land surface model to evaluate Water Stress Index (WSI) by water demand and resources in China. After calibration and validation, the framework projects future WSI under two coupled climate-socioeconomic scenarios: SSP2-RCP4.5 and SSP5-RCP8.5. Results show that the framework accurately simulates surface water resources (R[2] = 0.96) and sectoral water demand (mean R[2] = 0.96). Nationally, WSI is expected to fluctuate between 0.20 and 0.31 from 2022 to 2100, showing no significant improvement or deterioration. Regionally, water stress varies widely, with severe stress projected to increase in the northwest and central regions, particularly under SSP5-RCP8.5, while some northern and northeastern provinces are expected to experience a decrease in water stress. These findings highlight the need for targeted, region-specific water management strategies. In areas where increased WSI is primarily driven by declining water resources alongside rising demand, such as north-central China, policies should focus on both demand management and inter-provincial water allocation strategies. In southeastern China, where water resources are projected to increase but could be offset by higher demand, water-use efficiency improvements and water-saving technologies should be prioritised. Temporal trends across the 2030s, 2060s, and 2090s offer a roadmap for phased policy responses, allowing policymakers to prioritise immediate concerns while planning for long-term challenges.},
}
@article {pmid40627046,
year = {2025},
author = {Oswald, F and Wahl, HW and Becker, C},
title = {[Age and climate change].},
journal = {Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie},
volume = {58},
number = {4},
pages = {251-253},
pmid = {40627046},
issn = {1435-1269},
}
@article {pmid40624275,
year = {2025},
author = {Maleknia, R and Svobodova, K},
title = {Predictors of female students' intentions toward urban forest conservation for climate change mitigation in Iran.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {24260},
pmid = {40624275},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Female ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; Adolescent ; Iran ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Forests ; *Students/psychology ; *Intention ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; },
abstract = {Urban forests serve as a nature-based solution for mitigating climate change. The active participation of diverse community groups, especially women in the conservation of these resources is essential for effectively addressing climate-related challenges. Female high school students, as a critical demographic within the community, can significantly contribute to the management of urban forests, thereby facilitating the achievement of multiple sustainable development goals including SDG 5, SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 15, and SDG 17. This study explores the behavioral intentions of female high school students in conserving urban forests for climate change mitigation, addressing a critical research gap in understanding the role of youth, particularly females, in environmental conservation. Employing an extended Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) model, this research integrates Environmental Awareness (EA) and Social Responsibility (SR) alongside traditional TPB constructs to enhance explanatory power. Data was collected from 370 students through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using structural equation modeling. Results reveal that attitudes, perceived behavioral control, EA, and SR significantly influence students' intentions, while subjective norms show no significant effect. The extended model explains 64.9% of the variance in behavioral intentions, a 21.2% improvement over the initial TPB model. These findings underscore the importance of fostering environmental awareness, cultivating a sense of responsibility, and equipping female students with the skills necessary to contribute to urban forest conservation. The study offers actionable insights for policymakers and educators to design targeted initiatives that empower female youth as agents of change in climate action.},
}
@article {pmid40623721,
year = {2025},
author = {Burkybile, F},
title = {How climate change is threatening Africa by supercharging Rift Valley fever.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {390},
number = {},
pages = {r1342},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.r1342},
pmid = {40623721},
issn = {1756-1833},
}
@article {pmid40623198,
year = {2025},
author = {Anderson, DG},
title = {Ancient forests help document the long-term impacts of climate change.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {28},
pages = {e2512729122},
pmid = {40623198},
issn = {1091-6490},
}
@article {pmid40622814,
year = {2025},
author = {Kuiter, SG and Freese, N and Salloch, S},
title = {Where and How to Address Climate Change in Clinical Consultations? A Challenge for Clinical Medical Ethics.},
journal = {The American journal of bioethics : AJOB},
volume = {25},
number = {7},
pages = {36-37},
doi = {10.1080/15265161.2025.2509953},
pmid = {40622814},
issn = {1536-0075},
}
@article {pmid40621614,
year = {2025},
author = {Reichert, J and Tepavčević, J},
title = {Growing Apart: Global Warming Severely Impacts the Symbiosis of the Hawaiian Bobtail Squid and Bioluminescent Bacteria.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {7},
pages = {e70308},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70308},
pmid = {40621614},
issn = {1365-2486},
}
@article {pmid40618784,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, L and Liu, D and Guo, Y and Wen, B and Wu, Y and Xing, Y and Zhang, Y and Song, X and Wang, R and Jiang, J and Qin, Y and Ma, J and Geng, M and Dong, Y and Song, Y and Prieto-Alhambra, D and Xie, J},
title = {Impact of climate change and extreme temperature on the incidence of infectious disease among children and adolescents in China: A nationwide case-crossover study with over 8.7 million cases between 2008 and 2019.},
journal = {The Journal of infection},
volume = {91},
number = {2},
pages = {106547},
doi = {10.1016/j.jinf.2025.106547},
pmid = {40618784},
issn = {1532-2742},
mesh = {Humans ; China/epidemiology ; Adolescent ; Child ; Incidence ; Cross-Over Studies ; *Communicable Diseases/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; Child, Preschool ; Infant ; Enterovirus Infections/epidemiology ; Hot Temperature ; Gastrointestinal Diseases/epidemiology ; *Extreme Heat ; Respiratory Tract Infections/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The relationship between ambient temperature and infectious disease incidence lacks comprehensive documentation. Our study, therefore, sought to systematically determine the national association between temperature and the incidence of infectious diseases, categorized into respiratory, gastrointestinal and enterovirus, and vector-borne categories. We aimed to study the association between extreme cold and heat extreme temperature on infectious disease occurrence among children and teenagers, and to evaluate the secular trends in these diseases in relation to temperature extremes.<br><br>METHODS: We accessed the dataset encompassing 8,731,930 cases of 27 distinct infectious diseases, spanning respiratory, gastrointestinal and enterovirus infections, and vector-borne categories, across 507 Chinese cities from 2008 to 2019. Employing a time-stratified case-crossover design, we quantified the association between temperature exposure and the risk of infectious diseases specific to each city. The attributable fractions for temperature-related risks were determined by identifying extreme temperatures exceeding the 90th percentile and falling below the 10th percentile of the respective city-specific temperature distributions, indicative of heat and cold effects. A comparative analysis of these attributable fractions between the periods 2008-2010 and 2017-2019 was conducted to evaluate the secular changes of infectious diseases associated with cold and heat.<br><br>FINDINGS: Our analysis revealed significant non-linear associations between temperature and the incidence of specific infectious diseases. Cold temperatures were found to be responsible for 1.35% (95% CI: 1.18 to 1.51%) of respiratory infectious disease cases. In contrast, heat was attributed to a lower proportion, with 0.29% (95% CI: 0.25 to 0.33%) of such cases. Among gastrointestinal and enterovirus diseases, a more substantial 4.93% (95% CI: 4.82 to 5.04%) of cases were linked to heat exposure. Notably, vector-borne diseases demonstrated the highest attributable fraction to heat, with 22.12% (95% CI: 21.82 to 22.41%) of cases affected. Specifically, five diseases-scarlet fever, tuberculosis, mumps, leprosy, and typhus-exhibited an increased incidence associated with cold temperatures. Notably, for scarlet fever, leprosy, and typhus, the attributable fraction escalated from the period 2008-2010 to 2017-2019. However, findings for leprosy should be interpreted with caution due to its low incidence. As for heat-related diseases, thirteen were identified, with the attributable fraction for nine diseases-tuberculosis, pertussis, hand, foot, and mouth disease, infectious diarrhea, dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid and paratyphoid, dengue, and Japanese encephalitis-showing a marked increase over the same comparative timeframes.<br><br>INTERPRETATION: The temperature increase observed from 2008-2010 to 2017-2019 has been accompanied by a rising trend in heat-related infections. Among all infectious diseases in Chinese children and adolescents, more than half (13 out of 24) are heat-related, compared to five infections linked to extreme cold. The risk of gastrointestinal and enterovirus infections was associated with extreme hot temperatures, with vector-borne diseases particularly responsive to extreme heat. These findings highlight an urgent requirement for proactive public health measures to address the potential impact of temperature variability on infectious disease outbreaks, safeguarding vulnerable demographics in the context of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40618569,
year = {2025},
author = {Calabrese, C and Arduini, D and Portacci, G and Quarta, E and Giangrande, A and Acquaviva, MI and Biandolino, F and Giandomenico, S and Prato, E and Stabili, L},
title = {Farming strategy under climate change: Growth performances and quality of Mytilus galloprovincialis in an Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture system (North-West Mediterranean Sea).},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {220},
number = {},
pages = {118377},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118377},
pmid = {40618569},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {Animals ; *Mytilus/growth &amp; development/physiology ; *Aquaculture/methods ; Mediterranean Sea ; *Climate Change ; Water Pollutants, Chemical ; Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ; Polychlorinated Biphenyls ; },
abstract = {European aquaculture mussel production of the species Mytilus galloprovincialis is in decline and this also concerns Italy with a long tradition in Taranto. This decrease can be due to multiple stresses linked to climate change. Here, to overcome the high summer temperatures of the Mar Grande of Taranto, the growth performance and mortality of mussels were compared, during a production cycle, in different farming conditions: i) inside and outside an integrated multitrophic aquaculture system, where some bioremediators were placed around cages with the fish species Sparus aurata, and ii) at two different depths, (0-4 m) and (8-12 m). Biochemical, microbiological and chemical analyses were performed on the final product. Mussel growth performances were significantly different only in relation to the depth. Due to the high temperatures recorded in July (max. 31.01 °C at the surface) the reared mussels did not reach the requested condition index for the marketing. Moreover, mussels reared on the surface resulted more vulnerable to air exposure. Mussel's nutritional and chemical values, reported as lipid and protein content, fatty acids profile, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) concentrations, showed that proximity to the mariculture plant and greater depths, did not influence the overall good quality of the product. Moreover, mussels resulted safe from a microbiological point of view. Considering that extreme temperatures will likely intensify in the future, further efforts are needed to design new farming strategies, such as an IMTA system in an offshore wind farm, to overcome this challenge.},
}
@article {pmid40617058,
year = {2025},
author = {Vinueza-Chérrez, R and Carpio, AJ and Sánchez-Flores, E and Rivas, ML},
title = {Global insights from a decade of nesting data for olive ridley, green, hawksbill, and leatherback turtles: Implications for conservation in the face of climate change.},
journal = {Journal of thermal biology},
volume = {131},
number = {},
pages = {104196},
doi = {10.1016/j.jtherbio.2025.104196},
pmid = {40617058},
issn = {0306-4565},
mesh = {Animals ; Female ; Male ; *Climate Change ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Nesting Behavior ; Reproduction ; Sex Ratio ; Temperature ; *Turtles/physiology ; },
abstract = {Sea turtles have existed on Earth for approximately 150 million years, during which time they have adapted to various environmental and oceanographic changes. However, the effects of current climate change on these reptiles are of concern due to the direct impact of temperature on sex ratio and hatching success. Low temperatures generally produce male offspring, while high temperatures favor the development of females, with an upper limit of thermal tolerance ranging between 33 and 35 °C. Global warming poses both a long-term risk of feminization of sea turtle populations and a short- and medium-term risk of decreased hatching success. The objective of this study was to evaluate the reproductive parameters of four species of sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea, Chelonia mydas, Dermochelys coriacea and Eretmochelys imbricata) during the last decade by carrying out a systematic review, in which 100 published articles were analyzed following the PRISMA methodology. The results revealed a significant bias towards female offspring in all species, with recorded values of up to 100 % (Lepidochelys olivacea) and 98 % (Chelonia mydas). When analyzing hatching success, it was observed that no species reaches 100 % success and that Chelonia mydas has the highest average (68.9 %), while Dermochelys coriacea records the lowest values (50.4 %). It important to note that reproductive parameters vary between species and populations. The undeniable tendency towards female offspring in all species is evident. However, this dynamic may result not only from recorded temperatures but also from the evolutionary history of sea turtles.},
}
@article {pmid40616856,
year = {2025},
author = {Sauer, J and Chang, H},
title = {Watershed management may overcome effects of climate change on stream water quality in the Portland metropolitan area.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {126304},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126304},
pmid = {40616856},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Water Quality ; *Rivers ; Urbanization ; Oregon ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Cities ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Urbanization and climate change may alter stream temperature and turbidity such that they become stressful or deadly for salmonids and important freshwater species. Cities are responding by improving watershed development practices and pursuing restoration activities but few empirical studies have compared their effects to those induced by urbanization and climate change. In our study, we combined data on stream water quality from thirteen USGS stations between the water years 2008-2022 throughout the Portland metropolitan area in Oregon, United States, with data on land cover, watershed restoration, low-impact development, and beaver activity; we sought to clarify their effects on water quality and to contextualize them given regional trends in climate and urbanization. While improved water quality metrics were positively correlated with forest cover, wetland and open water cover, and human- and beaver-related watershed management, we found that year-to-year change in water quality was more strongly and frequently attributable to climate factors. Across all watersheds, we nonetheless found evidence that watershed management efforts may mitigate pressures from climate on longer timescales and benefit salmonid conservation efforts. We discussed study results with regional watershed councils and managers to identify possible causes for detected correlations and to refine future watershed management efforts to match changes driven by climate change. The framework developed in the current study could be applicable to other watersheds' restoration and infrastructure construction in tackling similar challenges of climate change and urbanization.},
}
@article {pmid40616851,
year = {2025},
author = {Tang, Y and Yu, J and Ma, Y and Wu, Y and Zhao, Y and Wu, X and Qiao, Y and Miao, S},
title = {Optimal nitrogen fertilizer rates combined with alternating wet and dry irrigation effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions in rice-wheat rotation system under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {126472},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126472},
pmid = {40616851},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Fertilizers ; Climate Change ; Oryza ; *Greenhouse Gases ; Triticum ; Nitrogen ; *Agricultural Irrigation ; Nitrous Oxide ; Agriculture/methods ; Methane ; },
abstract = {Water and nitrogen management practices have important effects on crop yields and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions [including methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O)] in rice-wheat rotation system. However, research on the effects of water and nitrogen management practices on GHG emissions and crop yields (especially CH4 emissions) lacks consideration of climate change. In this study, we chose the Yangtze River Delta region (YRD) as the study area, and used the Denitrification-Decomposition (DNDC) model and 25 global change models (GCMs) to simulate the effects of different water and nitrogen management practices on crop yields and GHG emissions in the rice-wheat rotation system under climate change scenarios. Water and nitrogen management practices included (1) traditional nitrogen fertilizer rate (CK), (2) alternating wet and dry irrigation + traditional nitrogen fertilizer rate (AWD), (3) optimum nitrogen fertilizer rate (OF), and (4) the combination of AWD and OF (AWDOF). The climate change scenarios included three Shared Socio-economic Pathways scenarios (SSP-126, SSP-245, and SSP-585). We validated the DNDC model using crop yields data from statistical yearbooks and GHG emissions data from the published literature. The results indicated that DNDC simulation results were consistent with the measured values for the simulated crop yields (R[2]: 0.71-0.77), CH4 emissions (R[2]: 0.77-0.92) and N2O emissions (R[2]: 0.65-0.92), respectively. Moreover, climate change increased crop yields and GHG emissions in rice-wheat rotation system, with GHG emissions increasing significantly faster than crop yields. The AWD treatment decreased CH4 emissions but increased N2O emissions. The OF treatment decreased N2O emissions but was less effective in extreme climate scenarios (SSP-585-2080s). The AWDOF treatment was most effective in decreasing GHG emissions. In the AWDOF treatment, CH4 emissions and GWP decreased compared to historical period (1985-2016). AWDOF treatment was effective in the southeastern part of the YRD region due to the heterogeneity of climate change. Our study demonstrated the importance of water and nitrogen management practices to cope with future climate change in rice-wheat rotation systems, and they will be useful to policy makers in establishing smart agricultural systems.},
}
@article {pmid40616837,
year = {2025},
author = {da Silva Monteiro, G and Ribeiro, MAT and Tardelli, VS and Fidalgo, TM},
title = {Substance use and climate change: Warming up the debate.},
journal = {Revista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999)},
volume = {47},
number = {},
pages = {e20254319},
pmid = {40616837},
issn = {1809-452X},
}
@article {pmid40616693,
year = {2025},
author = {Tayyaba, S and Puppala, H and Arora, MK},
title = {Foreseeing drought-prone regions in India under climate change: a comprehensive analysis through the development of Drought Prone Index.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {8},
pages = {866},
pmid = {40616693},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {India ; *Climate Change ; *Droughts/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; },
abstract = {Droughts are one of the most severe natural hazards, and its occurrences are increasingly exacerbated due to climate change. While numerous studies have analyzed drought occurrences using multi-model ensembles (MME) developed considering uniform weights to general circulation models (GCMs), biases inherent in these models impeded the attainment of reliable predictions. Also, studies conducted were region specific and were limited to considering a specific socio-economic pathway (SSP). The inconsistency in findings drawn across different SSPs limits the applicability of these results to implement best management practices to combat drought effectively. In this study, Drought Prone Index (DPI) built on the mathematical framework of Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) has been proposed. This index represents the frequency and severity of the possible drought events considering near future (2024-2060) and far future (2061-2100). Further, to overcome the limitation of bias, a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) framework integrating CRiteria Importance Through Intercriteria Correlation (CRITIC) and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) methods has been proposed to create differential weighted multi-model ensemble. The proposed framework is demonstrated considering India as study area. Findings of our study indicate a significant increase in rainfall and temperature ranging between 100-440 mm, and 0.75-3.5 °C across different SSP scenarios. Alongside a decline in rainfall in certain regions of Northeast India and the Western Ghats is observed from the derived spatial maps created using the data of developed MME. Spatial variation of DPI computed at a district level indicates that though the frequency of drought occurrences in the near and far future periods does not substantially increase, the severity of droughts is found to be intense. Findings highlight that it is imperative to consider the influence of climate change while assessing the droughts. These findings can assist policymakers and stakeholders in prioritizing resource allocation and implementing targeted mitigation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40616493,
year = {2025},
author = {Wagatsuma, K},
title = {Future Projections of Temperature-related Excess Morbidity due to Influenza under Climate Change Scenarios: A Case Study in a Temperate Japanese City.},
journal = {Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES},
volume = {38},
number = {6},
pages = {768-772},
doi = {10.3967/bes2025.034},
pmid = {40616493},
issn = {2214-0190},
}
@article {pmid40616296,
year = {2025},
author = {Su, S and Luo, Z and Kang, J and Guo, X and Wang, C and Jin, R and Du, J and Zheng, X and Hii, KS and Fu, S and Hu, W and Chen, B},
title = {How Does Climate Change Influence the Regional Ecological-Social Risks of Harmful Dinoflagellates? A Predictive Study of China's Coastal Waters.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {7},
pages = {e70323},
pmid = {40616296},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {41906127//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 42176153//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2022J06029//Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province/ ; 2024J01182//Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province/ ; 2019YFE0124700//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 2022YFC3106301//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 2022YFF0802204//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change/economics/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Dinoflagellida/growth &amp; development ; China/epidemiology ; Harmful Algal Bloom ; Socioeconomic Factors ; *Water Pollution/economics/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Aquaculture/economics/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Risk Assessment ; Ecosystem ; Seafood/economics/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Humans ; Foodborne Diseases/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {Harmful dinoflagellates are widely distributed in coastal waters worldwide, posing multiple ecological and socioeconomic threats. Climate change may alter the biogeography of these species; however, few studies have linked shifts in harmful dinoflagellates' ecological distribution to their socioeconomic impacts. This study developed a framework to assess the spatiotemporal ecological-social risks posed by harmful dinoflagellates, identifying these algae as risk sources and considering mariculture and coastal populations as the primary risk receptors. China is the world's largest mariculture producer, with approximately 600 million residents living in coastal areas. Focusing on 14 key harmful dinoflagellate species in Chinese coastal waters, we evaluated ecological-social risks under present conditions and two projected climate scenarios for 2100. Our findings indicate that climate change may lead to reductions in suitable habitats for harmful dinoflagellates in tropical and subtropical regions, while habitats in higher-latitude areas are likely to remain stable or expand. Risk area expansion is projected for four species and increased average risk intensity for three, with two species experiencing both. Nationally, total risk area is projected to remain stable, while cumulative risk intensity may decline by 16.64%. Regionally, risk intensity is expected to rise in northern provinces (up to 30.46%) and decline across most southern provinces. Importantly, we reveal a potential spatial "decoupling" of risk sources and receptors along the coast of China in the future. This decoupling demonstrates a reduced overlap between harmful dinoflagellate distributions and areas with dense mariculture or populations. Our findings suggest that, contrary to the common assumption that climate change universally exacerbates harmful algal impacts, these effects may vary across regions and species, highlighting the importance of localized adaptation strategies in risk assessment. This study provides a robust tool for understanding harmful dinoflagellate risks under climate change, thereby supporting the sustainable management of coastal ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid40615378,
year = {2025},
author = {Donger, E and Bhatia, A and Pegram, J and Kelly, O},
title = {Inclusion of children and youth in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Assessment Reports (AR1-AR6).},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {6159},
pmid = {40615378},
issn = {2041-1723},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Child ; Adolescent ; },
abstract = {Climate change disproportionately impacts the health and wellbeing of children and youth, who are often excluded from climate policy, legislation, and finance frameworks. This article quantifies how frequently children and youth are referenced in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Assessment Reports (AR1-AR6) and analyses related evidence in AR6. We find references to children and youth in the IPCC reports increased substantially in AR6. The frequency of references varies considerably across Working Group (WG) reports and chapters, with most references appearing in two WG II chapters: 'Health and Wellbeing', and 'Africa'. The vast majority of content on children pertains to climate risks; most commonly to physical health, with few references to other key risks including education, migration and violence. Conversely, the majority of references to youth relate to climate responses, highlighting research on climate activism more often than risks to youth or evidence on procedural inclusion. Relatedly, children are commonly framed as vulnerable and youth as climate activists. This framing obscures the intersectional, complex needs and capabilities of children and youth. To enhance the comprehensiveness of future IPCC reports, there is a critical need for funding and inclusion of more research on climate change, children and youth.},
}
@article {pmid40613329,
year = {2025},
author = {Oyarzabal, G and Borges, PAV},
title = {The Ripple Effects of Climate Change on Tibetan Alpine Arthropods.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {7},
pages = {e70333},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70333},
pmid = {40613329},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {FCT-PTDC/BIA-CBI/0625/2021//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; GBA-UIDB/00329/2023//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; },
}
@article {pmid40613140,
year = {2025},
author = {Nyzhnyk, T and Kots, S},
title = {Chelated Forms of Trace Elements as a Promising Solution for Improving Soybean Symbiotic Capacity and Productivity Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition)},
volume = {17},
number = {2},
pages = {33505},
doi = {10.31083/FBE33505},
pmid = {40613140},
issn = {1945-0508},
mesh = {*Glycine max/microbiology/growth &amp; development/physiology/metabolism ; *Climate Change ; *Symbiosis ; *Bradyrhizobium/physiology ; *Trace Elements/pharmacology ; Nitrogen Fixation ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The tolerance and productivity of soybeans under the current climate change conditions can be increased by providing these crops with the necessary macro- and microelements. This can be achieved using effective Bradyrhizobium strains for seed inoculation and adding chelated trace elements.<br><br>METHODS: Soybean Bradyrhizobium japonicum symbioses were cultivated by adding chelates of trace elements, such as iron (Fe), germanium (Ge), and molybdenum (Mo), to the culture medium, after which microbiological and biochemical analyses were performed.<br><br>RESULTS: The addition of chelated forms of Fe or Ge to the Bradyrhizobium culture medium promoted a change in the pro-oxidant-antioxidant balance in soybean nodules under different water supply conditions. This is due to the production of hydrogen peroxide in the nodules (an increase of 12.9%), as well as a twofold increase in the ascorbate peroxidase activity and a decrease in the levels of superoxide dismutase (by 40%) and catalase (by 50%) under water stress. Stimulation of nodulation and nitrogen fixation in soybeans (by 40.1 and 73.0%) and an increase in grain productivity (by 47.5 and 58%) were observed when using Bradyrhizobium inoculant containing Fe or Ge chelates. The inoculation of soybeans with Bradyrhizobium modified using Mo chelate causes similar changes in antioxidant processes as Fe or Ge chelates, but the soybean symbiotic capacity decreases under water stress.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Chelated forms of Fe or Ge as additional components in the Bradyrhizobium culture medium are effective in regulating the antioxidant status of soybeans under drought conditions and can simultaneously contribute to increased nitrogen fixation and grain productivity. These findings are important in expanding the current technologies used to grow this legume in risky farming areas caused by climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40613104,
year = {2025},
author = {Turner, MC and Basagaña, X and Albin, M and Broberg, K and Burdorf, A and van Daalen, KR and Guseva Canu, I and Kolstad, HA and Kogevinas, M and Lowe, R and Pearce, N and Pega, F and Saget, C and Schubauer-Berigan, MK and Svensson, S and Vineis, P and Straif, K},
title = {Occupational health in the era of climate change and the green transition: a call for research.},
journal = {The Lancet regional health. Europe},
volume = {54},
number = {},
pages = {101353},
pmid = {40613104},
issn = {2666-7762},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; },
abstract = {Work and working conditions are fundamental social determinants of health. Climate change poses an urgent and growing threat to workers' health, through both direct exposure to environmental hazards and indirect exacerbation of social and health inequalities. Occupational health, which focusses on the promotion of mental and physical health and well-being of workers, is a key but often overlooked area in this context. Research at the intersection of climate change and occupational health remains limited. At the same time, climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts are driving rapid transformations in the workplace, including shifts towards sustainability and circular economy models. These transitions are creating new occupational hazards, including in renewable energy and circular economy sectors. We argue for increased investment in occupational health research and surveillance to address the evolving impacts of both climate change and the green transition, to better promote and protect workers' health and rights.},
}
@article {pmid40612605,
year = {2025},
author = {Shan, Y and Shen, H and Huang, L and Hamezah, HS and Han, R and Ren, X and Zhang, C and Tong, X},
title = {Optimized MaxEnt analysis revealing the change of potential distribution area of Lygodium japonicum in China driven by global warming.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1601956},
pmid = {40612605},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Lygodium japonicum is a valuable medicinal plant with increasing demand in China, yet large-scale cultivation remains limited, relying heavily on wild populations. As climate change accelerates, its potential distribution is expected to shift, affecting suitable growth areas. Despite its medicinal importance, research on its adaptability and future habitat changes is limited. This study used an optimized MaxEnt ecological niche model and Geographic Information System (GIS) to predict the potential suitable habitats of L. japonicum under current and future climate conditions (2041-2060 and 2061-2080) across three greenhouse gas emission scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, SSP585). Results show that under current climatic conditions, the potential habitat of L. japonicum spans approximately 216.31 × 10[4] km[2], with high suitability areas concentrated in southern and eastern China. In future climate scenarios, While the total suitable habitat area remains stable, the area of high suitability is significantly reduced. Specifically, under the SSP126 scenario, high suitability areas are projected to decrease by 44.1% during 2041-2060. The centroid of high suitability areas is expected to shift northward, though a localized southward shift is observed under the SSP126 scenario. Key environmental factors influencing the species' distribution include temperature seasonality (bio4), May precipitation (prec5), and mean diurnal temperature range (bio2). These findings highlight the potential impacts of climate change on L. japonicum's distribution and are crucial for the conservation and sustainable utilization of the species in China, particularly under changing climatic conditions.},
}
@article {pmid40611709,
year = {2025},
author = {Olsson, C and Gräns, A and Brijs, J},
title = {Beyond ecology: the importance of gut motility in predicting the responses of species to climate change.},
journal = {The Journal of experimental biology},
volume = {228},
number = {14},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1242/jeb.249822},
pmid = {40611709},
issn = {1477-9145},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Gastrointestinal Motility/physiology ; *Vertebrates/physiology ; Digestion ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {This Review explores the impact of environmental factors, with temperature as a starting point, on gut motility and digestive function in non-mammalian vertebrates, with a focus on species that are likely to be affected by climate change. Understanding gut physiology, particularly motility, is crucial in allowing us to predict how animals will respond to changing environmental conditions, as it plays a key role in nutrient absorption, immune defence and overall health. Rising temperatures and heatwaves pose significant challenges, especially for ectothermic species, the gut functions of which may be compromised under conditions outside their thermal tolerance. Here, we provide examples of how temperature-induced changes in gut motility affect gut transit time and digestive efficiency, and discuss their effects on the balance of energetic cost and gain. Although higher temperatures generally accelerate motility, further research is needed to assess how these changes impact digestion across species and under fluctuating environmental conditions. This Review emphasizes the need for integrated studies on motility patterns, digestive efficiency and energetic costs - along with the neural and cellular mechanisms controlling motility - to better predict the resilience of species in a warming world.},
}
@article {pmid40611586,
year = {2025},
author = {Smith, RA and Nelson, WA and Yamanaka, T and Sato, Y and Kamimuro, T and Omata, R and Bjørnstad, ON},
title = {Decades of historical outbreak cycles in a multivoltine insect reveal a plastic phenological response to climate change.},
journal = {Ecology},
volume = {106},
number = {7},
pages = {e70149},
pmid = {40611586},
issn = {1939-9170},
support = {15H04613//JSPS KAKENHI/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Seasons ; Japan ; Temperature ; Time Factors ; },
abstract = {Many organisms overwinter in a specific life stage, which means their phenology must be well-timed with seasonal changes in the environment. As environments warm, we expect a delay in the onset of winter. For organisms where temperature is the primary driver of development rate, warming environments also mean faster development. If temperature dependence in the development rate of individuals does not also change, this will cause a mismatch between the seasonal timing of the critical overwintering stage and the onset of winter. There are two biological mechanisms by which ectotherms can adjust their phenology in the face of climate change to maintain correct timing: (1) organisms undergo evolution of the development thermal reaction norm and (2) organisms have a plastic response in their development to multiple environmental cues. Here, we use high-resolution records of densities of the smaller tea tortrix (Adoxophyes honmai) over multiple decades across nine locations in Japan to infer temperature-dependent changes in development rates over both time and space. The pest insect displays regular single-generation limit cycles, which provides a unique opportunity to infer changes in developmental rates directly from historical records of natural populations. The last half century has seen a temperature increase of about 1°C across Japan, and our analyses show that populations slowed development on average by 16% to maintain the correct timing of the overwintering stage. Development rates measured from common garden experiments reveal that the change is not due to evolution. Our results build on recent laboratory studies to suggest that there is substantial plasticity in developmental thermal reaction norms that may explain how the phenology of ectotherms could respond to climate warming in natural systems.},
}
@article {pmid40611557,
year = {2025},
author = {Jin, YS and Shen, Z and Alhur, AA and Bin Naeem, S},
title = {Leveraging the environmental health literacy framework for effective assessment and practice in the era of climate change crisis.},
journal = {Health information and libraries journal},
volume = {42},
number = {1},
pages = {123-128},
doi = {10.1111/hir.12573},
pmid = {40611557},
issn = {1471-1842},
support = {This article is one of the 2022 Changchun Normal University Humanities and Social Sciences Fund Project "Comparative Study on the Construction System of Long-TermCare Talent Teams in China and Japan (CSJJ2022010SK)"//Changchun Normal University Humanities and Social Sciences/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Health Literacy/methods/standards/trends ; *Climate Change ; *Environmental Health/methods ; },
abstract = {This article is part of a research project aimed at leveraging environmental health literacy (EHL) to enhance public health in developing countries. EHL is an emerging concept that integrates elements from information literacy, health literacy, and environmental literacy. It equips individuals with a wide range of skills and competencies to evaluate and understand the relationship between their environment and their health, enabling them to make informed decisions. Based on a proposed four-dimensional conceptual framework-comprising accessing, understanding, appraising, and applying information-a tool called EHL-Q25 was developed for assessing EHL. This article focuses on how the proposed framework and the validated EHL-Q25 tool can be utilized to inform the provision of services and practices in health sciences libraries.},
}
@article {pmid40611071,
year = {2025},
author = {Aronsson, J and Elf, M and Warwick, P and LoMartire, R and Anåker, A},
title = {The relevance of climate change and sustainability in nursing education: a cross-sectional study of students' perspectives.},
journal = {BMC nursing},
volume = {24},
number = {1},
pages = {834},
pmid = {40611071},
issn = {1472-6955},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: As climate change continues to challenge global health, nursing education must evolve to prepare future nurses for the impacts on care delivery and promote sustainable practices within the healthcare system which is itself a contributor to the climate crisis through emissions and waste. In this study we aimed to i) explore undergraduate nursing students' attitudes towards and awareness of climate change and sustainability issues and its inclusion in nursing education at a Swedish university, and ii) explore differences in awareness and attitudes across student groups in different semesters.<br><br>METHODS: In this cross-sectional descriptive research study, nursing students from six groups (semester 1,2,3,4,5,6) of a three-year BSc Nursing programme were asked to complete the Sustainability Attitudes in Nursing Survey (SANS_2) questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to present mean scores for each item, and the Kruskal-Wallis test was used to identify differences in responses between different student groups. The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement has been used to report this research.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 211 (32%) students completed the questionnaires. The findings showed that nursing students across the six semesters had relatively good awareness of, and positive attitudes towards, sustainability and climate change (no mean rating below 4 on a scale 1-7). Statistically significant differences between student groups were found in four out of nine items of the SANS_2 questionnaire, with students in their second semester consistently providing the highest ratings (p&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.05). Notably, the lowest ratings across these four items were provided by students in their last year of the programme.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This study found that whilst students initially felt equipped to address sustainability issues and climate change in practice, this confidence appears to diminish by the programme's end, raising concerns about the preparedness of the future workforce. This underscores the urgency and importance of continuous reinforcement of sustainability concepts in nursing education, aligning with a spiral curriculum approach which advocates for reiterating themes throughout the curriculum to deepen understanding.<br><br>CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.},
}
@article {pmid40611009,
year = {2025},
author = {Carrión, D and Prasanth, S and Hurtado, I and Lin-Schweitzer, A and Braga, M and Munson, S and Hines, E and Kotcher, J and Daly-Haney, H and Maibach, E and Conlon, K and Babcock-Dunning, L and Timm, K and Dubrow, R},
title = {A mixed methods evaluation of an online climate change and health certificate program for working professionals.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {2308},
pmid = {40611009},
issn = {1471-2458},
support = {80NSSC22K1666/NASA/NASA/United States ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Program Evaluation ; *Certification ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; *Education, Distance ; *Public Health/education ; Curriculum ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is one of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century, and a diverse cadre of professionals are increasingly pursuing opportunities to learn about this issue. Our goal was to evaluate an online climate change and health (CCH) certificate program for working professionals as a case study.<br><br>METHODS: We utilized structured and free-text elements from course and overall program evaluations across seven cohorts of participants from 2018 to 2022 for a mixed-methods assessment of the program.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 579 enrollees' data were analyzed. The program completion rate was 90.0% and participants were diverse in their professional and geographic representation, but disproportionately from North America (82.4%). The program was rated favorably; i.e., 98.6% of participants would recommend the program to others. Qualitative analysis identified themes that were grouped as program strengths and opportunities for improvement. Strengths included (1) valuable curriculum, (2) peer-to-peer learning, and (3) a call to action. Opportunities for improvement included: (1) irrelevant course content, (2) challenges with course structure, and (3) insufficient opportunities for networking.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The evaluations demonstrate the overall importance of educational offerings in CCH. Our case study demonstrated that working professionals in public health, allied health professions, and non-health professions express desire, benefit, and appreciation for educational opportunities on this important intersection. They especially valued strong, relevant course content, professional networking and peer-to-peer learning, and acquisition of effective skills for use in their work. We have used lessons learned from this case study to improve our program and encourage others to use them to improve their programs or to develop new ones. A workforce that is highly educated on CCH issues is essential to confront the existential public health challenge of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40610970,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, W and Mensah, IA and Atingabili, S and Omari-Sasu, AY and Nouwati, E and Kunkuaboor, CY and Qiao, M},
title = {The nexus between food security, health outcomes, and climate change: a multisectoral approach to sustainable development in Africa.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {2319},
pmid = {40610970},
issn = {1471-2458},
support = {72274116//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; STF20012//STU Scientific Research Initiation Grant/ ; 07420005 and 07421005//Open Fund of Key Research Base of Philosophy and Social Science of Higher Education in Guangdong Province-Local Government Development Research Institute of Shantou University/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Food Security/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Humans ; Africa/epidemiology ; *Sustainable Development ; *Health Status ; *Food Supply ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: In Africa, where climatic unpredictability exacerbates food shortages and raises health risks, food security and climate change are crucial determinants influencing health outcomes. The present research investigates the significant relationship among food security, health outcomes, and climate change in African nations, and provides policy recommendations for sustainable development. Specifically, while considering the effect of climate change, the study examines how the pillars of food security proportionately affect the corresponding dimensions of health outcomes using a regional-based panel analysis.<br><br>METHOD: The study utilized a strongly-balanced panel times series data consisting of 45 counties which are sub-divided into the various regions in Africa (Northern, Eastern, Central, Western and Southern) from 2010 to 2022. Taking into account potential issues of residual cross-sectional correlations and slope heterogeneity in panel data settings, the Augmented Mean Group (AMG) estimation method is executed. The robustness of the AMG outcomes is further examined using Common Correlated Mean Group approach&#xa0;(CCEMG).<br><br>FINDINGS: Results from the study reveals a clear relationship where food security and health outcome are positively linked in the aggregated, Central, and Western African regional panels whereas the vice versa is evidenced in Northern, Eastern and Southern Africa. Further, the respective food security pillars (food utility, accessibility, availability and utility) were evidenced to have diverse effects on health outcome dimensions (life expectancy, infant and maternal mortality, infectious disease and burden disease rates) across the regional panels in Africa, while climate change consistently worsened health outcomes and its respective dimensions among all utilized regional panels of African countries.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The study highlights the need for region-specific food security strategies in Africa, integrating robust climate adaptation measures to mitigate the negative effects of climate change on health. These insights are essential for guiding policy-makers towards sustainable solutions that address both food security and health vulnerabilities.},
}
@article {pmid40610257,
year = {2025},
author = {Xi, Q and Gao, H and Wang-Erlandsson, L and Dong, J and Fenicia, F and Savenije, HHG and Hrachowitz, M},
title = {Terrestrial ecosystems enhanced root zone water storage capacity in response to climate change over the past four decades.},
journal = {Science bulletin},
volume = {70},
number = {18},
pages = {3019-3028},
doi = {10.1016/j.scib.2025.06.027},
pmid = {40610257},
issn = {2095-9281},
abstract = {Adaptation of ecosystems' root zones to climate change critically affects drought resilience and vegetation productivity. However, a global quantitative assessment of this mechanism is missing. In this study, we analyzed high-quality observation-based data to find that the global average root zone water storage capacity (SR) increased by 11%, from 182 to 202 mm in 1982-2020. The total increase of SR equals to 1652 billion m[3] over the past four decades. SR increased in 9 out of 12 land cover types, while three relatively dry types experienced decreasing trends, potentially suggesting the crossing of ecosystems' tipping points. Our results underscore the importance of accounting for root zone dynamics under climate change to assess drought impacts.},
}
@article {pmid40609453,
year = {2025},
author = {Vasiliev, D and Hamlet, L and Stevens, RL and Bornmalm, L and Hazlett, RW and Casadevall, T and Duque, C and Greenwood, S},
title = {Optimising geopark networks for biodiversity conservation under climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {126351},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126351},
pmid = {40609453},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biodiversity ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Ecosystem ; Sustainable Development ; },
abstract = {Geopark and geoheritage site networks are expanding globally, creating opportunities for sustainable development. Geoparks can deliver economic benefits through stimulation of tourism, making their establishment attractive to local governments and communities. However, the potential contribution of geoparks to sustainable development is not limited to socio-economic benefits. Geoparks, which are often in areas of geomorphic and soil variability, can contribute to biodiversity conservation and the provision of ecosystem services under climate change. These networks could play a pivotal role in biodiversity adaptation to global heating if designed and managed as climate-change refugia. Here we propose to optimise the value of geoparks and geoheritage sites as Nature-based Climate Solutions by considering them as part of the larger landscape and regional scale habitat networks, adjusting management practices and developing policy frameworks to better support Geoparks for biodiversity conservation.},
}
@article {pmid40608944,
year = {2025},
author = {Voosen, P},
title = {Glacial melt due to global warming is triggering earthquakes.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {389},
number = {6755},
pages = {15-16},
doi = {10.1126/science.aea2480},
pmid = {40608944},
issn = {1095-9203},
abstract = {Study provides first solid link between climate change and increased earthquake hazard.},
}
@article {pmid40607201,
year = {2024},
author = {Silva, JP and Macassa, G and Barros, H and Ribeiro, AI},
title = {Local Climate Change Adaptation under the Lenses of Public Health: A Case Study from Porto, Portugal.},
journal = {Portuguese journal of public health},
volume = {42},
number = {3},
pages = {169-183},
pmid = {40607201},
issn = {2504-3145},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change is a pressing public health issue. Urban populations, especially in coastal areas, are highly vulnerable. As climate change progresses, local adaptation becomes increasingly important. We present a case study about the inclusion of public health concerns in local climate change adaptation in Porto (Portugal).<br><br>METHODS: We analysed two local adaptation plans using qualitative content analysis and conducted semi-structured interviews with a purposeful sample of 6 key stakeholders with different profiles. We did a qualitative content analysis of the respective transcripts.<br><br>RESULTS: Porto is undergoing health-relevant consequences of climate change, which are expected to worsen further in the future. Porto's geographical and demographic characteristics and urban environment make its population highly vulnerable to climate change-related health risks. Public health is recognized as a central element in local adaptation efforts. Drivers for integrating health concerns include growing climate change awareness, a sense of urgency, social capital, institutional networks, access to resources, and political commitment. Nevertheless, challenges like data limitations, resource constraints, climate knowledge gaps, communication issues, and political cycles hinder both local adaptation and the integration of health considerations.<br><br>DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: In Porto, health seems both a powerful mobilizing issue and a central topic concerning local adaptation. However, the complex and long-term nature of climate change and the associated uncertainty hinder adaptation efforts. High-quality data about both the local climate and population health are thus essential. The transversal nature of risk is recognized and multi-sectorial approaches, public participation, mainstreaming, and policy integration are necessary to prevent imbalances. Local adaptation efforts, including health-related efforts, are shaped by the international (belonging to the European Union), national, and local contexts. Successful local adaptation and inclusion of health aspects require mainstreaming and policy integration across different areas and involvement of multiple stakeholders, including the population, in order to maximize resources and avoid undesired trade-offs.},
}
@article {pmid40606867,
year = {2025},
author = {Blöbaum, A and Schmidt, K and Böcher, M and Arlinghaus, J and Krause, F and Matthies, E},
title = {Overcoming heuristics that hinder people's acceptance of climate-change-mitigation technologies.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1433280},
pmid = {40606867},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {The overall research objective of the present study is the investigation of the effects of a strongly expressed restriction-oriented climate change mitigation heuristic (SER heuristic) on people's attitude toward and acceptance of climate change mitigation technologies such as Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU). Furthermore, we want to examine the effects of a scenario-based communication intervention approach on the promotion of a supportive attitude toward and acceptance of CCU, especially referring to people characterized by a SER heuristic. Against this background, we present empirical findings based on an online experiment including a scenario-based intervention in an initial sample of 401 German participants. In line with our expectations, our findings show that participants characterized by a SER heuristic report a significantly lower supportive attitude toward CCU as well as a lower acceptance of CCU, compared to participants who are not characterized by a SER heuristic. Furthermore, our findings imply the examined scenario-based communication intervention approach to be an effective tool for the promotion of participants' supportive attitude toward CCU and acceptance of CCU. Taken together, the present study provides further valuable insights for the promotion of people's supportive attitude toward as well as of their acceptance of necessary new climate change mitigation technologies such as CCU.},
}
@article {pmid40606479,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, L and Guo, X and Zou, H and Zhu, A and Huang, X},
title = {Future climate change will drive expansion of suitable planting areas for Fructus Aurantii in Jiangxi Province, China.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1579546},
pmid = {40606479},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Fructus Aurantii (FA) is a valuable medicinal material used in traditional China medicine. Predicting the suitable distribution areas of FA and identifying its potential distribution patterns driven by various environmental factors are crucial for the selection of planting sites and maintenance of medicinal quality. Here, the maximum entropy model was used to predict the potential distribution of FA in Jiangxi Province, China under current and future climate conditions. A total of 105 geographical distribution data of FA were collected through field investigation and 32 environmental variables were obtained from public databases. The maximum entropy model showed high prediction accuracy when 16 environmental variables were selected (AUC = 0.932). The habitat suitability of FA was prominently affected by climate, which surpassed topography and soil factors. Maximum temperature of the warmest month, annual temperature range, precipitation of the wettest month, precipitation coefficient of variation, elevation, aspect, and soil organic carbon were the key factors shaping the geographic distribution of FA. Among them, maximum temperature of the warmest month (16.9%), followed by annual temperature range (16.1%), made the greatest contribution to model predictions. In the current climate background, the total potential suitable area for FA covered 6.30 × 10[4] km[2] of garden land. Under future climate warming scenarios (shared socioeconomic pathways 245, 585), the potential suitable area was predicted to move southward and expand twice in 2040-2080, with notable increase in moderately and poorly suitable areas. Low hilly areas at higher elevations with moist cool conditions and gentle undulations would become more suitable for future introduction and planting of FA. Regionalized strategies for different suitable planting areas were proposed taking into account future climate change. All data are available in Mendeley Data (DOI: 10.17632/s9wsnn2xcn.1). Code is available at https://github.com/mrmaxent/Maxent.},
}
@article {pmid40605847,
year = {2025},
author = {Fraser, S},
title = {Climate Change and Health.},
journal = {Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare},
volume = {18},
number = {},
pages = {3763-3764},
pmid = {40605847},
issn = {1178-2390},
}
@article {pmid40604563,
year = {2025},
author = {Wright, CY and Naidoo, N and Anand, N and Kapwata, T and Webster, C},
title = {"SCALE-up" - a new framework to assess the effectiveness of climate change adaptation interventions for human health and health systems.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {2247},
pmid = {40604563},
issn = {1471-2458},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Program Evaluation/methods ; *Delivery of Health Care ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a grave threat to human health and wellbeing. Adaptation is one mechanism (the other is mitigation) by which we can intervene to increase adaptive capacity and preparedness to protect people. Adaptation interventions (evidence-based adjustment of programs/practices that lead to improved response and resilience to climate change) are being conducted around the world. However, existing conceptual frameworks to assess the effectiveness of these interventions, especially with respect to improving health outcomes and systems are not readily applied in areas where these are needed. This is applicable to both interventions intended to improve health as well as those without a health-focus but which may have health co-benefits. To address this gap, we conducted a multi-vocal review comprised of a scoping review and key informant interviews, which informed the development of an initial assessment framework. We included 21 academic articles and 12 reports (from the grey literature) for data collation and synthesis. Of the 21 articles analyzed, only seven presented primary evidence of health improvement outcomes, such as reduction in neo-natal care unit admissions was partially attributed to moving the maternity ward to the cooler, lower floor of the hospital. From the 10 interviewees, we learnt that most existing tools to assess the effectiveness of adaptation are for country or regional (several countries sharing borders within a large section of a continent) scales (e.g., Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative Index) and none focused specifically on health / health co-benefits. From these learnings together with a guiding concept, we crafted the first iteration of an assessment framework, SCALE-up, comprising six steps that prompt a researcher to consider the effectiveness of their adaptation intervention at a project-scale, including from a health benefit perspective. We apply the framework in four scenarios: hot days-heat; floods; droughts; and vector-borne diseases, to illustrate how the framework may help guide the researcher to think about effectiveness from project proposal stage. The next steps are to implement and pilot the framework in the four proposed scenarios and refine the framework.},
}
@article {pmid40603482,
year = {2025},
author = {Tran, BL and Tseng, WC and Chen, CC},
title = {Climate change impacts on crop yields across temperature rise thresholds and climate zones.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {23424},
pmid = {40603482},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; Temperature ; Triticum/growth &amp; development ; Oryza/growth &amp; development ; Zea mays/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {This study quantifies the projected impacts of climate change on crop yields across temperature rise regimes and climatic zones, using the latest global dataset of site-level process-model simulations of crop responses to climate scenarios. We employed a threshold regression technique to identify and estimate temperature change thresholds and used linear mixed-effects models to assess the climate impacts on crop yields across different levels of temperature rise. The results indicated that warmer temperatures are detrimental to crop yields across countries, with negative impacts exacerbated when temperature increase exceeds threshold values. For instance, for wheat, a 1 °C temperature increase would result in a 6.1% yield loss when the temperature rise is below 2.38 °C; however, when it exceeds 2.38 °C, yield loss would rise to 8.2% per 1 °C warming. Similarly, the loss in rice yields for each °C increase in temperature would increase from 1.1 to 7.1% per °C when the temperature rise surpasses the 3.13 °C threshold. For maize, no threshold effect is found; instead, temperature increase would reduce yields by an average of 4.03% per °C. We also conducted impact assessments by climate zone, categorizing studied sites according to the Köppen climate classification system. We found that crop yields in arid regions are most adversely affected by global warming compared to other zones, while adaptive potential is higher for rice and wheat in temperate zones and for maize in continental zones. This study highlights the existence of threshold effects of temperature rise on crop yields and the varying yield impacts among climate zones, informing effective adaptation strategies to enhance global food security.},
}
@article {pmid40601701,
year = {2025},
author = {Díaz Tautiva, JA and Barros-Celume, S and Lecuna, A and Barragan-Rodriguez, C},
title = {Navigating climate change: Climate change awareness and strategies in micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in a developing economy.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {7},
pages = {e0327165},
pmid = {40601701},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change/economics ; Humans ; Awareness ; Colombia ; *Economic Development ; },
abstract = {Given the limited research on climate change (CC) awareness and strategies among micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), this study aims to address three key questions: To what extent are MSMEs aware of CC and decarbonization? How do MSMEs strategize to address CC and achieve carbon neutrality? What factors shape MSMEs' attention to CC and decarbonization? Drawing on theoretical insights from the Attention-Based View, we analyze CC awareness and strategies among 1,453 Colombian ventures to identify common patterns and traits between them. Our findings reveal a significant gap in MSMEs' understanding of essential concepts such as carbon neutrality, decarbonization, and the overall impacts of CC on their businesses. Moreover, the results indicate that most MSMEs exhibit greater awareness of CC-related strategies at the corporate practice level than those aimed at operational processes. On average, respondents estimate that achieving carbon-neutral emissions will take between five to twenty years. Based on our findings, we propose scholarly, managerial, and policy recommendations to enhance CC awareness and promote effective CC-related strategies across MSMEs from different economic sectors.},
}
@article {pmid40601204,
year = {2025},
author = {Le Tong, Y and Cifuentes-González, C and Agrawal, K and Shakarchi, F and Song, XYR and Ji, JS and Agrawal, R},
title = {Climate Change and the Impact on Ocular Infectious Diseases: A Narrative Review.},
journal = {Ophthalmology and therapy},
volume = {14},
number = {8},
pages = {1695-1712},
pmid = {40601204},
issn = {2193-8245},
support = {NRMC/CSAINV22jul-0004//National Medical Research Council (NMRC), Ministry of Health, Republic of Singapore/ ; NMRC/CSAINV19nov-0007//National Medical Research Council (NMRC), Ministry of Health, Republic of Singapore/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change and global warming significantly affect the incidence and distribution of infectious ocular diseases. This narrative review explores how climate-related factors-including extreme weather events, precipitation, temperature fluctuations, humidity, wind patterns, ultraviolet radiation, and air pollution-can directly and indirectly influence the burden of ocular infections. By synthesizing evidence from the published literature, we examine how these environmental variables impact disease mechanisms such as pathogen survival, transmission dynamics, and host susceptibility. Increased precipitation has been associated with a higher incidence and recurrence of ocular toxoplasmosis (OT), likely due to the enhanced spread of Toxoplasma gondii oocysts through contaminated water and soil. Rainfall also creates breeding habitats for mosquitoes, facilitating the transmission of vector-borne diseases such as dengue fever and Rift Valley fever. Rising temperatures and humidity have been linked to increased rates of fungal infections, particularly fungal keratitis in tropical regions. Wind has been implicated in the airborne dispersal of pathogens, including fungal spores, T. gondii oocysts, and insect-derived particles such as moth setae, potentially contributing to OT and seasonal hyperacute panuveitis. Air pollution further exacerbates dry eye disease, which influences the vulnerability to microbial keratitis. These climate-related shifts disproportionately affect vulnerable populations-particularly those living in rural, low-income, and tropical areas. This review highlights the urgent need for further research into climate-sensitive mechanisms of ocular infections and the development of targeted adaptation strategies to mitigate their impact on global eye health.},
}
@article {pmid40599333,
year = {2025},
author = {Queenan, K and Häsler, B},
title = {Climate change and campylobacteriosis from chicken meat: The changing risk factors and their importance.},
journal = {Food control},
volume = {173},
number = {},
pages = {111193},
pmid = {40599333},
issn = {0956-7135},
abstract = {Globally, chicken meat is currently the highest consumed meat per capita, and it continues to rise. Campylobacteriosis is one of the most reported gastrointestinal conditions, typically associated with chicken meat consumption. Cases are seasonal with summer and early autumn peaks. Similar seasonal peaks in Campylobacter prevalence in broilers and in retailed chicken meat have also been shown. Climate change impacts include increased ambient temperatures, rainfall, and humidity, and more frequent extreme weather events. These are likely to impact the risks associated with warmer-season foodborne diseases like campylobacteriosis. A literature review was conducted to identify the chicken related Campylobacter risk factors from farm to fork. Expert opinion was gathered using a modified Delphi survey in two rounds: 1) to identify risk factors whose likelihood of occurring would be impacted by climate change, 2) to determine the likelihood of the proposed change and the impact on campylobacteriosis from chicken meat consumption. Likert scores were used to calculate a mean risk level value. The latter was used together with a respondent agreement cut-off of over 66% to highlight risk factors most likely to change and to impact the risk of campylobacteriosis from chicken meat under climate change. Increasing temperatures and humidity and the extension of summer and early autumn seasons had the overall highest Mean Risk Level value (19/25). The increased prevalence of pests, especially flies had the second highest (16/25), and the highest respondent agreement level (94%). Several water-related risk factors were found likely to increase, including water drinker contamination, use of non-mains water sources, and those associated with water-based broiler house hygiene. Heat stress related risks were also highlighted, including the increased likelihood of on-farm Campylobacter positive animals and recent in-flock mortalities, a high degree of caecal colonisation, and faecal shedding of Campylobacter, and contaminating drinkers and carcase washing water. Other risk factors affected included higher consumption volumes and frequency of chicken meals, and broiler farmers having under 10 years of experience. These findings provide insights on how climate change may affect risk factor occurrence in the future and highlights those risks that decisionmakers should consider more closely in the future.},
}
@article {pmid40596713,
year = {2025},
author = {Jones, AE and O'Donnell, MJ and Regish, AM and Webb, JF},
title = {Salmonid sensory system development is affected by climate change driven temperature increases.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {20901},
pmid = {40596713},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {GRFP//NSF/ ; INTERN//NSF/ ; INTERN//NSF/ ; INTERN//NSF/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Trout/growth &amp; development/physiology ; *Temperature ; *Lateral Line System/growth &amp; development/physiology ; *Salmonidae/growth &amp; development/physiology ; },
abstract = {Increases in water temperature due to global climate change are known to alter the course and timing of fish development. The mechanosensory lateral line (LL) system mediates flow-sensing behaviors vital for survival in fishes, but the effects of increased water temperatures resulting from climate change on its development have not been examined. Here LL development was documented in a cold-water salmonid (brook trout, Salvelinus fontinalis) reared at the thermograph of a long-term study stream (ambient) and two higher temperatures (+ 2 and + 4 °C) that reflect projected increases within their native range. At these two higher temperatures, fish reach crucial early life history transitions earlier (e.g., hatch, "swim-up" from gravel nests into the water column) and are larger in size through the parr (juvenile) stage. Early forming canal neuromast receptor organs are larger, and the process of canal morphogenesis is also accelerated suggesting potential consequences for neuromast function and presumably for LL-mediated behaviors. A potential mismatch between the timing of transitions in early life history stages, the ability to carry out LL-mediated behaviors (e.g., prey detection), and the timing of the seasonal emergence of their preferred prey, could have serious implications for cold-water salmonid ecology and survival.},
}
@article {pmid40596165,
year = {2025},
author = {Kolanowska, M},
title = {Climate change will cause the spatial mismatch between sexually deceptive beetle daisy (Gorteria diffusa, Asteraceae) and its pollinator.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {21740},
pmid = {40596165},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Animals ; *Pollination/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Coleoptera/physiology ; Ecosystem ; *Asteraceae/physiology ; South Africa ; Biodiversity ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a major driver of biodiversity loss, affecting complex ecological relationships. Plants that rely on animal pollen vectors for reproduction are more sensitive to habitat disturbance, as any change in local pollinator species composition, abundance or foraging behaviour can affect the reproductive success of a plant population. This study used ecological niche modelling to investigate the effects of global warming on the spatial overlap between the South African beetle daisy (Gorteria diffusa) and its sole pollen vector (Megapalpus capensis, beetledaisy fly). Gorteria diffusa is one of the few non-Orchidaceae species that can be pollinated by sexual deception. As predicted in this study, the general coverage of suitable niches of G. diffusa will not be significantly reduced in two of the climate change scenarios studied - SSP1-2.6 and SSP2-4.5. However, about 10% reduction of the potential range of the beetle daisy is expected to occur in SSP5-8.5. Based on the direction of range contraction, populations from the north-eastern part of the geographical range of the species seem to be most endangered due to the habitat loss. At the same time the geographical range of M. capensis will be significantly reduced in all climate change scenarios analysed. Even if global CO2 emissions reach net zero after 2050, the coverage of suitable niches of the insect will be over 20% smaller than currently estimated. Given the decline in pollinator availability due to the spatial mismatch between G. diffusa and the bee fly, the survival of north-western and south-eastern populations may be threatened as the insect will not be present in the areas suitable for beetle daisy occurrence. The maps produced in this study indicate areas that will be climatically suitable for the co-occurrence of beetle daisy and its pollinator in the future. These regions should be considered by local conservation authorities in developing more effective conservation strategies especially within South African Namaqualand.},
}
@article {pmid40595125,
year = {2025},
author = {Geng, W and Wang, D and Meng, S and Wang, P},
title = {Characteristics of climate change and monsoon circulation factors of Yarkant River Basin, China.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {21490},
pmid = {40595125},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2023YFC3206801//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 2023AFB451//Hubei Province National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; KF2024Y05//the Open Fund of the Research Center for the Transformation and Development of Resource-Exhausted Cities/ ; B2021130//the Scientific Research Fund of Education Department of Hubei Province/ ; },
abstract = {Under the background of global warming, frequent monsoon activities significantly influence global climate change, yet their impact mechanisms on non-monsoon regions remain unclear. This study analyzes the abrupt change characteristics of temperature and precipitation in the Yarkant River Basin using data from four meteorological stations from 1961 to 2019, employing Pearson correlation analysis and M-K mutation test. It further investigates the influence of monsoon circulations on the regional climate and predicts future climate trends. The results indicate: (1) The temperature (0.25 °C/10a) and precipitation (6.01 mm/10a) in the Yarkant River Basin exhibit overall increasing trends. (2) Both temperature and precipitation show distinct abrupt changes, with the mutation year identified as 1997. (3) The circulation indices exhibit substantial influences on temperature but only affect precipitation in specific seasons. The East Asian Monsoon and Arctic Oscillation (AO) show significant positive correlations with temperature, while the South Asian Monsoon and El Niño Index demonstrate significant positive correlations with winter temperature. (4) Future projections suggest continued upward trends in temperature and precipitation in the Yarkant River Basin.},
}
@article {pmid40594336,
year = {2025},
author = {Cao, X and Zhao, Z and Zheng, Y and Su, C and Lei, Q and Li, W and Li, C},
title = {Climate change threatens water resources over the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {21996},
pmid = {40594336},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2024-KJ-02//the Basic Research Program of Qinghai Province/ ; U21A20155//the key project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; DD20230075//the China Geological Survey Program/ ; },
abstract = {The availability and transport of water resources across the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP), a water tower in Asia, is vital in affecting downstream region. Significant climate warming has altered the water balance of QTP and influenced downstream water resources, and the dynamics of water resources and its key influencing factors remain unknown in this region. To deepen our understanding of water resource status over the QTP, here we comprehensively summarized the variations in precipitation and water resources (glaciers, lakes, runoff and terrestrial water storage) in the past few decades by integrating long-term multi-source remote sensing and monitoring data. Annual precipitation displayed a significant increase over the QTP from 1961 to 2023 (4.3 mm per decade; P < 0.05). The decrease of glacial area was the dominant trend on the QTP from 1976 to 2024, and the decline rate has reached 58.37%. The area of lakes increased from 960 km[2] in 1960 to 1919 km[2] in 2020, indicating a clear expansion. The surface runoff increased from 4089.73 × 10[8] m[3] in 1961 to 5788.63 × 10[8] m[3] in 2018, with a growth rate of 11.94 × 10[8] m[3]/yr. Terrestrial water storage change (TWSC) showed a decreasing trend from 2019 to 2023 (R[2] = 0.3636*, P < 0.05), which suggested that future expansion of the terrestrial water storage (TWS) deficit may occur. Affected by climate warming, the outcome that the lakes will display a continuous expansion and glacier also will continue to retreat on the QTP could be expected. If melting water from glaciers ablation cannot offset the demand for water resources, this may have serious socio-economic and ecological threats to the region. Thus, it is essential to take the continuous monitoring of water resources over the QTP as a pressing priority, providing adaptation strategies for these highly fragile areas.},
}
@article {pmid40594170,
year = {2025},
author = {da Silva Bezerra, D},
title = {Nature-based solutions to climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {22095},
pmid = {40594170},
issn = {2045-2322},
}
@article {pmid40593305,
year = {2025},
author = {Luo, M and Yang, P and Yang, L and Zheng, Z and Chen, Y and Li, H and Wu, M},
title = {Predicting potentially suitable Bletilla striata habitats in China under future climate change scenarios using the optimized MaxEnt model.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {21231},
pmid = {40593305},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {No. ZK[2024] General 554//the Science and Technology Program of Guizhou Province/ ; No. [2025] 05//the Guizhou Agricultural Science Doctoral Fund/ ; No.[2023]007//the Central Guidance on Local Science and Technology Development Fund of Guizhou Province/ ; No. 2021YFD1601002//the National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; GZYCCYJSTX-04//the Modern Agricultural Technology System of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Guizhou Province/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Ecosystem ; *Orchidaceae/growth &amp; development/physiology ; Models, Theoretical ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Bletilla striata, an important traditional Chinese medicine resource, holds high medicinal and ornamental value. However, unscientific habitat selection for its cultivation has led to low yields and poor quality as medicinal materials in China. The optimized MaxEnt model is a powerful tool for analyzing the potential impacts of environmental factors on species distribution and predicting habitat changes under climate change. It offers great significance for the protection and development of B. striata in China. Based on 269 B. striata distribution records in China and 15 major environmental factors, this study simulated the distribution patterns of potentially suitable B. striata habitats under four different climate change scenarios (SSP1.26, SSP2.45, SSP3.70, and SSP5.85) and three time periods (the current period, 2050s, and 2070s). The analysis was conducted using the MaxEnt model which exhibited high predictive accuracy and minimal overfitting. Solar radiation, annual temperature range and mean diurnal range were revealed as the dominant factors affecting B. striata distribution, and their thresholds were ≤ 16,265.39 kJ/m[2]·d[-1], ≤ 39.7 ℃ and ≤ 12.6 ℃, respectively. The results showed that the total potentially suitable B. striata habitats in China were 30.07 × 10[5] km[2] under current climate conditions, mainly distributed in 14 provinces or regions in southern China. Under future climate change conditions, the predicted potentially suitable B. striata habitats will decrease significantly over time, and the centroid of the predicted potentially suitable habitats at all levels will shift northward. The research results can guide future B. striata resource conservation, variety selection, and cultivation.},
}
@article {pmid40592617,
year = {2025},
author = {Liang, YJ and Chiang, BL and Kang, CM and Chu, KH and Yang, YH and Lin, YT and Lee, JH and Yu, HH and Hu, YC and Wang, LC},
title = {Influence of climate change on prevalence of pollen sensitization in northern Taiwan.},
journal = {Journal of microbiology, immunology, and infection = Wei mian yu gan ran za zhi},
volume = {58},
number = {5},
pages = {600-606},
doi = {10.1016/j.jmii.2025.06.007},
pmid = {40592617},
issn = {1995-9133},
mesh = {Taiwan/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Pollen/immunology ; Immunoglobulin E/blood/immunology ; *Climate Change ; *Allergens/immunology ; Prevalence ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; *Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal/epidemiology/immunology ; Young Adult ; Adolescent ; Seasons ; Aged ; Child ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Pollen sensitization is not as common as mite sensitization in Taiwan. The dearth of regional aeropalynological studies and relevant clinical analyses has, therefore, led to an underestimation of the prevalence of pollen allergies. To investigate this impact, we evaluated the alteration of pollen sensitization and its association with climate change in northern Taiwan.<br><br>METHODS: We enrolled the patients from National Taiwan University Hospital who lived in Taipei and New Taipei City, tested positive for pollen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) on an OPTIGEN&#xae; allergen-specific IgE assay, and had relevant symptoms. Their data were cross-referenced with climate data from the Central Weather Bureau for the same period.<br><br>RESULTS: In total, 11,895 patients were enrolled, of whom 930 (7.8&#xa0;%) tested positive for pollen-specific IgE. Black willow was the most common pollen allergen identified. According to the Cochran-Armitage test, the annual sensitization to Bermuda grass, Japanese cedar, pigweed, ragweed mix, and black willow pollen varied significantly. According to Spearman's correlation test, the annual sensitization to Bermuda grass, white mulberry, ragweed mix, timothy grass, and black willow positively correlated with the mean winter temperature, whereas that to white mulberry and timothy grass negatively correlated with mean winter rainfall.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The pollen sensitization pattern has changed gradually in northern Taiwan over recent years. Warm mean temperatures and low mean rainfall in winter significantly correlated with annual sensitization to some pollen allergens. Climate change may have exacerbated the prevalence of pollen sensitization, and the emerging burden of pollen allergies should not be neglected in Taiwan.},
}
@article {pmid40589949,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, Q and Zhuo, Z and Wang, Z and Peng, Y and Xu, D},
title = {Assessing the climate change impact on Epimedium brevicornu in China with the MaxEnt model.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1534608},
pmid = {40589949},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Epimedium brevicornu is a traditional medicinal plant in China, containing rich and medically valuable extracts. In recent years, the widespread development and application of its extracts have threatened the wild population of E.brevicornu. In order to protect the population of E. brevicornu, this research employed the Maxent model to examine the influence of climate change on the geographical distribution of E. brevicornu and to forecast its potential suitable distribution in China in light of climate change scenarios. The suitable habitat for E. brevicornu is located between 25.13°-39.50°N and 102.46°-118.13°E, mainly distributed across Loess Plateau. Climate change has a significant impact on the geographic distribution of E. brevicornu, with its high suitability zone expected to increase in the future and its centroid shifts towards the southeast direction. The 2050s projections under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP) 1-2.6 and SSP2-4.5 scenarios indicated a significant expansion of highly suitable habitats. The analysis of key environmental variables showed that the seasonal variation coefficient of temperature (bio4), the lowest temperature in the coldest month (bio6), annual precipitation (bio12), seasonal variation of precipitation (bio15), human activity (hf), and the average ultraviolet radiation (UV-B3) in the highest month were the key factors affecting E. brevicornu selection of suitable habitats. This study provided important reference for the protection of the wild population of E. brevicornu and the selection of artificial planting areas in the future.},
}
@article {pmid40589864,
year = {2025},
author = {Paudel, R and Acharya, D and Adhikari, TM},
title = {Sexual and reproductive health and rights and climate change about menstrual discrimination: a policy review in the context of Nepal.},
journal = {Frontiers in global women's health},
volume = {6},
number = {},
pages = {1560404},
pmid = {40589864},
issn = {2673-5059},
abstract = {The conversation around climate, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and menstruation is increasing more than ever in Nepal. The discussion between climate and SRHR is more visible and it endeavors to develop the relationship between them. The claim of the role of menstrual discrimination (MD) is the construction and reinforcement of power and patriarchal demands unveiling MD as an underlying barrier for gender-responsive climate or SRHR interventions. In this vein, this study reviewed the national policies of climate change (CC) and SRHR with MD. It aims to examine the positioning of MD in ongoing policies around SRHR and CC. It is crucial to accelerate the impact of interventions related to SRHR and CC to achieve broader gender justice and human rights. The policy-related documents regarding CC and SRHR are reviewed. The visible and invisible MD is rampant across the country regardless of class, caste, region, or religion. The Government of Nepal started to work on SRHR in 2000, although the specific policies on dignified menstruation were made in 2017. MD is missed across all the conversations of CC although it talks about gender equality and social inclusion policies (GESI). The GESI policies and programs do not spell out the discrimination related to menstruation and its impact throughout life, and the SRHR policy has a similar impact. MD is one of the missing dimensions regarding power relations, patriarchy, climate, and SRHR. This study recommends a thorough unpacking of MD, including its impact, incorporating the strategies to dismantle MD in both SRHR and ensuring CC-related policies and programs for real equality and inclusion. The findings of this research become helpful to policymakers during intervention planning to overcome the situation.},
}
@article {pmid40589827,
year = {2025},
author = {Ferrari, GN and Leal, GCL and Ossani, PC and Galdamez, EVC},
title = {Investigation of the usage of machine learning to explore the impacts of climate change on occupational health: a systematic review and research agenda.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1578558},
pmid = {40589827},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; *Machine Learning ; *Climate Change ; *Occupational Health/statistics &amp; numerical data ; },
abstract = {Occupational accidents can be potentialized by factors related to the workplace or the environment, such as climatic conditions. Air temperature, wind speed, and humidity can be used to monitor occupational heat stress, leading to cramps, exhaustion, stroke, and even death. Under the climate change scenario, measuring these variables is fundamental to developing adaptation strategies for maintaining the workers' well-being. However, when dealing with this high data volume from distinctive factors, traditional techniques are insufficient to extract all information effectively. Therefore, computational intelligence and data analytics tools can enhance data processing and analysis. Machine learning techniques have been successfully applied to occupational health and climate contexts. This paper explores the literature regarding applying these techniques to investigate the effects of climate change on occupational health. We conducted a systematic review through five scientific databases guided by three research questions, resulting in 24 selected papers. 75% of the papers screened used primary data collected from wearable sensors to monitor the well-being of workers, where we identified a trend of using supervised machine learning techniques, especially classification and regression algorithms, such as SVM, RF, and KNN. The remaining focus is on using secondary data from national databases to investigate the risk, with a trend of using feature selection techniques and classification tasks. Considering this topic is relatively new, we developed an agenda to guide future research, with suggestions to follow the trends found in this review and highlight the potential of expanding to multiple future research paths.},
}
@article {pmid40588985,
year = {2025},
author = {Andreassen, JI and Babic, A},
title = {Visualizing the Intersection of Climate Change Concerns, Health, Attitudes and Demographic Factors.},
journal = {Studies in health technology and informatics},
volume = {328},
number = {},
pages = {545-549},
doi = {10.3233/SHTI250779},
pmid = {40588985},
issn = {1879-8365},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Norway/epidemiology ; Male ; Female ; Quality of Life ; *Data Visualization ; *Attitude to Health ; Demography ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {Effective data visualization is essential for translating complex information into accessible insights that support interpretation and decision-making. This study explores the use of dashboards and infographics in visualizing climate change concern, using data from the 2023 Norwegian Quality of Life Survey. Infographics offered clear, narrative snapshots for public understanding, while dashboards enabled interactive exploration of regional and demographic variations. Key predictors of climate concern included attitudes, general worry, and urbanization, with urban residents expressing the most concern. Visualization tools also contributed to early-stage digital twin modeling by making abstract data structures more relatable and actionable. By combining visual formats, this study enhances user engagement and demonstrates how tailored communication tools can bridge the gap between research and public awareness. Dashboards and infographics serve complementary roles in health and climate communication, supporting both exploration and understanding.},
}
@article {pmid40588689,
year = {2025},
author = {Wani, MD and Dar, SN and Mohanty, PP},
title = {Integrating the Value Belief Norm Theory and Theory of Planned Behavior to Predict the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Behaviors in Agriculture Production.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {75},
number = {10},
pages = {2659-2673},
pmid = {40588689},
issn = {1432-1009},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Agriculture ; Humans ; *Farmers/psychology ; India ; Models, Theoretical ; Oryza ; Theory of Planned Behavior ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses a critical threat to global agriculture, particularly in climate-sensitive regions like the Kashmir Valley, India. Despite increasing attention to climate-related agricultural risks, limited research has examined how farmers' psychological and behavioral responses shape adaptation and mitigation efforts. Addressing this gap, the present study investigates how two prominent behavioral frameworks-the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Value-Belief-Norm (VBN) theory-explain the pro-environmental behaviors of rice farmers in response to climate change. Rather than identifying the direct impact of climate change itself, the study aims to predict and explain farmers' adaptation and mitigation behaviors using an integrated theoretical model grounded in the TPB and VBN frameworks. Based on data collected from 759 rice farmers via a multi-stage stratified sampling method, the study employs structural equation modeling (SEM) to test the hypothesized relationships. The analysis reveals that TPB constructs explain 40.6% of the variance in adaptation behaviors and 23.6% in mitigation behaviors, while VBN constructs account for 57.4% of variance in mitigation and 25.7% in adaptation behaviors. These findings demonstrate that adaptation behaviors are primarily driven by self-interest and volitional control (TPB), whereas mitigation behaviors are more closely linked to moral and normative commitments (VBN). The study concludes that differentiated behavioral drivers must inform climate policy, particularly by incorporating farmers' perspectives to foster more sustainable agricultural practices in vulnerable regions.},
}
@article {pmid40588569,
year = {2025},
author = {Ramírez-Cando, LJ and Alvarez, CI and Gualotuña, D},
title = {Overview based on latent dirichlet allocation: the case of study climate change research efforts in Latin America.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {7},
pages = {829},
doi = {10.1007/s10661-025-14291-0},
pmid = {40588569},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Latin America ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Biodiversity ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {This study analyzes climate change research efforts in Latin America using Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) for cluster topic modeling. Latin America, characterized by its rich biodiversity and dependence on natural resources, confronts urgent challenges posed by climate change. The region's vulnerabilities are further aggravated by extreme weather events, deforestation, and shifts in precipitation patterns, directly threatening ecosystems, public health, and local economies. The LDA model identifies critical themes, including environmental risks, health impacts, biodiversity loss, and socio-economic responses. This research highlights the necessity of localized adaptation strategies, contrasting sharply with global research that overly focuses on large-scale policy and technological innovations. In Latin America, it is imperative to prioritize practical solutions that address immediate risks, such as involving local communities in disaster risk reduction efforts and effective early warning systems for extreme weather. Moreover, the study underscores the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable populations, particularly indigenous groups and rural communities. By identifying thematic trends and regional disparities, this research provides essential insights into the scientific landscape that will drive future climate change adaptation efforts in Latin America. Tailored policies that consider regional contexts are critical for effectively confronting the specific challenges faced by the region.},
}
@article {pmid40587572,
year = {2025},
author = {Sherman, ACL and Aligne, CA and Matthews, JD},
title = {Malaria prevention in the age of climate change: A community survey in rural Senegal.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {6},
pages = {e0313456},
pmid = {40587572},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Humans ; *Malaria/prevention &amp; control/epidemiology ; Senegal/epidemiology ; *Rural Population ; *Climate Change ; Insecticide-Treated Bednets/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Mosquito Control/methods ; Middle Aged ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Mosquito Nets ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Malaria results in over 600,000 deaths per year, with 95 percent of all cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Insecticide treated mosquito nets have long been proven to be the most effective prevention method to protect at-risk people from malaria. Temperature increases may now be changing sleeping habits and how people use available mosquito nets. Based on observations of increasing outdoor sleeping and fragility of the mosquito nets, this study evaluated a rural west African population to determine barriers to mosquito net use, including net fragility, heat and outdoor sleeping.<br><br>METHODS: This study used a social ecological framework used by the Peace Corps to determine this community's barriers to malaria prevention. We practiced community-based participatory research by developing and implementing a survey in rural southeast Senegal. Local village health workers received special training to implement this survey. Observations of the mosquito nets and sleeping spaces were performed by surveyors. 164 households in 20 villages were surveyed from October to November of 2012.<br><br>RESULTS: There was a 100% response rate, with 164 of the 164 selected households surveyed, representing 21% of this local population. For the 1806 family members, respondents assessed a total need of 1565 nets, implying that each individual in this area needs 0.86 nets (95% CI: 0.77-0.95). Survey responses gave rich, informative responses about mosquito net use. For example: 'If it's in the room set up properly under the mattress then it will be fine. But if it's outside with the beds that don't have mattresses, then it will deteriorate quickly.' The main reasons for not using an available net were heat and fragility of the nets. This population had very positive attitudes regarding mosquito nets and appreciated the work of local malaria educators.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: In a rural Senegalese population with a high malaria burden, our survey indicated a need for 0.86 insecticide treated nets per person. This is 54% higher than the current WHO recommendation of 0.56 ITNs per person. Our findings suggest that there are not enough nets because routine village conditions lead to considerable net damage, and because the heat leads people to sleep outdoors, where they likely do not have mosquito nets. With global warming, we suspect this population will spend even more time sleeping outside, aggravating the current insufficiency. Further research should investigate optimal interventions to address this challenge, including nets designed for outside use and for higher durability.},
}
@article {pmid40587034,
year = {2025},
author = {Carlson, JM and Fang, L and Weiler, M and Dawson, A},
title = {Are we attending to climate change? A systematic review of the cognitive science literature.},
journal = {Cognitive processing},
volume = {26},
number = {4},
pages = {737-754},
pmid = {40587034},
issn = {1612-4790},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Attention/physiology ; *Cognitive Science ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses immense global challenges. To meet these challenges, there has been increased research interest in climate change psychology. An emerging field of research has studied the degree to which attention is captured by different types of climate change relevant information. The current review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the research that focuses on the capture of attention by climate change relevant information and the factors that moderate this capture of attention. We thoroughly examined 12 empirical studies (18 experiments, 2164 participants) from the literature that investigated the relationship between attention and various types of climate-relevant information. The results revealed that climate change information is captured by attention in the majority of the experiments included in the review. This finding is consistent across different types of stimuli (such as images, text, and graphs) and measurements (such as reaction time, eye movement, and accuracy). Moreover, individual differences, such as implicit climate attitudes, liberal political orientation, and dispositional optimism may moderate the level of attentional capture by climate-relevant information. The review also provides insight and directions for future research and calls for action to translate the current findings at the cognitive level into impactful changes at the public level.},
}
@article {pmid40584728,
year = {2025},
author = {Samara, A and Hanton, T and Thakar, R and Jauniaux, E and Khalil, A},
title = {Impact of climate change and environmental adversities on maternal and fetal health: the role of clinical practices and providers in mitigating effects and prioritising women's health in the UK.},
journal = {Frontiers in global women's health},
volume = {6},
number = {},
pages = {1483938},
pmid = {40584728},
issn = {2673-5059},
abstract = {The climate crisis poses profound risks to women particularly during pregnancy. With rising global temperatures and increasing frequency of extreme weather events, there is an urgent need for health initiatives and guidelines tailored to the unique vulnerabilities of pregnant individuals. We conducted a review of English-language literature from 2000-2024 using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, focusing on "climate change," "pregnancy," and "maternal health," and included original studies, reviews. Relevant policy documents, including some published in 2025 were also included. We examine the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change, such as extreme weather events, water scarcity, malnutrition, and exposure to environmental pollutants like contaminated air and water, which directly and indirectly affect maternal and fetal health. The review explores the associations between these environmental stressors and adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm births, low birth weight, and developmental complications. These challenges are compounded in low-resource settings where healthcare infrastructure is limited, exacerbating inequities in maternal care. Furthermore, we focus on key areas for further investigation, including the long-term health effects of in-utero exposure to pollutants. The review addresses evidence-based strategies to reduce the environmental impact of healthcare through early interventions, innovation, and strengthened initiatives. It emphasises empowering healthcare professionals to educate others, raise awareness among policymakers, advocate for climate-conscious policies, and promote sustainable practices reducing the carbon footprint of the healthcare system, with a focus on the UK. In response to these pressing concerns, leading professional organizations, such as the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) in the UK, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) in the US, are prioritizing the intersection of climate change and women's health. Their initiatives, which aim to mitigate the climate-change impacts on pregnancies and fetal health by promoting research, raising awareness, and developing actionable strategies, are also highlighted. By amplifying awareness and global collaboration, the suggested strategies aim to protect maternal and fetal health in the face of an escalating climate crisis.},
}
@article {pmid40584170,
year = {2025},
author = {Patterson, J and Anisimova, K and Logg-Scarvell, J and Kaiser, C},
title = {Reactions to policy action: socio-political conditions of backlash to climate change policy.},
journal = {Policy sciences},
volume = {58},
number = {2},
pages = {287-320},
pmid = {40584170},
issn = {0032-2687},
abstract = {Public policymaking on issues requiring ambitious yet socially and economically costly action can face backlash from target groups and wider audiences, threatening policy adoption and durability. As an abrupt negative reaction to policy action, backlash is challenging to study and requires distinctive analytical approaches. This is especially pressing for climate change mitigation policy, which faces growing yet dispersed empirical experiences of backlash. We develop a framework to study the socio-political conditions (economic, cultural, practical) under which backlash to climate policy occurs to enable comparative empirical analysis. We posit that backlash arises from significant incongruence between policy action and its socio-political context across one or more of these dimensions. We illustrate this approach using three cases of backlash to carbon pricing policy in Canada, France, and Mexico, revealing different ways in which incongruence can arise. Our analysis highlights the need for configurational explanations and a policy-in-context perspective when studying contentious reactions to policy action.},
}
@article {pmid40583405,
year = {2026},
author = {Wang, MB and Akin, H},
title = {Effects of epistemic beliefs, science populism, and social media use on climate change misperceptions.},
journal = {Public understanding of science (Bristol, England)},
volume = {35},
number = {1},
pages = {24-43},
doi = {10.1177/09636625251343510},
pmid = {40583405},
issn = {1361-6609},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Social Media/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Humans ; Adult ; Female ; Male ; United States ; Middle Aged ; Communication ; *Science ; Young Adult ; *Knowledge ; Adolescent ; },
abstract = {While much research has revealed the prevalence of climate change misinformation on social media, there is no conclusive evidence about its impact on cultivating public misperceptions. Even less work has been done to examine how social media use may condition the relationships between cognitive orientations, such as epistemic and science populism beliefs, and climate change misperceptions. This study fills this gap by analyzing data from a national representative survey of 1405 US adults. Results confirmed the relationships between cognitive orientations and climate change misperceptions. While neither mainstream nor alternative social media use had a direct impact, both types of social media use conditioned the relationships between cognitive orientations and climate change misperceptions. This study's findings suggest that social media use's adverse impact on climate change misperceptions may have been overstated.},
}
@article {pmid40582801,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, YJ and Li, P and Zhang, M and Yang, F},
title = {[Response of Vegetation Dynamics to Climate Change and Human Activities in Shaanxi Province from 2000 to 2020].},
journal = {Huan jing ke xue= Huanjing kexue},
volume = {46},
number = {6},
pages = {3619-3631},
doi = {10.13227/j.hjkx.202405140},
pmid = {40582801},
issn = {0250-3301},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; Humans ; *Human Activities ; *Ecosystem ; Environmental Monitoring ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Plant Development ; Forests ; *Trees/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {Clarifying the impacts of climate changes and human activities on vegetation dynamics is of significant importance to environmental resource managements， as vegetation undergoes notable changes under the dual influences of the two factors. Based on MODIS NDVI data， meteorological data， and human activity intensity （HAI） characterized by land cover data from 2000 to 2020， this study used methods such as trend analysis， Hurst index， partial correlation analysis， bivariate spatial autocorrelation， and random forest modeling. The impact mechanisms and contributions of climate changes and human activities on vegetation dynamics in Shaanxi Province as a whole and in its three regions （northern Shaanxi， central Shaanxi， and southern Shaanxi） were investigated. The results showed as follows： ① From 2000 to 2020， the average NDVI value in Shaanxi Province was 0.71， with a higher value in southern Shaanxi， followed by those in central and northern Shaanxi. During the study period， the overall NDVI of Shaanxi Province and its three regions showed an increasing trend， with a significant improvement in vegetation covering 87.1% of the area， of which 32.7% had a sustainable improvement trend. The most noticeable improvement in vegetation was observed in northern Shaanxi. ② The NDVI responded differently to various climatic factors. Precipitation and average temperature primarily promoted vegetation， while solar radiation had an inhibitory effect. ③ From 2000 to 2020， the average HAI value in Shaanxi Province was 0.06， with a higher value in central Shaanxi， followed by those in northern and southern Shaanxi， and exhibited an increasing trend over time. The cluster patterns were mainly described as high-low， low-high， and low-low in the northern， central， and southern Shaanxi regions， respectively. ④ The NDVI change rates under climate change and human activities were 0.005 4 a[-1] and 0.000 5 a[-1]， respectively， with their contribution rate being 91.5% and 8.5%， in Shaanxi Province. In the three regions， climate change contributed positively to vegetation change， with the highest contribution observed in northern Shaanxi. Human activities contributed positively in northern and southern Shaanxi， with the highest contribution in northern Shaanxi， while in the central region， human activities showed a negative contribution. The vegetation dynamics in Shaanxi Province were influenced by both climate change and human activities， but the impact mechanisms varied across different regions. It is essential to develop scientifically tailored ecological protection plans based on the specific conditions of each region.},
}
@article {pmid40582154,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, S and Qin, B and Wen, B and Huang, C},
title = {Climate change influences on algal bloom intensity in lakes in the Yangtze River Basin, China from 1985 to 2022.},
journal = {Journal of hazardous materials},
volume = {495},
number = {},
pages = {139027},
doi = {10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.139027},
pmid = {40582154},
issn = {1873-3336},
mesh = {*Lakes ; *Climate Change ; China ; Rivers ; Environmental Monitoring ; *Harmful Algal Bloom ; Temperature ; *Eutrophication ; },
abstract = {This study investigates the long-term influence of climate change on the spatiotemporal dynamics of harmful algal blooms in lakes larger than 10 km[2] across the Yangtze River Basin from 1985 to 2022. Using Landsat satellite imagery, we quantified bloom activity using three indices: annual average bloom area, maximum annual bloom area, and annual bloom frequency percentage, and assessed their relationships with climate drivers using a boosted regression tree model. Among the 90 lakes analysed, 40.00 % showed significant decadal decreases in annual average bloom area (p < 0.05), 55.56 % exhibited no significant change, and 4.44 % showed significant increases. While most small and medium-sized lakes (10-100 km[2]) displayed stable or decreasing trends, a subset of super-large lakes (>500 km[2]), including Lakes Taihu and Chaohu, exhibited increasing maximum bloom area trends under warmer and wetter conditions. Temperature emerged as the primary climatic driver, explaining 45.5 % of the variance in bloom proportion. Smaller lakes were more sensitive to temperature fluctuations, whereas larger lakes exhibited more persistent blooms, likely due to their complex hydrodynamics and catchment-scale influences. Interactions among temperature, wind speed, and precipitation minus evaporation further modulated bloom patterns, with two-way interaction strengths in the model peaking at 27.41. These findings underscore the need to integrate lake-specific climate sensitivity and nutrient management into adaptive bloom mitigation strategies under future climate scenarios.},
}
@article {pmid40582050,
year = {2025},
author = {De Marco, CM and Virgillito, C and Frosi, L and Santarelli, G and Filipponi, F and Manica, M and Pichler, V and Della Torre, A and Caputo, B},
title = {Habitat drivers and predicted distribution shifts of Anopheles coluzzii under climate change: Results from the systematic review.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {992},
number = {},
pages = {179939},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179939},
pmid = {40582050},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Anopheles/physiology ; Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Mosquito Vectors/physiology ; *Animal Distribution ; Malaria/transmission ; },
abstract = {The two main Afrotropical malaria vectors - Anopheles coluzzii and An. gambiae, formerly known as M and S molecular forms - play a crucial role in malaria transmission in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite their recent divergence, they exhibit distinct larval habitat preferences and micro-geographic distribution in West and Middle Africa. We performed a systematic literature review to retrieve studies that report counts of An. coluzzii and An. gambiae in their sympatric range since 2001, the year of the first description of the molecular forms. The review yielded 255 papers, leading to a dataset of 211,580 individuals from 2118 sampling sites. Combining these records with high resolution geographical and eco-climatic satellite data by spatial statistical model highlighted predominance of An. gambiae in most of the range with particular reference to Middle Africa and to all areas above 100 m asl. Anopheles coluzzii shows relative frequencies ranging from 58 % to 71 % in most of a 100 km wide coastal ribbon and in the western part of the northernmost range. Between these two extremes the species are found in sympatry, with An. coluzzii frequencies <6 % in Sudan savannahs areas. Areas suitable for An. coluzzii in East Africa are predicted based on the current probability of the species occurrence and are expected to increase under future climate change scenarios. The possible spread of An. coluzzii in this region may impact on malaria transmission and pose a new challenge for innovative species-specific control activities, such as the gene-drive system, highlighting the need of specific surveillance by implementation appropriate diagnostic approaches.},
}
@article {pmid40582046,
year = {2025},
author = {Firmino, VC and Martins, RT and Brasil, LS and Medeiros, AO and Bastos, RC and Mandarino, NNB and Barreto, GG and Pinedo-Garcia, RB and Hamada, N and Juen, L},
title = {Climate change and microplastic effects on conidial fungal assemblages associated with leaf litter in an Amazonian stream.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {992},
number = {},
pages = {179968},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179968},
pmid = {40582046},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Fungi/physiology/drug effects ; *Microplastics/toxicity/analysis ; *Rivers/microbiology ; Plant Leaves/microbiology ; Brazil ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/toxicity/analysis ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Spores, Fungal ; Biodiversity ; },
abstract = {Climate change and plastic pollution threaten aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity, and ecosystem processes. Using microcosms, we experimentally investigated the combined effects of climate change and microplastics (MPs) on conidial production, fungal assemblages (richness and composition), and microbial decomposition associated with leaf-litter from an Amazonian stream. We tested the following hypotheses: (i) climate change scenarios and microplastic concentrations negatively affect conidial production and fungal species richness; (ii) the composition of conidial fungal assemblages shifts in response to climate change scenarios and MPs concentrations; (iii) microbial decomposition is negatively affected by climate change scenarios and increasing microplastic concentrations. Our results revealed a synergistic effect of climate change and microplastics on conidial production. However, fungal species richness was not affected by these stressors. Climate change and microplastic concentrations independently affected fungal assemblage composition and microbial decomposition. These results suggest that fungal taxa differ in their tolerance and adaptability to anthropogenic stressors. Furthermore, using fungi as model systems, our study provides new evidence that organic matter decomposition in tropical streams may be significantly affected by climate change and plastic pollution.},
}
@article {pmid40581277,
year = {2025},
author = {Carstens, JD and Uejio, CK and Powell, E and Jung, J and Zonka, S},
title = {Tropical cyclones and climate change: An overview for the public health community.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {285},
number = {Pt 1},
pages = {122149},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.122149},
pmid = {40581277},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {*Cyclonic Storms ; *Climate Change ; *Public Health ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Tropical cyclones (TCs) strain the public health system, particularly as coastal communities and infrastructure grow. Increases in sea level and ocean temperatures motivate research into how anthropogenic climate change is affecting TC behavior. We provide a comprehensive overview of TCs and available tools to study them, then introduce key TC-climate change relationships of greatest relevance for public health. We discuss observed trends and future projections in global TCs using observations, theoretical basis for observed trends, and results from a wide array of models. There is high confidence that, in general TC flooding risks are exacerbated by climate change, and warming oceans provide more fuel for TCs to reach higher intensities. They are also occurring across a wider range of latitudes. There is less confidence surrounding the global frequency of TCs and other small-scale aspects such as their associated tornado risks, to which research is ongoing among atmospheric scientists. Collectively, the literature urges continued investment in public health infrastructure in TC-prone areas as meteorological hazards likely worsen, particularly for vulnerable, marginalized communities near the coasts. In the short term, TCs cause premature death, illness from exposure to environmental or infectious agents, injuries due to water-related hazards (e.g., storm surge, flooding, drowning) and damaging winds, and stress from evacuation. Beyond immediate fatalities, TCs can exacerbate long-term health risks due to the stress and financial challenges from relocation and recovery. Using established methods, studies suggest the human health impacts are much greater than documented by existing media or medical coding practices.},
}
@article {pmid40581069,
year = {2025},
author = {Vázquez-Ramírez, J and Venn, SE},
title = {Climate change may alter seed and seedling traits and shift germination and mortality patterns in alpine environments.},
journal = {Annals of botany},
volume = {136},
number = {3},
pages = {651-667},
pmid = {40581069},
issn = {1095-8290},
support = {//Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment/ ; //Centre for Integrative Ecology/ ; //Deakin University postgraduate scholarship/ ; },
mesh = {*Germination/physiology ; *Seedlings/growth &amp; development/physiology ; *Seeds/growth &amp; development/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Australia ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The early life-history stages of alpine plants are strongly influenced by climatic factors. Predicted changes in alpine climate could significantly impact the ability of plants to regenerate from seed and thus on the long-term survival of these species. However, our knowledge on this topic has focused predominantly on the effects of warming on germination. Other early life-history stages or other changing environmental factors have been overlooked. Here, we determine the effects of a future warmer and drier climate and post-fire conditions on (1) seed development, (2) germination and (3) seedling establishment of 13 alpine species.<br><br>METHODS: For 2 years, we conducted a factorial field-based manipulative experiment in the Australian Alps where we created a warmer and drier microclimate using modified open-top chambers and post-fire conditions by controlled burning of selected plots. We (1) collected seeds that had developed under experimental conditions and determined their mass, size, germinability and the characteristics of emerging cotyledons; (2) buried seeds in experimental plots and monitored germination throughout the snow-free season; and (3) grew and planted seedlings and determined their survival over a year.<br><br>KEY RESULTS: Overall, we found negative responses to the experimental treatments. Warmer and drier conditions during (1) seed development reduced seed mass, seed size and cotyledon area. (2) Seed germination decreased in response to warmer and drier and post-fire conditions. Importantly, the timing of germination shifted under warmer and drier conditions. (3) Seedling establishment was negatively affected by post-fire conditions and, to a lesser extent, by warmer and drier conditions. The timing of seedling mortality shifted relative to the control conditions.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Predicted future climate will have a negative impact on the ability of plants to regenerate from seed. Furthermore, species-specific responses are likely to contribute to changes in the composition and diversity of alpine communities.},
}
@article {pmid40580996,
year = {2025},
author = {Fiske, A and Radhuber, IM and Willem, T and Buyx, A and Celi, LA and McLennan, S},
title = {Climate change and health: the next challenge of ethical AI.},
journal = {The Lancet. Global health},
volume = {13},
number = {7},
pages = {e1314-e1320},
doi = {10.1016/S2214-109X(25)00124-X},
pmid = {40580996},
issn = {2214-109X},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Global Health/ethics ; *Artificial Intelligence/ethics ; },
abstract = {Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the world's most resource-intensive digital technologies, but the environmental impact of AI on health remains largely unaddressed in both global health and bioethics. Effects on the environment have, thus far, been understood as a subsidiary consideration in AI ethics and rarely considered as a key ethical concern. AI technologies exacerbate climate change and sociopolitical instability due to their intensive use of natural resources and energy resources linked to the training and deployment of algorithmic systems. In global health, this intensive resource use is particularly concerning, given the explicit emphasis on improving health and advancing equity across the world. To address this, we interrogate how the inclusion of AI's environmental impact necessarily reshapes established ethical commitments in AI ethics frameworks and propose concrete strategies for accountability in the area of global health. This approach includes building a culture of intentional AI, for example through improved reporting, auditing, and intranational cooperation, in order to better align AI development and AI ethics with critical climate goals.},
}
@article {pmid40580916,
year = {2025},
author = {Eom, K and Cole, JC and Dickert, S and Flores, A and Jiga-Boy, GM and Kogut, T and Mayorga, M and Pedersen, EJ and Pereira, B and Rubaltelli, E and Slovic, P and Vastfjall, D and Sherman, DK and Van Boven, L},
title = {It's all connected: Collectivism, climate change, and COVID-19.},
journal = {Acta psychologica},
volume = {258},
number = {},
pages = {105200},
doi = {10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105200},
pmid = {40580916},
issn = {1873-6297},
mesh = {Humans ; *COVID-19/psychology ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Pandemics ; United States ; Politics ; Middle Aged ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Young Adult ; *Social Perception ; },
abstract = {Societal challenges like climate change and COVID-19 can be interrelated. The present research examines collectivism as a cultural value that is associated with the tendency to perceive such important interconnectedness. We further examine whether collectivism predicts perceiving interconnectedness specifically for scientifically valid relationships, or generally, regardless of their validity. Using an international sample (Study 1; N = 12,955) and another large U.S. sample (Study 2; N = 1006), we found that more collectivistic individuals perceive stronger interconnectedness between climate change and pandemics. However, collectivistic individuals also perceived stronger interconnectedness even for scientifically invalid ones, such as between the discovery of new constellations among stars and the emergence of new viruses. Exploratory analyses examined political orientation as a potential moderator, but the results were inconsistent, highlighting the need for more systematic future research. Together, these findings suggest that collectivistic individuals do not selectively perceive valid interconnectedness, but they tend to perceive stronger interrelations among phenomena in general, whether true or not, which presents both opportunities and challenges for addressing environmental and other social issues confronting humans today.},
}
@article {pmid40580277,
year = {2025},
author = {Lim, C and Freudenreich, S and McKowen, J and Maclaurin, S and Freudenreich, O},
title = {Climate Change Anxiety in Adults with Schizophrenia: a Descriptive Study.},
journal = {Community mental health journal},
volume = {61},
number = {8},
pages = {1507-1512},
pmid = {40580277},
issn = {1573-2789},
mesh = {Humans ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; *Climate Change ; *Schizophrenia/complications ; *Anxiety/psychology ; *Schizophrenic Psychology ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Interviews as Topic ; },
abstract = {Climate anxiety can motivate adaptive behaviors but can become debilitating when excessive. People with schizophrenia are particularly vulnerable to extreme climate events, yet little is known about their climate-related concerns. This study examines climate anxiety levels and perceptions of government responses in outpatients with schizophrenia to inform targeted mental health interventions. From March to July 2024, 108 adult outpatients with schizophrenia participated in semi-structured interviews using two validated surveys assessing climate-related emotions and beliefs about government responses. Many participants reported moderate climate anxiety, with some dissatisfaction regarding government actions. Severe functional impairments due to climate anxiety were uncommon. Understanding climate anxiety in people with schizophrenia, an easily overlooked vulnerable group to climate change-related morbidity and mortality, is critical to enhance preparedness and mitigate psychiatric and physical health risks.},
}
@article {pmid40580210,
year = {2025},
author = {Gunko, R and Rapeli, L and Scheinin, M and Wikström, J and Tynkkynen, N},
title = {Navigating Environmental Perceptions: Exploring the Impact of Political Orientation and Climate Change Beliefs on the Evaluation of the Local Environment.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {75},
number = {10},
pages = {2647-2658},
pmid = {40580210},
issn = {1432-1009},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Politics ; Humans ; Finland ; *Environment ; Perception ; *Public Opinion ; Female ; Male ; },
abstract = {Amid the global climate change crisis, the societal importance of the environment is becoming increasingly clear. Discussions on climate change and its impacts occur across various levels, yet the effects remain unclear for many. In this study, we examined the role of political orientation (left/right ideology) in shaping perceptions of climate change and local nature among residents in two municipalities in southwestern Finland. Our findings reveal a strong link between political orientation and changes in how local nature is perceived, particularly at the community level. While political opinions have a less significant influence on perceptions at the individual and national levels, they play a substantial role within communities. This suggests that political orientation becomes more influential in shaping environmental views as evaluations shift to the community level, emphasizing the interaction between political preferences and perceptions of local nature.},
}
@article {pmid40578811,
year = {2025},
author = {Hosseinzadeh, MS},
title = {A study of current and future distribution modeling of scorpion sting of deadly scorpion, Hemiscorpius acanthocercus (Scorpiones: Hemiscorpiidae) in southern Iran under climate change.},
journal = {Journal of medical entomology},
volume = {62},
number = {5},
pages = {1079-1086},
doi = {10.1093/jme/tjaf075},
pmid = {40578811},
issn = {1938-2928},
mesh = {Animals ; Iran ; *Climate Change ; *Animal Distribution ; *Scorpions/physiology ; *Scorpion Stings/epidemiology ; Ecosystem ; Models, Biological ; Animals, Poisonous ; },
abstract = {Scorpion stings represent a major public health issue, especially in tropical and subtropical regions like Iran, scorpion stings are commonly ignored and under-reported. Hemiscorpius is medically important genus in the family Hemiscorpiidae, comprising approximately 19 described species. This study aims to estimate the potential distribution of Hemiscorpius acanthocercus, identify suitable habitats, examine environmental constraints on its range, and provide insights into the species' ecology and areas at increased risk of scorpion stings. Using MaxEnt, I analyzed 63 occurrence records of H. acanthocercus with 4 temperature, 2 precipitation variables, and vegetation cover. The most influential predictors in the best-fitting distribution model were BIO4 (Temperature seasonality; 67.5%), BIO7 (Annual temperature range; 13.6%). The models indicate that the species is currently distributed along the Persian Gulf, particularly in Hormozgan, Kerman, Fars, and Sistan and Baluchestan provinces. Future projections under RCP 8.5 suggest slight northward shifts into higher latitudes, particularly into northern Hormozgan and Kerman provinces, with areas in Bushehr and Sistan and Baluchestan also predicted as highly suitable. The persistence and expansion of this medically significant species under future climate scenarios underline the importance of ongoing monitoring, public awareness campaigns, and proactive sting prevention-particularly to protect children, who are most at risk.},
}
@article {pmid40578182,
year = {2025},
author = {Pérez-García, G and Sabater Cruz, N and Del Campo Carrasco, Z and Lázaro-Rodríguez, V and Delgado Weingartshofer, R and Gil Arnal, MA and Montero García, A and Cobo de Nadal, M and Loscos Giménez, I},
title = {Fusarium keratitis on the rise in southern Europe: Implications of contact lens use and global warming.},
journal = {Journal francais d'ophtalmologie},
volume = {48},
number = {7},
pages = {104576},
doi = {10.1016/j.jfo.2025.104576},
pmid = {40578182},
issn = {1773-0597},
mesh = {Humans ; *Keratitis/epidemiology/microbiology/etiology/therapy ; *Contact Lenses/adverse effects/microbiology ; *Fusariosis/epidemiology/etiology/microbiology ; Male ; *Fusarium/isolation &amp; purification ; Female ; *Eye Infections, Fungal/epidemiology/microbiology/etiology ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Spain/epidemiology ; Antifungal Agents/therapeutic use ; Aged ; Risk Factors ; Europe/epidemiology ; Climate Change ; Young Adult ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of all cases of Fusarium spp. keratitis diagnosed in a southern European tertiary hospital over the last 20 years. To assess risk factors and prognostic determinants for Fusarium spp. keratitis.<br><br>METHODS: In this case series, all cases of Fusarium spp. keratitis diagnosed at Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain between 2004 and 2023 were reviewed.<br><br>RESULTS: Over 20 years, 7 cases of Fusarium spp. keratitis were detected. The initial ten-year period (2004-2013) accounted for one case, whereas six cases were diagnosed between 2013-2023. All patients related a history of contact lens use, and two had previous corneal diseases. All cultures were positive for Fusarium solani. Each case was treated with oral and topical voriconazole, three received topical natamycin and chlorhexidine, and five received intrastromal and intracameral medications. All cases required early penetrating keratoplasty. Three infection recurrences were reported, with two cases progressing to phthisis bulbi. In recurrent cases, antifungal treatment was started after 15 days, and therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty was delayed by 35.7 days. In cases without infection recurrence, the mean time to initiation of antifungal treatment was 9.7 days, and keratoplasty was performed after a mean delay of 26.7 days.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Fusarium keratitis is a serious ocular condition typically seen in tropical hot and humid areas. Its increase in temperate regions may be related to contact lens use and climate change. Prompt antifungal treatment, antifungal susceptibility testing, and early keratoplasty may be crucial for better outcomes.},
}
@article {pmid40577895,
year = {2025},
author = {Zarghamipour, M and Malakooti, H},
title = {The projected effects of urbanization and climate change on urban Heat Island and thermal comfort over the Tehran metropolitan.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {992},
number = {},
pages = {179955},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179955},
pmid = {40577895},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Rapid urbanization and changes in land-use patterns have intensified global environmental challenges in megacities. As cities confront the dual pressures of urbanization and climate change, understanding their individual and combined impacts on the thermal environment and urban resilience remains a critical research priority. This study employs the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model coupled with the single-layer Urban Canopy Model (UCM) to investigate the localized effects of urbanization and climate change on Tehran during July, focusing on the present (2019-2023) and mid-term future (2050-2054) under SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5 scenarios. The results reveal that urbanization and climate change interact to exacerbate warming and reduce wind speeds in all selected scenarios. Tehran's urban area warms by 3.43 ± 0.48 °C until 2050-2054 under the SSP5-8.5 scenario, with 0.46 ± 0.31 °C attributed to urbanization, and 2.93 ± 0.43 °C to climate change. In urban areas, wind speed decreases by -1.63 ± 0.19 m/s, primarily due to climate change (84.66 %), reducing urban ventilation. Future urbanization, however, increases 10-m wind speed by 0.09 ± 0.02 m/s daily and 0.20 ± 0.02 m/s during daytime. Thermal comfort variations are assessed using HI, THI, and ETI indices, which show increases of 4.46 ± 0.28 °C, 2.57 ± 0.25 °C, and 2.84 ± 0.27 °C, driven mainly by global warming (73-87 %). This study also evaluates the effectiveness of cool roofs in mitigating adverse microclimatic impacts of future urbanization and climate change. The results reveal that although cool roof helps mitigate the effects of urbanization and climate change on temperature rise and thermal comfort by up to 4.37 % and 15 %, respectively, it also exacerbates the reduction in wind speed by 8.58 %, hindering pollutant dispersion. This study shows the need to integrate urbanization and climate change impacts into sustainable urban planning, offering valuable insights for targeted adaptation and mitigation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40577869,
year = {2025},
author = {Savaşkan, GS and Menteşe, S and Ayçin, E and Pamucar, D},
title = {Bridging energy and sustainability: A game theory and fuzzy decision analytics approach to climate change management.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {390},
number = {},
pages = {126325},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126325},
pmid = {40577869},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Game Theory ; Decision Making ; Fuzzy Logic ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Decision Support Techniques ; },
abstract = {The world has been facing a very hot-spot global problem called "climate change" due to the increased atmospheric temperature and some indicators resulting from warming due to fossil fuel consumption to supply the energy demand. Therefore, central governments and non-governmental initiatives have mandated or encouraged energy management practices. The primary objective of this research is to manage the complex decision-making process effectively, which involves multiple stakeholders, particularly governments and non-governmental initiatives, within the challenging context of climate change. The decision-making processes in energy and environmental management are inherently complex due to the involvement of heterogeneous stakeholders (governments and non-government initiatives) with potentially divergent objectives and priorities. Modeling these interdependent strategic interactions in a realistic yet tractable manner poses a significant challenge. We address this challenge by developing a hybrid decision-making framework that combines fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques with two-player, non-zero-sum game theory. The contribution of stakeholders (government and non-governmental initiatives) on energy and environmental management was estimated for the following three criteria determined in this study: (i) increasing environmental management system (EMS) applications, (ii) promoting the circular economy (CE) concept for material and energy flows, and (iii) increasing the proportion of renewable energy (RE) resources to meet the energy demand. The strategies to be applied by both stakeholders were evaluated using fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) analysis according to the evaluations obtained through three experts in the environmental engineering discipline. Subsequent to the Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) phase, the game theory methodology was employed, taking into account the Nash equilibrium concept to ascertain optimal strategies for both stakeholders engaged in the simultaneously played game. Furthermore, the sequential game version is examined by utilizing the technique of backward induction. The findings indicate that in all constructed games, government and non-governmental initiatives preferred to increase the use of RE resources or increase public awareness of the materials' life cycle assessment (LCA) or else promote the integration of EMS conception in any process. These results are intended to contribute to both energy and environmental management processes.},
}
@article {pmid40577840,
year = {2026},
author = {Ezer, T},
title = {The Gulf Stream: Its History and Links to Coastal Impacts and Climate Change.},
journal = {Annual review of marine science},
volume = {18},
number = {1},
pages = {47-63},
doi = {10.1146/annurev-marine-040224-120037},
pmid = {40577840},
issn = {1941-0611},
mesh = {*Climate Change/history ; History, 20th Century ; History, 21st Century ; History, 18th Century ; History, 19th Century ; Water Movements ; History, 17th Century ; Oceans and Seas ; History, 16th Century ; History, Medieval ; },
abstract = {The Gulf Stream (GS) is possibly the world's most widely recognized oceanic feature-from encounters by Spanish sailors in the 1500s, to Benjamin Franklin's charts in the 1700s, to early observations by Stommel and other in the 1900s. Today, modern undersea observations, satellite data, and computer models have revealed the GS's complex nature, though some challenges remain. This review provides an overview of past and recent studies of the GS, with a focus on links between the GS, extreme weather events, climate change, and coastal impacts. Examples of those links include a potential slowdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) and the GS that could increase coastal flooding, and hurricanes that disrupt the flow of the GS and cause posthurricane coastal sea level rise. A better understanding of the role of the GS in the Earth's system will help in the prediction of future climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40576885,
year = {2025},
author = {Flores-Pérez, N and Kulkarni, P and Uhart, M and Pandit, PS},
title = {Climate Change Impact on Human-Rodent Interfaces: Modeling Junin Virus Reservoir Shifts.},
journal = {EcoHealth},
volume = {22},
number = {3},
pages = {332-345},
pmid = {40576885},
issn = {1612-9210},
support = {/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; 226099/Z/22/Z/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; DMS-2325267//National Science Foundation/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; Humans ; *Junin virus/isolation &amp; purification ; *Disease Reservoirs/virology ; *Hemorrhagic Fever, American/transmission/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {The drylands vesper mouse (Calomys musculinus) is the primary host for Junin mammarenavirus (JUNV), the etiological agent of Argentine hemorrhagic fever in humans. We assessed the potential distribution of C. musculinus and identified disease transmission hotspots under current climatic conditions and projected future scenarios, including severe (Representative Concentration Pathway 8.5) and intermediate (Representative Concentration Pathway 4.5) climate change scenarios in 2050 and 2070. Utilizing tree-based machine learning algorithms, we modeled C. musculinus distribution by incorporating bioclimatic and landscape predictors. The model showed strong performance, achieving F-scores between 80.22 and 83.09%. Key predictors indicated that C. musculinus prefers warm temperatures, moderate annual precipitation, low precipitation variability, and low pasture coverage. Under the severe climate change scenario, suitable areas for the rodent and hotspots for potential disease decreased. The intermediate scenario showed an expansion in C. musculinus distribution alongside increased potential hotspot zones. Despite the complexity of ecological systems and the limitations of the model, our findings offer a framework for preventive measures and ecological studies in regions prone to the expansion of C. musculinus and in hotspots for disease transmission driven by climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40575727,
year = {2025},
author = {Wu, NC and Anderson, RO and Borzée, A and Buttimer, S and Dezetter, M and Dubiner, S and Li, QH and Navas, CA and Sánchez-Ochoa, D and Sheridan, JA and Shewale, SA and Sun, BJ and Suryawanshi, SJ and Wang, JH and Bovo, RP},
title = {A user's guide for understanding reptile and amphibian hydroregulation and climate change impacts.},
journal = {Conservation physiology},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {coaf038},
pmid = {40575727},
issn = {2051-1434},
abstract = {Human impacts on ecosystems have intensified variation in water variability for terrestrial life, thus challenging the maintenance of water balance, or hydroregulation. The accelerated development and accessibility of technologies and computational models over the past decade have enabled researchers to predict changes in animal hydroregulation and environmental water with greater spatial and temporal precision. Focusing on reptiles and amphibians, we discuss current methods, limitations and advances for quantifying ecologically relevant metrics of environmental water stressors and organismal responses to both acute and long-term water stress that are applicable for conservation and management. We also highlight approaches that integrate environmental water data with an organism's water balance and physiological, behavioural and life history traits to predict the limits of species' responses and assess their vulnerability to climate change. Finally, we outline promising future directions and opportunities in hydroregulation studies with a conservation focus, including broader inferences about acclimation responses, linking gene expression to functional changes, and exploring inter- and transgenerational plasticity and adaptive evolution. Advances in these fields will facilitate more accurate assessments of species' capacities and the limits of hydroregulation in response to a more variable and unpredictable future climate.},
}
@article {pmid40574887,
year = {2025},
author = {Howells, M and Palmquist, AEL and Josefson, C and Dancause, K and Quinn, E and Daniels, L and Blair, AFO},
title = {Climate change, evolution, and reproductive health: The impact of water insecurity and heat stress on pregnancy and lactation.},
journal = {Evolution, medicine, and public health},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {125-139},
pmid = {40574887},
issn = {2050-6201},
abstract = {Global water insecurity and rising heat indices have a significant impact on human health. There is an urgent need to understand these climate impacts on the most physiologically and socially vulnerable populations across the globe and use this information to strengthen evidence-based responses. Pregnancy, postpartum, and the first year of life are especially sensitive to water insecurity and extreme heat exposures, as these stages require significantly more access to hydration and cooling resources than other life stages. Extreme heat and water insecurity are ecological stressors forcing parents and alloparents to make difficult decisions between optimal practices for survival and reducing human suffering. Additionally, these stressors may impose physiological trade-offs at the cost of reproductive performance. Here, we examine the changing effects of water insecurity and heat stress throughout pregnancy and lactation using an interdisciplinary, evolutionary, and biocultural lens. We highlight the importance of an evolutionary medicine framework in efforts to investigate the effects of climate change on global health equity. In addition, we outline implications for public health emphasizing the need for targeted policies and healthcare strategies to support pregnant individuals and lactating individuals in affected regions. By integrating evolutionary perspectives with global health concerns, this paper aims to inform future research agendas and policy frameworks aimed at enhancing resilience and adaptation among populations facing escalating climate challenges during critical reproductive phases.},
}
@article {pmid40573863,
year = {2025},
author = {Ljubojević, M and Čukanović, J and Đorđević, S and Petrov, D and Galečić, N and Skočajić, D and Ocokoljić, M},
title = {Characterizing the Flowering Phenology of Rosa rugosa Thunb. as an Ecosystem Service in the Context of Climate Change in Kupinovo (Vojvodina), Serbia.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {12},
pages = {},
pmid = {40573863},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Given the growing impact of climate change, this study examines the flowering phenology of Rosa rugosa Thunb. in Kupinovo (Vojvodina, Serbia). Data collected over 18 years (2007-2024) were analyzed to assess changes in primary flowering, while secondary flowering was monitored from 2022 to 2025. Phenological stages were recorded every other day, and dates were converted into day-of-year (DOY) values. Heat accumulation (GDD) was calculated using daily max/min temperatures and thresholds. In 2024, R. rugosa exhibited a 37-day earlier onset and a 50.4-day later completion of primary flowering compared to previous years. The variability of key phenological events of primary flowering was observed in the interaction with climatic parameters, with regular fruiting. The species proved tolerant to heat and drought, suggesting potential range expansion. Optimal temperatures for secondary flowering were identified: abundant flowering occurred at 13.6 °C max and 4.9 °C min, while moderate flowering occurred at 9.0 °C max and 4.2 °C min. Regression analysis confirmed the positive effect of rising temperatures on flowering intensity. While freezing halted secondary flowering and damaged open buds, unopened buds remained unaffected. These findings highlight R. rugosa as a resilient, ornamental species, relevant to climate adaptation strategies, nature-based solutions, and the preservation of ecosystem services under global warming scenarios.},
}
@article {pmid40571869,
year = {2025},
author = {Sharma, S and Anikeeva, O},
title = {Impacts of Climate Change and Related Weather Events on the Health and Wellbeing of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities: A Systematic Review.},
journal = {Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40571869},
issn = {2196-8837},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Vulnerable populations such as culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CALD), ethnic minorities and racial groups face a disproportionate burden of climate change-related health impacts due to a combination of socio-cultural and economic factors, geographic vulnerabilities and health disparities. This review synthesised the existing evidence on the health and wellbeing impacts of climate change and related weather events among CALD communities.<br><br>METHODS: A narrative synthesis approach was utilised to conduct a systematic review. Three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science) were searched, identifying 25 studies for appraisal and synthesis. Studies published in the English language from January 2010 to March 2024 were included in the review.<br><br>RESULTS: The reviewed studies, mostly carried out in the USA, employed varied study designs, and focused on diverse CALD groups such as migrants, farmworkers and racial and ethnic minorities. The included studies addressed broader and specific climate change-related events, ranging from heat-related impacts and hurricanes to occupational heat exposure. CALD communities were found to be more vulnerable to climate change-related negative physical and mental health issues, further exacerbated by poor living conditions, limited access to healthcare, and cultural and language barriers.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Future efforts by governments, healthcare agencies, employers and research institutions should prioritise multilingual risk communication strategies, providing culturally appropriate health education and healthcare access, housing improvements and the investigation of long-term health impacts of climate change and coping mechanisms adopted among CALD populations.},
}
@article {pmid40571424,
year = {2025},
author = {Nimo, TKOA and Akoto-Baako, H and Antiri, EO and Ansah, EW},
title = {Coping strategies for climate change anxiety: a perspective on building resilience through psychological capital.},
journal = {BMJ mental health},
volume = {28},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {40571424},
issn = {2755-9734},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Adaptation, Psychological ; *Resilience, Psychological ; *Anxiety/psychology ; Coping Skills ; },
abstract = {As the global impacts of climate change become more apparent, there is a corresponding increase in the psychological effects of the phenomenon, including climate change anxiety, stress and helplessness or hopelessness. Positive psychology provides a promising approach for tackling these mental health challenges by consolidating mental strength and building resilience. In this article, we consider how positive psychological coping mechanisms can lessen the negative impacts of climate change on mental health, especially in vulnerable populations. Based on evidence-based concepts such as psychological capital, positive psychology interventions seek to empower individuals, bolstering their capacity for optimism, self-efficacy and problem solving. By transforming anxiety into proactive behaviour, interventions such as mindfulness, cognitive reframing and encouraging environmental engagement could assist individuals in navigating the emotional toll of climate change. Although these strategies are not a solution to the climate crisis itself, they are adaptative strategies that equip individuals and communities with the means to cope with climate-related challenges more effectively and take positive actions. This perspective note also addresses the significance of incorporating these techniques into public health educational initiatives and policy-making, highlighting the necessity of accessible interventions that can be tailored to various cultural and socioeconomic contexts. Accordingly, we specifically discuss how positive psychology can be leveraged to foster resilience and hope, providing insight into how these concepts can support mental health and well-being in an era of climate change crisis.},
}
@article {pmid40570422,
year = {2025},
author = {Demir, MS and Muratoglu, A and Kartal, V and Nas, H},
title = {Temporal analysis of agricultural water footprint dynamics in Türkiye: Climate change impacts and adaptation.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {390},
number = {},
pages = {126310},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126310},
pmid = {40570422},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Agriculture ; Crops, Agricultural ; Water ; Agricultural Irrigation ; Seasons ; },
abstract = {Climate change intensifies pressures on agricultural water resources, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. This study evaluates the interplay between climate variability and agricultural water footprint (WF) dynamics in Türkiye from 1990 to 2019, integrating trend analyses of WF components, virtual water content (VWC), and climate parameters. We assessed temporal trends and correlations using the Mann-Kendall test, Sen's slope estimator, and Innovative Trend Analysis, focusing on 11 major crops. While some crops, like alfalfa, showed decreased yields and increased VWC, key crops (maize, wheat, cotton) exhibited substantial yield improvements, with some showing VWC reductions of up to 46 %. A key finding is that socio-economic and technological advancements have offset the negative effects of rising temperatures and declining relative humidity on evapotranspiration, leading to an overall reduction in the total agricultural water footprint. However, blue WF concurrently increased, signaling a growing reliance on irrigation. Climate correlations revealed distinct seasonal influences: June-July precipitation was inversely correlated with blue WF (r = -0.531), while spring (March-May) rainfall positively influenced green WF (r = 0.412). The observed decoupling of agricultural productivity growth from total WF reduction highlights the importance of technological advancements and optimized water use. However, the rising blue-to-green water ratio underscores sustainability risks in groundwater-dependent systems. These findings advocate for crop-specific adaptive strategies and integrated policies to reconcile agricultural productivity with water resource resilience under climate change. This study provides a framework for guiding sustainable water management in water-stressed regions facing climatic uncertainty.},
}
@article {pmid40569421,
year = {2025},
author = {Bauer, JM and Benzinger, P},
title = {[The older population in the context of air pollution and climate change : Current vulnerability and prevention of associated risks].},
journal = {Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie},
volume = {58},
number = {4},
pages = {275-281},
pmid = {40569421},
issn = {1435-1269},
mesh = {Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; *Air Pollution/prevention &amp; control/adverse effects ; *Climate Change/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Environmental Exposure/prevention &amp; control ; Germany/epidemiology ; Risk Assessment ; Risk Factors ; *Vulnerable Populations/statistics &amp; numerical data ; },
abstract = {Both air pollution and climate change pose a particular threat to the health and independence of the older population. Air pollution not only leads to an increased rate of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases it also increases the risk of sarcopenia and frailty. Therefore, healthy ageing is inconceivable without sustainable environmental protection. Under study conditions traditional approaches to cooling during heat waves (e.g., foot baths and fans) have been proven to be inadequate for older persons. Identifying people at risk and introducing preventive measures, including medication adjustments, are of great importance in this context. Overcoming the challenges of environmental protection is a task for society as a whole; however, the medical profession has a special responsibility with respect to the rapidly growing group of vulnerable senior citizens.},
}
@article {pmid40567775,
year = {2025},
author = {Marten, J and Delbianco, F and Tohme, F and Maguitman, AG},
title = {A methodological approach for inferring causal relationships from opinions and news-derived events with an application to climate change.},
journal = {PeerJ. Computer science},
volume = {11},
number = {},
pages = {e2964},
pmid = {40567775},
issn = {2376-5992},
abstract = {Social media platforms like Twitter (now X) provide a global forum for discussing ideas. In this work, we propose a novel methodology for detecting causal relationships in online discourse. Our approach integrates multiple causal inference techniques to analyze how public sentiment and discourse evolve in response to key events and influential figures, using five causal detection methods: Direct-LiNGAM, PC, PCMCI, VAR, and stochastic causality. The datasets contain variables, such as different topics, sentiments, and real-world events, among which we seek to detect causal relationships at different frequencies. The proposed methodology is applied to climate change opinions and data, offering insights into the causal relationships among public sentiment, specific topics, and natural disasters. This approach provides a framework for analyzing various causal questions. In the specific case of climate change, we can hypothesize that a surge in discussions on a specific topic consistently precedes a change in overall sentiment, level of aggressiveness, or the proportion of users expressing certain stances. We can also conjecture that real-world events, like natural disasters and the rise to power of politicians leaning towards climate change denial, may have a noticeable impact on the discussion on social media. We illustrate how the proposed methodology can be applied to examine these questions by combining datasets on tweets and climate disasters.},
}
@article {pmid40567617,
year = {2025},
author = {Mulu, MM and Kivuva, MM},
title = {Climate Change Education for Environmental Sustainability among Health Professionals: An Integrative Review.},
journal = {SAGE open nursing},
volume = {11},
number = {},
pages = {23779608251351117},
pmid = {40567617},
issn = {2377-9608},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: The rising impact of climate change on global health warrants the integration of climate change education when training health professionals. Climate change education is rarely addressed in health professions curricula and graduates are often not adequately prepared for climate change issues. Effective climate change education among health professionals creates an opportunity to develop resilient health systems that can be leveraged to combat climate change-related health challenges.<br><br>AIM: This integrative review aims to address the question: How can climate change education be integrated in health professions curricula as a tool for environmental sustainability?<br><br>METHODS: This integrative review was conducted using the Whittemore and Knafl five-step process. Several databases were searched to identify relevant literature published between January 2014 and August 2024. Forty-one articles met the inclusion criteria.<br><br>RESULTS: Thematic analysis generated five domains, each with a specific theme generated inductively after engaging with the individual themes from each included article. These themes are: curriculum development, regulatory bodies, faculty development, resources and models. Furthermore, climate change is recognized as critical in health profession education globally, however, its integration varies between countries based on contextual differences.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Most high-income countries have made significant progress toward integrating climate change education in health professions education. However, low- and middle-income countries lag behind as most LMICs believe that this is a problem only faced by high-income countries. A radical, multipronged approach is essential to equip future health professionals with the knowledge to tackle climate extremes. Continuous education and collaboration among leaders and health professionals provide untapped opportunities for implementing context-specific models to achieve environmental sustainability.},
}
@article {pmid40567491,
year = {2025},
author = {Hansen, LJ and Rudnick, DA and Braddock, KN and Drake, A and Covington, S and Fox, HE and Hall, KR and Hansen, JB and Lundquist, CJ and Mielbrecht, EE and West, JM},
title = {Are climate change adaptation strategies working? A call to expedite learning.},
journal = {Conservation science and practice},
volume = {7},
number = {6},
pages = {e70060},
pmid = {40567491},
issn = {2578-4854},
support = {EPA999999/ImEPA/Intramural EPA/United States ; },
abstract = {Evidence is lacking for what constitutes effective climate change adaptation to successfully conserve and steward ecosystems. Yet we urgently need this information to develop robust adaptation strategies to keep pace with unprecedented change, given our limited resources to do so. This includes not just understanding if a given strategy is effective in a single application, but perhaps more importantly if a given strategy has proven effective across sites where it has been applied, or has benefits only under certain sets of conditions. This learning across the field of adaptation is currently missing and is what is necessary for bringing adaptation to scale. We propose an approach that can guide adaptation efficacy testing under varying levels of baseline knowledge and ecosystem complexity. The approach includes clearly defining conservation goals and climate vulnerabilities, methodically collecting site and climate metrics to inform analysis of efficacy, and evaluating and communicating both positive and negative results in order to advance the adaptation field. Using this approach with meta-analyses and post-hoc testing can quickly scale efficacy testing in a meaningful way. Furthermore, explicitly incorporating efficacy testing into adaptation processes can support the growth of the adaptation field and spark creative, adaptive management approaches that will increase the likelihood of reducing climate change vulnerability.},
}
@article {pmid40566329,
year = {2025},
author = {Agyarko, RKD and Kithinji, D and Nsarhaza, KB},
title = {Climate Change and the Rise of Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases in Africa: A Literature Review.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {6},
pages = {},
pmid = {40566329},
issn = {1660-4601},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; N/A//World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Communicable Diseases, Emerging/epidemiology ; Africa/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {Climate change is among the most significant challenges of the 21st century, with global warming, heat stress, floods, and drought occurring in various parts of the globe, including Africa. The impact of climate change on health is becoming increasingly substantial on the African continent due to weaknesses in economies, infrastructure, and healthcare systems. This review explores the relationship between climate change and emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in Africa and highlights possible solutions. It was conducted by summarizing and synthesizing related information from relevant scientific publications. This review reveals that climate change significantly contributes to Africa's emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, including Ebola, Marburg, Lassa fever, dengue fever, malaria, and cholera. The impact of climate change on infectious diseases is variable across the continent, with countries in West and Central Africa experiencing more significant climate change-instigated disease burdens. Multisectoral cooperation between climate change actors, environmental health researchers, policy makers, and political leaders centered in the One Health approach is necessary to develop and implement resilient interventions for climate change-induced emerging and re-emerging infections and related health hazards.},
}
@article {pmid40566309,
year = {2025},
author = {Borham, A and Abdel Motaal, K and ElSersawy, N and Ahmed, YF and Mahmoud, S and Musaibah, AS and Abdelnaser, A},
title = {Climate Change and Zoonotic Disease Outbreaks: Emerging Evidence from Epidemiology and Toxicology.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {6},
pages = {},
pmid = {40566309},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Zoonoses/epidemiology ; Animals ; Humans ; *Disease Outbreaks ; One Health ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Disruptions in the mesh of the ecosystem come with implications that severely harm the sustainability and the equilibrium of life. Interactions of humans, animals, and many other organisms, along with the whole ecological complex, have given birth to zoonotic diseases, which can vary in type and burden. Collaborative efforts put into the prioritization of environmental, animal, and human health are envisioned as "One Health". Understanding vector ecology and the varying mechanistic ways of transmission is crucial for constructing effective One Health surveillance tools and warning systems.<br><br>METHODS: We identified the literature available concerning the subject matter. We utilized scholarly databases to gather research for the last 10 years using predefined keywords.<br><br>OBJECTIVES: This review aims to synthesize current knowledge on the interconnection between climate discrepancies, ecological alarms, and the emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases. We attempted to provide recommendations for future research and policy interventions.<br><br>RESULTS: Human activities have significantly impacted disease-carrying vectors and wildlife habitats, aiding their proliferation and the spillover of diseases. Global frameworks incorporating One Health principles enhance global preparedness for future health threats. Applying the integrated One Health Surveillance has strengthened early warning systems. Interdisciplinary collaborations and tools like OH-EpiCap, a comprehensive tool that assesses and enhances the capacities of One Health surveillance systems, have significantly contributed to responding to infectious disease outbreaks, as seen in the Netherlands, reducing the risk of tick-borne diseases.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Strides have been made with comprehensive processes that identify and prioritize zoonotic diseases of most significant concern and burden, such as OHZDP, approaches like One Health, and other theories considered. A proactive and integrated approach will build resilience against potential outbreaks and ensure a healthier future for our planet and its inhabitants.},
}
@article {pmid40564304,
year = {2025},
author = {Matton, B and Verhelle, A and Vlerick, L and Keirsschieter, K and Saremi, B},
title = {Feeding Broilers with Reduced Dietary Crude Protein or Reduced Soybean Meal Diets Has No Negative Impact on the Performance and Carcass Traits While Reducing the Feed Global Warming Potential.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {},
pmid = {40564304},
issn = {2076-2615},
abstract = {One way to reduce the environmental impact of the European poultry industry is to feed birds with low crude protein (CP) or low soybean meal (SBM) diets, leading to less SBM import. In this paper, the objective was to examine if low CP and a feed limitation of SBM could be applied to reduce the global warming potential (GWP) of feed without a negative impact of the performance and slaughter parameters. Male Ross 308 birds (n = 1350) were divided between six treatments in a completely randomized design. In a three-phase feeding system, the dietary CP was reduced either only in the finisher phase (from 19% to 17% CP), in the grower phase (from 20% to 19% CP) and finisher phase, or in the starter (from 21% to 20% CP), grower, and finisher phases. In two additional groups, SBM inclusion in feed was reduced in each life phase either to a maximum of 15% SBM (low) or 0% SBM (zero) compared to a positive control (PC) group based on Aviagen 2019 recommendations, modified to 112% for standardized ileal digestibility (SID) arginine (Arg) to lysine (Lys) and 38% for SID histidine (His) to Lys. Data were analyzed with R (Version 4.2.0) using linear regression models. Opteinics™ (Chemovator, Mannheim, Germany) was used to calculate feed GWP. Means were compared with multiple comparisons corrected with Tukey's test. Low CP diets had no negative effect on performance, carcass weight, and breast meat weight compared to the PC irrespective of the phase in which CP reduction was initiated. Both zero and low SBM groups had superior body weight (p < 0.05), weight gain (p < 0.05), and FCR (p < 0.05) compared to PC at d35. The low and zero SBM groups had higher carcass weight (p < 0.05) and breast meat weight (p < 0.05) compared to the PC. Both low CP and limiting SBM inclusion in feed positively improved the feed GWP compared to the PC. In conclusion, low CP diets can be applied in broilers during a 35 d growth period or specific phases thereof, with no negative impacts on performance parameters. Low and zero SBM-based diets showed superior performance and carcass weight in comparison to a conventional SBM-driven diet. Both strategies can be used to reduce the GWP of feed.},
}
@article {pmid40563919,
year = {2025},
author = {Huang, Y and Yang, J and Zhao, G and Yang, Y},
title = {Potential Distribution and Cultivation Areas of Argentina anserina (Rosaceae) in the Upper Reaches of the Dadu River and Minjiang River Basin Under Climate Change: Applications of Ensemble and Productivity Dynamic Models.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {6},
pages = {},
pmid = {40563919},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {QHQXD-2023-28//Project of Grassland Multifunctionality Evaluation in Three-River-Source National Park/ ; RQD2022046//Southwest Minzu University Research Startup Funds/ ; },
abstract = {Argentina anserina (Rosaceae), a perennial herb, forms enlarged tuberous roots (commonly referred to as "ginseng fruit") exclusively in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, making it a unique medicinal and edible plant resource in this region. The upper reaches of the Dadu River and Minjiang River are one of its primary production areas in China. This study employs an ensemble model to simulate the potential distribution of A. anserina in this region, predicting the impacts of future climate change on its distribution, ecological niche, and centroid migration patterns. Additionally, a cultivation productivity evaluation model integrating ecological suitability and nutritional components was developed to delineate potential cultivation areas. Results indicate that high-suitability habitats span 0.37 × 10[4] km[2] (7.39% of the total suitable area), exhibiting a patchy and fragmented distribution in Aba County, Rangtang County, Jiuzhi County, and Banma County. Core cultivation areas cover 3.78 × 10[4] km[2], distributed across Aba County, Rangtang County, Jiuzhi County, Seda County, Banma County, Hongyuan County, and Markam City. Under future climate scenarios, the suitable distribution area of A. anserina will gradually decline with rising temperatures, migrating to higher-latitude northern regions, accompanied by increased niche migration. By the 2090s under the SSP5-8.5 scenario, the centroid demonstrates the largest migration amplitude, with high-suitability habitats showing a "collapsing" polarization pattern and near-complete niche separation from the previous period, indicating significant changes. Collectively, these results provide a theoretical basis for the sustainable utilization of A. anserina in the upper Dadu River and Minjiang River basin.},
}
@article {pmid40563882,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhou, W and Wang, M and Wang, L and Liu, Y and Tian, Z and Xie, L and Wang, Y},
title = {Epigenetics in Plant Response to Climate Change.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {6},
pages = {},
pmid = {40563882},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {ZC2025042&#xff0c;JYT2024026&#xff0c;BSJJ202430//Self-raised funds of Hebei Province&#xff0c;Project of Basic Scientific Research Business Funds for Higher Education Institutions in Hebei Province&#xff0c;Doctoral Start-up Project of Hebei North University/ ; },
abstract = {Since the last glacial maximum, the Earth has experienced drastic climate changes. However, with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, human activities have abruptly intensified, altering the planet's climate patterns. Climate models predict that over the next hundred years, the globe will experience even more drastic changes than those observed in the past 20,000 years. Understanding how plants adapt to environmental changes has thus become a critical research priority. Currently, evidence suggests that plants adapt to environmental changes primarily through two distinct pathways: one mediated by genetic variation and the other involving the direct or indirect participation of epigenetic modifications. Given the unprecedented rate of contemporary climate change, epigenetic mechanisms may exert a more immediate and flexible influence than genetic modifications. Epigenetics, including DNA methylation, histone modification, and non-coding RNA, plays an important role in the post-transcriptional regulation process and affects the growth and development of plants, as well as their responses to environmental changes. In this review, we synthesize current knowledge on the epigenetic mechanisms underlying plant responses to environmental changes and examine the dynamic interplay between epigenetic regulation and environmental stimuli, aiming to provide insights into enhancing the tolerance of plants to environmental stress factors.},
}
@article {pmid40563842,
year = {2025},
author = {Choi, SK and Son, YB and Jeong, HW and Go, S and Park, SR},
title = {Spatio-Temporal Projections of the Distribution of the Canopy-Forming Algae Sargassum in the Western North Pacific Under Climate Change Scenarios Using the MAXENT Model.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {6},
pages = {},
pmid = {40563842},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {RS-2025-02304432//Korea Institute of Marine Science and Technology Promotion/ ; PEA0306//Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology/ ; },
abstract = {Canopy-forming algae play an important role in coastal ecosystems because these species are highly productive and provide habitats and shelter for numerous marine organisms. Sargassum is the main genus of canopy-forming algae in the western North Pacific, but despite the importance of their ecological role, studies on the changes in their distribution are still scarce. Based on the present distribution of four Sargassum species, this study predicted the geographic distribution of future habitats (2030s, 2060s, and 2090s) under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) scenarios. The environmental variables predicted from the sixth phase of the coupled model intercomparison project (CMIP6) had different impacts depending on the species, with current velocity and water temperature showing high contributions in all four species. According to the projections, three Sargassum species (S. horneri, S. macrocarpum, and S. patens) are expected to maintain a higher habitat suitability index (HSI) and suitable habitat (MAXENT ≥ 0.4) through the 2090s under the SSP1-1.9 scenario. However, under the SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios, the HSI of the species is projected to gradually decrease in the southern coastal waters of the Korean peninsula and increase in the East Sea (North Korea), with these results intensifying under the SSP5-8.5 scenario. On the other hand, S. piluliferum was found to increase its HSI and habitat under the highest emission scenarios. All Sargassum species are predicted to shift northward from 0.8° N to 3.8° N by the 2090s under the SSP5-8.5 scenario. Although many marine protected areas exist off the coasts of South Korea and Japan, suitable Sargassum habitats were found to be located within protected reserves between 47.1% and 61.2%, depending on the scenario. These findings on Sargassum provide distributional predictions for ecological conservation strategies and provide new evidence for the need for climate change efforts.},
}
@article {pmid40562564,
year = {2025},
author = {Kassem, N and Boutros, P and Kwaro, D and Muma, J and Obor, D and Munga, S and Maggioni, MA and Bärnighausen, T and Winkler, VF and Barteit, S},
title = {Wearable device monitoring of HIV health in the face of climate change and weather exposures: protocol for a mixed-methods study.},
journal = {BMJ open},
volume = {15},
number = {6},
pages = {e092307},
pmid = {40562564},
issn = {2044-6055},
mesh = {Humans ; *Wearable Electronic Devices ; *HIV Infections/epidemiology/physiopathology ; *Climate Change ; Kenya/epidemiology ; *Weather ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Research Design ; Heart Rate ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change and HIV are interconnected epidemics that increase vulnerability in people living with HIV (PLWH), particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite their public health significance, research on the synergistic effects of these epidemics on the health of PLWH is limited. The advancement of non-invasive wearable technology offers an opportunity to leverage objective health data for large-scale research, addressing this knowledge gap. This study will examine the impact of weather events on distinct health variables of PLWH within the Siaya Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) in rural Kenya.<br><br>METHODS AND ANALYSIS: Over a period of 6&#x2009;months, we continuously monitored health parameters of a total of 200 participants including heart rate, activity and sleep, using consumer-grade wearable devices. We will correlate these health data with real-time weather parameters (ambient temperature, wet bulb globe temperature, precipitation level) from five weather stations within the HDSS area and compare between HIV-positive participants and an HIV-negative control group. Additionally, a convergent mixed-methods approach will explore participants' perceptions of the impact of weather events on their health and personal experiences. The study aims to inform future research on the complex relationship between HIV and weather events, which are projected to increase in frequency in this region due to climate change and provide valuable insights for policymakers to develop effective measures to protect this vulnerable population amid the growing climate crisis.<br><br>ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This study has been approved by the Research Ethics Committees at Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi (approved on 23 October 2023; SERU 4826) and Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany (approved on 14 February 2023; S-824/2022). Written informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to enrolment, with data anonymised and handled according to Kenyan and German data protection regulations. Research findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and presented at scientific conferences.},
}
@article {pmid40561927,
year = {2025},
author = {Fitzpatrick, L and Murphy, BA and Midgley, MG and Desai, AR and Dietze, MC and Dreisilker, K and Rollinson, CR},
title = {Harvest legacies and climate change interact to shape forest structure and biomass through time.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {390},
number = {},
pages = {126272},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126272},
pmid = {40561927},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biomass ; *Forests ; Ecosystem ; Trees ; Forestry ; },
abstract = {Forest structural change driven by climate trends has been observed worldwide and is expected to increase in the future. Management of forest structure has been an important tool for mitigating the impacts of climate change but forest structure may shift independently of management goals as it interacts with climate change. Here, we investigated the long-term impacts of harvest-based management strategies on structure and resistance to climate-induced biomass loss using a process-based ecosystem model for a midwestern USA hardwood forest. We identified aboveground biomass loss events and compared the cumulative number of these events following a five-year period of active management under four management strategies and two climate change scenarios. Management legacy had the clearest impact on climate-driven biomass loss over the mid-term (∼25 years) with the shelterwood scenario experiencing no loss events during this period. However, by the end of the century legacy effects faded and climate change severity became the driver of differences as greater warming scenarios experienced twice the loss events, and end-of-century loss events were 3-10 times more frequent than mid-century events. We found that while structure was distinct among harvest scenarios through the mid-century, differences were negligible by the end-of-century; identical to when management correlated with loss event frequency. We found that loss events were preceded by a drop in precipitation two years prior, while no specific forest structure preceded a loss event. However, the structures preceding a biomass loss event were distinct across different legacies, implying additional influences of past management.},
}
@article {pmid40561891,
year = {2025},
author = {Kırca, AS and Daglı, E},
title = {Evaluation of the effectiveness of education given to midwifery students with The Pecha Kucha Method on climate change awareness: A randomized controlled experimental study.},
journal = {Nurse education today},
volume = {153},
number = {},
pages = {106809},
doi = {10.1016/j.nedt.2025.106809},
pmid = {40561891},
issn = {1532-2793},
mesh = {Humans ; *Midwifery/education ; *Students, Nursing/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Female ; *Climate Change ; Turkey ; *Awareness ; Adult ; Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate/methods ; Curriculum ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Young Adult ; },
abstract = {AIM: This study was conducted using Pecha-Kucha and PowerPoint presentation methods to raise midwifery students' awareness of climate change and to integrate it into midwifery education.<br><br>BACKGROUND: Education is a social tipping intervention needed to stabilize the world's climate by 2050. Integrating sustainable health services into health professions curricula is an important action to raise awareness.<br><br>DESIGN: Randomized-control design was used. The setting was a midwifery department of faculty health science at a public university in Turkey.<br><br>METHODS: This study was randomly assigned to either the intervention group (Pecha-Kucha method) or the control group (PowerPoint presentation method). Before the training, students completed an Introductory Information Form and the University Students' Awareness Scale for Global Climate Change (USASGCC). Following the climate change education, students' post-training awareness was again assessed with the USASGCC. To evaluate students' satisfaction with the training methods, a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was administered to both groups immediately after the training session.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 210 midwifery students participated in this study. The awareness levels of students who learned about climate change with the Pecha-Kucha method were significantly higher than those who received this training with the PowerPoint presentation method (19.27&#xa0;&#xb1;&#xa0;1.43 vs. 13.75&#xa0;&#xb1;&#xa0;2.38 p &#x2c2; 0.05, respectively). In addition, the satisfaction scores of the Pecha-Kucha group were also found to be significantly higher than those of the PowerPoint group.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The Pecha-Kucha presentation format was engaging and pleasurable for the audience. The students' climate change awareness levels were found to be quite high with the use of this method. Given its positive impact on both awareness and satisfaction, this educational model can be recommended for use in other course contents in midwifery education.},
}
@article {pmid40561582,
year = {2025},
author = {Hawkins, J and Tremblay, B and Hawkins, RJ and Parrott, J},
title = {A comparative analysis of relationships among demographics, political affiliation and ideology, climate change, and health perceptions.},
journal = {Nursing outlook},
volume = {73},
number = {4},
pages = {102462},
doi = {10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102462},
pmid = {40561582},
issn = {1528-3968},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Politics ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; Aged ; United States ; *Attitude to Health ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The impact of climate change on health is an increasing concern, with risks unevenly distributed.<br><br>PURPOSE: To analyze existing data to describe and compare relationships among demographics, political affiliation and ideology, climate change, and health perceptions.<br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional comparative analysis of secondary data.<br><br>RESULTS: There are significant differences in levels of concern about the impact of climate change on health based on race, gender, and political ideology. Those who identified as female or Black reported being more concerned than their White and male counterparts. The level of concern for the impact of climate change on health was higher among participants who identified as liberal than those who identified as conservative.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Differences in level of concern may indicate that some populations are impacted disproportionately as well as a lack of accurate information on the known connections between climate and health.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The health impacts of climate change are a concern for many. Therefore, we recommend nurses and other health professionals actively engage in community education and climate-related policy development to address the concerns of individuals.},
}
@article {pmid40561109,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, G and Zhang, D and Zhao, J and Zhang, L},
title = {Land use and climate change-based multi-scenario simulation of ecosystem service trade-offs/synergies: A case study of the central Yunnan urban agglomeration, China.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {6},
pages = {e0324015},
pmid = {40561109},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {China ; *Ecosystem ; *Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Soil/chemistry ; Urbanization ; Computer Simulation ; },
abstract = {Exploring Land use and climate change-based multi-scenario simulation of ecosystem service trade-offs/synergies is of great importance to regional ecological security and sustainable development. Taking the Central Yunnan Urban Agglomeration (CYUA) as a case study, six different scenarios of LULC-RCP were established to quantitatively assess four key ecosystem services(ESs) of water yield (WY), carbon stock (CS), soil conservation (SR) and habitat quality (HQ) with multiple objective programming and patch-generating land use simulation(MOP-PLUS) and integrated valuation of ecosystem services and tradeoffs (InVEST) models. The ESs were revealed regarding spatio-temporal trade-offs/synergies using Spearman correlation and geographically weighted regression (GWR). It was found that: (1)the ESs in CYUA is characterized with high spatial heterogeneity in 2030; specifically, the distribution of WY and SR was low in the northwestern region and high in the southeastern region, while the distribution of HQ and CS was high in the western region and the periphery, and low in the eastern and central regions; (2) the trade-offs between WY-HQ, and WY-CS, and the synergies between WY-SR, HQ-SR, HQ-CS, HQ-CS, and HQ-SR; (3) under the six different scenarios, the spatial distribution of trade-offs/synergies between the four ESs was consistent: the SR-HQ, SR-CS, and WY-CS showed an overall weak synergistic relationship; the HQ-CS showed an overall weak trade-offs; the HQ-WY, CS-WY showed an overall weak synergistic relationship in the northern and southern areas and an overall weak trade-off relationship in the center. The findings of this study may provide a theoretical foundation for ecosystem management in CYUA and offer technical support for the evaluation of national land space.},
}
@article {pmid40561098,
year = {2025},
author = {Hawkins, J},
title = {The Critical Role of Environmental Health and Climate Change in Nursing Education Research.},
journal = {Nursing education perspectives},
volume = {46},
number = {4},
pages = {E34},
pmid = {40561098},
issn = {1536-5026},
}
@article {pmid40561029,
year = {2025},
author = {Duquesne, E and Fournier, D},
title = {Climate change redefines sea turtle hotspots: Vessel strike risks and gaps in protected areas.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {26},
pages = {eadw4495},
pmid = {40561029},
issn = {2375-2548},
mesh = {Animals ; *Turtles/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Ecosystem ; Ships ; },
abstract = {Climate change is altering marine ecosystems, driving shifts in sea turtle distributions and challenging conservation efforts. Our study examines how climate change affects the global sea distribution of all seven sea turtle species, intersecting with marine protected areas (MPAs) and shipping corridors. Using species distribution models and environmental data from 2000 to 2024, we project sea turtle habitats under current conditions and three future climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5) for 2050 and 2100. Our results show substantial habitat redistributions, with poleward shifts and contractions, particularly under the SSP5-8.5 scenario. Over 50% of sea turtle hotspots may disappear by 2050, with many new habitats in high shipping intensity areas. Alarmingly, only 23% of current hotspots are within MPAs, highlighting the need for adaptive conservation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40561014,
year = {2025},
author = {Stewart, JD and Tinker, MT and Brownell, RL and Read, AJ},
title = {The future of baleen whales: Recoveries, environmental constraints, and climate change.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {26},
pages = {eadv8031},
pmid = {40561014},
issn = {2375-2548},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Whales/physiology ; Population Dynamics ; Ecosystem ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Environment ; },
abstract = {Most baleen whales were severely overexploited during the past century, but many populations have received near-complete protection from exploitation for more than a half-century. Some of these populations have made remarkable recoveries and are now approaching pre-exploitation levels of abundance. Contrary to expectations of baleen whales making minor oscillations around equilibrium abundances, several populations that have made the strongest recoveries have experienced major mortality events. We review examples from the literature showing increasing demographic variability in recovering populations of baleen whales and present a simulation study on the expected response of recovered versus depleted whale population to environmental variability and climate impacts. We propose that baleen whales are more sensitive to environmental variability than previously recognized; that major demographic fluctuations will become the norm as baleen whales recover; and that climate-driven disruptions to whale population dynamics will be most dramatic in populations with the lowest rates of anthropogenic mortality.},
}
@article {pmid40559056,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, J and Wang, S and Li, Y and Ding, S and Wei, Z and Shi, A and Yang, D},
title = {Distribution Pattern and Change Prediction of Luprops orientalis (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) Suitable Area in East Asia Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {6},
pages = {},
pmid = {40559056},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {2024NSFSC0076//the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province, China/ ; 2024QD19//Research on Prediction of Potential Habitat Suitability for Invasive Alien Insects in Dazhou City, Sichuan Province/ ; },
abstract = {Luprops orientalis (Motschulsky, 1868) is an economically important pest in traditional Chinese medicines, widely distributed in East Asia. However, the primary limiting factors affecting its distribution, potential suitable areas, as well as its response to global warming, remain largely unknown. Utilizing 295 filtered distribution points and 10 environmental variables (9 climate variables and 1 land cover type), this study uses the MaxEnt model to predict the potential distribution of L. orientalis under near-current and future environmental change scenarios. The results indicated that precipitation of the warmest quarter (bio18), temperature seasonality (bio04), and precipitation of the wettest month (bio13) were the most significant environmental variables affecting the distribution of suitable habitats for L. orientalis, while the contribution of average variation in daytime temperature (bio2) was the smallest. Under the near-current climate, the areas of low, moderate, and high suitability for L. orientalis are approximately 1.02 × 10[6] km[2], 1.65 × 10[6] km[2], and 8.22 × 10[5] km[2], respectively. The suitable areas are primarily located in North China, Central China, the Korean Peninsula, and Central and Southern Japan. Under future climate conditions, the potential suitable areas are expected to expand significantly, especially in Central China. However, the high-suitability areas in North China are predicted to experience a slight reduction. With the increase in carbon emission concentrations, the suitable area shows an increasing trend in the 2050s, followed by a declining trend in the 2090s. The centroids of suitable areas will shift to the northeast in the future. These findings enhance our understanding of how climate change affects the distribution of L. orientalis and will assist governments in formulating effective pest control strategies, including widespread monitoring and stringent quarantine measures.},
}
@article {pmid40557949,
year = {2025},
author = {Espinosa, S and Martínez, F and Antiñolo, M and Nielsen, OJ and Jiménez, E},
title = {Updated global warming potentials of inhaled halogenated anesthetics, isoflurane and sevoflurane from new temperature dependent OH-kinetics.},
journal = {Environmental science. Processes &amp; impacts},
volume = {27},
number = {8},
pages = {2410-2421},
doi = {10.1039/d5em00061k},
pmid = {40557949},
issn = {2050-7895},
mesh = {*Sevoflurane/analysis/chemistry ; *Anesthetics, Inhalation/analysis/chemistry ; *Global Warming ; *Isoflurane/analysis/chemistry ; *Air Pollutants/analysis/chemistry ; Kinetics ; Temperature ; Models, Chemical ; Hydroxyl Radical/chemistry ; Atmosphere/chemistry ; },
abstract = {Despite the use of scavenging systems in anesthesia machines, inhaled halogenated anesthetic gases (HAGs), such as isoflurane (CF3CHClOCHF2) and sevoflurane ((CF3)2CHOCH2F), are still emitted directly into the atmosphere. In 2014, their atmospheric concentrations were 0.097 ppt (isoflurane) and 0.13 pptv (sevoflurane). As halogenated species, their impact on global warming has to be known. Notably, the global warming potential at a time horizon of 100 years (GWP100 years) for sevoflurane differs between IPCC and WMO sources, creating regulatory uncertainty. For that reason, in this work GWP100 years for isoflurane and sevoflurane was reevaluated from the atmospheric chemical lifetimes, τOHHAG, derived from the kinetic study of the gas-phase reactions of hydroxyl (OH) radicals with the HAGs and the radiative efficiencies (REs) derived from the (IR) absorption cross sections in the atmospheric window (1500-500 cm[-1]). The temperature dependence of the OH-rate coefficients (k1(T) for isoflurane and k2(T) for sevoflurane) between 263 and 353 K was determined at 100 Torr by using the pulsed laser photolysis/laser-induced fluorescence technique. The obtained Arrhenius expressions are k1(T) = (1.1 ± 0.5) × 10[-13] exp{-(1234 ± 144)/T}
and k2(T) = (1.6 ± 0.7) × 10[-12] exp{-(1065 ± 138)/T}
cm[3] molecule[-1] s[-1]. At 272 K, a τOHHAG of 3.0 years for isoflurane and 1.2 years for sevoflurane were estimated relative to CH3CCl3 from k1 and k2. Moreover, the ultraviolet (UV) absorption cross sections were determined between 190 and 400 nm at 298 K, and the absorption was found to be negligible above 290 nm, indicating minimal photolysis by sunlight. In contrast, the IR absorption in the atmospheric window is significant and the IR absorption cross sections (4000-500 cm[-1]) were determined by Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy. The lifetime-corrected radiative efficiencies (REs) were 0.44 and 0.30 W m[-2] ppbv[-1] for isoflurane and sevoflurane, respectively. From lifetime-corrected REs and τOHHAG, GWP100 years was estimated to be 508 for isoflurane (5% lower than IPCC/WMO values) and 125 for sevoflurane (36% lower than IPCC and 11% lower than WMO). These findings confirm isoflurane to be a high-GWP gas (above 150) according to the EU 2024 regulation, while sevoflurane does not meet the high-GWP threshold. A reassessment of the IPCC and WMO values is recommended.},
}
@article {pmid40557124,
year = {2025},
author = {Xiang, Y and Li, Y and Liu, Y and Yuan, Y and Li, S and Yang, Q and Zhang, J},
title = {Assessing Climate Change Impacts on Distribution Dynamics of Lysimachia Christinae in China Through MaxEnt Modeling.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {6},
pages = {e71664},
pmid = {40557124},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Lysimachia christinae, a regionally endemic medicinal plant in China, is crucial for ecosystems and traditional medicine. This study evaluates climate change impacts on the geographic spread of L. christinae by employing an optimized MaxEnt model based on 625 valid occurrence points and various climatic variables. The model was refined with ENMeval in R, selecting optimal feature combinations (FC) and regularization multipliers (RM). The model's predictive performance was evaluated via the AUC metric, and the distribution changes were analyzed across three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) spanning the 2050s, 2070s, and 2090s. The findings indicated that the refined MaxEnt model exhibited strong predictive performance, achieving an AUC of 0.904. The min temperature of coldest month (Bio6) and the standard deviation of temperature seasonality (Bio4) were identified as the principal climatic variables affecting the geographic range of L. christinae, contributing 68.7% and 20.2%, respectively, under current climatic conditions. Within the SSP1-2.6 pathway, the viable habitat zone remained relatively stable, with retention rates of 86.78%, 86.13%, and 82.03% during the decades of the 2050s, 2070s, as well as 2090s. However, in the context of the SSP5-8.5 pathway, the retention rate significantly decreased to 64.77% by the 2090s, indicating greater habitat instability and expansion needs. The research highlights the critical role of thermal variables in shaping L. christinae's distribution and emphasizes the need for adaptive conservation strategies targeting stable or expanding habitats to ensure its long-term survival amid climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40556663,
year = {2025},
author = {Bailey, LA and Childs, AR and James, NC and Duncan, MI and Pringle, BA and Potts, WM},
title = {Assessing individual physiological variability and future performance phenotypes is essential for predicting the resilience of fish populations to anthropogenic climate change.},
journal = {Conservation physiology},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {coaf043},
pmid = {40556663},
issn = {2051-1434},
abstract = {Changes in ocean temperature are expected to have a considerable effect on fishes through the impact of temperature on physiological performance, vital energetic processes (i.e. metabolism, foraging and swimming style) and reproductive fitness. To understand the sensitivity of an exploited population of Chrysoblephus laticeps in to temperature variability, intermittent-flow respirometry was used to quantify and compare changes in metabolic rate and aerobic scope under different temperatures (10, 16, 21 and 24°C) mimicking thermal variations experienced in the home range of this species. A total performance score was developed to represent aerobic performance across the range of test temperatures. This score was calculated for each temperature from the lower (25%), mid (50%) and upper (75%) percentiles of the aerobic scope range available for the species. The results of this study identified heterogeneity in physiological performance phenotypes amongst individuals of the exploited population. There was significant variation in the aerobic performance of high, intermediate and low performers at higher temperatures. However, differences in performance were not significant at low temperatures, where several intermediate performers maintained high performance. High performers maintained high rates of physiological performance across a broad range of temperatures, whereas low performers were physiologically limited outside of their optimal thermal range. These results suggest that individuals with a broad aerobic scope (i.e. high aerobic scope (AS) values across a range of temperatures) may likely be the most resilient to short-term thermal variability caused by marine heat waves and upwelling events in temperate coastal environments. Since the shape of thermal performance curves differs between individuals and reflects the range at which individuals can function above specified performance thresholds, individual thermal performance must be measured repeatedly in the same individual over a thermal gradient. An understanding of physiological phenotypic diversity amongst individuals is critical to understand the impacts of thermal variability on fished populations.},
}
@article {pmid40554885,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, M and Wang, Z and Wang, M and Li, X and Zhang, Y and Yang, B and Lai, C},
title = {A framework for optimization and assessment of long-term urban stormwater management scenarios under climate change and performance challenges.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {390},
number = {},
pages = {126298},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126298},
pmid = {40554885},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Rain ; Floods ; China ; Cities ; },
abstract = {In the context of global warming and the increase in extreme rainfall events, the introduction of grey-green integrated infrastructure offers new possibilities for urban flood management. However, within these integrated systems, green infrastructure is more vulnerable to climate fluctuations and has a shorter lifespan, posing challenges to maximizing the overall benefits. Consequently, this study conducted a multi-stage optimization at a representative site in Guangzhou, China, to explore the most effective configuration of grey and green infrastructure under climate change, and to assess the short-term and long-term benefits of these optimized layouts. While multi-stage optimized layouts have slightly higher life cycle costs compared to directly optimized layouts with the same level of centralization, they demonstrate superior hydrological performance in simulations. In the short term, these layouts exhibit greater robustness under various design rainfall scenarios, with up to a 56.79 % improvement in runoff reduction compared to traditional direct optimization layouts. Over the long term, multi-stage optimized layouts continue to show better performance, but with an average maximum improvement of 9.47 % in runoff reduction. As global warming intensifies, leading to more frequent and severe rainfall events, urban stormwater management planning and design must embrace a more sustainable and forward-looking approach.},
}
@article {pmid40554223,
year = {2025},
author = {Ngongo, CJ and Bisanzio, D and Corrigan, G and Angendu, KB and Smith-Arthur, A and Hutchinson, B and Akilimali, P},
title = {Country-level impact of climate change on maternal and newborn health: Associations between temperature, precipitation, maternal mortality, stillbirth, and neonatal mortality in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.},
journal = {Environment international},
volume = {202},
number = {},
pages = {109564},
doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2025.109564},
pmid = {40554223},
issn = {1873-6750},
mesh = {Humans ; Democratic Republic of the Congo/epidemiology ; *Stillbirth/epidemiology ; Infant, Newborn ; Female ; *Climate Change ; *Infant Mortality ; *Maternal Mortality ; Pregnancy ; Temperature ; Rain ; Infant ; *Infant Health ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Evidence connecting extreme heat to maternal and newborn health outcomes is needed at country level, especially in tropical areas. DHIS2 (District Health Information Software 2) collects aggregated population health data by health zone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).<br><br>METHODS: Drawing from DHIS2 records of 22&#xb7;7 million DRC births 2018-2023, spatio-temporal modeling assessed associations between maternal mortality, stillbirth, and neonatal mortality and same-month, remotely sensed temperature, precipitation, anomalous high temperature (>95th percentile), and anomalous heavy precipitation (>95th percentile), controlling for month, year, remoteness, and health zone.<br><br>FINDINGS: Temperatures&#xa0;>&#xa0;34&#xa0;&#xb0;C and anomalous heavy precipitation were strongly associated with increases in same-month stillbirth and maternal mortality and less strongly associated with neonatal mortality. The stillbirth rate rose by 2&#xb7;3/1,000 births for every degree increase above 34&#xa0;&#xb0;C (95% CI: 1&#xb7;9; 2&#xb7;5) or by 5&#xb7;9/1,000 births in months&#xa0;>&#xa0;95th percentile (32&#xb7;9&#xa0;&#xb0;C; 95% CI: 5&#xb7;1; 6&#xb7;7). Maternal mortality rose by 27&#xb7;3 deaths/100,000 live births for every degree increase above 34&#xa0;&#xb0;C (95% CI: 19&#xb7;1; 35&#xb7;7) or by 95&#xb7;3 deaths/100,000 live births in months&#xa0;>&#xa0;95th percentile (95% CI: 71&#xb7;3; 119&#xb7;4). Months with anomalous heavy precipitation were associated with an increase of 5&#xb7;4 stillbirths/1,000 births (95% CI: 4&#xb7;8; 6&#xb7;2) and with 120 maternal deaths/100,000 live births (95% CI: 100&#xb7;9; 139&#xb7;5).<br><br>INTERPRETATION: DHIS2 data offer a readily available opportunity to assess associations between climate and country-level population health outcomes. Further work is needed to hone and evaluate effective approaches that protect mothers and newborns in the face of projected warming and rainfall changes. Risk-based planning, geographic targeting, and stakeholder coordination will support appropriate, context-specific responses.},
}
@article {pmid40554152,
year = {2025},
author = {Shi, L and Zhao, Y and Zeng, S and Liu, Z and Shao, M and Zhao, M and He, H and Zeng, C and Han, Y and Hao, P and Tang, L},
title = {Land-use management and climate change can enhance the autotrophic capacity and reduce the CO2 emissions of karst aquatic ecosystems.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {284},
number = {},
pages = {124031},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2025.124031},
pmid = {40554152},
issn = {1879-2448},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Carbon Dioxide ; *Ecosystem ; Autotrophic Processes ; Carbon Cycle ; },
abstract = {The carbon flux involved in aquatic metabolism in karst surface waters is an important component of both regional and global carbon cycling. Yet, the mechanisms of how aquatic metabolism and the related carbon flux respond to human land use and climate change in a high-pH aquatic environment remain unclear. To address this, we conducted continuous high-frequency (15-min interval) monitoring of hydrochemical parameters, combined with a bookkeeping model and gas transport velocity model, to estimate the aquatic net ecosystem primary (NEP) and water-air CO2 exchange flux (FCO2) under different land-use types at a simulation test site. We then used a structural equation model (SEM) and Random Forest model (RF) to determine the relationship between NEP, land-use type, and climatic factors, and to determine how NEP variations alter the FCO2. The results showed that the annual NEP of karst surface water systems under bare rock (0.01 g C m[-2] day[-1]) was significantly lower than under vegetated land (shrubs, grass and cropland, 0.38-0.75 g C m[-2] day[-1]). This high NEP demonstrates a strong autotrophic capacity and the potential to reduce CO2 emissions in these aquatic systems. Our results also suggest that differences in groundwater HCO3[-] inputs between bare rock/soil and vegetated land can explain their NEP differences. We applied the RF model to predict the variation of the NEP of different land-use systems by the end of this century, under different CMIP6 scenarios. The results suggested that land-use regulation (the conversion from bare rock or soil to grass or shrubs) can increase the autotrophic capacity of karst surface systems by 42.3 % (SSP126) and 51.5 % (SSP585). The results of this study indicate that human land-use change can potentially enhance the autotrophic capacity and lower the CO2 emissions of high-pH karst aquatic ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid40553596,
year = {2025},
author = {Mohapatra, PR and Behera, B},
title = {Melioidosis on the Rise: The Impact of Climate Change and Extreme Weather.},
journal = {The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India},
volume = {73},
number = {6},
pages = {73-76},
doi = {10.59556/japi.73.1023},
pmid = {40553596},
issn = {0004-5772},
mesh = {Humans ; *Melioidosis/epidemiology/transmission ; *Climate Change ; *Extreme Weather ; Burkholderia pseudomallei ; },
abstract = {Melioidosis is a bacterial infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, primarily a disease in tropical and subtropical regions. The bacteria are typically spread through contaminated soil, water, or air. The incidence of transmission tends to increase during extreme weather conditions. In recent times, there has been a noticeable rise in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events due to global warming. This includes heat waves, storms, cyclones, heavy rainfall, and floods, which have been on the rise. Climate change is expected to increase extreme weather events further and, coupled with human activities, expand the geographical spread of melioidosis. These events have had significant consequences on human health worldwide. Developing a new evidence-based understanding of how melioidosis intersects with natural disasters is crucial. Prioritizing health, well-being, and fairness in climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies is essential.},
}
@article {pmid40551972,
year = {2025},
author = {Pinho, M},
title = {Climate change anxiety and pro-environmental behaviours: disentangling gender disparities.},
journal = {Frontiers in sociology},
volume = {10},
number = {},
pages = {1589501},
pmid = {40551972},
issn = {2297-7775},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change represents the most significant environmental and social issue of our time. Climate change anxiety has been identified as a relevant consequence of climate change globally.<br><br>METHODS: The current study explored how climate change anxiety and pro-environmental behaviour vary with gender and social psychological characteristics, using a nationally representative Portuguese sample.<br><br>RESULTS: The findings revealed that women reported higher levels of climate change anxiety compared to men, and this was driven by women's higher levels of climate change anxiety cognitive impairment. Women also indicated more frequent pro-environmental behaviours, higher levels of environmental identity and climate change perceptions than men. The findings further showed similar relations for men and women, between social psychological mechanisms (environmental identity and climate change perceptions) and their impact on climate change anxiety and some types of pro-environmental behaviours. The results also demonstrated that climate change perceptions mediated the effect of environmental identity on pro-environmental behaviours and those mediations were further moderated by gender.<br><br>DISCUSSION: The results highlight the importance of exploring the gender gap in environmental related attitudes and behaviours and the incorporation of gender mainstreaming in environmental sustainability policies and programmes.},
}
@article {pmid40551155,
year = {2025},
author = {Mizsei, E and Sos, T and Móré, A and Wenner, B and Rák, G and Mebert, K},
title = {Restriction times on the rise: mechanistic modelling of activity time of grassland vipers (Vipera spp.) in the face of climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in zoology},
volume = {22},
number = {1},
pages = {10},
pmid = {40551155},
issn = {1742-9994},
support = {LIFE18 NAT/HU/000799//LIFE programme/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change threatens species adapted to cool alpine environments, particularly ectotherms like reptiles. Small-sized grassland specialist vipers inhabit such environments in Eurasia and are highly susceptible to overheating and dehydration as global temperature rises. This study modelled activity restriction times, defined as hours when environmental temperatures exceed the thermal tolerance (i.e. not available for essential activities) of the species, for 20 grassland viper taxa to assess climate change impacts. Under future conditions, hours of activity restriction are projected to increase by 21% by the SSP1-2.6 scenario, and by 52.1% by the SSP5-8.5 scenario. Elevation and latitude significantly influenced restriction time changes, with high-altitude and northern populations predicted to be most affected. The taxa Vipera graeca and Vipera ursinii moldavica are expected to experience the greatest increase in restriction times. Despite warmer conditions potentially increasing hours within preferred thermal ranges, vipers are unlikely to exploit lower-elevation habitats due to competition and ecological constraints. These findings emphasise the urgent need for conservation strategies, including habitat preservation and connectivity, to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on grassland vipers, particularly the most vulnerable populations.},
}
@article {pmid40550882,
year = {2025},
author = {Castelvecchi, D},
title = {'Natural history museums can save the world': anti-colonialism, conservation and climate change.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {642},
number = {8069},
pages = {861-863},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-025-01970-8},
pmid = {40550882},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40549916,
year = {2025},
author = {Ittonen, M and Nielsen, ME and Siemers, I and Friberg, M and Gotthard, K},
title = {Winters restrict a climate change-driven butterfly range expansion despite rapid evolution of seasonal timing traits.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {26},
pages = {e2418392122},
pmid = {40549916},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {VR 2017-04159//Vetenskapsr&#xe5;det (VR)/ ; VR 2017-04500//Vetenskapsr&#xe5;det (VR)/ ; CTS 17:163//Carl Tryggers Stiftelse f&#xf6;r Vetenskaplig Forskning (Carl Trygger Foundation)/ ; N/A//Bolin Centre for Climate Research/ ; N/A//Bolin Centre for Climate Research/ ; N/A//Alice och Lars Si&#xe9;ns fond/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Butterflies/physiology/growth &amp; development ; *Seasons ; *Climate Change ; *Biological Evolution ; Adaptation, Physiological ; Larva/physiology ; },
abstract = {Climate change pushes species toward higher latitudes and altitudes, but the proximate drivers of range expansions vary, and it is unclear whether evolution facilitates climate change-induced range changes. In a temporally replicated field experiment, we translocated wall brown butterflies (Lasiommata megera) descending from range interior and range margin populations to sites at 1) the range interior, 2) the range margin, and 3) beyond the current northern range edge. Thereby, we tested for local adaptation in seasonal timing and winter survival and evaluated to what extent local adaptation influences the ongoing, climate-driven range expansion. Almost all individuals from all populations entered diapause at an appropriate time, despite previously identified among-population variation in diapause induction thresholds. Caterpillars of northern descent, however, grew faster than those from southern populations at all field sites. This may be a countergradient adaptation to compensate for the short, northern growing seasons, but we found no evidence for prewinter body mass affecting winter survival. In fact, winter survival was low overall-extremely so at the beyond range site-regardless of population origin, indicating that the primary constraint to range expansion is an inability to adapt to winter conditions. Hence, although range-expanding wall browns show clear local evolution of two traits related to seasonal timing, these putative local adaptations likely do not contribute to range expansion, which is instead limited by winter survival. To predict future range changes, it will be important to distinguish between the traits that evolve during range expansion and those that set the range limit.},
}
@article {pmid40549910,
year = {2025},
author = {Boonman, CCF and Hoeks, S and Serra-Diaz, JM and Guo, WY and Enquist, BJ and Maitner, B and Merow, C and Svenning, JC},
title = {High tree diversity exposed to unprecedented macroclimatic conditions even under minimal anthropogenic climate change.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {26},
pages = {e2420059122},
pmid = {40549910},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {16549//Villum Fonden (Villum Foundation)/ ; DNRF173//Danish National Research Foundation/ ; 80NSSC22K0883//NASA (NASA)/ ; 2225078//NSF (NSF)/ ; ANR-21-CE32-0003//Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR)/ ; RYC2022-035668-I//MEC | Agencia Estatal de Investigaci&#xf3;n (AEI)/ ; 2225076//NSF (NSF)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biodiversity ; *Trees/physiology/classification ; Ecosystem ; Anthropogenic Effects ; },
abstract = {Tree species worldwide face increasing exposure to unprecedented macroclimatic conditions due to anthropogenic climate change, which may trigger biome shifts and ecosystem disruptions. We quantified climate change exposure-shifts to species' currently unoccupied climate zones-for 32,089 tree species globally by 2100, assessing both species-level and local tree diversity risks. On average, 69% of species are predicted to experience macroclimatic shifts in at least 10% of their range, while 14% face exposure in over 50% of their range under a high-emission (4 °C warming) future scenario. This suggests that most species retain substantial climate refugia within their current range. However, local tree diversity exposure is predicted to be severe in vast regions, including Eurasia, the northwestern United States and Canada, northern Chile, and the Amazon Delta. Under a moderate (2 °C warming) scenario, high tree diversity exposure is mostly restricted to taiga regions in the Northern Hemisphere. These findings provide conservative estimates of climate-driven biodiversity risk, as our approach focuses solely on macroclimate and does not account for additional stressors such as land-use change or species interactions. Identifying tree species and areas of high macroclimatic shift exposure allows for targeted conservation strategies, including species stability monitoring, assisted migration, and the protection of climate refugia. Our results offer a foundation for prioritizing conservation actions in a rapidly changing climate, ensuring long-term ecosystem resilience.},
}
@article {pmid40549184,
year = {2026},
author = {Lourenço, J and Geraldes, MA},
title = {The Links Between Dengue Virus, Climate and Climate Change.},
journal = {Current topics in microbiology and immunology},
volume = {447},
number = {},
pages = {337-349},
pmid = {40549184},
issn = {0070-217X},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Dengue/transmission/virology/epidemiology ; *Dengue Virus/physiology ; Humans ; Animals ; *Mosquito Vectors/virology/physiology ; Aedes/virology/physiology ; Climate ; },
abstract = {Climate plays a crucial role in shaping dengue virus (DENV) transmission dynamics by influencing directly the physical and behavioural traits of mosquito individuals and viral replication. This chapter describes and evidences the intricate relationships between climate variables, mosquito traits and DENV transmission, highlighting the importance of understanding such connections in the context of a growing DENV burden and a global environmental change.},
}
@article {pmid40547459,
year = {2025},
author = {Nazakat, R and Ibrahim, MF and Arsad, FS and Mohammad Sham, N and Nik Hassan, NMN and Mohamad, N and Rashid, SA and Wan Mahiyuddin, WR and Ismail, R},
title = {Validation of a questionnaire for assessing household vulnerability to climate change and health among small island communities.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1593880},
pmid = {40547459},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Surveys and Questionnaires/standards ; *Vulnerable Populations/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Female ; Male ; *Family Characteristics ; Reproducibility of Results ; Adult ; Islands ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Small island communities in tropical regions are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. However, there is a lack of a comprehensive tool to assess their health vulnerability, particularly at the household level. This study addresses this gap by developing and validating a questionnaire to evaluate household vulnerability to climate change and health in these communities.<br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: The questionnaire was constructed in three phases: questionnaire development, validity assessment, and pilot testing. It was developed using a comprehensive framework that incorporated three key dimensions of vulnerability: exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity.<br><br>RESULTS: Content validity, evaluated by a panel of experts, demonstrated excellent item-level and scale-level validity indices with S-CVI/UA and S-CVI/Ave of 0.89 and 0.98, respectively. Pilot testing conducted in Carey Island identified 13.5% of households as highly vulnerable. Key contributing factors include high exposure to drought and shoreline erosion, limited access to healthcare, insufficient financial resources, lack of elevated housing structures, and inadequate community engagement and adaptive behavior.<br><br>DISCUSSION: The validated tool provides a reliable and context-specific instrument for identifying vulnerable households, enabling policymakers and practitioners to design tailored interventions. This tool provides a structured and evidence-based approach for assessing vulnerability, supporting more effective planning and resilience-building in small island communities facing climate-related health risks.},
}
@article {pmid40547048,
year = {2025},
author = {Yin, J and Brooks, M and Wang, D and Chi, G},
title = {Characterizing climate change sentiments in Alaska on social media.},
journal = {Digital geography and society},
volume = {8},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40547048},
issn = {2666-3783},
support = {P2C HD041025/HD/NICHD NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {The profound impacts of climate change have spurred global concerns. Yet, public perceptions of this issue exhibit significant variations rooted in local contexts. This study investigates public perceptions of climate change in Alaska on Twitter and explores their connections with local socioeconomic and environmental factors. Using geo-located tweets from 2014 to 2017, we identified a collection of climate-related tweets using a deep learning framework. Employing lexicon-based sentiment analysis, we quantified the sentiments with positive and negative scores, further enriched by extracting eight core emotions expressed in each tweet. Furthermore, we applied regression models to assess the influence of regional socioeconomic and environmental attributes on climate-related sentiments at the census tract level. Our findings reveal an overall upward trajectory of Alaska's Twitter-expressed climate change sentiments over time, particularly during the summer months. Insights into the interplay between local demographics and environmental features and climate change perceptions include: (1) Census tracts with higher Native Alaskan or American Indian populations tend to express more negative sentiments, (2) the inclusion of road density stands out as a significant factor, suggesting that climate change is seen/discussed more in areas with more dense-built infrastructure, and (3) the presence of mixed emotions exhibits a profound connection with climate change sentiments-i.e., emotions of disgust and surprise are inversely related, whereas sadness and trust demonstrate positive associations. These outcomes underscore an evolving situation awareness of climate change among individuals, emphasizing the need to consider local factors in understanding public perceptions of this global issue.},
}
@article {pmid40546124,
year = {2025},
author = {Brennan, EJ},
title = {Differential Mortality Trends at the Intersection of Climate Change and Urban Growth From 13th to 18th Century Berlin.},
journal = {American journal of biological anthropology},
volume = {187},
number = {2},
pages = {e70071},
pmid = {40546124},
issn = {2692-7691},
support = {//University of South Carolina Office of the Vice President for Research/ ; RFF 2021-170//Rust Family Foundation/ ; BCS-2120106//Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change/history ; Male ; Female ; *Mortality/history/trends ; Berlin/epidemiology ; Adult ; History, Medieval ; *Urbanization/history ; History, 18th Century ; Middle Aged ; History, 15th Century ; History, 17th Century ; History, 16th Century ; Young Adult ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to evaluate differences in adult mortality risk at the intersection of climate change and urbanization between late medieval (c. 1200-1500) and early modern (c. 1500-1800) Berlin. After the founding of the city in c. 1200, the early modern period saw increased population density and the advent of the Little Ice Age (LIA), whose long winters and wet summers destroyed crop yields.<br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: To test the hypothesis that mortality risk increased in the early modern period, this study examined Gompertz and Gompertz-Makeham mortality curves for adult individuals (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;274) dated from c. 1200 to 1717 Berlin. To evaluate the magnitude of differences in mortality by time period and estimated sex, a Cox Proportional Hazards analysis was used.<br><br>RESULTS: All adults faced a decreased risk of mortality in the early modern period compared to the late medieval period. In both time periods, estimated females faced a higher risk of mortality compared to estimated males, though this difference was only statistically significant in the early modern period.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Decreased risk of mortality may indicate protective effects of urban life, even with the climatic variability of the LIA. The early modern period saw the proliferation of public hospitals and an increase in medical publications. Higher mortality risks for estimated females at this time may be a result of differential education and heightened religious tensions that resulted in witchcraft persecutions, possibly affecting social determinants of health for women at the time.},
}
@article {pmid40543318,
year = {2025},
author = {Anshassi, M},
title = {Global warming potential implications of US waste LCA assumptions: A perturbation-based approach for decision support.},
journal = {Waste management (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {204},
number = {},
pages = {114953},
doi = {10.1016/j.wasman.2025.114953},
pmid = {40543318},
issn = {1879-2456},
mesh = {*Global Warming ; *Waste Management/methods ; United States ; Recycling ; *Decision Support Techniques ; Models, Theoretical ; Waste Disposal Facilities ; Refuse Disposal/methods ; Solid Waste/analysis ; },
abstract = {Waste management decision makers often rely on LCA findings to determine effective strategies to reduce environmental impacts, of which climate change mitigation has become centerstage. The complexity of conducting an LCA for waste management decision making is typically simplified using comprehensive models developed for wide region (e.g., United States, United Kingdom, Denmark) containing geographic and temporal metadata particular to the region. The aims of this study are to: 1) determine hotspot assumptions triggering the greatest sensitivity to the global warming potential (GWP) indicator for the management of various waste components in the US; and 2) inform on data collection approaches decision makers may use to improve their waste LCA by applying the findings of the first aim to a US context. A perturbation analysis was conducted for several recycling, landfilling, and combusting parameters using the Solid Waste Optimization Framework (SWOLF) Model. For landfilling, critical assumptions included landfill gas management factors such as lifetime gas collection efficiency, the type of gas management employed, and the bulk decay rate. In recycling, the most influential factor was the material substitution ratio. For combustion, key parameters were the avoided emissions from the electrical grid mixture and the types of metals recovered from the ash. Whenever data is available it should be supplemented in place of defaults to reduce uncertainty in waste LCA tools, especially the parameters highlighted that have influential impacts on results.},
}
@article {pmid40542703,
year = {2026},
author = {Grover, P and Verduzco-Gutierrez, M and Annaswamy, T},
title = {A socioecological approach to understanding and positively affecting the intersectionality between disability, race and ethnicity, climate change, and rehabilitation outcomes: A scoping review.},
journal = {PM &amp; R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation},
volume = {18 Suppl 1},
number = {Suppl 1},
pages = {S35-S44},
pmid = {40542703},
issn = {1934-1563},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Persons with Disabilities/rehabilitation ; *Ethnicity ; *Racial Groups ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Health care outcomes for people with disability may be disproportionately affected by climate change through multiple interlinked factors, which are not well understood.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: With use of&#xa0;scoping review methodology, this study aimed to model this intersectionality using socioecological (SE) levels to connect person-level rehabilitation diagnoses with systems/policy-level climate change and use this model to identify multilevel factors, rehabilitation outcomes, and responsive strategies from literature.<br><br>METHODS: A scoping review of literature was conducted using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews methodology from three databases (PubMed Medline, Ovid Medline, CINAHL) using combinations of keywords (climate change), (rehabilitation), (disability), and (race). Logic and SE models were combined to model this intersectionality and create review forms that were used to abstract data. Common themes were collated (results), and additional experiential insight was added to provide contextual relevance (discussion).<br><br>RESULTS: Of 32 deduplicated articles, 11 met inclusion criteria for qualitative analysis. Rehabilitation outcomes included physical, economic, mental, cognitive, and mortality (person level); rehabilitation services disruption, medical supply delay, emergency capacity overwhelmed (organizational level); and disabled environment (community level). Responsive strategies included education, backup supplies, planning, social support/utility registration (person level); competency assessment/training, physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians (PM&amp;R) assisting patient in planning, providing pre-/postevent services, and establishing cross-coverage (interpersonal level); telerehabilitation, energy/resources conservation, PM&amp;R inclusion in disaster mitigation planning (organization level); building accessible/resilient infrastructure, evidence-based practice guidelines through professional organizations (community level); and research funding, utility companies prioritizing power, and patients/providers included in planning (system/policy level).<br><br>DISCUSSION: Climate change impact on rehabilitation diagnoses such as spinal cord injury and limb loss, as well as intersectionality with rehabilitation outcomes and identified responsive strategies, has been comprehensively modeled using SE levels. Race is not a commonly identified factor.<br><br>CONCLUSION: PM&amp;R physicians can play a vital role in this intersectionality of disability, climate change, and rehabilitation outcomes.},
}
@article {pmid40542190,
year = {2025},
author = {Hirata, R and Goodarzi, L and Rörig, FS and Alves, LM and Bertolo, R},
title = {Climate change impacts on groundwater: a growing challenge for water resources sustainability in Brazil.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {7},
pages = {784},
doi = {10.1007/s10661-025-14235-8},
pmid = {40542190},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Brazil ; *Groundwater/chemistry ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Water Resources ; *Water Supply/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Conservation of Water Resources ; },
abstract = {Despite Brazil's substantial freshwater reserves, regional disparities and increasing anthropogenic pressures have led to recurrent water scarcity, particularly in the northeast and central-west regions. Climate change is expected to intensify these challenges by further stressing surface and groundwater resources. This study estimates the impacts of climate change on future water availability in Brazil using a GIS-based distributed water balance model, particularly the aquifer recharge. Changes in precipitation, temperature, surface runoff, and groundwater recharge (GWR) were evaluated under two emission scenarios (SSP245 and SSP585), based on bias-corrected CMIP6 projections for three future periods: 2025-2050 (F1), 2050-2075 (F2), and 2075-2100 (F3). Climate inputs were used to compute water balance parameters on a monthly basis, which were then aggregated to annual means and compared against a historical baseline (1980-2013). The results indicate an increase in average annual temperature under both emission scenarios. Under SSP245, the projected average temperature rise is 1.02 °C, 1.56 °C, and 1.94 °C for the periods F1, F2, and F3, respectively. Under SSP585, the temperature increase is more pronounced, with projections of 1.38 °C, 2.43 °C, and 3.66 °C for the same periods. Precipitation changes across the country are highly variable; however, the maps generally show a decrease in the northern and eastern regions. Changes in climate parameters are expected to impact annual runoff, with increases projected mainly in the southern and eastern regions. At the same time, decreases are anticipated in the north, west, and southeast regions, reaching up to - 261 mm/year. As surface water availability declines due to climate change, reliance on groundwater resources is expected to increase. However, climate change is projected to reduce GWR by up to - 666 mm/year directly. The Bauru-Caiuá Aquifer System is projected to experience the most severe reduction in GWR, with a decrease of up to - 27.94%. Other aquifers, such as Bambuí Cárstico, Furnas, Guarani, Parecis, Ponta Grossa, and Serra Geral, are also expected to face significant reductions in recharge. Therefore, an integrated approach to water resources management will be critical in these regions to effectively balance future water demand and supply.},
}
@article {pmid40541303,
year = {2025},
author = {Samarasekera, U},
title = {Louise Kelly-Hope-infectious diseases and climate change.},
journal = {The Lancet. Infectious diseases},
volume = {25},
number = {7},
pages = {720},
doi = {10.1016/S1473-3099(25)00368-8},
pmid = {40541303},
issn = {1474-4457},
}
@article {pmid40540187,
year = {2025},
author = {Dumitran, GE and Vuta, LI},
title = {Adapt water reserves to climate change: study case Romania.},
journal = {Environmental science and pollution research international},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40540187},
issn = {1614-7499},
support = {Gnac-ARUT//National Program for Research of the National Association of Technical Universities/ ; },
abstract = {At the regional level, hydrological factors, catchment properties, as well as the way water reserves are utilized, represent major determining factors of the reactions of lake ecosystems to climate change (CC). In this context, lakes also have a negative impact related to the large amounts of water they can consume through evaporation. This paper quantifies the effects of a small artificial lake-Dridu from Romania (with complex usage) on the environment in the context of CC, estimating the blue water footprint (WF) and carbon footprint (CF) under different use scenarios. Thus, an analysis of the evolution of CF and WF is conducted until 2100, considering forecasts of changes in average temperatures, as well as a partial coverage of the lake's surface with floating photovoltaic systems (FPV). During the study period from 2017 to 2021, the average WF was 0.054 million m[3], and the carbon intensity was 120.23 kg CO2e/MWh. By covering 2 ha of the reservoir's surface with FPV, the production and release of CO2 and CH4 into the atmosphere decrease, on average, by 30% for WF and 28.13% for CF. For the CC scenarios, it is observed that WF will increase by an average of 10.4%, while the carbon footprint shows no significant variations. It is worth mentioning that this type of approach, e.g., impact of FPV on WF and CF, as well as the use of FPV as a measure of coping with CC, has not been studied yet in any region of Eastern Europe. This study, given that it deals with relatively new technologies (FPV), has some gaps, since the CF is computed based on estimates, not on measured data. However, the results and the methodology currently presented can be used by various stakeholders to identify the best coping mechanism for preserving the water quantity and for generating clean energy. Also, these types of studies can be a good stimulus for the authorities to develop and permit the placement of FPV on small reservoirs and to investigate the effects of such projects in terms of energy, FPV efficiency, water quantity, and quality, as it will allow the actual quantification of different effects and benefits brought by this technology (water quality indicators, GHG emission, reduction of evaporation, FPV energy output).},
}
@article {pmid40539289,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, L and Cole, S and Rodriguez-Flores, JM and Hestir, E and Fink, D and Viers, JH and Medellin-Azuara, J and Conklin, M and Harmon, T},
title = {Synergies Between Agricultural Production and Shorebird Conservation With Climate Change in the Central Valley, California, With Optimized Water Allocation and Multi-Benefit Land Use.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {6},
pages = {e70304},
pmid = {40539289},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {M21PR3417//University of California Multicampus Research Initiative Program/ ; 21-0557-000-SO//California Department of Food and Agriculture/ ; 1639268//National Science Foundation/ ; 2021-69012-35916//USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; California ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Animals ; *Agriculture/methods ; *Birds/physiology ; Biodiversity ; Wetlands ; },
abstract = {Conservation planning that enhances the resiliency of biodiversity to climate change requires adaptive water and land use decision-making in the most cost-efficient way. This has many challenges since landscapes with high biodiversity can embrace intense human production activities, particularly agriculture. Conventionally, water and land used for conservation are often regarded as tradeoffs to agricultural productivity. However, this study found that agricultural water and land use synergize with shorebird conservation in the Central Valley, California. If informed decisions are made to guide strategic land use, landscapes can adapt to climate change and offer multiple benefits. This study used a coupled economic optimization model with a species distribution model to consider human factors in ecological impacts. The objective was to assess the impacts of agricultural water and land use decisions under different climate change scenarios on 10 shorebird species populations in California's Central Valley. Our results showed that strategic water and land management can offer favorable habitats to targeted shorebirds with a land composition including diversified crop categories complementary to wetlands. This study demonstrates that agricultural lands can be as important as wetlands to shorebirds to sustain their migratory stages throughout the year. Wetland restoration without species habitat preference information can lead to population shrinkage since wetland types vary in habitat importance to the shorebird species studied in this research. Business as usual, along with land use and climate change, will decrease shorebirds' breeding season and population to the same degree as they impact non-breeding populations. The synergies between agricultural production and shorebird conservation were found in the scenarios that favor agricultural production water use but also favor habitat provisioning to shorebirds in the Central Valley, California, under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40538695,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, C and Zhang, K and Zhao, C and Yan, Y and Li, J},
title = {The impact of climate change on depression in rural Chinese older adult.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1610597},
pmid = {40538695},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change/statistics &amp; numerical data ; China/epidemiology ; Aged ; Female ; Male ; *Rural Population/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Longitudinal Studies ; *Depression/epidemiology ; Middle Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Quality of Life ; East Asian People ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: In recent years, the impact of climate change on the economy and society has become increasingly significant, with depression emerging as a major factor hindering individuals' daily functioning and quality of life. Rural older adult, due to their low income and inadequate social security, face particularly prominent depressive symptoms. However, existing research has predominantly focused on developed countries, with insufficient attention paid to depressive disorders among rural older adult populations in China.<br><br>METHODS: This study, based on data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) from 2013 to 2020 and meteorological monitoring data, employs a two-way fixed effects model to examine the effects of climate change on depressive symptoms in rural older adult.<br><br>RESULTS: The findings reveal that: (1) extreme low temperatures are the primary climatic factor increasing depression risks of rural older adult; (2) the depression of women, those with low education levels, those engaged in agricultural activities, and widowed individuals is more significantly affected by low temperatures; (3) climate change directly heightens depression risks among rural older adult through heightened social isolation and loneliness. (4) climate change indirectly exacerbates depression risks through deteriorating physical health, reduced outdoor activities, declining cognitive abilities, and decreased sleep quality.<br><br>DISCUSSION: This study provides empirical evidence for policymakers to assess the health costs of climate change and propose targeted interventions for depressive disorders.},
}
@article {pmid40538687,
year = {2025},
author = {Saadat, A and Zubair, R and Siddiqui, UI and Mughal, S},
title = {The contemporary spell of heat stroke in Karachi amid global warming and power crisis: a threatened call for medical emergency.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1469486},
pmid = {40538687},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; Pakistan/epidemiology ; *Heat Stroke/mortality/epidemiology ; *Global Warming/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Air Pollution/adverse effects/statistics &amp; numerical data ; },
abstract = {The study examines the impact of population density, air pollution, and temperature on heat stroke cases in Karachi, focusing on stroke-related mortality from 2010 to 2024. It develops an intelligent system for adaptive forecasting, incorporating population increase, air quality, meteorological activity, and mortality data, presenting urban vulnerability to health crises. A Pearson correlation analysis was used to determine the association between these factors, which makes it possible to present urban vulnerability to health crises from various angles that are systematically relevant and interdependent at the same time. This study is unique because it takes an integrated approach, relating urban stressors and climate conditions to public health outcomes in Karachi, a context that has been neglected in previous studies.},
}
@article {pmid40538635,
year = {2025},
author = {Cortés Arbués, I and Chatzivasileiadis, T and Storm, S and Ivanova, O and Filatova, T},
title = {Private investments in climate change adaptation are increasing in Europe, although sectoral differences remain.},
journal = {Communications earth &amp; environment},
volume = {6},
number = {1},
pages = {470},
pmid = {40538635},
issn = {2662-4435},
abstract = {Climate-induced hazards are becoming more frequent and severe, causing escalating economic losses worldwide. Consequently, climate change adaptation is increasingly necessary to protect people, nature and the economy. However, little is known about who is adapting and how much they spend on adaptation measures, especially in the private sector. This article focuses on firms-the backbone of economic development, yet understudied in climate adaptation research. Here we present insights from a unique panel dataset detailing businesses' adaptation investments across 28 European countries (2018-2022), 5 hazard types, and 19 economic sectors. Our descriptive analysis reveals low but increasing adaptation investments across Europe (0.15-0.92% of national gross domestic product, annually increasing by 30.6-37.4%). Moreover, we highlight considerable differences in adaptation intensity across sectors, including low adaptation intensity in manufacturing and retail trade. Additionally, our econometric analysis indicates that public adaptation spending crowds in private investments in adaptation, highlighting opportunities to facilitate autonomous adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid40537584,
year = {2025},
author = {Murendo, C},
title = {Exposure to pollution and climate change-induced food insecurity on depressive symptoms among adolescents in rural areas of Afghanistan.},
journal = {Discover mental health},
volume = {5},
number = {1},
pages = {92},
pmid = {40537584},
issn = {2731-4383},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Research into how pollution and climate change-induced food insecurity affect adolescents' mental health in Afghanistan is still in its infancy. This study analyses the association between pollution exposure, climate change-induced food insecurity and, depressive symptoms among adolescents in Afghanistan.<br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1416 adolescents and their 1416 parents and/or caregivers in seven provinces of Afghanistan. Exposure to pollution and climate change-induced food insecurity are the explanatory variables of interest. Mental health was measured by the occurrence of depression. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used for estimation.<br><br>RESULTS: The multivariate logistic regression results revealed that adolescents exposed to pollution were 2.66 times more likely to exhibit depressive symptoms (OR&#x2009;=&#x2009;2.66; p < 0.001), and the effects were significant for both boys and girls. Adolescents experiencing climate change (drought and floods) induced food insecurity were 1.39 times more likely to exhibit depressive symptoms (OR&#x2009;=&#x2009;1.30; p < 0.05). In addition, the study found that the effects of drought and flood induced food insecurity on mental health were pronounced among girls than boys.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Exposure to pollution and climate change-induced food insecurity were associated with depressive symptoms among adolescents. The public, private sector, and international organizations should promote pollution, drought, and flood mitigation strategies, as these environmental factors may contribute to mental health challenges among adolescents. There is need for interventions that specifically target female adolescents given their vulnerabilities to climate change-induced food insecurity. There is scope to integrate mental health services, with food security, pollution and climate mitigation interventions in Afghanistan. Policymakers should focus on regular community-based mental health screening programs, training local mental health professionals, and educating adolescents about the symptoms of depression.},
}
@article {pmid40536594,
year = {2025},
author = {Piyasena, NMPM and Bandara, SMGL},
title = {Utilizing geospatial tools for assessing climate change vulnerability: a case study of the Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {7},
pages = {774},
doi = {10.1007/s10661-025-14220-1},
pmid = {40536594},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Sri Lanka ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Floods/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Droughts/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Landslides/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Risk Assessment/methods ; },
abstract = {This study utilizes geospatial tools to assess the climate change vulnerability of the Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka, by examining three key dimensions: exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity. Ratnapura is particularly prone to climate-related hazards, such as floods, landslides, and droughts, which pose significant threats to its socio-economic stability and environmental health. The assessment employs historical climate data and geographic information to develop exposure maps, while sensitivity is evaluated through an analysis of socio-economic and environmental conditions. Adaptive capacity is measured by examining local institutional frameworks and resource availability. The findings reveal high vulnerability levels, particularly in the Ratnapura and Kalawana Divisional Secretariat (DS) divisions, highlighting the urgent need for targeted adaptation strategies. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of geospatial analysis tools in conducting comprehensive climate vulnerability assessments, providing valuable insights for developing climate-sensitive policies, and enhancing disaster risk reduction efforts. The results offer a foundation for local and regional authorities to implement proactive measures to build resilience against climate change impacts.},
}
@article {pmid40536528,
year = {2025},
author = {Liang, L and Chao, Y and Wang, X and Li, J and Ma, P},
title = {Seasonal climate change characteristics of the Mu Us Sandy Land based on long time scale.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {7},
pages = {771},
doi = {10.1007/s10661-025-14204-1},
pmid = {40536528},
issn = {1573-2959},
support = {2023JCYB449//General project of Shaanxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology/ ; YDBK2017-19//Yan'an University Project/ ; 2023SLJBZ002//Yan'an Science and Technology Bureau's List System Project/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Seasons ; Temperature ; Desert Climate ; },
abstract = {The study of seasonal-scale climate-vegetation coupling mechanisms is important for coordinating desertification control and climate adaptation. Taking the Mu Us Sandy Land (MUSL) as a case study, we gathered meteorological data from 1959 to 2019 (including maximum temperature, minimum temperature, and precipitation) for seasonal analysis. We conducted M-K significance and mutation analysis, Morlet wavelet periodicity analysis and correlation analysis and investigated the effects of various seasonal and annual climate factors on NDVI using NDVI values collected from 1999 to 2019. The results indicate the following: (1) Both the maximum and minimum temperatures in the MUSL exhibit an upward trend across all four seasons. Precipitation in autumn shows a decreasing trend, while in spring, summer, and winter, it increases, leading to an overall rise in precipitation. (2) The maximum and minimum temperatures in MUSL experienced a mutation in the 1980 and 2000, respectively, while precipitation underwent a mutation in the 1980 and 2019. After these mutations, both temperature and precipitation exhibited an overall upward trend. (3) The first primary cycle for both the maximum and minimum temperatures is 18 years, while the first primary cycle for precipitation is 8 years. (4) The impact of the climate in MUSL on vegetation is as follows: precipitation > temperature.},
}
@article {pmid40536515,
year = {2025},
author = {Akorli, R and Antwi-Agyei, P and Davies, P and Damsere-Derry, J and Baffour-Ata, F and Nakua, E and Donkor, P and Mock, C},
title = {The impact of climate change on road traffic crashes in Ghana.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {69},
number = {9},
pages = {2285-2299},
pmid = {40536515},
issn = {1432-1254},
support = {D43 TW007267/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States ; D43 TW007267/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States ; },
mesh = {Ghana/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; *Accidents, Traffic/statistics &amp; numerical data/mortality ; Humans ; Rain ; Temperature ; Seasons ; },
abstract = {Despite the substantial injuries and fatalities from Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs), evidence of climate change's impact on RTCs in Ghana is lacking. This study assessed the impact of climate change on RTCs in Ghana by combining quantitative (Mann-Kendall trend tests, Continuous Wavelet Transform analysis, causal inference analysis) and qualitative (15 key stakeholder interviews) methods. The quantitative analysis employed monthly rainfall and temperature data (1991-2021) alongside RTC data (1998-2021) across 10 regions. While rainfall trends varied regionally, the wet season (April through mid-October) showed a strong link to crash severity for all regions across Ghana. Wavelet analysis showed higher crash severity in the wet season within every 2-8 months period in a particular annual year during the study period. Causal inference analysis revealed rainfall's stronger influence (3.59%) on fatal crashes during the wet season compared to temperature (0.04%). Key stakeholder interviews highlighted perceived changes in temperature and intense rainfall patterns affecting RTCs, especially during rainy seasons suggesting an association between increased rainfall and crash severity. These findings emphasize the multifaceted role of climate change on road safety and the need to address weather-specific risks.},
}
@article {pmid40535792,
year = {2025},
author = {Chau, PH and Yu, TLT and Hu, Y and Palmeiro Silva, YK and Gilder, E and Cole, M and Ngunyulu, R and Lin, CC},
title = {Preparedness of nurses for climate change: questionnaire development and preliminary validation.},
journal = {International journal of nursing studies advances},
volume = {8},
number = {},
pages = {100337},
pmid = {40535792},
issn = {2666-142X},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Nurses are well-positioned to lead climate action efforts. There are several tools currently available for measuring nurses' awareness, attitudes and practices regarding climate change. While each of these existing tools provides valuable insights into nurses' awareness, attitudes, and practices regarding climate change, none of them address preparedness in taking actions in the near future, which is important to inform strategies for motivating climate change actions targeting nurses.<br><br>OBJECTIVES: To describe the development and validation an instrument, provides a means to measure nurses internationally regarding their self-perceived engagement (achievement and preparedness), as well as their awareness and attitudes towards climate change.<br><br>METHODS: A self-administered structured questionnaire for a cross-sectional multinational survey was developed. The 2018 International Council of Nursing (ICN)'s Position Statement on Nurses, Climate Change and Health was used to guide the achievement and preparedness of climate change actions. An expert panel of six nursing scholars rated the content validity. Scale-level and item-level Content Validity Index (S-CVI and I-CVI) were calculated. Based on the first 509 responses from the survey, internal consistency was assessed by Cronbach's alpha, convergent validity by correlation analyses, and structural validity was assessed by exploratory factor analysis.<br><br>FINDINGS: The I-CVI of the final version was above 0.83 for all items except one. The S-CVI was 0.96. The internal consistency assessed by Cronbach's alpha was 0.943. All constructs were significantly positively associated with each other. Eight factors were identified by exploratory factor analysis, which structurally largely agree with the different parts of the questionnaire.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The instrument is valid and reliable for assessing nurses' preparedness for climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40535598,
year = {2025},
author = {Fitzhugh, MH and Wang, J and Powers, JG},
title = {Climate change and rural populations in dermatology: an intersection requiring further exploration.},
journal = {International journal of women's dermatology},
volume = {11},
number = {2},
pages = {e214},
pmid = {40535598},
issn = {2352-6475},
}
@article {pmid40535095,
year = {2025},
author = {Wong, A and Hoang, TH and Ferrara, V and Nguyen, TH},
title = {How Systemic Barriers Can Impact Health Inequities When Facing Climate Change Stressors: A Scoping Review of Global Differences.},
journal = {GeoHealth},
volume = {9},
number = {6},
pages = {e2024GH001272},
pmid = {40535095},
issn = {2471-1403},
abstract = {The objective of this scoping review is to explore the systemic barriers that impact health inequities among vulnerable populations (e.g., racial/ethnic and gender groups, people with disabilities, refugees, immigrants, elders, young children, agricultural and fishery workers, and low-income individuals) when facing climate change stressors. We conducted an extensive review using nine search engines, which yielded 21 publications that focused on the health outcomes and barriers on the topic of climate change among vulnerable populations. Our findings indicated that poverty is the largest challenge preventing people from adequate health access and achieving positive outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations globally. In addition, institutional and systemic barriers also differ based on regional differences, which suggests that health inequities are context dependent. Our scoping review has implications for (a) enhancing the effectiveness of climate change mitigation strategies and (b) addressing the healthcare barriers of vulnerable populations based on country-specific challenges.},
}
@article {pmid40533693,
year = {2025},
author = {Gechelu, GF and Shoro, KE and Baisa, SM and Tullu, KT and Irena, BT and Urga, JB},
title = {Evaluating climate change impacts on future crop and irrigation water requirements in Gojeb river catchment, Ethiopia.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {7},
pages = {765},
doi = {10.1007/s10661-025-14240-x},
pmid = {40533693},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Ethiopia ; *Agricultural Irrigation/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; Rivers/chemistry ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Water Supply/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Agriculture ; },
abstract = {This study aims to investigate the impacts of climate change on future crop and irrigation water requirements in the Gojeb River catchment. Crop water requirements (CWR) and irrigation water requirements (IWR) for Shabe, Jimma, Dedo, and Bonga stations for maize, sorghum, barley, and wheat were assessed for the near future (2025-2060) and far future (2061-2096). RACMO22T, REMO2009, RCA4, and CCLM4.8 regional climate models (RCMs) were used, considering both the RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 emission scenarios. Climatic factors, such as precipitation, minimum and maximum temperatures, and potential evapotranspiration (ETO), were used to evaluate future CWR and IWR. The Hargreaves-Samani equation was utilized to estimate ETo in the R programming. The results of the analysis indicate that at the base period and future projections under the RCP 4.5, maize consistently has the highest CWR and IWR at all stations, while barley requires less water. Under the RCP 4.5 scenario, the CWR for maize, sorghum, barley, and wheat is projected to increase at all stations in the near and far future. Similarly, in RCP 8.5, crop water needs increased across all stations. On the other hand, the study calculated IWR for maize, sorghum, barley, and wheat under the RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5 scenarios, showing an increase in water needs for all crops in both the near and far future at all stations. The projected CWR and IWR values under RCP 8.5 are greater than those under RCP 4.5 at every station. The study can serve as benchmark information for future research and guide watershed managers and environmentalists in considering the impacts of climate change on surface water availability and irrigation requirements in the Gojeb River catchment.},
}
@article {pmid40533601,
year = {2025},
author = {Simon, J and Ibanga, EA and Inyang, EP and Kama, HG and Momoh, KO and Bello, S and Yisa, AG},
title = {Assessment of heavy metal pollution from flooded rice farms in Hadejia LGA of Jigawa State Nigeria: an impact of climate change.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {7},
pages = {764},
doi = {10.1007/s10661-025-14241-w},
pmid = {40533601},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Metals, Heavy/analysis ; Farms ; Floods ; *Oryza/chemistry ; *Soil Pollutants/analysis ; Nigeria ; Climate Change ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Soil/chemistry ; },
abstract = {This study assessed heavy metal contamination in flooded rice farmlands of Hadejia Local Government Area, Jigawa State, Nigeria, with the aim of investigating the impact of perennial flooding on metal accumulation in soils and rice grains. The research addresses a significant data gap in environmental and public health surveillance within the region. A total of 50 surface soil and 50 rice grain samples were collected and analyzed using microwave plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy (MP-AES), validated by atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), to determine the concentrations of Zn, Cd, Fe, Cu, Ni, As, Pb, Mn, and Cr. Due to non-normal data distribution, median values were used for the analysis. While most heavy metals were within the permissible limits, arsenic (As) exceeded its maximum allowable concentration (MAC) in soil by 77.5% and surpassed its weekly tolerable intake limit in rice by four orders of magnitude, posing a significant health risk. The contamination was attributed to mine tailings, abandoned pits, agricultural residues, and industrial discharges from nearby regions. Pollution indices indicated particularly high risks from Cd and As. The study recommends detailed geochemical mapping to trace arsenic sources and the adoption of low-arsenic-absorbing rice varieties to reduce dietary exposure and enhance food safety.},
}
@article {pmid40533541,
year = {2025},
author = {Hultgren, A and Carleton, T and Delgado, M and Gergel, DR and Greenstone, M and Houser, T and Hsiang, S and Jina, A and Kopp, RE and Malevich, SB and McCusker, KE and Mayer, T and Nath, I and Rising, J and Rode, A and Yuan, J},
title = {Impacts of climate change on global agriculture accounting for adaptation.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {642},
number = {8068},
pages = {644-652},
pmid = {40533541},
issn = {1476-4687},
mesh = {*Acclimatization ; *Agriculture/economics/statistics &amp; numerical data/trends ; *Climate Change/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Crop Production/statistics &amp; numerical data/economics ; *Crops, Agricultural/economics/supply &amp; distribution/growth &amp; development ; Food Supply/statistics &amp; numerical data/economics ; Income ; Internationality ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Climate change threatens global food systems[1], but the extent to which adaptation will reduce losses remains unknown and controversial[2]. Even within the well-studied context of US agriculture, some analyses argue that adaptation will be widespread and climate damages small[3,4], whereas others conclude that adaptation will be limited and losses severe[5,6]. Scenario-based analyses indicate that adaptation should have notable consequences on global agricultural productivity[7-9], but there has been no systematic study of how extensively real-world producers actually adapt at the global scale. Here we empirically estimate the impact of global producer adaptations using longitudinal data on six staple crops spanning 12,658 regions, capturing two-thirds of global crop calories. We estimate that global production declines 5.5 × 10[14] kcal annually per 1 °C global mean surface temperature (GMST) rise (120 kcal per person per day or 4.4% of recommended consumption per 1 °C; P < 0.001). We project that adaptation and income growth alleviate 23% of global losses in 2050 and 34% at the end of the century (6% and 12%, respectively; moderate-emissions scenario), but substantial residual losses remain for all staples except rice. In contrast to analyses of other outcomes that project the greatest damages to the global poor[10,11], we find that global impacts are dominated by losses to modern-day breadbaskets with favourable climates and limited present adaptation, although losses in low-income regions losses are also substantial. These results indicate a scale of innovation, cropland expansion or further adaptation that might be necessary to ensure food security in a changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid40531122,
year = {2025},
author = {Coronado-Vázquez, V and Gómez-Salgado, J},
title = {Health professionals face up to climate change: from commitment to action.},
journal = {Emergencias : revista de la Sociedad Espanola de Medicina de Emergencias},
volume = {37},
number = {3},
pages = {226-227},
doi = {10.55633/s3me/087.2024},
pmid = {40531122},
issn = {2386-5857},
}
@article {pmid40530500,
year = {2025},
author = {McLaughlin, BC and Kling, MM and Jackson, ST and Zavaleta, ES and Ackerly, DD},
title = {Sustaining Species of the Future: Climatic Nuclei for Climate Change Adaptation.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {6},
pages = {e70253},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70253},
pmid = {40530500},
issn = {1365-2486},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Ecosystem ; *Refugium ; Endangered Species ; Animals ; },
abstract = {Conservation of climatic refugia, or locations that will buffer vulnerable species from the effects of climate change, has recently emerged as a prominent climate adaptation strategy. Here, we introduce an important and complementary concept, 'climatic nuclei'-locations that harbor populations of species that are expected to expand under future conditions-which has so far received little attention. While the climatic refugia concept focuses on threatened species, the climatic nuclei concept focuses on species that are projected to expand with climate change to help create the functional, diverse, and locally unique ecosystems of the future. We evaluate where climatic nuclei are expected to occur; draw on lessons from the paleoecological and modern ecological literature to better understand how climatic nuclei could function; explore the concept's application to land stewardship and conservation; and provide suggestions for future research.},
}
@article {pmid40530262,
year = {2025},
author = {Xu, J and Zhao, Y and Wang, C and Yan, Y and Wen, Y},
title = {From current to future projections: modeling habitat suitability changes for Hibiscus syriacus L. in China using MaxEnt under climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1551684},
pmid = {40530262},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Hibiscus syriacus L. (Malvaceae) is widely cultivated for its ornamental value and diverse applications in food, medicine, and textiles. Despite its extensive use, the key environmental factors and geographic patterns influencing its habitat suitability remain poorly understood. We applied the MaxEnt model to assess the current and projected future distribution of H. syriacus using 185 occurrence records and 20 environmental variables. Results showed that the current suitable habitat area covered 188.81 × 10[4] km[2]. Temperature and precipitation played a crucial role in shaping the present geographical distribution of H. syriacus populations. Projections indicated that by the 2050s, the total suitable habitat area would expand, with the SSP585 scenario demonstrating the most substantial increase. However, a general decline was expected by the 2070s. The potential distribution, primarily concentrated in Hunan Province, was projected to shift southwestward. Migration patterns and habitat changes were primarily driven by substantial variations in temperature and precipitation. These findings highlight the impact of climate change on the habitat suitability of H. syriacus and offer a scientific basis for determining planting zones and strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40528884,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhao, Z and Yang, W and Hua, P and Krebs, P and Zhang, J},
title = {Deicing salt exacerbates freshwater salinization under climate change and human activities.},
journal = {Innovation (Cambridge (Mass.))},
volume = {6},
number = {6},
pages = {100862},
pmid = {40528884},
issn = {2666-6758},
}
@article {pmid40528764,
year = {2025},
author = {Naylor, R and Shaw, E},
title = {Atmospheres of influence: the role of journal editors in shaping early climate change narratives - ERRATUM.},
journal = {British journal for the history of science},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1},
doi = {10.1017/S0007087425000408},
pmid = {40528764},
issn = {1474-001X},
}
@article {pmid40528665,
year = {2025},
author = {Roberge, M and Diallo, T and Bérubé, A and Audate, PP and Leblanc, N},
title = {Climate Change Integration in Nursing Academic Curricula and Continuing Education: A Scoping Review.},
journal = {The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres},
volume = {57},
number = {3},
pages = {406-428},
pmid = {40528665},
issn = {1705-7051},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Curriculum ; Humans ; *Education, Nursing, Continuing ; *Education, Nursing ; },
abstract = {Background and PurposeThe consequences of climate change on individuals' and communities' health are numerous. Nurses are among the healthcare professionals most confronted with the climate crisis, and have great potential to limit its impact on vulnerable populations. However, our knowledge of educational options for preparing nurses to address climate change remains limited. The aim of this scoping review was to examine how climate change is integrated into the academic curricula or continuing education of nurses.Methods and ProceduresArksey and O'Malley's (2005) framework was used to conduct this scoping review. Documentary search strategies were developed and tested in four databases, and a search of the grey literature was carried out. A two-stage selection process was implemented. Data from 16 scientific articles were extracted and 11 grey literature references were included in the analyses. A narrative summary allowed to synthesize the findings.ResultsAcademic and healthcare organizations are increasingly implementing innovative and participatory educational initiatives to raise nurses' awareness of climate change's health impacts and encourage students and nurses to act in their daily lives and clinical practice. Challenges include a dense curriculum, the absence of a climate competency framework, and theoretical content being presented in an unstimulating manner.ConclusionsThe use of innovative, interactive teaching methods, reference to a theoretical model centered on planetary health, and climate change content distributed throughout the curriculum are some ways to stimulate students' interest in climate issues. Collaborative efforts involving academia and organizations are needed to foster nurses' awareness and encourage a variety of climate-oriented actions with planetary reach.},
}
@article {pmid40528510,
year = {2025},
author = {Levine, RL and Verzuh, TL and Mathewson, PD and Porter, WP and Kroger, B and Monteith, KL},
title = {Sex-specific trade-offs influence thermoregulation under climate change.},
journal = {Ecology},
volume = {106},
number = {6},
pages = {e70138},
pmid = {40528510},
issn = {1939-9170},
support = {003292//Wyoming Governor's Big Game License Coalition/ ; 004549//Wyoming Governor's Big Game License Coalition/ ; //Wyoming Game and Fish Department/ ; //M. Newhouse/ ; 1005065D//UW-NPS Research Station/ ; //M. and C. Rumsey/ ; //A. Young/ ; //J. Nielson/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; *Body Temperature Regulation/physiology ; *Deer/physiology ; Reproduction ; Sex Factors ; },
abstract = {Increasingly, climate change is pushing species to the limits of their thermal tolerance, with cascading effects across ecosystems. Animals use behavior to prevent these harmful physiological states, but their need and ability to do so varies with their traits. Within species, traits such as sex and reproductive status affect heat sensitivity, perhaps eliciting differences in behavioral responses to thermal extremes. We evaluated whether sex and reproductive status affected thermoregulatory behavior and its efficacy in moose (Alces alces), a heat-sensitive endotherm that relies on thermal refuge. We expected traits associated with elevated heat load would be linked to heightened selection for thermal refuge and that differences in selection would successfully alleviate differing risks of overheating. Thus, reproductive females and males, who are more heat-sensitive, would have stronger selection for thermal refuge than non-reproductive females. We assessed selection of thermal refuge at bed sites and generated biophysical models to evaluate if selection mitigated risk of overheating. Reproductive status did not elicit differences in selection by females. The sexes, however, differed in selection of the trade-off between solar cover and cooling from wind. Females selected refuge with canopy cover and avoided wind. Males did not select cover and had weaker avoidance of wind than females. Yet, both sexes were more likely to overheat in areas of low cover, even if wind speeds were high. Hence, males had weaker selection of refuge than females despite being more likely to overheat, and life history trade-offs failed to explain the sub-optimal thermoregulatory behavior. We identify sex-specific thermoregulatory trade-offs, highlighting the disproportionate effects of climate change on certain demographic groups. Moreover, we emphasize the relevance of trait-based approaches for studying changing ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid40528155,
year = {2025},
author = {Attia, NM and Hamed, AEM and Elbakry, MAAE and Barakat, AM and Mohamed, HS},
title = {Navigating sustainable practice: environmental awareness and climate change as mediators of green competence of nurses.},
journal = {BMC nursing},
volume = {24},
number = {1},
pages = {658},
pmid = {40528155},
issn = {1472-6955},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The sustainability of biological, social, and economic systems is essential to safeguarding our collective future and maintaining a balanced relationship between humans and the natural environment. Addressing environmental concerns requires the active involvement of all societal sectors, integrating sustainability awareness into everyday practices and business processes through optimal technology use. This study aims to examine the mediating role of climate change and environmental awareness in the relationship between sustainable practices and green competence among nurses.<br><br>SUBJECT AND METHODS: A random sample of 230 nurses was selected from Al-Ahrar Teaching Hospital in Zagazig, Egypt. A descriptive correlational design was used. Five validated instruments were used to assess sociodemographic characteristics, green competence, nurses' perceptions of climate change, environmental awareness, and sustainable development behaviors.<br><br>RESULTS: The results of the current study show that green competence was significantly and positively correlated to nurses' sustainable practice, environmental awareness and climate change.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Environmental awareness and climate change were mediated of relationship between sustainable practice and green competence.<br><br>The findings of this study have significant implications for nursing management and the broader healthcare sector. By elucidating the relationships among green competence, nurses' sustainable practices, environmental awareness, and climate change, this research offers actionable insights for healthcare leaders. Nursing managers can enhance workplace safety and environmental responsibility by supporting green management systems and implementing ongoing green management programs to improve nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward sustainability. Furthermore, healthcare facilities should be encouraged to adopt environmental awareness and green management practices to address climate change and foster sustainable practices across the healthcare workforce.<br><br>CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.},
}
@article {pmid40527932,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, YR and Wen, S and Singh, BK and Zhang, W and Liu, Z and Hao, X and Hao, YY and Delgado-Baquerizo, M and Tan, W and Huang, Q and Rillig, MC and Zhu, YG},
title = {Vulnerability of soil food webs to chemical pollution and climate change.},
journal = {Nature ecology &amp; evolution},
volume = {9},
number = {7},
pages = {1112-1119},
pmid = {40527932},
issn = {2397-334X},
support = {42425701//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Food Chain ; *Soil/chemistry ; Soil Microbiology ; *Soil Pollutants/toxicity ; *Environmental Pollution ; Animals ; },
abstract = {Soil food webs are critical for maintaining ecosystem functions but are challenged by various stressors including climate change, habitat destruction and pollution. Although complex multitrophic networks can, in theory, buffer environmental stress, the effects of anthropogenic chemicals on soil food webs under climate change remain poorly understood. Here we propose that the effects of chemical pollution on soil communities have been largely underestimated, particularly for climate change-affected ecosystems. We explore the interactive effects of environmental stressors on soil food webs and the importance of integrating chemical pollution impacts into assessing soil food web stability. We also discuss a conceptual framework involving microbiome manipulation, community compensatory dynamics and interaction modulation to mitigate the combined effects of chemical pollution and climate change on soil food webs.},
}
@article {pmid40527633,
year = {2025},
author = {Dorigatti, I and Gaythorpe, KAM and Cox, VM and Windram, FA and Cator, L},
title = {Priorities for modelling arbovirus transmission under climate change.},
journal = {Trends in molecular medicine},
volume = {31},
number = {10},
pages = {885-894},
pmid = {40527633},
issn = {1471-499X},
support = {213494/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; 226727/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; 228185/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Arbovirus Infections/transmission/epidemiology/virology ; Humans ; Animals ; *Arboviruses/physiology/pathogenicity ; Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {The transmission potential of arboviruses is extremely sensitive to environmental conditions. This sensitivity is due to both their intimate relationship with ectothermic vectors and, in many cases, also to the involvement of multiple host species in zoonotic transmission cycles. Here, we review how climate change will alter the transmission ecology and risk of these important infections. The challenge of predicting how climate change will impact these systems is daunting, but the need for tools to manage arbovirus risk under climate change is urgent and imperative. We argue that the development of climate-driven mechanistic models of disease transmission informed by empirical surveillance data is urgently needed to inform future responses and for generating the evidence that policy needs to tackle this global public health risk.},
}
@article {pmid40526750,
year = {2025},
author = {Booth, A and Blake, D and Breheny, M},
title = {Who's responsible? A media framing analysis of climate change and meat reduction in Aotearoa New Zealand.},
journal = {Health promotion international},
volume = {40},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {40526750},
issn = {1460-2245},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; New Zealand ; Humans ; *Mass Media ; *Meat ; Politics ; *Social Responsibility ; },
abstract = {Addressing climate change requires urgent and impactful action. This includes reducing consumption of red meat for people living in high-income countries. This article seeks to understand the role that media play in the construction of arguments about meat reduction. A framing analysis of 58 news media stories from Aotearoa New Zealand (herein Aotearoa) examines how arguments about meat reduction are made persuasive. It was found that within Aotearoa media, responsibility was mainly framed in terms of 'individual responsibility'; this served to limit understanding of how to mobilize collective action and hold powerful groups to account. Aggregated individual choices were instead given the power to influence political action. 'Collective responsibility' and 'political responsibility' frames were also present; these recognized government inaction and the political and economic challenges of meat. In these frames, citizens were encouraged to undertake civil action against political inaction. While individual responsibility is important, individual action alone is insufficient in the face of the increasing climate crisis. The individual actions of many do not replace political and corporate actions that have the potential to reduce emissions and advance climate justice.},
}
@article {pmid40526598,
year = {2025},
author = {Al-Kindi, KM and Al-Lawati, AH},
title = {Climate change and its impact on wheat distribution in semi-arid ecosystems: A case study from the Sultanate of Oman.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {6},
pages = {e0326198},
pmid = {40526598},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Triticum/growth &amp; development ; Oman ; *Ecosystem ; Agriculture ; Temperature ; Crops, Agricultural ; },
abstract = {Climate change, characterised by long-term shifts in temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events, poses significant challenges to agricultural sustainability. This study aims to mitigate the impact of climate change on wheat production in Oman by identifying optimal cultivation areas for four temporal periods. Utilising the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) model, the study assessed the suitability of wheat cultivation across four periods: 1970-2020 (reference period), 2021-2040, 2041-2060 and 2061-2080. The model considered environmental variables, such as temperature and precipitation, to predict wheat distribution for the present and future climate scenarios. The MaxEnt model demonstrated robust predictive performance, with area under curve (AUC) scores consistently above 0.8 across all periods. The model achieved an AUC of 0.82 for the reference period (1970-2020) and accurately identified the regions suitable for wheat cultivation. The AUC for the immediate future (2021-2040) decreased marginally to 0.81, reflecting potential shifts in environmental conditions that might influence wheat distribution, and returned to 0.82 for the 2041-2060 period, indicating the model's resilience in predicting wheat suitability despite the projected climate change impacts. Notably, the AUC increased to 0.83 for the 2061-2080 period, suggesting that wheat distribution patterns might become more distinct under future climate scenarios or that the environmental variables driving the model gain greater significance as climate change intensifies. These results highlight the effectiveness of the MaxEnt model in identifying suitable wheat cultivation areas in varying climate conditions. The results provide critical insights into Oman's long-term agricultural planning and sustainable practices. Given the historical wheat cultivation in different regions of Oman, it is crucial to identify optimal areas for future production under climate change to ensure food security and support strategic decision-making. This study emphasises the importance of integrating predictive modelling into agricultural planning and calls for further research to refine strategies for climate-resilient wheat production.},
}
@article {pmid40523909,
year = {2025},
author = {Lechat, B and Manners, J and Pinilla, L and Reynolds, AC and Scott, H and Vena, D and Bailly, S and Fitton, J and Toson, B and Kaambwa, B and Adams, RJ and Pepin, JL and Escourrou, P and Catcheside, P and Eckert, DJ},
title = {Global warming may increase the burden of obstructive sleep apnea.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {5100},
pmid = {40523909},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {2025886//Department of Health | National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)/ ; 1196261//Department of Health | National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)/ ; },
mesh = {*Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/epidemiology/economics/etiology/physiopathology ; Humans ; *Global Warming ; Male ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; Prevalence ; Cost of Illness ; Aged ; },
abstract = {High ambient temperatures are associated with reduced sleep duration and quality, but effects on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity are unknown. Here we quantify the effect of 24 h ambient temperature on nightly OSA severity in 116,620 users of a Food and Drug Administration-cleared nearable over 3.5 years. Wellbeing and productivity OSA burden for different levels of global warming were estimated. Globally, higher temperatures (99[th] vs. 25[th]; 27.3 vs. 6.4 °C) were associated with a 45% higher probability of having OSA on a given night (mean [95% confidence interval]; 1.45 [1.44, 1.47]). Warming-related increase in OSA prevalence in 2023 was estimated to be associated with a loss of 788,198 (489,226, 1,087,170) healthy life years (in 29 countries), and a workplace productivity loss of 30 (21 to 40) billion United States dollars. Scenarios with projected temperatures ≥1.8 °C above pre-industrial levels would incur a further 1.2 to 3-fold increase in OSA burden by 2100.},
}
@article {pmid40522469,
year = {2025},
author = {Penger, S and Conrad, K},
title = {[Maintaining mobility of older people in urban areas in the face of climate change : Empirical findings on perceived heat stress and potential adaptive behavior].},
journal = {Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie},
volume = {58},
number = {4},
pages = {261-267},
pmid = {40522469},
issn = {1435-1269},
mesh = {Humans ; Aged ; Female ; Aged, 80 and over ; Male ; Germany/epidemiology ; *Climate Change/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Urban Population/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Heat Stress Disorders/epidemiology/psychology/prevention &amp; control ; *Adaptation, Psychological ; *Mobility Limitation ; *Activities of Daily Living/psychology ; Risk Factors ; },
abstract = {Urban areas face complex challenges, such as climate change, environmental stressors, urbanization and demographic change. Vulnerable individuals, including older people are particularly affected. In old age health risks increase during heat periods due to multiple burdens resulting from dynamic person-environment interactions. How differently older adults perceive extreme heat and the behavioral adaptations they make in response were investigated in a field study conducted in Stuttgart. The aim of the present work was to form segments using cluster analyses that clearly differed in terms of heat stress levels and independent daily living outside the home. The sample included 211 community dwelling individuals (57% female) aged 65-92 years. Data collection was conducted through personal, standardized interviews. Of the four clusters identified one exhibited an accumulation of vulnerability factors, manifesting in particularly high perception of heat stress, impaired independence in daily life and a greater reduction in outdoor activities during heat compared to the other clusters. While the latter could provide protection from heat-related effects, it also poses risks of supply shortages and reduced social participation during heatwaves. Such segmentation beyond chronological age highlights the need for targeted heat protection and prevention measures, which are addressed in municipal heat action plans. Although the development of such plans has already progressed in Germany, the proposed measures must be implemented on a broader and cross-sectoral basis to strengthen health equity for all.},
}
@article {pmid40521784,
year = {2025},
author = {Braun, CB and Rasmussen, SA and Jamieson, DJ},
title = {Climate Change and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Approach to Reviewing the Data.},
journal = {Birth defects research},
volume = {117},
number = {6},
pages = {e2493},
doi = {10.1002/bdr2.2493},
pmid = {40521784},
issn = {2472-1727},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Female ; Pregnancy ; *Pregnancy Outcome/epidemiology ; Infant, Newborn ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Increasing evidence is accumulating regarding the effects of climate change on human health. In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) identified six exposure pathways through which climate change might affect health: extreme weather events; heat stress; air quality; food safety and security; water quality and quantity; and vector distribution and ecology. We sought to evaluate the climate change-related effects through these pathways on the health of pregnant persons and neonates.<br><br>METHODS: Individual PubMed searches were tailored for each WHO climate change exposure pathway based on the quality and quantity of evidence. Searches for heat stress, air quality, food safety and security, and vector distribution and ecology included systematic reviews only, while those for the remaining exposure pathways included broader quantitative study parameters.<br><br>RESULTS: Evidence links heat stress, air quality, and vector distribution and ecology to several adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. While evidence regarding extreme weather events, food safety and security, and water quality and quantity also shows harmful effects on pregnant persons and neonates, the data are less conclusive.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Climate change-related effects detrimentally affect the health of pregnant persons and neonates, but additional research is required to improve understanding of how climate change exerts its effects on these populations.},
}
@article {pmid40521501,
year = {2025},
author = {Yang, Z and Yang, S and Wang, X and Xiao, J and Wang, H},
title = {Prediction of Global Warming Potential for Gases Based on Group Contribution Method and Chemical Activity Descriptor.},
journal = {ACS omega},
volume = {10},
number = {22},
pages = {22508-22520},
pmid = {40521501},
issn = {2470-1343},
abstract = {To assess the environmental performance of SF6 substitute gases, it is essential to develop a predictive model for the global warming potential. In this study, 165 molecules are first selected to construct machine learning models using group contribution method. The predictive performance of various models is analyzed, including Artificial Neural Network, Random Forest, Gradient Boosted Decision Trees, and Support Vector Machines. Then 58 chemical activity descriptors are calculated using the M06-2X method and def2-TZVP basis, and the key descriptors are identified through Pearson correlation coefficient. These descriptors are used to build several machine learning models. The performance of these models constructed by the two approaches is compared. The result indicates that the descriptor-based models outperform the group-based models, with the descriptor-based Random Forest model achieving the best performance. The R [2] of test set reached 0.82, with an MSE of 0.015, an RMSE of 0.024, and an MAE of 0.09. Moreover, the descriptor-based model demonstrated higher stability and robustness across 1000 training iterations.},
}
@article {pmid40521404,
year = {2025},
author = {Omokaro, GO},
title = {Multi-impacts of climate change and mitigation strategies in Nigeria: agricultural production and food security.},
journal = {Science in One Health},
volume = {4},
number = {},
pages = {100113},
pmid = {40521404},
issn = {2949-7043},
abstract = {Climate change poses a significant threat to Nigeria's agricultural sector, which is a cornerstone of its economy and food security. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events, erratic rainfall patterns, and rising temperatures have disrupted agricultural productivity, threatening the livelihoods of millions of Nigerians. Through a comprehensive literature review, synthesizing data from peer-reviewed journals, institutional reports, and credible online sources from 2000 to 2023, this study aims to explore the multi-faceted impacts of climate variability on agricultural production, livestock, fisheries, and food security in Nigeria, and to identify effective adaptation strategies to mitigate these impacts. The findings reveal that climate change has significantly disrupted agricultural productivity in Nigeria, with erratic rainfall, rising temperatures, and extreme weather events leading to reduced crop yields, increased pest and disease pressure, and land degradation. Vulnerable crops such as maize, cassava, and rice are particularly affected, while livestock production faces challenges such as heat stress and reduced feed availability. The fisheries sector is also impacted, with shrinking water resources and increasing contamination levels threatening livelihoods. Adaptation strategies, including crop diversification, improved irrigation, and indigenous knowledge practices, offer some resilience but require substantial policy and financial support. The study highlights the urgency of implementing climate-smart agricultural practices, enhancing infrastructure, and promoting public-private partnerships to mitigate climate-induced risks. Recommendations align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 (Zero Hunger), 13 (Climate Action), and 15 (Life on Land), emphasizing the need for sustainable agricultural practices, ecosystem preservation, and adaptive policy frameworks to ensure food security and economic stability in Nigeria. This study provides valuable insights into the impacts of climate change on Nigeria's agricultural sector and offers practical recommendations for building resilience and ensuring sustainable food systems. It reveals the importance of collaborative efforts at all levels to address the challenges posed by climate change and safeguard the nation's agricultural heritage for future generations.},
}
@article {pmid40520301,
year = {2025},
author = {Ogony, J and Mangeni, J and Ayodo, G and Amulen, E and Scopas, F and Juma, T and Wagaba, M and Mwaka, AD and Nwanja, L and Princewill, S and Oyugi, B and Yongo, A and Rakotosolofo, S and Francioli, A and Mugamu, E and Davies, J and Karanja, S and Hannah, C},
title = {The stifling burden of climate change on African public healthcare systems.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1559737},
pmid = {40520301},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Africa ; *Delivery of Health Care/organization &amp; administration ; *Public Health ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is the greatest health threat of the 21st century to global health and primary health care. Despite being the least contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, Africa is disproportionately facing severe impacts of climate change, particularly on its health systems which is already neglected and underfunded. The crisis poses a fundamental threat to human health by undermining healthcare infrastructure, straining workforce capacity, and diminishing global progress toward universal health coverage. It disrupts the physical environment, natural and human systems, and the functionality of healthcare systems, acting as a multiplier threat that jeopardizes and potentially reverses decades of health gains. The Sendai Framework, a roadmap for making vulnerable and marginalized communities safer and more resilient emphasizes the importance of investing in disaster risk prevention and reduction through both structural and non-structural measures, which are vital for enhancing socio-economic, health, and cultural resilience. This narrative review is based on the insights drawn from Climate Adaptation Research Program scholars across Africa. It explores the current and projected burden of climate change on the continent's healthcare systems. It underscores the urgent need to integrate climate resilience into healthcare planning, fostering cross-sectoral collaboration, and ensures the sustainability of health systems amid escalating climate challenges.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The impacts of climate change on health represent a significant global challenge, demanding the establishment of robust and resilient healthcare systems. To mitigate the catastrophic and lasting effects of the climate crisis on healthcare and to prevent millions of climate-related deaths, it is essential to enhance resilience and preparedness.},
}
@article {pmid40519048,
year = {2025},
author = {Rintz, CL and Koubbi, P and Ramiro-Sánchez, B and Azarian, C and Caccavo, JA and Cotté, C and Goberville, E and Godet, C and Hulley, PA and Le Goff, R and Leprieur, F and Robuchon, M and Serandour, B and Leroy, B},
title = {Biogeographical Regions and Climate Change: Lanternfishes Shed Light on the Role of Climatic Barriers in the Southern Ocean.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {6},
pages = {e70256},
pmid = {40519048},
issn = {1365-2486},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Oceans and Seas ; Biodiversity ; *Animal Distribution ; *Fishes/physiology ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {To predict the spatial responses of biodiversity to climate change, studies typically rely on species-specific approaches, such as species distribution models. In this study, we propose an alternative methodology that investigates the collective response of species groups by modelling biogeographical regions. Biogeographical regions are areas defined by homogeneous species compositions and separated by barriers to dispersal. When climate acts as such a barrier, species within the same region are expected to respond similar to changing climatic conditions, enabling the prediction of entire region shifts in response to future climate scenarios. We applied this approach to the Southern Ocean, which exhibits sharp climatic transitions known as oceanic fronts, focusing on the mesopelagic lanternfishes (family Myctophidae). We compiled occurrence data for 115 lanternfish species from 1950 onwards and employed a network-based analysis to identify two major biogeographical regions: a southern and a subtropical region. These regions were found to be distinct, with minimal overlap in species distributions along the temperature gradient and a separation around 8°C, indicating that temperature likely acts as a climatic barrier. Using an ensemble modelling approach, we projected the response of these regions to future temperature changes under various climate scenarios. Our results suggest a circumpolar expansion of the subtropical region and a contraction of the southern region, with the Southern Ocean becoming a cul-de-sac for southern species. Ultimately, our results suggest that when support is found for the climatic barrier hypothesis, community-level models from a 'group first, then predict' strategy may effectively predict future shifts in species assemblages.},
}
@article {pmid40518712,
year = {2025},
author = {Kukkurainen, HI and Sonneveld, BGJS},
title = {Assessment of Sámi food security in Finnish Lapland: climate change impacts and policy effectiveness.},
journal = {International journal of circumpolar health},
volume = {84},
number = {1},
pages = {2516310},
pmid = {40518712},
issn = {2242-3982},
mesh = {Humans ; Arctic Regions ; *Climate Change ; Finland ; *Food Security ; *Food Supply ; *Population Groups ; Eastern European People ; },
abstract = {Accelerated climate warming in the Arctic threatens the food security of Indigenous peoples, including the Sámi in Finland. As temperatures rise nearly four times faster than the global average, ecosystems that support traditional Sámi practices, such as reindeer herding, fishing, hunting, and gathering, are increasingly disrupted. These practices are central to Sámi identity, knowledge systems, and social cohesion. However, despite these predictive narratives, the question of how these changes will affect overall food security among the Sámi remains unclear. This study aimed to: 1) investigate how climate change affects Sámi food security, 2) map concerns about anticipated impacts, and 3) assess the effectiveness of Finnish national policies. We addressed four dimensions of food security: availability, access, utilisation, and stability. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews (N = 10), alongside a policy analysis. Findings indicate that climate change compromises the stability of the Sámi food systems and has broad implications on food security in terms of availability, accessibility, and utilisation. Current policy responses lack sufficient attention to the Sámi's cultural-ecological ties and offer limited support for Arctic-specific adaptation. These results underscore the urgency of culturally responsive and place-based policy action to strengthen Sámi food security in a rapidly changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid40517931,
year = {2025},
author = {Lee, EY and Park, S and Kim, YB and Liu, H and Mistry, P and Nguyen, K and Oh, Y and James, ME and Lâm, S and de Lannoy, L and Larouche, R and Manyanga, T and Morrison, SA and Prince, SA and Ross-White, A and Vanderloo, LM and Wachira, LJ and Tremblay, MS},
title = {Ambient environmental conditions and active outdoor play in the context of climate change: A systematic review and meta-synthesis.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {283},
number = {},
pages = {122146},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.122146},
pmid = {40517931},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Play and Playthings ; Child ; Adult ; Child, Preschool ; Adolescent ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Ambient environmental conditions, both influenced by and contribute to climate change, is affecting many aspects of daily life, including active and playful lifestyle activities. This systematic review and qualitative synthesis investigated the association(s) between ambient environmental conditions and active outdoor play across the lifespan.<br><br>METHODS: Seven databases were used to identify studies measuring ambient environmental conditions (meteorological conditions, atmospheric pressure, land-use/environmental factors) and its associations (null, favorable, unfavorable) with active outdoor play. Narrative synthesis and meta-synthesis were performed.<br><br>RESULTS: Results across 44 studies encompassed 74,423 individuals, 530,142 observations/counts, and 2029 households. 91% of studies were derived from high-income countries. The average duration of active outdoor play varied by age groups of early years (0-5 years,133.2&#xa0;min/day), children (6-12 years, 153.2&#xa0;min/day), adults (18-64 years, 97.2&#xa0;min/day), and older adults (65+ years, 47.1&#xa0;min/day). Meteorological (null), atmospheric (unfavorable), and land-use/environmental (unfavorable) factors were associated with active outdoor play (n&#xa0;=&#xa0;33 studies). Three studies indicated the potential negative impact of active outdoor play on the environment (unfavorable). Grounded in social-ecological resilience theory, deductive coding was applied to categorize outdoor type, play type, impact of climate change on active outdoor play or vice versa, adaptation, and resilience.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This review provides a comprehensive overview of current evidence on associations between ambient environmental conditions and active outdoor play in the context of climate change. The findings offer insights into how a changing climate may influence opportunities for active outdoor play and inform strategies to promote resilient outdoor play practices.},
}
@article {pmid40517042,
year = {2025},
author = {Rudgers, JA and Gehring, CA and Taylor, DL and Taylor, MD and Chung, YA},
title = {Integration of plant-soil feedbacks with resilience theory for climate change.},
journal = {Trends in ecology &amp; evolution},
volume = {40},
number = {8},
pages = {749-759},
doi = {10.1016/j.tree.2025.05.001},
pmid = {40517042},
issn = {1872-8383},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Soil ; *Ecosystem ; *Plants ; *Plant Physiological Phenomena ; },
abstract = {The resilience of ecosystems to climate disruption requires internal feedbacks that support the stability of ecosystem structure and function. Such feedbacks may include sustained interactions between plants and soil [plant-soil feedback (PSF)]. Theoretically, PSF could either boost or degrade ecosystem resilience. Three criteria must be met to attribute resilience to PSF: (i) The presence or amount of PSF must be manipulated; (ii) the ecosystem must face climate disruption after PSF is manipulated; and (iii) PSF must alter the resistance or recovery of ecosystem structure or function to disruption. Several case studies suggest that PSF may support (or degrade) resilience, but no study has yet met all criteria. Doing so could yield novel insights into how aboveground-belowground interactions shape ecosystem resilience to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40516193,
year = {2025},
author = {Roy, S and More, M and Trivedi, A and Saha, P and Bose, D and Das, S and Mahmud, ZH and Hanifi, SMMA and Chatterjee, S},
title = {Aging and climate change-induced heat stress synergistically increase susceptibility to Vibrio vulnificus infection via an altered gut microbiome-immune axis.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {989},
number = {},
pages = {179881},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179881},
pmid = {40516193},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Heat-Shock Response ; *Vibrio vulnificus ; *Gastrointestinal Microbiome/immunology ; *Vibrio Infections/immunology/microbiology ; Stress, Physiological ; Extreme Heat ; Disease Susceptibility ; Animals ; Mice ; Male ; Disease Models, Animal ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Age Factors ; },
abstract = {Climate change is exacerbating heatwaves, significantly increasing public health risks, including heightened vulnerability to Vibrio vulnificus infections, especially among older adults. While heat stress alone impairs immune regulation and compromises gut integrity, the combined effects of aging and climate-induced heat stress on infectious severity remain insufficiently explored. Using young (12-week-old) and aged (24-month-old) mouse models, we examined how aging and periodic heat stress synergistically influence susceptibility to Vibrio vulnificus by assessing gut microbiome alterations, immune responses, and antibiotic resistance gene dynamics. Heat stress markedly impaired intestinal barrier function, induced significant microbiome shifts, elevated systemic inflammation, and promoted enrichment of antibiotic resistance genes particularly those conferring tetracycline resistance with effects significantly amplified in aged mice. Upon Vibrio vulnificus infection, aged heat-stressed mice demonstrated elevated inflammatory responses, severe intestinal damage, and pronounced immune dysregulation compared to younger counterparts. Gut depletion and probiotic recolonization models further validated microbiota involvement, showing that Roseburia intestinalis significantly reduced heat stress-exacerbated CD4[+] T-cell immunosenescence in aged mice. Collectively, this study provides robust experimental evidence highlighting the critical interplay between aging and climate-driven heat stress in intensifying infectious disease severity via microbiome-immune axis disruptions, underscoring the need for microbiota-targeted strategies in climate-vulnerable populations.},
}
@article {pmid40515447,
year = {2025},
author = {Valdez, V and Ferreras, P and Rosalino, LM},
title = {The Effects of Climate Change on Mesocarnivores: A Global Review and Meta-Analysis.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {6},
pages = {e70302},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70302},
pmid = {40515447},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2023.01766.BD//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; LA/P/0121/2020//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; UID/00329/2025//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Carnivora/physiology ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; Food Chain ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a major threat to biodiversity, affecting a wide range of species in different ecological networks. Higher trophic level species, such as mesocarnivores, are particularly affected due to bottom-up and top-down cascading effects. The magnitude of climate change impacts on mesocarnivores may vary between regions and taxonomic groups, but this variation is poorly understood. We reviewed 119 articles on the effects of climate change on mesocarnivores (Order Carnivora). We found an increase in studies of climate change effects over time, with canids and mustelids being the most studied carnivores, and herpestids, procyonids, viverrids and ailurids being the least studied. Most of the identified studies were from Europe, followed by North and South America. Africa and Oceania had fewer published studies. The most common approach to assessing the impact of climate change on carnivores was based on the study of species spatial ecology and habitat use, but also on population and community ecology. We used 21 of those articles that used ecological niche modelling to assess future distribution changes as the basis for our meta-analysis. Our results show that although some habitat generalists, mainly canids and procyonids, with a wide range of habitats may benefit from climate change, most mesocarnivores are likely to experience range contractions. However, this general pattern varies among carnivore families. Species from arid environments, as well as those that are specialists in montane and tropical forests, are likely to experience the largest declines in range. This is especially true for species from Africa, Asia and South America, as these regions are particularly vulnerable to climate change. Our study highlights that climate change affects carnivores in different ways and that there is also regional variation in impacts; therefore, conservation efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change should be tailored to each continent and species.},
}
@article {pmid40514570,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhao, Y and Qin, F and Cui, Q and Li, Q and Cui, Y and Birks, HJB and Liang, C and Zhao, W and Li, H and Ren, W and Deng, C and Ge, J and Kong, Y and Liu, Y and Zhang, Z and Zhang, J and Cai, M and Wei, H and Qiu, H and Xu, H and Yang, H and Chen, C and Piao, S and Guo, Z},
title = {Three-and-a-half million years of Tibetan Plateau vegetation dynamics in response to climate change.},
journal = {Nature ecology &amp; evolution},
volume = {9},
number = {7},
pages = {1153-1167},
pmid = {40514570},
issn = {2397-334X},
support = {42488201//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; },
mesh = {Tibet ; *Climate Change ; *Forests ; *Grassland ; Pollen ; *Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {The Tibetan Plateau supports the largest alpine meadow ecosystem globally. It is considered extremely vulnerable to global warming. Knowledge of past vegetation dynamics under similarly warm climates could shed insights into where the tipping point for regime shifts may lie. We report a continuous multicentennial-resolved pollen record for the last 3.5 Myr from a lake sediment core retrieved from the Zoige Basin (~3,350-3,450 m above sea level) on the eastern Tibetan Plateau. It reveals a detailed picture of the vegetation dynamics across several timescales using the approaches of biomization, numerical analysis, statistical modelling and vegetation simulations. These lines of evidence show that vegetation underwent transformation from stable forest in the mid-late Pliocene Period (3.5-2.73 million years ago (Ma)) to codominance of forest and steppe in the early Quaternary Period (2.73-1.54 Ma) and to a meadow-dominated ecosystem after ~1.54 Ma, along with glacial-interglacial and millennial-scale grassland-forest shifts. These vegetational changes were largely controlled by temperature change. A global warming of ~2-3 °C is the most important threshold for the forest expansion and meadow resilience loss on the Tibetan Plateau. By analogy to the past, we suggest that, without major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the current Tibetan Plateau meadow is at risk of major transformation.},
}
@article {pmid40514402,
year = {2025},
author = {Burke, A and Grove, M and Maier, A and Wren, C and Drapeau, M and Poisot, T and Moine, O and Boisard, S and Bruxelles, L},
title = {The archaeology of climate change: a blueprint for integrating environmental and cultural systems.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {5289},
pmid = {40514402},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {2019-SE3-254686//Fonds de Recherche du Qu&#xe9;bec-Soci&#xe9;t&#xe9; et Culture (FRQSC)/ ; SSHRC #435-2016-1158//Gouvernement du Canada | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada)/ ; },
abstract = {Cultural systems play an important role in shaping the interactions between humans and the environment, and are in turn shaped by these interactions. However, at present, cultural systems are poorly integrated into the models used by climate scientists to study the interaction of natural and anthropogenic processes (i.e. Earth systems models) due to pragmatic and conceptual barriers. In this Perspective, we demonstrate how the archaeology of climate change, an interdisciplinary field that uses the archaeological record to explore human-environment interactions, is uniquely placed to overcome these barriers. We use concepts drawn from climate science and evolutionary anthropology to show how complex systems modeling that focuses on the spatial structure of the environment and its impact on demographic variables, social networks and cultural evolution, can bridge the gap between large-scale climate processes and local-scale social processes. The result is a blueprint for the design of integrative models that produce testable hypotheses about the impact of climate change on human systems.},
}
@article {pmid40514319,
year = {2025},
author = {Parnes, MF and Mosley, L and Burris, HH and Weiss, EM},
title = {Climate change and environmental degradation: bioethical considerations and impact for neonatal care.},
journal = {Seminars in perinatology},
volume = {49},
number = {6},
pages = {152099},
doi = {10.1016/j.semperi.2025.152099},
pmid = {40514319},
issn = {1558-075X},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Infant, Newborn ; *Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; *Bioethical Issues ; *Infant Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change has severe consequences for neonatal health. Neonates are uniquely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to their developing bodies and immature immune and thermoregulatory systems. Climate change increases the risk of severe weather events, including extreme heat and natural disasters, as well as pollution and chemical exposures. The physiologic fragility of neonates and dependence on a stable environment require healthcare systems and policymakers to ensure protections are in place to mitigate health risks and potential impacts that will have long-lasting effects on individual development and well-being. The current article details the impacts of climate change on neonatal health across the lifecycle as well as the disproportionate consequences for communities most vulnerable to climate change. We provide evidence as to why this is a bioethical issue and offer recommendations for policies to protect neonatal health and promote environmental and climate justice.},
}
@article {pmid40513282,
year = {2025},
author = {Sharma, R and Pradhan, V},
title = {Assessing community values of civil society organizations led coastal ecotourism conservation projects on climate change context.},
journal = {Evaluation and program planning},
volume = {112},
number = {},
pages = {102624},
doi = {10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102624},
pmid = {40513282},
issn = {1873-7870},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Humans ; *Organizations/organization &amp; administration ; India ; *Social Values ; Program Evaluation ; },
abstract = {The study examines the key community values defining the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) institutional climate capacity of coastal communities in the context of ecotourism-based conservation projects along the Maharashtra coastal belt, India. The study proposes conceptualized dimensions based on the Situation-Actor-Process-Learning (SAP-L) model. Data was collected through consultative approaches involving CSOs, NGOs, and SHGs, using focused group discussions and key informant interviews in the conservation project areas. The study evaluates the CSOs institutional strengths, weaknesses and determines key factors influence their institutional climate capacities. The findings indicate that CSO expertise and collaborations foster communication and trust among ecotourism beneficiaries, incorporating sociocultural factors and promoting climate action orientation. Planning and budgetary processes assist in need-based scenario planning for CSO management decisions. The outcomes contribute to understanding CSO's climate capacity in coastal ecotourism, informing policy and practice. The study also emphasizes the need for further quantitative research in this area.},
}
@article {pmid40513270,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, C and Lei, W and Huang, Y and Hu, W},
title = {Analysis of the influence of climate change on wetland evolution and its driving process from an integrated perspective of landscape connectivity and fragmentation.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {389},
number = {},
pages = {126155},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126155},
pmid = {40513270},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Wetlands ; *Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; Temperature ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {The evolution of wetland ecosystems from the perspectives of landscape connectivity and fragmentation is a critical interdisciplinary topic in contemporary wetland science and landscape ecology. In the context of global warming, the mechanisms by which wetland patches respond to climate change through changes in landscape connectivity and fragmentation require further elucidation. This study introduces an SEMD-XGboost-SHAP ecological modeling framework that systematically examines the evolution of wetland landscape patches and their responses under multiple climate scenarios. The findings indicate: (1) From 2000 to 2022, Permanent water, Marsh, and Flooded flat were the primary drivers of wetland evolution in Dongting Lake. Rapid warming led to a significant reduction in wetlands area, whereas slow warming resulted in a notable increase. (2) At the patch scale, aggregation was the predominant form of wetland evolution, while dissection characterized degradation. Under rapid warming and cooling scenarios, patches underwent significant evolution with connectivity increasing by 9.2 % and 48.63 %, respectively. Conversely, under slow warming and cooling scenarios, patches experienced significant degradation, with fragmentation increasing by 9.75 % and 40.62 %. (3) Annual average maximum temperature was a common factor influencing land type conversion across climate scenarios. In terms of patch evolution, annual average temperature, annual average maximum temperature, minimum temperature, and annual average evapotranspiration were key drivers. Moreover, the interaction between temperature and precipitation played a crucial role in maintaining the stability of wetland patterns. This study provides a foundation for understanding the critical responses of wetland patterns to climate change and offers insights into nature-based solutions for wetland conservation.},
}
@article {pmid40513093,
year = {2025},
author = {Yang, Q and Shi, X and Wang, F and Cheng, H and Luo, Y and Li, Z and Ren, Z and Ding, W and Wu, J and Jiang, H and Han, Z and Fan, W},
title = {Trends in Fishery Ecosystem Stability in the East China Sea under Dual Pressures of Fishing and Global Warming.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {59},
number = {25},
pages = {12596-12605},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.4c14605},
pmid = {40513093},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Fisheries ; *Global Warming ; China ; *Ecosystem ; Biomass ; Oceans and Seas ; Biodiversity ; Animals ; Temperature ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Fishery ecosystem stability, requiring balanced biomass and biodiversity, is vital for sustainability but is being threatened by fishing and global warming. Here, we developed an Ecopath model for the East China Sea (ECS) with 45 functional groups and constructed an Ecosim model with 15 scenarios, using fishing effort (FE) and sea surface temperature (SST) as driving variables. The resistance resilience stability (RRS) index was proposed to quantify the comprehensive changes in total biomass and stability of the ECS under dual pressures from 2000 to 2100. SST increase led to biomass declines eight to 12 times greater than FE increase, though 63.06% of economic species were negatively affected by rising FE. Notably, several key economic species may face the risk of extinction by the end of the century under a 10% FE increase and 4.0 °C SST rise. This will pose a significant disturbance to the ecosystem stability. However, our results suggest that reducing FE to 50% of current levels and limiting SST rise to within 1.5 °C could effectively prevent a further biomass reduction and keep the RRS index within reasonable limits. The research contributes to a quantitative analysis of ecosystem stability under dual pressures, providing a scientific basis for sustainable fishery resource management.},
}
@article {pmid40512741,
year = {2025},
author = {Shinan-Altman, S and Hamama-Raz, Y},
title = {Climate change worry, awareness, risk appraisal, and pro-environmental behaviors: Are these factors different for individuals with and without chronic diseases?.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {6},
pages = {e0325836},
pmid = {40512741},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; Chronic Disease/psychology ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Awareness ; Israel ; Aged ; Young Adult ; *Anxiety/psychology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change poses significant risks to human health, particularly exacerbating conditions for individuals with chronic diseases. This study aimed to examine differences in climate change awareness, risk appraisal, pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs), and climate change worry between individuals with and without chronic diseases, and to investigate their interrelationships.<br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional survey design was employed, using convenience sampling. Participants included 405 Israeli adults (146 with chronic diseases, and 259 without) who completed validated self-report questionnaires assessing climate change awareness, risk appraisal, PEBs, and worry. Data analyses included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, and multivariate analysis of covariance, using SPSS version 29. Moderated serial mediation analysis was conducted using Hayes' PROCESS macro (model 92) with 5,000 bootstrap samples.<br><br>RESULTS: Participants with chronic diseases reported significantly higher levels of climate change awareness, F(1, 400)=5.88, p&#x2009;=&#x2009;.016; risk appraisal, F(1, 400)=12.68, p&#x2009;<&#x2009;.001; PEBs, F(1, 400)=4.00, p&#x2009;=&#x2009;.046; and worry, F(1, 400)=6.81, p&#x2009;=&#x2009;.009, than did participants without chronic diseases. The moderated serial mediation model was significant (effect&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.02, SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.01, 95%CI [0.001, 0.04]), explaining 44% of the variance in climate change worry. Awareness positively predicted risk appraisal (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.33, p&#x2009;<&#x2009;.001), which in turn predicted both PEBs (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.23, p&#x2009;<&#x2009;.001) and worry (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.29, p&#x2009;<&#x2009;.001). The indirect pathway from awareness to worry via PEBs was significant only among participants with chronic diseases (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.04, SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.02, 95%CI [0.01, 0.10]). Similarly, the complete serial mediation path-from awareness to risk appraisal, to PEBs, and finally to worry-was significant for participants with chronic diseases (B&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.02, SE&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.01, 95%CI [0.01, 0.05]) but not for participants without chronic diseases.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The results emphasize the need for targeted communication strategies and policy initiatives that address the specific vulnerabilities and behaviors of chronically ill populations. Future research should utilize longitudinal approaches and objective assessments to deepen our understanding of these dynamics and inform effective interventions.},
}
@article {pmid40512470,
year = {2025},
author = {Selçuk Tosun, A and Ünsal Yüceer, &#xdc; and Demirdağ, B and Akgül Gündoğdu, N and Lök, N},
title = {Climate Change Worry and Environmental Sensitivity Among Nursing Students.},
journal = {Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)},
volume = {42},
number = {5},
pages = {1661-1668},
doi = {10.1111/phn.13580},
pmid = {40512470},
issn = {1525-1446},
mesh = {Humans ; *Students, Nursing/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Adult ; *Anxiety/psychology/etiology ; Young Adult ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between nursing students' worry about climate change and their environmental sensitivity.<br><br>DESIGN AND METHOD: This research is a descriptive and correlational study. It was conducted with 432 nursing students. The data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Climate Change Worry Scale, and the Environmental Sensitivity Scale. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation), independent groups t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data.<br><br>RESULTS: The mean score of nursing students on Climate Change Worry Scale was 30.74&#xa0;&#xb1;&#xa0;6.92, and the mean score on the Environmental Sensitivity Scale was 4.24&#xa0;&#xb1;&#xa0;0.44. A statistically significant moderate negative correlation was found between nursing students' worry about climate change and their level of environmental sensitivity (r&#xa0;=&#xa0;-0.694, p&#xa0;<&#xa0;0.01).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The study revealed a moderate negative correlation between climate change worry and environmental sensitivity among nursing students. Reducing worry about climate change and enhancing environmental sensitivity may enable the students to take an active role in protecting public health in their professional careers.},
}
@article {pmid40512225,
year = {2025},
author = {Wahl, HW and Budnick, A},
title = {[Theory-driven examination of available data on age(ing) and climate change: an explorative contribution].},
journal = {Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie},
volume = {58},
number = {4},
pages = {268-274},
pmid = {40512225},
issn = {1435-1269},
mesh = {*Climate Change/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Humans ; Aged ; Middle Aged ; Male ; Female ; Germany/epidemiology ; Aged, 80 and over ; *Aging/psychology ; Europe/epidemiology ; Age Distribution ; Adult ; *Psychological Theory ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The socioemotional selectivity theory and the concept of generativity lead to two contradictory predictions, namely (1) a decrease in the significance and importance of climate issues with age, but (2) a similarly high level of engagement at the behavioral level, at least compared to younger age groups.<br><br>METHOD: Marking survey studies from German-speaking and European countries are used to provide a&#xa0;descriptive test of the two predictions.<br><br>RESULTS: On the one hand, the selected studies confirm a&#xa0;decrease in the significance and importance of climate issues as people get older. On the other hand, the age segment of people between around 60&#xa0;and 75&#xa0;years old in particular shows a&#xa0;similar or even higher level of commitment in many climate-relevant areas of behavior compared to younger people.<br><br>CONCLUSION: We apply the theory of planned behavior to explain the at first glance inconsistent findings driven by our predictions. Future research on aging and climate change needs a&#xa0;more theory-driven approach.},
}
@article {pmid40512160,
year = {2025},
author = {Sagar Kumar, M and Umamahesh, NV},
title = {Assessing low-impact development strategies using synthetic rainfall under climate change across different urbanization densities.},
journal = {Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research},
volume = {91},
number = {11},
pages = {1220-1233},
pmid = {40512160},
issn = {0273-1223},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Urbanization ; *Rain ; *Floods ; India ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Urban flooding, exacerbated by climate change and rapid urbanization, presents major global challenges. This study assesses flood dynamics and proposes management strategies for Hyderabad, India, focusing on urbanization density zones XII, IV, and V. Urban flood modeling evaluates the combined impacts of climate and land use/land cover (LULC) changes from 2020 to 2075, covering both present and future scenarios. The modeling uses the PCSWMM framework, integrating synthetic rainfall data derived from Hyderabad's Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) curve for 2-, 5-, and 10-year return periods, and rainfall generated through the Markov chain method for 1- to 10-day durations. These datasets support both flood modeling and the development of management strategies. Low-impact development (LID) strategies are implemented based on critical catchment prioritization and available open spaces. PCSWMM results indicate significant reductions of 8-16.41% and 3.57-12.4% in maximum flow at outlets following LID implementation during extreme 1-10-day events in zones IV &amp; V and XII, respectively. Additional reductions of 0.59-5.58% and 0.24-0.45% are noted for synthetic rainfall events with 2-, 5-, and 10-year return periods. The study recommends adopting multiple LID types to effectively mitigate flood damage and highlights the importance of enhancing LID infrastructure for improved flood resilience.},
}
@article {pmid40509111,
year = {2025},
author = {Sousa, AC and Sousa, AM and Corrêa, WC and Marques, JI and Meneses, KC and Pandorfi, H and Silva, TGFD and Silva, JLBD and Silva, MVD and Machado, NAF},
title = {Bioclimatic Zoning and Climate Change Impacts on Dairy Cattle in Maranhão, Brazil.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {15},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {40509111},
issn = {2076-2615},
support = {BEPP-03138/23//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Amparo &#xe0; Pesquisa e ao Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico do Maranh&#xe3;o (FAPEMA)/ ; ECOSSISTEMA_INOVACAO-11929/22//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Amparo &#xe0; Pesquisa e ao Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico do Maranh&#xe3;o (FAPEMA)/ ; },
abstract = {To build climate-resilient livestock systems, public policies must be informed by bioclimatic zoning, enabling region-specific interventions and more efficient resource allocation. This study aimed to conduct bioclimatic zoning for dairy cattle farming in the state of Maranhão, Brazil. Big data analysis techniques and predictive geostatistical modeling were applied to historical (2012-2023) and future climate scenarios under intermediate (RCP4.5) and high-intensity (RCP8.5) greenhouse gas emissions. Kriging maps of THI revealed a decreasing north-south thermal gradient, with values exceeding 80 during critical years. Milk yield losses were more pronounced in high-producing cows, reaching up to 5 kg/cow/day under extreme heat. Areas identified as drought-prone exhibited spatial patterns consistent with THI distributions. The projections indicate that, under the RCP 4.5 scenario, over 60% of Maranhão will exhibit average THI values between 78 and 81 by the end of the century. Under the RCP 8.5 scenario, large areas of the state are expected to reach THI values above 86. Under these conditions, estimated milk production losses may exceed 4 kg/cow/day for moderate-yielding animals and 9 kg/cow/day for high-yielding ones, respectively. The results reinforce the importance of bioclimatic zoning to support informed policymaking in the context of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40508322,
year = {2025},
author = {Lee, KC and Song, YG and Koo, HJ and Kim, KJ and Kim, HJ and Baek, HY and Na, SJ},
title = {Effects of Climate Change Scenarios on Growth, Flowering Characteristics, and Honey Production Potential of Pseudolysimachion rotundum var. subintegrum.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {40508322},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {FG0403-2023-03-2025//National Institute of Forestry Science/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change significantly influences plants' physiology, flowering phenology, and nectar production, affecting pollinator interactions and apicultural sustainability. This study examines the physiological responses of Pseudolysimachion rotundum (Nakai) Holub var. subintegrum (Nakai) T.Yamaz. (Plantaginaceae) under projected climate change scenarios, focusing on flowering traits, nectar secretion, and honey production potential. Elevated CO2 levels enhanced its net photosynthesis and water-use efficiency, supporting sustained carbohydrate assimilation and promoting aboveground biomass accumulation. However, the increased nitrogen demand for vegetative growth and inflorescence production may have led to reduced allocation of nitrogen to the nectar, contributing to a decline in its amino acid concentrations. The flowering period advanced with rising temperatures, with peak bloom occurring up to four days earlier under the SSP5 conditions. While the nectar secretion per flower remained stable, an increase in floral abundance led to a 3.8-fold rise in the estimated honey production per hectare. The analysis of the nectar's composition revealed that sucrose hydrolysis intensified under higher temperatures, shifting the nectar toward a hexose-rich profile. Although nectar quality slightly declined due to reductions in sucrose and nitrogen-rich amino acids, phenylalanine-the most preferred amino acid by honeybees-remained dominant across all scenarios. These findings confirm the strong climate resilience of P. rotundum var. subintegrum, highlighting its potential as a sustainable nectar source in future apicultural landscapes. Given the crucial role of nitrogen in both plant growth and nectar composition, future research should explore soil nitrogen dynamics and plant nitrogen metabolism to ensure long-term sustainability in plant-pollinator interactions and apicultural practices.},
}
@article {pmid40508275,
year = {2025},
author = {Xie, C and Li, M and Jim, CY and Chen, R},
title = {Distribution Pattern of Endangered Cycas taiwaniana Carruth. in China Under Climate-Change Scenarios Using the MaxEnt Model.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {40508275},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {725RC789//Natural Science Foundation of Hainan Province/ ; CB301//Research Matching Grant of the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong/ ; },
abstract = {Understanding the potential distribution patterns and habitat suitability of threatened species under climate change scenarios is essential for conservation efforts. This study aimed to assess the current and future distribution patterns of the endangered Cycas taiwaniana in China using the MaxEnt model under two contrasting climate change scenarios: SSP1-2.6 (low emissions) and SSP3-7.0 (high emissions), projected for the 2050s and 2070s periods. The model identified key bioclimatic variables influencing habitat suitability, including Annual Mean Temperature, Mean Diurnal Range, and Temperature Seasonality. Under current climate conditions, the species' most suitable habitats are primarily located in southern coastal regions, with Hainan Island showing exceptional suitability. However, future projections under the moderate emission (SSP1-2.6) scenario suggest a significant shrinking of suitable habitat areas, particularly a 27.5% decline in excellent and a 35% decrease in good categories by the 2070s. In contrast, under the high-emission scenario (SSP3-7.0), while an initial decline in suitable habitats is projected, the model predicts an unexpected expansion of highly suitable areas by 2070, particularly in Guangxi, Guangdong, and Fujian coastal regions. The results highlight the vulnerability of C. taiwaniana to climate change and underscore the importance of developing adaptive conservation strategies to mitigate potential habitat loss. The findings also emphasize the need for further research on species-specific responses to climate change and the development of proactive measures to safeguard the future distribution of this threatened species.},
}
@article {pmid40506838,
year = {2025},
author = {Gupta, AK and Thornbush, M and Wang, T},
title = {Climate Change, Natural Disasters, and Cutaneous Fungal Infections.},
journal = {International journal of dermatology},
volume = {64},
number = {8},
pages = {1349-1355},
pmid = {40506838},
issn = {1365-4632},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Dermatomycoses/epidemiology/microbiology/drug therapy ; *Natural Disasters ; Cyclonic Storms ; Floods ; Earthquakes ; Tsunamis ; },
abstract = {Fungal infections are an important source of morbidity and mortality that can manifest as superficial or invasive diseases. Diagnostic techniques for human fungal pathogens remain problematic, and multi-drug resistance is emerging. This review addresses the potential emergence of new fungal pathogens in changing environments and reported instances of cutaneous fungal infections after natural disasters. Global warming does more than increase the mean global temperature; it is associated with changing precipitation patterns and major climatic events. With natural disasters, niches are created for the proliferation of fungal pathogens affecting humans across previously existing geographical boundaries. Here, we reviewed reports of cutaneous fungal infections after natural disasters, including earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Of importance is the potential for thermal adaptation leading to the evolution of new human pathogens, exacerbated by the elevated environmental fungal levels in disaster situations. Studies have documented higher risks of contracting typical tinea infections, as well as opportunistic, trauma-related infections by environmental fungi. The latter is especially concerning due to atypical clinical presentations that could lead to treatment delays, antifungal resistance, and systemic complications. These support the importance of considering climate change as affecting the adaptation of these pathogens and the consequences of this change for human populations. A One Health framework should be advocated to address the impact of climate change on dermatological care.},
}
@article {pmid40506251,
year = {2025},
author = {McGrath, CB and Guard, HE and Yearley, S and Marlink, M and Kutzer, KM and Ecsedy, E and Dun Rappaport, J and Rimm, EB and Hart, JE and Laden, F and Willett, WC and Vaselkiv, JB and Mucci, LA},
title = {Climate Change and Cancer Risk: Connections with Physical Activity, Diet, and Adiposity.},
journal = {Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers &amp; prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology},
volume = {34},
number = {9},
pages = {1459-1466},
doi = {10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-25-0501},
pmid = {40506251},
issn = {1538-7755},
support = {//Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH)/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Neoplasms/etiology/epidemiology ; *Adiposity ; *Diet ; Risk Factors ; *Exercise ; *Motor Activity ; },
abstract = {Climate change and its environmental consequences have broadly influenced human health, including the direct effects of climate-related environmental exposures increasing cancer risk. In this review, we summarize evidence and make inferences on the indirect impact of climate change on cancer etiology through three interrelated cancer risk factors-physical activity, diet, and adiposity-and how these, in turn, may have downstream effects on cancer risk. Moreover, we highlight ways in which climate change will likely exacerbate existing cancer disparities through these three cancer risk factors.},
}
@article {pmid40503521,
year = {2025},
author = {Harsanto, B and Kasumaningrum, Y and Arviansyah, MR and Siregar, AY and Purnomo, D and Freddy, and Iskandar, Y and Utama, ID and Sari, DI},
title = {Leveraging disruptive technologies for food security: A systematic review on agricultural supply chain resilience to climate change.},
journal = {Current research in food science},
volume = {10},
number = {},
pages = {101079},
pmid = {40503521},
issn = {2665-9271},
abstract = {Climate change and global warming are increasingly recognized as major threats to agriculture and food security worldwide. It is a major problem for supply chains and food safety. Digital agricultural transformation and primarily disruptive technologies are among the primary solutions to overcome these challenges to ensure food sustainability. This research fills the gap in studies that focuses exclusively on analyzing disruptive technologies in the agricultural sector. The primary purpose of this research is to offer findings from the literature on the application of disruptive technologies to support food security and the protection of agricultural supply chains. Therefore, a systematic literature review was conducted to review the use of disruptive technologies in agricultural supply chains to address the challenges presented by climate change. A total of 65 selected papers were coded and analyzed according to technology type, country, commodity, and challenges faced. This review primarily seeks to provide answers to the following research questions: what disruptive technologies are being used in the agricultural sector in response to climate change and disasters? And what is the role of disruptive technologies in maintaining resilience in the agricultural sector in the context of climate change and disasters? We provide a comprehensive analysis that offers a broad and comprehensive overview of many important issues regarding the use of disruptive technologies in agricultural supply chains. This technology helps farmers make better decisions, enables effective and efficient resource management, and increases productivity.},
}
@article {pmid40500256,
year = {2025},
author = {Fesenmyer, KA and Poor, EE and Terasaki Hart, DE and Veldman, JW and Fleischman, F and Choksi, P and Archibald, S and Armani, M and Fagan, ME and Fricke, EC and Terrer, C and Hasler, N and Williams, CA and Ellis, PW and Cook-Patton, SC},
title = {Addressing critiques refines global estimates of reforestation potential for climate change mitigation.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {4572},
pmid = {40500256},
issn = {2041-1723},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Ecosystem ; Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; *Forests ; *Trees ; },
abstract = {Reforestation is a prominent climate change mitigation strategy, but available global maps of reforestation potential are widely criticized and highly variable, which limits their ability to provide robust estimates of both the locations and total area of opportunity. Here we develop global maps that address common critiques, build on a review of 89 reforestation maps created at multiple scales, and present eight reforestation scenarios with varying objectives, including providing ecosystem services, minimizing social conflicts, and delivering government policies. Across scenarios, we find up to 195 Mha (million hectares) are available (2225 TgCO2e (teragrams of carbon dioxide equivalent) per year total net mitigation potential), which is 71-92% smaller than previous estimates because of conservative modeling choices, incorporation of safeguards, and use of recent, high-resolution datasets. This area drops as low as 6 Mha (53 TgCO2e per year total net mitigation potential) if only statutorily protected areas are targeted. Few locations simultaneously achieve multiple objectives, suggesting that a mix of lands and restoration motivations will be needed to capitalize on the many potential benefits of reforestation.},
}
@article {pmid40498788,
year = {2025},
author = {Gómez-Llano, JH and Galvão-Silva, FL and Acevedo, FE and Castro-Llanos, F and Gottschalk, MS and Nava, DE},
title = {Biological control under climate change: Distribution patterns of the South American fruit fly, Anastrepha fraterculus and two of its parasitoids in the Americas.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {6},
pages = {e0325761},
pmid = {40498788},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Tephritidae/parasitology/physiology ; *Pest Control, Biological ; South America ; *Wasps/physiology ; Hymenoptera/physiology ; Animal Distribution ; },
abstract = {Climate change affects the distribution of insects, such as pests and parasitoids. Species Distribution Models (SDMs) have been developed to determine distribution patterns and risk areas for pests and biological control agents under different climate change scenarios. The South American fruit fly, Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae), is an important pest of cultivated fruits throughout the Americas that can be controlled by natural enemies, such as the native parasitoid Doryctobracon areolatus (Szépligeti) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and the introduced parasitoid Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). However, the control efficacy and parasitism performance of these organisms could be affected by changing environmental conditions. SDMs were conducted using Random Forest to predict suitable areas for the establishment of A. fraterculus, D. areolatus, and D. longicaudata under different climate scenarios or Representative Concentration Pathways (SSPs) (SSP 2-4.5 and 5-8.8) in two different periods (2021-2040 and 2041-2060). Our results predicted an increase in suitable areas for A. fraterculus in the Americas, especially in some South American countries such as Colombia and Brazil. Moreover, the projected distribution of these species is intricately linked to the regional climatic patterns. Temperate and tropical areas were more suitable for the establishment of A. fraterculus; D. areolatus was better suited to temperate climates; while tropical climates were more suitable for D. longicaudata. Suitable areas for the establishment of both parasitoid species were predicted to increase in future climate scenarios, with D. longicaudata having a greater geographical expansion than D. areolatus. These parasitoids could be used as biocontrol agents in almost all areas suitable for the establishment of A. fraterculus.},
}
@article {pmid40496464,
year = {2025},
author = {Abu El Kheir-Mataria, W and Chun, S},
title = {Climate change and women's cancer in the MENA region: assessing temperature-related health impacts.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1529706},
pmid = {40496464},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; Female ; *Climate Change ; Middle East/epidemiology ; Africa, Northern/epidemiology ; Prevalence ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/epidemiology/mortality ; *Neoplasms/epidemiology/mortality ; Breast Neoplasms/epidemiology/mortality ; Ovarian Neoplasms/epidemiology/mortality ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change poses a significant threat to public health, exacerbating health inequalities. Women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, identified as high-risk, are particularly affected.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: This study investigates the influence of rising temperatures on cancer prevalence and mortality among women in the MENA region, filling critical knowledge gaps.<br><br>METHODS: We employed Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) analysis to examine the correlation between increased ambient temperatures and the prevalence and mortality of four types of cancer (breast, cervical, ovarian, and uterine) across 17 MENA countries.<br><br>RESULTS: Our analysis indicates a significant correlation between prolonged exposure to high ambient temperatures and all four cancer types studied. Notably, the prevalence of breast, ovarian, and cervical cancers is markedly influenced by temperature increases.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The findings underscore the necessity of incorporating climate change adaptation strategies into national cancer control plans. Such integration is vital to mitigate the health impacts of climate change on women's cancer prevalence and mortality in the MENA region.},
}
@article {pmid40496147,
year = {2024},
author = {Oyinloye, EA and Ogunkola, IO and Adebisi, YA and Adewole, IJ and Lucero-Prisno, DE},
title = {Climate change, flooding, and HIV transmission in Africa: Potential relationships and a call for action.},
journal = {Public health challenges},
volume = {3},
number = {2},
pages = {e192},
pmid = {40496147},
issn = {2769-2450},
abstract = {The increasing effects of climate change have intensified floods globally, especially in Africa, where millions of people live in poverty and are highly vulnerable to flooding. Climate change disproportionately affects the vulnerable, who are least equipped to handle its consequences, by exacerbating their situation. One such consequence is the potential for increased human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission. Africa has been disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic. It now faces the additional challenge of a changing climate and floods, which are capable of increasing HIV transmission in Africa through several pathways. They can force population displacement and migration, leading to the expansion of sexual networks among people living with HIV (PLWHIV). They may also create conditions conducive to the spread of other infections. Floods can cause food insecurity, which can result in various sexual behaviors that expose people to HIV infection. As global warming is linked to a decrease in African food production capacity, the effect of food insecurity on HIV may be prominent in countries where transactional sexual means is a major route of HIV transmission. Floods can also hinder the provision of HIV services, such as pre- and postexposure prophylaxis and antiretroviral therapy distribution, which may worsen the health outcomes of PLWHIV and promote HIV transmission, particularly in rural and remote communities. It is crucial to develop a climate-resilient framework, including education, sustained access to HIV services, and promotion of social welfare for HIV prevention and treatment, to address the complex relationship between HIV, floods, and climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40495579,
year = {2025},
author = {Rutschmann, A and Moskwik, MP and Lempert, RJ and Bukovsky, MS and McGinnis, S and Warren, DL and Mearns, LO and Parmesan, C},
title = {Robust Conservation Planning for Biodiversity Under Climate Change Uncertainty.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {6},
pages = {e70293},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70293},
pmid = {40495579},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//US DoE RGMA/ ; //National Science Foundation: NSF/ ; //DOE/NICCR/ ; //Agence Nationale de la Recherche/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Biodiversity ; Uncertainty ; Decision Making ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {When designing new protected areas, conservation managers often use bioclimatic models to anticipate the effects of climate change on species distributions. Recent studies have shown that the outputs of such models frequently differ in direction and magnitude, generating uncertainties that compromise their value for guiding conservation plans. Traditional approaches tend to minimise this uncertainty by designing adaptive strategies or by complexifying predictive models. However, these approaches may prove inadequate when uncertainty grows too large, as is the case with climate change. Here, rather than attempting to reduce uncertainty, we propose to embrace and value it in order to seek conservation measures that are as robust as possible to many plausible futures. By adapting this "Robust Decision Making" framework to conservation, we stress tested five generic conservation strategies against hundreds of plausible futures, for each of 22 species of concern. Our conceptual study seeks the strengths and vulnerabilities of each strategy across many possible future directions, facilitating both decision-making amongst strategies and emergence of robust and adaptive conservation plans. We anticipate our approach to offer an innovative framework to complement classic species conservation planning methods by reducing sensitivity to climate change uncertainty and improving the overall performance of conservation actions.},
}
@article {pmid40493289,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, X and He, Y and Liu, Y and Guan, J and Jiang, F and Gu, W},
title = {Mapping the Research Landscape of Climate Change and its Impact on Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes: A Bibliometric Analysis.},
journal = {Journal of epidemiology and global health},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {83},
pmid = {40493289},
issn = {2210-6014},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; *Bibliometrics ; Pregnancy ; *Pregnancy Outcome/epidemiology ; Infant, Newborn ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change has emerged as a critical global health threat, with growing evidence linking environmental stressors such as heatwaves, air pollution, and temperature variability to adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes. However, the structure, evolution, and research hotspots within this interdisciplinary field remain insufficiently understood.<br><br>METHODS: We conducted a bibliometric analysis of 1,393 English-language publications (2001-2024) retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) using a predefined search strategy. CiteSpace was used for knowledge mapping, including co-authorship, co-citation, keyword clustering, and temporal trend analyses.<br><br>RESULTS: The number of publications increased markedly after 2017. The United States, China, and the United Kingdom were the most productive countries, with leading institutions including the University of California and Harvard University. Influential authors such as Basu R, Dadvand P, and Chersich MF shaped the field's development. High-frequency keywords included "climate change," "preterm birth," and "air pollution." Keyword clusters and citation bursts highlighted evolving themes such as oxidative stress, brown adipose tissue, and maternal thermoregulation.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This study provides a comprehensive visual and quantitative overview of the research landscape linking climate change with maternal and neonatal health. The findings highlight the growing interdisciplinarity of the field and underscore the need for future research to explore underlying biological mechanisms, prioritize vulnerable populations through equity-focused studies, and inform the development of targeted climate adaptation and mitigation strategies in low-resource settings. These insights can support evidence-based policymaking and guide resource allocation to safeguard maternal and child health amid a changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid40491138,
year = {2025},
author = {de Oliveira Passos, L and Lopes, A and Bijos, NR and Munhoz, CBR},
title = {Predicting climate change impacts on vereda wetland plant species distribution in the Brazilian Cerrado.},
journal = {Annals of botany},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/aob/mcaf120},
pmid = {40491138},
issn = {1095-8290},
abstract = {BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The climate crisis is reshaping ecosystems globally, with wetlands, including veredas in the Brazilian Cerrado, among the most vulnerable. Despite their ecological importance, the response of vereda species to climate change remains unclear. This study assessed potential shifts in the distribution of 24 key species under two climate scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5) for the period 2061-2080 to understand the impacts on this ecosystem.<br><br>METHODS: We downloaded 19 bioclimatic variables at a 30 arc-second resolution from the WorldClim database. To avoid multicollinearity, variable selection was performed using Variance Inflation Factor. Future projections were based on the MPI-ESM1-2-HR General Circulation Model. Species distribution models (SDMs) were built using the 'biomod2' R package, incorporating nine algorithms. Model evaluation was conducted using True Skill Statistic and Receiver Operating Characteristic metrics to ensure robust predictions.<br><br>KEY RESULTS: Models demonstrated high reliability, with mean sensitivity (86.83 &#xb1; 10.03) and specificity (87.59 &#xb1; 7.45). Among 24 species, 13 showed loss of suitable areas under at least one climate scenario, with northeastern Cerrado projected to experience the greatest losses, and expansions occurring along the southern Cerrado-Atlantic Forest border. Desmoscelis villosa showed the greatest losses (-25.86% in SSP2; -25.98% in SSP5), while Xyris tortula exhibited significant gains. Overlap of climatically suitable areas decreased by 1.46% (SSP2) and 0.45% (SSP5), indicating potential range shifts and fragmentation under future scenarios.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Our study highlights that climate change is likely to reshape the distribution of vereda wetland species, with most experiencing a loss of suitable areas. This is particularly concerning given the ecological importance of veredas as biodiversity hotspots and hydrological regulators within the Cerrado. Integrating climate change projections with land-use and conservation strategies will be critical to mitigating these impacts and safeguarding the unique biodiversity of this ecosystem.},
}
@article {pmid40489852,
year = {2025},
author = {Obeagu, EI and Bolo, B},
title = {Climate change and medical laboratory operations: Impacts, challenges, and adaptation strategies: A narrative review.},
journal = {Medicine},
volume = {104},
number = {23},
pages = {e42718},
pmid = {40489852},
issn = {1536-5964},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; *Laboratories, Clinical/organization &amp; administration ; SARS-CoV-2 ; },
abstract = {Climate change is increasingly disrupting medical laboratory operations worldwide, affecting diagnostic accuracy, infrastructure integrity, and supply chain stability. Hurricane Maria in 2017 devastated Puerto Rico, a major hub for medical supply manufacturing, leading to critical shortages of blood bags and reagents in U.S. hospitals. Rising global temperatures have also challenged the stability of temperature-sensitive reagents and biological samples, with studies indicating that a mere 2°C increase in ambient temperature can significantly reduce enzyme activity in diagnostic assays. Laboratories, particularly in low-resource settings, are struggling to maintain optimal storage conditions, raising concerns about the reliability of test results in disease diagnosis and monitoring. Extreme weather events and shifting disease patterns further compound these challenges. Flooding in South Asia has repeatedly disrupted microbiology laboratories, causing waterborne pathogen contamination and delays in infectious disease testing. In Sub-Saharan Africa, rising temperatures have expanded the range of malaria-carrying mosquitoes, increasing the demand for diagnostic services beyond the capacity of many laboratories. Supply chain disruptions due to climate-related disasters have led to prolonged shortages of essential testing materials, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic when heatwaves affected the production and transportation of medical reagents. These disruptions highlight the urgent need for climate-adaptive strategies to ensure laboratory resilience and continuity in healthcare services. To mitigate these impacts, laboratories must adopt sustainable infrastructure and operational practices. Key recommendations include transitioning to solar-powered refrigeration to prevent sample degradation during power outages, investing in climate-resilient laboratory buildings, and enhancing digital diagnostic capabilities to reduce reliance on physical sample transportation.},
}
@article {pmid40488755,
year = {2026},
author = {Yehouenou Tessi, DR and Apelete, EE and Kakpo, SB and Yehouenou Tessi, RT and Çağlan Günal, A},
title = {Does climate change influence the spread of malaria in Benin? Insights from ecological niche modeling for surveillance efforts.},
journal = {International health},
volume = {18},
number = {1},
pages = {104-114},
pmid = {40488755},
issn = {1876-3405},
support = {//Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene/ ; //NIHR/ ; },
mesh = {Benin/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; *Malaria/epidemiology/transmission ; Animals ; Humans ; *Anopheles/parasitology ; *Mosquito Vectors ; Ecosystem ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Malaria is a severe and endemic disease, remaining one of the most prevalent tropical illnesses and a leading cause of death among children aged <5 y. Anopheles gambiae, the primary vector of malaria in Benin, plays a critical role in its transmission. This study aims to contribute to the health protection of populations in Benin by assessing the risk of vector-borne diseases, particularly malaria, in the context of climate change.<br><br>METHODS: Using the Maxent algorithm for ecological niche modeling, we mapped the distribution of A. gambiae, a highly effective vector of Plasmodium parasites.<br><br>RESULTS: Our findings revealed that high-risk areas for malaria cover nearly all departments of Benin, with the majority of southern departments-Mono, Littoral, Couffo, Ou&#xe9;m&#xe9;, Plateau and Zou-identified as high-risk zones. Projections for 2055 under Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 4.5 and RCP 8.5 climate scenarios indicate a significant expansion of high-risk areas, extending to Collines and parts of Donga, Borgou and Atacora.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Climate change is expected to exacerbate the spread of A. gambiae, increasing the disease risk across the country. These results are crucial for guiding policymakers in Benin to mitigate the current impact of malaria and implement preventative measures to address future risks.},
}
@article {pmid40487681,
year = {2025},
author = {Tian, S and Wu, W and Chen, S and Li, Z and Li, K},
title = {Global mismatch between ecosystem service supply and demand driven by climate change and human activity.},
journal = {Environmental science and ecotechnology},
volume = {26},
number = {},
pages = {100573},
pmid = {40487681},
issn = {2666-4984},
abstract = {Assessing the balance between ecosystem service supply and demand (ESSD) relationship and identifying its driving factors is essential for addressing ecosystem degradation. While previous local-scale studies have highlighted climate change and human activities as critical influences, their roles at a global scale remain poorly understood. Here, we analyze the global dynamics of supply-demand relationships for four key ecosystem services-food production, carbon sequestration, soil conservation, and water yield-over the period 2000-2020. We find that ESSD relationships generally exhibit spatially high supply-low demand and quantitatively surplus characteristics. Climate change and human activity influence ESSD relationships in dual-directional pathways. Specifically, they positively affect food production and soil conservation in 80.69 % and 72.50 % of global regions respectively; while negatively influencing carbon sequestration and water yield in 76.74 % and 62.44 % of global regions respectively. Human activity primarily shapes the ESSD relationships for food production and carbon sequestration, with mean contribution rates of 66.54 % and 60.80 % respectively; whereas climate change exerts greater control over soil conservation and water yield, with mean contribution rates of 54.62 % and 55.41 % respectively. Our findings clarify the direction (positive or negative), mode (individual or combined), contribution rates, and geographic distribution of these impacts. This research closes a critical gap in understanding global ESSD relationships and provides essential insights to inform sustainable ecosystem management from local to global scales.},
}
@article {pmid40485400,
year = {2025},
author = {Johnson, RK and Goedkoop, W and Lau, DCP},
title = {Multi-Decadal Trends in Northern Lakes Show Contrasting Responses of Phytoplankton and Benthic Macroinvertebrates to Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {6},
pages = {e70274},
pmid = {40485400},
issn = {1365-2486},
mesh = {*Lakes/chemistry ; *Climate Change ; *Phytoplankton/physiology ; *Invertebrates/physiology ; Animals ; Sweden ; Temperature ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; },
abstract = {Three decades of continuous monitoring of 110 lakes across Sweden revealed significant long-term changes in physicochemical habitat and biological assemblages comprising multiple trophic levels related to climate. Mean annual air temperature increased for almost all lakes, with notable increases in the northern region. The environmental variables that showed the strongest temporal patterns were increasing water temperatures and decreasing nutrient (TP) and TOC concentrations for lakes in the north and increasing pH and TOC for lakes in the south. As hypothesized, phytoplankton and benthic macroinvertebrate (littoral and profundal) assemblages tracked climate changes directly (temperature, precipitation) and indirectly (changes in physicochemical habitat), but trends differed among the organism groups. The most pronounced changes in both magnitudes and rates of change (slopes) of the biological trends were found in the northernmost ecoregions. In these nutrient- and species-poor ecosystems, taxon richness and diversity had contrasting patterns: phytoplankton and profundal macroinvertebrates had negative slopes while littoral macroinvertebrates had positive slopes. Total phytoplankton biovolume and littoral macroinvertebrate abundance had positive slopes. Spatiotemporal patterns of phytoplankton and littoral macroinvertebrates were largely correlated with temperature and nutrients but not profundal assemblages. For lakes in the south isolating climate-induced effects was confounded by post-acidification recovery, for example, all three organism groups correlated with pH but not with water temperature. Combined results from all of the study lakes indicated habitat-specific responses of biological assemblages to long-term changes in climate and physicochemical habitat. Climate change coupled with catchment vegetation and post-acidification recovery pose heterogeneous impacts directly (temperature) and indirectly (physicochemical habitat) on lake assemblages. All three organism groups showed trends related to climate and therefore should be considered robust sentinels to gauge climate impacts directly and trophic-level effects indirectly in these climate-vulnerable ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid40484641,
year = {2025},
author = {Bottery, M and Sedik, S and Schwartz, I and Hoenigl, M and van Rhijn, N},
title = {Climate change: shifting boundaries of fungal disease in Europe and beyond.},
journal = {Thorax},
volume = {81},
number = {1},
pages = {91-101},
doi = {10.1136/thorax-2024-222168},
pmid = {40484641},
issn = {1468-3296},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Europe/epidemiology ; *Mycoses/epidemiology/microbiology ; },
abstract = {Climate change is altering ecosystems worldwide. While shifting environmental conditions are complex, it has been hypothesised that the impact of climate change is directly leading to increases in fungal infections across the globe. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns and extreme weather events are thought to be driving the adaptation of fungal pathogens to new climates, expanding their geographical range and posing a growing threat to human health and agriculture. This review highlights how climate change may impact key pathogens, including Candida auris, Candida orthopsilosis, Cryptococcus deuterogattii and resistant strains of Aspergillus fumigatus, which have emerged as significant public health concerns. Their spread is accelerated by globalisation, urbanisation and the intensifying use of agricultural fungicides, which further increase antifungal resistance. The growing prevalence of resistant strains and emergence of novel fungal pathogens is likely linked to anthropogenic climate change, underscoring the urgent need for action and for more robust data collection.},
}
@article {pmid40483768,
year = {2025},
author = {Fabricius, KE and Brown, A and Collier, C and Pineda, MC and Robson, B and Uthicke, S and Waterhouse, J},
title = {The seven sins of climate change: A review of rates of change, and quantitative impacts on ecosystems and water quality in the Great Barrier Reef.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {219},
number = {},
pages = {118267},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118267},
pmid = {40483768},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Coral Bleaching ; *Coral Reefs ; Cyclonic Storms ; *Extreme Heat/adverse effects ; Ocean Acidification ; Queensland ; Seawater/chemistry ; *Water Quality/standards ; Weather ; },
abstract = {The term climate change encompasses many types of impacts and threats to the long-term outlook of coastal marine ecosystems. Based on a structured Evidence Summary methodology, this review synthesises the peer-reviewed knowledge on climate change impacts on the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). We summarise the observed and predicted region-specific rates of change for seven climate change factors; three representing episodic extreme weather events (heatwaves, tropical storms, and extreme rainfall events), and four chronic progressive climate change factors (rising temperatures, ocean acidification and sea level, and altered cloudiness/windiness). We extract key quantitative findings on their impacts on GBR ecosystems and associated organisms, especially coral reefs, seagrasses, mangroves and wetlands, and on GBR water quality. Quantifying GBR-wide effects requires data on their four dimensions: intensity, duration, spatial extent, and frequency. The review shows that to date, most damage to GBR ecosystems is inflicted by extreme weather events. Of the progressive climate change factors, ocean acidification is already altering some GBR ecosystem functions, potentially reaching a critical threshold within decades. The progressive climate change factors are already causing selective mortality and changes in communities. We document regional differences, and we outline the evidence of climate change impacts on GBR water quality, suggesting further cumulative effects. This review provides an overview of empirical data for modellers and ecologists, and for experimentalists to choose environmentally relevant treatment levels. Intensifying climate change disturbances increase the urgency of climate change mitigation, as well as effective local management to accelerate ecosystem recovery.},
}
@article {pmid40483426,
year = {2025},
author = {Ge, J and Pan, W and Liang, X and Zhang, J},
title = {Complex psychological responses to climate change: a longitudinal study exploring the interplay between climate change awareness and climate change anxiety among Chinese adolescents.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {2139},
pmid = {40483426},
issn = {1471-2458},
support = {BAA180017//The National Social Science Fund of China/ ; BAA180017//The National Social Science Fund of China/ ; BAA180017//The National Social Science Fund of China/ ; BAA180017//The National Social Science Fund of China/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; Female ; Longitudinal Studies ; Adolescent ; Male ; *Climate Change ; *Anxiety/psychology/epidemiology ; China ; *Awareness ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Adaptation, Psychological ; East Asian People ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Adolescents are increasingly recognized as important stakeholders in responding to the challenges of climate change, with their psychological responses shaping both mental health outcomes and behavioral choices. However, the intricate relationship between climate change awareness and climate change anxiety among adolescents, as significant manifestations of psychological reactions to climate change, has not yet been thoroughly investigated. Grounded in the Stress and Coping Theory, this study aimed to empirically investigate the bidirectional relationship between climate change awareness and climate change anxiety among Chinese adolescents.<br><br>METHODS: Data were collected through a three-wave longitudinal survey (2022-2024) from 426 Chinese adolescents. We employed repeated measures ANOVA to examine developmental patterns and gender differences in climate change awareness and climate change anxiety, and constructed cross-lagged panel models, along with the calculation of feedback effects, to investigate their reciprocal relationships across time points.<br><br>RESULTS: Results revealed significant increases in both climate change awareness and climate change anxiety over time, with females consistently exhibiting higher levels. Cross-lagged analyses demonstrated that climate change awareness significantly predicted an increase in climate change anxiety, and climate change anxiety, in turn, significantly enhanced climate change awareness. Furthermore, the feedback effect between climate change awareness and climate change anxiety was significant at both T1-T2 and T2-T3 intervals.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates a bidirectional relationship between climate change awareness and anxiety among adolescents, providing a theoretical framework and empirical evidence for understanding adolescents' complex psychological responses to climate change. It also presents valuable suggestions for implementing targeted mental health interventions, and climate change education.},
}
@article {pmid40481567,
year = {2025},
author = {Caminade, C and Ayala, D and de Chevigny, T and Ngou, O and Tchouatieu, A and Girond, F and Yahouedo, GA and Merle, CS and Pothin, E and Diouf, I and Hakizimana, E and Noseda, V and Deuve, JL and , },
title = {Climate change and malaria control: a call to urgent action from Africa's frontlines.},
journal = {Malaria journal},
volume = {24},
number = {1},
pages = {179},
pmid = {40481567},
issn = {1475-2875},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; },
mesh = {Africa/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Global Warming ; *Malaria/epidemiology/prevention &amp; control/transmission ; Communicable Disease Control ; National Health Programs ; Health Policy ; Humans ; Animals ; Mosquito Vectors/parasitology ; Anopheles/parasitology ; },
abstract = {In December 2024, L'Initiative-Expertise France organized a workshop in Musanze, Rwanda, for National Malaria Control and Elimination Programmes (NMC/EPs) representatives from 19 sub-Saharan African countries. The workshop focused on surveillance, modeling, climate forecasting, and innovative control methods to mitigate climate change impacts on malaria. Participants shared challenges, experiences and best practices. Key challenges highlighted include shifts in malaria transmission seasons, disease spread to mid-altitude regions, and infrastructure damage from extreme weather. Additional factors, such as drug and insecticide resistance, the spread of Anopheles stephensi, and changes in vector behaviour, are exacerbating malaria transmission in African cities. Participants stressed the need for collaborative efforts to tackle these evolving threats. This comment reflects the expertise and insights of 19 NMCPs actively managing malaria control and aims at raising awareness, inform policy discussions, and strengthen global partnerships to address the intersection of malaria and climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40481208,
year = {2025},
author = {Tetteh, KKA},
title = {Climate change as a catalyst for antimicrobial resistance.},
journal = {Nature medicine},
volume = {31},
number = {6},
pages = {1751-1752},
pmid = {40481208},
issn = {1546-170X},
}
@article {pmid40480353,
year = {2025},
author = {Lu, G and Wang, Z and Wang, J and Zhang, X},
title = {Transboundary impacts of microplastics within planetary boundaries: Regulation and responses of soil-plant systems under climate change.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {282},
number = {},
pages = {122080},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.122080},
pmid = {40480353},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {*Microplastics/toxicity/analysis ; *Climate Change ; *Soil Pollutants/toxicity/analysis ; Soil/chemistry ; Ecosystem ; *Plants/drug effects ; },
abstract = {Microplastics pollution and climate change are two critical environmental concerns today, with land serving as the primary source and significant reservoir of microplastics. According to the latest estimates, by 2050,12 billion tons of plastics will be dumped into landfills and natural environments. Microplastics, defined as particles smaller than 5 mm in diameter, pose an even greater threat when they break down into nanoparticles less than 0.1 μm, entering the environment and harming ecosystems. This study explores the interactions between climate change and microplastics pollution within soil-plant systems and their impact on planetary boundary frameworks. The research indicates that climate change exacerbates the fragmentation, migration, and ecological toxicity of microplastics through increased temperatures, altered rainfall patterns, enhanced wind strength, and rising ozone levels. Higher temperatures accelerate plastics degradation, promoting the penetration of microplastics into deeper soils and groundwater; heavy rainfall and strong winds expand the horizontal and vertical spread of microplastics; ozone increases the chemical activity on the surface of microplastics through oxidation, releasing toxic additives. These processes collectively disrupt soil structure, microbial communities, and nutrient cycles, inhibit plant growth, and threaten human health via the food chain. From a planetary boundary perspective, microplastics, as a "new entity," cross the boundaries of chemical pollution and simultaneously threaten the "biological integrity" and "land system change," creating a transboundary synergistic effect.},
}
@article {pmid40479055,
year = {2025},
author = {Vogt-Vincent, NS and Pringle, JM and Cornwall, CE and McManus, LC},
title = {Anthropogenic climate change will likely outpace coral range expansion.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {23},
pages = {eadr2545},
doi = {10.1126/sciadv.adr2545},
pmid = {40479055},
issn = {2375-2548},
mesh = {*Anthozoa/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; Coral Reefs ; Biodiversity ; *Anthropogenic Effects ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Past coral range expansions suggest that high-latitude environments may serve as refugia, potentially buffering coral biodiversity loss due to climate change. We explore this possibility for corals globally, using a dynamic metacommunity model incorporating temperature, photosynthetically available radiation, pH, and four distinct, interacting coral assemblages. This model reasonably reproduces the observed distribution and recent decline of corals across the Indo-Pacific and Caribbean. Our simulations suggest that there is a mismatch between the timescales of coral reef decline and range expansion under future predicted climate change. Whereas the most severe declines in coral cover will likely occur within 40 to 80 years, large-scale coral reef expansion requires centuries. The absence of large-scale coral refugia in the face of rapid anthropogenic climate change emphasizes the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate nonthermal stressors for corals, both in the tropics and in higher latitudes.},
}
@article {pmid40478393,
year = {2025},
author = {Duron, Y and Garcia, AJ and Juarez-Vargas, M},
title = {Climate change, cancer, and the critical importance of Latino community engagement.},
journal = {Cancer causes &amp; control : CCC},
volume = {36},
number = {10},
pages = {1019-1023},
pmid = {40478393},
issn = {1573-7225},
}
@article {pmid40476476,
year = {2025},
author = {Burnier, M},
title = {Climate change and pollution: impact on blood pressure and kidneys.},
journal = {Polish archives of internal medicine},
volume = {135},
number = {6},
pages = {},
doi = {10.20452/pamw.17032},
pmid = {40476476},
issn = {1897-9483},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Blood Pressure ; *Hypertension/etiology ; *Kidney Diseases/etiology ; *Environmental Pollution/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {Climate change and pollution have become major burdens for human health, and they will represent a growing issue in the future if nothing is planned to limit them. Epidemiologic evidence has clearly demonstrated significant associations between exposure to extreme climatic events, such as heat stress and pollution (air, noise, or toxic substances) and the occurrence of cardiovascular events. Indeed, climate and pollution have been shown to interfere with blood pressure regulation and to increase the risk of hypertension, and hence of cardiovascular complications, such as stroke, myocardial infarction, peripheral artery disease, or heart failure. For a long time, little attention has been paid to the renal impact of climate change and pollution, even though kidney function is very sensitive to these types of insults and mediates several of the clinical consequences of heat stress or pollution. Recently, more emphasis has been placed on the bidirectional relationship between the environment and kidney diseases. On the one hand, environmental change has an impact on the patterns of kidney diseases, and on the other hand, kidney replacement therapies, mainly chronic hemodialysis, are responsible for substantial carbon emissions and resource depletion. The purpose of this review is to discuss these kidney‑related issues to increase awareness of health care providers.},
}
@article {pmid40476298,
year = {2025},
author = {Patterson, DW},
title = {Reflections on Climate Change Policy for Global Health.},
journal = {The Journal of law, medicine &amp; ethics : a journal of the American Society of Law, Medicine &amp; Ethics},
volume = {53},
number = {S1},
pages = {40},
doi = {10.1017/jme.2025.2},
pmid = {40476298},
issn = {1748-720X},
mesh = {*Global Health/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; *Health Policy/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; },
abstract = {This reflection considers the contribution of Prof Larry Gostin to global health law and the lessons for climate action.},
}
@article {pmid40474859,
year = {2025},
author = {Cimatti, M and Mezzanotte, V and Heikkinen, RK and Hällfors, MH and Karger, DN and Di Marco, M},
title = {The Accelerating Exposure of European Protected Areas to Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {6},
pages = {e70261},
pmid = {40474859},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {CUP: B83C22002950007//NextGenerationEU/ ; 360742//Research Council of Finland/ ; 101060429//HORIZON EUROPE European Innovation Council/ ; 358367//Strategic Research Council of Finland/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Europe ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {All ecosystems are affected by climate change, but differences in the pace of change will render some areas more exposed than others. Such spatial patterns of risk are important when assessing the continued functionality of protected area (PA) networks or planning for their expansion. Europe is undertaking an expansion of the PA network to cover 30% of its land and sea surface by 2030, but this must account for climate risk. Here, we estimate four metrics of future climate risk across Europe: local velocity, analog velocity, magnitude, and residence time, and assess the level of climate exposure of European PAs vs. nonprotected control sites. We also evaluate the intensity of climate risks on > 1000 European species of conservation concern associated with Natura 2000 sites. Our results show large spatial differences in climate change exposure across Europe, with a faster pace and farther shifts in the Boreal, Steppic, and Pannonian regions but slower changes in the Mediterranean, Alpine, Arctic, and Macaronesia regions. The magnitude of climate change was higher for the Arctic, Alpine, and Mediterranean regions, implying large local differences between present and future climate. These spatial risk patterns were largely consistent across scenarios, but with up to three times higher risk under the most pessimistic vs. the most optimistic scenario. Large variation in climate exposure for species of conservation concern was revealed, including 11 species that are highly dependent on Natura 2000 sites and predicted to experience rapid climate change. Our results provide guidance for managing European PAs and expanding their coverage by pinpointing areas offering more stable climates. We emphasize the need for connectivity across the network to support species adaptation via range shifting. This is especially the case in areas facing high climate change magnitude but low velocity, implying that climate conditions similar to current ones will be found nearby.},
}
@article {pmid40473944,
year = {2025},
author = {Tang, WSW and Ho, CSH},
title = {A systematic review on the impact of climate change on occupational mental health: a focus on vulnerable industries.},
journal = {Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology},
volume = {60},
number = {10},
pages = {2275-2287},
pmid = {40473944},
issn = {1433-9285},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Adaptation, Psychological ; *Mental Health ; *Industry ; *Occupational Health ; *Mental Disorders/epidemiology/psychology ; *Stress, Psychological/psychology ; },
abstract = {AIMS: This systematic review aims to examine how climate change and its related stressors may affect the mental health of workers in industries vulnerable to climate change. The review also seeks to evaluate coping strategies used by affected workers, as well as potential interventions to mitigate and prevent these mental health effects.<br><br>METHOD: A literature search was conducted in June 2024 in databases such as PUBMED, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Web of Science, using a combination of keywords about climate change, mental health or illness, and vulnerable industries.<br><br>RESULTS: A predominance of accessed literature was related to the agricultural industry, with a minority pertaining to the aquaculture, construction and aviation industries. They suggest an increased vulnerability of workers to mental health-related problems, including increased depression, anxiety, psychological distress and suicidality in response to stressors such as increased temperatures and prolonged drought conditions. Besides socioeconomic effects resulting from reduced productivity, climate-related stressors may contribute to increased uncertainty, isolation, a perceived lack of control, and challenges to their sense of identity. Coping methods varied and influenced outcomes of mental wellbeing, with community wellbeing and social connectedness in the agricultural setting being observed to have beneficial effects on levels of psychological distress. Interventions that promoted mental health literacy, the availability of mental health first aid, social cohesion, and adaptability to climate stressors were deemed helpful.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Environmental stressors interact with mental health in an intricate manner, exerting influence on biological and socioeconomic aspects of a person's well-being. In an occupational setting, such stressors may also affect social cohesion and one's personal sense of identity or self-esteem. Building strong social networks and structures to enable self-efficacy and adaptability towards climate change may be key towards promoting mental health resilience amongst workers in vulnerable industries.},
}
@article {pmid40473810,
year = {2025},
author = {Ramos Irizarry, P and Smith, DFQ and Gusa, A},
title = {Climate Change Impacts on Environmental Fungi: Human Health and Fungal Disease.},
journal = {Current topics in microbiology and immunology},
volume = {446},
number = {},
pages = {67-101},
pmid = {40473810},
issn = {0070-217X},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Fungi/physiology ; *Mycoses/microbiology/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {Climate changes including rising temperatures and increasing severe weather events (e.g., hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires) are impacting Earth's ecosystems and increasing microbial threats to human health. Microbes in the environment, including bacteria and fungi, are adapting to new habitats and hosts in ways that may make them more disease-causing. Environmental fungi are particularly climate-sensitive, with optimal growth at cooler temperatures (25-30 °C) and with reproductive spore dispersal dependent on atmospheric conditions. While environmental fungi play a crucial role supporting plant growth and recycling nutrients in soils, some cause mild to severe infections in humans. Climate changes are expanding the geographic range of some disease-causing fungi, leading to increased fungal infections, particularly in the aftermath of natural disasters. Additionally, fungal adaptations to environmental stressors may make fungi more likely to cause disease, such as increased heat tolerance (survival at body temperature of 37 °C), or more difficult to treat, due to evolving drug resistance to environmental fungicides. Here, we explore how climate change and natural disasters impact fungal distribution, adaptation, and exposure to humans, highlighting fungal threats to human health. We propose strategies to mitigate these emerging challenges, emphasizing the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts needed to protect human health in a changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid40473026,
year = {2025},
author = {Langlais, C and Demarque, C and Mauduy, M and Waroquier, L and Le Moal, M and Sénémeaud, C},
title = {'Limiting climate change' or 'finding substitutes': How does action identification influence meat consumption reduction among young adults?.},
journal = {Appetite},
volume = {214},
number = {},
pages = {108167},
doi = {10.1016/j.appet.2025.108167},
pmid = {40473026},
issn = {1095-8304},
mesh = {Humans ; Male ; Female ; Young Adult ; *Food Preferences/psychology ; *Climate Change ; *Meat ; Adult ; Choice Behavior ; Adolescent ; Diet, Vegetarian/psychology ; *Diet/psychology ; },
abstract = {Transitioning to plant-based diets is crucial for building more sustainable food systems and mitigating climate change. However, understanding how laypeople perceive the reduction of meat consumption and how these representations influence food preferences remains underexplored. According to Action Identification Theory, (1) people identify actions in various ways, from means to complex reasons, and (2) emphasizing practical means is a lever to reduce the negative impact of difficulty on action execution (i.e., the optimality hypothesis). In a first correlational study (N = 481), when participants were asked "what one does when limiting meat consumption?", they identified one set of means and three types of reasons: environmental, health-related, and ethical. Subsequently, although confirmatory analysis did not support the optimality hypothesis, an exploratory latent profile analysis revealed a tendency to focus on means when the action was difficult. However, this did not lead to a stronger intention to reduce meat intake, as only respondents perceiving both reasons and means exhibited greater engagement. In a second study (N = 165), the main analysis did not confirm the optimality hypothesis between action identification and difficulty at the experimental level, but an exploratory analysis indicated that depicting means (vs. reasons) could mitigate the negative effect of past meat consumption on food choices in an in-lab task. Taken together, these two studies suggest that Action Identification Theory could be a relevant framework for examining sustainable food practices. However, further research is needed to establish the effectiveness of means-focused strategies in disrupting the negative influence of habits on switching to more sustainable diets.},
}
@article {pmid40471846,
year = {2025},
author = {Jacinto, S},
title = {The impact of climate change on neuroinfectious diseases.},
journal = {Current opinion in neurology},
volume = {38},
number = {4},
pages = {422-428},
doi = {10.1097/WCO.0000000000001398},
pmid = {40471846},
issn = {1473-6551},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Communicable Diseases/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: COP28 Health Day demonstrated the growing global attention to climate health. The purpose of this article is to review the impact of climate change on the emergence of neuro-infectious diseases.<br><br>RECENT FINDINGS: Climate change influences meteorological shifts and extreme weather events which may have significant and complex effects on the emergence of neuroinfectious diseases. Particularly concerning is increasing vector borne, water borne and food borne diseases. Climate associated factors contribute to the high incidence of bacterial meningitis in the African Meningitis Belt, and expansion of viral and fungal meningitis in other regions. Increased risks to those living with HIV is a public health concern. The most vulnerable communities, especially in low and middle-income countries, will be particularly impacted.<br><br>SUMMARY: The complex effects of climate change on the emergence of neuroinfectious diseases result from consequences on ecologies, populations and health systems. The growing health burden must be addressed with a multifaceted approach to establishing climate resilient healthcare systems.},
}
@article {pmid40470842,
year = {2025},
author = {Mukherjee, D and Mikhailidis, DP},
title = {From C-reactive protein to climate change: risk predictors for cardiovascular diseases beyond low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.},
journal = {Current opinion in cardiology},
volume = {40},
number = {4},
pages = {213-214},
pmid = {40470842},
issn = {1531-7080},
}
@article {pmid40468470,
year = {2025},
author = {Wu, N and Xiao, Q and Liao, Z and Shi, X and Wang, J and Zhan, X and Chen, Y},
title = {Landscape Genomics Provides Insights Into Climate Change-Driven Vulnerability in Torrent Frogs (Ranidae: Amolops).},
journal = {Molecular ecology},
volume = {34},
number = {13},
pages = {e17807},
doi = {10.1111/mec.17807},
pmid = {40468470},
issn = {1365-294X},
support = {073GJHZ2023091GC//International Partnership Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences for Grand Challenges/ ; 2024YFF1307500//the National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 2022YFF1301400//the National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 2023YFF0805800//the National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; U21A20192//the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 32125005//the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; *Ranidae/genetics ; Genomics ; Extinction, Biological ; Biodiversity ; Genotype ; Genetics, Population ; Gene-Environment Interaction ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Anthropogenic climate change has caused widespread loss of species biodiversity and ecosystem productivity worldwide, with amphibians being particularly affected. Predicting the future of amphibians, a critical group for maintaining biodiversity and for balancing ecosystem structure and function, is essential for effective conservation planning in the Anthropocene. In this study, we used Amolops species as a model to assess their vulnerabilities under future climate change. Through genotype-environment association (GEA) analyses, we identified climate-associated SNPs, revealing that temperature and precipitation were key drivers for local adaptation in these species. Genetic offset analysis showed that the marginal and high-latitude populations of the Amolops mantzorum and Amolops monticola groups were at greater risk of local extinction as a result of a mismatch of genetic-environmental associations under future climate conditions. Ecological niche models predicted that, from 2011 to 2100, approximately 67% of Amolops species would experience significant habitat loss. We introduced the life strategy index (LSI) to assess species vulnerability, considering the interplays of evolution, ecology, and colonisation. Our LSI analysis showed that Amolops deng and Amolops tuberodepressus face a high extinction risk, in contrast with A. mantzorum, features strong adaptability and a low extinction risk. The LSI framework not only enables the systematic assessment of species vulnerability but also identifies key contributing factors through comprehensive evaluation across ecological, evolutionary, and colonisation dimensions, thereby facilitating the development of targeted conservation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40468150,
year = {2025},
author = {Jamal, M and Tiantian, G and Li, F and Liu, Y},
title = {Glacial retreat and climate change: insights from remote sensing technologies.},
journal = {Environmental science and pollution research international},
volume = {32},
number = {25},
pages = {15034-15049},
pmid = {40468150},
issn = {1614-7499},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ice Cover ; *Remote Sensing Technology ; Antarctic Regions ; Environmental Monitoring/methods ; },
abstract = {Glaciers and ice sheets, vital components of the Earth's climate system and crucial freshwater sources, are rapidly retreating under the influence of climate change. This study reviews the use of remote sensing technologies in monitoring these changes, highlighting tools like Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and satellite imagery from Landsat and MODIS. These technologies provide detailed measurements of ice dynamics, revealing substantial regional variability in ice loss, particularly in the Arctic and Antarctic. This study synthesizes recent data on glacial retreat, examines the impact of temperature increases and precipitation changes on ice melt, and assesses the consequences for freshwater availability in glacier-dependent regions. Case studies demonstrate the application of remote sensing in observing these phenomena, emphasizing the need for advancements in technology and international cooperation in research. The study concludes with a discussion on policy implications and conservation measures necessary to address the environmental challenges posed by glacial decline, advocating for strategic international agreements and local policies to mitigate the effects of global warming on glaciers.},
}
@article {pmid40468020,
year = {2025},
author = {Diyyala, R and Wang, QJ and Mushtaq, S and Palanichamy, NV and Murugananthi, D and Geethalakshmi, V and Rajavel, M},
title = {Risk attitude and risk perceptions of climate change among Indian cotton farmers.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {19550},
pmid = {40468020},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Humans ; *Farmers/psychology ; *Gossypium/growth &amp; development ; India ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; *Attitude ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; Agriculture ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Perception ; Droughts ; },
abstract = {Indian farmers have been facing significant production risks that have substantially decreased their potential yield. To reduce these risks, farmers employ various tactical strategies. The choice of strategy, however, depends mainly on their risk attitude and perceptions. This study examines the factors influencing farmers' risk attitude and perceptions based on the survey of 350 cotton farmers from Virudhunagar district in Tamil Nadu, India. Risk attitude is evaluated using a Multiple Price List (MPL) experimental method, while the risk matrix is utilised to measure the risk perception of drought, uneven rainfall distribution, and pests and diseases. Logit model is applied to assess the variables associated with farmers' risk attitude and perceptions. The findings reveal that 75% of the respondents exhibit risk-averse behaviour, while only 12% display a risk-seeking attitude. The majority of respondents identify drought and rainfall as major risks compared to pests and diseases. Logit model results show that gender, education, organisational membership, irrigation access, farming experience, access to credit, contact with extension personnel, and yield loss negatively influence farmers' risk attitude. Similarly, organisational membership, a higher share of non-farm income, more farm size, irrigation availability, and credit accessibility reduce the farmers' risk perceptions. These findings help policymakers understand how local farmers perceive farm risks such as drought, rainfall variations, and pests and diseases and consider these viewpoints when developing sustainable adaptation measures. This study highlights the significance of farmer group organisations, improved extension services, and credit access in shaping farmers' risk attitude and perceptions, thereby enhancing farm productivity.},
}
@article {pmid40467765,
year = {2025},
author = {Liao, J and Li, G and Zhang, S and Yang, Y and Li, Y and Dong, Z and Guo, Y and Wang, Z},
title = {Global warming exacerbates the risk of habitat loss for regional mangrove species.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {19710},
pmid = {40467765},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2024KQNCX134//the Guangdong Provincial Ordinary University Youth Innovative Talent Program in 2024/ ; 060302022312//the Guangdong Ocean University Scientific Research Startup Funding Project/ ; HNS202407//the Guangdong Provincial Field Observation and Research Station for Marine Ecosystem in Hanjiang River Estuary - Nanao Island Area Open Fund/ ; 2024R3005//he Guangdong Provincial Special Fund Project for Talent Development Strategy in 2024/ ; 2024YFD2401803//the National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Global Warming ; *Avicennia/physiology ; *Wetlands ; *Ecosystem ; *Rhizophoraceae/physiology ; China ; },
abstract = {Mangroves, as a salt-tolerant evergreen broad-leaved vegetation ecosystem, are widely distributed along the coastlines of tropical and subtropical regions. In the field of ecology, scholars generally agree that climatic drivers, particularly temperature and precipitation patterns, play a crucial role in regulating the global distribution, structure, and functions of mangroves. However, there are still significant challenges in research exploring the relationship between climate and mangrove distribution. This study focused on two dominant mangrove species in the northern margin of the South China Sea: Kandelia obovata and Avicennia marina. By compiling reported data, utilizing database information, and integrating our field observations, we employed species distribution models to simulate the distribution areas of these two species and their habitat changes under global warming scenarios. Our results indicate that bio18 serves as the primary climatic factor shaping their distribution patterns. Specifically, K. obovata is primarily distributed in the Northern Hemisphere, while A. Marina exhibits a much broader distribution range, encompassing over 40 times the area of K. obovata. The niche overlap between these two species is relatively low, and global warming is further promoting the separation of their niches. Notably, the continued warming of the climate in the future is not expected to pose a significant threat to K. obovata. However, it significantly increases the risk of habitat loss for A. marina. This study underscores the urgent need to implement conservation measures for mangrove ecosystems, with particular priority given to those species that are currently experiencing or are vulnerable to habitat loss.},
}
@article {pmid40466583,
year = {2025},
author = {Saputra, AA and Hasyim, UAA and Arifin, MZ},
title = {Data alone is not enough: Strengthening mental health interventions and workforce capacity amid climate change challenges in the Philippines.},
journal = {Asian journal of psychiatry},
volume = {109},
number = {},
pages = {104558},
doi = {10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104558},
pmid = {40466583},
issn = {1876-2026},
}
@article {pmid40466469,
year = {2025},
author = {Molla, A},
title = {Extreme heat and human fertility: Amplified challenges in the era of climate change.},
journal = {Journal of thermal biology},
volume = {130},
number = {},
pages = {104158},
doi = {10.1016/j.jtherbio.2025.104158},
pmid = {40466469},
issn = {0306-4565},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Fertility ; Female ; *Extreme Heat/adverse effects ; Male ; Reproductive Health ; },
abstract = {Rising global temperatures and extreme heat events, exacerbated by climate change, pose critical public health challenges, with understudied consequences for human fertility and reproductive health (FRH). While heat-related morbidity and mortality have gained substantial attention, the direct and indirect impacts of thermal stress on FRH-particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)-remain poorly understood. In LMICs, socioeconomic disparities, environmental vulnerabilities, and cultural norms favoring larger families amplify risks and disproportionately burden marginalized populations. Extreme heat also reduces agricultural productivity, threatening food security and nutritional intake, which can further compromise reproductive health and fertility outcomes. This forum highlights two priorities: (1) the urgent need for interdisciplinary research linking climate science, reproductive biology, and social determinants of health to elucidate heat-FRH pathways, and (2) the development of equitable policies and interventions to mitigate these risks. Emerging evidence suggests that thermal stress can disrupt reproductive processes in both men and women, leading to reduced sperm quality in men, hormonal imbalances, and increased miscarriage risk for women. The compounded effects of extreme heat and air pollution could worsen reproductive health outcomes, especially in low-income, disadvantaged urban neighborhoods, where populations are already vulnerable to climate stressors. Without dedicated research and targeted interventions, climate change could lead to significant demographic shifts, labor shortages, and heightened maternal health burdens in vulnerable populations. This research underscores the need for interdisciplinary work that integrates climate science, reproductive health, and policy development, along with targeted public health strategies to protect FRH in the face of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40466232,
year = {2025},
author = {Hannam, JA and Keay, CA and Mukherjee, K and Rugg, I and Williams, A and Cooke, J},
title = {Changes in land capability for agriculture under climate change in Wales.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {987},
number = {},
pages = {179790},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179790},
pmid = {40466232},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Land capability assessments are key models that can identify current and future capacity of land for agricultural production. However, assessments of land capability under climate change do not fully consider climate-soil-crop interactions, are produced at scales too coarse for decision making and exclude key end users. We tackle these gaps by co-developing a predictive fine-scale spatial assessment of Agricultural Land Classification in Wales for baseline climate (1961-1990) and future climate scenarios. The findings revealed an increase in the proportion of land with better agricultural potential in 2020 (2010-2039) and 2050 (2040-2069) compared to the baseline, becoming more favourable for agriculture due to decreased soil wetness. However, by 2080 (2070-2099), there was a reduction in the proportion of higher grade and best and most versatile land for agriculture. During this period, an increase in accumulated temperature and decrease in rainfall during the growing season resulted in higher soil moisture deficits and increased risk of summer drought. We identified soil droughtiness as the most limiting factor for agricultural capability in 2080, resulting in a decrease in the best and most versatile land for agriculture (by 2 to 11% compared to the baseline). The transparency of the approach and prediction of land capabilities at local scale enabled effective policy implementation and decision making. The predicted future changes in land capability highlight that policy instruments used currently to protect high grade agricultural land should also consider the potential impacts of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40465898,
year = {2025},
author = {Pires, EDCG and Henriques, MAP and Nogueira, PJ and Arriaga, MAT and Costa, ACJS},
title = {Climate change: Nursing leadership in disaster situations.},
journal = {Revista latino-americana de enfermagem},
volume = {33},
number = {},
pages = {e4569},
pmid = {40465898},
issn = {1518-8345},
}
@article {pmid40465255,
year = {2025},
author = {Kalmar, AF and Rex, S},
title = {Desflurane, Climate Change, and PFAS Pollution: Appropriate Metrics for Science Based Ethical Decision Making.},
journal = {Anesthesia and analgesia},
volume = {141},
number = {2},
pages = {e22-e24},
pmid = {40465255},
issn = {1526-7598},
}
@article {pmid40462743,
year = {2025},
author = {Fernández Farnocchia, RB and Benech-Arnold, RL and Batlla, D},
title = {Maternal temperature effects on seed dormancy mitigate the negative impact of global warming on germination and population fitness.},
journal = {Journal of experimental botany},
volume = {76},
number = {22},
pages = {6944-6957},
doi = {10.1093/jxb/eraf243},
pmid = {40462743},
issn = {1460-2431},
support = {PICT 2018 03546//Agencia Nacional de Promoci&#xf3;n Cient&#xed;fica y Tecnol&#xf3;gica/ ; 2021 00563//Agencia Nacional de Promoci&#xf3;n Cient&#xed;fica y Tecnol&#xf3;gica/ ; //Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cient&#xed;ficas y T&#xe9;cnicas/ ; },
mesh = {*Plant Dormancy/physiology ; *Global Warming ; *Germination ; Temperature ; *Seeds/physiology/growth &amp; development ; *Genetic Fitness ; },
abstract = {A negative relationship is typically observed between the temperature experienced by the seeds during their development and maturation on the mother plant (maternal temperature) and seed dormancy at dispersal, and this could affect the timing of germination in current and future environments given the context of global warming. We conducted field and laboratory experiments to investigate the effects of maternal temperature on the dormancy level of Polygonum aviculare seeds, and the results were used to simulate the timing of germination and subsequent population reproductive performance under different thermal scenarios. Increasing maternal temperature reduced the dormancy level of seeds, altered the induction of secondary dormancy, and generally increased seedling emergence in the field. Simulations for current thermal scenarios demonstrated that the effect of maternal temperature on seed dormancy could lead to changes in germination timing from year to year. For future warming scenarios, the simulations indicated that rising maternal temperatures, along with those experienced by the seed bank, could decrease the proportion of seeds capable of germinating and delay germination timing, resulting in cascading negative effects on population reproductive fitness. However, changes in the germination timing and the reproductive fitness were more pronounced when the simulations excluded the effects of the maternal temperature on dormancy level, suggesting that this modulation could play a significant role in mitigating the consequences of global warming.},
}
@article {pmid40461791,
year = {2025},
author = {de Silva, S and Jacewicz, N and Kovaka, K and Ferraro, K and Callender, C and Jamieson, D and Prakash, A},
title = {Navigating synergies vs. trade-offs between climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation.},
journal = {npj biodiversity},
volume = {4},
number = {1},
pages = {22},
pmid = {40461791},
issn = {2731-4243},
abstract = {Synergies between mitigating climate change and conserving biodiversity are often emphasized in public discourse and policy, but there can be trade-offs between these aims. Where trade-offs are evident, cost-benefit analysis (CBA) has emerged as a dominant approach to resolving them. We highlight limitations of this approach and propose that creating enviro-ethics committees using principles of collaborative governance would provide a practical mechanism for transparently grappling with trade-offs at various levels.},
}
@article {pmid40461609,
year = {2025},
author = {Omotayo, AO and Omotoso, AB and Asong, JA},
title = {Leveraging Africa's underutilized crops to combat climate change, water scarcity, and food insecurity in South Africa.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {19404},
pmid = {40461609},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; South Africa ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; Humans ; *Food Insecurity ; *Food Supply ; *Water Supply ; Agriculture/methods ; Rural Population ; Food Security ; },
abstract = {This study aims to integrate underutilized crops (UCs) into the food system to address climate change impacts, and food -water insecurity. UCs have immense potential to mitigate food shortages, yet their role remains largely unexplored in mainstream agricultural and food security strategies. A multidisciplinary approach using social psychology, resource-based theory (RBT), and a new ecological paradigm was used to investigate factors influencing UCs adoption and their potential contribution to water and food insecurity in South Africa. The water poverty index (WPI) and household food insecurity access score (HFIAS) were used to determine the water and food insecurity status of rural households. The study found that UCs cultivation was driven by awareness, access to extension advisory services, and climate information. The findings indicate that adopting UCs significantly improves water and food insecurity in South Africa. Consequently, households that integrated UCs into their farming systems experienced higher WPI scores, reflecting improved water availability and conservation, as UCs require less water than conventional crops. Likewise, lower HFIAS values suggest that UCs enhance food insecurity by diversifying diets, stabilizing food access, and reducing seasonal hunger. Statistically, households in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North-West provinces who adopted UCs saw 25.18 (21%), 31.03 (26%), and 28.77 (24%) rise in WPI and HFIAS compared to those who did not embrace UCs, respectively. These results highlight the potential of UCs as climate-resilient crops that mitigate water scarcity and food insecurity, making them a viable strategy for enhancing rural livelihoods amid climate change. Therefore, prioritizing UCs cultivation could build more resilient agricultural systems, address water scarcity and improve food security.},
}
@article {pmid40461294,
year = {2025},
author = {Nóia Júnior, RS and Asseng, S and Müller, C and Deswarte, JC and Cohan, JP and Martre, P},
title = {Negative impacts of climate change on crop yields are underestimated.},
journal = {Trends in plant science},
volume = {30},
number = {11},
pages = {1262-1273},
doi = {10.1016/j.tplants.2025.05.002},
pmid = {40461294},
issn = {1878-4372},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {Crop simulation models are routinely used to project the impacts of climate change on crop yields. However, such models perform poorly when simulating extreme historical events. We reviewed current crop models according to the processes they simulate. The review suggests the inability of most models to simulate several mechanisms of adverse climatic impacts on crops, such as those caused by heavy rain and waterlogging. Current crop models are therefore likely to increasingly underestimate climate impacts on crops if adverse climate conditions escalate in frequency and severity as expected. Improved modeling is crucial to accurately project crop yields and enhance the resilience of global food systems under extreme weather.},
}
@article {pmid40450538,
year = {2025},
author = {Wu, H and Yu, L and Shen, X and Watson, JEM and Wan, H and Cao, Y and Hua, T and Liu, T and Zhao, J and Liu, J and Gao, J and Ma, K},
title = {Bridging conservation gaps under climate change at multiple scales to protect 30% of Earth's surface by 2030.},
journal = {Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology},
volume = {39},
number = {5},
pages = {e70054},
doi = {10.1111/cobi.70054},
pmid = {40450538},
issn = {1523-1739},
support = {2022YFE0209400//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 2024YFF1307600//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 42401314//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2023M741885//China Postdoctoral Science Foundation/ ; 20223080017//Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program/ ; //the National Key Scientific and Technological Infrastructure project Earth System Science Numerical Simulator Facility (EarthLab)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Biodiversity ; China ; Animals ; *Vertebrates/physiology ; Asia, Southeastern ; },
abstract = {The 30×30 commitment outlined in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) offers a critical opportunity for enhancing global biodiversity conservation. However, KM-GBF's efforts to address climate change impacts remain limited. We developed 1-km-resolution hotspot maps for climate change vulnerability with the exposure-sensitivity-adaptation framework, species distribution for 4 terrestrial vertebrate taxa, and carbon stock capacity including organic and biomass carbon, for 2030. Then, we developed a systematic conservation planning approach that, beyond the 3 conservation features mentioned, also considered human activities, connectivity, and Shared Socioeconomic Pathways. The plan included the identification of conservation priorities and gaps for China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations region (China-ASEAN) at regional, national, and biogeographical scales. We found that 6.59% of the land in China-ASEAN overlapped all 3 hotspots, primarily in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cambodia. Across all 3 spatial scales, newly identified conservation priorities were concentrated in low-elevation areas, particularly between 10° S and 10° N at the regional scale. Currently, protected areas cover 15.49% of China-ASEAN's land, representing 7.00% of climate change vulnerability hotspots, 12.45% of species distribution potential hotspots, and 14.56% of carbon stock capacity hotspots for 2030. If the 30×30 commitment is realized at a regional scale, these percentages are expected to increase to 22.93%, 33.15%, and 34.75%, respectively. Areas of conservation priority identified with our framework were significantly affected by the scale of protection coordination, yet they remained stable across Shared Socioeconomic Pathways, indicating their effectiveness in diverse future scenarios. The biogeographical scale had the smallest average conservation gap for all 12 countries (13.14%). Financial challenges are highest for Indonesia at the regional scale and for Malaysia at the national and biogeographical scales. Precise conservation based on appropriate scales is essential to achieving the 30×30 commitment and maximizing its conservation effectiveness under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40460115,
year = {2025},
author = {Blanchard-Wrigglesworth, E and DeRepentigny, P and Frierson, DMW},
title = {Increasing boreal fires reduce future global warming and sea ice loss.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {23},
pages = {e2424614122},
pmid = {40460115},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {2337045//NSF | GEO | Office of Polar Programs (OPP)/ ; 2213988//NSF | GEO | Office of Polar Programs (OPP)/ ; 101040858//EC | European Research Council (ERC)/ ; },
abstract = {Biomass burning can affect climate via the emission of aerosols and their subsequent impact on radiation, cloud microphysics, and surface and atmospheric albedo. Biomass burning emissions (BBEs) over the boreal region have strongly increased during the last decade and are expected to continue increasing as the climate warms. Climate models simulate aerosol processes, yet historical and future Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) simulations have no active fire component, and BBEs are prescribed as external forcings. Here, we show that CMIP6 used future boreal BBEs scenarios with unrealistic near-zero trends that have a large impact on climate trends. By running sensitivity experiments with ramped up boreal emissions based on observed trends, we find that increasing boreal BBEs reduces global warming by 12% and Arctic warming by 38%, reducing the loss of sea ice. Tropical precipitation shifts southward as a result of the hemispheric difference in boreal aerosol forcing and subsequent temperature response. These changes stem from the impact of aerosols on clouds, increasing cloud droplet number concentration, cloud optical depth, and low cloud cover, ultimately reducing surface shortwave flux over northern latitudes. Our results highlight the importance of realistic boreal BBEs in climate model simulations and the need for improved understanding of boreal emission trends and aerosol-climate interactions.},
}
@article {pmid40458961,
year = {2025},
author = {Garg, KM and Low, DHW and Lee, G and Lee, BPY and Mendenhall, IH and Rheindt, FE and Smith, GJD and Chattopadhyay, B},
title = {Hybrid genome assembly of the widespread bat Rhinolophus lepidus provides insights into susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection and climate change threat.},
journal = {DNA research : an international journal for rapid publication of reports on genes and genomes},
volume = {32},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {40458961},
issn = {1756-1663},
support = {//Duke-NUS Signature Research Programme/ ; //Ministry of Health, Singapore/ ; },
mesh = {*Chiroptera/genetics/virology ; Animals ; SARS-CoV-2 ; *COVID-19/virology ; Humans ; Climate Change ; Genome, Viral ; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2/genetics ; *Betacoronavirus/genetics ; Phylogeny ; Virus Internalization ; },
abstract = {Bats are known reservoirs for many viruses of zoonotic potential and can tolerate or clear infections efficiently. They are important hosts for multiple coronaviruses and harbour ancestral lineages of coronaviruses known to cause diseases in both humans and animals. In this study, we describe a high-quality hybrid genome assembly of the Blyth's horseshoe bat Rhinolophus lepidus. It is a widespread species and an important cell-line model system for studying virus entry and replication. We used a combination of short Illumina reads and long reads from Oxford Nanopore to assemble the genome, with N50 of 5.3 Mb and Benchmarking Universial Single-Copy Orthologs (BUSCO) score of ~94%. The Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptor responsible for the entry of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronaviruses (SARS and SARS-CoV-2) was highly conserved within bats, especially the region responsible for virus entry into the cell. In total, 50% of the amino acids necessary for virus entry were conserved between humans and R. lepidus. We observed an effect of past climatic conditions on the effective population size with drastic population size reduction in the past 50,000 years. This study adds to the growing list of bat genomes which are important resources to understand the co-evolution of bats and viruses and the mechanism by which bats can tolerate and clear infections effectively.},
}
@article {pmid40457825,
year = {2025},
author = {},
title = {Correction to "NPCC4: Climate change and New York City's health risk".},
journal = {Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences},
volume = {1548},
number = {1},
pages = {289},
doi = {10.1111/nyas.15382},
pmid = {40457825},
issn = {1749-6632},
}
@article {pmid40457803,
year = {2025},
author = {Dhaliwal, JK and Lussich, F and Jagadamma, S and Smith, A and Saha, D},
title = {Long-term cover cropping and nitrogen fertilization impacts on net global warming potential of continuous no-till cotton cropping system.},
journal = {Journal of environmental quality},
volume = {54},
number = {5},
pages = {934-946},
doi = {10.1002/jeq2.70046},
pmid = {40457803},
issn = {1537-2537},
support = {2021-67019-34247//National Institute of Food and Agriculture/ ; },
mesh = {*Gossypium/growth &amp; development ; *Fertilizers ; *Global Warming ; *Nitrogen/analysis ; *Agriculture/methods ; Soil/chemistry ; Greenhouse Gases/analysis ; Crops, Agricultural ; },
abstract = {The introduction of cover crops, owing to their positive effects on soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration, is a potential management practice that can mitigate agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. In this study, we leveraged a 42-year-old continuous cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) experiment under no tillage, to evaluate the effect of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa; HV) and no cover crop (NC) under N rates of 0 (no fertilizer [NF]) and 67 kg N ha[-1] (fertilized [F]), on net global warming potential (GWP) and greenhouse gas intensity (GHGI). The annual SOC sequestration rate was not significantly different in the F (115.1 kg ha[-1] year[-1]) and HV (107.4 kg ha[-1] year[-1]) treatments compared to the NF (103.2 kg ha[-1] year[-1]) and NC (110.8 kg ha[-1] year[-1]) treatments. Soil under HV and F treatments behaved as a net source of GHGs in 2022, with a GWP of 243 and 294 kg CO2-eq ha[-1] year[-1], respectively. By contrast, in 2023, these treatments were net sinks of GHGs. Despite the increase in cotton lint yield under legume cover cropping and N fertilization, the GHGI followed the same trend as the net GWP, being net source of GHG in 2022 and a net sink in 2023. Nearly all estimated C gains were offset by N2O emissions under these treatments in 2022-2023. Our results indicate that GHG mitigation through the adoption of legume cover cropping within cotton systems in humid subtropical climates is constrained by low soil C sequestration potential and elevated N2O emissions.},
}
@article {pmid40457138,
year = {2025},
author = {Duke, DJ and Rao, L and Myatt, B and Cocks, P and Stein, S and Ong, HX and Young, P},
title = {The Role of Low Global Warming Potential Propellants on Suspension Metered Dose Inhaler Sprays.},
journal = {AAPS PharmSciTech},
volume = {26},
number = {5},
pages = {154},
pmid = {40457138},
issn = {1530-9932},
mesh = {*Metered Dose Inhalers ; *Aerosol Propellants/chemistry ; Albuterol/chemistry/administration &amp; dosage ; Aerosols/chemistry ; Administration, Inhalation ; Suspensions/chemistry ; *Global Warming/prevention &amp; control ; Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated/chemistry ; Particle Size ; Chemistry, Pharmaceutical/methods ; Fluorocarbons ; },
abstract = {The reformulation of suspension-based pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDI) with low global warming potential (GWP) propellants is challenged by wide-ranging changes to their chemicophysical properties such as vapor pressure, density and latent heat. The effect of low-GWP propellants on spray pattern and plume geometry for suspension pMDIs are not fully understood. There is a lack of data regarding the role of propellant choice and potential interactions with suspended drugs, which may explain performance variations between products and guide development of in-silico models. In this study, high speed imaging was used to measure the plume morphology and optical density of sprays containing HFA134a, HFA152a and HFO1234ze(E) propellants. Propellant-only placebo controls were compared to suspension formulations containing 2 mg/mL salbutamol sulphate. It was found that the presence of suspended particles has a significant effect on plume structure, reducing correlations between propellant thermophysical properties and cone angle, targeting angle, and optical center of mass by 6-7 times. These effects vary depending on propellant type due to variations in flash-evaporation behavior, which is less pronounced in low-GWP propellants compared to HFA134a. HFA152a sprays have a 23% reduction in Jakob number compared to HFA134a; plume width at the mouthpiece exit is commensurately increased by 40%. Equivalent HFO1234ze(E) sprays have less pronounced differences in Jakob number (13% reduced) and plume width (25% increased) compared to equivalent HFA134a sprays. Empirical models and standards which implicitly incorporate the flash-evaporation effects commonly observed in high-GWP HFA propellants may require adjustment to be suitable for use with low-GWP formulations.},
}
@article {pmid40457122,
year = {2025},
author = {Kumar, R and Tiwari, S},
title = {Geospatial analysis of impact of climate change on potential habitat of Boswellia serrata Roxb. Ex Colebr in Eastern India.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {7},
pages = {720},
doi = {10.1007/s10661-025-14180-6},
pmid = {40457122},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; India ; *Ecosystem ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Boswellia/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Understanding the response of species' habitats to climate change is vital for their conservation and management. A growing body of evidence suggests that climate change is causing contraction in plant species' habitats, leading to declines in their natural populations. Habitat modeling has emerged as a powerful tool for studying the potential response of plant species to climate change. However, most studies have focused on climate scenarios represented by the representative concentration pathways (RCPs), with very few employing the novel shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs). Furthermore, these studies often lack proper ground validation and fail to integrate phytosociological evaluations for gaining a better insight into plant dispersal scenarios. This study aimed to fill these gaps by integrating extensive field surveys, a phytosociological evaluation of the study area, and using SSPs as proxy pathways. We modelled the potentially suitable habitats for a threatened medicinal tree Boswellia serrata Roxb. Ex Colebr in the subtropical eastern Indian region encompassing Jharkhand. Using MaxEnt, we predicted the potential suitable habitat range of B. serrata, for the current and future climatic scenarios IPSL-CM6A-LR, MIROC6 and MPI-ESM1-2-HR proxied through the SSP 126, 245, 370 and 585. The study revealed that currently approximately 16,348 km[2] (~20.51% of the study region) area serves as a suitable habitat for B. serrata. However, the findings indicate an overall ~9% decline in the suitable habitat range of B. serrata by 2060 in the region, and might become locally extinct in the northeastern part of Jharkhand. These findings have significant implications for both research and practical conservation efforts, providing new insight to the distribution ecology of B. serrata, and identifying priority areas for conservation interventions.},
}
@article {pmid40456724,
year = {2025},
author = {Prudhvi Guddanti, K and Chen, L and Weng, Y and Yu, Y},
title = {Vulnerability of power distribution networks to local temperature changes induced by global climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {5116},
pmid = {40456724},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {71934006//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; 72140005//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; },
abstract = {Global climate change (GCC) triggers a chain effect, converting temperature pattern changes into variations in blackout risk for power distribution grids (DGs). This occurs through GCC's impacts on electricity supply, demand, and infrastructure, which shift the DG's safe-operation boundary and power flow. This study presents a model integration framework to assess the associated blackout risk, showing that GCC raises blackout risks during peak hours by 4-6%, depending on Gross Domestic Product growth. Kirchhoff's laws amplify these effects, creating nonlinear risk trajectories. Analysis of the chain effect suggests adaptation strategies, including reshaping grid topology and pairing temperature-sensitive users with robust buses. Index-based analysis reveals that over 20% of the U.S. requires at least a 10% DG capacity increase before 2050, with six states exceeding 20%. Europe faces a more moderate impact. These findings highlight the need for policymakers to prioritize peak-load management and address nonlinear risks across regions.},
}
@article {pmid40456552,
year = {2025},
author = {El-Mallakh, RS and Elsayed, OH and Shah, S},
title = {Suicide and Global Warming.},
journal = {Southern medical journal},
volume = {118},
number = {6},
pages = {355},
doi = {10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001829},
pmid = {40456552},
issn = {1541-8243},
}
@article {pmid40455428,
year = {2025},
author = {Semenza, JC and Hess, JJ and Provenzano, D},
title = {Climate Change, Marine Pathogens, and Human Health.},
journal = {JAMA},
volume = {334},
number = {1},
pages = {79-80},
doi = {10.1001/jama.2025.7123},
pmid = {40455428},
issn = {1538-3598},
}
@article {pmid40454215,
year = {2025},
author = {Kitada, S and Myers, KW and Kishino, H},
title = {Hatcheries to High Seas: Climate Change Connections to Salmon Marine Survival.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {6},
pages = {e71504},
pmid = {40454215},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {We investigated variations in the marine survival of Japanese hatchery chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) during 25 years of climate change (1998-2023). Japan is the world's largest producer of hatchery salmon and is located near the global southern distribution limit of chum salmon. Our goal was to identify local- and context-specific metrics related to the observed coastwide decline in salmon marine survival over the past 2 decades. We hypothesized multiple metrics in three categories of stressors: hatchery carryovers, ocean conditions, and predators and competitors. The hatchery carryovers are stressors related to hatchery rearing that affect survival at a different life stage. We collected, processed, and collated large publicly available datasets into a comprehensive open-access database encompassing the life cycle of Japanese chum salmon, from eggs to adult spawners. Multivariate regression models showed that associations between stressors and adult salmon return rate (marine survival) varied by coastal management region, salmon life stage, and seasonal high-seas distribution area. In the early marine life-history stage, parental egg size, and fry size-at-release had the largest positive model effects on marine survival. The sea surface temperature (SST) at the time of fry release and a predator of fry had significant negative effects. In the offshore and high-seas life stages, summer SST had negative effects, while winter SST had positive effects. Russian chum and/or pink salmon abundance had negative effects, while no effect was found for North American pink and chum salmon abundance. Generalized additive models (GAMs) identified a nationwide decline in egg size and fry size-at-release. Our study highlights the need for an experimental approach to hatchery practices, including monitoring and analyses with updated information, leading to effective management decisions and policies for future sustainability and conservation of salmon resources.},
}
@article {pmid40454193,
year = {2025},
author = {Khosravi, M and Mojtabaeian, SM and Marzaleh, MA and Izadi, R},
title = {A Systematic Review of Factors Influencing the Adoption of Green Practices Within Healthcare Centers to Mitigate Climate Change.},
journal = {Environmental health insights},
volume = {19},
number = {},
pages = {11786302251332058},
pmid = {40454193},
issn = {1178-6302},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change globally triggers health, environmental, and socio-economic issues, leading to disasters, resource scarcity, inequality, displacement, and security risks. To address the challenges posed by climate change, green practices have emerged as a major solution. This research aimed to identify and categorize the factors that influence the adoption of green practices in healthcare centers.<br><br>METHODS: This manuscript represents a qualitative thematic content analysis conducted in 2024 that systematically scrutinized literature spanning from 2000 to 2024. Multiple databases, including PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, were utilized for the search. A quality assessment using 3 quality assessment checklists for different types of studies was conducted on the final studies, followed by a thematic analysis of the findings obtained from the systematic review.<br><br>RESULTS: Twenty-nine references were included in the study as final studies. The quality assessment of these studies delineated their acceptable level of quality and risk of bias. The thematic analysis yielded 2 main themes: facilitators and barriers to the adoption of green practices.<br><br>The study found several factors influencing the adoption of green practices within healthcare centers. Meanwhile, it was suggested that governments should collaborate with stakeholders to enforce emissions regulations, invest in clean energy, and offer financial incentives for sustainability. Technological advancements can improve renewable energy adoption; However, developing nations may struggle to integrate green practices into healthcare due to resource constraints.},
}
@article {pmid40452429,
year = {2025},
author = {Xue, P and Minasny, B and Román Dobarco, M and Wadoux, AMJ and Padarian Campusano, J and Bissett, A and de Caritat, P and McBratney, A},
title = {The Biogeography of Soil Bacteria in Australia Exhibits Greater Resistance to Climate Change Than Fungi.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {6},
pages = {e70268},
pmid = {40452429},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {4-H4T0RYS//Australian Government, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry/ ; },
mesh = {*Soil Microbiology ; *Climate Change ; Australia ; *Fungi/physiology/classification ; *Bacteria/classification/isolation &amp; purification ; *Microbiota ; },
abstract = {Soil microorganisms are crucial to ecosystem health, and their composition and distribution are shaped by a range of environmental factors. However, the effects of accelerating climate change on soil microbiomes remain under-explored. This study examines the continental-scale factors controlling soil microbiomes and evaluates their responses to climate change. We applied machine learning algorithms to analyze the distribution patterns of bacteria and fungi in 1300 Australian topsoil samples. Our results indicate that bacterial distributions align closely with the soil class map, highlighting the dominant impact of soil properties. In contrast, fungal distributions are more strongly associated with temperature gradients, emphasizing the critical role of climate. Climate projections for 2040 suggest a notable southward shift in both bacterial and fungal patterns, particularly around latitude 25° S. Moreover, our findings suggest that fungal biogeography is likely to undergo more pronounced changes, with approximately 24% of Australian topsoils expected to experience significant shifts in fungal community structure, compared to about 19% for bacteria, which appear more resistant. This study emphasizes the diverse vulnerabilities of soil microbial communities and stresses the need to account for microbial dynamics in future land use and management practices.},
}
@article {pmid40451564,
year = {2025},
author = {Diogo, BS and Rodrigues, S and Speksnijder, B and Golovko, O and Antunes, SC},
title = {Chronic toxicity of antibiotics and global warming in Danio rerio: Biomarker responses and toxicological effects.},
journal = {Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Toxicology &amp; pharmacology : CBP},
volume = {296},
number = {},
pages = {110240},
doi = {10.1016/j.cbpc.2025.110240},
pmid = {40451564},
issn = {1532-0456},
mesh = {Animals ; *Zebrafish/metabolism/physiology ; *Anti-Bacterial Agents/toxicity ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/toxicity ; Biomarkers/metabolism ; *Global Warming ; *Sulfamethoxazole/toxicity ; Oxidative Stress/drug effects ; *Trimethoprim/toxicity ; DNA Damage ; Lipid Peroxidation/drug effects ; },
abstract = {The combined influence of multiple stress factors on natural ecosystems is a critical concern, as neglecting their effects could compromise essential biological functions. However, limited studies have explored the combined effects of antibiotics and global warming on aquatic ecosystems, leaving a gap in understanding their interaction. This study aimed to assess the toxicity of environmentally relevant concentrations of sulfamethoxazole (SMX: 150 μg/L), trimethoprim (TRIM: 30 μg/L), and their mixture (MIX: 150 μg SMX/L + 30 μg TRIM/L) on Danio rerio at three temperature conditions: standard (26 °C), moderately high (28 °C), and high (32 °C) temperatures. A multi-biomarker approach was used to evaluate the organism's biological status (e.g., antioxidant/detoxification defense enzymes, lipid peroxidation, cholinergic neurotransmission, energetic metabolism, DNA damage). Results indicated that rising temperatures influenced the toxicity level of each antibiotic differently to D. rerio. At 26 °C, all the antibiotics were marginally toxic, and major alterations were observed (oxidative stress and neurotoxicity). Increasing temperature to 28 °C, the toxicity increased, with SMX and MIX exhibiting moderate toxicity, and severe alterations (neurotoxicity and DNA damage). In contrast, TRIM showed only slight toxicity and recorded negligible alterations (antioxidant defense alterations). At higher temperature (32 °C) individual antibiotics revealed slightly toxic with negligible alterations. However, MIX at 32 °C was more toxic, and severe damage was observed (e.g., higher DNA damage). These findings reveal a pressing and alarming threat: combined contaminants impact and climate change could drive aquatic ecosystems toward collapse. Understanding how these stressors interact is critical to preventing potentially irreversible damage to aquatic life.},
}
@article {pmid40451102,
year = {2025},
author = {Oliveira, AF and Marques, SC and Pereira, J and Azeiteiro, UM},
title = {Salinity and temperature influence on the early development of mysid Mesopodopsis slabberi in a temperate estuary: implications to climate change effect.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {209},
number = {},
pages = {107239},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107239},
pmid = {40451102},
issn = {1879-0291},
mesh = {*Salinity ; *Climate Change ; *Estuaries ; Animals ; *Temperature ; *Crustacea/physiology/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {The accelerating pace of current climate change may exceed the resilience ability of many organisms, including mysids. This could lead to significant changes in maturation rates, body size, and survival, with potentially far-reaching consequences for biodiversity. To better understand the impacts of climate change in marine systems, specifically the key stressors of temperature and salinity, we studied the survival, growth rate, and overall maturation process of Mesopodopsis slabberi, from the newborn to mature stage under laboratory conditions. The conditions were manipulated to create distinct thermal and salinity stress levels, simulating different environmental scenarios. Under optimal conditions of a salinity level of 25, elevated temperatures of 26 °C and 29 °C accelerated the growth rate of juvenile organisms but also increased mortality compared to a temperature of 20 °C. Additionally, the higher temperatures resulted in earlier maturation and smaller body sizes upon reaching maturity. Under optimal conditions of 20 °C, no significant differences were observed in growth, maturity, or survival rates across varying salinity levels of 25, 30, and 35. This indicates that temperature plays a more important role in influencing growth and survival rates compared to salinity. However, salinity exerts a secondary, yet significant, modulatory effect under thermal stress. Elevated temperatures consistently reduced survival rates, though this effect was partially mitigated by higher salinity levels, indicating an interaction between these stressors.},
}
@article {pmid40450944,
year = {2025},
author = {Yang, S and Gong, J and Lou, H and Gong, T and Zhou, B and Pan, Z and Wang, H and Wang, Y and Li, J and Dai, Y},
title = {Changes in the hydrological processes of glacial lake-fed rivers on the Tibetan Plateau due to climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {388},
number = {},
pages = {126006},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126006},
pmid = {40450944},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Lakes ; Tibet ; *Rivers ; Hydrology ; Ice Cover ; China ; },
abstract = {River hydrological processes in the Tibetan Plateau are highly sensitive to climate change; therefore, this region is ideal for studying climate-driven hydrological responses. The existing research on glacial lake-fed rivers is limited, due to the scarcity of hydrological observational data. To address this research gap, in this study, we focused on three river types (glacial lake-, precipitation-, and glacier-fed rivers) in the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon region in Tibet Autonomous Region, China. Rivers downstream of a glacial lake that was prone to outbursts were considered as controls. We constructed a discharge time-series dataset for the region (spanning 34 years (1990-2023)) using remote sensing hydrological station technology. The inter-annual discharge exhibited an overall increasing trend, depicting the following order: glacial lake-fed rivers < precipitation-fed rivers < glacier-fed rivers. The variations in the intra-annual discharges for the glacial lake-, precipitation-, and glacier-fed rivers were 2.5-3.5, 3-4.4, and 4.7-5.6, respectively, with glacial lake-fed system indicating the lowest fluctuation. The glacial lake-fed rivers displayed a five-stage evolution in the following order: mild increase, slow increase, significant increase, increasing decline, and mild increase. Based on the downstream hydrological patterns, the glacial-lake risk states were categorized as stable, active, or hazard states. The results demonstrated that glacial lakes exerted regulatory effects on associated downstream rivers and that the changes in their buffering capacity reflected the alterations in the downstream discharge, which was linked to floods. This work provides critical insights for glacial lake risk management.},
}
@article {pmid40450625,
year = {2025},
author = {Punia, A and Singh, SK},
title = {Concurrence of mining and climate change: environmental implications and mitigation strategies.},
journal = {Environmental geochemistry and health},
volume = {47},
number = {7},
pages = {241},
pmid = {40450625},
issn = {1573-2983},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Mining ; Greenhouse Gases ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Mines degrade and contaminate environment at local or regional level posing risk to human health. However, the consequences of environmental degradation caused by mines on climate change is limited in literature. The review is carried out to understand the interplay of mines and climate change in perspective of its environmental implications. Mining and mineral processing contribute to climate change first, by emitting the greenhouse gases (GHGs) and second, by decreasing the carbon storage due to loss of vegetation cover. The increasing demand for minerals promotes the extraction of low-grade ore in extensive quantity further leading to an increase in fossil fuel consumption and GHGs emission. The decline in vegetation cover is attributed to decline of water resources, conversion of fertile land to wasteland and change in land use pattern. The variation in climatic factors such as temperature, precipitation and melting of glaciers accelerate the environmental degradation. Metal contamination due to tailing dam failure or runoff from waste dumps is expected to increase under the influence of climate change. It is difficult to quantify the role of mines on climate change considering the indirect factors such as loss of vegetation cover, acid mine drainage, quantity of waste generated and decline in water resources. The present study makes an attempt to understand the role of these indirect factors in climate change. Similarly, the contribution of mines in climate change can be reduce by replacing use of non-renewable energy with renewable energy. It would reduce carbon footprint of mines.},
}
@article {pmid40449471,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, S and Huang, H and Peng, D and Zhu, Y and Dong, D and Huang, H and Chu, J},
title = {Potential distribution projections of mangrove forests and invasive plants under climate change: case insights from mangrove management in Guangdong Province, China.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {218},
number = {},
pages = {118131},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118131},
pmid = {40449471},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Introduced Species ; *Wetlands ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Biodiversity ; Ecosystem ; Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Mangrove ecosystems are vital for maintaining biodiversity, purifying water, sequestering carbon, and mitigating climate change in coastal regions. The geographical distribution of mangrove forests has been severely affected by global warming; therefore, it must be predicted under future climate scenarios to provide a scientific basis for conservation and restoration. In this study, we employed the MaxEnt model to predict the potential distribution of suitable mangrove areas in Guangdong Province under current conditions and two future climate scenarios (2030s and 2090s): SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5. The potential distributions of introduced mangrove plants (Laguncularia racemosa and Sonneratia apetala) were assessed to evaluate their suitability for mangrove restoration. Furthermore, we investigated the invasive potential of Spartina alterniflora, a biologically invasive species in mangrove ecosystems, under different climate scenarios. Finally, a conservation gap analysis was conducted to identify priority areas for mangrove protection. We observed the following: i) main environmental factors affecting the distribution pattern of mangroves in Guangdong Province were temperature and water quality; ii) hotspots of mangrove distribution are mainly concentrated in the Beibu Gulf coastline, Leizhou Gulf coastline, Zhenhai Bay-Dongping Harbor-Beijin Bay coastline, Zhuhai Harbor-Guangzhou Bay-Humen-Mawan Bay, Shuangyue Bay, and Rongjiang River estuary; iii) optimal zone of mangroves was the largest under the SSP5-8.5 scenario, and the potential suitable zone and geometric center of mangroves gradually shifted to higher latitudes; iv) the protection and restoration of mangroves should be prioritized in the future in the zones of Anpu Harbor, Leizhou Bay, Zhenhai Bay, and Huangmaohai and coastline of Pearl River Estuary.},
}
@article {pmid40449424,
year = {2025},
author = {Mengistu, TD and Chang, SW and Chung, IM},
title = {Modeling and prediction of climate change impacts on water resources vulnerability: A multi-model approach.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {388},
number = {},
pages = {126025},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126025},
pmid = {40449424},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Water Resources ; Models, Theoretical ; Water Supply ; Machine Learning ; },
abstract = {In a rapidly changing world, uncontrolled climate change worsens water scarcity disrupting hydrological cycles and hindering sustainable development. Addressing water resources vulnerability requires holistic approaches to better understand complex systems, mitigate risks from changing weather patterns, and develop adaptive water management strategies. In this study, we modeled climate change impacts on water resource vulnerability using machine learning (ML) and SWAT model based on CMIP6 Global Climate Model (GCMs) under Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP). Six ML models were evaluated to reliably predict hydroclimatic events; Extremely Randomised Trees (ERT) and Categorical Boosting (CatBoost) performed best for simulating ensemble climate interactions. The statistical indicators confirmed model reliability reducing input uncertainties with bias-corrected datasets. The ensemble SWAT model simulation showed a good agreement between simulated and observed values (R[2] = 93 %, NSE = 91 %, and PBIAS = -1.08 %) for calibration and (R[2] = 94 %, NSE = 93 %, and PBIAS = -2.32 %) for validation periods. Furthermore, we developed a novel Hydrologic Vulnerability Index (HVI) framework based on water balance components to quantify watershed vulnerability dynamics across baseline and future scenarios. The HVI ranged from low to extreme, with maximum lower values (54.03 %) observed at baseline, indicating resilience to hydrological stress, and higher values indicating severe vulnerability (43.45 %) at SSP245, indicating extreme drought conditions. The HVI framework integrates climate projections with actionable insights, offering a comprehensive approach to sustainable water management, adaptive infrastructure, and targeted interventions. Hence, innovative policies are critical to address extreme HVIs ensuring resilience against water scarcity and ecosystem degradation. This study underscores the importance of coupling data-driven hydrological analysis with climate responsiveness for effective watershed and environmental sustainability. These results demonstrate the importance of integrating various perspectives and strategies to address both short- and long-term climatic problems, by employing adaptive management practices to ensure sufficient water and ecosystem resilience.},
}
@article {pmid40449351,
year = {2025},
author = {Quintero-Campos, P and Salvador-Clavell, R and Martín, B and Fouz, B and Amaro, C and Tortajada-Genaro, LA and Maquieira, &#xc1;},
title = {Environmental monitoring of a climate change indicator (Vibrio vulnificus) in coastal wetland water samples based on field-deployable detection.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {986},
number = {},
pages = {179791},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179791},
pmid = {40449351},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Vibrio vulnificus/isolation &amp; purification ; *Wetlands ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; *Climate Change ; *Water Microbiology ; },
abstract = {Global warming is driving rapid changes across all ecological scales, including shifts in the distribution patterns and virulence potential of some pathogenic bacteria. A relevant pathogen affected by climate change is Vibrio vulnificus, a species considered a valuable biomarker because rising temperatures and changes in salinity strongly influence its prevalence and distribution. Comprehensive surveillance at local scales is required to provide precise environmental understanding. However, current monitoring methods are often inaccessible or cost-prohibitive, highlighting the need for fast, field-deployable alternatives. This study hypothesized that combining lateral flow assay with isothermal DNA amplification can enable rapid, on-site detection with minimal instrumentation. To validate the approach, V. vulnificus was monitored in a Mediterranean coastal wetland, a sensitive ecosystem where changes impact biodiversity and may lead to waterborne diseases. The campaign was based on water sampling, an enrichment step, and a DNA-based assay integrated into a microfluidic chip. Species-specific vvhA gene was amplified through recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA), detected on a lateral flow strip, and quantified by a smartphone. The monitoring campaign identified locations within the wetland exhibiting a significant increase in bacterial concentrations, up to 300 times, depending on the sampling site. The bacterium was detected in brackish water areas and inflow/outflow points, showing excellent performance. These promising results suggest that the new procedure can help detect microenvironments that favor or inhibit bacterial growth. The surveillance strategy could be effectively applied on a global scale to assess risks, examine variations associated with climate change, and implement measures against Vibrio infections.},
}
@article {pmid40446039,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, Z and Yang, C and Sahy, D and Zhan, RB and Wu, RC and Li, Y and Deng, Y and Huang, B and Condon, DJ and Rong, J and Li, XH},
title = {Tempo of the Late Ordovician mass extinction controlled by the rate of climate change.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {22},
pages = {eadv6788},
pmid = {40446039},
issn = {2375-2548},
abstract = {The Late Ordovician mass extinction (LOME) included two phases (I and II) of high species turnover that have been hypothetically linked to the Hirnantian glaciation and subsequent rapid warming, respectively. However, the timing and tempo of the LOME remain uncertain, which hinders our understanding of the feedback between the LOME and paleoclimatic change. Here, we present high-precision radioisotopic dates for the Ordovician-Silurian transition in South China that reveal the LOME began at 442.76 + 0.35/-0.22 million years ago, with the two phases lasting for 0.34 + 0.46/-0.34 and 0.06 + 0.31/-0.06 million years, respectively. The rapid switch from icehouse to greenhouse conditions, along with the higher mean rate of temperature change during LOME II, resulted in a much higher mean extinction rate during LOME II than I (71.6% versus 8.4% species loss per 100 thousand years, respectively), implying that the rate of climate change was a primary control on the tempo of the LOME.},
}
@article {pmid40445075,
year = {2025},
author = {},
title = {Correction to "Ocean Iron Fertilization May Amplify Climate Change Pressures on Marine Animal Biomass for Limited Climate Benefit".},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {6},
pages = {e70273},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70273},
pmid = {40445075},
issn = {1365-2486},
}
@article {pmid40443437,
year = {2025},
author = {Fan, L and Mi, C and Li, J and Zhang, Y and Zhang, H and Zhang, G and Wang, H},
title = {Projecting global shifts in the invasive potential of Bidens pilosa L. under climate change using species distribution models.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1580278},
pmid = {40443437},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Invasive species pose significant threats to ecosystems by reducing biodiversity, introducing new diseases, and competing with native species for resources. Bidens pilosa L., a globally invasive weed originating in tropical America, severely impacts agricultural productivity by infesting 31 economically vital crops across over 40 countries. This study examined the global distribution of Bidens pilosa L., under current and future climate scenarios. Using species distribution models and occurrence data, we identified key factors influencing its spread, including temperature, precipitation, and human influence. Our findings suggest a likely decline of suitable habitats in tropical regions and an expansion into temperate regions, with climate suitability decreasing under higher temperatures. Additionally, historical reconstructions emphasize that the rapid spread of the species was facilitated by maritime trade routes. Management strategies are proposed that emphasize the need for enhanced control measures in high-risk areas and conservation efforts in its native range in tropical America. Overall, this research contributes to understanding the dynamics of B. pilosa distribution and informs proactive management strategies to mitigate its ecological and economic impacts.},
}
@article {pmid40442223,
year = {2025},
author = {Baranowska, M and Łukowski, A and Korzeniewicz, R and Kowalkowski, W and Dylewski, &#x141;},
title = {Predicting parasitic plants Loranthus Europaeus range shifts in response to climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {18932},
pmid = {40442223},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Quercus/parasitology ; *Loranthaceae/physiology ; Ecosystem ; Europe ; },
abstract = {Climate change significantly influences the distribution of parasitic species, posing threats to ecosystems and economies. This study examines the potential range expansion of Loranthus europaeus, a parasitic plant impacting European forestry. We assessed the impact of predicted climate change for 2041-2060 and 2061-2080 using MaxEnt modeling based on current occurrence data of L. europaeus, and the main host plant genus oak Quercus, as well as bioclimatic variables. Our model demonstrated high predictive accuracy (AUC = 0.92). The most important variables for Europe range were range of Quercus genus. Key environmental factors included isothermality (bio3) and mean temperature of wettest quarter (bio8). Under SSP126 and SSP245 scenarios, our results predict significant range expansions into northern and eastern Europe, with increases of 43.5% and 53.9% by 2041-2060. Conversely, southern Europe may see contractions of 16.4-20.6%. Projections for 2061-2080 indicate further expansions up to 65.8% in northern Europe, alongside contractions up to 29.8% in southern regions, including Turkey and Greece.These shifts highlight the influence of climate change on L. europaeus distribution and underscore the need for adaptive management strategies to mitigate potential ecological and economic impacts.},
}
@article {pmid40440854,
year = {2025},
author = {Karlsson, MB and Kamp, A and Thomsen, TP},
title = {Uncertainty in climate change impacts in Danish straw and digestate pyrolysis systems.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {985},
number = {},
pages = {179768},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179768},
pmid = {40440854},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {With increasing political ambitions for biomass pyrolysis as a climate change mitigation tool in the Danish agricultural sector, a deeper understanding of the range of expected climate impacts related to deployment of the technology is necessary. Straw and manure-based digestate are currently the main feedstocks in focus for large scale Danish biomass pyrolysis. Existing climate impacts assessments of straw and digestate biomass pyrolysis are limited and no extensive assessment of uncertainty in these systems has been performed. In this study, a climate change impact assessment of straw and digestate pyrolysis in a Danish context is performed with focus on uncertainty ranges in results. Results show that systems with biomass pyrolysis potentially provide climate benefits comparted to reference management of straw and digestate in the ranges -1118 (-972 to -1264) and - 42 (-10 to -76) kg CO2e with GWP100 per ton wet feedstock, respectively. The approach applied to assess uncertainty in this study allows for detailed understanding of the driving mechanisms of climate impacts in the modelled systems. While the relative uncertainty in straw pyrolysis net impact is low, relative digestate pyrolysis net impact uncertainty is substantial. The digestate dewatering process and storage methane emissions are the main sources of uncertainty and are the primary areas with potential for optimization. The results indicate a substantial improvement potential for full system optimization. Efficient harvesting of dry matter and carbon for pyrolysis in dewatering is critical while ensuring that benefits are not offset by increased storage emissions from the resulting liquid fraction.},
}
@article {pmid40439503,
year = {2025},
author = {Elson, H and Lever, G},
title = {The role of resident doctor sustainability leads in tackling climate change: an editorial.},
journal = {Postgraduate medical journal},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/postmj/qgaf078},
pmid = {40439503},
issn = {1469-0756},
}
@article {pmid40439315,
year = {2025},
author = {Cagnola, JI and Rotili, DH and Otegui, ME and Casal, JJ},
title = {50 years of breeding to improve yield: how maize stands up to climate change.},
journal = {Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences},
volume = {380},
number = {1927},
pages = {20240250},
pmid = {40439315},
issn = {1471-2970},
support = {//Fondo para la Investigaci&#xf3;n Cient&#xed;fica y Tecnol&#xf3;gica/ ; //Secretar&#xed;a de Ciencia y T&#xe9;cnica, Universidad de Buenos Aires/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Zea mays/genetics/growth &amp; development/physiology ; *Plant Breeding ; *Crops, Agricultural/genetics/growth &amp; development ; Europe ; North America ; South America ; China ; },
abstract = {Despite significant advancements in agricultural practices, the challenge of increasing crop yields has intensified owing to the escalating impacts of global climate change. This article examines the implications for climate change adaptation of the genetic improvements that have enhanced the ability of maize crops to capture sunlight energy (interception efficiency), convert captured energy into biomass (radiation-use efficiency) and allocate dry matter to grain production (harvest index), driving substantial increases in maize grain yields over the past five decades. We focus on the following four major maize-producing regions: North America, South America, continental Europe and Northeast China. Our analysis reveals that historical advancements have resulted in traits that confer general stability against stress, providing a solid foundation for adapting to the anticipated climatic scenario. While improvements in plant architecture, grain partitioning and tolerance to biological stress offer a broader range of adoptable options, new breeding efforts will be essential. These efforts will require adjustments of the crop cycles to elude stress and the development of cultivars with enhanced tolerance to multiple, simultaneous stresses.This article is part of the theme issue 'Crops under stress: can we mitigate the impacts of climate change on agriculture and launch the 'Resilience Revolution'?'.},
}
@article {pmid40439309,
year = {2025},
author = {Nakashima, K and Yamaguchi-Shinozaki, K and Shinozaki, K},
title = {Transcriptional gene network involved in drought stress response: application for crop breeding in the context of climate change.},
journal = {Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences},
volume = {380},
number = {1927},
pages = {20240236},
pmid = {40439309},
issn = {1471-2970},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Droughts ; *Crops, Agricultural/genetics/physiology ; *Stress, Physiological/genetics ; *Gene Regulatory Networks ; *Plant Breeding ; *Arabidopsis/genetics/physiology ; Gene Expression Regulation, Plant ; },
abstract = {The rapid increase in greenhouse gases has accelerated global warming, causing significant issues related to climate change, biodiversity and agriculture and adversely affecting crop production and food supply. The molecular and physiological mechanisms by which plants respond to abiotic stresses such as drought, cold and heat are well understood, according to advances in transcriptome analyses. These studies underscore the critical role of transcriptional regulation in managing drought stress and developing tolerance in Arabidopsis and other plants. Key genes, including those encoding transcription factors, protein kinases and other regulatory proteins, play essential roles in the cellular and molecular responses to drought. At the onset of drought stress, dehydration-induced signals relay to the nucleus, triggering the transcription of stress-related genes to cope with water deficit. Both abscisic acid (ABA)-dependent and ABA-independent regulatory mechanisms have been explored in these responses. Furthermore, many drought-inducible genes have been shown to increase stress tolerance via transgenic methods. The use of insights from Arabidopsis is vital for advancing crop breeding through the use of genetic modification technologies and genome editing. Recent advances in genomic technologies have provided critical data for crop genotyping, serving as essential platforms.This article is part of the theme issue 'Crops under stress: can we mitigate the impacts of climate change on agriculture and launch the 'Resilience Revolution'?'.},
}
@article {pmid40439296,
year = {2025},
author = {Mittler, R and Karlova, R and Bassham, DC and Lawson, T},
title = {Crops under stress: can we mitigate the impacts of climate change on agriculture and launch the 'Resilience Revolution'?.},
journal = {Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences},
volume = {380},
number = {1927},
pages = {20240228},
pmid = {40439296},
issn = {1471-2970},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Crops, Agricultural/physiology/growth &amp; development ; *Stress, Physiological ; *Agriculture ; },
abstract = {Climate change is altering our environment, subjecting multiple agroecosystems worldwide to an increased frequency and intensity of abiotic stress conditions such as heat, drought, flooding, salinity, cold and/or their potential combinations. These stresses impact plant growth, yield and survival, causing losses of billions of dollars to agricultural productivity, and in extreme cases they lead to famine, migration and even wars. As the rate of change in our environment has dramatically accelerated in recent years, more research is urgently needed to discover and develop new ways and tools to increase the resilience of crops to different stress conditions. In this theme issue, new studies addressing the molecular, metabolic, and physiological responses of crops and other plants to abiotic stress challenges are discussed, as well as the potential to exploit these mechanisms in biotechnological applications aimed at preserving and/or increasing crop yield under our changing climate conditions.This article is part of the theme issue 'Crops under stress: can we mitigate the impacts of climate change on agriculture and launch the 'Resilience Revolution'?'},
}
@article {pmid40437426,
year = {2025},
author = {Huang, W and Yin, L and Li, H and Yang, W and Huang, S and Wang, L and Wang, K and Hao, Y and Wu, Q and Liu, H},
title = {Impact of temperature variations on burden of lower respiratory infections under climate change (1990-2021).},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {1972},
pmid = {40437426},
issn = {1471-2458},
support = {72361137562//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 72304079//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Respiratory Tract Infections/epidemiology/mortality ; *Climate Change ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Aged ; Male ; Adolescent ; Female ; Infant ; Global Burden of Disease/trends ; Young Adult ; *Temperature ; Global Health/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Disability-Adjusted Life Years ; Health Status Disparities ; Infant, Newborn ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: We aimed to evaluate the global burden and trends of lower respiratory infections (LRIs) attributable to non-optimal temperatures between 1990 and 2021, focusing on age, period, and cohort effects as well as health inequalities to inform targeted public health policies.<br><br>METHODS: Using the Global Burden of Disease 2021 database, we obtained the age-standardized mortality rate (ASMR) and disability-adjusted life-years rate (ASDR) for LRIs related to non-optimal temperatures. We calculated estimated annual percentage changes (EAPC) to assess LRIs burden trends and applied age-period-cohort modeling to quantify age, period, and cohort effects. Health inequalities were evaluated using the slope index of inequality and the concentration index.<br><br>RESULTS: In 2021, the highest ASDR for LRIs due to high temperatures occurred in children under 5 (347.66/100,000), whereas the highest ASMR for LRIs due to low temperatures occurred in adults aged&#x2009;&#x2265;&#x2009;65 (338.49/100,000). Globally, the LRIs burden from non-optimal temperatures declined (EAPC: ASMR&#xa0;-2.48; ASDR&#xa0;-3.33). However, among the five climate zones, the LRIs burden in the boreal zone due to high temperatures increased (EAPC: ASMR&#xa0;24.14; ASDR&#xa0;45.14), whereas all other climate zones showed decreasing trends. In lower Sociodemographic Index (SDI) regions, the high-temperature-related LRIs burden was more pronounced. Relative inequities driven by non-optimal temperatures worsened in low-SDI regions.<br><br>CONCLUSION: From 1990 to 2021, the global burden of LRIs attributable to non-optimal temperatures declined overall; however, high-temperature-related LRIs increased in boreal zones. These health inequalities underscore the urgent need for targeted climate adaptation policies, such as providing international assistance, improving infrastructure, offering healthcare resources, and promoting vaccine coverage, particularly for vulnerable populations in low-SDI regions and boreal zones.},
}
@article {pmid40437248,
year = {2025},
author = {},
title = {The perfect storm for dust storms, thanks to global warming.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {642},
number = {8066},
pages = {11},
pmid = {40437248},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40437204,
year = {2025},
author = {Cohen, JM and Jetz, W},
title = {Geographic redistributions are insufficient to mitigate exposure to climate change in North American birds.},
journal = {Nature ecology &amp; evolution},
volume = {9},
number = {7},
pages = {1234-1244},
pmid = {40437204},
issn = {2397-334X},
support = {80NSSC17K0282//National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/ ; DEB-1441737//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Birds/physiology ; *Animal Distribution ; United States ; Canada ; *Ecosystem ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; North America ; },
abstract = {As climate change accelerates, many species must move poleward or upslope to conserve their environmental niches and limit their exposure. While such geographic redistributions have been extensively reported, an assessment of species' success in limiting their exposure to novel conditions is missing. Here we report on a method to account for biases in tens of millions of species observations and evaluate how 406 bird species native to the United States and Canada have mitigated their environmental niche loss using geographical redistribution. We find that most redistributions have only been partially effective at mitigating exposure to climate change. Over 20 years, species, on average, have redistributed their summertime ranges by ~0.64° north, averting their expected exposure to warming by ~1.28 °C, which is roughly half the warming they would have experienced if they had remained stationary. Meanwhile, species have only mitigated ~0.47 °C (11% of expected warming) in winter, and nearly all have experienced warming of >2 °C. Species moving the farthest north and possessing traits associated with dispersal have succeeded most in limiting their niche loss. Species' historical niches are becoming increasingly mismatched with contemporary climates, even in a highly mobile taxon, raising concerns about the ability of other wildlife to persist in a warmer world.},
}
@article {pmid40435726,
year = {2025},
author = {Fuerst, A and Shukla, S and Boz, Z},
title = {Field-to-farm redesign for tomato production to economically mitigate climate change and improve water sustainability.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {985},
number = {},
pages = {179620},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179620},
pmid = {40435726},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Solanum lycopersicum/growth &amp; development ; *Agriculture/methods ; Greenhouse Gases/analysis ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Farms ; },
abstract = {We present a combination of field-scale sustainable intensification and end-of-farm circular practices to economically mitigate climate change and improve water sustainability of fresh tomato farms. The field-scale practices redesign the conventional geometry of plasticulture to a compact bed (2-10 cm taller, 10-35 cm narrower) to increase input use efficiency. Life cycle assessment showed that compact bed geometry reduced GHG emissions by 6.7 %-11.4 %, and reduced input costs by 5.7 %-12.0 % per kg tomato. The reduced width from compact beds creates extra space between beds allowing more tomato per area, intensifying the system. The intensified field design reduced the GHG emissions by 2.5 % for all bed geometries, with no impact on costs, while increasing land productivity by 15 %. To increase the nutrient circularity of the system, biomass from the end-of-farm detention ponds can be harvested, composted, and applied to the fields as an organic amendment, termed harvesting-composting. Harvesting-composting decreased GHG emissions by 4-21 %, depending on the vegetation. When compact beds, intensified field design, and harvesting-composting are combined, this intensified-circular system reduces GHG emissions by up to 32 % enabling the fresh tomato industry to meet 72 % of the 2030 US GHG reduction target and 75 % of the 2030 target set by the Paris Climate Accord. The intensified system reduces irrigation volume though increased use efficiency while reducing runoff/drainage volume by decreasing the plastic-covered impervious area. When circularity is added, it increases the treatment of nitrogen and phosphorus before leaving the farm. To enable the adoption of the intensified-circular system, payments for environmental services for improving water quality, sequestering carbon, and producing more sustainable products were evaluated, and all but the carbon-based payment was significant enough to be economically feasible. The intensified-circular system has the potential to reduce 47,530 Mt. of CO2eq and increase farm revenue up to $186 million per year for the US tomato industry.},
}
@article {pmid40435226,
year = {2025},
author = {Khabour, MO and Tarabsheh, OO and Al-Zu'bi, BM and Khabour, OF and Saadeh, R},
title = {Knowledge and attitudes of medical students towards the health impact of climate change: A study from Jordan.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {5},
pages = {e0324943},
pmid = {40435226},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Humans ; *Students, Medical/psychology ; Female ; *Climate Change ; Jordan ; Male ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Adult ; Young Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; },
abstract = {Studies have reported a strong relationship between climate change and human health. Medical students' knowledge and attitudes toward the impact of climate change on health are crucial to fostering their environmental stewardship. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the awareness and attitudes of medical students in Jordan toward climate change and human health. The study was cross-sectional in design, anonymous, self-reported, and used a closed-ended questionnaire. The study included 837 students from various medical specialties, including medicine, dentistry, applied medical sciences, pharmacy, and nursing. Statistical analysis involved cross-tabulations and regression analysis. About 46.3% of students reported good awareness of the health impacts of climate change, while 44.8% reported somewhat awareness. This awareness was found to be associated with female gender (P = 0.003) and university level (P < 0.001). In addition, students showed a positive attitude toward the importance of climate change to human health (attitude score = 19.7 out of 24), including the integration of climate change into university curricula. The internet (88.9%) and social media (86.5) were the major sources of information reported by students about climate change. Climate change related illnesses reported by students included air quality/respiratory illnesses, extreme weather-related illnesses, infectious disease outbreaks, physical inactivity, and mental health. In conclusion, medical students in Jordan have an acceptable level of knowledge and positive attitudes toward climate change. This could be improved through interventions that integrate climate change into university curricula.},
}
@article {pmid40435039,
year = {2025},
author = {Silva, END and Barreto, JOM and Martins, MAP and Araújo, WN and Galvão, TF},
title = {Climate change: a priority agenda for health services.},
journal = {Epidemiologia e servicos de saude : revista do Sistema Unico de Saude do Brasil},
volume = {34},
number = {},
pages = {e20252001},
pmid = {40435039},
issn = {2237-9622},
}
@article {pmid40434996,
year = {2025},
author = {Paudel, BR and Subedi, CK and Ghimire, SK and Pyakurel, D and Rajbhandari, M and Chaudhary, RP},
title = {Impacts of climate change on the distribution pattern of Himalayan Rhubarb (Rheum australe D. Don) in Nepal Himalaya.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {5},
pages = {e0323755},
pmid = {40434996},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Nepal ; *Rheum/growth &amp; development/physiology ; Ecosystem ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Plants, Medicinal/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {While there has been substantial consensus that climate change poses a severe threat to the Himalayan biota; we still lack comprehensive data on the potential impact of climate change on the important Himalayan medicinal plants connected with the livelihood of local people and the national economy. In this study, using MaxEnt, we modelled the distribution pattern of Rheum australe, a medicinal plant prioritized by the Government of Nepal for the nation's economic prosperity, for the current as well as all four future projections (SSP126, SSP245, SSP370, and SSP585) to all the data available periods (2021-2040, 2041-2060, 2061-2080, and 2081-2100). In addition, we performed spatial overlay analysis to identify the optimum zones that could be developed as potential planting/conservation sites for R. australe in any of the projected future climate scenarios. Our results revealed that the suitability area of R. australe is expected to contract in all the scenarios and periods with a significant loss expected to occur in SSP585 for 2081-2100. On the individual district level, northwestern districts are expected to have a huge loss of suitable habitats in the future, while four districts: Jumla, Kalikot, Dolpa, and Jajarkot of the Karnali Province are expected to gain suitable habitats remarkably. Therefore, we suggest that the forests and rangelands of the four districts at an elevation range of 3300 m - 4,400 m could be developed as potential planting areas for commercial cultivation/for establishing genetic resource conservation centres. This finding thus has wider policy implications for both government and conservation organizations.},
}
@article {pmid40434952,
year = {2025},
author = {McCorriston, J and Ball, L and Harrower, MJ and Hamilton, IM and Ivory, SJ and Senn, MJ and Steimer-Herbet, T and Buffington, AF and Al-Kathiri, AA and Al-Mahri, AM},
title = {South Arabia's prehistoric monument landscape shows social resilience to climate change.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {5},
pages = {e0323544},
pmid = {40434952},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Archaeology ; *Climate Change/history ; Humans ; History, Ancient ; Oman ; },
abstract = {In arid regions across northern Africa, Asia and Arabia, ancient pastoralists constructed small-scale stone monuments of varying form, construction, placement, age, and function. Classification studies of each type have inhibited a broader model of their collective and enduring role within desert socio-ecosystems. Our multivariate analysis of 371 archaeological monuments in the arid Dhofar region of Oman identifies environmental and cultural factors that influenced variable placement and construction across a 7000-year history. Our results show that earlier monuments were built by larger, concurrent groups during the Holocene Humid Period (10,000-6000 cal BP). With increasing aridification, smaller groups constructed monuments and eventually switched to building them in repetitive visits. Our model emphasizes the core role of monuments as a flexible technology in social resilience among desert pastoralists.},
}
@article {pmid40434416,
year = {2025},
author = {Smith, R and Booker, D},
title = {Shifts in Environmental Targets for Managing Fine Sediment in Rivers Are Anticipated Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {75},
number = {7},
pages = {1826-1844},
pmid = {40434416},
issn = {1432-1009},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Geologic Sediments/analysis ; *Rivers ; New Zealand ; Ecosystem ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Environmental Policy ; },
abstract = {Targets for attribute states indicating freshwater ecosystem health are often set to help manage local activities without accounting for climate driven impacts, despite climate being a known driver of the attribute. A key challenge is anticipating how environmental attributes and corresponding target attribute states will respond to climate change alongside impacts of local anthropogenic activities. We present a method to predict climate-driven shifts in target attribute states for suspended and deposited fine sediment, as specified in existing environmental policy for Aotearoa-New Zealand. The policy uses a river environment classification derived from climate, topography, and geology inputs to determine spatially-distributed target attribute states. We calculated and mapped class membership of the classification and resulting target attribute states for future climate scenarios from regional projections. Apparent spatial patterns in shifts to warmer and drier climate classes are anticipated for a considerable proportion of river segments under the highest future emissions scenario towards the end of century. Climate-driven shifts in class membership led to shifted target attribute states corresponding to either increased or decreased sediment targets depending on location, and the emergence of conditions that have no specified environmental targets because they fall outside of existing classes. Findings highlight the potential impact of climate change upon both target attribute states and actual fine sediment states which should be considered when devising environmental classifications and setting target attribute states. Our method offers a practical approach to anticipate climate-driven impacts on any environmentally-driven spatial classification used to derive management units and target attribute states.},
}
@article {pmid40434281,
year = {2025},
author = {Doshi, SM and Dalby, A and Jaggi, P},
title = {Survey of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Providers on Healthcare Sustainability and Climate Change.},
journal = {Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society},
volume = {14},
number = {5},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/jpids/piaf038},
pmid = {40434281},
issn = {2048-7207},
}
@article {pmid40433795,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, D and Zhang, C and Ogaya, R and Acil, N and Pugh, TAM and Domene, X and Zhang, X and Fang, Y and Yang, X and Essl, F and Dullinger, S and Peñuelas, J},
title = {World-wide impacts of climate change and nitrogen deposition on vegetation structure, composition, and functioning of shrublands.},
journal = {The New phytologist},
volume = {247},
number = {3},
pages = {1117-1128},
pmid = {40433795},
issn = {1469-8137},
support = {AGAUR2023CLIMA00118//Catalan government grant/ ; 340744//Research Council of Finland/ ; M2714-B29//FWF Austria Science Fund/ ; I5825//FWF Austria Science Fund/ ; 758873//the European Research Council/ ; },
mesh = {*Nitrogen/metabolism/pharmacology ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Biomass ; Biodiversity ; Droughts ; *Internationality ; *Plants/anatomy &amp; histology ; Water ; Rain ; },
abstract = {Environmental changes and their effects are among the most pressing topics of today's ecological research. Shrublands, although widespread across the globe, remain understudied in this respect. We conducted a global meta-analysis of 81 shrubland sites subjected to experimental warming, shifts in precipitation (e.g. increased precipitation and drought), and nitrogen addition to quantify seven types of vegetation responses, including density and cover, species diversity, shrub proportion, and ecosystem functions. Our results indicated that the magnitude of responses varied depending on the vegetation metrics and treatment conditions. Specifically, aboveground biomass (AGB) was most sensitive to warming, increased precipitation, and nitrogen addition, while density was most responsive to drought treatment. Short-term treatments (1-5 yr) generally elicited stronger responses than long-term ones (> 5 yr), particularly under drought. High sensitivity to changes in climate and nitrogen addition was observed at extremely arid sites (aridity index < 0.2), and water availability strongly mediated sensitivity variation. Surprisingly, many vegetation metrics revealed no association between sensitivity variability and site water availability. Our research offers a global perspective on shrubland vegetation responses to environmental changes, highlighting the importance of water availability in sustaining shrubland biodiversity and functioning under future conditions.},
}
@article {pmid40433438,
year = {2025},
author = {Shrivastava, SR and Bobhate, PS and Kukde, M},
title = {Oral Health and Climate Change: Working Toward Adaptive Strategies to the Changing Environment.},
journal = {Journal of International Society of Preventive &amp; Community Dentistry},
volume = {15},
number = {2},
pages = {192-195},
pmid = {40433438},
issn = {2231-0762},
abstract = {Climate change has been acknowledged as one of the current's century most significant global public health challenges. Climate change has resulted in a multifaceted impact on oral health, including the exacerbation of periodontal diseases, enamel erosion, and the increased risk of oral cancers. At the policy level, oral healthcare initiatives should be incorporated into climate adaptation strategies. Key recommendations include promoting climate-resilient dental practices (like mobile clinics and tele-dentistry), integrating sustainable oral healthcare practices, and advocating for water conservation. To summarize, these findings offer a blueprint to mitigate oral health disparities and augment the resilience of dental care systems, emphasizing the linkages between environmental policies and oral health outcomes.},
}
@article {pmid40432781,
year = {2025},
author = {Qiu, M and Chen, D and Kelp, M and Li, J and Huang, G and Yazdi, MD},
title = {The rising threats of wildland-urban interface fires in the era of climate change: The Los Angeles 2025 fires.},
journal = {Innovation (Cambridge (Mass.))},
volume = {6},
number = {5},
pages = {100835},
pmid = {40432781},
issn = {2666-6758},
}
@article {pmid40432167,
year = {2025},
author = {Gulcebi, MI and Gavas, S and Sisodiya, SM},
title = {Medications, epilepsy and climate change: Added layers of complexity.},
journal = {British journal of clinical pharmacology},
volume = {91},
number = {8},
pages = {2205-2221},
pmid = {40432167},
issn = {1365-2125},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Epilepsy/drug therapy/epidemiology ; *Anticonvulsants/therapeutic use/pharmacokinetics/pharmacology ; Quality of Life ; Antidepressive Agents/therapeutic use/pharmacology/pharmacokinetics ; Antipsychotic Agents/therapeutic use/pharmacology/pharmacokinetics ; Drug Stability ; },
abstract = {Climate change-the global crisis with pervasive health impacts-has adverse consequences for people with epilepsy (PWE) who have low quality of life due to poor seizure control, socioeconomic disadvantages and comorbidities. This review focuses on the potential effects of climate change on the pharmacological characteristics of antiseizure medications (ASMs), antipsychotics and antidepressants. We note that findings particularly obtained from physicochemical stability studies have been demonstrated experimentally for some specific environmental conditions whereas studies for clinical outcome effects are very limited. Carbamazepine, valproate, phenytoin or lorazepam appear to be ASMs at risk of being affected by high temperature and/or humidity. Even the stability of blood samples needs to be considered during transportation to therapeutic drug monitoring units, particularly for the PWE living in low-income countries that are facing the most challenges of climate change effects attributed to low infrastructure and healthcare system capacity. We need more urgent research investigating drug responses of PWE regarding especially the effects of adverse weather events such as heatwaves on physicochemical stability or pharmacokinetics of drugs in a complex interaction with the vulnerabilities of individuals, accompanying neuropsychiatric disorders and geographical challenges. Then we will be able to develop pharmacological treatment strategies to improve the quality of life of PWE during adverse weather events.},
}
@article {pmid40431011,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, L and Jia, Z and He, L and Han, D and Yang, Q and Li, J and Zhou, P},
title = {Impacts of Climate Change on the Spatial Distribution and Habitat Suitability of Nitraria tangutorum.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {10},
pages = {},
pmid = {40431011},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {2023YFF1304200//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 2005DKA21003//National Forestry and Grassland Germplasm Resources Bank/ ; },
abstract = {Nitraria tangutorum (Zygophyllaceae) is an ecologically and economically valuable shrub, locally dominant in the arid and semi-arid deserts of northwest China owing to its exceptional drought resistance and salt tolerance. In this study, environmental variable importance was evaluated within the MaxEnt model using percent-contribution metrics, based on 154 distribution records of N. tangutorum and 14 bioclimatic and soil-related environmental variables. We identified the five key variables of N. tangutorum distribution as follows: Precipitation of the Wettest Quarter (Bio16), Topsoil Sodicity (T_esp), Topsoil Electroconductibility (T_ece), Topsoil Car-bonate or lime content (T_CACO3), and Precipitation of the Driest Month (Bio14). The constructed MaxEnt model was then used to project the potential distribution areas of N. tangutorum under the four Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0, SSP5-8.5) for both current climate conditions and future climate conditions (2050s and 2090s). The results indicate that, under present-day conditions, high-suitability areas occur primarily in Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai, Inner Mongolia, and Ningxia; in future climate scenarios, the suitable habitat for N. tangutorum is anticipated to shrink by the 2050s but is expected to gradually recover by the 2090s. As time progresses, the suitable habitat areas will generally expand towards higher latitude regions. These findings demonstrate N. tangutorum's strong adaptive potential to climate change and provide a scientific basis for its targeted introduction, cultivation, and long-term management in desert restoration and ecological rehabilitation projects.},
}
@article {pmid40429229,
year = {2025},
author = {Kichamu, N and Astuti, PK and Kusza, S},
title = {The Role of Insect-Based Feed in Mitigating Climate Change: Sustainable Solutions for Ruminant Farming.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40429229},
issn = {2075-4450},
abstract = {There has been an unprecedented demand for livestock production due to factors such as the ever-increasing population, limited resources (land, water, feed, etc.), and changing human lifestyles. Moreover, due to the interconnected nature of the world's biodiversity crisis, pollution, and climate change, environmental sustainability is going to play a pivotal role in addressing these pressing issues. Because of their high nutritional value and environmental benefits compared to conventional livestock feeds, insects as animal feed have demonstrated great potential for long-term sustainability. The current state of the IBF application on ruminants is presented in this review, together with its challenges, future direction, and strength-weakness-opportunity-threat analysis. The results from many studies on ruminants have demonstrated that insect nutrients-primarily amino acids, protein, and fat-are highly digestible, safe, and beneficial to ruminant health and productivity. Additionally, they do not harm the ruminant fermentation and microbiota, even having the benefit of possibly lowering ruminant farms' well-known methane emissions. Nevertheless, concerns continue to arise because this method is still relatively new and there is a lot of unexplored knowledge; as a result, regulation is not yet well established globally, which is a barrier to its implementation.},
}
@article {pmid40429226,
year = {2025},
author = {Majeed, S and Akram, W and Sufyan, M and Abbasi, A and Riaz, S and Faisal, S and Binyameen, M and Bashir, MI and Hassan, S and Zafar, S and Kucher, O and Piven, EA and Kucher, OD},
title = {Climate Change: A Major Factor in the Spread of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) and Its Associated Dengue Virus.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40429226},
issn = {2075-4450},
abstract = {Climate change is thought to be responsible for the spread of various vector-borne diseases. The current study was conducted to evaluate the impact of different temperature and relative humidity regimes on the developmental stages of the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). The study also evaluated the impact of larval density on the survival of Ae. aegypti. In addition, the association between vector larval abundance, dengue incidence, and climatic factors were elucidated during 2016-2019 in three populated districts of Punjab, Pakistan, i.e., Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan. The results of the study revealed that at 10 °C and 35 °C, egg hatching and adult emergence were significantly reduced, regardless of the relative humidity. In contrast, at 20 °C and 30 °C, the rates of egg and adult survival increased with higher relative humidity. In addition, a density-dependent response was observed regarding larval survival of Ae. aegypti. Moreover, larval incidence was positively correlated with the number of dengue patients, Tmax, RH, and precipitation at Lahore (0.55, 0.23, 0.29, and 0.13), Rawalpindi (0.90, 0.30, 0.21, and 0.14), and Multan (0.05, 0.27, and 0.13) respectively, except in Multan, where a negative correlation (-0.09) with precipitation was observed. The inflow of patients had a positive correlation with the occurrence of a larval population, relative humidity, and precipitation at Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan districts, with the scale values of 0.55, 0.25, and 0.16; 0.90, 0.22, and 0.03; and 0.05, 0.06, and 0.03, respectively. In addition, a forecast model, ARIMA, predicted that there was a higher rate of larval occurrence in Rawalpindi, followed by Lahore. This study concluded that the role of precipitation > 200 mm prior to a 1-2-month lag, a 20-30 °C temperature range, and an RH exceeding 60% lead to the occurrence of larvae and dengue case spikes. This study will help to reinforce dengue surveillance and control strategies in Pakistan and to establish early management strategies based on changing climatic factors.},
}
@article {pmid40429200,
year = {2025},
author = {Vergara, AJ and Valqui-Reina, SV and Cieza-Tarrillo, D and Ocaña-Zúñiga, CL and Hernández, R and Chapa-Gonza, SR and Aquiñivin-Silva, EA and Fernández-Jeri, AB and Santos, ARD},
title = {Current and Future Spatial Distribution of the Aedes aegypti in Peru Based on Topoclimatic Analysis and Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40429200},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {2513702//National University Toribio Rodr&#xed;guez de Mendoza/ ; },
abstract = {Dengue, a febrile disease that has caused epidemics and deaths in South America, especially Peru, is vectored by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Despite the seriousness of dengue fever, and the expanding range of Ae. aegypti, future distributions of the vector and disease in the context of climate change have not yet been clearly determined. Expanding on previous findings, our study employed bioclimatic and topographic variables to model both the present and future distribution of the Ae. aegypti mosquito using the Maximum Entropy algorithm (MaxEnt). The results indicate that 10.23% (132,053.96 km[2]) and 23.65% (305,253.82 km[2]) of Peru's surface area possess regions with high and moderate distribution probabilities, respectively, predominantly located in the departments of San Martín, Piura, Loreto, Lambayeque, Cajamarca, Amazonas, and Cusco. Moreover, based on projected future climate scenarios, it is anticipated that areas with a high probability of Ae. aegypti distribution will undergo expansion; specifically, the extent of these areas is estimated to increase by 4.47% and 2.99% by the years 2070 and 2100, respectively, under SSP2-4.5 in the HadGEM-GC31-LL model. Given the increasing dengue epidemic in Peru in recent years, our study seeks to identify tools for effectively addressing this pressing public health concern. Consequently, this research serves as a foundational framework for assessing areas with the highest likelihood of Ae. aegypti distribution in response to projected climate change in the second half of the 21st century.},
}
@article {pmid40429197,
year = {2025},
author = {Yong, D and Xu, D and Deng, X and He, Z and Zhuo, Z},
title = {Potential Distribution of Anoplophora horsfieldii Hope in China Based on MaxEnt and Its Response to Climate Change.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40429197},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {20A007, 20E051, 21E040 and 22kA011//This work was funded by the Fundamental Research Funds of China West Normal University/ ; },
abstract = {Anoplophora horsfieldii Hope, a potential pest of the Cerambycidae family, is widely distributed throughout China, where it can cause damage to various living tree species. It has emerged as a critical invasive organism threatening China's agricultural and forestry production as well as ecological security. This study comprehensively analyzed the key environmental factors influencing the geographical distribution of A. horsfieldii and its spatiotemporal dynamics by integrating multi-source environmental data and employing ecological niche modeling. Model validation demonstrated high reliability and accuracy of our predictions, with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) value of 0.933, Kappa coefficient of 0.704, and true skill statistic (TSS) reaching 0.960. Our analysis identified four dominant environmental factors governing the distribution of A. horsfieldii: mean diurnal range (Bio2), temperature annual range (Bio7), precipitation of driest quarter (Bio17), and precipitation of coldest quarter (Bio19). Under current climatic conditions, the total potential suitable distribution area for A. horsfieldii was estimated at 212.394 × 10[4] km[2], primarily located in central, southern, eastern, southwestern, and northwestern China. Future projections under three climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5) suggest significant reductions in highly and moderately suitable habitats, while low-suitability areas may expand into central, eastern, and southwestern regions, with Chongqing, Henan, and Anhui potentially becoming new suitable habitats. Concurrently, the centroid coordinates of suitable habitats exhibited a directional shift toward Guangdong Province, with the overall distribution pattern demonstrating a spatial transition characterized by movement from inland to coastal areas and from higher to lower latitudes. This study provides scientific theoretical support for forestry authorities in controlling the spread of A. horsfieldii, while establishing a solid foundation for future ecological conservation and biosecurity strategies. The findings offer both theoretical insights and practical guidance for pest management and ecosystem protection.},
}
@article {pmid40427925,
year = {2025},
author = {Asare, KK and Mohammed, MW and Aboagye, YO and Arndts, K and Ritter, M},
title = {Impact of Climate Change on Schistosomiasis Transmission and Distribution-Scoping Review.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40427925},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Schistosomiasis/transmission/epidemiology ; Animals ; Humans ; *Snails/parasitology ; Schistosoma/physiology ; },
abstract = {Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic worms of the genus Schistosoma and transmitted through freshwater snails, affects over 200 million people worldwide. Climate change, through rising temperatures, altered rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events, is influencing the distribution and transmission dynamics of schistosomiasis. This scoping review examines the impact of climate change on schistosomiasis transmission and its implications for disease control. This review aims to synthesize current knowledge on the influence of climate variables (temperature, rainfall, water bodies) on snail populations, transmission dynamics, and the shifting geographic range of schistosomiasis. It also explores the potential effects of climate adaptation policies on disease control. The review follows the Arksey and O'Malley framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines, including studies published from 2000 to 2024. Eligible studies were selected based on empirical data on climate change, schistosomiasis transmission, and snail dynamics. A two-stage study selection process was followed: title/abstract screening and full-text review. Data were extracted on environmental factors, snail population dynamics, transmission patterns, and climate adaptation strategies. Climate change is expected to increase schistosomiasis transmission in endemic regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America, while some areas, such as parts of West Africa, may see reduced risk. Emerging hotspots were identified in regions not currently endemic. Climate adaptation policies, such as improved water management and early warning systems, were found effective in reducing transmission. Integrating climate adaptation strategies into schistosomiasis control programs is critical to mitigating the disease's spread, particularly in emerging hotspots and shifting endemic areas.},
}
@article {pmid40427865,
year = {2025},
author = {Zayed, DK and Momani, S and Horabi, M and Alquran, A and Al-Nawaiseh, FK and Tarif, AB and Nimri, OF and Alyahya, MS and Madi, T and Shatat, A and Alahmad, M and Jomhawi, T and Hijjawi, B and Belbiesi, A and Al-Tammemi, AB},
title = {Exploring Policies, Strategies, and Legislations Related to the One Health Approach to Zoonoses, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Climate Change in Jordan: A Multimethod Study with SWOT Analysis.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40427865},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {Jordan ; *Climate Change ; *Zoonoses/prevention &amp; control ; *One Health/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; Animals ; *Antimicrobial Stewardship/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; Humans ; *Health Policy/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; Public Health/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; },
abstract = {Background: Mapping policies, strategies, and legislations related to disease prevention in Jordan is pivotal for strengthening the country's public health infrastructure. The aims of our study were to identify, review, and map the existing national policies, strategies, and legislations related to the One Health approach to zoonoses, antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), and climate change in Jordan. Additionally, we identified the key strengths and major gaps and uncovered opportunities for enhancement. The current paper reports a part of a nationwide project which was jointly executed in 2023 by the Jordan Center for Disease Control and the Health Care Accreditation Council. Methods: A multimethod approach was employed, including a comprehensive desk review of any existing policies, strategies, and legislations, along with key informant interviews involving key stakeholders. The combination of the desk review and key informant interviews allowed for a more nuanced understanding of the gaps, strengths, and challenges in Jordan's approach to One Health, AMS, and climate change adaptation. By triangulating the findings from both methods, the study was able to cross-validate its results and ensure greater reliability and accuracy in its conclusions. Results: Our analyses revealed that Jordan has made notable progress in integrating the One Health approach within its regulatory framework, particularly in managing zoonotic diseases, AMS, and climate change. Nevertheless, there is a need for more explicit and effective intersectoral coordination. While the country's AMS initiatives are supported by a national action plan, they are limited by inadequate public awareness, veterinary regulations, and monitoring systems. Moreover, Jordan's climate change strategies, aligned with broader sustainability goals and integrated into national frameworks like the environmental protection law, are constrained by a lack of emergency preparedness and multisectoral collaboration. The SWOT analysis highlighted strengths, including robust legal structures and international collaborations, while identifying gaps in enforcement and the need for updated guidelines. Opportunities exist to enhance the reporting mechanisms, public awareness, and international partnerships. Conclusions: Jordan's integration of the One Health approach to zoonotic diseases, AMS, and climate change adaptation into its disease prevention policies is commendable and aligns with global health priorities. To further enhance these initiatives, Jordan could benefit from updating its public health law and the relevant guidelines and policies, strengthening and structuring public awareness campaigns, and developing detailed climate change adaptation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40427770,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, Y and Zhang, S and Xiao, H and Li, H and Liao, D and Xue, Y and Huang, X and Su, Q and Xiao, Y},
title = {Changes in the Distribution Range of the Genus Cardiocrinum in China Under Climate Change and Human Activities.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40427770},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {42467035//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2023SSY02111//key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Biological Invasion and Biosecurity/ ; },
abstract = {Cardiocrinum are perennial herbaceous plants of the Liliaceae family with high ornamental, nutritional, and medicinal value. However, critical knowledge gaps remain regarding the following: (1) the fine-scale habitat preferences of Cardiocrinum; (2) the key ecological drivers influencing their growth and distribution. The MaxEnt software 3.4.1 was used to simulate the current and future suitable habitats of Cardiocrinum, evaluate the impacts of environmental changes on its distribution, and determine the distribution changes under climate change scenarios. The AUC value of the model used in the current study was >0.98, which indicates that the model had good accuracy. The results show that as a typical understory herb, precipitation in the warmest quarter (bio18) and temperature seasonality (bio04) are the main factors affecting the distribution of Cardiocrinum. In addition, Cardiocrinum giganteum and Cardiocrinum giganteum var. yunnanense are also affected by slope and human activity. Under the SSP126, SSP245, and SSP585 climate scenarios, the suitable habitat areas of Cardiocrinum cathayanum and C. giganteum showed an increasing trend. The suitable habitat area of C. giganteum var. yunnanense increased under the SSP126 climate scenario; however, it substantially declined in SSP245 and SSP585 scenarios. The distribution area of Cardiocrinum shifted to higher latitudes. The centroid of C. cathayanum shifted more than 5 degrees of latitude during SSP585 2081s, while the centroid of C. giganteum and C. giganteum var. yunnanense did not shift more than 2 degrees of latitude. In addition, the centroid longitudes of C. giganteum and C. giganteum var. yunnanense shifted westward under the three climate scenarios. There is ecological niche differentiation among C. cathayanum and others, whilst C. giganteum and C. giganteum var. yunnanense have overlapping ecological niches. In the future, we will strengthen the protection of wild Cardiocrinum resources in accordance with environmental factors and suitable habitats for Cardiocrinum.},
}
@article {pmid40427753,
year = {2025},
author = {Liao, D and Zhou, B and Xiao, H and Zhang, Y and Zhang, S and Su, Q and Yan, X},
title = {MaxEnt Modeling of the Impacts of Human Activities and Climate Change on the Potential Distribution of Plantago in China.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40427753},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {32460263, 31760122, 32360264//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 20212BAB205018//the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi, China/ ; 2023SSY02111//Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Biological Invasion and Biosecurity/ ; },
abstract = {Human activities exert both beneficial and detrimental impacts on the ecosystem. In recent years, greenhouse gas emissions have significantly increased due to global climate change, causing profound alterations in ecosystem distribution and productivity. The synergistic interplay between climatic shifts and anthropogenic activities is intensifying ecological transformations and disturbances, and accelerating biodiversity depletion. The Plantago genus (Plantaginaceae family) includes 14 herbaceous species among China's flora. This study was conducted to elucidate the spatial distribution of Plantago species patterns across China and evaluate their differential responses to impending climate change and human interventions. In this study, we projected the potential distributions of Plantago species under three climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, and SSP585) across current and future temporal intervals (2021-2040, 2041-2060, 2061-2080, and 2081-2100) using the MaxEnt model integrated with ArcGIS V10.8 spatial analysis. A spatial trend analyses was also conducted to assess habitat suitability dynamics by incorporating anthropogenic influence parameters. The model validation yielded AUC values exceeding 0.9, demonstrating excellent model performance and predictive reliability. Precipitation variability and anthropogenic pressure emerged as the most predominant determinants shaping Plantago distributions. Centroid migration analyses further indicated the progressive northward displacement of optimal habitats under the projected climate scenarios. These findings significantly advance our understanding of Plantago species' adaptive responses to environmental changes. This study also offers an invaluable scientific foundation for sustainable resource management and ecological conservation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40427693,
year = {2025},
author = {Qi, Y and Zhang, Y and Xue, J and Zhang, Z and Cao, J and Yang, N and Wan, F and Xian, X and Liu, W},
title = {Future Climate Change Increases the Risk of Suitable Habitats for the Invasive Macrophyte Elodea nuttallii.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40427693},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {2023YFC2605200, 2021YFC2600400//National Key R&amp;D Program of China/ ; caascx-2022-2025-IAS//Technology Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/ ; },
abstract = {Elodea nuttallii is an ornamental macrophyte native to North America that has been introduced to Europe and Asia, and having been established, has had detrimental effects on local aquatic ecosystems. In this study, we developed an optimized MaxEnt model to predict the global potential habitat suitability for E. nuttallii under the influence of climate change. The model incorporated 20 relevant impact factors and occurrence record data for E. nuttallii. The results reveal that under current and future climate scenarios, potentially suitable habitats for E. nuttallii can be found on six assessed continents, mainly in Western Europe, western and eastern North America, southeastern Asia, southeastern Oceania, and scattered coastal areas in South America and Africa. Moreover, temperature and precipitation were identified as factors having significant effects on the distribution of E. nuttallii. In the future, the area of habitats potentially suitable for E. nuttallii is predicted to expand, particularly towards higher latitudes.},
}
@article {pmid40427683,
year = {2025},
author = {Wei, Q and Zhou, B and Wang, W},
title = {Qinghai Province (Tibetan Plateau): Quantifying the Influence of Climate Change and Human Activities on Vegetation Net Primary Productivity and Livestock Carrying Capacity Growth Potential.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40427683},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {2023YFF1304305//Wenying Wang/ ; W2412148//Wenying Wang/ ; D23029//Wenying Wang/ ; },
abstract = {Quantitative exploration of shifts in regional vegetation net primary productivity (NPP) and their driving factors holds immense importance in unraveling the mechanisms steering vegetation alterations, comprehending the impact of climate variations and human interventions on NPP, and guiding ecological management. Despite this significance, there is a scarcity of research reports on Qinghai Province. The aim is to dissect the influences of climate change and human activities on Qinghai's vegetation NPP and to estimate the growth potential of livestock carrying capacity. This study addresses the gap by juxtaposing the characteristics of climate-induced potential NPP changes, computed using the Zhou Guangsheng model, with actual NPP changes, calculated via the CASA model. Our findings underscore climate factors as the predominant drivers of Qinghai's vegetation NPP, accounting for 64.6% of the total area. Regions influenced by human activities contribute 34.3%, while unchanged areas constitute 2%. Climate emerges as the primary catalyst for increased vegetation NPP in Qinghai, encompassing 87% of the total area, with 73% attributed to climate factors across all counties. Conversely, human activities predominantly lead to decreased NPP, affecting 11% of the total area. Notably, 99% of the reduced NPP is attributable to human activities, concentrated in Golmud, Mangya, and Dulan counties in the northwest. Examining the growth potential of livestock carrying capacity from 1982 to 2018 reveals a consistent upward trajectory in Qinghai Province. The average annual growth potential per unit area escalates from 0.38 SHU/ha in 1982 to 0.56 SHU/ha in 2018. By 2018, regions exhibiting positive growth potential encompass 95% of the province, with areas exceeding 1 SHU/ha constituting 9%, primarily situated in the eastern part of Qinghai Province.},
}
@article {pmid40425168,
year = {2025},
author = {Buhr, Y and Hübner, IM and Breitbart, EW},
title = {[UV protection in climate change: health policy relevance and necessary framework conditions].},
journal = {Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1055/a-2623-3832},
pmid = {40425168},
issn = {1439-4421},
abstract = {Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Germany. Over 330,000 new cases are diagnosed every year and the trend is rising. The main risk factor for the development of skin cancer is UV radiation. Higher temperatures, more hot days, more extreme weather events as well as increase in UV radiation are expected throughout Germany in the future. The federal government has therefore passed the Federal Climate Adaptation Act, which obliges the federation, federal states and local authorities to deal with the consequences of climate change and to plan adaptation measures. Particular attention is paid to human health, with the reduction of heat stress and UV-related diseases such as skin cancer being prioritized. Priming the population should be prepared for heat and UV radiation by 2030. In order to develop effective strategies, cooperation between science, politics and practice is necessary. The UV-protection colloquium brought together various stakeholders to exchange current findings and define strategies. It was concluded that a joint commitment at all levels is necessary in order to integrate UV protection into climate adaptation strategies. Concrete suggestions for municipal UV protection included making the UV index visible, creating shaded areas, adapting daily routines to avoid UV exposure at peak times and comprehensive information campaigns. These measures can help to significantly reduce UV exposure among the public. For successful implementation, various stakeholders must cooperate to raise awareness of UV protection and protect the health of the population. It is crucial that UV protection is considered indispensable in the development of heat protection measures and is incorporated into all municipal climate adaptation strategies. An integrated approach should be developed to replace existing individual measures where appropriate.},
}
@article {pmid40424289,
year = {2025},
author = {Sáenz-Jiménez, F and Parrado-Vargas, MA and González-Maya, JF and Carvajal-Cogollo, JE},
title = {Functional safeguards for conservation: Identifying climate change refugia for frugivorous and nectarivorous birds in a degraded area of Colombia.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {5},
pages = {e0321817},
pmid = {40424289},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Animals ; Colombia ; *Birds/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; *Refugium ; *Feeding Behavior ; Fruit ; },
abstract = {Habitat loss and climate change are major drivers of biodiversity loss, but their synergistic effects and functional perspectives have to be better understood. We employed species distribution models under future contrasting socioeconomic scenarios to assess the impacts of climate change and human footprint on avian frugivore and nectarivore functional groups in the Magdalena Valley, a highly transformed and biodiverse region in Colombia. We constructed the functional groups based on a dissimilarity matrix with 16 anatomical and ecological traits. Two types of future climatic refugia (type 1: areas that will maintain the current climatic conditions and type 2: regions outside the current distribution area that will have the current climatic conditions) were identified to guide conservation efforts for these groups and associated ecosystem services. Of the 27 functional groups identified, 19 are projected to undergo range reductions of 1-75%, with an average upward shift of their climatic niches along the altitudinal gradient of 690 m. Large frugivores from intermediate elevations, such as toucans and cracids, as well as nectarivores with extreme adaptations and specializations, are expected to experience the most severe range reductions. Distributional and altitudinal shifts will lead to spatial reorganization of communities and a reduction or complete loss of functional group richness, particularly in lowland areas. This could impact ecosystem services relevant for degraded area restoration, such as seed dispersal, fruit availability, and pollination of specialized plant species with economic importance. The low representation of future climatic refugia within protected areas highlights the need to incorporate climate change trends into future conservation strategies for these landscapes.},
}
@article {pmid40423353,
year = {2025},
author = {Mas-Coma, S and Cuervo, PF and Chetri, PB and Tripathi, T and Gabrielli, AF and Bargues, MD},
title = {Emerging Human Fascioliasis in India: Review of Case Reports, Climate Change Impact, and Geo-Historical Correlation Defining Areas and Seasons of High Infection Risk.},
journal = {Tropical medicine and infectious disease},
volume = {10},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40423353},
issn = {2414-6366},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; 2021/004//the PROMETEO Program, Programa of Ayudas para Grupos de Investigaci&#xf3;n de Excelencia, Generalitat Valenciana, Valencia, Spain/ ; 101062347//the Marie Sk&#x142;odowska-Curie Actions programme (Horizon Europe), EC, Brussels/ ; CB21/13/00056//CIBER de Enfermedades Infecciosas, ISCIII, Ministry of Science and Innovation, and European Union - NextGenerationEU, Madrid, Spain/ ; },
abstract = {The trematodes Fasciola hepatica and F. gigantica are transmitted by lymnaeid snails and cause fascioliasis in livestock and humans. Human infection is emerging in southern and southeastern Asia. In India, the number of case reports has increased since 1993. This multidisciplinary study analyzes the epidemiological scenario of human infection. The study reviews the total of 55 fascioliasis patients, their characteristics, and geographical distribution. Causes underlying this emergence are assessed by analyzing (i) the climate change suffered by India based on 40-year-data from meteorological stations, and (ii) the geographical fascioliasis hotspots according to archeological-historical records about thousands of years of pack animal movements. The review suggests frequent misdiagnosis of the wide lowland-distributed F. gigantica with F. hepatica and emphasizes the need to obtain anamnesic information about the locality of residence and the infection source. Prevalence appears to be higher in females and in the 30-40-year age group. The time elapsed between symptom onset and diagnosis varied from 10 days to 5 years (mean 9.2 months). Infection was diagnosed by egg finding (in 12 cases), adult finding (28), serology (3), and clinics and image techniques (12). Climate diagrams and the Wb-bs forecast index show higher temperatures favoring the warm condition-preferring main snail vector Radix luteola and a precipitation increase due to fewer rainy days but more days of extreme rainfall, leading to increasing surface water availability and favoring fascioliasis transmission. Climate trends indicate a risk of future increasing fascioliasis emergence, including a seasonal infection risk from June-July to October-November. Geographical zones of high human infection risk defined by archeological-historical analyses concern: (i) the Indo-Gangetic Plains and corridors used by the old Grand Trunk Road and Daksinapatha Road, (ii) northern mountainous areas by connections with the Silk Road and Tea-Horse Road, and (iii) the hinterlands of western and eastern seaport cities involved in the past Maritime Silk Road. Routes and nodes are illustrated, all transhumant-nomadic-pastoralist groups are detailed, and livestock prevalences per state are given. A baseline defining areas and seasons of high infection risk is established for the first time in India. This is henceforth expected to be helpful for physicians, prevention measures, control initiatives, and recommendations for health administration officers.},
}
@article {pmid40423319,
year = {2025},
author = {Weber, C and Olesen, AJ and Hatfield, RG and Krock, B and Lundholm, N},
title = {Extensive Variation in Thermal Responses and Toxin Content Among 40 Strains of the Cold-Water Diatom Pseudo-nitzschia seriata-In a Global Warming Context.},
journal = {Toxins},
volume = {17},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40423319},
issn = {2072-6651},
support = {9040-00248B//Danish Research Council/ ; project: RD011//UK Seafood Innovation Fund/ ; Through the research program "Changing Earth - Sustaining our Future"//Helmholtz Foundation/ ; },
mesh = {*Diatoms/growth &amp; development/genetics/metabolism/physiology ; *Global Warming ; Cold Temperature ; *Kainic Acid/analogs &amp; derivatives/metabolism/analysis ; Phytoplankton/genetics/growth &amp; development ; *Marine Toxins/metabolism ; Genetic Variation ; },
abstract = {Phytoplankton are single-celled microorganisms with short generation times that may comprise high diversity in genetic and phenotypic traits, allowing them to acclimate to changes rapidly. High intraspecific genetic variation is well known in phytoplankton, but less is known about variation in physiological traits. To investigate variability and plasticity in genetic, morphological, and physiological traits of the toxigenic diatom genus Pseudo-nitzschia in a global warming scenario, we exposed 40 strains of the cold-water P. seriata to different temperatures (2 °C, 6 °C and 10 °C). The maximum growth rate and cellular toxin content showed extensive intraspecific variation, whereas morphological and genetic variation was minor. Thermal reaction norms showed a general increase in growth rate with increasing temperature; however, three distinct types of thermal responses were found among the 40 strains. All 40 strains contained toxins (domoic acid) in both exponential and stationary growth phase, and toxin content increased significantly with temperature. Most strains (>87%) contained measurable levels of domoic acid at all three temperatures. In conclusion, P. seriata shows extensive intraspecific variation in measured physiological traits like growth and toxin content, a variation exceeding the response of each strain to increases in temperature. Intraspecific variation in harmful species thus needs attention for the future understanding of food web dynamics, as well as the management and forecasting of harmful blooms.},
}
@article {pmid40422997,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhou, X and Yang, Y and Yan, D},
title = {Research on Digital Orthophoto Production Technology for Indoor Murals in the Context of Climate Change and Environmental Protection.},
journal = {Journal of imaging},
volume = {11},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40422997},
issn = {2313-433X},
support = {2021RCKY0004//Research on 3D Street View Model Construction Based on Vehicle-Mounted Multi-View and Multi-Sensor Data Fusion/ ; },
abstract = {In response to the urgent need for the sustainable conservation of cultural heritage against the backdrop of climate change and environmental degradation, this study proposes a low-cost, non-destructive digital recording method for murals based on close-range photogrammetry. By integrating non-metric digital cameras, total stations, and spatial coordinate transformation models, high-precision digital orthophoto generation for indoor murals was achieved. Experimental results show that the resolution error of this method is 0.02 mm, with root mean square errors (RMSE) of 3.51 mm and 2.77 mm in the X and Y directions, respectively, meeting the precision requirements for cultural heritage conservation. Compared to traditional laser scanning technology, the energy consumption of the equipment in this study is significantly reduced, and the use of chemical reagents is avoided, thereby minimizing the carbon footprint and environmental impact during the recording process. This provides a green technological solution to address climate change. Additionally, the low-cost nature of non-metric cameras offers a feasible option for cultural heritage conservation institutions with limited resources, promoting equity and accessibility in heritage protection amid global climate challenges. This technology provides sustainable data support for long-term monitoring, virtual restoration, and public digital display of murals while also offering rich data resources for virtual cultural tourism, public education, and scientific research. It demonstrates broad application potential in the context of climate change and environmental protection, contributing to the green transformation and sustainable development of cultural tourism.},
}
@article {pmid40422294,
year = {2025},
author = {Adamopoulos, I and Valamontes, A and Tsirkas, P and Dounias, G},
title = {Predicting Workplace Hazard, Stress and Burnout Among Public Health Inspectors: An AI-Driven Analysis in the Context of Climate Change.},
journal = {European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education},
volume = {15},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40422294},
issn = {2254-9625},
abstract = {The increasing severity of climate-related workplace hazards challenges occupational health and safety, particularly for Public Health and Safety Inspectors. Exposure to extreme temperatures, air pollution, and high-risk environments heightens immediate physical threats and long-term burnout. This study employs Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven predictive analytics and secondary data analysis to assess hazards and forecast burnout risks. Machine learning models, including eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost 3.0), Random Forest, Autoencoders, and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTMs), achieved 85-90% accuracy in hazard prediction, reducing workplace incidents by 35% over six months. Burnout risk analysis identified key predictors: physical hazard exposure (β = 0.76, p < 0.01), extended work hours (>10 h/day, +40% risk), and inadequate training (β = 0.68, p < 0.05). Adaptive workload scheduling and fatigue monitoring reduced burnout prevalence by 28%. Real-time environmental data improved hazard detection, while Natural Language Processing (NLP)-based text mining identified stress-related indicators in worker reports. The results demonstrate AI's effectiveness in workplace safety, predicting, classifying, and mitigating risks. Reinforcement learning-based adaptive monitoring optimizes workforce well-being. Expanding predictive-driven occupational health frameworks to broader industries could enhance safety protocols, ensuring proactive risk mitigation. Future applications include integrating biometric wearables and real-time physiological monitoring to improve predictive accuracy and strengthen occupational resilience.},
}
@article {pmid40421585,
year = {2025},
author = {Newbold, T and Kerr, J and Soroye, P and Williams, JJ},
title = {Bumble Bee Probability of Occurrence Responds to Interactions Between Local and Landscape Land Use, Climatic Niche Properties and Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology letters},
volume = {28},
number = {5},
pages = {e70145},
pmid = {40421585},
issn = {1461-0248},
support = {NE/V006533/1//Natural Environment Research Council/ ; IE161031//Royal Society/ ; UF150526//Royal Society/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; Bees/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Biodiversity ; North America ; Europe ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Insect biodiversity is changing rapidly, driven by a suite of pressures, notably land use, land-use intensification and increasingly climate change. We lack large-scale evidence on how land use and climate change interact to drive insect biodiversity changes. We assess bumble bee responses to interactive effects of land use and climate pressures across North America and Europe. The probability of occurrence increases in landscapes with a higher proportion of natural habitat and a shorter history of human disturbance. Responses to climate warming relative to historical conditions are weakly negative in natural habitats but positive in human land uses, while human land use reduces the probability of occurrence most in the centre of species' temperature niches. We estimate that the combined pressures have reduced bumble bee probability of occurrence by 44% across sampled natural habitats and 55% across human land uses, highlighting the pervasive influence that human pressures have had on biodiversity across habitats.},
}
@article {pmid40421550,
year = {2025},
author = {Archer, E and Arneth, A and Leadley, P and Mori, A and Obura, D and Smith, P},
title = {Achieving the Global Biodiversity Framework Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {5},
pages = {e70249},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70249},
pmid = {40421550},
issn = {1365-2486},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biodiversity ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; },
abstract = {We have committed to ambitious targets under the Global Biodiversity Framework, but projected climate change makes the achievement of many of these targets extremely difficult and will effectively require a significant rethinking in how to achieve multiple targets. In this Opinion, we have chosen to focus on selected targets, considering how their achievement is likely to be compromised by climate change but also what the possibility of real response options might be. We focus on restoration (Target 2), spatial planning and integration (Targets 1, 2, 3 and 10), sustainable use and sustainable benefits to people (Targets 5, 9 and 10) and, finally, equity and social justice (Targets 13, 20-23 and Goal C). Now more than ever, the window for effective action on climate change and biodiversity is closing, requiring rapid and, most importantly, collective action.},
}
@article {pmid40420780,
year = {2025},
author = {Varvastian, S},
title = {Climate Change and Mental Health: A Human Rights Perspective.},
journal = {The Journal of law, medicine &amp; ethics : a journal of the American Society of Law, Medicine &amp; Ethics},
volume = {53},
number = {2},
pages = {1-6},
pmid = {40420780},
issn = {1748-720X},
abstract = {Climate change-related environmental harms have been observed to negatively affect mental health. While policymakers and courts around the world widely recognise the impacts of climate change on physical heath as potentially endangering human rights, the implications of climate change for mental health have received significantly less attention. This paper analyzed five cases that challenged national response to climate change and the resulting impacts on mental health before four different international human rights protection bodies. Four out of these five cases were dismissed either because the petitioners did not seek prior action before the national authorities, or because their claims were deemed unsubstantiated. Despite these outcomes, the protection bodies' treatment of these petitions as well as various other ongoing developments show that the human rights approach to climate change and mental health is gradually emerging at the international and domestic levels, but it is still in its early days and there are various challenges to it.},
}
@article {pmid40419625,
year = {2025},
author = {Kariminejad, N and Amindin, A and Sepehr, A and Pourghasemi, HR},
title = {Projecting the effect of climate change on multiple Geomorphological hazard using machine learning data driven approaches.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {18333},
pmid = {40419625},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {1403727//Office of Science and Technology Interactions, Research and Technology Department at Shiraz University/ ; },
abstract = {Land subsidence (LS) and collapsed pipes (CP) pose environmental and socio-economic threats in arid and semi-arid regions. This study assesses the effect of climate change to address these problems in Khorasan-Razavi province, Iran. Thus, we mapped soil landforms susceptible to LS and CP based on climatic, geolocic, topoghraphic, hydrologic and edaphic variables using an ensemble forecasting approach. Additionally, we predicted the future susceptibility of CP and LS based on two future emission scenario pathways (SSP 5-8.5 and SSP 1-2.6), in 2030, 2050, 2070, and 2090. The assessment showed that the area under the ROC curve (AUC) indicated that the ensemble model accurately predicted the distribution of CP and LS (AUC > 0.8). Slope and clay content proved to be the most important factors affecting CP, whereas distance from faults and precipitation seasonality played more roles in LS susceptibility. The classification results indicated varying susceptibility levels to CP and LS in Khorasan-Razavi province, with approximately 31.58% categorized as low and 15.24% as very high LS susceptibility, while 42.71% were in the low CP susceptibility class. Overall, 57.16% of the area is safe from both hazards; however, 6.16% is vulnerable to both hazards, with more than 35% at risk for at least one hazard. Future prediction models suggest that up to approximately 4% of the area will consist susceptible to both hazards under both scenario emissions and less than 1% of the study area will reduce susceptibility for both studied hazards in future. The majority of regions that remain susceptible are in the southern province. These results guide for soil management to protect soil and water from the effects of humans and climate alternation in poor areas worldwide.},
}
@article {pmid40418357,
year = {2025},
author = {Lavoie, M and Blanchette, P and Jenouvrier, S and Larivière, S and Tremblay, JP},
title = {Wildlife Management and Climate Change: How to Adapt Harvest Rates of Wild Turkey According to Extreme Weather Events.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {75},
number = {10},
pages = {2736-2748},
pmid = {40418357},
issn = {1432-1009},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Turkeys/physiology ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Female ; Male ; Population Dynamics ; *Hunting ; Quebec ; *Extreme Weather ; Animals, Wild ; Weather ; },
abstract = {Climate change is forcing many species to shift their distribution north. Managing these expanding species is a challenge because the factors that influence population dynamics vary with weather. The challenge is even greater for game specie, as other human factors must be considered. The wild turkey naturally expanded its distribution northward into southern Quebec, without humans transplanting turkeys from other regions. However, the northern expansion is currently limited by extreme weather events. We used matrix modelling to explore the respective and interactive effects of weather and harvest levels on demographic parameters of three populations at different expansion stages but all at the northern edge of the species distribution. Our results suggest that populations at the expansion front (fast-paced life history) can sustain higher hunting rates than well-established populations (slow-paced life history), but that the proportion of adult males declines more rapidly in response to a given level of harvest. Furthermore, populations at the expansion front under harsh to extreme conditions could not tolerate any level of harvest. Finally, fall hunting had the greatest influence on population dynamics mainly because harvesting of all females is permitted, while spring hunting is restricted to bearded birds only (<1% of turkeys harvested in spring are bearded hen). Optimal hunting regimes for populations at the limit of their distribution vary with weather and expansion stages. A conservative solution would be to allow fall hunting only in well-established populations, but adaptive management where fall harvest at the expansion front would be implemented during more mild winters. Our model approach is relatable to the very many populations currently expanding poleward in response to climate change by considering different adaptive management policies in established and expanding populations.},
}
@article {pmid40417832,
year = {2025},
author = {Tremblay, &#xc9; and Harrisson, S},
title = {Integrating Ecofeminism Into Canadian Nursing to Tackle Climate Change and Health Issues.},
journal = {Nursing inquiry},
volume = {32},
number = {3},
pages = {e70035},
pmid = {40417832},
issn = {1440-1800},
support = {//The authors received no specific funding for this work./ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Canada ; *Nursing ; },
abstract = {This paper presents an overview of the health impacts associated with anthropogenic climate change and examines the interconnection between human health and the environment. It highlights the nursing profession's stance on environmental issues, drawing attention to the disengagement of nurses from advocacy initiatives related to climate change and how this relates to the nursing metaparadigm. Moreover, this paper supports a multidirectional approach to address climate change solutions, with a particular emphasis on both adaptation and mitigation strategies. Ecofeminism is proposed as a critical framework to address the shortcomings of the metaparadigm and the approaches to climate change solutions. It examines the potential for integrating ecofeminism into nursing research and practice by reconceptualizing the concept of the environment, adopting an ethic of the environment, and critiquing oppressive social structures. The benefits of ecofeminism for nursing include enhancing nurses' responsiveness to the health consequences of climate change, facilitated by using a critical voice that promotes inclusion and collective action.},
}
@article {pmid40417318,
year = {2025},
author = {Simmonds, P and Maye, D and Ingram, J},
title = {Ruminant livestock and climate change: critical discourse moments in mainstream and farming sector news media.},
journal = {Agriculture and human values},
volume = {42},
number = {2},
pages = {945-964},
pmid = {40417318},
issn = {0889-048X},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: There is ongoing contestation around greenhouse gas emissions from ruminant livestock and how society should respond. Media discourses play a key role in agenda setting for the general public and policymakers, and may contribute to polarisation. This paper examines how UK news media portrayed ruminant livestock's impact on climate change between 2016 and 2021. The analysis addresses a gap in the literature by comparing discourses in national and farming sector newspapers using a qualitative approach. Four national and two farming sector news outlets were searched for articles published between 2016 and 2021. A corpus of 996 relevant articles was assembled, from which 154 were selected for in-depth examination using Critical Discourse Analysis. Four 'Critical Discourse Moments' (CDMs), each signifying a discursive shift in the debate, were identified over the 6-year studied period: 1) Low salience, diverging discourses, 2) We must eat far less meat, 3) Fighting the anti-meat agenda, and 4) Policy (in)action at COP26. There was a large increase in the number of published articles from January 2019 onward, partly associated with publication of the EAT/Lancet Commission report. CDM 2 (We must eat far less meat) occurred mainly in the national media, while CDM 3 (Fighting the anti-meat agenda) occurred mainly in the farming media. Our findings reveal both opinion polarisation and intergroup polarisation between national and farming sector media, and low engagement with food system power imbalances. Addressing polarisation will be important to enhance capacity for collective decision-making regarding methane emissions from ruminant livestock.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10460-024-10651-7.},
}
@article {pmid40416650,
year = {2025},
author = {Kröner, L and van Grinsven, HJ and Erisman, JW and Graversgaard, M and Immerzeel, T and Olesen, JE and Rodríguez, A and Soriano, B and Sanz-Cobena, A and van der Lippe, T},
title = {Climate change skepticism of European farmers and implications for effective policy actions.},
journal = {Communications earth &amp; environment},
volume = {6},
number = {1},
pages = {396},
pmid = {40416650},
issn = {2662-4435},
abstract = {European farmers struggle with mitigating global emissions of greenhouse gases effectively and to cope with climate change. European regulators and national governments encounter obstacles in implementing environmental policies, feeding frustration amongst farmers. We hypothesize that these issues relate to climate change skepticism within the farming community and dissensus with non-farmers and between countries. To test this hypothesis, we analyzed climate attribution and impact skepticism amongst farmers and the rest of the working population using the Eurobarometer and the European Social Survey, and national data about gross domestic product (GDP), innovativeness, share of agricultural land, and climate damage risk for agriculture. Impact skepticism of farmers increases with decreasing risk of climate damage and increasing GDP, causing a South-North gradient in Europe. The majority of farmers in the EU countries were more skeptical than non-farmers. Understanding and reducing this skepticism provides a key to more effective mitigation and adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid40415256,
year = {2025},
author = {Long, Z and Sang, Y and Feng, J and Zhang, X and Shi, T and Zhang, L and Mao, K and Rieseberg, LH and Liu, J and Wang, J},
title = {Evolutionary Genomics Unravels the Responses and Adaptation to Climate Change in a Key Alpine Forest Tree Species.},
journal = {Molecular biology and evolution},
volume = {42},
number = {7},
pages = {},
pmid = {40415256},
issn = {1537-1719},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Populus/genetics ; Forests ; Trees/genetics ; Genomics/methods ; *Adaptation, Physiological/genetics ; Genetic Variation ; Selection, Genetic ; Genome, Plant ; Evolution, Molecular ; },
abstract = {Despite widespread biodiversity loss, our understanding of how species and populations will respond to accelerated climate change remains limited. In this study, we integrate population genomics, experimental evolution, and environmental modeling to elucidate the evolutionary responses to climate change in Populus lasiocarpa, a key alpine forest tree species primarily distributed in the mountainous regions of a global biodiversity hotspot. Over historical timescales, our findings demonstrate that demographic dynamics, divergent selection, and long-term balancing selection have shaped and maintained genetic variation within and between populations. In examining genomic signatures of contemporary climate adaptation, we found that haplotype blocks, potentially caused by inversion polymorphisms that suppress recombination, are linked to enriched combinations of locally adaptive environmental variations. We further assessed the relative contributions of environmentally induced plastic responses, constitutive expression divergence between genetic clusters, and their interactions in driving gene expression variation and divergence. Notably, we observed a strong correlation between sequence divergence and constitutive differential expression among genetic clusters. Finally, by incorporating genetic adaptation, migration, and genetic load into our predictions of population-level climate change risks, we identified western populations-primarily distributed in the Hengduan Mountains, a region known for its environmental heterogeneity and significant biodiversity-as the most vulnerable to climate change. These populations should be prioritized for conservation and management. Overall, our study advances the understanding of the relative roles of long-term natural selection, local environmental adaptation, and immediate plastic expression changes in shaping the responses of natural populations of keystone species to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40414137,
year = {2025},
author = {Sokhansefat, S and Kanani-Sadat, Y and Nasseri, M},
title = {Modeling vegetation dynamics in complex topography under impacts of climate change: Integration of spatial clustering and optimized XGBoost.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {387},
number = {},
pages = {125902},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125902},
pmid = {40414137},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; Iran ; Temperature ; Models, Theoretical ; Seasons ; Boosting Machine Learning Algorithms ; },
abstract = {Understanding vegetation dynamics under impacts of climate change is essential for assessing ecosystem services, particularly in vulnerable areas. This study presents an efficient and accurate method for projecting the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) to evaluate environmental status influenced by climate change, focusing on the Karkheh watershed, an ecologically sensitive area with complicated topography in Iran. We optimized a XGBoost model with Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) to estimate monthly spatiotemporal dynamics of NDVI, effectively handling extensive pixel-level time series data and capturing nonlinear relationships. After downscaling climate data from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project phase 6 (CMIP6) using the Statistical Downscaling Model (SDSM), historical and future precipitation and temperature maps were generated through optimal Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR). The model incorporated 23 input variables, including phenological rhythm categories, meteorological factors (with various time lags), and seasonal cycles, to project NDVI from 2030 to 2050 under various Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP) scenarios. Results demonstrate that the optimized XGBoost model effectively evaluates vegetation growth, with the Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE) of 0.93 and NDVI is projected to increase across all future scenarios, particularly under higher emissions pathways. SHapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) analysis reveals that phenological rhythms, moderate temperatures from the preceding month, moderately high current temperatures, and high precipitation from four months earlier play key roles in NDVI projection for this watershed.},
}
@article {pmid40414057,
year = {2025},
author = {Nikoo, MR and Zamani, MG and Vanda, S and Farmani, R and Šimůnek, J and Al Sinani, A},
title = {Future projections of thermal and chemical stratifications in reservoir under the impact of climate change.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {984},
number = {},
pages = {179722},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179722},
pmid = {40414057},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Vertical stratification is a fundamental characteristic of water bodies that significantly affects vertical convection and mixing dynamics. With the impact of climate change, thermal and chemical stratification in lakes and reservoirs has been exacerbated, leading to more pronounced environmental and ecological challenges. While previous studies have identified the impact of climate change on reservoir stratification, they have primarily focused on temperature variations in future periods. This study goes beyond temperature and the direct outputs of General Circulation Models (GCMs) by also considering inflow volume and temperature, providing a more comprehensive assessment of climate change effects on both thermal and chemical stratification. To do so, this study developed a two-dimensional hydrodynamic model, i.e., CE-QUAL-W2, to investigate the thermal and chemical responses of the Wadi Dayqah Reservoir, located in Oman, to projected climate change. The results indicated that under the SSP1-2.6 scenario, the annual mean inflow temperature remained largely unchanged, whereas the SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios induced significant increases. Additionally, climate change led to a prolonged persistence of summer thermal and chemical stratification, with the most substantial delay occurring under the SSP5-8.5 scenario. Moreover, the SSP5-8.5 scenario exhibited a significantly higher frequency of critical chemical index occurrences than SSP2-4.5 and SSP1-2.6, highlighting the strong interdependence between thermal and chemical stratification in reservoir systems. Under SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5, thermal stratification (SI) is expected to rise by 12 %, 26 %, and 43 % by the end of the century. The chemical stratification index (CI) is anticipated to climb by 9 %, 21 %, and 38 % in the same scenarios, indicating higher warming routes intensifying stratification. These findings emphasize the urgent need for emission reduction strategies to mitigate climate-induced warming, maintain thermal stability, and protect reservoir ecosystems from extreme stratification under future climate scenarios.},
}
@article {pmid40411712,
year = {2025},
author = {Haq, SM and Waheed, M and Walas, &#x141; and Alipour, S and Ahmad, R and Bussmann, RW and Al-Sadoon, MK},
title = {Conserving the critically endangered Hangul (Cervus hanglu hanglu)-future distribution and efficiency of protected areas under climate change.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {6},
pages = {672},
pmid = {40411712},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Endangered Species ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Deer ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; Environmental Monitoring ; India ; },
abstract = {Climate change is impacting species distribution at a global scale, posing a significant threat to biodiversity. Special attention needs to be given to threatened species like the Kashmir Red Deer (Cervus hanglu hanglu). Despite being a symbol of global conservation, holistic management is necessary for decision-making and species recovery. A comprehensive study mapping of the potential habitat changes for Hangul in the Dachigam landscape is crucial to enhance conservation efforts. We examined the impacts of expected global warming on the distribution of Hangul by employing a maximum entropy approach to assess species range shift. Hangul was anticipated to be sensitive to upcoming worldwide warming, and it was expected that this would increase its risk of local extinction. In the model, the severity of repercussions from climate change grew as the time horizon increased and decreased the species' suitable habitat. By 2080, predictions indicated a gradual reduction in range or, in some scenarios, the complete loss of habitat, regardless of the potential for Hangul to disperse indefinitely. We estimated that the overall very highly suitable habitat in the protected region is currently 2220 ha, while its vast distribution area in the unprotected zone is 30,445 ha, emphasizing the necessity of establishing corridor connectivity between fragmented populations and promoting conservation efforts. Among various climate conditions, the core-to-edge ratio is at its highest level in the current conditions. Our study reveals two critical findings: Firstly, endangered species unique to a particular region are highly susceptible to the impacts of global warming. Secondly, when evaluating the outcomes of global warming, the highly suitable habitat is expected to shift under predicted climatic changes, with an average altitudinal migration of 700 m. Consequently, conservation strategies must consider the expected regional shifts and are designed with a clear understanding of the accuracy of projecting climate change effects.},
}
@article {pmid40411156,
year = {2025},
author = {Jiang, G and Xie, X and Zeng, Y and Huang, S and Zeng, Y and Huang, G},
title = {Factors affecting the responses of rice quality to global warming in the field conditions: a meta-analysis.},
journal = {Journal of the science of food and agriculture},
volume = {105},
number = {12},
pages = {6797-6807},
doi = {10.1002/jsfa.14392},
pmid = {40411156},
issn = {1097-0010},
support = {2023YFD2301300//National Key R&amp;D Program of China/ ; 2024M761228//China Postdoctoral Science Foundation/ ; },
mesh = {*Oryza/chemistry/growth &amp; development/metabolism ; Global Warming ; Seeds/chemistry/growth &amp; development/metabolism ; Fertilizers/analysis ; Soil/chemistry ; Amylose/analysis/metabolism ; Plant Proteins/metabolism/analysis ; Nitrogen/analysis/metabolism ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Global warming has been suggested to have negative impacts on most quality traits of rice; however, factors and how they affect the responses of rice quality to warming still need systematic examination under field conditions.<br><br>RESULTS: In this study, we conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the overall impacts of field warming on grain quality and identify the key factors affecting these impacts, collecting data from 45 published studies with 1316 paired observations. Our results found that warming significantly increased chalkiness degree, chalky rice rate, protein content and breakdown value, but decreased head rice rate and amylose content. Growth stage when warming was imposed had significant impacts on the grain quality responses to warming, with larger responses generally observed at reproductive stage than vegetative stage; besides, warming responses of grain quality also significantly differed among warming patterns and subspecies. Importantly, our results suggest that deterioration of appearance quality under warming tends to decrease with increasing soil fertility. However, with the increasing N and P applications and panicle N percentage, negative responses of milling and appearance qualities to warming become more severe. Additionally, our results suggest that negative responses of appearance quality to warming could be mitigated by increasing K application.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Our present findings should further our understandings of the warming effects on rice quality under field conditions and be helpful in mitigating the negative effects of warming on grain quality by variety selection, amelioration of soil fertility and optimal inorganic fertilizer inputs. &#xa9; 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.},
}
@article {pmid40410241,
year = {2025},
author = {Sarkar, K and Nieto, JJ and Khajanchi, S and Mali, PC},
title = {Modeling the influence of global warming on carbon, phytoplankton, and zooplankton dynamics.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {17911},
pmid = {40410241},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {SR/FST/MS-I/2022/122//Fund for Improvement of S &amp; T Infrastructure (FIST)/ ; SR/FST/MS-I/2019/41//Fund for Improvement of S &amp; T Infrastructure (FIST)/ ; PID2020-113275GB-I00//Agencia Estatal de Investigaci&#xf3;n/ ; MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033//ERDF A way of making Europe/ ; ED431C 2023/12//Xunta de Galicia/ ; },
mesh = {*Phytoplankton/metabolism/physiology ; *Global Warming ; *Zooplankton/physiology/metabolism ; Animals ; *Carbon/metabolism ; *Models, Theoretical ; Carbon Dioxide/metabolism ; *Models, Biological ; Ecosystem ; Seasons ; },
abstract = {Over the last 250 years, anthropogenic activity has increased atmospheric carbon dioxide by nearly 40%. This increase is mainly caused by human fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, which are the main causes of global warming. Phytoplankton of the world's oceans synthesizes half of the carbon dioxide of the total Earth's photosynthetic activity. Thus, phytoplankton plays a crucial role in controlling Earth's climate. To study this scenario, we propose and analyze a mathematical model for the carbon-phytoplankton-zooplankton interaction dynamics. Positivity, boundedness, existence, and stability of biologically possible equilibrium points are studied. The system exhibits Hopf bifurcation with respect to the carbon capture coefficient and the criteria of Hopf bifurcation is established around the coexisting equilibrium. Complex spatiotemporal dynamics and patchy pattern formation are observed in the spatially explicit model. The proposed carbon-phytoplankton-zooplankton system incorporates the effect of global warming, and our simulation shows shifts in plankton seasonal dynamics.},
}
@article {pmid40410225,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, Y and Peng, J and Mao, Y and Liu, Z and Zhao, G and Zhang, F},
title = {Prediction of the potentially suitable areas of Elymus dahuricus Turcz in China under climate change based on maxent.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {17959},
pmid = {40410225},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {41801027//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 202203021211252//Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province/ ; 202203021211250//Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province/ ; 20230027//Fund Program for the Scientific Activities of Selected Returned Overseas Professionals in Shanxi Province/ ; 20230025//Fund Program for the Scientific Activities of Selected Returned Overseas Professionals in Shanxi Province/ ; 31700434//National Natural Science Foundation/ ; 2023-110//Research Project Supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China/ ; 2021L274//Science and Technology Innovation Project of Colleges and Universities in Shanxi Province/ ; },
mesh = {China ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Elymus/growth &amp; development/physiology ; },
abstract = {Elymus dahuricus Turcz (E.dahuricus) is an excellent forage grass with very high economic value and high adaptability.Predicting the potential habitat distribution of E.dahuricus in China can provide solid and scientific theoretical support for the effective utilization of E.dahuricus germplasm resources.In this study, 180 occurrence sites of E.dahuricus and 38 environmental variables were selected, and the optimized Maxent model and ArcGIS V10.8 software were used to simulate and predict the potential distribution areas of E.dahuricus in China for the present (1970-2020),2050s (2041-2060) and 2090s (2081-2100). The results showed that (1) the simulated AUC value of MaxEnt model is 0.850,with high simulation accuracy; (2)Temperature seasonality(bio4),min temperature of coldest month(bio6),precipitation of driest quarter(bio17),precipitation seasonality(bio15),cation exchange capacity of topsoil(t_cec_soil) and altitude(elev) were the main environmental factors affecting the distribution of E.dahuricus; (3)Presently, the suitable habitats were mainly distributed in Xinjiang, Xizang, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Hebei, Beijing, Liaoning, Chongqing and other provinces.According to our results that the total suitable habitat area will increase under future climate scenarios and the general trend of mass center toward higher latitude.Our results provide wild resource information and theoretical reference for the protection and rational utilization of E.dahuricus.},
}
@article {pmid40410004,
year = {2025},
author = {Feng, F and Du, F and Li, Q and Zhang, L and Yu, X and Liu, C},
title = {Corrigendum to "Understanding the ternary interaction of crop plants, fungal pathogens, and rhizobacteria in response to global warming" [Microbial. Res. 296 (2025) 128113].},
journal = {Microbiological research},
volume = {298},
number = {},
pages = {128233},
doi = {10.1016/j.micres.2025.128233},
pmid = {40410004},
issn = {1618-0623},
}
@article {pmid40409758,
year = {2025},
author = {Markwell, A and De Luca, P and Prime, H},
title = {A call for mixed-methods research on climate change, family systems and child mental health.},
journal = {BMJ paediatrics open},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {40409758},
issn = {2399-9772},
}
@article {pmid40409395,
year = {2025},
author = {Wutz, V and Diekmann, M},
title = {Spatial and temporal patterns of lichen occurrence indicate shifts in atmospheric pollution and climate change - A case study from Bremen, North-Western Germany.},
journal = {Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987)},
volume = {378},
number = {},
pages = {126465},
doi = {10.1016/j.envpol.2025.126465},
pmid = {40409395},
issn = {1873-6424},
mesh = {*Lichens ; *Climate Change ; *Air Pollution/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Germany ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Air Pollutants/analysis ; Trees ; },
abstract = {Lichens are used as bioindicators of air pollution and climate change. Despite a few studies from central Germany and the neighbouring Netherlands, the north German lichen flora remains poorly known. In this study we aimed to examine the occurrence of lichens in relation to various environmental drivers and to assess the temporal changes in the lichen flora in response to altered air pollution and climate change. We examined the abundance of epiphytic lichen species in relation to tree characteristics in the city of Bremen in north-western Germany. Trees distributed across 30 grid squares throughout the city were sampled according to the VDI-guideline (3957-13, 2023). The lichen flora was also compared to species lists for Bremen from 1985 and 1995. Tree circumference had significant effects on the abundances of the majority of single species and on total species richness. Most lichens preferred the southern and western sides of the trees and trees of the genera Quercus and Fraxinus (compared to Tilia and Betula). The cumulative number of lichen species had increased since 1985 more than 4 times, while the species composition had changed towards a community of more nitrophytic and fewer acidophytic species, reflecting the current changes in air pollution. Climate change indicator species had increased from zero (1985) to seven (2024), and the mean Ellenberg values indicated a shift towards a lichen flora of more Atlantic species. Our study emphasizes the importance of lichens as bioindicators to track changes in air pollution and climate.},
}
@article {pmid40406503,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, M and Xu, X and Zhang, T and Liu, Z and Wang, X and Shi, X and Peng, W and Wang, X and Chen, Z and Zhao, R and Wang, W and Zhang, Y and Jin, Z and Zhou, Y and Ma, Z},
title = {The dynamics of wild Vitis species in response to climate change facilitate the breeding of grapevine and its rootstocks with climate resilience.},
journal = {Horticulture research},
volume = {12},
number = {7},
pages = {uhaf104},
pmid = {40406503},
issn = {2662-6810},
abstract = {Climate change presents significant challenges to agricultural suitability and food security, largely due to the limited adaptability of domesticated crops. However, crop wild relatives maintain greater diversity and are well adapted to various environments. This study evaluates the potential distributional responses of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) and its wild relatives (Vitis spp.) to future climate change using the maximum entropy model. We reveal that the annual mean temperature is the primary factor determining the potential distribution of cultivated grapes. By 2080, under the SSP585 scenario, suitable areas for wine and table grapes are predicted to decline by 1.5 million and 1.3 million km [2], respectively. The results suggest that grape cultivation, especially for table grapes, is highly vulnerable to future climate change. In contrast, approximately 70% of wild grapes are projected to demonstrate robust adaptability to future conditions. For example, wild grapes from North America, such as Vitis rotundifolia and Vitis labrusca, and from East Asia, such as Vitis heyneana and Vitis davidii, are projected to demonstrate significant adaptability in response to future climate change. These wild grapes are valuable genetic resources for improving the resilience of cultivated grapes through rootstock development and breeding programs to face the climate change. Our results predict the potential future distribution areas of wild grapes and highlight the critical role of their genetic resources in grape breeding for promoting adaptation to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40405974,
year = {2025},
author = {Bertucci, JI and Blanco, AM and Estêvão, MD},
title = {Editorial: Endocrine disruption in marine species: unraveling pollution and climate change effects.},
journal = {Frontiers in endocrinology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1616931},
doi = {10.3389/fendo.2025.1616931},
pmid = {40405974},
issn = {1664-2392},
}
@article {pmid40403659,
year = {2025},
author = {Krochta, M and Anlauf-Dunn, K and Bugni, D and Chang, H},
title = {Effects of climate change on stream temperature and salmonid habitats in a Cascades river basin.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {387},
number = {},
pages = {125843},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125843},
pmid = {40403659},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Rivers ; *Ecosystem ; Temperature ; *Salmonidae ; Oregon ; },
abstract = {Rising stream temperatures pose significant challenges to aquatic ecosystems, particularly for coldwater-adapted organisms like salmonids. This study examines the effects of climate change on stream temperatures and salmonid habitats in the Clackamas River Basin, Oregon, USA. Using spatial stream network models and CMIP6 climate projections under SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios, we project mid- (2045-2074) and late-century (2075-2100) stream temperature changes. These projections are then integrated with thermal tolerances and intrinsic habitat metrics to assess future habitat suitability for key species, including steelhead, coho, Chinook, and bull trout. Stream temperature trends from 1991 to 2023 reveal basin-wide warming, with high-elevation tributaries demonstrating more resilience to climate impacts while lower-elevation subwatersheds face greater vulnerability. Future projections indicate a basinwide maximum 7-day average of daily maximum stream temperature increases of 1.42 °C-2.04 °C for the midcentury, and 1.84 °C-3.24 °C by the end of the 21st century. These increases reduce the most thermally suitable habitats for steelhead, coho, Chinook, and bull trout by an average of 27 %-36 % during the mid-century time period, and 35 %-51 % by the end-of-century time period. By linking climate-driven temperature projections with habitat metrics, we identify priority subwatersheds based on projected thermal suitability where conservation efforts can maximize impact.},
}
@article {pmid40403438,
year = {2025},
author = {Caraballo-Betancort, AM and Marcilla-Toribio, I and Notario-Pacheco, B and Cekrezi, S and Perez-Moreno, A and Martinez-Andres, M},
title = {Health professionals' perceptions of climate change: A systematic review of qualitative studies.},
journal = {Public health},
volume = {245},
number = {},
pages = {105773},
doi = {10.1016/j.puhe.2025.105773},
pmid = {40403438},
issn = {1476-5616},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Qualitative Research ; *Health Personnel/psychology ; *Attitude of Health Personnel ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Perception ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: To understand health professionals' perceptions of climate change and its impact on health and their perceived role.<br><br>STUDY DESIGN: This was a systematic review of qualitative studies.<br><br>METHODS: A systematic review of qualitative evidence from three databases (MEDLINE, CINHAL and PsycInfo) was conducted according to the Cochrane method in June 2024. The PRISMA 2020 guidelines were followed for the synthesis report.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 215 results were obtained, of which 10 studies were included on the basis of the inclusion criteria. The selected studies included predominantly nurses, physicians and public health professionals, with a smaller representation of other allied health professionals from Europe, North America and Africa. These studies were published between 2015 and 2024. Three themes were identified: "general knowledge of climate change", "role of health professionals in addressing climate change" and "barriers to action on climate change". Health professionals are aware of the health risks posed by climate change, but some barriers prevent or hinder their action. The main barriers are poor, overly generalised information and training, and a demotivating environment.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Health professionals are aware of the existence and dangers of climate change but are less aware of their role in the face of climate change. Contextualised training and an enabling environment are needed. It is essential to study the perceptions of each group of health professionals at the national or subnational level.},
}
@article {pmid40403301,
year = {2025},
author = {Geiger, SJ and Köhler, JK and Delabrida, ZNC and Garduño-Realivazquez, KA and Haugestad, CAP and Imada, H and Iyer, A and Maharja, C and Mann, DC and Marczak, M and Melville, O and Nijssen, SRR and Powdthavee, N and Praptiwi, RA and Ranade, G and Rosa, CD and Vitale, V and Winkowska, M and Zhang, L and White, MP},
title = {What We Think Others Think and Do About Climate Change: A Multicountry Test of Pluralistic Ignorance and Public-Consensus Messaging.},
journal = {Psychological science},
volume = {36},
number = {6},
pages = {421-442},
doi = {10.1177/09567976251335585},
pmid = {40403301},
issn = {1467-9280},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Adult ; Male ; Female ; *Consensus ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; *Public Opinion ; Cross-Cultural Comparison ; },
abstract = {Most people believe in human-caused climate change, yet this public consensus can be collectively underestimated (pluralistic ignorance). Across two studies using primary data (n = 3,653 adult participants; 11 countries) and secondary data (ns = 60,230 and 22,496 adult participants; 55 countries), we tested (a) the generalizability of pluralistic ignorance about climate-change beliefs, (b) the effects of a public-consensus intervention on climate action, and (c) the possibility that cultural tightness-looseness might serve as a country-level predictor of pluralistic ignorance. In Study 1, people across 11 countries underestimated the prevalence of proclimate views by at least 7.5% in Indonesia (90% credible interval, or CrI = [5.0, 10.1]), and up to 20.8% in Brazil (90% CrI = [18.2, 23.4]. Providing information about the actual public consensus on climate change was largely ineffective, except for a slight increase in willingness to express one's proclimate opinion, δ = 0.05 (90% CrI = [-0.02, 0.11]). In Study 2, pluralistic ignorance about willingness to contribute financially to fight climate change was slightly more pronounced in looser than tighter cultures, highlighting the particular need for pluralistic-ignorance research in these countries.},
}
@article {pmid40403059,
year = {2025},
author = {Feehan, CJ and Filbee-Dexter, K},
title = {The silent signals of climate change.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {388},
number = {6749},
pages = {816-817},
doi = {10.1126/science.adx8707},
pmid = {40403059},
issn = {1095-9203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Kelp ; *Coral Reefs ; },
abstract = {Climate-driven changes to the chemical landscape of reefs affect the recovery of kelp forests.},
}
@article {pmid40402609,
year = {2025},
author = {Armstrong, HE and Parker, PC and Ortner, CNM},
title = {Emotions and climate change: The role of emotion regulation in climate action.},
journal = {Emotion (Washington, D.C.)},
volume = {25},
number = {8},
pages = {1958-1971},
doi = {10.1037/emo0001546},
pmid = {40402609},
issn = {1931-1516},
support = {//Thompson Rivers University/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; *Emotional Regulation ; Adult ; Young Adult ; *Emotions ; United States ; Canada ; Adolescent ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {Although there is strong evidence for the role of emotion in climate change-mitigating behaviors (Brosch, 2021), little is known about the role of emotion regulation in climate action (Panno et al., 2015). Our studies (a correlational study and an experiment, conducted in 2022) investigated the role of emotion regulation in emotional responses to climate change and the likelihood of taking climate change-mitigating actions. In Study 1, 151 participants from the United States and Canada read about the detrimental effects of climate change before recording their emotional responses, emotion regulation strategies used in response to climate change information, and climate actions (proenvironmental behaviors and civic engagement in environmental actions). Some emotion regulation strategies predicted climate action, including when controlling for demographic variables. In Study 2, 245 participants from the United States watched a video on the negative consequences of climate change, rated their emotions, and were randomly assigned to distraction, worrying, or positive reappraisal in response to the video. Next, they were given the option to sign an environmental petition and donate money to an environmental organization before rating their intentions to engage in climate actions. Distraction reduced negative emotion, and positive reappraisal increased hope. The effects of emotion regulation on engagement in climate action were mixed. Exploratory mediation analyses indicated that worrying and reappraisal increased intentions to engage in climate action via negative emotion. Further experimental research on the effects of emotion regulation on climate action will be important for informing communications about climate change to protect mental health while motivating action. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).},
}
@article {pmid40400099,
year = {2025},
author = {Kube, T and Huhn, J and Menzel, C},
title = {Optimistic bias in updating beliefs about climate change longitudinally predicts low pro-environmental behaviour.},
journal = {The British journal of social psychology},
volume = {64},
number = {3},
pages = {e12905},
pmid = {40400099},
issn = {2044-8309},
mesh = {Humans ; Female ; Male ; *Climate Change ; Adult ; Longitudinal Studies ; Young Adult ; *Optimism/psychology ; Adolescent ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Middle Aged ; *Attitude ; },
abstract = {We investigated the preregistered hypothesis that an optimistic bias in updating beliefs about climate change (i.e., integrating good news more than bad news) cross-sectionally (NStudy 1 = 109) and longitudinally (NStudy 2 = 407) predicts self-reported pro-environmental behaviour (PEB). To test this, we employed an experimental task in which participants were presented with multiple climate change scenarios and asked to update their beliefs after receiving scientific evidence. Additionally, we investigated whether biased belief updating and PEB could be altered by brief experimental interventions providing information on different aspects of climate change. Results show that optimistically biased belief updating did not predict PEB cross-sectionally, but did predict PEB 4 weeks later, while controlling for baseline levels of PEB. The experimental interventions did not significantly alter belief updating or increase PEB, although there were significant gender differences. The results suggest that an optimistic bias in belief updating longitudinally predicts low engagement in PEB, possibly because selectively integrating good news over bad news reduces the perceived urgency to take action. Yet the effect may be small and detectable only in sufficiently large samples. The results also indicate that it is challenging to modify this bias. Implications for research on attitude change, social cognition and PEB are discussed.},
}
@article {pmid40399408,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, X and Sun, Q and Li, T and Wang, S and Shen, J and Sun, Y and Li, M},
title = {Predicting current and future potential distribution of Changnienia amoena in China under global climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {17640},
pmid = {40399408},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Orchidaceae/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Ecosystem ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Changnienia amoena is a terrestrial orchid endemic to China and holds significant ornamental and medicinal value. Understanding the current and future potential geographic distribution patterns of C. amoena under climate change is crucial for its effective conservation and sustainable development. This study uses 48 distribution records and 19 environmental variables to simulate and predict the potential distribution and spatial pattern changes of C. amoena under different future gas emission scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5) for both the 2050s and 2090s. The dominant environmental variables influencing its distribution were also identified. The MaxEnt model yielded an AUC of 0.990 and CBI of 0.959, indicating extremely high predictive accuracy. The key environmental variables influencing the distribution of C. amoena include the minimum temperature of coldest month (Bio06), annual precipitation (Bio12), isothermality (Bio03), land use classification, slope, topsoil USDA texture classification, elevation, and topsoil calcium carbonate. Among these, temperature and precipitation have relatively significant impacts on the distribution of C. amoena. Under the SSP1-2.6 scenario, the suitable habitat for C. amoena shows a slight contraction, while under the SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios, the suitable habitat shifts and expands significantly towards the northwest, higher latitude and altitude areas. This research has important scientific significance and practical guidance value for the in-situ conservation, ex-situ cultivation, and sustainable utilization of C. amoena.},
}
@article {pmid40399233,
year = {2025},
author = {Lin, CY and Cha, EJ},
title = {Evaluating the impact of climate change on hurricane wind risk: A machine learning approach.},
journal = {Risk analysis : an official publication of the Society for Risk Analysis},
volume = {45},
number = {12},
pages = {4378-4396},
pmid = {40399233},
issn = {1539-6924},
abstract = {In the residential sector, hurricane winds are a major contributor to storm-related losses, with substantial annual costs to the US economy. With the potential increase in hurricane intensity in changing climate conditions, hurricane impacts are expected to worsen. Current hurricane risk management practices are based on the hurricane risk assessment without considering climate impact, which would result in a higher level of risk for the built environment than expected. It is crucial to investigate the impact of climate change on hurricane risk to develop effective hurricane risk management strategies. However, investigation of future hurricane risk can be very time-consuming because of the high resolution of the models for climate-dependent hazard simulation and regional loss assessment. This study aims to investigate the climate change impact on hurricane wind risk on residential buildings across the southeastern US coastal states. To address the challenge of computational inefficiency, we develop surrogate models using machine learning techniques for evaluating wind and rain-ingress losses of simulated climate-dependent hurricane scenarios. We collect historical hurricane data and use selected climate variables to predict changing hurricane attributes under climate change. We build the surrogate loss model using data generated by the existing fragility-based loss model. The loss estimation of synthetic events using the surrogate model shows an accuracy with a 0.78 R-squared value compared to Hazard U.S. - Multi Hazard (HAZUS-MH) estimation. The results demonstrate the feasibility of utilizing surrogate models to predict risk changes and underline the increasing hurricane wind risk due to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40398280,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhu, X and Dong, H and Huang, Y and Ren, W},
title = {Assessing ozone pollution and climate change impacts on winter wheat: flux modeling vs. dose-response modeling.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {387},
number = {},
pages = {125767},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125767},
pmid = {40398280},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Ozone/toxicity ; *Climate Change ; *Triticum/drug effects ; Seasons ; Air Pollutants ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Surface ozone is a phytotoxic pollutant that damages photosynthetic systems, reduces gas exchange, retards vegetation growth, and decreases yield. In this study, we developed a new ozone flux module within an agroecosystem model framework to enhance our ability to understand, measure, and predict the impact of surface ozone on agricultural productivity. The new module was calibrated and evaluated against historical observational data from multiple sites. It was then applied to predict winter wheat yield and gross primary productivity (GPP) in response to future ozone changes under different climate scenarios. The new ozone flux model was more sensitive to ozone concentration changes than the ozone dose-response model, demonstrating greater GPP and yield losses at the same ozone pollution level. We also investigated several key environmental factors (temperature, precipitation, carbon dioxide) and their synergistic effects with and without ozone to explore the complexity of ozone pollution impacts under climate change. The simulation results indicate a worsening food crisis, driven by interannual trends in crop losses from ozone pollution under high- and moderate-emission scenarios. A more accurate understanding and qualification of ozone's effects on crop growth and yield is essential for safeguarding food security.},
}
@article {pmid40398173,
year = {2025},
author = {Bitarafan, Z and Mageroy, MH and de Andrade Moral, R and Salehan, N and Nielsen, KS and Andreasen, C},
title = {The effect of climate change on glyphosate control of Avena fatua, Brassica napus, and Echinochloa crus-galli.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {983},
number = {},
pages = {179682},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179682},
pmid = {40398173},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Glycine/analogs &amp; derivatives/toxicity ; Glyphosate ; *Climate Change ; *Brassica napus/drug effects/physiology ; *Herbicides/toxicity ; *Echinochloa/drug effects/physiology ; *Avena/drug effects/physiology ; *Weed Control ; },
abstract = {Atmospheric CO2 concentrations and temperatures have significantly increased, accompanied by substantial changes in precipitation patterns. These changes are anticipated to intensify in the future. In Nordic regions, increasing temperatures can improve growing conditions for some crops by extending the growing season and expanding cultivation northward. Climate changes may also favour some weed species, potentially reducing crop yield and affecting herbicide efficacy. To assess glyphosate efficacy under future climate conditions, we conducted two dose-response experiments on barnyard grass (Echinochloa crus-galli- C4 plant), oilseed rape (Brassica napus- C3 plant) and wild oat (Avena fatua- C3 plant). Plants were grown under ambient conditions (400 ppm CO2 at 18/12 °C (day/night)) and predicted future conditions (800 ppm CO2 at 20.5/14.5 °C (day/night)). Glyphosate was applied at 3-4 - leaf-stage in doses of 0, 8.75, 17.5, 35, 70, 140, 420, 1260, and 2520 g active ingredient (a.i.) ha[-1], with the highest dose only included in the second experiment. Chlorophyll fluorescence was measured 48 h after spraying. Two days after spraying, oilseed rape exhibited stress symptoms under both growing conditions, while barnyard grass showed symptoms only under future conditions and doses exceeding 6 g a.i. ha[-1]. Plants were harvested 72 h after spraying for transcriptome analysis and two weeks after spraying to determine dry weight, C%, N% and C/N ratio. The ED50 and ED90 values did not significantly differ between the two environments for each grass species. However, oilseed rape required significantly higher glyphosate doses to reduce dry weight by 50 and 90 % at ambient growing conditions, likely due to the faster translocation of glyphosate. This suggests that glyphosate doses can be reduced in a warmer climate with an elevated CO2 level. No apparent differences in the C%, N%, or C/N ratio were observed between environments for any species. Transcriptome analysis indicated that all species respond differently to glyphosate and climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40397250,
year = {2025},
author = {Black, K and McCullagh, A and Redmond, J and Blujdea, VNB and Pilli, R},
title = {Evaluation of climate change mitigation strategies for Irish forests using the CBM-CFS3 model.},
journal = {Carbon balance and management},
volume = {20},
number = {1},
pages = {10},
pmid = {40397250},
issn = {1750-0680},
support = {101056875//HORIZON EUROPE European Research Council/ ; 101056875//HORIZON EUROPE European Research Council/ ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The Irish Forestry greenhouse gas (GHG) profile is undergoing a transition from a net sink to net emission because of persisting emissions from organic soils, an increase in harvest and shifts in the age class structure of plantation forests. The forestry GHG trend diverges from the required National and European Union (EU) policy pathway for land use land use change and forestry (LULUCF) and agriculture aimed at halving emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. A recalibrated version of the Carbon Budget Model of the Canadian Forest Service (CBM-CFS3) was used to assess the impact of identified national forest policy measures on the forest GHG profile over the short to long term.<br><br>RESULTS: An analysis of projected scenarios revealed that, under current silvicultural practices and afforestation policies (with existing measures-WEMs), Irish forests will continue to be a long-term emission beyond 2070 unless harvest rates and management practices are adjusted to negate the adverse impact of emissions from organic soils and fluctuations in historic afforestation rates. The implementation of additional measures (WAM) suggests that the forest sink can be sustained if harvest rates exceed 75% of the net annual increment (NAI), additional afforestation targets are met and if plantation rotation age is increased. Although additional afforestation and a reduction in deforestation is required to meet long-term carbon-neutral goals, the implementation of these policies has a minimal short-term impact on the 2030 targets set out under the National Climate Change Plan (CAP 24) and the revised EU LULUCF regulation (841/2023).<br><br>CONCLUSION: The results show that the extension of rotation age and associated reductions in harvest levels will have the greatest short-term impact on climate change mitigation, which can be delivered at a negative marginal abatement cost. However, even if WAM forest measures are implemented, Ireland is unlikely to meet the National and EU LULUCF targets by 2030 because of a decreasing forest sink.},
}
@article {pmid40396747,
year = {2025},
author = {Brasil, LS and Silvério, DV and Silva, JOA and Santos, WS and de Melo, LV and Juen, L and França, FM and Vieira, TB},
title = {Potential geographic displacement of Chagas disease vectors under climate change.},
journal = {Medical and veterinary entomology},
volume = {39},
number = {4},
pages = {709-717},
pmid = {40396747},
issn = {1365-2915},
support = {311468/2022-5//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico do Brasil (CNPq)/ ; 304710/2019-9//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico do Brasil (CNPq)/ ; 305929/2022-4//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico do Brasil (CNPq)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Chagas Disease/transmission ; *Insect Vectors/physiology ; Brazil ; *Triatominae/physiology ; *Animal Distribution ; Trypanosoma cruzi/physiology ; Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {Climate change is projected to profoundly alter global biodiversity with significant implications for vector-borne disease dynamics. In tropical regions, rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns influence the distribution and behaviour of insect disease vectors, thereby affecting disease transmission cycles. Chagas disease, caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi and transmitted by triatomine bugs, is a major public health concern in Latin America. Brazil is particularly vulnerable to climate-driven vector redistribution due to its vast land area, diverse ecosystems and rapid land-use changes. Using ecological niche modelling and 11,640 unique occurrence records, we assessed the potential geographic displacement of 55 triatomine species under two climate scenarios: a moderate warming scenario (SSP2-4.5) and a high-emissions scenario (SSP5-8.5) for 2050 and 2080. While projections for 2050 suggest stability in vector distributions, our models indicate a substantial shift by 2080, with increasing suitability for vector populations in the Brazilian Amazon, particularly in the deforestation arc. This expansion could exacerbate Chagas disease risk in previously unaffected regions, where socioeconomically vulnerable populations face poor housing conditions that facilitate vector-human contact. Our findings underscore the urgent need for proactive vector surveillance, public health interventions and climate-adaptive disease prevention strategies to mitigate potential epidemiological risks associated with climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40396145,
year = {2025},
author = {Cunha, J and Martins, J and Núñez, JC and Vallejo, G and Rosário, P},
title = {Adolescents' agency toward climate change: development and validation of scales for individual, proxy, and collective modes.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1532409},
pmid = {40396145},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {In a rapidly evolving world, human agency serves as a driving force to shape a more sustainable future. The climate crisis is an example of how individuals must be proactive and take action to mitigate this environmental problem through three modes of agency advocated by Bandura: individual, proxy, and collective. This is even more relevant for adolescents, who will most suffer climate change consequences. However, instruments assessing adolescents' agency modes toward climate change are still lacking. To address this gap, we present the development and validation of three theoretically based scales for assessing each mode of adolescents' agency toward climate change (AGENTC2). The AGENTC2-Scales were developed based on a literature search, expert review, and consultation with a panel of adolescents. The AGENTC2-Scales were then empirically tested with 1,114 adolescents, and their psychometric properties were assessed, providing evidence of validity (i.e., content, structural, and convergent), measurement invariance (sex and school grade), internal consistency, and test-retest reliability. Data showed that the AGENTC2-Scales can be used to measure each mode of agency toward climate change and their properties validly and reliably. Further research is needed to extend the validation of the scales in other countries.},
}
@article {pmid40395284,
year = {2025},
author = {Feng, Y and Dai, G and Li, H and Chai, Y and Bao, R and Wang, M and Luo, C and Qin, Y},
title = {Assessing the impact of climate change on the potential distribution of Keteleeria evelyniana Mast. in southwest China: a Maxent modeling approach.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1561031},
pmid = {40395284},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Keteleeria evelyniana Mast., which is widespread in southwestern China, is valuable for studying under different future climate scenarios to assess potential distribution shifts in response to climate warming. Understanding these changes can provide theoretical support for species conservation, rational utilization, ecological restoration, and management of K. evelyniana habitats. The Maxent model was optimized using the package of ENMeval to adjust the Regularization Multiplier (RM) and Feature Class Combinations (FC) parameters. Utilizing 221 effective distribution points and 33 environmental variables, the potential distribution of K. evelyniana in current and future climate scenarios was predicted, with the key environmental variables analyzed. The model with FC = LQ and RM = 0.5, demonstrated low complexity, minimal overfitting, and high accuracy, achieving an AUC value of 0.946 with a standard deviation of 0.011. Under the current climate conditions, 68% of the suitable areas for K. evelyniana were focused on Yunnan Province, with additional areas in western and southwestern Guizhou, southwestern Sichuan, and the southeastern Xizang Autonomous Region. In various future climate scenarios, the suitable areas for K. evelyniana gradually decreased, with a maximum reduction of 33%. Simultaneously, the centroids of these areas are expected to migrate northward by up to 33 km. Temperature was the dominant factor affecting its distribution (77.8%), whereas the effects of soil variables and altitude were significant. This study clarified the current distribution of K. evelyniana, projected the potential shifts under different future climate scenarios, and identified the main environmental factors affecting the distribution. These findings offer valuable theoretical support for the conservation, ecological restoration, and sustainable use of K. evelyniana.},
}
@article {pmid40392855,
year = {2025},
author = {Moutouama, JK and Compagnoni, A and Miller, TEX},
title = {Forecasting range shifts of dioecious plants under climate change.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {21},
pages = {e2422162122},
pmid = {40392855},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {2208857//NSF | BIO | Division of Environmental Biology (DEB)/ ; 2225027//NSF | BIO | Division of Environmental Biology (DEB)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Forecasting ; *Models, Biological ; Ecosystem ; Female ; Sex Ratio ; Male ; Biodiversity ; },
abstract = {Global climate change has triggered an urgent need for predicting the reorganization of Earth's biodiversity. For dioecious species (those with separate sexes), it is unclear how commonly unique climate sensitivities of females and males could influence projections for species-level responses to climate change. We developed demographic models of range limitation, parameterized from geographically distributed common garden experiments, with females and males of a dioecious grass species (Poa arachnifera) throughout and beyond its range in the south-central U.S. We contrasted predictions of a standard female-dominant model with those of a two-sex model that accounts for feedbacks between sex ratio and vital rates. Both model versions predict that future climate change will induce a poleward shift of niche suitability beyond current northern limits. However, the magnitude of the poleward shift was underestimated by the female-dominant model because females have broader temperature tolerance than males but become mate-limited under female-biased sex ratios, which are forecasted to become more common under future climate. Our results illustrate how explicitly accounting for both sexes can enhance population viability forecasts and conservation planning for dioecious species in response to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40391693,
year = {2025},
author = {Verdú, G and Vallvé, M and San-José, P and Molina, A and Merino, A},
title = {Diagnostic Value of Botryoid Nuclei as a Biomarker of Severe Hyperthermia and Systemic Inflammation in Heatstroke and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: A Challenge of Climate Change.},
journal = {International journal of laboratory hematology},
volume = {47},
number = {5},
pages = {877-883},
doi = {10.1111/ijlh.14500},
pmid = {40391693},
issn = {1751-553X},
mesh = {Humans ; *Heat Stroke/diagnosis/blood ; *Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome/diagnosis/blood ; Biomarkers/blood ; Male ; Female ; Middle Aged ; *Inflammation/blood/diagnosis/etiology ; Retrospective Studies ; *Hyperthermia/diagnosis/blood/etiology ; Adult ; *Neutrophils/pathology/metabolism ; Aged ; *Fever/diagnosis/blood ; *Cell Nucleus/pathology ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: With the increasing frequency of heat waves due to climate change, heat-related illnesses are becoming more common. Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition characterized by hyperthermia and multiple organ failure. A rare morphological feature, botryoid nuclei, has been identified in the peripheral blood of patients with hyperthermia, but its significance is not well understood. This study investigates the diagnostic value of botryoid neutrophils as a potential marker of severe hyperthermia and systemic inflammation in heatstroke and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.<br><br>METHODS: We performed a retrospective analysis of six patients with hyperthermia who were admitted to the Hospital Cl&#xed;nic of Barcelona and the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau during the summers of 2023 and 2024. Peripheral blood smears were analyzed using CellaVision DM9600, MC-80, and DI60 analyzers. Blood cell counts were obtained using Advia 2120i and Sysmex XN analyzers. Biochemical parameters were measured using Atellica Solutions and Alinity analyzers.<br><br>RESULTS: Among the six cases, five were diagnosed with heatstroke and one with neuroleptic malignant syndrome. All patients exhibited botryoid nuclei in leucocytes (8% to 29%), more frequently observed in neutrophils. Hematologic findings included leucocytosis, neutrophilia with left shift, and thrombocytopenia. Biochemical analysis revealed significant organ dysfunction, including elevated liver enzymes, renal failure, and increased inflammatory markers, such as procalcitonin and lactic acid.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Botryoid-nuclei leucocytes may serve as a diagnostic marker for hyperthermia-related conditions, including heatstroke and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. This finding underscores the relevance of early recognition and intervention in patients presenting with hyperthermia and systemic inflammation.},
}
@article {pmid40390426,
year = {2025},
author = {Huang, WT and Dai, QY and Xu, Y and Feng, YX and Zou, B and Lu, YG},
title = {[Impact of Climate Change and Human Activities on Vegetation Dynamics in Typical Lake Basins of China].},
journal = {Huan jing ke xue= Huanjing kexue},
volume = {46},
number = {5},
pages = {2987-2996},
doi = {10.13227/j.hjkx.202405006},
pmid = {40390426},
issn = {0250-3301},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; Lakes ; *Ecosystem ; *Human Activities ; Humans ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Plant Development ; *Anthropogenic Effects ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Monitoring vegetation dynamics and isolating as well as quantifying the impacts of climate change and human activities on vegetation cover changes are crucial for providing theoretical support for maintaining regional ecological balance and scientifically planning ecological restoration. This study focuses on the Dongting, Poyang, and Taihu Lake basins. Using multi-temporal normalized difference vegetation index （NDVI） data, meteorological data, and land use data and employing methods, such as trend analysis, first-order difference multiple regression analysis, and residual analysis, this research investigates the spatiotemporal characteristics and driving mechanisms of vegetation NDVI changes in these basins from 2000 to 2022, distinguishing between natural growth areas and anthropogenic impact areas. The results indicate that from 2000 to 2022, vegetation in the Dongting, Poyang, and Taihu Lake basins, including both anthropogenic impact areas and natural growth areas, exhibited a greening trend. Overall, compared to precipitation and solar radiation, the NDVI of vegetation in the three major lake basins was more sensitive to temperature. Vegetation growth in these basins exhibited a consistently positive sensitivity to temperature, whereas it predominantly showed a negative sensitivity to precipitation. Climate change has promoted an increase in vegetation NDVI across the three lake basins. In anthropogenic impact areas, human activities predominantly drove the changes in vegetation NDVI, with the effects being bidirectional. Specifically, in the Dongting and Poyang Lake basins, human activities mainly had a positive impact on vegetation NDVI, whereas in the Taihu Lake Basin, the impact was predominantly negative.},
}
@article {pmid40389304,
year = {2025},
author = {Tao, TJ and Estes, KD and Holman, EA and Vahedifard, F and Silver, RC},
title = {Understanding climate change anxiety and anticipatory climate disaster stress: A survey of residents in a high-risk California county during wildfire season.},
journal = {BMJ mental health},
volume = {28},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {40389304},
issn = {2755-9734},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Wildfires ; Female ; California/epidemiology ; Male ; Adult ; *Anxiety/epidemiology/psychology ; Middle Aged ; *Stress, Psychological/epidemiology/psychology ; Young Adult ; *Disasters ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Aged ; Adolescent ; *Anticipation, Psychological ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: With the increasing prevalence of climate-related disasters, psychological responses, including climate change anxiety and anticipatory climate disaster stress, have received heightened attention.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: We investigate the correlates of climate change anxiety and anticipatory climate disaster stress, as well as the nature of these psychological responses.<br><br>METHODS: At the start of the annual fire season (June to August 2023), we recruited a county-representative sample of n=813 residents of Lake County, in Northern California, to complete an anonymous online survey. Multiple regression analyses identified correlates of climate change anxiety and anticipatory climate disaster stress and explored how anxiety and stress were associated with disaster preparedness.<br><br>FINDINGS: Climate change anxiety, assessed via its cognitive-emotional impairment (odds ratio (OR)loss/injury=1.68; ORmedia=2.37) and functional impairment (ORloss/injury=1.68; ORmedia=2.63) subfactors, and anticipatory climate disaster stress (bloss/injury=0.15, bmedia=0.26) were associated with previous wildfire-induced loss/injury and media exposure to wildfire-related content. Anticipatory climate disaster stress was also associated with the frequency of being in an evacuation zone (b=0.05). Both the cognitive-emotional impairment subfactor of climate change anxiety (incidence rate ratio (IRR)=1.23) and anticipatory climate disaster stress (IRR=1.14) were associated with preparing an emergency kit and power outage supplies; anticipatory climate disaster stress was associated with evacuation intentions should an actual fire occur (b=0.12).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Prior experiences with climate disasters could explain people's psychological responses to climate change. These responses could be temporally appropriate and functionally adaptive, given the immediacy of a potential fire.<br><br>CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Climate change anxiety and anticipatory climate disaster stress should not be oversimplified as typical clinical symptoms because their presence might motivate adaptive self-protective behaviours in the face of an upcoming disaster.},
}
@article {pmid40389117,
year = {2025},
author = {Rudroff, T},
title = {Climate crossroads: How global warming drives coronavirus emergence, the long COVID crisis of tomorrow, and AI's role in navigating our future.},
journal = {Infectious diseases now},
volume = {55},
number = {6},
pages = {105091},
doi = {10.1016/j.idnow.2025.105091},
pmid = {40389117},
issn = {2666-9919},
mesh = {Humans ; *COVID-19/epidemiology/transmission/virology ; *Global Warming ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Animals ; *Artificial Intelligence ; Climate Change ; Pandemics ; *Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology/transmission ; },
abstract = {This narrative review examines the critical nexus between climate change, coronavirus emergence, and Long COVID-a triad that may shape public health outcomes for generations. Climate change disrupts ecological balances that have historically limited viral spillover events, creating novel interfaces between wildlife reservoirs and human populations. The coronavirus family presents particular concern due to its diversity, adaptability, and demonstrated capacity for cross-species transmission. With over 200 coronaviruses identified in bat populations alone, this vast reservoir of genetic diversity, combined with the family's propensity for recombination, creates substantial pandemic potential that climate disruption may further amplify. Long COVID has revealed another dimension of the coronavirus threat: the potential for significant chronic disease burden following acute infection. This complex multisystem condition affects a substantial portion of SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals, with mechanisms including viral persistence, autoimmunity, microclot formation, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Future projections suggest that climate change could increase global viral spillover risk by 30-45% by 2070, particularly in Southeast Asia, Central Africa, and parts of South America. Artificial intelligence offers promising tools for addressing these interconnected challenges through enhanced surveillance, accelerated therapeutic development, and optimized healthcare delivery. Understanding the climate-coronavirus-chronic illness nexus has become essential to the development of resilient health systems and effective planetary health policies face to an uncertain future.},
}
@article {pmid40389056,
year = {2025},
author = {Feng, X and Tian, J and Wu, J and Wu, G and Ren, Y and He, C and Bao, W and Yu, T},
title = {Exploring the spatio-temporal distribution characteristics and the impacts of climate change and human activities on global grassland based on kNDVI.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {279},
number = {Pt 2},
pages = {121884},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.121884},
pmid = {40389056},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Grassland ; Humans ; *Human Activities ; Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Grasslands provide essential resources and maintain ecological balance, yet about 40 % of the world's grasslands have degraded due to climate change and human activities. To investigate the impact of these factors on global grassland coverage from 2001 to 2023, the Kernel Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (kNDVI) was calculated using the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform. Spatio-temporal variations in global grassland kNDVI were analyzed with the Mann-Kendall mutation (M-K-M) test, Theil-Sen slope analysis, and the Mann-Kendall test. Partial correlation and residual analysis identified the factors influencing kNDVI changes. Results showed significant spatial heterogeneity in global grassland kNDVI, with higher values in the Southern Hemisphere and lower values in the Northern Hemisphere. Over time, global grassland kNDVI increased at a rate of 0.00043/a, with no significant mutation spots identified. However, significant mutations were detected in most Köppen climate zones except Am. Spatially, 34.57 % of regions showed kNDVI degradation, while 65.43 % improved. Driving factor analysis indicated that kNDVI was negatively correlated with mean annual temperature but positively correlated with total annual precipitation. Human activities positively impacted kNDVI in 73.25 % of cases. The smallest area of degradation (5.80 %) was due to human activity, while the least improvement (6.17 %) resulted from climate change. In summary, we concluded that there has been a rising trend in the global grassland kNDVI. Changes in the vegetation coverage of grasslands around the world were caused by human activities and the effects of climate change. This study offered useful theoretical frameworks and data references for managing grasslands and restoring degraded areas.},
}
@article {pmid40388200,
year = {2025},
author = {Hosseini, N and Mostafavi, H and Ghorbanpour, M},
title = {Forecasting the future distribution of Zataria multiflora in Iran affected by climate change: a MaxEnt approach.},
journal = {Integrated environmental assessment and management},
volume = {21},
number = {4},
pages = {771-783},
doi = {10.1093/inteam/vjaf043},
pmid = {40388200},
issn = {1551-3793},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Iran ; Forecasting ; *Lamiaceae/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; *Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Climate change, driven by both natural and human influences, presents serious threats to biodiversity and the distribution of species over the coming decades. To examine the effects of climate change on species distribution and habitat suitability, researchers have widely used species distribution models (SDMs). This study specifically investigated Zataria multiflora, a valuable medicinal plant found in Iranian rangelands. The aim was to identify the critical factors influencing the distribution of Z. multiflora and assess how climate change may affect its range. We utilized the maximum entropy model (MaxEnt), incorporating eight environmental variables: maximum temperature of the warmest month, minimum temperature of the coldest month, annual temperature range, precipitation of the driest quarter, precipitation of the coldest quarter, depth to bedrock, slope, and solar radiation. The results indicated that solar radiation, slope, precipitation during the warmest quarter (bio17), and maximum temperature of the warmest month (bio5) were the most significant factors affecting the species' distribution. Projections suggest a potential decrease in the species' range by 43.98%, 51.60%, 54.20%, and 68.10% under representative concentration pathways 4.5-2050, 8.5-2050, 4.5-2070, and 8.5-2070, respectively. These insights can assist decision-makers in developing effective conservation strategies to protect and sustainably manage Z. multiflora in light of global climate change. Given the expected habitat loss, in situ conservation efforts should be prioritized for the protection of Z. multiflora.},
}
@article {pmid40384421,
year = {2026},
author = {Bahrami, G and Ghavidel, N and Mahmoodi, Z and McDermott, R and Seddighi, H},
title = {The health effects of climate change: identifying strategies, policies, and knowledge gaps: an umbrella review.},
journal = {International journal of environmental health research},
volume = {36},
number = {1},
pages = {145-162},
doi = {10.1080/09603123.2025.2498624},
pmid = {40384421},
issn = {1369-1619},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Public Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change has emerged as a significant global challenge with profound implications for human health. This umbrella review synthesizes findings from systematic reviews and meta-analyses to examine the health impacts of climate change and identify strategies to mitigate these effects. This is an umbrella study conducted in major health and biomedical databases, including PubMed, ISI Web of Knowledge, Scopus, and Google Scholar, for articles published between 2011 and 2021. The search strategy followed the protocol published in BMJ Journal in 2020. The selected articles underwent a rigorous screening process based on predefined inclusion criteria. A total of 37 systematic review articles were included in the study. The thematic analysis identified a range of strategies and policies aimed at mitigating the health effects of climate change, including adaptation measures, public health interventions, and interdisciplinary collaborations. The analysis also revealed significant knowledge gaps in certain areas, highlighting the need for further research. The identified strategies and policies offer valuable insights for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and researchers. By integrating these findings into evidence-based policies and practices, we can enhance our ability to mitigate the adverse health impacts of climate change and promote resilience in the face of this global challenge.},
}
@article {pmid40383884,
year = {2024},
author = {Chen, B and Li, LG and Chen, ZJ},
title = {Spatio-temporal variation of climate productivity of vegetation and its responses to climate change in three provinces of Northeast China.},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {35},
number = {12},
pages = {3339-3348},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202412.035},
pmid = {40383884},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Ecosystem ; Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; Temperature ; Rain ; Plant Transpiration/physiology ; },
abstract = {Climate productivity is a key indicator reflecting carbon exchange of plant communities. Clarifying changes in climate productivity is of great significance for assessing the carbon sink function of ecosystems. We used the Miami and Thornthwaite-Memorial models to simulate temperature-, precipitation- and evapotranspiration-producti-vity in the three northeastern provinces based on temperature and precipitation data from 1971 to 2020. We used trend analysis, wavelet analysis, M-K test and regression analysis to explicitly analyze the spatial and temporal variations of climate productivity, and model the changing characteristics of evapotranspiration productivity under future climate change scenarios. We further explored the accuracy of the test for climate productivity in conjunction with data from Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica tree-ring data at 11 sampling sites in the three northeastern provinces. Results showed that the annual averages of temperature productivity (YT), precipitation productivity (YP) and evapotranspiration productivity (YE) in the three northeastern provinces during 1971-2020 were 777.84, 946.08, and 930.4 g·m[-2]·a[-1], respectively. All the three types of climate productivity generally showed increasing trends. The increasing trend of temperature productivity was the most significant, increasing at a rate of 1.91 g·m[-2]·a[-1], existence of 6, 10, 22 years major periodic, and had abrupt change in 1988. There were significant differences in the spatial distribution of climate productivity. Temperature productivity decreased from south to north, with overall increasing trend in climate tendency rates. Precipitation productivity and evapotranspiration productivity decreased from southeast to northwest, which was higher in the east than in the west. Their climate tendency rates showed a decreasing trend in most areas, with an increasing trend occurred in western Heilongjiang and northwestern Jilin. The water-heat ratios of climate productivity in the three northeastern provinces were generally banded with significant spatial variations, with the ratios ranging from 0.58 to 2.42. From north to south, it could be divided into areas that were more affected by precipitation (YP/YT>1.2), water-heat balance (YP/YT≈1), and more affected by temperature (YP/YT<0.8), respectively. The three climate productivities were generally consistent with change in the mean annual tree-ring width index of P. sylvestris var. mongolica at the 11 sampling sites, which was positively correlated, indicating that the modelled climate productivity was reliable. The correlation coefficients between temperature productivity and the width of the annual tree-ring of P. sylvestris var. mongolica decreased significantly with increasing latitude. Our results could improve the understanding of carbon sequestration capacity of vegetation associated with climate productivity in the three northeastern provinces, which would provide a scientific basis for the adaptation of vegetation to climate change and the prediction of future vegetation dynamics.},
}
@article {pmid40382958,
year = {2025},
author = {Zabihi, O and Ahmadi, A and Haghighi, AT},
title = {A framework for assessing uncertainties in drought projections under climate change: Insights from CMIP6 models.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {982},
number = {},
pages = {179679},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179679},
pmid = {40382958},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {The impact of climate change on hydrology and drought is commonly assessed using General Circulation Models (GCMs), which introduce considerable uncertainty. This study presents a structured framework to evaluate these uncertainties, focusing on key hydrological parameters and drought characteristics. A multi-criteria statistical approach was used to assess the performance of three selected CMIP6 GCMs- ACCESS-CM2, CanESM5, and ACCESS-ESM1-5- under SSP245 and SSP585 scenarios. Drought conditions were analyzed using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) and the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI), the latter capturing temperature-driven evapotranspiration. The uncertainty framework integrates a Bayesian probabilistic method for estimating the distribution of drought classifications and a polynomial-based decomposition approach to evaluate the temporal evolution of uncertainty. Applied to six major Iranian watersheds, CanESM5 under SSP585 projected the most extreme outcomes, including a 1.71-fold increase in annual precipitation in the Eastern border watershed and a 0.87-fold decrease in the Persian Gulf watershed. The highest temperature increase, 2.97 °C, was observed in the Caspian Sea watershed. Results indicate a higher probability of normal drought conditions across all watersheds, followed by moderately dry and moderately wet events. Temperature projections showed greater sensitivity to emission scenarios than precipitation, and uncertainties, particularly from GCMs and emission pathways, increased over time. The combined use of Bayesian inference and variance decomposition provides a robust framework for quantifying both the magnitude and sources of uncertainty in drought projections.},
}
@article {pmid40381636,
year = {2025},
author = {Ebi, KL and Hess, JJ and Stuart-Smith, RF and Vicedo-Cabrera, AM and Woodward, A and Haines, A},
title = {Considerations for improving the relevance, use, and robustness of projections of the health risks of climate change.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {5},
pages = {e442-e447},
doi = {10.1016/S2542-5196(25)00089-0},
pmid = {40381636},
issn = {2542-5196},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Forecasting ; Greenhouse Gases ; Risk Assessment ; },
abstract = {The increased interest and investment in climate change and health research and policy should be a turning point for providing policy-relevant projections of how changing weather patterns and climate trends could alter the magnitude and distribution of climate-sensitive health outcomes. Decision makers recognise that future health burdens result from interactions between exposure, sensitivity, and the capacity to adapt. Fit-for-purpose projections to inform climate risk management should be based on a range of scenarios of greenhouse gas emissions and socioeconomic development. The relevance, use, and robustness of projections would be improved by addressing the considerations outlined here.},
}
@article {pmid40381635,
year = {2025},
author = {Tonne, C and Sieber, S and Filippidou, F and Tsiropoulos, I and Petropoulou, V and Kiesewetter, G and Klimont, Z and Höglund-Isaksson, L and Witzke, P and Springmann, M and Pozzer, A and Lelieveld, J and Hamilton, I and Hsu, SC and Nieuwenhuijsen, M and Velázquez-Cortés, D and van den Bosch, M and Sazdovski, I and Santamaria, M and de'Donato, F and Dasandi, N},
title = {Promoting health through climate change mitigation in Europe.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {5},
pages = {e431-e441},
doi = {10.1016/S2542-5196(25)00085-3},
pmid = {40381635},
issn = {2542-5196},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Europe ; *Health Promotion ; European Union ; },
abstract = {Several EU climate change mitigation policies have the potential to deliver health co-benefits. However, existing frameworks guiding research in this area lack important details that are needed to understand how evidence of health co-benefits can be used to support the ambition and acceptability of EU climate policy. In this Personal View, we propose an integrated framework for advancing the state-of-the-science on health co-benefits of climate change mitigation and realising the societal effect of evidence documenting co-benefits. We apply this framework to the EU context. Our framework spans multiple economic sectors-including land use, land-use change, and forestry and health systems-and provides details on the different types of mitigation actions, levers of change, and societal actors with the agency to implement specific mitigation actions. This framework aims to inform future research on the magnitude of health co-benefits of climate change mitigation, and provide strategies to communicate health co-benefits to support increases in mitigation ambition and societal acceptance of mitigation actions.},
}
@article {pmid40381627,
year = {2025},
author = {Salas, RN},
title = {Climate change is redefining health-care delivery and preparedness.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {5},
pages = {e350-e351},
doi = {10.1016/S2542-5196(25)00111-1},
pmid = {40381627},
issn = {2542-5196},
}
@article {pmid40380845,
year = {2025},
author = {Shan, YR and Tian, JH and Fan, XW and Liu, L},
title = {Spatial distribution of soil organic carbon components in mainland of China and their response to climate change.},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {36},
number = {3},
pages = {847-858},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202503.019},
pmid = {40380845},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {China ; *Climate Change ; *Soil/chemistry ; *Carbon/analysis ; *Ecosystem ; *Organic Chemicals/analysis ; },
abstract = {Preserving and increasing soil organic carbon pool is an effective natural way to mitigate climate change. However, the sensitivity of soil organic carbon to climate change in different ecosystems in mainland of China is still unclear. To investigate the response of soil organic carbon to climate change, it is important to classify it into particulate (POC) and mineral-associated organic carbon (MAOC) components. In this study, we assessed the spatial distributions of POC and MAOC in mainland of China and simulated their responses to future climate change using machine learning methods. The results showed that: 1) the stocks of soil organic carbon, POC, and MAOC in the top 20 cm soils of mainland China were 45.3, 20.7, and 24.6 Pg, respectively. 2) Soil organic carbon components were positively correlated with altitude and negatively correlated with air temperature. 3) Under the SSP585 scenario, the stocks of POC and MAOC in China would decrease by 4.80 and 2.13 Pg, from 2020 to 2100, respectively. The contents of soil organic carbon components were higher in Northeast China and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, but lower in the Inner Mongolia Plateau, Sichuan Basin, North China, and Northwest China Plain. The sensitivity of POC to climate change was higher than MAOC. Climate warming would cause the greatest loss of soil organic carbon in the meadow ecosystem.},
}
@article {pmid40379981,
year = {2025},
author = {Blount, ZD},
title = {Adaptability to climate change is difficult to predict.},
journal = {Nature ecology &amp; evolution},
volume = {9},
number = {6},
pages = {892-893},
pmid = {40379981},
issn = {2397-334X},
}
@article {pmid40379681,
year = {2025},
author = {Dadaei, MM and Hajikarimi, P and Nejad, FM},
title = {Sustainable prospective proposals for utilizing modifiers in bitumen industry to address global warming.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {17042},
pmid = {40379681},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {The rapid rise in greenhouse emissions has intensified climate change, highlighting the urgent need to assess its impact on critical infrastructure. Asphalt pavements, are particularly vulnerable to the stresses caused by climate change including rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns. The paper examines the impact of global warming on asphalt pavements using the Prophet model under three scenarios, focusing especially on variations in the performance grade of bitumen obtained from 34 synoptic stations of Iran. This study outlines types and precise of additives needed to meet evolving bitumen requirements through 2060. To promote sustainability in Iran's bitumen industry, this study includes a detailed economic and environmental analysis of additive production, transportation, and blending with existing bitumen sources. Findings suggest in 2060, Iran's bitumen demands can be met by producing PG 82 -16 and PG 76 -28 grades. The results showed that using styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) instead of crumb rubber (CR) led to a 46% increase in carbon dioxide emissions and a 1700% increase in costs. In contrast, replacing polyphosphoric acid (PPA) with crumb rubber reduced costs by 56%, while causing a 13% increase in carbon dioxide emissions. This study provides an innovative hybrid framework for temperature prediction under different scenarios using a machine learning model, forecasting bitumen performance grading, and evaluating the environmental impacts of various additives to enhance the performance of existing bitumens.},
}
@article {pmid40378470,
year = {2025},
author = {Bergion, V and Sokolova, E and Samuelsson, A and Östberg, E and Bondelind, M},
title = {Modelling the combined impacts of climate change and socio-economic development on waterborne pathogen transport.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {283},
number = {},
pages = {123802},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2025.123802},
pmid = {40378470},
issn = {1879-2448},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Water Quality ; Sweden ; *Water Microbiology ; Water Supply ; *Models, Theoretical ; Drinking Water/microbiology ; *Economic Development ; Escherichia coli ; Cryptosporidium ; },
abstract = {Protection of our water resources is essential to provide future generations with safe drinking water, recreational opportunities, and reliable ecosystem services. Climate and land use changes exert pressure on the quality of our water resources. Additionally, societal development may generate both positive and negative impacts on future water quality. Thus, decisions made today will impact the water quality of tomorrow. In this paper, we address the issue of future microbial water quality by combining Representative Concentration Pathways and Shared Socio-economic Pathways with projections of societal development, either downscaled to a local level or assessed by local organisations. We use Lake Vomb in Sweden (providing approximately 330 000 persons with drinking water) to illustrate our novel approach of assessing the impact of climate change and societal development on future microbial water quality. The approach includes norovirus, Escherichia coli (as an indicator organism), and Cryptosporidium. Further, we combine hydrological and hydrodynamic fate and transport modelling to simulate future water quality in the tributaries and at the drinking water intake. Future simulations are compared to a baseline scenario representing the current situation. Results show that climate change will reduce future water quality. However, we can also see that societal development significantly impacts microbial water quality, potentially counteracting the increases in microbial concentrations induced by climate change. Therefore, drinking water supply management must adapt to both future climate and societal development.},
}
@article {pmid40376691,
year = {2025},
author = {Shi, X and Wang, L and Dai, Z and Xu, D and Ban, J and Pan, L and Tang, X},
title = {Policy Interpretation of the China National Climate Change Health Adaptation Action Plan (2024-2030).},
journal = {China CDC weekly},
volume = {7},
number = {12},
pages = {385-388},
pmid = {40376691},
issn = {2096-7071},
abstract = {To better protect public health under climate change, in September 2024, the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration of the People's Republic of China, in collaboration with 12 other relevant departments, jointly released the China National Climate Change Health Adaptation Action Plan (2024-2030) (hereinafter referred to as the Action Plan), and innovatively proposed ten strategic prior actions. This study provides a systematic interpretation on the Action Plan, introducing its background, methodology and evidence used in production process, main concepts and content, the road map of implementation, as well as several possible challenges and solutions, which helps to give an overall understanding of the Action Plan.},
}
@article {pmid40376687,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, X and Tong, S and Wang, Y and Ma, L and Shi, X},
title = {Climate Change, Cryosphere Retreat, and Human Health.},
journal = {China CDC weekly},
volume = {7},
number = {12},
pages = {379-384},
pmid = {40376687},
issn = {2096-7071},
abstract = {The cryosphere, encompassing glaciers, ice sheets, permafrost, and snow, plays a critical role in regulating climate and sustaining human wellbeing. However, climate change is driving widespread cryosphere degradation, intensifying geophysical and climate-related hazards that pose escalating risks to the public health and safety. The resulting decline in both the quantity and quality of cryosphere services also has severe consequences, particularly for populations in polar regions, high-altitude mountains, and their downstream areas. Furthermore, teleconnected climate systems can even extend cryosphere change impacts beyond these regions. It has been seen that increasing cryosphere-related hazards, such as glacial lake outburst floods and extreme winter events, heighten public health risks. Disrupted meltwater supply and ecosystem shifts inflict water and food insecurity in arid and semiarid regions, exacerbating malnutrition and disease burdens. Additionally, thawing permafrost may release ancient pathogens and toxic substances, increasing the risks of infectious disease outbreaks and severe environmental contamination. Addressing these cascading risks requires urgent interdisciplinary research, public awareness, and investment in adaptive strategies to strengthen societal resilience amid a rapidly changing cryosphere and safeguard public well-being.},
}
@article {pmid40376265,
year = {2025},
author = {Lu, Y and Dong, H and Fan, S and Yuan, L and Wang, Y and Zhao, Z and Lai, Y and Zhu, S and Huang, J and Yue, C and Ma, Y and Zhang, N},
title = {Local Adaptation and Climate Change Vulnerability of the Relict Tree Species Taiwania cryptomerioides Provide Insights Into Its Conservation and Restoration.},
journal = {Evolutionary applications},
volume = {18},
number = {5},
pages = {e70113},
pmid = {40376265},
issn = {1752-4571},
abstract = {Rapid climate change is affecting biodiversity and threatening locally adapted species. Relict species are often confined to relatively narrow, discontinuous geographic ranges and provide excellent opportunities to study local adaptation and extinction. Understanding the adaptive genetic variation and genetic vulnerability of relict species under climate change is essential for their conservation and management efforts. Here, we applied a landscape genomics approach to investigate the population genetic structure and predict adaptive capacity to climatic change for Taiwania cryptomerioides Hayata, a vulnerable Tertiary relict tree species in China. We used restriction site-associated DNA sequencing on 122 individuals across 10 sampling sites. We found three genetic groups across the Chinese range of T. cryptomerioides: the southwest, central-eastern, and Taiwanese groups. We detected significant signals of isolation by environment and isolation by distance, with environment playing a more important role than geography in shaping spatial genetic variation in T. cryptomerioides. Moreover, some outliers were related to defense and stress responses, which could reflect the genomic basis of adaptation. Gradient forest (GF) analysis revealed that precipitation-related variables were important in driving adaptive variation in T. cryptomerioides. Ecological niche modeling and GF analysis revealed that the central-eastern populations were more vulnerable to future climate change than other populations, with range contractions and high genetic offsets, suggesting these populations may be at higher risk of decline or local extinction. These findings deepen our understanding of local adaptation and vulnerability to climate change in relict tree species and will guide conservation and restoration programs for T. cryptomerioides in the future.},
}
@article {pmid40375521,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhao, YQ and Zhao, PY and Xu, ZH and Li, ZG},
title = {Contribution of climate change and human activity to vegetation recovery in Shanxi Province from 2002 to 2022.},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {36},
number = {1},
pages = {219-226},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202501.026},
pmid = {40375521},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Human Activities ; Humans ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Ecosystem ; Environmental Monitoring ; Cities ; },
abstract = {Shanxi Province has fully implemented ecological protection and restoration initiatives since 2002. Assessing the spatiotemporal variations in vegetation across Shanxi is crucial for timely adjustments to ecological construction measures and ensuring their effectiveness. Based on normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), temperature, and precipitation data from 2002 to 2022, we employed the pixel dichotomy method, trend analysis, and multiple regression residual analysis to simulate the spatiotemporal variations of vegetation cover in all the 11 muni-cipal regions of Shanxi Province. By comparing potential NDVI with actual NDVI, we assessed the relative contributions of climate change and human activity to vegetation restoration. The results showed that vegetation coverage in different cities of Shanxi Province was mainly medium-high and high cover from 2002 to 2022, with Jincheng sho-wing the highest coverage and Shuozhou showing the lowest. Climate change and human activity together promoted rapid NDVI growth during the growing season in Shanxi Province, with a growth rate of 5.4×10[-3]·a[-1]. The areas with significant NDVI increase accounted for 72.1% of the total area. Within the municipalities, Lyuliang demonstrated the fastest NDVI growth rate (7.3×10[-3]·a[-1]). Human activity played a significant role in promoting vegetation restoration in Shanxi Province, while climate change had moderate contribution, with relative contribution rates of 76.3% and 23.7%, respectively. In Changzhi, Jincheng, and Yuncheng, the relative contribution rates of human activity exceeded 90%. Climate change notably facilitated vegetation restoration in Lyuliang. NDVI decreased signi-ficantly at the junction of Taiyuan, Lyuliang, and Jinzhong and in several city centers, slightly suppressed by climate change and moderately suppressed by human activity. The NDVI in Shanxi Province was significantly positive, and overall vegetation cover had reached a relatively high level. But, vegetation cover remained low in northern Shanxi. The relative contribution of human activity was highest in the southern region, while climate change had higher contribution in the central-western region.},
}
@article {pmid40375130,
year = {2025},
author = {Mahmoud, AR and Farahat, EA and Hassan, LM and Halmy, MWA},
title = {Predicting the future impact of climate change on the distribution of species in Egypt's mediterranean ecosystems.},
journal = {BMC plant biology},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {644},
pmid = {40375130},
issn = {1471-2229},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Egypt ; *Ecosystem ; Mediterranean Region ; Biodiversity ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Forecasting ; },
abstract = {As climate change accelerates, it may significantly alter species distributions and endanger many species. The use of species distribution modeling (SDM) has become increasingly vital for assessing the likely effects of climatic changes on biodiversity. This approach is especially relevant as our understanding of environmental shifts and their ecological implications deepens. SDMs are frequently employed to forecast future shifts in species' geographic ranges, estimate extinction risks, evaluate the effectiveness of existing conservation areas, and prioritize conservation efforts. The urgency of these assessments is highlighted by the fact that the Mediterranean area is heating up 20% quicker than the universal average. Given that species have varying ecological tolerances and attributes, their biological responses to environmental changes are likely to differ significantly. This study aimed to assess the potential future distribution of three native Mediterranean species- Thymelaea hirsuta (L.) Endl., Ononis vaginalis Vahl, and Limoniastrum monopetalum (L.) Boiss.-under two GCMs of HadGEM3-GC31-LL and IPSL-CM6A-LR for the periods of 2060s and 2080s and two Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP 1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5), comparing the use of MaxEnt and ensemble modelling techniques in predicting the impact of future climatic changes on these species' distribution. The results indicated that there are high similarities and agreement between MaxEnt and the ensemble models' outputs. The two modelling techniques exhibited excellent fits and performance. The distribution range of T. hirsuta and O. vaginalis will expand and migrate to the northwest direction of the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, while L. monopetalum will contract. The insights gained from species distribution modeling could guide future conservation efforts and promote the sustainable use of the studied species in the arid coastal environments of the Mediterranean region. Clinical trial number Not applicable.},
}
@article {pmid40373435,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, D and Callaghan, DP and Baldock, TE},
title = {Quantifying the impact of future climate change on the risk of coral rubble instability across the Great Barrier Reef by 2100.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {386},
number = {},
pages = {125716},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125716},
pmid = {40373435},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Coral Reefs ; Animals ; *Anthozoa ; },
abstract = {Coral reef systems are facing unprecedented pressures due to climate change, and stable coral rubble substrates are crucial for facilitating large-scale coral regeneration. This study integrates the Sixth Phase of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project climate models, sea-level rise projections from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report, Shared Socioeconomic Pathway scenarios, and applies machine learning techniques to assess the risk of coral rubble instability in the Great Barrier Reef under future wave climate and depth change scenarios. Using the EC-Earth climate model under the SSP5-8.5 scenario-calibrated with data from 41 synoptic stations-we estimated various climate data for 2031-2100 and examined the impact of key factors such as wave climate and depth changes on the risk of coral instability. Coral rubble instability risk depends on future wave climate and depth changes from sea-level rise and deposition. Future changes in wave climate are expected to increase the risk of instability, while increased depth mitigates these destabilizing effects. Over the next 70 years, most areas of the Great Barrier Reef are projected to experience stable or decreasing risk of coral rubble instability. The proportion of no-risk areas is higher in the northern regions, whereas the far southern regions have fewer no-risk areas and more high-risk zones. High-risk and very high-risk areas are mainly concentrated along reef edges, reefs facing the Pacific Ocean, and shallow waters near the shoreline. The transition between high-risk and low-risk areas is gradual rather than abrupt. Annual projections align with long-term trends: coral rubble remains relatively stable in the northern and central regions, which is more conducive to future coral recovery. However, the persistent presence of high-risk and very high risk areas poses significant challenges to coral recovery in the far southern region. By providing insights into the spatial and temporal evolution of coral rubble instability risk, this study aims to support decision-makers, environmental scientists and researchers in formulating appropriate interventions to enhance the resilience of coral reefs under changing environmental conditions.},
}
@article {pmid40373396,
year = {2025},
author = {Feng, X and Tian, Y and Guo, D and Xue, Q and Song, D and Huang, F and Feng, Y},
title = {Quantifying role of source variations on PM2.5-bound toxic components under climate change: Measurement at multiple sites during 2018-2022 in a Chinese megacity.},
journal = {Journal of hazardous materials},
volume = {494},
number = {},
pages = {138584},
doi = {10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.138584},
pmid = {40373396},
issn = {1873-3336},
mesh = {*Particulate Matter/analysis/toxicity ; *Climate Change ; *Air Pollutants/analysis ; China ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons/analysis ; Cities ; Organophosphates/analysis ; Esters/analysis ; Air Pollution ; },
abstract = {Understanding the response of PM2.5-bound toxic components to source variations under climate change is crucial for public health protection. However, the lack of long-term and multi-site observational data of toxic components limits such efforts. Here, we conducted a five-year PM2.5 measurement (2018-2022) at 10 sites across a Chinese megacity, analyzing 15 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), 6 organophosphate esters (OPEs), and 9 potentially toxic elements (PTEs). Using explainable machine learning, we found that source variations from particle matter mass reduction under climate change can impact PM2.5-bound toxic components. Meteorological factors like extreme heat days and max temperature impact most toxic components, while geographic, socioeconomic, and anthropogenic factors mainly affect PTEs, especially Cu. We also designed 10 extreme heat and source variation scenarios to predict the response of toxic components. When comparing scenario 2-1 (source variation without temperature change) with scenario 2-2 and 2-3 (the same source variation but higher temperatures), many PM2.5-bound organics and As show higher reduction rates under climate change, highlighting the need to focus more on gas-phase organics and products of atmospheric process. Benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbF) is most sensitive to traffic source reductions, and Cu, Mn, Zn and Fe are more sensitive to industrial source reductions.},
}
@article {pmid40373121,
year = {2025},
author = {Running Horse Collin, Y and Bataille, CP and Hershauer, S and Hunska Tašunke Icu, M and Nujipi, A and Justin, W and Stelkia, J and Stelkia, JA and Topkok, SA and Leonard, BG and Soop, B and Gonzalez, M and Luta Wiƞ, A and Wiƞ, W and Omniya, T and Dull Knife, B and Means, B and Tecumseh Collin, C and Koskey, M and Kapp, JD and Landry, Z and Fraser, D and Southon, J and Lindroos, EE and Hassler, A and Chauvey, L and Tressières, G and Tonasso-Calvière, L and Schiavinato, S and Seguin-Orlando, A and Perdereau, A and Oliveira, PH and Aury, JM and Wincker, P and Kirillova, IV and Vasiliev, SK and Kusliy, MA and Graphodatsky, AS and Tishkin, AA and Barnes, I and Druckenmiller, P and Jass, CN and MacPhee, RDE and Barrón-Ortiz, CI and Groves, P and Mann, D and Froese, DG and Wooller, M and Miller, JH and Crowley, B and Zazula, G and Hall, E and Hewitson, S and Shapiro, B and Orlando, L},
title = {Sustainability insights from Late Pleistocene climate change and horse migration patterns.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {388},
number = {6748},
pages = {748-755},
doi = {10.1126/science.adr2355},
pmid = {40373121},
issn = {1095-9203},
mesh = {Animals ; Alaska ; *Animal Migration ; *Climate Change ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Fossils ; *Horses/genetics/physiology ; Ice Cover ; },
abstract = {Climate affects habitat, food availability, and the movement and sustainability of all life. In this work, we apply Indigenous and Western scientific methods, including genomics and isotope profiling, on fossils from across Beringia to explore the effect of climate change on horses. We find that Late Pleistocene horses from Alaska and northern Yukon are related to populations from Eurasia and crossed the Bering land bridge multiple times during the last glacial interval. We also find deeply divergent lineages north and south of the American ice sheets that genetically influenced populations across Beringia and into Eurasia. As climate warmed and horses entered the ice-free corridor connecting Beringia and midcontinental America, restricted mobility and food availability impeded population growth. Our combined Western and Indigenous framework offers critical guidance for wildlife conservation amid ongoing climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40371975,
year = {2025},
author = {Topsakal, &#xd6; and Çevik, E},
title = {Climate Change Awareness: Does It Affect the Fertility Desire?.},
journal = {Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)},
volume = {42},
number = {5},
pages = {1595-1604},
pmid = {40371975},
issn = {1525-1446},
mesh = {Humans ; Female ; *Climate Change ; Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Awareness ; *Fertility ; },
abstract = {AIM: The primary aim of the study was to explore the impact of women's climate change awareness on fertility desire, while the secondary aim was to explore the factors influencing women's fertility desire.<br><br>MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study was performed descriptive and correlational type with 440 women without children between March and October 2023. The women's characteristics form and Fertility Desire Scale and Climate Change Awareness Scale were used for data collection.<br><br>RESULTS: The mean age of the women was 26.2&#xa0;&#xb1;&#xa0;4 years, with 55.2% aged 26 or younger; 54.3% held university degrees, and 93% had health insurance. Findings indicate a significant mean total score of 50.7&#xa0;&#xb1;&#xa0;7.6 on the Fertility Desire Scale, influenced by education, health insurance, income level, marital duration, and type of marriage. Women with higher education levels and those in couple-initiated marriages reported lower fertility desire. The Climate Change Awareness Scale showed a mean score of 210.8&#xa0;&#xb1;&#xa0;23.2, with higher awareness among those over 26, employed, and with higher education. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed significant predictors of fertility desire, including marital duration and income level. Notably, climate change awareness negatively correlated with fertility desire, explaining 3.1% of the variance.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: These findings highlight the complex interplay between environmental concerns and reproductive intentions among women, indicating a need for further research in this area.},
}
@article {pmid40371526,
year = {2025},
author = {Luo, CH and Wang, WY and Huang, JX and Wang, P and Ma, MH and Chen, JL and Zhao, CF},
title = {[Predicting the impact of climate change on the habitat distribution of Grus nigricollis based on the MaxEnt model].},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {36},
number = {4},
pages = {1251-1260},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202504.032},
pmid = {40371526},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Animals ; China ; *Models, Theoretical ; Forecasting ; },
abstract = {Under the context of global climate change, the shifts in suitable habitats of different species have become one of the major threats to biodiversity. We simulated the distribution habitats of Grus nigricollis under current climatic condition and predicted potential changes under three climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, and SSP585) with the MaxEnt model based on the distribution records of G. nigricollis and environmental variables. The results showed that: 1) Elevation, annual temperature range, and mean temperature of the wettest quarter were the main environmental factors affecting the distribution of potential breeding habitats for G. nigricollis, while the wintering habitats were significantly influenced by factors such as isothermality, elevation, and temperature annual range. 2) Under the current climate condition, the breeding habitats of G. nigricollis were mainly distributed in Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai, Tibet, Sichuan of China, as well as India, with a highly suitable breeding area of 27.07×10[4] km[2]. The wintering grounds were primarily located in Tibet, Sichuan, Yunnan of China, as well as Bhutan, Nepal, India, and Myanmar, with a highly suitable wintering area of 21.15×10[4] km[2]. 3) Under future climate scenarios, the overall potential suitable habitats for G. nigricollis remained stable, with the retention rate of stable areas exceeding 80%. Among these, the breeding habitats showed an increasing trend, while the wintering habitats exhibited a decreasing trend. 4) Under different climate scenarios, the centroid of breeding ground of G. nigricollis would gene-rally move southeastward, while the centroid of wintering ground mainly moved westward, potentially reducing migration distance. By predicting the changes in the potential suitable habitat for G. nigricollis on a large regional scale under future climate scenarios and revealing the impact of climate change on their distribution, this study could provide a scientific basis for the conservation of G. nigricollis and the formulation of relevant strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40370839,
year = {2025},
author = {Nickoloff, AG and Olim, ST and Eby, M and Weaver, AJ},
title = {An assessment of ocean thermal energy conversion resources and climate change mitigation potential.},
journal = {Climatic change},
volume = {178},
number = {5},
pages = {103},
pmid = {40370839},
issn = {0165-0009},
abstract = {Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is a renewable energy system that harnesses the thermal gradient between surface and deep waters. Many multi-century simulations with a fully coupled climate-carbon cycle model are presented to explore the amount of extractable energy and the climate change mitigation potential from the widespread implementation of OTEC. The sustainability of OTEC power generation was assessed for present and possible future climate states. A warmer climate reduced the sustainable power potential of OTEC. OTEC could briefly produce over 35 TW of power and, depending on the climate state, maximum power production rates of 5 to 10 TW were found to be sustainable on multi-millennial timescales. Over 500 years of simulation, with a high emission scenario (equivalent to RCP8.5), the power from OTEC deployments, with peak power generation ranging from 3 to 15 TW at the year 2100, resulted in cumulative emission reductions equivalent to 36% to 111% of historical carbon emissions from 1750 to 2023 relative to the scenario without OTEC. Such significant emissions reductions coupled with sustained OTEC-induced mixing led to globally averaged atmosphere temperature decreases of up to 2.5 ºC by the year 2100 and up to 4 ºC by the year 2500 compared to a scenario without OTEC. While caution is required, and the engineering challenges would be large, early indications suggest that the large-scale implementation of OTEC could make a substantial contribution to climate change mitigation.},
}
@article {pmid40370417,
year = {2025},
author = {Abebaw, SE},
title = {A Global Review of the Impacts of Climate Change and Variability on Agricultural Productivity and Farmers' Adaptation Strategies.},
journal = {Food science &amp; nutrition},
volume = {13},
number = {5},
pages = {e70260},
pmid = {40370417},
issn = {2048-7177},
abstract = {Climate change and variability-marked by rising temperatures, altered precipitation, and increased extreme weather-have significant impacts on agriculture, especially in Ethiopia, where farming is the primary livelihood source. In Sub-Saharan Africa, staple crop yields are projected to decline by 10%-20% by 2050 under current climate trends, threatening food security and rural economies. In Ethiopia, maize yields may decrease by around 15% by 2050 due to temperature increases and erratic rainfall. These challenges are not unique to Ethiopia; other climate-sensitive regions like South Asia and Latin America face similar risks. For instance, rice and wheat production in South Asia could decline by 10%-15% by mid-century due to heat stress and changing monsoon patterns, affecting millions of smallholder farmers. This review systematically examined literature from 2000 to 2024, focusing on climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in Ethiopia and comparable regions. The increasing frequency of droughts and heatwaves in East Africa has worsened crop failures, with wheat yields declining by up to 25% in certain areas over recent decades. Climate variability-characterized by rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall-disrupts growing seasons and reduces yields, exacerbating food insecurity. In Ethiopia, climate-induced reductions in crop output have led to an estimated 5%-10% decline in annual agricultural GDP. The heavy reliance on rain-fed agriculture, combined with limited adaptive capacity and socio-economic vulnerability, intensifies these impacts, resulting in food shortages and economic strain. Beyond Africa, regions dependent on monsoon systems, particularly in South Asia, are also experiencing declining crop productivity. Projected climate scenarios suggest that by 2080, crop production in drought-prone areas across Africa and South Asia could decrease by up to 25% due to rising temperatures and altered rainfall. These projections highlight the urgent need for climate-resilient agricultural practices and effective adaptation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40370348,
year = {2025},
author = {Russo, D and Mäenurm, A and Cistrone, L and Martinoli, A and Foiani, G and Giongo, V and Leopardi, S},
title = {Climate Change-Driven Heatwaves Pose Lethal Risks to Newborn Forest Bats.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {5},
pages = {e71350},
pmid = {40370348},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Climate change poses a significant threat to biodiversity, with extreme weather events such as heatwaves exacerbating the risks to animal populations. Temperature extremes can cause high physiological stress in animals, particularly in species or life stages with limited thermoregulatory abilities. While available evidence pertains to flying foxes and bats using bat boxes or dwelling in urban environments, heatwave-induced mortality in forest-dwelling species in temperate forests has not been reported. We present the first evidence of heatwave-related mortality in temperate forest bats, specifically in common noctules Nyctalus noctula, observed in northeast Italy during the summers of 2023 and 2024. Our fieldwork, conducted in a forest fragment in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region (Northeastern Italy), identified 17 dead juvenile bats found at the base of roost trees during periods of extreme heat (Tmax ≥ 30°C). Laboratory necropsies revealed that the cause of death was consistent with heat-related stress, as no viral infections were detected, and recent feeding evidence was present in a few individuals. Dead bats are difficult to find in forests, especially when mortality occurs in unsurveyed areas, scavengers remove carcasses, or deaths go unnoticed within roost cavities. Consequently, our observations likely represent only a limited fraction of actual mortality. The phenomenon may be quantitatively significant and widespread. The findings highlight the vulnerability of bat populations to heatwaves, particularly in fragmented forest habitats where roosting opportunities are limited. Our results allow us to hypothesise that forest fragmentation increases exposure to heat stress, particularly along forest edges. In the context of climate change, roosts deemed suitable may act as ecological traps, making this a hypothesis worth testing.},
}
@article {pmid40370171,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, J and Liu, CF},
title = {Spatial and temporal variations in ecosystem health and coping strategy in the Hexi Corridor under climate change.},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {36},
number = {2},
pages = {537-546},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202502.021},
pmid = {40370171},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; China ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; Coping Skills ; },
abstract = {The health status of ecosystems is the foundation for global climate change adaptation decision-making and a fundamental prerequisite for ensuring regional ecosystem stability. We constructed an ecosystem health assessment indicator system based on a contribution, vigor, organization and resilience model from the perspectives of system integrity and contributive capacity. With this system, we analyzed the spatial-temporal variation of ecosystem health in Hexi Corridor and its relationship with climate change from 2000 to 2020 by utilizing the bivariate Moran's index. Results showed that the ecosystem health index in the Hexi Corridor improved by 2.5% during 2000-2020. The central oasis area and the southeastern mountainous area showed significant improvement in ecological health, while the northern desert area and some localized regions experienced degradation. During the study period, the overall health status of the Hexi Corridor's ecosystem remained at a moderate level, with consistent trend across various dimensions that initially declined before subsequently rising. There was a significant spatial positive correlation between climate change and ecosystem health. In the arid and low-precipitation condition of the Hexi Corridor, increased average annual precipitation and elevated average annual temperature contributed positively to ecosystem health, which was the key determinants of regional ecosystem health. Finally, we proposed corresponding strategies for enhancing ecosystem health levels in the southern Qilian Mountain area, the central oasis areas, and the nor-thern desert areas.},
}
@article {pmid40369173,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, W and Mensah, IA and Atingabili, S and Omari-Sasu, AY},
title = {Climate change as a game changer: Rethinking Africa's food security- health outcome nexus through a multi-sectoral lens.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {16824},
pmid = {40369173},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {72274116//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; STF20012//STU Scientific Research Initiation Grant/ ; 07420005 and 07421005//Open Fund of Key Research Base of Philosophy and Social Science of Higher Education in Guangdong Province-Local Government Development Research Institute of Shantou University/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Food Security ; Humans ; Africa ; Sustainable Development ; *Food Supply ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; },
abstract = {In Africa, the intricate relationship between food security and health outcomes is increasingly challenged by the unpredictable forces of climate change. With this in mind, we utilized panel data spanning from 2010-2022 for 46 African nations, sub-grouped into regional panels to analyze the moderating role of climate change on food security- health outcome nexus, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), and 13 (Climate Action). Considering issues of residual cross-sectional dependence and slope heterogeneity which are potential in panel data setting, the study utilized the Augmented Mean Group and the Common Correlated Mean Group techniques as the main methods in estimating the relationships amid the employed variables. Major outcomes from the study's analysis revealed that, across all panels of African states, there is no doubt that climate change has a substantial, direct detrimental impact on health outcomes. Also, while the moderating effect of climate change is clearly negative in the case of Northern and Central regional panels, it is significantly positive in the aggregated, Eastern, Western, and Southern African regions with regard to the relationship between food security and health outcomes. In light of these findings, addressing the relationship between food security and health in Africa while taking the moderating impacts of climate change into account requires a region-specific approach.},
}
@article {pmid40367092,
year = {2025},
author = {Lankamo, AA and R, D and Bati, BE and Dira, SJ},
title = {Confronting the uncertainty: Vulnerability to climate change among smallholder farmers in the Sidaama region, Ethiopia.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {5},
pages = {e0323469},
pmid = {40367092},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Ethiopia ; *Farmers ; Humans ; Uncertainty ; Agriculture ; Socioeconomic Factors ; },
abstract = {Smallholder farmers' vulnerability to climate change varies due to socio-economic and biophysical factors, requiring a context-specific assessment. This study examines livelihood vulnerability in the face of climate change in the Sidaama Region, Ethiopia. A mixed-methods approach with a descriptive and explanatory sequential design was employed. Data from 391 systematically sampled households were analyzed using the Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) framework (LVI_IPCC), alongside Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's tests. Results of LVI analysis indicate that the Lowland agroecological zone (AEZ) is the most vulnerable (0.466), followed by the Highland (0.412), while the Midland is least vulnerable (0.376). The Highland AEZ showed greater sensitivity to climate change, whereas the Lowland had the weakest adaptive capacity. The Kruskal-Wallis H test confirmed significant differences in vulnerability across AEZs (H = 49.083, p < 0.001), with Dunn's test revealing that the Lowland AEZ is significantly more vulnerable than both the Highland and Midland. LVI_IPCC results similarly ranked the Lowland as the most vulnerable (-0.0041), followed by the Midland (-0.072), with the Highland being the least vulnerable (-0.096). Boxplot analysis further confirmed that the lowland had the highest median LVI_IPCC, indicating greater livelihood vulnerability, while the Highland and Midland had lower median values. To reduce vulnerability, targeted interventions such as climate-smart agriculture, diversified income sources, improved microfinance access, and tailored climate adaptation strategies are needed. Local, regional, and national governments should prioritize disaster prevention and mitigation in the Lowland while leveraging the Midland's higher adaptability for piloting innovative adaptation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40366178,
year = {2025},
author = {Zagumyonnaya, ON and Zagumyonnyi, DG and Gerasimova, EA and Tikhonenkov, DV},
title = {A protozoan perspective on climate change and biosafety threats: differences in testate amoebae in lakes in forest-swamp and forest-steppe zones in Western Siberia.},
journal = {Applied and environmental microbiology},
volume = {91},
number = {6},
pages = {e0033025},
pmid = {40366178},
issn = {1098-5336},
support = {89-DON (2)//Tyumen region (Tymen), University of Tyumen/ ; agreement no. 075-15-2024-563//University of Tyumen/ ; },
mesh = {*Lakes/parasitology ; *Climate Change ; Siberia ; RNA, Ribosomal, 18S/genetics/analysis ; Forests ; *Cercozoa/classification/genetics/isolation &amp; purification ; Phylogeny ; Biodiversity ; *Amoeba/classification/genetics/isolation &amp; purification ; },
abstract = {The problem of increasing salinity and mineralization in natural and artificial freshwater bodies with climate warming is very relevant nowadays, as it leads to changes in the species composition of planktonic organisms. Testate amoebae are one of the responsive bioindicators that are sensitive to even minor changes in environmental conditions. In this study, a comparative analysis of the species diversity of planktonic testate amoebae was carried out in a number of lakes in the forest-steppe and forest-swamp natural zones of Western Siberia using microscopy and metabarcoding. One new species, Pseudodifflugia siemensmai sp. nov., was described. The detection frequency and the number of reads of amplicon sequence variants of potentially pathogenic testate amoebae belonging to the genera Rhogostoma and Fisculla were higher in forest-steppe lakes. Universal eukaryotic primers for the 18S rRNA gene are well suited for identifying testate amoebae from the supergroup Cercozoa but are practically not applicable for identifying Amoebozoa testaceans. The plankton of the lakes with the highest mineralization and salinity was characterized by the most specific species composition. These results should be taken into account when predicting changes in aquatic communities with further climate warming, which may also be associated with an increase in the occurrence of pathogenic testaceans that pose biosafety threats.IMPORTANCEMicroscopic and metabarcoding analyses reveal important differences in testate amoebae communities in lakes in two natural and climatic zones of Western Siberia that should be taken into account when predicting changes in aquatic communities with further climate warming, which may also be associated with an increase in the occurrence of pathogenic testaceans that pose biosafety threats.},
}
@article {pmid40365770,
year = {2025},
author = {Erkan, FM and Kavak Budak, F},
title = {The relationship between future anxiety and awareness of global climate change in nursing students.},
journal = {The International journal of social psychiatry},
volume = {71},
number = {7},
pages = {1395-1399},
doi = {10.1177/00207640251339892},
pmid = {40365770},
issn = {1741-2854},
mesh = {Humans ; *Students, Nursing/psychology ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; *Anxiety/psychology ; Young Adult ; Adult ; *Awareness ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; },
abstract = {AIM: The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between nursing students' future anxiety and awareness of global climate change.<br><br>METHOD: The population of this correlational descriptive study consisted of nursing students studying at a nursing faculty. Three hundred and thirty nursing students were included in the study. The researcher collected data through google forms using a Descriptive Characteristics Form, the Awareness Scale of University Students About Global Climate Change (ASUSGCC) and the Future Anxiety Scale in University Students (FASUS) between March and May 2024.<br><br>RESULTS: The ASUSGCC total mean score of the nursing students was 3.43&#x2009;&#xb1;&#x2009;0.88. Their FASUS total mean score was 61.39&#x2009;&#xb1;&#x2009;12.98. There was a statistically significant positive, weak correlation between their ASUSGCC and FASUS total mean scores (p&#x2009;<&#x2009;.05).<br><br>CONCLUSION: It was found that the nursing students had a moderate level of awareness about global climate change. It can be asserted that the participants had a moderate level of future anxiety based on their FASUS total mean score. In the study, as their level of awareness about climate change elevated, did so their level of future anxiety.},
}
@article {pmid40365474,
year = {2025},
author = {Han, N and Wang, J and Feng, T and Zhao, J and Zhang, J and Hou, X and Chang, G},
title = {Rodent Seed Dispersal Syndromes Follow a Downslope Trajectory, Counteracting the Climate Change-Mediated Tree Line Elevational Shift Upwards.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {5},
pages = {e71388},
pmid = {40365474},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Forest rodents are important mediators of plant seed dispersal and their seed caching tactics are influenced by a variety of environmental factors; however, the role of terrain slope remains uninvestigated. We examined how the dispersal of Castanea mollissima seeds by an assemblage of scatter-hoarding rodents in the Qinling Mountains, China, was affected by slope direction and gradient in relation to seed fate. In this study, the topographic factor, which has been frequently overlooked in previous ecological studies, was investigated. It was revealed that the sloping terrain could affect the dispersal behavior of rodents toward plant seeds and ultimately influence the direction of plant dispersal. This finding brings new insights to ecological research. Overall, rodents were 1.55 more likely to transport seed downhill than uphill, and downhill mean translocation distance was 1.41 times greater than uphill, suggesting an overarching tendency for energy conservation. When comparing steep (> 35°) with shallow (< 35°) slopes, this gradient effect was strongest on gentle slopes, with other factors likely exerting a greater influence on steeper terrain. We discuss these findings both from the perspective of rodent optimal foraging in 'landscapes of fear' and heterogeneous 'energy landscapes', as well as in the context of the counteractive pressure for trees to achieve an uphill elevational shift in response to global warming.},
}
@article {pmid40361693,
year = {2025},
author = {Åhlberg, MK},
title = {Wild Edible Plants: Ensuring Sustainable Food Security in an Era of Climate Change.},
journal = {Foods (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {9},
pages = {},
pmid = {40361693},
issn = {2304-8158},
abstract = {Currently, there are more significant threats to food security compared to earlier decades because of the accelerating rate of climate change [...].},
}
@article {pmid40361108,
year = {2025},
author = {Khanal, S and Baral, SC and Boeckmann, M},
title = {Exploring barriers and facilitators to integrating health equity into health and climate change policies in Nepal - a qualitative study among federal level stakeholders.},
journal = {BMC health services research},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {687},
pmid = {40361108},
issn = {1472-6963},
mesh = {Nepal ; *Climate Change ; *Health Equity ; Humans ; Qualitative Research ; *Health Policy ; *Policy Making ; Interviews as Topic ; Stakeholder Participation ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Health is foundational for climate action, and integrating climate and health policies to achieve health equity is widely recognized. While there is a growing global momentum for collaborative health and climate initiatives, more effort is needed to incorporate health equity into national climate policies. Achieving this necessitates identifying both barriers and facilitators of integrated policymaking. This study examines the barriers and facilitators to integrating health equity into climate change-related policies at Nepal's federal level.<br><br>METHODS: We interviewed 14 key stakeholders from three major federal ministries, a high-level government entity, and a government partner institution in Nepal, all with diverse roles and responsibilities. To facilitate discussions, we developed an interview guide informed by two policy analysis frameworks: Health Equity Policy Process Analysis Framework and Schlossberg's Framework of Environmental Justice. Using both inductive and deductive approaches, we identified five key facilitators and four major barriers to integrating health equity in climate change-related policies in Nepal. We present these barriers in relation to WHO's climate-resilient health systems framework.<br><br>RESULTS: A wide array of facilitators was identified, broadly categorized as a) acknowledgement of the need to integrate health equity in climate change policies, b) political leadership, c) global influences, d) established mechanisms and structures in place for collaboration and e) the federal structure. Barriers identified were largely systemic and encompassed a) knowledge gaps, b) ownership and accountability, c) resource constraints: human resources and budget and d) data limitations. Among these, the issue of ownership and accountability emerged as an overarching theme, cutting across all barriers. Similarly, financing and knowledge gaps were identified as significant obstacles to progress.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The findings underscore the need for a more structured approach, with clearly delineated responsibilities to ensure all relevant sectors contribute to the goal of health equity in climate action. Developing well-defined guidelines outlining the roles and responsibilities of different sectors involved in climate action is crucial for fostering ownership and ensuring that health equity is effectively integrated into climate change policies, as well as aiding in resource allocation. We recommend future research to explore the potential role of policy champions within ministries in advocating for and advancing health equity within climate change-related policies.},
}
@article {pmid40360892,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhong, Y},
title = {Empower communities to fight climate change at grassroots level.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {641},
number = {8063},
pages = {594},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-025-01509-x},
pmid = {40360892},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40360889,
year = {2025},
author = {Ryan, CM and Staver, AC},
title = {'Loss and damage fund' for climate change needs broader remit.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {641},
number = {8063},
pages = {594},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-025-01510-4},
pmid = {40360889},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40360667,
year = {2025},
author = {Gruss, I and Czarniecka-Wiera, M and Świerszcz, S and Szymura, M and Szymura, T and Raduła, MW},
title = {Responses of grassland soil mesofauna to induced climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {16532},
pmid = {40360667},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Grassland ; *Soil/chemistry ; Animals ; Poland ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; Arthropods/physiology ; Mites/physiology ; },
abstract = {Climate change can significantly affect the below and above-ground ecosystems. This study aimed to test the effects of induced climate change on the composition of soil mesofauna and vascular plant species in semi-natural grasslands. Open-top chambers (OTCs) were used to manipulate climatic conditions. The research was carried out over three years in two semi-natural grasslands in south-west Poland (Central Europe). Changes in soil mesofauna (Collembola and Acari) and vegetation characteristics under OTC treatment were evaluated and compared to untreated control sites. Treatment with OTC significantly increased the abundance of Oribatida mites (up to 42%) but decreased the abundance of Gamasida (by 21%), indicating contrasting responses of the Acari subgroups to warming. Collembola diversity was significantly reduced under OTC conditions, as reflected in the lower Margalef, Simpson, and Shannon-Wiener indices. Furthermore, the abundance of epigeic Collembola increased under OTC. Redundancy analysis (RDA) revealed that plant traits explained 37.91% of the variation in mesofauna structure. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) further supported these findings, showing that climate exerted a strong negative effect on soil quality, which in turn had a pronounced positive influence on plant quality (total effect = 0.678). Plant quality significantly enhanced soil fauna abundance (total effect = 0.264), while the overall impact of climate on soil fauna was negative (- 0.231), primarily via indirect pathways. These findings suggest that climate change in grassland ecosystems can disrupt the ecological balance of soil fauna by modifying their responses to environmental variables. The SEM results emphasise the cascading nature of these effects, from climate to soil, vegetation, and ultimately soil fauna, highlighting the importance of indirect environmental pressures. Conserving plant diversity remains essential to buffer against climate-driven disruptions and maintain ecosystem stability.},
}
@article {pmid40359743,
year = {2025},
author = {Berntsson, SG and Reis, J and Zjukovskaja, C and Tulek, Z and Kristoffersson, A and Landtblom, AM},
title = {Climate change impacts the symptomology and healthcare of multiple sclerosis patients through fatigue and heat sensitivity - A systematic review.},
journal = {Journal of the neurological sciences},
volume = {474},
number = {},
pages = {123526},
doi = {10.1016/j.jns.2025.123526},
pmid = {40359743},
issn = {1878-5883},
mesh = {Humans ; *Multiple Sclerosis/therapy/epidemiology/complications/physiopathology ; *Climate Change ; *Fatigue/etiology/epidemiology/therapy ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change, in terms of global warming and heat waves, might negatively impact people with neurological diseases. Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), which is characterized by heat sensitivity, may therefore have an increased vulnerability. Subsequently, we aimed to specifically investigate the state of knowledge on climate change and MS.<br><br>METHODS: We conducted a literature search in the Pub Med database during 2022-2024 using the search terms "multiple sclerosis" AND "climate ", "climate change", "global warming", "heat waves", and "seasonal variations". A total of 773 scientifical papers were retrieved and scrutinized according to the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Finally, 24 publications were manually selected based on their relevance to the intended topic, covering climate change related heat sensitivity in MS patients, associated healthcare burden, and treatment strategies.<br><br>RESULTS: Only few publications focused on climate change and its effect on MS. The search yielded 24 articles on effects of climate/environmental heat and seasonal variations on MS. There was both evidence of worsened clinical symptoms as well as negative studies. However, the majority of selected papers, 16/24 (67&#xa0;%) revealed an impact on MS symptoms/hospitalization from environmental heat.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: So far there has been limited interest in the vulnerability of MS patients to climate change. The future perspective of increased temperature and heat waves should be highlighted so that authorities prepare health systems to apply to this new, but logical and intuitive, scientific knowledge. As heat sensitivity also seems to affect neurological disorders beyond MS, further research is needed to develop general care strategies in the future.},
}
@article {pmid40359307,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, X and Hao, M and Zhou, Y and Zhang, Y and Xu, Z and Liu, X and Gao, Y and Li, R and Zhang, H and Li, X and Liu, X and Yao, Y},
title = {Projections of Heat-Related Mortality in Chinese Cities: The Roles of Climate Change, Urbanization, Socioeconomic Adaptation, and Landscape-Level Strategies.},
journal = {Environmental health perspectives},
volume = {133},
number = {6},
pages = {67011},
pmid = {40359307},
issn = {1552-9924},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Urbanization ; Cities/epidemiology ; China/epidemiology ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Socioeconomic Factors ; *Mortality/trends ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Physiological heat strain induced by extreme temperatures in cities has led to significant heat-related deaths. Although socioeconomic adaptation is suggested to mitigate this issue, its effectiveness is limited. Conversely, there is a lack of comprehensive evaluation on the effectiveness of landscape-level strategies for mitigating heat-related deaths.<br><br>OBJECTIVES: We developed a comprehensive modeling framework to estimate the impacts of environmental stresses and mitigating strategies on heat-related deaths in China's cities from 2016 to 2055.<br><br>METHODS: The framework assesses future heat-related deaths through five experiments considering the influences of climate change, urbanization, socioeconomic adaptation, and landscape-level strategies. We used extrapolated region-specific exposure-response functions (ERF) and recent advancement of geo-statistics for public health to generate urban patch level ERF curves. We used these curves and temperature and population data to generate future heat-related deaths with a 1-km resolution and conducted 5,000 Monte Carlo simulations for uncertainty analysis.<br><br>RESULTS: Our analyses estimated that heat-related mortality will increase from 136.5&#xb1;16.5 deaths per million in 2016 to 175.7&#xb1;27.5 deaths per million in 2055 under SSP2-RCP4.5 (shared socioeconomic pathways-representative concentration pathways) scenario and from 140.0&#xb1;21.4 deaths per million to 230.2&#xb1;38.7 deaths per million under SSP5-RCP8.5 scenario, despite socioeconomic adaptation and landscape-level strategies. Socioeconomic adaptation (reducing deaths by 18.4-64.1&#x2009;per&#x2009;million) and landscape-level strategies (reducing deaths by 45.6-51.3&#x2009;per&#x2009;million) significantly mitigate heat-related deaths with varying effectiveness across different income levels. Specifically, in high-income cities with dense populations, landscape-level strategies are 2.2-4.3 times more effective than socioeconomic adaptation. Within these cities, implementing the same landscape-level strategies in the high-density urban centers led to an additional reduction up to 4.9-6.8&#x2009;deaths/km2 in comparison with surrounding areas.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Our framework helps to systematically understand the effectiveness of landscape-level strategies in reducing heat-related mortality. Future sustainable city management should prioritize landscape-level strategies along with socioeconomic adaptation to support healthy and comfortable communities. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP15010.},
}
@article {pmid40359039,
year = {2025},
author = {Sinclair, AH and Cosme, D and Lydic, K and Reinero, DA and Carreras-Tartak, J and Mann, ME and Falk, EB},
title = {Behavioral interventions motivate action to address climate change.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {20},
pages = {e2426768122},
pmid = {40359039},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {140D0423C0048//DOD | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Motivation ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; },
abstract = {Mitigating climate change requires urgent action at individual, collective, and institutional levels. However, individuals may fail to act because they perceive climate change as a threat that is distant or not personally relevant, or believe their actions are not impactful. To address these psychological barriers, we conducted a large-scale "intervention tournament." In a sample of 7,624 participants, we systematically tested 17 interventions that targeted psychological mechanisms described by three key themes: Relevance, Future Thinking, and Response Efficacy. Interventions that emphasized social relevance were the most effective for motivating people to share news articles and petitions about climate change. Interventions that targeted future thinking were the most effective for broadly motivating individual actions (e.g., driving less, eating vegetarian meals) and collective actions (e.g., donating, volunteering) to address climate change. Interventions that emphasized the environmental impact of these actions reliably increased the perceived impact of pro-environmental actions, but did not consistently motivate action. Notably, interventions that targeted two or more mechanisms-such as imagining a future scenario that involved oneself or close others-were most effective. Importantly, our leading interventions were substantially more effective than prevalent existing strategies (e.g., carbon footprint information). Our findings are relevant to theories of behavior change, motivation, and information sharing, with potential applications across domains. Insights from our tournament could be applied to develop scalable online interventions and mass communication campaigns to address climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40359014,
year = {2025},
author = {Richards, CA and Brumley, C and Graves, JM and Parker, MM and Khot, LR and Postma, J},
title = {Mapping Research Priorities for Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture: A One Health Perspective.},
journal = {Workplace health &amp; safety},
volume = {73},
number = {9},
pages = {454-465},
doi = {10.1177/21650799251334147},
pmid = {40359014},
issn = {2165-0969},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Agriculture/methods ; *One Health ; Animals ; Occupational Health ; Farmers ; *Research ; Wildfires ; Livestock ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The climate emergency poses significant threats to agricultural productivity, the health and economic prospects of agricultural workers, and animal welfare. This requires development and implementation of adaptation strategies to mitigate the impact in the long-term. The purpose of this study was to identify and map research priorities for climate change adaptation in agriculture, focusing on protecting the health of agricultural workers and livestock animals.<br><br>METHODS: Based on the One Health framework, we utilized a participatory, mixed-method approach called group concept mapping. In 2023, 20 faculty members from various disciplines at a land-grant university were recruited through email and purposive sampling, based on group concept mapping methodology. Fifteen faculty members brainstormed ways to reduce health risks for agricultural workers and livestock in the Pacific Northwest amid climate change. Forty ideas were sorted and rated for importance and feasibility by 11 and 10 faculty, respectively.<br><br>FINDINGS: Multidimensional scaling yielded five clusters: wildfire smoke impacts, basic science, forecasting extreme weather, tradeoffs, and occupational health and labor. Key research areas include studying wildfire smoke's effects on agricultural products, animals, and workers, and identifying adaptive strategies for climate change's impact on humans and livestock. Overall, 25% included all three pillars of the One Health framework.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Most research directions were focused on risk management, with limited emphasis on the One Health framework.<br><br>APPLICATION TO PRACTICE: Transdisciplinary collaboration is needed to apply a One Health approach in climate adaptation efforts for agriculture and can be enhanced through transdisciplinary education and training opportunities.},
}
@article {pmid40356815,
year = {2025},
author = {Al Khatib, A and Alsaleh, B and Almari, M and Hassanein, S and Al Hakawati, N},
title = {Mitigating climate change impacts on health: a comparative analysis of strategies in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1551559},
pmid = {40356815},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Saudi Arabia/epidemiology ; Lebanon/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; Food Supply/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Public Health ; Communicable Diseases/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Human activities are now adding rapidly more greenhouse gases to the atmosphere causing global warming which is one aspect of climate change, the greatest threat to public health. Therefore, this study aims to compare the health impacts of climate change on Saudi Arabia and Lebanon, and assessing their adaptation strategies in addressing climate change challenges.<br><br>METHODOLOGY: This study is a descriptive Comparative Analysis, this was performed by analyzing the available data on climate-related health outcomes: food insecurity, emergence of infectious disease and car accidents and by comparing trends and percentages between the two countries.<br><br>RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Saudi Arabia and Lebanon has markable high CO2 emission, which negatively affect the health of people such as Food insecurity (in KSA: The estimated loss over the periods in all the crops ranges from 7 to 25%, in Lebanon: There is a decreased the growth of coveted crops, and increased the growth of weeds and pests), Road traffic accidents (approximately 1.3 million people die as a result of road traffic accidents and 20-50 million people suffer from other injuries.), and Emergence of infectious diseases (in KSA: an increase in 1&#xb0;C of temperature caused a significant increase (15-25%) in malaria incidence, and increase in risk of food- borne diseases, in Lebanon: There is a vulnerability to the rise in food-borne and vector-borne diseases.). Forecasting the future for both countries reveal to a definite climate change occurring. Further actions could be implemented to overcome the negative health outcomes according to each country. Agriculture and Food Security, Use of renewable energy, and Awareness Campaigns on climate change and health are measures that could be implemented to face the outcomes of climate change. Interestingly, there are some organizations funding initiatives and activities in raising awareness of climate change.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Numerous sectors are impacted by climate change, which is a serious issue that requires immediate action. It has a substantial influence on many different sectors and leads to food instability, agricultural issues, an increase in infectious disease transmission, and a rise in traffic accidents. These elements require particular care, and appropriate action should be done to eliminate them.},
}
@article {pmid40355486,
year = {2025},
author = {Kaiho, K},
title = {Mechanisms of global climate change during the five major mass extinctions.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {16498},
pmid = {40355486},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {25247084//Japan Society for the Promotion of Science/ ; },
abstract = {Since the emergence of diverse animal phyla around 500 million years ago, five major mass extinction events have occurred, each coinciding with abnormal climate changes. We analyzed sedimentary organic molecules from the first and least understood extinction event at the end of the Ordovician period. We divided all five major extinctions into two phases each, totaling ten events, and examined the relationship between climate shifts and the "coronene index"-an indicator of heating temperatures in sedimentary rocks caused by volcanic activity or meteorite impacts. As a result, we found that four of the five extinctions began with global cooling and ended with warming, while one started with an unknown anomaly and also ended with warming. During the initial extinction phases, two events showed low-temperature heating, two high-temperature, and one moderate-temperature. All subsequent warming phases showed moderate-temperature heating. These findings suggest that large-scale volcanic eruptions and meteorite impacts heated sulfides, sulfates, and hydrocarbons at varying temperatures, releasing SO2 or soot into the stratosphere, blocking sunlight, and triggering global cooling and extinction. This was followed by moderate heating of hydrocarbons and carbonates, increasing CO2 emissions and driving long-term global warming, leading to secondary extinction events.},
}
@article {pmid40355070,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, ST and Li, L and Yang, Q and Wang, W and Wang, LP and Zhang, SD and Zhang, GF},
title = {Biomineralization mechanisms in the estuarine oyster (Crassostrea ariakensis): Unveiling the adaptive potential of mollusks in response to rapid climate change.},
journal = {Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987)},
volume = {377},
number = {},
pages = {126411},
doi = {10.1016/j.envpol.2025.126411},
pmid = {40355070},
issn = {1873-6424},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Crassostrea/physiology ; *Biomineralization ; Estuaries ; Adaptation, Physiological ; Animal Shells ; },
abstract = {Rapid climate change is often considered detrimental to biomineralization in mollusks; however, accumulating contradictory evidence necessitates reevaluation of the concept. Estuaries, characterized by fluctuating pH levels and limited calcifying substrate availability, are generally considered unfavorable for biomineralization. Understanding how biomineralization evolves in estuarine environments is essential for assessing adaptive potential and identifying mechanisms that could support molluscan adaptation to future environmental change. Phenotypic analyses, multi-omics approaches, and functional assays were employed within a common garden design to investigate the mechanisms underlying the estuarine oyster (Crassostrea ariakensis) adaptation to estuarine environments, using Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas), which inhabit non-estuarine areas, as a control. Compared with C. gigas, C. ariakensis exhibited superior biomineralization capacity, evidenced by heavier shells with increased density, enhanced resistance to dissolution, and greater toughness. Ion homeostasis and high expression of classical-pathway mantle secretomes were identified as compensatory mechanisms for the biomineralization adaptation of C. ariakensis. The novel C. ariakensis C-type lectin, a species-specific classical-pathway shell matrix secreted protein (SMSP), demonstrated a high capacity to accelerate the CaCO3 precipitation rate of calcite particles, thereby underscoring the essential roles of species-specific SMSPs in estuarine adaptations. This study provides novel insights into the adaptive potential of biomineralization in mollusks under rapid climate change. Analyzing biomineralization in estuarine organisms is critical for anticipating the emergent impacts of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40354730,
year = {2025},
author = {Llobregat, B and Cervini, C and González-Candelas, L and Verheecke-Vaessen, C and Ballester, AR and Medina, &#xc1;},
title = {Will climate change affect growth and ochratoxin A production of putative biocontrol knockout strains of Aspergillus carbonarius?.},
journal = {International journal of food microbiology},
volume = {439},
number = {},
pages = {111250},
doi = {10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111250},
pmid = {40354730},
issn = {1879-3460},
mesh = {*Ochratoxins/biosynthesis ; *Aspergillus/growth &amp; development/metabolism/genetics ; *Climate Change ; Vitis/microbiology ; Temperature ; Carbon Dioxide/metabolism ; Gene Knockout Techniques ; },
abstract = {The research explored the effects of abiotic factors associated with climate change (CC) on the growth and metabolite production of wild-type Aspergillus carbonarius ITEM 5010 and three knockout mutants: one knockout in the first gene of the ochratoxin A (OTA) biosynthesis pathway (ΔotaA) and two in the veA and laeA genes (the latter knockout generated in this work) encoding VELVET complex proteins, which regulate metabolism. Variables examined were temperature (30 °C vs 37 °C), water activity (0.98 vs 0.90), and CO2 levels (400 ppm vs 1000 ppm). Growth, OTA production, and other metabolites were evaluated on grape-based medium. The results showed that abiotic factors significantly influenced fungal growth and mycotoxin production, with aw being the most critical parameter. At aw 0.90, no growth was observed. A temperature of 37 °C combined with 1000 ppm CO2 resulted in higher OTA production, indicating a greater health risk in predicted CC scenarios. Mutants of global regulatory factors showed altered metabolite production, with elevated OTA levels at 37 °C. The ΔotaA knockout mutant consistently showed no OTA production, suggesting its viability as a biocontrol agent under CC conditions. However, while OTA increased, other secondary metabolites, such as pyranonigrin A and kojic acid, decreased with rising temperatures in all strains. The research highlights the influence of abiotic factors related to CC on A. carbonarius growth and metabolite production, underlining the threat of increased mycotoxin production. This reinforces the need for resilient biocontrol strategies. The ΔotaA mutant has been identified as a potential biocontrol agent, demonstrating resistance to future environmental stresses associated with CC.},
}
@article {pmid40353834,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, L and Yang, C and Wang, P and Xie, G and Wang, W},
title = {Assessing the potential global distribution of Monochamus sutor (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) under the influence of climate change and human activities based on Maximum Entropy model.},
journal = {Journal of economic entomology},
volume = {118},
number = {3},
pages = {1174-1187},
doi = {10.1093/jee/toaf093},
pmid = {40353834},
issn = {1938-291X},
support = {//Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Coleoptera/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Animal Distribution ; Human Activities ; Models, Biological ; Entropy ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Monochamus sutor, an important phytophagous pest, is a known vector insect of Bursaphelenchus mucronatus in addition to feeding directly on trees. Although B. mucronatus causes relatively minor damage in European and Asian forests, its threat to coniferous forests is similar to that of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus. Given that B. xylophilus evolved into a destructive pathogen after its introduction into Asia, B. mucronatus may also pose a potential threat to North American coniferous forests. Therefore, we assessed the potential global distributions areas of M. sutor and their relative dynamics under different climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0, and SSP5-8.5) in the current (i. considering only bioclimatic factors; ii. including anthropogenic factors) and in the future (2050s and 2070s) using an optimized Maximum Entropy ecological niche model. The mean area under the curve value of the optimized model was greater than 0.86 and the true skill statistic value was greater than 0.79. Potentially suitable habitat for M. sutor is driven by a combination of temperature (Bio1 and Bio2), precipitation (Bio14, Bio15, and Bio18), and human activities. In the current period, suitable areas are concentrated in Europe, East Asia, and North America, and are smaller in the presence of anthropogenic disturbance than in the presence of bioclimatic factors alone. At the same time, under future climate scenarios, the potential range of M. sutor will always expand more than contract, with a projected increase of 1,329.02 to 1,798.23 × 104 km2 compared to the current time period, especially spread toward Canada and the United States of America in North America. The present study provides important insights into the potential risks of M. sutor, which is important to help guide decision-making in pest control as well as forest conservation.},
}
@article {pmid40351867,
year = {2025},
author = {Lorenzon, A and Granata, M and Verzelloni, P and Tommasi, L and Palandri, L and Malavolti, M and Bargellini, A and Righi, E and Vinceti, M and Paduano, S and Filippini, T},
title = {Effect of Climate Change on West Nile Virus Transmission in Italy: A Systematic Review.},
journal = {Public health reviews},
volume = {46},
number = {},
pages = {1607444},
pmid = {40351867},
issn = {0301-0422},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: West Nile Virus (WNV) infection prevalence is increasing in recent years in Europe, particularly in Italy. Such increase has been related to climate and environmental factors. Our review aims to assess the relation between climate change-related factors and the spread of WNV in Italy.<br><br>METHODS: We conducted a literature search across four online databases until 22 January 2025, using as search terms WNV, its vectors, and climate change.<br><br>RESULTS: Out of 282 unique articles, we included 29 eligible papers published between 2011-2025, most of them assessing distribution of the main WNV vector (Culex pipiens) and epidemiology of the infection in relation to climate/environmental factors. We found a positive strong association of WNV transmission with temperature and agricultural land use. Associations with other environmental variables also emerged, but they were either weak or inconsistent.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Despite some inconsistencies in the results, likely due to heterogeneity in study methodologies and interactions of environmental variables, review findings indicate that some climate change-related factors favor WNV spread through its vectors in Italy, in line with exploratory observations obtained on the entire Europe.<br><br>https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42023430636, identifier CRD42023430636.},
}
@article {pmid40351577,
year = {2025},
author = {Gezer, M and Yıldırım, Y and İlhan, M},
title = {Reliability generalization meta-analysis of the Climate Change Worry Scale.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1590126},
pmid = {40351577},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {Climate change worry is an increasingly critical issue in eco-psychology literature. A commonly used instrument for measuring this construct is the Climate Change Worry Scale (CCWS), developed by Stewart. This Likert-type scale assesses individuals' climate change worry through 10 items clustered under a single factor. It has been adapted for multiple cultures and utilized in numerous studies conducted across various countries. Nevertheless, no study has synthesized the reliability values obtained from individual studies for the scale. The purpose of the current meta-analysis was to perform a reliability generalization for the CCWS. To this end, an exhaustive literature search was conducted from July 14 to November 17, 2024, in the EBSCO, ERIC, Taylor &amp; Francis, PubMed, and Web of Science databases, as well as Google Scholar, using the keyword "Climate Change Worry Scale." After scrutinizing the identified studies for duplicates and applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, the research focused on the 40 Cronbach's alpha coefficients acquired from 37 papers. The results of the analysis, which involved running the random effects model and the Bonnet transformation, indicated that the pooled Cronbach's alpha was 0.932 (95% CI = 0.919-0.942). The results of the moderator analysis revealed that the sample descriptors and study characteristics included in the meta-analysis did not significantly affect the reliability estimates. Accordingly, the CCWS was found to be an instrument that produces highly reliable measurements regardless of factors such as region, language, participants' age, and the total number of items answered during administration. Finally, the reliability induction rate was determined to be 29.41%. However, the high heterogeneity observed among the reliability estimates of the primary studies exposed the limitations of generalizing the reliability of CCWS scores across different populations and research conditions. This situation also emphasized the importance of providing detailed information about the scale's sample demographics and administration conditions when reporting reliability.},
}
@article {pmid40350753,
year = {2025},
author = {Hunter, PR},
title = {Future disease burden due to the rise of emerging infectious disease secondary to climate change may be being under-estimated.},
journal = {Virulence},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {2501243},
pmid = {40350753},
issn = {2150-5608},
}
@article {pmid40350124,
year = {2025},
author = {Antu, UB and Roy, TK and Kulsum, TI and Mitu, PR and Ismail, Z and Arifin, M and Datta, M and Hossain, SA and Islam, MS and Mahiddin, NA and Al Bakky, A and Hossin, S and Islam, S and Idris, AM},
title = {Role of humic acid for climate change adaptation measures to boost up sustainable agriculture and soil health: A potential review.},
journal = {International journal of biological macromolecules},
volume = {313},
number = {},
pages = {144043},
doi = {10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.144043},
pmid = {40350124},
issn = {1879-0003},
mesh = {*Humic Substances/analysis ; *Soil/chemistry ; *Climate Change ; *Agriculture/methods ; },
abstract = {Humic acids (HAs) are complex organic compounds produced through the degradation of plant and animal residues, which are typically found in organic wastes, compost, peat, lignite, and leonardite. HAs, being natural bio-stimulants, play crucial roles in sustaining soil health, enhancing plant productivity, and developing sustainable agriculture. Their ability to enhance soil aggregation, aeration, water holding capacity, and root penetration that improves plant growth and stress tolerance. HAs are also found to enhance microbial activity, plant nutrient uptake, and soil structure. They are also capable of antagonizing the adverse effects induced by numerous stressors such as heavy metals toxicity, salinity, and drought. Additionally, by sequestering carbon in the soil environment and minimizing the emission of greenhouse gases, HAs help to alleviate climate change. This review critically examines the multifaceted applications of HAs in sustainable agriculture, where their prospects to reconcile conventional farming into a climate-resilient form of farming are emphasized. It accentuates the heterogeneity of HAs' structures, their action modes against soil-plant interaction, and their potential to transform current agronomy on the global scale. The study is novel in its articulation of the integrated vision of HAs efficacy in various agronomic ecosystems and in determining drivers and critical knowledge gaps which it grapples in the modern agriculture. Future research will attempt to assess HAs application trends and fully utilize their agronomic and environmental benefits within the context of precision agriculture.},
}
@article {pmid40350111,
year = {2025},
author = {Qin, Y and Fang, S and Zhao, Y and Liu, H and Wang, G and Lu, W},
title = {Born with Silurian global warming: Defensive role of TRPV1 in caudal neurosecretory system (CNSS) in flounder.},
journal = {International journal of biological macromolecules},
volume = {312},
number = {},
pages = {144092},
doi = {10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.144092},
pmid = {40350111},
issn = {1879-0003},
mesh = {Animals ; *TRPV Cation Channels/metabolism/genetics ; *Flounder/physiology/metabolism/genetics ; *Neurosecretory Systems/metabolism/physiology ; *Global Warming ; *Fish Proteins/metabolism/genetics ; },
abstract = {The caudal neurosecretory system (CNSS), unique to fish, emerged during the Silurian global warming period and appears to have an inevitable connection with "heat." Although TRPV1 is known to be a key molecule mediating high-temperature perception in fish, its role in CNSS remains unknown. Here, we found that TRPV1 located on Dahlgren cells in CNSS, is involved in sensing high-temperatures and helps flounder to respond correctly. Specifically, in the context of mild high-temperatures, Dahlgren cells expressing Urotensin I (UI) are the main active cell subpopulation. TRPV1 promotes the activation of the UI cell subpopulation by activating excitatory receptors, which in turn facilitates freezing behavior in flounder. When the accumulated temperature in the abdomen reaches avoidance high-temperatures, the firing activity of the UI cell subpopulation is inhibited, which is related to the TRPV1-mediated activation of NR3A. Accordingly, a subpopulation of Urotensin II (UII) cells was activated. Meanwhile, the expression of genes related to dopamine receptors and acetylcholine synthesis are significantly elevated, thereby mediating the avoidance behavior of flounder to escape from injury. Overall, these studies collectively elucidate the complex adaptive mechanisms employed by flounder in response to high-temperature fluctuations, with a special emphasis on the importance of CNSS temperature sensing.},
}
@article {pmid40349560,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, Y and Xu, Y and Li, X},
title = {Modeling the impacts of climate change on epifauna distribution in the southern Yellow Sea and East China Sea.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {981},
number = {},
pages = {179624},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179624},
pmid = {40349560},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {To evaluate the potential impact of climate change on the distributions of eight epifaunal species in the southern Yellow Sea and the East China Sea, species distribution models were established using species data collected from bottom trawling surveys and marine environment data connected with the Sixth Phase of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project. The modeling results revealed that temperature and depth were the most important environmental factors in shaping the distribution patterns of epifauna. The coastal waters of China between 32°N and 34°N are projected to become a key region where climate change will significantly influence the distribution of epifaunal species under future scenarios. Under future climate scenarios, the distributions of Alpheus digitalis, Alpheus japonicus, Amblychaeturichthys hexanema and Solenocera crassicornis are projected to expand northward, crossing the 32°N ecological barrier zone. Even if the targets of the Paris Agreement are achieved, the potential distributions of epifauna will undergo substantial changes. These findings indicated that the ecological barrier is a multi-dimensional environmental space defined by various marine environmental factors, and future climate change may further diminish its effect.},
}
@article {pmid40346693,
year = {2025},
author = {Muhling, B and Snyder, S and Hazen, EL and Whitlock, R and Park, JY and Stock, CA and Block, BA},
title = {Climate change impacts to foraging seascapes for a highly migratory top predator.},
journal = {Movement ecology},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {33},
pmid = {40346693},
issn = {2051-3933},
support = {NA20OAR4310507 and NA24OARX431G0004//NOAA/ ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is impacting the distribution and movement of mobile marine organisms globally. Statistical species distribution models are commonly used to explain past patterns and anticipate future shifts. However, purely correlative models can fail under novel environmental conditions, or omit key mechanistic processes driving species habitat use.<br><br>METHODS: Here, we used a unique combination of laboratory measurements, field observations, and environmental predictors to investigate spatial variability in energetic seascapes for juvenile North Pacific albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga). This species undertakes some of the longest migrations of any finfish, but their susceptibility to climate-driven habitat changes is poorly understood. We first built a framework based on Generalized Additive Models to understand mechanisms of energy gain and loss in albacore, and how these are linked to ocean conditions. We then applied the framework to projections from an ensemble of earth system models to quantify changes in thermal and foraging habitats between historical (1971-2000) and future (2071-2100) time periods.<br><br>RESULTS: We show how albacore move seasonally between feeding grounds in the California Current System and the offshore North Pacific, foraging most successfully in spring and summer. The thermal corridors used for migration largely coincide with minimum metabolic costs of movement. Future warming may result in loss of favorable thermal habitat in the sub-tropics and a reduction in total habitat area, but allow increased access to productive and energetically favorable sub-arctic ecosystems. Importantly, while thermal considerations suggest a loss in habitat area, forage considerations suggest that these losses may be offset by more energetically favorable conditions in the habitat that remains. In addition, the energetic favorability of coastal foraging areas may increase in future, with decreasing suitability of offshore foraging grounds. Our results clearly show the importance of moving beyond temperature when considering climate change impacts on marine species and their movement ecology.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Considering energetic seascapes adds essential mechanistic underpinning to projections of habitat gain and loss, particularly for highly migratory animals. Overall, improved understanding of mechanisms driving migration behavior, physiological constraints, and behavioral plasticity is required to better anticipate how climate change will impact pelagic marine ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid40346317,
year = {2025},
author = {Taylor-Burns, R and Reguero, BG and Barnard, PL and Beck, MW},
title = {Nature-based solutions extend the lifespan of a regional levee system under climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {16218},
pmid = {40346317},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Nature-based solutions are receiving increasing attention as a cost-effective climate adaptation strategy. Horizontal levees are nature-based adaptation solutions that include a sloping wetland habitat buffer fronting a levee. They can offer a hybrid solution to reinforce traditional levees in estuarine areas-plants on the horizontal levee can provide wave attenuation benefits as well as habitat benefits, but how the design of horizontal levees influences risk of levee failure remains unquantified. We use a hydrodynamic model, XBeach non-hydrostatic (XB-NH), to assess the stability and sustainability of existing levees and determine how hybrid nature-based climate adaptation measures can reduce the risk of overtopping on levees in San Francisco Bay. We compare overtopping rates in the existing levee system and in a variety of nature-based adaptation scenarios using a range of widths and slopes of horizontal levees to assess how horizontal levees perform in reducing risk of flooding, both with present day conditions and sea level rise. We show that climate change will challenge existing levee flood defenses in San Francisco Bay and increase the risk of overtopping, and that the nature-based solution of horizontal levees can meaningfully reduce risk of overtopping while simultaneously supporting marsh habitat. Flood risk reduction and habitat provision are both maximized with more gradually sloping and wider horizontal levee designs. Results show that the risk of overtopping can be reduced by up to 30% with horizontal levees. This analysis provides insight into horizontal levee design considerations and a methodological approach to adapt levees to prepare for climate change in urban wave-exposed estuaries. We show that horizontal levees can support preparation for the projected impacts of sea level rise (SLR) while simultaneously providing new intertidal wetland habitat.},
}
@article {pmid40346151,
year = {2025},
author = {Elabd, E and Hamouda, HM and Ali, MAM and Fouad, Y},
title = {Climate change prediction in Saudi Arabia using a CNN GRU LSTM hybrid deep learning model in al Qassim region.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {16275},
pmid = {40346151},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Climate change, which causes long-term temperature and weather changes, threatens natural ecosystems and cities. It has worldwide economic consequences. Climate change trends up to 2050 are predicted using the hybrid model that consists of Convolutional Neural Network-Gated Recurrent Unit-Long Short-Term Memory (CNN-GRU-LSTM), a unique deep learning architecture. With a focus on Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia, the model assesses temperature, air temperature dew point, visibility distance, and atmospheric sea-level pressure. We used Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technique for Regression with Gaussian Noise (SMOGN) to reduce dataset imbalance. The CNN-GRU-LSTM model was compared to 5 classic regression models: DTR, RFR, ETR, BRR, and K-Nearest Neighbors. Five main measures were used to evaluate model performance: MSE, MAE, MedAE, RMSE, and R[2]. After Min-Max normalization, the dataset was split into training (70%), validation (15%), and testing (15%) sets. The paper shows that the CNN-GRU-LSTM model beats standard regression methods in all four climatic scenarios, with R[2] values of 99.62%, 99.15%, 99.71%, and 99.60%. Deep learning predicts climate change well and can guide environmental policy and urban development decisions.},
}
@article {pmid40345087,
year = {2025},
author = {Moghaddam, HK and Rahimzadeh Kivi, Z and Abtahizadeh, E and Abolfathi, S},
title = {Sustainable water allocation under climate change: Deep learning approaches to predict drinking water shortages.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {385},
number = {},
pages = {125600},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125600},
pmid = {40345087},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Drinking Water ; *Water Supply ; *Deep Learning ; Groundwater ; Iran ; Neural Networks, Computer ; Water Resources ; },
abstract = {Addressing sustainable urban water supply has become one of the most critical challenges for modern megacities, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions where rapid urbanization and climate change converge to exacerbate resource scarcity. Tehran, a metropolis under mounting water stress, exemplifies this global crisis. With population pressures, migration, poor urban planning, and inadequate environmental management intensifying the demand for water, reliance on groundwater surged to over 51 % of the city's total supply by 2021. This unsustainable dependence is compounded by severe aquifer depletion, now declining at an alarming rate of 32 cm annually. This study adopts advanced machine learning approaches to provide a forward-looking, integrative approach to understanding and mitigating the impacts of urban centralization, land-use mismanagement, and climate variability on Tehran's water resources. By leveraging hybrid simulation models, combining Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) models with three optimization techniques (i.e. Fire Hawk Optimizer (FHO), Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA), and Horse Optimization Algorithm (HOA)) this research offers a powerful tool for managing water allocation across five critical dam reservoirs and the Tehran aquifer. Our analysis reveals that the RNN-FHO model demonstrates superior performance in predicting dam inflows, while the RNN-WOA model excels in forecasting groundwater table fluctuations, providing a vital roadmap for water resource planners. We developed a robust conceptual model to address anticipated drinking water shortages by supplementing surface water with groundwater resources. To simulate future conditions, we employed three state-of-the-art climate models (MRI-ESM2, CNRM-CM6-1, and BCC-CSM2) across three emission pathways (SSP1.26, SSP2.45, and SSP5.85) for the period 2021-2050. The projections indicate a troubling trend: dam inflows could decline by 8% in the most optimistic scenario and by 11 % in the worst case. Furthermore, by 2030, water demand in Tehran is expected to exceed 2.2 BCM, intensifying pressure on groundwater resources and necessitating large-scale water transfers. Excessive groundwater extraction, ranging from 100 to 300 MCM, would result in drastic aquifer drawdowns of 46-171 cm, threatening both hydrological stability and environmental health. This study highlights the critical need for a paradigm shift in water management practices. A strategic approach, encompassing reductions in per capita water consumption, extensive recycling, improved use of treated effluent in urban landscapes, and optimized water allocation, is essential to avert a looming water crisis. The methodologies and insights presented in this study offer transformative solutions for water-stressed urban environments worldwide.},
}
@article {pmid40344332,
year = {2025},
author = {Drake, JM and Wares, JP and Byers, JE and Anderson, JT},
title = {Two Hypotheses About Climate Change and Species Distributions.},
journal = {Ecology letters},
volume = {28},
number = {5},
pages = {e70134},
pmid = {40344332},
issn = {1461-0248},
mesh = {Animals ; Biological Evolution ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Models, Biological ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Species' distributions are changing around the planet as a result of global climate change. Most research has focused on shifts in mean climate conditions, leaving the effects of increased environmental variability comparatively underexplored. This paper proposes two new macroecological hypotheses-the variability damping hypothesis and the variability adaptation hypothesis-to understand how ecological dynamics and evolutionary history could influence biogeographic patterns being forced by contemporary large-scale climate change across all major ecosystems. The variability damping hypothesis predicts that distributions of species living in deep water environments will be least affected by increasing climate-driven temperature variability compared with species in nearshore, intertidal and terrestrial environments. The variability adaptation hypothesis predicts the opposite. Where available, we discuss how the existing evidence aligns with these hypotheses and propose ways in which they may be empirically tested.},
}
@article {pmid40344026,
year = {2025},
author = {Rad, SPH and Duque, TS and Flory, SL and do Nascimento, VG and Mendes, DS and Maciel, JC and Dos Santos, JB and Silva, RSD and Shabani, F},
title = {Predicting the spread of invasive Imperata cylindrica under climate change: A global risk assessment and future distribution scenarios.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {5},
pages = {e0321027},
pmid = {40344026},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Introduced Species ; Risk Assessment ; Ecosystem ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Invasive plant species, such as Imperata cylindrica (cogongrass), threaten native ecosystems, natural resources, and lands worldwide. With climate change, the risk of invasions may increase as more favorable conditions enable non-native species to spread into new areas. This study employs the CLIMEX model to predict the potential distribution of I. cylindrica under current and future climate scenarios, under the SRES A2 scenario. A comprehensive dataset comprising 6,414 occurrence records was used to simulate the species' ecological niche based on key climatic parameters, including temperature and soil moisture. Our results indicate that more than 16% of the global land surface is currently highly suitable for I. cylindrica (Ecoclimatic Index ≥ 30), with significant risk areas identified in Central America, Africa, and Australia. Future projections under the A2 scenario suggest an expansion of suitable habitats by 2050, 2080, and 2100, particularly in regions such as southern Argentina and parts of North America, while areas in Africa may experience a decrease in suitability due to rising temperatures. Sensitivity analysis revealed that temperature-related parameters (DV0, DV1, DV2, and DV3) are the most influential in determining the species' distribution, highlighting the critical role of climate in driving the invasive potential of I. cylindrica. These findings provide valuable insights into the future risks associated with I. cylindrica invasions.},
}
@article {pmid40343721,
year = {2025},
author = {Sampaio, F and Marchioro, CA and Foerster, LA},
title = {Modeling parasitoid development: climate change impacts on Telenomus remus (Nixon) and Trichogramma foersteri (Takahashi) in southern Brazil.},
journal = {Pest management science},
volume = {81},
number = {9},
pages = {5335-5349},
pmid = {40343721},
issn = {1526-4998},
support = {//UNIEDU Postgraduate Program/ ; //Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; Brazil ; *Climate Change ; *Wasps/growth &amp; development/physiology ; Temperature ; Pest Control, Biological ; Models, Biological ; Larva/growth &amp; development/parasitology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The egg parasitoids Telenomus remus (Nixon) and Trichogramma foersteri (Takahashi) were recently collected in southern Brazil, expanding their potential use in biological control. Understanding how these species respond to temperature is essential to the effective implementation of biological control programs, especially in the context of global warming. In this study, phenological models were employed to assess the effects of temperature and climate change on their development.<br><br>RESULTS: Temperature had a significant impact on the development of Te. remus, with development times ranging from 52.7&#x2009;days at 15&#x2009;&#xb0;C to 8.1&#x2009;days at 35&#x2009;&#xb0;C. Parasitism peaked at 35&#x2009;&#xb0;C (124.15 eggs) and lowest at 15&#x2009;&#xb0;C (38.5 eggs). Emergence rates declined under extreme temperatures, especially at 15&#x2009;&#xb0;C. The Bri&#xe8;re-2 and Shi models were identified as the most appropriate for Te. remus and T. foersteri, respectively. Under the SSP2-4.5/2080 scenario, an increase in the number of generations was projected. In contrast, in the SSP5-8.5 scenario, higher temperatures may exceed the thermal thresholds of these species, potentially reducing voltinism in warmer regions while promoting it in colder areas.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Telenomus remus and T. foersteri exhibit broad thermal tolerance; however, extreme temperatures, including those predicted under climate change scenarios, can restrict their development. This study offers valuable insights for laboratory rearing programs, mass production, and field release programs while enhancing the understanding of thermal interactions in Hymenopteran parasitoids. &#xa9; 2025 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley &amp; Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.},
}
@article {pmid40343684,
year = {2025},
author = {Jiang, R and Liu, W and Pennings, SC},
title = {Global warming disrupts the relative allocation between sexual and clonal reproduction in a common salt marsh plant.},
journal = {Ecology},
volume = {106},
number = {5},
pages = {e70101},
doi = {10.1002/ecy.70101},
pmid = {40343684},
issn = {1939-9170},
support = {32222054//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; OCE-0620959//US National Science Foundation awards to the Georgia Coastal Ecosystems Long-Term Ecological Research Program/ ; OCE-1237140//US National Science Foundation awards to the Georgia Coastal Ecosystems Long-Term Ecological Research Program/ ; OCE-1832178//US National Science Foundation awards to the Georgia Coastal Ecosystems Long-Term Ecological Research Program/ ; OCE-9982133//US National Science Foundation awards to the Georgia Coastal Ecosystems Long-Term Ecological Research Program/ ; },
mesh = {*Global Warming ; *Wetlands ; Salinity ; Seawater/chemistry ; *Plant Development ; *Plants ; Random Forest ; Poaceae/physiology ; Reproduction/physiology ; Plant Dispersal/physiology ; },
abstract = {Adjusting relative allocation between sexual and clonal reproduction is part of how plants respond to a variable environment, but we know little about how the allocation strategies of plant populations vary over time as abiotic conditions change. We studied correlations between sexual and clonal reproduction using 23 years of data on the clonal salt marsh plant Spartina alterniflora at eight sites in coastal Georgia, USA. The relationship between sexual reproduction and clonal reproduction varied over time. Within years, sexual reproduction was negatively related to clonal reproduction. These relationships were stronger in cooler years and weaker in warmer years, with slopes ranging from -0.202 in cool years to -0.013 in warm years. The trade-offs were also affected by river discharge, with stronger (more negative) slopes as river discharge increased. In a random forest model, temperature had the greatest influence (58%) on the relationships compared to other global change variables (precipitation, river discharge, sea level, and tide range). Overall, our study demonstrated that climate warming gradually disrupts the negative correlation in allocation between reproductive modes in a common salt marsh plant, shifting the affected populations toward a near-total reliance on clonal reproduction, potentially limiting their spread and the generation of new genotypes.},
}
@article {pmid40342715,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, Y and Gu, Y and Wang, WJ and Wang, L and Li, X and Zong, S and Li, MH and Wu, Z and He, HS and Cong, Y and Jiang, M},
title = {Climate Change and Topography Drive the Expansion of Betula ermanii in the Alpine Treeline Ecotone of the Changbai Mountain.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {5},
pages = {e71368},
pmid = {40342715},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Alpine treelines ecotones are critical ecological transition zones and are highly sensitive to global warming. However, the impact of climate on the distribution of treeline trees is not yet fully understood as this distribution may also be affected by other factors. Here, we used high-resolution satellite images with climatic and topographic variables to study changes in treeline tree distribution in the alpine treeline ecotone of the Changbai Mountain for the years 2002, 2010, 2017, and 2021. This study employed the Geodetector method to analyze how interactions between climatic and topographic factors influence the expansion of Betula ermanii on different aspect slopes. Over the past 20 years, B. ermanii, the only tree species in the Changbai Mountain tundra zone, had its highest expansion rate from 2017 to 2021 across all the years studied, approaching 2.38% per year. In 2021, B. ermanii reached its uppermost elevations of 2224 m on the western aspects and 2223 m on the northern aspects, which are the predominant aspects it occupies. We also observed a notable increase in the distribution of B. ermanii on steeper slopes (> 15°) between 2002 and 2021. Moreover, we found that interactions between climate and topographic factors played a more significant role in B. ermanii's expansion than any single dominant factor. Our results suggest that the interaction between topographic wetness index and the coldest month precipitation (Pre1), contributing 91% of the observed variability, primarily drove the expansion on the southern aspect by maintaining soil moisture, providing snowpack thermal insulation which enhanced soil temperatures, decomposition, and nutrient release in harsh conditions. On the northern aspect, the interaction between elevation and mean temperature of the warmest month explained 80% of the expansion. Meanwhile, the interaction between Pre1 and mean temperature of the growing season explained 73% of the expansion on the western aspect. This study revealed that dominant factors driving treeline upward movement vary across different mountain aspects. Climate and topography play significant roles in determining tree distribution in the alpine treeline ecotone. This knowledge helps better understand and forecast treeline dynamics in response to global climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40342356,
year = {2025},
author = {Muralidharan, A and Broekhuijsen, M and Lisondra, L and Guru, A and Haver, J and Irfan, S},
title = {The ripple effect: impacts of climate change on menstrual health and paths to resilience.},
journal = {Frontiers in global women's health},
volume = {6},
number = {},
pages = {1569046},
pmid = {40342356},
issn = {2673-5059},
abstract = {Girls and women face greater threats and severe ramifications from climate change, with studies consistently finding that women experience more health risks from climate change than men do. Climate change endangers girls and women's sexual and reproductive health and rights, including their menstrual health and hygiene practices. However, menstrual health and hygiene is rarely discussed in the context of climate change. We scoped the existing evidence to describe the interlinkages between climate change and menstrual health and hygiene, and outline services that anticipate, respond to, cope with, recover from, adapt to or transform in response to climate related events, trends and disturbances. Specifically, we describe how climate change disrupts access to essential menstrual health and hygiene information, products and services, impacts menstrual disorders and the menstrual cycle, and intensifies existing inequalities. Recommendations for improvement include climate resilient menstrual health and hygiene services encompassing access to menstrual products and materials, impartment of knowledge and skills, access to climate resilient facilities and services, social support, and policy actions.},
}
@article {pmid40342171,
year = {2025},
author = {Haugestad, CAP and Carlquist, E},
title = {'You can't live in fear all the time': Affective dilemmas in Youth's discussions on climate change in Norway.},
journal = {The British journal of social psychology},
volume = {64},
number = {3},
pages = {e12888},
doi = {10.1111/bjso.12888},
pmid = {40342171},
issn = {2044-8309},
support = {//UIO: Nordic/ ; //Reimagining Norden in an Evolving World (ReNEW)/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; Norway/ethnology ; *Climate Change ; Adolescent ; Female ; Male ; *Fear/psychology ; *Anxiety/psychology ; Focus Groups ; Young Adult ; },
abstract = {Emotional responses to anthropogenic climate change have attracted significant attention. People negotiate emotions through culturally available frameworks. This study, based on 18 focus group discussions, explores in detail three instances of how Norwegian youth engage affectively with climate change. Utilising affect and discourse theory, we conceptualise affective dilemmas as conflicts arising from contradictory expectations made available through discourse. These dilemmas are negotiated through affective-discursive practices. Through a discourse-oriented analysis, we illustrate how ecological distress is interpreted, enacted, and resisted. We identified three key affective-discursive dilemmas: (a) climate anxiety as voluntary versus involuntary, (b) fear as motivation versus a barrier for climate action, and (c) responsibility for climate actions versus self-care. Participants engaged in practices such as (a) purposeful engagement with climate anxiety, (b) detachment from ecological distress, and (c) self-care and staying positive. The study contributes to social psychology by applying affective-discursive theory to understand how youth make sense of and use eco-emotion categories in dialogue. It empirically shows how discussions on ecological issues reflect cultural expectations of self-care and positivity and individualised emotional management. The analysis highlights how socio-cultural imperatives shape youths' emotional responses, which may sideline collective climate action and favour psychological solutions to ecological crises.},
}
@article {pmid40341424,
year = {2025},
author = {Atashgahi, Z and Erfanian, MB and Moazzeni, H and Shemirani, G and Pirani, A},
title = {Endemic cushions of the Khorassan-Kopet Dagh floristic province show differential responses to future climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {16046},
pmid = {40341424},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; Iran ; Altitude ; },
abstract = {Climate change negatively affects mountainous plants and leads to their range contraction or extinction. Cushion plants are the essential components of mountainous ecosystems. Although cushions represent the dominant vegetation form of the mountains of the Irano-Anatolian Biodiversity Hotspot, the impacts of climate change on these plants have been merely studied. The present study investigates the effects of climate change on the distribution of endemic cushion species in the Khorassan-Kopet Dagh (KK) floristic province, the eastern-most part of the Irano-Anatolian Biodiversity Hotspot. We predicted the current and future range of 19 cushions in 2040 and 2100, using 19 bioclimatic layers along with two different SSPs and an ensemble of 12 modeling algorithms. These species belong to Acantholimon, Acanthophyllum, Astragalus, Jurinea, and Thymus genera. Our findings revealed that approximately all studied species will face range contraction. On the other hand, Jurinea antunowi, Acantholimon restiaceum, and Acanthophyllum speciosum will show negligible responses to climate change effects. Moreover, all analyzed species would shift upward in their altitudinal distribution range. The predicted range size contraction of the surveyed genera will vary between 36 to 91 percent, where Acanthophyllum and Thymus will show the least and the most contraction, respectively. Based on our findings, we have provided recommendations for conservation of vulnerable species and sustainable mountainous habitats restorations.},
}
@article {pmid40339693,
year = {2025},
author = {Scheen, A},
title = {Obesity and global warming: A two-way relationship?.},
journal = {Annales d'endocrinologie},
volume = {86},
number = {3},
pages = {101783},
doi = {10.1016/j.ando.2025.101783},
pmid = {40339693},
issn = {2213-3941},
mesh = {Humans ; *Global Warming/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Obesity/epidemiology/etiology ; Climate Change ; Thermogenesis ; },
abstract = {Our modern society has to face several health problems, among which climate change characterized by global warming and increased pollution and obesity epidemic and associated morbidities are prominent ones. Interestingly, several epidemiological studies argue for a closed connection between these two health concerns, in fact pointing out a bidirectional relationship. Global warming and its associated exposure to pollutants could contribute to weight gain through different mechanisms, including some endocrine disorders linked to adipocyte dysfunction (adiposopathy) and reduced thermogenesis, as well as a reluctance to physical activity in a hot ambient temperature. Conversely, obesity epidemic may play a role in global warming by an increased consumption of energetic ultra-processed foods and an enhanced energy waste for transportation, both leading to increased greenhouse gas emission. Thus, there is an urgent need for greater action to slow the process of global warming also to prevent harmful effects on health linked to obesity epidemic.},
}
@article {pmid40339021,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, C and Yang, J},
title = {US policies undermine climate change efforts.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {388},
number = {6747},
pages = {596-597},
doi = {10.1126/science.adx3136},
pmid = {40339021},
issn = {1095-9203},
}
@article {pmid40338961,
year = {2025},
author = {Norman, G},
title = {Conversation in My Parlor About Climate Change and the Call to Thoughtful Service by Lawyers with Disabilities.},
journal = {Journal of law and health},
volume = {38},
number = {3},
pages = {329-382},
pmid = {40338961},
issn = {1044-6419},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; United States ; *Persons with Disabilities/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; *Lawyers ; },
abstract = {Pope John Paul II penned, "So much of our world seems to be in fragments, in disjointed pieces." Experts admonish that an irreparable threshold of 1.5°C for global temperatures is not a theoretical remonstrance but an imminent imperative. Is this true? This article will explore if climate change exists. I will thoughtfully respond to this question in the affirmative, exploring center-based solutions. Specifically, this article will urge that these great United States require a new generation of leaders who can embody the energy of a Brother President Theodore Roosevelt, who possesses the eloquence of President John Kennedy, and who, like President Reagan, can maintain and show a bullish "love" of the country. The law is one of many tools and this new generation of leaders, who will use those tools, must better reflect the diversity of modern America. Specifically, I urge inclusion by lawyers with disabilities in leading center-based solutions to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40338493,
year = {2025},
author = {Martins-Oliveira, AT and Eisenlohr, PV and Canale, GR and Pires-Oliveira, JC and José-Silva, L and Barros-Rosa, L and Moreira, LS and de Melo, FR},
title = {Saguinus martinsi: predicted loss of habitat suitability following global warming and insights for the conservation of the species.},
journal = {Primates; journal of primatology},
volume = {66},
number = {4},
pages = {391-403},
pmid = {40338493},
issn = {1610-7365},
support = {code 001//Coordena&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Aperfei&#xe7;oamento de Pessoal de N&#xed;vel Superior/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Brazil ; *Ecosystem ; *Global Warming ; Climate Change ; },
abstract = {Global climate change is directly influenced by human actions due to land use and occupation. In this way, factors related to environments conditions, concomitant with anthropogenic impacts, determine the suitability of environments for species. We analyze the present-day and future suitability of environments for Saguinus martinsi, a primate species endemic to the Brazilian Amazon region. We analyzed two different greenhouse gas emission scenarios, known as Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs), one "optimistic" (SSP2-4.5) and the other "pessimistic" (SSP5-8.5), described by the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project. We created the models using climatic, edaphic, and topographic variables based on the Euclidean Distance algorithm. Our results indicate that S. martinsi may face severe threats in the near future as a consequence of climate change, given that no environmentally suitable areas were identified for the species in either of the future climate scenarios analyzed. We understand that it is necessary to expand searches for the presence and/or absence of the species in potentially environmentally suitable areas, in addition to consolidating measures to mitigate environmental impacts for the conditions found.},
}
@article {pmid40336133,
year = {2025},
author = {Yao, Y and Dai, Z},
title = {Climate change news exposure, first and third-person effects, and eco-anxiety in the Chinese general population: a moderation model.},
journal = {BMC psychology},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {483},
pmid = {40336133},
issn = {2050-7283},
support = {ZD24150//Jilin Provincial Education Science/ ; ZD24150//Jilin Provincial Education Science/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; *Anxiety/psychology ; China ; Middle Aged ; *Mass Media ; Young Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Adolescent ; Aged ; East Asian People ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: This study examines the relationship between exposure to climate change news and eco-anxiety in the Chinese general population, exploring the moderating effects of first-person effect (FPE) and third-person effect (TPE).<br><br>METHODS: Utilizing a non-representative sample of 1483 Chinese adults, we conducted an online survey assessing media consumption across traditional and digital platforms, FPE, TPE, and eco-anxiety. The survey included structured items measuring the frequency and impact of climate change news exposure, alongside scales for assessing eco-anxiety and perceptual biases (FPE and TPE).<br><br>RESULTS: Preliminary analyses indicate a significant correlation between higher exposure to climate change news and increased levels of eco-anxiety. Moderation analysis revealed that both FPE and TPE significantly influenced the relationship between news exposure and eco-anxiety, with FPE strengthening and TPE weakening this association.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that the way individuals perceive the impact of climate change news-on themselves versus others-moderates the emotional response to such news. Specifically, those who perceive a greater personal impact (FPE) experience higher eco-anxiety, whereas those who perceive a greater impact on others (TPE) report lower anxiety levels. This study highlights the need for nuanced media communication strategies that consider these perceptual biases to manage public emotional responses to climate change effectively.},
}
@article {pmid40335813,
year = {2025},
author = {Biever, C},
title = {How climate change will burden our children: data reveal a lifetime of extreme heat.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {641},
number = {8063},
pages = {571-572},
pmid = {40335813},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40335779,
year = {2025},
author = {Namara, WG and Rabba, ZA and Fanta, SS and Hode, EW and Merkos, MT},
title = {Watershed hydrological response in developing climate change resilience and adaptation strategies, case of Gilgal Gibe watershed, Ethiopia.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {6},
pages = {634},
doi = {10.1007/s10661-025-14000-x},
pmid = {40335779},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {Ethiopia ; *Climate Change ; Hydrology ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Rivers ; Water Supply/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; },
abstract = {Climate change is one of the most challenging and inevitable global environmental problems affecting mankind and its environment regardless of urban and rural areas. Its effect on watershed hydrology is challenging the sustainable water resources management and its availability across the globe. In order to develop a sustainable climate change adaptation strategy, understanding watershed hydrological response to the ever increasing climate change is highly important. Hence, the main objective of this study was investigating role of watershed hydrological response in developing climate resilience and adaptation strategy as a case study in Gilgal Gibe watershed,OmoGibe river basin, Ethiopia. To achieve the main objective of the study, three regional climate models (RCM) derived from one global climate model (GCM) under two greenhouse gas emission scenarios (RCP4.5 and RCP8.5) were collected from CORDEX Africa. The observed weather data and stream flow data were collected from National Meteorological Agency (NMA) and Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE). The Climate data from CORDEX like maximum and minimum temperature, and precipitation were extracted using R-programming. These data were analyzed against the 1986-2016 baseline data and projected for near-future term (2020-2050) andmid-futureterm (2051-2080). The climate dataset trend analysis over the specified period was conducted using Mann-Kendall test, and the hydrological modeling was performed using the calibrated and validated HEC-HMS hydrological modeling tool. From the analysis, it was found that hydro-climate variability over the proposed time horizon was clearly observed from all RCM under both greenhouse gas emission scenarios. The stream flow revealed an oscillating trend over the course of the operation years under RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 greenhouse gas emission scenarios. Hence, this information is important for water resources manager, decision makers, practitioners and policy makers so as to enable them develop sustainable climate change resilience and adaptation strategies across the watershed.},
}
@article {pmid40335717,
year = {2025},
author = {},
title = {Time for adults to finally act like adults on climate change.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {641},
number = {8062},
pages = {282},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-025-01380-w},
pmid = {40335717},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40334409,
year = {2025},
author = {Dong, X and Gong, J and Zhang, W and Zhang, S and Yang, G and Yan, C and Wang, R and Zhang, S and Wang, T and Yu, Y and Xie, Q},
title = {Future climate change increase species vulnerability and present new opportunities for biodiversity conservation in China.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {385},
number = {},
pages = {125652},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125652},
pmid = {40334409},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biodiversity ; China ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Animals ; Ecosystem ; Birds ; Amphibians ; Mammals ; Plants ; Reptiles ; },
abstract = {Climate change is exerting severe pressure on terrestrial biodiversity. It is essential to clarify how vulnerabilities to climate change differ among taxonomic groups to mitigate biodiversity loss. Conservation planning should aim to minimize additional threats while maximizing the opportunities that climate change offers. In this study, we used species distribution models to simulate the current and future (2050s) suitable distributions of Chinese mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and plants. We analyzed the climate change vulnerability across these taxonomic groups and identified conservation priorities based on the vulnerable and opportunity areas that will result from climate change. By the 2050s, the losses of current habitat suitable for amphibians, mammals, reptiles, birds, and plants will reach 26.8 %, 16.8 %, 13.8 %, 11.9 %, and 10.0 %, respectively, indicating high vulnerability to climate change. The relative loss of suitable habitat is influenced by the threat status of species. Spatially, the areas of China with the highest vulnerability to climate change are mainly distributed in the north, northwest, and Qinghai-Tibet regions, whereas high-opportunity areas are mainly in the south. Areas with high opportunity and vulnerability will together account for 11.8 % of land area in China and represent conservation priorities for reducing species extinction. However, provinces with large priority areas will have lower human development and human footprint indexes, which will challenge the successful implementation of conservation efforts. Our results highlight the different responses of different Chinese taxonomic groups to climate change and will guide the selection of crucial areas for reducing species extinction risk.},
}
@article {pmid40332829,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, B and Li, L and Zhang, Z and Ran, H and Xing, M},
title = {Modeling the Potential Distribution and Future Dynamics of Important Vector Culex tritaeniorhynchus Under Climate Change Scenarios in China.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {40332829},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {2024YFD1800204//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 32202842//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; LH2021C019//Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province/ ; },
abstract = {In the context of global warming, there is an increasing risk of the emergence and re-emergence of vector-borne diseases (VBDs). As one of the most important vectors, Culex tritaeniorhynchus can carry and transmit numerous human and animal infectious pathogens. To better understand the current distribution and possible future dynamics of Cx. tritaeniorhynchus in China, an ecological niche modeling approach (MaxEnt) was adopted to model its current and future habitat suitability. The most comprehensive dataset (1100 occurrence records) in China to date was established for model training. Multiple global climate models (GCMs) and climate change scenarios were introduced into the model to counter the uncertainties of future climate change. Based on the model prediction, Cx. tritaeniorhynchus currently exhibits high habitat suitability in southern, central, and coastal regions of China. It is projected that its suitable niche will experience continuous expansion, and the core distribution is anticipated to shift northward in the future 21st century (by the 2050s, 2070s and 2090s). Several environmental variables that reflect temperature, precipitation, and land-use conditions were considered to have a significant influence on the distribution of Cx. tritaeniorhynchus, among which annual mean temperature and urban land contribute the most to the model. Our study conducted a quantitative analysis of the shift and expansion of the future habitats of Cx. tritaeniorhynchus, providing references for vector monitoring and the prevention and control of VBDs.},
}
@article {pmid40330693,
year = {2025},
author = {Abbasi, E},
title = {Climate Change and Vector-Borne Disease Transmission: The Role of Insect Behavioral and Physiological Adaptations.},
journal = {Integrative organismal biology (Oxford, England)},
volume = {7},
number = {1},
pages = {obaf011},
pmid = {40330693},
issn = {2517-4843},
abstract = {Climate change is profoundly reshaping the behavior, physiology, and distribution of insect vectors, with significant implications for vector-borne disease transmission. Rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events are driving behavioral adaptations such as altered host-seeking patterns, modified resting site preferences, and extended seasonal activity. Concurrently, vectors exhibit physiological plasticity, including enhanced thermal tolerance, desiccation resistance, and accelerated reproductive cycles, which contribute to increased survival and vector competence. This review synthesizes current research on climate-driven adaptations in major disease vectors, focusing on their epidemiological consequences and implications for public health interventions. A systematic literature review was conducted using major scientific databases to assess the impact of climate change on insect vector adaptation. Studies examining temperature-induced behavioral shifts, physiological modifications, and changes in vector competence were analyzed to identify emerging trends and knowledge gaps. Findings indicate that climate-driven vector adaptations are increasing the efficiency of disease transmission, enabling the geographic expansion of vector populations and prolonging transmission seasons. These changes challenge existing vector control strategies, necessitating innovative approaches such as genetic engineering, microbiome-based interventions, and climate-informed surveillance systems. Given the accelerating impact of climate change, there is an urgent need for adaptive, evidence-based control strategies to mitigate the growing threat of vector-borne diseases and enhance global health resilience.},
}
@article {pmid40330615,
year = {2025},
author = {Wanner, SP and Bitencourt, DP and Teixeira-Coelho, F and Prímola-Gomes, TN},
title = {Consequences of climate change on human health and performance and mitigation strategies in Brazil.},
journal = {Temperature (Austin, Tex.)},
volume = {12},
number = {2},
pages = {85-87},
pmid = {40330615},
issn = {2332-8940},
}
@article {pmid40330178,
year = {2025},
author = {Shafagh, SG and Moradi-Asl, E and Mirzagholipour, M and Sahlabadi, AS and Esmaeili, SV and Karami, C},
title = {Impact of Global Climate-Change on Ecology of Anopheles Mosquitoes: A Systematic Review.},
journal = {Iranian journal of public health},
volume = {54},
number = {3},
pages = {542-553},
pmid = {40330178},
issn = {2251-6093},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: This study investigated the impact of climate variables on the prevalence of malaria, a climate-sensitive infectious disease.<br><br>METHODS: A systematic review was conducted on articles published from Mar 2000 to Aug 2023 in Persian and English languages. Overall, 10,731 articles were retrieved, and 58 studies were included in the analysis.<br><br>RESULTS: Climate variables such as temperature, rainfall, and humidity play a significant role in predicting malaria outbreaks, with inconsistencies observed in different regions, including Iran. The study highlights the need for tailored preventive.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Strategies and interventions to address the impact of climate change on malaria transmission. Enhanced health system resilience is essential to combat the anticipated rise in malaria cases in the future.},
}
@article {pmid40329287,
year = {2025},
author = {Tariq, H and Nazar, S and Umm-E-Rabab, and Ourangzaib, S},
title = {Perceptions of medical and public health professionals on climate change and emerging health challenges in Pakistan: a multi-scale approach.},
journal = {BMC medical education},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {665},
pmid = {40329287},
issn = {1472-6920},
mesh = {Humans ; Pakistan ; *Climate Change ; Qualitative Research ; Focus Groups ; *Public Health ; *Health Personnel/psychology ; *Attitude of Health Personnel ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Perception ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Climate change is a significant global health threat, disproportionately impacting low- and middle-income countries. Urban centres like Karachi, Pakistan, face rising incidences of vector-borne and waterborne diseases because of changing climate (CC). This study aimed to explore the perceptions of healthcare professionals regarding climate change, its health impacts, and their role in addressing these challenges.<br><br>METHODS: A qualitative study was conducted using nine focus group discussions with 46 healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and public health experts from three major hospitals and two postgraduate institutions in Karachi. Participants were recruited through snowball sampling, and data were collected using semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify both manifest and latent themes in the data.<br><br>RESULTS: The analysis revealed seven major themes: awareness of climate change, health impacts, economic and social consequences, environmental and natural disasters, the role of healthcare professionals, mitigation strategies, and policy challenges. Participants demonstrated varied levels of awareness, influenced by their educational background and professional specialization, with public health professionals exhibiting a broader understanding compared to other healthcare workers. Key concerns included the rise of infectious diseases, food insecurity, and urban resource strain. Participants identified barriers such as inadequate training, limited resources, and weak policy enforcement that hinder their ability to address climate impacts effectively.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare professionals in Karachi play a critical role in mitigating climate-related health impacts. Enhanced education, integration of climate change into medical curricula, and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential. Strengthened policies and systemic investments are needed to empower healthcare workers as leaders in climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.},
}
@article {pmid40329020,
year = {2025},
author = {Otieno, TA and Otieno, LA and Rotich, B and Löhr, K and Kipkulei, HK},
title = {Modeling climate change impacts and predicting future vulnerability in the Mount Kenya forest ecosystem using remote sensing and machine learning.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {6},
pages = {631},
pmid = {40329020},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Forests ; Kenya ; *Machine Learning ; *Remote Sensing Technology ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Ecosystem ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {The Mount Kenya forest ecosystem (MKFE), a crucial biodiversity hotspot and one of Kenya's key water towers, is increasingly threatened by climate change, putting its ecological integrity and vital ecosystem services at risk. Understanding the interactions between climate extremes and forest dynamics is essential for conservation planning, especially in the Mount Kenya Forest Ecosystem (MKFE), where rising temperatures and erratic rainfall are altering vegetation patterns, reducing forest resilience, and threatening both biodiversity and water security. This study integrates remote sensing and machine learning to assess historical vegetation changes and predict areas at risk in the future. Landsat imagery from 2000 to 2020 was used to derive vegetation indices comprising the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI), Soil-Adjusted Vegetation Index (SAVI), and Bare Soil Index (BSI). Climate variables, including extreme precipitation and temperature indices, were extracted from CHIRPS and ERA5 datasets. Machine learning models, including Random Forest (RF), XGBoost, and Support Vector Machines (SVM), were trained to assess climate-vegetation relationships and predict future vegetation dynamics under the SSP245 climate scenario using Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) downscaled projections. The RF model achieved high accuracy (R[2] = 0.82, RMSE = 0.15) in predicting the dynamics of vegetation conditions. Model projections show a 49-55% decline in EVI across forest areas by 2040, with the most pronounced losses likely in lower montane zones, which are more sensitive to climate-induced vegetation stress. Results emphasize the critical role of precipitation in sustaining forest health and highlight the urgent need for adaptive management strategies, including afforestation, sustainable land-use planning, and policy-driven conservation efforts. This study provides a scalable framework for modelling climate impacts on forest ecosystems globally and offers actionable insights for policymakers.},
}
@article {pmid40327213,
year = {2025},
author = {Malik, M and De Guzman, RB},
title = {Building climate resilience and mitigating the impact of climate change on cancer care: strategies and solutions for low and middle income countries.},
journal = {Cancer causes &amp; control : CCC},
volume = {36},
number = {10},
pages = {987-1000},
pmid = {40327213},
issn = {1573-7225},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Neoplasms/epidemiology/therapy/prevention &amp; control ; *Developing Countries ; Delivery of Health Care ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses an enormous threat to human health. It increases exposure to risk factors related to cancer while simultaneously threatening effective cancer care in the face of overstrained resources and natural hazards. Low and middle income countries (LMICs) are disproportionately affected by the effects of climate change which further limits their ability to respond effectively to this growing threat. Measures to build resilience and mitigate the impact warrant multi-sectoral local and global collaborations. Mitigation strategies positively impact cancer control by reducing exposure to risk factors. The current pace of climate change and the rising rates of cancer incidence in LMICs calls for urgent, effective, evidence-based global efforts toward protecting the health and wellbeing of our planet. This paper discusses strategies to build climate resilience in healthcare and measures to mitigate the emissions of oncology care in LMICs.},
}
@article {pmid40325587,
year = {2025},
author = {Qamar, W and Qayum, M},
title = {The Syndemic of Climate Change, Migration, and Mental Health: A Global Health Perspective.},
journal = {Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP},
volume = {35},
number = {5},
pages = {657-660},
doi = {10.29271/jcpsp.2025.05.657},
pmid = {40325587},
issn = {1681-7168},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Mental Health ; *Global Health ; *Emigration and Immigration ; *Refugees/psychology ; *Syndemic ; *Mental Disorders/epidemiology ; *Mental Health Services ; Health Services Accessibility ; },
abstract = {This paper explores climate change as a catalyst for mass migration, emphasising the resulting mental health consequences for displaced populations. The tendency of social ties upon migration is substantial, as these provide both resources and stress, while the severance of such ties tends to worsen mental illness. Insufficient access to mental health services for migrants has been attributed to a lack of resources, legal barriers, and negative attitudes of the community. Furthermore, migration related to climate change may provoke competition over scarce resources which will worsen the mental health situation. Although some psychosocial support arrangements have been shown to work, people are still unable to obtain such treatment, especially in resource-poor countries. Such findings demonstrate why it is essential that any response to climate migration policy incorporate mental health as a component of most, if not all, climate policy measures. In this regard, it calls for the promotion of comprehensive and flexible mental healthcare systems, increased a funding for programmes targeting refugees, and redesigning a priority setting oriented in addressing the chronic mental health problems among refugee populations. Key Words: Syndemic, Climate change, Migration, Mental health, Global health.},
}
@article {pmid40325155,
year = {2025},
author = {Yves, A and Azevedo, JAR and Pirani, RM and Werneck, FP},
title = {Local adaptation has a role in reducing vulnerability to climate change in a widespread Amazonian forest lizard.},
journal = {Heredity},
volume = {134},
number = {6},
pages = {352-361},
pmid = {40325155},
issn = {1365-2540},
support = {##425571/2018-1 and #406239/2022-3//Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation | Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development)/ ; #311504/2020-5//Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation | Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development)/ ; 300739/2022-2//Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation | Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amaz&#xf4;nia (National Institute of Amazonian Research)/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Lizards/genetics ; *Climate Change ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; Forests ; *Genetics, Population ; *Adaptation, Physiological/genetics ; Selection, Genetic ; Brazil ; Genetic Variation ; },
abstract = {The extant genetic variation within and among taxa reflects a long history of diversification and adaptive mechanisms in response to climate change and landscape alterations. However, the velocity of current anthropogenic changes poses an imminent threat to global biodiversity. Understanding how species and populations might respond to global climate change provides valuable information for conservation in the face of these impacts. Here, we use genomic data to observe candidate loci under climate selection and test for genetic vulnerability to climate change in a widespread Amazonian ombrophilous lizard population. We found nine populations across Amazonia with a considerable amount of admixture among them. Distinct approaches of genome-environment association analyses revealed 56 candidate single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) under climatic selection, showing an east-west gradient in the adaptive landscape and a signal of local climate adaptation across the species range. According to our results, signals of local adaptation indicate that the species may not respond equally throughout its range, with some populations facing higher extinction risks. Genomic offset analysis predicts the southern and central portions of Amazonia to have a higher vulnerability to future climate change. Our findings highlight the importance of considering spatially explicit contexts with a large sampling coverage to evaluate how local adaptation and climatic vulnerability affect Amazonian forest ectothermic fauna.},
}
@article {pmid40324926,
year = {2025},
author = {Logie, CH and Hasham, A and Kagunda, J and Evelia, H and Gachoki, C and Omondi, B and Wanjiru, M and Gittings, L and Van Borek, S and Newman, PA and Fuller-Thomson, E and Taing, L and Sternthal, I and Weiser, S and Hogg, R and Turan, J},
title = {Climate change, resource insecurities and sexual and reproductive health among young adolescents in Kenya: a multi-method qualitative inquiry.},
journal = {BMJ global health},
volume = {10},
number = {5},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1136/bmjgh-2024-016637},
pmid = {40324926},
issn = {2059-7908},
mesh = {Kenya ; Humans ; Adolescent ; Female ; Male ; *Climate Change ; Qualitative Research ; *Reproductive Health/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Sexual Health/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Focus Groups ; Child ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Growing evidence supports linkages between climate change and extreme weather events (EWEs) and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) among adults. Yet knowledge gaps persist regarding climate-related experiences and pathways to SRH among young adolescents (YA). We conducted a multi-method qualitative study to explore climate change-related factors and linkages with SRH among YA aged 10-14 years in Kenya.<br><br>METHODS: This six-site study was conducted in Nairobi's urban slum Mathare; Naivasha's flower farming community; Kisumu's fishing community; Isiolo's nomadic and pastoralist community; Kilifi's coastal smallholder farms and Kalobeyei refugee settlement. Methods involved: n=12 elder focus groups, n=60 YA walk-along interviews (WAIs) and n=12 2-day YA participatory mapping workshops (PMWs). We conducted codebook thematic analysis informed by the resource insecurity framework.<br><br>RESULTS: Participants (n=297) included: elders (n=119; mean age: 60.6 years, SD: 7.9; men: 48.7%, women: 51.3%), YA WAI participants (n=60; mean age: 13.4, SD: 1.5; boys: 51.4%, girls: 48.6%) and YA PMW participants (n=118; mean age: 12.1, SD: 1.3; boys: 50.8%, girls: 49.2%). Narratives identified climate-related changes and EWEs increased existing resource insecurities that, in turn, were linked directly and indirectly with SRH vulnerabilities. Food and water insecurity contributed to YA missing school, sexual violence, transactional sex and exploitative relationships. Sanitation insecurity produced challenges regarding menstrual hygiene, sexual violence risks and transactional sex. Transactional sex and exploitative relationships were linked with unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection risks. Gender inequities increased girls' risks for violence and sexual exploitation, whereas boys were more prone to running away.<br><br>CONCLUSION: We found that climate change exacerbated resource insecurities that may drive SRH outcomes among YA in Kenya. We developed a conceptual model to illustrate these pathways linking climate change, EWEs, resource insecurities and SRH. Climate-informed interventions should consider these pathways within larger social environmental contexts to advance young adolescent SRH in Kenya.},
}
@article {pmid40324314,
year = {2025},
author = {Lu, H and Mokarram, M},
title = {Forecasting climate change effects on Saline Lakes through advanced remote sensing and deep learning.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {980},
number = {},
pages = {179582},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179582},
pmid = {40324314},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Given the vital role of saline lakes in supporting ecosystems in arid regions, this study analyzes their long-term changes by assessing their characteristics and spectral reflectance properties. Alongside evaluating the physical and chemical variations of these lakes, the research integrates climate change modeling to predict future shifts in their features and assess ecological impacts on surrounding environments. By employing Super-Resolution Generative Adversarial Network (SRGAN) and Multiresolution Segmentation (MRS), this approach enhances satellite image resolution and enables more precise differentiation of key lake components-such as salt deposits, salinity levels, and moisture fluctuations. The results show that increasing image resolution with SRGAN and using these images as input data for image classification models improves the identification of physical characteristics and the prediction of chemical properties of lakes with greater detail. The proposed method, based on Cellular Automata (CA)-Markov modeling of albedo and infrared wave reflectance, predicts a roughly 15 % increase in salinity of the studied lakes by 2050, driven by rising temperatures, intensified evaporation, and declining moisture levels. Finally, the results of climate change predictions based on the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) algorithm, with high accuracy (R[2] > 0.9), indicate increasing temperatures and evaporation in the coming years. Consequently, these rising temperatures will elevate salinity, drying, and albedo intensity in Chaka, Tuz, and Razzaza Lakes over the coming decades. This is supported by RCP8.5 scenarios, which project significant increases by 2100 that lead to greater evaporation and salinity. These changes have profound implications for surrounding ecosystems, particularly by affecting plant communities and accelerating desertification around these saline lakes.},
}
@article {pmid40324070,
year = {2025},
author = {Lobell, DB and Di Tommaso, S},
title = {A half-century of climate change in major agricultural regions: Trends, impacts, and surprises.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {20},
pages = {e2502789122},
pmid = {40324070},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {996304//W. M. Keck Foundation (WMKF)/ ; },
abstract = {Efforts to anticipate and adapt to future climate can benefit from historical experiences. We examine agroclimatic conditions over the past 50 y for five major crops around the world. Most regions experienced rapid warming relative to interannual variability, with 45% of summer and 32% of winter crop area warming by more than two SD (σ). Vapor pressure deficit (VPD), a key driver of plant water stress, also increased in most temperate regions but not in the tropics. Precipitation trends, while important in some locations, were generally below 1σ. Historical climate model simulations show that observed changes in crops' climate would have been well predicted by models run with historical forcings, with two main surprises: i) models substantially overestimate the amount of warming and drying experienced by summer crops in North America, and ii) models underestimate the increase in VPD in most temperate cropping regions. Linking agroclimatic data to crop productivity, we estimate that climate trends have caused current global yields of wheat, maize, and barley to be 10, 4, and 13% lower than they would have otherwise been. These losses likely exceeded the benefits of CO2 increases over the same period, whereas CO2 benefits likely exceeded climate-related losses for soybean and rice. Aggregate global yield losses are very similar to what models would have predicted, with the two biases above largely offsetting each other. Climate model biases in reproducing VPD trends may partially explain the ineffectiveness of some adaptations predicted by modeling studies, such as farmer shifts to longer maturing varieties.},
}
@article {pmid40323809,
year = {2025},
author = {Iordanou, K and Kuhn, D},
title = {Investigating climate change through argumentation: Purposeful questioning supports argumentation and knowledge acquisition.},
journal = {Journal of experimental psychology. Applied},
volume = {31},
number = {4},
pages = {276-285},
doi = {10.1037/xap0000534},
pmid = {40323809},
issn = {1939-2192},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Adolescent ; Female ; Male ; *Learning ; *Knowledge ; },
abstract = {Over several weeks, 125 young adolescents engaged deeply with the topic of climate change in a discourse-based program designed to build argumentation skills. We put to a test the hypothesis that information on this complex and critical topic is best acquired and made use of in argument if acquiring it is experienced as having purpose and able to fulfill a role in argument. Activities in an experimental condition followed the program's practice of making available topic-related information in the form of brief questions and answers on an as-requested basis. Offered to them as a potential resource in peer dialogs on the topic, throughout the activity participants selected questions they wished answers to, and these were provided. Students in a comparison condition followed the traditional classroom practice of being assigned to read an introductory text as background information on the topic. It contained information identical to that in the questions and answer cards experimental group participants chose to access. Under both conditions, all information remained available once accessed. Both groups benefited in knowledge gain, as well as skill development in coordinating evidence with claims in final essays. However, the experimental group showed greater knowledge as well as skill gain, and a difference we suggest is attributable to the knowledge gained having an anticipated purpose making them more likely to make use of it. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).},
}
@article {pmid40323496,
year = {2025},
author = {Oyelayo, EA and Taiwo, TJ and Oyelude, SO and Alao, JO},
title = {The global impact of industrialisation and climate change on antimicrobial resistance: assessing the role of Eco-AMR Zones.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {6},
pages = {625},
pmid = {40323496},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Industrial Development ; *Drug Resistance, Microbial/genetics ; *Climate Change ; Temperature ; Environmental Monitoring ; Genes, Microbial ; Computational Biology ; Anti-Bacterial Agents ; },
abstract = {This study examines the relationship between industrialisation, climate change, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) gene prevalence. Data analysis from the top 20 highly industrialised and the top 20 least industrialised nations revealed that industrial activities significantly contribute to global warming, with temperature increases of up to 2 °C observed in highly industrialised regions. These environmental changes influence the distribution and evolution of AMR genes, as rising temperatures can affect bacterial resistance in a manner similar to antibiotics. Through a bioinformatics approach, a marked disparity in AMR gene frequencies was observed between highly industrialised and less industrialised nations, with developed countries reporting higher frequencies due to extensive antibiotic use and advanced monitoring systems. 'Eco-AMR Zones' is proposed as a solution to specialised areas by promoting sustainable industrial practices, enforcing pollution controls, and regulating antibiotic use to mitigate AMR's environmental and public health impacts. These zones, supported by collaboration across various sectors, offer a promising approach to preserving antibiotic effectiveness and reducing environmental degradation. The study emphasises the importance of integrated global strategies that address both the ecological and public health challenges posed by AMR, advocating for sustainable practices, international collaboration, and ongoing research to combat the evolving threats of climate change and antimicrobial resistance.},
}
@article {pmid40321670,
year = {2025},
author = {Law, BE and Abatzoglou, JT and Schwalm, CR and Byrne, D and Fann, N and Nassikas, NJ},
title = {Anthropogenic climate change contributes to wildfire particulate matter and related mortality in the United States.},
journal = {Communications earth &amp; environment},
volume = {6},
number = {1},
pages = {336},
pmid = {40321670},
issn = {2662-4435},
support = {K23 ES035863/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {Climate change has increased forest fire extent in temperate and boreal North America. Here, we quantified the contribution of anthropogenic climate change to human mortality and economic burden from exposure to wildfire particulate matter at the county and state level across the contiguous US (2006 to 2020) by integrating climate projections, climate-wildfire models, wildfire smoke models, and emission and health impact modeling. Climate change contributed to approximately 15,000 wildfire particulate matter deaths over 15 years with interannual variability ranging from 130 (95% confidence interval: 64, 190) to 5100 (95% confidence interval: 2500, 7500) deaths and a cumulative economic burden of $160 billion. Approximately 34% of the additional deaths attributable to climate change occurred in 2020, costing $58 billion. The economic burden was highest in California, Oregon, and Washington. We suggest that absent abrupt changes in climate trajectories, land management, and population, the indirect impacts of climate change on human-health through wildfire smoke will escalate.},
}
@article {pmid40321115,
year = {2025},
author = {Wohlgemuth, T and Gessler, A},
title = {Consequences of the Collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation for Europe's Forests Would be More Severe Than Those of a 'Normal' Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {5},
pages = {e70201},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70201},
pmid = {40321115},
issn = {1365-2486},
}
@article {pmid40319782,
year = {2025},
author = {Osawa, T and Sakurai, G and Wakai, A},
title = {Developing national-scale basic guideline on flood-adaptation strategies under climate change using probabilistic and deterministic factors.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {282},
number = {},
pages = {123723},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2025.123723},
pmid = {40319782},
issn = {1879-2448},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Floods ; Japan ; Guidelines as Topic ; },
abstract = {As climate adaptation strategies against floods, implementing structural measures in damage-prone areas, supplemented by nonstructural measures (e.g., ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR)), is a viable approach. However, under climate change, predicting damage-prone areas is challenging, hindering the development of effective adaptation strategies. The increase in floods under climate change can be broadly attributed to probabilistic, triggerring hazards, and deterministic, inducing vulnerability factors. Therefore, quantification for levels of probabilistic and deterministic factors may establish adaptation strategies such as prioritize areas where structural measures should be implemented. Herein, we establish basic guideline for developing adaptation strategies against floods, considering probabilistic and deterministic factors simultaneously. We investigated all the municipalities in Japan and modeled flood occurrence from 2010 to 2019 based on government statistics, using the rainfall indicator as a probabilistic factors and terrain factor, which considers land use as a deterministic factor to decide appropriate indicators. Thereafter, we quantified the increase and decrease in rainfall indicator as probabilistic factor. Additionally, we used terrain factor, which considers current land use as a deterministic factor. We implemented nonhierarchical clustering using probabilistic and deterministic factors and classified 1795 municipalities in Japan into six clusters. The findings confirm the feasibility of developing specific adaptation strategies based on the clusters, such as strengthening the installation of artificial structures in areas belonging to the cluster in which floods expectedly increase and enhancing measures in clusters that remain unchanged based on flood histories.},
}
@article {pmid40319697,
year = {2025},
author = {Opoku Mensah, S and Osei-Acheampong, B and Jacobs, B and Cunningham, R and Akoto, AB},
title = {Smallholder farmers' climate change adaptation in Ghana: A systematic literature review and future directions.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {384},
number = {},
pages = {125598},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125598},
pmid = {40319697},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Ghana ; *Farmers ; *Agriculture ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Efforts to promote adaptation among smallholder farmers in Ghana have yielded a substantial body of research. Despite the growing body of research on climate adaptation in Ghana, existing studies remain fragmented, lacking a comprehensive synthesis of smallholder farmers' adaptation strategies and barriers. This study makes a novel contribution by providing the first agroecology-specific synthesis of climate change adaptation strategies among Ghanaian smallholder farmers. By disaggregating findings across six ecological zones, it reveals context-specific patterns and barriers, offering an evidence base for locally tailored and transformative adaptation planning within Ghana's agricultural sector. A systematic literature review was performed to assess Ghanaian smallholder farmers' adaptation strategies and identify any existing gaps for future research. From the 497 records reviewed, we identified 61 adaptation strategies employed by smallholder farmers. These strategies were organised into two categories: on-farm strategies-agricultural intensification and extensification-and off-farm strategies-livelihood diversification and migration. Additionally, several significant gaps were identified, including limited research on the effectiveness of adaptation strategies, the role of institutions in enhancing adaptive capacity, and how different livelihood capitals are mobilized, transformed, and combined to reduce livelihood sensitivity. Further gaps include the lack of integrated vulnerability analyses of crop-livestock farming systems and insufficient multi-scale research to examine how climatic and non-climatic stressors vary and interact across scales to exacerbate the vulnerability of farming households. Our findings emphasise the need for all stakeholders to increase investment in contemporary research and sustainable development initiatives to foster transformational adaptation in Ghana's agricultural sector.},
}
@article {pmid40893704,
year = {2024},
author = {Hiltner, S},
title = {Limited Attention to Climate Change in U.S. Sociology.},
journal = {The American sociologist},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40893704},
issn = {0003-1232},
support = {T32 AG000221/AG/NIA NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {Climate change is increasingly recognized as not only a biophysical and technological problem but also a social one. Nonetheless, sociologists have expressed concern that sociology has paid relatively little attention to climate change. This deficit threatens to limit the frames available to understand and imagine solutions to the climate crisis. In this paper I report the most up-to-date and expansive empirical assessment of attention to climate change in sociology in the United States (U.S.). I find little to no mention of climate change across leading sociology journal articles (0.89%), conference sessions (1.5%), and faculty biographies (2.8%) and course listings (0.2%) in the 20 top-ranked departments in the U.S. Two leading journals, the American Sociological Review and American Journal of Sociology, have cumulatively published just three articles focused on climate change to date. This level of disciplinary attention appears low compared to the field's engagement with other important social problems. My findings thus suggest that climate silence is persistent and pervasive in U.S. sociology. I discuss the implications of this silence and outline opportunities for sociologists, funders, journalists, and policymakers to embrace social science perspectives in climate change teaching, research, and policymaking.},
}
@article {pmid40895352,
year = {2024},
author = {Lewy, JR and Karim, AN and Lokotola, CL and Shannon, C and Prescott, HC and Rice, MB and Nadeau, KC and Shankar, HM and Rabin, AS},
title = {The Impact of Climate Change on Respiratory Care: A Scoping Review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {17},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40895352},
issn = {2667-2782},
support = {I01 HX003774/HX/HSRD VA/United States ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Fossil fuel combustion and climate change are endangering respiratory health. As these threats increase, healthcare delivery systems must adapt and build resilience. In this scoping review, we aim to assess the current landscape of respiratory care impacts from climate change, identifying priorities for future study.<br><br>METHODS: We performed a scoping review of scientific and gray literature, and selected institutional websites, to understand the impacts of climate change on respiratory healthcare.<br><br>RESULTS: Medline, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Lens.org, and Google Scholar were searched from database inception through 28 July 2023. The initial search yielded 1207 unique articles. Of the 67 articles identified as relevant to the impacts of climate change on respiratory care, 50 (74.6%) had been published between 2020 and 2023. The most studied climate change and severe weather exposures were extreme heat (n = 31, 46.3%), particulate matter not from wildfires (n = 22, 32.8%), and wildfires (n = 19, 28.4%). Respiratory-related hospital admissions (n = 33, 49.3%) and emergency department visits (n = 24, 35.8%) were the most common study outcomes. Few studies identified potential impacts on telehealth services, facility energy distribution, and pharmaceutical supplies.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Climate change is projected to increase respiratory-related emergency department visits and hospital admissions. Limited research is available on current and projected economic costs, infrastructure effects, and supply chain impacts. While climate change and extreme weather are increasing strain on respiratory care systems, additional work is needed to develop evidence-based strategies for climate adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid40497078,
year = {2024},
author = {Okesanya, OJ and Alnaeem, KFH and Hassan, HK and Oso, AT and Adigun, OA and Bouaddi, O and Olaleke, NO and M Kheir, SG and Haruna, UA and Shomuyiwa, DO and Manirambona, E and Asebot, MT},
title = {The intersectional impact of climate change and gender inequalities in Africa.},
journal = {Public health challenges},
volume = {3},
number = {1},
pages = {e169},
pmid = {40497078},
issn = {2769-2450},
abstract = {The global pursuit of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals underscores the importance of combating inequality, with climate change emerging as a significant threat, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This commentary explores the profound impact of climate change on the lives of women in Africa, shedding light on a critical issue where 80% of the female population in LMICs grapples with its far-reaching consequences. Climate change is exacerbating existing gender disparities, particularly within the realms of agriculture, livelihoods, and resource access. Barriers like limited training and technology access hinder effective adaptation, perpetuating discrimination. Rooted deeply in social and cultural norms, the consequences of climate change negatively impact the human rights of women, resulting in increased vulnerability to illnesses, malnutrition, limited housing, and restricted support services. Health risks, including malaria transmission and respiratory diseases, further compound existing challenges, leading to increased rates of anemia, violence against women, alarming spikes in child marriages, and socio-economic consequences. Integrated policies emphasizing gender mainstreaming, multisectoral approaches, and closing gender gaps in asset ownership are crucial to addressing these challenges. Education, training, and upskilling opportunities are essential to empowering women to confront climate change, further advocating for the development and enforcement of laws and policies recognizing gender differences and safeguarding women's rights. Moreover, there is a need for integrated solutions to foster sustainable development in Africa, as climate change is not a standalone issue but rather intertwines with various aspects of life. By advocating for policies that promote gender equality, education, and resource access, it seeks to pave the way for a more resilient and empowered female population, capable of navigating the complexities of climate change and contributing to the broader goal of sustainable development on the African continent.},
}
@article {pmid40756871,
year = {2025},
author = {Revell, LE and Edkins, NJ and Venugopal, AU and Bhatti, YA and Kozyniak, KM and Davy, PK and Kuschel, G and Somervell, E and Hardacre, C and Coulson, G},
title = {Marine aerosol in Aotearoa New Zealand: implications for air quality, climate change and public health.},
journal = {Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand},
volume = {55},
number = {6},
pages = {1339-1361},
pmid = {40756871},
issn = {1175-8899},
abstract = {Particulates emitted from the ocean's surface such as sea salt and byproducts of marine biogenic activity form atmospheric aerosols. Aerosols are important for climate change because they have offset some of the historical warming caused by greenhouse gases. Aerosols are also significant for human health: they are small enough to be inhaled and contribute to respiratory problems and other illnesses. Marine aerosol is the primary source of natural aerosol present in urban areas of Aotearoa New Zealand and, as part of the natural aerosol background, cannot be managed. Here, we review the production and presence of marine aerosols in New Zealand's air, and the implications for human health and climate change. Because marine aerosol is sensitive to physical changes in climate such as sea surface temperature and winds, production is likely to be affected by climate change. Overall, marine aerosol is unlikely to become a smaller contributor to urban atmospheric aerosol loading in New Zealand towns and cities under future climate change scenarios. Continued assessment of anthropogenic aerosols will be necessary to ensure that air quality targets are met.},
}
@article {pmid40881335,
year = {2024},
author = {Petzold, J and Scheffran, J},
title = {Climate change and human security in coastal regions.},
journal = {Cambridge prisms. Coastal futures},
volume = {2},
number = {},
pages = {e5},
pmid = {40881335},
issn = {2754-7205},
abstract = {Climate change has been recognised as a major concern in coastal hotspots exposed to multiple climate hazards under regionally specific characteristics of vulnerability. We review the emerging research and current trends in the academic literature on coastal climate risk and adaptation from a human security perspective. The ecological and socioeconomic developments are analysed for key risk areas, including coastal infrastructure; water, food and fisheries; health; human mobility; and conflict, taking the different geographical contexts of coastal areas in islands, megacities and deltas into consideration. Compounding and cascading interactions require integrative research and policy approaches to address the growing complexity. Governance mechanisms focus on coastal management and adaptation, nature-based solutions and community-based adaptation, considering their synergies and trade-offs. This perspective allows for a holistic view on climate risks to human security and vicious circles of societal instability in coastal systems and the interconnectedness of different risk dimensions and systems necessary for sustainable and transformative adaptation solutions for the most affected coastal hotspots.},
}
@article {pmid40969406,
year = {2024},
author = {George, TS and Bulgarelli, D and Carminati, A and Chen, Y and Jones, D and Kuzyakov, Y and Schnepf, A and Wissuwa, M and Roose, T},
title = {Bottom-up perspective - The role of roots and rhizosphere in climate change adaptation and mitigation in agroecosystems.},
journal = {Plant and soil},
volume = {500},
number = {1-2},
pages = {297-323},
pmid = {40969406},
issn = {0032-079X},
abstract = {BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Climate change is happening and causing severe impact on the sustainability of agroecosystems. We argue that many of the abiotic stresses associated with climate change will be most acutely perceived by the plant at the root-soil interface and are likely to be mitigated at this globally important interface. In this review we will focus on the direct impacts of climate change, temperature, drought and pCO2, on roots and rhizospheres.<br><br>METHODS AND RESULTS: We consider which belowground traits will be impacted and discuss the potential for monitoring and quantifying these traits for modelling and breeding programs. We discuss the specific impacts of combined stress and the role of the microbial communities populating the root-soil interface, collectively referred to as the rhizosphere microbiota, in interactions with roots under stress and discuss the plastic responses to stress as a way of adapting plants to climate change. We then go on to discuss the role that modelling has in understanding this complex problem and suggest the best belowground targets for adaptation and mitigation to climate change. We finish by considering where the main uncertainties lie, providing perspective on where research is needed.<br><br>CONCLUSION: This review therefore focuses on the potential of roots and rhizosphere to adapt to climate change effects and to mitigate their negative impacts on plant growth, crop productivity, soil health and ecosystem services.},
}
@article {pmid40808909,
year = {2024},
author = {Hoffmann, R and Andriano, L and Striessnig, E and Rüttenauer, T and Borderon, M and Grace, K},
title = {Climate change and population: Demographic perspectives on the 21st century's defining challenge.},
journal = {Vienna yearbook of population research},
volume = {22},
number = {},
pages = {1-22},
pmid = {40808909},
issn = {1728-4414},
support = {P2C HD041023/HD/NICHD NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {Climate change represents one of the most pressing challenges for societies in the 21st century. This special issue of the Vienna Yearbook of Population Research (VYPR) brings together interdisciplinary contributions from 51 authors to explore the demographic dimensions of climate change. In many ways, human populations are at the center of the current climate crisis. On the one hand, anthropogenic forces are responsible for the unprecedented changes in the climate system that are currently being observed. It is the burning of fossil fuels that has significantly increased greenhouse gas concentrations, driving global warming and altering natural climate patterns. On the other hand, human populations are also profoundly affected by these changes, as they are facing increased risks from extreme weather events, rising sea levels and shifting ecosystems, which, in turn, impact livelihoods, food and water security, and health and well-being. This special issue provides a comprehensive overview of both the role of population as a driving force of climate change and the significance of its impacts in the areas of health and mortality, migration, and fertility and reproductive behaviors. In addition to 10 research articles, the special issue features seven debate articles by leading scholars, who provide reflections on the climate-population nexus and the role of demographic science in climate change mitigation. Demography offers a wide range of perspectives and methodological tools to understand and address the climate-population nexus, including in the areas of health and population data, mathematical and statistical modeling, and projections. We advocate for a holistic research perspective that incorporates issues related to increasing climate risks into demographic thinking, and vice versa. A thorough understanding of the intricate relationship between populations, population dynamics and climate change is necessary for the development of effective and equitable mitigation and adaptation strategies that address both global and local challenges over time.},
}
@article {pmid40444110,
year = {2024},
author = {Agache, I and Akdis, C and Akdis, M and Al-Hemoud, A and Annesi-Maesano, I and Balmes, J and Cecchi, L and Damialis, A and Haahtela, T and Haber, AL and Hart, JE and Jutel, M and Mitamura, Y and Mmbaga, BT and Oh, JW and Ostadtaghizadeh, A and Pawankar, R and Prunicki, M and Renz, H and Rice, MB and Filho, NAR and Sampath, V and Skevaki, C and Thien, F and Traidl-Hoffmann, C and Wong, GWK and Nadeau, KC},
title = {Immune-mediated disease caused by climate change-associated environmental hazards: mitigation and adaptation.},
journal = {Frontiers in science},
volume = {2},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40444110},
issn = {2813-6330},
support = {U19 AI104209/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; U01 AI147462/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; P30 ES000002/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; P01 HL152953/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS/United States ; R01 ES032253/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; P01 AI153559/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; U19 AI167903/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {Global warming and climate change have increased the pollen burden and the frequency and intensity of wildfires, sand and dust storms, thunderstorms, and heatwaves - with concomitant increases in air pollution, heat stress, and flooding. These environmental stressors alter the human exposome and trigger complex immune responses. In parallel, pollutants, allergens, and other environmental factors increase the risks of skin and mucosal barrier disruption and microbial dysbiosis, while a loss of biodiversity and reduced exposure to microbial diversity impairs tolerogenic immune development. The resulting immune dysregulation is contributing to an increase in immune-mediated diseases such as asthma and other allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. It is now abundantly clear that multi-sectoral, multidisciplinary, and transborder efforts based on Planetary Health and One Health approaches (which consider the dependence of human health on the environment and natural ecosystems) are urgently needed to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change. Key actions include reducing emissions and improving air quality (through reduced fossil fuel use), providing safe housing (e.g., improving weatherization), improving diets (i.e., quality and diversity) and agricultural practices, and increasing environmental biodiversity and green spaces. There is also a pressing need for collaborative, multidisciplinary research to better understand the pathophysiology of immune diseases in the context of climate change. New data science techniques, biomarkers, and economic models should be used to measure the impact of climate change on immune health and disease, to inform mitigation and adaptation efforts, and to evaluate their effectiveness. Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) considerations should be integral to these efforts to address disparities in the impact of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40625594,
year = {2025},
author = {Zenner, D and Guinto, RR and Legido-Quigley, H},
title = {Connecting the dots: The triangle of migration, health and climate change.},
journal = {Journal of migration and health},
volume = {11},
number = {},
pages = {100209},
pmid = {40625594},
issn = {2666-6235},
}
@article {pmid40881954,
year = {2023},
author = {Schoeman, DS and Bolin, JA and Cooley, SR},
title = {Quantifying the ecological consequences of climate change in coastal ecosystems.},
journal = {Cambridge prisms. Coastal futures},
volume = {1},
number = {},
pages = {e39},
pmid = {40881954},
issn = {2754-7205},
abstract = {Few coastal ecosystems remain untouched by direct human activities, and none are unimpacted by anthropogenic climate change. These drivers interact with and exacerbate each other in complex ways, yielding a mosaic of ecological consequences that range from adaptive responses, such as geographic range shifts and changes in phenology, to severe impacts, such as mass mortalities, ecological regime shifts and loss of biodiversity. Identifying the role of climate change in these phenomena requires corroborating evidence from multiple lines of evidence, including laboratory experiments, field observations, numerical models and palaeorecords. Yet few studies can confidently quantify the magnitude of the effect attributable solely to climate change, because climate change seldom acts alone in coastal ecosystems. Projections of future risk are further complicated by scenario uncertainty - that is, our lack of knowledge about the degree to which humanity will mitigate greenhouse-gas emissions, or will make changes to the other ways we impact coastal ecosystems. Irrespective, ocean warming would be impossible to reverse before the end of the century, and sea levels are likely to continue to rise for centuries and remain elevated for millennia. Therefore, future risks to coastal ecosystems from climate change are projected to mirror the impacts already observed, with severity escalating with cumulative emissions. Promising avenues for progress beyond such qualitative assessments include collaborative modelling initiatives, such as model intercomparison projects, and the use of a broader range of knowledge systems. But we can reduce risks to coastal ecosystems by rapidly reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, by restoring damaged habitats, by regulating non-climate stressors using climate-smart conservation actions, and by implementing inclusive coastal-zone management approaches, especially those involving nature-based solutions.},
}
@article {pmid40496795,
year = {2023},
author = {Ramazanu, S and Wiyono, L and Abu-Odah, H and Comabig, RG and Musa, SS and Mahmood, J and Goh, YZ and Hussain, NAB and Rajasegaran, S and Skanthakumar, T and Miranda, AV},
title = {Current landscape of climate change adaptation and health preparedness among indigenous populations in Southeast Asia.},
journal = {Public health challenges},
volume = {2},
number = {4},
pages = {e129},
pmid = {40496795},
issn = {2769-2450},
abstract = {Human-induced climate change poses a pervasive threat to the world. Human activities, such as deforestation, farming livestock, and burning fossil fuels, are key drivers of climate change. Like other regions, the Southeast Asian region is greatly impacted by climate change. The article focuses on examining the current landscape of climate change adaptation and health preparedness among indigenous populations in Southeast Asia (SEA). Climate change will affect the indigenous populations disproportionately. Over the years, indigenous people living in SEA have faced increasing challenges. For instance, air pollution resulting from forest fires causes respiratory conditions, skin irritations, and other significant health risks. The article also highlights climate change-related health system preparedness in ASEAN and indigenous strategies in navigating climate change adaption. As the saying goes, "actions speak louder than words." To develop sustainable regional climate change adaptation strategies, representation and voices of indigenous peoples matter. At ASEAN level, although the ASEAN Working Group on Climate Change was convened to develop policies and coordinate action plans among its member states, it is now key to include and learn from the instrumental strategies of indigenous communities in conserving, protecting, and restoring forests. Beyond acknowledging the efforts of indigenous communities on paper, it is now time to translate scientific knowledge into practical actions. It is necessary for us to value and recognize indigenous peoples, particularly in SEA as valued agents in co-creating sustainable solutions for climate agenda. Centering indigenous peoples' knowledge in climate adaptation is crucial for strengthening collective resilience in climate action strategies. Conclusively, the article advocates for the prioritization of indigenous communities' leadership efforts in ASEAN-wide climate action initiatives and climate action policy.},
}
@article {pmid40963705,
year = {2023},
author = {Latkin, C and Dayton, L and Bonneau, H and Countess, K and Hendrickson, Z and Vidal, C},
title = {Correlates of Climate Change Action Communication Modalities in the United States.},
journal = {Climate (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {11},
number = {6},
pages = {},
pmid = {40963705},
issn = {2225-1154},
support = {K12 DA000357/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {Communicating about actions to address climate change is critical to mobilize collective actions, and enact policies for climate change mitigation (prevention) and adaptation to climate change. The current study assessed factors associated with climate change action (CCA) communications in the US. Respondents were recruited through Prolific, an online survey research platform. The sample was restricted to the 599 respondents who reported that the issue of climate change was extremely or very important to them. Key outcome variables included (1) talking to family/friends about CCA, (2) texting/emailing family/friends about CCA, and (3) posting or sharing a post on social media about CCA. Multinomial logistic regression models examined correlates of CCA communications. Descriptive and injunctive social norms, barriers to CCA, and climate change distress were consistently significantly associated with engaging in the three CCA communication modalities in the prior month compared to never. This study's results suggest that talking with peers is the most common form of CCA communication, and is associated with social norms and distinct barriers to CCA. Organizations that address climate change should consider utilizing dialogical approaches to shift social norms related to CCA, and foster CCA communications and address barriers to CCA.},
}
@article {pmid40476929,
year = {2023},
author = {Fanzo, J and Miachon, L},
title = {Harnessing the connectivity of climate change, food systems and diets: Taking action to improve human and planetary health.},
journal = {Anthropocene},
volume = {42},
number = {},
pages = {100381},
pmid = {40476929},
issn = {2213-3054},
abstract = {With climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing conflicts, food systems and the diets they produce are facing increasing fragility. In a turbulent, hot world, threatened resiliency and sustainability of food systems could make it all the more complicated to nourish a population of 9.7 billion by 2050. Climate change is having adverse impacts across food systems with more frequent and intense extreme events that will challenge food production, storage, and transport, potentially imperiling the global population's ability to access and afford healthy diets. Inadequate diets will contribute further to detrimental human and planetary health impacts. At the same time, the way food is grown, processed, packaged, and transported is having adverse impacts on the environment and finite natural resources further accelerating climate change, tropical deforestation, and biodiversity loss. This state-of-the-science iterative review covers three areas. The paper's first section presents how climate change is connected to food systems and how dietary trends and foods consumed worldwide impact human health, climate change, and environmental degradation. The second area articulates how food systems affect global dietary trends and the macro forces shaping food systems and diets. The last section highlights how specific food policies and actions related to dietary transitions can contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation responses and, at the same time, improve human and planetary health. While there is significant urgency in acting, it is also critical to move beyond the political inertia and bridge the separatism of food systems and climate change agendas that currently exists among governments and private sector actors. The window is closing and closing fast.},
}
@article {pmid40496953,
year = {2023},
author = {Ferreira, MAM and Leite, YLR and Junior, CC and Vicente, CR},
title = {Impact of climate change on public health in Brazil.},
journal = {Public health challenges},
volume = {2},
number = {1},
pages = {e62},
pmid = {40496953},
issn = {2769-2450},
abstract = {Brazil is South America's largest country and economy, represented mainly by agricultural commodities. Its vast rainforest and biodiversity are at constant risk from human actions that are seen by scientists contributing to climate change. This article dissects how Brazil influences and is directly and indirectly affected by climate change and possible strategies to control the current situation. Climate change impacts Brazilian public health in multi-scenarios and is influenced by socioeconomical and geopolitical aspects, such as urbanization, access to sanitation and sewage, precipitation intensity and frequency, and public health policies. Therefore, surveillance and control measures, alongside socioeconomic policies, must be orchestrated to minimize human actions that impact climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40478137,
year = {2023},
author = {Noto, LV and Cipolla, G and Pumo, D and Francipane, A},
title = {Climate Change in the Mediterranean Basin (Part II): A Review of Challenges and Uncertainties in Climate Change Modeling and Impact Analyses.},
journal = {Water resources management (Dordrecht, Netherlands)},
volume = {37},
number = {6-7},
pages = {2307-2323},
pmid = {40478137},
issn = {1573-1650},
abstract = {The Mediterranean basin is particularly prone to climate change and vulnerable to its impacts. One of the most relevant consequences of climate change, especially for the southern Mediterranean regions, is certainly water scarcity as result of a reduction of surface runoff and groundwater levels. Despite the progress achieved in recent years in the field of climate change and its impact on water resources, results and outcomes should be treated with due caution since any future climate projection and derived implications are inevitably affected by a certain degree of uncertainty arising from each different stage of the entire modeling chain. This work offers a comprehensive overview of recent works on climate change in the Mediterranean basin, mainly focusing on the last ten years of research. Past and future trends on different components of the hydrological balance are discussed in a companion paper (Noto et al. 2022), while the present paper focuses on the problem of water availability and water scarcity. In addition, the work aims to discuss the most relevant sources of uncertainty related to climate change with the aim to gain awareness of climate change impact studies interpretation and reliability.},
}
@article {pmid40479486,
year = {2022},
author = {Bulder, C and Todd, I and McCauley, D and Burns, MK},
title = {The influence of COVID-19 on modes of governance for climate change-Expert views from the Netherlands and the UK.},
journal = {Environmental policy and governance},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40479486},
issn = {1756-9338},
abstract = {While the world is still in the grasp of COVID-19, countries are contemplating how to get their economies back on their feet. With a unique opportunity to do so in a sustainable manner, there is an urgent need to revisit the governance of climate change. Opportunities are clearly there: the resurgence in top-down policies in the pandemic might spill-over to climate governance; green economic stimuli might cause an increase in market-based approaches; or an increased focus on solidarity, inclusion and collective buy-in may drive more inclusive network-based governance. Using the classic trichotomy of hierarchy, market and network governance, we have analysed the findings of 60 interviews with expert representatives from government, industry and third sector parties in the UK and the Netherlands. Their consideration of the key policies and measures needed to help the transition forward point towards a clear desire for a more hierarchical approach. In addition, mixing the three approaches, especially market and hierarchy, is considered the best way forward.},
}
@article {pmid40496685,
year = {2022},
author = {Musa, SS and Ela, TB and Manirambona, E and Shomuyiwa, DO and Haruna, UA and Lucero-Prisno, DE and Muhammad, A},
title = {How climate change and insecurity pushed 5 million people to hunger in Chad, Africa.},
journal = {Public health challenges},
volume = {1},
number = {4},
pages = {e47},
pmid = {40496685},
issn = {2769-2450},
abstract = {Climate change and insecurity pose challenges to food security around the globe. Chad has experienced several climate changes and insecurity influences on its food security, where, approximately 5 million people were pushed into hunger in the country. Desertification, flooding, and depletion of freshwater resources have pushed the country into hunger due to their negative effect on agro-pastoral production in Chad. Insecurity due to the Boko-Haram insurgency, in particular, has impaired agriculture, which is the mainstay of the country's economy. The influx of refugees from Nigeria and Cameroon has also compounded the hunger in Chad, as the country hosts the largest number of refugees in the region. Leveraging collaboration for climate change and improving security should be a priority for Chad. Increased consideration and action in the region can facilitate focus on climate change action in the region. International and multisectoral collaboration can set the pace for revamping the present security framework. Raising climate change awareness among key stakeholders and building capacity at the national level can help mitigate the impact of climate change on food security in Chad.},
}
@article {pmid40496692,
year = {2022},
author = {Atwoli, L and Erhabor, GE and Gbakima, AA and Haileamlak, A and Kayembe Ntumba, JM and Kigera, J and Laybourn-Langton, L and Mash, B and Muhia, J and Mulaudzi, FM and Ofori-Adjei, D and Okonofua, F and Rashidian, A and El-Adawy, M and Sidibé, S and Snouber, A and Tumwine, J and Yassien, MS and Yonga, P and Zakhama, L and Zielinski, C},
title = {COP27 Climate Change Conference: urgent action needed for Africa and the world.},
journal = {Public health challenges},
volume = {1},
number = {4},
pages = {e29},
pmid = {40496692},
issn = {2769-2450},
}
@article {pmid40479168,
year = {2022},
author = {Bernard, P and Chevance, G and Kingsbury, C and Gadais, T and Dancause, K and Villarino, R and Romain, AJ},
title = {Climate change: the next game changer for sport and exercise psychology.},
journal = {German journal of exercise and sport research},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-6},
pmid = {40479168},
issn = {2509-3150},
abstract = {According to Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change experts, recent changes across the climate system are unprecedented, and the next decades are the most decisive in human history to drastically reduce global annual greenhouse gas emissions. This text argues that sport and exercise psychology, as a scientific discipline, needs to address anthropogenic climate change by helping athletes, sport students, psychologists, coaches, physical educators, youth, sport communities and stakeholders and all populations concerned by our field to adopt adaptation and mitigation behaviors and trigger social changes in their respective communities. We briefly present the bidirectional associations between physical activity, sport and climate change. Then, we highlight three key points about climate change: its effects on health, equity issues and behaviors change in line with currently needed climate efforts. Furthermore, we suggest a series of research questions for physical activity and sport psychology domains. Finally, we conclude by presenting a call to action.},
}
@article {pmid40477839,
year = {2022},
author = {Eissa, Y and Khalil, HAEE},
title = {Urban Climate Change Governance within Centralised Governments: a Case Study of Giza, Egypt.},
journal = {Urban forum (Johannesburg, South Africa)},
volume = {33},
number = {2},
pages = {197-221},
pmid = {40477839},
issn = {1874-6330},
abstract = {Urban climate governance on the subnational and local government levels requires multilevel governance and local autonomy. Within centralised governments, climate action becomes challenging. Moreover, in developing countries, development needs are usually prioritised, while climate action is viewed as an unaffordable luxury. In a centralised, middle-income country like Egypt, climate action is a challenge for all government levels. This research investigates the current state and the prospect of urban climate change governance on the subnational level in Egypt. A twofold methodology is used. First, through desk research, a comprehensive list of urban climate governance enabling factors was extracted. The list was used to assess the practices of 3 international case studies (Delhi, Durban, and Amman) and then refined and used to assess the first subnational level climate change strategy in Egypt. Second, semi-structured interviews were conducted with a few selected experts working on climate change and urban policies in Egypt. Two sets of recommendations were formulated to expedite urban climate change governance in Egypt, especially on the subnational and local levels. While the research focuses on Egypt, the methodology and recommendations could be adopted and adapted by local governments functioning within centralised systems.},
}
@article {pmid40504177,
year = {2020},
author = {Davies, A and Hooks, G and Knox-Hayes, J and Liévanos, RS},
title = {Riskscapes and the socio-spatial challenges of climate change.},
journal = {Cambridge journal of regions, economy and society},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {rsaa016},
pmid = {40504177},
issn = {1752-1386},
abstract = {Anthropogenic climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of the physical threats to human and planetary wellbeing. However, climate change risks, and their interaction with other "riskscapes", remain understudied. Riskscapes encompass different viewpoints on the threat of loss across space, time, individuals and collectives. This Special Issue of the Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy, and Society enhances our understanding of the multifaceted and interlocking dimensions of climate change and riskscapes. It brings together rigorous and critical international scholarship across diverse realms on inquiry under two, interlinked, themes: (i) governance and institutional responses and (ii) vulnerabilities and inequalities. The contributors offer a forceful reminder that when considering climate change, social justice principles cannot be appended after the fact. Climate change adaptation and mitigation pose complex and interdependent social and ethical dilemmas that will need to be explicitly confronted in any activation of "Green New Deal" strategies currently being developed internationally. Such critical insights about the layered, unequal and institutional dimensions of risks are of paramount import when considering other riskscapes pertaining to conflict and war, displaced people and pandemics like the 2019-2020 global COVID-19 pandemic.},
}
@article {pmid40504141,
year = {2020},
author = {Hepburn, C and O'Callaghan, B and Stern, N and Stiglitz, J and Zenghelis, D},
title = {Will COVID-19 fiscal recovery packages accelerate or retard progress on climate change?.},
journal = {Oxford review of economic policy},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {graa015},
doi = {10.1093/oxrep/graa015},
pmid = {40504141},
issn = {1460-2121},
abstract = {The COVID-19 crisis is likely to have dramatic consequences for progress on climate change. Imminent fiscal recovery packages could entrench or partly displace the current fossil-fuel-intensive economic system. Here, we survey 231 central bank officials, finance ministry officials, and other economic experts from G20 countries on the relative performance of 25 major fiscal recovery archetypes across four dimensions: speed of implementation, economic multiplier, climate impact potential, and overall desirability. We identify five policies with high potential on both economic multiplier and climate impact metrics: clean physical infrastructure, building efficiency retrofits, investment in education and training, natural capital investment, and clean R&amp;D. In lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs) rural support spending is of particular value while clean R&amp;D is less important. These recommendations are contextualised through analysis of the short-run impacts of COVID-19 on greenhouse gas curtailment and plausible medium-run shifts in the habits and behaviours of humans and institutions.},
}
@article {pmid40319692,
year = {2025},
author = {Bai, Q and Wang, T and Han, Q and Li, X},
title = {Vegetation dynamics induced by climate change and human activities: Implications for coastal wetland restoration.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {384},
number = {},
pages = {125594},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125594},
pmid = {40319692},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Wetlands ; Humans ; China ; Human Activities ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Coastal wetlands are valuable ecosystems that have been gravely threatened by climate change and human activities. Understanding vegetation dynamics and relevant driving mechanisms is important for the management and restoration of coastal wetlands. Here, based on Landsat data and field surveys, the spatiotemporal variations in normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) were analyzed for the Beidagang Wetland Nature Reserve in northern China to understand the vegetation response to climate change during periods with different human impacts (i.e., low-disturbance, high-disturbance, and recovery stages). The results showed that the average growing-season NDVI (NDVIgs) over the area exhibited a significant decreasing trend from 1984 to 2023 at -0.0025 a[-1] (p < 0.001), even during the recovery stage (2014-2023); however, NDVIgs across the area revealed varying trends due to the interactive impacts of climate change and human activities. Specifically, NDVIgs showed significant increasing trends in less human disturbed areas due to rising temperature (T); whereas, this increasing trend was greatly weakened in human disturbed areas. During the recovery stage, the legacy impact of human activities, particularly the excavation of aquaculture ponds in the high-disturbance stage, persistently prohibited vegetation recovery; moreover, the increase in open water area due to ecological water replenishment also contributing to the declining NDVIgs. By comparison, appropriate restoration measures (e.g., constructing embankments and connecting drainage ditches) aided vegetation recovery during the same stage. This study demonstrates the interactive impacts of climate change and human activities on coastal wetland vegetation dynamics, which provides an important perspective for improving restoration efforts in coastal wetlands.},
}
@article {pmid40319684,
year = {2025},
author = {Albaladejo-García, JA and Martínez-García, V and Martínez-Paz, JM and Alcon, F},
title = {Gaining insight into best management practices for climate change impact abatement on agroecosystem services and disservices.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {384},
number = {},
pages = {125629},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125629},
pmid = {40319684},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Agriculture/methods ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Agricultural Irrigation ; *Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Given agriculture's direct dependence on nature, the climate change effects on agroecosystems may reduce (in quantity and/or quality) agroecosystem services and increase agroecosystem disservices. To achieve a transition pathway for sustainable intensification, best management practices (BMPs) should be considered. These practices may be even more necessary in intensified irrigated agroecosystems, especially in water-scarce areas such as the semi-arid Mediterranean region. There is a knowledge gap in understanding the role of BMPs for climate change impact abatement in these agroecosystems. In this context, the aim of this paper is to characterize the BMPs for climate change in semi-arid Mediterranean intensified irrigated agroecosystems, based on the analysis of agroecosystem services and disservices of six BMPs. A set of representative indicators of the agroecosystem services and disservices have been selected and quantified by using data from data statistics, interviews with farmers, specialized literature, geographic information systems and life cycle analysis. In addition, correlation analysis has been carried out to identify synergies and trade-offs between services and disservices for each BMPs. Results show that the adoption of BMPs for climate change impact abatement would enhance the provision of agroecosystem services. Specifically, the establishment of perimeter hedgerows or the application of biological control practices would improve biodiversity, whereas crop diversification would improve recreation services. The adoption of BMPs would also serve to reduce the provision of agroecosystem disservices, such as the use of organic fertilization to mitigate eutrophication and the use of regulated deficit irrigation to reduce irrigation water use. The adoption of a specific BMP that is expected to benefit one agroecosystem service may not have the same effect on the provision of another type of service or disservice, and vice versa. These results enable decision-makers in semi-arid Mediterranean irrigated agriculture to develop agri-environmental policies in response to climate change and to anticipate the expected benefits and burdens on their farms.},
}
@article {pmid40319609,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhou, C and Liu, D and Keesing, J and Masqué, P and Yuan, Z},
title = {Distinguishing impacts of climate change and human activities on phytoplankton communities in remote coastal waters: A paleoecological perspective.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {217},
number = {},
pages = {118057},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118057},
pmid = {40319609},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {*Phytoplankton ; *Climate Change ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Human Activities ; Nitrogen/analysis ; Humans ; Ecosystem ; Diatoms ; Eutrophication ; Geologic Sediments ; *Anthropogenic Effects ; Bays ; },
abstract = {Distinguishing between climatic and anthropogenic influences to accurately assess their respective impacts on coastal phytoplankton dynamics remains a complex challenge. Northwestern Australia (NWA), largely free from direct human disturbances, presents a unique natural laboratory for disentangling these factors. This study reconstructs phytoplankton community dynamics over the past century by analyzing sedimentary diatoms and silicoflagellates from sediment cores in Roebuck Bay, which experiences mild eutrophication, and Cygnet Bay, which remains relatively pristine. Total nitrogen (TN) and stable nitrogen isotopes (δ[15]N) were employed as proxies to trace anthropogenic nutrient inputs. Results suggest that shifts in the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) and variability in the Indonesian Throughflow (ITF) contributed to increased phytoplankton biomass and a rise in silicoflagellate dominance during 1950-1970 and after 2000. Meanwhile, anthropogenic nutrient enrichment in Roebuck Bay, evident from elevated TN and δ[15]N levels after 1967, correlated with increased Shannon Diversity Index and a shift in community structure, favoring planktonic over benthic species. These findings highlight the distinct interconnected roles of climatic variability and human activities in shaping the NWA ecosystem, underscoring the need for continued monitoring and research.},
}
@article {pmid40318619,
year = {2025},
author = {Inkoom, EW and Abubakari, FV and Brown, F and Odamtten, FT},
title = {Modelling climate change awareness heterogeneity among smallholder cereal crop farmers in the semi-arid region of Ghana: A latent class regression approach.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {384},
number = {},
pages = {125595},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125595},
pmid = {40318619},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Ghana ; *Farmers ; Humans ; Edible Grain ; Agriculture ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Crops, Agricultural ; },
abstract = {Climate change awareness, characterised as experiential knowledge among food crop farmers, is a fundamental factor influencing their climate-smart adaptation decisions and behaviours. A critical issue in this context is the unobserved heterogeneity in awareness levels, resulting in varying degrees of climate resilience among these farmers. Consequently, understanding the heterogeneity in awareness and the factors that influence it is essential for informing effective climate response policies. To investigate this issue, we utilized a latent class regression model to examine the unobserved heterogeneity in climate change awareness among cereal crop farmers and to identify the key determinants of this variation. Data were collected through a multistage sampling procedure from 300 smallholder cereal crop farmers in the Bolgatanga Municipality of the Upper East Region of Ghana. The model identified three distinct latent classes of awareness: low awareness (33 %), moderate awareness (27 %), and strong awareness (40 %), thus highlighting significant heterogeneity in awareness levels among farmers. The analysis revealed that factors such as sex, age, years of education, farmer association membership, years of farming experience, regular access to extension training and information on climate-related actions and spatial location landmark were significant predictors of climate change awareness heterogeneity among farmers. The results further demonstrated that climate change variability awareness trend as reported by farmers corroborated historical evidence of climate change in the study area. Consequently, policymakers and stakeholders in northern Ghana must consider these variations and their determinants when formulating and implementing climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40315652,
year = {2025},
author = {Balcilar, M and Özkan, O and Usman, O and Akadırı, SS and Zambrano-Monserrate, MA},
title = {A global shift: How modern technologies are powering the energy transition in the face of climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {384},
number = {},
pages = {125610},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125610},
pmid = {40315652},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Technology ; },
abstract = {Decarbonizing energy systems and mitigating climate risks necessitate a transition to modern technologies, which foster advancements in the financial, transportation, communication, and manufacturing sectors. This research examines the influence of modern technologies in contemporary financial, communication, transportation, and manufacturing systems on global energy transition within the framework of concerns about climate change. The analysis utilizes daily data from June 16, 2017 to July 1, 2024. The empirical findings derived from the rolling window quantile correlation (RWQC), partial rolling window quantile correlation (PRWQC), and Quantile DCC-GARCH methodologies reveal the following: (i) modern technologies in financial, communication, transportation, and manufacturing systems exhibit a positive correlation with global energy transition; (ii) the strength of the positive correlation between modern technologies in financial, communication, transportation, and manufacturing systems and the global energy transition varies across quantiles and over time; (iii) excluding the influence of climate change concerns diminishes the correlation between modern technologies in financial, communication, transportation, and manufacturing systems and the global energy transition, underscoring the pivotal role of environmental awareness in achieving climate-related objectives; and (iv) the Quantile DCC-GARCH model reaffirms the positive correlation between modern technologies in financial, communication, transportation, and manufacturing systems and the global energy transition. Based on these insights, climate policy measures-such as promoting clean energy technologies, green financing, energy efficiency, and other integrative strategies-should be prioritized to facilitate a sustainable global energy transition.},
}
@article {pmid40312058,
year = {2025},
author = {Limb, M},
title = {Climate change: UK is unprepared for rising deaths and health disruption, report warns.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {389},
number = {},
pages = {r873},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.r873},
pmid = {40312058},
issn = {1756-1833},
}
@article {pmid40311935,
year = {2025},
author = {Smyth, PP and O'Dowd, CD},
title = {Climate change induced atmospheric iodine enrichment - a paradoxically beneficial contribution.},
journal = {Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.)},
volume = {16},
number = {6},
pages = {100437},
pmid = {40311935},
issn = {2156-5376},
}
@article {pmid40311359,
year = {2025},
author = {Leitão, F and Cánovas, F},
title = {Predicting climate change impacts on marine fisheries, biodiversity and economy in the Canary/Iberia current upwelling system.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {384},
number = {},
pages = {125537},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125537},
pmid = {40311359},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Fisheries ; *Biodiversity ; Animals ; Ecosystem ; Fishes ; Portugal ; },
abstract = {The vulnerability of fisheries to climate change (CC) is driven by exposure factors that can affect species and fisheries differently at regional level. Ecological and socioeconomic consequences of climate change were assessed by evaluating a set of species (N = 53), caught by Portuguese fleet, that are likely to be affected by changes in oceanographical conditions (climatic scenarios RCP4.5 and RCP8.5) by the middle of this century (2041-2060). A novel approach was used which consist in estimate species habitat vulnerability index to CC by combining species habitat suitability with species sensitivity (life history ecological-biological traits), that was considered the weighting score for habitat suitability estimations by niche ecological models. Exploited species denote little specialization and have a large marginalization range with results showing that shifts in environmental variables, expected in the future, did not alter general distribution patterns of study species. Specialization was associated with sea surface temperature while marginality to depth, indicating that species can find refuges at higher depths without losing distribution range. Predicted changes in habitat suitability values across all species varied between a decrease of 11 % and an increase of 7 %, with species mean shifts around ±4 %. Catch composition by species (similarity >95 % regardless scenario/area), functional groups (similarity >97 % regardless scenario/area), trophic level structure (similarity >98 % regardless scenario/area) and marine biodiversity (marine trophic index ∼ 3.35 regardless scenario/area) projected for the middle of this century, showed similarities to the present scenario. Economic losses estimated for the middle of this century correspond to a maximum value of 3 % in catch and 2.3 % economically. Fisheries revenue could not be jeopardized due to CC until the middle of the century. Under results found maintaining sustainable fishing management strategies is the best way to mitigate CC effects.},
}
@article {pmid40311340,
year = {2025},
author = {Luo, D and Guo, L and Sun, X and Xie, Q and Wang, H and Tang, X and Liu, Z and Huang, N and Zeng, C and Wu, Y},
title = {Climate change and overfishing combine to drive the population decline of the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins in the Pearl River Estuary from the Northern South China Sea.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {980},
number = {},
pages = {179557},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179557},
pmid = {40311340},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Estuaries ; China ; *Dolphins/physiology ; Population Dynamics ; *Fisheries/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Overfishing and climate change pose significant threats to cetacean populations, yet the specific impacts on individual species, particularly cetaceans inhabiting complex coastal areas, are not well understood due to limited data. This study utilizes five years of field survey data, alongside fishery activity and climate change scenarios, to assess the population dynamics of the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin in the Pearl River Estuary from the Northern South China Sea. Our results indicate a dramatic and ongoing decline in the humpback dolphin population over recent decades, decreasing from over 1000 to 742 individuals. The individual impact of climate change on biomass is moderate, showing changes between -1.3 % and + 11.97 %. Projected climate change scenarios reveal further population reductions, exacerbated by increasing fishing pressures, with declines ranging from 6.17 % to 20.39 %. Notably, our simulations highlight the detrimental effects of unrestrained socioeconomic development on humpback dolphins' viability and population. The dolphins exhibit adaptive dietary strategies to maintain energy levels in changing ecosystems; however, total energy intake still declines across all age classes, requiring increased foraging efforts. This may lead to decreased group sizes, altered distribution patterns, and reduced reproductive success, further increasing their vulnerability to additional stressors. The complex interplay between human activities and environmental changes in marine ecosystems, which significantly impacts cetaceans, provides crucial insights for developing integrated management strategies to safeguard the biodiversity and resilience of coastal marine ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid40311081,
year = {2025},
author = {Croft, DP and Lee, A and Nordgren, TM and Jackson, CL and Bayram, H and Balmes, JR and Nassikas, N and Ewart, G and Rice, MB and Benmarhnia, T and Celedón, JC and Holm, SM and Kerr, GH and Anenberg, S and Méndez-Lázaro, P and Ambri, P and Goobie, GC and Rebuli, ME and Wilson, S and Annesi-Maesano, I and Balakrishnan, K and Cromar, K and Jaspers, I and Harkema, JR and Kapil, V and Lai, P and Maccarone, J and Noël, A and Paulin, LM and Pinkerton, KE and Teherani, A and Ahn, E and Thurston, G and Thakur, N},
title = {Climate Change and Respiratory Health: Opportunities to Contribute to Environmental Justice: An Official American Thoracic Society Workshop Report.},
journal = {Annals of the American Thoracic Society},
volume = {22},
number = {5},
pages = {631-650},
pmid = {40311081},
issn = {2325-6621},
support = {//Intramural Program at the NIH/United States ; Z1AES103325-01/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; K23 ES032459/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; P30 ES001247/GF/NIH HHS/United States ; //NIH/United States ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; *Environmental Justice ; United States ; *Respiratory Tract Diseases/epidemiology/prevention &amp; control ; Societies, Medical ; },
abstract = {Adverse environmental exposures worsened by our changing climate threaten respiratory health and exacerbate existing social inequities that further undermine environmental justice (EJ). EJ is the capacity of all people, regardless of sociodemographic characteristics, to minimize harmful exposures and live a healthy life. EJ is achieved through the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. In 2023, an American Thoracic Society workshop convened a group of 39 clinicians, researchers, community advocates, research program administrators, and health policy experts to characterize the respiratory health threats and EJ concerns arising from climate change. The workshop explored four main climate areas through a socioecological and EJ perspective: 1) respiratory health risks, 2) respiratory health impacts in low- and middle-income countries, 3) climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, and 4) priority research infrastructure needs. The workshop committee concluded that climate change can directly and indirectly impair respiratory health and that persistently excluded or marginalized communities (including those in low- and middle-income countries) are disproportionately impacted. These disproportionately impacted communities also lack hazard monitoring and resources to evaluate and advocate for mitigation of adverse environmental exposures. Future respiratory health research must inform mitigation strategies to reduce climate-related emissions from industry to net zero. Researchers, communities, and policymakers require training and support to meaningfully engage with systems-thinking research as well as policy solutions focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change. Finally, the workshop committee recommends a rapid transition away from fossil fuel dependence to a world that provides an equitable allocation of clean transportation options and renewable sources of energy production.},
}
@article {pmid40310919,
year = {2025},
author = {Anderson, JT and DeMarche, ML and Denney, DA and Breckheimer, I and Santangelo, J and Wadgymar, SM},
title = {Adaptation and gene flow are insufficient to rescue a montane plant under climate change.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {388},
number = {6746},
pages = {525-531},
doi = {10.1126/science.adr1010},
pmid = {40310919},
issn = {1095-9203},
mesh = {*Acclimatization ; Altitude ; Biological Evolution ; *Climate Change ; *Gene Flow ; Genetic Variation ; Population Dynamics ; *Arabis/genetics/physiology ; },
abstract = {Climate change increasingly drives local population dynamics, shifts geographic distributions, and threatens persistence. Gene flow and rapid adaptation could rescue declining populations yet are seldom integrated into forecasts. We modeled eco-evolutionary dynamics under preindustrial, contemporary, and projected climates using up to 9 years of fitness data from 102,272 transplants (115 source populations) of Boechera stricta in five common gardens. Climate change endangers locally adapted populations and reduces genotypic variation in long-term population growth rate, suggesting limited adaptive potential. Upslope migration could stabilize high-elevation populations and preserve low-elevation ecotypes, but unassisted gene flow modeled with genomic data is too spatially restricted. Species distribution models failed to capture current dynamics and likely overestimate persistence under intermediate emissions scenarios, highlighting the importance of modeling evolutionary processes.},
}
@article {pmid40310699,
year = {2025},
author = {Islam, J and Frentiu, FD and Devine, GJ and Bambrick, H and Hu, W},
title = {A State-of-the-Science Review of Long-Term Predictions of Climate Change Impacts on Dengue Transmission Risk.},
journal = {Environmental health perspectives},
volume = {133},
number = {5},
pages = {56002},
pmid = {40310699},
issn = {1552-9924},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Dengue/epidemiology/transmission ; Humans ; Risk Assessment ; Forecasting ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is predicted to profoundly impact dengue transmission risk, yet a thorough review of evidence is necessary to refine understanding of climate scenarios, projection periods, spatial resolutions, and modeling approaches.<br><br>OBJECTIVES: We conducted a state-of-the-science review to comprehensively understand long-term dengue risk predictions under climate change, identify research gaps, and provide evidence-based guidelines for future studies.<br><br>METHODS: We searched three medical databases (PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science) up to 5 December 2024 to extract relevant modeling studies. An a priori search strategy, predefined eligibility criteria, and systematic data extraction procedures were implemented to identify and evaluate studies.<br><br>RESULTS: Of 5,035 studies retrieved, 57 met inclusion criteria. Prediction for dengue risk ranged from 1950 to 2115, and 52.63% (n=30) of all studies used Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs). Specifically, RCP 8.5 (34.94%; n=29), Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) 2 (32.35%; n=11), and the Special Report on Emissions Scenarios (SRES) A1 (58.33%; n=7) were utilized the most among all the RCPs, SSPs, and SRES climate change scenarios. Most studies (57.89%; n=33) used only climatic variables for the prediction, and 21.05% (n=12) of studies employed fine spatial resolution (&#x2248;1km) for the climate data. We identified that correlative approach was used mostly across the studies for modeling the future risk (61.40%; n=35). Among mechanistic models, 35% (n=7) lacked outcome validation, and 75% (n=15) did not report model evaluation metrics.<br><br>DISCUSSION: We identified the urgent need to strengthen dengue databases, use finer spatial resolutions to integrate big data, and incorporate potential socioenvironmental factors such as human movement, vegetation, microclimate, and vector control efficacy in modeling. Utilizing appropriate spatiotemporal models and validation techniques will be crucial for developing functional climate-driven early warning systems for dengue fever. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP14463.},
}
@article {pmid40308687,
year = {2025},
author = {Allipour Birgani, R and Takian, A and Kianirad, A and Pouraram, H and Djazayeri, A},
title = {Climate Change and Food Security: A Framework for Agenda Setting and Policy Analysis in Iran.},
journal = {International journal of public health},
volume = {70},
number = {},
pages = {1608116},
pmid = {40308687},
issn = {1661-8564},
mesh = {Iran ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; *Policy Making ; *Food Security ; Qualitative Research ; *Health Policy ; Interviews as Topic ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: This study identifies the key factors contributing to Food Security (FS) in the context of Climate change (CC), aiming to foster agenda setting for FS in Iran.<br><br>METHODS: This is a qualitative study. We interviewed 32 relevant stakeholders from various backgrounds. We used a mixed inductive-deductive approach in data analysis, drawing up on an adopted framework comprising of health policy triangle and selected agenda setting framework.<br><br>RESULTS: Our analysis revealed eight constructs, eight themes, and 26 subthemes. The constructs included: common voice, leadership, scientific evidence, economic, multi-sectoral collaboration, advocacy, early warning systems, and supreme decision-making center. The main themes identified were shortcomings in: consensus, high-level political commitment, cooperation, System approach, research, planning, economic resources, and public participation. The international data gathering was limited in this study.<br><br>CONCLUSION: To mitigate the risk of FS in CC condition and push the emerging subject into the government agenda in Iran, we recommend reforms in the eight identified constructs and advocate a combined policy approach including three dimensions: policy integration, coherency, and coordination, through a new model of governance.},
}
@article {pmid40308363,
year = {2025},
author = {Chanmany Pastor, R and Roberts, L and Jain, A and Tamares, S},
title = {The Heat Is On: Climate Change Implications for Pregnant Women with Sickle Cell Disease.},
journal = {Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)},
volume = {6},
number = {1},
pages = {286-292},
pmid = {40308363},
issn = {2688-4844},
abstract = {Sickle cell disease (SCD), a serious, chronic blood disorder is the most common genetic blood disease in the United States affecting 100,000 people and disproportionately affecting the African American population. Pregnancy is particularly risky for people with SCD due to higher risk of developing pregnancy-related complications compared with people without the disease. For African American pregnant women with SCD, the risk of maternal morbidity and mortality is up to 10 times higher. Physiological changes during pregnancy increase the risk of vaso-occlusive episodes (VOEs), acute chest syndrome, venous thromboembolic events, and infections. Dehydration increases risk as it triggers sickling of red blood cells, leading to painful VOEs and further increasing the risk of aforementioned complications. Climate change, observed since the mid-20th century, is evidenced by the increasing trend of global temperature, hurricanes, floods, and heat waves. Climate changes can profoundly impact people with SCD, as elevated temperatures result in increased core body temperatures, blood hyperosmolality, and dehydration. Assisted by a research librarian, a literature search was undertaken of major databases (PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar), with delimiters of publication between 2019 and 2024 and human subjects, and 477 studies were retrieved. After meticulous screening, 20 relevant articles were analyzed. Evidence linking climate change impact to increased risk for pregnant people with SCD is lacking. Further research is needed to examine the phenomenon and mitigate this unique risk of climate change. SCD clinical guidelines stress the importance of preventing dehydration. Clinicians play a critical role in educating this vulnerable population about risks, including dehydration and exposure to extreme heat.},
}
@article {pmid40308306,
year = {2025},
author = {Farag, PF and Alkhalifah, DHM and Ali, SK and Tagyan, AI and Hozzein, WN},
title = {Impact of climate change on the potential global prevalence of Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid. under several climatological scenarios.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1512294},
pmid = {40308306},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change forms one of the most dangerous problems that disturb the earth today. It not only devastates the environment but also affects the biodiversity of living organisms, including fungi. Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid. is one of the most pervasive and destructive soil-borne fungus that threatens food security, so predicting its current and future distribution will aid in following its emergence in new regions and taking precautionary measures to control it.<br><br>METHODS: Throughout this work, there are about 324 records of M. phaseolina were used to model its global prevalence using 19 environmental covariates under several climate change scenarios for analysis. Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) model was used to predict the spatial distribution of this fungus throughout the world while algorithms of DIVA-GIS were chosen to confirm the predicted model.<br><br>RESULTS: Based on the Jackknife test, minimum temperature of coldest month (bio_6) represented the most effective bioclimatological parameter to fungus distribution with a 52.5% contribution. Two representative concentration pathways (RCPs) 2.6 and 8.5 of global climate model (GCM) code MG, were used to forecast the global spreading of the fungus in 2050 and 2070. The area under curve (AUC) and true skill statistics (TSS) were assigned to evaluate the resulted models with values equal to 0.902 &#xb1; 0.009 and 0.8, respectively. These values indicated a satisfactory significant correlation between the models and the ecology of the fungus. Two-dimensional niche analysis illustrated that the fungus could adapt to a wide range of temperatures (9 &#xb0;C to 28 &#xb0;C), and its annual rainfall ranges from 0&#xa0;mm to 2000&#xa0;mm. In the future, Africa will become the low habitat suitability for the fungus while Europe will become a good place for its distribution.<br><br>DISCUSSION: The MaxEnt model is potentially useful for predicting the future distribution of M. phaseolina under changing climate, but the results need further intensive evaluation including more ecological parameters other than bioclimatological data.},
}
@article {pmid40308301,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, R and Guo, X and Song, Y and Cai, Y and Wu, Y and Wang, M},
title = {Effects of ultraviolet radiation as a climate variable on the geographic distribution of Oryza sativa under climate change based on Biomod2.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1552770},
pmid = {40308301},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Oryza sativa is one of the most important cereal crops globally.<br><br>METHODS: The aim of this study was to map areas suitable for the growth and conservation of O. sativa under current and future climatic conditions, and to observe the effects of UV variables on the distribution area of O. sativa.<br><br>RESULTS: Based on species distribution records, we used the Biomod2 platform to combine climate data, future shared socioeconomic pathways, and elevation data. The ensemble model (EM) was constructed by screening multiple species distribution models (SDMs), including RF, GBM, ANN, and MARS. The ROC value of the joint model is greater than 0.95, indicating that the model has high reliability and accuracy. Mean annual temperature (bio01), temperature seasonality (bio04), minimum temperature in the coldest month (bio06), mean temperature of coldest quarter (bio11), human footprint and human activity impact index (hfv2geo1) and annual average ultraviolet radiation (uvb1annualmeanuv.b) were the most important environmental variables affecting the suitable distribution area of O.&#xa0;sativa. Under the current climate conditions, the suitable habitats of O. sativa are mainly distributed in the south of the Yangtze River. In the future climate scenario, the total suitable habitat area of O. sativa tended to decrease, but the suitable distribution area under the influence of UV was larger than that without UV.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Climate change will significantly affect the potential distribution of O. sativa in China and increase its extinction risk. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a reference for the conservation, management, introduction and cultivation of food crops in China.},
}
@article {pmid40307947,
year = {2025},
author = {Raz, R and Negev, M and Hauzer, M and Miller, E and Paltiel, O and Kissinger, M},
title = {Environmental responsibility in the Israeli health system in the era of climate change: a required paradigm shift.},
journal = {Israel journal of health policy research},
volume = {14},
number = {1},
pages = {19},
pmid = {40307947},
issn = {2045-4015},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Israel ; *Delivery of Health Care/trends ; Greenhouse Gases ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Environmental management in the Israeli health system is driven primarily by safety regulations. Such regulations aim to reduce hazardous exposures to employees, patients, and visitors, as well as some specific aspects of broader environmental toxicity to humans and nature. Most environmental precautions in the system target traditional exposures and do not specifically consider the health system's own impact on climate change. This article aims to justify incorporating climate change mitigation actions into short- and long-term plans in Israeli health organizations and present a schematic strategic roadmap to do so.<br><br>MAIN BODY: Climate change poses many threats to global health, including risks from severe weather events, changes in vector-borne diseases, increased hazardous air pollutants, food and water shortages, and adverse effects on reproductive health. The most effective effort in climate change mitigation is reducing greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. Ignoring the health sector's emissions contradicts the ancient medical principle: first, do no harm (primum non-nocere). Furthermore, many climate mitigation methods introduce additional health co-benefits. Special attention and medical considerations are needed to safely reduce emissions from the health sector. This article reviews healthcare's most common emission sources, including energy consumption, transportation, food, waste, supplies, and the supply chain. An organizational carbon management strategy should include recognizing the problem and committing to action, estimating the organizational carbon footprint, developing and prioritizing alternative interventions, and developing a carbon management plan with measurable short- and intermediate-term goals.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate mitigation in the health sector is encompassed by the moral obligation of the Israeli healthcare system to do no harm. Performance measures to support GHG emission reductions should be adopted into the existing, successful Israeli programs of quality measures in medicine, both in the community and hospitals. In addition, Israel academic institutions for health and medical education should incorporate sustainable health into their curricula for students of health professions and as part of continuous medical education. Such policy actions will contribute to a healthy health system that supports climate change mitigation while providing health co-benefits to the Israeli population.},
}
@article {pmid40307584,
year = {2025},
author = {Pogačar, T and Kuk, R and Kokot, K and Turnšek, M},
title = {Identifying the tourism sector's exposure to climate change utilizing two different climate datasets: the case of three climatically diverse locations in Slovenia.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {69},
number = {7},
pages = {1541-1556},
pmid = {40307584},
issn = {1432-1254},
support = {V7-2128//Javna Agencija za Raziskovalno Dejavnost RS/ ; V7-2128//Ministrstvo za Gospodarski Razvoj in Tehnologijo/ ; },
mesh = {Slovenia ; *Climate Change ; *Tourism ; Humans ; Databases, Factual ; },
abstract = {This study investigates the exposure of Slovenia's tourism industry to climate change by analyzing climate data from two sources: the Copernicus Climate Data Store (CDS) and the Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO). Three distinct climate zones in Slovenia, namely submediterranean, subcontinental and moderate climate of the hilly region are examined. Using climate indices such as CIT: 3S and HCI: Urban, the research assesses historical trends and future projections of climate suitability for various tourism activities. Key climate variables, including hot days, heavy precipitation, and snow cover, are analyzed to improve the understanding of climate exposure. The submediterranean region may experience extended tourist seasons but face challenges from heatwaves and water scarcity. The subalpine region, dependent on winter tourism, is projected to experience reduced snow cover and potential challenges for ski resorts. The subcontinental region could benefit from extended seasons for outdoor activities but may also face heat stress and extreme weather events. The study shows that climate indicators can offer valuable insights, but can also oversimplify complex climate processes. Discrepancies between CDS and ARSO data highlight potential biases, emphasizing the need for caution in interpreting absolute values. Climate projections inherently involve uncertainties, particularly for snow indicators. Ensemble modeling and careful consideration of uncertainties are essential for assessing future impacts. By addressing these considerations, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of climate change's implications for Slovenia's tourism sector and offers valuable guidance for adaptation planning.},
}
@article {pmid40305567,
year = {2025},
author = {, },
title = {Correction: On people's perceptions of climate change and its impacts in a hotspot of global warming.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {4},
pages = {e0323273},
pmid = {40305567},
issn = {1932-6203},
abstract = {[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0317786.].},
}
@article {pmid40305518,
year = {2025},
author = {Plasman, M and Díaz de la Vega-Pérez, AH and McCue, MD and Tepos-Ramírez, M and Reynoso, VH},
title = {The ultimate challenge to climate change: Endurance of a thermophilic reptile to the harsh temperatures on an extremely hot island.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {4},
pages = {e0320796},
pmid = {40305518},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Islands ; Body Temperature/physiology ; *Iguanas/physiology ; *Hot Temperature ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Herbivorous ectotherms are especially vulnerable to climate change and those inhabiting hot environments may already live near their maximum physiological limits. Insular species are particularly susceptible to changing thermal conditions because they cannot relocate. This proves a very poor prognostic for the survival of herbivorous reptiles living on islands. The piebald chuckwalla, Sauromalus varius, is a large iguana endemic to San Esteban Island, located in the Gulf of California, encompassed by the Sonoran Desert, one of the hottest areas on earth. We investigated the thermal ecology of this iguana during the hottest month of the year coinciding with the fruiting of its most important food source, the giant cardon. We measured field body temperature (Tbfield), voluntary maximum body temperature, the onset of thermal stress responses, and critical maximum temperature, and compared these with the thermal landscape. We found that Tbfield was 37.2±1.3°C (average±SD) and iguanas sought shade at a body temperature of 39.2±1.4°C. Iguanas started panting at 42.4±2.0°C, a cooling strategy at the expense of precious body water, and often defecated, at 43.2±1.9°C, with concomitant loss of water. We determined that these iguanas can maintain activity at body temperatures of 47.2±2.2°C, however they use various mechanical and behavioral mechanism to avoid these extremes. On the island, ground temperatures reached up to 62.4°C. Shade of plants can provide thermal shelter during part of the day. However, even in some caves temperatures could reach 41.5°C and under rocks 48.0°C, which is higher than these animals voluntarily tolerate. Our results indicated that although these chuckwallas can support high temperatures, their strategy incurs substantial water loss, a resource only available for the iguana through cacti consumption. Environmental temperature that increases with climate change will likely lead to an ever-increasing use of shelters, perhaps even resulting in complete inactivity during the cacti fruiting period.},
}
@article {pmid40305517,
year = {2025},
author = {Asiamah, N and Ofosu, BO and Effah-Baafi, YJ and Awuviry-Newton, K and Nkansah, J and Saunders, B},
title = {Policies for healthy ageing in response to climate change: Protocol of a systematic review.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {4},
pages = {e0323069},
pmid = {40305517},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Healthy Aging ; Systematic Reviews as Topic ; *Aging ; Aged ; *Health Policy ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a global phenomenon affecting every segment of the population. Yet, older adults are more vulnerable to climate change events (e.g., floods, heatwaves, landslides) owing to their functional limitations. Understandably, stakeholders have called for healthy ageing policies that enable older adults and individuals in the general population to maintain wellbeing despite climate change. This review aims to describe healthy ageing policies adopted or recommended in response to climate change. Eight databases (i.e., CINAHL, Cochrane library, ProQuest, PsycINFO, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Scopus, and MEDLINE) will be searched to identify relevant studies. Materials published anywhere in English to date will be included in the review. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) or Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist will be employed to assess the quality of studies. A narrative synthesis will be adopted to present the results. This review will highlight groups targeted with healthy ageing policies and describe policies in use or recommended. It will proffer implications for practice, research, and sustainability.},
}
@article {pmid40304931,
year = {2025},
author = {Bekele, BK and Uwishema, O and Bisetegn, LD and Moubarak, A and Charline, M and Sibomana, P and Onyeaka, CVP},
title = {Cholera in Africa: A Climate Change Crisis.},
journal = {Journal of epidemiology and global health},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {68},
pmid = {40304931},
issn = {2210-6014},
mesh = {Humans ; *Cholera/epidemiology/transmission ; *Climate Change ; *Disease Outbreaks/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Africa/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Cholera, an acute diarrheal infection caused by Vibrio cholerae, remains a significant public health concern globally, with 1.4-4.0 million cases and 21,000-143,000 deaths annually. While the disease is endemic in 47 less-developed countries across Africa and Asia, the African continent has been particularly affected, with 19 of 29 countries reporting cases in 2023 being from Africa.<br><br>AIM: To explore the trend of cholera outbreaks in Africa and analyze how climate change has contributed to the spread of the disease in the continent.<br><br>METHODS: A review of current cholera outbreaks in Africa, with particular focus on Sudan and Ethiopia as case studies, examining the relationship between climatic factors and cholera transmission.<br><br>RESULTS: Recent outbreaks in Sudan (declared September 26, 2023) resulted in 5,414 suspected cases and 170 deaths (case fatality rate 3.1%) across nine states as of December 5, 2023. In Ethiopia's Somali region, 772 confirmed cases and 23 deaths were reported within two weeks, with approximately 80% of cases affecting children. Climate factors significantly influence cholera transmission: a 1&#xa0;&#xb0;C temperature rise doubled cholera cases in Zanzibar. Both drought conditions, which increase Vibrio cholerae concentration in groundwater, and heavy rainfall periods, which lead to flooding and breakdown of sanitary conditions, contribute to outbreak risks.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Climate change impacts cholera transmission through rainfall patterns, temperature variations, and extreme weather events. Management recommendations include implementing accurate weather surveillance systems, strategic vaccination programs, flood-proof water supply infrastructure, and community engagement protocols. These interventions should be integrated while considering the growing influence of climate change on disease patterns.<br><br>CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.},
}
@article {pmid40303909,
year = {2025},
author = {Mweya, CN and Mwanyonga, SP and Ndelwa, LA and Massaro, J},
title = {Community Knowledge About Climate Change and Industrialization Impacts on Recurrence of Dengue Epidemics in Selected Districts in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study.},
journal = {Health science reports},
volume = {8},
number = {5},
pages = {e70745},
pmid = {40303909},
issn = {2398-8835},
abstract = {BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Dengue fever epidemics pose an increasing public health threat in Tanzania. Climate change and industrialization may influence outbreaks, while community knowledge plays a vital role in prevention. This study examined public knowledge about environmental and anthropogenic impacts on dengue transmission.<br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2022 with 482 participants from Bahi, Kyela, and Ngorongoro districts. A validated questionnaire assessed demographic characteristics and knowledge about dengue epidemiology related to climate and industrialization. Multinomial logistic regression and &#x3c7; [2] tests examined associations between variables.<br><br>RESULTS: Over half of the participants (52.9%) were male, and most were aged 26-35 (33.2%). Only 21% demonstrated a good understanding of industrialization's health impacts, while 19% knew the climate change linkage with dengue. Significant knowledge gaps exist regarding climate change and industrialization impacts linked to recurrent epidemics (44.2% poor knowledge). Age over 35 (AOR 1.73, 95% CI 1.39-2.14), primary education or less (AOR 0.77, 95% CI 0.59-0.99), and unemployment (AOR 0.31, 95% CI 0.23-0.42) were associated with poor knowledge. Gender and occupation significantly predicted climate change knowledge (p&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.001).<br><br>CONCLUSION: Communities in dengue-endemic areas have limited knowledge about climate and anthropogenic drivers of recurring epidemics. Targeted educational interventions can improve understanding and preventative behavior among high-risk demographics.},
}
@article {pmid40303409,
year = {2025},
author = {Ghosh, AG and Kim, HL and Khor, SS},
title = {HLA alleles and dengue susceptibility across populations in the era of climate change: a comprehensive review.},
journal = {Frontiers in immunology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1473475},
pmid = {40303409},
issn = {1664-3224},
mesh = {Humans ; *Dengue/genetics/epidemiology/immunology ; *Genetic Predisposition to Disease ; *Climate Change ; *Alleles ; *HLA Antigens/genetics ; *Dengue Virus/immunology ; },
abstract = {Dengue, a viral infection transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, is an emerging global health threat exacerbated by climate change. Rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns create favourable conditions for vector proliferation and extended transmission periods, increasing the risk of dengue in endemic regions and facilitating its spread to non-endemic areas. Understanding the interplay between critical genetic factors and dengue susceptibility is crucial for developing effective public health strategies. The Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) genes encode proteins essential for an effective immune response against pathogens, and their genetic variations influence susceptibility to severe dengue. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis of HLA alleles associated with dengue infection and dengue severity. We analysed 19 case-control studies on dengue infections in populations worldwide to infer HLA associations with various pathological forms of dengue and to examine differences across different populations. Our findings indicate that HLA-A*02 increases susceptibility to dengue fever (DF), while HLA-A*03 increases the risk of Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF), with these increased susceptibilities primarily observed in Southeast Asian populations. Additionally, HLA-A*24 is associated with DHF and all symptomatic dengue infections (DEN), contributing to dengue risk in both Southeast Asia and the Caribbean. Conversely, HLA-A*33 and HLA-B*44 show a protective effect against DHF but show significant regional heterogeneity, highlighting divergent, population-specific susceptibility profiles. This study underscores the importance of population-specific genetic risk assessments for dengue infection and emphasizes the need for targeted medical interventions and improved predictive models to mitigate dengue's impact, especially as climate change accelerates disease spread.},
}
@article {pmid40302213,
year = {2025},
author = {Bai, H and Xiao, D and Liu, L and Tao, F and Liu, F and Tang, J},
title = {Impacts of future climate change and management practices to yield, eco-efficiency and global warming potential for rice-wheat rotation system.},
journal = {Journal of the science of food and agriculture},
volume = {105},
number = {11},
pages = {6138-6150},
doi = {10.1002/jsfa.14322},
pmid = {40302213},
issn = {1097-0010},
support = {D2023302001//Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province/ ; D2022205010//Hebei Provincial Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars/ ; 25101//Technology Program of Hebei Academy of Sciences/ ; 42377483//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Oryza/growth &amp; development/metabolism/chemistry ; *Triticum/growth &amp; development/metabolism/chemistry ; Climate Change ; Global Warming ; China ; *Crop Production/methods ; Nitrogen/metabolism/analysis ; Greenhouse Gases/metabolism/analysis ; Fertilizers/analysis ; *Agriculture/methods ; Water/metabolism/analysis ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The rice-wheat rotation system (RWRS) is a predominant cropping pattern in mid-eastern China, playing a crucial role in ensuring food security. However, its intensive water and fertilizer inputs contribute significantly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With global climate warming, RWRS confronts the dual imperative of simultaneously enhancing productivity and eco-efficiency while significantly curtailing GHG emissions.<br><br>RESULTS: Future warming climate under most global climate models (GCMs) had adverse impacts on yield, water-use efficiency (WUE), nitrogen-use efficiency (NUE) and GHG intensity (GHGI) of RWRS in the central and southern regions of mid-eastern China. Compared to traditional management (TM) with high water and nitrogen inputs, optimized water and nitrogen management (OM) - utilizing intermittent irrigation and a nitrogen application rate of 390&#x2009;kg&#x2009;ha[-1] - can significantly enhance WUE and NUE while reducing GHGI, without compromising yield. Moreover, no tillage, as a conservation tillage (CT) practice could effectively mitigate the negative impacts of future climate change. The combination of OM and CT (OM&#x2009;+&#x2009;CT) can improve yield and eco-efficiency while reducing global warming potential. For RWRS with OM&#x2009;+&#x2009;CT, GHGI decreased by 45.6-60.9% under future climate scenarios compared to TM.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: By using knowledge-based optimum management strategies, environmental risks can be reduced without sacrificing the yield of RWRS yield. This study demonstrates a useful approach with crop modelling to ensure yield for agriculture system at a lower environment cost, which can be adjusted and applied in other farming systems and regions. &#xa9; 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.},
}
@article {pmid40300547,
year = {2025},
author = {Mei, J and Yong, B and Lyu, Y and Qi, W and Wen, Y and Wang, G and Zhang, J},
title = {Runoff evolution responses to climate change: A case study in the headwater area of Yellow River, China.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {384},
number = {},
pages = {125512},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125512},
pmid = {40300547},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Rivers ; Floods ; Hydrology ; Humans ; Rain ; },
abstract = {The headwater area of the Yellow River (HAYR) plays an important role in runoff generation for the entire Yellow River basin. However, the runoff patterns within this crucial source region have been experiencing significant changes over the past decades. These changes have made pronounced impacts on the inter-annual and even intra-annual distributions of runoff, especially for the unique double flood peaks (DFP; one peak appears in July and another in September). This study comprehensively demonstrated the runoff evolution in HAYR and its future projection under the background of climate change based on multi-source data analysis and hydrologic simulation. First, we used three mainstream precipitation datasets (i.e., CHM_PRE, CMFD, and TPHiPr) to drive the land surface hydrologic model (i.e., VIC) in the large-scale basin with sparse ground observation. Our simulation results show that the CHM_PRE-driven VIC exhibits the best performance in six experimental combinations. Thus, we adopted the simulation mode of CHM_PRE-driven VIC to quantify the impacts of climate change and human activities on runoff. It was found that climate change was the primary driver for the runoff reduction after the year of 1990 with a contribution of 81.14 %, while human activities only account for 18.86 %. But human activities likely have a larger impact on runoff during those dry periods. Notably, climate change has reduced the peak discharge and shifted the peak time in that, the main peak occurred earlier and the secondary peak appeared later. Subsequently, projections based on future scenarios of Global Climate Models (GCMs) suggest a declining trend in runoff, along with a noticeable periodicity, showing a cycle of approximately 40 years. Finally, the diagnosis of the significance level of flood peaks indicates that the increasing inter-annual variability and the more frequent intra-annual fluctuations will appear in the future runoff changes. This study is expected to enable basin managers to better optimize the water resource allocation and make well-informed practice decisions for the HAYR under global climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40300429,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, H},
title = {Revolutionizing dynamic microbiome network analysis via idopNetworks: Comment on "Topological change of soil microbiota networks for forest resilience under global warming" by Gong et al.},
journal = {Physics of life reviews},
volume = {53},
number = {},
pages = {303-304},
doi = {10.1016/j.plrev.2025.04.002},
pmid = {40300429},
issn = {1873-1457},
}
@article {pmid40299913,
year = {2025},
author = {Belova, A and Silva, RA and Vorndran, DM and Sampson, NR},
title = {Using large language models to learn from recent climate change discourse in public health.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {4},
pages = {e0321309},
pmid = {40299913},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Public Health ; Humans ; Models, Theoretical ; Large Language Models ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Public health has increasingly recognized the links between climate change and health, emphasizing the need to address related inequities. This is reflected in work led by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the U.S. National Climate Assessment, and leading health-related professional associations, such as the American Public Health Association (APHA). We ask how the focus of climate change-related topics in public health discourse has evolved, and what does this signal about the field's role and capacity to address this global crisis?<br><br>METHODS: We analyzed close to 41,000 abstracts from APHA annual meetings (2017-2023). Using a combination of large language models and expert review, we identified and analyzed over 1,100 abstracts with climate change-related content. We used a fine-tuned OpenAI GPT-3.5 model to detect abstracts with climate change-related content and the Claude 3.0 Sonnet model to categorize these abstracts into 21 themes and 12 health outcome categories.<br><br>RESULTS: Since 2017, the discussion of climate change at APHA has declined both in terms of volume and topic diversity. The impacts of climate change on heat-related illness, stress and mental illness, and vector-borne diseases were the most common topics discussed. Fewer abstracts discussed the role of public health, workforce development, and policy and advocacy, with slightly more attention focused on health communication and education.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Although this is only a snapshot of recent discourse in the field, trends suggest the need to build capacity for climate action. Addressing the climate crisis is not solely an environmental health issue; it is a public health issue. Advocates, policymakers, and scholars know that innovative and intersectoral solutions are critical for effective and equitable climate action. However, within public health, we must work together and jointly contribute to reducing the unequal and extensive burdens associated with our changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid40297604,
year = {2025},
author = {Nöth, L and Zander, L},
title = {How Epistemic Beliefs about Climate Change Predict Climate Change Conspiracy Beliefs.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1523143},
pmid = {40297604},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {Belief in climate change conspiracy theories (CCCT) can undermine support for measures against climate change. In two studies, we therefore aim to gain a clearer understanding of the factors that contribute to CCCT. A significant factor associated with CCCT is distrust in science, which is also correlated with epistemic beliefs (EBs) (e.g., beliefs are about the nature of knowledge and the process of knowing). EBs influence how individuals respond to knowledge claims, address contradictory evidence, and integrate new information. We hypothesize that EBs are linked to belief in CCCT via distrust in science. To test this hypothesis, we conducted one correlational study and one experimental study (n = 404 and n = 104, both pre-registered). Study 1 found that participants were more likely to endorse climate-related conspiracy beliefs if they viewed climate knowledge as tentative, relied on intuition to understand climate change, and had weaker beliefs in the interconnectedness of climate knowledge and its reliance on experts and scientific sources. As anticipated, distrust in climate science significantly mediated the relationships between the EBs subscales and belief in CCCT. Additionally, political ideology moderated the effect of believing knowledge originates from experts and science on distrust in climate science - this effect was pronounced among participants identifying with the political center while being weaker among left-wing participants. In Study 2, we were unable to establish a causal relationship between certainty beliefs and belief in CCCT. In conclusion, we suggest that educational initiatives aimed at fostering EBs may reduce science distrust and conspiracy beliefs.},
}
@article {pmid40297304,
year = {2025},
author = {Mihailidou, AS and Gulati, M},
title = {Impact of climate change and the environment on cardiovascular health and role of healthcare.},
journal = {American heart journal plus : cardiology research and practice},
volume = {52},
number = {},
pages = {100510},
pmid = {40297304},
issn = {2666-6022},
}
@article {pmid40297105,
year = {2025},
author = {Jagadeesha, S and Agarwal, S and Hussein, M and Davies, AM and Adebowale, D and Botchu, R},
title = {Impact of Paper Consumption in Radiology Departments on Carbon Footprint and Climate Change: A Retrospective Analysis and Future Projections.},
journal = {The Indian journal of radiology &amp; imaging},
volume = {35},
number = {2},
pages = {301-305},
pmid = {40297105},
issn = {0971-3026},
abstract = {Introduction Climate change and global warming have major contributions from greenhouse gas emissions. Despite the introduction of digitalized systems, many health care systems still rely heavily on paper. The purpose of this study is to investigate paper usage in the radiology department of a single hospital institution over the last 3 years to forecast paper usage up to 2050. Materials and Methods This retrospective study was performed in the radiology department of our tertiary orthopaedic hospital. The study included forms used for diagnostic and interventional procedures in various departmental modalities. Diagnostic procedures require one to three forms and interventional procedures require three forms each. Based on the established ratio that 1.2 trees are cut for every 10,000 sheets of papers used, the study calculated the number of trees cut annually over the past 3 years and projected paper usage and tree loss until 2050. Results Paper usage was distributed between diagnostic and interventional procedures, with 67% used in diagnostics and 33% in interventions. The corresponding number of trees cut during this period amounted to 53.729 trees, with 47.4 trees for diagnostic procedures and 6.4 trees for interventional procedures. A total of 57.8 trees for diagnostic procedures and 11.7 trees for interventional procedures were forecasted to be cut annually from 2024 to 2050, cumulatively being 1,227 trees by the year 2050. Conclusion Our individual department had a significant contribution from paper usage in the carbon footprint of the department. Adoption of digitalized appointment, prescribing, and patient records is important in reducing this and achieving the NHS net zero targets.},
}
@article {pmid40295645,
year = {2025},
author = {Yun, X and Wang, J and Bao, H},
title = {Assessing climate change impacts on extreme hydrological characteristics of reservoir inflow in Tianshan Mountain Range, China.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {14925},
pmid = {40295645},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2022B03027-3//the National Key Research and Development Program of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region/ ; 2022B03027-3//the National Key Research and Development Program of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region/ ; },
abstract = {The hydrological extremes, caused by increasing regional extreme precipitation and melting glaciers or snow under climate change, pose a major challenge to reservoir management in Tianshan Mountain Range of China. Modeling and assessment of hydrological extremes are important measures to ensure the safety of reservoir operations and regional water resources. However, insufficient assessment of hydrological extremes faced by reservoirs in Tianshan Mountain Range has limited the development of flood risk assessment and early warning methods for mountain reservoirs. To this end, based on the VIC-CAS-R model that coupled with glacier snowmelt and reservoir modules, this study analyzed and evaluated the changing characteristics of precipitation and streamflow of selected mountain reservoirs in Tianshan Mountain Range from 1961 to 2014, and the Standardized Streamflow Index (SSI) and Mann-Kendall test were used to identify hydrological extremes as well as the changing trends. The result indicated that (1) the precipitation and streamflow of reservoirs in Tianshan Mountain Range showed a segmented change trend of "increasing-decreasing-increasing"; (2) The hydrological extremes of reservoirs in Tianshan Mountain Range showed notable variations in temporal and spatial distribution, reservoirs located in the western area faced a decrease in wet hydrological extremes (up to 70.8%) and an increase in dry hydrological extremes (up to 73.9%), while reservoir in the eastern region experienced a simultaneous increase in dry and wet hydrological extremes (up to 119.8%). These insights help to deepen the comprehension of the changing characteristics of hydrological extremes induced by climate change in Tianshan Mountain Range reservoirs, and provide support for predicting hydrological extremes in other arid inland mountain regions.},
}
@article {pmid40295576,
year = {2025},
author = {Cardoso, AS and da Silva, C and Soriano-Redondo, A and Jarić, I and Batel, S and Santos, JA and Jorge, A and Vaz, AS},
title = {Harnessing deep learning to monitor people's perceptions towards climate change on social media.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {14924},
pmid = {40295576},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {10.54499/2022.06965.PTDC//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; UIDB/04033/2020//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; RYC2023-043755-I//Ram&#xf3;n y Cajal fellowship/ ; },
mesh = {*Social Media ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; *Deep Learning ; *Perception ; },
abstract = {Social media has become a popular stage for people's views over climate change. Monitoring how climate change is perceived on social media is relevant for informed decision-making. This work advances the way social media users' perceptions and reactions towards climate change can be understood over time, by implementing a scalable methodological framework grounded on natural language processing. The framework was tested in over 1771 thousand X/Twitter posts of Spanish, Portuguese, and English discourses from Southwestern Europe. The employed models were successful (i.e., > 84% success rate) in detecting relevant climate change posts. The methodology detected specific climate phenomena in users' discourse, coinciding with the occurrence of major climatic events in the test area (e.g., wildfires, storms). The classification of sentiments, emotions, and irony was also efficient, with evaluation metrics ranging from 71 to 92%. Most users' reactions were neutral (> 35%) or negative (> 39%), mostly associated to sentiments of anger and sadness over climate impacts. Almost a quarter of posts showed ironic content, reflecting the common use of irony in social media communication. Our exploratory study holds potential to support climate decisions based on deep learning tools from monitoring people's perceptions towards climate issues in the online space.},
}
@article {pmid40295409,
year = {2025},
author = {Savran, E and Yavaş, &#xd6; and Günaslan, S and Nalbur, BE and Karpat, F},
title = {Comparison of energy consumption and global warming potential of electric and hydrogen-fueled vehicles across different product size.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {5},
pages = {609},
pmid = {40295409},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Global Warming/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Vehicle Emissions/analysis ; *Hydrogen ; *Motor Vehicles/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Electricity ; Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {The electrification of public transport is important for a sustainable future and directly serves the 11th goal of the SDGs, which is Sustainable Cities and Communities. Nowadays, transportation emissions are increasing day by day. Within the scope of this study, the energy consumption and global warming potential (GWP) analyses of three different types of vehicles (12-m electric, 12-m FCEV fuel cell, and 18-m electric) during their production and usage phases were compared, aiming to guide a sustainable future. For the usage phase of the product, life tests and literature studies were used, regression modelling was utilized for the manufacturing stages, and the SimaPro Ecoinvent module was used for GWP. Within the scope of the study, three different EV and HFC commercial vehicles coming out of the same production line were compared in terms of energy consumption, and while the 12-m electric vehicle had the lowest energy consumption (1.625 kWh/km), the 18-m electric vehicle had the highest energy consumption (2.250 kWh/km). Comparing the GWP potentials of the vehicles, 12-m EV (5.97*10[-4] GWP), 12-m FCEV (1.31*10[-3] GWP), and 18-m EV (2.57*10[-3] GWP) were calculated for the manufacturing stage. In the use phase, the GWPs of the three vehicles were calculated to be approximately the same. Future studies can contribute to the carbon-neutral roadmaps of countries by calculating the carbon footprint and environmental impact analysis across all processes from cradle to grave.},
}
@article {pmid40289165,
year = {2025},
author = {Qiu, Y and Chen, J and Chen, D and Thiery, W and Mercado-Bettín, D and Xiong, L and Xia, J and Woolway, RI},
title = {Enhanced heating effect of lakes under global warming.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {3954},
pmid = {40289165},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {52479024//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; U2240201//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; },
abstract = {Lakes play a crucial role in shaping both local and regional climates through heat exchange with the atmosphere. Amid global climate change, these interactions have undergone significant shifts. However, our understanding of the global heat release from lakes to the atmosphere, and its future trajectory, remains limited. In this study, we investigate changes in global lake heat release patterns and identify an amplified increase in heat release, particularly in mid to high latitudes (>45°N). This amplification is linked with a feedback mechanism, where the reduction in lake ice cover not only reduces the insulating effect between the warmer lake water and the colder atmosphere but also leads to increased heat absorption by lakes. As a result, lakes in mid-high latitudes experience a greater relative increase in heat release, primarily through upward thermal radiation, compared to lakes at lower latitudes with comparable surface water temperature increases. Additionally, seasonal variations in latent heat flux intensify the heat release during warmer seasons compared to colder ones. Future projections suggest substantially greater heat release compared to historical trends.},
}
@article {pmid40288734,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, C and Yu, X and Duan, H and Zhao, W and Xia, S and Lan, K and Shi, Q and Damba, I},
title = {Protected areas mitigate the reduction in habitat suitability for swans under climate change: A case study in the Yellow River Basin.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {278},
number = {},
pages = {121686},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.121686},
pmid = {40288734},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Animals ; China ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Rivers ; *Anseriformes/physiology ; },
abstract = {Changes in migratory birds' habitats are important indicators of the health of global ecosystems. However, the habitat dynamics of the flagship swan species in China's major river basins and the adaptive strategies these species employ to respond to climate change have remained unclear. Using citizen science data, survey data, and species distribution models, we explored how three future climate scenarios for 2040-2060 affect habitat suitability for migratory swans in the Yellow River Basin. We also evaluated the role of protected areas (PAs) in mitigating the negative impacts of climate change. We found that (1) under current climate conditions, the Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), the Bewick's Swan (Cygnus columbianus bewickii), and the Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) occupy substantial suitable habitats, with the Whooper Swan having the most extensive range. (2) the Mute Swan and the Bewick's Swan were predicted to experience the largest habitat loss under the high-emission scenario, while the Whooper Swan would benefit from climate change by gaining suitable habitat, especially under the medium-emission scenario. (3) PAs were most effective in mitigating the adverse effects of climate change on habitat suitability for the Mute Swan, followed by the Whooper Swan, with limited mitigating effect for the Bewick's Swan. These findings highlight the need for species-specific conservation strategies and the critical role of PAs in preserving habitat suitability under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40284714,
year = {2025},
author = {Britto Martins de Oliveira, J and Corrêa Junior, D and Parente, CET and Frases, S},
title = {Fungi in Mangrove: Ecological Importance, Climate Change Impacts, and the Role in Environmental Remediation.},
journal = {Microorganisms},
volume = {13},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {40284714},
issn = {2076-2607},
support = {x//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 001//Coordena&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Aperfei&#xe7;oamento de Pessoal de N&#xed;vel Superior-Brasil (CAPES),/ ; x//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Amparo &#xe0; Pesquisa do Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ)./ ; },
abstract = {Mangroves are coastal ecosystems of great ecological importance, located in transition areas between marine and terrestrial environments, predominantly found in tropical and subtropical regions. In Brazil, these biomes are present along the entire coastline, playing essential environmental roles such as sediment stabilization, coastal erosion control, and the filtration of nutrients and pollutants. The unique structure of the roots of some mangrove tree species facilitates sediment deposition and organic matter retention, creating favorable conditions for the development of rich and specialized biodiversity, including fungi, bacteria, and other life forms. Furthermore, mangroves serve as important nurseries for many species of fish, crustaceans, and birds, being fundamental to maintaining trophic networks and the local economy, which relies on fishing resources. However, these ecosystems have been significantly impacted by anthropogenic pressures and global climate change. In recent years, the increase in average global temperatures, rising sea levels, changes in precipitation patterns, and ocean acidification have contributed to the degradation of mangroves. Additionally, human activities such as domestic sewage discharge, pollution from organic and inorganic compounds, and alterations in hydrological regimes have accelerated this degradation process. These factors directly affect the biodiversity present in mangrove sediments, including the fungal community, which plays a crucial role in the decomposition of organic matter and nutrient cycling. Fungi, which include various taxonomic groups such as Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, and Zygomycota, are sensitive to changes in environmental conditions, making the study of their diversity and distribution relevant for understanding the impacts of climate change and pollution. In particular, fungal bioremediation has gained significant attention as an effective strategy for mitigating pollution in these sensitive ecosystems. Fungi possess unique abilities to degrade or detoxify environmental pollutants, including heavy metals and organic contaminants, through processes such as biosorption, bioaccumulation, and enzymatic degradation. This bioremediation potential can help restore the ecological balance of mangrove ecosystems and protect their biodiversity from the adverse effects of pollution. Recent studies suggest that changes in temperature, salinity, and the chemical composition of sediments can drastically modify microbial and fungal communities in these environments, influencing the resilience of the ecosystem. The objective of this narrative synthesis is to point out the diversity of fungi present in mangrove sediments, emphasizing how the impacts of climate change and anthropogenic pollution influence the composition and functionality of these communities. By exploring these interactions, including the role of fungal bioremediation in ecosystem restoration, it is expected that this study would provide a solid scientific basis for the conservation of mangroves and the development of strategies to mitigate the environmental impacts on these valuable ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid40283871,
year = {2025},
author = {Weinstein, HNW and Hadley, K and Patel, J and Silliman, S and Gomez Carrasco, RY and Arredondo Santana, AJ and Sosa, H and Rosa, SM and Martinez, C and Hamacher, NP and Campbell, H and Sullivan, JK and Magalhães, DP and Sorensen, C and Valenzuela González, AC},
title = {A Train-the-Trainer Approach to Build Community Resilience to the Health Impacts of Climate Change in the Dominican Republic.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {40283871},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {Dominican Republic ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Adult ; Male ; Young Adult ; Adolescent ; Middle Aged ; *Resilience, Psychological ; },
abstract = {Communities in the Dominican Republic (DR) face increased natural disasters, poor air quality, food insecurity, and health impacts related to climate change. We evaluated the success of a train-the-trainer program to empower community leaders, women, and at-risk youth with the knowledge and skills to increase individual and community resilience in Cristo Rey, Dominican Republic. Three in-person two-day courses were conducted between July and August 2024 at the Universidad Iberoamericana. Each session included eight lectures and collaborative learning activities on climate change science, adaptation, resilience, and health impacts. Intra-group analyses comparing pre- and post-course surveys assessed participants' climate change awareness, literacy, and communication and response skills. One hundred and four attendees participated in the survey study. Of the 100 participants with demographic data, 55% (n = 55) were 35 years old or younger, 70% (n = 70) identified as female, and 45% (n = 45) lived in Cristo Rey. The participants reported high baseline climate change awareness. Compared to before the course, the participants reported increased literacy regarding the environmental impacts of climate change relevant to the DR and the specific health impacts (p-value < 0.05) and increased climate change-related communication and response skills (p-value < 0.001). This study suggests competency-based, regional-specific courses deployed in a train-the-trainer model, have the potential to equip community members with knowledge to protect their health.},
}
@article {pmid40283857,
year = {2025},
author = {Kern de Castro, E and Reis, M},
title = {Contributions of Health Psychology to Climate Change: A Review.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {40283857},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Behavioral Medicine ; Mental Health ; Public Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses a significant threat to human health, necessitating interdisciplinary approaches to mitigate its effects. Health psychology, with its focus on behavior change and well-being, is uniquely positioned to contribute to climate action. This review examines how health psychology can address climate-related challenges, emphasizing psychological responses to environmental stressors, behavior modification strategies, and public health interventions. The findings indicate that climate change functions as a psychological stressor, contributing to anxiety, depression, and eco-distress. Additionally, behavioral science insights are underutilized in climate governance, despite their potential to drive sustainable actions. Health psychology can enhance climate adaptation by promoting pro-environmental behaviors, fostering resilience, and integrating psychological well-being into policy frameworks. However, barriers such as limited interdisciplinary collaboration and insufficient emphasis on systemic change hinder progress. To maximize impact, health psychologists must engage in climate governance, advocate for policy integration, and address both individual and collective behavior change. Future research should explore the intersection of mental health, climate resilience, and behavior adaptation to develop comprehensive strategies for tackling climate change. This review underscores the urgent need for health psychology to play a more active role in shaping climate policy and fostering sustainable, health-promoting behaviors.},
}
@article {pmid40283796,
year = {2025},
author = {Martha, E and Besral, and Zainita, UH and Rilfi, NA and Aminudin, SA},
title = {Adolescents' Knowledge on Climate Change: A Nationwide Study in Indonesia.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {40283796},
issn = {1660-4601},
support = {NKB-461/UN2.RST/HKP.05.00/2022//Directorate of Research and Community Engagement of the Universitas Indonesia (DRPM UI)/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; Indonesia ; Adolescent ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; Young Adult ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; },
abstract = {Adolescents' knowledge about climate change is key to protecting the well-being of all generations and to promoting individuals' rights and resilience. This study assesses the climate change literacy of Indonesian adolescents and its determinants. This nationwide study was conducted in 2023 in Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Eastern Indonesia. A total of 1126 adolescents aged 13-19 years were selected through multi-stage sampling. The data were analyzed using the chi-square test and multinomial logistic regression. This study found that 49.7% of adolescents had poor climate change literacy. In the multivariate analysis, the significantly related factors had an odds ratio of 1.66-4.75. Climate change literacy was higher in adolescents from the West and Central Regions, from public or religious schools, and those with educated parents, than in adolescents from the Eastern Region, from private or vocational schools, and those whose parents had low education, respectively. This study suggests the need to promote equality in climate change literacy among Indonesian adolescents through formal and informal education. High-quality formal education would necessitate well-trained teachers with expertise in climate change, as well as a structured, age-appropriate curriculum. Meanwhile, informal education through another information dissemination and social media-based movements can help broaden outreach among adolescents.},
}
@article {pmid40282316,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, Q and Liu, L and Xue, J and Shi, P and Liang, S},
title = {Habitat Suitability Shifts of Eucommia ulmoides in Southwest China Under Climate Change Projections.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {40282316},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {82260767//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; Guizhong Medicine TD He Zi [2024] 001//Technology Innovation Talent Team Cultivation Project of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine/ ; },
abstract = {As a Chinese endemic species with dual medicinal-industrial importance, Eucommia ulmoides faces habitat challenges under climate change. Using 21 bioclimatic variables and 704 occurrence records, we modeled current and future (2021-2100) distributions via MaxEnt 3.4.4 and ArcGIS 10.8. The results indicate the following: (1) current optimal habitats cluster in the mid-elevation valleys of Daba-Wuling Mountains (Guizhou-Chongqing core); (2) SSP5-8.5 projections suggest a 19.2% reduction in high-suitability areas by 2081-2100 versus SSP1-2.6; and (3) distribution centroids migrate southward under both scenarios. Our multi-temporal analysis provides actionable intelligence for ex situ conservation and agroforestry planning.},
}
@article {pmid40282192,
year = {2025},
author = {Xu, M and Liu, Y and Song, X and Yang, L},
title = {Changes in Seasonal Spatial Distribution Patterns of Euprymna berryi and Euprymna morsei: The Current and Predictions Under Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {40282192},
issn = {2079-7737},
abstract = {Given their small size and low value in commercial fishing and aquaculture, little is known about the seasonal spatial distribution patterns and characteristics of the bobtail squid Euprymna berryi and Euprymna morsei in seas around China. Thus, we conducted seasonal bottom-trawling surveys in the southern Yellow and East China Seas during 2018 and 2019. Our results showed that E. berryi migrated from inshore areas (Yushan fishing grounds) during the summer and autumn to offshore areas (Wentai fishing grounds) during the winter. In contrast, E. morsei migrated from shallower water areas during the spring to deeper water areas during the winter. The highest abundance of E. berryi versus E. morsei was found in areas where temperatures were 25.29-28.02 °C compared with 19.54 °C (33.43-34.04‱ versus 34.43‱), respectively, during the summer; 20.99-21.69 °C compared with 21.98-22.70 °C (34.07-34.50‱ versus 33.80-33.60‱), respectively, during autumn; and 17.13-20.36 °C compared with 10.51-13.49 °C (34.23-34.46‱ versus 31.69-33.42‱), respectively, during winter. We predict that suitable habitats for E. berryi would expand more northward under SSP585-2050, whereas those for E. morsei would shrink into more northern locations under SSP370-2100 and SSP585-2100. The SSP245-2100 and SSP585-2100 scenarios had the most negative impacts on the distributions of both species. Such insights improve our understanding of the population dynamics and habitat requirements of both species to support their population management and exploitation in response to future climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40281998,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, K and Shao, W and Li, Y and Wang, L and Lin, Z and Guo, L and Wei, L},
title = {Biomod2 Modeling for Predicting Suitable Distribution of Bamboo Bat (Tylonycteris pachypus) Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {15},
number = {8},
pages = {},
pmid = {40281998},
issn = {2076-2615},
support = {2021ZDYF05//the Key Research Projects of Lishui City/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change significantly impacts species distribution and survival, particularly for habitat specialists with limited dispersal abilities. This study investigates the current and future distribution of Tylonycteris pachypus, one of the world's smallest bats specialized in bamboo-dwelling, using ensemble modeling approaches. Based on comprehensive occurrence data and seven environmental variables, we developed an ensemble model using the Biomod2 platform, achieving high predictive accuracy (AUC: 0.981, TSS: 0.877). Three environmental variables were identified as crucial determinants: minimum temperature of the coldest month (40.90% contribution), maximum temperature of the warmest month (38.38%), and precipitation of the wettest quarter (11.09%). Currently, highly suitable habitats (291.893 × 10[4] km[2]) are concentrated in three main regions: southern China and Indochina Peninsula, Myanmar-Bangladesh-northeastern India, and isolated areas in southwest India and Thailand. Under future climate scenarios, particularly SSP585, suitable habitats are projected to decrease substantially (64.4% reduction by 2090s), with a notable northward shift in distribution. However, the species' limited dispersal ability, specific habitat requirements, and geographical barriers may constrain its capacity to track these climate-driven changes. Our findings highlight the vulnerability of T. pachypus to climate change and emphasize the need for targeted conservation strategies, including protecting climate-resilient habitats and maintaining bamboo forest corridors. This study provides a comprehensive framework for monitoring and conserving this specialized species under climate change, while considering its unique ecological constraints and dispersal limitations.},
}
@article {pmid40281209,
year = {2025},
author = {Cong, W and Li, J and Zhang, Y and Huang, T and Gao, S and Yu, J and Zhang, Y and Li, D},
title = {Snow Leopard habitat vulnerability assessment under climate change and connectivity corridor in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, China.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {14583},
pmid = {40281209},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2021xjkk1203//The Third Xinjiang Scientific Expedition Program/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; China ; *Ecosystem ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Panthera/physiology ; Biodiversity ; Endangered Species ; },
abstract = {Climate change is recognized as one of the greatest challenges to global biodiversity. The endangered snow leopard (Panthera uncia), an apex predator in high-altitude mountain ecosystems, serves as an important indicator of ecological health. Understanding the impacts of climate change on snow leopard distribution patterns is essential for developing effective conservation strategies. Based on the BIOMOD2 model, this study assesses the current distribution of suitable habitats and project future changes under various climate scenarios, as well as evaluates the protection gap and corridor construction in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. The results indicated the total area of suitable habitat for snow leopard in Xinjiang is approximately 686,200 km[2] under the current climate conditions. The area of suitable habitat remains relatively stable or slightly increases under low emissions scenarios, while predictions show a gradual decline under moderate and high emissions scenarios. Currently, suitable habitats are fragmented, with low connectivity among patches, posing threats to the snow leopard population. Vulnerable habitats are primarily located in the Altai, northwestern Junggar Basin, and the central Tianshan Mountains. Potential future suitable areas are projected emerge in the Kunlun Mountains. It is suggested that greater focus be placed on unprotected climate refugia, enhancing the connectivity of habitat corridors, fostering cross-border cooperation, and implementing long-term monitoring efforts. This study provides valuable insights for conservation strategies aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change on snow leopard populations in Xinjiang, China.},
}
@article {pmid40281105,
year = {2025},
author = {Bhuyan, A and Bawri, A and Saikia, BP and Baidya, S and Hazarika, S and Thakur, B and Chetry, V and Deka, BS and Bharali, P and Prakash, A and Sarma, K and Devi, A},
title = {Publisher Correction: Predicting habitat suitability of Illicium griffithii under climate change scenarios using an ensemble modeling approach.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {14494},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-025-98167-w},
pmid = {40281105},
issn = {2045-2322},
}
@article {pmid40281099,
year = {2025},
author = {Coye, P and Willitsford, A},
title = {The effects of climate change on EO/IR propagation using CMIP6 global atmospheric forecasting simulations.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {14475},
pmid = {40281099},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Climate change-driven atmospheric effects are of particular concern to those who operate electro-optic and infrared (EO/IR) sensors, as atmospheric constituents such as water vapor, carbon dioxide, and aerosols drive the absorption and scattering effects necessary to characterize deployed optical system performance. Current models of EO/IR propagation are fed by statistics built off the historical state of the atmosphere by utilizing ground based observations, satellite data, or reanalysis datasets. Such methods are effective at characterizing EO/IR propagation for historical time periods, but do little to inform decisions related to future sensor deployment. This work utilizes future projections of atmospheric variables from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6), an international collection of climate models, to characterize atmospheric transmittance, a metric closely tied to EO/IR performance. Analysis of regional transmittance (particularly in the long-wave infrared) reveals drops by as much as 20% from 2015-2100 for a path as short as 2 km - this is nearly a doubling of the band averaged extinction coefficient.},
}
@article {pmid40281081,
year = {2025},
author = {Gamperl, AK and Porter, ES and Brooks, AB},
title = {The scaled sardine's unique metabolic phenotype and its implications for the susceptibility of small tropical pelagic fishes to climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {14496},
pmid = {40281081},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {#2022-03790//Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada/ ; #2022-03790//Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Fishes/metabolism/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Swimming/physiology ; Phenotype ; Ecosystem ; Energy Metabolism ; Tropical Climate ; Food Chain ; },
abstract = {Small pelagic fishes (e.g., sardines, anchovies and their relatives) are preyed upon by large predatory fishes, birds and mammals, and thus, are key species in marine food webs and with respect to ecosystem health and productivity. However, we know little about their physiology, and such information will be critical to predicting how their populations may be impacted by human-induced rapid environmental change (HIREC) and in implementing effective conservation strategies. As a first step, we determined the maximum swimming speed, aerobic capacity [maximum metabolic rate (MMR) and aerobic scope (AS)] and cost of transport (COT; the energy required to swim a given distance) of scaled sardines (Harengula jaguana) collected in Eleuthera (The Bahamas). The scaled sardine's critical swimming speed (Ucrit) was ~ 5-6 body length's per second, and this agrees with data collected on free-swimming schools of similar fishes in the wild. However, they had unexpectedly high values for MMR and AS (~ 25% and 70% greater than tuna, respectively), and for COT. These findings have important implications with regard to how these ecologically important fishes will potentially respond to HIREC-related challenges such as increased temperature and decreases in the biomass and size of plankton upon which they feed.},
}
@article {pmid40280916,
year = {2025},
author = {Forster, EJ and Styles, D and Healey, JR},
title = {Temperate forests can deliver future wood demand and climate-change mitigation dependent on afforestation and circularity.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {3872},
pmid = {40280916},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {NE/L002604/1//RCUK | Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)/ ; },
abstract = {Global wood demand is expected to rise but supply capacity is questioned due to limited forest resources. Additionally, the global warming potential (GWP) impact of increased wood supply and use is not well understood. We propose a framework combining forest carbon modelling and dynamic consequential life-cycle assessment to evaluate this impact. Applying it to generic temperate forest, we show that afforestation to double productive forest area combined with enhanced productivity can meet lower-bound wood demand projections from 2058. Temperate forestry value-chains can achieve cumulative GWP benefit of up to 265 Tg CO2-equivalent (CO2e) by 2100 per 100,000 ha of forest (if expanded to 200,000 ha through afforestation). Net GWP balance depends on which overseas forests supply domestic shortfalls, how wood is used, and the rate of industrial decarbonisation. Increased wood-use could aid climate-change mitigation, providing it is coupled with a long-term planting strategy, enhanced forest productivity and efficient wood use.},
}
@article {pmid40280090,
year = {2025},
author = {Ager, TG and Sejr, MK and Duarte, CM and Mankoff, KD and Schourup-Kristensen, V and Boertmann, D and Møller, EF and Thyrring, J and Krause-Jensen, D},
title = {Climate change and its diverse regional impacts on Greenland's marine biota.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {979},
number = {},
pages = {179443},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179443},
pmid = {40280090},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Greenland ; *Biota ; Ice Cover ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Aquatic Organisms/physiology ; Salinity ; Animals ; Ecosystem ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {This study quantified climate-driven changes and spatial variability in key environmental drivers over four decades along Greenland's coastal and shelf marine ecosystems and evaluated their impacts on marine biota divided into six regions. We analyzed trends in sea ice concentration and seasonality, sea surface temperatures, salinity, and freshwater inputs from ice discharge and freshwater runoff. West, East, and Southeast Greenland were most impacted by climate change, driven by increasing sea surface temperatures (0.22-0.5 °C decade[-1]), freshwater inputs (10.14-24.93 Gt yr[-1] decade[-1]), declining sea ice concentrations (3-5.3 % decade[-1]), and more open water days (10.92-23.9 days decade[-1]). The Northwest and Northeast regions appeared more resilient due to lower sea surface temperature increases (0.01-0.03 °C decade[-1]) and sea ice declines (0.5-2.1 % decade[-1]). Changes in Southwest Greenland were limited to sea surface temperature (0.27 °C decade[-1]) and freshwater runoff (7.66 Gt yr[-1] decade[-1]) increases since the 1990s. Synthesized evidence from 94 marine biota time series showed 73 exhibiting significant changes, and 37 identified an environmental driver: sea ice (20), temperature (19), and runoff (2). Only four time series considered multiple drivers. Biota time series trends mirrored regional environmental changes; 78 % changed significantly in West, East and Southeast regions combined, 73 % in southwest, and 56 % in the northern regions. Fish, benthic flora, and benthic fauna responses remained unclear due to data gaps, underscoring the need for further research. In conclusion, our findings reveal widespread biological change linked to climate but with distinct regional patterns in environmental drivers and associated responses across Greenland.},
}
@article {pmid40279357,
year = {2025},
author = {Liang, Q and Shao, L and Hussain, Z and Chao, Y and Liu, H and Wang, C},
title = {Climate change, geography and trade agreements: A perspective of Asian bilateral trade.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {4},
pages = {e0320363},
pmid = {40279357},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Commerce/economics ; Asia ; Geography ; Humans ; *International Cooperation ; Gross Domestic Product ; },
abstract = {This study investigates the simultaneous effects of geographic factors, trade agreements, and climate change on bilateral exports in Asian countries. We estimate the correlation with bilateral exports by utilizing a panel data set from 2000 to 2020, employing various econometric techniques, particularly the structural gravity model. Therefore, this study aims to examine the simultaneous or complementary impact of influencing factors on exports and link them with the gross domestic product. Findings demonstrate that geographic factors are crucial for determining bilateral exports in terms of increasing trends. Furthermore, geography plays a crucial role in enhancing the magnitude and probability of bilateral exports between trading partner countries. Moreover, bilateral exports have declined because of the simultaneous impact of geographic factors, climate change, and economic size. Thus, geographic factors and economic size affect marginal exports to varying degrees. This study suggests that the simultaneous increase in economic size, trade agreements, and geographic factors can enhance the bilateral export level and its probability at an above-average rate between trading partner countries.},
}
@article {pmid40279193,
year = {2024},
author = {Migliorini, L and Ferrari, JR},
title = {Sustainable communities, climate change and well-being.},
journal = {Journal of prevention &amp; intervention in the community},
volume = {52},
number = {3-4},
pages = {375-378},
doi = {10.1080/10852352.2025.2491868},
pmid = {40279193},
issn = {1540-7330},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Mental Health ; Italy ; *Sustainable Development ; },
abstract = {The world is facing a growing climate crisis, with severe impacts on biodiversity, health, migration, and overall well-being. This issue of JPIC presents empirical contributions from the 2024 Summer Institute for Doctoral Students, affiliated with the Italian Community Psychology Association and held in Pinzolo, Italy. It fosters interdisciplinary dialogue on the complex environmental and social challenges affecting communities. Community psychology offers a unique perspective on climate change, focusing on the psychological and relational dimensions of individual and collective well-being. The featured studies examine the mental health impacts of climate change across micro, community, and macro levels, and propose community-based strategies for sustainable development and resilience. Our aim is to contribute to a shared vision of the future, where sustainability and well-being are central to thriving, resilient communities.},
}
@article {pmid40278807,
year = {2025},
author = {Hindmarch, GM and Meza, J and Shimkhada, R and Padilla-Frausto, I and Eisenberg, D},
title = {Climate Change Stress Among Adolescents In California: Associations With Psychological Distress, Suicide Ideation, and Social and Demographic Factors.},
journal = {The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine},
volume = {76},
number = {6},
pages = {1098-1104},
doi = {10.1016/j.jadohealth.2025.02.019},
pmid = {40278807},
issn = {1879-1972},
mesh = {Humans ; Adolescent ; California/epidemiology ; *Suicidal Ideation ; Female ; Male ; *Climate Change ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Stress, Psychological/epidemiology ; *Psychological Distress ; Sociodemographic Factors ; Health Surveys ; Mental Health ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE: Extreme weather events related to climate change have negative impacts on mental health. Less is known about how the awareness of climate change, known as climate change stress, impacts adolescent mental health. This study explores the association between climate change stress and psychological distress and suicide ideation among adolescents in California and factors associated with climate change stress.<br><br>METHODS: This study uses cross-sectional data from the 2021 and 2022 California Health Interview Survey adolescent data set. All analyses used California Health Interview Survey weights to be representative of the statewide population. Pearson's Chi-squared tests and 2-sample t-tests were used to explore differences between adolescents reporting climate change stress or not. Binary logistic regressions were used to explore the association between climate stress and psychological distress and suicide ideation.<br><br>RESULTS: 38.1 percent of California's adolescents report climate change stress. Adolescents who report this stress are more likely to be female, gender nonconforming, White, from higher-income families, have adverse childhood experiences, frequently use social media, be involved in their community, and feel civic efficacy. Climate change stress is associated with 2.395 times greater odds of psychological distress in the past month and 1.853 times greater odds of suicide ideation in the past year.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Climate change stress is common for adolescents in California and associated with psychological distress and suicide ideation. This is an emerging topic that needs more focus. Researchers, policymakers, and mental health experts can work together to address the impacts of climate change on the mental well-being of adolescents.},
}
@article {pmid40276973,
year = {2025},
author = {Edwards, RT},
title = {Transdisciplinary health economics for 2050: the challenge of preventing the adverse health effects of obesity, inequalities, and climate change.},
journal = {Expert review of pharmacoeconomics &amp; outcomes research},
volume = {25},
number = {6},
pages = {845-848},
doi = {10.1080/14737167.2025.2498658},
pmid = {40276973},
issn = {1744-8379},
}
@article {pmid40276461,
year = {2025},
author = {Wu, YT and Prina, M and Zaninotto, P},
title = {Climate Change and Healthy Aging: What Are the Existing Data in Aging Studies?.},
journal = {Innovation in aging},
volume = {9},
number = {4},
pages = {igaf008},
pmid = {40276461},
issn = {2399-5300},
}
@article {pmid40276296,
year = {2025},
author = {Estrada Riolobos, G},
title = {[Community pharmacy and global warming].},
journal = {Farmaceuticos comunitarios},
volume = {17},
number = {2},
pages = {1-2},
pmid = {40276296},
issn = {2173-9218},
mesh = {*Global Warming ; Humans ; *Community Pharmacy Services ; Carbon Footprint ; Climate Change ; Nebulizers and Vaporizers ; *Pharmacies ; Recycling ; },
abstract = {The acceleration of climate change due to human activities demands urgent action at all levels. In the healthcare sector, the use of inhalers with high global warming potential represents a significant source of emissions, further exacerbated by low recycling rates. The transition to lower-impact devices and improved waste management are priority actions. In this context, community pharmacists play a key role-not only in optimizing inhalation therapy and educating patients, but also in reducing the associated carbon footprint-thus promoting a more sustainable healthcare practice.},
}
@article {pmid40276295,
year = {2025},
author = {Casanova-Martínez, C and Espino-Paisán, E and Buján-de-Gonzalo, L and Lema-Oreiro, M and Álvarez-Sánchez, MJ},
title = {[Inhaled Respiratory Therapy and Global Warming].},
journal = {Farmaceuticos comunitarios},
volume = {17},
number = {2},
pages = {21-29},
pmid = {40276295},
issn = {2173-9218},
mesh = {*Global Warming ; Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; *Respiratory Therapy ; *Metered Dose Inhalers ; Carbon Footprint ; *Aerosol Propellants/administration &amp; dosage/adverse effects ; Administration, Inhalation ; Female ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Fluorocarbons/administration &amp; dosage/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) propellants used in current pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) act as potent greenhouse gases, contributing to global warming. The objective of this study is to analyse the type and pattern of use of inhaler use in the Galician population, as well as to assess its impact on the carbon footprint.<br><br>METHODOLOGY: This is an observational, descriptive, and retrospective study conducted in the autonomous community of Galicia in 2023. It included patients receiving pharmaceutical care from the Galician Health Service (SERGAS) who are being treated with bronchial inhalers for the management of their respiratory conditions.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 1.711.344 inhaler units were dispensed, equivalent to a carbon footprint of 15.247.142 kg CO2eq. pMDIs accounted for 43,17% (738.707) of the units dispensed in 2023, corresponding to almost 95,43% of the carbon footprint emitted by inhalers, with HFA-134a being the most used propellant (669.907 units).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: pMDIs contribute to global warming, generating nearly the entire carbon footprint emitted by inhalers used in respiratory therapy. SERGAS has implemented several strategies to reduce the environmental impact caused by pMDIs.},
}
@article {pmid40276242,
year = {2025},
author = {Hill, G and Gauci, C and Assis, J and Jueterbock, A},
title = {Turning the Tide: A 2°C Increase in Heat Tolerance Can Halve Climate Change-Induced Losses in Four Cold-Adapted Kelp Species.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {e71271},
pmid = {40276242},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Kelp forests are susceptible to climate change, as their sessile nature and low dispersal capacity hinder tracking of suitable conditions. The emergence of a wide array of approaches to increasing thermal tolerance seeks to change the outlook of biodiversity in a changing climate but lacks clear targets of impactful thermal resilience. Here, we utilize species distribution models (SDMs) to evaluate the potential of enhanced thermal tolerance to buffer the effects of climate change on cold-adapted kelp species: Saccharina latissima, Alaria esculenta, Laminaria hyperborea, and Laminaria digitata. For each species, we compared a baseline model-where the thermal niche remained unchanged-to models where the simulated maximum sea surface temperature tolerance was increased by 1°C-5°C. These models were projected into three climate change scenarios: sustainability (Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) 1-1.9, Paris Agreement), regional rivalry (SSP3-7.0), and fossil-fuel development (SSP 5-8.5). Our SDMs demonstrate that an increase of 1°C-2°C in thermal tolerance could recover over 50% of predicted losses of suitable habitat for cold-adapted kelps. However, A. esculenta, a species of growing commercial interest, still faced persistent habitat contraction across all climate change scenarios and simulated tolerance increases, including up to 15% unrecovered losses under SSP5-8.5, even with a simulated 5°C increase in thermal tolerance. Our findings highlight the need for a two-pronged approach to conserve cold-adapted kelp forests: stringent reductions in greenhouse gas emission reductions in line with the SSP1-1.9 scenario, and strategies to boost kelp's thermal tolerance by at least 1°C-2°C. This dual approach is crucial to maintain 90% of the current suitable habitat of S. latissima and L. digitata, and 70% for A. esculenta and L. hyperborea. Relying on mitigation or adaptation alone will likely be insufficient to maintain their historic range under projected climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40276125,
year = {2024},
author = {Zhang, K and Dang, Y and Li, Y and Tao, C and Hur, J and He, Y},
title = {Impact of climate change on vaccine responses and inequity.},
journal = {Nature climate change},
volume = {14},
number = {12},
pages = {1216-1218},
pmid = {40276125},
issn = {1758-678X},
support = {R01 AG081244/AG/NIA NIH HHS/United States ; R24 ES036131/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; U24 AI171008/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses a substantial threat to global health by altering environmental conditions and impacting vaccine effectiveness. We explore how climate change impacts vaccines and worsens inequities, highlighting the need for further research and targeted interventions.},
}
@article {pmid40275219,
year = {2025},
author = {Ward, N and Robinson, K and Jacobs, J and Nichols, M and Moodie, M and Brown, V},
title = {Including climate change in community-based obesity prevention interventions: a qualitative exploration of the perspectives of Australian funders.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {1526},
pmid = {40275219},
issn = {1471-2458},
support = {GNT2002234//National Health and Medical Research Council/ ; GNT2002234//National Health and Medical Research Council/ ; GNT2002234//National Health and Medical Research Council/ ; GNT2002234//National Health and Medical Research Council/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Obesity/prevention &amp; control ; Australia ; Qualitative Research ; Interviews as Topic ; *Health Promotion ; *Community Health Services/economics ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Community-based obesity prevention interventions (CBOPIs) demonstrate promise as effective, cost-effective approaches to prevent obesity. Whilst CBOPI actions often focus on obesity-related outcomes, they may also have positive impacts on climate change. Actions that simultaneously address obesity and climate change are known as double-duty actions. For example, switching to active modes of transport benefits individual health, while also reducing emissions from vehicle use. Support from CBOPI funding decision-makers is crucial for intervention success; the factors influencing funding decisions are currently not well understood. This study aimed to identify factors that influence funding decisions within organisations, to determine whether funders recognise double-duty actions in CBOPIs, and which double-duty actions are preferred.<br><br>METHODS: Potential participants with CBOPI funding decision-making roles were purposively sampled and invited to participate. Potential interview participants from government and non-government organisations were identified by search engine (Google) and invited via email to partake in an interview. Sixty-five invites were emailed and seven interviews with eight participants were conducted between April-May 2023. The participating stakeholders all had health roles; four State-wide and four local government. Semi-structured interviews with eight participants were conducted over Zoom between February-May 2023. Interviews were transcribed using Zoom Transcription and analysed with the assistance of NVivo. Reflexive Thematic Analysis underpinned the data analysis and the Social Ecological Model was used to further develop the theory.<br><br>RESULTS: Results suggested that participants recognised double-duty actions and believed inclusion of climate change action in CBOPIs would improve both intervention outcomes and participant acceptability. However, participants believed that stringent funding models limit flexibility to include climate change action. This could be mitigated by incorporating climate change into strategic health plans. Community partnerships may also be an effective tool to enhance double-duty actions in CBOPIs, as they allow participants to tailor interventions to community concerns including climate change.<br><br>CONCLUSION: CBOPIs that use double-duty actions to intentionally target obesity prevention and climate change action may play an important role in addressing two critical public health issues at the community level. Whilst CBOPI funders are supportive of double-duty actions, modifications from strategy and partnerships may be required to realise the successful implementation.},
}
@article {pmid40275140,
year = {2025},
author = {Farahat, EA and Tashani, AF and Mahmoud, AR},
title = {The sensitivity and response of the threatened endemic shrub Arbutus pavarii to current and future climate change.},
journal = {BMC ecology and evolution},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {36},
pmid = {40275140},
issn = {2730-7182},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ericaceae/physiology ; Endangered Species ; Ecosystem ; Models, Biological ; Biodiversity ; },
abstract = {Climate change is expected to significantly alter and modify the ecological conditions of plant distribution and growth, particularly in the Mediterranean Basin, which is considered one of the hot spots for global warming. Measuring and modeling the response (sensitivity) of wild plants to current and future climate is critical to predicting future biodiversity and ecological values. Arbutus pavarii Pamp. (family Ericaceae) is a narrow endemic Libyan medicinal plant and one of the Red List species according to the IUCN that faces the threats of extinction due to habitat deterioration, overuse, and low reproductive rates. In this study, the species distribution model (SDM) approach was used to model and forecast range shifts in Arbutus pavarii under current and future climate change scenarios at various Shared Socio-economic Pathways SSP1-2.6 (lowest emission scenario) and SSP5-8.5 (highest emission scenario) for the years 2050s and 2070s. The modeling results indicate that the current highly suitable areas of the plant will decrease in the future compared to the low and moderate ones. The distribution range of A. pavarii will increase under lower emission scenarios (SSP1-2.6, 2050s) by 1.12% but under higher emission scenarios (SSP5-8.5, 2070s), the suitability of the habitat will decrease by 1.39%. Given the low reproductive fitness and the anticipated rise in air temperature, A. pavarii is likely to encounter greater challenges in its natural existence and dispersal. Lands with high elevation and precipitation are suitable for its future distribution. We recommend further ecophysiological and tree-ring studies on this species to investigate its growth-climate relationship and performance under drought conditions. The in-situ conservation of A. pavarii as well as its cultivation in the projected high and moderate habitats are recommended. Local community engagement may be beneficial in any conservation program for this species.},
}
@article {pmid40274930,
year = {2025},
author = {Elshewey, AM and Jamjoom, MM and Alkhammash, EH},
title = {An enhanced CNN with ResNet50 and LSTM deep learning forecasting model for climate change decision making.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {14372},
pmid = {40274930},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Climate change poses a significant challenge to wind energy production. It involves long-term, noticeable changes in key climatic factors such as wind power, temperature, wind speed, and wind patterns. Addressing climate change is essential to safeguarding our environment, societies, and economies. In this context, accurately forecasting temperature and wind power becomes crucial for ensuring the stable operation of wind energy systems and for effective power system planning and management. Numerous approaches to wind change forecasting have been proposed including both traditional forecasting models and deep learning models. Traditional forecasting models have limitations since they cannot describe the complex nonlinear relationship in climatic data, resulting in low forecasting accuracy. Deep learning techniques have promising non-linear processing capabilities in weather forecasting. To further advance the integration of deep learning in climate change forecasting, we have developed a hybrid model called CNN-ResNet50-LSTM, comprising a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), a Deep Convolutional Network (ResNet50), and a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) model to predict two climate change factors: temperature and wind power. The experiment was conducted using three publicly available datasets: Wind Turbine Scada (Scada) Dataset, Saudi Arabia Weather history (SA) dataset, and Wind Power Generation Data for 4 locations (WPG) dataset. The forecasting accuracy is evaluated using several evaluation metrics, including the coefficient of determination ([Formula: see text]), Mean Squared Error (MSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Median Absolute Error (MedAE) and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE). The proposed CNN-ResNet50-LSTM model was also compared to five regression models: Dummy Regressor (DR), Kernel Ridge Regressor (KRR), Decision Tree Regressor (DTR), Extra Trees Regressor (ETR), and Stochastic Gradient Descent Regressor (SGDR). Findings revealed that CNN-ResNet50-LSTM model achieved the best performance, with [Formula: see text] scores of 98.84% for wind power forecasting in the Scada dataset, 99.01% for temperature forecasting in the SA dataset, 98.58% for temperature forecasting and 98.35% for wind power forecasting in the WPG dataset. The CNN-ResNet50-LSTM model demonstrated promising potential in forecasting both temperature and wind power. Additionally, we applied the CNN-ResNet50-LSTM model to predict climate changes up to 2030 using historical data, providing insights that highlight its potential for future forecasting and decision-making.},
}
@article {pmid40274651,
year = {2025},
author = {Towolawi, AT and Oguntoke, O and Bada, BS and Adejuwon, JO and Adegbore, AK and Abdulsalami, BA and Buari, ZO},
title = {Thermal stress indication for heat-related illnesses by climate change in Nigeria using multivariate analysis.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {69},
number = {7},
pages = {1687-1699},
pmid = {40274651},
issn = {1432-1254},
support = {PG/09/0181//World Bank Group/ ; },
mesh = {Nigeria/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; *Heat Stress Disorders/epidemiology ; Multivariate Analysis ; Hot Temperature ; Humidity ; },
abstract = {Biometeorology typifies climate change threats with indices such as the thermal stress index (TSI) for heat-related illnesses. The study aimed to evaluate the actual TSI (which has five categories: TSI < 27 (safe), 27 < TSI < 32 (heat fatigue), 32 < TSI < 41 (sunstroke and heat exhaustion), 41 < TSI < 54 (sunstroke and heat cramps), and TSI > 54 (sunstroke, heat stroke and heat confusion, or delirium) across four rain-fed provinces (Markudi in Benue state, Benin in Edo state, Minna in Niger state and Ondo in Ondo state) using 32-year (1987-2018) monthly temperature and relative humidity data obtained from Nigeria Meteorology Services, Abuja. The TSI was computed for each state, and its average was compared across the states. Pearson's correlation momentum (PCM), Normal probability residual plot (NPRP), Multiple regression analysis (MRA), and Principal component analysis (PCA) were also adopted. The results showed that there were more heat fatigue indications in the dry periods than in the wet period in the Benin environment; nearly one-third of the study years (12 out of 32 years) indicated heat fatigue, denoting prevalence of climate change (CC) effects in Ondo State and environs. The order of occurrences of heat fatigue (27 < TSI < 32) in Minna and its environs were peculiar to April > March > May with 21, 7, and 6 values of occurrences, respectively. Both 2004 and 2018 had 4-month with the highest indication of heat fatigue (27 < TSI < 32) in Makurdi environs. The multivariate analysis: PCM, NPRP, MRA, and PCA indicated various monthly strong TSI associations at 0.01 level of statistics; valid and established homoscedasticity for the model; significant reduced effects in February, June and October while increased effect in September; and the seven wet season, four dry season (November to February), and March had 47, 19 and 10% variance across component 1, 2, and 3, respectively. The study concluded that the most prevalent TSI category was fatigue, against which the study advised healthcare education for dwellers and their environs to cope with the CC effects.},
}
@article {pmid40273829,
year = {2025},
author = {Kidd, SA and Rosenbaum, D and Rotenberg, M and Kenny, GP},
title = {Climate change and schizophrenia: Implications and directions.},
journal = {Schizophrenia research},
volume = {280},
number = {},
pages = {114-116},
doi = {10.1016/j.schres.2025.04.020},
pmid = {40273829},
issn = {1573-2509},
}
@article {pmid40273788,
year = {2025},
author = {Chahrour, M and Wulf, C and Zapp, P},
title = {Assessing climate change impact of blue ammonia via carbon capture and utilization in life cycle modelling.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {383},
number = {},
pages = {125438},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125438},
pmid = {40273788},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Ammonia/chemistry ; *Climate Change ; Carbon Dioxide ; Carbon ; *Carbon Sequestration ; },
abstract = {Ammonia production represents a fundamental aspect of the global chemical industry. It is a significant contributor to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and it is necessary that innovative methods be developed to reduce its climate impact. This study assesses the environmental impact of blue ammonia production incorporating carbon capture and utilization (CCU) through a novel Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach, based on the latest guidelines from the Together for Sustainability (TfS) initiative. This analysis is centred on three systems: grey ammonia (System A), blue ammonia with in-process carbon capture (System B), and blue ammonia utilizing system expansion via direct air capture (DAC) (System C). The results demonstrate that the production of grey ammonia in Germany generates 3.12 kgCO2eq per kg of ammonia, predominantly due to emissions from steam methane reforming (SMR). The incorporation of in-process CO2 capture in blue ammonia (System B) results in a climate impact of 1.79 kgCO2eq for the functional unit of 1 kg ammonia plus 1.85 kg of succesfully captured CO2. The implementation of system expansion via DAC (System C), as recommended by the TfS guidelines, results in a further reduction of ammonia emissions to 2.64 kgCO2eq, in comparison to System A. This approach also yields a net negative impact of -0.85 kgCO2eq for the captured CO2 co-product, enabling the realization of the shared incentivization objective articulated in the suggested guideline. The regional scenarios convincingly demonstrate that the proposed approach achieves varying levels of success, often leading to more polarized incentivization. The future scenario will significantly enhance the benefits of CCU and the utilization of CO2 as a co-product. However, this will be at the expense of incentivizing the production of blue ammonia. This work advances the methodologies for LCA of multi-functional CCU systems, demonstrating the potential for shared incentives in the transition to a new ammonia generation system as a prime example. Nonetheless, it also highlights limitations in regions where the energy source is dominated by fossil fuels or where the energy source is fully renewable. The current TfS framework methodology proposition is therefore a short-term solution to promote the sustainable production of blue ammonia with CCU applications.},
}
@article {pmid40273781,
year = {2025},
author = {Lin, Y and Osman, NA and Tang, S and Ahmad, MN and Sulaiman, R and Zhang, Y and Su, J},
title = {A sustainable industrial waste control with AI for predicting CO2 for climate change monitoring.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {383},
number = {},
pages = {125338},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125338},
pmid = {40273781},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Waste Management/methods ; *Artificial Intelligence ; *Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; *Industrial Waste ; Neural Networks, Computer ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; },
abstract = {As the challenge of climate change continues to grow, we need creative solutions to predict better and track industrial waste carbon emissions, focusing on sustainable waste management practices. The present study proposes a state-of-the-art Metaverse framework that puts artificial intelligence into action in predicting carbon emissions using energy use patterns and industrial social factors. At the heart of this framework lies a hybrid deep learning model combining convolutional neural networks and Long-term, short-term memory to model complicated spatial and temporal dependencies inherent in data. Further, gradient-boosting machines have been added to improve predictive performance by modeling the nonlinear relationship and interaction between features. The Metaverse environment enables a dynamic and interactive platform for real-time climate monitoring, allowing users to visualize and analyze the impacts of different energy and socio-economic scenarios on carbon emissions. Instead of traditional models, the Metaverse provides an immersive experience with deep knowledge of complex spatial relationships. This interactive capacity allows users to engage with the data more in an adaptable way. The proposed hybrid model achieves 99.5 % predictive accuracy, R2 = 0.995 for carbon emissions, and 99.2 % R[2]=0.992 for energy consumption compared to traditional methods. Such high accuracy underlines how effective deep learning techniques are combined with ensemble methods in capturing multifaceted climate data. Therefore, the outcome that brings out this AI-driven Metaverse is a potent tool for policymakers and researchers to make informed decisions to mitigate the impact of climate change. This framework consolidates diverse data sources in an immersing virtual environment, making it a very advanced tool in the climate science landscape by providing a comprehensive solution for predicting and monitoring carbon emissions.},
}
@article {pmid40273231,
year = {2025},
author = {Stage, A and Vermund, MC and Bølling, M and Otte, CR and Oest Müllertz, AL and Bentsen, P and Nielsen, G and Elsborg, P},
title = {The impact of a school garden program on children's food literacy, climate change literacy, school motivation, and physical activity: A study protocol.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {4},
pages = {e0320574},
pmid = {40273231},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Child ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; *Climate Change ; Denmark ; *Exercise ; *Gardening ; *Gardens ; *Motivation ; *Schools ; Clinical Trials as Topic ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: FoodACT aims to investigate how school gardens affect children's food literacy (FL), climate change literacy (CCL), school motivation (SM), and physical activity (PA).<br><br>DESIGN: It comprises a multimethod, quasi-experimental inquiry into an existing Danish school garden program, Gardens to Bellies (GtB). Data will be collected using surveys, accelerometry, semi-structured and focus-group interviews. The study is preregistered with ClinicalTrials.gov (#NCT05839080).<br><br>SETTING: Six GtB school garden locations across Region Zealand and Region of Southern Denmark.<br><br>PARTICIPANTS: Fourth grade pupils attending GtB (approx. 1600) are recruited to the intervention group. Fourth grade pupils from schools not attending GtB (approx. 1600) are recruited to the control group.<br><br>INTERVENTION: Pupils grow, prepare and cook foods for meals in the school garden during eight garden sessions.<br><br>MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: FL, CCL and SM are measured using pre- and post-intervention surveys in both groups. Pupils participating in GtB have their PA assessed using accelerometery, and acute SM by text-message-surveys. Semi-structured and focus-groups interviews are held with garden facilitators and pupils focusing on the implementation of GtB and mechanisms related to developing FL and CCL.<br><br>ANALYSIS: The effect on FL, CCL and SM is assessed using linear mixed models. PA and acute SM are assessed by comparing data on days with and without GtB in a subsample of 900 pupils. Qualitative data will be analysed using thematic analysis.},
}
@article {pmid40272573,
year = {2025},
author = {Wiemers, P and Graf, I and Addo, MM and Arck, PC and Diemert, A},
title = {Mothers and mosquitoes: climate change contributes to the spread of vector-borne pathogens posing a substantial threat to pregnant women.},
journal = {Seminars in immunopathology},
volume = {47},
number = {1},
pages = {25},
pmid = {40272573},
issn = {1863-2300},
mesh = {Humans ; Female ; Pregnancy ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; *Vector Borne Diseases/epidemiology/transmission ; Mosquito Vectors ; *Culicidae ; *Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {Infectious diseases have threatened individuals and societies since the dawn of humanity. Certain population groups, including pregnant women, young children and the elderly, are particularly vulnerable to severe infections. Over the past few centuries, advances in medical standards and the availability of vaccines have reduced infection-related mortality and morbidity rates in industrialized countries. However, the global rise in temperatures and increased precipitation present a new challenge, facilitating the broader distribution of disease vectors, such as mosquitoes, bugs and ticks, to higher altitudes and latitudes. Consequently, epidemic and pandemic outbreaks associated with these vectors, such as Zika, West Nile, dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya and malaria, are increasingly impacting diverse populations. This review comprehensively examines how infections associated with climate change disproportionately affect the health and well-being of pregnant women and their unborn children. There has been a noticeable emergence of vector-borne diseases in Europe. Consequently, we stress the importance of implementing measures that effectively protect pregnant women from these increasing infections globally and regionally. We advocate for initiatives to safeguard pregnant women from these emerging threats, beginning with enhanced education to raise awareness about the evolving risks this particularly vulnerable population faces.},
}
@article {pmid40270910,
year = {2025},
author = {Ndhlovu, NT and Khuzwayo, TN and Minibayeva, FV and Beckett, RP},
title = {Subtropical lichens from the Afromontane can display rapid photosynthetic acclimation to simulated climate change.},
journal = {Photosynthetica},
volume = {63},
number = {1},
pages = {64-72},
pmid = {40270910},
issn = {1573-9058},
mesh = {*Lichens/physiology/radiation effects ; *Climate Change ; *Photosynthesis/physiology ; *Acclimatization/physiology ; Tropical Climate ; Electron Transport ; },
abstract = {Afromontane forests are an important part of the KwaZulu Natal region of southern Africa, having a distinctive flora with a high proportion of endemic species, and lichens are keystone members. Unlike other continental areas, KwaZulu Natal climate change is predicted to increase rainfall and cloudiness. In the present study, hydrated Afromontane lichens from both exposed and shaded microhabitats were given either constant [100 µmol(photon) m[-2] s[-1]] or fluctuating [0, 200, 0 µmol(photon) m[-2] s[-1]] light for 8 h a day for 3 d and changes monitored in nonphotochemical quenching (NPQ) and rates of photosynthetic electron transport. In sun but not shade collections, NPQ strongly increased following treatment with constant and fluctuating light. It seems likely that CO2 fixation may be reduced in moist thalli, and the increase in NPQ may reduce ROS formation during exposure to light while hydrated. Sun lichens can readily modify their NPQ in response to increased cloudiness and rainfall expected in KwaZulu Natal.},
}
@article {pmid40270803,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, L and Teng, H and Chen, S and Zhou, Y and Wan, D and Shi, Z},
title = {Future Habitat Shifts and Economic Implications for Ophiocordyceps sinensis Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {e71327},
pmid = {40270803},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Ophiocordyceps sinensis is a vital and unique traditional medicine native to the Tibetan Plateau (TP) and its adjacent regions. Its habitat has significantly diminished in recent years due to commercial harvesting and climate change. Although studies on the habitat of O. sinensis have been conducted, the impact of climate change on its future habitat and economy remains unclear. This study utilizes a comprehensive dataset on O. sinensis occurrences and employs a multi-model approach (constructed by Classification Tree Analysis [CTA], Flexible Discriminant Analysis [FDA], Generalized Boosted Model [GBM], Generalized Linear Models [GLM], Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines [MARS], Random Forest [RF], and MaxEnt models) to simulate its potential suitable habitat distribution on the TP under current and future climate change scenarios (SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5). Through this modeling process, we examined the primary environmental factors influencing its distribution. Our results indicated that China produces 91.9% of the world's O. sinensis, with over 82% of this production concentrated in Sichuan, Tibet, and Qinghai Provinces. Altitude, warmest quarter precipitation, coldest quarter mean temperature, and herbaceous vegetation cover accounted for 90% of the variation in the distribution of O. sinensis. The suitable habitat was primarily concentrated at altitudes of 3500-4500 m above sea level and was expected to shift to higher altitudes in the future. The predicted habitats under different emission scenarios vary. Under the low emission scenario (SSP1-2.6), there was a slight increase in suitable habitat, with a 0.14% increase by the 2050s and a 0.65% increase by the 2100s. Conversely, under the high emission scenario (SSP5-8.5), there was a notable decrease in suitable habitat, with a projected 4.32% reduction by the 2050s and a 5.34% reduction by the 2100s. Additionally, the production of O. sinensis was expected to increase by 0.2%-5.2% under SSP1-2.6 and decrease by 0.5%-7.2% under SSP5-8.5 in the main production areas in China. These findings provide a theoretical basis for the conservation and sustainable harvest of O. sinensis, which is crucial for future conservation efforts, maintaining ecological balance, and supporting the sustainable socio-economic development of local communities.},
}
@article {pmid40270414,
year = {2025},
author = {Schwaiger, A and Neururer, S and Hackl, WO and Taha, H and Schweitzer, M and Danler, M and Pfeifer, B},
title = {Climate Change, Vectors, and Public Health: Predicting Future Disease Risks in the Federal State Tyrol.},
journal = {Studies in health technology and informatics},
volume = {324},
number = {},
pages = {213-214},
doi = {10.3233/SHTI250190},
pmid = {40270414},
issn = {1879-8365},
mesh = {Austria/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; *Public Health ; Risk Assessment/methods ; Forecasting ; *Disease Vectors ; Animals ; },
abstract = {Population dynamics of vectors are strongly influenced by temperature and precipitation. We hypothesize that global warming and changes in precipitation patterns may lead to an increase in vector abundance and subsequent to a higher risk of specific vector borne disease cases in Austria.},
}
@article {pmid40269896,
year = {2025},
author = {Atta, MHR and AbdELhay, ES and AbdELhay, IS and Amin, SM and El-Monshed, AH and Abdelaliem, SMF and Alabdullah, AAS and Eweida, RS},
title = {Effectiveness of a web-based educational program on climate change awareness, climate activism, and pro-environmental behavior among primary health care in rural areas: a randomized controlled trial.},
journal = {BMC nursing},
volume = {24},
number = {1},
pages = {449},
pmid = {40269896},
issn = {1472-6955},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change-related environmental impacts, such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, and hurricanes, can significantly impact individuals' physical and mental well-being. Therefore, leveraging nurses' awareness of this looming issue is crucial.<br><br>INTRODUCTION: Despite the correlation between climate change and health, research is scarce in nursing. Therefore, interactive web-based educational programs can effectively leverage nurses' knowledge of climate change by promoting participatory teaching and expanding their awareness through digital media.<br><br>AIMS: To assess the impact of web-based educational programs on improving climate change awareness, climate activism, and pro-environmental behavior of primary health care rural nurses.<br><br>METHOD: A randomized control trial design was adopted according to the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials guidelines (CONSORT). One hundred twenty-four nurses completed pre- and post-intervention assessments using the Climate Change/Global Warming Knowledge Questionnaire, Environmental Self-Efficacy Scale, and Pro-Environmental Behavior Scale. Then, they are equally divided into intervention and control groups.<br><br>RESULTS: Effect sizes for climate awareness showed substantial influence, with &#x3b7;&#xb2; values of 0.351 and 0.229; climate self-efficacy and Pro-Environmental Behavior PEBS demonstrated notable effect sizes (&#x3b7;&#xb2;=0.292 and 0.141, respectively).<br><br>CONCLUSION: Participants who received the web-based educational program demonstrated significant improvements in climate change knowledge, environmental self-efficacy, and pro-environmental behavior. These findings highlight the effectiveness of digital-based interventions in enhancing climate-related competencies among primary healthcare nurses. Future initiatives should explore the scalability of such programs to broader healthcare settings to further promote climate literacy and sustainable practices.<br><br>IMPLICATION FOR NURSING: Providing primary care nurses working in rural areas with comprehensive knowledge can enable nurse managers to advocate for environmental sustainability and stewardship, promoting community health resilience.<br><br>Implementing a web-based educational program related to climate change will enable policymakers and decision-makers to ensure that primary care nurses in rural areas optimally contribute to climate advocacy and environmental health initiatives. This approach aligns with the World Health Organization's Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery 2021-2025, which aims to achieve global health goals.<br><br>TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT: 06196476.},
}
@article {pmid40269688,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, WD and Liu, YY and Li, MM and Du, H and Huang, KY and Feng, YY and Ma, CW and Wei, XX and Wang, XQ and Ran, JH},
title = {Decoding endosperm endophytes in Pinus armandi: a crucial indicator for host response to climate change.},
journal = {BMC microbiology},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {239},
pmid = {40269688},
issn = {1471-2180},
support = {2022YFF130170//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; XDA23080000//the Strategic Priority Research Program, CAS/ ; 31770238//the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2012070//Youth Innovation Promotion Association, CAS/ ; },
mesh = {*Endophytes/genetics/classification/isolation &amp; purification/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Pinus/microbiology ; *Endosperm/microbiology ; Phylogeny ; China ; Microbiota ; Transcriptome ; Biodiversity ; Ascomycota/genetics/classification/isolation &amp; purification ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Plant-associated microorganisms significantly contribute to plant survival in diverse environments. However, limited information is available regarding the involvement of endophytes in responding to climate change and their potential to enhance host plants' adaptation to future environmental shifts. Pinus armandi, endemic to China and widely distributed in climate-sensitive regions, serves as an ideal subject for investigating microbiome interactions that assist host plants in climate change response. Despite this, a comprehensive understanding of the diversity, community composition, and factors influencing endosperm endophytes in P. armandi, as well as the response of these endophytes to climate change, remains elusive.<br><br>RESULTS: In this study, transcriptome data from 55 P. armandi samples from 13 populations were analyzed to evaluate the composition and diversity of active endosperm endophytes and predict their response to future climate change. The results revealed variations in community composition, phylogenetic diversity, and interaction network between the northern and southern groups. Temperature and precipitation correlated with endosperm endophytic species richness and diversity. Under projected future climate conditions, the northern group exhibits greater genomic vulnerability and anticipates increased threats, reflecting a corresponding trend in endosperm endophytes, particularly within the Ascomycota community.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The consistent threat trend from climate change impacting both hosts and endophytes emphasizes the potential importance of host-related fungi as crucial indicators for predicting future climate impacts. Meanwhile, this study establishes an initial framework for exploring host-microbial interactions within the context of climate warming and provides valuable insights for studies related to plant protection.},
}
@article {pmid40269388,
year = {2025},
author = {Hamid, T and Arif, A and Khalid, FM},
title = {Climate change and surgical care in Pakistan: An understudied relation.},
journal = {JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association},
volume = {75},
number = {4},
pages = {677},
doi = {10.47391/JPMA.21668},
pmid = {40269388},
issn = {0030-9982},
}
@article {pmid40268654,
year = {2025},
author = {Qu, J and Qin, G and Huang, H and Ma, S and Lin, Q and Zhang, Z and Yin, J},
title = {Corrigendum to "Redistribution of vocal snapping shrimps under climate change" [Sci. Total. Environ. 954 (2024) 176191].},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {978},
number = {},
pages = {179463},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179463},
pmid = {40268654},
issn = {1879-1026},
}
@article {pmid40268327,
year = {2025},
author = {Albert, PR and Marotel, M and Doré, C and Auer, RC},
title = {Greening the lab: fighting climate change to enhance mental health.},
journal = {Journal of psychiatry &amp; neuroscience : JPN},
volume = {50},
number = {2},
pages = {E142-E144},
pmid = {40268327},
issn = {1488-2434},
}
@article {pmid40268042,
year = {2025},
author = {Bank, MS and Zayas, ZP and Somerset, V and Martin, LG and Horvat, M},
title = {Climate change, mercury pollution, and global ecology.},
journal = {Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987)},
volume = {375},
number = {},
pages = {126284},
doi = {10.1016/j.envpol.2025.126284},
pmid = {40268042},
issn = {1873-6424},
}
@article {pmid40267795,
year = {2025},
author = {Ji, Q and Wang, X and Shi, A and Cao, M and Lian, J and He, J and Guo, H and Li, X and Zhang, Z and Yu, J and Ye, J},
title = {Insights into the potential enhanced cadmium toxicity in marine fish Centroprostis striata in the context of global warming.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {216},
number = {},
pages = {118013},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118013},
pmid = {40267795},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {Animals ; *Cadmium/toxicity ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/toxicity ; *Global Warming ; *Bass ; Liver/drug effects/metabolism ; Oxidative Stress ; },
abstract = {Cadmium (Cd[2+]), a pollutant from industrial activities, poses significant health risks to aquatic organisms, especially fish. Combined with global warming, its impact on marine ecosystems requires further investigation. This research examined the combined toxic effects of Cd[2+] exposure and heat stress on the liver of black sea bass (Centropristis striata). Fish were subjected to varying Cd[2+] concentrations (0, 0.83, and 6.4 mg/L) and temperatures (17 and 30 °C). Results indicated that heat stress markedly augmented Cd[2+] bioaccumulation in the liver, exacerbating hepatotoxicity. Histological analysis revealed more severe liver damage under combined exposure than Cd[2+] alone. Furthermore, a significant decrease in antioxidant enzyme activities (T-AOC, SOD, CAT, GSH) and a concomitant increase in oxidative stress marker (MDA) levels indicated enhanced oxidative stress. The co-exposure resulted in aberrant levels of apoptotic genes (e.g., P53, Bax etc.), disrupting the liver apoptotic process, as confirmed by TUNEL staining. Additionally, elevated TNF-α, IL-6, and HSP90 mRNA expression, coupled with decreased TGF-β levels, suggested an inflammatory response. These findings demonstrate that heat stress exacerbates Cd[2+] toxicity in fish, highlighting a synergistic interaction between the two stressors. This research provides insights for managing heavy metal pollution under global warming.},
}
@article {pmid40266805,
year = {2025},
author = {Khan, TU and Luan, X and Nabi, G and Raza, MF and Iqbal, A and Khan, SN and Hu, H},
title = {Forecasting the Impact of Climate Change on Apis dorsata (Fabricius, 1793) Habitat and Distribution in Pakistan.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {40266805},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {(no. 31901109)//This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; (2022GDASZH-2022010105, 2022GDASZH-2022010101)//GDAS Special Project of Science and Technology Development/ ; (54000022T000000071200, 54000024210200021038)//Dynamic Monitoring of Distribution, Quantity and Activity of Typical Large and Medium-sized Mammals in the Yarlung Tsangpo River Basin/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change has led to global biodiversity loss, severely impacting all species, including essential pollinators like bees, which are highly sensitive to environmental changes. Like other bee species, A. dorsata is also not immune to climate change. This study evaluated the habitat suitability of A. dorsata under climate change in Pakistan by utilizing two years of occurrence and distribution data to develop a Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) model for forecasting current and future habitat distribution. Future habitat projections for 2050 and 2070 were based on two shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP245 and SSP585) using the CNRM-CM6-1 and EPI-ESM1-2-HR-1 global circulation models. Eight bioclimatic variables (Bio1, Bio4, Bio5, Bio8, Bio10, Bio12, Bio18, and Bio19) were selected for modeling, and among the selected variables, the mean temperature of the wettest quarter (Bio8) and precipitation of the warmest quarter (Bio18) showed major contributions to the model building and strongest influence on habitat of A. dorsata. The model estimated 23% of our study area as a suitable habitat for A. dorsata under current climatic conditions, comprising 150,975 km[2] of moderately suitable and 49,792 km[2] of highly suitable regions. For future climatic scenarios, our model projected significant habitat loss for A. dorsata with a shrinkage and shift towards northern, higher-altitude regions, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Himalayan foothills. Habitat projections under the extreme climatic scenario (SSP585) are particularly alarming, indicating a substantial loss of the suitable habitat for the A. dorsata of 40% under CNRM-CM6-1 and 79% for EPI-ESM1-2-HR-1 for the 2070 time period. This study emphasizes the critical need for conservation efforts to protect A. dorsata and highlights the species' role in pollination and supporting the apiculture industry in Pakistan.},
}
@article {pmid40266773,
year = {2025},
author = {DeGrandi-Hoffman, G and Graham, H and Corby-Harris, V and Chambers, M and Watkins-deJong, E and Ihle, K and Bilodeau, L},
title = {Adapting Overwintering Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.) Colony Management in Response to Warmer Fall Temperatures Associated with Climate Change.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {40266773},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {60-2022-2-007//USDA-APHIS/ ; },
abstract = {Management strategies are needed that mitigate the effects of climate change on honey bee colony losses. Extended periods of warmer fall temperatures prolong periods of honey bee flight and parasitic Varroa mite immigration into colonies. We report on a management strategy using Varroa-resistant Russian honey bees overwintered in indoor cold storage facilities, and compare colony survival and growth with that of unselected European bees. Fat body metrics that are key to overwintering survival were also measured in Russian and unselected bees. Comparisons between overwintering Russian colonies in cold storage versus apiaries were also conducted. Russian and unselected colonies overwintered in cold storage had comparable overwintering survival and percentages rented for almond pollination. However, more Russian colonies overwintered in cold storage were alive after almond bloom than those overwintered in apiaries. Fat bodies in Russian and unselected bees gained weight while in cold storage. Protein concentrations increased and lipids decreased. Changes in lipid concentrations were inversely related to the number of brood bees reared while in cold storage. Similar percentages of colonies overwintered in cold storage or outdoor apiaries survived and were rented for almond pollination. An economic analysis indicated that overwintering Russian colonies in cold storage costs less than in apiaries. Our study indicates that cold storage can be a viable management strategy for mitigating the effects of climate change on colony survival.},
}
@article {pmid40265822,
year = {2025},
author = {Nguyen, HT and Khan, MAR and Nguyen, TT and Pham, NT and Nguyen, TTB and Anik, TR and Nguyen, MD and Li, M and Nguyen, KH and Ghosh, UK and Tran, LP and Ha, CV},
title = {Advancing Crop Resilience Through High-Throughput Phenotyping for Crop Improvement in the Face of Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {6},
pages = {},
pmid = {40265822},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Climate change intensifies biotic and abiotic stresses, threatening global crop productivity. High-throughput phenotyping (HTP) technologies provide a non-destructive approach to monitor plant responses to environmental stresses, offering new opportunities for both crop stress resilience and breeding research. Innovations, such as hyperspectral imaging, unmanned aerial vehicles, and machine learning, enhance our ability to assess plant traits under various environmental stresses, including drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, and pest and disease infestations. These tools facilitate the identification of stress-tolerant genotypes within large segregating populations, improving selection efficiency for breeding programs. HTP can also play a vital role by accelerating genetic gain through precise trait evaluation for hybridization and genetic enhancement. However, challenges such as data standardization, phenotyping data management, high costs of HTP equipment, and the complexity of linking phenotypic observations to genetic improvements limit its broader application. Additionally, environmental variability and genotype-by-environment interactions complicate reliable trait selection. Despite these challenges, advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation are improving the precision and scalability of phenotypic data analyses. This review critically examines the dual role of HTP in assessment of plant stress tolerance and crop performance, highlighting both its transformative potential and existing limitations. By addressing key challenges and leveraging technological advancements, HTP can significantly enhance genetic research, including trait discovery, parental selection, and hybridization scheme optimization. While current methodologies still face constraints in fully translating phenotypic insights into practical breeding applications, continuous innovation in high-throughput precision phenotyping holds promise for revolutionizing crop resilience and ensuring sustainable agricultural production in a changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid40265755,
year = {2025},
author = {Solakis-Tena, A and Hidalgo-Triana, N and Boynton, R and Thorne, JH},
title = {Phenological Shifts Since 1830 in 29 Native Plant Species of California and Their Responses to Historical Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {6},
pages = {},
pmid = {40265755},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Climate change is affecting Mediterranean climate regions, such as California. Retrospective phenological studies are a useful tool to track biological response to these impacts through the use of herbarium-preserved specimens. We used data from more than 12,000 herbarium specimens of 29 dominant native plant species that are characteristic of 12 broadly distributed vegetation types to investigate phenological patterns in response to climate change. We analyzed the trends of four phenophases: preflowering (FBF), flowering (F), fruiting (FS) and growth (DVG), over time (from 1830 to 2023) and through changes in climate variables (from 1896 to 2023). We also examined these trends within California's 10 ecoregions. Among the four phenophases, the strongest response was found in the timing of flowering, which showed an advance in 28 species. Furthermore, 21 species showed sequencing in the advance of two or more phenophases. We highlight the advances found over temperature variables: 10 in FBF, 28 in F, 17 in FS and 18 in DVG. Diverse and less-consistent results were found for water-related variables with 15 species advancing and 11 delaying various phenophases in response to decreasing precipitation and increasing evapotranspiration. Jepson ecoregions displayed a more pronounced advance in F related to time and mean annual temperature in the three of the southern regions compared to the northern ones. This study underscores the role of temperature in driving phenological change, demonstrating how rising temperatures have predominantly advanced phenophase timing. These findings highlight potential threats, including risks of climatic, ecological, and biological imbalances.},
}
@article {pmid40264224,
year = {2025},
author = {Schneider, S and Reinmuth, J and Leer, S},
title = {An unbeatable opponent? Coaches' perspectives on the impact of climate change in outdoor sports.},
journal = {BMC sports science, medicine &amp; rehabilitation},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {89},
pmid = {40264224},
issn = {2052-1847},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Athletes in outdoor sports particularly experience several consequences of climate change.<br><br>OBJECTIVES: To take up the experiences and expectations of coaches in outdoor sports regarding climate-related health risks in sport and to systematize them.<br><br>METHODS: This nationwide, cross-sectional study was conducted among adult outdoor sports coaches from the ten largest outdoor sports associations in Germany. Their experiences with climate-related changes where were collected and qualitative content analysis was conducted.<br><br>RESULTS: Out of 1,771 participating coaches, the content-analytical evaluation resulted in eight disjointed topics. These comprise heat-related risks, accident and injury risks, UV-related risks, respiratory risks, infection risks, mental risks and also positive effects of climate change. Besides, statements of respondents not expecting any significant changes due to climate change were recorded.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: In the course of climate change, sport-specific risks will continue to increase and especially the risk setting of outdoor sports will be confronted to them. In order to be able to practice sports successfully and safely in the future, the study results emphasize the necessity to develop comprehensive, flexible and cost-effective prevention concepts for climate adaptation in sports.<br><br>CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Clinical trial number: The study protocol was pre-registered with the German Clinical Trials Registry (registration number DRKS00027815) on January 18, 2022 (https://drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00027815).},
}
@article {pmid40263334,
year = {2025},
author = {Lee, ASG and Kirkland, K and Stanley, SK and Robinson, A and Leviston, Z and Walker, I},
title = {A thematic analysis of what Australians state would change their minds on climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {12989},
pmid = {40263334},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Australia ; *Climate Change ; *Public Opinion ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Australasian People/psychology ; },
abstract = {What do Australians believe would change their current opinions about climate change? In this study, we used audience segmentation analysis through the Six Americas Short Survey to identify groups of climate opinion holders within a representative sample of Australians. We had 4857 participants tell us what it would take to change their current opinions about climate change and leveraged OpenAI's Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (GPT) to identify the presence or absence of themes (Nothing, Evidence and Information, Trusted Sources, Action, and Unsure) and subthemes in their responses. GPT performed at near-human levels, proving to be a highly useful tool for thematic analysis. Our analyses revealed that strong climate denialists and believers tended to display greater dogmatism, with increased likelihood of stating that nothing would change their mind and lower likelihood of being unsure. Results also highlighted the need for diverse forms of evidence and information and the importance of trusted sources of information across audience segments. These findings provide support for GPT's utility in managing large datasets in the social sciences and offer participant-informed insights into climate opinion change.},
}
@article {pmid40262503,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, Z and Liu, Y and He, L},
title = {Impacts of dams and reservoirs on riparian vegetation in China under climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {383},
number = {},
pages = {125403},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125403},
pmid = {40262503},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {China ; *Climate Change ; *Rivers ; *Ecosystem ; Plants ; Soil ; },
abstract = {China has built over 100,000 dams by 2020, with the total capacity of reservoirs reaching 989 billion cubic meters. The effects of reservoirs on the ecological environment of riparian zones need thorough study, yet current research covers only a small portion of China's completed dams. This study uses fixed effects vector decomposition and structural equation modeling to quantify the response of riparian vegetation to reservoirs near 921 completed dams in China, within a range of 1-10 km. The results reveal spatial variations in the response of vegetation to dam construction. Within a 1 km of the reservoir, riparian vegetation is negatively affected by habitat fragmentation and altered hydrological conditions (Coeff -0.14, P < 0.05). However, with increasing distance from the reservoirs, the effects diminish (P > 0.05, 2-5 km) or even become positive (Coeff > 0, P < 0.05, 5-10 km). Within the 1-10 km buffers, the negative effects of dams and reservoirs on riparian vegetation through climate and soil also show a distance decay (P < 0.05). This study provides new evidence of the long-term effects of hydraulic engineering development on riparian vegetation and explores the pathways and spatial scope of these impacts, which has important implications for hydropower planning and river ecosystem management.},
}
@article {pmid40261992,
year = {2025},
author = {Burton, GA and Rohr, JR},
title = {A Plea for Cumulative Stressor Risk Assessments in Light of Climate Change.},
journal = {Environmental science &amp; technology},
volume = {59},
number = {17},
pages = {8295-8297},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c02733},
pmid = {40261992},
issn = {1520-5851},
}
@article {pmid40261470,
year = {2025},
author = {Johnson, S and Sims, T and Obichere, E and McWhorter, J and Edwards, J and Lewis, A and Green, HN},
title = {The Impact of Climate Change on Cancer Surgery and Healthcare Delivery: A Review of Environmental and Surgical Challenges.},
journal = {Cancer causes &amp; control : CCC},
volume = {36},
number = {10},
pages = {1001-1008},
pmid = {40261470},
issn = {1573-7225},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Neoplasms/surgery/epidemiology ; *Delivery of Health Care ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE: More than 10 million annual global cancer deaths are exacerbated by the impact of climate change and environmental determinants of health. This brief report provides a summary of and mitigating recommendations for the complex intersection between climate change and surgical cancer care.<br><br>METHODS: A review of scientific literature from the last 10&#xa0;years was conducted to assess the current impact of climate change on cancer care with a focus on surgical interventions. Studies with an impact score of 6 or higher and the keywords of climate change, extreme weather, cancer care, and surgery were reviewed. After removing duplicates and excluded studies, 30 studies remained and were reviewed by two reviewers.<br><br>RESULTS: Climate-related factors impacting surgical care result in a myriad of healthcare impacts, including disruption of services, impact on patient outcomes and survival, as well as an overburdening of hospital and surgical services.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate change, including extreme weather events, threatens cancer surgical care and delivery by exacerbating comorbidities, disrupting healthcare systems, and increasing disparities in cancer care. Climate change is a burgeoning threat to global health, cancer care, patients, and communities.},
}
@article {pmid40261137,
year = {2025},
author = {Dzau, VJ and Laitner, MH and Balatbat, CA and Taylor, S},
title = {Climate Change and Human Health - A Research Agenda for Action.},
journal = {The New England journal of medicine},
volume = {393},
number = {1},
pages = {88-92},
doi = {10.1056/NEJMsb2504599},
pmid = {40261137},
issn = {1533-4406},
}
@article {pmid40260152,
year = {2025},
author = {Siddiolo, C and Rosso, A and Orecchio, G and Lo Valvo, M},
title = {Heat Nests: The Impact of Climate Change on Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) Nesting Distribution in Sicily (Italy).},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {e71177},
pmid = {40260152},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {This study aims to update and establish a comprehensive list of nesting sites in Sicily and its minor islands, investigate the distribution and environmental suitability of the loggerhead sea turtles' nesting in Sicily using spatial distribution models (SDMs), and perform a gap analysis considering the protected area network in Sicily. Location: Sicily (Italy). Time period: 1979-2022. Data on Loggerhead seaturtle's nests were collected through several sources, including literature, monitoring records from WWF's Progetto Tartarughe, reports from the local fauna haunting, online articles, referrals on websites and social networks often related to monitoring activities. GIS was used to realize distribution maps. Bioclimatic indicators were downloaded through Copernicus Climate Change Service. Predictors were eventually projected on the WorldClim's dataset. Suitability distribution models (SDMs) were realized using the maximum entropy model (MaxEnt software). Caretta caretta's nests distribution map and environmental suitability map were overlaid with the Natura 2000 sites map in Sicily. The results confirm that the main nesting areas are mostly concentrated along the southern and eastern coasts of Sicily, with increasing numbers observed over recent years. Additionally, global warming has made some beaches even more suitable along the north coast of the main island. The variable affecting this species the most is the Mean Temperature of the Coldest Quarter (Bio11). Overlaying nesting distribution and environmental suitability maps with Natura 2000 sites revealed significant portions of nests occurring outside protected areas, highlighting the need for expanded conservation efforts.The demographic increase of nesting events in Sicily is induced by a northward shift of the species distribution led by rising temperatures and probably due to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40259114,
year = {2025},
author = {Abdallah, N and Oluwaseun, OA},
title = {Socio-economic and production dynamics of Guinea fowl farming in Northern Ghana: insights into health management, challenges, and climate change impacts.},
journal = {Tropical animal health and production},
volume = {57},
number = {4},
pages = {181},
pmid = {40259114},
issn = {1573-7438},
mesh = {Ghana/epidemiology ; Animals ; *Animal Husbandry/methods/economics ; *Climate Change ; *Galliformes ; Socioeconomic Factors ; *Poultry Diseases/epidemiology/economics/prevention &amp; control ; Male ; Female ; Farmers ; Humans ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {Guinea fowl farming is vital to the livelihoods of rural communities in northern Ghana, yet its socio-economic and production dynamics remain underexplored, especially concerning health management and climate change. This study bridges this gap by investigating the socio-economic profiles, production practices, and health challenges of guinea fowl farmers in three towns in northern Ghana. A total of 137 farmers participated in structured interviews, with data analyzed using one-way and two-way ANOVA tests in SPSS version 21. The results highlighted variations in farmer demographics, with most being married, involved in crop farming, and having non-formal education. Guinea fowl production served for both sale and home consumption, with adult birds, keets, and young birds priced at > 69, 9-10, and 18-30 Cedis, respectively, while fertile and table eggs cost 4-4.5 Cedis. Flock sizes ranged from 10-60, predominantly of the Lavender breed. Farmers favored semi-intensive systems with traditional poultry shelters, supplemented feed, and pond or river serving as water sources. Disease symptoms, such as wing drooping, and high mortality rates were major challenges, with climate change exacerbating disease prevalence and management costs. These findings highlight the need for enhanced disease management, climate-resilient practices, and targeted interventions to ensure sustainable guinea fowl production and improved livelihoods.},
}
@article {pmid40258732,
year = {2025},
author = {Obeagu, EI and Isiko, I and Obeagu, GU},
title = {Climate change and HIV prevention: Towards sustainable solutions - a narrative review.},
journal = {Medicine},
volume = {104},
number = {16},
pages = {e42198},
pmid = {40258732},
issn = {1536-5964},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *HIV Infections/prevention &amp; control/epidemiology ; Global Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change, with its pervasive environmental, social, and economic impacts, is emerging as a significant factor influencing global health outcomes, including the prevention and management of HIV. The intersection of these 2 critical issues presents unique challenges, particularly in terms of increased vulnerability among populations, disruptions to healthcare infrastructure, and the exacerbation of social inequalities. This narrative review examines the multifaceted relationship between climate change and HIV prevention, emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions that integrate climate resilience into public health strategies. The review highlights how climate change exacerbates vulnerabilities that contribute to the spread and impact of HIV. Factors such as displacement and migration due to extreme weather events, food insecurity from altered climate patterns, and economic instability directly affect individuals' susceptibility to HIV and their access to necessary healthcare services. Additionally, the strain on healthcare infrastructure, resulting from climate-related damages and resource reallocations, further hinders effective HIV prevention and treatment efforts.},
}
@article {pmid40257809,
year = {2025},
author = {Gredebäck, G and Astor, K and Ainamani, H and van den Berg, L and Forssman, L and Hall, J and Juvrud, J and Kenward, B and Mhizha, S and Wangchuk, and Nyström, P},
title = {Infant Gaze Following Is Stable Across Markedly Different Cultures and Resilient to Family Adversities Associated With War and Climate Change.},
journal = {Psychological science},
volume = {36},
number = {4},
pages = {296-307},
doi = {10.1177/09567976251331042},
pmid = {40257809},
issn = {1467-9280},
mesh = {Humans ; Female ; Infant ; Male ; *Climate Change ; *Resilience, Psychological ; *Fixation, Ocular/physiology ; Cross-Cultural Comparison ; *Warfare ; Adult ; *Child Development/physiology ; Europe ; },
abstract = {Gaze following in infancy allows triadic social interactions and a comprehension of other individuals and their surroundings. Despite its importance for early development, its ontology is debated, with theories suggesting that gaze following is either a universal core capacity or an experience-dependent learned behavior. A critical test of these theories among 809 nine-month-olds from Africa (Uganda and Zimbabwe), Europe (Sweden), and Asia (Bhutan) demonstrated that infants follow gaze to a similar degree regardless of environmental factors such as culture, maternal well-being (postpartum depression, well-being), or traumatic family events (related to war and/or climate change). These findings suggest that gaze following may be a universal, experience-expectant process that is resilient to adversity and similar across a wide range of human experiences-a core foundation for social development.},
}
@article {pmid40257179,
year = {2026},
author = {Cruz-Gispert, A and García-Del-Amo, D and Junqueira, AB and Schunko, C and Álvarez-Fernández, S and Reyes-García, V},
title = {Indigenous peoples and local community reports of climate change impacts on biodiversity.},
journal = {Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology},
volume = {40},
number = {1},
pages = {e70033},
pmid = {40257179},
issn = {1523-1739},
support = {CEX2019-000940-M//Mar&#xed;a de Maeztu Unit of Excellence: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovaci&#xf3;n y Universidades, Gobierno de Espa&#xf1;a/ ; FP7-771056-LICCI//FP7 Ideas: European Research Council/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biodiversity ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Indigenous Peoples ; Animals ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Climate change impacts on biodiversity have been primarily studied through ecological research methods, largely ignoring other knowledge systems. Indigenous and local knowledge systems include rich observations of changes in biodiversity that can inform climate change adaptation planning and environmental stewardship. We reviewed literature documenting local observations of climate change impacts on biodiversity reported by Indigenous peoples and local communities. We examined whether reported impacts varied across taxa, geographic regions, and people's main livelihood activities and assessed whether local reports followed geographic and taxonomic patterns found in the natural sciences literature. We also compared taxa reportedly affected by climate change by Indigenous peoples and local communities and by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. Our analyses included 2452 observations of climate change impacts on 1715 taxa from 203 documents describing 291 case studies. Changes in taxon abundance, phenotype, phenology, and distribution were widely reported, and most climate change impacts were reported for plants, fishes, and mammals. Reported impacts differed by geographic region and by livelihood, and most species reported as affected by climate change by Indigenous peoples and local communities were not considered threatened by climate change by the IUCN. Our results showed that Indigenous and local knowledge systems can contribute to a more complete understanding of climate change impacts on biodiversity.},
}
@article {pmid40256266,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, J and Jiang, F and Gao, H and Gu, H and Song, P and Zhang, T},
title = {Dynamics of Suitable Habitats for Typical Predators and Prey on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Driven by Climate Change: A Case Study of Tibetan Fox, Red Fox, and Plateau Pika.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {e71295},
pmid = {40256266},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) is a biodiversity hotspot highly sensitive to global climate change. The Tibetan fox (Vulpes ferrilata), red fox (V. vulpes), and plateau pika (Ochotona curzoniae) are key species of the plateau, serving as typical representatives of predators and prey among its diverse wildlife. To evaluate the impact of climate change, we employed the maximum entropy model with 1237 distribution points and various environmental variables to predict habitat suitability under three global climate models and four representative concentration pathways for the 2050s and 2070s. The results revealed that the suitable habitats for two predators were projected to decline, with reductions ranging from 0.23% to 5.64% and 4.12% to 6.63%, respectively, with most reductions occurring in the central-western and southern regions of the QTP. The decline was anticipated to be more pronounced in the 2070s compared to the 2050s. Conversely, the suitable habitat for prey species, plateau pikas, was expected to experience only a slight decrease (0.45%-0.98%) under scenarios of moderate greenhouse gas emissions. Habitat centroid analyses indicated a consistent northward migration of suitable areas for both predators and prey in response to climate change on the QTP. Furthermore, future overlap analysis between predator and prey habitats showed uncertain trends; however, the overlap between the Tibetan fox and Plateau pika habitats was notably lower compared to that of the red fox and plateau pika habitats. Regarding the current conservation efforts of both predators and prey, evaluation results highlighted the critical significant role of Sanjiangyuan National Park, China's first national park located in Qinghai Province, and Qiangtang Nature Reserve in Xizang as critical areas for the protection of these species on the QTP in China. The findings and methodologies of this research hold significant reference value for the conservation of predator and prey habitats in other global biodiversity hotspots.},
}
@article {pmid40256144,
year = {2025},
author = {Hassan, MM and Maruf, MFI and Nohor, N and Boitchi, AB},
title = {Factors Determining Bangladeshi University Students' Perception, Knowledge and Attitude About Climate Change: A Cross-Sectional Study.},
journal = {Health science reports},
volume = {8},
number = {4},
pages = {e70722},
pmid = {40256144},
issn = {2398-8835},
abstract = {BACKGROUND AND AIM: Climate change refers to long-term shifts in weather patterns and is one of the greatest global threats. Bangladesh is among the most vulnerable countries, facing severe climate-induced events. Understanding climate change is crucial for identifying risks, developing adaptation strategies, and mitigating long-term impacts. University students, as future leaders, play a vital role in addressing climate change. This study assesses their knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of climate change in Bangladesh.<br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among students from four universities in Bangladesh. A total of 1500 participants were selected based on inclusion criteria. Descriptive statistics summarized demographic characteristics, and perception regarding climate change, while univariate and multivariate logistic regression identified factors associated with good knowledge and positive attitudes.<br><br>RESULTS: Overall, 73% of students had good knowledge of climate change, while 27% demonstrated poor knowledge. A majority (84%) expressed a positive attitude toward climate change initiatives. Participants correctly identified key climate-related events in Bangladesh, such as increased cyclones, tidal waves, and salinity. However, awareness of rising snakebite incidents and related deaths was low, with many perceiving no change or disagreeing with their significance. Factors associated with good knowledge included gender, source of information, and mother's education. Gender, source of information, and both parents' education were associated with positive attitudes among the participants.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This study provides baseline evidence on climate change knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions among Bangladeshi university students. To our knowledge, it is the first comprehensive assessment of this issue in this population. Given their strong awareness and positive attitudes, targeted initiatives can harness students' potential in climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts, contributing to long-term solutions for Bangladesh's climate challenges.},
}
@article {pmid40256129,
year = {2025},
author = {Imberti, L and Tiecco, G and Logiudice, J and Castelli, F and Quiros-Roldan, E},
title = {Effects of Climate Change on the Immune System: A Narrative Review.},
journal = {Health science reports},
volume = {8},
number = {4},
pages = {e70627},
pmid = {40256129},
issn = {2398-8835},
abstract = {BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Human activities have greatly influenced global temperatures, leading to climate change and global warming. This narrative review aims to explore the relationship between climate change and the immune system, focusing on how environmental stressors can affect immune regulation, leading to both hyperactivity and suppression.<br><br>METHODS: A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed and Google Scholar for peer-reviewed studies published up to June 2024. The search terms included "climate change," "human health," "infection," "immunity," and "disease." Inclusion criteria were based on relevance, originality, and accessibility.<br><br>RESULTS: Exposure to elevated temperatures can significantly impair immune system cells, leading to an overproduction of signaling molecules that promote inflammation. Temperature fluctuations have been shown to influence various aspects of the adaptive immune response, including immune cell mobilization, antigen processing and presentation, lymphocyte trafficking and activation, and the functionality of B and T cells. Notably, some research suggests that heat stress negatively impacts B lymphocyte differentiation, replication, and proportion, resulting in decreased immunoglobulin and cytokine production, and contributing to immunosuppression. Additionally, climate change-related exposures can compromise epithelial barriers in the skin, lungs, and gut, leading to microbial dysbiosis, and immune dysregulation. Furthermore, environmental factors such as temperature variations, humidity, and air pollutant levels may exacerbate the prevalence of infectious diseases, including measles and HIV, with varying impacts on acute, chronic, and latent infections, further contributing to immune variability.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Climate change, particularly increased temperatures, significantly impacts immune system function, leading to both heightened inflammatory responses, and immunosuppression. Future research should focus on developing comprehensive and sustainable management strategies to enhance health resilience in the face of ongoing climatic changes.},
}
@article {pmid40254765,
year = {2025},
author = {Calabria, RA},
title = {An introduction to climate change for nurses.},
journal = {Nursing},
volume = {55},
number = {5},
pages = {45-48},
doi = {10.1097/NSG.0000000000000181},
pmid = {40254765},
issn = {1538-8689},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Curriculum ; Education, Nursing ; },
abstract = {Climate change and sustainability represent new areas of nursing content for many nurses. Health-focused interventions are needed to address the health of the planet and mitigate the health impacts of climate change. However, research shows that nursing curricula and nurses' knowledge related to climate change are limited. This article discusses climate change and its health impacts across 10 categories and provides recommendations for personal and organizational sustainability practices.},
}
@article {pmid40254236,
year = {2025},
author = {Sprague, NL and Scott, SN and Mehranbod, CA and Sachs, AL and Ekenga, CC and Rundle, AG and Branas, CC and Factor-Litvak, P},
title = {Changing Degrees: a weight-of-evidence scoping review examining the impact of childhood exposures to climate change on educational outcomes.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {277},
number = {},
pages = {121639},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.121639},
pmid = {40254236},
issn = {1096-0953},
support = {P30 ES019776/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Child ; *Educational Status ; *Environmental Exposure ; Adolescent ; },
abstract = {Climate change negatively impacts several dimensions of education (including student achievement, educational infrastructure, school readiness, and other factors). Further, climate change may act as a threat multiplier for existing educational disparities. While theory links climate change to educational disparities, empirical research remains scarce and there is no current weight-of-evidence review examining climate change and education. This weight of evidence scoping review evaluates the current state of evidence assessing the effect of climate change exposures on aspects of education for youth. Studies were categorized and evaluated using the CHANGE (Climate Health ANalysis Grading Evaluation) tool for weight-of-evidence reviews and adaptions of frameworks developed for previous systematic reviews on associations between climate change and education. Thirty-one studies met review criteria and were grouped into five thematic categories based on reported outcomes: Student Learning in the Humanities, Student Learning in Math and Science, Executive Function and Cognition, Attendance and School Closures, and Educational Advancement Milestones. All studies in this review suggest that climate change exposures during childhood negatively impact aspects of education; however, in some instances the mechanisms and ways in which these climate change exposures impacted aspects of education varied by country or geographic setting. The geographic distribution of studies revealed that the United States accounted for the highest number of studies (n = 6), followed by China, India, Nigeria, Cameroon, and South Africa (n = 2 each), with 18 other countries contributing only one study each, highlighting disparities in global research coverage. Twelve of the studies included in this review examined the concept of climate change as a threat multiplier of educational disparities, but no study had it as a primary focus. Future research directions include extending studies beyond traditional test metrics, integrating diverse academic disciplines, exploring a broader array of geographic regions, delving into place-specific nuances, incorporating indigenous and community knowledge, and focusing explicitly on climate change as a threat multiplier for educational disparities.},
}
@article {pmid40253969,
year = {2025},
author = {Achouri, H and Derguini, A and Idres, T and Selamoglu, Z and Hamadi, NB and Jalouli, M and Elfalleh, W and Bendif, H and Badraoui, R and Boufahja, F and Dellali, M},
title = {Impact of climate change on the toxicity of bisphenol A in Mytilus galloprovincialis and assessment of phycoremediation using Nannochloropsis salina via a multi-biomarker strategy and modeling.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {216},
number = {},
pages = {118010},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118010},
pmid = {40253969},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {Animals ; *Mytilus/drug effects ; *Benzhydryl Compounds/toxicity ; *Phenols/toxicity ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/toxicity ; Biomarkers/metabolism ; *Climate Change ; *Stramenopiles ; Oxidative Stress ; Lipid Peroxidation ; Bisphenol A Compounds ; },
abstract = {In the current study, the mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis, exposed to four varying temperatures (17, 20, 23, and 26 °C), were contaminated with 50 μg/L of bisphenol A both with and without Nannochloropsis salina. The toxicity evaluation is determined by quantifying various biomarkers related to oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, and cellular damage. The key findings indicate that the toxicity of bisphenol A is heightened by rising temperature. The impact of bisphenol A is most evident at 26 °C, leading to excessive production of reactive oxygen species, depletion of non-enzymatic antioxidants, and activation of antioxidant enzymes (catalase and glutathione-S-transferase). The rise in malondialdehyde levels confirms lipid peroxidation caused by bisphenol A and intensified by thermal stress. These findings have been supported by strong molecular interactions between bisphenol A and lectin mytilec apo-form and proximal thread matrix protein 1 from M. galloprovincialis following the computational modeling assay. The incorporation of N. salina as a food additive helped, firstly, to mitigate the stress effects and, secondly, resulted in a noticeable enhancement of oxidative balance and filtration ability, along with decreased lipid peroxidation.},
}
@article {pmid40253290,
year = {2025},
author = {Su, Y and Chen, S and Sui, Y and Li, X and Xu, J and Che, X and Xie, T and Chen, J and Sheng, Y and Feng, M and Chen, F},
title = {Gaining water bodies by climate change benefits water crisis mitigation in central Asia.},
journal = {Science bulletin},
volume = {70},
number = {14},
pages = {2322-2329},
doi = {10.1016/j.scib.2025.03.053},
pmid = {40253290},
issn = {2095-9281},
abstract = {Central Asia (CA) faces a severe water crisis exemplified by the shrinking Aral Sea. However, little is known about the entire region, particularly the numerous small water bodies that are vulnerable to climate change yet vital for regional sustainability. We examined water bodies as small as 0.0045 km[2] across CA from 1992 to 2020, identifying 66,215 water bodies in 2020, 82.2% of which were previously unstudied. In contrast to the well-documented decline of the Aral Sea, other water bodies have expanded by 10.7% (8714.3 km[2]), with a net gain of 15,831 lakes since 1992. These findings challenge the perception of a drying CA and provide evidence of a warm-wet climate trend, which is redistributing water resources and creating opportunities for transforming water management to address the long-standing water crisis in CA.},
}
@article {pmid40253206,
year = {2025},
author = {Krah, CY and Burke, DT and Bahramian, M and Hynds, P and Priyadarshini, A},
title = {Quantifying metabolic food waste and associated global warming potential attributable to overweight and obese adults in a temperate high-income region.},
journal = {Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)},
volume = {209},
number = {},
pages = {116309},
doi = {10.1016/j.foodres.2025.116309},
pmid = {40253206},
issn = {1873-7145},
mesh = {Humans ; Adult ; Male ; Female ; Ireland/epidemiology ; *Obesity/epidemiology ; *Overweight/epidemiology ; *Global Warming ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Energy Intake ; *Food ; Food Loss and Waste ; },
abstract = {Traditional discussions on food waste often excludes metabolic food waste (MFW), which occurs when individuals consume food beyond their caloric needs. This study is the first to quantify MFW among adults with excess body weight (overweight and obese) in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) and globally the first to explore its socioeconomic and health-related predictors. Using an online food frequency questionnaire, MFW was estimated via the excess energy intake method, and Generalized Linear Model (GLM) was applied to identify significant predictors of MFW volumes. Median per capita MFW was 121.84 kg/year, with potatoes being the most wasted food item (23.4 kg/year). Significant predictors of higher MFW included higher body weight (B = 0.024, p < 0.001), male gender (B = -0.812, p < 0.001), younger age (25-34 years) (B = 0.151, p = 0.035), omnivorous diets (B = 0.277, p < 0.001), and higher grocery shopping frequency (B = 0.032, p < 0.001). Conversely, individuals who prioritized price over taste in food purchases exhibited significantly lower MFW volumes (B = -0.137, p = 0.025). The annual total volumes of MFW (0.3 Mt./yr) generated by excess body weight adults in ROI is also responsible for 1.5 Mt. CO2e/yr emissions nationally. These findings position MFW as a critical yet underexplored dimension of food waste with profound implications for public health and environmental policies, aligning with SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).},
}
@article {pmid40252687,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, D and Kim, BF and Nachman, KE and Chiger, AA and Herbstman, J and Loladze, I and Zhao, FJ and Chen, C and Gao, A and Zhu, Y and Li, F and Shen, RF and Yan, X and Zhang, J and Cai, C and Song, L and Shen, M and Ma, C and Yang, X and Zhou, W and Wang, Y and Tang, H and Jiang, Y and Ding, Y and Liu, W and Sun, J and Zhou, W and Navas-Acien, A and Zhu, C and Ziska, LH},
title = {Impact of climate change on arsenic concentrations in paddy rice and the associated dietary health risks in Asia: an experimental and modelling study.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {5},
pages = {e397-e409},
doi = {10.1016/S2542-5196(25)00055-5},
pmid = {40252687},
issn = {2542-5196},
mesh = {*Oryza/chemistry ; *Climate Change ; *Arsenic/analysis ; Humans ; Asia/epidemiology ; Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; *Food Contamination/analysis ; Soil/chemistry ; *Soil Pollutants/analysis ; Temperature ; *Dietary Exposure ; Models, Theoretical ; Neoplasms/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Rising global atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations and surface temperatures could negatively affect rice yields and nutritional quality; however, their effects on arsenic accumulation in paddy rice have not been assessed concurrently. We aimed to assess the impact of increases in CO2 and temperature (individually and in combination) on arsenic concentrations in rice, characterise soil properties that might influence arsenic uptake, and model the associated risks of cancer and other health outcomes due to increased arsenic exposure.<br><br>METHODS: For this modelling study we performed in-situ multi-varietal trials using Free-Air CO2 Enrichment platforms with and without supplemental temperature to examine the bioaccumulation of arsenic in paddy rice and the underlying biogeochemical mechanisms from 2014 to 2023. We modelled dietary inorganic arsenic exposure and the associated risks of cancer and non-cancer health outcomes via rice consumption for seven of the leading rice-consuming countries in east and southeast Asia.<br><br>FINDINGS: Concomitant increases in CO2 and temperature resulted in a synergistic increase of inorganic arsenic in rice grain. The observed increase is likely to be related to changes in soil biogeochemistry that favoured reduced arsenic species. Modelled consumption of rice under these conditions resulted in projected increases in inorganic arsenic exposure and lifetime cancer and health risks for multiple Asian countries by 2050.<br><br>INTERPRETATION: Inorganic arsenic exposure and the associated health consequences might increase in rice grain grown in flooded systems with mid-century climate projections. The current assessment reinforces the urgent need for mitigation of arsenic exposure in rice relative to near-term climate change.<br><br>FUNDING: National Key Research and Development Program of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province, China, Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality Special Fund for Science and Technology from Nanjing Science and Technology Bureau, Key Research and Development Program of Jiangsu Province, Erdos City Science and Technology Major Project, Science Foundation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality Special Fund for Science and Technology from Jiangsu Science and Technology Department, and "0-1" Original Innovation Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.},
}
@article {pmid40252680,
year = {2025},
author = {Mohamed, M and Amin, S and Lever, E and Montini, A and Machida, K and Rajagopalan, S and Costello, A and McGushin, A and Jennings, B and Benoit, L and Saville, N and Walshe, N and Dalglish, SL and Ayeb-Karlsson, S and Sterlini, S and Prost, A},
title = {Climate change and child wellbeing: a systematic evidence and gap map on impacts, mitigation, and adaptation.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {4},
pages = {e337-e346},
doi = {10.1016/S2542-5196(25)00061-0},
pmid = {40252680},
issn = {2542-5196},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Adolescent ; *Child Health ; Infant ; Infant, Newborn ; *Child Welfare ; },
abstract = {We developed a systematic evidence and gap map (2014-24) to assess how climate change impacts, mitigation, and adaptation affect the wellbeing of children aged 0-18 years globally, and discussed findings with the Children in All Policies 2030 Youth Advisory Board. Health was the most researched child wellbeing domain (84%; 948 of 1127 studies), followed by education (15%; n=171), and food security and nutrition (14%; n=160). Research on children's agency and resilience, displacement, socioeconomic distress, and safety received less attention. Health research gaps included limited studies on vector-borne diseases, children's mental health beyond post-traumatic stress disorder, and health outcomes for children aged 5-18 years. Mitigation and adaptation research focused largely on educational (45%; 114 of 252 studies) and behavioural changes (31%; n=79), with gaps in the evaluation of financing, infrastructure, technology, clean energy, and policy actions. Youth advisory board members emphasised the importance of schools, social media, and intergenerational dialogue in driving climate action while protecting children's wellbeing.},
}
@article {pmid40252679,
year = {2025},
author = {Fisher, G and Smith, CL and Pagano, L and Spanos, S and Zurynski, Y and Braithwaite, J and , },
title = {Leveraging implementation science to solve the big problems: a scoping review of health system preparations for the effects of pandemics and climate change.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {4},
pages = {e326-e336},
doi = {10.1016/S2542-5196(25)00056-7},
pmid = {40252679},
issn = {2542-5196},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Pandemics ; *Delivery of Health Care/organization &amp; administration ; *Implementation Science ; },
abstract = {As the planet warms and pandemics become more common, health systems will face disruptions to both their service delivery and their workforce. To minimise the severity of these impacts, health systems will need to efficiently and rapidly prepare, adapt, and respond. Implementation science will be crucial to the success of these actions. However, the extent to which health systems are using implementation science to address the pressures of pandemics and climate change is not currently known. In this scoping review, we aimed to address this research gap. We reviewed empirical studies that used implementation science to adapt, respond to, or prepare a health-care setting for a pandemic or climate-related event, defining components of implementation science (as proposed by Nilsen [2015]) and implementation evaluation outcomes (as proposed by Proctor and colleagues [2011]). We found a growing evidence base describing the use of implementation science in health system responses to pandemics (n=54 studies), but a dearth of similar evidence for climate change (n=2 studies). Future research could benefit from applying the principles of implementation science in pre-implementation phases and purposefully planning for long-term, ongoing evaluations, which will facilitate tailored and sustainable health system responses to climate-related and pandemic events.},
}
@article {pmid40252677,
year = {2025},
author = {Viennet, E and Dean, MM and Kircher, J and Leder, K and Guo, Y and Jones, P and Faddy, HM},
title = {Blood under pressure: how climate change threatens blood safety and supply chains.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {4},
pages = {e304-e313},
doi = {10.1016/S2542-5196(25)00051-8},
pmid = {40252677},
issn = {2542-5196},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Blood Safety ; *Blood Banks ; },
abstract = {Climate change substantially threatens public health, including the blood supply chain, which is crucial for medical treatments such as surgeries, trauma care, and chronic disease management. Extreme weather events, vector-borne disease shifts, and temperature fluctuations can disrupt blood collection, testing, transport, and storage, threatening both the safety and sufficiency of blood products. Although studies have highlighted some connections between climate change, transfusion-transmissible infections, and blood safety, there remains a lack of comprehensive understanding of the climate effects on each supply chain stage. In this Personal View, we address the potential climate-driven challenges across the blood supply chain, from donor health to blood component stability, emphasising the importance of proactive measures. To protect the availability and safety of blood supplies in an evolving climate, further research and adaptive strategies are needed to build a resilient blood supply system that can withstand emerging climate-related disruptions.},
}
@article {pmid40252674,
year = {2025},
author = {Wan, K and Gampe, D and Hajat, S},
title = {Disentangling the contributions of anthropogenic climate change, greenhouse gases, and aerosols to heat-related mortality in Great Britain: a climate change impact attribution study.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {4},
pages = {e274-e283},
doi = {10.1016/S2542-5196(25)00050-6},
pmid = {40252674},
issn = {2542-5196},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; United Kingdom/epidemiology ; *Greenhouse Gases/adverse effects/analysis ; Aerosols/adverse effects/analysis ; Humans ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; *Anthropogenic Effects ; Climate Models ; *Mortality/trends ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Anthropogenic aerosols are a critical contributor to climate change and their net cooling effects can partially counter the warming effects of greenhouse gases, but they are rarely considered in health impact attribution studies of climate change. The aim of this study was to attribute heat-related deaths in Great Britain to anthropogenic climate change and individual forcings of greenhouse gases and aerosols.<br><br>METHODS: Using a special suite of climate simulations, past and future heat-related deaths in Great Britain attributable to the relative contributions of anthropogenic greenhouse gas and aerosol forcings were estimated under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway SSP2-4.5. Empirical confidence intervals were quantified combining uncertainties from climate models and health risk functions.<br><br>FINDINGS: Emergence of heat-related mortality associated with anthropogenic climate change was partially counteracted by the cooling effects of aerosols, with the time of emergence being approximately four decades later compared with the greenhouse gas-only simulation. We estimate that around 700 annual heat-related deaths during 1961-1980 were masked by the cooling effects of aerosols. There was a sharp increase in heat-deaths between 1980 and 2020 due to the combined effects of greenhouse gas increases and large aerosol reductions. By the end of the 21st century, a 2-6-fold increase in heat-related deaths due to greenhouse gases is projected, with a negligible counteracting contribution of aerosols.<br><br>INTERPRETATION: In addition to greenhouse gases, the potential contributions of aerosols should be considered when assessing climate change risks and mitigation pathways. This is crucial due to their opposing temperature effects, diverging future emission trajectories, and varying geographical scales. Separate attribution of climate change impacts to the global effects of greenhouse gases and local effects of aerosols can enhance transparency and equity, and can inform loss and damage funding models. Such impact attribution assessments can help to optimise health co-benefits and prevent unintended negative consequences of environmental policies on heat-related and air pollution-related health outcomes.<br><br>FUNDING: Health Protection Research Unit in Environmental Change and Health, National Institute for Health and Care Research.},
}
@article {pmid40252075,
year = {2025},
author = {Epstein, TEG and Rorie, AC and Ramon, GD and Keswani, A and Bernstein, J and Codina, R and Codispoti, C and Craig, T and Dykewicz, M and Ferastraoaru, D and Katz, D and Kim, J and Larenas-Linnemann, D and Nanda, A and Nguyen, A and Anand, MP and Patterson, A and Ponda, P and Toskala, E and Wasan, AN},
title = {Impact of climate change on aerobiology, rhinitis, and allergen immunotherapy: Work Group Report from the Aerobiology, Rhinitis, Rhinosinusitis &amp; Ocular Allergy, and Immunotherapy, Allergen Standardization &amp; Allergy Diagnostics Committees of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &amp; Immunology.},
journal = {The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology},
volume = {155},
number = {6},
pages = {1767-1782.e2},
doi = {10.1016/j.jaci.2025.01.048},
pmid = {40252075},
issn = {1097-6825},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Desensitization, Immunologic/methods ; *Allergens/immunology ; *Rhinitis/therapy/epidemiology/immunology ; Air Pollutants/immunology/adverse effects ; Pollen/immunology ; *Sinusitis/therapy/immunology/epidemiology ; Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; Rhinosinusitis ; },
abstract = {Climate change is imposing a profound effect on health conditions triggered by environmental exposures. Climate change has affected aeroallergens in numerous ways, including: (1) changes in the vegetation microbiome distribution, (2) increases in C4 grasses globally, (3) increased occurrence of acute weather events, (4) increases in ambient temperature that amplify fungal spore concentration and pollen season duration, and (5) increased allergenicity of pollen and fungi due to exposure to higher levels of carbon dioxide, ozone, and diesel exhaust particles. In addition, greenhouse gases and air pollutants disrupt the epithelial barrier, trigger eosinophilic inflammation, and serve as adjuvants that stimulate IgE-mediated responses. All of these factors have influenced the prevalence and morbidity of allergic rhinitis, nonallergic rhinitis, and chronic rhinosinusitis. Data regarding changes in aeroallergen exposures due to climate change are lacking, and longitudinal sensitization data are rarely available. Allergists need to adapt diagnostic and treatment strategies to limit aeroallergen and air pollutant exposure and facilitate desensitization. Steps needed to address these challenges include: (1) expanding local measurement of pollen and fungal spores, (2) increasing the intensity of allergen avoidance measures, (3) addressing supply chain issues, and (4) promoting collaboration between allergists, insurance companies, aeroallergen manufacturers, and regulatory agencies.},
}
@article {pmid40251580,
year = {2025},
author = {Wen, S and Chen, H and Su, J},
title = {Engaging health professionals in climate change: a cross-national study of psychological distance across 12 countries.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {1455},
pmid = {40251580},
issn = {1471-2458},
support = {No. 22BXW069//General Program of the National Social Science Fund of China/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Health Personnel/psychology ; Male ; Female ; *Attitude of Health Personnel ; Adult ; Qualitative Research ; Interviews as Topic ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Middle Aged ; Global Health ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Understanding the psychological distance (PD) of health professionals toward climate change is essential to promote effective climate action and informed health policy. While climate change poses a global health threat requiring urgent collaboration, limited cross-national research exists on health professionals' perspectives, particularly on how they perceive PD in relation to climate change.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: This study aims to provide initial insights into how health professionals perceive climate change across different countries, focusing on key factors influencing PD, including personal experiences, uncertainty, perceptions, information environments, global interconnectedness, and climate-resilient infrastructure.<br><br>METHODS: This research employed an exploratory mixed-methods approach, combining descriptive surveys and in-depth semi-structured interviews with 18 early-to-mid-career health professionals from 12 countries. This design facilitated a nuanced exploration of the dimensions of PD-temporal, spatial, social, and uncertainty-related-by integrating quantitative data with qualitative insights to uncover emerging trends and hypotheses.<br><br>RESULTS: Findings reveal diverse perceptions of PD among health professionals, shaped by contextual factors such as exposure to extreme weather, information environments, and infrastructure development. These results challenge the oversimplified view that professionals in developing countries consistently perceive climate change impacts as more distant, underscoring the need for localized understandings of PD.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Assessing PD requires consideration of its diverse dimensions to inform effective climate-related behaviors and interventions. Tailored communication strategies reflecting unique national and regional contexts are essential to engage health professionals, enabling them to drive climate discourse and policy advocacy. This study highlights the potential of the early-to-mid-career health professionals in bridging the gap between public awareness and climate action. Their unique position enables them to drive long-term climate adaptation and policy implementation, fostering both global and localized solutions to climate challenges.},
}
@article {pmid40251324,
year = {2025},
author = {Nogueira, LM and Sakka, R and Jovanovic, C},
title = {A recipe for a disaster: food, climate change, and cancer.},
journal = {Cancer causes &amp; control : CCC},
volume = {36},
number = {10},
pages = {979-986},
pmid = {40251324},
issn = {1573-7225},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Neoplasms/prevention &amp; control/etiology/epidemiology ; *Food Supply ; },
abstract = {Climate change impacts each step of the cancer control continuum, from prevention to survivorship. Importantly, several human activities driving greenhouse gas emissions also impact cancer risk and outcomes. Therefore, there is significant overlap between climate and cancer control solutions. This article describes the connection between the current food system, climate change, and cancer; one realm of human activities with enormous potential for modifications and implementation of win-win solutions.},
}
@article {pmid40251200,
year = {2025},
author = {Turner, S and Hannaford, J and Barker, LJ and Suman, G and Killeen, A and Armitage, R and Chan, W and Davies, H and Griffin, A and Kumar, A and Dixon, H and Albuquerque, MTD and Almeida Ribeiro, N and Alvarez-Garreton, C and Amoussou, E and Arheimer, B and Asano, Y and Berezowski, T and Bodian, A and Boutaghane, H and Capell, R and Dakhlaoui, H and Daňhelka, J and Do, HX and Ekkawatpanit, C and El Khalki, EM and Fleig, AK and Fonseca, R and Giraldo-Osorio, JD and Goula, ABT and Hanel, M and Horton, S and Kan, C and Kingston, DG and Laaha, G and Laugesen, R and Lopes, W and Mager, S and Rachdane, M and Markonis, Y and Medeiro, L and Midgley, G and Murphy, C and O'Connor, P and Pedersen, AI and Pham, HT and Piniewski, M and Renard, B and Saidi, ME and Schmocker-Fackel, P and Stahl, K and Thyer, M and Toucher, M and Tramblay, Y and Uusikivi, J and Venegas-Cordero, N and Visessri, S and Watson, A and Westra, S and Whitfield, PH},
title = {ROBIN: Reference observatory of basins for international hydrological climate change detection.},
journal = {Scientific data},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {654},
pmid = {40251200},
issn = {2052-4463},
support = {NE/W004038/1//RCUK | Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)/ ; NE/X006247/1//RCUK | Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)/ ; },
abstract = {Human-induced warming is modifying the water cycle. Adaptation to posed threats requires an understanding of hydrological responses to climate variability. Whilst these can be computationally modelled, observed streamflow data is essential for constraining models, and understanding and quantifying emerging trends in the water cycle. To date, the identification of such trends at the global scale has been hindered by data limitations - in particular, the prevalence of direct human influences on streamflow which can obscure climate-driven variability. By removing these influences, trends in streamflow data can be more confidently attributed to climate variability. Here we describe the Reference Observatory of Basins for INternational hydrological climate change detection (ROBIN) - the first iteration of a global network of streamflow data from national reference hydrological networks (RHNs) - comprised of catchments which are near-natural or have limited human influences. This collaboration has established a freely available global RHN dataset of over 3,000 catchments and code libraries, which can be used to underpin new science endeavours and advance change detection studies to support international climate policy and adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid40251164,
year = {2025},
author = {Alves-Ferreira, G and Heming, NM and Talora, D and Keitt, TH and Solé, M and Zamudio, KR},
title = {Climate change is projected to shrink phylogenetic endemism of Neotropical frogs.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {3713},
pmid = {40251164},
issn = {2041-1723},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Phylogeny ; *Anura/classification/genetics/physiology ; *Biodiversity ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Tropical Climate ; },
abstract = {Climate change is widely recognized as one of the main threats to biodiversity[1] and predicting its consequences is critical to conservation efforts. A wide range of studies have evaluated the effects of future climate using taxon-based metrics[3,4], but few studies to date have applied a phylogenetic approach to forecast these impacts. Here, we show that future climate change is expected to significantly modify not only species richness, but also phylogenetic diversity and phylogenetic endemism of Neotropical frogs. Our results show that by 2050, the ranges of 42.20% (n = 213) of species are projected to shrink and the range of 1.71% of species (n = 9) are projected to disappear. Furthermore, we find that areas of high SR and PD are not always congruent with areas of high PE. Our study highlights the projected impacts of climate change on Neotropical frog diversity and identifies target areas for conservation efforts that consider not just species numbers, but also distinct evolutionary histories.},
}
@article {pmid40246995,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, G and Snell, JC and Griffiths, TL and Dubey, R},
title = {Binary climate data visuals amplify perceived impact of climate change.},
journal = {Nature human behaviour},
volume = {9},
number = {7},
pages = {1355-1364},
pmid = {40246995},
issn = {2397-3374},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Data Visualization ; },
abstract = {For much of the global population, climate change appears as a slow, gradual shift in daily weather. This leads many to perceive its impacts as minor and results in apathy (the 'boiling frog' effect). How can we convey the urgency of the crisis when its impacts appear so subtle? Here, through a series of large-scale cognitive experiments (N = 799), we find that presenting people with binary climate data (for example, lake freeze history) significantly increases the perceived impact of climate change (Cohen's d = 0.40, 95% confidence interval 0.26-0.54) compared with continuous data (for example, mean temperature). Computational modelling and follow-up experiments (N = 398) suggest that binary data enhance perceived impact by creating an 'illusion' of sudden shifts. Crucially, our approach does not involve selective data presentation but rather compares different datasets that reflect equivalent trends in climate change over time. These findings, robustly replicated across multiple experiments, provide a cognitive basis for the 'boiling frog' effect and offer a psychologically grounded approach for policymakers and educators to improve climate change communication while maintaining scientific accuracy.},
}
@article {pmid40246909,
year = {2025},
author = {González, C and Calderón, JM and López, AM and Bernardini, I and Gradoni, L and Pombi, M and Bongiorno, G and Gabrielli, S},
title = {Species-specific variation in predicted distribution and habitat suitability of phlebotomine sand flies in Italy under different climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {13297},
pmid = {40246909},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {INV-2017-51-1430//Universidad de los Andes/ ; C26V20TH5A//Sapienza Universit&#xe0; di Roma/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; Italy/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Psychodidae/physiology/parasitology ; *Insect Vectors/parasitology/physiology ; Humans ; Species Specificity ; Leishmaniasis/epidemiology/transmission ; Dogs ; *Phlebotomus ; Leishmania infantum ; },
abstract = {The incidence of human and canine leishmaniasis in Europe is increasing and is a key indicator in the Lancet Countdown report on health and climate change 2024. While the potential distribution of the disease on a continental scale has been assessed under climate change scenarios, local analyses of vector species distribution are crucial for effective prevention strategies. Italy is endemic for Leishmania infantum, and expansions in the latitudinal and altitudinal distribution of canine cases and vector species have been recorded. This study evaluated the potential distribution of six phlebotomine sand fly species, known or suspected vectors of L. infantum, under climate change scenarios using ecological niche modeling and the maximum entropy (MaxEnt v. 3.4.1) modeling algorithm. We analyzed 410 records from 1979 to 2013 and projected future distributions for 2041-2060 and 2061-2080 using five CMIP5 models and two representative concentration pathways. Historical data from 1968 to 1972 were also examined to confirm suitable areas. The predictions indicate suitable habitats for sand flies throughout Italy, and variations among the different scenarios evaluated. All species show potential for expansion, such as the main vector, P. perniciosus, which shows an increase in the percentage of suitable habitat over time. On the other hand, predictions for P. perfiliewi don't show a clear pattern, with an initial decrease and subsequent increase in suitable areas. Shifts in the distribution of insect vectors may affect the dynamics of Leishmania transmission, highlighting the need for improved surveillance strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40245640,
year = {2025},
author = {O'Reilly, S and Griffiths, J and Fox, L and Weadick, CS and My Oo, N and Murphy, L and O'Leary, R and Goulioti, T and Adam, V and Razis, ED and Lindholm, B and Werustsky, G and Cameron, D and Bliss, J},
title = {Climate change impacts and sustainability integration among breast international group members.},
journal = {Breast (Edinburgh, Scotland)},
volume = {81},
number = {},
pages = {104469},
pmid = {40245640},
issn = {1532-3080},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Biomedical Research ; Breast Neoplasms/therapy ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Integration of sustainability measures into clinical research would translate into less healthcare related climate impacts.<br><br>METHODS: We assessed climate change impacts, existing sustainability engagement, and challenges and facilitators to climate change mitigation strategies among Breast International Group (BIG) members. A 30 item web based survey assessing climate impacts, sustainability engagement, challenges to and facilitators of engagement, and sustainability integration in funding applications was developed, and circulated electronically between November 2023 and March 2024.<br><br>RESULTS: Thirty four members (research groups and data centres) and participating sites across 5 continents, and BIG headquarters responded. Twenty six responses were received from 21 organisations, 20 from 17 participating sites. No responses were obtained from 28 groups. Trial conduct at a third of member groups had been impacted by climate change impacts such as destroyed infrastructure. 78&#xa0;% of groups agreed that sustainability should feature in future funding applications. Most respondents engaged in sustainability initiatives at a host institute and organisational level. However, 39&#xa0;% of coordinating centres and 65&#xa0;% of representative sites had none within clinical trials conducted by their organisation. The majority of respondents foresaw challenges to sustainability engagement including competing time pressure, staff attitudes and resource constraints. Of nine potential facilitators to engagement, funding, an evidence base for sustainable research practice and training were the leading themes.<br><br>CONCLUSION: In the first global survey of its kind, a third of respondents reported that climate change had impacted trial conduct. Integration of sustainability measures was absent in a significant minority. Funding and dedicated resourcing would facilitate increased engagement in cancer clinical trials.},
}
@article {pmid40245513,
year = {2025},
author = {Dias, CG and Martins, FB and Martins, MA and Tomasella, J},
title = {Breaking new ground: First AquaCrop calibration and climate change impact assessment on Arabica coffee.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {978},
number = {},
pages = {179418},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179418},
pmid = {40245513},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Climate change threatens global coffee yield stability, especially in Brazil, the largest Arabica exporter. Yield modeling is key to climate-resilient strategies and effective planning. To this end, the AquaCrop model was parameterized, calibrated, and validated for Arabica coffee in Brazil and subsequently applied to project yield under future climate scenarios. These processes were carried out across 58 municipalities in Brazil's two largest coffee-growing regions, covering the growing years from 2014 to 2019. AquaCrop accurately simulated Arabica coffee yield during calibration and validation processes, with root mean square error values of ∼0.15 t ha[-1], mean bias error of ∼0.007 t ha[-1], and d-index of ∼0.76. To project yield, AquaCrop used as input daily near-surface air temperature (minimum and maximum), precipitation, and reference evapotranspiration data from 9 General Circulation Models (GCMs) from the NASA Earth Exchange Global Daily Downscaled Projections (NEX-GDDP), which are derived from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6), under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways scenarios (SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0 and SSP5-8.5). Under future climate conditions, reductions in the coffee growing cycle duration and heterogeneous yield changes are projected, with increases (between 0.25 and 0.55 t ha[-1]) along a belt extending from southeastern São Paulo to southern Minas Gerais, and decreases (between -0.05 and -0.15 t ha[-1]) in northeastern Minas Gerais. Even though yield increases are projected for much of the study region, adopting effective adaptive measures will be essential to address climate change threats.},
}
@article {pmid40245097,
year = {2025},
author = {Martínez, ML and Silva, R and Chávez, V and López-Portillo, J and Salgado, K and Marín-Coria, E and Pérez-Maqueo, O and Maximiliano-Cordova, C and Landgrave, R and de la Cruz, V},
title = {The challenges of climate change and human impacts faced by Mexican coasts: A comprehensive evaluation.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {4},
pages = {e0320087},
pmid = {40245097},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Mexico ; Ecosystem ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Cyclonic Storms ; Urbanization ; Sea Level Rise ; },
abstract = {The extensive shoreline of Mexico is heterogeneous and diverse, but it is increasingly exposed to degradation and loss. This is the first study performed at a national level and with a multidisciplinary approach, that aims to assess the impact of climate change and human-related pressures affecting Mexican coasts. From 1863 to 2022, 386 tropical cyclones have landed on Mexican coasts, six of them of category 5 (most on the Atlantic). Sea level rise projections showed that the Atlantic coast is the most vulnerable, whereas intense coastal erosion (> 25m/year) is more widespread on the northern Pacific coast. Human impacts include coastal urbanization, ecosystem degradation and coastal armouring. Six million people live on Mexican coasts, mostly in the Caribbean. Mangroves and coastal dunes each cover nearly 800,000 ha. The mangroves are relatively well preserved, but almost half the area of the coastal dunes is degraded. Coastal armouring is widespread along the coasts, but most of these structures (55%) are found on the Yucatan peninsula. Activities required to improve the condition of Mexican coasts and make them a sustainable place to live would include: adaptation of human settlements to the conditions of the dynamic coasts; appropriate coastal protection measures that do not induce downdrift erosion; dealing with coastal risks by restoring and preserving coastal ecosystems.},
}
@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},
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.},
}
@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.},
}
@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 &amp; 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.},
}
@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 = {71},
number = {6},
pages = {1164-1170},
doi = {10.1177/00207640251328599},
pmid = {40243032},
issn = {1741-2854},
mesh = {Humans ; Female ; *Earthquakes ; *Anxiety/psychology ; *Climate Change ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; *Attitude to Death ; Aged ; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales ; Young Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; },
abstract = {AIM: This study aims to determine the correlation between global climate change anxiety and death anxiety in women.<br><br>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.<br><br>FINDINGS: The total mean score of the women on the climate change anxiety scale was 20.73&#x2009;&#xb1;&#x2009;8.05. The total mean score of the participants on the death anxiety scale was 9.55&#x2009;&#xb1;&#x2009;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&#x2009;<&#x2009;.05).<br><br>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'.},
}
@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 Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 405779/2022-4//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; 22/2551-0001641-3//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Amparo &#xe0; Pesquisa do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Nanoparticles/chemistry ; *Stress, Physiological ; Crops, Agricultural ; Plant Diseases/prevention &amp; 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.},
}
@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},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; North Carolina ; Rivers ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Ecosystem ; *Bivalvia/physiology ; Power Plants ; },
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 = {45},
number = {1},
pages = {335-360},
doi = {10.1146/annurev-nutr-111324-111252},
pmid = {40239306},
issn = {1545-4312},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Food Security ; *Extreme Weather ; *Nutritional Status ; *Malnutrition/epidemiology ; *Food Supply ; Diet ; },
abstract = {Climate change, also known as global warming, poses significant challenges to 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 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 has 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 &amp; 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.},
}
@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.},
}
@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, &#x15e; 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.},
}
@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},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Forests ; Biofuels ; Soil ; Carbon Sequestration ; *Forestry/economics ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; },
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},
pmid = {40228120},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {CNS2022-135532//MEC | Agencia Estatal de Investigaci&#xf3;n (AEI)/ ; PID2021-124085OB-I00//MEC | Agencia Estatal de Investigaci&#xf3;n (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 Nunes da Silva, M 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 = {76},
number = {12},
pages = {3288-3310},
doi = {10.1093/jxb/eraf085},
pmid = {40226957},
issn = {1460-2431},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Seeds/physiology/chemistry ; *Fabaceae/physiology ; *Stress, Physiological ; *Nutritive Value ; Droughts ; Crops, Agricultural ; },
abstract = {Legumes are integral to agricultural sustainability, offering multifaceted benefits ranging from enhanced yields to companion crops and 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. In this review, 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 thoroughly reviewed across multiple legume crops despite its importance under climate change. Here, we critically examine the impacts of environmental stresses on the nutritional quality of legume seeds and explore 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.},
}
@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.},
}
@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 &amp; 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.},
}
@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 = {1547},
number = {1},
pages = {170-182},
pmid = {40221938},
issn = {1749-6632},
mesh = {*Climate Change/economics ; Humans ; Gross Domestic Product ; Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; },
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 &amp; technology},
volume = {59},
number = {19},
pages = {9540-9551},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c00121},
pmid = {40221918},
issn = {1520-5851},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Solar Energy ; Oxides ; *Calcium Compounds ; Titanium ; Silicon ; Electric Power Supplies ; },
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.},
}
@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.},
}
@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},
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.},
}
@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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 = {73},
number = {8},
pages = {2600-2602},
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 &amp; impacts},
volume = {27},
number = {5},
pages = {1317-1330},
doi = {10.1039/d4em00584h},
pmid = {40208668},
issn = {2050-7895},
mesh = {Animals ; *Polychlorinated Biphenyls/metabolism/analysis ; *Climate Change ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Arctic Regions ; *Environmental Pollutants/metabolism ; *Birds/metabolism ; *Charadriiformes/metabolism ; *Environmental Exposure/statistics &amp; numerical data/analysis ; Norway ; },
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 = {54},
number = {8},
pages = {1334-1352},
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 F&#xf6;rderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung/ ; 40B2-0_203539//Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur F&#xf6;rderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Agriculture/methods ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Farms ; Farmers ; },
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 = {69},
number = {7},
pages = {1557-1568},
pmid = {40208366},
issn = {1432-1254},
support = {PDF/2023/000377//DST-SERB: National Post Doctoral Fellowship/ ; },
mesh = {India ; Animals ; *Climate Change ; Reproduction ; Female ; Male ; Temperature ; Rivers ; *Perciformes/physiology ; Sexual Maturation ; },
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.},
}
@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 = {39},
number = {4},
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//S&#xe3;o Paulo Reasearch Foundation - FAPESP/ ; 2023/06677-4//S&#xe3;o Paulo Reasearch Foundation - FAPESP/ ; 311103/2015-4//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico (CNPq)/ ; 406941/2022-0//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico (CNPq)/ ; FINE/RedeClima01.13.0353-00//Rede Clima/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Brazil ; *El Nino-Southern Oscillation ; *Extinction, Biological ; Population Dynamics ; *Batrachochytrium/physiology ; *Amphibians/physiology ; *Mycoses/veterinary/epidemiology/microbiology ; *Anura ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
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.},
}
@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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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 = {135},
number = {8},
pages = {2670-2682},
doi = {10.1002/lary.32124},
pmid = {40200859},
issn = {1531-4995},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Rhinitis, Allergic/epidemiology/etiology ; Pollen ; Global Health ; Seasons ; Adult ; Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal/epidemiology ; Child ; },
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.<br><br>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.<br><br>REVIEW METHODS: Two reviewers screened articles and performed full-text reviews.<br><br>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&#x2009;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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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 = {79},
number = {12},
pages = {943-948},
doi = {10.1055/a-2512-2993},
pmid = {40199489},
issn = {1438-8790},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Pulmonary Medicine/trends ; Germany ; Air Pollution/prevention &amp; control/adverse effects ; },
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},
pmid = {40198742},
issn = {1553-7358},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Tick-Borne Diseases/transmission/epidemiology/prevention &amp; control ; Animals ; *Ticks/physiology ; Humans ; *Models, Biological ; Population Dynamics ; Computational Biology ; },
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},
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.},
}
@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.},
}
@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 = {},
pmid = {40196676},
issn = {2692-8205},
support = {R01 AI102918/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; R01 AI168097/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; R35 GM133439/GM/NIGMS NIH HHS/United States ; },
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 = {9},
number = {5},
pages = {829-830},
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.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: To assess whether climate change worry is associated with an increased risk of depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance across European countries.<br><br>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.<br><br>FINDINGS: Climate change worry was associated with increased risk of anxiety (OR: 1.38, 95%&#x2009;CI: 1.13 to 1.68), but not depression (OR: 1.10, 95%&#x2009;CI: 0.94 to 1.29), or sleep disturbance (OR: 1.08, 95%&#x2009;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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.},
}
@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 &amp; therapeutics},
volume = {89},
number = {},
pages = {102358},
doi = {10.1016/j.pupt.2025.102358},
pmid = {40194694},
issn = {1522-9629},
mesh = {Humans ; *Bronchoconstriction/drug effects ; Cross-Over Studies ; Adult ; Double-Blind Method ; *Mucociliary Clearance/drug effects ; Male ; Female ; Forced Expiratory Volume ; *Asthma/drug therapy/physiopathology ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; *Aerosol Propellants/adverse effects/administration &amp; dosage/pharmacology ; Metered Dose Inhalers ; *Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated/adverse effects/administration &amp; dosage/pharmacology ; Administration, Inhalation ; Adolescent ; Fluorocarbons ; },
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.<br><br>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&#xa0;s (FEV1) at 15&#xa0;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&#xa0;h after inhalation of radiolabelled particles (PPR2 and PPR4).<br><br>RESULTS: For the bronchoconstriction study (N&#xa0;=&#xa0;25), the 95&#xa0;% CI of the adjusted mean FEV1 difference between HFA-152a vs HFA-134a at 15&#xa0;min post-dose was within the -10&#xa0;% to +10&#xa0;% equivalence limit (1.86&#xa0;% [95&#xa0;% CI -0.48&#xa0;%, 4.20&#xa0;%]; p&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.113). Treatment-emergent adverse events were reported by 4.0&#xa0;% (HFA-152a) and 12.0&#xa0;% (HFA-134a) patients, all mild or moderate in intensity, and none serious. For the MCC study (N&#xa0;=&#xa0;20), the 95&#xa0;% 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&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.442) and PPR4 (0.70 [-1.73, 3.12]%; p&#xa0;=&#xa0;0.553). A similar proportion of subjects had treatment-emergent adverse events (25.0&#xa0;% vs 35.0&#xa0;%), all mild in intensity, and none serious.<br><br>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},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Plant Growth Regulators/metabolism ; *Signal Transduction ; *Stress, Physiological ; *Plants/metabolism ; },
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 &amp; administration ; Nursing Education Research ; *Education, Nursing/organization &amp; 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.].},
}
@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&amp;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&amp;D expenditure, we show that cumulative agricultural R&amp;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&amp;D expenditure has led to more contrasting trends in SD over 2000-2019. Although R&amp;D has continued steadily in most countries, this study indicates that the progress made in R&amp;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.<br><br>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 &amp; dosage ; Humans ; *Drug Approval/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; *Global Warming/prevention &amp; 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.},
}
@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 = {68},
number = {9},
pages = {2810-2812},
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 = {60},
number = {8},
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 = {211},
number = {},
pages = {108001},
doi = {10.1016/j.appet.2025.108001},
pmid = {40188952},
issn = {1095-8304},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Universities ; *Students/psychology ; *Food Labeling ; Female ; Male ; *Food Preferences/psychology ; Young Adult ; *Diet/psychology ; Choice Behavior ; Maryland ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Adult ; Adolescent ; Restaurants ; *Food Services ; },
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},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biodiversity ; Animals ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Humans ; *Mammals ; Aquatic Organisms ; Anthropogenic Effects ; },
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},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Bivalvia/growth &amp; development ; *Animal Shells/growth &amp; development ; Temperature ; },
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},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Germination ; *Ecosystem ; *Stress, Physiological ; *Poaceae/physiology ; Temperature ; },
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 &amp; 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.},
}
@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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.},
}
@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},
mesh = {Animals ; *Chickens/immunology/microbiology ; *Probiotics/pharmacology/administration &amp; dosage ; *Gastrointestinal Microbiome/drug effects ; *Prebiotics/administration &amp; dosage ; Climate Change ; *Heat-Shock Response ; *Heat Stress Disorders/veterinary/immunology/microbiology ; },
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 &amp; learning},
volume = {17},
number = {6},
pages = {102347},
doi = {10.1016/j.cptl.2025.102347},
pmid = {40186927},
issn = {1877-1300},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Curriculum/trends/standards ; *Students, Pharmacy/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; British Columbia ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Female ; Male ; *Education, Pharmacy, Graduate/methods/standards/trends ; Adult ; Education, Pharmacy/methods ; *Perception ; },
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.<br><br>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.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 117 students completed the survey (response rate&#xa0;=&#xa0;14&#xa0;%). Approximately one-third (37&#xa0;%) of participants indicated previous educational exposure to climate change and sustainability separate from their PharmD education, and 21&#xa0;% indicated exposure during their PharmD education. The majority of respondents (97&#xa0;%) indicated that they are interested in this topic with 91&#xa0;% 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&#xa0;% of participants felt that integrating education on climate change and sustainability into the PharmD curriculum was necessary.<br><br>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.},
}
@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 = {69},
number = {6},
pages = {1207-1236},
pmid = {40186676},
issn = {1432-1254},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Occupational Diseases/epidemiology ; *Occupational Exposure ; *Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/epidemiology/etiology ; Risk Factors ; },
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},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; Temperature ; Rain ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Ecosystem ; Plants ; },
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},
mesh = {*Microplastics/analysis/chemistry ; *Climate Change ; Free Radicals/chemistry/analysis ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis/chemistry ; *Soil Pollutants/analysis/chemistry ; Environmental Monitoring ; *Soil/chemistry ; },
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},
mesh = {Tunisia ; *Climate Change ; *Geologic Sediments/chemistry ; *Carbon Sequestration ; *Ecosystem ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Carbon/analysis ; Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; },
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 = {32},
number = {17},
pages = {10705-10724},
pmid = {40183866},
issn = {1614-7499},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Artificial Intelligence ; Humans ; Ecosystem ; Forecasting ; },
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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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&amp;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.<br><br>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.<br><br>INCLUSION CRITERIA: Sources relating to healthcare professionals and healthcare students, describing competencies, curricular frameworks and learning outcomes in CC&amp;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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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&amp;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.<br><br>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 = {100},
number = {4},
pages = {1754-1781},
pmid = {40181243},
issn = {1469-185X},
support = {2020P4-UBC//The Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management and Rehabilitation/ ; 202108320093//China Scholarship Council/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Forests ; *Ecosystem ; *Models, Biological ; *Adaptation, Physiological ; *Trees/physiology ; },
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 &amp; 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.},
}
@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 Reviews 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>STUDY REGISTRATION: Open Science Framework: doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/XR74C.},
}
@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 = {276},
number = {},
pages = {121516},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.121516},
pmid = {40180263},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Harmful Algal Bloom ; *Phytoplankton ; *Environmental Monitoring ; China ; Human Activities ; Humans ; Seasons ; Biodiversity ; },
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 &amp; place},
volume = {93},
number = {},
pages = {103435},
doi = {10.1016/j.healthplace.2025.103435},
pmid = {40179717},
issn = {1873-2054},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Healthy Aging ; *Cities ; Aged ; Residence Characteristics ; },
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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Models, Theoretical ; Groundwater ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis ; *Waste Disposal Facilities ; Environmental Monitoring ; },
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},
mesh = {Humans ; New Zealand/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; *Neurologists/psychology ; Australia/epidemiology ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; *Neurology ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Attitude of Health Personnel ; Aged ; },
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.<br><br>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.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of 190 neurologists among 994 ANZAN members (19.1&#xa0;%) completed the survey. Of these 94.7&#xa0;% agreed that climate change is happening, and 81.1&#xa0;% believed it impacts their patients' health. However, only 32.1&#xa0;% 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.<br><br>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},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Oryza/growth &amp; development ; *Agricultural Irrigation/methods ; Seasons ; Methane ; Soil/chemistry ; Agriculture/methods ; Soil Microbiology ; Spain ; },
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.<br><br>METHODS: In this study, we investigated the effect of two different agrochemicals mixes: 1% Broston[&#xae;] + 5% NitroActive[&#xae;] and 3% Erger[&#xae;] + 5% Activ Erger[&#xae;], 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.<br><br>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.},
}
@article {pmid40177020,
year = {2025},
author = {Singh, P and Sharma, A and Gupta, SK and Salgotra, RK and Gupta, V and Sharma, M},
title = {Morphology and pomological characterization of bael [Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa] genotypes for climate change mitigation under north-western Himalayas.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1496769},
pmid = {40177020},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {This study investigated the genetic diversity of 80 wild bael genotypes (Aegle marmelos) compared to commercial cultivars NB-5 and NB-9, focusing on 16 pomological traits. With the rising temperature impacting perennial fruit crop production and the urgent need for heat- and drought-resistant varieties, bael emerges as a viable option for rainfed areas due to its xerophytic characteristics and ability to withstand high temperatures. Among the collected, wild bael genotype germplasm, JMU-Bael (Sel-27) demonstrated superior traits, including maximum fruit length (12.05 cm), width (11.72 cm), weight (917.65 g), pulp weight (746.81 g), and pulp percentage (81.38%). Correlation matrices revealed significant associations among pomological traits, particularly positive correlations with fruit weight. Principal component analysis (PCA) indicated substantial genetic diversity, with the first two components explaining 63.98% of the cumulative variation. Cluster analysis grouped genotypes into two main clusters, providing insights into their diversity and potential breeding applications. This comprehensive analysis offers valuable insights into the genetic variability and adaptability of bael genotypes under changing climatic conditions in the plains of north-western Himalayan regions.},
}
@article {pmid40177015,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, S and Jiang, Z and Song, J and Xie, T and Xue, Y and Yang, Q},
title = {Prediction of potential habitat of Verbena officinalis in China under climate change based on optimized MaxEnt model.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1563070},
pmid = {40177015},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Verbena officinalis is an important medicinal plant widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of rheumatism, insomnia, and liver and gallbladder diseases. Its resources primarily rely on wild populations, which are insufficient to meet the increasing market demand. Furthermore, climate change exacerbates the uncertainty of its distribution range. This study employs an optimized MaxEnt model to predict the potential distribution of V. officinalis under current and future climate scenarios in China. Based on 445 effective occurrence records and 90 environmental variables (covering climatic, soil, and topographic factors), the study selected key variables influencing the distribution through correlation analysis and variable contribution rates, and optimized model parameters to improve prediction accuracy (AUC = 0.934). Results showed that, under current climate conditions, the total suitable habitat area of V. officinalis is 2.06 × 10[6] km[2], accounting for 21.39% of China's land area, mainly distributed in central, eastern, and southern China. The minimum temperature of the coldest month (bio_6, contribution rate 72.8%) was identified as the key factor influencing distribution, while November precipitation (prec_11) and annual temperature range (bio_7) also played important roles. Under future climate change scenarios (SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5), the total suitable habitat area shows an overall increasing trend, reaching a maximum in the 2070s under the high-emission scenario (an increase of 3.6 × 10[5] km[2] compared to the current distribution). Expansion was primarily observed in northern high-latitude regions. The geometric centroid of suitable areas demonstrated a significant northward shift, reflecting the adaptive expansion potential of V. officinalis in response to warming climates. This study highlights the significant impact of temperature and precipitation on the distribution of V. officinalis and provides scientific evidence for its conservation, cultivation planning, and sustainable development in the context of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40176258,
year = {2025},
author = {Lennon, JT and Rappuoli, R and Bloom, DE and Brooke, C and Burckhardt, RM and Dangour, AD and Egamberdieva, D and Gronvall, GK and Lawley, TD and Morhard, R and Mukhopadhyay, A and Peixoto, RS and Silver, PA and Sperandio, V and Stein, LY and Nguyen, NK},
title = {Microbial solutions for climate change require global partnership.},
journal = {mBio},
volume = {16},
number = {5},
pages = {e0077825},
pmid = {40176258},
issn = {2150-7511},
}
@article {pmid40170834,
year = {2025},
author = {Kunwar, RM and Khadka, D and Thapa-Magar, K and Adhikari, B and Kutal, DH and Ghimire, R and Kafle, KR and Baral, S and Thapa, GJ and Bhandari, A},
title = {Effects of Climate Change Scenarios on Population and Distribution Pattern of Tree-Ferns in Nepal.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {e71179},
pmid = {40170834},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {By studying the population structure and spatial characteristics, the relationship between tree-ferns and the environment can be reflected, which has high practical significance. In this study, we employed an ensemble distribution model to evaluate the relative contribution of various environmental variables and predict suitable habitats for tree-fern across past, present, and future periods. Fieldwork was carried out between May-June 2019 and September 2022 in 11 districts of Nepal for population sampling and collecting the geocoordinates. Additional geocoordinates were collected from secondary sources such as previous literature, herbarium records, and online resources. We reported the occurrence of tree-ferns from 28 districts within the altitudinal range of 300-2500 m. Longitudinally, the species is distributed only in central and eastern Nepal, with maximum density in central Nepal's Kaski and Lamjung districts. The central mid-hills of Koshi and Gandaki provinces, particularly with the moist habitats and maximum rainfall, are suitable for the distribution of tree-ferns. The projected distribution is influenced mainly by the mean temperature of the coldest quarter-Bio11 (34.9%), precipitation in dry months-Bio14 (34.5%), and mean annual temperature-Bio1 (33.9%). Climate extreme variables (maximum temperature in warmest months-Bio5, minimum temperature in coldest months-Bio6, precipitation in wettest months-Bio13, precipitation in wettest quarter-Bio16) contract the future distribution of species. The result portrays an expansion of suitable habitat for tree-ferns while minor contractions are predicted in four districts of Bagmati province. As the Gandaki province receives the highest rainfall and the Koshi province has rich soil moisture, and precipitation plays a significant role in distribution, humid riverine places of Koshi and Gandaki support tree-fern populations. Tree-ferns could be an indicator species of the moist and humid climate. Given the extensive distribution in Nepal, India, and China, sustainable conservation of tree-ferns through a species conservation action plan holds broader implications.},
}
@article {pmid40168832,
year = {2025},
author = {Deniz, &#xd6; and Aragona, F and Pezzino, G and Cancellieri, E and Bozaci, S and Tümer, K&#xc7; and Fazio, F},
title = {Modeling climate change effects on some biochemical parameters in horse.},
journal = {Research in veterinary science},
volume = {189},
number = {},
pages = {105630},
doi = {10.1016/j.rvsc.2025.105630},
pmid = {40168832},
issn = {1532-2661},
mesh = {Animals ; Horses/blood/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Turkey ; Creatine Kinase/blood ; L-Lactate Dehydrogenase/blood ; Humidity ; Alkaline Phosphatase/blood ; Aspartate Aminotransferases/blood ; Blood Urea Nitrogen ; Temperature ; Creatinine/blood ; Blood Proteins/analysis ; Seasons ; },
abstract = {Changes in the global climate pose a severe threat to human and animal welfare and productivity. Total proteins (TP), globulins (GLOB), albumins (ALB), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT), and creatinine (CREA) were evaluated during a three-year monitoring period (2021-23) on 16 Thoroughbred retired mares from the regional Golkoy Breeding Farm in Kastamonu- Turkey. The following thermal and hygrometric parameters were gathered: ambient temperature (AT), relative humidity (RH) and ventilation (VT), and the Temperature-Humidity Index (THI) was then calculated. Blood samples were collected on the first of each month from January 2021 to December 2023 and the obtained serum was used for the analysis, variations in environmental parameters were correlated to changes in biochemical profile. Two-way for repeated measure ANOVA showed a significant effect of month for AT (<0.0001), RH (<0.0001), and THI (<0.0001), and on TP (p < 0.001), GLOB (p < 0.001), ALB (p < 0.0001), ALP (p < 0.01), CK (p < 0.01), LDH (p < 0.001), AST (p < 0.0001), BUN (p < 0.0001), GGT (p < 0.0001), and CREA (p < 0.0001). ALP, CK, LDH, AST, and BUN values increased during the hottest periods, while GGT showed decreasing values during the summer. CREA showed positive correlation with AT, and LDH and CREA exhibited negative correlation with RH. These results may be useful for the monitoring of horses' physiological conditions as a result of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40168737,
year = {2025},
author = {Cherkashina, TY and Svetlakov, AA and Pellinen, VA and Cherkashin, EA},
title = {Relationships between heavy metal migration in soils and landslide dynamics under conditions of modern climate change: A case study of Lake Baikal, Olkhon Island.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {975},
number = {},
pages = {179285},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179285},
pmid = {40168737},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {The problem of studying landslide processes has attracted worldwide attention due to both the increase in human activities. New data for environmental monitoring of the Lake Baikal coast were obtained. The main goal aims to establish relationships between modern climate changes and the landslide process dynamics, as expressed in the assessment of Hg, Pb, Cd contamination levels, the identification of their possible sources and interelemental relationships, as well as the evaluation of some natural factors. Some improvements to previously developed analytical and physical-mechanical techniques have been made, which have enabled to improve some statistical characteristics for the analytical methods, as well as to achieve uniform moisture distribution throughout the tested sample to the specified values. The coastal zone was classified as moderately to heavily contaminated by Hg (2.97) and Pb (2.08) using the Cf method. The EF and Igeo methods indicated that a significant amount of Hg and Pb was probably from anthropogenic sources. The PCA indicated a strong inverse relationship between Hg and Cd (-0.833) in the landslide zone (L3 site) and a perfect positive relationship in the coastal zone (0.992) that suggests different sources and pathways. A change in soil temperature to positive values (from 0.6 to 1.1 °C) leads to an increase in the depth of thawing, which results in a lowering of the permafrost roof. This proves that permafrost rocks influence landslide activation, which in turn leads to migration of heavy metals in the landslide. These conclusions are fully consistent with the main goal of the study and the proposed hypotheses. These findings can help the authorities of the National Parks and other individuals in charge of making decisions regulate the anthropogenic load on the ecosystem of Olkhon Island and generally the Baikal region.},
}
@article {pmid40167816,
year = {2025},
author = {Chauhan, J and Purohit, VK and Patni, B and Charles, B and Prasad, P},
title = {Impact of climate change on the distribution range and niche dynamics of Himalayan Aconites: a highly important medicinal plant species of the higher Himalayan range.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {4},
pages = {496},
pmid = {40167816},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Aconitum/physiology/growth &amp; development ; *Plants, Medicinal/growth &amp; development ; India ; *Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Alpine vegetation found in mountainous areas is reportedly sensitive to the expected heat caused by climate change. Aconitum species, which is an indicator species for monitoring the signal of climate change, also falls under this range. Aconitum heterophyllum and Aconitum balfourii thrive among diverse plant communities and serve as key species marking the onset of the alpine range. The current study uses the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) program to estimate the geographic distribution of Aconitum taxa for the present and the future (RCPs 2.6-8.5 encompassing 2050). The final model that was obtained had an area under the ROC curve AUC of 0.95, demonstrating the model's resilience. Species distribution modeling (SDM) toolbox was used to evaluate changes in the habitat appropriateness, area expansion, and contraction based on the MaxEnt model. Future forecasts indicate that the Eastern Himalayas would be a more favorable environment for both Aconitum species when compared to the Western Himalayas. According to our best knowledge, this package was used for the first time in the study to evaluate the dynamics of the climatic niches of two critically endangered Aconitum species for the Indian Himalayan ranges. The climatic niche of this alpine species is expected to shift in the future due to alterations in its habitat regions. The Aconitum niche is in danger under scenarios of future climate change, according to the AUC and Jackknife values. The findings of the current study contribute substantially to understanding how climate change affects the Himalayas and have broad implications for the development of scientifically sound adaptation and mitigation measures, as the major factors influencing its distribution are altitude, snow cover, chilling hours for both seeds and tubers, temperature, and rainfall patterns.},
}
@article {pmid40165851,
year = {2025},
author = {Hakeem, E and Jawad, S and Ali, AH and Kallel, M and Neamah, HA},
title = {How mathematical models might predict desertification from global warming and dust pollutants.},
journal = {MethodsX},
volume = {14},
number = {},
pages = {103259},
pmid = {40165851},
issn = {2215-0161},
abstract = {Global warming and dust pollutants endanger humans and the ecosystem. One very efficient way to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and dust is to use plant biomass in a greenbelt. This study provides a mathematical model for how dust pollutants and climate change affect plant biomass dynamics. The proposed model is thoroughly described. The model's analysis is centered on identifying prospective equilibrium positions. The study indicates that it is feasible to establish two steady states. The stability analysis illustrates that both steady states are consistently stable under the specified conditions. The local bifurcations at each steady state are derived; specifically, transcritical bifurcation may occur if a plant's growth rate is selected as a bifurcation point. The theoretical study is validated through numerical simulations. Desertification may arise if the intrinsic growth rate of plant biomass, the dust pollutants-induced plant biomass depletion coefficient, and the coefficient of natural depletion of dust contaminants are not effectively managed, according to the numerical simulation result.•This research describes how to make a nonlinear model and sets its parameters to simulate the risk of desertification caused by global warming and dust pollutants.•The proposed model's behaviour is described using stability analysis theory as a methodology.•Numerical simulations confirm the performance of the proposed methodology.},
}
@article {pmid40165613,
year = {2025},
author = {Fialas, PC and Santini, L and Russo, D and Amorim, F and Rebelo, H and Novella-Fernandez, R and Marques, F and Domer, A and Vella, A and Martinoli, A and Figurek, A and Tsoar, A and Sandor, A and Ibanez, C and Korine, C and Kerbiriou, C and Voigt, C and Mifsud, C and Jére, C and Ridha, D and Preatoni, D and Hamidović, D and Tidenberg, EM and Çoraman, E and Mathews, F and Lison, F and Joanna, F and Petersons, G and Loumassine, H and Garin, I and Csősz, I and Liira, J and Juste, J and Julien, JF and van der Kooij, J and Darija, J and Aihartza, J and Eldegard, K and Phelps, K and Olival, KJ and Marina, K and Ancillotto, L and Grzegorz, L and Barti, L and Salazar, LC and Bosso, L and Rodrigues, L and Hamel, L and Uhrin, M and Mas, M and Cerekovic, N and Toshkova, N and Roche, N and Kalda, O and Aizpurua, O and Georgiakakis, P and Kanuch, P and Presetnik, P and Bilgin, R and McKay, RA and Dina, R and Goran, R and Ireneusz, R and Sørås, R and Robert, S and Aulagnier, S and Kramer-Schadt, S and Gazaryan, S and Bücs, SL and Yorulmaz, T and Stjernberg, T and Liukko, UM and Nistreanu, V and Vintulis, V and Radchuk, V and Puig-Montserrat, X and Bas, Y and Zagmajster, M and Zegarek, M and Vida, Z and Razgour, O},
title = {Changes in community composition and functional diversity of European bats under climate change.},
journal = {Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology},
volume = {39},
number = {4},
pages = {e70025},
pmid = {40165613},
issn = {1523-1739},
support = {//Natural Environment Research Council/ ; //NE/M018660/1, NE/S007504/1/ ; //COST ACTION CA18107 'Climate change and bats: from science to conservation - ClimBats' (https://climbats.eu/)/ ; },
mesh = {*Chiroptera/physiology ; Animals ; *Climate Change ; Europe ; *Biodiversity ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Animal Distribution ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Climate change is predicted to drive geographical range shifts that will result in changes in species diversity and functional composition and have potential repercussions for ecosystem functioning. However, the effect of these changes on species composition and functional diversity (FD) remains unclear, especially for mammals, specifically bats. We used species distribution models and a comprehensive ecological and morphometrical trait database to estimate how projected future climate and land-use changes could influence the distribution, composition, and FD of the European bat community. Future bat assemblages were predicted to undergo substantial shifts in geographic range and trait structure. Range suitability decreased substantially in southern Europe and increased in northern latitudes. Our findings highlight the potential for climate change to drive shifts in bat FD, which has implications for ecosystem function and resilience at a continental scale. It is important to incorporate FD in conservation strategies. These efforts should target species with key functional traits predicted to be lost and areas expected to experience losses in FD. Conservation strategies should include habitat and roost protection, enhancing landscape connectivity, and international monitoring to preserve bat populations and their ecosystem services.},
}
@article {pmid40165521,
year = {2025},
author = {McCarron, GP},
title = {Composting: A tool to combat climate change.},
journal = {Waste management &amp; research : the journal of the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association, ISWA},
volume = {43},
number = {4},
pages = {453-454},
doi = {10.1177/0734242X251319678},
pmid = {40165521},
issn = {1096-3669},
}
@article {pmid40164588,
year = {2025},
author = {Bhadauria, US and Purohit, B and Giraudeau, N and Atri, M and Priya, H},
title = {Impact of climate change on dentistry and oral health: a scoping review.},
journal = {BDJ open},
volume = {11},
number = {1},
pages = {32},
pmid = {40164588},
issn = {2056-807X},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Direct effects of climate change on different domains of general health have been well documented with evidence-based literature; however, the implications for oral health and dentistry have been addressed in different forms of research papers and lack a comprehensive evaluation.<br><br>OBJECTIVES: We aimed to conduct a scoping review of the existing literature to elucidate the connections between the impact of climate change on oral health and dentistry, exploring how environmental shifts can influence dental diseases and practices and offering insights for future dental care using a systematic search strategy.<br><br>METHODS: A systematic search was carried out using keywords in PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases. Boolean operators were also used to combine the searches and elaborate the search strategy. We did not apply any restriction of time frame or language to the articles. A total of 10 papers were included in the final review. The findings from different papers have reported direct/indirect associations of climate change with oral diseases and conditions such as dental caries, dental erosion, and oral cancer; developmental defects of enamel; early childhood caries; periodontal disease; and dental trauma, skeletal, and dental fluorosis.<br><br>DISCUSSION: The findings synthesize a nascent yet significant body of research exploring how environmental changes driven by climate change impact the dental profession and oral health outcomes. Continued research and policy attention are imperative to address the complex and evolving challenges posed by climate change to oral health.},
}
@article {pmid40159568,
year = {2025},
author = {Mammides, C and Campos-Arceiz, A},
title = {Media coverage of biodiversity falls short compared to climate change and popular culture.},
journal = {npj biodiversity},
volume = {4},
number = {1},
pages = {11},
pmid = {40159568},
issn = {2731-4243},
abstract = {We compared global media coverage and internet search interest in COP15—which resulted in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework—with COP27, a climate-focused conference, and the popular American singer Taylor Swift. Despite the critical environmental and societal implications of biodiversity loss, COP15 received significantly less attention, even in highly biodiverse countries. Addressing this attention shortfall will be crucial for building the awareness and advocacy needed to achieve global biodiversity goals.},
}
@article {pmid40159167,
year = {2025},
author = {Tong, SL and Wang, Y and Lu, YL and Xiao, C and Liu, QY and Zhao, Q and Huang, CR and Xu, JY and Kang, N and Zhu, T and Qin, D and Xu, Y and Su, B and Shi, XM},
title = {The Impacts of Climate Change on the Environment and Human Health in China: A Call for more Ambitious Action.},
journal = {Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES},
volume = {38},
number = {2},
pages = {127-143},
doi = {10.3967/bes2025.016},
pmid = {40159167},
issn = {2214-0190},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; Humans ; Greenhouse Gases ; Air Pollution ; Sustainable Development ; *Environment ; },
abstract = {As global greenhouse gases continue rising, the urgency of more ambitious action is clearer than ever before. China is the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases and one of the countries affected most by climate change. The evidence about the impacts of climate change on the environment and human health may encourage China to take more decisive action to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate impacts. This article aimed to review the evidence of environmental damages and health risks posed by climate change and to provide a new science-based perspective for the delivery of sustainable development goals. Over recent decades, China has experienced a strong warming pattern with a growing frequency of extreme weather events, and the impacts of climate change on China's environment and human health have been consistently observed, with increasing O 3 air pollution, decreases in water resources and availability, land degradation, and increased risks for both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Therefore, China's climate policy should target the key factors driving climate change and scale up strategic measures to curb carbon emissions and adapt to inevitable increasing climate impacts. It provides new insights for not only China but also other countries, particularly developing and emerging economies, to ensure climate and environmental sustainability whilst pursuing economic growth.},
}
@article {pmid40157983,
year = {2025},
author = {Frigero, MLP and Boaro, CSF and Galetto, L and Tunes, P and Guimarães, E},
title = {Extreme events induced by climate change alter nectar offer to pollinators in cross pollination-dependent crops.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {10852},
pmid = {40157983},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {Proc. 130401/2021-8//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; Proc. 312799/2021-7//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient&#xed;fico e Tecnol&#xf3;gico/ ; #2021/10428-4//Funda&#xe7;&#xe3;o de Amparo &#xe0; Pesquisa do Estado de S&#xe3;o Paulo/ ; },
mesh = {*Bees/physiology ; Climate Change ; *Pollination/physiology ; *Plant Nectar/metabolism ; Flowers/physiology ; *Crops, Agricultural/physiology ; Computer Simulation ; Rain ; Plant Physiological Phenomena ; Brazil ; Animals ; },
abstract = {Both severe reductions and increases in rainfall can stress plants and modify floral traits involved in plant-pollinator interactions, such as nectar production. Animal pollination is responsible for most plant species' reproduction including several crops that rely especially on bees for fruit and seed production. Thus, extreme climate events can cause disruptions in pollination mutualism and lead to a decrease in the production of many crops worldwide. This study investigated the effects of changes in rainfall on nectar availability to pollinators at flower-, plant- and agricultural-scale, using an outcrossing bee-pollinated model crop. We experimentally simulated four scenarios: Control, Heavy rainfall, Rainfall reduction and Drought. All treatments but Rainfall reduction affected nectar traits at flower-scale. At plant- and agricultural-scale, Heavy rainfall increased nectar caloric offer (+ 79% and + 74%, respectively), while Rainfall reduction and Drought decreased it (- 37% and - 34%; - 98% and - 95%, respectively). Thus, drought treatments resulted in less resources available to pollinators The predicted rainfall shifts mediated by climate change may negatively affect cross-pollinated crops worldwide, as changes in nectar traits are prone to affect pollinator foraging behaviour and energy intake rate, decreasing pollination and fruit production. In summary, food security for humans may be closely linked to food security for pollinators.},
}
@article {pmid40157052,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, J and Chen, F and Zhou, Y and Zhang, H and Jiang, R and Zhu, W and Zhu, K},
title = {Impact of climate change to the potential habitat distribution of three cephalopod species from offshore of Zhejiang.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {208},
number = {},
pages = {107108},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107108},
pmid = {40157052},
issn = {1879-0291},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Ecosystem ; *Cephalopoda/physiology ; China ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Salinity ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Cephalopods are predominantly short-lived marine organisms, and their habitats are more susceptible to the effects of climate change. Modelling and predicting the distribution of potential habitats of cephalopods and their changing habitat spatial patterns under climate change scenarios can provide an essential scientific foundation for cephalopod habitat conservation and fisheries ecosystem management in the context of climate change. The trawl survey data collected along Zhejiang offshore in the spring and autumn of 2017-2023, in conjunction with marine environmental data including sea surface temperature (SST), sea surface salinity (SSS), dissolved oxygen concentration (DO) and chlorophyll-a concentration (CHLA), collected by temperature-salt-depth instrument, were employed to simulate and predict the potential habitat distribution of Uroteuthis duvauceli, Abralia multihamata, and Sepiella maindroni in the four RCP climate scenarios in 2100 by random forest as a species distribution model. The results demonstrated that the Random Forest predictions were accurate and reliable, with an AUC exceeding 0.8 for each group and a standard deviation below 0.05. The main environmental factors affecting the habitat distribution of three cephalopod species are SST and SSS, with an average contribution rate of 0.28 in spring and 0.33 in autumn. The average contribution rate of SSS in spring is 0.32, and in autumn it is 0.29. The response curves demonstrated that the three cephalopod species exhibited varying degrees of response to changes in SST and SSS. During the spring period, the optimal habitat for cephalopods was characterised by SST ranging from 18 °C to 20 °C, and SSS exceeding 28 ‰. In contrast, in autumn, S. maindroni exhibited a preference for warmer water compared to U. duvauceli and A. multihamata. The potential habitat suitability zones of cephalopods under high gas emission scenarios were found to mainly extend to the southern and northern coast of Zhejiang. Among them, the area of the high adapted zone of S. maindroni increased by 352 % in the RCP4.5 scenario, the area of the high adapted zone of U. duvauceli increased by 69 % in the RCP4.5 scenario, and the area of the high adapted zone of A. multihamata increased by 69 % in the RCP8.5 scenario. The centroid changes of the three species of cephalopods were not found to be significant in the high suitability zones of the three cephalopod species in different climatic scenarios. The present study proposes that climate change will result in alterations to the potential habitat of cephalopods offshore Zhejiang, which is a significant consideration for the future conservation and management of cephalopod fisheries.},
}
@article {pmid40155560,
year = {2025},
author = {Vergunst, F and Orri, M and Forte, A and Geoffroy, MC},
title = {Links between climate change and suicidal behavior risks.},
journal = {Nature medicine},
volume = {31},
number = {5},
pages = {1391-1393},
pmid = {40155560},
issn = {1546-170X},
}
@article {pmid40153091,
year = {2025},
author = {Dettleff, P and Fuentes, M and Gonzalez, P and Aedo, J and Zuloaga, R and Estrada, JM and Molina, A and Valdes, JA},
title = {Generating transcriptomic resources in the teleost fish black cusk-eel (Genypterus maculatus) to evaluate thermal stress in the liver under a climate change scenario.},
journal = {Fish physiology and biochemistry},
volume = {51},
number = {2},
pages = {75},
pmid = {40153091},
issn = {1573-5168},
mesh = {Animals ; *Liver/metabolism ; *Climate Change ; *Transcriptome ; *Stress, Physiological ; *Heat-Shock Response/genetics ; Gene Expression Profiling ; },
abstract = {The black cusk-eel (Genypterus maculatus) is a native fish that is relevant for traditional Chilean fisheries and has aquaculture potential. However, the genomic information and the biological knowledge related to the effect of thermal stress response are limited. This study generated the first de novo transcriptome assembly of the liver of G. maculatus and investigated the hepatic response to thermal stress in the G. maculatus. The de novo assembly resulted in 26,620 annotated transcripts, with an N50 of 2297, and a GC% of 49.76%. BUSCO analysis showed 97.1% and 75.7% complete orthologous (Metazoa and Actinopterygi, respectively). Functional annotation showed a total of 55,556 GO terms, with 26,128 annotations on biological process, 15,225 annotations on molecular functions, and 14,213 annotations on cellular component. The RNA-seq analysis revealed 94 differentially expressed transcripts in response to thermal stress, with 64 downregulated and 30 upregulated transcripts. The enrichment analysis showed biological processes related to double-strand break repair via homologous recombination, reciprocal meiotic recombination, and DNA repair. A significant increase in cortisol levels with no significant difference activity of hepatic enzymes (ALT, AST, AP) due to thermal stress was observed. Also, an increase in DNA damage (AP sites formation) and lipid peroxidation (HNE protein adducts) in the liver due to thermal stress was observed. The differentially expressed transcripts were validated using qPCR, confirming the RNA-seq results. The findings provide valuable genomic information for G. maculatus and highlight the physiological and molecular responses to thermal stress in the species under the context of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40151765,
year = {2025},
author = {Davies, M and Dearman, C and Green, R and Haines, A and Heaviside, C and Karakas, F and Kumar Kuppili, S and Michie, S and Milner, J and Moore, G and Osrin, D and Pastorino, S and Petrou, G and Pluchinotta, I and Simpson, C and Symonds, P and Turcu, C and Unstead-Joss, R and Vakeva-Baird, S and Whitmee, S and Zhou, K and Zimmermann, N},
title = {The PAICE project: Integrating health and health equity into UK climate change policy.},
journal = {Wellcome open research},
volume = {10},
number = {},
pages = {14},
pmid = {40151765},
issn = {2398-502X},
support = {227123/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; },
abstract = {This paper announces a new initiative - the research project Policy and Implementation for Climate &amp; Health Equity (PAICE), which aims to investigate the complex systemic connections between climate change action, health and health equity, for translation of evidence into policy and practice in the UK. Using transdisciplinary approaches, PAICE will: (1) co-develop a programme theory and linked monitoring and evaluation plan, (2) work with the UK Climate Change Committee (CCC) and the Greater London Authority (GLA) using system dynamics to analyse national and local policy opportunities, (3) build an integrated model of the effects of these policies on population health, health equity and greenhouse gas emissions, (4) apply the findings to the CCC monitoring framework and GLA policy development, and (5) use the programme theory to help evaluate achievement of PAICE processes and objectives. If successful, PAICE will have helped to establish a systems capability to (i) monitor whether Government plans are on track to deliver their climate targets and associated health impacts and (ii) understand how relevant policy and implementation approaches could be enhanced.},
}
@article {pmid40150425,
year = {2025},
author = {Abedin, I and Singha, H and Singh, S and Mukherjee, T and Kim, HW and Kundu, S},
title = {Riverine Realities: Evaluating Climate Change Impacts on Habitat Dynamics of the Critically Endangered Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) in the Indian Landscape.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {15},
number = {6},
pages = {},
pmid = {40150425},
issn = {2076-2615},
support = {Autonomous Creative Academic Research Fund 2024-2025 (202416560001)//Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea/ ; },
abstract = {The endemic and critically endangered gharial, Gavialis gangeticus, experienced a severe population decline in its range. However, conservation efforts, notably through the implementation of "Project Crocodile" in India, have led to a significant recovery of its population. The present study employs an ensemble Species Distribution Model (SDM) to delineate suitable habitats for G. gangeticus under current and future climatic scenarios to understand the impact of climate change. The model estimates that 46.85% of the area of occupancy is suitable under the present scenario, with this suitable area projected to increase by 145.16% in future climatic conditions. States such as Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam are projected to experience an increase in habitat suitability, whereas Odisha and Rajasthan are anticipated to face declines. The study recommends conducting ground-truthing ecological assessments using advanced technologies and genetic analyses to validate the viability of newly identified habitats in the Lower Ganges, Mahanadi, and Brahmaputra River systems. These areas should be prioritized within the Protected Area network for potential translocation sites allocation. Collaborative efforts between the IUCN-SSC Crocodile Specialist Group and stakeholders are vital for prioritizing conservation and implementing site-specific interventions to protect the highly threatened gharial population in the wild.},
}
@article {pmid40150387,
year = {2025},
author = {Su, S and Liu, J and Chen, B and Wang, W and Xiao, J and Li, Y and Du, J and Kang, J and Hu, W and Zhang, J},
title = {Distribution Shifts of Acanthaster solaris Under Climate Change and the Impact on Coral Reef Habitats.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {15},
number = {6},
pages = {},
pmid = {40150387},
issn = {2076-2615},
support = {2022YFC3106301//the National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 2022YFF0802204//the National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 2024YFF1306802//the National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 2024J02023//the Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
abstract = {Pacific crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster solaris) outbreaks pose a significant threat to coral reef ecosystems, with climate change potentially exacerbating their distribution and impact. However, there remains only a small number of predictive studies on how climate change drives changes in the distribution patterns of A. solaris, and relevant assessments of the impact of these changes on coral reef areas are lacking. To address this issue, this study investigated potential changes in the distribution of A. solaris under climate change and its impact on Acropora coral habitats. Using a novel two-step framework, we integrated both abiotic and biological (Acropora distribution) predictors into species distribution modeling to project future shifts in A. solaris habitats. We created the first reliable set of current and future global distribution maps for A. solaris using a comprehensive dataset and machine learning approach. The results showed significant distribution shifts under three climate change scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5), with expanded ranges under all scenarios, and the greatest expansion occurring near 10° S. Asymmetry in the latitudinal shifts in habitat boundaries suggests that the Southern Hemisphere may face a more severe expansion of A. solaris. Regions previously unsuitable for A. solaris, such as parts of New Zealand, might experience new invasions. Additionally, our findings highlight the potential increase in predatory pressure on coral reefs under SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios, particularly in the Western Coral Triangle and Northeast Australian Shelf, where an overlap between A. solaris and Acropora habitats is significant. This study provides critical insights into the ecological dynamics of A. solaris in the context of climate change, and the results have important implications for coral reef management. These findings highlight the need for targeted conservation efforts and the development of mitigation strategies to protect coral reefs from the growing threat posed by A. solaris.},
}
@article {pmid40148365,
year = {2025},
author = {Amasawa, E and Kimita, K and Yoshida, T and Hirao, M},
title = {Exploring different product-service combinations for sustainable clothing rental service based on consumer preferences and climate change impacts.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {10555},
pmid = {40148365},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Access-based consumption of clothing has garnered attention because of its sustainability potential; however, the profile of a product-service combination that benefits both consumers and the environment has been inconclusive. To characterize these services, this study explored consumer preferences and climate change impact of diverse garment type and service combinations for a clothing rental service. We performed a web-based survey in Japan to analyze consumer preferences and intended behavior for 15 garment types and ten service types in clothing rentals. The survey results were used to characterize the desired clothing rental service using a cluster analysis and to calculate life cycle greenhouse gas emissions when the garment was purchased and rented. The results showed a specific combination of consumer segments, product characteristics, and service types that construct a sustainable clothing rental service; formal dress, dress shirt, and maternity wear were the garment types that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 21% ~ 75% depending on consumer behavior and service implementation. We also demonstrate that implementing services often augments greenhouse gas emissions. This study conveys that renting garments for occasional wear are ideal for both consumers and the environment, and rental service providers need to effectively manage product's lifetime extension.},
}
@article {pmid40147821,
year = {2025},
author = {Wild, K and Rasanathan, K and Singh, S and Woodward, A},
title = {Balancing short-term and long-term climate-health equity strategies: a framework for supporting faster, fairer joint action on climate change and health equity.},
journal = {BMJ global health},
volume = {9},
number = {Suppl 1},
pages = {},
pmid = {40147821},
issn = {2059-7908},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Health Equity ; Global Health ; Health Policy ; },
abstract = {In this conceptual paper, we propose an integrated framework to support and accelerate joint action on climate change and health equity. We introduce a 'healthy climate, healthy people' framework, designed to support the complex task of synchronising these two significant justice challenges. The framework includes four domains for joint action: (1) Health in all climate mitigation policies; (2) Mitigation with health equity 'co-benefits'; (3) Pro-poor climate adaptation and (4) Greening health equity. We discuss practical implications for policy-makers, including the importance of attending to the health equity dimensions of both climate change and climate action; the value of increasing the use of rapid health equity assessment tools and harm-reducing (redistributive and compensatory) policy measures; the importance of community knowledge and the critical role of 'fair effort sharing' and tackling the emissions of the wealthy.},
}
@article {pmid40147411,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, L and Li, Y and Biswas, A and Zhao, Y and Niu, B and Siddique, KHM},
title = {Assessing climate change and human impacts on runoff and hydrological droughts in the Yellow River Basin using a machine learning-enhanced hydrological modeling approach.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {380},
number = {},
pages = {125091},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125091},
pmid = {40147411},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Rivers ; *Droughts ; China ; Hydrology ; Humans ; *Machine Learning ; Environmental Monitoring ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Analyzing the impacts of climate change (CC) and human activities (HA) on hydrological events is important for water resource management. This study quantifies the impacts of CC and HA on runoff and hydrological drought characteristics (HDC) in the Yellow River Basin (YRB) of China. Trends and abrupt change points in runoff at 16 hydrological stations were detected. The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), Random Forest (RF), and five bias-correction models, including SWAT_RF_bias3 which integrated SWAT outputs with RF using maximal precipitation and temperature inputs, were evaluated for their efficacy in monthly runoff simulation. The "simulated-observed" method was employed to assess the contributions of CC and HA to runoff and HDC variations. Results indicated a general decrease in runoff across the stations during 1961-2016. SWAT_RF_bias3 emerged as the superior model, highlighting the importance of high precipitation in the headwater region and near the main channel of the midstream for accurate runoff simulation. HA was found to contribute significantly more (68-95 %) to runoff reductions than CC. Additionally, CC predominantly influenced the frequency decrease in severe and extreme hydrological droughts, while HA was the main driver behind the increased magnitude and duration of extreme droughts. These findings underscore the complex interplay between CC and HA in water resource management and the effectiveness of bias-correction models in enhancing hydrological simulations in the YRB.},
}
@article {pmid40147239,
year = {2025},
author = {Merkenschlager, C and Bangelesa, F and Paeth, H and Hertig, E},
title = {Evolution of the recent habitat suitability area of Aedes albopictus in the extended Mediterranean area due to land-use and climate change.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {974},
number = {},
pages = {179202},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179202},
pmid = {40147239},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Aedes/physiology ; Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Mosquito Vectors/physiology ; Mediterranean Region ; Animal Distribution ; Introduced Species ; },
abstract = {The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, is one of the world's most invasive species and is responsible for the transmission of several vector-borne diseases, including chikungunya, dengue, and Zika. Aedes albopictus has been established in southern Europe since the 1990s and has been spreading to other regions in recent years. The present study examines changes in the habitat suitability of Aedes albopictus over the period 2000-2020 using a multi-model ensemble (MME) of maximum entropy (MaxEnt) models. An initial set of 38 climatic and 14 land-use predictors was considered for model setup. The model was built using Aedes albopictus distribution data for 2020. We included 19 bioclimatic variables, absolute humidity, and 18 extreme climate variables which are tailored to species specific thresholds based on expert knowledge. By means of statistical methods, predictor selection was performed. To assign changes to climate or land-use, we ran all habitat suitability models on varying climate with constant and varying land-use. Differences between both approaches indicate causes of change. Land-use changes are an important factor until 2015, contributing at least as much as climate change to changes in the habitat suitability area of Aedes albopictus (HSA). In the following years, changes in the HSA are mainly shaped by climate change. In 2020, the MME shows an average 4.5 % increase in HSA compared to 2000, with decreasing habitat suitability in the south and increasing suitability in the north. Land use change accounts for 16-51 % of HSA change, but only 3.3 % of land use change is spatially consistent across the MME. In contrast, changes in the HSA due to climate change has a spatial consistency of 54.2 % across the MME. The overall increase in HSA between 2000 and 2020 also increases the risk of vector-borne disease infections, but land-use changes can counteract some of the climate-induced changes.},
}
@article {pmid40146339,
year = {2025},
author = {Burbank, AJ},
title = {Climate Change and the Future of Allergies and Asthma.},
journal = {Current allergy and asthma reports},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {20},
pmid = {40146339},
issn = {1534-6315},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Asthma/epidemiology/etiology/immunology ; *Hypersensitivity/epidemiology/etiology ; Air Pollution/adverse effects ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Allergens/immunology ; Pollen/immunology ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Prevalence ; Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE OF THIS REVIEW: Climate change affects global temperature, meteorological variables, plant aerobiology, air pollution exposure and a host of other factors that individually have been implicated in the inception and/or exacerbation of allergic disease like asthma and allergic rhinitis. It is unknown how climate change will impact allergic disease prevalence and morbidity in the future.<br><br>RECENT FINDINGS: Pollen seasons are lengthening with variable effects on pollen peak concentrations and allergenicity. Air pollution exposure is linked with enhance susceptibility to allergic inflammation induced by pollen and with enhanced susceptibility to infection with a morbidity/mortality from respiratory viruses, including SARS-CoV-2. The available literature largely supports the association between climate change and three of the most salient factors for allergic respiratory disease prevalence and morbidity: changes in allergen exposure, pollution exposure, and viral respiratory infection. More research is needed to understand the complex interactions between these factors and individual-level variables that influence disease susceptibility.},
}
@article {pmid40145641,
year = {2025},
author = {Crozier, LG and Gomes, DGE and Huff, DD},
title = {Climate Change and Marine Food Webs: Navigating Structural Uncertainty Using Qualitative Network Analysis With Insights for Salmon Survival.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {3},
pages = {e70143},
pmid = {40145641},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//National Marine Fisheries Service/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Food Chain ; *Climate Change ; *Salmon/physiology ; Uncertainty ; Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {Effectively modeling the impact of climate change on any population requires careful consideration of diverse pressures. Potential changes in interactions with other species must be accounted for. As communities reassemble and shifts in abundance and distribution cascade throughout ecosystems, cumulative impacts on species of conservation concern need to be explicitly examined. A structured qualitative analysis of alternative responses to climate change across the food web can play a valuable role in the design and interpretation of quantitative models. A particular advantage of qualitative network analysis is the ease with which a wide range of scenarios representing structural and quantitative uncertainties can be explored. We tested 36 plausible representations of connections among salmon and key functional groups within the marine food web using qualitative network models. The scenarios differed in how species pairs were connected (positive, negative, or no interaction) and which species responded directly to climate change. Our analysis showed that certain configurations produced consistently negative outcomes for salmon, regardless of the specific values for most of the links. Salmon outcomes shifted from 30% to 84% negative when consumption rates by multiple competitor and predator groups increased following a press perturbation from climate. This scenario aligns with some recent observations during a marine heatwave. Feedbacks between salmon and mammalian predators were particularly important, as were indirect effects connecting spring- and fall-run salmon. We also identified which links most strongly influenced salmon outcomes in other scenarios. Our results emphasize the importance of structural uncertainty in food webs and demonstrate a tool for exploring it, paving the way for more targeted and effective research planning.},
}
@article {pmid40140999,
year = {2025},
author = {Leal Filho, W and Gbaguidi, GJ and Diarrassouba, W and Martens, P},
title = {Money for health: handling the costs of climate change to African health systems.},
journal = {Journal of health, population, and nutrition},
volume = {44},
number = {1},
pages = {86},
pmid = {40140999},
issn = {2072-1315},
mesh = {*Climate Change/economics ; Humans ; Africa ; *Delivery of Health Care/economics ; },
abstract = {The manifold impacts of climate change are also seen in the field of health in most countries. It is particularly so in Africa, whose health systems are amongst the most fragile in the world. This Commentary showcases the degree of vulnerability of the health systems of African countries to climate change, and describes some measures aimed at increasing their resilience to climate shocks. African health systems face significant challenges due to climate change, necessitating a comprehensive approach to enhance resilience.},
}
@article {pmid40140123,
year = {2025},
author = {Hadinejad, M and Naghipour, AA and Ebrahimi, A and Naimi, B},
title = {Modeling the effect of climate change on the distribution of plant communities in Zayandeh-Rud basin, Iran.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {4},
pages = {479},
pmid = {40140123},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Iran ; *Plants/classification ; Ecosystem ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Biodiversity ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Climate change is one of the major threats facing various regions in the world, including the Zayandeh-Rud basin in Iran. Although numerous studies have been carried out to predict the effects of climate change on the distribution of plant species, one important issue that has been largely neglected is the examination of the impacts of climate change on plant communities. Therefore, in this study, we modeled the potential effects of climate change on the distribution of the existing plant communities in the study area, including Semi Steppe-Shrub, Semi Steppe-Semi Shrub, Semi Steppe-Perennial Herbaceous, Steppe-Semi Shrub, Alpine Vegetation, Semi Desert-Salty Plants, and Semi Desert-Shrub. Using the presence points of plant communities and environmental variables, we performed modeling of the current (1970-2000) and future (2070) distribution of the plant communities in the study area. The results of the MaxEnt modeling under two General Circulation Models (MRI-ESM2-0 and HadGEM3-GC31-LL) with SSP245 and SSP585 scenarios showed that the suitable habitats of many of the studied plant communities will face a significant decrease in the next 50 years. The most significant reduction in suitable habitat is projected for the Semi Steppe-Perennial Herbaceous community (18-29.4%) and the Semi Desert-Shrub community (19-29%) within the Zayandeh-Rud basin, highlighting substantial habitat contraction under future climate scenarios. These changes can have significant implications for ecosystem functions and the livelihoods of local communities. The findings of this study emphasize the necessity of designing and implementing targeted conservation and management programs for the plant communities in this important region in response to the growing threat of climate change. Therefore, our findings can guide managers in prioritizing plant communities and adopting proactive measures to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40140118,
year = {2025},
author = {Bordoloi, P and Dutta, N},
title = {The impact of climate change on agriculture in Assam: A statistical analysis of rising temperature and changing precipitation patterns.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {4},
pages = {477},
pmid = {40140118},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Agriculture/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Rain ; India ; Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; Oryza/growth &amp; development ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Temperature ; Tea/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {This study examines how climate change, particularly rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns, affects agricultural productivity in Assam, India. Focusing on rice, tea and mustard-three of the state's most important crops-this research analyses data from 2000 to 2022 using multiple linear regression (MLR) to evaluate the relationship between climatic factors and crop yields. The results show that for every 1 °C increase in temperature, rice yields decline by approximately 0.112 tons/ha (p = 0.002, R[2] = 0.62), while tea and mustard yields decrease by 0.087 tons/ha (p = 0.005, R[2] = 0.54) and 0.095 tons/ha (p = 0.003, R[2] = 0.48), respectively. Rainfall positively influences yields up to optimal thresholds-280 mm for rice, 260 mm for tea and 210 mm for mustard-beyond which excess rainfall leads to reduced productivity, notably in rice due to waterlogging. These findings underscore the high vulnerability of Assam's rain-fed agriculture to climatic variability and stress the urgent need for adaptive measures. Policy recommendations include developing and disseminating heat- and drought-resistant crop varieties, expanding irrigation infrastructure and adopting precision farming technologies and implementing crop insurance schemes to buffer farmers against climatic risks. By integrating climatic, agronomic and socio-economic factors, this study not only fills gaps in the existing literature but also offers actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders in Assam and other climate-sensitive regions.},
}
@article {pmid40138424,
year = {2025},
author = {Al Aswad, JA and Penn, JL and Monarrez, PM and Bazzi, M and Deutsch, C and Payne, JL},
title = {Physiology and climate change explain unusually high similarity across marine communities after end-Permian mass extinction.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {13},
pages = {eadr4199},
pmid = {40138424},
issn = {2375-2548},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Extinction, Biological ; *Fossils ; Ecosystem ; *Aquatic Organisms/physiology ; Bivalvia/physiology ; Gastropoda/physiology ; },
abstract = {Fossil assemblages exhibit a global depletion in taxonomic distinctiveness in the aftermath of the end-Permian mass extinction (~252 million years ago), but little is known about why. Here, we examine whether biotic homogenization can be explained by tropical survivors tracking an expansion of their preferred habitat, measured in terms of the ratio of environmental oxygen supply to metabolic demand. We compare spatial similarity in community composition among marine invertebrate fossils represented by bivalve and gastropod fossils with predictions from an ecophysiological model of habitat that diagnoses areas in the ocean that can sustain the aerobic requirements of marine invertebrates. Modeled biogeographic responses to climate change yield an increase in global similarity of community composition among surviving ecophysiotypes, consistent with patterns in the fossil record and arguing for a physiological control on earliest Triassic biogeography.},
}
@article {pmid40138417,
year = {2025},
author = {Geng, Y and Liu, Y and Li, P and Sun, J and Jiang, Y and Pan, Z and Li, YZ and Zhang, Z},
title = {Anthropogenic activity and climate change exacerbate the spread of pathogenic bacteria in the environment.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {13},
pages = {eads4355},
pmid = {40138417},
issn = {2375-2548},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Bacteria/pathogenicity/isolation &amp; purification ; *Anthropogenic Effects ; *Human Activities ; },
abstract = {Climate change is profoundly affecting human health. Human pathogenic bacteria (HPB) infections mediated by the environment are considered a substantial cause of global health losses. However, the biogeography of HPB and their response to climate change remain largely unknown. Here, we constructed and analyzed a global atlas of potential HPB using 1,066,584 samples worldwide. HPB are widely present in the global environment, and their distribution follows a latitudinal diversity gradient. Climate and anthropogenic factors are identified as major drivers of the global distribution of HPB. Our predictions indicated that by the end of this century, the richness, abundance, and invasion risk of HPB will increase globally, with this upward trend becoming more pronounced as development sustainability declines. Therefore, the threat of environmentally mediated HPB infections to human health may be more severe in a world where anthropogenic activities are intensifying and the global climate is warming.},
}
@article {pmid40138343,
year = {2025},
author = {Sidik, S},
title = {Climate change impacts have potentially big repercussions for kids' education.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {13},
pages = {e2505073122},
pmid = {40138343},
issn = {1091-6490},
}
@article {pmid40137883,
year = {2025},
author = {López-Rodríguez, C and Verheecke-Vaessen, C and Strub, C and Fontana, A and Guehi, T and Schorr-Galindo, S and Medina, A},
title = {Resilience to Climate Change by Biocontrol Yeasts Against Ochratoxin A Production in Robusta Coffee.},
journal = {Toxins},
volume = {17},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {40137883},
issn = {2072-6651},
support = {1800-0022//Agropolis International/ ; IPP programme//Cranfield University/ ; },
mesh = {*Ochratoxins/biosynthesis/metabolism ; *Climate Change ; *Coffea/microbiology ; *Aspergillus/metabolism/growth &amp; development ; Temperature ; Carbon Dioxide ; *Coffee/microbiology ; Biological Control Agents ; *Yeasts ; Food Microbiology ; Food Contamination/prevention &amp; control ; *Saccharomycetales/metabolism ; },
abstract = {Aspergillus carbonarius is the main producer of Ochratoxin A (OTA) in coffee. In the last few years, there has been an increasing interest in using yeast isolates as Biocontrol Agents to prevent OTA production in coffee cherries during the primary postharvest processing. Little is known about how climate change abiotic conditions of increased temperature (+2-4 °C), elevated CO2 (existing levels of 400 vs. 1000 ppm), and increased drought stress will impact biocontrol resilience. This study examined the effect of a three-way interaction between temperature (27, 30, and 33 °C) x water activity (aw) (0.90 and 0.95 aw) x CO2 level (400 vs. 1000 ppm) on the growth and OTA production of A. carbonarius and the resilience of three yeast strains' biocontrol capacity on fresh coffee cherries. High aw (0.95), CO2, and temperature levels increased the production of OTA by A. carbonarius. All the yeast biocontrol strains significantly reduced A. carbonarius growth by at least 20% and OTA production by up to 85%. From the three strains used, the Meyerozyma caribbica strain (Y4) showed the best resilience to climate change, since it reduced both growth (50%) and OTA production (70%) under future scenarios of CO2 and aw at all temperatures tested, and should be the one selected for pilot scale experiments in Ivory Coast.},
}
@article {pmid40136560,
year = {2025},
author = {Hu, C and Wu, H and Zhang, G},
title = {Evaluating Habitat Suitability for the Endangered Sinojackia xylocarpa (Styracaceae) in China Under Climate Change Based on Ensemble Modeling and Gap Analysis.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {40136560},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {No. 2023053SMnull0162//Jiangsu Forestry Bureau/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change has a profound effect on plant growth and distribution on a global scale [...].},
}
@article {pmid40136499,
year = {2025},
author = {Abedin, I and Kamalakannan, M and Mukherjee, T and Choudhury, A and Singha, H and Abedin, J and Banerjee, D and Kim, HW and Kundu, S},
title = {Fading into Obscurity: Impact of Climate Change on Suitable Habitats for Two Lesser-Known Giant Flying Squirrels (Sciuridae: Petaurista) in Northeastern India.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {40136499},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {Autonomous Creative Academic Research Fund 2024-2025 (202416560001)//Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea/ ; },
abstract = {In recent years, global warming has become a major driver of biodiversity loss, significantly impacting various vertebrate species, including mammals. Consequently, numerous smaller species face extinction risks due to anthropogenic factors as well as inadequate assessments and conservation planning. Thus, this study focuses on two recently described endemic giant flying squirrel species under the Petaurista genus-Petaurista mishmiensis and Petaurista mechukaensis-found in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Using an ensemble species distribution model (SDM), this research delineates suitable habitats for these lesser-known species and evaluates the effects of climate change and habitat fragmentation on these areas. This analysis aims to inform a comprehensive management plan for their conservation. The ensemble model identified suitable habitat patches for the two species, extending beyond their current IUCN-designated ranges in Arunachal Pradesh. Under present conditions, P. mishmiensis has the largest predicted suitable area (9213 sq. km), followed by P. mechukaensis (6754 sq. km). However, future projections reveal alarming habitat losses ranging from 13.45% to 55.86% across the study area. This study also highlights severe habitat fragmentation throughout the state as viable patches for P. mishmiensis are drastically reduced in size, resulting in many being completely lost and the remaining areas being closer together. However, the P. mechukaensis experiences significant disintegration, resulting in numerous smaller, more dispersed patches within Arunachal Pradesh. Hence, to address these challenges, this study recommends several actions such as genetic assessments to confirm evolutionary relationships, evaluations of corridor connectivity, and comprehensive field studies. Furthermore, establishing joint forest conservation committees involving local communities, forest personnel, defense forces, naturalists, and scientists are also encouraged. Ultimately, this research provides critical insights for guiding future field studies across Arunachal Pradesh's vast landscapes and supports the development of detailed species management plans to protect these endemic flying squirrels.},
}
@article {pmid40134618,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhou, H and Li, A and Luo, X and Wang, J and Xie, Y and Lin, Z and Hua, D},
title = {Climate change impacts on the predicted geographic distribution of Betula tianschanica Rupr.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1528255},
pmid = {40134618},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Betula tianschanica Rupr. is distributed in regions such as China, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. Owing to the impacts of climate change, it is increasingly threatened by habitat fragmentation, resulting in a precipitous decline in its population. Currently listed as endangered on the Red List of Trees of Central Asia, this species is predominantly found in the Tianshan Mountains. Examining the influence of climate change on the geographical distribution pattern of Betula tianschanica is crucial for the management and conservation of its wild resources.<br><br>METHODS: This study employed two models, maximum entropy (MaxEnt) and random forest (RF), combined with 116 distribution points of Betula tianschanica and 27 environmental factor variables, to investigate the environmental determinants of the distribution of Betula tianschanica and project its potential geographical distribution areas.<br><br>RESULTS: The MaxEnt model and the RF model determined the primary environmental factors influencing the potential distribution of Betula tianschanica. The MaxEnt model showed that the percentage of gravel volume in the lower soil layer and elevation are the most significant, while the RF model considered elevation and precipitation of the wettest quarter to be the most crucial. Both models unanimously asserted that elevation is the pivotal environmental element affecting the distribution of Betula tianschanica.The mean area under the curve (AUC) scores for the MaxEnt model and RF were 0.970 and 0.873, respectively, revealing that the MaxEnt model outperformed the RF model in predictive accuracy. Consequently, the present study employed the estimated geographical area for Betula tianschanica modeled by the MaxEnt model as a reference. Following the MaxEnt model's projected outcomes, Betula tianschanica is mainly located in territories such as the Tianshan Mountains, Ili River Basin, Lake Issyk-Kul, Turpan Basin, Irtysh River, Ulungur River, Bogda Mountains, Kazakh Hills, Lake Balkhash, Amu River, and the middle reaches of the Syr River.Within the MaxEnt model, the total suitable habitat area exhibits growth across all scenarios, with the exception of a decline observed during the 2041-2060 period under the SSP2-4.5 scenario. Remarkably, under the SSP58.5 scenario for the same timeframe, this area expands significantly by 42.7%. In contrast, the RF model demonstrated relatively minor fluctuations in the total suitable habitat area, with the highest recorded increase being 12.81%. This paper recommends establishing protected areas in the Tianshan Mountains, conducting long-term monitoring of its population dynamics, and enhancing international cooperation. In response to future climate change, climate refuges should be established and adaptive management implemented to ensure the survival and reproduction of Betula tianschanica.},
}
@article {pmid40133619,
year = {2025},
author = {St George, S},
title = {Climate change will send home insurance spiralling. Here's how to control costs.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {639},
number = {8056},
pages = {839},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-025-00892-9},
pmid = {40133619},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40132812,
year = {2025},
author = {Yao, Y and Jerrett, M and Zhu, T and Kelly, FJ and Zhu, Y},
title = {Equitable energy transitions for a healthy future: combating air pollution and climate change.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {388},
number = {},
pages = {e084352},
doi = {10.1136/bmj-2025-084352},
pmid = {40132812},
issn = {1756-1833},
}
@article {pmid40132196,
year = {2025},
author = {Portela Dos Santos, O and Alves, PJP and Verloo, H},
title = {Exploring Climate Change's Impact on the Cardiopulmonary Health of Adults Living in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland: Protocol for a Development and Usability Pilot Study.},
journal = {JMIR research protocols},
volume = {14},
number = {},
pages = {e67128},
pmid = {40132196},
issn = {1929-0748},
mesh = {Humans ; Switzerland/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Pilot Projects ; Adult ; Male ; Female ; Emergency Service, Hospital/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Middle Aged ; Research Design ; *Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is affecting public health and well-being. In 2016, Swiss emergency departments (EDs) treated 1,722,000 cases, with 4718 daily admissions. In 2023, the ED of Sion Regional Hospital recorded 75,000 consultations. The links between climate change and health are complex, necessitating urgent research on its impact on cardiopulmonary health in Valais, Switzerland. Raising awareness among frontline professionals is crucial for developing health promotion and disease prevention strategies.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: This study explores the preliminary effects of climate change on cardiopulmonary health in Valais and assesses adult patients' knowledge of its health consequences. Findings will inform adaptations in patient care, health promotion, and disease prevention at Sion Hospital's ED. The feasibility of patient selection and data collection will also be evaluated.<br><br>METHODS: Using a convergent, parallel, mixed methods design, data will be collected from September 21, 2024, to September 20, 2025, with a target sample of 60 patients. The quantitative phase will examine patient recruitment feasibility, consultation reasons, and triage levels, correlating them with climate variables (temperature, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and ozone). It will also analyze sociodemographic profiles. The qualitative phase will explore patients' knowledge of climate change and its potential links to their ED visits. The feasibility and acceptability of the study process will be assessed. The protocol follows the SPIRIT (Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials) Extension for Pilot and Feasibility Trials.<br><br>RESULTS: Data collection started on September 21, 2024, following the approval by the ethical commission. Data collection will take place over 1 year, until September 20, 2025.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This study will test the feasibility of a larger investigation and examine potential associations between Valais' changing microclimate and population health. Findings will establish patient profiles and explore their perceptions and knowledge of climate change, informing future health interventions.<br><br>DERR1-10.2196/67128.},
}
@article {pmid40131947,
year = {2025},
author = {Syropoulos, S and Sparkman, G},
title = {Most Christian American religious leaders silently believe in climate change, and informing their congregation can help open dialogue.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {13},
pages = {e2419705122},
pmid = {40131947},
issn = {1091-6490},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Christianity/psychology ; *Leadership ; United States ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {Religious leaders shape the attitudes and beliefs of their congregations. In a nationally representative sample of U.S. religious leaders (N = 1,600), the majority of which were of a Christian faith, we find that nearly 90% believe in anthropogenic climate change to some degree. From this 90%, a total of 60% believe humans play a major role and an additional 30% believe they play a role, but a more minor one. Yet roughly half have never discussed it with their congregation, and only a quarter have mentioned it more than once or twice. In a sample of Christian Americans representative of the proportions of major national denominations (N = 987), we find that Christians underestimate the prevalence of their leaders who believe in climate change by 39 to 45 percentage points. Conversely, having a religious leader who talks about climate change predicts greater willingness to discuss it with fellow churchgoers and attend climate events. In an experimental intervention on another sample matching major Christian American denomination (N = 959), we find that providing the actual consensus level of religious leaders' belief in climate change reduces congregants' misperception of religious leaders, increases their perception that other church members believe in and are open to discussing climate change, and leads Christians to believe that taking climate action is consistent with their church's values while voting for politicians who will not take climate action is not.},
}
@article {pmid40128345,
year = {2025},
author = {Henkel, S and Richter, R and Andraczek, K and Mundry, R and Dontschev, M and Engelmann, RA and Hartmann, T and Hecht, C and Kasperidus, HD and Rieland, G and Scholz, M and Seele-Dilbat, C and Vieweg, M and Wirth, C},
title = {Ash dieback and hydrology affect tree growth patterns under climate change in European floodplain forests.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {10117},
pmid = {40128345},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Forests ; *Trees/growth &amp; development ; *Fraxinus/growth &amp; development/microbiology ; Hydrology ; Germany ; Europe ; *Plant Diseases ; Floods ; },
abstract = {Floodplain forests are currently undergoing substantial reorganization processes due to the combined effects of management-induced altered hydrological conditions, climate change and novel invasive pathogens. Nowadays, the ash dieback is one of the most concerning diseases affecting European floodplain forests, causing substantial tree mortality and threatening the loss of the dominant key tree species of the hardwood floodplain forest, Fraxinus excelsior. Understanding how the increased light availability caused by pathogen-driven mortality in combination with altered hydrological conditions and climate change affects growth responses in a diverse forest community is of crucial importance for conservation efforts. Thus, we examined growth of the main tree species in response to ash dieback and how it depended on altered hydrological conditions under novel climatic conditions for the lower and upper canopy in the floodplain forest of Leipzig, Germany. Our study period encompassed the consecutive drought years from 2018 to 2020. We found that tree growth responded mostly positively to increased light availability, but only on moist sites, while tree growth largely declined on dry sites, suggesting that water availability is a critical factor for tree species to be able to benefit from increased light availability due to canopy disturbances caused by ash dieback. This hydrological effect was species-specific in the lower canopy but not in the upper canopy. While, in the lower canopy, some species such as the competitive shade-tolerant but flood-intolerant Acer pseudoplatanus and Acer platanoides benefited from ash dieback on moist sites, others were less affected or suffered disproportionally, indicating that floodplain forests might turn into a novel ecosystem dominated by competitive Acer species, which may have detrimental effects on ecosystem functioning. Our results give hints on floodplain forests of the future and have important implications for conservation measures, suggesting that a substantial revitalization of natural hydrological dynamics is important to maintain a tree composition that resembles the existing one and thus sustain their conservation status.},
}
@article {pmid40128313,
year = {2025},
author = {Chai, SX and Ma, LP and Ma, ZW and Lei, YT and Ye, YQ and Wang, B and Xiao, YM and Yang, Y and Zhou, GY},
title = {Predicting the impact of climate change on the distribution of rhododendron on the qinghai-xizang plateau using maxent model.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {10055},
pmid = {40128313},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Rhododendron/physiology/growth &amp; development ; *Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; China ; Altitude ; Global Warming ; },
abstract = {Amid the ongoing trend of global warming, the distribution of habitable areas for Rhododendron is facing significant risks. To investigate the possible spatial distribution of Rhododendron on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau in light of future global warming scenarios, we employed the Maximum entropy model (MaxEnt model) to map its suitable habitat using geographic distribution data and environmental factors projected for 2050s and 2070s, considering three representative concentration pathway (RCP) scenarios, while identifying the key factors influencing their distribution. The results show that: [1] The area under curve (AUC) values of the five Rhododendron were all greater than 0.98, indicated that the model prediction effect was excellent; [2] Isothermality is the most important environmental factor affecting the distribution of Rhododendron (excluding Rhododendron przewalskii). The most important environmental factor for Rhododendron przewalskii is altitude (alt: 51%), with an optimum range of 2700-3300 m, and Rhododendron trichostomum are affected by altitude (alt 18%), with an optimum range of 3200-3900 m. Rhododendron przewalskii (bio12: 21%) and Rhododendron trichostomum(bio12: 19%) are also affected by annual precipitation, and Rhododendron laudandum(bio12: 6%) is less affected by annual precipitation, The optimal amount of precipitation is 400-500 mm as well as 500-800 mm. Rhododendron przewalskii and Rhododendron trichostomum are suitable for survival in high altitude, semi-arid areas [3]. The suitable areas for survival for Rhododendron przewalskii, Rhododendron trichostomum, Rhododendron hypenanthum, and Rhododendron nyingchiense is expanding, while the suitable areas for survival for Rhododendron laudandum is shrinking [4]. The optimal zone for Rhododendron przewalskii is primarily found in the eastern section of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, while suitable areas for survival for the other four Rhododendron species are predominantly located in the southern region of the same plateau. Therefore, these regions will be designated as the primary conservation zones for in-situ preservation. The results of the study provide a basis for the in situ conservation of Rhododendron in response to global warming, relocation conservation, and the construction of nature reserve communities and ecological corridors.},
}
@article {pmid40127768,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, Y and Nguyen, M and Bu, Y},
title = {Consumer alternative protein choice in climate change: Temporal landmarks, self-transcendence, and mindset abstraction.},
journal = {Appetite},
volume = {210},
number = {},
pages = {107974},
doi = {10.1016/j.appet.2025.107974},
pmid = {40127768},
issn = {1095-8304},
mesh = {Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; Choice Behavior ; *Climate Change ; *Consumer Behavior ; *Dietary Proteins ; *Food Preferences/psychology ; Time Factors ; },
abstract = {This study explores consumer preferences for alternative proteins within the context of pro-environmental choices. The primary objective is to identify and analyze the factors influencing consumers' choices between alternative and traditional proteins, as well as the moderating conditions that shape these preferences. To achieve this, three sequential studies were conducted to examine the differential effects of temporal landmarks, self-transcendence, and mindset abstraction on protein choice. A randomized mixed experimental design was employed, incorporating both between-subjects and within-subjects components. Findings indicate that consumers exhibit a higher propensity to select alternative proteins during morning hours. Moreover, self-transcendence was found to mediate the relationship between temporal landmarks and protein choices, while mindset abstraction moderated this association. This research uniquely integrates temporal psychology, self-transcendence, and construal level theory to explain dynamic sustainable protein choices under climate change. It introduces morning contexts as novel antecedents of self-transcendence, demonstrating that self-transcendence mediates the impact of temporal landmarks on alternative protein preferences, with this relationship being moderated by mindset abstraction. The theoretical contribution lies in linking micro-level temporal cues to macro-level environmental values, providing a unified framework to address the "when" (time), "why" (self-transcendence), and "for whom" (abstract thinkers) of sustainable choices. Also, this research extends existing knowledge of dynamic sustainable consumption patterns. Practical implications include actionable strategies for policymakers and marketers to design time-sensitive interventions, such as morning-targeted campaigns. These initiatives leverage self-transcendent mindsets and abstract thinking to systematically promote sustainable protein adoption, thereby advancing climate change mitigation efforts.},
}
@article {pmid40127596,
year = {2025},
author = {Tuladhar, A and Bailey, RT and Abbas, SA and Shanmugam, MS and Arnold, JG and White, MJ},
title = {Quantifying the impact of climate change and land use change on surface-subsurface nutrient dynamics in a Chesapeake Bay watershed system.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {380},
number = {},
pages = {125101},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125101},
pmid = {40127596},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Groundwater ; Rivers ; Nitrates/analysis ; Nitrogen ; Environmental Monitoring ; Bays ; Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis ; Nutrients ; },
abstract = {Nutrients such as nitrogen can be harmful to aquatic organisms in excessive amounts. Climate change, through possible increases in temperature and variable rainfall, may cause changes in nutrient loading patterns from watersheds. This study assesses the potential impact of climate and land use change on nitrate (NO3) loading in the Nanticoke River Watershed (NRW), Chesapeake Bay region, USA, using an updated version of SWAT + watershed model that simulates groundwater nitrate fate and transport in a process based spatially distributed manner. The model was calibrated for the 2000-2015 timeframe and tested against measured streamflow and in-stream nitrate loadings, as well as groundwater head measurements from monitoring wells. After calibration and testing, the model simulated hydrological and nitrate (NO3) flux changes under two future climate scenarios-Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) 4.5 and 8.5 alongside projected land use changes by the FOREcasting SCEnarios of Land-use Change (FORE-SCE) model. The simulations suggest that under RCP 4.5, streamflow could decrease by 18-34 % and NO3 in-stream loading by 4-22 %, while under RCP 8.5, the projected decreases are 22-33 % for streamflow and 4-11 % for NO3 in-stream loading. Streamflow decrease is due to higher temperatures resulting in higher evapotranspiration during summer months, offsetting increases in precipitation. In-stream NO3 loading is influenced by a decrease in NO3 runoff loading, but an increase in groundwater loading due to increased leaching as plant uptake decreases due to higher surface temperatures. Compared to the influence of climate, land use change results in a minor decrease in NO3 loading. These insights can be used for nutrient management in similar landscapes. Additionally, we show that the updated SWAT + model can be a useful tool in quantifying and investigating NO3 fate and transport in surface-soil-aquifer-channel systems.},
}
@article {pmid40127279,
year = {2025},
author = {Wu, M and Wu, X and Saiz-Lopez, A and Blanchfield, PJ and Ren, H and Zhong, H},
title = {Climate change amplifies neurotoxic methylmercury threat to Asian fish consumers.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {13},
pages = {e2421921122},
pmid = {40127279},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {52388101//MOST | National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)/ ; U2032201//MOST | National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)/ ; },
mesh = {*Methylmercury Compounds/toxicity/analysis ; Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Fishes/metabolism ; Humans ; Food Chain ; China ; *Food Contamination/analysis ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis/toxicity ; Fresh Water ; Seafood/analysis ; },
abstract = {Climate change is intricately influencing the accumulation of neurotoxic methylmercury (MeHg) in human food webs, potentially leading to uneven exposure risks across regions. Here, we reveal that climate change will elevate MeHg risks in China, with implications for regional inequalities in Asia through a climate-mercury-food-health nexus. Using a compiled fish mercury dataset from 13,000 samples and machine learning, we find that freshwater wild fish-an essential component of the Asian diet-is an underappreciated MeHg source. Specifically, MeHg concentrations in freshwater wild fish are 2.9 to 6.2 times higher than in freshwater farmed fish and 1.7 times higher than in marine wild fish. Individual climate factors influence MeHg accumulation differently, while their combined effects significantly increase MeHg concentrations in freshwater wild fish. Under SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 by 2031 to 2060, national average MeHg concentrations in freshwater wild fish are projected to increase by about 60%, adding a maximum annual economic loss of US$18 million (2022 USD) from intelligence quotient decrements in Chinese newborns. This loss may vary regionally within China and among Asian countries, disproportionately affecting less developed areas. Coordinating climate action with mercury emission reduction strategies could mitigate these overlooked regional risks, reduce regional inequalities in food safety, and ultimately contribute to sustainable development.},
}
@article {pmid40126024,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, C and Li, Y and Hu, X and Wang, H and Gao, Z and Nie, Y},
title = {Conservation gaps for threatened ungulates in China under human disturbance and climate change.},
journal = {Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology},
volume = {39},
number = {4},
pages = {e70014},
doi = {10.1111/cobi.70014},
pmid = {40126024},
issn = {1523-1739},
support = {32071496//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 32225033//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2022YFF1301500//Ministry of Science and Technology of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Conservation of Natural Resources ; China ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; *Endangered Species ; *Biodiversity ; Humans ; *Mammals/physiology ; },
abstract = {The identification of priority areas and conservation gaps in existing protected areas (PAs) is crucial for conservation of globally threatened species. However, understanding of conservation priorities is generally based on species richness and endemism, often overlooking evolutionary histories, species' functional roles, and the dynamics of all diversity indices relative to human impacts and future climate change. We analyzed the multiple diversity patterns of threatened ungulates in China at a 0.1° resolution under current and future climate scenarios and developed a more comprehensive framework for identifying priority conservation areas. Gross domestic product (GDP), human footprint index (HFP), land use, and climate had the greatest effect on distributions of threatened ungulates. The different facets of biodiversity and their dynamics were inconsistently represented across high-priority conservation areas. Existing PAs poorly represented priority areas based on the 5% highest values for the diversity indices we considered. Coverage of priority areas by PAs ranged from 28.8% to 30.4% under the current scenario alone and under a combination of the current scenario and 2 future scenarios. Only 21.5-22.2% of priority areas in eastern China were covered by PAs under all the scenarios, whereas >91.8% of the areas were threatened by high levels of human impacts. We identified gaps in areas of high priority for conservation of threatened ungulates and PAs in urgent need of strengthening. Our results highlight the importance of considering multiple dimensions of diversity when identifying priority areas for threatened species.},
}
@article {pmid40125523,
year = {2025},
author = {Bergene, T and Simane, B and Abi, M},
title = {The Role of Climate Change Adaptation in Enhancing Household Food Security: A Case Study of the Hamassa Watershed Agroecologies, Southern Ethiopia.},
journal = {F1000Research},
volume = {14},
number = {},
pages = {188},
pmid = {40125523},
issn = {2046-1402},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Food Security ; Humans ; Ethiopia ; *Agriculture ; Family Characteristics ; Farmers ; *Food Supply ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change adaptation is an incomparable prior measure to tackle unpreventable climate calamities to enhance smallholder farming and food security. This empirical study assesses smallholder farmers' adaptation options to climate change or variability for achieving food security.<br><br>METHODS: Data were gathered from a survey of 328 respondents, selected randomly and proportionally from three different agro-ecological zones. Additional qualitative insights were collected through focus group discussions and interviews with key informants to reinforce the findings. The multinomial endogenous switching regression, independent t-test and the instrumental variable (2sls) regression were used as method of analysis.<br><br>RESULTS: The result indicated that ACAC impacted food security positively and significantly in the study area at a percent rate of 12.4, 16.3,18 and 27.7 when households adopting one, two, three, and four ACAC, respectively, in the HFBM case, and the same meaning was obtained from other food security measuring tools. However, the rate and manner of change differ at different agroecologies, signifying careful discernment when applying ACAC at different spacial areas, especially in agroecology. The change in agroecology declares that midlands have a negative likelihood propensity for climate adaptation compared to highlands, while lowlands have positive and insignificant implications. The mean comparison from the independent t-test showed statistically significant adopters and non-adopters food security measures, which also informed the positive contribution of CACA on households' food security. Interestingly, factors such as distance to water sources, land size, ox ownership, crop income, and access to credit influenced food security in diverse ways depending on regional and contextual specifics.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Thus, ACAC impacts food security differently at different rates in different agroecologies in the area. Integrated and tailored technical, institutional, and policy interventions are needed to tackle the calamities of climate change leap to smallholder farming and food security.},
}
@article {pmid40125443,
year = {2025},
author = {L'Her, GF and Duncan, NA and Jenkins-Smith, HC and Deinert, MR},
title = {Influence of climate change and accidents on perception differs among energy technologies.},
journal = {PNAS nexus},
volume = {4},
number = {3},
pages = {pgaf079},
pmid = {40125443},
issn = {2752-6542},
abstract = {Risk perceptions of energy systems, and their evolution under climate change and after accidents, affect public acceptance of generation technologies. Despite this, little is understood about how such factors impact public perception at different timescales and the drivers for perception. We use state-of-the-art natural language processing to measure temporal changes in sentiment toward energy technologies using the full Twitter archive for 2009-2022. We find that perception of natural gas and wind has changed little as discussion of climate change on social media increased. However, climate-linked sentiment toward coal, solar, and hydropower has become more negative, while that for nuclear has improved. We also find that all generation technologies experience a drop in supportive discourse after definable accidents, but this typically rebounds with a half-life of <3 days. Yet, nuclear power is an exception in how it reacts to large-scale events. After Fukushima, sentiment returned to its positive preaccident levels with an 11.3-month relaxation half-life.},
}
@article {pmid40122517,
year = {2025},
author = {Benoit, JB and Weaving, H and McLellan, C and Terblanche, JS and Attardo, GM and English, S},
title = {Viviparity and obligate blood feeding: tsetse flies as a unique research system to study climate change.},
journal = {Current opinion in insect science},
volume = {69},
number = {},
pages = {101369},
pmid = {40122517},
issn = {2214-5753},
support = {R01 AI148551/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; R21 AI166633/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; U17 CE002009/CE/NCIPC CDC HHS/United States ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Tsetse Flies/physiology/microbiology/parasitology ; *Climate Change ; *Viviparity, Nonmammalian ; Feeding Behavior ; Insect Vectors/physiology ; Host-Pathogen Interactions ; },
abstract = {Tsetse flies (Glossina species) are unique organisms that combine several remarkable traits: they are obligate blood feeders, serve as critical vectors for African trypanosomes, and reproduce through adenotrophic viviparity - a process in which offspring are nourished with milk-like secretions before being born live. Here, we explore how climate change will impact the physiological processes associated with live birth in tsetse. This includes considerations of how blood feeding, host-pathogen interactions, and host-symbiont dynamics are likely to be impacted by thermal shifts. The highly specialized biology of tsetse flies suggests that this system is likely to have a distinctive response to climate change. Thus, detailed empirical research into these unique features is paramount for predicting tsetse population dynamics under climate change, with caution required when generalizing from other well-studied vectors with contrasting ecology and life histories such as mosquitoes and ticks. At the same time, the reproductive biology of tsetse, as well as microbiome and feeding dynamics, allow for a powerful model to investigate climate change through the lens of pregnancy and associated physiological adaptations in an extensively researched invertebrate.},
}
@article {pmid40121763,
year = {2025},
author = {García-Rada, E and Buenfil-Ávila, A and Figgener, C and Guzmán, HM and Plotkin, PT and Reygondeau, G and Robalino-Mejía, C and Tittensor, DP and Villalobos, H and Peñaherrera-Palma, C},
title = {Climate change implications in the suitable habitat of olive ridley turtle Lepidochelys olivacea in the Eastern Tropical Pacific.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {207},
number = {},
pages = {107091},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107091},
pmid = {40121763},
issn = {1879-0291},
mesh = {Animals ; *Turtles/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Pacific Ocean ; Costa Rica ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Temperature ; Chlorophyll A ; Tropical Climate ; },
abstract = {The olive ridley turtle Lepidochelys olivacea is one of the most abundant marine turtle species, but its populations are threatened by various environmental changes, including climate change. Understanding how the marine environment influences it is crucial for conservation efforts. This study models the habitat suitability of L. olivacea in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, a region of significant ecological importance for its nesting and foraging activities. We used remote sensing data from 59 individuals tagged in Panama and Costa Rica between 2009 and 2018. The response was modeled with MaxEnt, using a presence-only approach and environmental variables including sea surface temperature, ocean mixed layer thickness, chlorophyll-a concentration, and current velocity. We categorized months into warm (El Niño) and cold (La Niña) conditions, providing insight into climate change effects. Results reveal that chlorophyll-a concentration and sea surface temperature best predicted the presence of L. olivacea. The intertropical convergence zone exhibited high habitat suitability, especially in the Central Pacific. During El Niño, suitable habitat declined, primarily along coastlines, while, during La Niña, it expanded, favoring oceanic waters and temperate temperatures in upwelling zones. These findings suggest climate change could significantly impact L. olivacea distribution, potentially shifting nesting and foraging areas.},
}
@article {pmid40120630,
year = {2025},
author = {Dasandi, N and Jankin, S and Kalatzi Pantera, D and Romanello, M},
title = {Public engagement with health and climate change around the world: a Google Trends analysis.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {3},
pages = {e236-e244},
doi = {10.1016/S2542-5196(25)00029-4},
pmid = {40120630},
issn = {2542-5196},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Global Health ; *Information Seeking Behavior ; *Community Participation ; *Search Engine ; Internet ; },
abstract = {Despite growing recognition of the importance of people engaging with the health dimensions of climate change, we know surprisingly little about the levels of public engagement around the world. We address this knowledge gap by examining Google Trends data, using people's online information-seeking behaviour to shed light on global engagement with health and climate change between 2014 and 2023. We observe that over the past decade-and particularly since 2020-there has been growing public engagement via Google searches with health and climate change around the world. The increasing engagement with the intersection of health and climate change is largely distinct from engagement with either climate change or health separately. We observe that such engagement is highest in low-income and middle-income countries. There is also greater engagement with health and climate change than with other issues that intersect climate change-eg, the economy and security-highlighting the public salience of health framings of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40120623,
year = {2025},
author = {Lewycka, S and Skrinjaric, T and Rukomeza, G and Ngo, HHT and Imbach, P},
title = {Nature-based solutions to address climate change and antimicrobial resistance.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {3},
pages = {e173},
doi = {10.1016/S2542-5196(25)00052-X},
pmid = {40120623},
issn = {2542-5196},
}
@article {pmid40119160,
year = {2025},
author = {Pu, G and Han, L and Chen, L and Wan, D and Teng, H},
title = {Elevational dynamics of vegetation changes in response to climate change on the Tibetan plateau.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {9813},
pmid = {40119160},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {41901055, 32060370//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Tibet ; *Altitude ; *Ecosystem ; Remote Sensing Technology ; },
abstract = {Understanding long-term vegetation dynamics is essential for assessing ecosystem responses to climate change, particularly in ecologically sensitive regions like the Tibetan Plateau. While numerous studies have analyzed vegetation changes on the Tibetan Plateau from 1982 to 2015 using remote sensing data, most have been limited by insufficient temporal coverage and low-resolution datasets, constraining the accuracy of trend detection and driver analysis. To address this gap, we utilize a high-resolution Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) dataset, generated by merging GIMMS and SPOT data via the Extended Observation Time (EOT) algorithm, to investigate vegetation trends, breakpoints, and their climatic drivers over 34 years, with a specific focus on elevation effects. Our results indicate a predominant greening trend, with NDVI increasing in 86% of the area and browning in 14%, and an average greening rate of 0.0012 per decade. However, this trend varies with elevation: greening is most pronounced below 1000 m, followed by 1000-2000 m and 3000-4000 m, while the weakest greening occurs at 2000-3000 m. Breakpoint analysis reveals major shifts around 1998, with 70.1% of vegetation experiencing abrupt changes between 1996 and 2000, and 59.4% showing their first breakpoint in 1998. The highest NDVI breakpoint rate (27%) is observed at 2000-3000 m. Additionally, we find that temperature exerts a stronger influence on NDVI dynamics than precipitation. These findings underscore the complex interactions between vegetation, elevation, and climate, emphasizing the need for enhanced ecological monitoring and conservation efforts. Future research should incorporate additional climatic variables and improved modeling techniques to refine our understanding of vegetation responses in this high-altitude environment.},
}
@article {pmid40118318,
year = {2025},
author = {Abbasi, E},
title = {The impact of climate change on Aedes aegypti distribution and dengue fever prevalence in semi-arid regions: A case study of Tehran Province, Iran.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {275},
number = {},
pages = {121441},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.121441},
pmid = {40118318},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {Animals ; *Aedes/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Dengue/epidemiology ; Iran/epidemiology ; *Mosquito Vectors/physiology ; Prevalence ; Animal Distribution ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change profoundly affects ecosystems and public health, particularly by altering the dynamics of vector-borne diseases. This study investigates the impact of climate change on the distribution and biological behavior of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and the prevalence of dengue fever in Tehran Province, a semi-arid region of Iran. Over the past two decades, the province has experienced significant climatic shifts, including a 7.3 % increase in average annual temperature, a 12.5 % decrease in rainfall, and a 50 % rise in the number of hot days, creating favorable conditions for vector proliferation.<br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: Climatic data analysis, field monitoring of mosquito populations, and species distribution modeling (SDM) were employed to understand the ecological and epidemiological dynamics of Aedes aegypti in Tehran. Key variables such as temperature, rainfall, and artificial water sources were analyzed. Predictive models assessed the expansion of suitable mosquito habitats under moderate (RCP4.5) and severe (RCP8.5) climate scenarios.<br><br>RESULTS: Field data revealed an 87.5&#xa0;% increase in mosquito density in urban areas and a doubling of densities in peri-urban and natural areas over two decades. Biological studies showed increases in mosquito lifespan (+50&#xa0;%), egg production (+50&#xa0;%), and larval development rates (+33&#xa0;%) under warmer conditions. Predictive modeling indicated an 83&#xa0;% expansion in suitable habitats by 2050 under the RCP8.5 scenario. Epidemiological data revealed a 200&#xa0;% increase in dengue cases in urban areas and a 140-150&#xa0;% rise in peri-urban and natural areas, driven by the expanding geographic range of Aedes aegypti.<br><br>DISCUSSION: The findings highlight the critical role of climate change in driving mosquito population growth and disease transmission in semi-arid regions. Enhanced surveillance, climate-resilient urban planning, and integrated vector control measures are essential to mitigate these risks. This study provides actionable insights into the complex relationship between climate change and vector-borne diseases, underscoring the urgent need for targeted public health interventions to prevent future outbreaks.},
}
@article {pmid40118163,
year = {2025},
author = {Abbasi, E},
title = {The impact of climate change on travel-related vector-borne diseases: A case study on dengue virus transmission.},
journal = {Travel medicine and infectious disease},
volume = {65},
number = {},
pages = {102841},
doi = {10.1016/j.tmaid.2025.102841},
pmid = {40118163},
issn = {1873-0442},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Dengue/transmission/epidemiology/virology ; Humans ; *Aedes/virology ; *Mosquito Vectors/virology ; *Dengue Virus/isolation &amp; purification ; *Travel ; *Vector Borne Diseases/transmission/epidemiology ; Temperature ; Rain ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change significantly affects global health, particularly through the increased transmission of vector-borne diseases like dengue fever. This study examines how climate change influences the geographical spread of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, the main carriers of dengue, highlighting its implications for public health worldwide.<br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study employed a comprehensive approach to evaluate the effect of climate change on dengue transmission dynamics. It included environmental data analysis, mosquito population surveys, and dengue case reports. Remote sensing data was used to track changes in temperature, precipitation, and humidity in dengue-prone areas. Field surveys measured mosquito density, while molecular techniques assessed viral load in Aedes mosquitoes. Additionally, mathematical modeling predicted dengue's future spread under various climate scenarios.<br><br>RESULTS: The findings indicate a significant correlation between rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and the expansion of Aedes aegypti habitats, resulting in increased mosquito populations in previously non-endemic areas. This ecological shift is linked to a rise in dengue incidence in regions affected by climate change. Projections suggest a 25&#xa0;% increase in dengue spread by 2050, especially in Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and parts of South America.<br><br>DISCUSSION: The study highlights the significant effects of climate change on mosquito distribution and the increasing rates of dengue fever. Warmer temperatures and altered rainfall patterns enhance mosquito growth and virus transmission, while global travel aids the spread of the virus. It emphasizes the necessity for early intervention strategies, including better surveillance, vector control, and adaptations to climate changes, to tackle future dengue transmission issues.},
}
@article {pmid40117774,
year = {2025},
author = {Wei, L and Yang, Y and Gao, H and Wang, R and Cao, F and Huang, Q},
title = {Biogeochemical impact on the distribution variations of organophosphorus flame retardants in estuarine area and insight into climate change.},
journal = {Journal of hazardous materials},
volume = {491},
number = {},
pages = {137993},
doi = {10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.137993},
pmid = {40117774},
issn = {1873-3336},
abstract = {This study investigated the biogeochemical dynamics influencing the distribution of organophosphorus flame retardants (OPFRs) from the Changjiang Estuary to the adjacent East China Sea, a region characterized by pronounced physicochemical gradients. Twelve out of thirteen OPFR congeners, including traditional and emerging OPFRs, were detected in sediments and seawater samples. Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) and tris(2-chloroisopropyl) phosphate (TCIPP) were the dominant congeners. Intensive relationships emerged between OPFR concentrations and biogeochemical parameters. Turbidity maximum zone (TMZ) was identified as a critical hotspot for OPFR pollution. Elevated OPFR levels in nutrient-rich upwelling and offshore regions suggest linkages to biological processes and potential ecological impacts. Furthermore, OPFR concentrations in seawater displayed inverse correlations with tidal fluctuations, highlighting hydrodynamic influences on contaminant dispersal. Based on the relationship between biogeochemical parameters and OPFR concentrations, a Random Forest (RF) model was developed to project OPFR concentrations for the year 2100 under a high-emission climate-change scenario (RCP 8.5). The prediction results were marginally lower compared to current conditions, and temperature emerged as the most significant driver of future OPFRs changes. Notably, emerging OPFRs presented comparable ecological risk to traditional OPFRs, which should be a concern in future regulations.},
}
@article {pmid40115352,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, X and Shang, M and Wang, Z and Ji, H and Wang, Z and Liu, Q},
title = {Projecting the potential distribution of Rickettsia japonica in China and Asian adjacent regions under climate change using the Maxent model.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1478736},
pmid = {40115352},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China/epidemiology ; *Rickettsia ; Humans ; Animals ; *Rickettsia Infections/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: To determine the current and future suitable areas of Rickettsia japonica, and to provide a reference for preventing its outbreak and spread.<br><br>METHODS: Based on the geographic distribution of R. japonica and Haemaphysalis longicornis overlapping data points and information on 56 climatic factors, we utilized the Maxent model to estimate suitable areas for R. japonica in Asian adjacent Regions and China. Model parameter adjustments and the construction of receiver operating characteristic curves were conducted using R 4.3.0 software.<br><br>RESULTS: Average precipitation in June (prec6, 28.2%), Temperature Seasonality (bio4, 9.8%) and the minimum temperature in August (tmin8, 9.2%) contributed most to the distribution of R. japonica. The performance metrics for the Maxent model in predicting the distribution of R. japonica are as follows: the Area Under the Curve (AUC) is 0.990, the True Skill Statistic (TSS) is 0.857, and the Kappa statistic is 0.763. Under current climatic conditions, the Asian and adjacent space medium and highly suitable areas for R. japonica are estimated to be 176.78&#x202f;&#xd7;&#x202f;10[4]&#x202f;km[2] and 95.13&#x202f;&#xd7;&#x202f;10[4]&#x202f;km[2], respectively. The highly suitable areas for R. japonica were mainly distributed in east and south Asia. In China, the high suitability areas are mainly distributed in the southeast coastal areas and the Qinling Mountains and Huai River cities. Under future climatic conditions, the Asian and adjacent regions maximum area change rate of R. japonica increased by 118.65%, and that of China increased by 50.42%. Meanwhile, the suitable areas of R. japonica gradually expanding northward in China.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Under global climate change, the suitable area of R. japonica is generally increasing, with a northward shift observed in China. Governments should strengthen monitoring, risk assessment, and response strategies in highly suitable regions, while also preventing the invasion of R. japonica from external source.},
}
@article {pmid40115027,
year = {2025},
author = {Yu, H},
title = {Climate change unveils hidden microbial dangers.},
journal = {Environmental science and ecotechnology},
volume = {24},
number = {},
pages = {100544},
pmid = {40115027},
issn = {2666-4984},
abstract = {Climate change is driving unprecedented transformations in aquatic ecosystems, where microorganisms play a fundamental role in maintaining ecological balance and human health security. Rising water temperatures, pollution intensification, and extreme weather events are driving significant shifts in microbial community structures. These changes facilitate the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms such as Vibrio cholerae and harmful algae like cyanobacteria, which thrive in warmer, nutrient-enriched environments. The resulting harmful algal blooms release potent toxins, such as microcystins, that contaminate drinking water and food supplies, leading to severe health impacts, including liver diseases and carcinogenesis. Furthermore, antibiotic resistance genes are spreading more rapidly due to climate-induced stressors, increasing the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and compounding the challenges for global health systems. This discussion article demonstrates that climate change influences aquatic microbial ecosystems through interconnected mechanisms, including shifts in gene transfer networks, alterations in microbial metabolism, and ecological feedback loops, ultimately increasing waterborne disease risks and antimicrobial resistance. Specific solutions are proposed, such as advancing wastewater treatment technologies to address climate-induced pollution, establishing global microbial monitoring networks leveraging remote sensing and molecular tools, and implementing early warning systems for waterborne disease outbreaks. Additionally, the discussion article emphasizes the critical role of international cooperation in funding and capacity-building efforts, particularly in developing regions with fragile infrastructures. By highlighting these pressing challenges and proposing actionable strategies, this research underscores the urgent need for integrated approaches to safeguard water resources, mitigate microbial hazards, and enhance public health resilience in an era of accelerating climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40113947,
year = {2025},
author = {Bhuyan, A and Bawri, A and Saikia, BP and Baidya, S and Hazarika, S and Thakur, B and Chetry, V and Deka, BS and Bharali, P and Prakash, A and Sarma, K and Devi, A},
title = {Predicting habitat suitability of Illicium griffithii under climate change scenarios using an ensemble modeling approach.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {9691},
pmid = {40113947},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Climate change is the most significant threat to global biodiversity, risking extinction for many species due to their limited adaptability to rapidly changing environmental conditions, such as temperature, precipitation, and other climate variables. Illicium griffithii, an endangered tree with ecological and medicinal value, remains understudied, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh. The aim of the study is to identify key environmental variables influencing the current distribution of I. griffithii and to predict the potential distribution under current and future climatic scenarios (SSP245 and SSP585). We used an ensemble modeling approach that integrates five species distribution models (SDMs). After multicollinearity test, we utilized fifteen environmental variables including bioclimatic variables, soil properties, topographical variables, and evapotranspiration to predict the potential distribution of I. griffithii. The study revealed that the current distribution is predominantly influenced by isothermality, nitrogen content at 0-5 cm depth, clay content at 0-5 cm depth, and seasonality of precipitation, with a total contribution rate of 42.6%. The ensemble model performed robustly and found to be excellent performance based on AUC of 0.94 and TSS of 0.83. The total highly suitable area for I. griffithii spans 722.72 km[2] in the current scenario, primarily located in West Kameng, Tawang, and East Kameng districts. West Kameng stands out as the largest high-suitability area, which covers 592.83 km[2] and contributing a substantial 82.03% of the total suitable area. However, under the SSP585 future climate scenario (2041-2060), projections reveal a concerning decline in highly suitable areas. The area is expected to shrink by over 5.05%, decreasing from 722.72 to 686.25 km[2]. The results have highlighted the vulnerability of I. griffithii under future climatic scenario. Hence, forest managers should prioritize conserving suitable habitats in West Kameng, Tawang, and East Kameng districts of Arunachal Pradesh by implementing habitat restoration, assisted migration and ex situ conservation strategies that can mitigate climate change impacts.},
}
@article {pmid40113777,
year = {2025},
author = {Jiang, J and Chen, JF and Li, XT and Wang, L and Mao, JF and Wang, BS and Guo, YL},
title = {Incorporating genetic load contributes to predicting Arabidopsis thaliana's response to climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {2752},
pmid = {40113777},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {31925004//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; 32430008//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; },
mesh = {*Acclimatization/physiology ; Arabidopsis Proteins/genetics ; Biodiversity ; China ; *Climate Change ; Genetic Load ; Population ; *Arabidopsis/genetics ; },
abstract = {Understanding how species respond to climate change can facilitate species conservation and crop breeding. Current prediction frameworks about population vulnerability focused on predicting range shifts or local adaptation but ignored genetic load, which is also crucial for adaptation. By analyzing 1115 globally distributed Arabidopsis thaliana natural accessions, we find that effective population size (Ne) is the major contributor of genetic load variation, both along genome and among populations, and can explain 74-94% genetic load variation in natural populations. Intriguingly, Ne affects genetic load by changing both effectiveness of purifying selection and GC biased gene conversion strength. In particular, by incorporating genetic load, genetic offset and species distribution models (SDM), we predict that, the populations at species' range edge are generally at higher risk. The populations at the eastern range perform poorer in all aspects, southern range have higher genetic offset and lower SDM suitability, while northern range have higher genetic load. Among the diverse natural populations, the Yangtze River basin population is the most vulnerable population under future climate change. Overall, here we deciphered the driving forces of genetic load in A. thaliana, and incorporated SDM, local adaptation and genetic load to predict the fate of populations under future climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40113629,
year = {2025},
author = {Moldovan, OT and Levei, E and Ferreira, RL and Silva, MS and Mirea, IC},
title = {Exploring the Bacteriome Diversity and Use as a Proxy for Climate Change and Human Impacts on Groundwater in Temperate and Tropical Countries.},
journal = {Microbial ecology},
volume = {88},
number = {1},
pages = {17},
pmid = {40113629},
issn = {1432-184X},
support = {PN-III-P4-ID-PCCF-2016-0016 (DARKFOOD)//Ministry of Research and Innovation, CNCS - UEFISCDI/ ; GA N&#xb0;101052342//Biodiversa+, the European Biodiversity Partnership/ ; CNPq n. 302925/2022-8//National Council for Scientific and Technological Development/ ; },
mesh = {*Groundwater/microbiology ; *Climate Change ; *Bacteria/classification/genetics/isolation &amp; purification ; Brazil ; *Caves/microbiology ; Romania ; Humans ; Tropical Climate ; Biodiversity ; Seasons ; *Microbiota ; Ecosystem ; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics ; Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {This research investigates bacterial communities in various cave pool water and substrates from Brazil and Romania for their use as indicators of environmental impacts on groundwater. Regional and seasonal differences were observed even if, at the phylum level, common bacteria for both countries were found. Distinct patterns emerged at the genus level due to the different climates (tropical vs. temperate) and ecosystems. Chemoautotrophic conditions define an utterly different groundwater bacteriome than oligotrophic conditions independent of the temperature. Bacteria as a proxy for climate change were explored using seasonal changes in Romanian caves; specific genera become dominant in summer months, such as Acinetobacter, Paeniglutamicibacter, Polaromonas, and Saccharimonadales, indicating processes that occur during the low-water season. Climate change, particularly dryness, is expected to exacerbate these variations, threatening the stability of groundwater ecosystems. The research also identified anthropic pollution indicators (Vogesella, Cutibacterium) and potential decontaminants (Bacillus) in Brazilian cave waters. Anthropic pollution indicators, like Pseudoarthrobacter. were also found in Romanian caves. Other key bacteria genera, such as Flavobacterium, Pseudomonas, and Acinetobacter, are chemolithotrophs or involved in the nitrogen cycle, which is critical in supplying nutrients for the cave food web. Marked differences between water and substrate microbiomes within the same pools suggested that substrates may play a crucial, underexplored role in groundwater ecosystem processes. Our study found unassigned taxa, 3 phyla, 2 families, and 832 genera (> 40%) in the studied pools. The results underscore the need to further explore groundwater microbiomes as potentially crucial yet fragile ecosystems in the face of climate change and human impacts.},
}
@article {pmid40113619,
year = {2025},
author = {Rathebe, PC and Mphaga, KV and Masekameni, DM},
title = {Climate change and environmental radioactivity: a review of studies on climate conditions in variation on indoor radon concentrations.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {4},
pages = {446},
pmid = {40113619},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Radon/analysis ; *Climate Change ; *Air Pollution, Indoor/statistics &amp; numerical data/analysis ; *Air Pollutants, Radioactive/analysis ; *Radiation Monitoring ; *Air Pollution, Radioactive/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Climate change is increasingly recognized as a critical factor influencing various environmental and public health issues. This paper discusses the link between climate change parameters and elevated indoor radon levels, aiming to highlight the necessity for urgent public health intervention. By examining temperature fluctuations, precipitation patterns, extreme weather events, and geological changes, the paper elucidates how these factors contribute to the variability of indoor radon concentrations. A review of 31 indoor radon studies from different countries revealed substantial variation in indoor radon concentrations. The weighted mean indoor radon concentration was 178 Bq/m[3], with a standard deviation of 193 Bq/m[3]. The minimum and maximum concentrations measured were 14.3 Bq/m[3] and 1083 Bq/m[3], respectively. Drawing from the findings of other scholars, a significant correlation between climate change and increased radon levels in residential areas has been revealed, suggesting potential health risks for occupants. This paper underscores the urgent need for public health strategies and policies to mitigate radon exposure, enhance awareness, and protect vulnerable populations. There is an urgent need for comprehensive measures, including improved building practices, regular radon monitoring, and robust public health campaigns to address the emerging threat posed by climate-induced radon exposure.},
}
@article {pmid40113181,
year = {2025},
author = {Freitas Barroso, R and Cardoso, VL and Alves, AG and Lira, AFA and Ferreira, RG and Costa, LF and Tizo-Pedroso, E},
title = {Climate change increases public health risks from Tityus scorpion stings in Brazil.},
journal = {Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology},
volume = {258},
number = {},
pages = {108326},
doi = {10.1016/j.toxicon.2025.108326},
pmid = {40113181},
issn = {1879-3150},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; Brazil ; *Scorpion Stings/epidemiology ; *Public Health ; *Scorpions/physiology ; Humans ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Urban environments provide Tityus scorpions with abundant prey and shelter, leading to increased human-scorpion encounters and associated public health risks. In this study, we model the distribution of seven medically relevant Tityus species and project the potential impacts of climate change on their distribution across Brazil by 2060. We compiled 1103 occurrence records from the GBIF, iNaturalist, SpeciesLink, and SiBBr databases and applied ecological niche modeling using climate projections for 2041-2060 from WorldClim. Model validation yielded high AUC values, demonstrating a strong agreement between observed distributions and model predictions. Future climate scenarios predict a reduction in Tityus serrulatus habitat suitability. Despite this reduction, models indicate an increase in high-suitability areas, suggesting a possible local expansion in optimal habitats. Conversely, T. metuendus, T. obscurus, and T. silvestris are expected to undergo a significant increase in habitat suitability, potentially expanding into previously unsuitable areas due to temperature and precipitation shifts. Tityus stigmurus is also projected to benefit from climate change with an increase in suitable habitats, although its expansion is more restricted compared to the other species. In contrast, T. bahiensis and T. trivittatus are expected to face a reduction in habitat suitability. These findings highlight that climate-driven habitat reduction may concentrate scorpion populations in densely populated areas, exacerbating public health risks. Therefore, targeted governmental interventions are crucial to mitigate the escalating threat posed by Tityus scorpions in urban settings under climate change scenarios.},
}
@article {pmid40112762,
year = {2025},
author = {Dominguez-Rodriguez, A and Apprich, F and Friehs, MA and van der Graaf, S and Steinrücke, J},
title = {Climate change news and doomscrolling: An examination of influencing factors and psychological effects.},
journal = {Acta psychologica},
volume = {255},
number = {},
pages = {104925},
doi = {10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104925},
pmid = {40112762},
issn = {1873-6297},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Adaptation, Psychological ; Adult ; *Anxiety/psychology ; Social Support ; Young Adult ; *Depression/psychology ; Middle Aged ; Risk Factors ; Adolescent ; Sex Factors ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change is one of the greatest threats to human life, and news about it can significantly impact mental health. Furthermore, doomscrolling, that is habitual negative consumption, may further exacerbate these effects. Understanding the associated risks and protective factors is crucial for supporting the most affected groups. However, no research has examined the relationship between doomscrolling and climate change news.<br><br>METHOD: We employed a cross-sectional design to investigate the relationship between general doomscrolling and climate change-specific doomscrolling in a sample of 365 participants. Furthermore, we examined the influence of demographic factors, risk factors (anxiety and depression), and protective factors (social support and coping skills) on both types of doomscrolling.<br><br>RESULTS: Analyses of the final sample revealed a significant positive correlation between general doomscrolling and climate change-specific doomscrolling. Additionally, the study suggests a gender difference, with females exhibiting a greater propensity for doomscrolling behavior. Risk factors for doomscrolling were explored, with both anxiety and depressive symptoms demonstrating positive associations. Depression correlated positively with doomscrolling for females, and it displayed a negative correlation for males. Anxiety consistently demonstrated a positive association with general and climate change-specific doomscrolling. Social support did not significantly protect against either form of doomscrolling. Conversely, the study identified coping skills as a potential protective factor, albeit with a modest effect size.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Given climate change's continued prominence within the news cycle, developing effective coping mechanisms becomes increasingly crucial. This study underscores the importance of designing interventions that empower individuals to navigate the negativity inherent in news consumption.},
}
@article {pmid40112255,
year = {2025},
author = {Kerth, G and Wolf, JM},
title = {In-situ responses of temperate-zone bats to climate change.},
journal = {Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences},
volume = {1546},
number = {1},
pages = {23-34},
pmid = {40112255},
issn = {1749-6632},
mesh = {*Chiroptera/physiology ; Animals ; *Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; Seasons ; Humans ; },
abstract = {There is growing evidence that human-induced climate change poses a major threat to bats. As climate change progresses, we can only hope to mitigate its negative effects on bat populations by gaining a more comprehensive understanding of the complex interactions of all the factors involved. Drawing on recent evidence, largely from long-term field studies of individually marked bats, we discuss the multiple impacts-positive and negative-of climate change on temperate heterothermic bats and their responses to climate change in situ. For example, there is increasing evidence that warmer summers and milder winters are leading to changes in the seasonal phenology of bats, which in turn may lead to species-specific changes in demography, morphology, physiology, food availability, and roost use. We also highlight open research questions on the responses of bats to climate change. This includes better data on population trends and the underlying direct and indirect climate-related causes for changes in mortality and reproductive success. In order to assess the long-term impacts of climate change on bats, more information is needed about the relative importance of phenotypic plasticity and evolutionary adaptation in the responses of bats to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40112232,
year = {2025},
author = {Sun, BJ and Lu, HL and Cheng, KM and Liu, WL and Han, XZ and Cui, LX and Li, XH and Li, SR and Hao, X and Li, F and Wu, DY and Li, T and Zhang, YP and Wang, JC and Liu, P and Du, WG},
title = {The Semi-Natural Climate Chambers across Latitudes: A Broadly Applicable Husbandry and Experimental System for Terrestrial Ectotherms under Climate Change.},
journal = {Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)},
volume = {12},
number = {20},
pages = {e2414185},
pmid = {40112232},
issn = {2198-3844},
support = {2022YFF0802300//National Key Research Development Program of China/ ; 31720103904//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 32271572//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 32071511//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; ZDYF2023RDYL01//Hainan Province Science and Technology Special Fund/ ; KY-24ZK02//Hainan Institute of National Park/ ; 2024IOZ0107//Initiative Scientific Research Program, Institute of Zoology, CAS/ ; Y2023021//Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Lizards/physiology ; *Animal Husbandry/methods ; Temperature ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; },
abstract = {With limited resources and efforts, assessing species' vulnerabilities across various geographic regions before the conservation practice is essential for biodiversity conservation in the context of climate change. One pressing challenge has been establishing natural temperature-manipulated research systems across latitudes. To address this challenge, an innovative infrastructure is developed named the semi-natural climate chambers across latitudes (SCCAL), consisting of semi-natural climate chambers at three latitudes, spanning 27° and 3393 km from tropical to temperate regions. Each latitude features eight medium-sized patches for temperature manipulation, organisms rearing, and ecological experiments. Independent of external water and electricity supplies, the SCCAL allows to simulate thermal environments under different climate change scenarios with natural soil moisture. Ecological experiments with Grass lizards successfully are conducted, demonstrating that the SCCAL effectively supports species rearing, responses determining, and the vulnerability assessing. The widespread adoption or development of similar infrastructures is encouraged, which can facilitate the assessment of latitudinal animal vulnerabilities under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40111312,
year = {2025},
author = {Levinson, W and Chang, I and Ward, S},
title = {Minimizing the Effects of Surgical Care on Climate Change.},
journal = {JAMA},
volume = {333},
number = {18},
pages = {1630-1631},
doi = {10.1001/jama.2025.0883},
pmid = {40111312},
issn = {1538-3598},
}
@article {pmid40110622,
year = {2025},
author = {Miroshnyk, N and Grabovska, T and Roubík, H},
title = {The spread of the invasive species Reynoutria japonica Houtt. will both expand and contract with climate change: results of climate modelling for 14 European countries.},
journal = {Pest management science},
volume = {81},
number = {7},
pages = {3642-3653},
pmid = {40110622},
issn = {1526-4998},
support = {//The Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) Potsdam, Germany/ ; },
mesh = {*Introduced Species ; *Climate Change ; Europe ; *Climate Models ; Temperature ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The study of invasive plant species distribution involves changes in their ranges and ecological niches under the projected global temperature increase until 2100. However, climate modeling of habitat suitability for Reynoutria japonica in Europe remains limited, hindering risk assessment and effective management of its spread. We used the MaxEnt model to assess the potential distribution of R. japonica in 14 European countries.<br><br>RESULTS: It was found that the range of the taxon will expand into northern regions by 13.6% or 17.0%, depending on the scenario. However, range contraction in southern and central regions is expected to reach 26%. As a result, by 2100, a slight overall reduction in range (by 9-13%) is projected due to the decrease in distribution areas in southern parts of Europe, where maximum air temperatures will rise. Temperature variability throughout the year and precipitation during the warmest quarter are limiting factors for the spread. The minimum temperature of the growing season will influence distribution projections for 2060, whereas under current climate conditions, this parameter does not have a limiting effect. A general framework for controlling invasions of Reynoutria Houtt. taxa has been developed for both national and international levels.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The study identified the dynamics of the invasive species' spread in Europe in relation to global climate change, assessed the risks of colonization in new areas, and provided tools for regulation and management to improve the prediction of potential distribution. &#xa9; 2025 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley &amp; Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.},
}
@article {pmid40109392,
year = {2025},
author = {Abir, M and Vardavas, R and Tariq, ZH and Hoch, E and Lawson, E and Cortner, S},
title = {Impact of Climate Change on Health and Drug Demand.},
journal = {Rand health quarterly},
volume = {12},
number = {2},
pages = {13},
pmid = {40109392},
issn = {2162-8254},
abstract = {It is anticipated that extreme weather events due to climate change will increase the prevalence of a number of acute and chronic diseases. As a result, the demand for drugs to prevent or treat those conditions is likely to increase. If the anticipated increase in demand for these drugs is not planned for, already strained medical supply chains will be further strained, resulting in poor health outcomes among affected patient populations and additional costs to health systems. The authors of this study estimated how the anticipated effects of climate change on the prevalence of a sample of four chronic conditions-cardiovascular disease (CVD), asthma, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and Alzheimer's disease-will affect demand for the drugs needed to treat them (metoprolol, albuterol, heparin, and donepezil, respectively). To generate these estimates, the authors conducted an environmental scan of the peer-reviewed and gray literature and developed a medical condition-specific systems dynamics model. The model can help inform policies for ensuring drug supply under various climate scenarios.},
}
@article {pmid40108348,
year = {2025},
author = {Nguyen, TT and Hayashi, T and Iwayama, H and Ishikawa, K},
title = {Valence fragmentation dynamics of a promising low global warming etching gas CF3CHCF2.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {9507},
pmid = {40108348},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {21H01073//JSPS-KAKENHI/ ; 21H01073//JSPS-KAKENHI/ ; JPMJAP2321//JST ASPIRE/ ; JPMJAP2321//JST ASPIRE/ ; },
abstract = {C3HF5 (CF3CHCF2, KSG14), a promising low global warming potential (GWP < 1) alternative to traditional perfluorocarbon etching gases for advanced integrated circuit manufacturing, particularly for high-aspect-ratio SiO2/SiN stacked layers in 3D flash memory. This study investigates the dissociative photoionization dynamics of C3HF5 across 10.0-26.0 eV. Ion yield curves and breakdown diagrams reveal that C3HF5 primarily fragments into C3HF5[+], C3F5[+], C3HF4[+], C3F4[+], C2F3[+], and CF3[+] ions. Appearance Energies of these fragments, determined from the ion yield curves, indicate fragmentation pathways at low electronic transitions. These findings underscore C3HF5's potential as an environmentally friendly etching gas with excellent performance characteristics.},
}
@article {pmid40106997,
year = {2025},
author = {Trabelsi, E},
title = {Sustainable tourism for climate change and environmental sustainability in Tunisia: Evidence from a novel measure, nonlinear modeling, and wavelet coherence.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {380},
number = {},
pages = {124991},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124991},
pmid = {40106997},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {Tunisia ; *Climate Change ; *Tourism ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Carbon Dioxide ; Carbon Footprint ; },
abstract = {This study examines the asymmetric impact of international tourism on CO2 emissions and environmental sustainability in Tunisia. Using the Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NARDL) model within a Stochastic Impacts by Regression on Population, Affluence, and Technology (STIRPAT) framework, we construct a composite index via Principal Component Analysis (PCA). Robustness checks include Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS), Bias-corrected Wavelet coherence, and asymmetric causality analysis through Vector Autoregression (VAR). Findings reveal that tourism traffic asymmetrically affects environmental sustainability, except for carbon emissions, even under nonlinear Granger causality analysis. Trade openness also exerts asymmetric effects, supporting the Pollution Haven hypothesis. Policy recommendations highlight the need for smart strategies such as mobile applications and taxation to track tourism-related carbon footprints, foster youth-led tourism businesses, address brain drain, and advance a circular economy. Sustainable tourism, alongside key structural factors, plays a vital role in shaping long-term environmental quality. Strategic agricultural development, improved governance, and the efficient use of renewable energy are crucial. Enhancing energy security, reducing fossil fuel dependence, and promoting green technology investments are necessary steps. This study contributes uniquely by compiling and updating a dataset based on six environmental criteria-air quality, energy management, biodiversity, health, population pressure, and water resources-while employing advanced econometric techniques.},
}
@article {pmid40106459,
year = {2025},
author = {Gil-Clavel, S and Wagenblast, T and Filatova, T},
title = {Incremental and transformational climate change adaptation factors in agriculture worldwide: A comparative analysis using natural language processing.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {3},
pages = {e0318784},
pmid = {40106459},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Agriculture ; Humans ; *Natural Language Processing ; Farmers ; *Adaptation, Physiological ; },
abstract = {Climate change is projected to adversely affect agriculture worldwide. This requires farmers to adapt incrementally already early in the twenty-first century, and to pursue transformational adaptation to endure future climate-induced damages. Many articles discuss the underlying mechanisms of farmers' adaptation to climate change using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. However, only the former is typically included in quantitative metanalysis of empirical evidence on adaptation. This omits the vast body of knowledge from qualitative research. We address this gap by performing a comparative analysis of factors associated with farmers' climate change adaptation in both quantitative and qualitative literature using Natural Language Processing and generalized linear models. By retrieving publications from Scopus, we derive a database with metadata and associations from both quantitative and qualitative findings, focusing on climate change adaptation of farmers. We use the derived data as input for generalized linear models to analyze whether reported factors behind farmers' decisions differ by type of adaptation (incremental vs. transformational) and across different global regions. Our results show that factors related to adaptive capacity and access to information and technology are more likely to be associated with transformational adaptation than with incremental adaptation. Regarding world regions, access to finance/income and infrastructure are uneven, with farmers in high-income countries having an advantage, whereas farmers in low- and middle-income countries require these the most for effective adaptation to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40106423,
year = {2025},
author = {Bebeley, JF and Tofa, AI and Kamara, AY and Jibrin, JM and Solomon, R and Adeleke, MA and Omoigui, LO and Eseigbe, OB and Peter-Jerome, H and Ademulegun, TD},
title = {Modelling the potential impact of climate change on the productivity of soybean in the Nigeria Savannas.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {3},
pages = {e0313786},
pmid = {40106423},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Glycine max/growth &amp; development ; Nigeria ; *Grassland ; Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; Temperature ; Seasons ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {A well-calibrated and evaluated GROPGRO module of the Decision Support System for Agro-technological Transfer (DSSAT) was used to simulate productivity of soybean in northern Nigeria under climate change. Both historical (1990-2019) and projected climate scenarios from 5 general circulation models (GCMs) under two representative concentration pathways (RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5) in the mid-century (2040-2069) and end of the century (2070-2099) periods were used. Depending on climate scenario, the minimum temperature is expected to rise by 1.7-4.4oC at Kano in the Sudan savanna (SS) agroecological zone (AEZ) and 1.4-4.0oC at Zaria in the northern Guinea savanna (NGS) AEZ, while maximum temperatures are projected to increase by 1.7-4.1oC in the SS and 1.3-3.6oC in the NGS. Seasonal average rainfall will increase by 4.8-14.5% in the SS and decrease by 2.6-3.8% in the NGS, relative to the baseline climate. The model predicted delaying trends for days to flowering and maturity for both varieties in all climate scenarios in the two AEZs. Despite the delay in flowering and increase in crop cycle length, climate change will result in grain yield reduction in most of the future scenarios. Across location, variety and time slice, the grain yield will decline by between 8.4 and 23.6% under RCP4.5 scenario, with much higher decline by between 28.7 and 51.4% under RCP 8.5 scenario. However, using the early maturing variety can reduce the adverse effects of climate change on grain yield. On average, the yield of the early-maturing TGX1835-10E is predicted to be 15.2% higher under RCP4.5 scenario and up to 21.7% under RCP8.5 than that of the medium-maturing TGX1951-3F for both centuries in the SS AEZ. In the NGS, the average yield of TGX1835-10E is predicted to be 9.0% and 7.5% higher than that of TGX1951-3F under RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios, respectively. Using early-maturing soybean varieties is a key management strategy to boost the resilience of soybean production in Nigeria's savannas under climate change conditions.},
}
@article {pmid40104966,
year = {2025},
author = {Sames, KM},
title = {Impact of climate change on winter occupations in Minnesota.},
journal = {Work (Reading, Mass.)},
volume = {82},
number = {3},
pages = {631-637},
doi = {10.1177/10519815251319223},
pmid = {40104966},
issn = {1875-9270},
mesh = {Humans ; Minnesota ; *Climate Change ; *Seasons ; Recreation ; *Occupations/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Skiing ; Leisure Activities ; },
abstract = {BackgroundClimate change impacts everyone, but the warmer and snow starved winter of 2023-2024 in Minnesota has had devastating impacts on people all over the state. It severely limited participation in typical winter outdoor recreational and leisure activities and resulted in unemployment or underemployment of thousands of Minnesotans.ObjectiveThe aim of this article is to draw attention to the direct impact climate change has on human occupations and suggest ways that occupational therapy practitioners and others can contribute to efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change.MethodsThe author reviewed of publicly available data, news stories, and had conversations with people directly affected by the winter that was unusually warm and dry. This information was then synthesized into this article.ResultsIn Minnesota, the climate in winters is changing faster than in summers. The lack of snow and ice, directly resulted in unemployment or underemployment of thousands of Minnesotans. It cost businesses, clubs, and communities untold dollars in lost revenue. Further, thousands of Minnesotans lost opportunities to ski, skate, snowmobile, ice fish, snowshoe, dogsled, and engage in many other outdoor activities.ConclusionEngagement in outdoor activities is an important part of life in Minnesota. When climate change interferes with these outdoor activities, it is cause for concern. It impacts paid work, volunteer work, recreation, and leisure. This is of particular concern to occupational therapy practitioners. More must be done to reduce the human causes of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40102427,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, G and Törnqvist, TE and Dangendorf, S},
title = {Author Correction: Real-world time-travel experiment shows ecosystem collapse due to anthropogenic climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {2661},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-025-57833-3},
pmid = {40102427},
issn = {2041-1723},
}
@article {pmid40102021,
year = {2025},
author = {Colozza, D and Guo, I and Sukotjo, SW and Padmita, AC and Galera, RG and Sulastri, E and Wikanestri, I and Ndiaye, M},
title = {The impact of climate change on child nutrition in Indonesia: a conceptual framework and scoping review of the available evidence.},
journal = {BMJ paediatrics open},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {40102021},
issn = {2399-9772},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Indonesia/epidemiology ; *Child Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology ; Child ; *Nutritional Status ; Child, Preschool ; *Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena ; Diet ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is expected to significantly impact child nutrition, worsening global health inequities. Indonesia, a country highly vulnerable to climate change, also faces substantial child malnutrition challenges. However, comprehensive knowledge on climate change's impacts on child nutrition in Indonesia is limited. This study addresses this gap through a scoping review of the scientific evidence on the effects of climate change on child nutrition in Indonesia.<br><br>METHODS: We developed a conceptual framework based on global literature to guide our systematic search, linking climate change to child nutrition and its determinants in Indonesia. Systematic searches were conducted in English and Indonesian on Scopus, Web of Science and PubMed, supplemented by Google Scholar and citation screening. We included peer-reviewed, Scopus-indexed studies focused on Indonesia, examining either direct or indirect impacts of climate change on child nutrition. A narrative synthesis was performed, structured around outcomes identified in our framework: (1) nutrition-associated conditions, (2) diets and disease, (3) social dynamics and (4) food system shocks.<br><br>RESULTS: From 3025 records, 134 studies met the inclusion criteria. Studies were either multicountry including Indonesia (23%, n=31), Indonesia-specific across multiple regions (26%, n=35) or region-specific, mainly focused on Java (22%, n=29), Sumatra (11%, n=14), Kalimantan (7%, n=9) and Sulawesi (7%, n=9). Other regions were under-represented (5%, n=7). Most studies used quantitative methods (87%, n=116). Few studies assessed direct links between climate change and nutritional outcomes (n=5), food security or dietary quality (n=7); more focused on indirect pathways such as disease (n=49), social dynamics (n=18) and food system disruptions (n=55).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Evidence suggests significant impacts of climate change on child nutrition in Indonesia, highlighting the need for urgent action. Further localised studies that consider contextual factors, and actions focused on strengthening health and nutrition systems, are critical, especially in regions most vulnerable to both climate change and child malnutrition.},
}
@article {pmid40101618,
year = {2025},
author = {Harmon O'Driscoll, J and Healy, MG and Siggins, A and McGinley, J and O'Brien, E and Wang, J and Holloway, P and Mellander, PE and Morrison, L and Scannell, S and Ryan, PC},
title = {Quantifying the influence of climate change on pesticide risks in drinking water.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {972},
number = {},
pages = {179090},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179090},
pmid = {40101618},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Pesticides/analysis ; Ireland ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis ; *Drinking Water/chemistry ; Risk Assessment ; Humans ; *Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Climate change can influence pesticide contamination and resulting human health risks due by altering weather conditions that drive pesticide fate and transport. However limited research has examined these effects, leaving regulatory frameworks and adaptation strategies unable to address future pesticide risks. This study develops a novel probabilistic model to quantify climate change impacts on pesticide-related human health risks under two different climate scenarios, using study locations in the north-east and south-west of Ireland. Results indicate that pesticide concentrations in drinking water are projected to exceed legal limits more frequently, and by greater amounts, under all climate scenarios, with associated health risks increasing by an average of 18 % under RCP 4.5 (2050) and 38 % under RCP8.5 (2100). The model results also indicate significant regional variation in health risk, with risk 48 % higher in the south-west than the north-east under baseline conditions. Climate change effects intensify these regional variances with risk up to 70 % higher under RCP4.5 (2050), and 85 % higher under RCP8.5 (2100). Despite these increases, overall pesticide human health risks are likely to remain low in Ireland under future climates. This study presents a probabilistic framework that may be applied internationally to quantify the impact of climate change on human health risk at a local-scale and may be adapted for different site conditions and climate projections to suit users' needs. This approach can inform future pesticide management programmes by identifying vulnerable areas and key pesticides under changing climate conditions, emphasizing the importance of incorporating climate change into pesticide risk mitigation and public health strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40101495,
year = {2025},
author = {Besarra, I and Opdyke, A and Mendoza, JE and Delmendo, PA and Santiago, J and Evangelista, DJ and Francisco A Lagmay, AM},
title = {The cost of flooding on housing under climate change in the Philippines: Examining projected damage at the local scale.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {380},
number = {},
pages = {124966},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124966},
pmid = {40101495},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Philippines ; *Floods/economics ; *Housing ; Humans ; },
abstract = {While the Philippines has made significant strides in proactive disaster risk reduction measures, current planning actions are undertaken primarily based on historical flood risk. There are gaps in understanding how the escalating impacts of climate change will alter flood dynamics. This study examines shifting local flood risk patterns in the Municipality of Carigara in Leyte. We quantify probabilistic flood damage on residential structures for early, mid-, and late-term flood scenarios under RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 pathways. By utilising localised housing vulnerability functions, we assess risk trends at a household level, considering concrete, light material, and elevated light material housing typologies. Our results indicate a 3 % decrease in future flood damages to residential structures under RCP 4.5 and a 34 % decrease in damages under RCP 8.5 by 2100 attributable to climate change for 100-year flood events. These shifts highlight the nuances of regional changes in flood damages over the next century. The findings provide insights into how localised climate-risk assessments for municipalities might be established as entry points to inform climate change policies and projects. Through established mechanisms such as Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Funds (LDRRMF) in the Philippines, we propose methods of climate-informed decision-making for local government units to minimise damage for future climate scenarios.},
}
@article {pmid40101489,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, W and Hu, S and Liu, Y},
title = {Synergistic policy effects of digitization in reducing air pollution and addressing climate change in China.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {380},
number = {},
pages = {124730},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124730},
pmid = {40101489},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Air Pollution/prevention &amp; control ; China ; *Climate Change ; *Environmental Policy ; },
abstract = {Given the increasing constraints of climate change and air pollution on economic growth, constructing a comprehensive policy system that promotes the coordinated development of pollution reduction, carbon mitigation, and economic growth has become the key to resolving current contradictions. However, the synergistic effects of the policy combination between digitalization, pollution reduction and carbon mitigation remain insufficiently evaluated. Based on panel data from 239 Chinese cities spanning 2014 to 2024, this study employs a fixed effects model to comprehensively analyze the effects of atmospheric, climate, and digital policy combinations from multiple perspectives. The results indicate that the synergistic effects of policy combinations surpass those of single policies. In the case of single policies, they demonstrate synergy while effectively achieving policy goals. Regarding policy interactions, the interplay between two policies entails both complementary and substitution effects. When considering policy combinations, an appropriate number of policies can maximize the overall policy effect, while excessive combinations may trigger substitution effects between policies. From the perspective of policy actors, collaborative efforts among policy actors strengthen the synergistic effects of policies, though an increasing number of policy actors does not necessarily enhance the synergy. This study provides theoretical references for designing collaborative policy mechanisms and establishing a collaborative development policy network system.},
}
@article {pmid40101480,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, H and Zhang, H and Feng, Z and Zhao, J and Chen, H and Guo, X and Wang, T and Liu, Y},
title = {Climate change influences on vegetation photosynthesis in the Northern Hemisphere.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {380},
number = {},
pages = {124976},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124976},
pmid = {40101480},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Photosynthesis ; Seasons ; Ecosystem ; Temperature ; Chlorophyll ; },
abstract = {Changes in ecosystem productivity affect terrestrial carbon sequestration. In previous research on the effects of climate change, it has been determined that prolonged growing season length (LOS) increases vegetation productivity in ecosystems. In addition to the duration of vegetation growth, the intensity of photosynthesis is another factor influencing the annual accumulated vegetation productivity. Nevertheless, the impact of climate change on productivity through photosynthetic intensity of vegetation remains uncertain. Here, we utilized the photosynthetic phenology extracted from solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF) to investigate the influence of climate change on the annual peak value of vegetation photosynthesis (SIFmax), as well as the contribution of SIFmax to annual accumulated gross primary productivity (GPPann) in the Northern Hemisphere (>30° N). Furthermore, the influence of changes in LOS and SIFmax on GPPann were compared. The results showed that vegetation SIFmax increased in 73.0% of the areas, and that different climatic factors (radiation, precipitation and temperature), and the advanced start of the growing season (SOS) contributed to an increase in SIFmax. GPPann was more sensitive to the peak of photosynthesis than LOS, with SIFmax being the dominant factor affecting GPPann in 39.9% of the study area, compared to 13.7% of the area dominated by LOS. Our results demonstrated that climate change increases GPPann primarily by increasing SIFmax rather than by extending LOS. While temperature was the largest contributor to GPPann among all climate factors, precipitation and radiation can also have an obvious effect on GPPann through SIFmax. Our study highlights the important mediating role of peak photosynthesis in the influence of climatic factors on the annual accumulated productivity of vegetation. The results provide implications for understanding the characteristics of vegetation response to climate change, and for the development of ecosystem restoration and carbon management strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40100629,
year = {2025},
author = {Feng, K and Lin, N and Kopp, RE and Xian, S and Oppenheimer, M},
title = {Reinforcement learning-based adaptive strategies for climate change adaptation: An application for coastal flood risk management.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {12},
pages = {e2402826122},
pmid = {40100629},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {2103754//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; 1652448//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; 62088101//MOST | National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)/ ; 2021SHZDZX0100//Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project/ ; },
abstract = {Conventional computational models of climate adaptation frameworks inadequately consider decision-makers' capacity to learn, update, and improve decisions. Here, we investigate the potential of reinforcement learning (RL), a machine learning technique that efficaciously acquires knowledge from the environment and systematically optimizes dynamic decisions, in modeling and informing adaptive climate decision-making. We consider coastal flood risk mitigations for Manhattan, New York City, USA (NYC), illustrating the benefit of continuously incorporating observations of sea-level rise into systematic designs of adaptive strategies. We find that when designing adaptive seawalls to protect NYC, the RL-derived strategy significantly reduces the expected net cost by 6 to 36% under the moderate emissions scenario SSP2-4.5 (9 to 77% under the high emissions scenario SSP5-8.5), compared to conventional methods. When considering multiple adaptive policies, including accomodation and retreat as well as protection, the RL approach leads to a further 5% (15%) cost reduction, showing RL's flexibility in coordinatively addressing complex policy design problems. RL also outperforms conventional methods in controlling tail risk (i.e., low probability, high impact outcomes) and in avoiding losses induced by misinformation about the climate state (e.g., deep uncertainty), demonstrating the importance of systematic learning and updating in addressing extremes and uncertainties related to climate adaptation.},
}
@article {pmid40099534,
year = {2025},
author = {Karapli-Petritsopoulou, A and Heckelmann, JJ and Becker, D and Anderson, NJ and Frisch, D},
title = {Altered Phenotypic Responses of Asexual Arctic Daphnia After 10 Years of Rapid Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {3},
pages = {e70119},
pmid = {40099534},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {033W034A//Bundesministerium f&#xfc;r Bildung und Forschung/ ; 407495230//Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft/ ; 423957469//Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft/ ; 461099895//Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Daphnia/physiology/genetics ; *Climate Change ; Phenotype ; Greenland ; Arctic Regions ; Adaptation, Physiological ; *Reproduction, Asexual ; },
abstract = {Understanding the fates of organisms and ecosystems under global change requires consideration of the organisms' rapid adaptation potential. In the Arctic, the recent temperature increase strongly impacts freshwater ecosystems which are important sentinels for climate change. However, a mechanistic understanding of the adaptive capacity of their key zooplankton grazers, among them polyploid, obligate parthenogenetic Daphnia, is lacking. Theory suggests low adaptation potential of asexual animals, yet examples exist of asexuals persisting through marked environmental changes. Here, we studied asexual Daphnia pulicaria from a meromictic lake in South-West Greenland. Its oxycline hosts purple sulfur bacteria (PSB), a potential food source for Daphnia. We tested two key phenotypic traits: (1) thermal tolerance as a response to rapid regional warming and (2) hypoxia tolerance tied to grazing of PSB in the hypoxic/anoxic transition zone. To assess Daphnia's adaptive capacity, we resurrected Daphnia from dormant eggs representing a historical subpopulation from 2011, sampled modern subpopulation representatives in 2022, and measured phenotypic variation of thermal (time to immobilization-Timm) and hypoxia tolerance (respiration rate and critical oxygen limit-Pcrit) in clonal lineages of both subpopulations. Whole genome sequencing of the tested clonal lineages identified three closely related genetic clusters, one with clones from both subpopulations and two unique to each subpopulation. We observed significantly lower Timm and a trend for higher Pcrit and respiration rates in the modern subpopulation, indicating a lower tolerance to both high temperature and hypoxia in comparison with the historical subpopulation. As these two traits share common physiological mechanisms, the observed phenotypic divergence might be driven by a relaxed selection pressure on hypoxia tolerance linked to variation in PSB abundance. Our results, while contrary to our expectation of higher thermal tolerance in the modern subpopulation, provide evidence for phenotypic change within a decade in this asexual Daphnia population.},
}
@article {pmid40098292,
year = {2026},
author = {Tang, BL},
title = {Mitigating global climate change and its environmental impact is a key social responsibility of scientists and should be part of research ethics policies and guidelines.},
journal = {Accountability in research},
volume = {33},
number = {2},
pages = {2479494},
doi = {10.1080/08989621.2025.2479494},
pmid = {40098292},
issn = {1545-5815},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Social Responsibility ; Humans ; *Ethics, Research ; Guidelines as Topic ; *Research Personnel/ethics ; *Environment ; },
abstract = {Scientists have both epistemic and social responsibilities. Doing good science and reproducible research work would be a scientist's epistemic responsibility, but what might constitute social responsibility is perhaps broader and more subjective. Here, I posit that mitigation of global climate change (CC) and its environmental impact would be a key contemporary social responsibility of scientists. In their research, diligence in reducing the contribution of their work to greenhouse gas emissions and CC would be morally normative. Furthermore, contributing to tackling CC and its detrimental effects would be befitting of scientists' technical expertise, and is thus an appropriate reciprocative return for the training and resources afforded to them by society (and the environment). Scientists being responsible for tackling CC and its effects can be adequately described by the terms of dimensions of responsibility alluded to by de Melo-Martin and Intemann. As such, there would be no convincing reasons to reject these as important notions that should be incorporated into research ethics guidelines and policies.},
}
@article {pmid40097521,
year = {2025},
author = {He, Z and Gu, X and Wang, M and Xu, M},
title = {The coupled effect of climate change and LUCC on meteorological drought in a karst drainage basin, Southwest China.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {9134},
pmid = {40097521},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {QKHJ-ZK[2023] Key028//Natural Science Foundation of Guizhou Province, China/ ; KT202237//Natural and scientific research fund of Guizhou Water Resources Department/ ; u1612441; 41471032//Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; QKH J [2010] No. 2026, QKH J [2013] No. 2208//Natural and scientific fund of Guizhou Science and Technology Agency/ ; 2015//2015 Doctor Scientific Research Startup Project of Guizhou Normal University/ ; },
abstract = {With global warming and the acceleration of the water cycle, the frequency and severity of droughts have progressively increased. Although Southwest China is located inland, the combined effects of global climate change, regional climate anomalies, and human activities have led to a diversified set of driving mechanisms for meteorological droughts. Based on monthly global and regional meteorological factors (10 global factors and 8 regional factors) and land use/land cover data from 1948 to 2023, this study employs classical correlation analysis, wavelet analysis, and Bayesian principles to explore the temporal and spatial evolution characteristics of meteorological droughts in Southwest China, as well as their driving mechanisms. The results show that: (1) between 1948 and 2023, meteorological droughts in Southwest China exhibited a north-south (annual average, spring, and winter) or east-west decreasing trend (autumn) and alternating east-west intensity in summer. The drought frequency ranged from 0.35 to 0.39, generally showing a decreasing trend from southwest to northeast. (2) Global atmospheric circulation significantly influences meteorological droughts in Southwest China, especially during El Niño years, when global atmospheric circulation factors such as Nino 3.4 and SOI have a more prominent impact on drought, particularly in the summer and autumn. In contrast, during La Niña years, drought intensity and frequency are more pronounced in spring and autumn. Regional climate factors, particularly temperature and evapotranspiration, also have a significant effect on drought across different seasons, especially in winter and spring, when higher temperatures and evapotranspiration exacerbate droughts, and precipitation has a relatively weaker effect. (3) Land use changes significantly affect meteorological droughts in Southwest China, with a driving probability ranging from 0.39 to 0.42. Under different climate conditions, the driving probabilities of land use changes are ranked as follows: El Niño years (0.32-0.52) > Normal years (0.31-0.51) > La Niña years (0.27-0.50). In particular, land use changes such as the expansion of built-up areas and the reduction of farmland could intensify the frequency and severity of meteorological droughts in drought-prone areas. Additionally, the reduction of green spaces or forests may also exacerbate droughts, especially during the urbanization process. Notably, during El Niño years, the driving effect of various landforms on drought shows different skewed distributions. Therefore, this study clarifies, to some extent, the evolution and mechanisms of meteorological droughts in Southwest China and provides technical guidance and theoretical support for drought prevention and disaster relief efforts in the Karst region.},
}
@article {pmid40097480,
year = {2025},
author = {Tanaya, T and Iwamura, S and Okada, W and Kuwae, T},
title = {Artificial structures can facilitate rapid coral recovery under climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {9116},
pmid = {40097480},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Anthozoa/physiology ; *Coral Reefs ; Ecosystem ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Coral Bleaching ; },
abstract = {Rising seawater temperatures from climate change have caused coral bleaching, risking coral extinction by century's end. To save corals, reef restoration must occur alongside other climate-change mitigation. Here we show the effectiveness of habitat creation on artificial structures for rapid coral restoration in response to climate change. We use 29 years of field observations for coral distributions on breakwaters and surrounding reefs (around 33,000 measurements in total). Following bleaching in 1998, breakwaters had higher coral cover (mainly Acropora spp.) than did surrounding natural reefs. Coral recovery times on breakwaters matched the frequency of recent bleaching events (~ every 6 years) and were accelerated by surface processing of the artificial structures with grooves. Corals on breakwaters were more abundant in shallow waters, under high light, and on moderately sloped substrate. Coral abundance on breakwaters was increased by incorporating shallow areas and surface texture. Our results suggest that habitat creation on artificial structures can increase coral community resilience against climate change by increasing coral recovery potential.},
}
@article {pmid40097418,
year = {2025},
author = {Guan, X and Huang, H and Ke, X and Cheng, X and Zhang, H and Chen, A and Qiu, G and Wu, H and Wei, C},
title = {Monitoring, modeling, and forecasting long-term changes in coastal seawater quality due to climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {2616},
pmid = {40097418},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {No. U1901218//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; No. 42277379//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; },
abstract = {As climate change affects the physicochemical properties of coastal water, the resulting element re-exposure may override the emission reductions achieved by human pollution control efforts. Here, we conduct an analysis the water quality-climate effect over eight consecutive years from 2015 to 2022 along the South China coast combined with CMIP6 Scenario Model Intercomparison Project. Then we utilized a data-driven model to predict the concentrations of trace metals and nutrients over the next 80 years. It is suggested that the acidification process carries the risk of triggering the ocean's buffering mechanisms. During this alkalinity replenishment process, trace metals, such as Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Pb, and Zn, in the sediment are released into the water phase, along with Ca[2+] and Mg[2+]. Here, the aim of this study is to show that the nexus of re-exposure-eutrophication-emission reduction with human activities and climate feedback, cannot be ignored in the pursuit of effective environmental governance.},
}
@article {pmid40096566,
year = {2025},
author = {Mayer, DK and McCabe, M},
title = {Climate Change and Cancer Care.},
journal = {Clinical journal of oncology nursing},
volume = {29},
number = {2},
pages = {110-111},
pmid = {40096566},
issn = {1538-067X},
mesh = {Humans ; *Neoplasms/nursing/therapy ; *Climate Change ; *Oncology Nursing ; },
abstract = {To commemorate ONS's 50th anniversary in 2025, throughout the year, we will be reprinting seminal editorials written by former editors of the Oncology Nursing Forum and the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing that have.},
}
@article {pmid40095155,
year = {2025},
author = {Mohamed, AF and Mohamed, AS and Abdel-Khalek, AA and Badran, SR},
title = {Synergistic impact of temperature rises and ferric oxide nanoparticles on biochemical and oxidative stress biomarkers in Oreochromis niloticus: relevant environmental risk assessment under predicted global warming.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {4},
pages = {409},
pmid = {40095155},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {Animals ; *Cichlids/metabolism/physiology ; *Global Warming ; *Oxidative Stress/drug effects ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/toxicity ; Biomarkers/metabolism ; Risk Assessment ; *Ferric Compounds/toxicity ; *Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles/toxicity ; },
abstract = {Global warming and contamination of freshwater environments with nanoparticles (NPs) pose a global threat to biodiversity. Numerous studies demonstrated the effects of increasing temperatures and NPs separately, but their combined impact on aquatic life remains poorly understood or unstudied, particularly under predicted rising temperatures resulting from global warming (+ 2 and + 4 °C). So, the present study aims to determine how the temperature rises affect the toxicological characteristics of ferric oxide nanoparticles (Fe2O3 NPs) on the prevalent freshwater fish, Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Fish samples were randomly put into six glass aquaria groups: 0 mg/L Fe2O3 NPs and 25 mg/L Fe2O3 NPs groups at 30 °C, 32 °C, and 34 °C with duplicated aquaria per group for 4 days. Hydrodynamic size and zeta potential evaluations revealed that Fe2O3 NPs' aggregation in water decreases with high temperature. Additionally, increasing the temperature and exposure to Fe2O3 NPs led to a significant rise in total proteins, albumin, globulin, plasma aspartate aminotransferase (AST), plasma alanine aminotransferase (ALT), plasma alkaline phosphatase (ALP), creatinine, and uric acid. We also noticed alterations in the amounts of malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione reduced (GSH), and catalase (CAT) in the fish's liver and gills. Finally, our findings indicated that Fe2O3 NPs' toxicity in fish escalated with increasing temperature, peaking at 34 °C due to particle property changes caused by temperature elevation. Therefore, it should not ignore the impact of the projected global increasing temperatures on NPs toxicity in freshwater habitats.},
}
@article {pmid40094769,
year = {2025},
author = {Khwarahm, NR},
title = {MaxEnt-Based Distribution Modeling of the Invasive Species Phragmites australis Under Climate Change Conditions in Iraq.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40094769},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Phragmites australis (common reed), a recently introduced invasive species in Iraq, has swiftly established itself as a vigorous perennial plant, significantly impacting the biodiversity and ecosystem functions of Iraqi ecoregions with alarming consequences. There is an insufficient understanding of both the current distribution and possible future trends under climate change scenarios. Consequently, this study seeks to model the current and future potential distribution of this invasive species in Iraq using machine learning techniques (i.e., MaxEnt) alongside geospatial tools integrated within a GIS framework. Land-cover features, such as herbaceous zones, wetlands, annual precipitation, and elevation, emerged as optimal conditioning factors for supporting the species' invasiveness and habitat through vegetation cover and moisture retention. These factors collectively contributed by nearly 85% to the distribution of P. australis in Iraq. In addition, the results indicate a net decline in high-suitability habitats for P. australis under both the SSP126 (moderate mitigation; 5.33% habitat loss) and SSP585 (high emissions; 6.74% habitat loss) scenarios, with losses concentrated in southern and northern Iraq. The model demonstrated robust reliability, achieving an AUC score of 0.9 ± 0.012, which reflects high predictive accuracy. The study area covers approximately 430,632.17 km[2], of which 64,065.66 km[2] (14.87% of the total region) was classified as the optimal habitat for P. australis. While climate projections indicate an overall decline (i.e., SSP126 (5.33% loss) and SSP585 (6.74% loss)) in suitable habitats for P. australis across Iraq, certain localized regions may experience increased habitat suitability, reflecting potential gains (i.e., SSP126 (3.58% gain) and SSP585 (1.82% gain)) in specific areas. Policymakers should focus on regions with emerging suitability risks for proactive monitoring and management. Additionally, areas already infested by the species require enhanced surveillance and containment measures to mitigate ecological and socioeconomic impacts.},
}
@article {pmid40094718,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhu, X and Jiang, X and Chen, Y and Li, C and Ding, S and Zhang, X and Luo, L and Jia, Y and Zhao, G},
title = {Prediction of Potential Distribution and Response of Changium smyrnioides to Climate Change Based on Optimized MaxEnt Model.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40094718},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {2024SF-GJHX-4//Key research and Development Program of Shaanxi/ ; },
abstract = {Changium smyrnioides, an endangered herb known for its medicinal roots, contains essential amino acids that are vital for human health but cannot be synthesized by the body. However, wild populations of this species have been steadily declining due to the combined impacts of climate change and anthropogenic activities. In this study, we employed an optimized MaxEnt model to predict the potential distribution of C. smyrnioides under different climate scenarios and to evaluate its responses to climate change. Our findings demonstrated that the MaxEnt model achieved optimal performance with a regularization multiplier of 0.5 and a feature combination of linear and quadratic terms. Among the environmental variables, three emerged as the most critical factors shaping the species' potential distribution: elevation, precipitation of the driest month (bio14), and isothermality (bio2/bio7 × 100, bio3). Currently, the primary suitable habitats for C. smyrnioides are concentrated in Jiangsu Province, with an estimated 21,135 km[2] classified as highly suitable. The analysis further indicated that, in response to rising temperatures, C. smyrnioides is likely to shift its distribution northeastward across China. Notably, the results suggested that the total area of suitable habitats would increase over time under projected climate scenarios. Based on the predicted centroid migration of suitable habitats, Anhui Province was identified as a critical future conservation zone for C. smyrnioides. This region could serve as a vital refuge, ensuring the long-term survival of the species under changing climatic conditions. Overall, this study provides key insights into the ecological responses of C. smyrnioides to climate change, offering evidence-based guidance for the development of effective conservation strategies aimed at safeguarding this endangered herb.},
}
@article {pmid40094567,
year = {2025},
author = {Luo, Y and Yang, J and Liu, L and Zhang, K},
title = {MaxEnt Modeling and Effects of Climate Change on Shifts in Habitat Suitability for Sorbus alnifolia in China.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40094567},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {32471591//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; SJCX21_1614.//Postgraduate Research &amp; Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province/ ; },
abstract = {Anthropogenic climate change stands out as one of the primary forces expected to reshape Earth's ecosystems and global biodiversity in the coming decades. Sorbus alnifolia, which occurs in deciduous forests, is valued for its ornamental appeal and practical uses but is reported to be declining in the wild. Nevertheless, the distribution of this species' suitable range, along with the key ecological and environmental drivers that shape its habitat suitability, remains largely unknown. By analyzing 198 occurrence records and 54 environmental factors, we employed MaxEnt to project S. alnifolia's current and future habitat suitability. Our results showed that annual precipitation (37.4%), normalized difference vegetation index (30.0%), August water vapor pressure (20.8%), and temperature annual range (3.4%) were the most significant variables explaining S. alnifolia's environmental requirements. The suitable habitats were primarily scattered across eastern and central China. Under projected future climatic conditions, the total expanse of potential habitat is expected to increase. However, most of this expansion involves low-suitability habitats, whereas moderately and highly suitable habitats are likely to shrink, especially in southern and lower-altitude regions of China. Based on these findings, we propose several conservation strategies to support the long-term sustainability of S. alnifolia.},
}
@article {pmid40092619,
year = {2025},
author = {Bhandari, D and Robinson, E and Pollock, W and Watterson, J and Su, TT and Lokmic-Tomkins, Z},
title = {Mapping multilevel adaptation response to protect maternal and child health from climate change impacts: A scoping review.},
journal = {iScience},
volume = {28},
number = {3},
pages = {111914},
pmid = {40092619},
issn = {2589-0042},
abstract = {Anthropogenic climate change attributed increases in air pollution, rising temperatures, and extreme weather events are linked to a higher risk of adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes, necessitating interventions to protect maternal and child health. This scoping review mapped multilevel adaptation strategies implemented to protect maternal and child health from climate change effects. Eighteen unique adaptation strategies we identified included educational interventions, risk communication, air purifiers, air cleaning strategies, nutrition supplementation, cash transfer, employment guarantee scheme, community health worker program, chemoprophylaxis, insecticide-treated nests, home and environmental remediation, and bioethanol cooking fuel. Our findings suggest that these adaptation strategies are generally nonspecific and fail to address the specialized needs and unique health risks faced by pregnant women and young children. Prioritizing the involvement of pregnant women, mothers of young children and local healthcare services in developing tailored adaptation interventions is crucial to support climate change adaptation, resilience, and reducing maternal and child health risks.},
}
@article {pmid40091659,
year = {2025},
author = {Moslehi, S and Narimani, S and Soleimanpour, S},
title = {Challenges and Adaptive Measures for the Potential Next Pandemic Caused by Climate Change.},
journal = {Disaster medicine and public health preparedness},
volume = {19},
number = {},
pages = {e59},
doi = {10.1017/dmp.2025.56},
pmid = {40091659},
issn = {1938-744X},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Pandemics/prevention &amp; control/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Public Health/methods ; Global Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change is increasingly recognized as a significant driver of emerging infectious diseases, with the potential to catalyze the next global pandemic. This paper explores the complex interplay between climate change and the emergence of novel pathogens, emphasizing the environmental, ecological, and socio-economic factors that contribute to disease transmission. Rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and habitat destruction are reshaping ecosystems, bringing humans into closer contact with zoonotic reservoirs and vectors. These changes amplify the risk of spillover events, as seen in recent outbreaks. The study identifies key challenges, including inadequate surveillance systems, limited global cooperation, and the disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations. Furthermore, it proposes adaptive measures such as enhanced early warning systems, integrated One Health approaches, and climate-resilient public health infrastructure. By addressing these challenges and implementing proactive strategies, the global community can mitigate the risk of a climate-driven pandemic and strengthen preparedness for future health crises. This paper underscores the urgent need for interdisciplinary collaboration and policy innovation to safeguard global health in the face of a changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid40090514,
year = {2025},
author = {Rony, F and Pittelli, MG and Contursi, C and Pacchetti, I and Calabrò, ER and Viganò, LV and Mathews, KS and Poli, G and Van Leuven, K and Martini, M},
title = {Impact on beclometasone dipropionate pharmacokinetics when switching to a low global warming potential propellant in a pressurised metered-dose inhaler.},
journal = {Pulmonary pharmacology &amp; therapeutics},
volume = {89},
number = {},
pages = {102356},
doi = {10.1016/j.pupt.2025.102356},
pmid = {40090514},
issn = {1522-9629},
mesh = {Humans ; *Beclomethasone/pharmacokinetics/administration &amp; dosage/analogs &amp; derivatives ; Metered Dose Inhalers ; Cross-Over Studies ; Male ; Adult ; Double-Blind Method ; Administration, Inhalation ; Female ; Young Adult ; *Aerosol Propellants/administration &amp; dosage/chemistry ; *Anti-Asthmatic Agents/pharmacokinetics/administration &amp; dosage ; Middle Aged ; *Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated/chemistry/administration &amp; dosage ; Area Under Curve ; Adolescent ; Fluorocarbons ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Use of high global warming potential propellants (e.g., HFA-134a) for pressurised metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) is being phased down. Beclometasone dipropionate (BDP) is approved for the treatment of asthma in several countries via an HFA-134a propellant pMDI. This is being reformulated using the low global warming potential propellant HFA-152a. Two studies compared BDP pharmacokinetics delivered via pMDI using HFA-152a vs HFA-134a.<br><br>METHODS: Both studies (N&#xa0;=&#xa0;71/study) were single-dose (four inhalations of BDP), randomised, double-blind, crossover (Study 1, four-way; Study 2, two-way), in healthy volunteers. In Study 1, subjects inhaled BDP via HFA-134a pMDI in two periods (200 &#x3bc;g/actuation in one period, 100 &#x3bc;g/actuation in the other) and HFA-152a pMDI in the other two (200 or 100 &#x3bc;g/actuation). In Study 2, subjects inhaled BDP 200 &#x3bc;g/actuation via HFA-134a or HFA-152a pMDI using a spacer device. pMDIs containing HFA-152a and HFA-134a were compared in terms of lung availability (BDP comparisons) and total systemic exposure (beclometasone-17-monopropionate comparisons [B17MP; active metabolite of BDP]), with bioequivalence concluded if the 90&#xa0;% confidence intervals (CIs) of the geometric mean ratios of maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the plasma concentration-time curve between time zero and the last quantifiable timepoint (AUC0-t) were between 80 and 125&#xa0;%.<br><br>RESULTS: BDP Cmax and AUC0-t were equivalent for the two BDP 200&#xa0;&#x3bc;g formulations, without (Study 1) and with spacer (Study 2). BDP 100&#xa0;&#x3bc;g AUC0-t met the bioequivalence criteria, but the Cmax lower 90&#xa0;% CI was marginally below the bioequivalence limit (79.46&#xa0;%). B17MP Cmax and AUC0-t were bioequivalent with both propellants in all three comparisons.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Overall, bioequivalence was confirmed of HFA-152a and HFA-134a for BDP 200 &#x3bc;g/actuation, with and without a spacer. Although bioequivalence of the two formulations cannot be formally concluded for BDP 100&#xa0;&#x3bc;g, the minimal difference suggests the two formulations can be considered therapeutically equivalent.},
}
@article {pmid40090145,
year = {2025},
author = {Yang, W and Schmidt, C and Wu, S and Zhao, Z and Li, R and Wang, Z and Wang, H and Hua, P and Krebs, P and Zhang, J},
title = {Exacerbated anthropogenic water pollution under climate change and urbanization.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {280},
number = {},
pages = {123449},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2025.123449},
pmid = {40090145},
issn = {1879-2448},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Urbanization ; *Water Pollution ; Water Pollutants, Chemical ; Environmental Monitoring ; Water Quality ; Germany ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Anthropogenic water pollution severely threatens human society worldwide, yet the water pollution induced by combined sewer overflow (CSO) remains unclear within climate change and urbanization. Hence, this study integrated the general circulation model (GCM) and shared socioeconomic pathway (SSP) projections with water quality modeling, to analyze spatiotemporal patterns and future trends of CSO-induced water pollution under changing environments. Results demonstrated that the given area (Dresden, Germany) encountered significant CSO-induced pollution, with 14,860 kg (95 % confidence interval, CI: 9,040-15,630 kg) of particulate matter (SS), organic compounds (COD, TN, TP), and pharmaceuticals (Carbamazepine, Gabapentin, Ciprofloxacin, Sulfamethoxazole) being discharged annually. Climate change and urbanization exacerbated the severity of CSO-induced pollution, causing the discharged pollutants to reach a maximum annual load of 34,900 kg (CI: 21,400-44,100 kg), with up to 82.19 % of organic compounds and 75.28 % of pharmaceuticals being discharged by the top 25 % of extreme CSOs. GIS-based spatial analysis indicated the regional heterogeneities of CSO-induced pollution, the high-frequency CSOs were predominantly located in highly-impervious areas, while the high-load discharges mainly occurred in densely-populated areas. Scenario analysis revealed stronger temporal variabilities of CSO-induced pollution in the future, with the seasonal anomalies of discharged loads ranging from -86.18 % to 76.89 %. In addition, pharmaceutical pollution exhibited significant uncertainties under changing environments, and the CI of discharged load expanded by up to 131.71 %. The methods and findings herein yielded further insights into water quality management in response to changing environments.},
}
@article {pmid40089667,
year = {2025},
author = {Kürklü, A and Pearson, S and Felek, T},
title = {Climate change impacts on tomato production in high-tech soilless greenhouses in Türki̇ye.},
journal = {BMC plant biology},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {339},
pmid = {40089667},
issn = {1471-2229},
mesh = {*Solanum lycopersicum/growth &amp; development ; *Climate Change ; Turkey ; *Agriculture ; *Crop Production ; Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {Climate change and its impact on agricultural production due to the occurrence of extreme weather events appear to be more imminent and severe than ever, presenting a global challenge that necessitates collective efforts to mitigate its effects.There have been many practical and modelling studies so far to estimate the extent of climate change and possible damages on agricultural production, suggesting that water availability may decrease by 50% and agricultural productivity between 10 and 30% in the coming years ahead. Though there have been many studies to estimate the possible level of damage by the climate change on the production of many agricultural crops, no study has been conducted on the greenhouse tomato production. Therefore, this study was conducted to discover the effects of extreme high temperatures during the 2022-2023 growing season on the high-tech Turkish tomato greenhouse industry through a survey. The results showed that all greenhouses lost yield, ranging from 6 to 53%, with an average of 12.5%. Survey data revealed that irrigation and fog system water consumption increased by 29.32% and 31.42%, respectively, while fertilizer and electricity consumption rose by 23.66% and 19%. Some 76.5% of the growers declared difficulty in climate control, 11.7% reported tomato cluster losses with no information on yield loss, 9% experienced yield losses despite no cluster losses, and 61.7% observed a decline in tomato quality, leading to reduced sales prices. Considering these findings, it is recommended that greenhouses must adopt advanced climate control technologies, expand fog system capacities, and integrate renewable energy sources to enhance resilience against climate-induced challenges. Additionally, improving water-use efficiency, optimizing cooling strategies, using new and climate-resistant varieties and adjusting cropping seasons could help mitigate yield losses due to extreme temperatures. The study results offer extremely valuable insights into greenhouse production for researchers, technology developers, and policymakers for the mitigation of climate change effects and the development of more sustainable production systems.},
}
@article {pmid40088636,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, J and Liu, X and Mu, X and Li, H and Li, B and Zhang, Y},
title = {Ensemble predictions of high trophic-level fish distribution and species association in response to climate change in the coastal waters of China.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {214},
number = {},
pages = {117800},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.117800},
pmid = {40088636},
issn = {1879-3363},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Fishes/physiology ; China ; Ecosystem ; Food Chain ; *Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {As climate change shifts marine ecosystems, understanding distribution changes of high trophic-level fish is critical for ecological and fisheries management. This study examined the distribution changes of five high trophic-level fish species in China's coastal waters from 1990 to 2023, using species distribution models (SDMs) combined in an ensemble modeling framework to predict future trends under RCP26 and RCP85 scenarios. The ensemble approach integrated multiple SDM algorithms to reduce uncertainty and improve predictive accuracy. The analysis incorporated ecological metrics like niche breadth, niche overlap, and species association indices to assess habitat suitability and interspecies interactions. The ensemble model performed well, particularly for monkfish (Lophius litulon) and whitespotted conger (Conger myriaster), both of which are demersal species. Key environmental factors influencing habitat distribution included bottom water temperature and depth. Under climate change scenarios, the spatial niche breadth of only the largehead hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus) was expected to increase, while the niche breadth of the other species was projected to decrease, especially under high emissions. Fish habitats were predicted to shrink under future climate scenarios, especially under high emissions, with significant losses projected by 2100, ranging from -47 % for the Slender lizardfish (Saurida elongata) to -24 % for the Monkfish, although habitat suitability was expected to improve in southern coastal areas and near the Korean Peninsula. This study emphasizes the profound effects of climate change on the distribution and ecological niches of high trophic-level fish, offering insights for future fisheries management and climate adaptation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40087311,
year = {2025},
author = {Kumar, A and Mohanasundari, T},
title = {Assessment of livelihood vulnerability to climate change among tribal communities in Chhindwara and Dhar district, Central India.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {8843},
pmid = {40087311},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; India ; Humans ; Rural Population ; *Vulnerable Populations ; Family Characteristics ; Rain ; Socioeconomic Factors ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses significant challenges to marginalised communities, particularly in regions with highly vulnerable populations like rural and tribal communities. This study aims to assess the livelihood vulnerability of tribal households to climate change impacts in the Chhindwara and Dhar districts in Central India, identifying key determinants and geographical variations in vulnerability. Primary data collection involved a multistage sampling procedure where a household survey was conducted across both districts, yielding a sample size of 535 respondents. The climatic data was collected from the India Meteorological department from 1954 to 2023. This study employs a mixed method, including innovative trend analysis for shifts in climatic patterns, standardised precipitation index-1 (SPI-1) for evaluating wet and dry conditions, LVI-IPCC framework applied using survey data to assess vulnerability, and multiple linear regression (MLR) model to determine the determinants of vulnerability. The results indicate significant changes in rainfall and temperature patterns in both regions, indicating increased vulnerability among tribal communities. SPI-1 analysis highlights the shift in precipitation patterns, with implications for agriculture and water availability. The LVI-IPCC results reveal a moderate level of vulnerability among surveyed households, with Dhar exhibiting higher vulnerability than Chhindwara. Furthermore, LVI-IPCC results were validated using other vulnerability assessment approaches. The MLR analysis highlights the significant influence of key determinants, such as primary income source, extreme weather events, access to safe drinking water, and livelihood strategies, on vulnerability, emphasising the importance of addressing socioeconomic disparities and enhancing adaptive capacity. Integrating primary and secondary data enables an inclusive investigation of vulnerability determinants and geographical variations within the study area. It offers evidence-based policy recommendations for augmenting resilience and encouraging sustainable development among tribal communities facing climate change challenges.},
}
@article {pmid40086574,
year = {2025},
author = {Anagha, KS and Kuttippurath, J},
title = {Surface ozone pollution-driven risks for the yield of major food crops under future climate change scenarios in India.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {275},
number = {},
pages = {121390},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.121390},
pmid = {40086574},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {India ; *Climate Change ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development/drug effects ; *Ozone/analysis/toxicity ; *Air Pollutants/analysis/toxicity ; *Air Pollution ; Oryza/growth &amp; development ; Triticum/growth &amp; development ; Zea mays/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {This study provides a comprehensive assessment of surface ozone (SurfO3) evolution in India under the future shared socio-economic pathway scenarios (SSPs) of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project phase-6 (CMIP6), and its implications for changes in relative yield loss (RYL) of wheat, rice and maize. Scenarios with insufficient efforts to reduce the emission of precursors (e.g. SSP3-7.0) lead to significant increases in RYL (∼20% for wheat and ∼7% for rice and maize) post-2050. Conversely, SSP1-2.6 and SSP2-4.5 help to minimise RYL by controlling emissions. Accumulated ozone above a threshold of 40 (AOT40) in the growth stages of crops may surpass safer limits (3 ppm.h) by six-fold in the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP) for rice and maize, and in Central India for wheat in the SSP3-7.0 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios. Furthermore, climate penalty on SurfO3 is observed in rabi (winter: December-February) and post-kharif (post-monsoon: October-November) seasons, whereas kharif (summer: June-September) shows climate benefit in one model. Positive trends in climate penalties are observed in IGP during most seasons and in Central India during post-kharif and rabi. Wheat is most sensitive to emission pathways with high variability, while rice and maize show more stable projections. Undoubtedly, comprehensive strategies are required for crop yield enhancement, including stringent air pollution regulations, widespread adoption of clean energy, land use management and advancements in low-emission agricultural practices. Safeguarding agriculture productivity requires coordinated efforts to manage air quality and climate, ensuring a transition away from pathways like SSP3-7.0 and toward more sustainable, low-emission futures. Furthermore, efforts to address SurfO3-induced crop yield losses in India are vital for informing strategies to ensure global food security.},
}
@article {pmid40085979,
year = {2025},
author = {Sikdar, D and Shahir, A and Mandal, S},
title = {Evaluating the global sea snake diversity and distribution under climate change scenario.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {207},
number = {},
pages = {107055},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107055},
pmid = {40085979},
issn = {1879-0291},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Biodiversity ; Ecosystem ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Hydrophiidae/physiology ; *Animal Distribution ; Temperature ; Indian Ocean ; *Elapidae/physiology ; Seawater ; },
abstract = {Anthropogenically accelerated climate change has wreaked havoc on marine ecosystems, particularly affecting marine reptiles such as sea snakes. These reptiles are highly sensitive to climate change induced coral reef degradation and environmental fluctuations, leading to habitat expansion and increased human-sea snake interactions. Despite this, till date no comprehensive investigation of global sea snake diversity and distribution has been conducted. In this study, we used MaxEnt Species Distribution Modelling (SDM) to assess effects of climate change on sea snake distribution from 1993 to 2024. This analysis integrates occurrence data sourced from exhaustive literature reviews and biogeographic databases with environmental predictors like seawater temperature, salinity, and chlorophyll a concentration. The study identifies 74 species across 11 genera and 3 families. Among 14 biogeographic habitats examined, the South Pacific and Indian Oceans exhibit highest species richness, while the Atlantic Ocean shows the lowest. Notably, species in the Bay of Bengal and Arafura Sea demonstrate significant taxonomic distinctness. Furthermore, our findings reveal a substantial expansion of sea snake habitats from equatorial to temperate regions, primarily driven by increase in seawater temperature. Optimal habitat suitability is associated with temperatures of approximately 30 °C, chlorophyll a concentration of around 0.3 mg m[-3], and salinity levels between 35 and 40 g L[-1]. These insights into sea snake diversity and distributional shifts induced by global climate change are critical for formulating evidence-based management strategies, including implementation of sustainable fishing practices, preservation of critical habitats, and establishment of rigorous bycatch mitigation protocols to ensure conservation of these ecologically significant marine reptiles.},
}
@article {pmid40084048,
year = {2025},
author = {Meo, SA and Shafi, KM and Hussain, A},
title = {The psychological cost of climate change: anxiety among adolescents and young adults - a cross-sectional study.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychiatry},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1422338},
pmid = {40084048},
issn = {1664-0640},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: Climate change is an undeniable reality that has never before been experienced at such a higher scale of social, physical, and mental levels. Its impact has been studied at environmental, health, economic and sustainable survival levels, but the toll that it takes on the mind, especially among the youth, needs further studies to highlight the impact. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of climate change on anxiety among adolescents and young adults in the Global South.<br><br>METHODS: This questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among students from all levels of education in the Global South. A total of 760 respondents including 202 from schools, 158 from colleges, and 400 from degree-awarding institutes and universities, (200 were undergraduates and 200 were graduates) voluntarily participated in the study. Based on their age and gender distribution, the average age was 18.56 years, 363 (47.7%) were males, and 397 (52.3%) were females. The Hogg Eco-Anxiety Scale (HEAS) was used to investigate the level of ecological anxiety among the youth in the Global South. The three categories of anxiety symptoms in terms of affective symptoms, behavioural symptoms, and personal impact were investigated.<br><br>RESULTS: The results revealed that the affective symptom shows a moderate positive and statistically significant relationship with age, higher the age higher the affective symptom of anxiety. The impact of income on affective symptoms, the respondents with a higher income have the highest mean (M=1.61), the higher the income the higher the affective symptoms of anxiety. To assess the difference in the anxiety symptoms based on the education level of respondents, the highest mean value was found among those with graduate (M=1.78), followed by college (M=.88), university (M=.83) and school (M=.82), which means that the highest affective symptoms are faced by graduate students.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The results show a moderate positive and statistically significant relationship between age and income on anxiety symptoms, the higher the age and income higher the affective symptom of anxiety. The youth of the global south feel little anxiety due to climate change; this is detrimental and needs urgent remedial measures. To combat climate change requires a multi-pronged approach, with solutions ranging from personal responsibilities and actions to large-scale systemic changes to tackle this critical challenge.},
}
@article {pmid40083284,
year = {2025},
author = {Banerjee, A and Verma, U and Lewis, MT and Parshad, RD},
title = {Two species competition with a "non-smooth" Allee mechanism: applications to soybean aphid population dynamics under climate change.},
journal = {Mathematical biosciences and engineering : MBE},
volume = {22},
number = {3},
pages = {604-651},
doi = {10.3934/mbe.2025023},
pmid = {40083284},
issn = {1551-0018},
mesh = {*Aphids/physiology ; Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Glycine max/parasitology ; Population Dynamics ; Models, Biological ; United States ; Computer Simulation ; Species Specificity ; },
abstract = {The soybean aphid (Aphis glycines) is an invasive insect pest that continues to cause large-scale damage to soybean crops in the North Central United States. Recent empirical evidence points to differential fitness in the pestiferous aphid biotypes under abiotic stresses such as flooding. As climate change predicts increased flooding in the North Central United States, mathematical models that incorporate such factors are required to better inform pest management strategies. Motivated by these empirical results, we considered the effect of non-smooth Allee type mechanisms, for the two species Lotka-Volterra competition model. We showed that this mechanism can alter classical competitive dynamics in both the ordinary differential equation (ODE) as well as the spatially explicit setting. In particular, an Allee effect present in the weaker competitor could lead to bi-stability dynamics, as well as competitive exclusion reversal. We discuss applications of our results to pest management strategies for soybean aphids in the context of a changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid40082304,
year = {2025},
author = {Shimwela, N and Katera, L},
title = {Strengthening Link between National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), Sector Policies and National Development Plans: Implications for Climate Change Governance.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {75},
number = {7},
pages = {1628-1641},
pmid = {40082304},
issn = {1432-1009},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Tanzania ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Environmental Policy ; },
abstract = {Climate change alignment across national climate change adaptation planning frameworks, sector policies and national development plans is a crucial component of climate change governance and supports synergy that contributes greater effectiveness and efficiency in addressing the impacts of climate change. However, studies that assess climate change coherence between national climate change adaptation planning frameworks and policy frameworks have been inadequate. This study intended to understand the extent of climate change coherence across national climate change adaptation planning frameworks, sector policies and national development plans in Tanzania. A mixed research design employing sequential methods was adopted. Both primary and secondary data was used. Primary data were collected through interviews with key policy experts from government ministries and climate change focal point authorities. Secondary data was collected through a content review of sector policies, national development plans and climate change adaptation planning documents. Purposive sampling was used to select key informants and policy documents. Qualitative content analysis was used to assess text data using a scoring matrix to generate descriptive information. The descriptive information was further standardised using percentages for each sector as well as the percentage score for the overall plans. The findings revealed a weak alignment between national development plans and national climate change response strategies that were attributed to weak alignment between sector policies. However, the study found a moderate extent of climate change consideration in national development plans. Consequently, the study recommended strategies to strengthen the alignment between national climate change response strategies, sector policies and national development plans.},
}
@article {pmid40081447,
year = {2025},
author = {Omary, RA and DiLullo, J and Estrampes, C and Hess, CP and Pacitti, D and Grist, TM},
title = {Partnerships Between Radiology and Industry Are Essential to Address Climate Change.},
journal = {Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR},
volume = {22},
number = {6},
pages = {630-632},
doi = {10.1016/j.jacr.2025.02.049},
pmid = {40081447},
issn = {1558-349X},
}
@article {pmid40081033,
year = {2025},
author = {Mou, W and Jin, C and Hu, S and Zhou, L and Luo, M and Long, Y and Yang, Y},
title = {Human activities affect the future suitability of alien urban landscape species in China under climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {380},
number = {},
pages = {124899},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124899},
pmid = {40081033},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; Humans ; *Introduced Species ; *Human Activities ; Urbanization ; Cities ; Ecosystem ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Ecologists have paid considerable attention to the adaptation and distribution of urban landscape species in China amid rapid urbanization and climate change, given the essential role of urban species in human activities, urban planning, and sustainable development. However, existing studies primarily concentrate on the effects of climate change on the distribution of native species, creating a research gap regarding alien species. We compiled 5261 distribution data points for 538 alien woody landscape species (WLS) (non-native to China) from 179 cities with populations over one million in China and utilized the MaxEnt model to assess the future distribution and migration patterns of 27 most commonly introduced evergreen broad-leaved, evergreen coniferous, and deciduous broad-leaved species under present, 2041-2060, and 2081-2100 periods according to the Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 4.5 and RCP 8.5 climate scenarios. The results indicated that deciduous broad-leaved species were widely distributed in Southwest China, East China, Central China and North China regions, had a broad climate niche and greater adaptability to climate change, while the suitable area of evergreen species were expected to be lower than that of the present stage after 2100. The preserved suitable areas of evergreen species were mainly concentrated in the East China and Central China regions, and the lost suitable areas of evergreen coniferous species were in South China and southern East China regions. We also noted that human activities were the most important factor influencing the species distribution, not only in terms of the differences in suitable areas, but also the spatial diversity patterns. Our study revealed the future distribution patterns of three vegetation types and highlighted the importance of preventing the transformation of alien WLS into invasive species, which can provide valuable guidance for urban planning and development.},
}
@article {pmid40080487,
year = {2025},
author = {Ziska, LH},
title = {The Impact of Climate Change on Plant Physiology and Health.},
journal = {Physiology (Bethesda, Md.)},
volume = {40},
number = {5},
pages = {0},
doi = {10.1152/physiol.00067.2024},
pmid = {40080487},
issn = {1548-9221},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Plant Physiological Phenomena ; Carbon Dioxide/metabolism ; *Plants/metabolism ; },
abstract = {There is a fundamental need to consider plant physiology in relation to human health as it encompasses a number of often overlooked issues, from plant-based medicines to nutrition. The goal here is to provide a historical narrative of plant physiological and biological responses to rising CO2 and climate variability while addressing current controversies and finally a "next steps" overview of current links between plants and human health and crucial, unmet research needs.},
}
@article {pmid40079945,
year = {2025},
author = {Montoro, J and Antolín-Amérigo, D and Izquierdo-Domínguez, A and Zapata, JJ and García-Gallardo, MV and González, R and Armentia, A and Rondón, C and Fernández, MM and Pedrero, SG and Valero, A},
title = {Climate Change-Associated Environmental Factors and Pollutants: Impact on Allergic Diseases, Epidemiology, Severity, and Health Care Burden.},
journal = {Journal of investigational allergology &amp; clinical immunology},
volume = {35},
number = {4},
pages = {240-250},
doi = {10.18176/jiaci.1067},
pmid = {40079945},
issn = {1018-9068},
mesh = {Humans ; *Hypersensitivity/epidemiology/etiology ; *Climate Change ; Prevalence ; *Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; Cost of Illness ; Allergens/immunology ; Severity of Illness Index ; *Environmental Pollutants/adverse effects ; Incidence ; Environmental Pollution/adverse effects ; Air Pollutants/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {Allergic diseases affect up to 40% of adults worldwide, a percentage that is increasing with environmental changes related to global warming. A systematic review of the literature was performed to identify and evaluate current evidence of the effect of climate change-related environmental factors on the prevalence, incidence, and severity of allergic diseases in terms of the impact on patients with allergy. PECO criteria for 2 research questions were established and guided the literature searches of the PubMed and Cochrane databases (January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2021). Study outcomes were categorized and grouped to facilitate data synthesis. Outcomes were classified as significant (P<.05), nonsignificant (P>.05), or undetermined (P value not reported). Assessment of the 2 questions enabled us to identify 609 publications. Of these, 96 were assessed for eligibility and 42 provided data. Environmental factors, including the presence of pollutants, influenced patients' conditions in terms of effects on allergy, exposure to allergen(s), and the immune system. The pollutants most frequently reported to have an impact were nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particles <2.5 μm in diameter. The allergic diseases most frequently reported to be affected by environmental factors were respiratory disease (asthma and rhinitis) and atopic dermatitis, with an impact on epidemiology and health care burden. Environmental pollution increased the frequency and health care burden of allergic diseases. The effect of environmental pollution was predominantly caused by pollutants such as NO2 and particles <2.5 μm in diameter and was observed across allergic diseases, including respiratory disease (asthma and rhinitis) and atopic dermatitis.},
}
@article {pmid40079527,
year = {2025},
author = {Rao, S and Gutzkow, KB and Hyllestad, S and Jore, S and Thomsen, C and Andersen, GD and Rautio, A and Abass, K and Berner, J and Brantsæter, AL and Dirven, H and Låg, M and Meltzer, HM and Aakra, &#xc5; and Øvrevik, J and Instanes, C},
title = {Climate change and health in the Arctic.},
journal = {Scandinavian journal of public health},
volume = {53},
number = {2},
pages = {207-214},
doi = {10.1177/14034948241296309},
pmid = {40079527},
issn = {1651-1905},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Arctic Regions/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Health Status ; Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {AIM: Adverse human-driven environmental change, including the climate, is having an increasing impact on the Arctic environment and its ecosystems. There has been immense interest in understanding the health risks related to climate change in the Arctic region. In this article, we review recent evidence related to climate change and its impacts on the health of the Arctic population.<br><br>METHODS: We summarize current evidence related to primary, secondary and tertiary health effects in the Arctic. We explore a broad range of effects on health including increased exposure to extreme weather, impacts from changes in water quality, air quality, contaminant exposure, food systems and patterns of infectious diseases. We also briefly discuss mental health effects in the Arctic. We conclude by examining further challenges and opportunities for research in this field and advocate the need for adaptation options in the Arctic.<br><br>RESULTS: We find that there is a large amount of literature that is focusing on the human health effects in the Arctic but there are still research gaps in terms of understanding these compared with those at lower latitudes. We point out the need for filling several of these knowledge gaps to project future health effects of climate change in the Arctic.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: There is a need for integrated adaptation strategies in the Arctic that fully account for the health impacts and consider indigenous perspectives.},
}
@article {pmid40078926,
year = {2025},
author = {Hurlstone, MJ and White, B and Newell, BR},
title = {Threshold uncertainty, early warning signals and the prevention of dangerous climate change.},
journal = {Royal Society open science},
volume = {12},
number = {3},
pages = {240425},
pmid = {40078926},
issn = {2054-5703},
abstract = {The goal of the Paris Agreement is to keep global temperature rise well below 2°C. In this agreement-and its antecedents negotiated in Copenhagen and Cancun-the fear of crossing a dangerous climate threshold is supposed to serve as the catalyst for cooperation among countries. However, there are deep uncertainties about the location of the threshold for dangerous climate change, and recent evidence indicates this threshold uncertainty is a major impediment to collective action. Early warning signals of approaching climate thresholds are a potential remedy to this threshold uncertainty problem, and initial experimental evidence suggests such early detection systems may improve the prospects of cooperation. Here, we provide a direct experimental assessment of this early warning signal hypothesis. Using a catastrophe avoidance game, we show that large initial-and subsequently unreduced-threshold uncertainty undermines cooperation, consistent with earlier studies. An early warning signal that reduced uncertainty to within 10% (but not 30%) of the threshold value catalysed cooperation and reduced the probability of catastrophe occurring, albeit not reliably so. Our findings suggest early warning signals can trigger action to avoid a dangerous threshold, but additional mechanisms may be required to foster the cooperation needed to ensure the threshold is not breached.},
}
@article {pmid40078853,
year = {2025},
author = {Aborode, AT and Otorkpa, OJ and Abdullateef, AO and Oluwaseun, OS and Adegoye, GA and Aondongu, NJ and Oyetunji, IO and Akingbola, A and Scott, GY and Kolawole, BO and Komakech, JJ},
title = {Impact of Climate Change-Induced Flooding Water Related Diseases and Malnutrition in Borno State, Nigeria: A Public Health Crisis.},
journal = {Environmental health insights},
volume = {19},
number = {},
pages = {11786302251321683},
pmid = {40078853},
issn = {1178-6302},
abstract = {Climate change-induced flooding has caused public health crises in Borno State, Nigeria, which influence the increase of waterborne diseases and malnutrition. Flooding disrupts water and sanitation systems, creating breeding grounds for waterborne diseases such as cholera, malaria, and diarrheal illnesses. The displacement of communities and destruction of agricultural infrastructure due to flooding further increase food insecurity, leading to malnutrition. This paper examines the interplay between flooding, waterborne diseases, and malnutrition in Borno State, highlighting the urgent need for climate adaptation strategies and strengthened healthcare systems to mitigate these public health challenges. Additionally, it highlights the double burden of conflict and climate change where ongoing conflicts impede efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Finally, this paper outlines the socio-economic impacts of flooding and proposes interventions to mitigate the effects of flooding.},
}
@article {pmid40078807,
year = {2024},
author = {Fordham, DA},
title = {Identifying species traits that predict vulnerability to climate change.},
journal = {Cambridge prisms. Extinction},
volume = {2},
number = {},
pages = {e21},
pmid = {40078807},
issn = {2755-0958},
abstract = {Accurately predicting the vulnerabilities of species to climate change requires a more detailed understanding of the functional and life-history traits that make some species more susceptible to declines and extinctions in shifting climates. This is because existing trait-based correlates of extinction risk from climate and environmental disturbances vary widely, often being idiosyncratic and context dependent. A powerful solution is to analyse the growing volume of biological data on changes in species ranges and abundances using process-explicit ecological models that run at fine temporal and spatial scales and across large geographical extents. These simulation-based approaches can unpack complex interactions between species' traits and climate and other threats. This enables species-responses to climatic change to be contextualised and integrated into future biodiversity projections and to be used to formulate and assess conservation policy goals. By providing a more complete understanding of the traits and contexts that regulate different responses of species to climate change, these process-driven approaches are likely to result in more certain predictions of the species that are most vulnerable to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40075907,
year = {2025},
author = {Lin, T and Meegaskumbura, M},
title = {Fish MicroRNA Responses to Thermal Stress: Insights and Implications for Aquaculture and Conservation Amid Global Warming.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {15},
number = {5},
pages = {},
pmid = {40075907},
issn = {2076-2615},
abstract = {In the context of global warming, heat tolerance is becoming a crucial physiological trait influencing fish species' distribution and survival. While our understanding of fish heat tolerance and stress has expanded from behavioral studies to transcriptomic analyses, knowledge at the transcriptomic level is still limited. Recently, the highly conserved microRNAs (miRNAs) have provided new insights into the molecular mechanisms of heat stress in fish. This review systematically examines current research across three main reference databases to elucidate the universal responses and mechanisms of fish miRNAs under heat stress. Our initial screening of 569 articles identified 13 target papers for comprehensive analysis. Among these, at least 214 differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs) were found, with 15 DEMs appearing in at least two studies (12 were upregulated and 13 were downregulated). The 15 recurrent DEMs were analyzed using DIANA mirPath v.3 and the microT-CDS v5.0 database to identify potential target genes. The results suggest that multiple miRNAs target various genes, forming a complex network that regulates glucose and energy metabolism, maintains homeostasis, and modulates inflammation and immune responses. Significantly, miR-1, miR-122, let-7a, and miR-30b were consistently differentially expressed in multiple studies, indicating their potential relevance in heat stress responses. However, these miRNAs should not be considered definitive biomarkers without further validation. Future research should focus on experimentally confirming their regulatory roles through functional assays, conducting transcriptomic comparisons across different species, and performing target validation studies. These miRNAs, conserved across species, could be valuable for monitoring wild fish health, enhancing aquaculture breeding, and guiding conservation strategies. However, the specific regulatory mechanisms of these miRNAs need clarification to confirm their reliability as biomarkers for thermal stress.},
}
@article {pmid40074172,
year = {2025},
author = {Burbank, AJ and Penrice, AJ and Rorie, AC and Oh, JW},
title = {Climate Change and Allergens: Current and Future Impacts.},
journal = {The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice},
volume = {13},
number = {6},
pages = {1281-1288},
doi = {10.1016/j.jaip.2025.02.039},
pmid = {40074172},
issn = {2213-2201},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Allergens/immunology ; *Hypersensitivity/epidemiology/immunology ; Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; Air Pollution/adverse effects ; Air Pollutants/immunology ; Animals ; Pollen/immunology ; },
abstract = {Climate change will continue to impact allergic diseases in direct and indirect ways. Rising global temperatures are contributing to increased duration of pollen seasons, altered aeroallergen production and potency of allergens, and changes in the geographic distribution of allergenic plants that drive increased human exposure to aeroallergens and increased allergic disease morbidity. Climate change is inextricably linked with air pollution, the latter of which was shown to act as an adjuvant for allergic inflammatory processes promoting allergic sensitization. Pollutant exposure is also linked with higher prevalence of childhood asthma and exacerbation of existing asthma and allergic disease. Increased exposure, or co-exposure, to aeroallergens and air pollution as a result of climate change will result in higher rates of sensitization, and incident allergic disease remains uncertain. Vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, and marginalized groups, are likely to be disproportionately affected. This review summarizes the current knowledge of the effects of climate change on aeroallergens, and by extension, allergic disease. Addressing these health challenges requires a comprehensive understanding of the interaction between climate change, allergens, pollution and public health, alongside proactive measures to mitigate these effects.},
}
@article {pmid40073480,
year = {2025},
author = {Nong, X and Tang, R and Chen, L and Wei, J},
title = {Contribution identification of climate change and hydro-project operation for dammed-river water level responses: A sixty-year observation study of Hanjiang River.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {380},
number = {},
pages = {124712},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124712},
pmid = {40073480},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Rivers ; China ; Environmental Monitoring ; Hydrology ; },
abstract = {Understanding the patterns of hydrological responses and identifying the driving factors under the combined influences of hydro-engineering and climate change is crucial for optimizing the utilization of surface water resources. This study focuses on the middle and lower reaches of the Hanjiang River (MLHR), using long-term monthly monitoring hydro-climatic data (1964-2022) from 10 national hydrometeorological stations. Integrated statistical approaches, including the Mann-Kendall (M-K) test, Standard Normal Homogeneity Test (SNHT), Worsley Likelihood Ratio Test (WLRT), and Empirical Orthogonal Function (EOF) analysis, were applied to systematically analyze the spatiotemporal characteristics of water levels and the quantitative contributions of various factors in the MLHR. The results demonstrate that, since the 1960s, significant downward trends in water levels have been observed at most of monitoring stations in the MLHR, and mutation points occurring at all stations except only one station. Fluctuations in water levels due to climatic factors such as precipitation and temperature are short-term and show relatively low correlations. The average water levels increased with mutation points emerging midstream of the Hanjiang River, primarily due to the influence of reservoir operations, while the water level at the lower reaches of the Hanjiang River exhibited a sustained decrease under similar influences. This study verified that water level variation in the MLHR is primarily attributed to hydro-engineering operations rather than climatic factors. By comprehensively evaluating the long-term trends in water level changes and quantitatively assessing the combined contributions of the operation of cascade reservoirs and climate change, this research provides valuable scientific evidence and practical guidance for managing river water resources.},
}
@article {pmid40072246,
year = {2025},
author = {Halpin, DMG and Balmes, J and Han, MK and Papi, A and Martinez, FJ and Montes de Oca, M and Ozoh, OB and Salvi, S and Sin, DD and Zheng, J and Agusti, A and Vogelmeier, C and , },
title = {Climate Change and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A GOLD Science Committee Review.},
journal = {American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine},
volume = {211},
number = {5},
pages = {700-708},
doi = {10.1164/rccm.202410-2058PP},
pmid = {40072246},
issn = {1535-4970},
}
@article {pmid40071991,
year = {2025},
author = {Anjum, G and Aziz, M},
title = {Climate change and gendered vulnerability: A systematic review of women's health.},
journal = {Women's health (London, England)},
volume = {21},
number = {},
pages = {17455057251323645},
pmid = {40071991},
issn = {1745-5065},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; *Women's Health ; Mental Health ; Developing Countries ; *Vulnerable Populations ; Sanitation ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is an urgent global threat, with women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) disproportionately facing adverse health outcomes. Gendered roles, combined with socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors, exacerbate women's vulnerabilities, increasing the burden of mental health issues, water insecurity, sanitation challenges, and caregiving responsibilities.<br><br>OBJECTIVES: This review seeks to systematically examine the intersection between climate change and gendered health vulnerabilities, with a particular focus on women. It explores how climate change intensifies gender-specific risks and identifies pathways for integrating gender-responsive policies to mitigate both short- and long-term health impacts.<br><br>DESIGN: Following Arksey and O'Malley's methodological framework, this systematic review mapped key concepts and evidence from studies conducted between January 2011 and January 2024. The review focuses on identifying the multifaceted health impacts of climate change on women, particularly in LMICs and marginalized communities.<br><br>DATA SOURCES AND METHODS: A systematic search was conducted in Web of Science and Scopus databases using key terms and Medical Subject Headings related to climate change, women's health, gender inequality, mental health, water security, sanitation, and caregiving burdens. Studies were screened and selected based on relevance to the predefined criteria, with data extracted on study design, key findings, and limitations.<br><br>RESULTS: From 2163 citations screened, 61 studies were included in the final analysis. The review highlights that climate change disproportionately affects women, exacerbating pre-existing gender inequalities. Specific impacts include heightened mental health challenges, adverse maternal and newborn health outcomes, increased water insecurity, and an intensified caregiving burden. Women in LMICs are particularly vulnerable due to reduced access to resources, healthcare, and decision-making platforms, further limiting their adaptive capacities.<br><br>CONCLUSION: The findings underscore the critical need for gender-responsive climate policies that address both immediate health impacts and the broader socioeconomic and environmental determinants affecting women. Effective climate adaptation strategies must integrate gender perspectives, ensuring that women's specific vulnerabilities are accounted for in policy frameworks. This review advocates for the empowerment of women through increased access to resources and decision-making, thus enhancing their resilience and adaptive capacity in the face of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40071778,
year = {2025},
author = {Bulut, M and Karakas, E and Fernie, AR},
title = {Adjustments of plant primary metabolism in the face of climate change.},
journal = {Journal of experimental botany},
volume = {76},
number = {17},
pages = {4804-4816},
pmid = {40071778},
issn = {1460-2431},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Plants/metabolism/radiation effects ; *Stress, Physiological ; *Plant Physiological Phenomena ; },
abstract = {Plant metabolism is profoundly affected by various abiotic stresses. Consequently, plants must reconfigure their metabolic networks to sustain homeostasis while synthesizing compounds that mitigate stress. This aspect, with the current intensified climate impact results in more frequent abiotic stresses on a global scale. Advances in metabolomics and systems biology in past decades have enabled both a comprehensive overview and a detailed analysis of key components involved in the plant metabolic response to abiotic stresses. This review addresses metabolic responses to altered atmospheric CO2 and O3, water deficit, temperature extremes, light intensity fluctuations including the importance of UV-B, ionic imbalance, and oxidative stress predicted to be caused by climate change, long-term shifts in temperatures, and weather patterns. It also assesses both the commonalities and specificities of metabolic responses to diverse abiotic stresses, drawing on data from the literature. Classical stress-related metabolites such as proline, and polyamines are revisited, with an emphasis on the critical role of branched-chain amino acid metabolism under stress conditions. Finally, where possible, mechanistic insights into the regulation of metabolic processes and further outlook on combinatory stresses are discussed.},
}
@article {pmid40071152,
year = {2025},
author = {},
title = {Correction to "The Influence of Climate Change on the Potential Distribution of Ageratum conyzoides in China".},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {3},
pages = {e70895},
doi = {10.1002/ece3.70895},
pmid = {40071152},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1002/ece3.11513.].},
}
@article {pmid40070355,
year = {2025},
author = {Atalay-Sahar, E and Yildiz-Ozturk, E and Ozgur, S and Aral, A and Dayanc, E and Goksel, T and Meuwissen, R and Yesil-Celiktas, O and Goksel, O},
title = {Novel Approach Methodologies in Modeling Complex Bioaerosol Exposure in Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Expert reviews in molecular medicine},
volume = {27},
number = {},
pages = {e13},
pmid = {40070355},
issn = {1462-3994},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Asthma/etiology/immunology ; *Rhinitis, Allergic/etiology/immunology ; Aerosols/adverse effects ; Air Pollutants/adverse effects ; *Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; Animals ; Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {The undeniable impact of climate change and air pollution on respiratory health has led to increasing cases of asthma, allergic rhinitis and other chronic non-communicable immune-mediated upper and lower airway diseases. Natural bioaerosols, such as pollen and fungi, are essential atmospheric components undergoing significant structural and functional changes due to industrial pollution and atmospheric warming. Pollutants like particulate matter(PMx), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs), nitrogen dioxide(NO2), sulfur dioxide(SO2) and carbon monoxide(CO) modify the surface and biological properties of atmospheric bioaerosols such as pollen and fungi, enhancing their allergenic potentials. As a result, sensitized individuals face heightened risks of asthma exacerbation, and these alterations likely contribute to the rise in frequency and severity of allergic diseases. NAMs, such as precision-cut lung slices(PCLS), air-liquid interface(ALI) cultures and lung-on-a-chip models, along with the integration of data from these innovative models with computational models, provide better insights into how environmental factors influence asthma and allergic diseases compared to traditional models. These systems simulate the interaction between pollutants and the respiratory system with higher precision, helping to better understand the health implications of bioaerosol exposure. Additionally, NAMs improve preclinical study outcomes by offering higher throughput, reduced costs and greater reproducibility, enhancing the translation of data into clinical applications. This review critically evaluates the potential of NAMs in researching airway diseases, with a focus on allergy and asthma. It highlights their advantages in studying the increasingly complex structures of bioaerosols under conditions of environmental pollution and climate change, while also addressing the existing gaps, challenges and limitations of these models.},
}
@article {pmid40070155,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, H and Hu, Z and Chen, X and Li, J and Zhang, Q and Zheng, X},
title = {Global Greening Major Contributed by Climate Change With More Than Two Times Rate Against the History Period During the 21th Century.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {3},
pages = {e70126},
pmid = {40070155},
issn = {1365-2486},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Models, Theoretical ; Algorithms ; Plant Leaves/growth &amp; development ; *Plant Development ; },
abstract = {Future variations of global vegetation are of paramount importance for the socio-ecological systems. However, up to now, it is still difficult to develop an approach to project the global vegetation considering the spatial heterogeneities from vegetation, climate factors, and models. Therefore, this study first proposes a novel model framework named GGMAOC (grid-by-grid; multi-algorithms; optimal combination) to construct an optimal model using six algorithms (i.e., LR: linear regression; SVR: support vector regression; RF: random forest; CNN: convolutional neural network; and LSTM: long short-term memory; transformer) based on five climatic factors (i.e., Tmp: temperature; Pre: precipitation; ET: evapotranspiration, SM: soil moisture, and CO2). The optimal model is employed to project the future changes in leaf area index (LAI) for the global and four sub-regions: the high-latitude northern hemisphere (NH), the mid-latitude NH, the tropics, and the mid-latitude southern hemisphere. Our results indicate that global LAI will continue to increase, with the greening rate expanding to 2.25 times in high-latitude NH by 2100 against the 1982-2014 period. Moreover, RF shows strong applicability in the global and NH models. In this study, we introduce an innovative model GGMAOC, which provides a new optimal model scheme for environmental and geoscientific research.},
}
@article {pmid40069415,
year = {2025},
author = {Fernandes, S and Ranjan, P},
title = {COP30 must deliver binding mechanisms to address climate change, not empty promises.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {639},
number = {8054},
pages = {306},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-025-00714-y},
pmid = {40069415},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40069196,
year = {2025},
author = {Khurshid, N and Gohar, AM},
title = {Integrated analysis of local agricultural practices, community-led interventions, and climate change impacts on food insecurity in rural Azad Kashmir.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {8375},
pmid = {40069196},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; *Rural Population ; Pakistan/epidemiology ; *Food Insecurity ; *Agriculture/methods ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; *Food Supply ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Family Characteristics ; Young Adult ; Adolescent ; Socioeconomic Factors ; },
abstract = {Food insecurity impacts 2.3 billion individuals worldwide, with the Asia-Pacific region representing more than 50% of the global undernourished population. In Pakistan, approximately 37% of the population experiences food insecurity, with rural Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) exhibiting concerning rates of stunting, wasting, and overweight individuals. This research examines the correlation between food insecurity, household factors, agricultural practices, and climate change in rural AJK. Data were collected from 470 respondents via a self-administered questionnaire utilizing convenience sampling, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was applied for analysis. Household size, gender, income, education, and climate change influence food insecurity significantly. An increase of one person in household size is associated with a 0.499-unit rise in food insecurity, whereas a one-unit increase in income results in a 0.582-unit reduction. Females exhibit greater levels of food insecurity compared to males, while educational attainment is associated with a reduction in food insecurity. Furthermore, the implementation of sustainable agricultural practices mitigates food insecurity, whereas climate change intensifies it. The findings highlight the necessity for targeted interventions that address the specific challenges faced by rural AJK, particularly about climate-resilient agricultural practices and sustainable livelihoods.},
}
@article {pmid40068323,
year = {2025},
author = {Yang, S and Park, HS and Kwon, BO and Khim, JS and Lee, J and Sharesh, G and Thi Dang, NY and Kim, S},
title = {Assessing the contribution of Tidal Flats to climate change and carbon neutrality through modeling approaches.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {207},
number = {},
pages = {107067},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107067},
pmid = {40068323},
issn = {1879-0291},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Carbon Sequestration ; Republic of Korea ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Geologic Sediments/chemistry ; *Carbon/analysis ; Ecosystem ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Tidal coastal ecosystems show promising potential as natural carbon sinks in mitigating climate change. Under the combined effect of carbon deposition, capturing, converting, and storing atmospheric CO2 into coastal sediments over a long period, tidal flats are of great significance to the ecology. In addition to preventing coastal erosion, the organic carbon buried in tidal flats should play an important role in mitigating climate change and achieving the carbon neutrality target. However, although the growing interest in tidal flat carbon has prompted studies to estimate carbon stocks at the global level in general and Korea in particular, comprehensive assessments of the role of carbon stocks in climate change have yet to be made. Therefore, the present study aims to quantify and simulate organic carbon stocks in tidal flats habitats of the Korean coast through a carbon balance model, thereby assessing their role in climate change and carbon neutrality. Biomass vegetation, meteorological, and sedimentary data up to 70 cm depth were sampled from 37 sites representing tidal flats along the Korean coast and then applied to the model to simulate the carbon sequestration rate as well as to provide predictions of sediment carbon stocks until 2050. The study revealed that the average total organic carbon (TOC) storage in vegetated and non-vegetated tidal flats reach 53.41 Mg C ha[-1] and 45.48 Mg C ha[-1] up to a depth of 70 cm in 2050, respectively, of which vegetation on the ground accounts for 3.06 ± 3.01 MgC.ha[-1]. Carbon mass is found to increase linearly over time in nearly all areas studied, with carbon sequestration rates ranging from 0.037 to 0.71 (MgC ha[- 1] yr[- 1]). The Korean tidal flats contain 11,200,000 MgC (∼4.13 × 10[7] tCO2 eq) of organic carbon (70 cm depth). This clearly reflects their potential for inclusion in the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. Model simulation result indicated that the topsoil carbon mass of Tidal Flats in the year 2050 could contribute 7.64 × 10[6] tons CO2eq towards the "2050 carbon neutral strategy of the Republic of Korea". The findings of this study shall strengthen the knowledge base regarding Korea's Tidal flat carbon stocks as well as their potential role in mitigating climate change and contributing to future carbon neutrality goals.},
}
@article {pmid40067764,
year = {2025},
author = {Richard-Greenblatt, M and Omosule, CL and Owusu Agyare, B and Das, S and Devine, C and Mokomane, M and Scott, S and Vongsouvath, M},
title = {The Impact of Climate Change on Laboratory Medicine: A Global Health Perspective.},
journal = {Clinical chemistry},
volume = {71},
number = {4},
pages = {438-444},
doi = {10.1093/clinchem/hvaf012},
pmid = {40067764},
issn = {1530-8561},
}
@article {pmid40066101,
year = {2025},
author = {Oyinlola, MA and Khorsandi, M and Penman, R and Earhart, ML and Arsenault, R and McAdam, S and Brauner, CJ and St-Hilaire, A},
title = {Assessing the impact of climate change and a water management programme on white sturgeon physiology in the Nechako River, British Columbia.},
journal = {Conservation physiology},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {coaf014},
pmid = {40066101},
issn = {2051-1434},
abstract = {Climate change is impacting river ecosystems, underlining the need for water management strategies to protect native species within these ecosystems. Here, we evaluate the impact of climate change and water management on the physiology of white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) in the Nechako River, British Columbia (Canada). Using the CEQUEAU hydrological-thermal model, we simulated daily water temperatures from 1980 to 2099 under two climate scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5). We assessed thermal exposure risk (Te) for different developmental stages of white sturgeon, focusing on the warmest 6-month period. Our findings show that embryos and yolk-sac larvae exhibit resilience, with Te values consistently <1 under both scenarios, signifying low thermal stress. In contrast, feeding larvae and juveniles experience elevated Te values, indicating significant future thermal stress. For feeding larvae, Te values exceeded 1 under both scenarios, reaching up to 1.5 by the mid-century (2050s) and up to 1.8 by the end of the century (2090s) under SSP5-8.5. Juvenile white sturgeon also faced increased thermal risks, with Te values rising >1 during July and August, reaching 1.4 and 1.8 by the 2050s and 1.8 and 2.0 by the 2090s under SSP5-8.5, compared to the 1980s. These results underscore the need to evaluate the existing water management programme to better accommodate the projected changes in thermal conditions associated with climate change. Additionally, regulated river discharge, which can both increase and decrease downstream temperatures, offers a strategic opportunity to mitigate some climate impacts through strategic dam discharge management.},
}
@article {pmid40064712,
year = {2025},
author = {Favero, A and Baker, J and Sohngen, B and Daigneault, A and Wade, C and Ohrel, S and Ragnauth, S},
title = {Investing in U.S. forests to mitigate climate change.},
journal = {Carbon balance and management},
volume = {20},
number = {1},
pages = {4},
pmid = {40064712},
issn = {1750-0680},
support = {Contract #68HERH19D0030, Call Order #68HERH23F0146//U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)/ ; },
abstract = {In recent years several U.S. federal policies have been adopted to support forest-based climate mitigation actions. This study focuses on current federal funds allocated to forest for climate change mitigation activities to assess how much they could deliver in terms of net sequestration under a best-case (optimized) scenario where the cheapest abatement options are implemented first and if these funds are in line to achieve domestic targets for 2030 and 2050. Multiple investments pathways are tested under two different assumptions on CO2 fertilization to provide a range of future mitigation projections from forests. Results show that under annual investments in line with current federal funds (around $640 million), the expected net carbon flux of U.S. forests is around 745 MtCO2/yr in 2030 (+ 12% increase from baseline) and if the investments expand after 2030 the net flux is expected to be 786 MtCO2/yr in 2050 (+ 17% increase from baseline). When CO2 fertilization is accounted for, the projections of net forest carbon sequestration increase by 17% in 2030 and about 1 GtCO2 net sequestration achieved under federal funds in 2050, increasing the likelihood of meeting both short-term and long-term domestic targets.},
}
@article {pmid40063822,
year = {2025},
author = {Yan, Y and Liu, Z and Chen, L and Chen, X and Lin, K and Zeng, Z and Lan, X and Huang, L and Wang, Y and Yao, L and Cheng, L and Ma, Z},
title = {Earth greening and climate change reshaping the patterns of terrestrial water sinks and sources.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {11},
pages = {e2410881122},
pmid = {40063822},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {52179031//MOST | National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; India ; Water Resources ; Earth, Planet ; Ecosystem ; Climate Models ; },
abstract = {While vegetation brings positive benefits for climate mitigation and adaptation, the impact of ongoing global greening remains controversial due to its uncertain effects on hydrological cycle. Here, we quantitatively assess the impact of vegetation dynamics on global water availability by proposing a comprehensive framework to quantify the terrestrial water sink and source scores associated with vegetation dynamics. These scores serve as indicators of whether large alterations in water resources have occurred in the lands due to either the greening or degradation of surface vegetation. We use multisource datasets from climate model projections, remote sensing, and local measurements to examine the impact of vegetation dynamics on water availability over the periods of 1982 to 2019 and 2015 to 2100. During historical observation periods, regions such as India and northern China experienced large depletion of water resources as a result of vegetation greening, leading to water scarcity. In the future, a shift is projected for India and northern China, transforming them into regions capable of meeting water demands arising from vegetation greening. This transition is largely attributed to wetting and warming climates. It indicates that trade-off effects between climate and underlying vegetation dynamics may result in strengthening regional hydrological resilience and ensuring the stable status of local water resources. Furthermore, tropical rainforests (except for the Amazon Rainforest) are experiencing greening with minimal impact on local water resources consistently. These insights are valuable for globally identifying optimal locations to implement ecological restoration, facilitating the balance of sustainable water resources and vegetation greening.},
}
@article {pmid40063761,
year = {2025},
author = {Khan, A and Berenji, M and Cloeren, M and Goldman, R and Wheat, S and Ogunseitan, O and Ayoub, S and Rabinowitz, P and Chekuri, B and Solomon, G},
title = {The Imperative to Incorporate Climate Change Competencies into Occupational and Environmental Medicine Training to Safeguard Worker Health.},
journal = {Journal of occupational and environmental medicine},
volume = {67},
number = {6},
pages = {414-424},
pmid = {40063761},
issn = {1536-5948},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Occupational Medicine/education ; *Environmental Medicine/education ; Curriculum ; *Occupational Health/education ; *Education, Medical, Graduate ; *Clinical Competence ; United States ; Internship and Residency ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: The aims of the study were to identify relevant gaps and suggest modifications to occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) graduate medical education to increase knowledge about potential climate change impacts, teach practical skills, and promote relevant actions to protect workers.<br><br>METHODS: The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine competencies were aligned to the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education physician competencies. Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) OEM milestones were re-examined using a milestone curricular guide based on the peer-reviewed Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education competencies.<br><br>RESULTS: Climate change-related OEM knowledge and skills are proposed for each OEM core competency domain. Nine residency milestones mapped to the ten American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine core competencies are highlighted by incorporating a climate-related activity along with a call to action.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: OEM training already provides more climate-relevant content than other specialties. Nonetheless, OEM residents need more climate change education to help employers, workers, and their communities to anticipate, mitigate, and adapt to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40063037,
year = {2025},
author = {Hess, JJ and Ebi, KL},
title = {An Evidence-Based Approach to Climate Change and Health.},
journal = {JAMA},
volume = {333},
number = {14},
pages = {1253-1254},
doi = {10.1001/jama.2024.27927},
pmid = {40063037},
issn = {1538-3598},
}
@article {pmid40062716,
year = {2025},
author = {},
title = {Correction to: Chromosome-Level Genome Assembly and Annotation of Corallium rubrum: A Mediterranean Coral Threatened by Overharvesting and Climate Change.},
journal = {Genome biology and evolution},
volume = {17},
number = {3},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/gbe/evaf036},
pmid = {40062716},
issn = {1759-6653},
}
@article {pmid40061836,
year = {2025},
author = {Lustig, AR and Crimmins, AR and Snyder, MO and Tanner, L and van Coller, I},
title = {Bringing art and science together to address climate change.},
journal = {Climatic change},
volume = {178},
number = {3},
pages = {47},
pmid = {40061836},
issn = {0165-0009},
abstract = {Art x Climate was the first-ever gallery of visual art to be included in the National Climate Assessment. This letter outlines the purpose and process of Art x Climate and highlights three Art x Climate artists and their work. The letter concludes with lessons learned from this project: the need for cross-disciplinary respect among the arts and sciences, the wide range of themes and artworks centered around climate change, and the ability of art to facilitate new collaborations and bring more people into the climate change conversation.},
}
@article {pmid40061488,
year = {2025},
author = {Etongo, D and Bristol, U and Cetoupe, D and Landry, J and Labrosse, JC},
title = {Integrating disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in Seychelles: Challenges and proposed strategies.},
journal = {Jamba (Potchefstroom, South Africa)},
volume = {17},
number = {2},
pages = {1808},
pmid = {40061488},
issn = {1996-1421},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Integrating disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) has gained traction among scientists and development practitioners, given their complementary benefits of reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing the resilience of ecosystems, livelihoods and protection of assets while concomitantly enabling the achievements of the Paris Agreement, Sustainable Development Goals and the Sendai Framework on DRR. However, guidance on integrating climate and disaster risk is poorly understood because of insufficient scholarship. Although common concerns exist, the effective integration of DRR and CCA faces diverse challenges in various countries and contexts, and no study has addressed this topic in the Indian Ocean Region and Seychelles. To address this knowledge gap, a content analysis of relevant policies and strategies and in-depth interviews with 40 stakeholders were conducted to identify the challenges of integrating DRR and CCA alongside their proposed strategy for improvement. Barriers that impede the effective mainstreaming of DRR and CCA include issues about (1) governance and politics; (2) policy integration; (3) competing actors and institutions; (4) coordination and collaboration; (5) resources and funding mechanism; (6) scale mismatches; (7) implementation and mainstreaming; (8) community involvement; and (9) information, communication and knowledge sharing. This study reveals that structural coherence was weak on the strategic rather than conceptual levels, leading to poor institutional, operational and financial coordination. This led to incidental integration and collaboration happening on an ad hoc basis with the Disaster Risk Management Division positioned towards emergency preparedness and response. Proposed recommendations to enhance DRR and CCA integration are provided.<br><br>CONTRIBUTION: This study serves as a guide for Seychelles and other countries on how to effectively link DRR and CCA to minimise duplication of efforts and enhance the efficient use of human and financial resources while concomitantly achieving the objectives of DRR - to reduce vulnerability and enhance resilience.},
}
@article {pmid40060720,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, Y and Chai, S and Chen, W and Xia, J},
title = {The Effects of Climate Change and Greening of Vegetation on Spatiotemporal Variation of Evapotranspiration in the Haihe River Basin, China.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {3},
pages = {e71092},
pmid = {40060720},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Highly accurate evapotranspiration (ET) estimation and understanding the impacts of climatic and land use change on ET are essential for water resources management in the Haihe River Basin (HRB). This study estimated spatial and temporal changes of ET and its drivers over the period 2000-2020, using the Priestley-Taylor Jet Propulsion Laboratory (PT-JPL) model. Validation performed with the observations of 11 eddy covariance sites showed that the PT-JPL model can simulate ET with high accuracy (R [2] = 0.64, RMSE = 1.32 mm/day, NSE = 0.57). During the 21-year study period, the mean annual ET in HRB was 583 mm/year and showed an insignificant increasing trend (0.45 mm/year). Canopy transpiration (ETc, 2.96 mm/year) and interception evaporation (ETi, 0.74 mm/year) significantly increased whereas soil evaporation (ETs, -3.25 mm/year) significantly decreased. The mean annual net radiation (Rn), relative humidity (Rh), and wind speed (Ws) showed insignificant decreasing trends. In contrast, mean annual air temperature (Tm), vapor pressure deficit (VPD), and precipitation showed insignificant increasing trends. The significantly increased leaf area index (LAI) demonstrated that vegetation in the HRB is greening. We explored the relationship between ET and its components to climate and vegetation parameters. The results showed that net radiation was the most important parameter for ET variations. Vegetation and temperature had large impacts on ETc. Vegetation greening in HRB dominates the increasing trend in ETc. Net radiation and relative humidity showed an important role in changes in ETs. Temperature and vegetation were key impact parameters for ETi. The increase in ETi is mainly located in the region of forests, which is due to the forest protection and afforestation projects in HRB. This study highlights the importance of isolating the contributions of vegetation and climate changes to the changes in ET and its components, which is useful for water resources management in HRB and other regions of the world.},
}
@article {pmid40060409,
year = {2025},
author = {Caldwell, JM and Grenfell, B and Vecchi, G and Rosser, JI},
title = {Drought dynamics explain once in a century yellow fever virus outbreak in Brazil with implications for climate change.},
journal = {bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40060409},
issn = {2692-8205},
support = {K23 AI168581/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {While excess rainfall is associated with mosquito-borne disease because it supports mosquito breeding, drought may also counterintuitively increase disease transmission by altering mosquito and host behavior. This phenomenon is important to understand because climate change is projected to increase both extreme rainfall and drought. In this study, we investigated the extent to which seasonally-driven mosquito and primate behavior drove the first yellow fever virus (YFV) epidemic in an urban area in Brazil in nearly a century, coinciding with an equally rare drought, and to assess the role of interventions in ending the outbreak. We hypothesized that drought triggered the outbreak by driving the forest mosquitoes and non-human primates towards the city in search of water and that the mosquitoes were biting more frequently to avoid desiccation. A dynamical YFV model supports these hypotheses, showing that both behavioral changes were needed to explain the outbreak timing and incidence. Further, a combination of vector control, conservation measures, and vaccination contributed to ending the outbreak, with the strongest effects from vaccination. Together, these results suggest that drought, likely to become more frequent in this region in the coming decades, can significantly influence mosquito-borne disease transmission, and that sustained control will require multiple interventions.},
}
@article {pmid40059886,
year = {2025},
author = {Sacristán-Bajo, S and Lara-Romero, C and García-Fernández, A and Prieto-Benítez, S and Morente-López, J and Rubio Teso, ML and Torres, E and Iriondo, JM},
title = {Assisted Gene Flow Management to Climate Change in the Annual Legume Lupinus angustifolius L.: From Phenotype to Genotype.},
journal = {Evolutionary applications},
volume = {18},
number = {3},
pages = {e70087},
pmid = {40059886},
issn = {1752-4571},
abstract = {Climate change may hinder species' ability to evolutionarily adapt to environmental shifts. Assisted gene flow, introducing adaptive alleles into target populations, could be a viable solution for keystone species. Our study aimed to evaluate the benefits and limitations of assisted gene flow in enhancing the evolutionary potential of Lupinus angustifolius L. (Fabaceae), considering both phenotypic and genomic perspectives. We collected seeds from four populations in Spain at two latitudes (north and south), and grew them in a common garden. We used pollen from southern individuals to pollinate northern plants and create an F1 gene flow line that would advance its flowering onset. In the next season, we allowed F1 plants to self-pollinate creating an F2 self-pollination line. We also created a backcross line by pollinating control northern plants with pollen from F1 plants. We measured flowering onset, reproductive success, and other plant traits in all resulting lines. In parallel, we sequenced genes related to reproduction, growth, stress, nitrogen, and alkaloids. All gene flow-derived lines flowered significantly earlier than the control lines from the northern populations. F1 gene flow line plants produced heavier seeds and had a lower shoot growth than those from the northern control lines. Genomic analyses identified 36 outlier SNPs between the control and the F1 gene flow lines, associated with differences in flowering onset, seed weight, and shoot growth. These results underscore that assisted gene flow can enhance a population's evolutionary potential by altering specific traits. However, altering one trait may impact others in a way that depends on the intrinsic characteristics of each population.},
}
@article {pmid40059412,
year = {2025},
author = {Eweida, RS and O'Connell, MA and Zoromba, M and Mahmoud, MF and Altheeb, MK and Selim, A and Atta, MHR},
title = {Video-Based Climate Change Program Boosts Eco-Cognizance, Emotional Response and Self-Efficacy in Rural Nursing Students: Randomised Controlled Trial.},
journal = {Journal of advanced nursing},
volume = {81},
number = {12},
pages = {8371-8383},
doi = {10.1111/jan.16790},
pmid = {40059412},
issn = {1365-2648},
mesh = {Humans ; *Students, Nursing/psychology ; *Self Efficacy ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Young Adult ; Rural Population ; Emotions ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The Munich Security Conference 2024 highlighted the complex connections between climate change and global security risks. Engaging students in fighting climate change is a stepping stone to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.<br><br>AIM: To investigate the effect of a video-based climate change program on revitalising eco-cognizance, emotional response, and self-efficacy among nursing students in rural communities.<br><br>DESIGN: A randomised controlled trial research design was adopted.<br><br>METHOD: A total of 140 nursing students completed a survey related to the Climate Change Perceptions, the Climate Change Anxiety Scale, and the Environmental Self-Efficacy Scale. The study group engaged in the video-based climate change program, while the comparison group received flyers related to climate change across the globe.<br><br>RESULTS: The intervention group significantly improved climate change perception and environmental self-efficacy compared to the control group, with large effect sizes. On the other hand, significantly lower levels of cognitive impairment due to climate change anxiety were recorded among the intervention group compared to the control group.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Our intervention improved nursing students' climate change literacy, pro-environmental attitudes, environmental self-efficacy, and anxiety. Future research may target a variety of university majors and use RCTs nested in a mixed-method design to capture the student experience with climate change before and after the RCT.<br><br>IMPACT: This study demonstrated that a comprehensive educational program significantly improved climate literacy, pro-environmental attitudes, and environmental self-efficacy among undergraduate nursing students while reducing climate anxiety. The findings of this study offer valuable insights for enhancing student nurses' ability to translate their scientific understanding into informed decision-making regarding issues like climate change.<br><br>Drastic natural disasters, including extreme temperatures, flooding, wildfires and snow and sandstorms, significantly affect populations, including nursing students. Early screening and management of climate change anxiety among university students is recommended as a buffer against upcoming mental health issues. Student counselling services are urged to consider the effect of climate change as a mental health parameter that significantly affects students' psychological and, consequently, academic life and progress. A video-based climate change program (VBCCP) is beneficial for equipping students with climate change literacy. The revitalization of the participant's overall eco-emotional response, pro-environmental behaviour and cognizance signalled the potential of VBCCP as a simulation teaching tool that might be integrated into nursing curriculums. Additionally, VBCCP is a cost-effective strategy that complies with International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) requirements. The VBCCP can be delivered in the conventional classroom environment or through the digital platform without incurring additional costs and in alignment with the definition of simulation provided by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.<br><br>No public or patient contributions.<br><br>TRIAL REGISTRATION: RCT registration: NCT06223412, on 23rd January 2024.},
}
@article {pmid40058504,
year = {2025},
author = {Momčilović, S and Jovanović, A and Gasser, RB},
title = {Human dirofilariasis - A potentially significant nematode zoonosis in an era of climate change.},
journal = {The Journal of infection},
volume = {90},
number = {4},
pages = {106460},
doi = {10.1016/j.jinf.2025.106460},
pmid = {40058504},
issn = {1532-2742},
mesh = {*Dirofilariasis/diagnosis/epidemiology/parasitology/transmission/pathology ; Animals ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Zoonoses/parasitology/epidemiology/transmission ; *Dirofilaria ; },
abstract = {Dirofilariasis is a mosquito-borne zoonosis caused by several species of the genus Dirofilaria. This disease can manifest as nodular lesions in subcutaneous tissues, various structures of the eye, the lungs and/or visceral organs. The Dirofilaria species and the vectors responsible for transmitting infection differ among various geographical regions. The most competent reservoirs of infection are domestic and wild canids (for Dirofilaria repens and Dirofilaria immitis), raccoons (for Dirofilaria tenuis) and bears (for Dirofilaria ursi), and humans represent aberrant or accidental hosts. Recently, there has been an increasing number of reported clinical cases of dirofilariasis in both animals and humans. It is known that changes in climatic conditions, including increased temperature, relative humidity and rainfall, can contribute to favourable conditions for the development of mosquitoes and larval stages of filarial parasites within their vector. Despite advances in our knowledge of nematodes of the genus Dirofilaria and the pathological changes that they can induce in different hosts, many clinicians are unfamiliar with dirofilariasis. Thus, in clinical settings, nodules associated with dirofilariasis are often misdiagnosed as neoplastic lesions. Often, physicians surgically excise such nodules from affected patients, sometimes in very sensitive or difficult-to-reach anatomical locations, which may be accompanied by complications or serious consequences for the patients' health, including a stressful experience in the period from the discovery of a nodule to a definitive diagnosis.},
}
@article {pmid40057557,
year = {2025},
author = {Duque, TS and Barroso, GM and Borges, CE and Mendes, DS and da Silva, RS and Evaristo, AB and Dos Santos, JB},
title = {Current and future development of Acrocomia aculeata focused on biofuel potential and climate change challenges.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {8120},
pmid = {40057557},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Biofuels ; *Climate Change ; Biomass ; },
abstract = {The search for sustainable alternatives to petroleum has driven research on biofuels, with a focus on those derived from organic biomass. This study centres on macaúba (Acrocomia aculeata), a promising oilseed for biodiesel production. Advances in cultivation techniques and the mapping of climatically suitable areas are essential to consolidate the use of this species in the energy sector. This work aimed to utilise predictive modelling with the CLIMEX software to assess the current and future climatic suitability of macaúba in the context of climate change. Data on the global distribution of macaúba, growth and stress parameters, as well as climatic variables, were collected. The modelling was conducted based on the A2 SRES scenario for the present, 2050, 2080, and 2100, including the generation of the Weekly Growth Index. Results indicated high suitability in tropical regions, particularly in Brazil and Indonesia. However, future projections highlight significant challenges due to rising temperatures and reduced rainfall. The study provides a critical perspective to guide sustainable policies in the energy sector, underscoring the potential of macaúba as a viable biodiesel source while warning of the challenges posed by climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40056786,
year = {2025},
author = {Back, D and Han, K and Kim, J and Baek, H},
title = {Climate change perceptions and behaviors among Korean nurses: The role of organizational initiatives.},
journal = {Nursing outlook},
volume = {73},
number = {3},
pages = {102383},
doi = {10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102383},
pmid = {40056786},
issn = {1528-3968},
mesh = {Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Climate Change ; Republic of Korea ; Female ; Adult ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Organizational Culture ; *Attitude of Health Personnel ; *Nursing Staff, Hospital/psychology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change poses significant risks to global health, requiring engagement from healthcare professionals, including nurses.<br><br>PURPOSE: To assess Korean nurses' climate change-related perceptions and behaviors, and examine their associations with organizational climate change initiatives.<br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from March to April 2024, involving 1,022 Korean nurses.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Korean nurses demonstrated moderate levels of climate change-related perceptions and behaviors. They were more motivated by global citizenship than professional accountability in addressing climate change. Nurses working in organizations with climate initiatives showed higher levels of climate change-related knowledge, motivation, efficacy, social norms, and behaviors than those in organizations without such initiatives.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Organizational climate initiatives play a crucial role in shaping nurses' engagement with climate change issues. Integrating climate change education into nursing curricula and implementing workplace initiatives are recommended to enhance nurses' professional engagement in addressing climate change-related health risks.},
}
@article {pmid40056263,
year = {2025},
author = {Sahoo, S and Singha, C and Govind, A and Sharma, M},
title = {Leveraging ML to predict climate change impact on rice crop disease in Eastern India.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {4},
pages = {366},
pmid = {40056263},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Oryza/microbiology ; India ; *Climate Change ; *Plant Diseases/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; *Machine Learning ; Crops, Agricultural ; Agriculture ; },
abstract = {Rice crop disease is critical in precision agriculture due to various influencing components and unstable environments. The current study uses machine learning (ML) models to predict rice crop disease in Eastern India based on biophysical factors for current and future scenarios. The nine biophysical parameters are precipitation (Pr), maximum temperature (Tmax), minimum temperature (Tmin), soil texture (ST), available water capacity (AWC), normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), soil-adjusted vegetation index (SAVI), normalized difference chlorophyll index (NDCI), and normalized difference moisture index (NDMI) by Random forest (RF), Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM), Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGB), Artificial Neural Net (ANN), and Support vector Machine (SVM). The multicollinearity test Boruta feature selection techniques that assessed interdependency and prioritized the factors impacting crop disease. However, climatic change scenarios were created using the most recent Climate Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP) 2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 datasets. The rice crop disease validation was accomplished using 1105 field-based farmer observation recordings. According to the current findings, Purba Bardhaman district experienced a 96.72% spread of rice brown spot disease due to weather conditions. In contrast, rice blast diseases are prevalent in the north-western region of Birbhum district, affecting 72.38% of rice plants due to high temperatures, water deficits, and low soil moisture. Rice tungro disease affects 63.45% of the rice plants in Bankura district due to nitrogen and zinc deficiencies. It was discovered that the link between NDMI and NDVI is robust and positive, with values ranging from 0.8 to 1. According to SHAP analysis, Pr, Tmin, and Tmax are the top three climatic variables impacting all types of disease cases. The study's findings could have a substantial impact on precision crop protection and meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.},
}
@article {pmid40054246,
year = {2025},
author = {Rouhani, A and Ben-Salem, N and D'Oria, M and Silva, RCG and Viglione, A and Copty, NK and Rode, M and Barry, DA and Gómez-Hernández, JJ and Jomaa, S},
title = {Direct impact of climate change on groundwater levels in the Iberian Peninsula.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {970},
number = {},
pages = {179009},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179009},
pmid = {40054246},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {The Iberian Peninsula is a water-scarce region that is increasingly reliant on groundwater. Climate change is expected to exacerbate this situation due to projected irregular precipitation patterns and frequent droughts. Here, we utilised convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to assess the direct effect of climate change on groundwater levels, using monthly meteorological data and historical groundwater levels from 3829 wells. We considered temperature and antecedent cumulative precipitation over 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, and 36 months to account for the recharge time lag between precipitation and groundwater level changes. Based on CNNs performance, 92 location-specific models were retained for further analysis, representing wells spatially distributed throughout the peninsula. The CNNs were used to assess the influence of climate change on future groundwater levels, considering an ensemble of eight combinations of general and regional climate models under the RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios. Under RCP4.5, an average annual temperature increase of 1.7 °C and a 5.2 % decrease in annual precipitation will result in approximately 15 % of wells experiencing >1-m decline between the reference period [1986-2005] and the long-term period [2080-2100]. Under RCP8.5, with a 3.8 °C increase in temperature and a 20.2 % decrease in annual precipitation between the same time periods, 40 % of wells are expected to experience a water level drop of >1 m. Notably, for 72 % of the wells, temperature is the main driver, implying that evaporation has a greater impact on groundwater levels. Effective management strategies should be implemented to limit overexploitation of groundwater reserves and improve resilience to future climate changes.},
}
@article {pmid40053583,
year = {2025},
author = {Westerhold, T and Dallanave, E and Penman, D and Schoene, B and Röhl, U and Gussone, N and Kuroda, J},
title = {Earth orbital rhythms links timing of Deccan trap volcanism phases and global climate change.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {10},
pages = {eadr8584},
pmid = {40053583},
issn = {2375-2548},
abstract = {At the end of the Cretaceous, the massive Deccan trap (DT) volcanic eruptions are regarded as the primary driver of global climate deterioration. Accurate age models are key to unravel the sequence of events related to DT volcanism onset and effects on the global climate system. We establish a direct geochemical link between DT volcanism as recorded in marine osmium isotopic data and global climate change documented in benthic foraminifera carbon and oxygen isotope records. Based on our state-of-the-art astronomically calibrated age model, two major shifts in marine [187]Os/[188]Os at 66.49 and 66.28 million years ago are contemporaneous with major eruption phases of the DT and disruptions of the global carbon cycle. Geochemical records and modeling suggest larger erupted volumes with high volatile emissions for the early phase of DT volcanism and point to differing emissions of SO2 and CO2 during the observed marine osmium shifts with diverse effects on the global climate system.},
}
@article {pmid40050949,
year = {2025},
author = {Lv, Z and Jiu, S and Wang, L and Xu, Y and Wang, J and Liu, X and Xu, J and Wang, Y and Haider, MS and Liu, R and Zhang, C},
title = {Climate change affects the suitability of Chinese cherry (Prunus pseudocerasus Lindl.) in China.},
journal = {Molecular horticulture},
volume = {5},
number = {1},
pages = {26},
pmid = {40050949},
issn = {2730-9401},
abstract = {The rapid development of Prunus pseudocerasus related industry has increasingly contributed to rural vitalization in China. This study employed a biomod2 ensemble model, utilizing environmental and species occurrence data from 151 P. pseudocerasus germplasm wild/local samples, to predict potential geographical distribution, suitability changes, climate dependence, and ecological niche dynamics. The optimized maximum entropy (MaxEnt) model yielded the most accurate predictions. The climate variables with the greatest impact on suitability were precipitation of warmest quarter and mean diurnal temperature range. The total potential suitable area for P. pseudocerasus was approximately 2.78 × 10[6] km[2], increasing with CO2 concentration. The highly suitable area was primarily concentrated in basin terrains, plateaus, and plains of Sichuan Province. The current centroid in Lichuan exhibited gradual latitudinal and longitudinal movement. The predicted (2090s) ecological niche trends of P. pseudocerasus varied under different pathways and periods, with higher CO2 concentration associated with lower niche overlap. The CO2 emission concentration in the SSP246 scenario emerged as the most suitable climate model. Climate change is driving both the expansion of geographical distribution and the contraction of overlapping geographical distribution areas of P. pseudocerasus. These findings provide a theoretical basis for wild resource conservation, site selection for production, and introduction of allopatry for P. pseudocerasus.},
}
@article {pmid40050809,
year = {2025},
author = {Mousavi, A and Ardalan, A and Takian, A and Naddafi, K and Mesdaghinia, A},
title = {A policy context and process analysis to implement the Paris Agreement on climate change in the health system of Iran.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {893},
pmid = {40050809},
issn = {1471-2458},
mesh = {Iran ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; Qualitative Research ; *Health Policy ; *Policy Making ; Interviews as Topic ; Paris ; *Delivery of Health Care/organization &amp; administration ; Politics ; *Public Health ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Ensuring public health is crucial in any policy debate on climate change. Paris Agreement on Climate Change is a global contract through which countries have committed themselves to a public health treaty. This study was conducted to identify the challenges that lie ahead for policymakers and provide an evidence-informed framework for policymaking to increase the resilience of Iran's health system to health consequences of climate change.<br><br>METHODS: A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted with 25 experts. Purposeful and snowball sampling techniques were used for data gathering. Thematic content analysis was conducted with a deductive-inductive approach. Leichter's model, the stage's heuristic framework, and Kingdon's models were used for analyzing the context and process analysis respectively. MAXQDA 20 software was used.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of four main themes and twelve sub-themes were identified concerning various contextual factors, including political, economic, international, and cultural/social challenges. The primary obstacles to implementing adaptation measures were found to be political considerations, economic sanctions, and the low-risk perception held by both the public and policymakers. Additionally, fifteen themes and forty-eight sub-themes related to the process were identified across several areas: agenda setting, which includes the problem stream, policy stream, and politics stream; policy formulation, encompassing governmental and managerial aspects, research, evidence-informed policymaking, and the role of Non-Governmental Organizations; policy implementation, which covers early warning systems, education, inter-sectoral coordination, architecture and engineering, and integrated databases; and policy evaluation, focusing on inadequate evaluation methods.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The study identifies key challenges in implementing the Paris Agreement within Iran's health system, categorized into four main themes: political, economic, international, and cultural/social. Political issues stem from the politicization of climate change and national security concerns. Economically, reliance on oil and sanctions hinder progress, while high technology costs strain resources. Internationally, a lack of binding commitments and technological sanctions impede efforts. Culturally, low public awareness and inadequate inter-organizational collaboration limit engagement. The study emphasizes the need for cohesive policies, enhanced public education, and improved coordination among sectors to effectively address climate change impacts on health.},
}
@article {pmid40050665,
year = {2025},
author = {Shmuel, A and Lazebnik, T and Glickman, O and Heifetz, E and Price, C},
title = {Global lightning-ignited wildfires prediction and climate change projections based on explainable machine learning models.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {7898},
pmid = {40050665},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Wildfires pose a significant natural disaster risk to populations and contribute to accelerated climate change. As wildfires are also affected by climate change, extreme wildfires are becoming increasingly frequent. Although they occur less frequently globally than those sparked by human activities, lightning-ignited wildfires play a substantial role in carbon emissions and account for the majority of burned areas in certain regions. While existing computational models, especially those based on machine learning, aim to predict lightning-ignited wildfires, they are typically tailored to specific regions with unique characteristics, limiting their global applicability. In this study, we present machine learning models designed to characterize and predict lightning-ignited wildfires on a global scale. Our approach involves classifying lightning-ignited versus anthropogenic wildfires, and estimating with high accuracy the probability of lightning to ignite a fire based on a wide spectrum of factors such as meteorological conditions and vegetation. Utilizing these models, we analyze seasonal and spatial trends in lightning-ignited wildfires shedding light on the impact of climate change on this phenomenon. We analyze the influence of various features on the models using eXplainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) frameworks. Our findings highlight significant global differences between anthropogenic and lightning-ignited wildfires. Moreover, we demonstrate that, even over a short time span of less than a decade, climate changes have steadily increased the global risk of lightning-ignited wildfires. This distinction underscores the imperative need for dedicated predictive models and fire weather indices tailored specifically to each type of wildfire.},
}
@article {pmid40050659,
year = {2025},
author = {Varma, V and Mosedale, JR and Alvarez, JAG and Bebber, DP},
title = {Socio-economic factors constrain climate change adaptation in a tropical export crop.},
journal = {Nature food},
volume = {6},
number = {4},
pages = {343-352},
pmid = {40050659},
issn = {2662-1355},
support = {BB/N020847/1//RCUK | Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)/ ; 727624//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Musa/growth &amp; development ; Socioeconomic Factors ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; Latin America ; Humans ; Tropical Climate ; Caribbean Region ; Agriculture/economics ; Soil/chemistry ; },
abstract = {Climate change will alter the geographical locations most suited for crop production, but adaptation to these new conditions may be constrained by edaphic and socio-economic factors. Here we investigate climate change adaptation constraints in banana, a major export crop of Latin America and the Caribbean. We derived optimal climatic, edaphic and socio-economic conditions from the distribution of intensive banana production across Latin America and the Caribbean, identified using remote sensing imagery. We found that intensive banana production is constrained to low-lying, warm aseasonal regions with slightly acidic soils, but is less constrained by precipitation, as irrigation facilitates production in drier regions. Production is limited to areas close to shipping ports and with high human population density. Rising temperatures, coupled with requirements for labour and export infrastructure, will result in a 60% reduction in the area suitable for export banana production, along with yield declines in most current banana producing areas.},
}
@article {pmid40050616,
year = {2025},
author = {Kim, GY and Lee, WH},
title = {Prediction of the spatial distribution of vine weevil under climate change using multiple variable selection methods.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {7845},
pmid = {40050616},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Animals ; *Weevils/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; Algorithms ; Principal Component Analysis ; },
abstract = {The vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) is a polyphagous pest that affects various economically important crops, but its potential distribution has not been studied. This research developed multiple species distribution models (SDMs) using different variable selection methods, including correlation, biological considerations, and principal component analysis, and integrated them into an ensemble model to predict the pest's distribution under climate change. The MaxEnt algorithm was used to develop the models, showing robust performance with raw bioclimatic variables (TSS 0.34-0.37, F1 score 0.60-0.67), while lower performance and different distribution patterns were observed with reconstructed variables (TSS 0.13, F1 score 0.48). The vine weevil was predicted to be primarily distributed in North America and Europe, with the highest invasion risk in Far East Asia and northern India. Climate change could shift its habitat northward, particularly in areas where it currently occurs, and human activities may help spread the pest to new regions. This study offers a potential distribution map to aid in monitoring and controlling the vine weevil, emphasizing the importance of variable selection methods in predictive modeling.},
}
@article {pmid40050395,
year = {2025},
author = {Nardi, RU and Mazzini, PLF and Walter, RK},
title = {Climate change and variability drive increasing exposure of marine heatwaves across US estuaries.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {7831},
pmid = {40050395},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Marine heatwaves (MHWs) are among the greatest threats to marine ecosystems, and while substantial advances have been made in oceanic MHWs, little is known about estuarine MHWs. Utilizing a temperature dataset spanning over two decades and 54 stations distributed across 20 estuaries in the United States National Estuarine Research Reserve System, we present a comprehensive analysis of estuarine MHW characteristics and trends. Long-term climate-change-driven warming is driving more frequent MHWs along the East Coast, and if trends continue, this region will be in a MHW state for ~ 1/3 of the year by the end of the century. In contrast, the vast majority of the West Coast showed no trends, highlighting the potential for future thermal refugia. The West Coast was more strongly influenced by climate variability through the enhancement/suppression of MHWs during different phases of climate modes, suggesting long-term predictability potential. These results can provide guidance for management actions and planning in these critical environments.},
}
@article {pmid40050307,
year = {2025},
author = {Jihan, MAT and Popy, S and Kayes, S and Rasul, G and Maowa, AS and Rahman, MM},
title = {Climate change scenario in Bangladesh: historical data analysis and future projection based on CMIP6 model.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {7856},
pmid = {40050307},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {During the last two decade, Bangladesh has been experienced a critical climatic anomalies which lead to an increment in enormity and repeat of diverse climate relate extraordinary events. Climate analysts substantiate that around the world temperature and precipitation plan is expected to change, which may result in significant influence on cultivation, work, and organic framework. Bangladesh is subsequently likely to confront critical challenges within the coming decades. In orchestrate to sufficient get it this complex, lively wonders, Analyzing chronicled Climate modify scenarios as well as anticipating its future designs may be a exceptional concern for examiner. This consider focuses to analyzes irrefutable climatic data from (1901-2020), and expect future temperature and precipitation plans in Bangladesh utilizing CMIP6 data. The data utilized in this think-around (Observed data is from CRU TS 4.05 and future data is from CMIP6) have been obtained from WorldClim v2.1. Distinctive techniques tallying relationship, relapse, standard deviation, relationship system, percentiles, cell bits of knowledge, and IDW presentation were performed to analyze the designs, changeability and spatial plans of temperature and precipitation. This think around revealed that Over the irrefutable consider period (1901-2020) Bangladesh has been experienced a vital warming drift with an normal increase in temperature 2 °C and with annually decay of the in general precipitation 607.26 mm adjacent to a move towards drier conditions in show disdain toward of frail relationship with more smoking a long time. Projected climate models talks to that Bangladesh slightest temperature is expected to expand from 1 °C to 4.4 °C as well as most extreme temperatures from 1 °C to 4.1 °C by 2100. In expansion, anticipated precipitation is expected to amplify by 480.38 mm, with the most prominent rises amid storm months. Regional assortments in temperature and precipitation are once more expected, with the Southeast (SE) likely experiencing the first vital warming and the Northeast (NE) seeing the preeminent critical increase in precipitation. In this study highlights the significant impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities in Bangladesh's southwestern coastal region, emphasizing the need for targeted adaptation strategies, local knowledge integration, and proactive national and global level policies to address and manage climate-related challenges.},
}
@article {pmid40048518,
year = {2025},
author = {Aguirre-Gutiérrez, J and Díaz, S and Rifai, SW and Corral-Rivas, JJ and Nava-Miranda, MG and González-M, R and Hurtado-M, AB and Revilla, NS and Vilanova, E and Almeida, E and de Oliveira, EA and Alvarez-Davila, E and Alves, LF and de Andrade, ACS and Lola da Costa, AC and Vieira, SA and Aragão, L and Arets, E and Aymard C, GA and Baccaro, F and Bakker, YV and Baker, TR and Bánki, O and Baraloto, C and de Camargo, PB and Berenguer, E and Blanc, L and Bonal, D and Bongers, F and Bordin, KM and Brienen, R and Brown, F and Prestes, NCCS and Castilho, CV and Ribeiro, SC and de Souza, FC and Comiskey, JA and Valverde, FC and Müller, SC and da Costa Silva, R and do Vale, JD and de Andrade Kamimura, V and de Oliveira Perdiz, R and Del Aguila Pasquel, J and Derroire, G and Di Fiore, A and Disney, M and Farfan-Rios, W and Fauset, S and Feldpausch, TR and Ramos, RF and Llampazo, GF and Martins, VF and Fortunel, C and Cabrera, KG and Barroso, JG and Hérault, B and Herrera, R and Honorio Coronado, EN and Huamantupa-Chuquimaco, I and Pipoly, JJ and Zanini, KJ and Jiménez, E and Joly, CA and Kalamandeen, M and Klipel, J and Levesley, A and Oviedo, WL and Magnusson, WE and Dos Santos, RM and Marimon, BS and Marimon-Junior, BH and de Almeida Reis, SM and Melo Cruz, OA and Mendoza, AM and Morandi, P and Muscarella, R and Nascimento, H and Neill, DA and Menor, IO and Palacios, WA and Palacios-Ramos, S and Pallqui Camacho, NC and Pardo, G and Pennington, RT and de Oliveira Pereira, L and Pickavance, G and Picolotto, RC and Pitman, NCA and Prieto, A and Quesada, C and Ramírez-Angulo, H and Réjou-Méchain, M and Correa, ZR and Reyna Huaymacari, JM and Rodriguez, CR and Rivas-Torres, G and Roopsind, A and Rudas, A and Salgado Negret, B and van der Sande, MT and Santana, FD and Maës Santos, FA and Bergamin, RS and Silman, MR and Silva, C and Espejo, JS and Silveira, M and Souza, FC and Sullivan, MJP and Swamy, V and Talbot, J and Terborgh, JJ and van der Meer, PJ and van der Heijden, G and van Ulft, B and Martinez, RV and Vedovato, L and Vleminckx, J and Vos, VA and Wortel, V and Zuidema, PA and Zwerts, JA and Laurance, SGW and Laurance, WF and Chave, J and Dalling, JW and Barlow, J and Poorter, L and Enquist, BJ and Ter Steege, H and Phillips, OL and Galbraith, D and Malhi, Y},
title = {Tropical forests in the Americas are changing too slowly to track climate change.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {387},
number = {6738},
pages = {eadl5414},
doi = {10.1126/science.adl5414},
pmid = {40048518},
issn = {1095-9203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Tropical Climate ; *Forests ; *Biodiversity ; *Trees/physiology ; Americas ; },
abstract = {Understanding the capacity of forests to adapt to climate change is of pivotal importance for conservation science, yet this is still widely unknown. This knowledge gap is particularly acute in high-biodiversity tropical forests. Here, we examined how tropical forests of the Americas have shifted community trait composition in recent decades as a response to changes in climate. Based on historical trait-climate relationships, we found that, overall, the studied functional traits show shifts of less than 8% of what would be expected given the observed changes in climate. However, the recruit assemblage shows shifts of 21% relative to climate change expectation. The most diverse forests on Earth are changing in functional trait composition but at a rate that is fundamentally insufficient to track climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40044953,
year = {2025},
author = {Kargbo, A and Dafka, S and Osman, AM and Koua, HK and Vieira, RFC and Rocklöv, J},
title = {Impact of climate change and variability on the occurrence and distribution of Trypanosoma vectors in The Gambia.},
journal = {Parasitology research},
volume = {124},
number = {3},
pages = {29},
pmid = {40044953},
issn = {1432-1955},
support = {002019//West African Service Centre of Climate Change and Adapted Land-Use Scholarship program funded by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research, WASCAL-Graduate Research Program in Climate Change/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; Gambia/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Temperature ; Humidity ; *Insect Vectors/parasitology/physiology ; *Trypanosoma/isolation &amp; purification ; Trypanosomiasis/transmission ; },
abstract = {Extreme weather events can lead to infectious disease outbreaks, especially those spread by hematophagous flies, and The Gambia is particularly vulnerable to climate change. To the best of our knowledge, no one has ever documented the relationship between climate variability and change and the distribution of the hematophagous flies belonging to the families Glossinidae, Tabanidae, and Stomoxyinae. This paper aims to study the association of temperature and humidity on the distribution of the above species and their families in The Gambia in the recent past and to provide predictions of species abundance and occurrence in the future. A line transect survey was carried out in all the administrative regions of The Gambia to study the prevalence of the flies. Generalized additive models were used to analyze the relationships between the distribution of the insects and their families and the variability in climate conditions in the recent past and in three different future periods. Regarding the recent past, our results show that temperature has significantly impacted the presence of Glossinidae and Tabanidae species, with maximum temperature being the most important factor. Relative humidity was also statistically significantly associated with Tabanidae species. None of the climate variables was found to be associated with the Tabanus par and Tabanus sufis. Minimum temperature and relative humidity were statistically significantly associated with Glossina morsitan submorsitan, while maximum temperature was statistically significantly associated with Atylotus agrestis and Stomoxys calcitrans. Only relative humidity was statistically significantly associated with the Glossina palpalis gambiense. As for the future projections, the results show that rising temperatures impacted the distribution of Tabanus species, Glossina species, and Stomoxys calcitrans in The Gambia. The distribution of Trypanosoma vectors in The Gambia is mostly influenced by maximum temperature. The research's conclusions gave climate and public health policymakers crucial information to take into account.},
}
@article {pmid40044855,
year = {2025},
author = {Pottier, P and Kearney, MR and Wu, NC and Gunderson, AR and Rej, JE and Rivera-Villanueva, AN and Pollo, P and Burke, S and Drobniak, SM and Nakagawa, S},
title = {Vulnerability of amphibians to global warming.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {639},
number = {8056},
pages = {954-961},
pmid = {40044855},
issn = {1476-4687},
mesh = {*Global Warming/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Animals ; *Amphibians/physiology/classification ; *Thermotolerance/physiology ; Refugium ; Phylogeny ; Microclimate ; Tropical Climate ; Hot Temperature ; },
abstract = {Amphibians are the most threatened vertebrates, yet their resilience to rising temperatures remains poorly understood[1,2]. This is primarily because knowledge of thermal tolerance is taxonomically and geographically biased[3], compromising global climate vulnerability assessments. Here we used a phylogenetically informed data-imputation approach to predict the heat tolerance of 60% of amphibian species and assessed their vulnerability to daily temperature variations in thermal refugia. We found that 104 out of 5,203 species (2%) are currently exposed to overheating events in shaded terrestrial conditions. Despite accounting for heat-tolerance plasticity, a 4 °C global temperature increase would create a step change in impact severity, pushing 7.5% of species beyond their physiological limits. In the Southern Hemisphere, tropical species encounter disproportionally more overheating events, while non-tropical species are more susceptible in the Northern Hemisphere. These findings challenge evidence for a general latitudinal gradient in overheating risk[4-6] and underscore the importance of considering climatic variability in vulnerability assessments. We provide conservative estimates assuming access to cool shaded microenvironments. Thus, the impacts of global warming will probably exceed our projections. Our microclimate-explicit analyses demonstrate that vegetation and water bodies are critical in buffering amphibians during heat waves. Immediate action is needed to preserve and manage these microhabitat features.},
}
@article {pmid40043656,
year = {2025},
author = {Marroquin, I and Oh, H and Ghosh, T and Hu, Z and Salehi, S and Nygaard, R},
title = {Dynamic life cycle assessment for evaluating the global warming potential of geothermal energy production using inactive oil and gas wells for district heating in Tuttle, Oklahoma.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {970},
number = {},
pages = {178932},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178932},
pmid = {40043656},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Repurposing abandoned oil and gas infrastructure for geothermal energy production has great potential to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This study quantified the life cycle global warming potential of geothermal energy production using four inactive oil and gas wells repurposed for district heating in Tuttle, Oklahoma. A cradle-to-grave prospective life cycle assessment was performed to compare GHG emissions between the geothermal district heating system and conventional natural gas-fired heating system from 2020 to 2050. For initial implementation of the geothermal system, we investigated two approaches: 1) repurposing abandoned infrastructure from a nearby oil and gas well site, and 2) production and injection well drillings including new construction of a central heat exchange station. Environmental impacts from the geothermal system were estimated for five scenarios where a natural gas peaking boiler is incorporated to supply peak heat demand. The prospective results indicated that cumulative reduction in GHG emissions from transitioning to the geothermal district heating system increase over time as a function of future renewable resource penetration and technological advancements within electricity, fuel, and steel production. Over 30 years, the global warming potential associated with the district heating demand will have been reduced by up to 24 % with the repurposed system. These results imply that repurposing existing oil and gas infrastructure for geothermal energy systems of district heating will bring future climate benefits.},
}
@article {pmid40043580,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, Y and Liu, Y and Yu, S and Xing, B and Xu, X and Yu, H and Wang, L and Wang, D and Liu, C and Yu, D},
title = {Vigilance against climate change-induced regime shifts for phosphorus restoration in shallow lake ecosystems.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {278},
number = {},
pages = {123397},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2025.123397},
pmid = {40043580},
issn = {1879-2448},
mesh = {*Lakes/chemistry ; *Phosphorus ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Eutrophication ; Geologic Sediments/chemistry ; },
abstract = {The dual pressure of anthropogenic activities and frequent extreme weather events has triggered a transition from macrophyte to algal dominance in shallow lakes. Phosphorus (P) is the key driver of regime shifts that can lead to a decline in the stability and resilience of lake ecosystems. However, the mechanisms underlying such regime shifts, and the effects of state transitions on internal P loading during macrophyte restoration in large shallow eutrophic lakes, remain to be fully elucidated. This study utilised long-term in situ monitoring data, across three distinct lake states (bare ground, macrophyte-dominated stage, and algae-dominated stage) to elucidate the accumulation and release mechanisms of sedimentary P during regime shifts. The findings demonstrated that the rehabilitation of submerged plants efficiently reduced internal P loading (water column P, sediment P fractions, and P flux), while the persistence of algal blooms was driven by the reductive release of Fe-P from sediments and the dissolution of Al-P from suspended particulate matter. High temperature, low dissolved oxygen, and high pH largely modulate the pathways and mechanisms of P supply during regime shifts. The combined pressures of extreme weather (heavy rainfall, strong winds, and extreme heat) and trophic cascades from fish stocking can trigger a shift from macrophytes to algae in shallow lakes. Appropriate management of the structure and biomass of aquatic animal communities (e.g., small-bodied or omnibenthivorous fish) and optimization of the food web structure can effectively improve water quality and maintain ecosystem stability. These findings enrich the theoretical understanding of regime-shift mechanisms from an ecosystem perspective and offer novel insights into P remediation in large shallow eutrophic lakes.},
}
@article {pmid40043133,
year = {2025},
author = {Cai, Z and You, Q and Screen, JA and Chen, HW and Zhang, R and Zuo, Z and Chen, D and Cohen, J and Kang, S and Zhang, R},
title = {Lessened projections of Arctic warming and wetting after correcting for model errors in global warming and sea ice cover.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {10},
pages = {eadr6413},
pmid = {40043133},
issn = {2375-2548},
abstract = {Credible projections of Arctic warming and wetting (AWW) are essential for informed decision-making in a changing climate. However, current AWW projections from state-of-the-art climate models carry uncertainties. Using observational datasets and CMIP6 model simulations, we demonstrate that the observed historical global warming trend and the climatological mean pattern of Arctic sea ice can serve as effective constraints on AWW projections. Under SSP2-4.5, the constrained warming by the end of the century is reduced from 5.5° to 4.6°C. Similarly, the projected wetting decreases from 6.8 to 5.7 millimeter per month. The inter-model spread in warming and wetting is reduced by 25 and 15%, respectively. The reduction is the largest in the Barents-Kara seas, reducing warming by 1.2°C, lessening wetting by 1.7 millimeter per month, and decreasing the inter-model spread by one-third. Our findings suggest that unconstrained CMIP6 projections overestimate future AWW, particularly in the Barents-Kara seas, due to an overestimation of historical global warming and excessive sea ice in the models.},
}
@article {pmid40042412,
year = {2025},
author = {Hicks, LC and Leizeaga, A and Cruz Paredes, C and Brangarí, AC and Tájmel, D and Wondie, M and Sandén, H and Rousk, J},
title = {Simulated Climate Change Enhances Microbial Drought Resilience in Ethiopian Croplands but Not Forests.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {3},
pages = {e70065},
pmid = {40042412},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2016-06327//Vetenskapsr&#xe5;det/ ; 2020-03858//Vetenskapsr&#xe5;det/ ; CTS 22:2131//Carl Tryggers Stiftelse f&#xf6;r Vetenskaplig Forskning/ ; 2022-00672//Svenska Forskningsr&#xe5;det Formas/ ; 2023-02438//Svenska Forskningsr&#xe5;det Formas/ ; KAW 2022.0175//Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse/ ; KAW 2023.0384//Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Droughts ; Ethiopia ; *Forests ; *Soil Microbiology ; Fungi/growth &amp; development ; *Microbiota ; Soil/chemistry ; Bacteria/growth &amp; development ; Crops, Agricultural ; },
abstract = {Climate change and land-use change represent a dual threat to terrestrial ecosystem functioning. In the tropics, forest conversion to agriculture is occurring alongside warming and more pronounced periods of drought. Rainfall after drought induces enormous dynamics in microbial growth (potential soil carbon storage) and respiration (determining carbon loss), affecting the ecosystem carbon budget. We investigated how legacies of drought and warming affected microbial functional (growth and respiration) and structural (16S and ITS amplicon) responses after drought. Rain shelters and open-top chambers (OTCs) were used to simulate drought and warming in tropical cropland and forest sites in Ethiopia. Rain shelters reduced soil moisture by up to 25 vol%, with a bigger effect in the forest, while OTCs increased soil temperature by up to 6°C in the cropland and also reduced soil moisture but had no clear effect in the forest. Soils from these field treatments were then exposed to a standardized drought cycle to test how microbial community traits had been shaped by the different climate legacies. Microbial growth started increasing immediately after rewetting in all soils, reflecting a resilient response and indicating that microbial communities perceived the perturbation as relatively mild. Fungi recovered faster than bacteria, and the recovery of fungal growth was generally accelerated in soils with a legacy of drought. Microbial community functions and structures were both more responsive in the cropland than in forest soils, and a legacy of drought particularly enhanced microbial growth and respiration responses in the cropland but not the forest. Microbial communities in cropland soils also used carbon with a higher efficiency after rewetting. Together, these results suggest contrasting feedbacks to climate change determined by land use, where croplands will be associated with mitigated losses of soil carbon by microorganisms in response to future cycles of drought, compared to forests where soil carbon reservoirs remain more sensitive.},
}
@article {pmid40041730,
year = {2024},
author = {Sadeghi, MR and Ghannadi, P and Lotfi, A and Ashayeri, H},
title = {Climate change's impact on the nervous system: A review study.},
journal = {Health promotion perspectives},
volume = {14},
number = {4},
pages = {336-342},
pmid = {40041730},
issn = {2228-6497},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Global warming is caused by increased carbon dioxide and other industrial gases, which shift the climate of human habitat and environment, impacting human health globally. In this review, we tried to overview the current knowledge of climate change's impact on neurological disease.<br><br>METHODS: A comprehensive search on PubMed, Web of Science (WOS), and Scopus was conducted to find the relevant original studies. Language, sex, age, date, or country of study were not restricted. Included studies report increased Alzheimer's disease mortality and hospital admission.<br><br>RESULTS: This increase was seen from the first day with high temperature to 3-4 days later. Parkinson's disease (PD) subjects were more vulnerable to high temperatures compared to dementia patients (RR for dementia: 1.29 and for PD: 1.41). Global warming was linked to the increase in the incidence of Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) (from 0.1% to 5.4%), Japanese encephalitis (OR: 2 when floods occur), and ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) (RR: 1.62 for each 1 [&#x25e6;]C increase per month).<br><br>CONCLUSION: Health-related consequences of climate change are inevitable. The burden of medical problems related to the elderly population (especially the elderly with dementia), infectious diseases, and CFP on the healthcare system will naturally increase. Studying global warming trends could empower us with more precise predictions of the future and better planning to face climate change-related challenges.},
}
@article {pmid40041161,
year = {2025},
author = {Romanovsky, AA},
title = {Global warming, Arctic exploration, and imprisonment of political opponents: Temperature is ubiquitous.},
journal = {Temperature (Austin, Tex.)},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {1-3},
pmid = {40041161},
issn = {2332-8940},
}
@article {pmid40040447,
year = {2025},
author = {Paintsil, E},
title = {Synchronicity of climate change and outbreaks of infectious diseases in children.},
journal = {Current opinion in pediatrics},
volume = {37},
number = {2},
pages = {113-115},
doi = {10.1097/MOP.0000000000001443},
pmid = {40040447},
issn = {1531-698X},
}
@article {pmid40039338,
year = {2024},
author = {Cala, F and Tarchi, P and Frassineti, L and Gursesli, MC and Guazzini, A and Lanata, A},
title = {Expectancy Violation: Climate Change Associations May Reveal Underlying Brain-Evoked Responses of Implicit Attitudes.},
journal = {Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference},
volume = {2024},
number = {},
pages = {1-4},
doi = {10.1109/EMBC53108.2024.10781635},
pmid = {40039338},
issn = {2694-0604},
mesh = {Humans ; *Evoked Potentials/physiology ; Male ; *Climate Change ; Female ; *Brain/physiology ; Electroencephalography ; *Attitude ; Adult ; Young Adult ; },
abstract = {The development of programs and campaigns to promote climate change awareness and actions should account for implicit attitudes to make them effective. Alongside behavioural measures, it is important to investigate and understand the neural mechanisms underlying unconscious beliefs, and opinions and how external factors can influence them. Therefore, this study administered a Single-Category Implicit Association Test to 22 healthy volunteers while acquiring EEG signals. After an automatic preprocessing pipeline was applied, 1000ms-long epochs were extracted from cleaned EEG data for target words only. Latencies and amplitudes were computed in specific brain regions and time intervals for the P1, N1, P2 (both occipital and frontal), P3, and N4 (both frontal and frontocentral) event-related potentials (ERPs). Statistical analysis has highlighted that incongruent associations elicited significantly shorter N1 latencies, which may be due to stimuli familiarisation, longer P3 latencies, which can be related to the allocation of more attentional resources, and larger N4 amplitudes, which suggest greater cognitive efforts. Correlation analysis has also found a significant relationship between the amplitude of the N4 and explicit behaviour. These results suggest that ERPs can highlight different mental processes involved in violating social expectations towards climate change and that their features may be used to support behavioural measures in assessing implicit attitudes more reliably.},
}
@article {pmid40038529,
year = {2025},
author = {Heikonen, S and Heino, M and Jalava, M and Siebert, S and Viviroli, D and Kummu, M},
title = {Climate change threatens crop diversity at low latitudes.},
journal = {Nature food},
volume = {6},
number = {4},
pages = {331-342},
pmid = {40038529},
issn = {2662-1355},
support = {339834//Academy of Finland (Suomen Akatemia)/ ; 819202//EC | EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020 | H2020 Priority Excellent Science | H2020 European Research Council (H2020 Excellent Science - European Research Council)/ ; 450058266//Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation)/ ; 365512//Suomen Akatemia | Strategic Research Council (Strategisen Tutkimuksen Neuvosto)/ ; },
mesh = {*Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development/classification ; *Climate Change ; *Biodiversity ; Global Warming ; },
abstract = {Climate change alters the climatic suitability of croplands, likely shifting the spatial distribution and diversity of global food crop production. Analyses of future potential food crop diversity have been limited to a small number of crops. Here we project geographical shifts in the climatic niches of 30 major food crops under 1.5-4 °C global warming and assess their impact on current crop production and potential food crop diversity across global croplands. We found that in low-latitude regions, 10-31% of current production would shift outside the climatic niche even under 2 °C global warming, increasing to 20-48% under 3 °C warming. Concurrently, potential food crop diversity would decline on 52% (+2 °C) and 56% (+3 °C) of global cropland. However, potential diversity would increase in mid to high latitudes, offering opportunities for climate change adaptation. These results highlight substantial latitudinal differences in the adaptation potential and vulnerability of the global food system under global warming.},
}
@article {pmid40038383,
year = {2025},
author = {Kamel, BK and Abdelaziz, AY and Attia, MA and Khamees, AK},
title = {A novel approach to wind energy modeling in the context of climate change at Zaafrana region in Egypt.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {7548},
pmid = {40038383},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Global warming, driven by the excessive emission of greenhouse gases from the combustion of fossil fuels, has emerged as a critical environmental challenge which is considered as a motivation for this research. Where, the switch to sustainable energy sources is crucial because of the pressing need to slow down climate change and lower carbon footprints. Of all the renewable energy sources, wind energy is particularly important as a means of reducing carbon emissions from the generation of electricity. With the increase in the penetration of renewable energy resources in electrical power systems, the stochastic behavior of the renewable energy resources has to be taken into account for better analysis in power systems. However, the stochastic behavior of the renewable energy is also affected by the environmental conditions. In this context, The main objective of this paper is to present a novel wind energy modeling that includes the effect of ambient temperature on the wind turbine capabilities. This effect is presented as the de-rating curve for wind turbine output power to respect the thermal capabilities of the electrical components of the wind turbine. That's why this novel model is developed to consider the effect of ambient temperature to represent the practical limitations of wind turbines which wasn't considered by previous literature although the temperature has a siginicant impact on the wind turbine output power. In this Paper, Gamesa G80 wind turbine is used to perform the numerical analysis of the proposed new model. Moreover, Exponential Distribution Optimizer (EDO), Aquila Optimizer (AO), and Equilibrium Optimizer (EO) algorithms are used to find various probability distribution functions (PDFs) parameters to model wind speed data from Zaafrana region in Egypt using Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and Coefficient of Correlation (R^2) as judging criteria. In addition, real temperature data from the same site are used to validate the proposed model compared to the manufacturer's capabilities. The results show that mixed PDFs provide a better representation for the wind speed data. Moreover, the study demonstrates that ambient temperature cannot be neglected in wind power modeling, as the wind turbine output power varies significantly. Additionally, this work highlights the impact of climate change on the efficiency of renewable energy sources like the wind energy. The proposed wind energy model could be valuable to system operators as a decision-making aid when dealing with and analyzing complex power systems.},
}
@article {pmid40037784,
year = {2025},
author = {Abdel-Dayem, MS and Al Dhafer, HM and Soliman, AM and Al Ansi, AN and El-Sonbati, SA and Ishag, AAE and Mohamed, A and Soliman, M},
title = {Climate change and geographical distribution projections for major leaf beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Saudi Arabia.},
journal = {Journal of economic entomology},
volume = {118},
number = {2},
pages = {600-613},
doi = {10.1093/jee/toaf046},
pmid = {40037784},
issn = {1938-291X},
support = {2-17-01-001-0013//MAARIFAH/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Coleoptera/physiology ; Saudi Arabia ; *Climate Change ; *Animal Distribution ; Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {Climate change has a substantial impact on the quality and diversity of insect pests, which may have adverse ecological and economic effects. The family Chrysomelidae represents one of the most economically and ecologically important groups within Coleoptera, with species acting as agricultural pests and contributing substantially to biodiversity in arid regions. Based on bioclimatic, topographic, and vegetation data, the current and future distributions of 4 chrysomelids (Caryedon acaciae (Gyllenhal, 1833), Chaetocnema pulla Chapuis, 1879, Phyllotreta cheiranthi Weise, 1903, and Spermophagus sericeus (Geoffroy, 1785)) in Saudi Arabia were predicted using MaxEnt modeling for 2050 under 2 Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs), SSP126 (low emission) and SSP585 (high emission) scenarios. The leaf beetle models showed strong performance, with average area under the curve (AUC) values ranging from 0.86 to 0.96 and average TSS values ranging from 0.52 to 0.65. Five predictors were chosen for each species from 21 environmental variables. The results show that the key ecological factors that influence species distributions varied, with vegetation being the most influential. According to habitat suitability maps, in the future, such distribution will be severely altered, mostly by climate change. More precisely, C. acaciae will face minor range shifts, while C. pulla, P. cheiranthi, and S. sericeus will expand their ranges substantially, especially in the Eastern Province. Our results confirm the importance of implementing adaptive pest-management strategies to address the potential range expansions of various agricultural pests, which could intensify local ecological challenges and pose a heightened threat to agricultural systems.},
}
@article {pmid40037476,
year = {2025},
author = {Sripa, B and Yurlova, N and Suwannatrai, AT and Serbina, E and Tangkawattana, S and Sayasone, S and Varnakovida, P},
title = {Potential impact of climate change on Opisthorchis viverrini and Opisthorchis felineus transmission in Eurasia.},
journal = {Acta tropica},
volume = {263},
number = {},
pages = {107574},
doi = {10.1016/j.actatropica.2025.107574},
pmid = {40037476},
issn = {1873-6254},
mesh = {Animals ; *Opisthorchis/isolation &amp; purification/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Opisthorchiasis/transmission/epidemiology/parasitology ; Humans ; Snails/parasitology/growth &amp; development ; Asia/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {Human liver flukes of the family Opisthorchiidae, particularly Opisthorchis viverrini and Opisthorchis felineus, are major foodborne trematode parasites endemic to the Lower Mekong River Basin (Southeast Asia) and the Ob-Irtysh Basins (southern Western Siberia, Russian Federation), respectively. Together, these parasites infect over 14 million people, with an estimated 300 million at risk. Their transmission cycles involve Bithynia snails and Cyprinidae fish as first and second intermediate hosts, respectively, with humans and other fish-eating mammals serving as definitive hosts. The geographical distribution of these flukes is shaped by specific Bithynia species: B. siamensis, B. s. goniomphalos, and B. funiculata for O. viverrini, and B. troschelii, B. leachi, and B. inflata for O. felineus. Climate change directly influences liver fluke transmission by affecting parasite survival, host biology, and environmental conditions. Bithynia snails are highly temperature-sensitive, and O. viverrini transmission is notably temperature-dependent, with a 1 °C increase raising infection odds by 5.4 %. Temperatures exceeding 30 °C reduce cercarial survival and infectivity. In Western Siberia, favorable water temperatures for O. felineus transmission start at +15 °C, with higher temperatures leading to an increased infection rate in snails while permafrost regions lack Bithynia snails entirely. Projections from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicate that warming will exceed the global average in northern Asia (affecting O. felineus) and approach the global average in Southeast Asia (impacting O. viverrini). These trends suggest that climate change may have a more pronounced impact on O. felineus transmission in Siberia than on O. viverrini transmission in Southeast Asia. This review provides an in-depth discussion of Bithynia biology and the effects of temperature on snail growth, cercarial release, survival, infection, and aestivation, emphasizing how global warming could influence the transmission dynamics of these liver flukes.},
}
@article {pmid40037109,
year = {2025},
author = {Feng, F and Du, F and Li, Q and Zhang, L and Yu, X and Liu, C},
title = {Understanding the ternary interaction of crop plants, fungal pathogens, and rhizobacteria in response to global warming.},
journal = {Microbiological research},
volume = {296},
number = {},
pages = {128113},
doi = {10.1016/j.micres.2025.128113},
pmid = {40037109},
issn = {1618-0623},
mesh = {Soil Microbiology ; *Bacillus/isolation &amp; purification/physiology/genetics ; *Crops, Agricultural/microbiology/growth &amp; development ; *Fusarium/isolation &amp; purification/pathogenicity/growth &amp; development/genetics/physiology ; *Global Warming ; China ; Plant Diseases/microbiology ; Fungi ; Vegetables/microbiology/growth &amp; development ; Plant Roots/microbiology ; Rhizosphere ; Solanum lycopersicum/microbiology ; },
abstract = {Climate change is altering the equilibrium of the Earth's biosphere, imposing unpredictable survival dynamics on terrestrial organisms. This includes the intricate interactions between fungal pathogens and crop plants, which are pivotal for global food security. Rising temperatures are expected to exacerbate the prevalence of crop-pathogenic fungi worldwide, yet research on how crops respond to this imminent threat remains limited. Here, we identified predominant potential pathogens and antagonistic bacteria in vegetable fields in Shandong Province, China, revealing the near-ubiquitous presence of Fusarium oxysporum and Bacillus species in sampled soils of cucumber, tomato, chili, and ginger. Through simulated warming experiments within a temperature range of 20-40 °C and an experimental period of 3 days, we investigated the ternary interaction among vegetables and isolated F. oxysporum strain 05, and Bacillus sp. strain 31. Elevated temperatures enhanced F. oxysporum biomass and virulence, yet also stimulated vegetables to allocate more nutrients via root exudates. This enriched rhizospheric antagonistic Bacillus populations, it also boosted the expression of antifungal lipopeptide biosynthetic genes (bamb and ItuA) and auxin production in Bacillus sp. strain 31. This enrichment promoted plant growth and maintained a relatively stable level of pathogenic fungi. Our study unveiled a nuanced and complex interplay among crop plants, fungal pathogens, and rhizobacteria, that could inform future agricultural practices, and advance our understanding of crop survival strategies to bolster crop resilience and safeguard global food security under ongoing climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40036180,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, C and Wang, C and Yang, X and Wang, D and Wang, F},
title = {Modeling the potential global distribution of the invasive Jack Beardsley mealybug (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) under climate change.},
journal = {Journal of economic entomology},
volume = {118},
number = {2},
pages = {589-599},
doi = {10.1093/jee/toaf029},
pmid = {40036180},
issn = {1938-291X},
support = {BJ2020052//Science and Technology Project of Hebei Education Department/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Hemiptera/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Introduced Species ; *Animal Distribution ; Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {The Jack Beardsley mealybug, Pseudococcus jackbeardsleyi Gimpel &amp; Miller (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), is a dangerous invasive pest that feeds on plants more than 115 genera from 54 families, and has spread over 59 countries or regions, often causing direct and indirect damage to host plants, and resulting in significant economic losses. In this study, we assessed the potential global distribution of P. jackbeardsleyi using a Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) model under current and future climate scenarios. Here, we obtained prediction models with high credibility and accuracy, which showed that isothermality (Bio 3) and annual precipitation (Bio 12) were the environmental variables with the largest contribution on the potential distribution of this pest. The potential distribution areas predicted by this study were mainly located in South America, Central Africa, the southern regions of Asia and the eastern coast of Australia. Under future climate scenarios, the total geographical distribution of this pest will contract to varying degrees by the end of this century, but the highly suitable areas will increase. This study provides a reference for the development of control strategies, but also offers a scientific basis for the effective biological control of this pest.},
}
@article {pmid40035376,
year = {2025},
author = {Alibudbud, RC and Aruta, JJBR and Sison, KA and Guinto, RR},
title = {Artificial intelligence in the era of planetary health: insights on its application for the climate change-mental health nexus in the Philippines.},
journal = {International review of psychiatry (Abingdon, England)},
volume = {37},
number = {1},
pages = {21-32},
doi = {10.1080/09540261.2024.2363373},
pmid = {40035376},
issn = {1369-1627},
mesh = {Humans ; Philippines ; *Climate Change ; *Artificial Intelligence ; *Mental Health Services/organization &amp; administration ; *Mental Health ; },
abstract = {This review explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the light of evolving threats to planetary health, particularly the dangers posed by the climate crisis and its emerging mental health impacts, in the context of a climate-vulnerable country such as the Philippines. This paper describes the country's mental health system, outlines the chronic systemic challenges that it faces, and discusses the intensifying and widening impacts of climate change on mental health. Integrated mental healthcare must be part of the climate adaptation response, particularly for vulnerable populations. AI holds promise for mental healthcare in the Philippines, and be a tool that can potentially aid in addressing the shortage of mental health professionals, improve service accessibility, and provide direct services in climate-affected communities. However, the incorporation of AI into mental healthcare also presents significant challenges, such as potentially worsening the existing mental health inequities due to unequal access to resources and technologies, data privacy concerns, and potential AI algorithm biases. It is crucial to approach AI integration with ethical consideration and responsible implementation to harness its benefits, mitigate potential risks, and ensure inclusivity in mental healthcare delivery, especially in the era of a warming planet.},
}
@article {pmid40034780,
year = {2025},
author = {Saunders, MJ and Boccia, D and Khan, PY and Goscè, L and Gasparrini, A and Clark, RA and Pescarini, JM and White, RG and Houben, RM and Zignol, M and Gebreselassie, N and McQuaid, CF},
title = {Climate change and tuberculosis: an analytical framework.},
journal = {medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40034780},
support = {/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; INV-001754/GATES/Gates Foundation/United States ; INV-035506/GATES/Gates Foundation/United States ; R01 AI147321/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {Climate change is likely to exacerbate a range of determinants which drive tuberculosis, the world's leading infectious disease killer. However, tuberculosis is often neglected in wider climate health discussions. Commissioned by the World Health Organization, we developed an analytical framework outlining potential causal relationships between climate change and tuberculosis. We drew on existing knowledge of tuberculosis determinants, identified which are likely to be sensitive to the effects of climate change, and conceptualised the mechanistic pathways through which this might occur. We collated evidence for these pathways through literature reviews. Our reviews found no studies directly linking climate change and tuberculosis, warranting research to build evidence for action. The available evidence supports the existence of plausible links between climate change and tuberculosis, and highlights the need to include tuberculosis in climate risk adaptation and mitigation programmes, and climate-resilient funding and response mechanisms. Further evidence is urgently needed to quantify the effects of climate change on tuberculosis.},
}
@article {pmid40034663,
year = {2025},
author = {Ames-Martínez, FN and Capcha Romero, I and Guerra, A and Inga Guillen, JG and Quispe-Melgar, HR and Galeano, E and Rodríguez-Ramírez, EC},
title = {Climate change and tree cover loss affect the habitat suitability of Cedrela angustifolia: evaluating climate vulnerability and conservation in Andean montane forests.},
journal = {PeerJ},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {e18799},
pmid = {40034663},
issn = {2167-8359},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Forests ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Ecosystem ; *Trees ; *Cedrela/growth &amp; development ; South America ; Endangered Species ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Because of illegal logging, habitat fragmentation, and high value timber Andean montane forest Cedrela species (such as Cedrela angustifolia), is endangered in Central and South America. Studying the effects of climate change and tree cover loss on the distribution of C. angustifolia will help us to understand the climatic and ecological sensitivity of this species and suggest conservation and restoration strategies.<br><br>METHODS: Using ecological niche modeling with two algorithms (maximum entropy (MaxEnt) and Random Forest) under the ecological niche conservatism approach, we generated 16,920 models with different combinations of variables and parameters. We identified suitable areas for C. angustifolia trees under present and future climate scenarios (2040, 2070, and 2100 with SSP 3-7.0 and SSP 5-8.5), tree cover loss, and variables linked to soil and topography.<br><br>RESULTS: Our results demonstrated 10 environmental variables with high percentage contributions and permutation importance; for example, precipitation seasonality exhibited the highest contribution to the current and future distribution of Cedrela angustifolia. The potential present distribution was estimated as 13,080 km[2]with tree cover loss and 16,148.5 km[2]without tree cover loss. From 2040 to 2100 the species distribution will decrease (from 22.16% to 36.88% with tree cover loss variation). The results indicated that Bolivia displayed higher habitat suitability than Ecuador, Peru, and Argentina. Finally, we recommend developing conservation management strategies that consider both protected and unprotected areas as well as the impact of land-use changes to improve the persistence of C. angustifolia in the future.},
}
@article {pmid40034425,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, Y and Shi, X and Du, H and Jiang, M and Li, F and Wang, J and Zhang, X},
title = {Spatiotemporal Distribution of Wine Grape Under Climate Change in Northwestern China.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {3},
pages = {e70826},
pmid = {40034425},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {The favorable terroir of China's northwest region provides an ideal environment for the cultivation and thriving growth of grapes. However, climate change threatens to alter the optimal grape-growing regions, presenting considerable challenges to the local wine making industry. To enhance the utilization of regional climate resources and refine the wine grape industry's spatial distribution, this study assessed the performance of nine climate models from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) in Northwestern China, simulated the future spatiotemporal distribution of wine grape. Results showed that EC-Earth3 performed well in simulating temperature, precipitation, and interannual changes. Under the historical periods (1980-2014), the highly suitable areas for wine grapes were predominantly found in the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain in Ningxia, along the Yellow River in Wuhai and Linhe of Inner Mongolia, along the Qilian Mountains in Wuwei, Zhangye and Jiayuguan of Gansu, and along rivers and oases in the northern foothills of Tianshan Mountains, Ili River Valley, Tuha Basin, Yanqi Basin, Aksu, Muzart, and Kashgar of Xinjiang. Compared with historical periods, the highly and moderately suitable areas were expected to expand under SSP245 and SSP585. Nevertheless, the overall pattern of spatial distribution was not anticipated to experience substantial alterations. In the next 50 years (2055-2085), the suitable areas under SSP245 scenario would be higher than SSP585. Precipitation from July to September (pr79), soil pH (ph), elevation (dem), and near-surface air temperature in January (tas1) were the main factors affecting the suitable areas of wine grapes. Further analysis revealed that a certain level of the near-surface air temperature in January (tas1) contributed positively to the expansion of suitable areas. However, excessively high average temperatures in January and July tended to have a detrimental effect. A rise in winter temperature can foster a more favorable environment for wine grapes to overwinter. However, frequent summer heat waves and high winter temperatures caused by climate warming may have adverse effects.},
}
@article {pmid40034296,
year = {2025},
author = {Henri Aurélien, AB},
title = {Vulnerability to climate change in sub-Saharan Africa countries. Does international trade matter?.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {11},
number = {4},
pages = {e42517},
pmid = {40034296},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {In a global context of climate vulnerability, characterized by populations' exposure to extreme temperatures, floods, and droughts, we highlight the role of international trade in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries resilience to climate shocks. Therefore, this paper examines the direct and indirect role of international trade in climate change vulnerability using a country-time fixed effects model and a panel of 39 sub-Saharan African countries over the period 2000 to 2021. The results obtained using the Two-Way Fixed Effects (TWFE) method indicate that international trade, as a vector of wealth creation, directly reduces climate change vulnerability in SSA. We also find that international trade reduces climate change vulnerability through the channels of GDP, water availability, renewable energy and ICT. However, we show that food insecurity reduces the effect of international trade on climate change vulnerability. We recommend: intensifying trade practices to generate wealth, especially trade in environmental goods and services that allow for measuring, preventing, limiting, and reducing environmental damages. We also propose the implementation of government strategies to prepare for climate change, such as environmental policies. From the above, we have given this study implications not only in scientific terms but also in terms of commercial practice by the state and companies.},
}
@article {pmid40033115,
year = {2025},
author = {},
title = {Net increase in temperature-related deaths under climate change in Europe.},
journal = {Nature medicine},
volume = {31},
number = {7},
pages = {2130-2131},
pmid = {40033115},
issn = {1546-170X},
}
@article {pmid40029887,
year = {2025},
author = {Kim, DJ and Han, NY and Choi, MN and Jang, MJ and Shin, MS and Seo, CW and Lee, DH and Kwon, YS},
title = {Assessment of climate change impact on landscape tree distribution and sustainability in South Korea using MaxEnt-based modeling.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {3},
pages = {e0316393},
pmid = {40029887},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Trees/physiology/growth &amp; development ; Republic of Korea ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Models, Theoretical ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {The rapidly changing climate is impacting species globally at an unprecedented rate, including humans. Consequently, extensive research is being conducted on the impacts of climate change on indigenous and vulnerable species. However, landscape trees, which are cultivated and managed by humans, receive less attention despite their significant role in urban environments. Landscape tree also have specific climatic ranges and environmental requirements, making them susceptible to climate change. In this study, we predicted the future sustainability of three native landscape trees (Stewartia koreana, Betula ermanii, and Taxus cuspidata) using maximum entropy (MaxEnt) models under SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 climate scenarios. A time-series analysis of suitability was conducted, and the resulting maps were overlaid to classify regions of suitability. The findings indicate a general northward shift in climate suitability and a potential reduction in long-term suitable areas for all three species. Under the SSP2-4.5 scenario, potential suitable area for S. koreana increased, while those for B. ermanii, T. cuspidata decreased by the 2090s. Under the SSP5-8.5 scenario, suitable areas for S. koreana, B. ermanii, T. cuspidata decreased by 33.6%, 98.9%, and 90.1%, respectively. The climate suitability classification ("Sustainable suitability", "Risk", "Inflow", "Lost", and "Variable" regions) effectively identified areas of sustainability and risk, as well as regions requiring management. A notable decline in "Sustainable suitability" regions, which remained suitable from the present to the 2090s, was observed under the SSP5-8.5 scenario relative to SSP2-4.5. The methods utilized in this study offer valuable insights for future landscape planning and conservation. This research underscores the need for adaptive strategies to mitigate potential economic and ecological impacts of climate change by utilizing species distribution models for sustainable landscape planning and tree conservation.},
}
@article {pmid40029469,
year = {2025},
author = {Naderi, M},
title = {Projections of major climate change indicators over Iran from 2021 to 2080.},
journal = {Environmental science and pollution research international},
volume = {32},
number = {11},
pages = {7002-7024},
pmid = {40029469},
issn = {1614-7499},
support = {No Number//Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences/ ; },
mesh = {Iran ; *Climate Change ; Seasons ; Temperature ; Rain ; Global Warming ; },
abstract = {This study addresses the impact of climate change (2021-2080) on the seasonal distribution of rainfall, temperature, and season lengths over Iran under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) of the low (SSP1-1.9), moderate (SSP2-4.5), and high (SSP5-8.5) levels of global warming, based on the 29 model ensemble of the Coupled Model Inter-comparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6). Results reveal that spring and autumn lengths are ~ 90 days during the baseline period (1980-2014), while summer (~ 97 days) is longer than winter (~ 87 days) by 10 days. However, global warming will result in longer summer and winter and shorter spring and autumn seasons in the future. The temperature will increase during all four seasons of spring and autumn (1.5-2.7 ∘ C), winter (1.1-2.2 ∘ C), and summer (2.0-3.2 ∘ C) consistently with the level of global warming scenarios. Meanwhile, minimum and maximum temperature enhancement will occur during winter and summer, respectively, under a given climate change scenario. Rainfall over Iran will increase during all seasons (6-36%) under SSP1-1.9 but will reduce under warmer scenarios SSP2-4.5 (12-24%) and SSP5-8.5 (8-24%). The contributions of the spring, summer, autumn, and winter seasons to the annual rainfall are 32%, 5%, 20%, and 43%, respectively, implying winter and spring as wet seasons during the baseline period. However, climate change may shift the wet season from winter to spring or autumn, depending on the station and SSP, under climate change. Water managers and policymakers need to consider the highlighted issues for future sustainable management in Iran.},
}
@article {pmid40028955,
year = {2025},
author = {Piarroux, R and Piarroux, M and Rebaudet, S},
title = {[Global cholera upsurge: Global warming and what else?].},
journal = {Medecine sciences : M/S},
volume = {41},
number = {2},
pages = {166-172},
doi = {10.1051/medsci/2025013},
pmid = {40028955},
issn = {1958-5381},
}
@article {pmid40028951,
year = {2025},
author = {Dupuis, B and Brézillon-Dubus, L and Failloux, AB},
title = {[The effects of climate change on the emergence of dengue].},
journal = {Medecine sciences : M/S},
volume = {41},
number = {2},
pages = {137-144},
doi = {10.1051/medsci/2025009},
pmid = {40028951},
issn = {1958-5381},
mesh = {*Dengue/epidemiology/transmission/prevention &amp; control ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; Mosquito Vectors/virology ; Aedes/virology ; *Communicable Diseases, Emerging/epidemiology ; Dengue Virus/physiology ; Insect Vectors/virology ; },
abstract = {In recent decades, dengue has become a global issue due to its rapid spread and significant public health impact. Climate change is recognized as a key factor in the geographical spread of dengue and its vectors. Climate change affects dengue transmission through changes in temperature and precipitation, which affect both vectors and arboviruses. Climate change can also disrupt human migration patterns facilitating the spread of the virus and the invasion of vectors into new regions. Understanding the impact of climate change on dengue and its vectors is essential for developing strategies to prevent and control the disease. Appropriate mosquito control strategies, enhanced epidemiological surveillance and tailored public health systems are needed to mitigate the increasing burden of dengue in the context of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40027413,
year = {2025},
author = {Deng, R and Xiao, K and Chen, X and Huang, B and Li, H and Wu, L and Ning, H and Chen, H},
title = {Impact of Climate Change on the Narrow Endemic Herb Psilopeganum sinense (Rutaceae) in China.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {3},
pages = {e71042},
pmid = {40027413},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Psilopeganum sinense is a perennial herb endemic to the Three Gorges Reservoir Area (TGRA) of the Yangtze River and its surrounding regions. This species is crucial for ecological conservation and regional socioeconomic development. Recent extreme weather events in the TGRA have directly and indirectly caused local losses of numerous wild populations of P. sinense. Given the severe survival crisis induced by climate change, it is essential to explore the effects of climate change on the potential distribution of P. sinense. Although there is a general awareness of the adverse effects of climate change on various species, there is a lack of comprehensive studies focusing on the long-term effects and detailed climatic variables influencing the distribution of P. sinense. In this study, we aimed to use the random forest (RF) algorithm to analyze the redistribution of P. sinense across several critical climatic periods. The results indicated that the main variables limiting the present geographical distribution of P. sinense were precipitation seasonality and the mean diurnal range. Currently, P. sinense is mainly distributed in the riparian zone of the TGRA and its surrounding areas, exhibiting a relatively narrow climatic niche and habitat fragmentation pattern. Historically, distributions under past climatic conditions were relatively intact and more extensive than the current distribution area. During the last interglacial period, a broad distribution of highly suitable areas was observed in eastern Sichuan Province, northern Chongqing, and central Hubei Province, exhibiting a continuous distribution pattern. Future climate scenarios indicated a projected 32.84% decrease in suitable areas under RCP4.5-2050s. In northern Chongqing, the ecological corridors established in highly suitable habitats would fragment and gradually separate. Some previously unsuitable areas for P. sinense could transform into potentially suitable habitats because of climate change; however, these suitable areas might exhibit fragmented and discrete distribution patterns. In general, both the shrinkage of suitable habitats and habitat fragmentation would compress the already limited survival space of P. sinense, leading some populations to prematurely confront critical survival decisions under severe climate pressures. Our results not only provide a scientific basis for managing P. sinense resources in the context of climate change but also serve as an important reference for restoring wild P. sinense populations.},
}
@article {pmid40026640,
year = {2025},
author = {Rahman, MS and Anika, AA and Raka, RA and Muratovic, AK},
title = {Impact of Climate Change on Emerging Infectious Diseases and Human Physical and Mental Health in Bangladesh.},
journal = {Health care science},
volume = {4},
number = {1},
pages = {62-65},
pmid = {40026640},
issn = {2771-1757},
abstract = {This study aims to give possible solutions to the impact of climate change on the nation's physical and mental health and emerging infectious diseases. Improving Bangladesh's healthcare, response, and data collection systems is a public health emergency.},
}
@article {pmid40026276,
year = {2025},
author = {Lin, X and Hu, W and Hii, KS and Xiao, W and Tan, H and Ma, L and Mohamed, HF and Cai, R and Kang, J and Luo, Z},
title = {Climate Change Drives Long-Term Spatiotemporal Shifts in Red Noctiluca scintillans Blooms Along China's Coast.},
journal = {Molecular ecology},
volume = {34},
number = {7},
pages = {e17709},
doi = {10.1111/mec.17709},
pmid = {40026276},
issn = {1365-294X},
support = {2022J06029//Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province/ ; 42276219//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Eutrophication ; Temperature ; Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; *Dinoflagellida/genetics ; Oceans and Seas ; },
abstract = {Climate change has significantly altered the spatiotemporal distribution and phenology of marine organisms, yet the long-term trends and mechanisms driving these changes remain insufficiently understood. In this study, we analysed historical Noctiluca scintillans bloom data from coastal China (1933, 1952, 1981-2023), sea surface temperature (SST) records from the past 40 years, and 509 field samples using Single Molecule Real-Time (SMRT) sequencing (2019-2024). Our results indicate that SST is the primary driver of N. scintillans blooms, exhibiting a nonlinear unimodal correlation. Long-term SST warming has caused a northward shift in bloom locations, aligning with the 21.9°C-22.7°C isotherms, as reflected by the increasing average latitudes of bloom occurrences. Over the past 4 decades, bloom frequency and duration have followed an overall increasing trend, displaying an approximate 10-year cyclical pattern. Ocean warming has also contributed to earlier bloom initiation, extended peak bloom periods and delayed bloom termination, shaping the long-term dynamics of N. scintillans blooms. SMRT sequencing confirmed that local N. scintillans populations persist year-round, serving as latent seed sources that can rapidly bloom when environmental conditions become favourable. These findings provide critical insights into the dynamics of harmful algal blooms in the context of climate change and lay a foundation for future ecological and environmental research.},
}
@article {pmid40025766,
year = {2025},
author = {Day, L},
title = {Climate change and the environmental impact of asthma inhalers: advice for children, young people and families.},
journal = {Nursing children and young people},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.7748/ncyp.2025.e1545},
pmid = {40025766},
issn = {2046-2344},
abstract = {Climate change is an ever-increasing threat that is having significant detrimental effects on the planet and people's health and well-being. This article explores these effects and examines the environmental impact of different types of inhalers, demonstrating the vast difference between certain types. It also discusses how children's nurses can implement inhaler changes in children and young people effectively, using change management theory and recognised change tools as a guide. With reference to the latest research and studies, the author demonstrates how making inhaler changes can significantly reduce their impact on the environment, thereby protecting the lives of children today and future generations.},
}
@article {pmid40025469,
year = {2025},
author = {Tardieu, L and Driscoll, MA and Jones, KR},
title = {Neo-tropical species production: a sustainable strategy for climate change adaptation in neo-tropical regions.},
journal = {BMC veterinary research},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {134},
pmid = {40025469},
issn = {1746-6148},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Tropical Climate ; *Animal Husbandry/methods ; Latin America ; Caribbean Region ; Animals, Wild ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {This opinion piece clarifies the impact of climate change on animal production in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and proposes a sustainable solution. Anthropogenic climate change has resulted in higher ambient temperatures, rainfall, humidity, storms and desertification. These events have direct and indirect effects on conventional animal performance and this piece will highlight the impact of increased temperatures on their welfare, health and production in the LAC. Alternative species such as neo-tropical wildlife animals have been proposed as climate resilient animals for use in the LAC, as they are well adapted to the climate and environment in the tropics. Some of these animals include capybara, lappe, agouti, caiman, cocrico and collared peccary. Neo-tropical animal production has the potential to produce nutritious meat, quality leather, reduce pollution and serve as a form of sustainable production. These animals can be inserted into a sustainable production system as their feed resources can be supplied through the use of local feedstuff, they also require less water and energy for maintenance, as they are well adapted to the high temperature and humidity in comparison to domesticated animals such as cattle, pigs and chickens. Finally, the key challenges including the legal use of the animals throughout the year, lack of technical experience and limited knowledge on the biology of these animals are discussed.},
}
@article {pmid40025403,
year = {2025},
author = {Murea, M and Avesani, CM and Torreggiani, M},
title = {Understanding drivers of climate change action among nephrology professionals.},
journal = {Journal of nephrology},
volume = {38},
number = {1},
pages = {7-9},
pmid = {40025403},
issn = {1724-6059},
}
@article {pmid40024984,
year = {2025},
author = {Chávez-Bustamante, F and Rojas, CA},
title = {Diverse experiences, diverse adaptations: A multidimensional look at climate change responses.},
journal = {Ambio},
volume = {54},
number = {8},
pages = {1404-1413},
pmid = {40024984},
issn = {1654-7209},
support = {Vicerrector&#xed;a de Investigaci&#xf3;n y Postgrado [Project VIPUCT-2022PI-CR-1].//Universidad Cat&#xf3;lica de Temuco/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Bayes Theorem ; *Adaptation, Psychological ; },
abstract = {Human behavioral adaptation to climate change has gained increasing attention from multiple disciplines; behavioral literature, for instance, has studied people's responses to climate change when physically experiencing a specific climate event. Our research builds on that literature and incorporates a multidimensional approach to experiences and adaptation: rather than studying one physical manifestation and a particular response, we test whether different climate events relate to different forms of adaptation. Based on a national environmental survey, we employ Bayesian regression modeling to comprehend whether adaptation actions (changes in clothing, diet, occupation, house infrastructure, and water and energy consumption) relate to various reported experiences (droughts, floods, rains, heatwaves, forest fires, problems in food supply, biodiversity loss, and rise in sea level). Our results highlight the heterogeneous nature of behavioral responses to perceived climate change events: not all climate change manifestations relate to adaptation actions, thereby providing a multidimensional view of the action-experience relation.},
}
@article {pmid40021939,
year = {2025},
author = {Seymour, JR and McLellan, SL},
title = {Climate change will amplify the impacts of harmful microorganisms in aquatic ecosystems.},
journal = {Nature microbiology},
volume = {10},
number = {3},
pages = {615-626},
pmid = {40021939},
issn = {2058-5276},
support = {DP210101610//Department of Education and Training | Australian Research Council (ARC)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Ecosystem ; *Microbiota ; *Water Microbiology ; *Bacteria/pathogenicity ; Microalgae/pathogenicity ; *Aquatic Organisms ; },
abstract = {More than 70% of the human population lives within five kilometres of a natural water feature. These aquatic ecosystems are heavily used for resource provision and recreation, and represent the interface between human populations and aquatic microbiomes, which can sometimes negatively impact human health. Diverse species of endemic aquatic microorganisms, including toxic microalgae and pathogenic bacteria, can be harmful to humans. Aquatic ecosystems are also subject to intrusions of allochthonous pathogenic microorganisms through pollution and runoff. Notably, environmental processes that amplify the abundance and impact of harmful aquatic microorganisms are occurring with increasing frequency owing to climate change. For instance, increases in water temperature stimulate outbreaks of pathogenic and toxic species, whereas more intense precipitation events escalate microbial contamination from stormwater discharge. In this Perspective we discuss the influence of aquatic microbiomes on the health and economies of human populations and examine how climate change is increasing these impacts.},
}
@article {pmid40021917,
year = {2025},
author = {Sangsefidi, Y and Rios, A and Bagheri, K and Carroll, MW and Davani, H},
title = {Integrating social data and engineering solutions for developing resilient water infrastructure against coastal climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {7241},
pmid = {40021917},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2113987//National Science Foundation/ ; 2113984//National Science Foundation/ ; 2239602//National Science Foundation/ ; },
abstract = {This study combines responses from a social survey with compound flood modeling in a marginalized coastal community to assess implementation of green infrastructure, such as rain barrels and rain gardens, in a city scale. This research focuses on the City of Imperial Beach, CA, which is an underserved coastal community located near the border with Mexico. A principal objective of the present research was analyzing social survey responses and the public's perceptions to estimate the extent to which decentralized water infrastructure might be accepted by and feasible for the target underserved coastal community. The feasibility of the proposed solution is strengthened through a collaboration with the City of Imperial Beach, which has led to the results of this study being presented in various public sources and forums. The social survey revealed that more than 4/5 of respondents are interested in receiving a rain barrel for free, and the needed financial incentives for rain barrel and rain garden installation can be the whole cost of the practice. Results of the social survey provide promising prospects for the community's adoption of decentralized water infrastructure, but public awareness and engagement still need to be improved through appropriate outreach activities, particularly in areas at risk of future flooding and sewer overflows. The effectiveness of our proposed solution is assessed through hydrologic-hydraulic model outputs, deploying a fine resolution 2-dimensional overland flow model, present that for a stormdrain system with typical defects (e.g. 0.25% porosity), working under current sea levels (i.e., sea level rise = 0 m), and a typical storm (e.g., 1-year rainfall), the flood volume may decrease 56-99% after implementing a rain barrel system and adding a rain garden system.},
}
@article {pmid40020586,
year = {2025},
author = {Dondini, G and Vergari, S and Mori, E and Bertonelli, S and Ancillotto, L},
title = {Are bats tracking climate change? Long-term monitoring reveals phenology shifts and population trends of forest bats.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {969},
number = {},
pages = {178995},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178995},
pmid = {40020586},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {Animals ; *Chiroptera/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Population Dynamics ; Italy ; Forests ; Female ; Male ; Seasons ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Population Density ; },
abstract = {Climate change is altering wildlife assemblages, although limited long-term data hinders understanding of its impacts. Bats are widely reported to be good models for studying climate change effects due to their sensitivity to temperature and migration patterns. Here we use forest bats as models to investigate how climate and interspecific interactions may affect wildlife species in the long-term, by monitoring populations of sympatric noctules over three decades. We aimed at understanding how climate influences fluctuations in population size and phenology, as well as assessing the role of interactions among sympatric species in shaping population trends. We investigated the long-term effects of climate change on forest bat species coexisting in the same mountainous area in central Italy. Through bat-box monitoring analysis, we examined population trends, phenological changes, and potential interspecific interactions. Overall, populations of all three species exhibited a significant increase, although fluctuations were largely driven by precipitation patterns. Specifically, cumulative yearly precipitation affected population sizes of all species, with N. leisleri additionally influenced by minimum yearly temperatures and by the presence of N. lasiopterus. We also documented phenological shifts, particularly in N. leisleri, with males advancing their arrival as early as February, and females delaying to late summer and autumn, leading to a significant decline in seasonal intersex overlap. Interspecific interactions also apparently shaped population trends, with N. lasiopterus showing a positive association with N. noctula, and N. leisleri being displaced from areas with increasing presence of N. lasiopterus. These findings indicate that forest bats may alter their ecology in response to climate change, yet inconsistently among species and between sexes, with potentially negative effects upon interspecific interactions and individual reproductive success. Besides, we highlight the importance of long-term monitoring programs in understanding the multifaceted effects of climate change on bat populations in forest ecosystems, particularly in mountain habitats.},
}
@article {pmid40020370,
year = {2025},
author = {Rizzo, D and Vinatier, F and Jacob, F and Ferchichi, I and Mekki, I and Albergel, J and Bailly, JS},
title = {A framework for the sustainable maintenance of permanent runoff management structures in rainfed agriculture under climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {377},
number = {},
pages = {124718},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124718},
pmid = {40020370},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Agriculture/methods ; Rain ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Rainfed agriculture supports a significant share of global food production, balancing water storage with competing demands through runoff management. Human interventions to manage runoff range from temporary practices (e.g., tillage adjustments, crop residue retention) to permanent structures such as terraces and ditches. While practices are adaptable, structures are less flexible but critical for climate resilience. Their life-cycle comprises design/construction, maintenance, abandonment/destruction, and rehabilitation. Despite extensive research on design, rehabilitation, and abandonment, the description, understanding, and impact of maintenance practices remain understudied. This paper addresses this gap through a configurative review (1954-2024), integrating scattered knowledge. We show that rainfall variability, driven by climate change, accelerates biophysical degradation (e.g., terrace deformation, ditch occlusion), requiring adaptation and knowledge sharing to ensure structural stability and hydrological connectivity. Results highlight how regional inconsistencies in structure names hinder cross-regional comparisons and research consolidation. Our contributions include a framework for standardizing: (1) a context-specific evaluation of maintenance practices and (2) an assessment of runoff management structure efficiency under climate change. By integrating biophysical durability, socioeconomic feasibility, and adaptive governance, this framework provides stakeholders and academic actors with a common basis for systematically evaluating and improving runoff management. In practice, we urge policymakers and practitioners to adopt proactive, climate-adaptive maintenance, and to incentivize local community involvement for hybridizing traditional knowledge and technical innovation. By integrating maintenance into farming system design and management, these structures may effectively mitigate the impacts of an increasingly unpredictable climate, ensuring long-term resilience and sustainability in rainfed agriculture.},
}
@article {pmid40018556,
year = {2024},
author = {Arunda, MO and Sorcher, R and Canabarro, APF and Svallfors, S and Endler, M and Gemzell-Danielsson, K and Kågesten, A and Ali, M and Bahamondes, L and Barreix, M and Chou, D and Gonsalves, L and Johnston, HB and Kiarie, J and Kim, CR and Narasimhan, M and Pallitto, C and Shah, MG and Say, L and Thorson, A and Ekström, AM and Larsson, EC and Brizuela, V},
title = {Climate change and sexual and reproductive health and rights research in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review.},
journal = {BMJ public health},
volume = {2},
number = {2},
pages = {e001090},
pmid = {40018556},
issn = {2753-4294},
support = {001/WHO_/World Health Organization/International ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to provide an overview of the research landscape and to identify research gaps linking climate change events and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), where the negative impacts of climate change are most severe.<br><br>METHODS: We conducted a scoping review to map research studies that link climate change events or factors and SRHR aspects in LMICs. We performed a structured literature search across six databases to identify relevant peer-reviewed publications between January 1994 and 6 September 2023. The literature search yielded 14&#x2009;674 peer-reviewed articles. After screening, 75 articles were included, spanning 99 countries across the globe.<br><br>RESULTS: Climate change events such as extreme temperatures, drought, rainfall shocks, cyclones and floods were found to be associated with negative maternal and newborn health outcomes ranging from reduced or low birth weight, preterm births and low Apgar scores, to lack of pregnancy care, pregnancy complications, stillbirths, and newborn and maternal deaths. Associations were also found between climate-related events and increased gender-based violence and HIV prevalence, as well as fertility decisions and harmful practices such as female genital mutilations and early and forced marriages. About two-thirds (48/75) of the articles were from the African or Western Pacific regions. The main research gaps on climate change-related events and SRHR included abortion, reproductive cancers and contraception use.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Complementing existing evidence with targeted research to fill these knowledge gaps could enhance mitigation programmes and policies.},
}
@article {pmid40016244,
year = {2025},
author = {Kumar, A and Mohanasundari, T},
title = {Assessing climate change risk and vulnerability among Bhil and Bhilala tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh, India: a multidimensional approach.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {7096},
pmid = {40016244},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; India ; Humans ; Risk Assessment ; Vulnerable Populations ; },
abstract = {Climate change presents significant risks to marginalized communities, particularly in tribal groups like the Bhil and Bhilala communities of Madhya Pradesh, India. Limited empirical studies have focused on the effects of climate change on tribes in India. This study aims to assess climate change risk and vulnerability among tribal communities, employing the modified Mann-Kendall (MMK) test to identify climate trends, a risk assessment framework based on the Intergovernmental panel on climate change sixth assessment report (IPCC-AR6), and multiple linear regression (MLR). The MMK test indicates an increasing trend in rainfall (MMK = 1.099) and temperature. However, household perceptions reveal a high awareness of climatic changes, with 97% of respondents reporting irregularity in rainfall and 98% documenting increased summer hot days. The risk assessment shows that Bhil households face higher risk (0.107) than Bhilala households (0.068), which is determined by higher exposure and sensitivity. MLR results further emphasize that 12 of 23 indicators significantly affect risk assessment (R-squared = 0.698), with climatic events (β = 0.015), housing structure (β = 0.07), and food security being key contributors. The findings indicate that long-term climate trends are already affecting tribal livelihoods. It calls for targeted adaptation strategies, incorporating enhanced infrastructure, crop diversification, and better access to climate information and government schemes.},
}
@article {pmid40015965,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, Y and Shuai, C and Chen, X and Huang, W and Sun, J and Zhao, B},
title = {Estimating water scarcity risks under climate change: A provincial perspective in China.},
journal = {Water environment research : a research publication of the Water Environment Federation},
volume = {97},
number = {3},
pages = {e70031},
doi = {10.1002/wer.70031},
pmid = {40015965},
issn = {1554-7531},
support = {52200209//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 52370192//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 52200221//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2023CDSKXYGK11//Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Water Supply/economics ; Models, Theoretical ; Risk Assessment ; },
abstract = {Water is a crucial raw material in economic production activities. Research indicates that water scarcity can lead to significant economic output losses (water scarcity risk, WSR), affecting not only the local area (referred to as local water scarcity risk, LWSR) but also causing economic losses to other regions through trade networks (referred to as virtual water scarcity risk, VWSR). With climate change exacerbating this challenge, understanding the water scarcity risk under changing climatic conditions is essential. However, few studies have addressed this issue comprehensively. To fill this gap, we developed a comprehensive model incorporating environmental flow requirements, water withdrawal, supply, economic output, and trade networks to assess LWSR and VWSR among China's provinces under climate change. Our analysis reveals a growth in China's WSR from $4.6 trillion in 2020 to $5 trillion in 2030. Specifically, both local water scarcity risk (LWSR) and virtual water scarcity risk (VWSR) amounted to $0.9 trillion and $3.7 trillion, respectively, in 2020, increasing to $1.0 trillion and $4.0 trillion by 2030. We also identified hot-spot provinces and sectors with high WSR and proposed relevant policy implications. Our findings contribute to China's climate change mitigation efforts, particularly in formulating strategies to address water scarcity risk. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Spatial heterogeneity-based environmental flow requirement is considered. The water scarcity risk of the Chinese agricultural sector in 2017 amounted to $1.1 trillion. LWSR and VWSR are 0.3 and 0.8 $trillion, respectively. Hotspot Chinese provinces and sectors are identified.},
}
@article {pmid40015125,
year = {2025},
author = {Vigren, C and Vospernik, S and Morin, X and Toïgo, M and Bielak, K and Bravo, F and Heym, M and Löf, M and Pach, M and Ponette, Q and Pretzsch, H},
title = {Divergent regional volume growth responses of Scots Pine and Oak stands to climate change in Europe.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {969},
number = {},
pages = {178858},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178858},
pmid = {40015125},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Quercus/growth &amp; development ; *Climate Change ; *Pinus sylvestris/growth &amp; development ; Europe ; *Forests ; },
abstract = {European climatic change has been proposed to induce many changes to forests, about factors such as tree species distributions, site productivity, groundwater availability, outbreaks of forest pests, and damage from wind-breakage of trees. Novel approaches to empirical tree growth modelling using re-measurements over large climatic gradients capture variability associated with long-term climatic conditions as well as weather during the growth period. Using the latest version of the individual tree-based forest simulator, PrognAus, which has been outfitted with a climate-sensitive basal area increment module, we forecast growth of trees in pure and mixed stands of Pinus sylvestris L. and Quercus spp. across a network of 23 European sites between 2017 and 2100 under current climate and RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5 climatic scenarios. By training a stand-level static reduced model (SRM) from these local level results, we forecast widespread future growth changes for stands of Pinus sylvestris and Quercus spp. across Europe. Our SRM predicts stand gross-volume relative growth (ratio of the gross volume production in a given growth year to the gross volume production until the start of the growth year) with a generalized additive mixed model (GAMM). We decomposed overall growth into tensors capturing variation associated with stand species mixture type (pure P. sylvestris, mixed P. sylvestris- Q. spp., pure Q. spp.), age, and weather conditions during the growth year and the preceeding year. Wall-to-wall predictions based on the SRM are presented for a high-resolution 30-arcsecond grid spanning most parts of Europe.},
}
@article {pmid40015090,
year = {2025},
author = {Paul, S and Chakraborty, D and Tripathi, AK},
title = {Frontline extension services as a buffer against social vulnerability to climate change: A case study of shifting cultivators in Northeast India.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {377},
number = {},
pages = {124607},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124607},
pmid = {40015090},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; India ; Humans ; *Social Vulnerability ; *Agriculture ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; },
abstract = {The frontline extension system (FES) can play a key role in helping shifting cultivator (jhumia) communities adapt to climate change. Providing essential farming knowledge and critical resources can help these communities reduce social vulnerabilities. The present study in this specific regard assesses the social vulnerability of shifting cultivators using the social vulnerability index (SVI) approach in the difficulty-prone Northeastern region of India (NEI). Then it also analyses the effect of the FES in reducing their social vulnerability. Cross-sectional primary data on adaptive capacity and sensitivity indicators generated through household surveys and temperature and precipitation data on exposure parameters helped us to develop the SVI. The results of a sensitivity test suggest that the constructed SVI is not sensitive to changes in indicator-weighting schemes therefore, can be considered to have produced credible results. Results of the study indicate that FES interventions could decrease the social vulnerability of shifting cultivators by enhancing their adaptive capacity and thereby reducing their dependence on shifting cultivation. Education, resourcefulness, locational advantages, progressiveness, and alternate sources of information were the key determinants of contact with the FES. Since the vulnerability of the jhumia households can be reduced through FES interventions and contact with the FES can be improved by better equipping the FES machinery to extend their outreach, we recommend that investment in infrastructure, working resources, and manpower engaged in FES may be optimized. Commensurate with the results, it is further recommended that the FES should comprise specialized programmes on easy-to-adopt, low-cost, and low-skill-requiring alternate income generating activities, prioritize mixed farming options with animal components, ensure a higher rate of seed replacement with HYVs, and multiple stress-tolerant-crops and varieties for reducing the social vulnerability of the shifting cultivators.},
}
@article {pmid40014607,
year = {2025},
author = {Hafilah Wan Ariffin, WN and Sidek, LM and Basri, H and Idros, N and Adrian, MT and Abd Ghani, NH and Khambali, HM and Allias Omar, SM and Azhar Khebir, MI and Ahmed, AN},
title = {Overtopping risk of high-hazard embankment dam under climate change condition.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {2},
pages = {e0311181},
pmid = {40014607},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Malaysia ; *Floods ; Rain ; Hydrology ; Climate Models ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses an escalating threat to the safety of high-hazard embankment dams, increases flood discharge impacting dam overtopping risk by altering the hydrological load of the original dam designed capacity. This paper's primary aims are to evaluate climate change's influence on extreme rainfall events and their impact on dam safety and to assess the overtopping risk of Batu Dam under various climate scenarios. This study focusses on assessing the overtopping risk of Batu Dam in Malaysia, utilizing regional climate model projections from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project 5 (CMIP5) spanning 2020 to 2100. Three Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs)-RCP4.5, RCP6.0, and RCP8.5 as the scenario and divide into 3 period of study: early century (2020-2046), mid (2047-2073) and late-century (2074-2100) evaluated with hydrological analysis to access the dam safety. Using the Linear Scaling Method (LSM), we corrected the bias projection rainfall data from three Regional Climate Models (RCMs) for the RCPs. Future Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) was estimated using statistical analysis techniques developed by the National Hydraulic Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM). Additionally, Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) curves were updated based on climate scenarios outlined in the Hydrological Procedure 2021 and the associated Climate Change Factors. The HEC-HMS hydrological model was employed to simulate PMF and IDF for ARIs ranging from 1 to 100,000 years, providing a comprehensive analysis of risks under future climatic conditions. Across all future climate scenarios, inflow events were projected to exceed the dam design inflow, with RCP8.5 indicating the highest inflow values, particularly later in the century, highlighting probability of overtopping risks. Late-century projections show inflow for ARI 50 under RCP8.5 exceeding PMF by 20%, while mid-century RCP6.0 results indicate a 15% higher inflow for ARI 50000. Early-century RCP4.5 shows a 10% increase for ARI 100000 compared to PMF. The study advocates adaptive dam safety management and flood protection measures. This research provides crucial insights for embankment dam owners, stressing the urgent need to address Batu Dam's vulnerability to extreme flooding amidst climate change and emphasizing proactive measures to fortify critical infrastructure and protect downstream communities.},
}
@article {pmid40012865,
year = {2025},
author = {Parzniewski, S and Luo, X and Ru, S and Ozbilge, N and Breen, K and Wu, H},
title = {Factors affecting the risk of gender-based violence among 2SLGBTQIA+ adolescents and youth: a scoping review of climate change-related vulnerabilities.},
journal = {Frontiers in sociology},
volume = {10},
number = {},
pages = {1541039},
pmid = {40012865},
issn = {2297-7775},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive and growing issue that affects diverse populations worldwide. This study aimed to synthesize the factors affecting the risk of GBV among 2SLGBTQIA+ adolescents and youth. A scoping review was conducted using international databases (Web of Science, Scopus, Proquest, PubMed, Embase, EBSCOhost) since 2009. The studies were independently appraised by two reviewers guided by the PRISMA approach. Ninety-nine articles focusing on the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, GBV, and adolescents or youth were included for the review. The factors affecting the risk of GBV among 2SLGBTQIA+ adolescents and youth were categorized into (1) Wellbeing and mental health; (2) Disparities compared to cisgender youth; (3) Perpetration and victimization; (4) Different types of violence; and (5) Differences among 2SLGBTQIA+ subgroups. The studies further showed relevance to climate-related stressors such as displacement and resource scarcity, and how those can further amplify the vulnerabilities of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to GBV. The findings revealed the necessity for multi-level strategies that account for the compounded risks faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ adolescents and youth, including those introduced by environmental crises. These five factors related to GBV among 2SLGBTQIA+ adolescents and youth should be considered by social work professionals when working with at-risk populations. Due to limited robust evidence (from countries outside the US) and the diverse contexts of the selected studies, future research is needed to minimize GBV among 2SLGBTQIA+ adolescents and youth, especially as climate change introduces new layers of vulnerability.<br><br>10.37766/inplasy2024.4.0008.},
}
@article {pmid40012175,
year = {2025},
author = {Balshi, A},
title = {Climate change and multiple sclerosis: Clinical challenges and strategies.},
journal = {Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England)},
volume = {31},
number = {6},
pages = {630-634},
doi = {10.1177/13524585251322664},
pmid = {40012175},
issn = {1477-0970},
mesh = {Humans ; *Multiple Sclerosis/therapy/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Air Pollution/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses significant challenges for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS), exacerbating symptoms such as heat sensitivity. Increasing levels of air pollution contribute to neuroinflammation and has been associated with symptom flares, and mobility impairments complicate resource access for PwMS during climate-related weather emergencies. This paper explores the broad implications of climate change on multiple sclerosis (MS) and offers strategies for clinicians to address these emerging challenges, as understanding the broad impacts of climate change on MS is crucial to provide effective care in a changing world.},
}
@article {pmid40011720,
year = {2025},
author = {Hu, A},
title = {Atlantic circulation could be more resilient to global warming than was thought.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {638},
number = {8052},
pages = {893-894},
pmid = {40011720},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid40011324,
year = {2025},
author = {Matturro, A and Zambelli, E and Cuoghi, E and Copelli, D and Usberti, F and Fioni, A and Labadini, L},
title = {Innovative Drug Development Approach to Address the Transition to Low Global Warming Potential Propellant Using Hydrofluoroalkane-152a, for Triple Combination Pressurized Metered-Dose Inhaler Products Targeting Small Airways.},
journal = {AAPS PharmSciTech},
volume = {26},
number = {3},
pages = {72},
pmid = {40011324},
issn = {1530-9932},
mesh = {*Metered Dose Inhalers ; *Aerosol Propellants/chemistry/administration &amp; dosage ; *Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated/chemistry/administration &amp; dosage ; *Drug Development/methods ; Administration, Inhalation ; *Global Warming/prevention &amp; control ; Humans ; Aerosols/chemistry ; Asthma/drug therapy ; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/drug therapy ; Fluorocarbons ; },
abstract = {Recent and emerging environmental policies have boosted the investigation of pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDI) that have a minimal impact on climate change. There is a current move away from existing hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-based propellants, specifically the hydrofluoroalkane (HFA)-134a and HFA-227ea based pMDI products that are approved for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), towards those that use low global warming potential (LGWP) propellants. Changing the propellant to, for example, the less environmentally-damaging HFA-152a, is a focus for many manufacturers. In this paper, we report an innovative approach to developing new pMDI drug products with a LGWP propellant. Moreover, proof of the hypothesis that products containing the current propellant and those using a LGWP propellant can achieve equivalent performance is reported, by showing comparability of a triple combination pMDI (Trimbow®) formulated using the LGWP HFA-152a propellant compared with HFA-134a. This paper will present the use of in silico mathematical modelling, leveraging on Chiesi proprietary Modulite® principles to predict and validate in vitro performances of the drug product under development. Validation is carried out using realistic aerodynamic particle size distribution (rAPSD), a novel approach that offers a more accurate prediction of aerosol distribution by incorporating variations compared to the standard aerodynamic particle size distribution (APSD). Additional in vitro testing validates the prediction of in silico models and confirms good comparability in terms of aerodynamic performance between HFA-152a and HFA-134a, which translates in vivo as evidenced by the preliminary pharmacokinetics (PK) in animal models and the formal clinical PK bioequivalence (BE) studies. (Rony et al. in Pulm Pharmacol Ther 85, 2024).},
}
@article {pmid40011143,
year = {2025},
author = {Turpin, A and Matte, P and Delaye, M and Piffoux, M},
title = {[Towards a more "sustainable" oncology in the era of global warming?].},
journal = {Bulletin du cancer},
volume = {112},
number = {4},
pages = {373-374},
doi = {10.1016/j.bulcan.2025.01.005},
pmid = {40011143},
issn = {1769-6917},
}
@article {pmid40010253,
year = {2025},
author = {Potier, M and Savina-Rolland, M and Belloeil, P and Gascuel, D and Robert, M},
title = {How will the cumulative effects of fishing and climate change affect the health and resilience of the Celtic Sea ecosystem?.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {969},
number = {},
pages = {178942},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178942},
pmid = {40010253},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Fisheries/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Ecosystem ; Animals ; Atlantic Ocean ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Ecosystems are subject to increasing anthropogenic pressures worldwide. Assessing cumulative effects of multiple pressures and their impacts on recovery processes is a daunting scientific and technical challenge due to systems' complexity. However, this is of paramount importance in the context of ecosystem-based management of natural systems. Our study provides major insights into the assessment of cumulative effects on Northeast Atlantic ecosystems. Using an Ecopath with Ecosim (EwE) tropho-dynamic model for the Celtic Sea ecosystem including 53 functional groups, we (1) assess individual and cumulative effects of fishing and climate change and (2) explore the impact of fishing intensity and climate change on ecosystem resilience. Various levels of increasing fishing intensities are simulated over the whole 21st century, by forcing the EwE model with time series of sea temperature, primary production and secondary producer's biomass from the regional POLCOMS-ERSEM climate model, under both RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios. Cumulative impacts on the ecosystem's health and its capacity to recover after the cessation of fishing activities were assessed through a set of 45 indicators (biomass-based, diversity, trait-based and habitat-based indicators), using a theoretical non-fishing and climate-constant scenario as a reference. Our results reveal climate change impacts on Boreal, pelagic species and on ecosystem stability. Fishing preferentially removes apex predators and is predicted to increase the likelihood of a regime shift by decreasing ecosystems' capacity to recover. Predicted cumulative effects are mainly additive and antagonistic but synergies are observed for high fishing effort levels, and finally climate change had minor impacts on ecosystem recovery to fishing. Fishing is shown to be the main driver of cumulative impacts and of ecosystem resilience over the next decades. Our results suggest that slight reduction in fishing effort is enough to compensate the impact of climate change. Future research should then be directed towards exploring and evaluating ecosystem-based climate-adaptive fisheries management strategies.},
}
@article {pmid40010122,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, S and Arhonditsis, GB and Ji, Y and Bryan, BA and Peng, J and Zhang, Y and Gao, J and Zhang, J and Cho, KH and Huang, J},
title = {Climate change promotes harmful algal blooms in China's lakes and reservoirs despite significant nutrient control efforts.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {277},
number = {},
pages = {123307},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2025.123307},
pmid = {40010122},
issn = {1879-2448},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Lakes ; China ; *Harmful Algal Bloom ; Nutrients ; Phosphorus ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {The increasing frequency and magnitude of harmful algal blooms (HABs) threatens the integrity of aquatic ecosystem functioning and human health worldwide. Nutrient reduction strategies have been widely used to mitigate HABs, but their efficiency in light of on-going changes in climate remains unclear. Here, we assembled an 18-year (2005-2022) national water quality dataset for 97 lakes across China. We examined the dynamics of HABs and their response to nutrient reduction under historical climate change trends using a combination of statistical and process-based modeling. The results revealed an increase in HABs despite a widespread decline in ambient nutrient levels, with 80.5 % of lakes experiencing a decline in phosphorus but 61.8 % displaying an increase in Chlorophyll a concentrations. We attributed this counterintuitive trend to climatic warming, which can hinder the mitigation of HABs until the ambient nutrients reach sufficiently low levels. The extent of HAB promotion by warming varied spatially, with a distinctly greater proliferation in China's lower-latitude lakes (<35°N), primarily due to the prevailing warmer temperatures. Notwithstanding the persistence of HABs in China's lakes, national-scale modeling suggests that nutrient loading control remains valuable in protecting our water resources, as the HAB risk would have been 32.6 % higher due to climate change. The anticipated future nutrient reduction efforts in China are expected to alleviate higher latitude lakes from frequent HAB occurrences, but lower latitude lakes will still face considerable HAB risks. Our national-scale assessment demonstrates a variant efficiency of nutrient reduction in offsetting HAB risks amid rapid climate change, and highlights the need of adaptively enhancing our mitigation strategies in response to the ever-changing ecological conditions.},
}
@article {pmid40009688,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, C and Zwiers, FW and Zhang, X and Fischer, EM and Du, F and Liu, J and Wang, J and Liang, Y and Li, T and Yuan, L},
title = {Constraining the entire Earth system projections for more reliable climate change adaptation planning.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {9},
pages = {eadr5346},
pmid = {40009688},
issn = {2375-2548},
abstract = {The warming climate is creating increased levels of climate risk because of changes to the hazards to which human and natural systems are exposed. Projections of how those hazards will change are affected by uncertainties in the climate sensitivity of climate models, among other factors. While the level-of-global-warming approach can circumvent model climate sensitivity uncertainties in some applications, practitioners faced with specific adaptation responsibilities often find such projections difficult to use because they generally require time-oriented information. Earth system projections following specified emissions scenarios can, however, be constrained by applying the level-of-global-warming approach to observationally constrained warming projections to yield more reliable time-oriented projections for adaption planning and implementation. This approach also allows individual groups to produce consistent and comparable assessments of multifaceted climate impacts and causal mechanisms, thereby benefiting climate assessments at national and international levels that provide the science basis for adaptation action.},
}
@article {pmid40009574,
year = {2025},
author = {Degioanni, A and Cabut, S and Condemi, S and Smith, RS},
title = {Climate change in Europe between 90 and 50 kyr BP and Neanderthal territorial habitability.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {2},
pages = {e0308690},
pmid = {40009574},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Neanderthals/physiology ; Europe ; Humans ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {After having lived as the dominant human species in Europe for over 200 kyr, Homo neanderthalensis (the Neanderthals) disappeared around 40 kyr BP (Before Present) Higham T (2014). Competition with Homo sapiens, who arrived in Europe around the same time, is often invoked to explain this extinction. Others have argued that climate change may have reduced the living space of this population making its disappearance more rapid. In order to test the climate change hypothesis we modelled the Neanderthals' ecological niches in Europe between 90 and 50 kyr BP through paleoenvironmental reconstructions and Eco-Cultural Niche Modelling. We selected five environmental variables (orographic height, mean annual precipitation, mean temperature of the coldest month, carrying capacity and friction, see below) from climate model simulations of 5 periods between 90 and 50 kyr BP in Europe. We used Structural Similarity (SSIM) index to compare the probability maps of suitable niches to Neanderthals performed by Maxent. After a strong initial environmental change between the first (P1 = 90 to 83 kyr BP) and second (P2 = 83 to 69 kyr BP) periods, our results show that large areas highly suitable for Neanderthal occupation persisted across Europe. As our results show an increase/stability of the areas suitable to Neanderthals, the question of the cause of the decrease or displacement of the Neanderthal population towards southern Europe after this climatic change remains open.},
}
@article {pmid40007908,
year = {2025},
author = {Mayrhofer, M and Ammer, M and Wladasch, K},
title = {The concept of vulnerability and its relation to equality in the context of human rights: cases from climate change, anti-discrimination and asylum.},
journal = {Frontiers in sociology},
volume = {10},
number = {},
pages = {1522402},
pmid = {40007908},
issn = {2297-7775},
abstract = {The article analyzes the concept of vulnerability and its relation to the principles of equality and non-discrimination based on a theoretical discussion and the analysis of the concept in three case studies in different human rights areas. First, an overview of the development of the legal norms of the right to equality and non-discrimination in the context of social and political developments is given, including contextualizing and embedding the concept of vulnerability in this debate. Second, the results of three case studies from different policy and legal fields will be presented. The first case study focuses on the role of vulnerability in UN human rights documents on climate change and mobility, the second case study on the role of vulnerability in the anti-discrimination case law of European courts, and the third case study on the concept of vulnerability in Austrian asylum procedures. The objective is to study the concept in different settings and, subsequently, comparatively carve out common themes across the case studies. The case studies show that vulnerability is a fuzzy concept, which often ends up being attached to 'special-needs groups' and which frequently mobilizes stigmatizing and stereotyping narratives. The concept does not have equality-promoting connotations, emphasizes individual and group-specific deficit accounts, and often fails to grasp structural factors of discrimination and inequality.},
}
@article {pmid40007788,
year = {2025},
author = {Eldos, HI and Tahir, F and Athira, UN and Mohamed, HO and Samuel, B and Skariah, S and Al-Ghamdi, SG and Al-Ansari, T and Sultan, AA},
title = {Mapping climate change interaction with human health through DPSIR framework: Qatar perspective.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {11},
number = {3},
pages = {e42455},
pmid = {40007788},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {This study investigates the interactions between climate change and human health with a particular focus on Qatar, using the DPSIR (Driving Forces, Pressures, States, Impacts, Responses) framework. Key drivers, including economic development and population growth, contribute to increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, exerting pressure on Qatar's climate through rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns, as modeled by the MIT Regional Climate Model (MRCM). The findings reveal critical gaps in understanding the state of climate-health interactions, including insufficient disease data, incomplete climate-health linkages, and significant research gaps. These limitations hinder targeted responses to climate-sensitive diseases, which have shown an increase over the years. The study identifies the pathways through which climatic shifts contribute to immediate health risks, such as heat-related illnesses and respiratory conditions, as well as long-term impacts, including chronic diseases and mental health challenges. Despite Qatar's efforts through national and international strategies, the DPSIR analysis highlights the urgent need for enhanced research, improved data collection, and tailored actions to address these challenges. Strengthened adaptation, resilience-building, and emission reduction strategies remain essential for safeguarding public health in the face of accelerating climate change.},
}
@article {pmid40007469,
year = {2025},
author = {Poinas, I and Meynard, CN and Fried, G},
title = {Plant Species Better Adapted to Climate Change Need Agricultural Extensification to Persist.},
journal = {Ecology letters},
volume = {28},
number = {2},
pages = {e70030},
pmid = {40007469},
issn = {1461-0248},
support = {ANR-21-CE32-006-01//Agence Nationale de la Recherche/ ; OFB-24-0505//Office Fran&#xe7;ais de la Biodiversit&#xe9;/ ; //Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement/ ; //Agence Nationale de S&#xe9;curit&#xe9; Sanitaire de l'Alimentation, de l'Environnement et du Travail/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Agriculture ; France ; *Biodiversity ; *Adaptation, Physiological ; *Plant Physiological Phenomena ; *Plants/classification ; },
abstract = {Agricultural intensification and climate change have led to well-known vegetation shifts in agricultural landscapes. However, concomitant plant functional changes in agroecosystems, especially at large scales, have been seldom characterised. Here, we used a standardised yearly monitoring of > 400 agricultural field margins in France to assess the temporal response of vegetation diversity and functional traits to variations in climate and intensity of agricultural practices (herbicides, fertilisation and mowing) between 2013 and 2021. We observed clear temporal trends of increasing warming and aridity, but trends towards agricultural extensification were weak or nonsignificant. Our results showed functional changes in plant communities over time, driven mostly by climate change and suggested selective forces opposing climate change to agricultural intensification. This translated as a temporal decline of competitive and ruderal species in favour of stress-tolerant species, putting plant communities in agroecosystems in a difficult position to escape both climate and agricultural pressures at the same time.},
}
@article {pmid40005813,
year = {2025},
author = {Gargano, F and Brunetti, R and Buonanno, M and De Martinis, C and Cardillo, L and Fenizia, P and Anatriello, A and Rofrano, G and D'Auria, LJ and Fusco, G and Baldi, L and De Carlo, E and Ottaiano, M},
title = {Temporal Analysis of Climate Change Impact on the Spread and Prevalence of Vector-Borne Diseases in Campania (2018-2023).},
journal = {Microorganisms},
volume = {13},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {40005813},
issn = {2076-2607},
abstract = {Vector-borne infections (Arbovirosis) represent a significant threat to public health worldwide. Climate change, currently a global problem, seems to contribute to the incidence and prevalence of autochthonous and imported cases of arbovirosis in Europe. The aim of this work is to evaluate the impact of climate change on the occurrence and spread of arbovirosis in order to offer concrete ideas to the competent authorities and modulate surveillance plans on the basis of risk assessment. The results of official controls carried out from 2018 to 2023 on animals subjected to the Surveillance Plans for Blue Tongue, West Nile and Usutu viruses in the Campania Region were analyzed. Statistical analyses were performed using R software (version 4.5.0). The possible correlation between the prevalence of infections and climate parameters was evaluated with the "cross-correlation time series" (p-value < 0.05). The generalized linear mixed model showed that for each unit increase in humidity and temperature, the probability of disease spread increased by 4.56% and 7.84%, respectively. The univariate logistic regression model and the odds ratio were necessary to evaluate the possible risk related to the proximity to wetlands or to bodies of water: in the past few years, these have represented a risk for the persistence and spread of arbovirosis in the Campania region.},
}
@article {pmid40005529,
year = {2025},
author = {Anstead, GM},
title = {A One Health Perspective on the Resurgence of Flea-Borne Typhus in Texas in the 21st Century: Part 1: The Bacteria, the Cat Flea, Urbanization, and Climate Change.},
journal = {Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {40005529},
issn = {2076-0817},
mesh = {Animals ; Cats ; Dogs ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; Incidence ; *One Health ; Rickettsia felis ; *Rickettsia typhi/pathogenicity ; *Siphonaptera/microbiology ; Texas/epidemiology ; *Typhus, Endemic Flea-Borne/epidemiology/microbiology/transmission ; Urbanization ; },
abstract = {Flea-borne typhus (FBT), due to Rickettsia typhi and R. felis, is an infection typically causing fever, headache, rash, hepatitis, and thrombocytopenia. About one quarter of patients suffer pulmonary, neurologic, hematologic, renal, hepatic, cardiac, ocular or other complications. In the 21st century, the incidence of FBT has increased in both Texas and California compared to the 1990s. In this paper, county-level epidemiological data for the number of cases of FBT occurring in Texas for two decades, 1990-1999 and 2010-2019, were compared with respect to county of residence, urbanization, and climatic region. Human population growth in Texas has promoted FBT by increased urbanization and the abundance of pet dogs and cats, stray/feral dogs and cats, and opossums. Increasing temperatures in Texas in the new millennium have increased the flea-borne transmission of FBT by promoting host infestation and flea feeding and defecation, accelerating the flea life cycle, and increasing rickettsial replication within the flea. Increased numbers of opossums and stray cats and dogs in the urban/suburban landscape have increased the risk of flea transfer to humans and their pets.},
}
@article {pmid40005005,
year = {2025},
author = {Latruffe, N and Lizard, G},
title = {Influence of Mediterranean Diet and Incidence of Global Warming on Food Habits and Plant Growth in Northern Mediterranean Latitudes: Narrative Review.},
journal = {Nutrients},
volume = {17},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {40005005},
issn = {2072-6643},
mesh = {Humans ; *Diet, Mediterranean ; *Global Warming ; *Feeding Behavior ; Mediterranean Region ; *Plant Development ; Climate Change ; Agriculture ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change has consequences for farming, food diversity and availability, and diet habits. There is now evidence that the Mediterranean climate is rapidly spreading to the Northern European latitudes.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: This narrative review aims to identify relevant studies related to climate change that could favor the progression of the Mediterranean climate in the northern latitudes of Europe, mainly in France, and to predict what the consequences of these changes on the human diet could be, especially using the concept of the Mediterranean diet, with subsequent impacts on health, farming, and eating habits.<br><br>METHODS: This narrative review was realized by consulting the PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Google Scholar databases.<br><br>RESULTS: The key points developed in this review are as follows: investigating the Mediterranean diet as a healthy diet, with evidence supporting health benefits and perspectives; similarities with other places in the world at the same Mediterranean latitudes; climate change and the resulting consequences on plant growth, farming, and food habits; and perspectives on the need for societal adaptations of populations towards agriculture, food, and cooking changes. As climate change facilitates the development of new farming practices with more or fewer environmental impacts, the growth of Mediterranean plants in the highest latitudes of Europe, such as olive trees, pomegranates, and almonds, has already begun for economic reasons.<br><br>FUTURE PERSPECTIVES: In the near future, besides economic interests, climate change will favor the consumption of several products associated with the Mediterranean diet in the Northern European latitudes. In this context, producers and consumers play major roles.},
}
@article {pmid40003761,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, Q and Wang, Z and Xu, D and Peng, Y and Wu, J and Liu, Z and Li, X and Zhuo, Z},
title = {Effects of Climate Change on the Distribution of Papilio xuthus.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {40003761},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {2022YFE0115200//National Key R&amp;D Program of China/ ; 20A007;20E051; 21E040 and 22kA011//undamental Research Funds of China West Normal University/ ; },
abstract = {The Papilio xuthus is a widely distributed species in the genus Papilio of the family Papilionidae, possessing ecological, ornamental, and socio-economic service values. To determine the ecological role of P. xuthus and assess its population distribution under future climate change scenarios, this study utilized the MaxEnt model to predict the geographic distribution of P. xuthus in the future and evaluate its population dynamics. The results indicated that P. xuthus is currently widely distributed in East Asia, with a high suitability area of 1827.83 × 10[3] km[2], primarily in China, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea. Climate change has a significant impact on the geographic distribution of P. xuthus, with its high suitability areas decreasing in the future, particularly within China, where the change is projected to be as high as 46.46% under the SSP126 scenario by the 2050s. The centroid of its high-suitability area is expected to shift northeastward. Key environmental variable analysis revealed that Temperature Seasonality, Mean Temperature of the Wettest Quarter, Precipitation of the Wettest Month, and Precipitation of the Warmest Quarter are critical factors influencing the selection of suitable habitats by P. xuthus. This study assessed the distribution of P. xuthus and provided conservation recommendations, offering a reference for future population control and conservation efforts.},
}
@article {pmid40003483,
year = {2025},
author = {Tamire, M and Mor, SM and Baylis, M and Kaba, M},
title = {Perceived Impacts of Climate Change in Pastoralist Regions of Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study Applying the Concept of One Health.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {40003483},
issn = {1660-4601},
support = {BB/P027954/1//the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), One Health Regional Network for the Horn of Africa (HORN) Project, UK Research, and Innovation (UKRI), and Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Ethiopia ; Humans ; *One Health ; Animals ; Qualitative Research ; Focus Groups ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Animal Husbandry ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {Ethiopia is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with the increasing geographic extent, intensity, and frequency of drought. This study aimed to examine how pastoralist communities understand climate change and its impacts. We conducted a qualitative study among pastoral communities in Ethiopia using focus group discussions with community representatives and key informant interviews with human and animal health and agriculture experts. The collected data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Participants viewed deforestation and population growth as the main causes of climate change. They found that climate change caused high temperatures, a shortage of rainfall, and drought. These changes affected the environment, food security, and animal health, impacting their livelihoods, health, and social systems. Coping strategies included engaging in new economic activities, environmental recovery attempts, migration, and seeking food aid for survival. They suggested providing food aid, improving access to human and animal health care, and implementing early warning systems at the community level. The pastoralists perceived that climate change destroyed the natural environment, increased food insecurity, and negatively affected social systems and health. Collaborative actions are needed to mitigate these effects, initiate local environmental adaptation mechanisms, enhance water and food security, and improve animal and human health services.},
}
@article {pmid40003459,
year = {2025},
author = {Gkouliaveras, V and Kalogiannidis, S and Kalfas, D and Kontsas, S},
title = {Effects of Climate Change on Health and Health Systems: A Systematic Review of Preparedness, Resilience, and Challenges.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {40003459},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Delivery of Health Care ; Disaster Planning ; },
abstract = {Climate change has a significant impact on the population's health and negatively affects the functioning of healthcare systems. Health systems must be operationally prepared to handle the challenges posed by environmental change. Resilience is required to adapt quickly to critical environmental conditions and reduce carbon emissions. In this systematic review strategies, for health system preparedness and resilience are examined to address the impacts of climate change, and the barriers and challenges faced when implementing them. To identify studies, the Scopus, PubMed and Google Scholar databases were searched three times (from April to October 2024, 21 April, 15 June, and 9 September) for the years 2018 to 2024, using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) methodology. Specifically, the search identified 471 articles, of which the specified inclusion and exclusion criteria (secondary studies with inclusion criteria, being in English, etc.) were met by sixteen (16) studies. According to the findings of the studies reviewed, adaptation strategies focus on structural changes, the development of training programs, the development of surveillance systems, and appropriate operational plans. The leader's ability to motivate employees to achieve defined goals, continuous evaluation of goals and interventions, and learning from previous disasters play an important role in their implementation. Similarly, key policies and strategies for mitigation include the adoption of sustainable practices, such as recycling and cultural change. However, lack of resources (human, material, financial) and increased demand for health services make it difficult to implement adaptation and mitigation strategies. The findings of the review are mainly theoretical in nature and are confirmed by other studies. It is suggested that further research on resilience and preparedness of health systems should be pursued, leading to their sustainability and the formulation of appropriate policies.},
}
@article {pmid40003380,
year = {2025},
author = {Ni, Q and Dong, H and Kaniadakis, A and Wang, Z and Ge, C},
title = {Investigating Older Adults' Response to Climate Change.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {40003380},
issn = {1660-4601},
support = {101135803//UK research and Innovation/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Aged ; Female ; Male ; Aged, 80 and over ; Middle Aged ; Focus Groups ; London ; },
abstract = {Older adults are both vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and uniquely positioned to contribute to climate action. However, their ability and willingness to engage vary significantly due to health disparities, financial constraints, and cultural factors. To ensure inclusivity, climate policies must reflect these differences and empower older adults to participate effectively. This research focused on 30 London-based older adults aged 60-85 (18 women, 12 men) selected via purposive sampling and stratified by gender and climate awareness. All participants were interested in climate issues and engaged in seven small focus groups facilitated by two researchers. Discussions addressed climate perceptions, low-carbon behaviors, and policy recommendations. The findings reveal that tailored communication, featuring simplified language and visual materials, resonates deeply with older adults, fostering better understanding and emotional connection. Participants highlighted practical low-carbon actions they already undertake, such as energy conservation, food waste reduction, and public transport use. They also proposed innovative strategies for promoting climate awareness, including integrating cultural and emotional elements, encouraging intergenerational learning, and providing economic incentives for green practices. To enhance the engagement of older adults in climate action, governments and corporations should develop inclusive communication strategies, provide financial support for adopting green technologies, and foster intergenerational collaboration to share knowledge and experiences in the communities. This study amplifies the voices of older adults in climate discourse, offering actionable insights for shaping communication strategies and policies. While this study provides valuable insights into older adults' contributions to climate action, future research could expand the sample size and geographic diversity to enhance the generalizability of findings.},
}
@article {pmid40003365,
year = {2025},
author = {Steinmetz-Wood, S and Kennedy, AG and Hitt, JR and Barrett, K and Gilbert, MP},
title = {Perceptions of Endocrine Clinicians Regarding Climate Change and Health.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {40003365},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Adult ; Female ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; *Attitude of Health Personnel ; },
abstract = {The effects of climate change on the endocrine system are increasingly recognized. We aimed to evaluate endocrine clinicians' perspectives on climate change awareness and knowledge, motivation for action, and the need for climate health curricula. We designed an online questionnaire with endocrine-specific questions about climate change, which was shared through social media and email. Study data were collected between 9/2022 and 11/2022. Analyses were primarily descriptive. There were 164 responses; 98% were physicians, with a median age of 41 years. The majority (95%) reported that climate change is happening; 52% reported that they are very worried. Knowledge about climate change and health was variable (6.7% very, 40% moderately, 35% modestly, 17.7% not at all), with variable concerns regarding patient effects. The top endocrine climate-health concerns were reduced exercise, malnutrition, and weather-related disruptions. Most respondents agreed that climate change and health topics should be integrated into medical education (72.8% strongly agree or agree). The three resources perceived as most helpful were continuing medical education, patient resources, and policy statements. Endocrine clinicians are aware of and worried about climate change, with varying levels of knowledge and concern about climate change and health effects. We also exposed an untapped interest in developing endocrine-specific climate and health curricula.},
}
@article {pmid40003054,
year = {2025},
author = {Wen, L and Zhang, H and Fang, Z and Chen, X},
title = {The Effects of Climate Change on Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis Habitats in the Northern Indian Ocean.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {40003054},
issn = {2076-2615},
support = {NSFC42306117//Zhou Fang/ ; LOF 2021-01//Zhou Fang/ ; },
abstract = {The northern Indian Ocean is located in a typical monsoon region that is also influenced by climate events such as the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), which makes Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis habitat highly susceptible to changes in climate and marine environmental conditions. This study established a suitability index (SI) model and used the arithmetic average method to construct a comprehensive habitat suitability index (HSI) model based on S. oualaniensis production statistics in the northern Indian Ocean from 2017 to 2019. Variations in the suitability of S. oualaniensis habitat during different IOD events were then analyzed. The results indicate that the model performed best when year, month, latitude, longitude, sea surface temperature (SST), wind speed (WS), and photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) variables were included in the generalized additive model (GAM). SST, WS, and PAR were identified as the most important key environmental factors. The HSI model showed that the most suitable habitat during a positive IOD event was smaller than during a negative IOD event and that the suitable habitat's center was located west of the positive IOD event and east of the negative IOD event. There was a significant inverse relationship between the area, suitable for habitation, and the north-south shift in the latitudinal gravity center and the Dipole modal index (DMI). The results indicate significant differences in the habitat of S. oualaniensis in the northern Indian Ocean during different IOD events, as well as differences in suitable habitat ranges and the spatial distribution of the species.},
}
@article {pmid40001948,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, Z and Ji, Q and Yang, Y and Gao, Y and Xu, M and Guan, Y},
title = {Predicting the Potential Suitable Distribution of Albizia odoratissima (L. f.) Benth. Under Climate Change Based on the Biomod2 Model.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {40001948},
issn = {2079-7737},
abstract = {Albizia odoratissima (L. f.) Benth. is a highly valuable tree species, both economically and ecologically. It has great potential for development. To conserve, develop, and use its genetic resources sustainably, it is crucial to evaluate the potential habitat of A. odoratissima and identify the key environmental factors that affect its distribution. In this study, the Biomod2 model was used to predict the potential distribution of A. odoratissima in China, using 65 occurrence points and 11 environmental variables for both current and future climate scenarios. The distribution of A. odoratissima is mainly influenced by three temperature-related factors: bio4, bio8, and bio11. Our prediction shows that the suitable habitats for A. odoratissima are mostly located in several southern provinces of China, totaling 136.98 × 10[4] km[2]. Under different climate scenarios, the suitable habitat area is expected to shift northward in the future, although the highly suitable areas will remain relatively stable. These findings have important implications for the conservation, development, and sustainable utilization of A. odoratissima resources.},
}
@article {pmid40001936,
year = {2025},
author = {Ren, J and Liu, Q and Ma, Y and Ji, Y and Xu, B and Xue, Y and Zhang, C},
title = {Spatio-Temporal Distribution of Four Trophically Dependent Fishery Species in the Northern China Seas Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {40001936},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {2022YFD2401301//National Key R&amp;D Program of China/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a major challenge affecting marine environments, making it essential to understand species distribution responses in both time and space for effective conservation strategies. Meanwhile, varying responses of species to climate change may lead to changes in interspecific relationships and future spatial distributions. This study assessed spatial and temporal distributions of four trophically dependent species of economic importance in the China seas, including largehead hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus), Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus niphonius), chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus), and anchovy (Engraulis japonicus). By incorporating fishery-dependent survey data and environmental variables, we developed a spatio-temporal mixed-effects model to analyze the distributional correlations among these species and predicted their distributions by the end of the century under different climate change scenarios. The results showed that the selected environmental factors influenced encounter probability and catch rates differently. Predictions for the end of the century under representative concentration pathways (RCPs) 2.6 and RCP8.5 suggested significant shifts in population densities, with species like T. lepturus and S. niphonius experiencing reduced densities and altered spatial patterns, while E. japonicus may benefit from climate change. The center of gravity for most species was projected to shift northward by the year 2050, with notable variations under RCP8.5. Additionally, spatial overlap among species was expected to decrease significantly by the year 2100, indicating increasing divergence in their distributions. This study underscores the effects of climate change on species habitat distribution and offers a scientific basis for future habitat protection.},
}
@article {pmid40001894,
year = {2025},
author = {Yang, Y and Gao, W and Han, Y and Zhou, T},
title = {Predicting the Impact of Climate Change on the Distribution of North China Leopards (Panthera pardus japonensis) in Gansu Province Using MaxEnt Modeling.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {40001894},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {20JR10RA658//the Ziwuling Ecosystem Field Scientific Observation and Research Station project in Gansu Province/ ; 22JR10K22//Gansu Province Science Popularization Project/ ; XYBYZK2211//Longdong University Doctoral Fund/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change has a profound impact on the phenology and growth of vegetation, which in turn influences the distribution and behavior of animal communities, including prey species. This dynamic shift significantly affects predator survival and activities. This study utilizes the MaxEnt model to explore how climate change impacts the distribution of the North China leopard (Panthera pardus japonensis) in the Ziwuling region of Gansu Province, China. As an endemic subspecies and apex predator, the North China leopard is vital for maintaining the structure and function of local ecosystems. Unfortunately, its population faces several threats, including habitat change, interspecies competition, and human encroachment, all of which are compounded by the ongoing effects of climate change. To assess the requirement and quality of habitat for this species, we conducted a population survey in the Ziwuling area from May 2020 to June 2022, utilizing 240 infrared cameras, which identified 46 active leopard sites. Using the MaxEnt model, we simulated habitat suitability and future distribution under different climate change scenarios based on nine environmental variables. Our results indicate that the population distribution of North China leopards is primarily influenced by the mean diurnal range (Bio2), with additional sensitivity to isothermal conditions (Bio3), temperature seasonality (Bio4), maximum temperature of the warmest month (Bio5), and annual temperature range (Bio7). We also evaluated habitat suitability across three socioeconomic pathways (SSP126, SSP245, and SSP585) for three time intervals: the 2050s (2041-2060), the 2070s (2061-2080), and the 2090s (2081-2100). The findings suggest a significant decline in high-suitability habitat for North China leopards, while areas of medium and low suitability are projected to increase. Understanding these distributional changes in North China leopards will enhance our comprehension of the region's biogeography and inform conservation strategies aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid39999736,
year = {2025},
author = {Bakul, F and Heanoy, EZ and Antu, AD and Khandakar, F and Ahmed, S},
title = {Assessing the relationship between climate change anxiety, ecological coping, and pro-environmental behavior: Evidence from Gen Z Bangladeshis.},
journal = {Acta psychologica},
volume = {254},
number = {},
pages = {104847},
doi = {10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104847},
pmid = {39999736},
issn = {1873-6297},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Adaptation, Psychological/physiology ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Bangladesh ; Young Adult ; *Anxiety/psychology ; Adolescent ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Disasters ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; },
abstract = {Climate change has been speculated to cause frequent, long-lasting, and adverse weather events and would affect people's lives-and-well-being. Bangladesh, a low-lying delta is vulnerable to climate change, experiencing natural disasters each year with physical, mental, and economical impact on the population. The primary objective of the present study was to investigate the relationship between climate change anxiety (CCA), climate change-related coping strategies, and pro-environmental behavior (PEB) among Gen-Z Bangladeshis. The secondary objective was to assess CCA level and its associated coping approach among different disaster types witnessed by the respondents, and in disaster-affected vs. non-affected group. A total 557 participants between 18- and 25 years old participated in a cross-sectional survey including 13-items CCA Scale (CCAS), 15-items Ecological Coping Scale (ECS), demographics, and PEB questions. Results demonstrated that functional-impairment subscale and cognitive-impairment subscale of CCAS, MFC (meaning-focused coping), denial, and problem-focused coping (PFC) subscale of ECS, and PEBs were reliably correlated to varying degrees. Moreover, the disaster-affected group had significantly higher cognitive-impairment, functional-impairment, denial, and PFC use than non-affected group. Also, flood-witnessed people demonstrated more cognitive-impaired, functional-impaired, and used more MFC and PFC than storm and drought witnessed people. These findings highlight the awareness level of climate change impact among Gen-Z Bangladeshis, assisting professionals to formulate a tailored intervention.},
}
@article {pmid39998494,
year = {2025},
author = {Ang, SP and Chia, JE},
title = {Climate change and cardiovascular risk.},
journal = {Current opinion in cardiology},
volume = {40},
number = {4},
pages = {244-250},
doi = {10.1097/HCO.0000000000001207},
pmid = {39998494},
issn = {1531-7080},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology/etiology/prevention &amp; control ; Air Pollution/adverse effects ; Risk Factors ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review explores the complex relationship between climate change and cardiovascular health. It examines the mechanisms through which climate change impacts cardiovascular risk, highlights recent findings on regional trends, and discusses mitigation strategies.<br><br>RECENT FINDINGS: Climate change significantly contributes to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality through mechanisms such as temperature extremes, air pollution, and food insecurity. Heatwaves increase risks of dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and acute cardiovascular events, while cold spells exacerbate myocardial stress and pollution-related cardiovascular risks. Air pollution, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), induces systemic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and atherosclerosis. Emerging data highlight regional variations, with urbanization exacerbating risks in Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern populations, while extreme heat and cold challenge resilience in Europe and Latin America. Studies also link socioeconomic stress from climate-induced displacement and resource shortages to chronic cardiovascular conditions. Notably, urban greening and air quality regulations demonstrate potential for reducing cardiovascular risks.<br><br>SUMMARY: Climate change amplifies cardiovascular risks through diverse mechanisms, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations. Targeted strategies, including public health campaigns, sustainable urban planning, and technological innovations, can mitigate these risks. Advances in generative artificial intelligence and big data analytics offer opportunities to tailor interventions and enhance predictive modeling. A multidisciplinary approach integrating public health, environmental science, and clinical expertise is critical to addressing these challenges. Urgent action is required to mitigate the long-term cardiovascular impacts of climate change and foster resilient health systems globally.},
}
@article {pmid39997762,
year = {2025},
author = {Humayun, M and Naseem, S and Goodman, RE and Ali, Z},
title = {Broussonetia papyrifera Pollen Metabolome Insights, Allergenicity, and Dispersal in Response to Climate Change Variables.},
journal = {Metabolites},
volume = {15},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {39997762},
issn = {2218-1989},
support = {HEC-NRPU-8231//Higher Education Commision, Pakistan/ ; },
abstract = {Background/Objectives: Broussonetia papyrifera is a tree-producing allergenic pollen that grows in varied climatic conditions worldwide and causes pollen allergies in susceptible humans. This study aimed to investigate B. papyrifera pollen morphology, pollen metabolome, pollen allergenicity, and climate change's impact on the plant habitat suitability in the future. Methods: Tree pollen was collected in spring from different regions of Pakistan. Pollen samples were subjected to morphological analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), and immunoblotting. Results: MaxEnt modeling predicted the tree's future-growth invasion into new regions. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and FTIR displayed regional differences in pollen morphology and metabolome correlated to shifts in climatic variables. LC-MS/MS analysis detected four lipids that can potentially stimulate inflammatory responses. Pollen protein immunoblotting studies identified a putative 15 kDa novel allergen and verified previously known 40 kDa, 33 kDa, and 10 kDa allergens. B. papyrifera MaxEnt modeling through ACCESS1.0 and CCSM4 under 2-greenhouse gas emissions scenarios {representative concentration pathway (RCP) 4.5 and 8.5}
projected the tree invasion by the years 2050 and 2070. Conclusions: The study findings demonstrate that differences in climatic variables affect B. papyrifera-pollen metabolome and predict the habitat suitability of the tree for invasion in the future. The study results provide a model system for studying other species' pollen morphology, metabolome, future habitat suitability for plant invasion, and associated allergies in response to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid39996366,
year = {2025},
author = {Martén-Rodríguez, S and Cristobal-Pérez, EJ and de Santiago-Hernández, MH and Huerta-Ramos, G and Clemente-Martínez, L and Krupnick, G and Taylor, O and Lopezaraiza-Mikel, M and Balvino-Olvera, FJ and Sentíes-Aguilar, EM and Díaz-Infante, S and Aguirre Jaimes, A and Novais, S and Cortés-Flores, J and Lobo-Segura, J and Fuchs, EJ and Delgado-Carrillo, O and Ruiz-Mercado, I and Sáyago-Lorenzana, R and Pérez-Arroyo, K and Quesada, M},
title = {Untangling the Complexity of Climate Change Effects on Plant Reproductive Traits and Pollinators: A Systematic Global Synthesis.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {2},
pages = {e70081},
pmid = {39996366},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2021-LN315810//Consejo Nacional de Humanidades, Ciencias y Tecnolog&#xed;as/ ; PAPIITIN226423//Direcci&#xf3;n General de Asuntos del Personal Acad&#xe9;mico, Universidad Nacional Aut&#xf3;noma de M&#xe9;xico/ ; PAPIIT IN224920//Direcci&#xf3;n General de Asuntos del Personal Acad&#xe9;mico, Universidad Nacional Aut&#xf3;noma de M&#xe9;xico/ ; PAPIITIN219021//Direcci&#xf3;n General de Asuntos del Personal Acad&#xe9;mico, Universidad Nacional Aut&#xf3;noma de M&#xe9;xico/ ; PAPIIITIN225924//Direcci&#xf3;n General de Asuntos del Personal Acad&#xe9;mico, Universidad Nacional Aut&#xf3;noma de M&#xe9;xico/ ; LaboratorioBinacionalUNAM-UCR//Universidad Nacional Aut&#xf3;noma de M/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; *Insecta/physiology ; *Plant Physiological Phenomena ; *Plants ; *Pollination ; Reproduction ; },
abstract = {Climate change is expected to affect the morphological, physiological, and life-history traits of plants and animal pollinators due to more frequent extreme heat and other altered weather patterns. This systematic literature review evaluates the effects of climate change on plant and pollinator traits on a global scale to determine how species responses vary among Earth's ecosystems, climate variables, taxonomic groups, and organismal traits. We compiled studies conducted under natural or experimental conditions (excluding agricultural species) and analyzed species response patterns for each trait (advance vs. delay or no change for phenology, decrease vs. increase or no change for other traits). Climate change has advanced plant and animal phenologies across most Earth's biomes, but evidence for temporal plant-pollinator mismatches remains limited. Flower production and plant reproductive success showed diverse responses to warming and low water availability in Alpine and Temperate ecosystems, and a trend for increased or neutral responses in Arctic and Tropical biomes. Nectar rewards mainly experienced negative effects under warming and drought across Alpine and Temperate biomes, but scent emissions increased or changed in composition. Life form (woody vs. nonwoody species) did not significantly influence trait response patterns to climate change. Pollinator fecundity, size, life-history, developmental, and physiological traits mostly declined with warming across biomes; however, animal abundance and resource acquisition traits showed diverse responses. This review identified critical knowledge gaps that limit our understanding of the impacts of climate change, particularly in tropical/subtropical biomes and southern latitudes. It also highlights the urgent need to sample across a greater range of plant families and pollinator taxa (e.g., beetles, wasps, vertebrates). The diversity of climate change effects should be assessed in the context of other anthropogenic drivers of global change that threaten critically important pollination interactions.},
}
@article {pmid39996198,
year = {2025},
author = {Zavaleta-Monestel, E and Rojas-Chinchilla, C and Molina-Sojo, P and Murillo-Castro, MF and Rojas-Molina, JP and Martínez-Vargas, E},
title = {Impact of Climate Change on the Global Dynamics of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases: A Narrative Review.},
journal = {Cureus},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {e77972},
pmid = {39996198},
issn = {2168-8184},
abstract = {Climate change has significantly altered the dynamics of vector-borne infectious diseases, favoring their proliferation and geographic expansion. Factors such as rising temperatures, the frequency of extreme weather events, and uncontrolled urbanization have increased the incidence of diseases such as dengue, Zika, chikungunya, malaria, and Lyme disease, especially in vulnerable regions with limited infrastructure. This article presents a narrative review based on recent scientific literature (2018-2025) to assess the impact of climate change on vector distribution, co-infections, and control strategies. The evidence collected highlights how changing climate conditions, combined with socioeconomic, political, and demographic factors, exacerbate public health crises and complicate mitigation efforts. It is concluded that facing this challenge requires a comprehensive strategy that combines environmental management, technological innovation, epidemiological surveillance, and community educational programs, promoting a coordinated global response to reduce the associated risks.},
}
@article {pmid39995912,
year = {2025},
author = {Yesuph, DS and Dalka, DD and Tadesse Baye, M},
title = {Underutilized and neglected crop species and their role in enhancing household food security amid climate change, Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {11},
number = {3},
pages = {e42345},
pmid = {39995912},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {Neglected and underutilized crop species (NUCS) are those that have been largely overlooked in mainstream agriculture, despite their potential to contribute to food security, nutritional diversity, and resilience to climate change. These crops are often undervalued, resulting in limited research and underproduction, despite their significant potential for enhancing agricultural sustainability. The study addresses the need for crop and food diversification due to food insecurity, monotonous diets, and climate change. It focuses on NUCS, which are at risk of genetic loss or negative perceptions by growers and consumers. The research aimed to document these crops, assess farmers' opinion, identify challenges in their production and consumption, and analyse their contribution to household food security. Through a multi-stage sampling method, 246 households were interviewed, along with focus group discussions and key informant interviews. The study documented 32 NUCS, which are used as supplements to staple crops and help mitigate food crises caused by climate change. However, producing and consuming these crops is often associated with poverty. The analysis revealed that 50 % of respondents have poor food consumption, 30 % are at the borderline, and only 20 % are at an acceptable level. Factors such as age, sex, farming experience, household size, and farm size significantly impact the production and consumption of these crops. The study concludes that proper documentation and seed multiplication by research and extension institutions are crucial for preserving these crops as climate change threatens staple crop production.},
}
@article {pmid39994006,
year = {2025},
author = {Parker, ER and Rosenbach, M and Davis, MDP},
title = {The American Dermatological Association's 2025 Official Policy Statement on Climate Change: a bold commitment toward health equity and sustainability.},
journal = {Archives of dermatological research},
volume = {317},
number = {1},
pages = {480},
pmid = {39994006},
issn = {1432-069X},
}
@article {pmid39993203,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, SY and Zhang, YY and Yang, F and Zhou, C and Shen, HM and Wang, BB and Zeng, J and Reynolds, DR and Chapman, JW and Hu, G},
title = {Climate change is leading to an ecological trap in a migratory insect.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {9},
pages = {e2422595122},
pmid = {39993203},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {2022YFD1400400//MOST | National Key Research and Development Program of China (NKPs)/ ; KJJQ2024015//Fundamental Research Funds for the Central University/ ; 31772155 and 31822043//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Animal Migration/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Moths/physiology ; China ; Wind ; Seasons ; Population Dynamics ; Ecosystem ; Oryza/parasitology ; },
abstract = {Many insect migrants rely on favorable seasonal winds to carry out long-range latitudinal migrations. In East China, the annual advance and retreat of the East Asian summer monsoon produces ideal conditions for seasonal range expansion and contraction of many migratory crop pests. However, climate-induced changes in the strength, timing, and location of the monsoon are impacting wind systems which may, in turn, affect migration patterns. We investigated these questions in the rice leafroller (RLR) moth, a severe pest of rice that annually invades the Lower Yangtze River Valley (LYRV) of China from winter-breeding areas further south. Using a 24-y dataset of RLR population dynamics from 31 monitoring stations across Southeast China, we investigated the impact of changes in monsoon wind regimes on fall migration patterns of the pest. Historically, RLR emigrated from the LYRV to South China on the favorably directed winds produced by the retreat of the monsoon at the end of the outbreak season (from mid-August onward). We show that in the recent 12-y period, prevailing late-season winds remain northward for longer than previously, preventing locally produced moths from emigrating southward. Additionally, winds now facilitate mass late-season immigrations into the LYRV, creating an ecological trap, as immigrants do not have time to produce another generation. As a consequence of the changing wind patterns, pest pressure is declining, and climate-induced changes to the East Asian summer monsoon result in seasonal migration becoming a riskier strategy. Such changes in insect migration patterns have severe implications for the population dynamics of windborne migrants, ecosystem functioning, and pest management strategies.},
}
@article {pmid39990961,
year = {2025},
author = {Vattioni, S and Peter, T and Weber, R and Dykema, JA and Luo, B and Stenke, A and Feinberg, A and Sukhodolov, T and Keutsch, FN and Ammann, M and Vockenhuber, C and Döbeli, M and Kelesidis, GA and Chiodo, G},
title = {Injecting solid particles into the stratosphere could mitigate global warming but currently entails great uncertainties.},
journal = {Communications earth &amp; environment},
volume = {6},
number = {1},
pages = {132},
pmid = {39990961},
issn = {2662-4435},
abstract = {Stratospheric aerosol injection could mitigate harmful effects of global warming, but could have undesirable side effects, such as warming the stratosphere and depleting the ozone layer. We explore the potential benefits of solid alumina and calcite particles as alternatives to sulfate aerosols by using an experimentally informed aerosol-chemistry-climate model. Compared to sulfur dioxide, injection of solids reduces stratospheric warming by up to 70% and diffuse radiation by up to 40%, highlighting their potential benefits. Achieving -1 W m[-2] of radiative forcing would likely result in very small ozone changes, but sizable uncertainties remain. These arise from poorly understood heterogeneous chemical and microphysical processes, which, under less likely assumptions, could lead to larger global ozone column changes between -14% and +4%. Our work provides recommendations for improving the understanding of stratospheric aerosol injection using materials other than sulfur dioxide, and underscores the need for kinetic laboratory studies.},
}
@article {pmid39990578,
year = {2025},
author = {Eskew, EA and Clancey, E and Singh, D and Situma, S and Nyakarahuka, L and Njenga, MK and Nuismer, SL},
title = {PROJECTING CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON INTER-EPIDEMIC RISK OF RIFT VALLEY FEVER ACROSS EAST AFRICA.},
journal = {medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {39990578},
support = {D43 TW011519/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States ; R01 GM122079/GM/NIGMS NIH HHS/United States ; U01 AI151799/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a zoonotic disease that causes sporadic, multi-country epidemics. However, RVF virus (RVFV) also circulates during inter-epidemic periods. There is limited understanding of how climate change will affect inter-epidemic RVF. Here, we project inter-epidemic RVF risk under future climate scenarios, focusing on the East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.<br><br>METHODS: We combined data on inter-epidemic RVF outbreaks and spatially-explicit predictor variables to build a predictive model of inter-epidemic RVF risk. We validated our model using RVFV serological data from humans. We then projected inter-epidemic RVF risk for three future time periods (2021-2040, 2041-2060, 2061-208) under three climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, SSP370). Finally, we combined risk projections with human population projections to estimate the future population at risk of inter-epidemic RVF across the study region.<br><br>FINDINGS: Our model showed seasonality in inter-epidemic RVF, with risk peaking May-July following the long rains (March-May). Projections for future climate scenarios suggested that disease risk will increase January-March, with the present-day hotspots of east Kenya, southeast Tanzania, and southwest Uganda remaining high-risk. By 2061-2080, > 117 million people in the study region may be at risk from inter-epidemic RVF, a fourfold increase relative to the historical (1970-2000) estimate of ~25 million people.<br><br>INTERPRETATION: Climate change will shift the inter-epidemic RVF risk landscape, with increasing short rains (October-December) driving increased risk January-March. Mitigating the future health impacts of RVF will require increased disease surveillance, prevention, and control effort in risk hotspots.<br><br>FUNDING: US National Institutes of Health.},
}
@article {pmid39990145,
year = {2025},
author = {He, Z and Ali, H and Wu, J and Liu, Z and Wei, X and Zhuo, Z},
title = {Impact of climate change on the distribution of Isaria cicadae Miquel in China: predictions based on the MaxEnt model.},
journal = {Frontiers in microbiology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1509882},
pmid = {39990145},
issn = {1664-302X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Isaria cicadae, a historically valued edible and medicinal fungus in China, has been experiencing a critical decline in abundance due to ecological degradation and overexploitation. Understanding its potential distribution is essential for promoting sustainable harvesting practices.<br><br>METHODS: This study utilizes the MaxEnt model, combined with known distribution records and 22 environmental variables, to predict the potential distribution of I. cicadae under three representative emission scenarios (CMIP6: SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5) for the 2050s and 2070s.<br><br>RESULTS: The analysis identifies seven key environmental variables influencing the habitat suitability of I. cicadae: the mean temperature of the driest quarter (bio09), the mean temperature of the wettest quarter (bio08), precipitation in the wettest month (bio16), the mean diurnal range (bio02), isothermality (bio03), elevation, and slope. Currently, I. cicadae is mainly found in the provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Jiangxi, Guangxi, Fujian, Anhui, and Zhejiang, with Yunnan and Sichuan having the largest areas of high suitability at 25.79&#x202f;&#xd7;&#x202f;10[4]&#x202f;km[2] and 21.36&#x202f;&#xd7;&#x202f;10[4]&#x202f;km[2], respectively.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Jiangxi, Hunan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Fujian, and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region are identified as primary regions of high suitability. This study aims to further elucidate the impact of the environment on the distribution of I. cicadae from a geographical perspective and provide theoretical insights for the future cultivation and conservation strategies of this species.},
}
@article {pmid39988524,
year = {2025},
author = {Bai, Y and Li, D and Wangchuk, S and Kettner, A and Zhao, Y and Deng, R and Liu, Y and Xiao, C and Ni, J and Cui, P},
title = {Flood complexity and rising exposure risk in High Mountain Asia under climate change.},
journal = {Science bulletin},
volume = {70},
number = {10},
pages = {1601-1604},
doi = {10.1016/j.scib.2025.01.055},
pmid = {39988524},
issn = {2095-9281},
}
@article {pmid39988020,
year = {2025},
author = {Bousema, T and van Asten, SAV and Ramjith, J and Buhl, MEJ and Tack, B and Whitfield, KE and Friedrich, AW and Kantele, A},
title = {Corrigendum to "Transforming ESCMID in a time of climate change: a call for sustainable conferencing" [Clin Microbiol Infect 30 (2024) 1347-1350].},
journal = {Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases},
volume = {31},
number = {7},
pages = {1237},
doi = {10.1016/j.cmi.2025.02.023},
pmid = {39988020},
issn = {1469-0691},
}
@article {pmid39987871,
year = {2025},
author = {Gerberding, K and Schirpke, U},
title = {Mapping the probability of forest fire hazard across the European Alps under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {377},
number = {},
pages = {124600},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124600},
pmid = {39987871},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Forests ; *Wildfires ; Europe ; Probability ; *Fires ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Forest fires are increasing in frequency and intensity worldwide due to the anthropogenic climate change, threatening people's lives and causing huge economic and environmental damages. Recent forest fire events suggest that forest fires are also an urgent issue in the European Alps, but studies assessing the forest fire hazard under future climate scenarios are still rare. Thus, this study aims to analyse the impacts of climate change on the probability of forest fire hazard across the European Alps and surrounding areas. In specific, we (1) explain the current forest fire hazard based on a set of environmental and anthropogenic parameters, and (2) map the forest fire hazard under current and future conditions across the study area using geographically weighted regression. Our results suggest that the fire hazard mainly depends on the frequency of lightning strikes, the annual mean temperature, and the precipitation seasonality. Overall, our results indicate a future increase in forest fire hazard, which is already significant under the SSP126 (+15.5%), while highest increases occur under the SSP370 (30.6%) and the SSP585 (35.4%). However, while the impacts are less pronounced in already fire-prone regions in the southwestern regions in France, the probability of forest fire hazard will greatly increase in the Northern and Eastern regions. Our findings emphasize the urgent need to address these climate-related challenges by decision-making and management through fire-smart forest management. Nevertheless, further efforts are needed to overcome current limitations related to data availability and uncertainties in future scenarios.},
}
@article {pmid39987869,
year = {2025},
author = {Andrista, S and Utami, NP and Hukom, V and Nielsen, M and Nielsen, R},
title = {Responses to climate change: Perceptions and adaptation among small-scale farmers in Indonesia.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {377},
number = {},
pages = {124593},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124593},
pmid = {39987869},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Indonesia ; *Farmers ; Humans ; Female ; Male ; *Agriculture ; Perception ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses challenges to the global agricultural systems. The threat is more significant for small-scale farmers who constitute 40% of global and 29% of Indonesian farmers, playing a pivotal role in rural economies. Understanding how small-scale farmers adapt to climate change is crucial for developing targeted policy interventions because there is no "one size fits all" policy. This paper explores perceptions and driving forces of adaptation responses to climate change among small-scale farmers in Indonesia, while putting emphasis on the role of perceptions and socioeconomic factors at a local level. Employing both qualitative and quantitative research methods, the study analyzed perceptions and adaptation strategies among farmers in six districts representing Indonesia's varied climate patterns: Mentawai, West Tanjung Jabung, West Kotawaringin, Buton, Sikka, and Fakfak. The qualitative method involved in-depth interviews with 125 farmers to understand how climate variability, socioeconomic conditions, knowledge levels, technological resources, and institutional capabilities influence adaptation strategies such as crop diversification, land maintenance, and livelihood diversification. The quantitative method employed logistic regression to identify the driving factors behind these adaptation decisions. The findings reveal significant variations in climate change perceptions across different climatic regions, highlighting the considerable influence of gender, access to government support, and access to information on climate change adaptation strategies. Gender positively influences land management practices, where males are more likely to perform land maintenance activities compared to females. Government support and information access positively affect crop diversification, land management practices, and livelihood diversification. These insights suggest important policy implications for enhancing climate change adaptation strategies within communities which include region-specific climate adaptation plans, climate education programs, enhancing climate information accuracy and accessibility, gender-sensitive climate adaptation policies, and support for livelihood diversification.},
}
@article {pmid39987228,
year = {2025},
author = {Benoit, L and R Lowe, S and Thomas, I and Amsalem, D and Martin, A},
title = {Climate change hopefulness, anxiety, and behavioral intentions among adolescents: randomized controlled trial of a brief "selfie" video intervention.},
journal = {Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health},
volume = {19},
number = {1},
pages = {13},
pmid = {39987228},
issn = {1753-2000},
support = {R25 MH077823/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/United States ; UL1 TR001863/TR/NCATS NIH HHS/United States ; 5R25 MH077823/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {AIM: We tested the utility of showing "selfie" videos to increase adolescents' climate change hope, agency, and behavioral intentions, and to decrease their climate anxiety.<br><br>METHODS: We conducted a randomized controlled trial among healthy volunteers, ages 14 to 18, enrolled through a crowdsourcing platform. We randomly assigned participants (N&#x2009;=&#x2009;1039) to view one of three 110-s-long video interventions featuring the same adolescent protagonist: positive (depicting an action-oriented stance); negative (defeatist stance); and control (neutral stance and unrelated content). The primary outcome was climate change hope; secondary outcomes were climate change anxiety, behavioral intention scales, and 100-point sliders about hopefulness and agency.<br><br>RESULTS: Viewing positive "selfie" videos proved effective among adolescents in increasing hopefulness and a sense of agency regarding climate change (<&#x2009;0.001), but not in decreasing climate anxiety or increasing intentions to engage in pro-environmental behaviors.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Brief video-based interventions featuring adolescent protagonists showed potential to increase hope and agency regarding climate change. While this single exposure did not directly affect anxiety levels or behavioral intentions, future research should examine whether repeated exposure and different "doses" of such interventions might influence these outcomes. The ubiquity and reach of social media hold promise to scale these inexpensive and specifically tailored interventions.},
}
@article {pmid39986317,
year = {2025},
author = {Litchman, E},
title = {Climate change effects on the human gut microbiome: complex mechanisms and global inequities.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {2},
pages = {e134-e144},
doi = {10.1016/S2542-5196(24)00332-2},
pmid = {39986317},
issn = {2542-5196},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Gastrointestinal Microbiome ; Diet ; Food Supply ; },
abstract = {Ongoing global climate change is affecting all aspects of life on Earth, including human health. The gut microbiota is an important determinant of health in humans and other organisms, but how climate change affects gut microbiota remains largely unexplored. In this Review, I discuss how the changing climate might affect gut microbiota by altering the quantity and quality of food, as well as environmental microbiomes, such as enteric pathogen pressure and host physiology. Climate change-induced variability in food supply, shifts in elemental and macromolecular composition of plant and animal food, the proliferation of enteric pathogens, and the direct effects of high temperatures on gut physiology might alter gut microbiota in undesirable ways, increasing the health burden of climate change. The importance of different pathways might depend on many geographical, economic, and ecological factors. Microbiomes of populations in low-income countries might be disproportionally affected through greater climate change effects and poor mitigation on diet, pathogen burden, and host physiology.},
}
@article {pmid39985278,
year = {2025},
author = {Hayes, C and Mitchell, A and Huerlimann, R and Jolly, J and Li, C and Booth, DJ and Ravasi, T and Nagelkerken, I},
title = {Stomach Microbiome Simplification of a Coral Reef Fish at Its Novel Cold-Range Edge Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Molecular ecology},
volume = {34},
number = {7},
pages = {e17704},
pmid = {39985278},
issn = {1365-294X},
support = {DP170101722//Australian Research Council/ ; OIST Kick-start fund//Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; Coral Reefs ; *Climate Change ; *Fishes/microbiology ; *Microbiota/genetics ; Ecosystem ; *Stomach/microbiology ; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics ; *Gastrointestinal Microbiome/genetics ; Bacteria/genetics/classification ; },
abstract = {Climate-driven range extensions of animals into higher latitudes are often facilitated by phenotypic plasticity. Modifications to habitat preference, behaviour and diet can increase the persistence of range-extending species in novel high-latitude ecosystems. These strategies may be influenced by changes in their gut and stomach microbial communities that are critical to host fitness and potentially adaptive plasticity. Yet, it remains unknown if the gut and stomach microbiome of range-extending species is plastic in their novel ranges to help facilitate these modifications. Here, we categorised stomach microbiome communities of a prevalent range-extending coral reef fish along a 2000-km latitudinal gradient in a global warming hotspot, extending from their tropical core range to their temperate cold range edge. At their cold range edge, the coral reef fish's stomach microbiome showed a 59% decrease in bacterial diversity and a 164% increase in the relative abundance of opportunistic bacteria (Vibrio) compared to their core range. Microbiome diversity was unaffected by fish body size, water temperature, physiology (cellular defence and damage) and habitat type (turf, barren, oyster, kelp and coral) across their range. The observed shifts in microbiome composition suggest dysbiosis and low plasticity of tropical range-extending fishes to novel environmental conditions (e.g., temperate prey and lower seawater temperature) at their novel range edges, which may increase their susceptibility to disease in temperate ecosystems. We conclude that fishes extending their ranges to higher latitudes under ocean warming can experience a simplification (i.e., reduced diversity) of their stomach microbiome, which could restrict their current rate of range extensions or establishment in temperate ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid39984516,
year = {2025},
author = {Morozov, A and Ageel, A and Bates, A and Galyov, E},
title = {Modelling the effects of climate change on the interaction between bacteria and phages with a temperature-dependent lifecycle switch.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {6428},
pmid = {39984516},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {EP/W522326/1//Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Bacteriophages/physiology ; Temperature ; *Burkholderia pseudomallei/virology ; Models, Theoretical ; Humans ; Thailand ; Melioidosis/microbiology ; *Bacteria/virology ; Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {Ongoing climate change and human activities alter the population dynamics of pathogenic bacteria in natural environments, increasing the risk of disease transmission. Among the key mechanisms of amplification of bacteria in the environment is the alteration of the natural control by their enemies, bacteriophages. Using mathematical modelling, we explore how climate change and implementation of certain agricultural practices affect interactions of bacteria with phage exhibiting condition-dependent lysogeny, where the type of phage infection lifecycle is determined by the ambient temperature. As a case study, we model alteration to the control of the pathogenic bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei by its dominant phage. B. pseudomallei causes melioidosis, which is among the deadliest infections in Southeast Asia and across the tropics. We use historical records for UV radiation and temperature in Thailand covering the period 2009-2023 to assess the density of the phage-free pathogen, capable of causing infection. We also predict phage-pathogen dynamics for the period 2024-2044. We apply both non-spatial and spatial models to mimic B. pseudomallei population dynamics in the surface water of rice fields and in soil. Our models predict a drastic increase in pathogen density due to less efficient control by the phage which is caused by global warming. We also find that some of the current agricultural practices would enhance the risk of acquisition of melioidosis by altering densities of the pathogen in the environment.},
}
@article {pmid39984227,
year = {2025},
author = {Maritano, S and Richiardi, L and Quaglia, S and Rusconi, F and Maule, M and Moirano, G},
title = {Exposure to climate change-related extreme events in the first year of life and occurrence of infant wheezing.},
journal = {Environment international},
volume = {196},
number = {},
pages = {109303},
doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2025.109303},
pmid = {39984227},
issn = {1873-6750},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Infant ; *Respiratory Sounds/etiology ; Female ; Italy/epidemiology ; *Environmental Exposure/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Male ; Cohort Studies ; Infant, Newborn ; Droughts ; Pregnancy ; *Extreme Weather ; Wildfires ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change increases the intensity and frequency of extreme events, which will most impact younger generations. Within the NINFEA birth cohort, we investigated the relationship between exposure to such events during the first year of life and infant respiratory health.<br><br>METHODS: The NINFEA cohort study recruited pregnant women across 11&#xa0;years in Italy, allowing for climatic variability exploitation by birth place and time. We combined geocoded addresses with climate data, to derive children's cumulative exposure to the following extreme events during their first year: (i) heatwaves (i.e. 3&#xa0;+&#xa0;consecutive days, with maximum temperature&#xa0;>&#xa0;35&#xa0;&#xb0;C); (ii) days with wildfire PM2.5 >15&#xa0;&#x3bc;g/m3 and (iii) daily precipitation&#xa0;>&#xa0;100&#xa0;mm; (iv) months with exceptional drought. Logistic regression models estimated the relationship between each exposure and wheezing at 6-18&#xa0;months, adjusting for individual and contextual factors.<br><br>RESULTS: Wheezing prevalence in the cohort was 17.6%. The exposure to each additional heatwave in the first year of life increased wheezing risk by 16%, with an odds ratio (OR) of 1.16 and a 95% Confidence Interval (CI) of 1.00;1.35. The OR for each month of extreme drought exposure was 1.10, 95%CI 0.95; 1.26. Results for wildfire PM2.5 were unclear with wider confidence intervals (OR for each high exposure day:1.36, 95% CI 0.85; 2.16). Wheezing was not associated with extreme precipitation.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Exposure to multiple extreme events, especially heatwaves, in the first year of life is associated with later infant respiratory health suggesting the need to implement climate change mitigation policies to protect long-term health.},
}
@article {pmid39983967,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, Z and Zhang, K and Peng, S and Tan, Y and Tong, J and Wang, B and Cai, H and Liu, F and Xiang, H},
title = {Climate change and air pollution can amplify vulnerability of glucose metabolism: The mediating effects of biological aging.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {272},
number = {},
pages = {121183},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.121183},
pmid = {39983967},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Male ; Female ; *Air Pollution/adverse effects ; Middle Aged ; *Aging ; Adult ; Aged ; *Insulin Resistance ; Ozone/adverse effects ; *Glucose/metabolism ; *Air Pollutants ; },
abstract = {Climate change and air pollution pose significant global health threats, including impacts on diabetes risk; however, their long-term effects on insulin resistance (IR), a key determinant in diabetes pathophysiology, remain unclear. This study investigated whether exposure to heatwaves, temperature fluctuations, and warm-season ozone (O3) contributes to or exacerbates IR and explored the potential mediating role of biological aging. The study enrolled 6901 participants and assessed both traditional and novel IR indicators: estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR), triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (TG/HDL-c), metabolic score for IR (METS-IR), TyG-body mass index (TyG-BMI), TyG-waist circumference (TyG-WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), TyG-WHtR, and lipid accumulation product (LAP). Ordinary least squares regression models were applied to evaluate the long-lasting effects of heatwaves, temperature fluctuation, and warm-season O3 on IR, incorporating Huber-White robust standard errors for model stability. Causal mediation analysis was utilized to investigate the mediating effects of biological aging. We found that exposure to heatwaves and higher concentrations of warm-season O3 was associated with elevated IR levels, with males, smokers, drinkers, and low-income individuals being more vulnerable. Accelerated biological aging (including body age, metabolomic aging rate, etc.) could significant mediate the long-lasting effects of heatwaves and warm-season O3. Our findings suggest that climate change and air pollution could amplify the vulnerability of glucose metabolism, particularly in males, smokers, drinkers, and individuals with low-income. More importantly, our findings reveal the importance of mitigating biological aging to prevent IR in the future, as global diabetes prevalence escalates rapidly.},
}
@article {pmid39983579,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhou, W and Chen, L and Cheng, W and Li, Y and Li, T and Smith, P and Cheng, K},
title = {Synergistic effects of climate change and nitrogen use on future nitric oxide emissions from China's croplands.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {377},
number = {},
pages = {124643},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124643},
pmid = {39983579},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Nitric Oxide/analysis ; China ; *Nitrogen ; Soil/chemistry ; Agriculture ; Crops, Agricultural ; },
abstract = {Accurate quantification of soil nitric oxide (NO) emissions can establish a scientific foundation for developing targeted strategies to mitigate emissions, thereby reducing their environmental impact. Using a database with 476 field measurements across China, a NO emission model was constructed by employing four machine learning algorithms including Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Artificial Neural Network (ANN). Our validation with independent observational data revealed that the XGBoost model performed the best, achieving a R[2] of 0.67. The most important management, soil, and meteorological variables affecting the NO model were mineral nitrogen input, soil organic carbon content, and air temperature, respectively. This study also found that NO emissions exhibited nonlinear responses to different variables. NO emissions from China's farmland were estimated to be approximately 204.48 kt NO-N in 2020. By 2050, we predicted that NO emissions could increase by 2.9%-9.9% under various climate change scenarios, with the highest increment of 9.9% occurring under the RCP8.5 scenario. The southern agricultural region, which was particularly vulnerable to climate change, experienced the largest increase, ranging from approximately 15%-31%. The implementation of nitrogen management strategies that are adapted to future climate conditions could potentially reduce NO emissions by 15%-16.2%.},
}
@article {pmid39983574,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, S and Nie, J and Liang, H and Zhou, G and Zhang, J and Liao, Y and Lu, Y and Tao, Y and Gao, S and Cao, W},
title = {Paddy fields can gain high productivity with low net global warming potential by utilizing green manure.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {377},
number = {},
pages = {124596},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124596},
pmid = {39983574},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Manure ; *Global Warming ; Oryza ; Greenhouse Gases ; Soil/chemistry ; China ; Carbon Dioxide ; *Agriculture/methods ; Animals ; Methane ; Greenhouse Effect ; },
abstract = {The use of milk vetch as winter green manure is common in paddy fields across southern China. The greenhouse effect of co-utilizing milk vetch and rice straw has not yet been reported. In this study, we investigated net greenhouse gas emissions and related environmental factors over two years based on a long-term experiment. The results showed that the application of milk vetch increased rice yields and soil productivity, especially in combination with rice straw utilization. The application of milk vetch increased annual soil carbon sequestration rate by 492 kg/ha without rice straw returning and by 1115 kg/ha with rice straw returning. Compared to rice straw returning, cumulative CO2 and N2O emissions decreased by 3.5% and 16.9%, CH4 emissions increased by 13.3%, and the net global warming potential and greenhouse gas emission intensity reduced by 2135 kg CO2-eq/ha and 0.16 kg CO2-eq/grain yield in co-utilization of milk vetch and rice straw. Compared to winter fallow, the utilization of milk vetch did not significantly increase CH4 emissions, and reduced greenhouse gas emission intensity by 0.13 kg CO2-eq/grain yield. In conclusion, the application of milk vetch mitigated net greenhouse gas emissions by increasing soil carbon sequestration, making it an effective strategy for reducing the carbon footprint and potentially contributing to broader efforts toward carbon neutrality.},
}
@article {pmid39983493,
year = {2025},
author = {Gebremedhn, H and Gebrewahid, Y and Hadgu, G and de Graaf, DC},
title = {Projecting the impacts of climate change on habitat distribution of Varroa destructor in Ethiopia using MaxEnt ecological modeling.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {968},
number = {},
pages = {178904},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178904},
pmid = {39983493},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Ethiopia ; Animals ; *Ecosystem ; *Varroidae/physiology ; },
abstract = {Globally, Varroa destructor has been identified as a major drivers of honeybee colony losses. Climate change may worsen its effects by creating conducive conditions for its reproduction, although our understanding of their interaction remains limited. This study hypothesizes that climate change alters the suitable habitat for V. destructor in Ethiopia. It investigated its habitat distributions under current and future climate change scenarios (ssp126, ssp245, and ssp585) using the Maximum Entropy Model (MaxEnt) across the study area (1.16 million Km[2]), based on 62 occurrence points and 22 predictor variables (19 climatic, 2 topographic and 1 agroecological). Habitats were classified into five categories using natural breaks: unsuitable (<0.10), low suitability (0.10-0.28), moderate suitability (0.28-0.48), high suitability (0.48-0.69), and very high suitability (>0.69). The average AUC and TSS values were 0.908 and 0.7, respectively, indicating excellent model performance and strong agreement between observations and predictions. Under current climatic conditions, approximately 46.4 % of Ethiopia's land mass (538,046.35 km[2]) is classified as having low to very high suitability for V. destructor. The most significant factors influencing its distribution are annual temperature (43.2 %), agroecology (14.7 %), precipitation of the driest quarter (12.1 %) and annual precipitation (10.2 %). The annual temperature favorable for V. destructor incidence ranges from 5 °C to 16.5 °C, with a notable decline in incidence as temperatures increase to 30 °C. This aligns with the predicted high concentration of suitable habitats in the cool-humid and sub-humid agroecological zones. However, suitable habitats are expected to decline under future climatic conditions. Under ssp585, suitable habitat for V. destructor is projected to decline by 13.72 % by the 2030s and by 31.66 % by the 2090s. Overall, under current and future climate conditions, suitable habitats are concentrated in the cool-humid and sub-humid agroecological zones. Therefore, research and management interventions should target these areas to contain the mite's spread and impact.},
}
@article {pmid39982052,
year = {2026},
author = {Parzniewski, S and Fackelmann, E and Ru, S and Breen, K and Wu, H},
title = {Climate Change-Related Risks of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Among 2SLGBTQIA+ University Students and Emergent Adults: A Scoping Review.},
journal = {Journal of homosexuality},
volume = {73},
number = {1},
pages = {203-227},
doi = {10.1080/00918369.2025.2465417},
pmid = {39982052},
issn = {1540-3602},
mesh = {Humans ; *Students/psychology ; *Climate Change ; Universities ; *Gender-Based Violence/psychology/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Adult ; Male ; Female ; Crime Victims/psychology ; Young Adult ; Bullying ; },
abstract = {A scoping review was conducted using international databases, including Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest, PubMed, Embase, and EBSCOhost, covering studies since 2009. Sixty-three articles focusing on gender-based violence (GBV) among 2SLGBTQIA+ university students and emergent adults were analyzed, incorporating climate change-related vulnerabilities that exacerbate GBV risks for marginalized students. Key factors were categorized into bullying, violence, and victimization; intersectionality; lack of awareness; disclosure of violence; and well-being and mental health implications. The findings reveal that discrimination, lack of support, and structural inequalities heighten vulnerability to GBV, compounded by climate-induced stressors such as displacement and resource scarcity. Practical implications include integrating intersectional approaches, tailored mental health support, climate resilience strategies, and anti-discrimination training into institutional policies, while public policy should strengthen safety nets, improve housing and healthcare access, and address compounded risks for marginalized groups during climate crises. Social work should prioritize culturally competent, trauma-informed interventions and foster community resilience. The study identifies critical research gaps, emphasizing the need to expand beyond US-focused studies to explore global intersections of GBV, climate change, and marginalized identities. These findings underscore the urgency of comprehensive strategies to mitigate GBV risks and enhance resilience for 2SLGBTQIA+ students.},
}
@article {pmid39981843,
year = {2025},
author = {Zeng, Q and Hu, HW and Ge, AH and Xiong, C and Zhai, CC and Duan, GL and Han, LL and Huang, SY and Zhang, LM},
title = {Plant-microbiome interactions and their impacts on plant adaptation to climate change.},
journal = {Journal of integrative plant biology},
volume = {67},
number = {3},
pages = {826-844},
doi = {10.1111/jipb.13863},
pmid = {39981843},
issn = {1744-7909},
support = {42277289//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 42207142//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2023YFD1700801//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Microbiota/physiology ; *Plants/microbiology ; *Adaptation, Physiological ; },
abstract = {Plants have co-evolved with a wide range of microbial communities over hundreds of millions of years, this has drastically influenced their adaptation to biotic and abiotic stress. The rapid development of multi-omics approaches has greatly improved our understanding of the diversity, composition, and functions of plant microbiomes, but how global climate change affects the assembly of plant microbiomes and their roles in regulating host plant adaptation to changing environmental conditions is not fully known. In this review, we summarize recent advancements in the community assembly of plant microbiomes, and their responses to climate change factors such as elevated CO2 levels, warming, and drought. We further delineate the research trends and hotspots in plant-microbiome interactions in the context of climate change, and summarize the key mechanisms by which plant microbiomes influence plant adaptation to the changing climate. We propose that future research is urgently needed to unravel the impact of key plant genes and signal molecules modulated by climate change on microbial communities, to elucidate the evolutionary response of plant-microbe interactions at the community level, and to engineer synthetic microbial communities to mitigate the effects of climate change on plant fitness.},
}
@article {pmid39981658,
year = {2025},
author = {Sheng, X and Zuo, X and Luo, L and Pang, G and Zhang, H and Chew, KW and Fang, D and Chen, B and Wu, M},
title = {Impact of Carbon and Nitrogen Assimilation in Sargassum fusiforme (Harvey) Setchell due to Marine Heatwave Under Global Warming.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {2},
pages = {e70074},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70074},
pmid = {39981658},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2018YFD0901500//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; N20220005//Wenzhou Science and Technology Plan Project/ ; ZX2024003-4//Wenzhou Science and Technology Plan Project/ ; 41706147//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2024YS005//Zhejiang Research Institute Special Project/ ; },
mesh = {*Sargassum/metabolism/physiology ; *Nitrogen/metabolism ; *Carbon/metabolism ; *Global Warming ; *Hot Temperature ; Photosynthesis ; Edible Seaweeds ; },
abstract = {Because of the rising global temperatures, Sargassum fusiforme (Harvey) Setchell, a commercially valuable seaweed, has experienced reduced yield and quality due to high temperatures from marine heatwave events. However, the mechanisms underlying the effects of heatwave stress on S. fusiforme remain unclear. In this study, the mechanisms of heatwave stress on the carbon and nitrogen assimilation processes in S. fusiforme were analyzed. These results indicated that heatwave stress, especially at 30°C for 12 days, significantly increased the levels of hydrogen peroxide (83%), malondialdehyde (84.7%), and relative conductivity (16.5%) in algae, which suggested an increase in algal damage. Morphologically, heatwave stress damaged the thylakoid structure and reduced the photosynthetic efficiency of algae and accumulated NADPH, ATP, and α-ketoglutarate significantly, resulting in decreased content of mannitol, the photosynthetic product. Additionally, physiological and transcriptomic results revealed that heatwave stress inhibited the rate of nitrate absorption rate and the activities of the most enzymes associated with nitrogen accumulation, while significantly upregulating glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH), suggesting a crucial role for GDH in S. fusiforme's adaptation to heatwave stress. In terms of amino acid composition, proline and alanine were the most sensitive to heatwave treatment. Moreover, under the natural heatwave environment simulation validation experiment, the algae showed the same physiological performance as under laboratory conditions. The results indicated that marine heatwave events increased oxidative damage in S. fusiforme and inhibited carbon and nitrogen absorption and assimilation, ultimately leading to negative effects on the growth of algae. Thus, in the context of rapid global warming exacerbating marine heatwave events, our study provides valuable insights for high-temperature-resistant breeding and ecological management in coastal aquaculture.},
}
@article {pmid39981598,
year = {2025},
author = {Knight, K},
title = {Inside the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, with Hans-Otto Pörtner.},
journal = {The Journal of experimental biology},
volume = {228},
number = {4},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1242/jeb.250158},
pmid = {39981598},
issn = {1477-9145},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; History, 20th Century ; Carbon Dioxide ; History, 21st Century ; Animals ; Global Warming ; Germany ; },
abstract = {Hans-Otto Pörtner is a leading animal physiologist based at the University of Bremen and the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Germany, who first published in Journal of Experimental Biology in 1986. Since then, he has specialised in the physiology of marine vertebrates and invertebrates, with an interest in the impact of hypoxia and temperature on survival, developing the concept of oxygen- and capacity-limited thermal tolerance. It was Pörtner's work on the impact of rising CO2 levels on marine organisms that brought him to the attention of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) when governments were considering storing CO2 in the deep oceans. Contributing to the IPCC Special Report on Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage in 2005, Pörtner was part of the team that led to the prohibition of CO2 dumping in the oceans in 2007. This resulted in Pörtner being invited to contribute to the planning process for the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Main Report, approved by the IPCC in 2014, which stated that human CO2 emissions are 'extremely likely' to be the dominant cause of global warming and its impacts. In 2015, Pörtner was voted co-chair of the IPCC Working Group II, assessing the planet's vulnerability to climate change, culminating in the Sixth Assessment Synthesis Report released in 2023. Pörtner is co-presenting the Climate and Biodiversity Plenary Lecture on 25 March 2025 at the Biologists @ 100 conference, hosted by The Company of Biologists. Here, he reflects on his career, his contribution to the IPCC and how to minimise our impact on the planet.},
}
@article {pmid39980578,
year = {2025},
author = {Kõlves, K and Shaw-Williams, D and Krishnamoorthy, S and Bayliss, L and Hawgood, J and Reifels, L},
title = {From rising temperature to eco-emotions: exploring the impact of climate change on suicidality.},
journal = {The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific},
volume = {55},
number = {},
pages = {101491},
pmid = {39980578},
issn = {2666-6065},
}
@article {pmid39979264,
year = {2025},
author = {Barry, SM and Davies, GR and Forton, J and Williams, S and Thomas, R and Paxton, P and Moore, G and Davies, CR},
title = {Trends in low global warming potential inhaler prescribing: A UK-wide cohort comparison from 2018-2024.},
journal = {NPJ primary care respiratory medicine},
volume = {35},
number = {1},
pages = {9},
pmid = {39979264},
issn = {2055-1010},
mesh = {Humans ; *Global Warming ; Retrospective Studies ; *Nebulizers and Vaporizers/statistics &amp; numerical data ; United Kingdom ; *Practice Patterns, Physicians'/trends/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Wales ; Primary Health Care ; *Drug Prescriptions/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Administration, Inhalation ; },
abstract = {We performed a retrospective cohort analysis comparing trends in low global warming potential (GWP) inhaler prescribing in primary care in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland between 2018 and 2024 using national prescribing data. There was little change in England, a reduction from 36.6-31.0% in Scotland, a reduction from 36.7-33.2% in Northern Ireland, and an increase from 30.8-41.1% in Wales. Only in Wales was there a simultaneous reduction in high GWP inhalers and an increase in low GWP inhalers. Over the time period of the study there has been a saving of 20,303 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in Wales.},
}
@article {pmid39976999,
year = {2025},
author = {Lee, PS and Swain, DL and Johnson, R},
title = {Climate Change and Coccidioidomycosis.},
journal = {JAMA},
volume = {333},
number = {11},
pages = {997-998},
doi = {10.1001/jama.2024.27274},
pmid = {39976999},
issn = {1538-3598},
}
@article {pmid39976755,
year = {2025},
author = {Chowdhary, MA and Sharma, V and Gadri, HS and Roy, S and Bhardwaj, P},
title = {Spatio-temporal mapping and climate change impact on current and future expansion of P. roxburghii in the Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {3},
pages = {316},
pmid = {39976755},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biodiversity ; *Pinus/growth &amp; development ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Ecosystem ; Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; India ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {The global proliferation of Pinus species poses significant threats to biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and environmental stability. Pinus roxburghii, in particular, has demonstrated a strong potential to encroach upon the indigenous biodiversity of the Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot (HBH), an area already vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. This study utilized the MaxEnt model, chosen for its robust performance in species distribution modelling, to predict the geographical distribution and actual extent of P. roxburghii for the period 2001-2021 and project its future expansion under two shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP-126 and SSP-585) for 2050 and 2070. The model high predictive accuracy (AUC > 0.9) and metrics (κ and TSS > 0.7) demonstrate its reliability and strong performance. The results reveal a notable expansion of P. roxburghii across the HBH, with a 1.61% spatio-temporal increase (11,142.16 km[2]) and a 0.65% rise in habitat suitability (4478.47 km[2]) under future scenarios. Key bioclimatic variables influencing its distribution include BIO6 (minimum temperature of the coldest month) and BIO17 (precipitation of the driest quarter), contributing 69.54% and 85.28% to the model under current and future scenarios, respectively. These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted adaptive management strategies, such as early detection systems and habitat restoration initiatives, to mitigate the encroachment of P. roxburghii and safeguard native biodiversity.},
}
@article {pmid39975822,
year = {2025},
author = {Abdul-Nabi, SS and Al Karaki, V and Khalil, A and El Zahran, T},
title = {Climate change and its environmental and health effects from 2015 to 2022: A scoping review.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {11},
number = {3},
pages = {e42315},
pmid = {39975822},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The rise in environmental pollutants has become a pressing global concern of international magnitude. Substantial evidence now demonstrates that escalating global temperatures and rising sea levels might exacerbate release of chemical pollutants into the environment which amplifies their toxicity. Existing research underscores the linkage between climate change and air pollution as driving forces, with increased mortality and morbidity.<br><br>PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review explores the reciprocal relationship between climate change and its impact on health, as well as the environment. We conducted an in-depth analysis of all relevant published studies, encompassing studies conducted across various regions worldwide, including the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO)[1] region.<br><br>SUMMARY: The environmental consequences of climate change have widespread impacts on various health systems and populations. Knowledge gaps remain in understanding the full scope of climate change effects, particularly through environmental pollution. The findings of this review highlight the need for global strategies to mitigate diverse health risks to protect from the growing threats of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid39974856,
year = {2025},
author = {Iqbal, B and Alabbosh, KF and Jalal, A and Suboktagin, S and Elboughdiri, N},
title = {Sustainable food systems transformation in the face of climate change: strategies, challenges, and policy implications.},
journal = {Food science and biotechnology},
volume = {34},
number = {4},
pages = {871-883},
pmid = {39974856},
issn = {2092-6456},
abstract = {Climate change-induced disruptions to agricultural systems and other socio-economic and geopolitical factors threaten food supply availability, access, and stability. The paper examines the crisis and explores the strategies, challenges, and policy implications of transforming food systems towards sustainability. It highlights the undeniable impact of climate change on agriculture, discussing how it affects crop yields and contributes to the increased frequency of extreme weather events. The paper discusses the extent and causes of food loss and waste in the supply chain, presents various technologies and initiatives to reduce it, and highlights models for efficient food distribution and surplus food redistribution. Lastly, it shifts its attention to food policy and governance, assessing the effectiveness of national and international policies in addressing food security and climate change. Conclusively, it underscores the pressing need for a holistic and sustainable approach to food systems transformation in the face of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid39974556,
year = {2025},
author = {Sengupta, P and Dutta, S},
title = {Eco-fertility: examining the climate change-total fertility rate nexus in the context of sustainable developmental goals in a systematic review approach.},
journal = {Medical review (2021)},
volume = {5},
number = {1},
pages = {35-43},
pmid = {39974556},
issn = {2749-9642},
abstract = {Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are paramount as the global community confronts the ramifications of climate alterations, especially its implications on population dynamics. Initial studies suggest an intricate relationship between environmental determinants and reproductive choices. This systematic review elucidates the complex interplay between climate-related challenges and observed global fertility rate variations. A comprehensive search and analysis of literature published in the last 10 years (2013-2023), available in the PubMed database, delineates the relationship between environmental changes and fertility patterns in both human and animal populations. The review highlighted significant effects of climatic fluctuations on reproductive health, manifested as either adaptive or maladaptive responses to environmental stressors. This relationship not only influences population trajectories but may also have complications for the SDGs, specifically those pertaining to health, well-being, and gender equality. The study emphasizes the importance of intertwining demographic insights with ecological considerations. A deeper understanding of the nexus between climate and fertility can augment strategies aimed at global sustainability. The synthesized evidence underscores the urgency for further research, which seeks to seamlessly incorporate eco-fertility perspectives into wider climate and sustainability discussions.},
}
@article {pmid39974337,
year = {2025},
author = {Niyi-Odumosu, F and Ozoh, OB and Ope, VO and Ale, BM and Akinnola, O and Iseolorunkanmi, A and Adeloye, D},
title = {Exploring the impact of climate change on respiratory health in Nigeria: a scoping review of current research, government policies and programs.},
journal = {Climatic change},
volume = {178},
number = {3},
pages = {35},
pmid = {39974337},
issn = {0165-0009},
support = {MRF-RG-ICCH-2022-100054/MRF_/MRF_/United Kingdom ; },
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Climate change significantly impacts health globally, especially in densely populated, rapidly industrialising and ecologically diverse countries like Nigeria. We analysed climate change policies, studies, programs, and events at the national and subnational levels in Nigeria and explored their effects on public and respiratory health. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMAScR) checklist, we searched PubMed, African Journals Online (AJoL), Google Scholar and government data repositories on January 10, 2024. We synthesised results using an adapted sector-level framework based on the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Our searches returned 262 items, of which 32, including research studies, reports and grey documents, were retained for synthesis. Although some policies and programmes, like the Climate Change Act and Nigerian Climate and Health Observatory, exist, implementation is limited across many settings. Key reported respiratory pollutants in Nigeria include particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), gaseous emissions (CO, SO2, NOx), agricultural by-products (NH3, H2S), greenhouse gases (CH4, CO2), and microbial contaminants, which collectively increase the risk of respiratory inflammation, infections, and exacerbations of chronic respiratory symptoms and diseases. Our findings underscore a clear link between climate change and worsening respiratory health in many Nigerian settings. The current policies and programmes' have limited impact, calling for comprehensive reforms, including improved enforcement and targeted action against major pollution sources, recognition of environmental rights, and stronger public health initiatives and community action.<br><br>SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10584-025-03880-0.},
}
@article {pmid39973764,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, M and Zhang, Y},
title = {Impact of climate change on dengue fever: a bibliometric analysis.},
journal = {Geospatial health},
volume = {20},
number = {1},
pages = {},
doi = {10.4081/gh.2025.1301},
pmid = {39973764},
issn = {1970-7096},
mesh = {*Dengue/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; *Bibliometrics ; Humans ; Asia, Southeastern/epidemiology ; Global Health ; Animals ; },
abstract = {Dengue is the most widespread and fastest-growing vectorborne disease worldwide. We employed bibliometric analysis to provide an overview of research on the impact of climate change on dengue fever focusing on both global and Southeast Asian regions. Using the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database, we reviewed studies on the impact of climate change on dengue fever between 1974 and 2022 taking into account study locations and international collaboration. The VOS viewer software (https://www.vosviewer.com/) and the Bibliometrix R package (https://www.bibliometrix.org/) were used to visualise country networks and keywords. We collected 2,055 relevant articles published globally between 1974 and 2022 on the impact of climate change on dengue fever, 449 of which published in Southeast Asia. Peaking in 2021, the overall number of publications showed a strong increase in the period 2000-2022. The United States had the highest number of publications (n=558) followed by China (261) and Brazil (228). Among the Southeast Asian countries, Thailand had most publications (n=123). Global and Southeast Asian concerns about the impact of climate change on dengue fever are essentially the same. They all emphasise the relationship between temperature and other climatic conditions on the one hand and the transmission of Aedes aegypti on the other. A significant positive correlation exists between the number of national publications and socioeconomic index and between international collaboration and scientific productivity in the field. Our study demonstrates the current state of research on the impact of climate change on dengue and provides a comparative analysis of the Southeast Asian region. Publication output in Southeast Asia lags behind that of major countries worldwide, and various strategies should be implemented to improve international collaboration, such as increasing the number of international collaborative projects and providing academic resources and research platforms for researchers.},
}
@article {pmid39972015,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, Y and Hu, J and Wang, C and Wan, Y and Ji, M and Ma, F and Lu, Y},
title = {Author Correction: Estimating global geographical distribution and ecological niche dynamics of Ammannia coccinea under climate change based on Biomod2.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {6090},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-025-90521-2},
pmid = {39972015},
issn = {2045-2322},
}
@article {pmid39970537,
year = {2025},
author = {Roopnarine, R and Webb, TL and Riles, A and Tucker, C and Watson, B and Chun, R},
title = {Can interprofessional education that embeds One Health be an effective platform for climate change education in veterinary and medical curricula?.},
journal = {American journal of veterinary research},
volume = {86},
number = {5},
pages = {},
doi = {10.2460/ajvr.24.12.0385},
pmid = {39970537},
issn = {1943-5681},
mesh = {*Curriculum ; *Climate Change ; *Education, Veterinary/methods ; *One Health ; Humans ; *Interprofessional Education ; *Education, Medical ; Animals ; },
abstract = {Climate change has been recognized as a significant public health threat, and education is needed to allow health professionals to better care for their patients affected by climate-related conditions. Medical students concerned about their lack of preparedness to respond to its effects on patient health, created the Planetary Health Report Card, calling for the inclusion of planetary health education into curricula. Veterinary students similarly express their lack of readiness in this area for practice. In alignment with the United Nations, the American Medical Association (AMA) and AVMA, promulgate educators' development of climate education to prepare graduates for future practice. Implementing interprofessional education is a critical paradigm for closing the gaps on climate education in these curricula. Incorporating One Health related competencies into an interprofessional education curriculum would prepare future graduates to effectively respond to this threat.},
}
@article {pmid39970380,
year = {2025},
author = {Echendu, AJ},
title = {It has not always been like this: public opinion of climate change in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.},
journal = {Integrated environmental assessment and management},
volume = {21},
number = {2},
pages = {314-325},
pmid = {39970380},
issn = {1551-3793},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Public Opinion ; Nigeria ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Climate change is affecting weather and climate extremes globally. It has been a subject of debate and controversy leading to the emergence of climate deniers and skeptics. It is a subject of great relevance because of its wide-ranging impacts on socioeconomic and natural systems. This necessitates long-term strategic decisions and response measures. There is a gap between the general public and the scientific community in terms of their awareness, understanding, and perception of climate change. Responding to the global climate crisis requires different actions at various levels, including individual. However, the manner in which the public and societies at large act in response to climate change is dependent on their perceptions and beliefs of climate change. This makes understanding the common opinion on climate change salient. There is an overrepresentation of climate change public opinion research in western nations in comparison with developing countries. This work thus contributes to filling this gap by engaging with members of the public who experience flooding in Nigeria to understand their perceptions and opinions on climate change. Qualitative research was carried out with focus group interviews and semistructured one-on-one interviews as primary data collection tools. The research findings indicate that there is a consensus that climate change is occurring, as evidenced by changes in weather patterns over the years. However, there were differences in opinion among the participants on how it was presenting. This work thus yields key insights on the level of awareness of the climate phenomena in a developing African city. Knowledge of climate change can encourage the public to engage more with the climate crisis, act in their own way, and even mobilize to influence and support government policies towards mitigating climate change.},
}
@article {pmid39969169,
year = {2025},
author = {Schmidt, DA and Russello, MA},
title = {Genomic Vulnerability of a Sentinel Mammal Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Molecular ecology},
volume = {34},
number = {20},
pages = {e17688},
pmid = {39969169},
issn = {1365-294X},
support = {RGPIN-2019-04621//Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; *Lagomorpha/genetics ; North America ; *Genetics, Population ; Gene-Environment Interaction ; Genotype ; *Adaptation, Physiological/genetics ; Ecosystem ; Genomics ; Genetic Variation ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses a significant threat to biodiversity, particularly in alpine ecosystems where species have already undergone elevational range shifts. Genomics can be used to estimate the adaptive potential of species, as well as the shift in adaptive genomic composition necessary for populations to adjust to climate change (e.g., genomic offset). Here, we investigated patterns of climate-mediated adaptive genetic variation and predicted the degree of genomic offset under multiple climate change scenarios for a sentinel alpine mammal, the American pika (Ochotona princeps). We collected genome-wide data (29,709 SNPs) from 363 individuals spanning the entire range in western North America and employed genotype-environment association analyses to identify 924 robust outlier SNPs, several of which were linked to genes previously associated with high elevation and hypoxia responses in various pika species (Ochotonidae). Adaptive genomic variation was most strongly influenced by mean warmest month temperature, followed by precipitation of the coldest quarter. Spatial patterns of genomic offset were heterogeneous, significantly predicted by levels of adaptive genetic variation, elevation and latitude. Sites within the Northern Rocky Mountains exhibited the highest genomic offset under projected climate change despite possessing high levels of adaptive genetic variation. As such, while our study provides an example of how genomic data can be used to explore the potential consequences of climate change, it further highlights the need for careful consideration of genomic offset values within their proper ecological context.},
}
@article {pmid39968629,
year = {2025},
author = {Bas, M and Ouled-Cheikh, J and Fuster-Alonso, A and Julià, L and March, D and Ramírez, F and Cardona, L and Coll, M},
title = {Potential Spatial Mismatches Between Marine Predators and Their Prey in the Southern Hemisphere in Response to Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {2},
pages = {e70080},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70080},
pmid = {39968629},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2021 SGR 00435//Ag&#xe8;ncia de Gesti&#xf3; d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca/ ; CNS2022-135631//Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovaci&#xf3;n y Universidades/ ; FJC2020-043762-I//Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovaci&#xf3;n y Universidades/ ; PID2020-118097RB-I00//Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovaci&#xf3;n y Universidades/ ; PID2021-124831OA-I00//Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovaci&#xf3;n y Universidades/ ; PRE2021-099287//Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovaci&#xf3;n y Universidades/ ; RYC2020-030078-I//Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovaci&#xf3;n y Universidades/ ; CIDEGENT/2021/058//Generalitat Valenciana/ ; //Universitat de Barcelona/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Food Chain ; *Predatory Behavior ; *Ecosystem ; New Zealand ; Australia ; South America ; Fishes/physiology ; *Aquatic Organisms/physiology ; Africa, Southern ; },
abstract = {Global change is rapidly reshaping species' habitat suitability ranges, hence leading to significant shifts in the distribution of marine life. Contrasting distributional responses among species can alter the spatial overlap between predators and prey, potentially disrupting trophic interactions and affecting food web dynamics. Here, we evaluate long-term changes in the spatial overlap of habitat suitability ranges for trophically related species, including crustaceans, fish, penguins, and pinnipeds across 12 Large Marine Ecosystems from the Southern Hemisphere, merged into three primary regions: South America, Southern Africa, Australia and New Zealand. To this aim, we first use Boosted Regression Trees (BRTs) to hindcast and project species-specific changes in suitable habitat from 1850 to 2100 under two future climate scenarios: SSP1-2.6 (low climate forcing) and SSP5-8.5 (high climate forcing). We then analyze changes in species habitat suitability and potential predator-prey spatial overlaps. Findings reveal that marine species generally exhibit changes in their suitable habitats, with pronounced shifts towards higher latitudes under the SSP5-8.5 scenario. However, contrasting trends emerge among predators across functional groups and regions of South America, Southern Africa, Australia and New Zealand. These variations highlight the need for species and regional-specific management responses. We also project contrasting spatial mismatches between predators and prey: predators experiencing declines in suitable habitat tend to exhibit greater overlap with their prey in future scenarios, whereas those with expanding suitable habitat show reduced spatial overlap with their prey. This study provides valuable insights that can inform spatial management strategies in response to climate change and illustrate how climate change may weaken species' ability to adapt to climate-driven environmental changes due to trophic disruptions.},
}
@article {pmid39968228,
year = {2025},
author = {Colombi, G and Vineis, P},
title = {Editorial: The relationship between health and environment under the lens of climate change: insights for policy makers.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1548553},
pmid = {39968228},
issn = {2296-2565},
}
@article {pmid39968133,
year = {2025},
author = {Ardie, SW and Nugroho, RB and Dirpan, A and Anshori, MF},
title = {Foxtail millet research in supporting climate change resilience efforts: Bibliometric analysis and focused literature review.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {11},
number = {3},
pages = {e42348},
pmid = {39968133},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {Foxtail millet is part of the millet group but is less popular than sorghum and pearl millet. Nevertheless, the potential of this plant is considered promising for diversifying food nutrition, health products, feed, biofuel, and several other uses, as indicated by various publications, including review articles. However, studies, analyses, and development trends of foxtail millet are lacking, and the current development status of foxtail millet and future projections cannot be systematically identified. Bibliometric analysis offers a method to clarify the current state of the development and interaction of a study topic for systematic analysis. Therefore, this study conducted a bibliometric review to examine the development, interaction, and projections of foxtail millet research regarding publication trends, countries involved, and keywords. Publications related to foxtail millet were first mined from the Scopus database and analyzed using Biblioshiny R Studio and VOSviewer software, with 2091 Scopus documents identified as being associated with the topic of foxtail millet. A significant development occurred in 2012 when the entire foxtail millet genome was explored. The main countries that focus on developing foxtail millet are China and India. The development of foxtail millet is focused on optimizing omics-based approaches to support the use of its potential, especially in research efforts involving climate change tolerance systems. Therefore, innovation, exploration, and potential use of foxtail millet in the future will continue to develop along with submarginal land and public health problems, including in Indonesia, which has the fourth largest population globally.},
}
@article {pmid39967323,
year = {2025},
author = {Van der Meersch, V and Armstrong, E and Mouillot, F and Duputié, A and Davi, H and Saltré, F and Chuine, I},
title = {Paleorecords Reveal Biological Mechanisms Crucial for Reliable Species Range Shift Projections Amid Rapid Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology letters},
volume = {28},
number = {2},
pages = {e70080},
pmid = {39967323},
issn = {1461-0248},
support = {//Universit&#xe9; de Montpellier/ ; 101003890//European Union's Horizon 2020/ ; CE230100009//Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Europe ; *Trees/physiology ; *Models, Biological ; Forests ; },
abstract = {The recent acceleration of global climate warming has created an urgent need for reliable projections of species distributions, widely used by natural resource managers. Such projections have been mainly produced by species distribution models with little information on their performances in novel climates. Here, we hindcast the range shifts of forest tree species across Europe over the last 12,000 years to compare the reliability of three different types of models. We show that in the most climatically dissimilar conditions, process-explicit models (PEMs) tend to outperform correlative species distribution models (CSDMs), and that PEM projections are likely to be more reliable than those made with CSDMs by the end of the 21st century. These results demonstrate for the first time the often promoted albeit so far untested idea that explicit description of mechanisms confers model robustness, and highlight a new avenue to increase model projection reliability in the future.},
}
@article {pmid39966449,
year = {2025},
author = {Van de Vuurst, P and Gohlke, JM and Escobar, LE},
title = {Future climate change and the distributional shift of the common vampire bat, Desmodus rotundus.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {5989},
pmid = {39966449},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {K01 AI168452/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States ; K01AI168452//National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases/ ; 2235295//National Science Foundation CAREER/ ; 2116748//National Science Foundation Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program/ ; },
mesh = {*Chiroptera/virology/physiology ; Animals ; *Climate Change ; Rabies/transmission/epidemiology/virology/veterinary ; Rabies virus ; Ecosystem ; Disease Reservoirs/virology ; },
abstract = {Interactions among humans, livestock, and wildlife within disturbed ecosystems, such as those impacted by climate change, can facilitate pathogen spillover transmission and increase disease emergence risks. The study of future climate change impacts on the distribution of free-ranging bats is therefore relevant for forecasting potential disease burden. This study used current and future climate data and historic occurrence locations of the vampire bat species Desmodus rotundus, a reservoir of the rabies virus to assess the potential impacts of climate change on disease reservoir distribution. Analyses included a comprehensive comparison of different climate change periods, carbon emission scenarios, and global circulation models (GCMs) on final model outputs. Models revealed that, although climatic scenarios and GCMs used have a significant influence on model outputs, there was a consistent signal of range expansion across the future climates analyzed. Areas suitable for D. rotundus range expansion include the southern United States and south-central portions of Argentina and Chile. Certain areas in the Amazon Rainforest, which currently rests at the geographic center of D. rotundus' range, may become climatically unsuitable for this species within the context of niche conservatism. While the impacts of rabies virus transmitted by D. rotundus on livestock are well known, an expansion of D. rotundus into novel areas may impact new mammalian species and livestock with unexpected consequences. Some areas in the Americas may benefit from an assessment of their preparedness to deal with an expected D. rotundus range expansion.},
}
@article {pmid39966212,
year = {2025},
author = {Dohmeier, D and Sen, A and Cavecchi, A and Matos, J and Lostritto, R and Nagao, L},
title = {Materials Compatibility Considerations for the Transition to Low Global Warming Potential Propellants for Pressurized Metered Dose Inhalers.},
journal = {AAPS PharmSciTech},
volume = {26},
number = {3},
pages = {65},
pmid = {39966212},
issn = {1530-9932},
mesh = {*Metered Dose Inhalers ; *Aerosol Propellants/chemistry/administration &amp; dosage ; Humans ; *Global Warming/prevention &amp; control ; Administration, Inhalation ; Chlorofluorocarbons/chemistry ; Aerosols/chemistry ; Pressure ; },
abstract = {Pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDI) are a vital therapy for the treatment of lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In pMDI, the propellants used to deliver the drug to the lungs are hydrofluorocarbons (HFC). However, the current HFCs in use have large global warming potential (GWP). In order to reduce or eliminate the use of propellants with large global warming potential, efforts are underway within the pharmaceutical industry to transition to the use of low GWP propellants in pMDI, while maintaining their effectiveness in treating disease. The current switch from higher GWP propellants mirrors the switch from chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) propellants to HFCs undertaken in the 1990's, which was driven by ozone depletion concerns. In this paper, the International Pharmaceutical Aerosol Consortium on Regulation and Science (IPAC-RS) discusses aspects of the switch to low GWP propellants from the perspective of materials compatibility of pMDI components with low GWP propellants. Leveraging the learnings and advances in pMDI component materials implemented following the switch from CFCs, industry is well positioned to make the change. This paper describes the utility of the low GWP propellants being developed for use in pMDI and the learnings from the previous transition that are being leveraged by industry. The current state of development will be described, including a review of available literature supporting the transition to low GWP propellants.},
}
@article {pmid39966149,
year = {2025},
author = {Walkowiak, MP and Bandurski, K and Walkowiak, J and Walkowiak, D},
title = {Outpacing climate change: adaptation to heatwaves in Europe.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {69},
number = {5},
pages = {989-1002},
pmid = {39966149},
issn = {1432-1254},
mesh = {*Climate Change/economics ; Europe/epidemiology ; Humans ; Hot Temperature ; *Extreme Heat ; Mortality/trends ; },
abstract = {Current predictions of climate change impacts rely on conservative assumptions about a lack of adaptation, projecting significantly increased heatwave mortality. However, long-term studies have shown a decline in actual heatwave deaths, raising questions about the underlying mechanisms. We combined Eurostat weekly mortality data (baseline extracted via Seasonal-Trend decomposition by Loess and smoothed through Principal Component Analysis dimension reduction and reconstruction) with economic indicators, Copernicus temperature data since 1950, and ENTSO-E electricity demand data. Panel regression analyzed mortality patterns during weeks with daily temperatures exceeding 22 °C for 2000-2022. During the analyzed period, Europe outpaced climate change, with the capacity to tolerate an additional 1 °C rise every 17.9 years [95% CI 15.3-22.7]. Extending the temperature indicators beyond the prior 3 years did not enhance predictive accuracy, suggesting swift adaptations and historical climate lacked any predictive value. Additionally, increasing economic output, likely driven by infrastructural improvements, especially greater affordability of air conditioning, enabled tolerating each additional 1 °C due to a per capita GDP increase of 19.7 thousand euros [95% CI 14.6-30.3]. Consistently, the increase in cooling energy demand was the strongest in eastern Europe. The findings shed light on the mechanisms driving the observed reduction in heatwave mortality despite the warming climate trend, offering a more plausible basis for extrapolation than assuming a lack of adaptation. The model emphasizes the role of long term economic growth and addressing energy poverty.},
}
@article {pmid39965495,
year = {2025},
author = {Fan, W and Luo, Y},
title = {Conservation methods for Trollius mountain flowers in Xinjiang, China under climate change: Habitat networks construction based on habitat suitability and protected areas optimization response.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {376},
number = {},
pages = {124519},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124519},
pmid = {39965495},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; China ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Flowers ; },
abstract = {Mountain flower species tend to be more climate-sensitive. Trollius is a mountain flower species of ecological and cultural significance in Xinjiang, China, but climate change has caused habitat fragmentation, which is the dominant threat to their survival. However, the precise mechanism of how climate change affects their distribution and the extent of habitat fragmentation remains unclear. Accordingly, Modeling was employed to obtain Trollius's habitat changes and fragmentation indices under different periods and climate scenarios. Based on this, the study identified potential corridors, evaluated habitat network patterns, and performed spatial optimization. The results demonstrated that Trollius species don't have the same climate adaptation ability. T. asiaticus exhibits exceptional climate adaptation with habitat expansion and minimal fragmentation, but the other species' habitat area and connectivity index dropped markedly. The Tien Shan and Altay Mountains represent the primary habitat sources of Trollius, while the Western Junggar Mountains serve as a crucial stepping stone. Habitat clusters are predominantly connected by short but efficient primary corridors, which showed stability when facing climatic fluctuation. Highly centralized "source-corridor" systems require enhanced identifying of pinch points and removing barrier points to ensure high connectivity. Furthermore, the protected areas system is inadequate in its protective function, with less than 7% of habitat areas covered by nature reserves and less than 15% covered by nature parks. The findings can provide scientific basis and methodological support for regional climate strategy making on biodiversity conservation and the optimization of protected areas.},
}
@article {pmid39965227,
year = {2025},
author = {Stark, KA and Clegg, T and Bernhardt, JR and Grainger, TN and Kempes, CP and Savage, V and O'Connor, MI and Pawar, S},
title = {Toward a More Dynamic Metabolic Theory of Ecology to Predict Climate Change Effects on Biological Systems.},
journal = {The American naturalist},
volume = {205},
number = {3},
pages = {285-305},
doi = {10.1086/733197},
pmid = {39965227},
issn = {1537-5323},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Ecology/methods ; *Models, Biological ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {AbstractThe metabolic theory of ecology (MTE) aims to link biophysical constraints on individual metabolic rates to the emergence of patterns at the population and ecosystem scales. Because MTE links temperature's kinetic effects on individual metabolism to ecological processes at higher levels of organization, it holds great potential to mechanistically predict how complex ecological systems respond to warming and increased temperature fluctuations under climate change. To scale up from individuals to ecosystems, applications of classical MTE implicitly assume that focusing on steady-state dynamics and averaging temperature responses across individuals and populations adequately capture the dominant attributes of biological systems. However, in the context of climate change, frequent perturbations from steady state and rapid changes in thermal performance curves via plasticity and evolution are almost guaranteed. Here, we explain how some of the assumptions made when applying MTE's simplest canonical expression can lead to blind spots in understanding how temperature change affects biological systems and how this presents an opportunity for formal expansion of the theory. We review existing advances in this direction and provide a decision tree for identifying when dynamic modifications to classical MTE are needed for certain research questions. We conclude with empirical and theoretical challenges to be addressed in a more dynamic MTE for understanding biological change in an increasingly uncertain world.},
}
@article {pmid39963731,
year = {2025},
author = {Cohen-Rengifo, M and Noel, C and Ytteborg, E and Bégout, ML and Lazado, CC and Le Blay, G and Hervio-Heath, D},
title = {The nasal microbiota of two marine fish species: diversity, community structure, variability, and first insights into the impacts of climate change-related stressors.},
journal = {FEMS microbiology ecology},
volume = {101},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {39963731},
issn = {1574-6941},
support = {2546//Region Bretagne/ ; GaduSense-194050//Research Council of Norway/ ; ANR-17-EURE-0015//ISblue/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Microbiota ; *Climate Change ; Seawater/microbiology/chemistry ; *Bacteria/classification/genetics/isolation &amp; purification ; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics ; *Gadus morhua/microbiology ; *Bass/microbiology ; Biodiversity ; *Nose/microbiology ; },
abstract = {Vertebrate nasal microbiota (NM) plays a key role regulating host olfaction, immunity, neuronal differentiation, and structuring the epithelium. However, little is known in fish. This study provides the first comprehensive analysis of the NM in two marine fish species, the European seabass and the Atlantic cod. Given its direct environmental exposure, fish NM is likely influenced by seawater fluctuations. We analysed the community structure, specificity regarding seawater, and interindividual variability of 32-38 fish reared under ambient conditions. Additionally, we conducted an experiment to investigate the influence of acidification and a simplified heatwave on cod NM (three fish per replicate). High-throughput 16S rRNA sequencing revealed species-specific NM communities at the genus-level with Stenotrophomonas and Ralstonia dominating seabass and cod NM, respectively. This suggests potential habitat- or physiology-related adaptations. The most abundant bacterial genera in seabass NM were also present in seawater, suggesting environmental acquisition. Alpha diversity was highest in Brest seabass NM and variability greatest in Tromsø cod NM. Simulated climate change-related scenarios did not significantly alter cod NM structure. We propose a minimum of 13 cod rosettes per replicate for future studies. This research establishes a foundation for understanding marine fish NM and its response to environmental changes.},
}
@article {pmid39963365,
year = {2024},
author = {Mykhailenko, O and Jalil, B and McGaw, LJ and Echeverría, J and Takubessi, M and Heinrich, M},
title = {Climate change and the sustainable use of medicinal plants: a call for "new" research strategies.},
journal = {Frontiers in pharmacology},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1496792},
pmid = {39963365},
issn = {1663-9812},
abstract = {Climate change and human activities severely impact the viability of plants and ecosystems, threatening the environment, biodiversity, and the sustainable development of plant-based products. Biotic and abiotic (ecosystem) determinants affect species distribution and long-term survival, which in turn influence the quality of plants used as herbal medicines and other high-value products. In recent decades, diverse anthropogenic impacts have significantly affected these quality aspects. Climate change, excessive plant exploitation, habitat loss, species vulnerability, and other factors have adversely affected the growth, reproduction, and adaptation of species populations, as well as the quality and volume of primary plant materials supplied to pharmaceutical markets. Despite these growing challenges, there is limited knowledge of potential strategies to prevent or mitigate these impacts, particularly for vulnerable species collected from the wild or harvested from traditional production systems. Hence, effective strategies for preserving and increasing plant populations are urgently needed. In this study, we propose a new framework including the main sustainability factors to better understand and address the vulnerability of a species, hence mitigate the impact of climate change. We assess the applicability of our proposed framework via seven case studies of vulnerable species (i.e., Aquilaria malaccensis Lam., Boswellia sacra Flück., Crocus sativus L., Panax quinquefolius L., Pilocarpus microphyllus Stapf ex Wardlew., Rhodiola rosea L., and Warburgia salutaris (G.Bertol.) Chiov.) from main biogeographic realms, all widely used as medicinal plants. These species present various challenges related to the sustainability of their use, impacting their current and future status locally and globally. Their economic importance, combined with rising demands and specific risks of overexploitation, are also key factors considered here. The suggested framework for the sustainability of medicinal and other high-value plant-based products in the phytopharmaceutical industry emphasises strategies that promote conservation and sustainable resource use. It can also be adapted for other vulnerable species requiring urgent attention.},
}
@article {pmid39962523,
year = {2025},
author = {Peralta, LR and Forsyth, R and Lapi, N and Amon, KL and Metsan, P and Wattelez, G and Chen, J and Galy, O and Caillaud, C},
title = {Health literacy of adolescents' responses to a workshop focusing on food, nutrition, climate change and digital technology solutions in Oceania: a multi-site pilot study in Vanuatu.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {648},
pmid = {39962523},
issn = {1471-2458},
support = {7573217403//The University of Sydney International Program Development Fund and the World Universities Network/ ; H2020-MSCA-RISE-2019 grant agreement no. 873&#x2009;185//European Commission through the RISE program (Research and Innovation Staff Exchange)/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; Adolescent ; *Health Literacy/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Female ; Pilot Projects ; Male ; *Climate Change ; *Digital Technology ; Vanuatu ; *Health Education ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Food ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Non-communicable diseases (NCD) have become the leading cause of premature death and disability in the Pacific region, with the development of health literacy an important factor for the prevention and control of NCD. Health literacy is an important lifelong asset that can be developed in adolescents through engagement in schooling and curriculum. The aim of this study was to explore Ni-Van adolescents' health literacy knowledge and capabilities regarding food and nutrition, climate change and digital technology solutions.<br><br>METHODS: Two Ni-Van schools participated in the study (one urban (School A) and one rural school (School B)), with 44 students (68% female) comprising 14 small groups participating in one workshop and booklet activities in April 2023. The 14 workshop booklet responses were deductively analysed using Nutbeam's health literacy hierarchy.<br><br>RESULTS: School &#x2009;A's booklet responses showed that interactive health literacy responses were dominant (54%), followed by functional (34%) and critical learning activities (12%), whereas School B's responses showed that functional health literacy responses were dominant (65%), followed by interactive (28%) and critical (5%).<br><br>CONCLUSION: The findings show that students in both schools were less likely to engage in critical, compared with functional and interactive health literacy levels. This is an important consideration for future workshops, as well as curriculum and teacher training in Vanuatu, as Vanuatu (and other PICTs) are more susceptible to the effects of climate change and food sustainability issues.. Without a focus on developing critical health literacy knowledge and capabilities throughout the schooling years, this is a missed opportunity to create enabling environments that reduce youth exposures to NCD risk factors.},
}
@article {pmid39962350,
year = {2025},
author = {Clark, TA and Russell, A and Greenwood, JL and Devitt, D and Stanton, D and Stark, LR},
title = {Can biocrust moss hide from climate change? Fine-scale habitat sheltering improves summer stress resistance in Syntrichia caninervis.},
journal = {American journal of botany},
volume = {112},
number = {2},
pages = {e16464},
pmid = {39962350},
issn = {1537-2197},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Seasons ; *Ecosystem ; *Stress, Physiological ; *Bryopsida/physiology ; Photosynthesis ; *Bryophyta/physiology ; Altitude ; },
abstract = {PREMISE: Mosses provide many ecosystem functions and are the most vulnerable of biocrust organisms to climate change due to their sensitive water relations stressed by summer aridity. Given their small size, moss stress resistance may be more dependent on fine-scale habitat than macroclimate, but the sheltering role of habitat (i.e., habitat buffering) has never been compared to macroclimate and may have important implications for predicting critical biocrust moss refugia in changing climates.<br><br>METHODS: We located three populations of a keystone biocrust moss, Syntrichia caninervis, spanning 1200&#x2009;m of altitude, which comprised three macroclimate (elevation) zones of characterized plant communities in the Mojave Desert. We stratified 92 microsites along three aridity gradients: elevation zone, topography (aspect), and microhabitat (shrub proximity). We estimated summer photosynthetic stress (Fv/Fm) and aridity exposure (macroclimate, irradiance, and shade).<br><br>RESULTS: Microsite aridity exposure varied greatly, revealing exposed and buffered microhabitats at all three elevation zones. Moss stress did not differ by elevation zone despite the extensive macroclimate gradient, failing to support the high-elevation refugia hypothesis. Instead, stress was lowest on northerly-facing slopes and in microhabitats with greater shrub shading, while the importance of (and interactions between) topography, irradiance, and shade varied by elevation zone.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Fine-scale habitat structure appears physiologically more protective than high-elevation macroclimate and may protect some biocrust mosses from the brunt of climate change in widespread microrefugia throughout their current ranges. Our findings support a scale-focused vulnerability paradigm: microrefugia may be more important than macrorefugia for bolstering biocrust moss resistance to summer climate stress.},
}
@article {pmid39962216,
year = {2025},
author = {Saxena, S and Sharma, H},
title = {Prediction and assessment of optimal concrete compositions for overall radiation protection and reduced global warming potential.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {5785},
pmid = {39962216},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Developing an efficient radiation-shielding concrete composition holds paramount importance for nuclear, medical, and defence facilities. The intricate interactions between various radiation particles and materials across different energy ranges present challenges in designing effective and resilient overall shielding structures. This study presents a novel approach that integrates machine learning and genetic algorithms (GA) to optimize concrete compositions for enhanced radiation shielding against gamma and neutron rays across a wide energy spectrum. By leveraging these advanced techniques, six compositions (concrete_1-concrete_6) spanning different density ranges were derived from an extensive database developed from the previous experimental researches. Subsequently, the shielding effectiveness of these compositions against all radiation particles was evaluated and compared using the OpenMC Code. The findings revealed that the proposed concrete_5 and concrete_6 compositions, comprising iron, boron, nickel, and tungsten at specified weight fractions, outperform other state-of-the-art compositions in overall radiation shielding. Furthermore, the analysis indicated a 65.89% reduction in Global Warming Potential (GWP) with the adoption of concrete_6 composition compared to conventional concrete composition.},
}
@article {pmid39961006,
year = {2025},
author = {McDermott-Levy, R and Mariani, B},
title = {The Critical Role of Environmental Health and Climate Change in Nursing Education Research.},
journal = {Nursing education perspectives},
volume = {46},
number = {2},
pages = {77-78},
doi = {10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001388},
pmid = {39961006},
issn = {1536-5026},
}
@article {pmid39960630,
year = {2025},
author = {Primack, RB and Vaughn, S and Terry, C},
title = {Local soil temperature advances flowering phenology of Canada mayflower (Maianthemum canadense), with implications for climate change assessment.},
journal = {Oecologia},
volume = {207},
number = {2},
pages = {36},
pmid = {39960630},
issn = {1432-1939},
support = {1936877//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Flowers/growth &amp; development ; *Temperature ; *Soil ; Seasons ; },
abstract = {Local soil temperature has the potential to affect plant phenology, which is a key indicator of the biological effects of climate change. Many existing analyses, however, ignore local temperatures and focus only on temperature at larger scales measured by weather stations. Ignoring local temperature adds noise to analyses, creating the need for longer time series, and may also bias results. Over four years, we investigated the effects of local soil temperature, sun exposure, and soil depth on flowering phenology for 35 populations of Canada mayflower (Maianthemum canadense) in an 82-hectare mixed deciduous forest in Newton, Massachusetts (USA). Flowering dates varied by 5-7 days among sites. Soil temperatures varied by about 5 °C across sites before and during the flowering season. Among the populations, plants flowered earliest at sites with the warmest local climates-around one day earlier for each 1 °C warmer temperature. Sun exposure and soil depth did not affect flowering times. Differences in temperature and flowering times among sites were consistent over the four years of the study. In most other published phenology studies, spring wildflowers flower 2-5 days earlier for each 1 °C of warming of air temperatures. This study demonstrates that the effects of local temperature on phenology can be investigated over relatively short periods of time and that these effects may bias estimates of phenological responses to temperature that rely solely on temperature data from weather stations.},
}
@article {pmid39959832,
year = {2025},
author = {Al-Malki, ES},
title = {The impacts of climate change on the global range of Culicoides punctatus (Meigen, 1804) with notes on its status in Saudi Arabia.},
journal = {PeerJ},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {e18916},
pmid = {39959832},
issn = {2167-8359},
mesh = {*Ceratopogonidae/physiology ; *Climate Change/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Animal Distribution ; Saudi Arabia ; *Insect Vectors/physiology ; *Models, Biological ; Virus Diseases/transmission ; Animals ; Horse Diseases/transmission/virology ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Biting midges, particularly Culicoides species, pose significant health risks to humans and animals due to their biting behavior and ability to transmit diseases. Understanding their behavior and distribution patterns is crucial for predicting and controlling the spread of viral infections. This study employs species distribution modeling to assess the environmental suitability and potential future distribution of Culicoides punctatus, a species known for causing allergic reactions in horses and acting as a vector for bluetongue virus (BTV) and African horse sickness virus (AHSV). Species occurrence records for C. punctatus were collected from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), and environmental data representing climate variables were obtained from WorldClim. The data were used to develop species distribution models and predict the potential distribution of C. punctatus in the Old World under different emission scenarios. The results indicate that C. punctatus has a wide occurrence across the Old World, with the highest number of records in Europe. The species distribution models highlight the influence of climate on the distribution of C. punctatus, suggesting that climate change could impact its range and potentially expand regions with endemic viral infections. The study emphasizes the need for proactive measures to monitor and manage the spread of viral infections associated with Culicoides midges. The integration of geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing technology has facilitated high-throughput analysis techniques, eliminating the need for invasive experiments and enabling the remote assessment of species' habitats, land cover changes, and meteorology. Species distribution modeling, a powerful tool in ecological research, has been employed to predict the potential distribution of C. punctatus and assess its vulnerability to climate change. This study contributes to our understanding of the ecological implications of climate change on Culicoides midges and the associated viral infections. It provides valuable insights for designing effective management strategies, conservation efforts, and mitigation measures to minimize the impact of biting midges on human and animal health. Further research and monitoring are necessary to continuously update and refine these models in the face of changing environmental conditions.},
}
@article {pmid39959778,
year = {2024},
author = {Kum, CT and Ngwabie, NM and Tening, AS and Tsamo, C},
title = {Soil greenhouse gas fluxes and net global warming potential from two maize farming practices in the Bamenda highlands, Cameroon.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {10},
number = {15},
pages = {e34855},
pmid = {39959778},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {Farming practices used in maize crop production are thought to modify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the soil particularly methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2), and nitrous oxide (N2O). The quantities of these GHG fluxes have rarely been estimated from smallholder farms in Sub-Saharan Africa. We estimated the quantities of GHG fluxes and Global Warming Potential (GWP) from the Push-Pull Technology (PPT) and Tillage with the Formation of Ridges (TFR) farming systems at the University of Bamenda, Cameroon. Greenhouse gases were sampled bi-monthly from April to Early August 2020 using the static chamber technique. The experiment followed a split-plot randomized complete block design with two replicates and three planting distances (1 m, 1.5 m, and 2 m) used as treatments. Mean cumulative CH4 (5.39 kgCH4-Cha[-1]) and N2O (1.03 kgN2O-Nha[-1]) emissions under TFR were significantly higher (P < 0.05) than mean CH4 (3.59 kgCH4-Cha[-1]) and N2O (0.52 kgN2O-Nha[-1]) emissions under PPT system. Mean net-GWP under PPT followed the trend 2 m (-267.61 tCO 2 -eqha [-1]) < 1.5 m (-75.76 tCO 2 -eqha [-1]) < 1 m (-24.95 tCO 2 -eqha [-1]) while under TFR, net-GWP was ordered 1 m (0.38 tCO 2 -eq ha [-1]) < 1.5 m (85.29 tCO 2 -eq ha [-1]) < 2 m (288.41 tCO 2 -eq ha [-1]) with significant differences between them. Maize grain yields under PPT were in the trend 1 m (0.81 tha [-1]) < 2 m (0.85 tha [-1]) < 1.5 m (0.92 tha [-1]) with a significant difference (P < 0.05) between 1 m and 1,5 m treatments. While under TFR, the trend was 2 m (0.56 tha [-1]) < 1 m (0.77 tha [-1]) < 1.5 m (0.80 tha [-1]) with significant difference between 1.5 m and 2 m (P < 0.05). On average, PPT was a sink to GWP (-122.77 tCO 2 -eqha [-1]) and revealed higher (P < 0.05) yields (0.86 tha [-1]) than TFR (0.71 tha [-1]) which was a source of GWP (124.69 tCO 2 -eqha [-1]). Therefore, a PPT practice of 1.5 m planting distance is recommended in Sub-Saharan Africa to enhance food productivity while mitigating global warming by minimizing soil greenhouse gas emissions.},
}
@article {pmid39958437,
year = {2025},
author = {Akpensuen, TT and Cartmill, AD and Pérez-Márquez, S and Sheridan, H and Lee, MRF and Rivero, MJ},
title = {Make African grasslands climate-change resilient.},
journal = {Communications earth &amp; environment},
volume = {6},
number = {1},
pages = {111},
pmid = {39958437},
issn = {2662-4435},
abstract = {Climate change has negatively impacted grassland productivity in Africa. Climate-smart technologies such as forage grass, legume, and herb mixtures could enhance grassland productivity and resilience, offering a sustainable solution for African pasture-based livestock systems.},
}
@article {pmid39957734,
year = {2024},
author = {Stockport, B and Yang, P and Kimani, J and Leonard, A and Hirmer, S},
title = {Climate Change Adaptation, Social Resilience, and Perceived Values Data from Turkana, Machakos and Narok Counties, Kenya.},
journal = {Data in brief},
volume = {57},
number = {},
pages = {110978},
pmid = {39957734},
issn = {2352-3409},
abstract = {This dataset provides socioeconomic and value perception interview data collected from 1,021 individuals living across three counties in Kenya: Turkana, Machakos and Narok. The data are made available with sub-county level geospatial attribution. Socioeconomic data were collected on housing, healthcare, water sources, electricity access, experience of extreme weather events, community services, and access to information. Value perception data were collected using the user-perceived value (UPV) method - a perception-based surveying approach which requires interviewees to select their most valued household items in different circumstances, and explain their choice through 'why'-probing. For this dataset, the UPV method was used to identify the most valued household items in daily life and in the event of an extreme weather event, e.g. a drought, floor or heatwave. Together, the socioeconomic and interview data can be used to better understand the views of different communities and demographic groups across Kenya concerning climate change and extreme weather events. They also provide insight about the intrinsic, social, emotional, epistemic, functional, and indigenous value associated with everyday household items. The data can be used by policymakers to inform development planning and to identify gaps in the available infrastructure. Additionally, researchers and development practitioners can use these data to design interventions which reflect the needs and values of communities in Kenya.},
}
@article {pmid39957242,
year = {2025},
author = {Allison, S and Bastiampillai, T and Kisely, S and Cornell, H and Looi, JC},
title = {Psychiatrists should champion the care of those with severe mental illnesses experiencing climate change-related heat stress.},
journal = {Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists},
volume = {33},
number = {3},
pages = {356-360},
pmid = {39957242},
issn = {1440-1665},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Psychiatry ; *Heat Stress Disorders/therapy ; *Mental Disorders/therapy/epidemiology ; Australia ; New Zealand ; Psychiatrists ; },
abstract = {ObjectiveThe Australian climate has warmed by 1.51°C since preindustrial times, and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) predicts further warming with an increased risk of extreme heat events. This article discusses how the most recent Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists' (RANZCP) position statement dealt with the impact of climate change-related heat stress on people living with severe mental illness.ConclusionsThe RANZCP statement focuses on the impact of climate change on common mental disorders and suicide rates without specific mention of severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and severe major depression. However, people with severe mental illness face higher risks of morbidity and mortality in a hotter Australian climate. Based on equity for those with greater needs and higher levels of risk, we argue that psychiatrists should advocate for enhanced social and psychiatric care to improve heat-resilience amongst patients with severe mental illness. Future research is needed on the biopsychosocial mechanisms of increased heat-related morbidity and mortality for people with severe mental illness.},
}
@article {pmid39955942,
year = {2025},
author = {Hertzog, LR and Piedallu, C and Lebourgeois, F and Bouriaud, O and Bontemps, JD},
title = {Turning point in the productivity of western European forests associated with a climate change footprint.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {967},
number = {},
pages = {178843},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178843},
pmid = {39955942},
issn = {1879-1026},
}
@article {pmid39955903,
year = {2025},
author = {Ma, D and Peng, S and Lin, Z},
title = {Towards a more comprehensive scenario analysis: Response of soil erosion to future land use and climate change in the Central Yunnan Urban Agglomeration, China.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {376},
number = {},
pages = {124523},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124523},
pmid = {39955903},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; Urbanization ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Soil Erosion ; Soil ; Ecosystem ; Agriculture ; Sustainable Development ; },
abstract = {Rapid urbanization and climate change exacerbate soil erosion globally, threatening ecosystem services and sustainable development. However, current predictive studies on future soil erosion often lack comprehensive consideration of the interactions between land use and climate change. This study proposed a comprehensive scenario analysis framework that integrated four Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) from CMIP6 with four bespoke land-use scenarios (Inertial Development (IDS), Urban Development Priority (UDPS), Ecological Protection Priority (EPPS), and Farmland Protection Priority (FPPS)) to create 16 future scenarios, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of potential soil erosion trajectories. The results indicated that (1) compared to the baseline period (2000-2020), future soil erosion in the Central Yunnan Urban Agglomeration (CYUA) would improve, albeit with significant differences among the scenarios. The most notable improvement was under EPPS + SSP1-2.6 scenario (ScC1). (2) The lower Jinsha, upper Nanpan, and Red river basins were high-risk areas for soil erosion in the CYUA, each dominated by different factors, necessitating differentiated soil erosion control measures. (3) Land-use and climate change jointly influenced the direction of erosion development, with the lightest erosion occurring under the EPPS and heaviest erosion occurring under the FPPS. The largest decrease in erosion occurs under SSP1-2.6, whereas the smallest decrease occurs under SSP5-8.5. (4) Climate change had a more significant impact on soil erosion than land-use change, with the reduction rates of the soil erosion modulus and area between different climate change scenarios relative to the past 20 years being 9% and 3.77%, respectively, approximately eight and four times the magnitude of change under different land-use scenarios. This study recommends reducing carbon emissions, enhancing vegetation cover, and controlling slope land development to effectively mitigate the soil erosion risk in CYUA and promote regional sustainable development. The proposed comprehensive scenario analysis method provides new insights into future global small-scale regional predictions.},
}
@article {pmid39955462,
year = {2025},
author = {Ghazi, B and Salehi, H and Przybylak, R and Pospieszyńska, A},
title = {Projection of climate change impact on the occurrence of drought events in Poland.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {5609},
pmid = {39955462},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2020/37/B/ST10/00710//Narodowym Centrum Nauki/ ; 2020/37/B/ST10/00710//Narodowym Centrum Nauki/ ; },
abstract = {In the era of human-induced climate change, droughts are one of the extreme events that can severely impact water resources, regional agriculture and the ecological environment. A reliable projection of droughts for the future is crucial with the rapid global increase in the frequency and intensity of droughts. This research aims to project the future of droughts in Poland by the end of the 21st century. To achieve this, we use a multi-model mean ensemble of 26 downscaled and bias-corrected high-resolution general circulation models (GCMs) under Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0, and SSP5-8.5) scenarios from Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) to project changes in temperature and precipitation. Then, estimation of droughts was completed for the periods 2031-2060 and 2071-2100 according to the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) at three-time scales of 1, 6 and 12 months to address three types of droughts (i.e., meteorological, agricultural and hydrological, respectively). The temperature and precipitation projection revealed that temperature will increase in both future periods, which is dramatic under the SSP3-7.0 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios. However, precipitation fluctuates based on scenarios with a slight increase, excluding far-future periods under SSP3-7.0, and SSP5-8.5 scenarios. The projected changes in droughts based on SPEI under SSP scenarios showed a decrease in frequency in the near-future, but an increase under SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0 and SSP5-8.5 in the far-future. The number of severe and moderate droughts is expected to rise, with a notable increase in agricultural and hydrological droughts (SPEI-6 and SPEI-12) under SSP3-7.0 and SSP5-8.5.},
}
@article {pmid39954572,
year = {2025},
author = {Reis, J and Öztürk, &#x15e; and Ayta, S and Tülek, Z and Siva, A and Can, G and Spencer, PS},
title = {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.},
journal = {Journal of the neurological sciences},
volume = {470},
number = {},
pages = {123423},
doi = {10.1016/j.jns.2025.123423},
pmid = {39954572},
issn = {1878-5883},
mesh = {Humans ; *Brain/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Mediterranean Region/epidemiology ; Middle East/epidemiology ; *Nervous System Diseases/epidemiology/etiology ; },
abstract = {The Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East region, where both natural and anthropogenic disasters have occurred, is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. This article aims to alert and inform the neurological community about the many health risks linked to climate change, including some more specific ones, such as the mucilage phenomenon, heat waves and dust storms, and the spread of vector-borne infections. We describe the potential adverse effects of such climate-related exposures and advocate for more research to promote Brain Health.},
}
@article {pmid39954090,
year = {2025},
author = {Bhardwaj, SS and Jha, MK and Uniyal, B},
title = {Impact of climate change on hydrological fluxes in the Upper Bhagirathi River Basin, Uttarakhand.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {3},
pages = {299},
pmid = {39954090},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Rivers/chemistry ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Hydrology ; India ; *Water Movements ; Water Supply/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {The Himalayan rivers are the major source of freshwater resources and have a tremendous potential for hydroelectric generation. However, assessing the water availability under climate change is challenging due to data scarcity, undulating topography, and complex climatic conditions. SWAT modeling investigates all potential consequences of variations in climate on the hydrological fluxes in the Upper Bhagirathi River Basin. Two global circulation models (GCMs) with three different climatic scenarios were employed. Quantile mapping has been used to correct the bias of GCM data. The developed model accurately simulated streamflow during calibration and validation at daily (NSE = 0.79 - 0.74, r = 0.89-0.87, and RMSE = 61.95 m[3]/s-79.75 m[3]/s) and monthly (NSE = 0.92 - 0.93, r = 0.96-0.97, and RMSE = 34.19 m[3]/s-37.39 m[3]/s) time steps. The analysis of the outcomes from MIROC6 and NorESM2-LM revealed that the rise in streamflow, surface runoff, lateral flow, and baseflow is more pronounced in MIROC6 across all three climatic scenarios. Under all scenarios, both MIROC6 and NorESM2-LM models show significant variations in snowfall and snowmelt patterns, with the area under snowfall reaching up to 51.65% for MIROC6 under SSP1-2.6 and snowmelt area peaking at 64.30% for MIROC6 under SSP2-4.5. This study's findings will offer essential insights for policymakers, practitioners, and water resource managers in developing climate-resilient strategies for sustainable water management in Himalayan catchments.},
}
@article {pmid39953364,
year = {2025},
author = {Somkuwar, RG and Dhole, AM},
title = {Understanding the photosynthesis in relation to climate change in grapevines.},
journal = {Theory in biosciences = Theorie in den Biowissenschaften},
volume = {144},
number = {2},
pages = {107-120},
pmid = {39953364},
issn = {1611-7530},
mesh = {*Vitis/physiology/metabolism ; *Photosynthesis/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Carbon Dioxide/metabolism ; Temperature ; Chlorophyll/metabolism ; Light ; Fruit ; Ribulose-Bisphosphate Carboxylase/metabolism ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Due to predicted global climate change, there have been significant alterations in agricultural production patterns, which had a negative impact on ecosystems as well as the commercial and export prospects for the production of grapevines. The natural biochemistry of grapevines, including their chlorophyll content, net photosynthetic rate, Fv/Fm ratio, photorespiration, reduced yield, and quality is also anticipated to be negatively impacted by the various effects of light, temperature, and carbon dioxide at elevated scales. Grapevine phenology, physiology, and quality are impacted by the inactivation of photosystems (I and II), the Rubisco enzyme system, pigments, chloroplast integrity, and light intensity by temperature and increasing CO2 levels. Grape phenological events are considerably altered by climatic conditions; in particular, berries mature earlier, increasing the sugar-to-acid ratio. In enology, the sugar-to-acid ratio is crucial since it determines the wine's final alcohol concentration and flavour. As light intensity and CO2 levels rise, the biosynthesis of anthocyanins and tannins declines. As the temperature rises, the production of antioxidants diminishes, affecting the quality of raisins. Table grapes are more sensitive to temperature because of physiological problems like pink berries and a higher sugar-to-acidity ratio. Therefore, the systemic impact of light intensity, temperature, and increasing CO2 levels on grapevine physiology, phenology, photosystems, photosynthesis enzyme system, and adaptive strategies for grape producers and researchers are highlighted in this article.},
}
@article {pmid39953161,
year = {2025},
author = {Levy, A},
title = {'Researching climate change feels like standing in the path of an approaching train'.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-025-00487-4},
pmid = {39953161},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid39952222,
year = {2025},
author = {Ryu, YK and Hong, HK and Park, A and Lee, WK and Kim, T and Heo, SJ and Park, HS and Kim, D and Oh, C and Yang, HS},
title = {Effect of diet changes in benthic ecosystems owing to climate change on the physiological responses of Turbo sazae in waters around Jeju Island, Korea.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {205},
number = {},
pages = {107001},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107001},
pmid = {39952222},
issn = {1879-0291},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Ecosystem ; *Diet ; Republic of Korea ; Seaweed ; *Gastropoda/physiology ; },
abstract = {The benthic ecosystem in temperate regions is becoming barren owing to the replacement of macroalgae by calcareous algae as a result of climate change-induced increases in water temperature. The aim of this study was to observe how the top shell, Turbo sazae, an invertebrate that feeds on macroalgae, adapts to a benthic environment with a reduced macroalgae population owing to replacement by calcareous algae. Using tank experiments, the top shells were cultured for 18 weeks. Within this period, they were fed a diet comprising either Eclonia cava or Corallina officinalis. Thereafter, hemocyte response, reproductive development, and the levels of biochemical compounds in the individuals under investigation were analyzed. The results obtained showed no significant differences in immunological responses, gonad development, and general body weight between the two feeding groups. However, amino acid profiling showed a decreasing trend in amino acid contents in both feeding groups, but no significant differences were observed with respect to overall protein content. These findings indirectly suggested that even in a macroalgae-depleted environment, the top shells can survive by consuming crustose calcareous algae, but with the change in diet affecting the levels of some amino acids in their bodies. Therefore, this study provides valuable insights into the adaptability of the top shells inhabiting the waters around Jeju Island to changes in their feeding environment and may also serve as basis for enhancing resource management strategies in response to climate change-induced changes in the benthic ecosystem.},
}
@article {pmid39949618,
year = {2025},
author = {Hubab, M and Lorestani, N and Al-Awabdeh, RAM and Shabani, F},
title = {Climate change-driven shifts in the global distribution of tomato and potato crops and their associated bacterial pathogens.},
journal = {Frontiers in microbiology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1520104},
pmid = {39949618},
issn = {1664-302X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change is increasingly affecting the global distribution and productivity of critical food crops, including Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) and Solanum tuberosum (potato). In particular, bacterial pathogens such as Clavibacter michiganensis and Ralstonia solanacearum are expected to shift their geographic ranges, posing new risks to these crops. This study hypothesizes that under future climate scenarios, the geographic overlap between these crops and their pathogens will increase in certain regions, leading to heightened agricultural risks, especially in areas currently considered safe from these pathogens.<br><br>METHODS: To test our hypotheses, the objective was to evaluate the potential impact of climate change on the geographic distribution of two key food crops (tomato and potato) and their bacterial pathogens for the current time and by 2050. This study used four species distribution models (SDMs) to predict current and future habitat suitability for both tomato and potato crops, as well as their associated pathogens, under two shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP4.5 and SSP8.5) and four global circulation models (GCMs).<br><br>RESULTS: The models projected significant poleward shifts in suitable habitats for tomatoes and potatoes, with notable expansions in higher-latitude regions such as Canada, northern Europe, and Russia, and contractions in current major production zones such as the United States (US), Brazil, parts of Africa, and China. For Clavibacter michiganensis, the overlap with tomatoes was substantial, whereas the overlap between potatoes and Ralstonia solanacearum was comparatively smaller.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Our hypothesis was partially supported by the results. While the overall overlap between crop and pathogen habitats remains limited, the risk areas for both pathogens are expected to expand under future climate conditions in regions such as eastern Australia, Japan, Spain, and France. These findings underscore the importance of region-specific agricultural planning and pathogen management strategies to mitigate the risks posed by climate change. Future efforts should focus on vulnerable areas to prevent significant economic losses and ensure food security.},
}
@article {pmid39949519,
year = {2025},
author = {Aksit, D and Laenen, T},
title = {Settlement deservingness perceptions of climate change, economic, and political migrant groups across partisan lines.},
journal = {Frontiers in sociology},
volume = {10},
number = {},
pages = {1510672},
pmid = {39949519},
issn = {2297-7775},
abstract = {International migration is a prevailing issue of our times. With opponents of multicultural societies becoming more vocal across Europe, it is pivotal to strengthen our knowledge of how migrants are popularly perceived in receiving countries. Prior research suggests that there is remarkable agreement within different countries as to which types of migrants are seen as deserving of settlement, cutting across deep-rooted partisan divides. Building on the CARIN deservingness theory, this article sheds new light on this so-called "hidden immigration consensus" by investigating Americans' original perceptions of different migrant groups rather than following the standard practice of assessing how they react to a set of pre-defined migrant characteristics in a conjoint experiment. Based on a split-sample experiment, our results show that liberals and conservatives significantly differ in their perceptions of political, economic, and climate change migrants on four of the five CARIN criteria. Liberals differentiate between migrants on control, attitude, and identity criteria, whereas conservatives only distinguish on the control criterion. Liberals rate all migrant groups twice as deserving as conservatives. The implications for the settlement deservingness model and the hidden consensus hypothesis are discussed.},
}
@article {pmid39946393,
year = {2025},
author = {Singh, MK},
title = {Men deny more than they believe about climate change on Twitter (X).},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {2},
pages = {e0303007},
pmid = {39946393},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Social Media ; Male ; Female ; },
abstract = {Climate change and twitter have been in scholarly and academic attention for study of human behaviour expressed on the popular social media platform. The sentiment of the tweets has been the subject of previous studies, and the most recent study used Twitter texts to examine seven aspects of climate change: denier/believer stance, sentiment, aggressiveness, temperature, gender, subjects and disasters, and their relationships. Amid the big pictures across these vital variables, we know very little about the extent to which the comparative gendered differences in views exist in the climate denier and believer groups shaping the climate change discussion. Using the large scale global twitter data from the past 13 years, this paper has examined the differences in the views of deniers and believers on climate change in comparison to the people neutral to climate change. Based on the expression on twitter, results of a sound multinomial regression model of this study indicates a globally strong climate denier stance of men.},
}
@article {pmid39946319,
year = {2025},
author = {Phuyal, P and Kramer, IM and Kadel, I and Wouters, E and Magdeburg, A and Groneberg, DA and Kuch, U and Ahrens, B and Dhimal, ML and Dhimal, M and Müller, R},
title = {On people's perceptions of climate change and its impacts in a hotspot of global warming.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {2},
pages = {e0317786},
pmid = {39946319},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Humans ; Nepal ; *Global Warming ; Male ; Female ; *Perception ; *Climate Change ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Seasons ; },
abstract = {The Hindu Kush Himalayan region is a global hotspot for climate change and highly vulnerable to its direct and indirect impacts. Understanding people's perception of climate change is crucial for effective adaptation strategies. We conducted a study by using quantitative (Household survey, n = 660) and qualitative data collection tools (Focus group discussion, n = 12; In-depth interviews, n = 27) in central Nepal encompassing three altitudinal regions: Lowland (<1000 m amsl; Terai region), Midland (1000-1500 m amsl; hilly region) and Highland (1500-2100 m amsl; mountainous region). We analyzed 37 years (1981-2017) of climatic data from respective districts (Lowland: Chitwan, Dhading; Midland: Kathmandu, Lalitpur; Highland: Nuwakot, Rasuwa). People's perception was compared with climate extreme indices measured along these regions and evaluated if they accurately recognized the impacts on the environment and human health. Our findings show significant climate changes, including rising summer temperature, region-specific winter temperatures and extended monsoon seasons in Nepal. Participants in our study accurately perceived these trends but misperceived heavy precipitation patterns. Reported impacts are rise in crop diseases, human diseases, vector expansion and climate induced disasters like floods, landslides, and water resource depletion, with perception accuracy varying by region. These insights highlight the importance of understanding regional and cross-regional perceptions in relation to climate data in order to develop tailored climate adaptation strategies. Policymakers can use this information to establish region-specific educational and communication initiatives, addressing communities' distinctive vulnerabilities and needs across diverse landscapes. Such approaches can enhance equitable and effective climate resilience in subtropical to alpine regions.},
}
@article {pmid39946300,
year = {2025},
author = {Marin, L and Kleinberg, RL},
title = {Climate Change, Emissions of Volatile Anesthetics, and Policy Making: The Case of Desflurane.},
journal = {Anesthesia and analgesia},
volume = {141},
number = {1},
pages = {123-127},
pmid = {39946300},
issn = {1526-7598},
}
@article {pmid39945749,
year = {2026},
author = {Duncan, C and Berrian, A and Sander, WE},
title = {Integrating Climate Change into Competency-Based Veterinary Education.},
journal = {Journal of veterinary medical education},
volume = {53},
number = {1},
pages = {13-19},
doi = {10.3138/jvme-2024-0102},
pmid = {39945749},
issn = {0748-321X},
mesh = {*Education, Veterinary/methods ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; Curriculum ; *Competency-Based Education ; Animals ; },
abstract = {There is an urgent need for the expansion of climate change education for all health professionals, including veterinarians. Recognizing this, the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges released a position statement in 2023 urging the incorporation of climate change education into veterinary curriculums. However, there are currently no guidelines on how to implement this. Here we propose an educational framework, developed through a review of the literature and expert input, upon which to build veterinary-specific climate content. The framework includes four complementary domains: animal health management, resilient veterinary systems, mitigation of veterinary-related climate hazards, and broad community engagement on climate change. These domains are connected by two important threads, foundational knowledge and continuous learning, that highlight the dynamic nature of climate science and current and anticipated health impacts. The framework aims to serve as a starting point for developing, and sharing, climate change educational resources in veterinary medicine.},
}
@article {pmid39944519,
year = {2025},
author = {George, ME and Gaitor, TT and Cluck, DB and Henao-Martínez, AF and Sells, NR and Chastain, DB},
title = {The impact of climate change on the epidemiology of fungal infections: implications for diagnosis, treatment, and public health strategies.},
journal = {Therapeutic advances in infectious disease},
volume = {12},
number = {},
pages = {20499361251313841},
pmid = {39944519},
issn = {2049-9361},
abstract = {Anthropogenic climate change, primarily driven by greenhouse gas emissions, is reshaping ecosystems and creating conditions that affect 58% of all known human infectious diseases, including fungal infections. Specifically, increasing temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events are influencing fungal growth, distribution, and virulence. These factors may expand the geographic range of pathogenic fungi, exposing populations to novel, potentially more virulent, or drug-resistant strains. Simultaneously, human factors such as declining immunity, aging populations, and increased use of immunosuppressive therapies are enhancing host susceptibility. This review explores the intricate relationship between climate change and fungal infections, highlighting pathogens that may demonstrate increased virulence and antifungal resistance, along with emerging novel pathogens. The clinical implications are profound, with increased morbidity, mortality, and the spread of fungal infections into new regions. Immediate action is required to develop policies, educational initiatives, and novel antifungal therapies, enhance early diagnostic capabilities, and address healthcare disparities to mitigate the growing burden of fungal infections.},
}
@article {pmid39942897,
year = {2025},
author = {Marques, T and Ferreira-Pinto, A and Fevereiro, P and Pinto, T and Gomes-Laranjo, J},
title = {Current Biological Insights of Castanea sativa Mill. to Improve Crop Sustainability to Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {39942897},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {UIDB/04033/2020//FCT - Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology/ ; LA/P/0126/2020//FCT - Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology/ ; },
abstract = {The sustainability of agriculture is seriously threatened by climate change. In Europe, chestnut ecosystems, which are growing mainly in Mediterranean climate, are facing during summertime increasing of heat and drought stresses. These induce fragilities on trees, leading to a reduction in productivity and predisposing them to pest and disease attacks. The plasticity of chestnut species under contrasting climate is known. Understanding the specific adaptation of cultivars to different climate features is now important to anticipating climate changes. Caucasian Region is considered the origin center of chestnut (Castanea sativa), which is characterized by climatic transition from the Mediterranean to the Euro-Siberian area. Mostly, areas of chestnut are concentrated in the countries around the Mediterranean Basin, thriving in regions with humid and Pré-Atlantic bioclimates. In Portugal, more than 95% of the chestnut area is located in the Center and North side of Portugal. This is an anisohydry species, characterized by good hydroplasticity: 90% reduction in A occurs when Ψwstem drops to -1.25 MPa, and a 50% reduction in A occurs at values of -1.7 MPa. The highest fatty acid contents in chestnut chloroplasts are a-linolenic acid (18:3), ranging between 40 and 50% of the total amount and being the unsaturated/saturated 2.27 for Longal. New strategies are being investigated in order to increase tolerance against those abiotic factors in chestnut species. They include the use of innovative irrigation techniques, which can increase production 22-37%. Fertilization with silicone (Si) has been investigated to promote the tolerance of plants against heat and drought stresses. Breeding programs, mostly (in Europe) against ink disease, have been performed since the middle of the XX century to create new genotypes (such the Portuguese ColUTAD[®]). ClimCast, a network of orchards, was created in Portugal with the aim of responding to the new challenges facing orchards in the context of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid39942868,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, Y and Li, Y and Wang, R and Guo, L and Ji, Y and Chen, Y and Hao, L and Lin, K},
title = {Impacts of Human Activity and Climate Change on the Suitable Habitats for Xanthium spinosum in China.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {39942868},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {2021YFD1400300//Earmarked Fund for the National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; CARS-34//China Forage and Grass Research System CARS/ ; 2022LHQN03002//Inner Mongolia Natural Science Foundation/ ; 2024MD753998//China Postdoctoral Science Foundation under Grant Number/ ; },
abstract = {Xanthium spinosum (X. spinosum) is a highly invasive weed native to South America and distributed in 17 provinces (municipalities) of China. It has severely negative influences on ecosystems, agriculture, and husbandry. However, few studies have reported on the impact of human activity and climate change on the future distribution and centroid shift of X. spinosum. This study aimed to investigate the potential geological distribution of X. spinosum in China, as well as the distribution pattern, centroid shift, and key environmental factors influencing its distribution, under four future climate scenarios (SSP1-26, SSP2-45, SSP3-70, and SSP5-85) based on the biomod2-integrated model. The results indicated that the suitable habitats for X. spinosum would expand in the future, mainly in Inner Mongolia, Northeast China, and the plateau regions (e.g., Xinjiang and Xizang). Under future climate scenarios, the centroid would shift toward the northwest or northeast part of China, with the SSP2-45-2050s scenario showing the maximum shift distance (161.990 km). Additionally, the key environmental variables influencing the distribution of X. spinosum, including human impact index, bio5, bio7, and bio12, were determined, revealing that most of them were related to human activities, temperature, and precipitation. This study enhances the understanding of the influence of human activity and climate change on the geographic range of X. spinosum. It provides references for early warning and management in the control of X. spinosum.},
}
@article {pmid39942008,
year = {2025},
author = {Šola, I and Poljuha, D and Pavičić, I and Jurinjak Tušek, A and Šamec, D},
title = {Climate Change and Plant Foods: The Influence of Environmental Stressors on Plant Metabolites and Future Food Sources.},
journal = {Foods (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {39942008},
issn = {2304-8158},
support = {IP-2020-02-7585; IP-2020-02-6899; UIP-2019-04-1018//Croatian Sceince Foundation/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change is reshaping global agriculture by altering temperature regimes and other environmental conditions, with profound implications for food security and agricultural productivity. This review examines how key environmental stressors-such as extreme temperatures, water scarcity, increased salinity, UV-B radiation, and elevated concentrations of ozone and CO2-impact the nutritional quality and bioactive compounds in plant-based foods. These stressors can modify the composition of essential nutrients, particularly phytochemicals, which directly affect the viability of specific crops in certain regions and subsequently influence human dietary patterns by shifting the availability of key food resources. To address these challenges, there is growing interest in resilient plant species, including those with natural tolerance to stress and genetically modified variants, as well as in alternative protein sources derived from plants. Additionally, unconventional food sources, such as invasive plant species and algae, are being explored as sustainable solutions for future nutrition.},
}
@article {pmid39940322,
year = {2025},
author = {Neale, E and Balvert, T and Crinnion, H and Craddock, J and Lambert, K and Charlton, K},
title = {Application of Global Warming Potential Star (GWP*) Values to the AUSNUT 2011-13 Food Composition Database: Creation of the GWP*-AUSNUT 2011-13 Database.},
journal = {Nutrients},
volume = {17},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {39940322},
issn = {2072-6643},
mesh = {Australia ; *Databases, Factual ; *Global Warming ; Humans ; *Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; *Carbon Footprint ; *Food Analysis ; *Diet ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The Global Warming Potential Star (GWP*) refers to the amount of carbon dioxide equivalents produced by food items, with values available for n = 232 Australian food products. The aim of this study was to apply GWP* values to the AUSNUT 2011-13 food composition database to facilitate the calculation of the climate footprint of Australian dietary data.<br><br>METHODS: To create the GWP*-AUSNUT 2011-13 database, all n = 5740 food and beverage items in AUSNUT 2011-13 were reviewed and GWP* values applied or calculated via a systematic approach. Direct or approximate matches to a single GWP* value were prioritised. GWP* values were then calculated for composite foods with multiple ingredients. Finally, GWP* values were approximated based on food group, adjusted using other GWP* values, or foods were excluded if no appropriate match could be found.<br><br>RESULTS: A total of n = 5502 (95.85%) AUSNUT 2011-13 foods were matched to a GWP* value, with the majority requiring calculation based on multiple ingredients. Mean &#xb1; standard deviation GWP* values ranged from 0.18 &#xb1; 0.12 kg CO2e/kg ('Dairy and meat substitutes') to 5.63 &#xb1; 7.55 kg CO2e/kg ('Meat, poultry and game products and dishes').<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The GWP*-AUSNUT 2011-13 database can be applied to Australian dietary data to identify the climate footprint of different dietary patterns or to provide insight into dietary changes required to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Future research is now required to develop new GWP* values for a broader range of foods and to update this database when new Australian food composition databases are released.},
}
@article {pmid39939710,
year = {2025},
author = {Ogunbode, TO and Esan, VI and Ayegboyin, MH and Ogunlaran, OM and Sangoyomi, ET and Akande, JA},
title = {Analysis of farmers' perceptions on sustainable sweet orange farming in nigeria amid climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {5205},
pmid = {39939710},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Citrus sinensis/growth &amp; development ; *Farmers/psychology ; Nigeria ; Humans ; Male ; *Agriculture/methods ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Perception ; Adult ; },
abstract = {This study evaluates sweet orange farmers' understanding of climate change impacts on sweet orange farming in Nigeria. A survey was conducted among 480 farmers across six key sweet orange-producing states, with 418 completed questionnaires analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The findings revealed that 78% of sweet orange farmers were male, 61% used pesticides for pest control, and 34.92% managed between 1 and 3 acres of sweet orange farms. The data underwent rigorous validation using the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin and Bartlett's tests (p < 0.05), confirming its suitability for factor analysis. Six key factors shaping farmers' perceptions of climate change impacts were identified: production volume, high-temperature effects, prolonged dry seasons, shifting rainfall patterns, flooding incidence, and poor seedling performance. To mitigate climate change impacts, three major adaptation strategies were highlighted: (i) regular and timely dissemination of climate-related information to farmers (36.33%), (ii) enhanced government support through access to credit, extension services, public lectures, outreach programmes, and agrochemical subsidies (23.38%), and (iii) promotion of heat-resistant seeds and seedlings (11.50%). Policy recommendations include the establishment of a climate-resilient agricultural framework that integrates climate-smart farming techniques into extension services. The government should prioritise subsidies and financial support for smallholder farmers to enhance adaptive capacity. Additionally, investment in agricultural research to develop and distribute climate-resilient sweet orange seedlings should be intensified. Collaboration between meteorological agencies and agricultural extension officers should be strengthened to ensure farmers receive accurate, timely weather forecasts. Lastly, policymakers should design region-specific climate adaptation policies to support sustainable sweet orange production. Further research is recommended to assess the long-term effectiveness of these adaptation strategies in sustaining sweet orange farming under changing climatic conditions.},
}
@article {pmid39937798,
year = {2025},
author = {Schön, J and Gentsch, N and Breunig, P},
title = {Correction: Cover crops support the climate change mitigation potential of agroecosystems.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {2},
pages = {e0319516},
pmid = {39937798},
issn = {1932-6203},
abstract = {[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302139.].},
}
@article {pmid39937142,
year = {2025},
author = {Czajkowski, R and Roca, A and Matilla, MA},
title = {Harnessing Bacteriophages for Sustainable Crop Protection in the Face of Climate Change.},
journal = {Microbial biotechnology},
volume = {18},
number = {2},
pages = {e70108},
pmid = {39937142},
issn = {1751-7915},
support = {RYC2019-026481-I//Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation/ ; 2020/38/E/NZ9/00007//Polish National Science Center/ ; PID2023-146281NB-I00//Spanish Ministry for Science, Innovation and Universities/ ; },
mesh = {Agriculture/methods ; *Bacteriophages/physiology ; Biological Control Agents ; *Climate Change ; *Crop Protection/methods ; *Crops, Agricultural/microbiology ; Phage Therapy/methods ; *Plant Diseases/prevention &amp; control/microbiology/therapy ; },
abstract = {Crop pathogens represent a major challenge to global food security, causing over 40% yield losses in key crops and annual economic impacts estimated at up to US$290 billion. Microbial-based alternatives to synthetic agrochemicals offer sustainable solutions aligned with global initiatives like the European Union's Green Deal. Among these, bacteriophage (phage) therapy has gained attention for its specificity, effectiveness against plant pathogens and safety for crops. Here, we highlight recent research on phage therapy strategies and their potential utility in sustainable agriculture, showcasing its effectiveness in reducing phytopathogen densities, delaying plant disease onset, and enriching plant-associated bacterial taxa with biocontrol potential. Phage cocktails improve biocontrol, mitigate resistance, and synergize with other biological and chemical agents. Emerging technologies like engineered phages also promise enhanced efficacy. Addressing challenges like phytopathogen resistance, field inconsistencies, and regulatory hurdles is crucial to integrating phage therapy into sustainable agriculture under climate stress.},
}
@article {pmid39936594,
year = {2025},
author = {Levy, SB and Pirtle, S and Bastien, R and Cruz, K and Vernon, J},
title = {The wintertime brown adipose tissue thermogenesis of New York City residents amidst climate change.},
journal = {Annals of human biology},
volume = {52},
number = {1},
pages = {2455685},
doi = {10.1080/03014460.2025.2455685},
pmid = {39936594},
issn = {1464-5033},
mesh = {Humans ; *Thermogenesis ; New York City ; Male ; Female ; *Adipose Tissue, Brown/physiology ; Adult ; *Climate Change ; *Energy Metabolism ; Seasons ; Young Adult ; *Cold Temperature ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The built environment buffers residents of large cities, such as New York (NYC), from exposure to low temperatures. Furthermore, average winter temperatures are rising in NYC due to climate change. The degree to which NYC residents exhibit metabolic adaptations to cold stress is currently unclear.<br><br>AIM: This study quantified variation in brown adipose tissue (BAT), energy expenditure (EE), and ambient temperature among NYC residents.<br><br>SUBJECTS AND METHODS: We recruited 46 adults (31 females; 15 males) and quantified anthropometrics, change in EE, and BAT thermogenesis after a cooling condition in the lab. A subsample of 21 participants wore temperature loggers for three days in order to quantify ambient temperature exposure.<br><br>RESULTS: BAT thermogenesis was not significantly associated with change in EE. Participants that were exposed to lower average temperatures exhibited greater BAT thermogenesis (p&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.013). Change in EE, however, was not significantly associated with time spent outside nor average temperature exposure.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Our study provides mixed evidence for the role of BAT thermogenesis in metabolic adaptations to cold stress among NYC residents. Many young adults in NYC are exposed to minimal amounts of cold stress, and this trend is likely to be exacerbated by climate change.},
}
@article {pmid39935732,
year = {2025},
author = {Shomuyiwa, DO and Lucero-Prisno, DE},
title = {Climate change trauma and collective dissociation: Unraveling the impact on mental health and advocating for collective action.},
journal = {Global mental health (Cambridge, England)},
volume = {12},
number = {},
pages = {e5},
pmid = {39935732},
issn = {2054-4251},
abstract = {The climate change crisis is a complex global challenge that has far- reaching implications for public health and well-being. Rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events are impacting physical health, mental well-being, and ecological balance. Vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected, especially in terms of food security. Furthermore, climate-related disasters have profound and lasting effects on mental health, leading to trauma responses and dissociation as coping mechanisms. This perspective delves into the concept of collective dissociation, a subconscious defense mechanism that hinders effective action in the face of the overwhelming climate crisis. Understanding and characterizing this phenomenon is essential to promote meaningful climate action. To combat collective dissociation and facilitate effective collective action, several strategies are proposed. Responsible information management for advocacy, local moral support, strategic policy development, and research on climate trauma processing are highlighted as vital approaches. By addressing the mental health implications of climate change, raising awareness, and prioritizing resilience and cooperation, societies can transcend collective dissociation and work together towards a more sustainable future for both the planet and its inhabitants. This call to action underscores the need for comprehensive and guided measures to safeguard planetary and population health in the face of this pressing crisis.},
}
@article {pmid39935685,
year = {2024},
author = {Botes, J and Ma, X and Chang, J and Van de Peer, Y and Berger, DK},
title = {Flavonoids and anthocyanins in seagrasses: implications for climate change adaptation and resilience.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1520474},
pmid = {39935685},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Seagrasses are a paraphyletic group of marine angiosperms and retain certain adaptations from the ancestors of all embryophytes in the transition to terrestrial environments. Among these adaptations is the production of flavonoids, versatile phenylpropanoid secondary metabolites that participate in a variety of stress responses. Certain features, such as catalytic promiscuity and metabolon interactions, allow flavonoid metabolism to expand to produce novel compounds and respond to a variety of stimuli. As marine environments expose seagrasses to a unique set of stresses, these plants display interesting flavonoid profiles, the functions of which are often not completely clear. Flavonoids will likely prove to be effective and versatile agents in combating the new host of stress conditions introduced to marine environments by anthropogenic climate change, which affects marine environments differently from terrestrial ones. These new stresses include increased sulfate levels, changes in salt concentration, changes in herbivore distributions, and ocean acidification, which all involve flavonoids as stress response mechanisms, though the role of flavonoids in combatting these climate change stresses is seldom discussed directly in the literature. Flavonoids can also be used to assess the health of seagrass meadows through an interplay between flavonoid and simple phenolic levels, which may prove to be useful in monitoring the response of seagrasses to climate change. Studies focusing on the genetics of flavonoid metabolism are limited for this group, but the large chalcone synthase gene families in some species may provide an interesting topic of research. Anthocyanins are typically studied separately from other flavonoids. The phenomenon of reddening in certain seagrass species typically focuses on the importance of anthocyanins as a UV-screening mechanism, while the role of anthocyanins in cold stress is discussed less often. Both of these stress response functions would be useful for adaptation to climate change-induced deviations in tidal patterns and emersion. However, ocean warming will likely lead to a decrease in anthocyanin content, which may impact the performance of intertidal seagrasses. This review highlights the importance of flavonoids in angiosperm stress response and adaptation, examines research on flavonoids in seagrasses, and hypothesizes on the importance of flavonoids in these organisms under climate change.},
}
@article {pmid39935589,
year = {2025},
author = {Karimi-Malekabadi, F and Sachdeva, S and Dehghani, M},
title = {A value-based topography of climate change beliefs and behaviors.},
journal = {PNAS nexus},
volume = {4},
number = {2},
pages = {pgae590},
pmid = {39935589},
issn = {2752-6542},
abstract = {While research has documented clear regional differences in environmental attitudes and behaviors, less is understood about the role of shared moral values in shaping these variations. This gap poses a critical challenge to designing effective climate action strategies. Many environmental initiatives rely on "moral framing" to promote proenvironmental behavior, often targeting specific geographical areas like cities or counties. However, these strategies may falter if they fail to account for the unique moral landscapes that shape climate beliefs and actions in different regions. To maximize the success of these interventions, it is crucial to understand how collective moral values influence environmental engagement across diverse communities. Across two studies, we offer insights at the collective level into the moral psychology of climate change by investigating how county-level moral values can predict (i) green attitudes and (ii) household carbon emissions within those counties after accounting for political behavior and region-specific factors. Using Bayesian geospatial modeling, we find that counties that endorse purity and fairness show higher environmental concerns and lower emissions across 3,102 US counties in 48 states. While political orientation strongly predicts environmental attitudes, moral values appear to be a more important factor in predicting carbon footprints. We discuss how county-level dynamics deviate from individual-level dynamics. Our community-level evidence can be leveraged to enhance green interventions on a regional scale by aligning them with the local populace's prevailing values and lived experiences, thus bolstering public support and increasing the likelihood of successful climate action initiatives.},
}
@article {pmid39935274,
year = {2025},
author = {Augustyniak, M and Preiszner, B and Kobak, J and Czeglédi, I and Kakareko, T and Erős, T and Cuthbert, RN and Jermacz, &#x141;},
title = {Global warming affects foraging efficiency of fish by influencing mutual interference.},
journal = {The Journal of animal ecology},
volume = {94},
number = {5},
pages = {837-847},
doi = {10.1111/1365-2656.70003},
pmid = {39935274},
issn = {1365-2656},
support = {2020/39/D/NZ8/01226//Narodowe Centrum Nauki/ ; OTKA PD 138296//National Research, Development and Innovation Office/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Global Warming ; *Predatory Behavior ; *Food Chain ; *Perciformes/physiology ; *Feeding Behavior ; Population Density ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Predator-prey interactions underpin ecological dynamics from population to ecosystem scales, affecting population growth and influencing community stability. One of the classic methods to study these relationships is the functional response (FR) approach, measuring resource use across resource densities. Global warming is known to strongly mediate consumer-resource interactions, but the relevance of prey and predator densities remains largely unknown. Elevated temperature could increase consumer energy expenditure, which needs to be compensated by greater foraging activity. However, such greater activity may concurrently result in a higher encounter rate with other consumers, which potentially affects their total pressure on resource populations because of synergistic or antagonistic effects among multiple predators. We performed a laboratory experiment using three densities of a fish predator (pumpkinseed, Lepomis gibbosus) (one, two and four specimens), two temperatures (25 and 28°C) and six prey densities. Using the FR approach, we investigated the combined effects of elevated temperature and predator and prey density on the consumer's foraging efficiency. We observed a reduced maximum feeding rate at the higher temperature for single predators. However, the foraging efficiency of predators in groups was negatively affected by antagonistic interactions between individuals and further mediated by the temperature. Specifically, we observed a general decrease in antagonistic interactions at elevated compared to the ambient water temperature for multiple predator groupings. Irrespective of temperature, antagonistic multiple predator effects increased with predator density and peaked unimodally at intermediate prey densities, indicating multiple dimensions of density-dependence that interact to supersede the effects of warming. This study shows that conspecific presence negatively affects the per capita performance of predators, but that this effect is dampened with increasing temperature. Their adaptive response to temperature consists of limited food intake and further reduced intraspecific interactions. Including intraspecific competition in study design may thus offer more realistic outcomes compared to widely used experiments with only single predator individuals, which could overestimate the effect of increasing temperature.},
}
@article {pmid39934367,
year = {2025},
author = {Braithwaite, J and Tran, Y and Fisher, G and Ellis, LA and Smith, CL and Zurynski, Y},
title = {Health system performance on greenhouse gas emissions, climate change and development status in 38 OECD countries.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {5101},
pmid = {39934367},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2019/GNT1176620//National Health and Medical Research Council/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Greenhouse Gases/analysis ; Humans ; *Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development ; *Delivery of Health Care ; },
abstract = {Health systems must solve two climate-related problems simultaneously: mitigate their greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to additional patient loads associated with climate-induced demands for care from weather sequalae and vector-borne diseases. We aimed to benchmark the mitigation and adaptive efforts of OECD member countries compared with their health system performance. We used Multidimensional Scaling and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis to group all 38 OECD member countries as at January 2024. Clusters were defined according to greenhouse gases per capita, vulnerability to climate change and the United Nations' Human Development Index. Post hoc analyses compared each cluster's performance to the OECD's Health Care Quality Indicators. The countries fell into five profiles: Vulnerable low emitters; Vulnerable aspiring; Middle of the road; Robust aspiring; and Goldilocks zone. Post-hoc analyses revealed strong links between the profiles and health system performance. Characterising countries in a five-dimensional model may help policymakers to share benchmarked country-level information, devise ways to support resilient care practices, better target healthcare investments, and improve access to needed care.},
}
@article {pmid39933778,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, C and Chen, X and Jiang, T},
title = {Economic Inequality Brings About More Inaction Over Climate Change: The Role of Perception, Discussion, and Responsibility.},
journal = {International journal of psychology : Journal international de psychologie},
volume = {60},
number = {2},
pages = {e70022},
doi = {10.1002/ijop.70022},
pmid = {39933778},
issn = {1464-066X},
support = {TJZ223021//General Project of Philosophy and Social Science Research in Colleges and Universities in Jiangsu Province/ ; 23CSH048//the National Social Science Foundation/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; *Social Responsibility ; Young Adult ; *Socioeconomic Factors ; Middle Aged ; Adolescent ; *Social Perception ; },
abstract = {Emerging studies on climate change inaction predominantly focused on exploring its psychological roots. To extend this line of research, the present study was conducted to investigate whether, how and when economic inequality relates to climate change inaction taking into account subjective and objective economic inequality simultaneously. Utilising two large independent samples (Study 1: N = 1, 066; Study 2: N = 518), our research demonstrated causal links between higher subjective and objective economic inequality and increased climate change inaction. In societies with greater economic inequality, climate change inaction was more prevalent compared to those with lower economic inequality. Notably, these relations were mediated by climate change perception and moderated by climate change discussion and responsibility attribution, respectively. The findings advance existing research by identifying economic inequality as a novel antecedent of climate change inaction and further elucidating the underlying process and boundary condition. Additionally, these insights provide practical guidance for inaction-reduction in the context of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid39933586,
year = {2025},
author = {Gomes, DGE},
title = {How will we prepare for an uncertain future? The value of open data and code for unborn generations facing climate change.},
journal = {Proceedings. Biological sciences},
volume = {292},
number = {2040},
pages = {20241515},
pmid = {39933586},
issn = {1471-2954},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Forecasting ; Humans ; Uncertainty ; },
abstract = {As the impacts of climate change continue to intensify, humans face new challenges to long-term survival. Humans will likely be battling these problems long after 2100, when many climate projections currently end. A more forward-thinking view on our science and its direction may help better prepare for the future of our species. Researchers may consider datasets the basic units of knowledge, whose preservation is arguably more important than the articles that are written about them. Storing data and code in long-term repositories offers insurance against our uncertain future. To ensure open data are useful, data must be FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) and be complete with all appropriate metadata. By embracing open science practices, contemporary scientists give the future of humanity the information to make better decisions, save time and other valuable resources, and increase global equity as access to information is made free. This, in turn, could enable and inspire a diversity of solutions, to the benefit of many. Imagine the collective science conducted, the models built, and the questions answered if all of the data researchers have collectively gathered were organized and immediately accessible and usable by everyone. Investing in open science today may ensure a brighter future for unborn generations.},
}
@article {pmid39933369,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, Z},
title = {Exploring the nexus: Climate change concerns, renewable energy, and carbon emissions.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {376},
number = {},
pages = {124413},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124413},
pmid = {39933369},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Renewable Energy ; Sustainable Development ; *Carbon ; },
abstract = {Amid growing concerns over sustainable development, understanding how public concerns regarding governmental, legal, societal, and environmental factors interact to influence renewable energy production and carbon emissions is essential. We utilize news-based data and TVP-VAR model to explore these dynamic interlinkages. The findings show that government programs are the most influential drivers within the shock transmission network, significantly impacting renewable energy development. Social events and environmental risks influence renewable energy production and carbon emissions through government programs. We find a two-way relationship: carbon emissions drive renewable energy production, which, in turn, reduces emissions. Legal actions are primarily reactive, adapting to evolving climate concerns and carbon emission trends. Major climate events, such as the 2009 Copenhagen Conference and the 2015 Paris Agreement, reshaped the influence network. Following these events, government programs and social events became stronger drivers of renewable energy development. These insights offer practical implications for designing targeted interventions to accelerate the transition toward sustainability and effective climate action.},
}
@article {pmid39933114,
year = {2024},
author = {Walton, AL and Stanifer, SR and Wilson, R and Allen, DH},
title = {The Impact of Climate Change Across the Cancer Control Continuum: Key Considerations for Oncology Nurses.},
journal = {Oncology nursing forum},
volume = {52},
number = {1},
pages = {6-14},
pmid = {39933114},
issn = {1538-0688},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Oncology Nursing ; *Neoplasms/nursing ; United States ; Female ; Male ; *Nurse's Role ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {Nurses in all specialties have been called upon to take action to address global climate change, climate justice, and health. The American Nurses Association (2023) has specifically tasked nursing professional organizations to (a) educate members on climate change-related illnesses and negative impacts on treatment, (b) collaborate with grassroots organizations for environmental justice efforts, (c) support policies that promote climate mitigation and adaptation, (d) maintain familiarity with climate justice frameworks, and (e) collectively amplify the voice of nursing to strengthen its impact on climate policy. The purpose of this white paper is to enlighten members of the Oncology Nursing Society and oncology nurses at large on the increasing impact of climate change across the cancer control continuum and the pivotal role of the oncology nurse in education, research, clinical practice, and advocacy. Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns that are occurring because of global warming (United Nations, n.d.). Climate change is an often-overlooked social determinant of (or contributor to) health that exacerbates poor health, increases healthcare costs, disproportionately affects some communities, and has a synergistic effect with other social determinants of health (Ragavan et al., 2020). Climate change affects all aspects of the cancer control continuum and impacts some populations disproportionately. Events such as wildfires and floods, exacerbated by climate change, can heighten individuals' exposure to cancer-causing substances, thereby increasing their susceptibility to the disease; reducing such exposure can reduce risks for cancer and positively impact the environment. Air pollution, extended droughts, heat waves, ultraviolet radiation, extreme weather events, and food supply disruptions also impact cancer etiology. Extreme weather events disrupt preventive care, cancer detection, and screening efforts, and create workforce shortages that can lead to suboptimal care. Disruptions in the supply chain and scheduled healthcare visits impact patient care continuity. Additionally, climate-related extreme weather events have an impact on overall survival and disrupt end-of-life care, underscoring the pervasive impact of climate change on cancer care across the continuum. Oncology nurses are strategically positioned to contribute to multifaceted solutions, including obtaining and offering education to fellow healthcare providers, students, patients, community members, and policymakers. Oncology nurse scientists are equipped to spearhead the generation of pertinent new knowledge, and nurses in clinical care can play a crucial role in assisting their healthcare system to become carbon net neutral. Oncology nurses must answer the call to actively engage in climate and health advocacy efforts within their own healthcare systems and in the communities where they live, work, and play. Several resources for education and action are shared.},
}
@article {pmid39932991,
year = {2025},
author = {Gastelo, M and Bastos, C and Ortiz, R and Blas, R},
title = {Environmental impact and phenotypic stability in potato clones resistant to late blight Phytophthora infestans (Mont) de Bary, resilient to climate change in Peru.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {2},
pages = {e0318255},
pmid = {39932991},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Solanum tuberosum/microbiology/genetics/growth &amp; development/parasitology ; *Phytophthora infestans/pathogenicity ; Peru ; *Plant Diseases/microbiology/parasitology ; *Disease Resistance/genetics ; *Climate Change ; Phenotype ; Environment ; },
abstract = {Potato is one of the three most important foods in the world's diet and is staple in the Peruvian highlands. This crop is affected by late blight, a disease that if not controlled in time can decimate production. The oomycete (Phytophthora infestans) causing this disease is controlled using fungicides, which affect the environment and human health, another form of control is the use of resistant cultivars. 30 potato clones from the LBHTC2 population were evaluated, with the objective of selecting clones with high levels of resistance to this disease, stable for tuber yield, low environmental impact and high economic profitability. The clones were planted in three field experiments in the 2021-2022 growing season. Two experiments with and without late blight chemical control in Oxapampa and Huánuco and one experiment under normal conditions of a potato crop in El Mantaro, Junin, using randomized complete blocks with three replications. The cultivars Yungay, Amarilis and Kory were used as controls for late blight resistance and tuber yield. Late blight resistance and environmental impact were determined based on experiments with and without control in Huánuco and Oxapampa. Yield stability and economic profitability were evaluated based on information from the three experiments. Clones CIP316375.102, CIP316361.187, CIP316367.117, CIP316356.149, CIP316367.147 were the ones that presented the highest yields, high Late blight resistance, phenotypically stable for tuber yield, with low environmental impact and high economic profitability, superior to control cultivars. These clones have high potential for sustainable production systems that allow reducing environmental impact, increasing economic profitability and improving producers' living standards.},
}
@article {pmid39932038,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhao, J and Salthammer, T and Schieweck, A and Uhde, E and Hussein, T},
title = {Long-term prediction of climate change impacts on indoor particle pollution - case study of a residential building in Germany.},
journal = {Environmental science. Processes &amp; impacts},
volume = {27},
number = {6},
pages = {1688-1703},
doi = {10.1039/d4em00663a},
pmid = {39932038},
issn = {2050-7895},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Air Pollution, Indoor/analysis/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Germany ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Air Pollutants/analysis ; *Particulate Matter/analysis ; Housing ; },
abstract = {Extreme weather phenomena are increasing in nature, which affects indoor air quality and especially particle concentrations in several ways: (1) changes in ambient pollutant concentrations, (2) indoor particle formation from gas-phase reactions, (3) building characteristics, (4) particle dynamic processes, and (5) residential behavior. However, there are only a few studies that have examined future indoor particle concentrations in relation to climate change, even though indoor spaces are intended to protect people from local climate influences and health risks posed by pollutants. Consequently, this work focuses on the expected long- and short-term concentrations of airborne particles in residences. For this purpose, we applied the computer-based Indoor Air Quality Climate Change (IAQCC) model to a residential building as part of a case study. The selected building physics data represent a large part of the German building structure. The long-term prediction is based on the shared socio-economic pathway (SSP) scenarios published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). When assuming that the activities of residents remain unchanged, our long-term simulations (by 2100) show that the decreasing outdoor particle concentration will compensate for the indoor chemistry driven particle increase, leading to an overall decreasing trend in the indoor particle concentration. Nevertheless, outdoor air pollution events, such as dust storms and ozone episodes, can significantly affect indoor air quality in the short term. It becomes clear that measures are needed to prevent and minimize the effects of outdoor pollutants under extreme weather conditions. This also includes the equipment of buildings with regard to appropriate construction design and smart technologies in order to ensure the protection of human health.},
}
@article {pmid39929869,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhu, K and Zhu, Y and Zhao, Z and Wang, Y and Guo, X and Du, Y and Fu, J and Gao, J},
title = {Ecological vulnerability and driving factors in the himalayan transboundary landscape under global climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {4895},
pmid = {39929869},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2019QZKK040103//Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition Program/ ; 2019QZKK040103//Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition Program/ ; 2019QZKK040103//Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition Program/ ; 2019QZKK040103//Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition Program/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change and human activities are placing significant pressure on the carrying capacity of the Himalayan alpine ecosystem. This study focuses on seven transboundary protected areas and national parks in the Himalayas, including China's Everest National Nature Reserve and Nepal's Sagarmatha National Park, Manaslu Conservation Area, Langtang National Park, Gauri Sankar Conservation Area, Makalu Barun National Park, and Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. We used the Vulnerability Scoping Diagram (VSD) model to assess ecological vulnerability, analyzing land use changes and landscape patterns from 2000 to 2020 to identify key drivers of landscape changes. The fragmentation of ecological landscapes initially increased and then decreased, with values of 4.05, 3.99, and 3.86 observed, indicating a general reduction in regional ecological vulnerability. The south slope demonstrated lower ecological vulnerability than the north slope. Key factors influencing patch density included annual average temperature, population density, and annual precipitation. Annual precipitation, temperature, and the normalized vegetation index were the primary drivers of the largest patch index. The landscape shape index was most affected by precipitation, vegetation index, and slope, while the spread index was primarily influenced by precipitation and slope. The homogeneity index was most strongly related to annual precipitation, vegetation index, and normalized water index. This study provides a representative case for transboundary cooperation in ecological conservation, offering insights into sustainable development strategies for cross-border regions in the Himalayas.},
}
@article {pmid39928625,
year = {2025},
author = {Delos, MC and Johnson, CG and Weiskopf, SR and Cushing, JA},
title = {Climate change effects on ecosystem services: Disentangling drivers of mixed responses.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {2},
pages = {e0306017},
pmid = {39928625},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Humans ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a pervasive hazard that impacts the supply and demand of ecosystem goods and services (EGS) that maintain human well-being. A recent review found that the impacts of climate change on EGS are sometimes mixed, posing challenges for managers who need to adapt to these changes. We expand on earlier work by exploring drivers of varying responses of EGS to climate within studies. We conducted a systematic review of English-language papers directly assessing climate change impacts on the supply, demand, or monetary value of 'provisioning EGS', 'regulating EGS', or 'cultural EGS'. Ultimately, 44 papers published from December 2014 to March 2018 were analyzed. Nearly 66% of EGS were assessed for higher-income countries despite how lower-income countries disproportionately face negative climate impacts. Around 59% of observations or projections were mixed responses of EGS to climate change. Differences in climate impacts to EGS across space or climate scenarios were the most common causes of mixed responses, followed by mixed responses across time periods assessed. Disaggregating findings by drivers is valuable because mixed responses were often due to multiple drivers of variation. Carefully considering the decision context and desired outcome of a study will help select appropriate methodology to detect EGS variation. Although studies have often assessed relevant drivers of variation, assessing interactions of other sources of uncertainty and both climate and non-climate drivers may support more effective management decisions that holistically account for different values in the face of uncertainty.},
}
@article {pmid39927913,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, K and Lu, Y and Krumholz, HM},
title = {Wildfires, Compound Extreme Events, Climate Change, and Cardiovascular Health.},
journal = {Journal of the American College of Cardiology},
volume = {85},
number = {12},
pages = {1379-1381},
doi = {10.1016/j.jacc.2025.01.009},
pmid = {39927913},
issn = {1558-3597},
}
@article {pmid39927904,
year = {2025},
author = {Parker, ER and Rosenbach, M and Davis, MDP},
title = {The Voice of the American Dermatological Association: 2025 Official Policy Statement on Climate Change.},
journal = {The Journal of investigative dermatology},
volume = {145},
number = {6},
pages = {1251-1256},
doi = {10.1016/j.jid.2024.12.015},
pmid = {39927904},
issn = {1523-1747},
}
@article {pmid39927352,
year = {2024},
author = {Vikash Kumar, KC and Dhungana, AR and Khand, PB},
title = {Gender perspective on climate change adaption strategies in livestock farming in Gandaki Province, Nepal.},
journal = {Open veterinary journal},
volume = {14},
number = {12},
pages = {3363-3374},
pmid = {39927352},
issn = {2218-6050},
mesh = {Nepal ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Male ; Animals ; *Animal Husbandry/methods ; Humans ; *Farmers/psychology ; Middle Aged ; *Livestock ; Sex Factors ; Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change has a significant impact on livestock farming around the globe. Farmers have adopted different strategies to mitigate the adverse impact of climate change. Females in developing countries are more vulnerable to climate change impacts and have lower adaptive capacity and they bear additional roles and responsibilities in livestock rearing compared to their male counterparts.<br><br>AIM: The main aim of this study is to examine the gender perspective on climate change adoption strategies in livestock farming in Gandaki province, Nepal.<br><br>METHODS: A multistage random sampling technique was employed to select 1,158 households from five districts in Gandaki province, western Nepal. A household head or household member who was 45 years or older resided in that area for at least 15 years and owned at least one primary livestock at the time of the survey was selected as the ultimate respondent from each selected household. Both structured and unstructured questionnaires were prepared. A structured questionnaire was used for the household survey, while a checklist (guideline) was prepared for focus group discussions. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews, and both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.<br><br>RESULTS: The results revealed that buffalo was the primary livestock among farmers. More than half of farmers, both men and women were aware of the impact of climate change on livestock. While this study did not find significant gender-based differences in adaptation strategies, the odds of adoption are higher among males than females. Jobs other than agriculture and livestock, as well as access to credit, emerged as key determining factors associated with adaptation strategies among farmers in Gandaki province.<br><br>CONCLUSION: There is no significant gender-based difference in adaptation strategies; however, employment outside agriculture and livestock, along with access to credit, are the key determining factors associated with adaptation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid39925372,
year = {2024},
author = {Ali Abaker Omer, A and Zhang, CH and Liu, J and Shan, ZG},
title = {Comprehensive review of mapping climate change impacts on tea cultivation: bibliometric and content analysis of trends, influences, adaptation strategies, and future directions.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1542793},
pmid = {39925372},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Climate change has a profound impact on tea cultivation, posing significant challenges to yield, quality, and sustainability due to stressors such as drought, temperature fluctuations, and elevated CO2 levels. This study aims to address these challenges by identifying and synthesizing key themes, influential contributions, and effective adaptation strategies for mitigating the impacts of climate change on tea production. A systematic bibliometric and content analysis was conducted on 328 peer-reviewed documents (2004-2023), following the PRISMA methodology. Performance analysis using Bibliometrix examined trends in publication output, leading contributors, and geographical distribution, while science mapping with VOSviewer revealed collaboration networks and thematic clusters. A detailed review of highly cited studies highlighted the primary climate variables affecting tea cultivation and identified innovative adaptation strategies, as well as critical knowledge gaps. The results show significant progress in understanding the physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses of tea plants to climate-induced stressors, including antioxidant mechanisms, secondary metabolite regulation, and genomic adaptations. Despite these advancements, challenges remain, particularly regarding the combined effects of multiple stressors, long-term adaptation strategies, and the socioeconomic implications of climate change. The findings underscore the need for interdisciplinary approaches that integrate molecular, ecological, and socioeconomic research to address these issues. This study provides a solid foundation for guiding future research, fostering innovative adaptation strategies, and informing policy interventions to ensure sustainable tea production in a changing climate.},
}
@article {pmid39925059,
year = {2024},
author = {Cha, SN and Qi, BR and Hu, HX and A, L and Yong, X and Ao, W and Bao, JH and Cao, W},
title = {Prediction of the potential distribution area of endangered medicinal plant Gymnadenia conopsea in China under the background of climate change.},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {35},
number = {11},
pages = {3023-3030},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202411.023},
pmid = {39925059},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Endangered Species ; *Plants, Medicinal/growth &amp; development ; *Ecosystem ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Forecasting ; },
abstract = {Gymnadenia conopsea is an endangered medicinal plant. Due to climate change and human activities, as well as the low reproductive capacity, the wild resources of G. conopsea are extremely scarce and it has been listed in the Chinese National Second Level Protected Plant List. Predicting the potential suitable distribution area of G. conopsea is crucial for the conservation and sustainable utilization. With climate and soil data from 118 distribution points, we used MaxEnt model combined with ArcGIS technology to predict the suitable distribution area of G. conopsea in China under future climate change. The results showed that the area value (ACU) under the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was 0.808, indicating good prediction performance. The main environmental factors affecting the distribution of G. conopsea were mean temperature of the warmest quarter, seasonal precipita-tion, soil factors such as the subsoil sodicity (30-100 cm), topsoil gravel (0-30 cm), subsoil cation exchange capacity (30-100 cm), annual precipitation and precipitation of the driest month. At present, the potential total suitable distribution area of G. conopsea in China was about 50.22×10[5] km[2], concentrated in north, northeast and southwest China, including Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Sichuan, Shanxi and Southeast Xizang. Under future climate scenarios, the suitable habitat range would shrink, and migrate to higher altitude regions such as Xizang, Yunnan, and Sichuan, indicating that global warming may pose a threat. This result could provide scientific basis for the ecological protection, resource development, and sustainable utilization strategies of G. conopsea germplasm resources.},
}
@article {pmid39924996,
year = {2025},
author = {Muhammad, M and Wahab, A and Waheed, A and Hakeem, KR and Mohamed, HI and Basit, A and Toor, MD and Liu, YH and Li, L and Li, WJ},
title = {Navigating Climate Change: Exploring the Dynamics Between Plant-Soil Microbiomes and Their Impact on Plant Growth and Productivity.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {2},
pages = {e70057},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70057},
pmid = {39924996},
issn = {1365-2486},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Soil Microbiology ; *Microbiota ; *Plant Development ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development/microbiology ; Agriculture ; *Plants/microbiology ; },
abstract = {Understanding the intricate interplay between plant and soil microbiomes and their effects on plant growth and productivity is vital in a rapidly changing climate. This review explores the interconnected impacts of climate change on plant-soil microbiomes and their profound effects on agricultural productivity. The ongoing rise in global temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns and extreme weather events significantly affect the composition and function of microbial communities in the rhizosphere. Changes in microbial diversity and activity due to rising temperatures impact nutrient cycling, microbial enzyme synthesis, soil health and pest and disease management. These changes also influence the dynamics of soil microbe communities and their capability to promote plant health. As the climate changes, plants' adaptive capacity and microbial partners become increasingly crucial for sustaining agriculture. Mitigating the adverse effects of climate change on plant growth and agricultural productivity requires a comprehensive understanding of the interconnected mechanisms driving these processes. It highlights various strategies for mitigating and adapting to environmental challenges, including soil management, stress-tolerant crops, cover cropping, sustainable land and water management, crop rotation, organic amendments and the development of climate-resilient crop varieties. It emphasises the need for further exploration of plant-soil microbiomes within the broader context of climate change. Promising mitigation strategies, including precision agriculture and targeted microbiome modifications, offer valuable pathways for future research and practical implementation of global food security and climate change.},
}
@article {pmid39923868,
year = {2025},
author = {Saadene, Y and Salhi, A},
title = {Spatio-temporal modeling of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis under climate change scenarios in the Maghreb region (2021-2100).},
journal = {Acta tropica},
volume = {263},
number = {},
pages = {107548},
doi = {10.1016/j.actatropica.2025.107548},
pmid = {39923868},
issn = {1873-6254},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous/epidemiology ; Tunisia/epidemiology ; Incidence ; Africa, Northern/epidemiology ; Algeria/epidemiology ; Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; Morocco/epidemiology ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change presents a significant challenge to global public health, especially regarding vector-borne diseases such as cutaneous leishmaniasis. This study aims to investigate the impact of climate change on the distribution of CL in North Africa, with a focus on Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco.<br><br>METHODS: We analyzed historical epidemiological and climatic data from 2000 to 2020 and employed a Generalized Additive Model to assess the influence of climatic variables including temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and precipitation on CL incidence. Additionally, climate projection data from the Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment (CORDEX) under the RCP 2.6 scenario were utilized to predict future CL incidence from 2021 to 2100.<br><br>RESULTS: The findings indicate an increase in CL cases in Mediterranean coastal areas, particularly in eastern Tunisia, Algeria, and parts of Morocco, due to rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns. The analysis revealed varying temporal peaks in CL incidence across the three countries: short-term for Algeria (2025), mid-term for Morocco (2065), and long-term for Tunisia (2085).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This study underscores the need for region-specific surveillance and response systems and emphasizes the importance of integrating climate forecasts into public health strategies to mitigate the risks of CL spread under changing climatic conditions in North Africa.},
}
@article {pmid39923484,
year = {2025},
author = {Cao, F and Liu, L and Rong, Y and Jiang, N and Zhao, L and Zhang, Q and Wu, Z and Zhao, W and Li, S},
title = {Climate change enhances greening while human activities accelerate degradation in northern China's grasslands.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {966},
number = {},
pages = {178570},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178570},
pmid = {39923484},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Grassland ; China ; *Human Activities ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Humans ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Northern China's grasslands play a pivotal role in livestock production, energy utilization, and ecosystem balance, both domestically and globally. However, they exhibit pronounced temporal variability and marked spatial heterogeneity. Since most existing studies rely on single vegetation indices and regional-scale analyses, they may introduce biases in interpreting grassland dynamics and their underlying drivers. To address this gap, we integrated both functional and structural indices - Gross Primary Productivity (GPP), solar-Induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF), Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), and Leaf Area Index (LAI) - to systematically investigate spatiotemporal trends across various grassland types in northern China. Using partial derivative analysis, we quantified the relative contributions of climate change and human activities to these observed vegetation trends. Results indicated that over 70 % of grassland areas, especially temperate grasslands, showed an overall increase in vegetation indices, while a decline was observed in the southwestern alpine grasslands. Climate change was the primary driver of grassland greening (56.55 %-63.83 %), primarily through increased precipitation in temperate grasslands and rising temperatures in alpine grasslands. Human activities contributed substantially to greening (36.17 %-43.45 %), especially in desertified temperate grasslands (e.g., Mu Us Sandy Land, Gansu, Ningxia, Xinjiang) and Qinghai alpine meadows, mainly through farmland restoration and desertification control. Conversely, human activities also served as the primary driver of grassland degradation (51.70 %-69.64 %) in certain alpine regions, where overgrazing and population growth - compounded by rising temperatures and declining soil moisture - led to significant vegetation losses. Moreover, 72.66 % of temperate grasslands demonstrated strong coupling between vegetation structure and function, whereas 57.59 % of alpine grasslands exhibited increasing GPP alongside declines in both LAI and SIF. Overall, these findings underscore the spatial heterogeneity of grassland responses to climatic and anthropogenic drivers, highlighting the necessity of employing multiple vegetation indices to guide targeted and effective grassland management strategies.},
}
@article {pmid39923082,
year = {2025},
author = {Greening, SS and Pascarosa, LR and Munster, AL and Gagne, RB and Ellis, JC},
title = {Climate change as a wildlife health threat: a scoping review.},
journal = {BMC veterinary research},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {60},
pmid = {39923082},
issn = {1746-6148},
mesh = {Animals ; *Animals, Wild ; *Climate Change ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The definition of wildlife health continues to expand with the recognition that health is more than the absence of disease. Practitioners are working to integrate concepts such as vulnerability, adaptation, and resilience into wildlife health research, surveillance, and management actions. Here, we performed a scoping review to identify scholarly articles from 2008 onwards with a focus on climate change impacts on wildlife health. Searches were conducted in Web of Science, Zoological Record, Scopus, Ovid CAB Abstracts, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. Articles were screened for relevance and fed into an AI-based thematic analysis that identified recurring themes across the literature. Each theme was manually reviewed and refined to help describe the scope and depth of existing literature, identify key themes, and assess potential knowledge gaps.<br><br>RESULTS: In total, 2,249 citations were retrieved of which 372 were included in further analysis after applying a set of inclusion/exclusion criteria. On closer inspection, 30.4% (113/372) of the papers were focused on climate-associated impacts on vector distribution. For this reason, two thematic analyses were performed, one which only included the subset of papers focused on climate change and vector distribution (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;113) and another including the remaining papers focused on climate-associated impacts on wildlife health (n&#x2009;=&#x2009;259). Amongst the subset of papers focused on vector distribution, top themes included concepts related to pathogen transmission dynamics, human/public health, and pathogen prevalence, while health papers focused on concepts related to increasing temperatures, species home ranges and distribution, and changing environmental variables.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: A large number of the papers retrieved in the literature search focused on how climate change impacts the distribution and abundance of host, vector, and pathogen species, remaining disease-centric in their approach. Papers including themes related to management actions were limited reflecting some uncertainty on how best to respond and prepare for climate change. Further discussion is needed on how wildlife health concepts can be used to help inform on-the-ground management actions in the face of climate uncertainty, this includes the collection of baseline health data and research into health metrics that could be used as indicators of resilience at the ecosystem level.},
}
@article {pmid39922677,
year = {2025},
author = {Poole, JA and Nadeau, KC},
title = {Climate Change and the Practice of Allergy and Immunology.},
journal = {The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice},
volume = {13},
number = {2},
pages = {295-297},
doi = {10.1016/j.jaip.2024.11.024},
pmid = {39922677},
issn = {2213-2201},
}
@article {pmid39921955,
year = {2025},
author = {Guédé, KG and Yu, Z and Simonovic, SP and Gu, H and Emani, GF and Badji, O and Chen, X and Sika, B and Adiaffi, B},
title = {Combined effect of landuse/landcover and climate change projection on the spatiotemporal streamflow response in cryosphere catchment in the Tibetan Plateau.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {376},
number = {},
pages = {124353},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124353},
pmid = {39921955},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Tibet ; Rivers ; Hydrology ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Climate and landuse/landcover (LULC) change are primary drivers significantly impacting basin hydrology. However, in the Tibetan Plateau (TP), future streamflow projections that consider the combined effects of climate change and LULC change are lacking. This study aims to enhance the accuracy of future streamflow simulations in the Lhasa River Basin (LRB). It is the initial attempt to evaluate future streamflow variation in the TP that considers the sensitivity of crucial hydrological components (snow, glacier, and permafrost) to warming trends, along with future LULC changes and bias-corrected climate projections. Using the Water Balance Simulation Model (WaSiM), we assessed the individual and combined impacts of climate and LULC change on spatiotemporal streamflow variations from 2010 to 2099 in the LRB. The model includes the entire cryosphere component, essential for regions like the Tibetan Plateau. Future LULC patterns were predicted using the Cellular Automata-Markov model, while multiple bias-corrected General Circulation Models (GCMs) provided climate change data under two emission scenarios. Results suggest urban areas may expand to 83.9% by 2090 compared to 2020. Future precipitation and temperature trends in the LRB indicate an overall increase, except for a decline in winter precipitation. The impacts of LULC change and climate variability on streamflow differ among sub-basins. LULC change alone could lead to a 7.01% annual streamflow increase, while future climate change may increase annual streamflow by 7.37% to 71.74% compared to the baseline (1980-2009). When both drivers are combined, streamflow increases are projected to range from 9.53% to 82.36%. Although LULC change is a lesser factor, its implications in streamflow projections in TP should not be overlooked. The findings of this study can assist policymakers in managing the challenges posed by climate and LULC change in the LRB.},
}
@article {pmid39921594,
year = {2025},
author = {Martins, WA},
title = {Navigating epilepsy care in the wake of climate change.},
journal = {Epileptic disorders : international epilepsy journal with videotape},
volume = {27},
number = {3},
pages = {495-496},
doi = {10.1002/epd2.70000},
pmid = {39921594},
issn = {1950-6945},
}
@article {pmid39920099,
year = {2025},
author = {Huang, J and Bu, Y},
title = {Who views what from whom? Social media exposure and the Chinese public's risk perceptions of climate change.},
journal = {Risk analysis : an official publication of the Society for Risk Analysis},
volume = {45},
number = {12},
pages = {4231-4245},
doi = {10.1111/risa.17716},
pmid = {39920099},
issn = {1539-6924},
support = {23BSH103//National Social Science Fund of China/ ; FJ2023B127//Fujian Provincial Federation of Social Sciences/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Social Media ; Humans ; China ; Risk Assessment ; *Public Opinion ; Perception ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Media Exposure ; East Asian People ; },
abstract = {The Chinese public is increasingly experiencing the local impacts of climate change, whereas the government downplays its domestic effects and critical opinions on environmental governance. As climate change perceptions are crucial for individual risk management, adaptation, and collective climate actions, it is vital to explore how these perceptions are shaped. Given the increasing significance of social media in climate change discourse, this study employs survey data from the 2021 Environmental Risk Perceptions and Environmental Behaviors of Urban Residents Project to investigate how social media exposure influences risk perceptions of climate change among the Chinese public. Drawing on the social amplification of risk framework, this study examines the effect of exposure to environmental information, exposure to opinion diversity, individuals' social media network ties to environmental opinion leaders, and the interaction between social media exposure and cultural values. The results indicate that in the contexts where climate change is neither politically divisive nor openly debated, social media exposure to diverse opinions and social media network ties to environmental scholars positively predict risk perceptions. Additionally, egalitarianism and fatalism are found to moderate the effect of these connections with environmental scholars. This study extends previous research, which focuses largely on the association between the frequency of social media exposure and risk perceptions of climate change, by revealing a more comprehensive and nuanced process that links social media exposure to climate change perceptions.},
}
@article {pmid39919087,
year = {2025},
author = {Khan, MH and Macherla, S and Anupam, A},
title = {Nonlinear connectedness of conventional crypto-assets and sustainable crypto-assets with climate change: A complex systems modelling approach.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {2},
pages = {e0318647},
pmid = {39919087},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; Nonlinear Dynamics ; *Models, Theoretical ; Ecosystem ; Algorithms ; },
abstract = {Earlier studies used classical time series models to forecast the nonlinear connectedness of conventional crypto-assets with CO2 emissions. For the first time, this study aims to provide a data-driven Nonlinear System Identification technique to study the nonlinear connectedness of crypto-assets with CO2 emissions. Using daily data from January 2, 2019, to March 31, 2023, we investigate the nonlinear connectedness among conventional crypto-assets, sustainable crypto-assets, and CO2 emissions based on our proposed model, Multiple Inputs Single Output (MISO) Nonlinear Autoregressive with Exogenous Inputs (NARX). Intriguingly, the forecasting accuracy of the proposed model improves with the inclusion of exogenous input variables (conventional and sustainable crypto-assets). Overall, our results reveal that conventional crypto-assets exhibit slightly stronger connectedness with CO2 emissions compared to sustainable crypto-assets. These findings suggest that, to some extent, sustainable crypto-assets provide a solution to the environmental issues related to CO2 emissions. However, further improvements in sustainable crypto-assets through technological advances are required to develop more energy-efficient decentralised finance consensus algorithms, with the aim of reshaping the cryptocurrency ecosystem into an environmentally sustainable market.},
}
@article {pmid39918531,
year = {2025},
author = {Heyn, PC and Terhune, EA and Godha, K and Hirsch, MA},
title = {Protecting Your Health and Brain Against Climate Change: An Information Page for Older Adults.},
journal = {Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation},
volume = {106},
number = {5},
pages = {813-816},
pmid = {39918531},
issn = {1532-821X},
support = {R13 AG062151/AG/NIA NIH HHS/United States ; R13 AG072884/AG/NIA NIH HHS/United States ; R13 AT011146/AT/NCCIH NIH HHS/United States ; R13 AT012585/AT/NCCIH NIH HHS/United States ; },
}
@article {pmid39917963,
year = {2025},
author = {Ledoux, JB and Gomez-Garrido, J and Cruz, F and Camara Ferreira, F and Matos, A and Sarropoulou, X and Ramirez-Calero, S and Aurelle, D and Lopez-Sendino, P and Grayson, NE and Moore, BS and Antunes, A and Aguilera, L and Gut, M and Salces-Ortiz, J and Fernández, R and Linares, C and Garrabou, J and Alioto, T},
title = {Chromosome-Level Genome Assembly and Annotation of Corallium rubrum: A Mediterranean Coral Threatened by Overharvesting and Climate Change.},
journal = {Genome biology and evolution},
volume = {17},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {39917963},
issn = {1759-6653},
support = {UIDB/04423/2020//Catalan Initiative for the Earth Biogenome Project/ ; //FCT-Funda&#xe7;o para a Ci&#xea;ncia e a Tecnologia/ ; //Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation/ ; //Instituto de Salud Carlos III/ ; //Generalitat de Catalunya/ ; //Departament de Salut/ ; //Departament de Recerca i Universitats/ ; 1166-39417//European FEDER Fund/ ; //Excellence Initiative of Aix-Marseille University-A*MIDEX/ ; //French "Investissements d'Avenir" program/ ; RYC2017-22492//Ram&#xf3;n y Cajal fellowship/ ; //ESF/ ; PID2019-108824GA-I00//Agencia Estatal de Investigaci&#xf3;n/ ; /ERC_/European Research Council/International ; 948281//European's Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program/ ; AGAUR 2021-SGR00420//Departament d'Economia i Coneixement de la Generalitat de Catalunya/ ; //Spanish government/ ; CEX2019-000928-S//Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence/ ; //ICREA/ ; //ICREA Academia program/ ; NERRS NA22NOS4200050//Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship/ ; 2021 SGR 01073//Marine Conservation research group-MedRecover/ ; },
mesh = {*Anthozoa/genetics ; Animals ; *Genome ; Climate Change ; Molecular Sequence Annotation ; Chromosomes/genetics ; Mediterranean Sea ; },
abstract = {Reference genomes are key resources in biodiversity conservation. Yet, sequencing efforts are not evenly distributed across the tree of life raising concerns over our ability to enlighten conservation with genomic data. Good-quality reference genomes remain scarce in octocorals while these species are highly relevant targets for conservation. Here, we present the first annotated reference genome in the red coral, Corallium rubrum (Linnaeus, 1758), a habitat-forming octocoral from the Mediterranean and neighboring Atlantic, impacted by overharvesting and anthropogenic warming-induced mass mortality events. Combining long reads from Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT), Illumina paired-end reads for improving the base accuracy of the ONT-based genome assembly, and Arima Hi-C contact data to place the sequences into chromosomes, we assembled a genome of 532 Mb (20 chromosomes, 309 scaffolds) with contig and scaffold N50 of 1.6 and 18.5 Mb, respectively. Fifty percent of the sequence (L50) was contained in seven superscaffolds. The consensus quality value of the final assembly was 42, and the single and duplicated gene completeness reported by BUSCO was 86.4% and 1%, respectively (metazoa_odb10 database). We annotated 26,348 protein-coding genes and 34,548 noncoding transcripts. This annotated chromosome-level genome assembly, one of the first in octocorals and the first in Scleralcyonacea order, is currently used in a project based on whole-genome resequencing dedicated to the conservation and management of C. rubrum.},
}
@article {pmid39915536,
year = {2025},
author = {de Oliveira-Júnior, JF and Mendes, D and Porto, HD and Cardoso, KRA and Neto, JAF and da Silva, EBC and de Aquino Pereira, M and Mendes, MCD and Baracho, BBD and Jamjareegulgarn, P},
title = {Analysis of drought and extreme precipitation events in Thailand: trends, climate modeling, and implications for climate change adaptation.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {4501},
pmid = {39915536},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {RE-KRIS/FF67/008//Thailand Science Research and Innovation Fund/ ; },
abstract = {Thailand is under threat from climate change, where extreme climate events are expected to intensify and increase in the coming decades. The objective is to assess extreme drought and rainfall events in Thailand based on climate modeling through an ensemble for future projections of extreme climate indices. The climate indices used were Consecutive Dry Days (CDD), Maximum Number of Consecutive Summer Days (CSU), Consecutive Wet Days (CWD), Warm Spell Duration Index (WSDI), and Maximum Number of Consecutive Wet Days (WW) derived from simulations of an ensemble composed of six models from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) via the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) with the backpropagation method. The projections were based on three scenarios: historical (20th century); intermediate forcing (RCP 4.5) and high forcing (RCP 8.5). The results of the climate indices pointed to significant regional differences in Thailand. Historically, the CDD indicated 35 consecutive dry days in the northern (N) and northeastern (NE) parts of Thailand, whereas the southern region showed CDD values of fewer than 10 consecutive dry days. In the R4.5 scenario, a meridional pattern emerged in CDD, increasing from east (E) to west (W). In the R8.5 scenario, the number of consecutive dry days increased across the entire country. The WSDI stood out in both the R4.5 and R8.5 scenarios, with an increase in the duration of warm spells in Thailand. The CSU did not perform satisfactorily in the scenarios adopted. Historically, the CWD indicated consecutive wet days in the N and NE, whereas in the R4.5 and R8.5 scenarios, this was observed only in the Central and Southern regions. Historically, the maximum number of consecutive rainy days varied in the NE and South via WW. In the R4.5 and R8.5 scenarios, there was a significant increase in the maximum number of consecutive rainy days across Thailand. Projections based on climate indices indicate that Thailand needs to adopt mitigation measures across its regions to neutralize the impacts of extreme drought and rainfall events on socioeconomic sectors, particularly in tourism, industry, agricultural production, and food security for its population.},
}
@article {pmid39914710,
year = {2025},
author = {Duan, H and Sun, S and Yang, W and Yu, L and Gao, Q and Wang, H and Wang, R and Zheng, P},
title = {Future climate change facilitates the herb drought-tolerant species distribution than woody species.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {270},
number = {},
pages = {121039},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.121039},
pmid = {39914710},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Droughts ; China ; *Plants ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Drought-tolerant species play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem services in arid and semi-arid regions wherein subject to rapid climate change. However, how future climate change affect the distribution of drought-tolerant plants with different growth forms (e.g., herb and woody) remains largely unknown. Here, we used the MaxEnt model to simulate the potential species distribution under current conditions, and predicted the future species distribution of 82 common drought-tolerant plants in China under two time periods (2041-2060 and 2081-2100) and three climate change scenarios (SSP126, SSP245 and SSP585) in the future. We found that the western and northern regions of China are hotspots for drought-tolerant plant distribution. Compared with other predictors, aridity index (AI) explained the largest portion of variation (45%) in the distribution patterns of drought-tolerant plant plants. Climate change would change the distribution of drought-tolerant plants, with more than 50% of the species showing a trend of shrinking ranges in China. For both herb and woody plants, the highest turnover values were observed under SSP585 for the period 2081-2100, reaching 37.67% and 29.08%, respectively. Our results highlighted that herb and woody plants respond differently to climate change stresses, with herb plants projected to greatly expand their ranges in the future. These insights are vital for evaluating the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and informing the development of effective adaptation strategies.},
}
@article {pmid39914320,
year = {2025},
author = {Gouvêa, LP and Krause-Jensen, D and Duarte, CM and Assis, J},
title = {Projected impacts of future climate change on the aboveground biomass of seagrasses at global scale.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {966},
number = {},
pages = {178680},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178680},
pmid = {39914320},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biomass ; *Alismatales ; Ecosystem ; *Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Seagrasses are crucial marine ecosystems that have experienced declines due to anthropogenic and climate change impacts. The projected future climate change suggests additional seagrass losses, but no global-scale estimates are currently available on the potential changes in aboveground biomass of seagrasses. We modelled and quantified the current potential aboveground biomass (AGB) of seagrasses on the global scale and projected future AGB under contrasting Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) scenarios, from low emissions (SSP1-1.9) to high emissions (SSP3-7.0 and SSP5-8.5). A machine learning algorithm (Boosted Regression Trees) fitted a comprehensive AGB dataset against biological and anthropogenic meaningful predictors. The model performed with high accuracy (deviance explained: 0.83), highlighting the role of genus and temperature conditions in defining global AGB patterns. The model estimated a present-day average AGB of 133.83 gDW·m[2] (DW, dry weight) and a total global AGB of 0.0673 Pg DW. Future projections were highly dependent on the emission scenario, with losses in AGB ranging between 4.25 % and 9.25 % and in overall AGB between 9.96 % and 10.26 % across scenarios. Particularly, the higher emission scenario projected severe regional losses along the coastlines of the Tropical Eastern Pacific, the Eastern Indo-Pacific, the Temperate Northern Pacific, and the Tropical Atlantic, and gains along the Temperate Southern Africa and the Arctic regions. Our global estimates underline that fulfilling the Paris Agreement, as well as conserving and monitoring populations most affected by combined anthropogenic pressures would help to limit seagrass AGB declines, thereby supporting the multiple ecological services of seagrasses.},
}
@article {pmid39914080,
year = {2025},
author = {Walton, H and Dajnak, D and Holland, M and Evangelopoulos, D and Wood, D and Brand, C and Assareh, N and Stewart, G and Beddows, A and Lee, SY and Fecht, D and Liu, Y and Davies, B and Goodman, A and Vu, T and Beevers, S},
title = {Health and associated economic benefits of reduced air pollution and increased physical activity from climate change policies in the UK.},
journal = {Environment international},
volume = {196},
number = {},
pages = {109283},
doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2025.109283},
pmid = {39914080},
issn = {1873-6750},
mesh = {*Air Pollution/prevention &amp; control/statistics &amp; numerical data/economics ; United Kingdom ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; *Exercise ; *Environmental Policy ; *Environmental Exposure/statistics &amp; numerical data ; },
abstract = {Climate change policies do not always include analysis of air quality and physical activity co-benefits. We compared business as usual (BAU) UK policy with Net Zero scenarios from the UK Climate Change Committee for road transport and building sectors. We quantified and monetised the health benefits of the Balanced Net Zero (BNZP) and Widespread Innovation (WI) Pathways. Air pollution concentrations were predicted using Chemical Transport Models and population-weighted. Shifts from car to walking and cycling for transport were converted to METhrs/week. Literature concentration-response functions were combined with baseline rates from routine statistics/other sources. Mortality and multi-morbidity impacts were calculated using lifetable analysis, and an incidence/prevalence model from 2019 to 2154 (a lifetime after 2050). Monetary values were applied to the results. The BNZP policy compared with BAU gave 4.9 (95 % confidence interval 1.0-9.0) million life-years gained (LYG) (UK population, to 2154), including 1.1 (0.7-1.6) million LYG from active travel improvements. Avoided COPD and childhood asthma cases were 201,000 (150,000 - 250,000) and 192,000 (64,600-311,000). The monetised air quality morbidity benefits (£52.1 (36.4 - 67.8) billion) substantially added to the air quality mortality benefits (£77.9 (42.9 to 90.8) billion). Total yearly monetised benefits for BNZP vs BAU summed to 2154 (air pollution/active travel) were £153 (122 to 184) billion (core); 278 (228 to 334) billion (+outcomes with weaker evidence). Adding the effects of air pollution reductions on disease incidence, with effects of air pollution and physical activity on mortality, increases the monetised benefits that may justify Net Zero policies in cost-benefit analysis.},
}
@article {pmid39913568,
year = {2025},
author = {Stroeve, JC and Notz, D and Dawson, J and Schuur, EAG and Dahl-Jensen, D and Giesse, C},
title = {Disappearing landscapes: The Arctic at +2.7°C global warming.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {387},
number = {6734},
pages = {616-621},
doi = {10.1126/science.ads1549},
pmid = {39913568},
issn = {1095-9203},
abstract = {Under current nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, global warming is projected to reach 2.7°C above preindustrial levels. In this review, we show that at such a level of warming, the Arctic would be transformed beyond contemporary recognition: Virtually every day of the year would have air temperatures higher than preindustrial extremes, the Arctic Ocean would be essentially ice free for several months in summer, the area of Greenland that reaches melting temperatures for at least a month would roughly quadruple, and the area of permafrost would be roughly half of what it was in preindustrial times. These geophysical changes go along with widespread ecosystem disruptions and infrastructure damage, which, as we show here, could be substantially reduced by increased efforts to limit global warming.},
}
@article {pmid39912826,
year = {2025},
author = {Sahoo, M and Bentley, P and Smith, A and Blackbourn, P and Howarth, K and Bau, D and Thornton, S},
title = {A laboratory-scale physical model for freeze-thaw studies in soil columns under simulated climate change conditions.},
journal = {Environmental science and pollution research international},
volume = {32},
number = {9},
pages = {5293-5301},
pmid = {39912826},
issn = {1614-7499},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Freezing ; *Soil/chemistry ; Models, Theoretical ; Temperature ; Seasons ; },
abstract = {Responses of soils to climate warming during winter can be studied by monitoring soil temperature variations in the vadose zone. Freeze-thaw cycles during winter can have a significant impact on soil biogeochemical and physical processes. Observing soil temperature at different depths offers important insights into heat availability, which influences biogeochemical activity and solute movement driven by temperature gradients. However, it is difficult to replicate the relevant processes in soil columns without maintaining freezing temperatures with an unfrozen soil layer below the freezing interface. This paper describes the development and experimental verification of a laboratory-scale physical model to assess the effect of freeze-thaw cycles on biogeochemical processes in unsaturated soil. The results show that the experimental design can (i) induce cyclical freezing of soil down to desirable depths, (ii) maintain vertical temperature gradients and (iii) ensure the rest of the column remains unfrozen below the freezing interface for pore water sampling. The rate of freezing is suitable for quick freeze-thaw cycles (0.19 °C/min). This setup can be further developed to observe solute transport and attenuation in variably-saturated soil and soil moisture status for different freeze-thaw regimes under simulated climate change scenarios.},
}
@article {pmid39911654,
year = {2024},
author = {Rui, H and Luo, B and Wang, Y and Zhu, L and Zhu, Q},
title = {Quantitative impacts of climate change and human activities on grassland growth in Xinjiang, China.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1497248},
pmid = {39911654},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Grassland is an important vegetation type in Xinjiang, China, playing a crucial role in the terrestrial carbon cycle. Previous studies have shown that both climate change and human activities significantly impact grassland growth. However, research quantifying the contributions of these two factors to grassland changes is still not thorough enough. This study utilized remote sensing data, i.e., Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), to analyze the spatial trends of grassland changes from 1982 to 2015, and the correlation between NDVI and climate factors. Then, relative contributions of climate change and human activities to grassland changes were explored across Xinjiang. The results indicated that there was a significant spatial heterogeneity in the interannual variations of NDVI in the study area, showing an overall increasing trend (covering 62.5% of the study area). This was mainly attributed to the warming and humidifying trend of Xinjiang's climate in recent decades, where increased precipitation and rising temperatures promoted grassland growth. The main regions with increased NDVI included the western part of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, the southern part of Tacheng Prefecture, and the northwestern part of the Tarim Basin; while the areas with decreased NDVI were mainly located in the western part of the study area, e.g., the Ili River basin, and the Tekes River basin. Compared to precipitation, NDVI showed a stronger correlation with temperature, which was related to temperature promoting organic matter decomposition and enhancing vegetation nutrient utilization efficiency. NDVI was negatively correlated with VPD, mainly due to the effects of transpiration and surface evaporation. In terms of grassland growth, climate change (52%) contributed as much as human activity (48%). For the grassland reduction, human activities played a larger role. Overall, in mountainous and flat areas, human activities contributed more (64.29%) than climate change (35.71%), including activities such as grazing and urbanization.},
}
@article {pmid39910327,
year = {2025},
author = {Aniye, HW and Bekele, T and Worku, W},
title = {Trends of climate variability and its association with farmers' perceptions of climate change in Gassera district, southeastern Ethiopia.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {4399},
pmid = {39910327},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Ethiopia ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; *Farmers/psychology ; Male ; Female ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Droughts ; Adult ; Temperature ; Rain ; Middle Aged ; Agriculture ; *Perception ; Seasons ; Rural Population ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; },
abstract = {Climate change and variability have threatened rain-fed subsistence agriculture by affecting the livelihoods of rural communities in Ethiopia. The Gassera district is among the high-potential crop production areas and is severely affected by recurrent drought resulting from climate change. This study examined trends in climatic variability, farmers' perceptions, and the determinants of climate change in the Gassera district, southeastern Ethiopia. A cross-sectional survey design was employed to select agroecologies and collect data from 444 farm households via multistage random sampling. Linear regression, the chi-square test, and rainfall anomalies were used for the data analysis. The results revealed significant (Ρ = 0.00) increasing trends in annual temperature, a decrease in annual rainfall of 2.92 mm/year, and severe rainfall variability for the Belg season. Most of the interviewed farmers reported increases in temperature, erratic rainfall, and drought frequency of 96.24%, 86.47%, and 89.73%, respectively. The study concludes that climate change variability is described by long-term average increases in temperature, erratic rainfall, and the occurrence of drought. This research also concluded that farmers' perceptions matched well with records of increases in temperature, erratic rainfall, and drought frequency. The results also revealed gender, education, and agroecological settings were the determinant factors related to farmers' perceptions of climate variability.},
}
@article {pmid39909982,
year = {2025},
author = {da Costa, MV and Debone, D and Miraglia, SGEK},
title = {Brazilian beef production and GHG emission - social cost of carbon and perspectives for climate change mitigation.},
journal = {Environmental science and pollution research international},
volume = {32},
number = {9},
pages = {5245-5258},
pmid = {39909982},
issn = {1614-7499},
mesh = {Brazil ; *Greenhouse Gases ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; Cattle ; Carbon ; },
abstract = {The livestock sector holds a prominent position among Brazilian economic sectors; however, beef production is linked to noteworthy environmental impacts, including deforestation and greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions. In alignment with the Paris Agreement, Brazil aims to reduce GHG emissions by 43% by 2030 as part of its NDC commitment. This study aims to elucidate the nexus between beef production and emissions from beef cattle, providing an assessment of predictive GHG emission scenarios for 2030, and an economic valuation of these emissions utilizing the social cost of carbon (SCC). Under a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario, GHG emissions from beef production are estimated to range between 0.42-0.63 GtCO2e in 2030. Conversely, meeting the Brazilian Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) target requires limiting emissions to 0.26 GtCO2e. The SCC analysis unveils a potential cost reductions ranging from US $18.8 to $42.6 billion in 2030, contingent upon achieving the NDC. Furthermore, a strategic assessment considering climate targets and prioritizing beef exports envisions a domestic market availability of 2-10 kg of beef per capita in 2030. This study highlight the critical need for transformative adjustments in livestock production methods to reduce GHG emissions per unit of beef yield, with a focus on the economic advantages of emission mitigation.},
}
@article {pmid39908996,
year = {2025},
author = {Wall, E and Eapen, V},
title = {Nurturing tomorrow: Mental health effect on children and youth due to climate change.},
journal = {Australian journal of general practice},
volume = {54},
number = {1-2},
pages = {51-55},
doi = {10.31128/AJGP-06-24-7305},
pmid = {39908996},
issn = {2208-7958},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Child ; Adolescent ; *Mental Health/standards ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Few global challenges loom over public health as ominously as climate change, and this is especially pertinent for children and youth due to a combination of direct and indirect effects on their mental health and wellbeing.<br><br>OBJECTIVE: This paper describes the challenges faced by children and young people in the face of the unprecedented impact of climate related events or anxiety about planetary health and its impact on their health and wellbeing. Potential steps for realistic actions are also provided.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Health professionals need to be aware and vigilant about children and young people presenting with climate-related physical and mental health issues. It is essential that they are offered appropriate access to evidence-based resources to engage and empower them with relevant information alongside targeted interventions and supports matching their specific clinical presentations and needs.},
}
@article {pmid39908694,
year = {2025},
author = {Pan, N and Tian, H and Shi, H and Pan, S and Canadell, JG and Chang, J and Ciais, P and Davidson, EA and Hugelius, G and Ito, A and Jackson, RB and Joos, F and Lienert, S and Millet, DB and Olin, S and Patra, PK and Thompson, RL and Vuichard, N and Wells, KC and Wilson, C and You, Y and Zaehle, S},
title = {Climate change rivals fertilizer use in driving soil nitrous oxide emissions in the northern high latitudes: Insights from terrestrial biosphere models.},
journal = {Environment international},
volume = {196},
number = {},
pages = {109297},
doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2025.109297},
pmid = {39908694},
issn = {1873-6750},
mesh = {*Nitrous Oxide/analysis ; *Climate Change ; *Fertilizers/analysis ; *Soil/chemistry ; *Air Pollutants/analysis ; Models, Theoretical ; Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Nitrous oxide (N2O) is the most important stratospheric ozone-depleting agent based on current emissions and the third largest contributor to increased net radiative forcing. Increases in atmospheric N2O have been attributed primarily to enhanced soil N2O emissions. Critically, contributions from soils in the Northern High Latitudes (NHL, >50°N) remain poorly quantified despite their exposure to rapid rates of regional warming and changing hydrology due to climate change. In this study, we used an ensemble of six process-based terrestrial biosphere models (TBMs) from the Global Nitrogen/Nitrous Oxide Model Intercomparison Project (NMIP) to quantify soil N2 O emissions across the NHL during 1861-2016. Factorial simulations were conducted to disentangle the contributions of key driving factors, including climate change, nitrogen inputs, land use change, and rising atmospheric CO2 concentration , to the trends in emissions. The NMIP models suggests NHL soil N2O emissions doubled from 1861 to 2016, increasing on average by 2.0 ± 1.0 Gg N/yr (p < 0.01). Over the entire study period, while N fertilizer application (42 ± 20 %) contributed the largest share to the increase in NHL soil emissions, climate change effect was comparable (37 ± 25 %), underscoring its significant role. In the recent decade (2007-2016), anthropogenic sources contributed 47 ± 17 % (279 ± 156 Gg N/yr) of the total N2O emissions from the NHL, while unmanaged soils contributed a comparable amount (290 ± 142 Gg N/yr). The trend of increasing emissions from nitrogen fertilizer reversed after the 1980 s because of reduced applications in non-permafrost regions. In addition, increased plant growth due to CO2 fertilization suppressed simulated emissions. However, permafrost soil N2O emissions continued increasing attributable to climate warming; the interaction of climate warming and increasing CO2 concentrations on nitrogen and carbon cycling will determine future trends in NHL soil N2O emissions. The rigorous interplay between process modeling and field experimentation will be essential for improving model representations of the mechanisms controlling N2O fluxes in the Northern High Latitudes and for reducing associated uncertainties.},
}
@article {pmid39908312,
year = {2025},
author = {Schuitema, G and Lacchia, A},
title = {From anxiety to coping: Understanding psychological distance and coping skills for climate change and COVID-19 in 10-12-year-old children.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {2},
pages = {e0317725},
pmid = {39908312},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Humans ; *COVID-19/psychology/epidemiology ; *Adaptation, Psychological ; Child ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; *Anxiety/psychology/epidemiology ; Longitudinal Studies ; Ireland/epidemiology ; *Psychological Distance ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Pandemics ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Coping Skills ; },
abstract = {Children worldwide experience climate anxiety, defined as a chronic fear of environmental catastrophe. Following other scholars who sought comparison between the perceived risks and our collective responses with the COVID-19 pandemic, as they can both be considered global crises. Children's emotional responses, psychological distance and coping strategies to climate change compared and COVID-19 are compared, using a mixed-method longitudinal study among 231 primary school children across the Republic of Ireland. Pre-pandemic and post-lock down data were collected measuring children's emotions through surveys using Likert scales and sketches. Sketching, increasingly recognised as a method for assessing emotional expression, is especially useful when language skills are limited. Results suggest that because climate change was more psychologically distant than COVID-19, it was more difficult for children to effectively use emotional-, meaning-, problem-, and relationship-focused coping strategies to deal with their climate anxiety. One important conclusion of this study is that messages and strategies used to motivate adults to take climate action may increase climate anxiety among young children. Also, relationship-focused coping strategies are underutilised to help children deal with climate anxiety, whilst these were promising coping mechanisms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, creating positive social support and collective action may help young children to cope with climate anxiety.},
}
@article {pmid39907444,
year = {2025},
author = {Kontoyiannis, DP and Casadevall, A},
title = {Would global warming bring an increase of invertebrate-associated cutaneous invasive fungal infections?.},
journal = {mBio},
volume = {16},
number = {3},
pages = {e0344724},
pmid = {39907444},
issn = {2150-7511},
support = {//Robert C. Hickey Endowment to DPK/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Global Warming ; *Invertebrates/microbiology ; Humans ; *Invasive Fungal Infections/epidemiology/microbiology ; Fungi/pathogenicity ; *Dermatomycoses/epidemiology/microbiology ; Skin/microbiology ; *Bites and Stings/complications/microbiology ; },
abstract = {Invasive mold-associated cutaneous disease is a rare but potentially catastrophic consequence of trauma. However, invertebrate bites are not well recognized as a mechanism for the inoculation of fungi into subcutaneous tissue that can also result in severe infections. Invertebrates often carry fungi with human pathogenic potential as part of their microbiome, and bites break the skin, providing a conduit for them to penetrate subcutaneous tissues where the establishment of infection can produce serious skin and soft tissue fungal diseases. In this essay, we review the existing data for invertebrate bite-associated cutaneous invasive fungal infections (IBA-cIFIs) and consider the potential consequences of global warming on their epidemiology. Climate changes will be associated with changes in the range of invertebrates and adaptation of their associated microbes to warmer temperatures. Fungal adaptation to higher temperatures can defeat the mammalian protective barrier and be associated with both more and different IBA-cIFIs.},
}
@article {pmid39906868,
year = {2025},
author = {Talha, M and Nejadhashemi, AP and Moller, K},
title = {Soft computing paradigm for climate change adaptation and mitigation in Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey: A systematic review.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {11},
number = {2},
pages = {e41974},
pmid = {39906868},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {This systematic review examines the application of artificial intelligence (AI), including machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL), for climate change adaptation and mitigation in Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey. These three nations-key Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) members and a nexus between Europe and South Asia-are experiencing diverse environmental challenges due to varying climatic conditions. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we conducted a comprehensive search in the Scopus database, ultimately identifying 76 relevant articles out of an initial 492. Although some articles utilized multiple techniques, classical ML methods appeared in approximately 37.3 % of the studies, neural network paradigms in about 57.5 %, and optimization or meta-heuristic algorithms in around 5.0 %. Regarding thematic focus, about 33.3 % of the articles addressed water resource management, 22.2 % focused on climate prediction, 11.1 % on land and agriculture, 9 % on ecosystem modeling, and 24.2 % on natural disaster preparedness and response. The analysis reveals a growing but uneven body of research utilizing AI across the ECO countries. By highlighting successful applications, identifying key gaps-such as limited cross-border collaboration and inconsistent data availability-and proposing a framework for more integrated research, this review aims to guide future initiatives that leverage AI's potential to improve climate resilience and sustainability in the region.},
}
@article {pmid39906678,
year = {2024},
author = {Barkin, JL and van Rhijn, S and Johnson, CM},
title = {The connection between climate change and perinatal mental health.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychiatry},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1515895},
pmid = {39906678},
issn = {1664-0640},
abstract = {Climate change and extreme weather events are particularly concerning for pregnant and postpartum women and have been related to negative birth outcomes. However, the impact of climate change on perinatal mental health outcomes is not well studied. Mood and anxiety disorders are among the leading comorbidities during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and they are associated with significant familial and societal burdens. It is crucial to include environmental factors in the risk profile of perinatal mental illness to optimize prevention and early intervention strategies. In the clinical experience of one of the authors, new mothers can feel particularly concerned about their baby's physical health when faced with extreme heat or may present as agitated due to heat-related sleep deprivation. This is in line with qualitative research showing maternal worrying about a baby's thermal dysregulation as one of the emerging themes. With extreme weather events becoming more frequent, clinicians have a role in advocating for climate adaptation in healthcare settings. Climate inequalities need to be addressed alongside health and social inequalities.},
}
@article {pmid39905931,
year = {2025},
author = {Saberi, P and Green-McKenzie, J},
title = {Interactive Workshop on Identifying Health Effects of Climate Change in the Clinical Setting: An Occupational and Environmental Health Solution.},
journal = {Journal of occupational and environmental medicine},
volume = {67},
number = {5},
pages = {330-332},
doi = {10.1097/JOM.0000000000003331},
pmid = {39905931},
issn = {1536-5948},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Occupational Health/education ; *Environmental Health/education ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to provide clinicians an occupational framework to assess climate-related health conditions, determine at-risk workers, and devise solutions.<br><br>METHODS: An interactive workshop was presented at the 2022 American Occupational Health Conference. Six climactic events related to occupational health were chosen with corresponding cases from National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Participants answered and discussed scripted questions. A 5-point Likert scale utilized by the American Occupational Health Conference evaluated the workshop's quality and utility, and the audience's ability to apply the knowledge.<br><br>RESULTS: Sixty-one (N = 66) participants ranked the workshop highly (4.4-4.6/5). Most participants (90%) reported incorporation of practical knowledge gained, increased advocacy capacity, and ability to teach about the issue.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Successful integration of engaging interactive sessions in clinician education on climate change and health is critical as climactic conditions can increase patient vulnerability in their role as workers.},
}
@article {pmid39905348,
year = {2025},
author = {Park, J and Oh, J and Lee, W and Kim, Y and Park, JH and Kim, H and Hwang, S},
title = {Association of ambient temperatures with suicide attempts and violence with the future projections under climate change scenarios: a nationwide time-stratified case-crossover study in South Korea.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {457},
pmid = {39905348},
issn = {1471-2458},
support = {IITP-2025-RS-2023-00254177//Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea/ ; 11-1790387-000878-01//Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; Republic of Korea/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; *Suicide, Attempted/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; *Violence/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Cross-Over Studies ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; Forecasting ; *Temperature ; Adolescent ; Incidence ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Both climate change and intentional injuries (suicide attempts and violence) are recognized as crucial factors that affect human health. Previous studies revealed the association between ambient temperatures and deaths due to intentional injuries but mostly about the consequences of severe events. Our study aimed to examine suicide attempts and violence incidence including mild and moderate cases with future projections, using each injury's burden about climate change scenarios.<br><br>METHODS: We collected nationally representative cases of suicide attempts (8,512 cases) and violence (9,742 cases) from the Korea National Hospital Discharge In-depth Injury Survey from 2005 to 2019. We performed a two-stage analysis with a time-stratified case-crossover design to evaluate the associations of outdoor temperatures with suicide attempts and violence using historical data (2005-2019). Based on the estimated associations in the historical period, we projected the excess suicide attempts and violence attributable to ambient temperatures in the future (2020-2099) using the three shared socioeconomic pathway (SSP) scenarios.<br><br>RESULTS: We found positive associations between outdoor temperatures with suicide attempts and violence individually, and the association with violence was more linear. The excess suicide attempts attributable to temperatures in the historical period were around 11%, and it was expected to increase in all SSP scenarios (up to 14.35%). For violence, the excess risk of violence attributable to temperatures in the historical period was around 3.5%, and it was also estimated to increase in the future (up to 7.92%).<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The nationwide study about South Korea shows that there are associations between an increase in outdoor temperatures and increased risks of suicide attempts and violence, and each excess injury related to temperature is projected to grow under the SSP scenarios. Our findings might provide informative evidence for relevant action plans against climate change and intentional injuries.},
}
@article {pmid39905190,
year = {2025},
author = {Chan, F and Sokolova, I and Vopel, K},
title = {Ocean hypoxia: The science of climate change in the sea.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {4260},
pmid = {39905190},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {The oxygen inventory of the global ocean is declining. This phenomenon, known as ocean deoxygenation, has emerged as a fundamental pathway for climate change to alter marine ecosystems. An important concern is how this global oxygen decline will manifest in coastal and oceanic systems that are already subject to low oxygen, or hypoxic conditions. There is also a clear need to understand how the intensification and/or expansion of hypoxia will affect ocean food webs and biogeochemical cycles. Building a predictive understanding of ocean hypoxia is a multi-scaled and multi-disciplinary research endeavor. Recent advances in ocean observation, experimental biology, and ecosystem modeling are being applied to ocean hypoxia research to reshape our understanding of the future ocean.},
}
@article {pmid39903707,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhou, B and Chen, G and Zhao, J and Yin, Y},
title = {Spatiotemporal simulation of sustainable development based on ecosystem services under climate change.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {2},
pages = {e0316605},
pmid = {39903707},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Sustainable Development ; *Ecosystem ; China ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; Computer Simulation ; Humans ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {This study explores the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of ecosystem services (ESs) in the karst region of southeastern Yunnan under the backdrop of climate change. The study innovatively calculates the sustainable development goals (SDG) index based on ecosystem services (ESs). It employs the patch-generating land use simulation (PLUS) model to simulate future land use changes (LUCs) and uses the integrated valuation of ecosystem services and tradeoffs (InVEST) model to assess ESs under different scenarios. This research systematically evaluates the ESs and SDGs in karst regions within the context of climate change. The results indicate that: (1) Under all three scenarios in 2035, the trend of LUCs in the karst area of southeastern Yunnan is highly consistent, though the intensity and spatial configuration vary significantly. The least reduction in arable land area occurs under the shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP) 126 scenario, while water bodies and construction land show varying degrees of increase; (2) Regarding ESs, both water yield and soil retention exhibit an increasing trend across all scenarios by 2035, with the most notable rise under SSP126. Conversely, habitat quality and carbon storage show a decline, with the smallest decrease also under SSP126; (3) Analyzing the SDG index, the overall value is low in 2020. In future scenarios, the SDG index increases in the southern part while decreasing in the eastern part, indicating significant differences in regional sustainable development potential. Hotspots under SSP126 and SSP245 are concentrated in the densely vegetated southwest and eastern edge areas, while cold spots are mainly found in the heavily human-impacted central Yunnan urban agglomeration and Wenshan City. This study systematically explores for the first time the spatiotemporal dynamics of ESs in the karst region of southeastern Yunnan under different climate scenarios. It provides scientific evidence for regional ecological protection and land use planning.},
}
@article {pmid39903437,
year = {2025},
author = {Gutierrez, MF and Andrade, VS and Ale, A and Monserrat, JM and Roa-Fuentes, CA and Herrera-Martínez, Y and Bacchetta, C and Cazenave, J and Rossi, AS and Nandini, S and Sarma, SSS and Piscart, C and Wiegand, C},
title = {Responses of freshwater organisms to multiple stressors in a climate change scenario: a review on small-scale experiments.},
journal = {Environmental science and pollution research international},
volume = {32},
number = {8},
pages = {4431-4444},
pmid = {39903437},
issn = {1614-7499},
support = {22-CLIMAT-04//Climat AmSud/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Fresh Water ; Salinity ; *Aquatic Organisms ; Food Chain ; Fishes ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {This review summarizes how salinity and temperature, two key global factors driven by climate change in freshwater systems, interact with other stressors on organisms in controlled small-scale factorial experiments at the population, individual, or subindividual level (excluding mesocosm and field studies). Despite the growing interest, research following all these criteria remains limited with 156 publications of which 50% analyzed stressors + salinity, 46% stressors + temperature, and only 4% involved the triple combination. Research on the combined effect of temperature and salinity predominantly focused on metals, pesticides, and, to a lesser extent, emergent contaminants, such as microplastics and nanomaterials, encompassing various biological models and responses. In general, increased temperature amplifies the single effect of stressors, whereas salinity leads to a higher diversity of responses, with similar proportions of synergisms and antagonisms. Fish (Salmoniformes, Perciformes, and Cypriniformes) were the most studied organisms. Among Crustacea, only cladocerans of the genera Daphnia and Ceriodpahnia were considered. The present review highlights the need to include other species that play key roles in freshwater food webs and to increase triple combination studies to understand complex interactions and develop adaptation and mitigation strategies to preserve the environment and its services in this changing world.},
}
@article {pmid39902198,
year = {2024},
author = {Li, S and Li, Y and Hu, M and Li, Y and Yang, M and Wang, S and Yu, W and Cheng, C and Cheng, Q},
title = {Ecological risk assessment of future suitable areas for Piper kadsura under the background of climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1471706},
pmid = {39902198},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Piper kadsura is a well-known medicinal plant that belongs to woody liana, possessing high therapeutic and economic value. The market demand of P. kadsura is huge, but its wild resources are scarce and artificial cultivation methods have not been established, which leads to a situation with strong contradiction and imbalance between supply and demand.<br><br>METHODS: In this study, 303 sample of distribution data for P. kadsura in China were collected, 33 environmental variables related to terrain, climate and soil were analyzed and the suitable habitats of P. kadsura during various periods were predicted by MaxEnt model and ArcGIS software, aiming to provide a basis for scientific cultivation and effective utilization of resources.<br><br>RESULTS: The results indicated that precipitation and temperature were significant factors in the distribution of P. kadsura. The primary environmental variables influencing the potential distribution of P. kadsura were precipitation during the driest quarter (Bio17), annual precipitation (Bio12), mean diurnal range (Bio2), and annual temperature range (Bio7). Among them, precipitation of driest quarter (Bio17) was the most influential environmental variable for the distribution of P. kadsura with the range between 100.68 and 274.48 mm. The current distribution of P. kadsura is mainly located in the coastal areas of eastern and southern China, especially Guangxi, Guangdong, Zhejiang and Fujian, with a total area of 51.74 &#xd7; 104 km2. Future climate change of global warming will lead to a reduction in the total suitable areas and high suitable areas under various climate scenarios. Especially in the SSP585 scenario, the total suitable area and the highly suitable area will be significantly reduced by 89.26% and 87.95% compared with the present during the 2090s.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Overall, these findings can provide useful references for the suitable areas' determination of wild resources, optimization of artificial cultivation and scientific selection of high quality medicinal materials on P. kadsura.},
}
@article {pmid39900994,
year = {2025},
author = {Jovanović, I and Frantová, N and Alba-Mejía, JE and Porčová, L and Psota, V and Asszonyi, J and Cerkal, R and Středa, T},
title = {Publisher Correction: Role of total polyphenol content in seed germination characteristics of spring barley varieties amidst climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {4075},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-025-86339-7},
pmid = {39900994},
issn = {2045-2322},
}
@article {pmid39899508,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, C},
title = {The evolution of food security in Japan-Based on an indicator evaluation system including climate change indicators.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {2},
pages = {e0317180},
pmid = {39899508},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Japan ; *Food Security ; Fertilizers ; Humans ; *Food Supply ; Agriculture ; },
abstract = {As climate change intensifies, food security has received widespread attention. This study examines the development of Japan's food security index and its relationship with climate change. From these findings, a food security indicator system for Japan was established. The food security system has six dimensions: availability, nutrition, climate change, society, economics, and fertilizer. The factors affecting food security are complex and variable, and this paper adds the Fertilizer Security Index (FSI) to the previous studies. The overuse of fertilizers directly contributes to soil and atmospheric pollution, which can indirectly lead to issues of food quality insecurity. Including this factor within the food security system is fully justified. This enhances the precision of the food security index system to some degree. The results showed that Japan's overall food security index exhibited a slight downward trend from 0.113 in 1980 to 0.099 in 2022. Food security reached its lowest point of about 0.067 in 1993. In addition, all five indicators, except the fertilizer index, put pressure on the food security index. Due to the uncertainty inherent in climate change, specifically its ambiguous positive and negative impacts on food security, the Climate Change Security Index provides detailed evidence in this paper supporting whether climate change contributes to or undermines food security. Finally, the study put forward recommendations to ensure food security.},
}
@article {pmid39899284,
year = {2025},
author = {Katz, GM and Arigoni, D and Rice, MB and Stall, NM},
title = {Addressing the Health Impacts of Climate Change in Older Adults.},
journal = {JAMA internal medicine},
volume = {185},
number = {4},
pages = {362-363},
doi = {10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.7727},
pmid = {39899284},
issn = {2168-6114},
}
@article {pmid39893871,
year = {2025},
author = {Mamtimin, A and Amar, G and Wang, Y and Peng, J and Sayit, H and Gao, J and Zhang, K and Song, M and Aihaiti, A and Wen, C and Yang, F and Huo, W and Zhou, C},
title = {Assessment of CO2 fluxes in the hinterland of the Gurbantunggut Desert and its response to climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {375},
number = {},
pages = {124351},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124351},
pmid = {39893871},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; *Desert Climate ; Ecosystem ; Carbon Cycle ; China ; Temperature ; Soil/chemistry ; Carbon Sequestration ; },
abstract = {Desert ecosystems, as an important part of terrestrial ecosystems, are considered potential hidden carbon sinks in the global carbon cycle. The Gurbantunggut Desert, as China's largest fixed/semi-fixed desert, has received little research on its role in the global carbon cycle and future trends. This study utilizes continuous observational data from the Gurbantunggut Desert from 2018 to 2022 and integrates CMIP6 global climate model scenario data to study the evolution of carbon balance in the desert ecosystem, carbon source/sink functions, and future trends. The result showed that: 1) The CO2 flux in the Gurbantunggut Desert shows Carbon sink during the day and carbon source at night, with an annual cumulative carbon sink duration of over 240 days.2)From 2018 to 2020, the desert ecosystem of the Gurbantunggut Desert functioned as a net CO2 sink.3) Desert ecosystems were subjected to concurrent influences from multiple environmental factors across varying time scales, with photosynthetically active radiation, air temperature, and soil temperature identified as the most influential factors affecting CO2 flux in the Gurbantunggut Desert. 4) The climate of the Gurbantunggut Desert is projected to exhibit a trend of warming and increased humidity in the future. Against the backdrop of future warming and humidification, the Gurbantunggut desert ecosystem is anticipated to exhibit a pronounced carbon sink characteristic.},
}
@article {pmid39893811,
year = {2025},
author = {Sun, W and Zhang, E and Liu, Y and Shen, J},
title = {The black carbon record of mid- to late-holocene environmental changes and its links to climate change and anthropogenic activity on the northwest Qinghai-Tibetan plateau.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {965},
number = {},
pages = {178659},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178659},
pmid = {39893811},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Reconstructing long-term black carbon (BC) variations is crucial to improve our understanding of climatic and anthropogenic impacts on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP), due to its particular geographical location and its vulnerable ecosystem. Based on a fine resolution BC record from Sumxi Co combined with various other paleoenvironmental proxies, this study reconstructs regional environmental change and reveals its link to climate change and anthropogenic activities on the QTP and its surrounding areas over the past five millennia. The results show that the BC fluxes were about 875.1 mgm[-2] yr[-1] during 4.9-4.2 cal ka BP, remained at a relatively low level from 4.1 to 0.1 cal ka BP, and then increased rapidly to the present 3408.6 mgm[-2] yr[-1]. The decrease in pre-industrial fire activities was caused by reduced biofuel availability during cold and dry periods, which is consistent with many other high altitude fire records from the Arid Central Asia. However, this pattern is different from that of the monsoon-influenced QTP, where more fires occurred during the late Holocene as a result of climatic aridification and early anthropogenic activities. With rapid population growth and socioeconomic development, there has been an overall increase in BC flux across the QTP and its surrounding areas, suggesting that enhanced anthropogenic activities have gradually superseded natural processes and profoundly impacted the regional environment since the beginning of Industrial Revolution. These findings are significant in terms of understanding the climatic and anthropogenic impacts on regional environmental change.},
}
@article {pmid39893286,
year = {2025},
author = {Millien, V and Stafiej, N and Félix, F and Guzman, HM},
title = {Migratory behaviour of humpback whales in the southeastern Pacific under climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {3989},
pmid = {39893286},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Animals ; *Animal Migration/physiology ; *Humpback Whale/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Pacific Ocean ; Antarctic Regions ; Seasons ; Feeding Behavior ; },
abstract = {Humpback whales, a species of baleen whale occurring in all oceans globally, undergo seasonal migration between their breeding grounds in tropical warm waters and high latitude feeding grounds. Using multiple years of satellite tracking data, we modeled the effect of oceanic conditions on the movement behaviour of 42 humpback whales belonging to the Southeastern Pacific population (also known as Breeding Stock G) during their migration from breeding grounds in Costa Rica, Panama and Ecuador to feeding grounds in waters around the Antarctic Peninsula. We report evidence that during their migration, humpback whales engage in a movement behaviour frequently associated with feeding, and that this behaviour was more likely to occur in relatively more productive waters. We show that whales partly rely on cues they perceive in their immediate environment to initiate their southward migration, but also on their memory of oceanic conditions on their feeding grounds, timing their arrival with the complete melting of sea ice which triggers a bloom of krill in the Antarctic Ocean. Overall, our findings suggest that humpback whales integrate information they gather from their immediate environment to predict the oceanic conditions at distant locations and adjust the timing of their migration, maximizing their interaction with their preys. However, it is unclear if humpback whales will fully succeed in tracking their preys in a rapidly changing climate and ensure the long-term persistence of the species.},
}
@article {pmid39893166,
year = {2025},
author = {Bourquin, M and Peter, H and Michoud, G and Busi, SB and Kohler, TJ and Robison, AL and Styllas, M and Ezzat, L and Geers, AU and Huss, M and Fodelianakis, S and , and Battin, TJ},
title = {Predicting climate-change impacts on the global glacier-fed stream microbiome.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {1264},
pmid = {39893166},
issn = {2041-1723},
mesh = {*Microbiota/genetics ; *Climate Change ; *Ice Cover/microbiology ; Bacteria/genetics/classification ; *Rivers/microbiology ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; Phylogeny ; Metagenome ; },
abstract = {The shrinkage of glaciers and the vanishing of glacier-fed streams (GFSs) are emblematic of climate change. However, forecasts of how GFS microbiome structure and function will change under projected climate change scenarios are lacking. Combining 2,333 prokaryotic metagenome-assembled genomes with climatic, glaciological, and environmental data collected by the Vanishing Glaciers project from 164 GFSs draining Earth's major mountain ranges, we here predict the future of the GFS microbiome until the end of the century under various climate change scenarios. Our model framework is rooted in a space-for-time substitution design and leverages statistical learning approaches. We predict that declining environmental selection promotes primary production in GFSs, stimulating both bacterial biomass and biodiversity. Concomitantly, predictions suggest that the phylogenetic structure of the GFS microbiome will change and entire bacterial clades are at risk. Furthermore, genomic projections reveal that microbiome functions will shift, with intensified solar energy acquisition pathways, heterotrophy and algal-bacterial interactions. Altogether, we project a 'greener' future of the world's GFSs accompanied by a loss of clades that have adapted to environmental harshness, with consequences for ecosystem functioning.},
}
@article {pmid39892776,
year = {2025},
author = {Xu, Q and Jin, M and Xiao, H and Peng, Y and Zhang, F and Li, H and Wu, K and Xiao, Y},
title = {Genomic predictions of invasiveness and adaptability of the cotton bollworm in response to climate change.},
journal = {Journal of genetics and genomics = Yi chuan xue bao},
volume = {52},
number = {9},
pages = {1109-1120},
doi = {10.1016/j.jgg.2025.01.016},
pmid = {39892776},
issn = {1673-8527},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Adaptation, Physiological/genetics ; *Genomics ; *Introduced Species ; *Gossypium/parasitology ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; *Moths/genetics/physiology ; *Genome, Insect ; },
abstract = {Agricultural pests cause enormous losses in annual agricultural production. Understanding the evolutionary responses and adaptive capacity of agricultural pests under climate change is crucial for establishing sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural pest management. In this study, we integrate climate modeling and landscape genomics to investigate the distributional dynamics of the cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) in the adaptation to local environments and resilience to future climate change. Notably, the predicted inhabitable areas with higher suitability for the cotton bollworm could be eight times larger in the coming decades. Climate change is one of the factors driving the dynamics of distribution and population differentiation of the cotton bollworm. Approximately 19,000 years ago, the cotton bollworm expanded from its ancestral African population, followed by gradual occupations of the European, Asian, Oceanian, and American continents. Furthermore, we identify seven subpopulations with high dispersal and adaptability which may have an increased risk of invasion potential. Additionally, a large number of candidate genes and SNPs linked to climatic adaptation were mapped. These findings could inform sustainable pest management strategies in the face of climate change, aiding future pest forecasting and management planning.},
}
@article {pmid39890861,
year = {2025},
author = {Sampayo-Maldonado, S and Cabrera-Santos, D and Dávila-Aranda, P and Rodríguez-Arévalo, NI and Orozco-Segovia, A and Gianella, M and Bell, E and Way, M and Manson, RH and Quintas, GS and Flores-Ortíz, CM and Ulian, T},
title = {Using the optimal seed germination temperature approach to determine the potential distribution of Inga jinicuil in Mexico under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {3951},
pmid = {39890861},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {IG200323//PAPIIT, UNAM/ ; NA//UK PACT MEXICO/ ; },
mesh = {*Germination/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Mexico ; *Seeds/growth &amp; development/physiology ; Temperature ; *Coffea/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {Inga jinicuil is used extensively in shade coffee farms in Mexico, a diversified agroforestry system providing important environmental goods and services. However, its recalcitrant seeds represent an important barrier to its propagation. Given the climate change scenarios, it will be necessary to generate information on the effect of temperature on germination, a key stage for the establishment and conservation of the species. The objective of the study was to determine the optimal germination temperatures for I. jinicuil using linear and non-linear models, as well as the species' potential distribution under contrasting climate change scenarios using the GISS-E2-1-G model. Seeds were placed in germination chambers at constant temperatures of 5 ± 0.5 to 40 ± 0.5 °C, and their thermal responses were then modelled using a thermal timing approach. Results indicated a good fit of models of I. jinicuil germination in response to temperature. Seeds germinated across a wide temperature range; the base temperature for germination was in the range of 4.8 to 9.45 °C (average Tb: 6.21 ± 2.23 °C). and the ceiling temperature in the range of 44.51 to 49.20 °C (average Tc: 47.6 ± 2.73 °C). While the optimal temperature was found in the range of 29.58 to 33.02 °C (average To: 31.52 ± 1.43 °C). The suboptimal thermal time ([Formula: see text]1(50)) for germination of 50% of the seed lot was 117.164 ± 0.636°Cd, which under current climatic conditions is reached in 6.6 days. According to climate modeling, the distribution of I. jinicuil populations will decrease by up to 23% in the future relative to the current distribution. Results indicate that high temperatures have a negative effect on germination, which may be related to seed physiology. More research on seed germination and growth is needed to improve the management and conservation of this species and its continued use as a shade tree in coffee agroforestry systems.},
}
@article {pmid39890831,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, B and Fu, E and Yang, S and Lin, J and Zhang, W and Zhang, J and Lu, Y and Wang, J and Jiang, H},
title = {Measuring China's Policy Stringency on Climate Change for 1954-2022.},
journal = {Scientific data},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {188},
pmid = {39890831},
issn = {2052-4463},
support = {2022YFF0802504//Ministry of Science and Technology of the People&apos;s Republic of China (Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology)/ ; 2021YFC1809000//Ministry of Science and Technology of the People&apos;s Republic of China (Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology)/ ; },
abstract = {Efforts on climate change have demonstrated tangible impacts through various actions and policies. However, a significant knowledge gap remains: comparing the stringency of climate change policies over time or across jurisdictions is challenging due to ambiguous definitions, the lack of a unified assessment framework, complex causal effects, and the difficulty in achieving effective measurement. Furthermore, China's climate governance is expected to address multiple objectives by integrating main effects and side effects, to achieve synergies that encompass environmental, economic, and social impacts. This paper employs an integrated framework comprising lexicon, text analysis, machine learning, and large-language model applied to multi-source data to quantify China's policy stringency on climate change (PSCC) from 1954 to 2022. To achieve effective, robust, and explainable measurement, Chain-of-Thought and SHAP analysis are integrated into the framework. By framing the PSCC on varied sub-dimensions covering mitigation, adaptation, implementation, and spatial difference, this dataset maps the government's varied stringency on climate change and can be used as a robust variable to support a series of downstream causal analysis.},
}
@article {pmid39890658,
year = {2025},
author = {Lin, S and Zhang, H and Lam, JFI},
title = {Urban soil ecological risk assessment based on "climate change- resilience".},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {2},
pages = {218},
pmid = {39890658},
issn = {1573-2959},
support = {S2023016//2023 Wenzhou Municipal Bureau of Science and Technology Fundamental Scientific Research Project/ ; jczc0257//2023 Wenzhou Science and Technology Association Service Science and Technology Innovation Research Project/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Risk Assessment ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; *Soil/chemistry ; Cities ; China ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; Urbanization ; },
abstract = {Under the dual pressures of global climate change and rapid urbanization, urban soil ecosystems face increasingly complex risks and challenges. Existing urban soil ecological risk assessment methods are primarily limited to single-dimensional analysis or linear assessment models, making it difficult to reveal the complex interaction mechanisms among soil, climate, and human activities. This study pioneers the integration of social-ecological system theory with multi-criteria decision-making methods to innovatively construct a dynamic coupling assessment framework. This framework employs the AHP-DEMATEL method to identify causal relationships and feedback mechanisms between indicators, while utilizing the VIKOR method for comprehensive quantitative risk assessment. Through an empirical analysis of 11 prefecture-level cities in Zhejiang Province, this study reveals that: (1) climate change-related indicators demonstrate dominant weights, with the impact of extreme weather (C3) reaching a comprehensive weight of 0.1082, significantly higher than other indicators; (2) soil biodiversity (C8) exhibits the highest centrality (10.112), forming a key feedback node in the assessment system, highlighting the crucial role of biological factors in maintaining soil system stability; (3) green infrastructure coverage (C16) shows the highest cause degree (2.261), generating complex cascade effects through its influence on soil temperature, moisture, and biodiversity; (4) urban risk levels display significant spatial heterogeneity, with Lishui performing optimally (group benefit value S = 0.069) and Zhoushan performing poorest (S = 1.000), quantifying the impact of economic development patterns and geographical location on soil ecological risk. The dynamic coupling assessment framework and quantitative indicator system established in this study provide a new paradigm for understanding the complexity of urban soil ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid39890211,
year = {2025},
author = {The Lancet Global Health, },
title = {Climate change and NTDs: a perfect storm.},
journal = {The Lancet. Global health},
volume = {13},
number = {2},
pages = {e172},
doi = {10.1016/S2214-109X(25)00014-2},
pmid = {39890211},
issn = {2214-109X},
}
@article {pmid39889577,
year = {2025},
author = {Dal Barco, MK and Maraschini, M and Nguyen, ND and Ferrario, DM and Rufo, O and Fonseca, HL and Vascon, S and Torresan, S and Critto, A},
title = {Integrating AI and climate change scenarios for multi-risk assessment in the coastal municipalities of the Veneto region.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {965},
number = {},
pages = {178586},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178586},
pmid = {39889577},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Global climate is experiencing exceptional warming, leading to a rise in extreme events worldwide. Coastal regions are particularly vulnerable to climate change (CC), due to dense populations, interconnected economies, and fragile ecosystems. These areas face escalating risks as CC intensifies the severity and frequency of extreme weather phenomena, like heavy precipitation, sea-level rise (SLR), storm surges. Integrated approaches are crucial to assess the combined impacts of atmospheric and marine hazards at the land-sea interface. Machine Learning (ML) offer innovative solutions to analyse multi-risk events, leveraging large and heterogeneous datasets and modelling complex, non-linear interactions. This study introduces a two-tier ML approach to estimate risks associated with extreme weather events for the Veneto coastal municipalities under current and future scenarios. The model, tested and validated with present-day data, showed satisfactory performance (error margin ∼20 %). The model was applied to mid-term (until 2045) and long-term (until 2100) periods under different CC scenarios, represented by various Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP). Mid-term analysis reveals an increasing risk trend, driven by SLR under RCP8.5, underscoring the significance of considering non-linear interactions between multiple marine and atmospheric hazards. Long-term analysis highlights how future risks depend mainly on precipitation and SLR across the analysed CC scenarios (RCP2.6/4.5/8.5). Results indicate a gradual increase in the expected annual risk trend, with RCP8.5 scenario showing the most severe outcomes. By 2100, the risks under RCP8.5 are projected to be ten times higher than those observed during the historical period, highlighting the importance of developing effective strategies to address these challenges.},
}
@article {pmid39889454,
year = {2025},
author = {Clayton, S and Parnes, MF},
title = {Anxiety and activism in response to climate change.},
journal = {Current opinion in psychology},
volume = {62},
number = {},
pages = {101996},
doi = {10.1016/j.copsyc.2025.101996},
pmid = {39889454},
issn = {2352-2518},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Anxiety/psychology ; *Political Activism ; },
abstract = {Increasing evidence for climate change is leading to increasing awareness of human impacts, including threats to mental health as well as to social relationships. Experiencing the impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather events or wildfires, as well as awareness of the threat that climate change presents, can lead to anxiety, loss of social connections and support, and relational challenges including aggression and conflict. However, climate change awareness also has the potential to increase engagement in activism designed to promote an effective societal response. Activism can help to mitigate environmental harm as well as promote the well-being of those involved. Further research is needed to understand the circumstances in which climate anxiety can encourage activism, and the conditions and limits surrounding the positive impacts of activism on climate anxiety. Policies and programs could also be established to encourage activism among those distressed about climate change.},
}
@article {pmid39886774,
year = {2025},
author = {Nufio, CR and Sheffer, MM and Smith, JM and Troutman, MT and Bawa, SJ and Taylor, ED and Schoville, SD and Williams, CM and Buckley, LB},
title = {Insect size responses to climate change vary across elevations according to seasonal timing.},
journal = {PLoS biology},
volume = {23},
number = {1},
pages = {e3002805},
pmid = {39886774},
issn = {1545-7885},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Seasons ; *Grasshoppers/physiology/growth &amp; development/anatomy &amp; histology ; *Body Size/physiology ; Temperature ; *Altitude ; },
abstract = {Body size declines are a common response to warming via both plasticity and evolution, but variable size responses have been observed for terrestrial ectotherms. We investigate how temperature-dependent development and growth rates in ectothermic organisms induce variation in size responses. Leveraging long-term data for six montane grasshopper species spanning 1,768-3 901 m, we detect size shifts since ~1960 that depend on elevation and species' seasonal timing. Size shifts have been concentrated at low elevations, with the early emerging species (those that overwinter as juveniles) increasing in size, while later season species are becoming smaller. Interannual temperature variation accounts for the size shifts. The earliest season species may be able to take advantage of warmer conditions accelerating growth during early spring development, whereas warm temperatures may adversely impact later season species via mechanisms such as increased rates of energy use or thermal stress. Grasshoppers tend to capitalize on warm conditions by both getting bigger and reaching adulthood earlier. Our analysis further reinforces the need to move beyond expectations of universal responses to climate change to consider how environmental exposure and sensitivity vary across elevations and life histories.},
}
@article {pmid39884710,
year = {2025},
author = {Frumkin, H and Haines, A and Rao, M},
title = {The US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement: could it trump progress on climate change and health?.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {388},
number = {},
pages = {r185},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.r185},
pmid = {39884710},
issn = {1756-1833},
}
@article {pmid39883787,
year = {2025},
author = {Worsley-Tonks, KEL and Angwenyi, S and Carlson, C and Cissé, G and Deem, SL and Ferguson, AW and Fèvre, EM and Kimaro, EG and Kimiti, DW and Martins, DJ and Merbold, L and Mottet, A and Murray, S and Muturi, M and Potter, TM and Prasad, S and Wild, H and Hassell, JM},
title = {A framework for managing infectious diseases in rural areas in low- and middle-income countries in the face of climate change-East Africa as a case study.},
journal = {PLOS global public health},
volume = {5},
number = {1},
pages = {e0003892},
pmid = {39883787},
issn = {2767-3375},
abstract = {Climate change is having unprecedented impacts on human health, including increasing infectious disease risk. Despite this, health systems across the world are currently not prepared for novel disease scenarios anticipated with climate change. While the need for health systems to develop climate change adaptation strategies has been stressed in the past, there is no clear consensus on how this can be achieved, especially in rural areas in low- and middle-income countries that experience high disease burdens and climate change impacts simultaneously. Here, we highlight the need to put health systems in the context of climate change and demonstrate how this can be achieved by taking into account all aspects of infectious disease risk (i.e., pathogen hazards, and exposure and vulnerability to these pathogen hazards). The framework focuses on rural communities in East Africa since communities in this region experience climate change impacts, present specific vulnerabilities and exposure to climate-related hazards, and have regular exposure to a high burden of infectious diseases. Implementing the outlined approach can help make health systems climate adapted and avoid slowing momentum towards achieving global health grand challenge targets.},
}
@article {pmid39882854,
year = {2025},
author = {Salubi, EA and Gizaw, Z and Schuster-Wallace, CJ and Pietroniro, A},
title = {Climate change and waterborne diseases in temperate regions: a systematic review.},
journal = {Journal of water and health},
volume = {23},
number = {1},
pages = {58-78},
pmid = {39882854},
issn = {1477-8920},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Waterborne Diseases/epidemiology ; Humans ; Europe/epidemiology ; *Water Microbiology ; },
abstract = {Risk of waterborne diseases (WBDs) persists in temperate regions. The extent of influence of climate-related factors on the risk of specific WBDs in a changing climate and the projections of future climate scenarios on WBDs in temperate regions are unclear. A systematic review was conducted to identify specific waterborne pathogens and diseases prevalent in temperate region literature and transmission cycle associations with a changing climate. Projections of WBD risk based on future climate scenarios and models used to assess future disease risk were identified. Seventy-five peer-reviewed full-text articles for temperate regions published in the English language were included in this review after a search of Scopus and Web of Science databases from 2010 to 2023. Using thematic analysis, climate-related drivers impacting WBD risk were identified. Risk of WBDs was influenced mostly by weather (rainfall: 22% and heavy rainfall: 19%) across the majority of temperate regions and hydrological (streamflow: 50%) factors in Europe. Future climate scenarios suggest that WBD risk is likely to increase in temperate regions. Given the need to understand changes and potential feedback across fate, transport and exposure pathways, more studies should combine data-driven and process-based models to better assess future risks using model simulations.},
}
@article {pmid39882481,
year = {2025},
author = {Khazaei, MR},
title = {Projected changes to drought characteristics in Tehran under CMIP6 SSP-RCP climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {11},
number = {2},
pages = {e41811},
pmid = {39882481},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {Drought represents one of the most devastating natural hazards, significantly impacting economies, societies, and the environment. Climate change is expected to alter future drought characteristics and may increase the severity of droughts. To mitigate these effects, it is essential to identify the characteristics of future droughts influenced by climate change using appropriate methods. This study aims to assess the climate change impacts on the frequency, duration, and magnitude of droughts in Tehran, the capital of Iran, which has a high concentration of the country's population and industrial activities and is currently facing water stress. Using the Modified Long Ashton Research Station Weather Generator (M-LARS-WG), capable of reproducing inter-annual variability, future projections from four GCMs under four SSP-RCP scenarios from the latest CMIP6 were downscaled. The impacts of climate change on droughts were then assessed using the SPEI and SPI drought indices. The findings suggest that M-LARS-WG was capable of accurately reproducing historical drought characteristics and performed significantly better than LARS-WG. Based on the SPEI, the duration, magnitude, and frequency of future droughts are expected to increase significantly across nearly all GCM projections. Therefore, developing proactive drought risk frameworks and mitigation strategies is essential for reducing damages from future droughts.},
}
@article {pmid39881996,
year = {2024},
author = {Chen, J and He, D},
title = {Potential geographical distribution of Cordyceps cicadae and its two hosts in China under climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in microbiology},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1519560},
pmid = {39881996},
issn = {1664-302X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: The fungus Cordyceps cicadae is both edible and medicinal.<br><br>METHODS: To acquire a thorough comprehension of its distribution in China, two host insects, Macrosemia pieli and Platypleura kaempferi, were selected as biological factors potentially associated with its distribution, the ENMTools program was utilized to ascertain the principal environmental factors affecting the distribution of potentially suitable habitats. The possible geographic distributions in the present as well as in the 2030s, 2050s, and 2070s were then predicted using the optimized MaxEnt model.<br><br>RESULTS: The primary environmental variables were soil pH, mean diurnal range, annual precipitation, precipitation seasonality, annual mean temperature and precipitation of the driest month. C. cicadae thrived on steep slopes. and some of which also significantly affect the distribution of its two hosts. Most of the suitable habitats of C. cicadae and M. pieli were currently found in the subtropical monsoon zone. The SSP126, SSP370, and SSP585 scenarios were associated with positive, stable, and unfavorable impacts on the extent of suitable habitats for C. cicadae, respectively, and the suitability of P. kaempferi decreased under three different conditions. The expansion of the C. cicadae was observed in provinces bordering the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, as well as in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, and northern Yunnan Province. Conversely, its habitat contraction was mainly found in western Guangdong, southern Guangxi, northern Hainan, southwestern Yunnan, and areas bordering eastern Sichuan. The shared contraction regions with its two hosts were primarily located in western Guangdong, southern Guangxi, and southern Sichuan. Moreover, the future centroids were found at higher elevations than the present ones in the provinces of Jiangxi and Hunan.<br><br>DISCUSSION: In light of climate change, this research held significance for the conservation and sustainable utilization of C. cicadae.},
}
@article {pmid39881621,
year = {2025},
author = {Megged, O and Raphael, A and Burstyn, A and Deri, N and Schwartz, S and Eisenberg, R and Toker, O},
title = {Global climate change and seasonal variation of cellulitis in hospitalized children: a 30 year retrospective study.},
journal = {Epidemiology and infection},
volume = {153},
number = {},
pages = {e24},
pmid = {39881621},
issn = {1469-4409},
mesh = {Humans ; *Cellulitis/epidemiology ; *Seasons ; Retrospective Studies ; Child, Preschool ; Child ; Male ; Female ; Infant ; *Climate Change ; Hospitalization/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Incidence ; Israel/epidemiology ; Risk Factors ; Temperature ; Adolescent ; Infant, Newborn ; },
abstract = {Cellulitis, a common subcutaneous infection, is influenced by host, pathogen, and environmental factors. Previous studies have shown seasonal patterns in adult cellulitis, suggesting temperature as a risk factor. This study investigated seasonal patterns in paediatric cellulitis in Jerusalem's semi-arid climate. A single-center retrospective cohort study reviewed medical records of 2,219 hospitalized children under 18 with cellulitis between 1990 and 2020. Demographic, clinical, temperature, and humidity data were collected. Results revealed a significant sinusoidal pattern for limb cellulitis (LC) but for other body sites, with summer peaks and winter nadirs (P < 0.01). August showed the highest incidence, tripling that of February. Age groups 1-6 and 6-12 demonstrated the largest seasonal differences (P = 0.004, P = 0.008). Over three decades, paediatric hospitalized LC cases increased by 71% (P < 0.001), correlating with rising temperatures. Elevated ambient temperature seven days prior to diagnosis was a risk factor for LC development (OR = 1.02, P = 0.03). This study highlights the cyclic seasonal pattern of paediatric LC, peaking in summer. The significant increase in cases over time, coupled with rising temperatures, suggests climate change as a contributing factor. These findings could inform public health strategies for cellulitis prevention and management in children.},
}
@article {pmid39881182,
year = {2025},
author = {Campbell, EA and Holl, F and Marwah, HK and Fraser, HS and Craig, SS},
title = {The impact of climate change on vulnerable populations in pediatrics: opportunities for AI, digital health, and beyond-a scoping review and selected case studies.},
journal = {Pediatric research},
volume = {98},
number = {4},
pages = {1250-1256},
pmid = {39881182},
issn = {1530-0447},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Artificial Intelligence ; *Vulnerable Populations ; Child ; *Pediatrics ; *Child Health ; Digital Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change critically impacts global pediatric health, presenting unique and escalating challenges due to children's inherent vulnerabilities and ongoing physiological development. This scoping review intricately intertwines the spheres of climate change, pediatric health, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a goal to elucidate the potential of AI and digital health in mitigating the adverse child health outcomes induced by environmental alterations, especially in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). A notable gap is uncovered: literature directly correlating AI interventions with climate change-impacted pediatric health is scant, even though substantial research exists at the confluence of AI and health, and health and climate change respectively. We present three case studies about AI's promise in addressing pediatric health issues exacerbated by climate change. The review spotlights substantial obstacles, including technical, ethical, equitable, privacy, and data security challenges in AI applications for pediatric health, necessitating in-depth, future-focused research. Engaging with the intricate nexus of climate change, pediatric health, and AI, this work underpins future explorations into leveraging AI to navigate and neutralize the burgeoning impact of climate change on pediatric health outcomes. IMPACT: Our scoping review highlights the scarcity of literature directly correlating AI interventions with climate change-impacted pediatric health that disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, even though substantial research exists at the confluence of AI and health, and health and climate change respectively. We present three case studies about AI's promise in addressing pediatric health issues exacerbated by climate change. The review spotlights substantial obstacles, including technical, ethical, equitable, privacy, and data security challenges in AI applications for pediatric health, necessitating in-depth, future-focused research.},
}
@article {pmid39880882,
year = {2025},
author = {Soliman, AM and Mohamed, AS and Abdel-Khalek, AA and Badran, SR},
title = {Impact of polyvinyl chloride nano-plastics on the biochemical status of Oreochromis niloticus under a predicted global warming scenario.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {3671},
pmid = {39880882},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Animals ; *Cichlids/metabolism ; *Polyvinyl Chloride/toxicity/chemistry ; Oxidative Stress/drug effects ; Biomarkers/metabolism ; *Global Warming ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/toxicity ; Catalase/metabolism ; Gills/metabolism/drug effects ; Liver/metabolism/drug effects ; },
abstract = {Plastic pollution and global warming are widespread issues that lead to several impacts on aquatic organisms. Despite harmful studies on both subjects, there are few studies on how temperature increases plastics' adverse effects on aquatic animals, mainly freshwater species. So, this study aims to clarify the potential impact of temperature increases on the toxicological properties of polyvinyl chloride nano-plastics (PVC-NPs) in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) by measuring biochemical and oxidative biomarkers. The fish groups were subjected to three distinct temperatures (30, 32, and 34 °C) and subsequently separated into two groups: 0 and 10 mg/L of PVC-NPs, as it is expected that these temperatures may modify their chemical properties, which can influence their absorption and toxicity in fish. After 4 days, the biochemical response of fish exposed to PVC-NPs and elevated temperatures showed a significant increase in the levels of plasma total proteins, albumin, globulin, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), creatinine, and uric acid. Additionally, the level of oxidative stress biomarkers in the liver, gills, and brain was found to have a significant increase in malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration and a decrease in glutathione reduced (GSH) concentration and catalase (CAT) activity in all studied groups. Finally, the current findings revealed a synergistic cytotoxic effect of PVC-NPs and temperatures on the metabolic and oxidative stress indices of O. niloticus.},
}
@article {pmid39880611,
year = {2025},
author = {Xu, J and Su, Z and Liu, C and Nie, Y and Cui, L},
title = {Climate change, air pollution and chronic respiratory diseases: understanding risk factors and the need for adaptive strategies.},
journal = {Environmental health and preventive medicine},
volume = {30},
number = {},
pages = {7},
pmid = {39880611},
issn = {1347-4715},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Air Pollution/adverse effects ; Risk Factors ; *Respiratory Tract Diseases/epidemiology/etiology ; Chronic Disease ; *Air Pollutants/adverse effects ; *Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {Under the background of climate change, the escalating air pollution and extreme weather events have been identified as risk factors for chronic respiratory diseases (CRD), causing serious public health burden worldwide. This review aims to summarize the effects of changed atmospheric environment caused by climate change on CRD. Results indicated an increased risk of CRD (mainly COPD, asthma) associated with environmental factors, such as air pollutants, adverse meteorological conditions, extreme temperatures, sandstorms, wildfire, and atmospheric allergens. Furthermore, this association can be modified by factors such as socioeconomic status, adaptability, individual behavior, medical services. Potential pathophysiological mechanisms linking climate change and increased risk of CRD involved pulmonary inflammation, immune disorders, oxidative stress. Notably, the elderly, children, impoverished groups and people in regions with limited adaptability are more sensitive to respiratory health risks caused by climate change. This review provides a reference for understanding risk factors of CRD in the context of climate change, and calls for the necessity of adaptive strategies. Further interdisciplinary research and global collaboration are needed in the future to enhance adaptability and address climate health inequality.},
}
@article {pmid39879728,
year = {2025},
author = {Sorour, DM and Atta, MH and Mohamed, AA and Alfayomy, NA and Othman, AA and Eweida, RS},
title = {Unveiling the interplay between knowledge, self-efficacy, and pro-environmental behavior about climate change in a sample of rural community-dwelling older adults: A national correlational study.},
journal = {Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {62},
number = {Pt A},
pages = {72-80},
doi = {10.1016/j.gerinurse.2025.01.007},
pmid = {39879728},
issn = {1528-3984},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Self Efficacy ; Aged ; Female ; Male ; *Rural Population ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Egypt ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; *Independent Living ; Middle Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is a global health concern that affects all of humanity, but it disproportionately impacts older adults, particularly those living in rural communities. Older adults lack the ability to actively engage in pro-environmental actions aimed at adapting to and mitigating the harmful effects of climate change.<br><br>AIM: To investigate the relationship between knowledge, self-efficacy, and pro-environmental behavior regarding climate change, as well as to identify the factors that predict pro-environmental behavior in a sample of rural community-dwelling older adults.<br><br>METHODS: A descriptive correlational research design was used with a convenience sample of 517 older adults aged 60 and above, who were recruited from the post offices of the National Post Authority in Minya Governorate, Egypt. Data were collected using a socio-demographic questionnaire, a Climate Change Knowledge Questionnaire, the Environmental Self-Efficacy Scale (ESE), and the Pro-Environmental Behavior Scale (PEBS).<br><br>RESULTS: A highly statistically significant positive relationship between climate change knowledge, environmental self-efficacy and pro-environmental behavior (r = 0.412, P=.000; r = 0.392[,]P=.000 &amp; r = 0.720, P=.000 respectively) was reported. As well as, climate change knowledge and environmental self-efficacy were predictors of high pro-environmental behavior scores (P=.00, R = 0.785; R[2]=0.617; Adjusted R[2]=0.615; F = 413.289).<br><br>CONCLUSION: Integrating climate change education into Egypt's sustainable development goals is essential for fostering older adults' environmental self-efficacy, which in turn promotes climate change activism among older people in rural communities.},
}
@article {pmid39879312,
year = {2025},
author = {Wolfe, JD and Luther, DA and Jirinec, V and Collings, J and Johnson, EI and Bierregaard, RO and Stouffer, PC},
title = {Climate change aggravates bird mortality in pristine tropical forests.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {5},
pages = {eadq8086},
pmid = {39879312},
issn = {2375-2548},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Birds/physiology ; *Tropical Climate ; *Rainforest ; Biodiversity ; Seasons ; *Forests ; Temperature ; Population Dynamics ; },
abstract = {Stable understory microclimates within undisturbed rainforests are often considered refugia against climate change. However, this assumption contrasts with emerging evidence of Neotropical bird population declines in intact rainforests. We assessed the vulnerability of resident rainforest birds to climatic variability, focusing on dry season severity characterized by hotter temperatures and reduced rainfall. Analyzing 4264 individual bird captures over 27 years, we found that harsher Amazonian dry seasons significantly reduced apparent survival for 24 of 29 species, with longer-lived species being more strongly affected. Our model predicted that a 1°C increase in average dry season temperature would reduce the mean apparent survival of the understory bird community by 63%. These findings directly link climate change to declining bird survival in the Amazon, challenging the notion that pristine rainforests can fully protect their biodiversity under increasingly severe climate conditions.},
}
@article {pmid39878913,
year = {2025},
author = {Sandal, S and Onu, U and Fung, W and Pippias, M and Smyth, B and De Chiara, L and Bajpai, D and Bilchut, WH and Hafiz, E and Kelly, DM and Bagasha, P and Jha, V and Ethier, I},
title = {Assessing the role of education level on climate change belief, concern and action: a multinational survey of healthcare professionals in nephrology.},
journal = {Journal of nephrology},
volume = {38},
number = {3},
pages = {925-934},
pmid = {39878913},
issn = {1724-6059},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Nephrology/education ; *Attitude of Health Personnel ; *Educational Status ; Male ; Female ; *Health Personnel/psychology/education ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Developing Countries ; Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Middle Aged ; Income ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change poses a significant risk to kidney health, and countries with lower national wealth are more vulnerable. Yet, citizens from lower-income countries demonstrate less concern for climate change than those from higher-income countries. Education is a key covariate. To examine its role in explaining this perception gap, we obtained the perspectives of a highly educated cohort of healthcare professionals.<br><br>METHODS: This was a cross-sectional survey of healthcare professionals involved in kidney care. Responses were compared by the income level of the participant's country (per World Bank).<br><br>RESULTS: Of the 849 healthcare professionals from 107 countries (63.4% from lower and middle-income countries) that participated, most believed climate change was happening (97.9%), displayed a high level of concern (73.3%), and took personal action to combat climate change (62.0%). While the proportion who believed in climate change did not vary by income level (high:98.1%, upper-middle:97.2%, lower-middle:97.8%, low:100%, p&#x2009;=&#x2009;0.73), the proportion with a higher level of concern (high:80.7%, upper-middle:74.9%, lower-middle:67.5%, low:53.8%, p&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.001), and who took climate action (high:76.2%, upper-middle:63.1%, lower-middle:51.2%, low:30.8%, p&#x2009;<&#x2009;0.001) decreased by national wealth. Barriers to involvement in sustainable kidney care were lack of time (54.4%), knowledge (39.7%), and peer support (30.3%). Only 34.0% were aware of national mitigation plans and barriers related to finances, technologies, tools, methods, research, and evidence were perceived as greater obstacles in lower-income countries.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Our results highlight that predictors and correlates of climate change risk perception vary across countries. Education alone is unlikely to increase individual and group engagement in climate change. A better understanding of these factors can inform strategies towards climate action in different settings.},
}
@article {pmid39878001,
year = {2025},
author = {Joshi, M and Varkey, B},
title = {Respiratory hazards of climate change, environmental exposures and diverse topics on COPD.},
journal = {Current opinion in pulmonary medicine},
volume = {31},
number = {2},
pages = {77-78},
doi = {10.1097/MCP.0000000000001149},
pmid = {39878001},
issn = {1531-6971},
}
@article {pmid39875653,
year = {2025},
author = {Blattner, CE and Finger, R and Ingold, K},
title = {Why farmers are beginning to take their government to court over climate change.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {637},
number = {8048},
pages = {1050-1052},
pmid = {39875653},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid39875561,
year = {2025},
author = {Cole, AP and Qian, Z and Gupta, N and Leapman, M and Zurl, H and Trinh, QD and Sherman, JD and Loeb, S and Iyer, HS},
title = {Urology on a changing planet: links between climate change and urological disease.},
journal = {Nature reviews. Urology},
volume = {22},
number = {4},
pages = {208-222},
pmid = {39875561},
issn = {1759-4820},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Urologic Diseases/epidemiology/therapy/etiology/diagnosis ; *Urology/trends ; },
abstract = {Urological diseases and their varied forms of management warrant special attention in the setting of climate change. Regarding urological cancers, climate change will probably increase the incidence and severity of cancer diagnoses through exposures to certain environmental risk factors, while simultaneously disrupting cancer care delivery and downstream outcomes. Regarding benign urological diseases, a burgeoning body of work exists on climate-related heat waves, dehydration, urolithiasis, renal injury and infectious and vector-borne diseases. Adding to the potential effect on disease pathogenesis, many patients with urological diseases undergo high-tech, resource-intensive interventions, such as robotic surgery, and entail intensive longitudinal assessments over many years. These features incur a considerable carbon footprint, generate substantial waste, and can introduce vulnerabilities to climate-related weather events. Links exist between planetary health (the health of humans and the natural systems that support our health), climate change and urological disease and urological care providers face many challenges in the era of anthropogenic climate change. The next steps and priorities for research, management, and health care delivery include identification and prioritization of health care delivery strategies to minimize waste and carbon emissions, while supporting climate resilience. Examples include supporting telemedicine, limiting low-value care, and building resilience to minimize impacts of climate-related disasters to prepare for the challenges ahead.},
}
@article {pmid39875443,
year = {2025},
author = {Xi, S and Guo, X and Ma, X and Jin, L},
title = {Impacts of climate change on the suitable habitat of Angelica sinensis and analysis of its drivers in China.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {3508},
pmid = {39875443},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {GS2021ZDA06//Chinese Academy of Engineering/ ; (2020)153//National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine/ ; ZYZX-2023-KY-083//China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences/ ; },
mesh = {*Angelica sinensis/growth &amp; development/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; China ; Plants, Medicinal ; },
abstract = {Climate change is shifting optimal habitats for medicinal plants, potentially compromising the efficacy and therapeutic value of herbal remedies. Global warming and increased extreme weather events threaten the sustainability and pharmaceutical integrity of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (A. sinensis). Despite its importance in traditional herbal medicine, there is limited research on adaptation of A. sinensis to climate challenges. This study systematically collected occurrence data of A. sinensis through field expeditions and online databases, using the Maxent ecological niche modeling tool and ArcGIS software to forecast suitable habitats. A total of 402 species occurrence points and 21 environmental variables were selected for modeling, resulting in 1,160 distribution models, of which only one met the stringent 5% odds ratio (OR) standard. The optimal model exhibited a pROC value of 0, an OR of 0.0196, and an AICc score of 9,287.133. The model, run ten times for robustness, showed an average AUC of 0.980, indicating high accuracy and reliability. Under current climate conditions, suitable habitats for A. sinensis cover approximately 13% of mainland China, primarily in Gansu (73.77%), Qinghai (14.73%), and Sichuan (11.18%) provinces. Environmental factors such as altitude, humidity, and temperature significantly influence the geographical distribution of A. sinensis. The future climate scenario predictions suggest that suitable habitats will generally shift towards higher latitudes, with areas of moderate to high suitability primarily distributed across the provinces of Gansu and Qinghai. The interactions between environmental factors, characterized by mutual and nonlinear enhancement, further influence the spatial differentiation of suitability zones. Overlay analysis with 2020 land cover data indicated that 861,437 km[2] of arable and forest land are suitable for A. sinensis cultivation. Future predictions under four SSP scenarios show varying changes in suitable habitat areas, with the most significant expansion under SSP370 between 2080 and 2100, covering 14.54% of mainland China. These findings provide critical insights for optimizing A. sinensis cultivation regions and quality assessments in response to climate change.},
}
@article {pmid39875400,
year = {2025},
author = {Chiriacò, MV and Dămătîrcă, C and Abd Alla, S and Barilari, S and Biancardi Aleu, R and Brazzini, T and Capela Lourenço, T and de Carolis Villars, CA and Durand, S and Di Lallo, G and Encarnação Coelho, R and Espin, O and Ferreras-Alonso, N and Galluccio, G and Ganszky, D and Hellsten, S and Hernández-Moral, G and Ihrfors, J and Keramitsoglou, I and Kiranoudis, CT and Nemethy, A and Oakes, R and Ortuño Castillo, J and Pastor, AV and Pérez-Ramirez, P and Ramos-Diez, I and Sismanidis, P and Trozzo, C and De Notaris, C},
title = {A catalogue of land-based adaptation and mitigation solutions to tackle climate change.},
journal = {Scientific data},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {166},
pmid = {39875400},
issn = {2052-4463},
support = {101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; 101037104//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; },
abstract = {Informing and engaging all actors in the land sector, including land-owners and managers, researchers, policy-makers and citizens, on the most effective sustainable land-based solutions and behavioural changes is a key strategy for achieving climate change adaptation and mitigation targets at the global as well as at EU and local level. One requisite to support actors in the land sector is to provide them publicly available, reliable and ready-to-use information related to the implementation of Land-based Adaptation and Mitigation Solutions (LAMS). Here we introduce a LAMS catalogue, a collection of meaningful quantitative and qualitative information on 60 solutions characterised according to a set of specifications (e.g., mitigation and adaptation potential, cost of implementation, suitability factors, synergies and trade-offs, drivers and barriers to the implementation). The catalogue offers a reliable, science-based tool useful for different users' needs, including valuable references for deriving context-specific quantitative inputs to simulate and evaluate the performance of solutions over time using modelling tools, such as Integrated Assessment Models at any scale.},
}
@article {pmid39874697,
year = {2025},
author = {Qiu, H and Han, H and Cheng, X and Kang, F},
title = {Understanding sustainability of woody species suitability zones on the Loess Plateau for optimal creation zone selection in response to future climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {375},
number = {},
pages = {124239},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124239},
pmid = {39874697},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; *Trees ; Pinus ; Quercus ; Temperature ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Climate change has profound implications for the distribution of suitable habitats for woody species. In this study, we assessed the optimal distribution thresholds for twelve woody species on the Loess Plateau using the Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) model, incorporating sample points of tree species alongside relevant environmental variables. We analyzed the sustainability of potentially suitable zones and proposed a framework for selecting a regulatory model to establish the most suitable creation zones in response to future climate change. The results indicated that: (1) The distributions potentially suitable for Platycladus orientalis and Pinus tabuliformis were predominantly influenced by mean annual temperatures, whereas Pinus armandii and Quercus aliena var. acutiserrata exhibited optimal conditions at temperatures around -4 °C. Both Hippophae rhamnoides and Larix gmelinii var. principis-rupprechtii had suitable threshold precipitation levels exceeding 200 mm, with optimal thresholds surpassing 250 mm. (2) Most high-suitability zones for woody species across various future climate scenarios were primarily located in southern regions, including examples such as Betula platyphylla Sukaczev, Platycladus orientalis, Pinus sylvestris var. mongholica. Some of these high-suitability areas displayed insular and linear distributions, notably Larix gmelinii var. principis-rupprechtii, Quercus aliena var. acutiserrata, Salix cheilophila. (3) There was no southward shift in the northern boundary of the sustainability zones for any woody species across the different scenarios. Betula platyphylla and Salix babylonica exhibited the broadest distribution of sustainability zones. (4) The most suitable areas for the establishment of woody species were primarily found in the western, southern, and eastern regions, whereas the northern and central areas were less favorable for tree growth. Among the scenarios analyzed, SSP585 presents the most extensive distribution area. This study is expected to improve the distribution structure of woody species and the implementation of management policies.},
}
@article {pmid39874244,
year = {2025},
author = {Rivas, MDG and Gonzalo, J},
title = {Climate change heterogeneity: A new quantitative approach.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {1},
pages = {e0317208},
pmid = {39874244},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Spain ; Temperature ; Global Warming ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a spatial and temporarily non-uniform phenomenon that requires understanding its evolution to better evaluate its potential societal and economic impact. The value added of this paper lies in introducing a quantitative methodology grounded in the trend analysis of temperature distribution quantiles to analyze climate change heterogeneity (CCH). By converting these quantiles into time series objects, the methodology empowers the definition and measurement of various relevant concepts in climate change analysis (warming, warming typology, warming amplification and warming acceleration) in a straightforward and robust testable linear regression format. It also facilitates the introduction of new testable concepts like warming dominance to compare (globally or partially) the warming process experienced by different regions. Furthermore, the methodology holds the added significance of concurrently encompassing both temporal and spatial dimensions in temperature analysis, owing to the close alignment between unconditional quantiles and latitude measures. Applying our quantitative methodology for the period 1950-2019 to the Globe (2192 stations) and Spain (30 stations) as a benchmark region, we find that both experience a distributional warming process (beyond the standard average) but of very different types. While the Globe experiences a stronger warming in the lower temperatures than in the upper ones, Spain evolves from equal warming in the whole distribution toward a stronger warming in the upper quantiles (similar to the warming process experienced in the African continent). In the two cases, the warming process accelerates (non-linear behavior) over time and is asymmetrically amplified. Overall, although both the Globe and Spain suffer an equivalent warming process in the median (mean) temperature, Spain's warming dominates the Globe in the upper quantiles and is dominated in the lower tail of the global temperature distribution that corresponds to the Arctic region. Our climate change heterogeneity results open the door to the need for a non-uniform causal-effect climate analysis that goes beyond the standard causality in mean and for a more efficient design of the mitigation-adaptation policies. In particular, the heterogeneity found suggests these policies should contain a common global component and a clear local-regional idiosyncratic element. The latter is usually more straightforward to implement.},
}
@article {pmid39873875,
year = {2025},
author = {Hassan, S and Bali, BS and Muneer, W and Yaseen, A and Bhat, S and Zaman, M and Ganiee, SA and Shah, AJ and Ganai, BA},
title = {A review on amino acids as proxies for organic matter degradation in aquatic ecosystems: implications for nutrient cycling, climate change, and ecosystem management.},
journal = {Environmental science and pollution research international},
volume = {32},
number = {7},
pages = {3593-3616},
doi = {10.1007/s11356-025-35949-9},
pmid = {39873875},
issn = {1614-7499},
mesh = {*Amino Acids ; *Ecosystem ; *Climate Change ; Geologic Sediments ; Aquatic Organisms ; Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {The fate and degradation of organic matter in aquatic systems is a vital link in nutrient cycling and sedimentation processes influenced by exogenous and endogenous factors, such as inputs from upstream sources, sediment suspension, and the decomposition of aquatic organisms. The interplay of organic carbon, microbes, and environmental factors shapes the distribution and degradation of organic matter. Characterizing the source distribution of sedimentary organic matter in aquatic systems using novel proxies can unravel new insights into the mechanisms that control its dispersal, preservation and fate, which is essential to understanding the global carbon and nitrogen cycles. Therefore, the present review critically investigated amino acids as crucial markers for assessing the degradation status in lacustrine and marine sediments and highlighted the pivotal function of biotic and abiotic determinants that influence the mineralization of organic matter. The review thoroughly discussed studies on the spatio-temporal distribution patterns of amino acids and their bio-refractory nature to overcome the challenges in evaluating sediment organic matter degradation in aquatic systems. Recognizing the paramount impact of climate change on aquatic ecosystems, the review further elucidated how integrating amino acid-based data into climate models is essential for predicting complex interplay between degradation processes and evolving environmental dynamics. Finally, the specific needs for further research and recommendations for developing efficient and sustainable strategies to study organic matter degradation were highlighted. The present review will deliver fresh inferences to researchers, ecologists, and policymakers for a better understanding of source distribution and degradation status of organic matter for evidence-based conservation and management strategies.},
}
@article {pmid39872220,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, GJ},
title = {An innovative approach to predicting global warming without using climate model simulations.},
journal = {National science review},
volume = {12},
number = {2},
pages = {nwae453},
pmid = {39872220},
issn = {2053-714X},
}
@article {pmid39871964,
year = {2024},
author = {Liang, MS and Dong, Z and Julius, S and Neal, J and Yang, YJ},
title = {Storm Surge Projection and Objective-Based Risk Management for Climate Change Adaptation along the US Atlantic Coast.},
journal = {Journal of water resources planning and management},
volume = {150},
number = {6},
pages = {1-12},
pmid = {39871964},
issn = {1943-5452},
support = {EPA999999/ImEPA/Intramural EPA/United States ; },
abstract = {Climate change brings intense hurricanes and storm surges to the US Atlantic coast. These disruptive meteorological events, combined with sea level rise (SLR), inundate coastal areas and adversely impact infrastructure and environmental assets. Thus, storm surge projection and associated risk quantification are needed in coastal adaptation planning and emergency management. However, the projections can have large uncertainties depending on the planning time horizon. Excessive uncertainties arise from inadequately quantified ocean-climatic processes that control hurricane formation, storm track, and SLR in time of climate change. For this challenge, we propose an objective-based analytical-statistical approach using the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA)'s Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model in scenario analysis of the storm surge impacts. In this approach, synthetic hurricanes (wind profile and track direction) are simulated to yield the likely range of the maximum envelope of water (MEOW), the maximum of the maximum (MOM), local wind speed, and directions. The surge height and time progression at a location are analyzed using a validated SLOSH model for a given adaptation or planning objective with a set of uncertainty tolerance. We further illustrate the approach in three case studies at Mattapoisett (MA), Bridgeport (CT), and Lower Chesapeake Bay along the US Atlantic coast. Simulated MOMs as the worst-case surge scenarios defined the long-term climate risk to the shoreside wastewater plants in Bridgeport and environmental assets in the Lower Chesapeake Bay. The wind-surge probability envelopes in simulated MEOWs provide location-specific estimates of the storm surge probability for local adaptation analysis at four locations in Lower Chesapeake Bay and at Mattapoisett of the southeastern Massachusetts coast. Using the constraints of local bathymetry and topography, the wind-surge probability curves and time progression also provide quantitative probability estimates for emergency response planning, as illustrated in the Mattapoisett case study.},
}
@article {pmid39871053,
year = {2025},
author = {Basegmez, M and Aydin, CC},
title = {Climate change impact on green spaces planning in an urban area using a hybrid approach.},
journal = {Environmental science and pollution research international},
volume = {32},
number = {7},
pages = {4288-4312},
pmid = {39871053},
issn = {1614-7499},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Cities ; *City Planning ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Ecosystem ; Urbanization ; },
abstract = {This study presents a hybrid methodology for planning green spaces to enhance urban sustainability and livability, evaluating the impacts of climate change on cities. Cities, once accommodating a small population, have become major centers of migration and development since the eighteenth century. Rapid urban growth intensifies infrastructure, environmental, and social challenges. Fossil fuel reliance and deforestation increase greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating climate change, impacting ecosystems, and urban livability. This research assesses green spaces in Izmir's Bayraklı district by assigning weights to site selection criteria via the analytic hierarchy process (AHP), entropy weight method (EWM), and Game Theory. The weighted linear combination (WLC) method integrates these weights to produce decision maps. Game Theory harmonizes discrepancies between AHP and EWM, influencing the decision maps. Notably, incorporating climate change criteria reduced highly suitable areas from 50.3 to 41.5%, stressing climate considerations in planning. Grey relational analysis (GRA) prioritizes investment areas, showing objective, criterion-based planning's importance in sustainable urban development.},
}
@article {pmid39870815,
year = {2025},
author = {Masselot, P and Mistry, MN and Rao, S and Huber, V and Monteiro, A and Samoli, E and Stafoggia, M and de'Donato, F and Garcia-Leon, D and Ciscar, JC and Feyen, L and Schneider, A and Katsouyanni, K and Vicedo-Cabrera, AM and Aunan, K and Gasparrini, A},
title = {Estimating future heat-related and cold-related mortality under climate change, demographic and adaptation scenarios in 854 European cities.},
journal = {Nature medicine},
volume = {31},
number = {4},
pages = {1294-1302},
pmid = {39870815},
issn = {1546-170X},
support = {820655//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; MR/V034162/1//RCUK | Medical Research Council (MRC)/ ; 101022870//EC | EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020 | H2020 Priority Excellent Science | H2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (H2020 Excellent Science - Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions)/ ; 101032087//EC | EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020 | H2020 Priority Excellent Science | H2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (H2020 Excellent Science - Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions)/ ; JRC 36206-2022 // DG REGIO 2022CE160AT126//EC | Directorate-General for Regional Policy (DG Regional Policy)/ ; TMSGI3_211626//Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur F&#xf6;rderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung (Swiss National Science Foundation)/ ; 101022870//European Commission (EC)/ ; 101032087//European Commission (EC)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change/mortality ; Humans ; Europe/epidemiology ; Cities ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; *Cold Temperature/adverse effects ; *Mortality/trends ; Male ; Demography ; Female ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {Previous health impact assessments of temperature-related mortality in Europe indicated that the mortality burden attributable to cold is much larger than for heat. Questions remain as to whether climate change can result in a net decrease in temperature-related mortality. In this study, we estimated how climate change could affect future heat-related and cold-related mortality in 854 European urban areas, under several climate, demographic and adaptation scenarios. We showed that, with no adaptation to heat, the increase in heat-related deaths consistently exceeds any decrease in cold-related deaths across all considered scenarios in Europe. Under the lowest mitigation and adaptation scenario (SSP3-7.0), we estimate a net death burden due to climate change increasing by 49.9% and cumulating 2,345,410 (95% confidence interval = 327,603 to 4,775,853) climate change-related deaths between 2015 and 2099. This net effect would remain positive even under high adaptation scenarios, whereby a risk attenuation of 50% is still insufficient to reverse the trend under SSP3-7.0. Regional differences suggest a slight net decrease of death rates in Northern European countries but high vulnerability of the Mediterranean region and Eastern Europe areas. Unless strong mitigation and adaptation measures are implemented, most European cities should experience an increase of their temperature-related mortality burden.},
}
@article {pmid39870697,
year = {2025},
author = {Ao, Q and Li, H and Yang, L and Li, Q and Long, F and Xiao, Y and Zuo, W},
title = {Projecting the global potential distribution of nine Rhododendron Subgenus Hymenanthes species under different climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {3459},
pmid = {39870697},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {32260415//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; Qianke Combination Foundation-ZK [2023] Key 010//The Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Project/ ; },
mesh = {*Rhododendron/growth &amp; development/physiology/classification ; *Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; China ; },
abstract = {As one of China's most treasured traditional flowers, Rhododendron Subgen. Hymenanthes is renowned worldwide for its evergreen foliage, vibrant flowers, and significant ornamental, landscaping, and economic value. However, climate change poses a serious threat to its future, leading to population declines and endangerment of some species. Despite the ecological and economic importance of Rhododendron Subgen. Hymenanthes, the future distribution of suitable habitats and the most effective strategies for its conservation and utilization remain unclear. This study employs the MaxEnt model, which is well-known for its reliability in predicting species distribution under changing environmental conditions, to predict the potential global distribution of nine species of Rhododendron Subgen. Hymenanthes. The goal is to provide a solid foundation for their conservation, cultivation management, and breeding. The results indicate that, under future climate scenarios, suitable habitat areas for four species (R. irroratum, R. agastum, R. decorum, and R. arboreum) will significantly decrease, while suitable habitats for the remaining five species (R. delavayi, R. fortunei, R. calophytum, R. simiarum, and R. wardii) will experience slight expansion. Temperature and precipitation are identified as key environmental factors influencing the growth and distribution of these species, affecting their ability to colonize new regions. The migration direction of the expanding regions for all nine species is consistent, with their centroids shifting towards the northwest. These findings provide critical insights for developing targeted conservation strategies, including identifying potential refugia and prioritizing conservation areas under future climate conditions.},
}
@article {pmid39870643,
year = {2025},
author = {Bhattacharya, A and Papakonstantinou, KG and Warn, GP and McPhillips, L and Bilec, MM and Forest, CE and Hasan, R and Chavda, D},
title = {Optimal life-cycle adaptation of coastal infrastructure under climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {1076},
pmid = {39870643},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {CMMI-2053620//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change-related risk mitigation is typically addressed using cost-benefit analysis that evaluates mitigation strategies against a wide range of simulated scenarios and identifies a static policy to be implemented, without considering future observations. Due to the substantial uncertainties inherent in climate projections, this identified policy will likely be sub-optimal with respect to the actual climate trajectory that evolves in time. In this work, we thus formulate climate risk management as a dynamic decision-making problem based on Markov Decision Processes (MDPs) and Partially Observable MDPs (POMDPs), taking real-time data into account for evaluating the evolving conditions and related model uncertainties, in order to select the best possible life-cycle actions in time, with global optimality guarantees for the formulated optimization problem. The framework is developed for coastal adaptation applications, considering a wide variety of possible action types, including various forms of nature-based infrastructure. Related environmental impacts of carbon emissions and uptake are also incorporated, and social cost of carbon implications are discussed, together with several future directions and supported features.},
}
@article {pmid39869968,
year = {2025},
author = {Dash, S and Maity, R},
title = {Association between hydroclimatic factors and vegetation health: Impact of climate change in the past and future.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {964},
number = {},
pages = {178605},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178605},
pmid = {39869968},
issn = {1879-1026},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; India ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Plants ; *Plant Development ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {This study investigates the potential impact of future climate scenarios designated by different shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs) on vegetation health. Considering the entire Indian mainland as the study region, which exhibits a diverse range of climate and vegetation regimes, we analysed long-term past (1981-2020) and future (2021-2100) changes in vegetation greenness across seven vegetation types and four seasons. In order to gain insight into the intricate interrelationships between vegetation and hydroclimatic factors (soil moisture, precipitation, solar radiation, and temperature), a Standardized Vegetation Index (SVI) is used as a proxy for vegetation health, and a bivariate copula-based probabilistic model is developed incorporating a Combined Climate Index (CCI) derived through Supervised Principal Component Analysis (SPCA) and the SVI. Our results indicate that the water-limited areas are more sensitive to precipitation and soil moisture, whereas energy-limited areas are primarily influenced by temperature and solar radiation. Consequently, an overall increase in the vegetation greenness is observed over the past decades in most of water-limited regions, and almost no change or slight decline in greenness over the northeastern regions, where precipitation is abundant but it is an energy-limited region due to high convective activity. Future projections (2021-2100) indicate an overall increase in greenness during monsoons. However, browning (loss of greenness) is anticipated to intensify over time, especially in the northeast. This study demonstrates the model's efficacy in capturing the complex vegetation-climate relationship, highlighting its potential for application across diverse geographical regions and providing insights into the implications of climate change.},
}
@article {pmid39869963,
year = {2025},
author = {Kebede, MM and Terry, LG and Clement, TP and Mekonnen, MM},
title = {Impact of climate change and land management on nitrate pollution in the high plains aquifer.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {375},
number = {},
pages = {124321},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124321},
pmid = {39869963},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Groundwater/chemistry ; *Climate Change ; *Nitrates/analysis ; Fertilizers ; *Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis ; Agriculture ; },
abstract = {High concentrations of nitrate in groundwater pose risks to human and environmental health. This study evaluates the potential impact of climate change, land use, and fertilizer application rates on groundwater nitrate levels in the High Plains Aquifer under four Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) scenarios. A random forest model, with predictors such as fertilizer application rates, cropland coverage, and climate variables from six Coupled Model Intercomparison Project models, is used to project future nitrate concentrations. Results show increases across all scenarios, with nitrate levels rising by 4% under SSP5-8.5 and up to 13% under SSP2-4.5 when accounting for climate change effects. Fertilizer application rates are identified as the primary driver of projected changes. The northern and central regions of the aquifer exhibited the most pronounced increases. The projected changes in nitrate levels, observed across both low- and high-greenhouse gas emission pathways, highlight the need to develop integrated management strategies that consider shared socioeconomic scenarios and water resource protection constraints.},
}
@article {pmid39869536,
year = {2025},
author = {Raulf, M and Annesi-Maesano, I},
title = {Occupational allergy and climate change.},
journal = {Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology},
volume = {25},
number = {2},
pages = {83-87},
doi = {10.1097/ACI.0000000000001060},
pmid = {39869536},
issn = {1473-6322},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Allergens/immunology ; *Hypersensitivity/immunology/epidemiology/etiology ; *Occupational Exposure/adverse effects ; *Occupational Diseases/immunology/etiology/epidemiology ; Animals ; Pollen/immunology ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Climate change influences working conditions in various ways, affecting employee health and safety across different sectors. Climatic factors like rising temperatures, increased UV radiation, and more frequent extreme weather events pose risks to in both indoor and outdoor workers. Allergic diseases of the respiratory tract and the skin may emerge due to climate change. This review summarizes current aspects of both direct and indirect consequences of climate change and associated exposures in diverse work environments, focusing on occupational allergies.<br><br>RECENT FINDINGS: Outdoor workers, in particular, are increasing susceptible to ubiquitous pollen allergens. Additionally, they may experience climate-related increases in allergens typically associated with specific workplaces, such as Cryptostroma corticale . Changes in production processes, along with altered workplaces exposures, can lead to new sensitizations and trigger allergies, representing indirect consequences of climate change. Furthermore, lifestyle changes aimed to promoting climate protection and sustainability (e.g. the introduction of insects as a protein source or using enzymes), may also contribute to the emergence of new allergens.<br><br>SUMMARY: The emergence of new occupational sensitization sources from novel or modified allergen exposures must be addressed within the framework of workplace safety and health, necessitating proactive measures to safeguard workers and mitigate risks.},
}
@article {pmid39869508,
year = {2025},
author = {Tan, E and Rosenbach, M},
title = {Under-representation of climate change and sustainability manuscripts in high-impact dermatology journals.},
journal = {The British journal of dermatology},
volume = {192},
number = {5},
pages = {952-953},
doi = {10.1093/bjd/ljaf037},
pmid = {39869508},
issn = {1365-2133},
}
@article {pmid39869217,
year = {2025},
author = {Fonseka, PU and Zhang, H and Premasiri, R and Samarasuriya, C and Rathnayake, U},
title = {Assessing microclimatic influences in Colombo metropolitan area (CMA) amidst global climate change: a comprehensive study from 1980 to 2022.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {2},
pages = {199},
pmid = {39869217},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Microclimate ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Cities/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Temperature ; Rain ; },
abstract = {Climate change has become an emerging topic, leading to widespread damage. However, when considering climate, attention is drawn to various scales, and urban microclimate has emerged as a trending subject due to its direct relevance to human living environments. Among the microclimatic factors, temperature and precipitation are utilized in order to identify trends. The identification of changes in precipitation and temperature from ground stations poses difficulties due to the lack of well-distributed stations; thus, satellite-based products are gaining popularity. The satellite products were validated against ground data, following which time-series and spatial analyses were conducted. The rainfall anomaly index, seasonality index, heat wave magnitude index, and mean temperature differ in the Colombo Metropolitan Area compared to the entire country. Each index is calculated decadal-wise to identify trends. By utilizing four climate indices, the analysis endeavors to investigate the microclimate identification in Colombo Metropolitan Area compared to its surrounding areas such as the Western Province and the entire country. This study aids local authorities in mitigating climate change by enhancing city resilience. These findings underscore the importance of understanding and addressing the impacts of climate change on temperature extremes to mitigate potential adverse effects on human activities and the environment. Understanding the specific reasons for spatial changes in rainfall anomalies often necessitates extensive climate modeling and data analysis.},
}
@article {pmid39868940,
year = {2025},
author = {Becerra-Amezcua, MP and Matadamas-Guzmán, FM and Hernández-Orihuela, L and Guerrero-Legarreta, I and Guzmán-García, X},
title = {Proteomic Analysis Is Needed to Understand the Vulnerability of Bunodosoma cavernatum Sea Anemones to Climate Change.},
journal = {Journal of proteome research},
volume = {24},
number = {2},
pages = {742-749},
pmid = {39868940},
issn = {1535-3907},
mesh = {*Sea Anemones/metabolism/physiology ; Animals ; *Proteomics/methods ; *Climate Change ; *Proteome/metabolism ; Temperature ; Superoxide Dismutase/metabolism ; Peroxidase/metabolism ; },
abstract = {Sea anemones play a crucial role in marine ecosystems. Recent studies have highlighted their physiological and ecological responses to thermal stress. Therefore, our objective was to perform a proteomic analysis of Bunodosoma cavernatum sea anemones in the Gulf of Mexico, subjected to thermal stress, to understand whether these organisms activate specific processes to resist increased temperature. We submitted one group of sea anemones to variable temperatures (26 to 32 °C) and another group to a constant temperature (28 °C) for 1.5 months. Then we subjected them to thermal stress (32 °C) for 2 weeks. We evaluated the enzymatic activity and proteome in the columns and tentacles. The main effect of the temperature regime change is a reduction in mass. Also, sea anemones synthesized proteins related to the activation of the immune system and protection against temperature. We observed decreased peroxidase activity, while superoxide dismutase activity was higher only in the constant temperature group. On the basis of these data, we deduce that B. cavernatum sea anemones are vulnerable to climate change because they stop producing toxins in their tentacles when faced with thermal stress and activate cellular responses that make them susceptible to pathogens. These responses are not sufficient to guarantee an optimal health state.},
}
@article {pmid39868709,
year = {2024},
author = {Niquil, N and Raoux, A and Thermes, M and Fofack-Garcia, R and Noguès, Q},
title = {[Marine trophic and socio-ecological networks under pressure: study of the cumulative impact of climate change and offshore wind farm development].},
journal = {Biologie aujourd'hui},
volume = {218},
number = {3-4},
pages = {99-103},
doi = {10.1051/jbio/2024012},
pmid = {39868709},
issn = {2105-0686},
mesh = {*Wind ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Humans ; Animals ; Models, Theoretical ; *Food Chain ; },
abstract = {In the anthropocene era, one of the greatest challenges facing trophic modeling applied to the marine environment is its ability to couple the multiple effects of both climate change and local anthropogenic activities, notably the development of offshore wind farms. The major challenge is to create scenarios to characterize their cumulative effects on the functioning of the entire socio-ecological system, in order to propose appropriate management plans. Although modeling cumulative impact on socio-ecological networks is not yet widely used, data reported in the present review article show that the relevance of this approach could be established in the context of offshore wind power. Two modeling procedures are herein described: quantitative mathematical modelling to simulate the effect of two simultaneous pressures on food network properties, and qualitative modelling, which can be based on a participatory approach to more finely characterize feedback loops between governance and ecological systems. These two quantitative and qualitative scenarios modeling methods, based on interaction network analyses, were applied to the future Courseulles-sur-Mer offshore wind farm (eastern Channel), and to the Groix-Belle-Ile pilot wind farm (Atlantic). Finally, we present a research perspective, based on the Sato-Umi concept, which focuses on modeling frameworks combining ecosystem network evolution scenarios and an increased capacity for collective action.},
}
@article {pmid39867255,
year = {2024},
author = {Mohammadi-Janbazloufar, K and Atighechian, G and Ostadtaghizadeh, A and Rezaei, F and Hirshon, JM},
title = {Developing an Emergency Medical Services Resilience Assessment Tool in Climate Change: A Study Protocol.},
journal = {International journal of preventive medicine},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {73},
pmid = {39867255},
issn = {2008-7802},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change poses significant threats to the health and safety of communities worldwide. Extreme weather events can disrupt critical infrastructure and overwhelm emergency medical services (EMS) systems. As the frequency and intensity of these climate-related disasters continue to increase, it is essential that EMS organizations develop robust strategies to enhance their resilience. One important step in building climate-resilient EMS systems is the development of comprehensive assessment tools. Developing a comprehensive tool for assessing the resilience of EMS in the face of climate change.<br><br>METHODS: This research employs an applied, mixed-methods approach to investigate the development and validation of the Emergency Medical Services Resilience Assessment (EMSRA) tool. The study will be executed across four key phases: (a) A scoping review will be conducted to identify the global dimensions and components of EMS systems that demonstrate resilience to the impacts of climate change. (b) A qualitative study, involving semistructured interviews, will be undertaken to explore the specific dimensions and components of EMS resilience within the Iranian context. (c) Based on the findings from the scoping review and qualitative inquiry, assessment items related to EMS resilience in climate change will be extracted and synthesized to develop a pilot version of the EMSRA tool. (d) The pilot EMSRA tool will undergo a rigorous process of quantitative and qualitative validation, including an evaluation of its psychometric properties, to assess the resilience of EMS systems in the face of climate-related challenges.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The development of EMSRA tool will enable the assessment and enhancement of climate change resilience within the national and provincial EMS systems, providing critical data to inform evidence-based strategies and plans for strengthening EMS against the impacts of severe climate changes.},
}
@article {pmid39867166,
year = {2025},
author = {Khan, A and Mubeen, M},
title = {Heat Stroke in the Era of Global Warming: A Call for Urgent Action.},
journal = {Annals of global health},
volume = {91},
number = {1},
pages = {1},
pmid = {39867166},
issn = {2214-9996},
mesh = {Humans ; *Heat Stroke/therapy/prevention &amp; control/epidemiology/physiopathology ; *Global Warming ; Global Health ; Pakistan/epidemiology ; Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {Heat stroke (HS) represents a life‑endangering condition that is due to an imbalance between heat generation and dissipation, owing to exposure to hot environments or strenuous exercise. HS is a medical condition that is gaining increased prevalence throughout the world due to a steady rise in temperature, and massive mortalities have been recorded among vulnerable populations. In 2024, extreme heat waves led to increased cases of HS and related fatalities globally, particularly in Karachi, Pakistan. This article reviews the pathophysiology, effects, treatment, and preventive strategies of HS management. Effective management includes prompt on‑site cooling and symptomatic treatment followed by intensive care for severe cases. In keeping heat‑related illnesses low, indoor stay, hydration, and public awareness campaigns play important roles. The urge of the article, therefore, is that HS demands very serious attention from the global arena and its proactive measures should be enforced to avert this medical emergency globally.},
}
@article {pmid39866426,
year = {2025},
author = {Gebru, AB and Gebreyohannes, T and Kahsay, GH},
title = {Modelling climate change and aridity for climate impact studies in semi-arid regions: The case of Giba basin, northern Ethiopia.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {11},
number = {1},
pages = {e41693},
pmid = {39866426},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {of long-term and future climate variability is crucial for impact assessment studies in drought-prone areas like the Giba basin in northern Ethiopia. This study has applied the statistical downscaling model (SDSM) and (De Martonne and Pinna combinative) aridity index methods to evaluate the climate system of the Giba basin. Historical data (1961-2019) from seven meteorological stations and global grided data were used for future climate projections (2020-2100) under the three emission scenarios (RCPs 2.6, 4.5, and 8.5) for the three-time horizons (2040s, 2060s, and 2080s). Analysis of results showed that rainfall and temperature projection on a monthly and/or seasonal basis has more significance than on an annual basis for impact studies particularly, in areas where irrigation practices are common like in the Giba basin. Seasonal projection of rainfall in the basin showed a slightly decreasing trend during the spring season (MAM), and a significant increment in the main rainy season (JJA) under all scenarios and for the whole projection year. On an annual basis, a maximum increase of rainfall, up to +285 mm/year and +298 mm/year was expected to increase at Abyi Adi and Mekelle Obs stations, respectively, under RCP 8.5 in the 2080s. Temperature projection showed a consistent rise throughout the basin that ranges from a minimum increase of Tmax by +0.29 °C in the 2040s (RCP 2.6) at Mekelle Obs station to a maximum increase of Tmin by +2.35 °C in the 2080s (RCP8.5) at Abyi Adi station. In general, it is observed that the rate of increment of projected Tmin was more than that of Tmax in all stations in the Giba basin, which showed a continuous contraction of the gap between Tmin and Tmax, hence, the prevalence of global warming. This has led to a considerable increment of aridity till the end of the 21st century. Hence, the implementation of locally-suited climate change resilient strategies is crucial to enhance the sustainability of the ecosystem and ensure food security in the basin.},
}
@article {pmid39866083,
year = {2025},
author = {Chauhdary, JN and Li, H and Pan, X and Zaman, M and Anjum, SA and Yang, F and Akbar, N and Azamat, U},
title = {Modeling effects of climate change on crop phenology and yield of wheat-maize cropping system and exploring sustainable solutions.},
journal = {Journal of the science of food and agriculture},
volume = {105},
number = {7},
pages = {3679-3700},
doi = {10.1002/jsfa.14134},
pmid = {39866083},
issn = {1097-0010},
mesh = {*Triticum/growth &amp; development ; Climate Change ; *Zea mays/growth &amp; development ; *Crop Production/methods ; Seasons ; Biomass ; Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Wheat-maize cropping systems in semi-arid regions are expected to be affected by climate change in the future, which is alarming for global food security, environmental sustainability and socioeconomic development. Therefore, management practices like optimized plant geometry and fertilization need to be explored to counter these expected threats. To do this, the APSIM model was calibrated using 5-year data (from 2017/2018 to 2022) regarding yield, biomass, plant height, emergence, anthesis and crop maturity of wheat and maize from farmer fields.<br><br>RESULTS: The performance of a model run was assessed using root mean square error, normalized root mean square error, coefficient of residual mass, coefficient of determination (R[2]) and Nash-Sutcliffe efficiency, whose average was 1.59, 0.13, 0.001, 0.84 and 0.78, respectively, for calibration while 2.75, 0.20, -0.009, 0.80 and 0.75, respectively, for validation. Regarding crop phenology, it was modelled that the emergence, anthesis and maturity were earlier by 7-9&#x2009;days, 8-10&#x2009;days and 2-6&#x2009;days, respectively, for wheat; 6-10&#x2009;days, 13-20&#x2009;days and 16-24&#x2009;days, respectively, for spring maize; 3-5&#x2009;days, 5-11&#x2009;days and 8-19&#x2009;days, respectively, for autumn maize under different climate change scenarios in near to far future. Simulations revealed the average reduction in the yield of wheat, spring maize and autumn maize by 11.5%, 11.8% and 11.0%, respectively, in near future (2025-2065) while 17.5%, 20.5% and 17.0%, respectively, in far future (2066-2100). Further, simulations discovered the potential of higher levels of fertilization (nitrogen&#x2009;=&#x2009;60-100&#x2009;kg&#x2009;ha[-1] and phosphorus&#x2009;=&#x2009;40-75&#x2009;kg&#x2009;ha[-1] for wheat while nitrogen&#x2009;=&#x2009;75-120&#x2009;kg&#x2009;ha[-1] and phosphorus&#x2009;=&#x2009;40-80&#x2009;kg&#x2009;ha[-1] for maize) and plant density (100 to 150 plants&#x2009;m[-2] for wheat and 8 to 13 plants&#x2009;m[-2] for maize) to enhance the yield of wheat, spring maize and autumn maize by 31-36%, 22-38% and 26-43%, respectively, in near future while 33-38%, 21-55% and 19-31%, respectively, in far future.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The findings underscore the effects of climate change on wheat-maize cropping systems and the importance of implementing optimized fertilization and adjusting plant density to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, thereby safeguarding food security and sustaining agricultural productivity. &#xa9; 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.},
}
@article {pmid39865930,
year = {2025},
author = {Niella, Y and O'Hara, D and Jonsen, I and Slip, D and Phillips, L and Harcourt, R and Carroll, G},
title = {Spatial, environmental and trophic niche partitioning by seabirds in a climate change hotspot.},
journal = {The Journal of animal ecology},
volume = {94},
number = {4},
pages = {582-596},
pmid = {39865930},
issn = {1365-2656},
support = {//Taronga Conservation Society Australia/ ; LP110200603//Australian Research Council/ ; LP160100162//Australian Research Council/ ; //Macquarie University Vice Chancellor's Innovation Fellowship/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Charadriiformes/physiology ; *Food Chain ; *Spheniscidae/physiology ; *Ecosystem ; Carbon Isotopes/analysis ; Diet ; Nitrogen Isotopes/analysis ; },
abstract = {For similar species to co-occur in places where resources are limited, they need to adopt strategies that partition resources to reduce competition. Our understanding of the mechanisms behind resource partitioning among sympatric marine predators is evolving, but we lack a clear understanding of how environmental change is impacting these dynamics. We investigated spatial and trophic resource partitioning among three sympatric seabirds with contrasting biological characteristics: greater crested terns Thalasseus bergii (efficient flyer, limited diver, and preference for high quality forage fish), little penguins Eudyptula minor (flightless, efficient diver, and preference for high quality forage fish) and silver gulls Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (efficient flyer, limited diver and generalist diet). We investigated interannual variability in resource partitioning in relation to environmental variability in a climate change hotspot influenced by the warm and intensifying East Australian Current (EAC). Sampling was conducted from 2012 to 2014 during the austral summer breeding season of seabirds at Montague Island, Australia. Daily seabird movements were monitored using GPS trackers and feather tissues were collected and processed for stable isotope analysis (δ[15]N and δ[13]C). Generalised Linear Mixed Models were used to assess how changes in oceanographic conditions influenced space use for each species. Schoener's D and Bayesian mixing models were used to respectively investigate the levels of yearly inter-specific environmental and trophic niche overlaps. Crested terns and little penguins were less likely to be observed in warm, saline EAC waters and crested terns and silver gulls had smaller foraging areas on days when more than 30% of available habitat was classified as EAC origin. All species preferred areas with low variability in sea surface temperature (<0.5°C). Terns and penguins occupied similar marine trophic levels, with penguins having larger isotopic niche spaces in 2014 when the EAC was more dominant in the study area. Gulls occupied the lowest trophic level, with the widest niche and lowest interannual variability in niche area. As the EAC intensifies along the southeast coast of Australia under climate change, interspecific competition for resources may increase, with the greatest impacts on species like little penguins that have relatively restricted foraging ranges. This study suggests that species-specific biological traits and behavioural plasticity should be accounted for when predicting the effects of climate change on marine species.},
}
@article {pmid39864712,
year = {2025},
author = {Ilmiawati, A and Solikhin, A and Mangurai, SUNM and Setiawan, Y and Istikorini, Y and Lowe, AJ and Malik, A and Mubarok, M and Herawati, E and Khabibi, J and Siruru, H and Purnawati, R and Octaviani, EA and Kulat, MI and Kurniawan, T and Larekeng, SH and Muhammad, R and Aulia, F and Firmansyah, MA and Alalawi, AS},
title = {Potential of carbon micro/nanofibers derived from lignocellulose biomass valorisation for CO2 adsorption: A review on decarbonization biotechnology for climate change solutions.},
journal = {International journal of biological macromolecules},
volume = {301},
number = {},
pages = {140305},
doi = {10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.140305},
pmid = {39864712},
issn = {1879-0003},
mesh = {*Carbon Dioxide/chemistry/isolation &amp; purification ; *Lignin/chemistry ; Adsorption ; *Biomass ; *Climate Change ; *Carbon/chemistry ; *Nanofibers/chemistry ; *Biotechnology/methods ; Greenhouse Gases/chemistry ; },
abstract = {Biomass, as a source of lignocellulose, can be valorized into carbon micro/nanofibers for adsorbing greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions, especially CO2. This article is derived from systematic evidence evaluation of published studies, presenting new, innovative, and systemic approaches to lignocellulose-based carbon micro/nanofiber studies. The review covers a general overview of carbon micro/nanofiber studies, mapping chronicles of the studies, carbon micro/nanofiber types for CO2 uptake, carbon micro/nanofibers fabrication and characterization, obtained carbonaceous material activation and performances, regulatory frameworks, and sustainability. The published studies show that carbon fiber has been researched for GHG emissions adsorption since the 1950s, with an increasing trend of publication numbers. The trend of studies has commenced from activated carbon to nanocarbonaceous materials and their composites. The excellent performance of both micro/nano-sized carbon provides promising opportunities for absorbing CO2 and other GHGs, such as NO2 and CH4, facilitating decarbonization. Several types of carbonaceous activation processes and modifications were utilized to enhance the performances of the resultant biochars, especially in surface materials, CO2 adsorption capacity, and CO2 selectivity. Proposed mechanisms for the absorption of CO2 by activated carbonaceous materials through physisorption and chemisorption were also observed. To date, regulatory frameworks on the use of activated carbon for CO2 capture are still rarely found, but biochar has been mainstreamed and regulated internationally for CO2 removal. Other regulations have been enacted but have not yet internationally harmonized, mostly focusing on the terminology of carbon nanotubes, characterization, general applications, labelling, packaging, transportation, and the effects of toxicity on health. This study also proposed the sustainability aspects and performance indicators that can be used for circular economy application with an ultimate goal of climate change mitigation through GHG reduction. Besides the regulatory framework, elements of the business model and sustainability were proposed in the circular economy framework of the fibers. By scoping carbon micro/nanofibers studies, it is shown with obvious evidence that carbon micro/nanofibers and their composites have the potential for CO2 adsorption and removal, leading to the acceleration of the decarbonization process that is in line with the Paris Agreement, especially in applying innovative CO2 capture, storage, and utilization (CCSU) technologies.},
}
@article {pmid39864247,
year = {2025},
author = {Varghese, FC and Mitra, S},
title = {Assessing consistency in drought risks in India with multiple multivariate meteorological drought indices (MMDI) under climate change.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {964},
number = {},
pages = {178617},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178617},
pmid = {39864247},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {This study investigates the spatio-temporal consistency of different MMDI formulations and their role in meteorological drought characterization uncertainty under historic and future climates using ERA5 reanalysis, and outputs from eight Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 models, respectively, across different climate zones and shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP) in the Indian subcontinent. Six MMDI formulations namely the Standardized Precipitation Evaporation Index (SPEI), Reconnaissance Drought Index (RDI), and self-calibrated Palmer Drought Severity Index (scPDSI), Standardized Palmer Drought Index (SPDI), Standardized Moisture Anomaly Index (SZI) and Supply Demand Drought Index (SDDI) are used. A suite of analysis including agreement mapping, category difference analysis and uncertainty contribution analysis using global sensitivity analysis (GSA) are employed to quantify the consistency of MMDIs and uncertainty in drought characterization due to the MMDI formulation. The variation in MMDI consistency due to different reference evapotranspiration (ETo) methods is also studied. Results demonstrate strong agreement among the MMDIs under historic climate. Under climate change scenarios our findings demonstrate broad agreement among majority of the MMDIs across the study domain, but in substantial areas where MMDI not agree, especially for higher emission scenarios and arid zones. Increased uncertainty under climate change is due to SDDI and SPEI projecting dryer conditions while scPDSI projecting wetter conditions in the far future period owing to varying degrees of sensitivity of MMDIs to its constituent variables (Precipitation and ETo). Results also show that the uncertainty due to MMDIs varied considerably based on ETo methods as well. Finally, based on GSA analysis, the most significant sources of uncertainty in drought projections under climate change are attributed to MMDI-GCM interactions and MMDIs for the Penman-Monteith method. Discrepancies in drought estimates caused by the MMDI selection highlight the need for careful evaluation of drought indices before adopting for climate change impact assessment.},
}
@article {pmid39864162,
year = {2025},
author = {Adame, BJ and Corman, SR and Endres, CJ and Farmer, RD and Awonuga, T},
title = {How partisan news outlets frame vested interests in climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {375},
number = {},
pages = {124159},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124159},
pmid = {39864162},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Politics ; Humans ; *Public Opinion ; *Mass Media ; United States ; },
abstract = {This paper reports a theoretically-driven quantitative content analysis of news media discourse on climate change, its effects, and solutions to understand how US news discourse differs from widely supported scientific conclusions on global climate. Despite the dire warnings and calls to action, US public opinion on the causes and solutions to climate change remain divided. In the global context, the US's split views are anomalous and may be an artifact of the US media's coverage of the climate crisis. Anthropogenic climate change represents one of the most significant threats to our planet. Framed by Vested Interest Theory (VIT), we coded a representative sample of news discourse according to VIT's constituent variables. News sources were selected according to partisan orientation and balanced across the political divide. News articles were parsed into single sentences with source and ordering was randomized for presentation auto human coders. This allowed us to code at a granular level. Results show that not all five variables are equally present, with salience, response-efficacy, and certainty being most frequently referenced. While patterns also reflect a significant partisan divide, we also found unexpected non-linear patterns in the discourse, likely due to the rhetorical style of the sources' reporting. Overall, we conclude that climate change reporting does not reflect the scientific discourse, and that this likely fuels the idiosyncratic American debate on climate change, and its effects and solutions.},
}
@article {pmid39863677,
year = {2025},
author = {Ashar, T and Zhang, Y and Yang, C and Xu, W and Zeeshan Ul Haq, M and Tahir, H and Abbas, HMM and Wu, Z},
title = {Rubber intercropping with arboreal and herbaceous species alleviated the global warming potential through the reduction of soil greenhouse gas emissions.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {3196},
pmid = {39863677},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {32371637//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; CARS-33-ZP3//Earmarked Fund for China Agriculture Research System/ ; },
mesh = {*Soil/chemistry ; *Global Warming/prevention &amp; control ; *Greenhouse Gases/analysis ; Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; *Hevea/growth &amp; development ; *Rubber ; Nitrous Oxide/analysis ; Agriculture/methods ; },
abstract = {Agroforestry systems are known to enhance soil health and climate resilience, but their impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in rubber-based agroforestry systems across diverse configurations is not fully understood. Here, six representative rubber-based agroforestry systems (encompassing rubber trees intercropped with arboreal, shrub, and herbaceous species) were selected based on a preliminary investigation, including Hevea brasiliensis intercropping with Alpinia oxyphylla (AOM), Alpinia katsumadai (AKH), Coffea arabica (CAA), Theobroma cacao (TCA), Cinnamomum cassia (CCA), and Pandanus amaryllifolius (PAR), and a rubber monoculture as control (RM). Soil physicochemical properties, enzyme activities, and GHG emission characteristics were determined at 0-20 cm soil depth. The results showed that agroforestry systems significantly enhanced most of soil nutrient levels and enzyme activities. In 0-20 cm soil depth, all rubber plantations acted as net carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O) resources, and net methane (CH4) sinks. Compared with the RM, the CAA and CCA systems significantly increased the cumulative CO2 and N2O emissions, and the global warming potential (GWP) significantly increased in the CAA (36.78%) and CCA (7.18%) systems, whereas it significantly decreased in the AOM (6.61%), AKH (24.96%), TCA (14.24%), and PAR (41.01%) systems. The soil DOC concentration was the primary factor influencing GHG emissions and GWP. This study provides novel insights into GHG emissions from rubber agroforestry systems and serves as a fundamental reference for climate-smart land use management in rubber plantations. Intercropping rubber trees with arboreal and herbaceous species is recommended over shrub species, considering their beneficial effects in reducing soil GHG emissions and GWP for the sustainable development of rubber plantations on Hainan Island.},
}
@article {pmid39862723,
year = {2025},
author = {Jeong, A and Lovison, G and Bussalleu, A and Cirach, M and Dadvand, P and de Hoogh, K and Flexeder, C and Hoek, G and Imboden, M and Karrasch, S and Koppelman, GH and Kress, S and Ljungman, P and Majewska, R and Pershagen, G and Pickford, R and Shen, Y and Vermeulen, RCH and Vlaanderen, JJ and Vogli, M and Wolf, K and Yu, Z and Melén, E and Pac, A and Peters, A and Schikowski, T and Standl, M and Gehring, U and Probst-Hensch, N},
title = {Lung function-associated exposome profile in the era of climate change: Pooled analysis of 8 population-based European cohorts within the EXPANSE project.},
journal = {Environment international},
volume = {196},
number = {},
pages = {109269},
doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2025.109269},
pmid = {39862723},
issn = {1873-6750},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Europe ; *Air Pollution/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Adult ; *Environmental Exposure/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Male ; Female ; *Exposome ; Middle Aged ; Cohort Studies ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Temperature ; *Lung/physiology ; Air Pollutants/analysis ; Child ; Respiratory Function Tests ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The independent and interrelated long-term effects of the exposome such as air pollution, greenness, and ambient temperature on lung function are not well understood, yet relevant in the light of climate change.<br><br>METHODS: Pre-bronchodilation FEV1 from five mature birth cohorts (N&#xa0;=&#xa0;4724) and three adult cohorts (N&#xa0;=&#xa0;6052) from five European countries were used to assess cross-sectional associations with air pollution, greenness, and ambient temperature, assigned to their residential address. All two-way interactions and square terms were a priori included in building the final elastic net regression model. Elastic net regression results were put into the context of different environmental scenarios such as improvement of air quality, improvement of greenness, climate change, or their combinations.<br><br>RESULTS: Elastic net regression of FEV1 z-scores identified non-zero coefficients for many interaction terms, indicating the importance of joint effects of exposure to air pollution, greenness, and temperature. The non-zero coefficients were bigger and more stable in adults than in children. Upon exploring lung function benefits for different environmental scenarios, an improvement of FEV1 was expected in the scenario of improving air quality or greenness. In contrast, negative changes in FEV1 z-scores were expected in the scenario of climate change, characterized by daily temperature increase in summer and decrease in winter. The beneficial FEV1 effects of improving air pollution or greenness were attenuated in the presence of climate change.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Complex exposome profiles of long-term exposure to air pollution, greenness, and temperature showed associations with FEV1 in European adults, and to less extent in children and adolescents. Climate change seems to have a negative impact on lung function and modifies the association of air pollution and greenspace with lung function.},
}
@article {pmid39862378,
year = {2025},
author = {Heatta, MJ and Hausner, VH and Utsi, TA},
title = {The use of multiple evidence base methods to enrich climate change research and knowledge in the Arctic.},
journal = {Ambio},
volume = {54},
number = {4},
pages = {603-617},
pmid = {39862378},
issn = {1654-7209},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Arctic Regions ; *Knowledge Bases ; *Research ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) is increasingly used along with scientific knowledge (SK) to understand climate change. The multi evidence base (MEB) offers ways of combining knowledge systems together. Nonetheless, there is little guidance on how to use MEB approaches in research. Our aim is to systematically evaluate empirical cases using MEB approaches in Arctic climate change research; and explore ILK inclusion in research stages. The mapping followed the ROSES protocol, which provides a checklist of details to be included in the review. The literature search identified 1483 records referring to MEB approaches. We identified seven papers applying the cross-fertilization and nine applying the coproduction approach to combine ILK with SK. The theory of change framework was used to evaluate participation, revealing a distinct difference between the approaches in participant involvement in the research stages. Regardless of MEB approach, the output and outcome of the cases were less clear.},
}
@article {pmid39861646,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhao, S and Zhang, Z and Gao, C and Dong, Y and Jing, Z and Du, L and Hou, X},
title = {MaxEnt-Based Predictions of Suitable Potential Distribution of Leymus secalinus Under Current and Future Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {39861646},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {Grant NO. 2022YFF1302803//Xiangyang Hou/ ; Grant NO. 202102140601006//Xiangyang Hou/ ; Grant NO. 2023CYJSTX11//Xiangyang Hou/ ; },
abstract = {Grassland degradation is a serious ecological issue in the farming-pastoral ecotone of northern China. Utilizing native grasses for the restoration of degraded grasslands is an effective technological approach. Leymus secalinus is a superior indigenous grass species for grassland ecological restoration in northern China. Therefore, the excavation of potential distribution areas of L. secalinus and important ecological factors affecting its distribution is crucial for grassland conservation and restoration of degraded grasslands. Based on 357 data points collected on the natural distribution of L. secalinus, this study employs the jackknife method and Pearson correlation analysis to screen out 23 variables affecting its spatial distribution. The MaxEnt model was used herein to predict the current suitable distribution area of L. secalinus and the suitable distribution of L. secalinus under different SSP scenarios (SSP1-26, SSP2-45, and SSP5-85) for future climate. The results showed the following: (1) Mean diurnal temperature range, annual mean temperature, precipitation of the wettest quarter, and elevation are the major factors impacting the distribution of L. secalinus. (2) Under the current climatic conditions, L. secalinus is mainly distributed in the farming-pastoral ecotone of northern China; in addition, certain suitable areas also exist in parts of Xinjiang, Tibet, Sichuan, Heilongjiang, and Jilin. (3) Under future climate change scenarios, the suitable areas for L. secalinus are generally the same as at present, with slight changes in area under different scenarios, with the largest expansion of 97,222 km[2] of suitable area in 2021-2040 under the SSP1-26 scenario and the largest shrinkage of potential suitable area in 2061-2080 under the SSP2-45 scenario, with 87,983 km[2]. Notably, the northern boundary of the middle- and high-suitability areas is reduced, while the northeastern boundary and some areas of Heilongjiang and Jilin are expanded. The results of this study revealed the suitable climatic conditions and potential distribution range of L. secalinus, which can provide a reference for the conservation, introduction, and cultivation of L. secalinus in new ecological zones, avoiding the blind introduction of inappropriate habitats, and is also crucial for sustaining the economic benefits associated with L. secalinus ecological services.},
}
@article {pmid39861541,
year = {2025},
author = {Meyer, JJM and Potgieter, MM and Meyer, NL and Meyer, AC},
title = {Climate Change-Induced Decline in Succulent Euphorbia in Namibia's Arid Regions.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {39861541},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {The global rise in temperatures due to climate change has made it difficult even for specialised desert-adapted plant species to survive on sandy desert soils. Two of Namibia's iconic desert-adapted plant species, Welwitschia mirabilis and the quiver tree Aloidendron dichotomum, have recently been shown to be under threat because of climate change. In the current study, three ecologically important Namibian Euphorbia milk bushes were evaluated for their climate change response. By comparing good-quality aerial photographs from the 1960s and recent 2020s high-resolution satellite images, it was determined by QGIS remote sensing techniques that very high percentages of the large succulents E. damarana, E. gummifera, and E. gregaria have died during the last 50 years in arid areas of Namibia. Areas like Brandberg (northern Namibia), Klein Karas (south-east), and Garub (south-west), with a high sandy-textured ground cover, have seen the loss of around 90% of E. damarana and E. gregaria and about 61% of E. gummifera in this period. This is alarming, as it could threaten the survival of several animal species adapted to feed on them, especially during droughts. This study focused on large succulent euphorbias, distinguishable in satellite images and historical photographs. It was observed that many other plant species are also severely stressed in arid sandy areas. The obtained results were ground-truthed and species identification was confirmed by the chemical analysis of remaining dead twigs using GC-MS and metabolomics. The ERA5 satellite's 2 m above-ground temperature data show a 2 °C rise in annual average noon temperatures since 1950 at the three locations analysed. Annual daily temperatures increased by 1.3 °C since 1950, exceeding the global average rise of about 1.0 °C since 1900. This suggests that euphorbias and other plants on low-water-capacity sandy soils in Namibia face greater climate change pressure than plants globally.},
}
@article {pmid39859660,
year = {2025},
author = {Yang, F and Liu, Q and Yang, J and Liu, B and Deng, X and Gan, T and Liao, X and Li, X and Xu, D and Zhuo, Z},
title = {Evaluating the Impact of Climate Change on the Asia Habitat Suitability of Troides helena Using the MaxEnt Model.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {39859660},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {2022YFE0115200//the National Key R&amp;D Program of China/ ; 20A007, 20E051, 21E040 and 22kA011//Fundamental Research Funds of China West Normal University/ ; },
abstract = {Butterflies are highly sensitive to climate change, and Troides helena, as an endangered butterfly species, is also affected by these changes. To enhance the conservation of T. helena and effectively plan its protected areas, it is crucial to understand the potential impacts of climate change on its distribution. This study utilized a MaxEnt model in combination with ArcGIS technology to predict the global potential suitable habitats of T. helena under current and future climate conditions, using the species' distribution data and relevant environmental variables. The results indicated that the MaxEnt model provided a good prediction accuracy for the distribution of T. helena. Under the current climate scenario, the species is primarily distributed in tropical regions, with high suitability areas concentrated in tropical rainforest climates. In future climate scenarios, the suitable habitat areas for T. helena in medium and high suitability categories generally show an expansion trend, which increases over time. Especially under the SSP5-8.5 scenario, by the 2090s, the area of high suitability for T. helena is projected to increase by 42.85%. The analysis of key environmental factors revealed that precipitation of the wettest quarter (Bio16) was the most significant environmental factor affecting the distribution of T. helena. The species has high demands for precipitation and temperature and can adapt to future climate warming. This study is valuable for identifying the optimal conservation areas for T. helena and provides a reference for future conservation efforts.},
}
@article {pmid39858160,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, Q and Ye, J and Kang, Z and Yu, G and Yang, C and Li, J and Tang, T},
title = {Reeve's Muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi) Habitat Suitability Under Climate Change Scenarios in Hupingshan National Nature Reserve, China.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {15},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {39858160},
issn = {2076-2615},
support = {22B0252//Scientific Research Project of the Education Department of Hunan Province/ ; 2022JJ31000//National Natural Science Foundation project of Hunan Province/ ; 31470642//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2022YFD220050//Key R&amp;D Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China during the 14th Five-Year Plan/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change and human disturbance are critical factors affecting the habitat distribution of wild animals, with implications for management strategies such as protecting migration corridors, habitat restoration, and species conservation. In the Hupingshan National Nature Reserve (NNR), Reeve's muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi) is a key prey species for the South China tiger (Panthera tigris amoyensis), which is extinct in the wild and targeted for reintroduction by the Chinese government. Thus, understanding the habitat distribution and abundance of Reeve's muntjac is essential to ensure the survival and sustainability of reintroduced tiger populations. Despite significant conservation efforts, the impacts of climate change and human disturbance on Reeve's muntjac habitat distribution in Hupingshan NNR remain unclear, though these factors could necessitate adaptive tiger management strategies due to shifts in prey abundance. In this study, we employed an optimized MaxEnt model to assess current habitat distribution and identify key environmental variables influencing the habitat distribution of Reeve's muntjac. Assuming non-climatic environmental factors will remain constant over the next century, we projected future habitat distribution under two shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP126 and SSP585) for the mid-century (2050s) and the late-century (2090s). Comparative analyses of current and projected habitat areas revealed potential impacts of climate change on this species. MaxEnt outputs classified habitat suitability into high, medium, and low levels. Results showed that climatic and human disturbance factors contributed 35.2% and 49.4% to habitat suitability, respectively. Under the SSP126 scenario, habitats with decreased suitability covered 0 km[2] in the 2050s, expanding slightly to 4.2 km[2] in the 2090s, while those with increased suitability spanned 491.1 km[2] (2050s) and 463.2 km[2] (2090s). Under the SSP585 scenario, habitats with decreased suitability covered 10.2 km[2] in the 2050s and 431.8 km[2] in the 2090s. Habitats with increased suitability were comparatively smaller under SSP585, covering 162.0 km[2] (2050s) and 1.1 km[2] (2090s). These findings suggest that while mid-century climate projections (SSP126 and SSP585) may support Reeve's muntjac's survival, habitat loss is projected by 2090s (SSP126). Thus, future climate change may lead to decreased habitat suitability and increased fragmentation, raising extinction risks for Reeves's muntjac. Mitigating these effects could involve establishing migration corridors, minimizing human disturbances, and potentially supplementing prey populations with captive-bred prey. Such measures are essential to support the South China tiger reintroduction plan and help ensure that prey availability remains sufficient for sustaining reintroduced tiger populations.},
}
@article {pmid39857460,
year = {2024},
author = {Pérez-Mesa, MR and Porras-Contreras, YA and Tuay-Sigua, RN},
title = {Climate Change and Health: A Study of the Attitudes of Future Science Teachers.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {39857460},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Attitude ; Adult ; Female ; Male ; *Faculty ; *Science/education ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {Living beings as open systems depend on climate and weather to survive. However, changes in the Earth's climatology, which have become more frequent since the industrial period, have affected different territories of the planet, limiting access to ecosystem services and causing imbalances in health and well-being. The first purpose of this study is to conduct a literature review on academic production regarding climate change and its impact on health, in the context of education, using international academic production condensed in the Web of Science (WOS) database over the last 10 years as a reference. The second purpose focuses on identifying the environmental attitudes of science teachers in initial training regarding aspects related to climate change. The study results show three categories emerging from the literature review: Climate Change and Health, Nature and Risks, and Environment and Energy. For the analysis of environmental attitudes, a survey was conducted with 51 pre-service teachers, consisting of 59 items distributed in five categories: (a) environment, (b) climate change, (c) health, (d) education, and (e) lifestyle. Although the results reveal a positive attitude towards all analyzed categories, it is important to advance effective mitigation and adaptation strategies from the teacher training processes themselves.},
}
@article {pmid39857250,
year = {2024},
author = {Arciszewski, M and Pogorzelec, M and Parzymies, M and Bronowicka-Mielniczuk, U and Mieczan, T},
title = {Do Endangered Glacial Relicts Have a Chance for Effective Conservation in the Age of Global Warming? A Case Study: Salix lapponum in Eastern Poland.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {39857250},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {SD.WLH.24.074//University of Life Sciences in Lublin/ ; },
abstract = {The abiotic stresses to which plants are exposed, especially in times of climate change, can result in the disruption of natural plant physiological processes. Sudden atmospheric phenomena may increase the risk of failure in protecting rare and extinction-threatened plant species by translocation. This study aimed to determine the effect of extreme ambient temperatures on the condition and physiological response of Salix lapponum plantlets used for their reintroduction into the natural habitat. Salix lapponum plants obtained by micropropagation methods at different stages of growth under laboratory conditions were subjected to a biological experiment. Plants were exposed for 12 h to temperature extremes (0 °C and 30 °C), after which the values of selected markers of the biochemical response were determined, such as photosynthetic pigments and anthocyanin content, guaiacol peroxidase and catalase activity, the presence of ROS and the RWC value. The study showed that plants at early growth stages were sensitive to low-temperature stress. In contrast, older ones showed a stronger response to high temperature, marked by an increased anthocyanin content and guaiacol peroxidase activity. It was also found that a short exposure to temperature extremes did not change the photosynthetic pigment content or catalase activity. The results of the study may be an important indication for the optimization of plant acclimatization methods in the process of their active protection by species translocation.},
}
@article {pmid39856460,
year = {2025},
author = {Adomako, K and Asamoah, L},
title = {Effects of naked neck and frizzle genes on growth and egg-laying performance of chickens in the tropics in an era of climate change.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {69},
number = {4},
pages = {709-724},
pmid = {39856460},
issn = {1432-1254},
mesh = {Animals ; *Chickens/genetics/growth &amp; development/physiology ; Tropical Climate ; *Climate Change ; Feathers ; Body Temperature Regulation/genetics ; Female ; Hot Temperature ; },
abstract = {In regions characterized by tropical and subtropical climates, the elevated ambient temperatures exert adverse effects on both broiler and laying chickens, impacting their growth and egg production performance. To mitigate the challenges posed by heat stress, genetic strategies aimed at reducing feather coverage have gained prominence in hot climate areas. Among these approaches, the naked neck (Na) and frizzle (F) genes have emerged as particularly noteworthy. The Na and F genes play a pivotal role in facilitating heat dissipation and temperature regulation. By decreasing feather insulation, these genes enable efficient heat dissipation through exposed areas of the chickens' bodies. This reduction in feather coverage leads to elevated body surface temperature, which, in turn, enhances the capacity for heat loss and contributes to overall body temperature reduction. A substantial body of literature underscores the well-established positive impacts of the naked neck and frizzle genes on growth and egg-laying performance. As a result, these genes hold significant potential for integration into broiler and layer production systems, especially in regions characterized by high tropical temperatures. In the context of broiler farming under challenging heat conditions, the Na and F genes have demonstrated favorable effects on crucial parameters such as feed conversion ratio, body weight gain, disease resistance, and carcass attributes. Likewise, layers exposed to elevated temperatures exhibit enhanced egg production, eggshell quality, fertility, hatchability, and resistance to diseases when these genes are incorporated. Given that the prevalence of the naked neck and frizzle genes is primarily observed in indigenous chicken populations, it becomes imperative to prioritize measures for their conservation due to their exceptional performance in heat-stressed environments. To unlock the full genetic potential of exotic poultry reared in hot and humid conditions, the integration of the Na and F genes is a strongly recommended strategy.},
}
@article {pmid39855413,
year = {2025},
author = {Cartwright, A and Khalatbari-Soltani, S and Zhang, Y},
title = {Housing conditions and the health and wellbeing impacts of climate change: A scoping review.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {270},
number = {},
pages = {120846},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.120846},
pmid = {39855413},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Housing ; Humans ; *Air Pollution, Indoor ; Ventilation ; Public Health ; },
abstract = {Housing conditions are emerging as an important consideration in climate change adaptation. Housing modifications have the potential to improve health outcomes by reducing exposure to changing weather conditions and extreme events. This scoping review aimed to explore the existing evidence examining the contribution of housing conditions to the impacts of climate change on health and identify any research gaps. Literature searches were conducted in Scopus and PubMed from January 2013 to September 2023 and data were analysed using thematic analysis. The review included 38 articles consisting of original studies, reviews, and reports, with broad geographical coverage. The most common focus among included articles was on heat-health impacts; housing conditions found to improve heat-health health outcomes included air conditioning, ventilation, and window shading, and there was support for multifaceted housing adaptations rather than single fixes. Ventilation was found to be a priority for improving indoor air quality, while inappropriate insulation and excessive air tightness were found to increase indoor heat and reduce indoor air quality. The scoping review reveals a need for more empirical and qualitative research into indoor heat in homes, climate change hazards other than heat, and intervention studies to inform climate change adaptation policies around housing and improve public health outcomes.},
}
@article {pmid39855234,
year = {2025},
author = {Ettinger, J and Fine, J and Thier, K and Badullovich, N and Kotcher, J and Maibach, E},
title = {Communicating with policy makers about climate change, health, and their intersection: a scoping review.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
pages = {e53-e61},
doi = {10.1016/S2542-5196(24)00307-3},
pmid = {39855234},
issn = {2542-5196},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Communication ; *Public Health ; *Administrative Personnel ; *Health Policy ; *Policy Making ; },
abstract = {Ambitious policies are urgently needed to protect human health from the impacts of climate change. Civil society, including researchers and advocates, can help advance such policies by communicating with policy makers. In this scoping review, we examined what is known about effectively communicating with policy makers to encourage them to act on public health, climate change, or their nexus. We analysed 139 studies published in the literature on health, climate, and their intersection that focused on strategies for communicating with policy makers. Among many other recommendations, the most frequently recommended communication strategies were to tailor messaging to target audiences; share accessible, concise, and timely evidence; and build coalitions and trusted relationships. The studies were largely about health communication to policy makers, were predominantly based in high-income countries, and most frequently used case studies, interviews, and surveys as methods. Further experimental research is needed to test the findings generated by non-experimental methods. Additionally, future research should seek to generate and test communication strategies in more low-income and middle-income countries. Based on this literature, we have produced a list of strategic questions that communicators might wish to consider as they prepare to communicate with policy makers.},
}
@article {pmid39854609,
year = {2025},
author = {Kim, S and Eom, J and Zhang, Y and Waldhoff, S},
title = {The impact of climate change on Korea's agricultural sector under the national self-sufficiency policy.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {1},
pages = {e0313748},
pmid = {39854609},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Republic of Korea ; *Agriculture/economics/legislation &amp; jurisprudence ; *Food Supply ; Humans ; Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development/economics ; Commerce ; },
abstract = {Evolving environmental conditions due to climate change have brought about changes in agriculture, which is required for human life as both a source of food and income. International trade can act as a buffer against potential negative impacts of climate change on crop yields, but recent years have seen breakdowns in global trade, including export bans to improve domestic food security. For countries that rely heavily on imported food, governments may institute policies to protect their agricultural industry from changes in climate-induced crop yield changes and other countries' potential trade restrictions. This study assesses the individual and combined effects of climate impacts and food self-sufficiency policies in Korea, which is highly dependent on imports. We use the Global Change Analysis Model (GCAM), a global integrated assessment model, to explore (1) the direct impact of climate change on Korea's agricultural yields, (2) the full impacts of global climate change on agricultural production, including trade-induced changes due to yield changes in other regions, (3) the impacts of food self-sufficiency policy, and (4) the interactive impact of climate change and self-sufficiency policies. We find that, in Korea, the direct impact of climate change on agricultural yields would be overshadowed by the impact of global climate change due to changing trade patterns. Second, global climate change leads to a rise (rice and wheat) or a decline (soybeans) in Korean producer revenues, while simultaneously raising consumer expenditures on both staples and non-staples. Third, implementing self-sufficiency policies for wheat and soybeans in Korea boosts the nation's producer revenues, in conjunction with the effects of climate change, at the cost of additional increases in consumer expenditures for both staples and non-staples.},
}
@article {pmid39853405,
year = {2025},
author = {Tokbergenova, A and Kaliyeva, D and Askarova, M and Taukebayev, O and Salmurzauli, R and Zulpykharov, K},
title = {Analysis of agricultural land condition in Western Kazakhstan from 1991 to 2023: the impact of climate change.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {2},
pages = {186},
pmid = {39853405},
issn = {1573-2959},
support = {&#x2116;AP14871372//Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan/ ; },
mesh = {Kazakhstan ; *Agriculture/statistics &amp; numerical data ; *Climate Change ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Soil/chemistry ; },
abstract = {Kazakhstan's insufficient food production contributes to its dependency on food imports, highlighting the need for science-based technologies to address land degradation and boost domestic production. The privatisation of land and the establishment of a market economy led to the division of collective farms and significant land fragmentation, resulting in a reduction of agricultural land by 10.6 million ha in the West Kazakhstan region, particularly between 1991 and 2000. Desertification and soil degradation have led to decreased soil fertility, adversely affecting the agricultural industry. Over the last 30 years, the area of eroded soils has increased by 5-9%. As of 2022, over 16.7% of agricultural land remains unused, a substantial rise from 1991. This study aims to investigate the qualitative and quantitative transformations of agricultural land in the region over the past three decades and to assess the impact of climate change on land degradation processes. To achieve this, cartographic analysis of NDVI3g (Global Inventory Monitoring and Modelling System [GIMMS]) data for 1990-2022 was conducted, employing linear ordinary least squares and median Theil-Sen trend methods to identify long-term vegetation trends. The results showed a negative trend in agricultural lands with a decline rate of 0.0025 per year (P = 0.009). However, in the past 13 years, a positive trend was observed in only three regions, with an average increase of 0.007 per year (P = 0.03). These findings are statistically significant and highlight the growing impact of climatic factors on agricultural and natural ecosystems.},
}
@article {pmid39850029,
year = {2024},
author = {Sim-Sarka, K},
title = {Contesting crisis narratives amidst climatic breakdown: Climate change, mobility, and state-centric approaches to migration.},
journal = {Frontiers in sociology},
volume = {9},
number = {},
pages = {1411683},
pmid = {39850029},
issn = {2297-7775},
abstract = {Human mobility in the context of climate change is often identified as one of the largest future impacts of the climate crisis. It is often assumed by international institutions and national governments that climate change will drive mass migration movements across borders, leading to a prioritization of research that aims to predict future climate migration to aid border security and the creation of migration policies. This article focuses on knowledge production research concerning around climate-related mobility and how knowledge being produced upholds state-centric approaches to migration and migration management. It argues that by leaving state-centric approaches to migration unquestioned in the name of managing climate-related mobility, national governments and other institutions reproduce inequalities for those who are in the nexus of migration and climate change. This article considers alternative conceptions of mobility and climate change, including the climate mobilities paradigm and decolonial understandings of migration, and how these can shift our analytical focus to more holistic and decolonial understandings of migration.},
}
@article {pmid39848795,
year = {2025},
author = {Pinchoff, J and Etetim, EO and Babatunde, D and Blomstrom, E and Ainul, S and Akomolafe, TO and Medina Carranza, B and Del Valle, A and Austrian, K},
title = {How climate change is shaping young people's health: a participatory, youth co-led study from Bangladesh, Guatemala and Nigeria.},
journal = {BMJ global health},
volume = {10},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {39848795},
issn = {2059-7908},
mesh = {Humans ; Adolescent ; *Climate Change ; Guatemala ; Female ; Bangladesh ; Male ; Young Adult ; Nigeria ; Focus Groups ; Adult ; Child ; Qualitative Research ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change is shaping adolescent and young people's (AYP) transitions to adulthood with significant and often compounding effects on their physical and mental health. The climate crisis is an intergenerational inequity, with the current generation of young people exposed to more climate events over their lifetime than any previous one. Despite this injustice, research and policy to date lacks AYP's perspectives and active engagement.<br><br>METHODS: Participatory, youth co-led qualitative focus group discussions were held in Bangladesh, Guatemala and Nigeria in mid-2023. A total of 196 AYP ages 12-25 years participated. Open-ended questions elicited responses regarding AYP knowledge, experiences and perceptions of climate change. Using NVivo software, translated transcripts were coded to explore and synthesise key thematic areas.<br><br>RESULTS: Respondents discussed varied climate exposures and associated health risks, for example, how flooding events were impeding access to sexual and reproductive health commodities. Acute climate events like flooding and cyclones increased perceived risk of early marriage and gender-based violence in Bangladesh and Guatemala. In Nigeria, respondents discussed health effects of extreme heat, and how droughts were shifting women into more traditionally male roles in agriculture and income-generating activities, increasing the perceived risk of household tensions and gender-based violence. Commonly reported themes included perceived climate impacts on sexual and reproductive health including early marriage or gender-based violence. Another common theme was anxiety about climate change, its effects on economic and food insecurity in communities and feeling hopeless, lacking agency and not feeling supported by local institutions, all linked with worse mental health.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Our results summarise how AYP perceive climate change is affecting their physical and mental health, finding similarities and differences across these three settings. Our results can inform the development of policies and programmes that directly address AYP needs in a way that is inclusive and responsive.},
}
@article {pmid39848183,
year = {2025},
author = {Hossain, SA and Murali R, M},
title = {Assessing the potential effects of climate change on the morphodynamics of the tropical coral reef islands in the Gulf of Mannar, Indian Ocean.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {375},
number = {},
pages = {124122},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124122},
pmid = {39848183},
issn = {1095-8630},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Coral Reefs ; Indian Ocean ; Ecosystem ; Anthozoa ; Animals ; },
abstract = {Low-lying and small tropical coral reef islands around the world are extremely vulnerable to the effects of global environmental change caused by the combination of anthropogenic climate change and escalating extreme hydrodynamic events. Erosion and inundation are anticipated to physically destabilize the tropical coral reef islands, rendering them uninhabitable within the next century. Therefore, it is crucial to assess the repercussions of these hazardous events on the delicate reef island ecosystem in order to conserve and ensure sustainable management. Multitemporal remotely sensed Landsat satellite imageries were utilized to investigate the net and decadal morphological transformation of tropical coral reef islands in the Gulf of Mannar, Indian Ocean. Over the past half-century, these islands have consistently adapted to global environmental changes, even while local sea levels rise at a rate of 3.38 mm per year. Advanced statistical techniques, such as net shoreline movement (NSM), end point rate (EPR), and linear regression rate (LRR), were employed for estimating the shoreline change rate using a Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS). In addition, the GIS-based overlay analysis methods were applied to examine the net and decadal areal (planform) changes and also utilized for estimating the inundation trajectories of reef islands under the sea level rise scenarios of 1 m and 2 m. Furthermore, time series analysis was performed to analyze the variability of critical climate-induced factors using archived reanalysis oceanographic data. In addition, linear and polynomial statistical techniques were applied to investigate the driving factors behind the coral reef island morphological transition. The findings show that two islands have already disappeared, while others have experienced a dramatic reduction in their footprint. Approximately 62.64% of the shoreline experienced significant erosion, while 36.91% witnessed gradual accretion. The Tuticorin group confronted the severe reduction in island footprint, with a significant decrease of 83.04%, followed by Keelakarai groups (33.35%), Mandapam groups (29.60%), Vembar groups (28.14%), and Rameswaram islands (3.43%). The study also predicts that the island footprint could submerge in an area of 627.30 ha and 1284.21 ha within the next century, with an expected sea level rise (SLR) of 1 m and 2 m, respectively. The study emphasizes that the combination of human-induced factors and regional coastal processes such as sea level rise and swells are the key drivers engendering the stress on the physical resilience of the coral reef islands. Urgent and continual monitoring of the reef islands is crucial for a better understanding of their dynamic trajectories and for developing nature-based solutions to catastrophic erosion. These nature-based solutions (NbS) for minimizing island erosion are initiatives that use natural ecosystems to safeguard islands while enhancing biodiversity, climate resilience, and community livelihoods. The interactions between nature-based solutions (NbS) for combating erosion, reef island resilience, and Sustainable Development Goals are evaluated based on the positive correlation, our expert knowledge, and Griggs et al.'s 2017 seven-point scale framework. The outcomes of this study may provide comprehensive insights to decision-makers and administrators for formulating and implementing policies for long-term resilience building and sustainable island management.},
}
@article {pmid39847235,
year = {2025},
author = {Rathod, AK and Somagond, YM and E, L and Kumar, A and K K, K and Nikhil, KC and Jadhav, SE and Aderao, GN},
title = {Role of micronutrients in production and reproduction of farm animals under climate change scenario.},
journal = {Tropical animal health and production},
volume = {57},
number = {2},
pages = {31},
pmid = {39847235},
issn = {1573-7438},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Micronutrients/metabolism/administration &amp; dosage ; *Livestock/physiology ; *Reproduction/physiology ; *Animal Husbandry/methods ; Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena ; Animal Feed/analysis ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses significant challenges to livestock production worldwide. Wherein, it affects communities in developing nations primarily dependent on agriculture and animal husbandry. Its direct and indirect deleterious effects on agriculture and animal husbandry includes aberrant changes in weather patterns resulting in disturbed homeorhetic mechanism of livestock vis a vis indirectly affecting nutrient composition of feed and fodder. The nutritional stress (i.e. non-availability of nutrients in the required quantity and quality for particular livestock) is the critical factor affecting livestock performance, productivity, and reproductive efficiency. Nutritional stress may arise from both macro- and micro- nutrient imbalances; however, micronutrients are of paramount importance in climate change context due to their role in various vital functions of body namely, body metabolism, production, reproduction, and health. The micronutrients, minerals and vitamins, when supplied in adequate quantity and proportion aid in mitigating the stress induced by climate change on animals. Here, we tried to discuss the impact of climate change induced stresses on milk production, reproduction, and metabolic acclimation of heat-stressed animals. Furthermore, emphasis is given on the importance of dietary micronutrients management strategies to support livestock health and resilience during changing climatic conditions. By addressing the nutritional needs of livestock, farmers can achieve sustainability and well-being in livestock production under changing climatic condition.},
}
@article {pmid39845688,
year = {2024},
author = {Chen, DD and Tu, JH and Ling, KN and Jin, XH and Huang, HY},
title = {Climate change and suicide epidemiology: a systematic review and meta-analysis of gender variations in global suicide rates.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {12},
number = {},
pages = {1463676},
pmid = {39845688},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; *Suicide/statistics &amp; numerical data ; Male ; Sex Factors ; Suicidal Ideation ; Global Health/statistics &amp; numerical data ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is reshaping public health, introducing extreme weather conditions and environmental stressors-such as high temperatures, atmospheric pollution, desertification, and storms (rain, thunder, and hail)-that critically impact mental health. Evidence increasingly links these factors to higher rates of suicide-related outcomes, including suicidal ideation, attempts, and self-harm. Such interactions underscore the importance of understanding how climate-driven mental health risks vary by environmental factor and gender, as gender-specific vulnerabilities shape responses to climate stressors.<br><br>METHODS: By April 16, 2024, we conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, Scopus, ProQuest, and Embase. Two researchers independently reviewed studies and collected demographic data, systematically tracking and recording rates of suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, suicide deaths, self-harm, and anxiety. Data were rigorously cross-verified for accuracy and consistency.<br><br>RESULTS: The meta-analysis demonstrated significant associations between climate change variables and mental health outcomes. High temperatures and air pollution were linked to increased suicide attempts (OR: 1.40, 95% CI: 1.34-1.45) and suicide deaths (OR: 1.51, 95% CI: 1.44-1.58), particularly among males. Conversely, atmospheric pollution and desertification correlated with a reduced likelihood of suicidal ideation (OR: 0.73, 95% CI: 0.63-0.85). These findings highlight gender-specific mental health impacts, with females exhibiting higher rates of anxiety and self-harm, underscoring the urgent need for targeted interventions addressing climate-induced mental health risks.<br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This systematic review and meta-analysis reveal significant gender-specific mental health impacts of climate change, with females experiencing higher rates of anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal ideation, while males show greater incidences of suicide attempts and deaths. These findings emphasize the urgent need for targeted interventions and the integration of mental health services into climate policies to address these gender disparities.<br><br>This study is registered with PROSPERO [PROSPERO (york.ac.uk)] under the identifier [CRD42024534961].},
}
@article {pmid39843632,
year = {2025},
author = {Gao, Y and Cui, J and Zhang, X and Hoogenboom, G and Wallach, D and Huang, Y and Reis, S and Lin, T and Gu, B},
title = {Cost-effective adaptations increase rice production while reducing pollution under climate change.},
journal = {Nature food},
volume = {6},
number = {3},
pages = {260-272},
pmid = {39843632},
issn = {2662-1355},
support = {42325707//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; 42261144001//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; 2022YFE0138200//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; 2022C02008//Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation)/ ; ZJ2022086//Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation)/ ; },
mesh = {*Oryza/growth &amp; development ; *Climate Change ; Cost-Benefit Analysis ; Greenhouse Gases/analysis ; *Agriculture/economics/methods ; Nitrogen/analysis ; *Environmental Pollution/prevention &amp; control/economics ; },
abstract = {Rice is a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) and nitrogen pollution. While best management practices have been developed to enhance the sustainability of rice production under current climates, their adaptability and efficacy under future climate scenarios remain uncertain. Here we evaluated 49 best management practices across global grid cells of rice-producing areas in terms of increasing rice production, reducing GHG emissions and minimizing nitrogen pollution under future climate conditions. Optimal climate adaptation measures were assigned to each grid cell. We show that implementing the proposed adaptation strategy could increase global rice production by 36% while reducing GHG emissions and nitrogen losses by 23% and 32%, respectively. This approach could lead to a global benefit of US$117 billion for food supply, resource saving, climate mitigation and environmental protection, with total implementation costs of US$13 billion. Establishing practical and cost-effective adaptation strategies is critical for the sustainable development of the global agricultural system in the face of climate challenges.},
}
@article {pmid39843615,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, C and Camac, J and Robinson, A and Kompas, T},
title = {Predicting changes in agricultural yields under climate change scenarios and their implications for global food security.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {2858},
pmid = {39843615},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {501100009311//Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Food Security ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth &amp; development ; *Agriculture ; Forecasting ; Triticum/growth &amp; development ; },
abstract = {Climate change has direct impacts on current and future agricultural productivity. Statistical meta-analysis models can be used to generate expectations of crop yield responses to climatic factors by pooling data from controlled experiments. However, methodological challenges in performing these meta-analyses, together with combined uncertainty from various sources, make it difficult to validate model results. We present updates to published estimates of crop yield responses to projected temperature, precipitation, and CO2 patterns and show that mixed effects models perform better than pooled OLS models on root mean squared error (RMSE) and explained deviance, despite the common usage of pooled OLS in previous meta-analyses. Based on our analysis, the use of pooled OLS may underestimate yield losses. We also use a block-bootstrapping approach to quantify uncertainty across multiple dimensions, including modeler choices, climate projections from the sixth Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6), and emissions scenarios from Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP). Our estimates show projected yield responses of - 22% (maize), - 9% (rice), - 15% (soy), and - 14% (wheat) from 2015 to 2080-2100 under the business-as-usual scenario of SSP5-8.5, which reduce to - 3.8%, - 2.7%, 1.4%, and - 1.5% respectively under the lower emissions scenario of SSP1-2.6. Without mitigation and adaptation, countries in South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, North America, and Oceania could become at risk of being unable to meet national calorie demand by the end of the century under the most severe emissions scenario.},
}
@article {pmid39841633,
year = {2025},
author = {Furuta, J and Bromley, P},
title = {Globalizing opposition to pro-environmental institutions: The growth of counter climate change organizations around the world, 1990 to 2018.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {1},
pages = {e0315012},
pmid = {39841633},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Internationality ; United States ; },
abstract = {More than two decades of social scientific research has identified the growing network of corporations, think tanks, nonprofits, and advocacy organizations that aim to obstruct climate change action within the United States. Conventional arguments emphasize the role of economic self-interest (e.g., wealthy and powerful corporations) in shaping the rise of an organized "counter climate change movement" that seeks to discredit evidence about anthropogenic climate change and derail solutions to address the problem. In this paper, we track the growth of counter climate change organizations around the world and emphasize the role of reactionary cultural dynamics in driving their emergence. As climate change discourse is infused in more areas throughout society, climate change issues become more salient in the public sphere, generating adversarial grievances, identities, and mobilization among oppositional groups. Drawing on panel logistic regression models for 162-164 countries from 1990 to 2018, we find that counter climate change organizations are most likely to develop in countries with more extensive state policies and structures oriented toward protecting the natural environment, net of a variety of factors that account for a country's economic interests or its overall capacity to produce domestic associations.},
}
@article {pmid39840362,
year = {2024},
author = {Shen, L and Zhai, D and Lu, X},
title = {Mapping the priority conservation areas for three endangered Cupressaceae plants under climate change in China.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1495442},
pmid = {39840362},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {The establishment of conservation areas is an important strategy for endangered species conservation. In this study, we investigated the distributions of suitable habitat areas for three level 1 endangered Cupressaceae plants (Metasequoia glyptostroboides, Glyptostrobus pensilis, and Thuja sutchuenensis) in China and used the Marxan model to delineate the priority conservation areas for each species. The results showed that M. glyptostroboides had the broadest suitable growing area under the current climate in China and is followed by G. pensilis, with an area of 91 × 10[4] km[2], and T. sutchuenensis had the smallest suitable habitat areas at only 7 × 10[4] km[2]. Affected by climate change, the suitable ranges of these three Cupressaceae species moved largely northward at the middle and end of this century, with a latitudinal increase of 0.46-1.99°. T. sutchuenensis will face an extremely high extinction risk by the end of this century; 65.54% of its southern suitable habitat area will no longer be suitable for growth. Based on the effects of climate change, M. glyptostroboides priority conservation areas should be established in the Yangtze River Basin; G. pensilis priority conservation areas should be established in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, and Jiangxi; and T. sutchuenensis protection districts should be established at the intersection of the northeastern part of Sichuan Province and the northern part of Chongqing. This study helps to clarify the impact of climate change on endangered species.},
}
@article {pmid39839339,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, K and Ma, L and Jiang, W and Wang, L and Wei, L and Zhang, H and Yang, R},
title = {Anthropogenic Disturbance and Climate Change Impacts on the Suitable Habitat of Sphenomorphus incognitus in China.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {e70848},
pmid = {39839339},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Estimating the impacts of anthropogenic activities and climate change on species' spatial distributions is crucial for conservation. In this study, based on 62 valid occurrence records of Sphenomorphus incognitus and 24 environmental factors (19 climate factors, 4 topographic factors, and 1 human activity factor), we utilized the biomod2 combined model platform to predict suitable habitats for S. incognitus under two current scenarios (Scenario 1: natural state; Scenario 2: human interference state) and two future climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5) in 2050s and 2090s. The mean true skill statistic (TSS) and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) suggested that the ensemble model yield more precise predictions than those of individual models. Rainfall and slope were identified as the most important factors influencing S. incognitus distribution. Human disturbance has significantly reduced suitable habitat by 44.13 × 10[4] km[2], which is a decrease in 23.95% compared to natural conditions. Spatial analysis revealed substantial fragmentation of suitable habitat due to human activities. The incorporation of anthropogenic factors into the analysis of future climate scenarios has revealed that the area of suitable habitat exhibits divergent trends. Two distinct scenarios have been identified, each of which results in a reduction in the area of the region by 29.58 × 10[4] km[2] and an increase by 27.04 × 10[4] km[2], respectively, by the year 2090. The primary influence persists in human activities. The centroid of suitable habitat shifted toward the southeast under SSP1-2.6 and toward the northwest under SSP5-8.5. Our findings highlight the significant impact of anthropogenic factors on S. incognitus habitat and emphasize the need for conservation measures. Future research should incorporate additional socioeconomic data to further investigate the effects of human disturbance on this species.},
}
@article {pmid39838051,
year = {2025},
author = {Mitchell, D},
title = {Why we still don't know the mounting health risks of climate change.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {637},
number = {8047},
pages = {766},
pmid = {39838051},
issn = {1476-4687},
}
@article {pmid39836654,
year = {2025},
author = {Cuervo, PF and Bargues, MD and Artigas, P and Buchon, P and Angles, R and Mas-Coma, S},
title = {Heterogeneous zonal impacts of climate change on a wide hyperendemic area of human and animal fascioliasis assessed within a One Health action for prevention and control.},
journal = {PLoS neglected tropical diseases},
volume = {19},
number = {1},
pages = {e0012820},
pmid = {39836654},
issn = {1935-2735},
mesh = {*Fascioliasis/epidemiology/prevention &amp; control/veterinary/transmission ; Animals ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; *Endemic Diseases/prevention &amp; control ; Bolivia/epidemiology ; Fasciola hepatica ; One Health ; Lymnaea/parasitology ; },
abstract = {The Northern Bolivian Altiplano is the fascioliasis endemic area where the highest prevalences and intensities in humans have been recorded. In this hyperendemic area of human fascioliasis, the disease is caused only by Fasciola hepatica and transmitted by Galba truncatula, the sole lymnaeid species present in the area. When analysing the link between global warning and the recently reported geographical spread of lymnaeid populations to out-border localities, a marked heterogeneous climatic change was found throughout the endemic area. The aim of the present study was to analyse the physiographical heterogeneity of the fascioliasis hyperendemic area in the Northern Bolivian Altiplano, in order to assess its repercussions in the implementation of a One Health action. We applied multivariate linear mixed models to analyse the influence of a number of physiographical features on the long-term variation of climate and of the risk of transmission. Despite its apparent physiographic homogeneity, the findings of this study revealed markedly heterogeneous climate characteristics throughout the endemic area. This irregular pattern is influenced by physiographical features such as altitude, inner hills, closeness to Lake Titicaca, and El Niño-Southern Oscillation. This is the broadest study ever performed in a human fascioliasis endemic area about the influence of physiography on climate. It highlights the importance of considering physiographical features, an aspect usually not considered in studies dealing with the influences of climate and climate change on human and animal fascioliasis. Moreover, it shows that an endemic area may climatically evolve differently in its various inner zones and emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring to assess whether control measures should be modified accordingly.},
}
@article {pmid39836230,
year = {2025},
author = {Roth, M and Geerling, G},
title = {[Climate change-A multifaceted challenge for ophthalmology].},
journal = {Die Ophthalmologie},
volume = {122},
number = {1},
pages = {2-3},
pmid = {39836230},
issn = {2731-7218},
}
@article {pmid39835365,
year = {2025},
author = {Azrag, AA and Niassy, S and Bloukounon-Goubalan, AY and Abdel-Rahman, EM and Tonnang, HE and Mohamed, SA},
title = {Cotton production areas are at high risk of invasion by Amrasca biguttula (Ishida) (Cicadellidae: Hemiptera): potential distribution under climate change.},
journal = {Pest management science},
volume = {81},
number = {6},
pages = {2910-2921},
doi = {10.1002/ps.8659},
pmid = {39835365},
issn = {1526-4998},
mesh = {Animals ; *Introduced Species ; *Gossypium/growth &amp; development ; *Climate Change ; *Hemiptera/physiology ; *Animal Distribution ; Algorithms ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The cotton jassid, Amrasca biguttula, a dangerous and polyphagous pest, has recently invaded the Middle East, Africa and South America, raising concerns about the future of cotton and other food crops including okra, eggplant and potato. However, its potential distribution remains largely unknown, posing a challenge in developing effective phytosanitary strategies. We used an ensemble model of six machine-learning algorithms including random forest, maxent, support vector machines, classification and regression tree, generalized linear model and boosted regression trees to forecast the potential distribution of A. biguttula in the present and future using presence records of the pest and bioclimatic predictors. The accuracy of these algorithms was assessed based on the area under the curve (AUC), correlation (COR), deviance and true skill statistic (TSS).<br><br>RESULTS: All algorithms showed good performance in forecasting the distribution of A.&#x2009;biguttula (AUC&#x2009;&#x2265;&#x2009;0.91, COR&#x2009;&#x2265;&#x2009;0.72, TSS&#x2009;&#x2265;&#x2009;0.77 and deviance&#x2009;&#x2264;&#x2009;0.65). Mean temperature of wettest quarter, mean temperature of driest quarter and precipitation of the wettest month were the key variables that contributed to predicting A.&#x2009;biguttula occurrence. Projection of the model showed that cotton production areas in Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and South America are at threat of invasion by A.&#x2009;biguttula under the current climatic scenario. Additionally, range expansion for A.&#x2009;biguttula is projected in the future in sub-Saharan Africa, South America and China, indicating a suitable ecological niche for A.&#x2009;biguttula to thrive.<br><br>CONCLUSION: Our results provide early warning and decision-making information that can guide efforts to prevent this pest's further spread and invasion into new areas. &#xa9; 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.},
}
@article {pmid39834218,
year = {2025},
author = {Chang, X and Feng, S and Ullah, F and Zhang, Y and Zhang, Y and Qin, Y and Nderitu, JH and Dong, Y and Huang, W and Zhang, Z and Tu, X},
title = {Adapting distribution patterns of desert locusts, Schistocerca gregaria in response to global climate change.},
journal = {Bulletin of entomological research},
volume = {115},
number = {1},
pages = {84-92},
doi = {10.1017/S0007485324000440},
pmid = {39834218},
issn = {1475-2670},
mesh = {Animals ; *Grasshoppers/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Animal Distribution ; *Ecosystem ; Desert Climate ; Geographic Information Systems ; },
abstract = {The desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) is a destructive migratory pest, posing great threat to over 60 countries globally. In the backdrop of climate change, the habitat suitability of desert locusts is poised to undergo alterations. Hence, investigating the shifting dynamics of desert locust habitats holds profound significance in ensuring global agricultural resilience and food security. In this study, we combined the maximum entropy modelling and geographic information system technology to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the impact of climate change on the distribution patterns and habitat adaptability of desert locusts. The results indicate that the suitable areas for desert locusts (0.2976 × 10[8] km[2]) are concentrated in northern Africa and southwestern Asia, accounting for 19.97% of the total global land area. Key environmental variables affecting the desert locust distribution include temperature annual range, mean temperature of the coldest quarter, average temperature of February, and precipitation of the driest month. Under the SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5 climate scenarios, potential suitable areas for desert locusts are estimated to increase from 2030 (2021-2040) to 2090 (2081-2100). By 2090, highly suitable areas for SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5 are projected to be 0.0606 × 10[8] and 0.0891 × 10[8] km[2], respectively, reflecting an expansion of 1.84 and 2.77% compared to existing ones. These research findings provide a theoretical basis for adopting prevention and control strategies for desert locusts.},
}
@article {pmid39833457,
year = {2025},
author = {Gulcebi, MI and Leddy, S and Behl, K and Dijk, DJ and Marder, E and Maslin, M and Mavrogianni, A and Tipton, M and Werring, DJ and Sisodiya, SM},
title = {Imperatives and co-benefits of research into climate change and neurological disease.},
journal = {Nature reviews. Neurology},
volume = {21},
number = {4},
pages = {216-228},
pmid = {39833457},
issn = {1759-4766},
support = {R35 NS097343/NS/NINDS NIH HHS/United States ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Nervous System Diseases/epidemiology/etiology ; *Biomedical Research ; },
abstract = {Evidence suggests that anthropogenic climate change is accelerating and is affecting human health globally. Despite urgent calls to address health effects in the context of the additional challenges of environmental degradation, biodiversity loss and ageing populations, the effects of climate change on specific health conditions are still poorly understood. Neurological diseases contribute substantially to the global burden of disease, and the possible direct and indirect consequences of climate change for people with these conditions are a cause for concern. Unaccustomed temperature extremes can impair the systems of resilience of the brain, thereby exacerbating or increasing susceptibility to neurological disease. In this Perspective, we explore how changing weather patterns resulting from climate change affect sleep - an essential restorative human brain activity, the quality of which is important for people with neurological diseases. We also consider the pervasive and complex influences of climate change on two common neurological conditions: stroke and epilepsy. We highlight the urgent need for research into the mechanisms underlying the effects of climate change on the brain in health and disease. We also discuss how neurologists can respond constructively to the climate crisis by raising awareness and promoting mitigation measures and research - actions that will bring widespread co-benefits.},
}
@article {pmid39833452,
year = {2025},
author = {Behmanesh, B and Sharaftmandrad, M and Shahraki, M and Badripour, H},
title = {Climate change adaptation strategies adopted by pastoralists in rangelands in Golestan province, Iran.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {2496},
pmid = {39833452},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Climate change is a serious challenge to pastoralism in rangelands. Adaptation strategies adopted by pastoralists can reduce their livelihood vulnerability to cope with adverse effects of climate change. This study was done to investigate the adaptation strategies of pastoralists in the north of Golestan province, Iran. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire. The statistical population consisted of 200 pastoralists from 3 pastoral units, of which 127 individuals were sampled using stratified random method. The results showed that 33.1% of the pastoralists had moderate adaptability to climate change. They had more adaptive capacity in cost saving and improving savings, health and veterinary services, and use of technology. The pastoralists' adaptability to climate change was enhanced with increasing age. Large and less-educated pastoralists had more adaptability compared to small and well-educated ones. Pastoralists who had jobs other than animal-husbandry and who participated in educational and extension courses on climate change had more adaptability to climate change. Pastoralists owning agricultural lands and local knowledge in dealing with climate change were also more adaptable to climate change. The results of the study can be used to strengthen pastoralists' adaptability to climate change to reduce their livelihood vulnerability.},
}
@article {pmid39833242,
year = {2025},
author = {Mede, NG and Cologna, V and Berger, S and Besley, J and Brick, C and Joubert, M and Maibach, EW and Mihelj, S and Oreskes, N and Schäfer, MS and van der Linden, S and Abdul Aziz, NI and Abdulsalam, S and Shamsi, NA and Aczel, B and Adinugroho, I and Alabrese, E and Aldoh, A and Alfano, M and Ali, IM and Alsobay, M and Altenmüller, M and Alvarez, RM and Amoako, R and Amollo, T and Ansah, P and Apriliawati, D and Azevedo, F and Bajrami, A and Bardhan, R and Bati, K and Bertsou, E and Betsch, C and Bhatiya, AY and Bhui, R and Białobrzeska, O and Bilewicz, M and Bouguettaya, A and Breeden, K and Bret, A and Buchel, O and Cabrera-Álvarez, P and Cagnoli, F and Valdez, AC and Callaghan, T and Cases, RK and Çoksan, S and Czarnek, G and De Peuter, S and Debnath, R and Delouvée, S and Di Stefano, L and Díaz-Catalán, C and Doell, KC and Dohle, S and Douglas, KM and Dries, C and Dubrov, D and Dzimińska, M and Ecker, UKH and Elbaek, CT and Elsherif, M and Enke, B and Etienne, TW and Facciani, M and Fage-Butler, A and Faisal, MZ and Fan, X and Farhart, C and Feldhaus, C and Ferreira, M and Feuerriegel, S and Fischer, H and Freundt, J and Friese, M and Fuglsang, S and Gallyamova, A and Garrido-Vásquez, P and Garrido Vásquez, ME and Gatua, W and Genschow, O and Ghasemi, O and Gkinopoulos, T and Gloor, JL and Goddard, E and Gollwitzer, M and González-Brambila, C and Gordon, H and Grigoryev, D and Grimshaw, GM and Guenther, L and Haarstad, H and Harari, D and Hawkins, LN and Hensel, P and Hernández-Mondragón, AC and Herziger, A and Huang, G and Huff, M and Hurley, M and Ibadildin, N and Ishibashi, M and Islam, MT and Jeddi, Y and Jin, T and Jones, CA and Jungkunz, S and Jurgiel, D and Kabdulkair, Z and Kao, JJ and Kavassalis, S and Kerr, JR and Kitsa, M and Klabíková Rábová, T and Klein, O and Koh, H and Koivula, A and Kojan, L and Komyaginskaya, E and König, L and Koppel, L and Cavalcante, KKN and Kosachenko, A and Kotcher, J and Kranz, LS and Krishnan, P and Kristiansen, S and Krouwel, A and Kuppens, T and Kyza, EA and Lamm, C and Lantian, A and Lazić, A and Lecuona, O and Légal, JB and Leviston, Z and Levy, N and Lindkvist, AM and Lits, G and Löschel, A and López-Ortega, A and Lopez-Villavicencio, C and Lou, NM and Lucas, CH and Lunz-Trujillo, K and Marques, MD and Mayer, SJ and McKay, R and Mercier, H and Metag, J and Milfont, TL and Miller, JM and Mitkidis, P and Monge-Rodríguez, F and Motta, M and Mudra, I and Muršič, Z and Namutebi, J and Newman, EJ and Nitschke, JP and Ntui, NV and Nwogwugwu, D and Ostermann, T and Otterbring, T and Palmer-Hague, J and Pantazi, M and Pärnamets, P and Parra Saiani, P and Paruzel-Czachura, M and Parzuchowski, M and Pavlov, YG and Pearson, AR and Penner, MA and Pennington, CR and Petkanopoulou, K and Petrović, MM and Pfänder, J and Pisareva, D and Ploszaj, A and Poliaková, K and Pronizius, E and Pypno-Blajda, K and Quiñones, DMA and Räsänen, P and Rauchfleisch, A and Rebitschek, FG and Refojo Seronero, C and Rêgo, G and Reynolds, JP and Roche, J and Rödder, S and Röer, JP and Ross, RM and Ruin, I and Santos, O and Santos, RR and Schmid, P and Schulreich, S and Scoggins, B and Sharaf, A and Sheria Nfundiko, J and Shuckburgh, E and Six, J and Solak, N and Späth, L and Spruyt, B and Standaert, O and Stanley, SK and Storms, G and Strahm, N and Syropoulos, S and Szaszi, B and Szumowska, E and Tanaka, M and Teran-Escobar, C and Todorova, B and Toko, AK and Tokrri, R and Toribio-Florez, D and Tsakiris, M and Tyrala, M and Uluğ, &#xd6;M and Uzoma, IC and van Noord, J and Varda, C and Verheyen, S and Vilares, I and Vlasceanu, M and von Bubnoff, A and Walker, I and Warwas, I and Weber, M and Weninger, T and Westfal, M and Wintterlin, F and Wojcik, AD and Xia, Z and Xie, J and Zegler-Poleska, E and Zenklusen, A and Zwaan, RA},
title = {Perceptions of science, science communication, and climate change attitudes in 68 countries - the TISP dataset.},
journal = {Scientific data},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {114},
pmid = {39833242},
issn = {2052-4463},
support = {P500PS_202935//Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur F&#xf6;rderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung (Swiss National Science Foundation)/ ; n/a//Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur F&#xf6;rderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung (Swiss National Science Foundation)/ ; n/a//Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy, and Communications | Bundesamt f&#xfc;r Energie (Swiss Federal Office of Energy)/ ; n/a//Resnick Sustainability Institute for Science, Energy and Sustainability, California Institute of Technology (Resnick Institute)/ ; BE 3970/12-1//Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation)/ ; RE 4752/1-1//Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation)/ ; 458303980//Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation)/ ; OPP1144//Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation)/ ; FWFI3381//Austrian Science Fund (Fonds zur F&#xf6;rderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung)/ ; 101018262//EC | EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020 | H2020 Priority Excellent Science | H2020 European Research Council (H2020 Excellent Science - European Research Council)/ ; AUFF-E-2019-9-13//Aarhus Universitets Forskningsfond (Aarhus University Research Foundation)/ ; AUFF-E-2019-9-4//Aarhus Universitets Forskningsfond (Aarhus University Research Foundation)/ ; n/a//Genome Canada (G&#xe9;nome Canada)/ ; n/a//F&#xe9;d&#xe9;ration Wallonie-Bruxelles (French Community of Belgium)/ ; n/a//Victoria University of Wellington/ ; 822166//European Commission (EC)/ ; #62631//John Templeton Foundation (JTF)/ ; #61580//John Templeton Foundation (JTF)/ ; #430-2022-00711//Gouvernement du Canada | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada)/ ; n/a//NOMIS Stiftung (NOMIS Foundation)/ ; ANR-10-IDEX-0001-02//Agence Nationale de la Recherche (French National Research Agency)/ ; n/a//Agence Nationale de la Recherche (French National Research Agency)/ ; n/a//Trinity Western University (TWU)/ ; 2020-02584//Vetenskapsr&#xe5;det (Swedish Research Council)/ ; n/a//Aston University (Aston)/ ; n/a//Universit&#xe4;t Hamburg (University of Hamburg)/ ; 964728 (JITSUVAX)//EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Science ; *Attitude ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Communication ; Trust ; *Public Opinion ; Male ; Female ; },
abstract = {Science is integral to society because it can inform individual, government, corporate, and civil society decision-making on issues such as public health, new technologies or climate change. Yet, public distrust and populist sentiment challenge the relationship between science and society. To help researchers analyse the science-society nexus across different geographical and cultural contexts, we undertook a cross-sectional population survey resulting in a dataset of 71,922 participants in 68 countries. The data were collected between November 2022 and August 2023 as part of the global Many Labs study "Trust in Science and Science-Related Populism" (TISP). The questionnaire contained comprehensive measures for individuals' trust in scientists, science-related populist attitudes, perceptions of the role of science in society, science media use and communication behaviour, attitudes to climate change and support for environmental policies, personality traits, political and religious views and demographic characteristics. Here, we describe the dataset, survey materials and psychometric properties of key variables. We encourage researchers to use this unique dataset for global comparative analyses on public perceptions of science and its role in society and policy-making.},
}
@article {pmid39832550,
year = {2025},
author = {Marinaccio, A and Gariazzo, C and Taiano, L and Bonafede, M and Martini, D and D'Amario, S and de'Donato, F and Morabito, M and , },
title = {Climate change and occupational health and safety. Risk of injuries, productivity loss and the co-benefits perspective.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {269},
number = {},
pages = {120844},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.120844},
pmid = {39832550},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Italy/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Occupational Health ; *Occupational Injuries/epidemiology/economics ; *Efficiency ; Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; *Occupational Exposure ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is a fundamental threat to human health and outdoor workers are one of the most vulnerable population subgroups. Increasing heat stress and heatwaves are directly associated with the health and safety of workers for a large spectrum of occupations. Heat stress negatively affects labour supply, productivity, and workability.<br><br>OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study are to estimate the risk of work-related injuries for extreme temperature outdoor exposure in Italy, to evaluate the loss in productivity and the associated insurance costs for supporting the co-benefits analysis of the adaptation measures.<br><br>METHODS: The relationship between air temperature and occupational injuries (in the period 2014-19) was evaluated using a time-series approach, by means of a specific over-dispersed Poisson generalized linear regression model, applied to compensation data. To assess the effect of temperature on workability, the wet bulb global temperature (WBGT) was estimated by different levels of humidity and vapor pressure. The costs of injuries have been estimated according to the potential consequences in terms of paid insurance premium and including all management and human resources costs.<br><br>RESULTS: We estimated 25,632 (95%CI 22,353-28,862) occupational injuries in Italy attributed to heat (between 75&#xb0; and 99&#xb0; percentiles) in the period 2014-2019, which corresponds to an average of 4272 cases for year. A decrease in productivity of about 6.5% was estimated for workers engaged in physical activities requiring high metabolic rates for every unit degree increase in temperature between 19.6&#xa0;C&#xb0; and 31.8&#xa0;C&#xb0;. The overall compensation costs associated to extreme heat exposure have been estimated to more than 292 million euros between 2014 and 2019, almost equal to 49 million euros per year.<br><br>DISCUSSION: Prevention measures and adaptation strategies for contrasting the occupational exposure to extreme temperatures can help contain both the risk of injury and, productivity loss, in a co-benefits perspective.},
}
@article {pmid39832547,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, Y and Zhang, X and Fang, W and Cai, Y and Zhang, G and Liang, J and Chang, J and Chen, L and Wang, H and Zhang, P and Wang, Q and Zhang, Y},
title = {Carbon sequestration potential of wetlands and regulating strategies response to climate change.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {269},
number = {},
pages = {120890},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.120890},
pmid = {39832547},
issn = {1096-0953},
mesh = {*Wetlands ; *Climate Change ; *Carbon Sequestration ; Nitrogen/analysis ; Greenhouse Gases/analysis ; Carbon ; },
abstract = {Wetlands are important carbon sinks for mitigating climate warming. In this paper, greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes and carbon sequestration capacity of freshwater wetlands, coastal wetlands and constructed wetlands around the world are evaluated, and strategies to improve carbon sequestration by wetlands are proposed based on the main influencing factors. Air temperature and average annual rainfall are significantly positively correlated with CH4 flux and N2O flux in freshwater wetlands and coastal wetlands. While chemical oxygen demand (COD) and total nitrogen (TN) concentrations of influent are found to be the main factors affecting GHG fluxes in constructed wetlands. The main factors affecting wetland carbon storage include the presence and species of wetland vegetation, ecological water level, and ecological pattern. Strategies for protecting and restoring existing wetlands, creating new wetlands, and strengthening the carbon sequestration capacity of wetlands are proposed. Fully realizing the carbon sequestration potential of wetlands holds the prospect of a more effective and sustainable response to global climate change.},
}
@article {pmid39832424,
year = {2025},
author = {Choudhary, R and Ahmad, F and Kaya, C and Upadhyay, SK and Muneer, S and Kumar, V and Meena, M and Liu, H and Upadhyaya, H and Seth, CS},
title = {Decrypting proteomics, transcriptomics, genomics, and integrated omics for augmenting the abiotic, biotic, and climate change stress resilience in plants.},
journal = {Journal of plant physiology},
volume = {305},
number = {},
pages = {154430},
doi = {10.1016/j.jplph.2025.154430},
pmid = {39832424},
issn = {1618-1328},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Stress, Physiological/genetics ; *Proteomics/methods ; *Genomics/methods ; *Transcriptome ; *Plant Physiological Phenomena ; Metabolomics ; *Plants/genetics ; Crops, Agricultural/genetics/physiology ; },
abstract = {As our planet faces increasing environmental challenges, such as biotic pressures, abiotic stressor