@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 & 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.

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.

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.

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.},
}

*Climate Change
Humans
Europe/epidemiology
*Communicable Diseases, Emerging/nursing/prevention & control/epidemiology
*Nurse's Role
*Tropical Medicine

@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.

CASE PRESENTATION: This five-week course featured twice-weekly 90-minute live virtual sessions, followed by Q&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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, ÖF 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.

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 İzmir 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 {pmid41647382,
year = {2025},
author = {Eboreime, E and Anjorin, O and Obi-Jeff, C and Ojo, TM and Hertelendy, A},
title = {From drought to displacement: Assessing the impacts of climate change on conflict and forced migration in West Africa's Sahel Region.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {23},
number = {},
pages = {100448},
pmid = {41647382},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {Across Africa's semiarid Sahel region, temperatures have risen faster than the global average, resulting in severe threats to water access, food security, and human health. Key climate factors such as desertification interact with ethnic and economic tensions, exacerbating violence between pastoral and farming groups competing over degraded productive land and water resources. Mounting climate pressures act as threat multipliers for both violent conflict and internal displacement across countries spanning Senegal to Sudan. This perspective examines intersections of climate change, violent clashes, and forced migration using incidents in Nigeria and Burkina Faso-where droughts, floods and agricultural losses continue to worsen. With 8 million internally displaced persons in the region now, urban areas face overburdened infrastructure while attempting to host influxes of traumatized, impoverished migrants facing further risks. This article argues that integrated policy action is urgently needed to mitigate climate change, enhance community resilience, and protect vulnerable groups to ease cascading humanitarian crises and achieve development goals amid spiraling environmental pressures across West Africa.},
}

@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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RESULTS & 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RESULTS: Confirmatory factor analysis indicated acceptable goodness-of-fit values (χ²/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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

SETTING: The study was conducted at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein campus.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 & 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.},
}

*Climate Change
Animals
*Biodiversity
*Fishes/physiology/classification
Ecosystem
*Environmental Monitoring

@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 = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-38496-6},
pmid = {41644622},
issn = {2045-2322},
}

@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},
}

@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.

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).

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.

DISCUSSION: This shift highlights northwest China as a key climate refuge for H. tuberosus. These results prioritize conservation efforts and support strategic cultivation in climate-resilient zones.},
}

@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.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study involved 49 semi-structured qualitative interviews with humanitarian health workers from Médecins Sans Frontières (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.

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.

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.

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.

RESULTS: From 1991 to 2020, Tehran experienced an average temperature increase of 1.5 °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 %.

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.

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.

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.

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&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&R practice, and to identify publication trends.

METHODS: The search used electronic databases PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science to identify studies related to PM&R and climate change search terms published or in press between January 2008 to July 2023. Articles were reviewed for relevance to PM&R and climate change and were categorized into three groups: (1) Health effects of climate change, (2) PM&R interventions that address health impacts of climate change, and (3) Other relevant points of interest.

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&R practice, with most describing the negative health impacts of air pollution and increased heat. There were 13 articles regarding PM&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&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.

DISCUSSION: Climate change threatens to negatively affect the health and wellbeing of patients requiring PM&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&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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RESULTS: Exploratory factor analysis revealed a single-factor structure, explaining 63.82 % of the variance, with the scale demonstrating good internal consistency (α = 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.

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.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a scoping review of the literature from 2010 through 2024 using PubMed and Scopus.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

METHODS: A scoping review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR).

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.

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 {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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 {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.

OBJECTIVE: We sought to understand whether a brief educational session would improve knowledge and attitudes of climate health and plant-based diets.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 & 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 {pmid41646521,
year = {2024},
author = {Schuster, RC and Wachter, K and Hussain, F and Gartin, ML},
title = {Gendered effects of climate change and health inequities among forcibly displaced populations: Displaced Rohingya women foster resilience through technology.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {18},
number = {},
pages = {100303},
pmid = {41646521},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {Climate change interacts with social and biological factors to exacerbate the vulnerabilities and health inequities of people in displacement, with particularly severe implications for women and girls. In 2022, over 100 million people -1 in every 78 people in the world - were forced to flee their homes to a location within or beyond their country's borders, due to climatic or other man-made catastrophes. Most displaced people are housed in communities already experiencing climatic stress, exacerbating the risk of water insecurity, food insecurity, disease, struggles over resources, marginalization, and conflict between host and displaced populations. Amid the social upheaval caused by displacement, we call for a gendered approach to fostering resilience, with a particular emphasis on women. In this perspective piece, we advocate for policy and program changes that respond to the unique challenges and circumstances of displaced women and locally derived solutions that promote resilience. We start by providing an overview of health inequities during displacement, exacerbated by climate change, and then examine how gender interacts with displacement to shape women's health and wellbeing. We close with an illustrative example of Rohingya women displaced in Bangladesh who have adapted technology to combat climate change and mitigate social and health inequities to build resilience, even under severe restrictions. Gender-informed research on health, climate change, and resilience in contexts of humanitarian disasters and mass population displacement can elucidate the effectiveness of culturally- and contextually- specific interventions over the short- and long-term.},
}

@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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 {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 & 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.},
}

*Poaceae/chemistry/microbiology
*Nutrients/analysis
Archaea/classification/genetics
Fungi/classification/genetics
*Climate Change
*Microbiota
Bacteria/classification/genetics/isolation & purification
Biodiversity
Seasons
Soil Microbiology

@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},
}

@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 & technology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
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 & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
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 {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.

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.

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'.

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 {pmid41634834,
year = {2026},
author = {Iriqat, R and Herranen-Tabibi, A and Sendar, Z and Abu-Jlambo, A and Al-Delaimy, WK},
title = {The overlapping effects of climate change and conflict on mental health of vulnerable populations: a scoping review.},
journal = {Conflict and health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1186/s13031-026-00758-5},
pmid = {41634834},
issn = {1752-1505},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The mental health impacts of climate change and armed conflict are well-documented separately, yet little is known about their intersection and the compounding effects on vulnerable populations exposed to both crises.

AIMS/OBJECTIVE: This scoping review aims to map the current evidence on the combined effects of climate change and conflict-related hazards on mental health outcomes. Specifically, we categorize the pathways through which climate change and conflict interact to influence psychological well-being.

METHODS: We searched seven databases (PubMed, APA PsycINFO, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, the Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar) and conducted a comprehensive gray literature search. We included populations directly affected by armed conflict and climate hazards simultaneously. Eligible studies reported mental health outcomes, including but not limited to posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, well-being, or resilience.

RESULTS: The initial search yielded 2,865 records, 27 of which met the inclusion criteria after deduplication and screening. Populations studied aligned with the Vulnerable Populations Conceptual Model, which includes women, children, the elderly, and other high-risk groups. Slow-onset climate hazards, particularly drought, were the most frequently examined. Geographically, research was focused primarily on sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia. The evidence included a nearly equal distribution of conceptual and empirical studies (13 and 14 respectively), with displacement and lack of resources being the dominant pathways mediating the interaction between climate and conflict on mental health.

CONCLUSION: Despite growing evidence, substantial gaps remain regarding the effects of climate change and conflict on mental health outside Africa and parts of Asia. Mental health initiatives should prioritize populations exposed to both climate and conflict hazards, addressing displacement, vulnerability, and resilience through integrated, context-sensitive interventions.},
}

@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 = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-37818-y},
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 = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-025-68187-1},
pmid = {41634019},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {NE/T003510/1//RCUK | Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)/ ; },
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).

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.

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 ± 11.2 years with a mean NIHSS of 5.86 ± 1.3 and mean mRS of 1.04 ± 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).

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.},
}

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

@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},
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},
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},
doi = {10.1073/pnas.2502873123},
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 & development ; Africa South of the Sahara ; *Soil/chemistry ; Fertilizers ; *Agriculture/methods ; Crops, Agricultural/growth & 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.},
}

*Climate Change
*Zea mays/growth & development
Africa South of the Sahara
*Soil/chemistry
Fertilizers
*Agriculture/methods
Crops, Agricultural/growth & development
*Crop Production/methods

@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 & family medicine},
volume = {18},
number = {1},
pages = {e1-e11},
doi = {10.4102/phcfm.v18i1.5259},
pmid = {41630664},
issn = {2071-2936},
mesh = {Humans ; Kenya ; *Climate Change ; *Primary Health Care/statistics & 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.

AIM:  To determine the influence of climate change on children attending primary care in Isiolo County, Northern Kenya.

SETTING:  The study was undertaken in Isiolo County Referral Hospital in Isiolo County, Northern Kenya.

METHODS:  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.

RESULTS:  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.

CONCLUSION:  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: 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.},
}

Humans
Kenya
*Climate Change
*Primary Health Care/statistics & numerical data
Child, Preschool
Female
Male
Infant
*Child Health
Qualitative Research

@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 = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1080/1744666X.2026.2625969},
pmid = {41629255},
issn = {1744-8409},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change and global warming have major consequences for human health, including effects on the immune system.

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.

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 & 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.

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.

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.

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.

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}

*Climate Change
Humans
*Health Personnel/psychology/statistics & numerical data
Africa
*Delivery of Health Care

@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 = {U01 AI151698/AI/NIAID 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 {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.

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.},
}