@article {pmid41732572,
year = {2026},
author = {Barraclough, KA},
title = {Kidney Health in a Warming World: Heat, Climate Change, and Implications for Care.},
journal = {Kidney international reports},
volume = {11},
number = {3},
pages = {103802},
pmid = {41732572},
issn = {2468-0249},
}

@article {pmid41731311,
year = {2026},
author = {Rodrigues, DLG and Andrade, JBC and Santos, JPND and Russo, AC and Sampaio Silva, G},
title = {Climate Change and Cerebrovascular Diseases: A Narrative Review with Brazilian Regional Analysis.},
journal = {International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {17474930261429878},
doi = {10.1177/17474930261429878},
pmid = {41731311},
issn = {1747-4949},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is reshaping environmental exposures, which in turn influence cerebrovascular diseases. Brazil's continental dimensions and climate diversity offer a unique opportunity to examine climate-stroke associations within a unified healthcare system. Such regional analyses may inform adaptation strategies for other low-and middle-income countries facing similar environmental challenges.

METHODS: A literature search was conducted across the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, covering publications from January 2000 through August 2025 linking climate exposures to cerebrovascular outcomes. To examine climate-stroke associations, we analyzed national mortality data (DATASUS, 2020-2023) for Brazil's five geographic regions, yielding 127,424 stroke deaths (I61-I62, I63+I65-I66).

FINDINGS: Global evidence consistently demonstrates non-linear, asymmetric associations between temperature extremes and stroke risk (RR 1.06-1.18 for extreme heat/cold, p<0.05), with PM₂.₅ conferring both short-term (RR 1.01, 95% CI 1.004-1.012 per 10 µg/m³) and long-term risks (HR 1.11-1.21, p<0.001). Brazilian analysis revealed climate-dependent patterns: cooler southern temperate regions showed higher ischemic-to-hemorrhagic stroke ratios (2.28:1, 70% ischemic) compared to hotter tropical regions (1.28:1 in Centro-Oeste, 56% ischemic). Both ischemic (Pearson r = -0.70, p = 0.001) and hemorrhagic (Pearson r = -0.65, p = 0.002) stroke deaths demonstrated negative associations with peak temperatures across pooled observations.

INTERPRETATION: Stroke should be recognized as a climate-sensitive non-communicable disease. Global evidence demonstrates robust associations between temperature and stroke, while preliminary Brazilian regional patterns suggest potential climate influence on the distribution of stroke subtypes. Key priorities include establishing linkages between daily weather observations and atmospheric pollutant measurements, establishing multi-center surveillance networks, strengthening climate-resilient stroke care systems, and reducing PM₂.₅ through environmental regulation as a stroke prevention strategy.},
}

@article {pmid41730811,
year = {2026},
author = {Belova, A and Munson, K and Keeler, D and Sluder, M and Kiesel, A and Sarofim, MC and Silva, R and Anenberg, S and Clayton, S and Gould, CA},
title = {Projecting and valuing climate change impacts on anxiety and depression in the contiguous USA: a damage function approach.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {101426},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101426},
pmid = {41730811},
issn = {2542-5196},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Links between climate change and mental health concerns in the USA are recognised, but research is underdeveloped. Many studies rely on self-reported exposures, non-representative samples, or inconsistent definitions of mental health outcomes, limiting their utility in supporting robust, population-scale projections to inform the public. Few studies have attempted to quantify future impacts, and those that do have largely focused on suicide rather than broader mental health morbidity. To address this gap, we projected the impact of 1-6°C contiguous US warming and the associated precipitation changes on self-reported mental health difficulties, anxiety, and depression symptom-days among adults relative to 2005 baseline climate and 2015 baseline health data.

METHODS: We combined epidemiologically derived exposure-response relationships with projections from five CMIP6 climate models to estimate mental health impacts (mental health difficulties, anxiety, and depression symptom-days) in adults under present-day (2022) and end-of-century (2095) sociodemographic scenarios. We used data from the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to inform baseline symptom-day incidence rates (2013-23 datasets) and to estimate sex-specific and age group-specific mental health difficulty day allocation ratios for anxiety and depression (2018 Depression and Anxiety Module for Oregon and Tennessee). Analyses covered acute (short-term, over the past month) temperature and precipitation exposures by sex and income, and both acute and chronic (multi-year average maximum temperature) exposures for urban populations. Baseline symptom-day incidence rates were estimated using negative binomial regression analysis of BRFSS 2013-23 data, stratified by month, state, sex, and age group. Economic valuation was based on an original analysis of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey 2018-21 data to develop fixed-effects regression-based estimates of health-related quality of life losses from anxiety and depression symptom-days. These daily losses are monetised using a scaled value per quality-adjusted life-year, calculated by dividing the United States Environmental Protection Agency Value of a Statistical Life by quality-adjusted life expectancy. We used Monte Carlo simulations to propagate uncertainty across health, climate, and valuation inputs.

FINDINGS: Assuming present-day sociodemographics, warming of 1-6°C would result in 401 million to 1·8 billion and 329 million to 1·4 billion excess annual self-reported anxiety and depression symptom-days in adults, respectively, representing a 5-23% increase from baseline. Corresponding annual values of excess anxiety and depression burden are US$13 billion to $57 billion and $11 billion to $47 billion, respectively (2023 US dollars, undiscounted). We estimate an additional two to seven anxiety and one to six depression symptom-days per person-year, with larger burdens-four to 15 and three to 14 symptom-days, respectively-among low-income subpopulations. The greatest impacts are projected to occur in Appalachia. Using 2095 sociodemographics resulted in an increase in symptom days of almost 30% and an increase in monetised impacts of almost 90%.

INTERPRETATION: These findings underscore the need for mental health investment in regions with restricted adaptive capacity due to economic hardship. Promoting individual and community resilience is crucial.

FUNDING: US Environmental Protection Agency.},
}

@article {pmid41728192,
year = {2025},
author = {Kumar, N and Khatibi, SMH and Sharma, D and Azeem, F and Koutu, GK and Ali, J},
title = {Decrypting molecular mechanism of heat stress tolerance in rice to tackle climate change challenges through recent approaches.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1722694},
pmid = {41728192},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Rice (Oryza sativa) is one of the world's most important cereal crops, contributing to food and financial security, particularly in developing countries. High temperature due to climate change seriously threatens sustainable rice production. Rice crops are adversely affected by heat stress at the morphological, physiological, and molecular levels, resulting in reduced yield and poor grain quality. Rice is highly sensitive to heat during the reproductive phase, causing pollen sterility, impaired pollen dehiscence, pollen germination, and tube growth, ultimately drastically reducing spikelet sterility and yield. High temperature also promotes the accumulation of reactive oxygen species in plant cells, resulting in multiple adverse effects, including damage to chloroplasts and cell membranes, inactivation of photosystems, reduced Rubisco activity, and impaired production of photoassimilates. In this review, we have synthesized the current knowledge on the effects of heat stress on rice and summarized QTLs, genes, and regulatory pathways underlying thermotolerance. We further evaluate conventional breeding, transgenics, and diverse omics-based strategies to breed high-yielding, heat-tolerant rice varieties. The precise molecular insights gained through various omics approaches are expected to advance our understanding of the intricate nature of heat stress tolerance in rice. Additionally, we highlight the emerging roles of microbiome, high-throughput phenotyping technologies, and artificial intelligence as promising tools for accelerating the development of heat-resilient rice.},
}

@article {pmid41728032,
year = {2026},
author = {Cao, J and Wosene, G and Pang, Y and Aynalem, M and Jadoon, AU},
title = {Impact of Climate Change, Agricultural Credit and Inflation on Cereal Crop Productivity in Ethiopia: Novel Dynamic Simulated ARDL Approach.},
journal = {Food science & nutrition},
volume = {14},
number = {2},
pages = {e71559},
pmid = {41728032},
issn = {2048-7177},
abstract = {This study examines the impact of climate change, agricultural credit, and inflation on cereal crop productivity (CCP) in Ethiopia, using time series data from 1992 to 2022. Novel Dynamic Simulated Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NDS-ARDL) model was applied for the empirical analysis. To address the dynamic effects, impulse response functions were simulated, indicating the impact of ± 10 % shocks for each independent variable on CCP. The bound test results show that the variable illustrates long-term relationships. The coefficient of error correction term is -0.67, suggesting about 67% annual adjustment towards long run equilibrium. In the long-run, fertilizer application, cropland, and agricultural subsidy showed positive and significant contributions, while CO2 and inflation showed a negative and significant impact on CCP. Furthermore, in the short-run, agricultural credit has a positive and significant, while inflation showed a significant negative impact on CCP. To boost long-term agricultural productivity, government should promote use of location-specific quality fertilizers, improved land use policy, and sustain agricultural subsidies. Additionally, financial institution and agricultural cooperatives should provide affordable credit services for farmers to support short-term productivity gains. Furthermore, to combat the adverse impact of CO2 emissions and inflation, government should promote climate-smart agricultural practices and implement a price control policy on essential agricultural inputs.},
}

@article {pmid41727987,
year = {2026},
author = {Shen, H and Sun, S and Cheng, Y and Rohani, ER and Fang, Q and Han, R and Tong, X},
title = {Optimized MaxEnt modeling predicts the distribution change of Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai in China under global climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {17},
number = {},
pages = {1737731},
pmid = {41727987},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Climate change is influencing the distribution of medicinal plants, necessitating the need for the development of precise models to predict habitat changes. However, studies on the habitat dynamics of Chaenomeles speciosa, an important medicinal herb, under current and future climate scenarios are lacking. In this study, we applied an optimized maximum entropy algorithm integrated with ArcGIS, and 157 occurrence points of C. speciosa along with 10 environmental variables to predict its potentially suitable distribution under both current and future climate scenarios (SSP245 and SSP585). The model performed well with an average area under the curve (AUC) of 0.908 and a true skill statistic (TSS) of 0.674. The key factors were Bio_14 (Driest Month), Bio_4 (Temperature Seasonality), elevation, and Srad_10 (October solar radiation). Currently, the species has an estimated total potential distribution range of approximately 328.40 × 10[4] km[2], and the most suitable habitats are primarily located in central and eastern China. Projections indicate that under future climate scenarios, although the total suitable region increases, the proportion of high-suitability regions notably declines. Core regions are expected to contract as peripheral regions expand, and the distribution centroid will shift nonlinearly within Hubei Province. Therefore, we suggest prioritizing the monitoring of the spatial redistribution of suitable habitats for the future conservation and sustainable use of C. speciosa.},
}

@article {pmid41727986,
year = {2026},
author = {Wang, X and Ding, Y and Duan, C and Xu, Y and Zhang, C and Wang, Z},
title = {MaxEnt model-based prediction of potential suitable habitats of three Trichosanthes L. species in China under future climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {17},
number = {},
pages = {1748030},
pmid = {41727986},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Global warming is reshaping species' distributions, threatening the habitats of three medicinal lianas in the genus Trichosanthes, and highlighting the need to predict their potential suitable areas under future climate conditions. This study focuses on Trichosanthes rubriflos, Trichosanthes rosthornii, and Trichosanthes kirilowii (T. rubriflos, T. rosthornii, and T. kirilowii), aiming to understand how climate change will affect their distributions and which climatic drivers primarily influence their habitat suitability.

METHODS: Present and future suitability patterns were delineated using an optimized MaxEnt model, driven by contemporary climate data and four Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0, SSP5-8.5). Model performance was enhanced through parameter tuning and evaluation, and the principal climatic drivers of habitat suitability were identified from the fitted models.

RESULTS: The tuned MaxEnt models reliably predicted habitat suitability. T. rubriflos showed largely contiguous suitability across the low-mountain and hilly belts of South and Southwest China. T. rosthornii was concentrated along the eastern Loess Plateau and the mountains of North China, while T. kirilowii exhibited a patchy distribution across the middle-lower Yangtze region. Temperature seasonality emerged as the primary driver for T. rubriflos, while annual precipitation was the most influential factor for T. rosthornii and T. kirilowii. Across all scenarios, habitat expansions generally outpaced contractions, with species shifting poleward and upslope. Scenario-specific responses included the expansion of T. rubriflos in South China and the northward movement of T. rosthornii under SSP3-7.0, as well as the expansion of T. kirilowii into southwestern mountain systems, coupled with partial contraction on the North China Plain under SSP5-8.5.

DISCUSSION: Distributions of the three Trichosanthes species are chiefly shaped by temperature seasonality (TS) and annual precipitation (AP), with species-specific sensitivities: TS dominates T. rubriflos, AP (plus cold stress) constrains T. rosthornii, and T. kirilowii shows mid-range (double-threshold) responses. Across 2061-2080, ranges generally expand and shift poleward and upslope; suitability peaks under SSP3-7.0 for T. rubriflos and T. rosthornii, and under SSP5-8.5 for T. kirilowii.These findings provide a scientific basis for identifying future conservation priorities, guiding in situ protection in persistent or newly suitable regions, and informing climate-adaptive management of medicinal Trichosanthes species.},
}

@article {pmid41726108,
year = {2026},
author = {Ali, FK and Abdelfatah, AM and Haddad, RH and Mohamed, AA and Abuejheisheh, AJ},
title = {The Effect of Nursing Educational Module Regarding Climate Change on Quality of Life and Reported Practices of Women During Pregnancy in Egypt: A Quasi-Experimental Study.},
journal = {SAGE open nursing},
volume = {12},
number = {},
pages = {23779608261424480},
pmid = {41726108},
issn = {2377-9608},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change poses a major threat to the health and well-being of people around the world, especially vulnerable groups such as pregnant women. Nurses need to be actively involved in addressing the health impacts of a changing climate. It is very important to help and take care of people who are pregnant. Knowing about and dealing with how climate change affects towns and pregnant women is extremely important.

OBJECTIVE: To assess how nurse education modules about climate change affect pregnant women's reported practice and quality of life (QoL).

METHOD: A quasi-experimental (one-group pre-posttest) design was utilized. The obstetrics and gynecological outpatient clinic at Benha University Hospitals served as the study's site, a purposive sample of 128 pregnant women. Four instruments were employed to gather data: tool (a) Structured interviewing questionnaire, tool (b) Maternal knowledge questionnaire, tool (c) Maternal reported practices, and tool (d) World Health Organization QoL. Nurses received structured training prior to implementing the educational modules, the training included orientation on the module content, demonstration of teaching steps and supervised practice to ensure standardization. Nurses' competency was evaluated using a checklist before applying the modules with participants.

RESULTS: Comparing the postintervention phase to the preintervention phase revealed a highly statistically significant difference in knowledge, QoL, and practices regarding heat stress and climate change (p ≤ .000). The results clarified that, about one third of the studied sample had adequate knowledge regarding climate change and heat stress in the preintervention compared to two-thirds at postintervention phase. The mean score of the overall QoL was increased from 61.91 ± 7.46 prior intervention to 96.42 ± 11.39 postintervention, as well as, the total mean score of reported practices was improved from 41.28 ± 7.27 prior intervention to 63.15 ± 5.24 postintervention. The results confirming the impact of the educational module in improving the studied sample's knowledge, reported practices and QoL regarding climate change and heat stress.

CONCLUSION: The study showed that the nursing educational module on climate change had a positive effect on pregnant women' QoL and their reported practices. To maintain these improvements over time, it's recommended to integrate the module into routine nursing training and maternal and maternal care programs. Incorporating this approach in to daily practice could help ensure sustainable benefits and promote healthier outcomes for mother and their babies in the context of environmental changes.},
}

@article {pmid41724066,
year = {2026},
author = {Shen, HL and Lu, H and Chen, ZY and Wang, YQ and Ni, JY and Li, YF},
title = {Impact of climate change-induced temperature and salinity fluctuations on mussel byssus production and attachment strength.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {217},
number = {},
pages = {107936},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2026.107936},
pmid = {41724066},
issn = {1879-0291},
abstract = {Climate-induced fluctuations in temperature and salinity are critical stressors affecting mussel survival, attachment, and byssal thread production, all of which are vital for the success of longline aquaculture operations. This study examines the combined effects of two temperatures (21 °C and 29 °C) and six salinities (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 psu) on mussel survival, byssal thread production, attachment strength, byssus mechanical properties, and histological changes in foot secretory glands. The results reveal distinct impacts of these stressors: survival was highly dependent on salinity, with a strong positive correlation observed, whereas detachment was primarily influenced by elevated temperatures. Exposure to 29 °C resulted in catastrophic detachment, reaching 54.7% at 5 psu, and mass mortality at low salinities. Byssus secretion was completely absent at salinities of 5-10 psu, initiated at 15 psu under control conditions (21 °C), but was delayed to 20 psu when the temperature was elevated to 29 °C. Furthermore, the byssal breaking force and plaque adhesion strength were significantly compromised under higher temperatures. Histological analysis revealed that the total foot gland, collagen gland, and dopaquinone regions decreased significantly in size under thermal and low-salinity stress, with the most pronounced reductions observed in the collagen and dopaquinone regions at higher temperatures, which may be associated with reduced byssus performance. These findings suggest that elevated temperature promotes mussel detachment, while reduced salinity severely impairs survival and byssus secretion. By investigating the interactive impacts of these two climate-driven stressors, we have filled a research gap concerning the large-scale detachment events at Lvhua Island, revealing that temperature, rather than salinity, is the primary driver of mussel dislodgement.},
}

@article {pmid41724065,
year = {2026},
author = {Angeles-Gonzalez, LE and Villalobos-Guerrero, TF and Delgadillo-Nuño, MA and Torrejón-Magallanes, J and Escamilla-Aké, A and Díaz, F and Rosas, C},
title = {Thermal niches and climate change reshape marine invasion risk worldwide.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {217},
number = {},
pages = {107919},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2026.107919},
pmid = {41724065},
issn = {1879-0291},
abstract = {Marine biological invasions and climate change are two major drivers of biodiversity loss, yet their interactions remain poorly understood. Here, we used correlative ecological niche models (ENMs) to characterise the thermal niches of 80 globally invasive marine species and project their thermal suitability from 2020 to 2100 under multiple Shared Socioeconomic Pathway scenarios. Our models, based on Minimum Volume Ellipsoids fitted to sea surface and bottom temperatures, revealed substantial differences across species' thermal affinities. Tropical and subtropical invaders are projected to experience widespread declines in thermal suitability, suggesting that warming at low latitudes may approach their physiological thermal limits and redistribute thermally suitable conditions toward higher latitudes (25° to 35° N/S). Temperate species exhibited lower magnitudes of thermal suitability change, consistent with their broader thermal tolerances, although increases in thermal suitability at higher latitudes (50° to 60° N/S) suggest potential emerging invasion risks as polar barriers weaken. Climate change is expected to reshape marine invasion patterns by altering the spatial distribution of thermally suitable conditions, amplifying risks at mid-to-high latitudes while constraining some tropical invaders. While our findings provide a baseline for understanding thermal constraints on marine bioinvasions, caution is warranted: realised niches may underestimate species' full thermal tolerances, and key factors like biotic interactions, functional characteristics, and other environmental variables were not included. Nonetheless, thermal niches emerge as a strong predictor of potential invasion risk, identifying regions with high thermal suitability for invasive species and informing early detection and management strategies.},
}

@article {pmid41723600,
year = {2026},
author = {Aarons, F and Clarke, EJR and Klas, A},
title = {Ideological and Partisan Predictors of Support for Climate Change Policy.},
journal = {Psychological reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {332941261428074},
doi = {10.1177/00332941261428074},
pmid = {41723600},
issn = {1558-691X},
abstract = {Despite an increase in climate-driven natural disasters, Australia has been slow to adopt pro-climate policy, partially due to resistance on the political right. Measures of ideology beyond the left-right continuum, including conventionalism, dominance and anti-egalitarianism, predict climate change-related attitudes in several Anglophone nations. A consistent additional predictor is partisan affiliation with specific political parties. The aim of this study (N = 390) was to compare the associations of right-wing ideological beliefs and identification with major political parties (Liberal, Labor and Greens parties) with climate mitigation and adaptation policy support, to determine whether either or both underpin support for climate policy in the Australian context. Path analysis revealed that anti-egalitarianism (negatively) and Greens partisan identity (positively) predicted both forms of climate policy support, whereas Liberal partisan identity and conventionalism only (negatively) predicted support for mitigation but not adaptation policy. Neither dominance nor Labor partisan identity predicted either type of policy support. Results indicate that some partisan identifications sit alongside ideological beliefs as unique drivers of climate policy support. Applying a social identity framework, we suggest that climate policy shifts within political parties could lead some partisans to alter their support in line with these changes.},
}

@article {pmid41723533,
year = {2026},
author = {Hussain, R and Xing, L and Hua, Y},
title = {Assessing the invasive risk of Rhinotermitidae in China under current and future global warming scenarios using the MaxEnt model.},
journal = {Frontiers in zoology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1186/s12983-026-00600-x},
pmid = {41723533},
issn = {1742-9994},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Biodiversity and distribution patterns are essential components for ecological and biogeographical research. The family Rhinotermitidae (sensu lato; Coptotermes and Reticulitermes) is among the most detrimental and widespread termites in China, causing severe damage to the ecosystem. However, their geographical distribution patterns and species richness hotspots are little comprehended, posing substantial challenges for successful management and control initiatives. After cleaning, along with bioclimatic variables, we uploaded 215 occurrence records for Coptotermes and 184 for Reticulitermes to the MaxEnt model to forecast their risk habitats during the Current (1970-2000) period and under prospective global warming scenarios.

RESULTS: We found that Coptotermes are mainly distributed in southern China, while Reticulitermes are primarily found in southern China and the Qinling Mountains. The hotspots of Coptotermes are primarily located in Guangdong Province, while those of Reticulitermes are located in Hubei and Guangdong Provinces. Annual mean temperature (Bio1; 73.2%) is mainly responsible for the distribution of Coptotermes in China, while mean diurnal range (Bio2; 31%) and precipitation of driest quarter (Bio17; 31.4%) are mainly affecting the distribution of Reticulitermes. The MaxEnt model exhibited outstanding performance for Coptotermes (AUC 0.955; TSS 0.808) and Reticulitermes (AUC 0.944; TSS 0.732). Under climate scenarios from 1970 to 2000, the total risk areas of Coptotermes and Reticulitermes were 0.73 million km[2] and 2.25 million km[2], respectively. Under SSP2-4.5 scenarios, areas classified as negligible-, moderate-, and high-risk are expected to expand and shift towards northern China in the future, leading to a rise in Rhinotermitidae (sensu lato) population size. Therefore, it indicates a serious threat to infrastructure, crops, and agricultural systems.

CONCLUSIONS: This research enhances our knowledge about the present geographic distribution and species richness hotspots of Coptotermes and Reticulitermes in China and the potential impact of future global warming on their distribution and shift towards novel habitats in southern and northern China. Therefore, this study aids in the implementation of control and early prevention strategies in high-risk regions.},
}

@article {pmid41723176,
year = {2026},
author = {Agusti, A and Kirk, A and Panigone, S and Crasto De Stefano, I and Levy, ML},
title = {Climate change and respiratory health: implications for respiratory clinicians in primary and specialist care.},
journal = {NPJ primary care respiratory medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41533-026-00494-6},
pmid = {41723176},
issn = {2055-1010},
abstract = {The impact of climate change on chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is becoming ever more apparent, with extremes of heat and cold, increased humidity, and severe weather events worsening the risk of negative outcomes in these patients, including mortality. In turn, climate change is altering the patterns and types of aeroallergens and viruses that also impact the day-to-day lives of patients with respiratory diseases. As a consequence, physicians caring for patients with chronic respiratory diseases may be especially interested in how climate change impacts these conditions and, conversely, how management of these diseases may affect the environment. In this setting, it is of note that poorly controlled respiratory diseases have a higher carbon footprint than well-controlled diseases, especially if an individual is hospitalised. Effective therapy that reduces the occurrence of symptoms and prevents exacerbations will therefore minimise the impact of a respiratory disease on the environment, regardless of the type of device used for delivery of maintenance therapy. In addition, any inhaler choice should be personalised, considering a patient's preference for, and ability to use the inhaler device correctly, but it is also important to consider the overall lifecycle carbon footprint of an inhaler, not only of the gases emitted. This narrative review summarises evidence on how climate change is impacting individuals with chronic respiratory diseases, and discusses how respiratory clinical practice can impact climate change. Importantly, we propose that the main contribution to minimising the impact of chronic respiratory diseases on the climate is to optimise disease control and self-management.},
}

@article {pmid41253286,
year = {2026},
author = {Stark, S and Klanke, M and Quitmann, C and Nieder, J and Herrmann, A and Lindenthal, J and Shimada, D and Wambach, V and Alvarez, F and Kaspar-Ott, I and Hertig, E and Hueber, S},
title = {Medical Training on Climate Change and Health: Evaluation of an Online Learning Format for Outpatient Care.},
journal = {Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1055/a-2750-5002},
pmid = {41253286},
issn = {1439-4421},
support = {01VSF22044//Innovationsfond des gemeinsamen Bundesausschusses/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change increasingly affects public health and presents new challenges for outpatient care. Physicians require specific training opportunities to address these developments. As part of the project AdaptNet ("Adapting primary and specialised outpatient care to the health impacts of climate change"), an online training course on climate change and health was developed to provide essential foundational knowledge on climate-related health risks and adaptation strategies for medical practice. The aim of this study was to evaluate the training in terms of comprehensibility, applicability, and its relevance to medical practice.The training was provided as an online learning format. The evaluation followed a mixed-methods approach involving 23 general practitioners and specialised physicians from the Northern Bavaria region (Germany). Data collection included a standardised online questionnaire as well as structured group discussions. The analysis was guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, with data being evaluated using qualitative content analysis and quantitative descriptive methods.The quantitative analysis showed that the training was perceived as comprehensible, practically relevant, and well-structured. Participants considered the scope and duration of the training to be appropriate. The multimedia design was particularly positively highlighted. The qualitative results indicated increased awareness of climate-related health risks and a high perceived added value for medical practice. The training generated great interest among participants and was considered relevant for outpatient care. The flexible integration of the online format into daily work routines was seen as advantageous. Critical feedback referred to the lack of opportunities for interactive exchange and a desire for additional regional adaptation of the training content.Climate change and adaptation are recognised as relevant topics in medical practice and can be effectively and practically communicated in the outpatient sector through the online training developed specially for this purpose. Regional customisation of the training content appears sensible in order to address climate and health challenges more specifically. Online formats may prove to be suitable tools for effective knowledge transfer.},
}

@article {pmid41722169,
year = {2026},
author = {Yu, W and Cui, J and Jin, P and Wu, F},
title = {Projecting future climate change impacts on the spatial distribution of a large squid in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {227},
number = {},
pages = {119435},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2026.119435},
pmid = {41722169},
issn = {1879-3363},
abstract = {In order to explore distribution changes of jumbo flying squid Dosidicus gigas under different emission scenarios in the future, this study established a maximum entropy model to examine the suitable habitats of Dosidicus gigas in different sea areas in the Eastern Pacific in summer, based on seven crucial environmental factors and fishery data. The results showed that the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of the maximum entropy model in each sea area was greater than 0.8, and the actual fishing locations coincided with the suitable habitat range fitted by the model. By comparing the contribution rates of each environment factors, it was found that the impact on the habitat of the D.gigas have regional differences. SSH had the greatest influence on the habitat across all three regions. The optimal habitats of D.gigas under the medium emission scenario (SSP370) and high emission scenario (SSP585) showed the potential optimal habitats of D.gigas in the equatorial and offshore waters of Peru were declining year by year, while that in the coastal waters of Chile showed an increasing trend. The gravity center of the optimum habitat of D.gigas in the equatorial waters moved westward, the gravity center of the optimum habitat in the waters off Peru and off Chile moved to the southwest. Under more severe emission scenarios, these changes in future habitat suitability were even more intense. This pole-ward and westward redistribution in the future could restructure regional squid fisheries and should be explicitly considered in trans-boundary management plans.},
}

@article {pmid41722139,
year = {2026},
author = {Sabo, K and Reid, EP and Breakey, S and Doherty, T and Olayinka, O and Patricia Reidy, },
title = {Equity in action: Advancing practice-ready nursing education through climate change-informed community clinical experiences.},
journal = {Nursing outlook},
volume = {74},
number = {2},
pages = {102713},
doi = {10.1016/j.outlook.2026.102713},
pmid = {41722139},
issn = {1528-3968},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Addressing health equity, social determinants of health (SDOH), and climate-related health challenges is essential to preparing practice-ready nurses. Experiential learning in community settings offers valuable insight into these complex issues.

PURPOSE: To explore prelicensure nursing students' reflections on SDOH, climate-related health risks, and health equity following community-based clinical placements supported by a mobile health initiative.

METHODS: This program evaluation utilized thematic analysis of open-ended survey responses collected from 55 nursing students between 2023 and 2025. Reflections were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's six-phase framework.

DISCUSSION: Seven themes emerged, highlighting how experiential learning strengthened students' awareness of community assets, structural barriers, and their readiness to address equity in practice. Students reported increased understanding of advocacy, interprofessional collaboration, and contextualized care.

CONCLUSION: Findings support the integration of community-based experiences into nursing curricula to build equity competencies and inform curricular design for population health and public health nursing education.},
}

@article {pmid41721053,
year = {2026},
author = {Simane, B and Berhane, K and Samet, J and Oguge, O and Atuyambe, L and Shah, M and Kumie, A and Jack, D},
title = {Food Security Outlook for Eastern Africa by 2050: Climate Change Impacts and Population-Driven Demand Gaps.},
journal = {Current environmental health reports},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41721053},
issn = {2196-5412},
support = {U2RTW010125/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; U01TW010094/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; U01TW010094/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; U2RTW010125/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; U2RTW010125/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; U01TW010094/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; U2RTW010125/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; U01TW010094/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW: This review examines the future of food availability in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda in the context of rapid population growth and accelerating climate change. It aims to assess the implications of projected climate-induced yield declines and demographic trends for food security by 2050, with a focus on cereal demand and supply under IPCC RCP 4.5 and 8.5 scenarios.

RECENT FINDINGS: Projections indicate that regional temperatures will rise by 1.8–3.0 °C by mid-century, leading to cereal yield reductions ranging from 13% to 22%. Uganda is projected to face the largest yield losses, while Ethiopia is expected to warm most rapidly. Concurrently, population growth will dramatically increase food demand, with Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda reaching populations of 230, 93, and 109 million, respectively, by 2050. Cereal requirements will grow to 50.6 million tons for Ethiopia, and 23 million tons each for Kenya and Uganda. Despite modest assumptions of 1.5% annual productivity gains, projected cereal deficits remain high—21% in Ethiopia, 71% in Kenya, and 60% in Uganda.

SUMMARY: Without urgent and transformative action, the region is likely to face deepening food insecurity, rising malnutrition, and increased dependence on food imports. Strategic investments in climate-resilient agriculture—including drought-tolerant crop varieties, improved water management, early warning systems, and diversified livelihoods—are essential. Coupling these with nutrition-sensitive interventions and regional cooperation can enhance food system resilience and safeguard vulnerable populations against mounting climate and demographic pressures.},
}

@article {pmid41720397,
year = {2026},
author = {Vasudeva, R and Tregenza, T and Hosken, DJ},
title = {Climate change: temperature rises and mate-choice in insects.},
journal = {Current opinion in insect science},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {101504},
doi = {10.1016/j.cois.2026.101504},
pmid = {41720397},
issn = {2214-5753},
abstract = {Climate change, and particularly global temperature rises, could have profound impacts on sexual selection in all ectotherms. Temperature effects on male fertility have been well documented, and these have obvious implications for post-copulatory sexual selection. Less attention has been paid to impacts on mate choice and trait-preference matching and how this could affect population fitness. We review potential effects of rising temperatures on mate choice in insects. We suggest there are multiple ways temperature increases could affect mate choice and preference-trait correlations, but the detail and significance of these effects will vary across taxa. Increased temperatures are likely to be stressful and hence to impact condition with knock on effects for mate choice. Considering climate change as a stressor is likely to provide a valuable conceptual framework within which its effects can be studied.},
}

@article {pmid41717797,
year = {2026},
author = {Hale, CW and DeMarche, ML},
title = {Uniting Range and Phenological Shifts to Better Understand Effects of Climate Change on Communities.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {2},
pages = {e70764},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70764},
pmid = {41717797},
issn = {1365-2486},
}

@article {pmid41717690,
year = {2026},
author = {McGraw, K and Lieberman-Cribbin, W and Navas-Acien, A},
title = {Climate Change and Epidemiology: How Will Environmental Stresses and the Climate Affect Population Health?.},
journal = {Circulation. Population health and outcomes},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {e012567},
doi = {10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.126.012567},
pmid = {41717690},
issn = {3068-563X},
}

@article {pmid41717090,
year = {2025},
author = {Karunarathna, SC and Tibpromma, S and Karunarathna, BS and Dai, DQ and Kumla, J and Lu, W and Perera, RH and Wang, M and Priyadarshani, TDC and Hapuarachchi, KK and Suwannarach, N},
title = {Mushrooms in climate change mitigation: a comprehensive review.},
journal = {Frontiers in microbiology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1727022},
pmid = {41717090},
issn = {1664-302X},
abstract = {Mushroom-forming basidiomycetes are increasingly recognized for their significant potential to remediate polluted environments and mitigate climate change. This review synthesizes evidence positioning mushroom-forming basidiomycetes at the nexus of ecological resilience and a sustainable bioeconomy, highlighting their dual roles in environmental repair and green innovation. Ectomycorrhizal (ECM species) enhance carbon acquisition by plants and long-term soil carbon sequestration; ECM-dominant forests stockpile upto 70% more below-ground carbon than their non-mycorrhizal counterparts. Saprotrophic fungi drive lignocellulose degradation, nutrient cycling, and the stabilization of soil organic matter. Basidiomycetes also play a crucial role in mycoremediation by degrading recalcitrant contaminants (pesticides, hydrocarbons) and immobilizing heavy metals. Furthermore, mycelium-based biomaterials are being developed as green-technology alternatives to plastics and synthetic foams, reflecting the growing commercialization of fungal biotechnology, as evidenced by the global mycelium material industry projected to exceed USD 5 billion by 2032. The intersection of ecological function and economic value positions mushrooms at the forefront of the circular bioeconomy. However, challenges remain, including production scalability, environmental sensitivity, and economic viability. Addressing these challenges through interdisciplinary research could unlock the full potential of fungi as nature-based climate solutions.},
}

@article {pmid41716733,
year = {2026},
author = {Ayotunde, F and Goldfarb, DS},
title = {Effect of Climate Change on Kidney Stones and Kidney Disease.},
journal = {Kidney international reports},
volume = {11},
number = {3},
pages = {103798},
pmid = {41716733},
issn = {2468-0249},
}

@article {pmid41716327,
year = {2026},
author = {Pintea, S and Acevedo, A and Horenziak, J and Kurani, A and Kohli, K and Wang, S and Richardson, ET and Introcaso, D and Marrero, A},
title = {Overlooked toll of climate change on migrant children in the Americas.},
journal = {Nature climate change},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {109-111},
pmid = {41716327},
issn = {1758-678X},
abstract = {Climate change drives displacement and migration across the Americas, particularly exposing Latin American and Caribbean children to compounded health risks. We explore these health impacts, identify gaps in related US healthcare and health policy, and propose recommendations for how they can respond.},
}

@article {pmid41715958,
year = {2026},
author = {},
title = {Corrigendum to "The Lasting Effect of the Romantic View of Nature: How It Influences Perceptions of Risk and the Support of Symbolic Actions Against Climate Change" (Risk Analysis, 2025; 45: 1399-1409).},
journal = {Risk analysis : an official publication of the Society for Risk Analysis},
volume = {46},
number = {3},
pages = {e70208},
doi = {10.1111/risa.70208},
pmid = {41715958},
issn = {1539-6924},
}

@article {pmid41715118,
year = {2026},
author = {Ramadan, OME and Alshammari, AM and Alruwaili, AN and Elsharkawy, NB and Alhaiti, A and Mohamed, NA},
title = {Climate change literacy and environmental stewardship in neonatal intensive care: a mixed-methods study of nursing practice patterns.},
journal = {BMC nursing},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1186/s12912-026-04447-9},
pmid = {41715118},
issn = {1472-6955},
}

@article {pmid41714411,
year = {2026},
author = {Soleimanipour, SS and Adeli, K and Mafi-Gholami, D and Naghav, H},
title = {An analysis of the relation between drought occurrence and changes in the production capacity of mountain forests: a prerequisite for the development of climate change adaptation programs.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {198},
number = {3},
pages = {235},
pmid = {41714411},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Droughts/statistics & numerical data ; *Forests ; *Climate Change ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Biomass ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {This study aimed to analyze changes in the production capacity of mountain forests that have faced decreased rainfall and drought occurrence in recent decades, with field sampling, a long-term time series analysis of satellite imagery and climate data. To achieve this goal, first during field sampling and when measuring the crown diameter of all the trees in the sample plots, the allometric equations developed for Quercus brantii Lindle in mountain forest habitats were used, and the aboveground biomass (AGB) value of forests was calculated for 2020. To investigate changes in the AGB amount, a regression model was established between the Ratio Vegetation Index (RVI; extracted from the 2020 Landsat satellite images) and the AGB amount in 2020. By running the developed regression model on the 35-year time series (1986-2020) of RVI maps, the 35-year time series of AGB was prepared. To prepare the 35-year time series (1986-2020) of the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), the 35-year time series (1986-2020) of monthly rainfall data was applied. The analysis of changes in drought occurrence revealed that 2007 was the most important change point in the studied time series, with a significant difference between the mean rainfall values before and after 2007. Hence, rainfall increased somewhat after 2007. An examination of the relations between AGB changes and drought occurrence variations during the study period demonstrated that there was a suitable correlation (R[2] = 0.64) between these two variables, and the amounts of both biomass and rainfall displayed similar increasing trends during the study period.},
}

*Droughts/statistics & numerical data
*Forests
*Climate Change
*Environmental Monitoring
Biomass
Ecosystem

@article {pmid41714313,
year = {2026},
author = {Shan, K and Song, F and Lin, Y and Chu, PS and Wu, L and Yu, X},
title = {Global warming drives an increase in pre-monsoon tropical cyclone activity over the North Indian Ocean.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-026-69818-x},
pmid = {41714313},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {41961144014//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; },
abstract = {Early-season tropical cyclones (TCs), particularly in the pre-monsoon period (April-June) of the North Indian Ocean (NIO) basin, often cause exceptionally severe damage to populated landmasses despite being less frequent. A critical uncertainty is how these TCs respond to anthropogenic climate change. Here, we find a significant increasing trend in pre-monsoon TC activity in the NIO basin, with accumulated cyclone energy exhibiting a striking rise of 3.01 × 10[4] knots[2] per decade (P < 0.05) during 1981-2023, while the corresponding trend during the post-monsoon season (October-December) is weaker and insignificant. Climate models identify increased greenhouse gas as the primary driver, creating more favorable thermodynamic conditions for TC formation and maintenance in the NIO basin during the pre-monsoon season. These enhanced thermodynamic conditions are projected to intensify further, suggesting the increasing trend in pre-monsoon TC activity may continue to accelerate in the future.},
}

@article {pmid41713315,
year = {2026},
author = {Koch, P and Imholt, C and Schmolz, E and Schädler, M and Pfeffer, M and Obiegala, A and Jacob, J},
title = {Effects of agricultural land use and climate change on abundance and demography differ between two common small mammal species.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1019},
number = {},
pages = {181518},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2026.181518},
pmid = {41713315},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Changes in land use and climate can have important consequences for natural environments, operating as multilevel processes affecting population dynamics, demography and spatial activity of small mammals, potentially leading to cascading ecosystems effects. In a large-scale replicated field study, the response of small mammals to two climate conditions (ambient versus temperature and precipitation expected for the end of the century) and five land use types (conventional farming, organic farming, intensive meadow, extensive meadow and extensive pasture) was studied. For two years, small mammals were live-trapped monthly throughout the breeding season in open plots, individually marked and species, body measures, sex and reproductive status recorded. Common voles (Microtus arvalis; 74%) and wood mice (Apodemus sylvaticus; 22%) dominated. The effects of climate manipulation were sparse, restricted to 14% higher residency in common voles in autumn and more than doubling abundance of wood mice in spring and summer. Common voles seasonally preferred (extensive) land use with little disturbance (at least doubling abundance and increasing residency 39-128%). Seasonally, reproductive activity in common voles was twice as high in grassland than in croplands but in wood mice 5.2-9.5-fold higher in conventional farming than in extensive meadow and organic farming. Common voles were clearly affected by land use while in wood mice climate seemed to matter more. Habitat effects seemed to override climate effects in common voles indicating only marginal changes in habitat use at future climate conditions. However, seasonally there could be larger resident populations of common voles and higher wood mouse abundance that may cause damage in agriculture and/or forestry, affect food webs and pathogen transmission patterns.},
}

@article {pmid41713147,
year = {2026},
author = {Çolak, M and Karakaya, T},
title = {The relationship between environmental literacy and climate change awareness of nurses working in pediatric clinics.},
journal = {Journal of pediatric nursing},
volume = {88},
number = {},
pages = {61-71},
doi = {10.1016/j.pedn.2026.02.011},
pmid = {41713147},
issn = {1532-8449},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change has emerged as a global crisis that poses significant threats to human health across physical, social, and psychological domains. Children are considered among the most vulnerable populations due to their physiological sensitivity, developmental dependence on caregivers, and heightened susceptibility to temperature fluctuations. The International Council of Nurses has underscored the critical role of nurses in both preventing and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. In parallel, the World Health Organization has emphasized the necessity of enhancing climate change awareness among healthcare professionals, particularly those working in pediatric care.

AIM: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between environmental literacy and climate change awareness among nurses employed in pediatric clinics.

METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed. Data were collected between September 13 and October 15, 2024, from a sample of 148 nurses working in the pediatric departments of two public hospitals in Istanbul, Türkiye. The instruments used included a "Descriptive Characteristics Form," the "Climate Change Awareness Scale," and the "Environmental Literacy Scale for Adults."

RESULTS: A moderate, statistically significant positive correlation was identified between the nurses' levels of environmental literacy and their awareness of climate change (p < 0.05). Furthermore, climate change awareness was significantly influenced by both environmental literacy and the length of professional experience in pediatric nursing.

CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates a meaningful association between environmental literacy and climate change awareness among pediatric nurses. The findings highlight that both environmental literacy and tenure in pediatric clinical practice contribute to enhanced awareness of climate change. Accordingly, it is recommended that topics such as environmental health, sustainability, climate change, and its implications for human health be integrated into nursing curricula. Moreover, these subjects should be embedded within orientation programs for newly hired nurses and included in institutional in-service training initiatives.},
}

@article {pmid41711897,
year = {2026},
author = {Lorenz, C and Cavendish, TA and Azevedo, TS and Bell, M and Nardocci, A and Andrade, MF and Nogueira, T},
title = {Brazil is already experiencing the brutal impacts of climate change.},
journal = {Revista de saude publica},
volume = {60},
number = {},
pages = {e6},
pmid = {41711897},
issn = {1518-8787},
mesh = {Brazil ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; *Disaster Planning ; Floods ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Disasters ; Risk Assessment ; },
abstract = {Brazil is increasingly experiencing severe climate events, including extreme droughts, wildfires, floods, and heatwaves, driven by both excessive rainfall and prolonged dry periods. These disasters have resulted in significant environmental, economic, and social losses, deepening inequality and fuelling public health crises. Climate change is disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations and contributing to the rise of disease outbreaks such as dengue and Oropouche fever. Brazil's vulnerability stems from its diverse ecosystems, heavy reliance on agriculture and hydropower, and its critical role in global climate dynamics due to widespread deforestation. This paper examines the country's future challenges and outlines strategies to address extreme weather events, including the development of climate adaptation policies, enhanced deforestation monitoring, and strengthened disaster preparedness. To improve resilience, Brazil must invest in comprehensive risk assessments, the integration of disaster risk indicators, and the establishment of a national climate-disaster reporting system to better anticipate, mitigate, and manage the impacts of extreme climate events.},
}

Brazil
*Climate Change
Humans
*Disaster Planning
Floods
Conservation of Natural Resources
*Disasters
Risk Assessment

@article {pmid41710140,
year = {2025},
author = {Baroja, E and Batalla, I and Sanz, MJ and Chiabai, A},
title = {An integrated framework for antimicrobial resistance: links with climate change and vulnerability.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1679189},
pmid = {41710140},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Drug Resistance, Microbial ; *Vulnerable Populations ; *Drug Resistance, Bacterial ; Anti-Bacterial Agents ; },
abstract = {Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been extensively studied in clinical settings; however, research on the environmental aspects of AMR is relatively new. Recently, there has been growing interest in the relationship between climate change and AMR, yet evidence linking AMR to climate change and potential environmental transmission is very limited. Even less is understood about how vulnerabilities may exacerbate exposure and associated health risks. This study aims to compile literature on recent research on how climate change exacerbates risks associated with AMR. The study builds a framework based on this review that connects the amplifying effects of climate change to AMR risk using the modified DPSEEA (mDPSEEA) model. Additionally, the framework complements the mDPSEEA context by incorporating the vulnerability concept of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) risk framework, which encompasses susceptibility and limited coping capacity to face exposure and potential health impacts of AMR. The integrated framework facilitates systemic analysis of the combined risk of climate change and AMR in its early stages, particularly within the driver-pressure-state interface. It also helps to identify vulnerable groups most likely to experience severe effects from AMR, such as the older adult(s), children, individuals with pre-existing chronic conditions, those at higher occupational risk of being colonised by antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB), and populations living in highly contaminated environments. The framework analysis emphasises that addressing AMR requires more than just isolated interventions; it demands a fundamental rethinking of public health planning and agendas. There is a need to develop strategies that coordinate various policy frameworks, including those about infectious diseases, chronic diseases and environmental hazards. Tackling climate change, pollution, and social inequalities is essential for combating AMR, as their interconnectedness cannot be overlooked.},
}

*Climate Change
Humans
*Drug Resistance, Microbial
*Vulnerable Populations
*Drug Resistance, Bacterial
Anti-Bacterial Agents

@article {pmid41708830,
year = {2026},
author = {Zahir, A and Ali, Z and Al-Shamayleh, AS and Bas, SRA and Mahmood, B and Al-Ghushami, AH and Adnan, R and Akhunzada, A},
title = {Retraction Note: Enhanced climate change resilience on wheat anther morphology using optimized deep learning techniques.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {6928},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-40318-8},
pmid = {41708830},
issn = {2045-2322},
}

@article {pmid41708622,
year = {2026},
author = {Kuzyk, ZZA and Leblanc, M and Ehn, J and Crawford, A and Peck, C and Guzzi, A and Stocking, M and Idrobo, CJ and Knight, NS and Davis, K and Dunn, M and Rabbitskin, E and Bélanger, S and Noisette, F and Gosselin, M and Fink-Mercier, C and Neumeier, U and Walch, D and de Melo, M and Del Giorgio, PA and Humphries, M and O'Connor, MI},
title = {Eelgrass ecosystem collapse and social-ecological regime shift driven by hydropower development and climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-026-69553-3},
pmid = {41708622},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {Global declines in coastal habitats and wildlife have devastating consequences for Indigenous Peoples. In some places, hydropower development has environmental impacts that contribute significantly to coastal habitat loss. As development is rejuvenated for the carbon-neutral transition, mitigation of further coastal habitat impacts depends on assessing the relative and interactive effects of climate change and hydropower development. Here, we follow a detection and attribution framework to understand the collapse and limited recovery of a social-ecological system including eelgrass (Zostera marina, shikaapaashkw), geese (Branta spp., nisk and iyiwaapuwaau), and Cree (Eeyou) in subarctic eastern James Bay, Canada (Eeyou Istchee). Informed by historical observations, Indigenous knowledge, and scientific research, we attribute the collapse of eelgrass and shifts in the associated social-ecological system to ecological effects of hydroelectric development (1978-1996), which degraded local environments causing eelgrass declines. Climate-driven extreme events (1998 onward) compounded losses and ecological feedbacks extended eelgrass declines all along the coast. Eelgrass recovery today appears limited by poor water clarity, altered sediments, hydrologic changes from development, and a new climate regime. Eeyou have adapted by shifting their relationships with the coastal habitat. Comprehensive assessments for hydropower developments should explicitly consider coastal social-ecological dynamics and the possible compounding impacts of climate change.},
}

@article {pmid41706730,
year = {2026},
author = {, },
title = {Editorial Note: Synergy between adaptations and resilience of livelihood from climate change vulnerability: A group-wise comparison of adapters and non-adapters.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {21},
number = {2},
pages = {e0342961},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0342961},
pmid = {41706730},
issn = {1932-6203},
}

@article {pmid41706194,
year = {2026},
author = {da Silva Anjinho, P and Peponi, A and Duarte, G and Branco, P and Ferreira, MT and Mauad, FF},
title = {Can Green Scenarios Improve Water Ecosystem Services and Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change? A Case Study in a River Basin in Southeastern Brazil.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {76},
number = {3},
pages = {102},
pmid = {41706194},
issn = {1432-1009},
support = {(CNPq grant 140518/2019-3), (88887.718972/2022-00)//National Council of Scientific and Technological Development, Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Brazil ; *Rivers ; *Ecosystem ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Phosphorus/analysis ; Water Supply ; Nitrogen/analysis ; },
abstract = {Ecological restoration is increasingly recognized as a key strategy to enhance ecosystem services and mitigate climate change impacts. However, there is limited understanding of whether spatially prioritized restoration areas remain effective under future climate and land-use changes. This study evaluates the combined effects of climate scenarios (RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5 for 2040-2069 and 2070-2099) and land-use and land-cover (LULC) scenarios (economic, trend, and green) on water ecosystem services (WES) in a river basin in southeastern Brazil. Climate and biophysical models from the InVEST suite were used to simulate sediment export and retention (erosion control), total nitrogen and phosphorus export and retention (water purification), and quickflow and baseflow (water supply). The green scenario assumes the restoration of areas previously identified as spatial priorities in a published study based on a multicriteria analysis of WES, in addition to legally protected areas such as riparian buffers and legal reserves established by the Brazilian Forest Code. Results indicate that climate change primarily affected water supply services, whereas LULC changes exerted stronger effects on erosion control and water purification. Targeted restoration of priority and legally protected areas reduced sediment and nutrient exports and partially buffered climate change impacts on water supply. The novelty of this study lies in testing the robustness of restoration areas prioritized under current conditions by evaluating their effectiveness across future climate and land-use scenarios, rather than defining restoration areas directly within the scenario modeling process.},
}

*Climate Change
Brazil
*Rivers
*Ecosystem
*Conservation of Natural Resources/methods
Phosphorus/analysis
Water Supply
Nitrogen/analysis

@article {pmid41706172,
year = {2026},
author = {Sharmin, DF and Henstra, D and Thistlethwaite, J},
title = {A Systematic Review of the Impacts of Climate Change on Critical Infrastructure in Canada.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {76},
number = {3},
pages = {103},
pmid = {41706172},
issn = {1432-1009},
support = {435-2022-0222//Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Canada ; },
abstract = {Critical infrastructure (CI)-the essential systems and facilities that support various societal functions and economic activities-is increasingly at risk from climate change. In Canada, evidence on these risks remains fragmented and uneven. This study presents a systematic review of peer-reviewed research on climate change impacts on CI in Canada, following PRISMA guidelines and a PICO-informed search strategy. Existing research is concentrated geographically in Ontario and British Columbia and focused primarily on transportation, water, wastewater, and energy systems. Flooding, extreme precipitation, temperature variability, and permafrost thaw dominate the hazards examined, while wildfires and compound climate risks receive comparatively little attention. Across sectors, studies consistently document physical damage, service disruptions, economic losses, and cascading failures arising from infrastructure interdependencies. Non-climatic factors, including asset age, geographic location, governance arrangements, and investment levels, emerge as critical determinants of vulnerability and recovery. Methodologically, the literature is dominated by engineering and hydrological modeling, with limited integration of social, institutional, and equity considerations. This review synthesizes current knowledge, identifies persistent gaps, and outlines priorities for advancing climate-resilient CI research and policy in Canada.},
}

*Climate Change
Canada

@article {pmid41706152,
year = {2026},
author = {Khosravi Mashizi, A},
title = {Ecosystem Services and Disaster Risk Reduction under Climate Change and Wildfire Threats.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {76},
number = {3},
pages = {105},
pmid = {41706152},
issn = {1432-1009},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Wildfires ; *Ecosystem ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Animals ; Carbon Sequestration ; },
abstract = {Wildfires are natural components of arid and semi-arid ecosystems, yet climate change is amplifying their intensity and frequency, posing serious threats to ecosystem services essential for human well-being. This study presents a novel approach to reduce risk and protect ecosystem services under threat from flammability and climate change. In this regard, ten ecosystem services (carbon sequestration, heritage, food crops, livestock rates, shelter function, recreation, water production, soil formation, soil conservation, and beekeeping) were mapped using field data, the InVEST model, and GIS-based spatial analysis. Flammability and climate change risk were quantified using plant functional traits and environmental indicators. The results showed that the degree of climate change risk, flammability, and vulnerability of ecosystem services differed significantly between different land covers (p < 0.05). Water production and beekeeping were most threatened by climate change, while carbon sequestration, food, and livestock rates were most affected by fire. Through simplified causal-path analysis, we identified key drivers influencing the resilience of ecosystem services, and correlation analysis revealed that local environmental conditions can enhance service stability under disturbance. Overall, our findings provide a practical and transferable framework for forecasting vulnerabilities, reducing risk, and informing preventive and adaptive strategies that support both human well-being and long-term ecosystem sustainability.},
}

*Climate Change
*Wildfires
*Ecosystem
*Conservation of Natural Resources/methods
Animals
Carbon Sequestration

@article {pmid41704654,
year = {2026},
author = {Perveen, N and Sparagano, O and Gharbi, M and Khan, G and Qablan, M and Iliashevich, D and Kishore, U and Willingham, AL},
title = {Tick threats in the context of climate change: One Health response strategies in the Middle East and North Africa region.},
journal = {Science in One Health},
volume = {5},
number = {},
pages = {100148},
pmid = {41704654},
issn = {2949-7043},
abstract = {The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces considerable challenges from ticks and tick-borne diseases (TBDs), exacerbated by climate change and its impact on human and animal health, as well as overall productivity. To address these interconnected issues, the United Arab Emirates University, located in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates (UAE), hosted a multinational, transdisciplinary One Health symposium on climate change, ticks, and tick-borne diseases. The event brought together experts from across the region and beyond, featuring seven invited speakers who explored a wide range of topics, including climate change, TBDs of humans and animals, tick research in the UAE, and the One Health approach. The symposium highlighted major knowledge and research gaps, particularly in underexplored areas such as acaricide resistance, tick vaccine development, tick-pathogen interactions, wildlife-livestock interfaces, and the circulation and movement of tick-borne pathogens across the region. Discussions underscored the heavy burden of ticks and TBDs in the MENA region and their complex economic and public health implications. Participants emphasized the need for regional collaboration, enhanced tick surveillance, pathogen detection, and integrated management strategies. The symposium also encouraged the establishment of future alliances and partnerships among universities, government departments, and research institutions to foster joint research projects, resource sharing, and knowledge exchange. Within the One Health paradigm, participants concluded that regional priorities should focus on identifying and understanding tick-related problems, strengthening cross-sectoral cooperation, utilizing regional expertise and infrastructure, and engaging all stakeholders including the public in sustainable tick and TBD management. This collaborative approach is essential to mitigate the multifaceted challenges posed by ticks, tick-borne pathogens, and a changing climate in the MENA region.},
}

@article {pmid41704101,
year = {2026},
author = {Peuskens, H and Detraux, JR and Catthoor, K and Van den Broeck, K and Bellens, VE and Vandendriessche, T and Van Meel, C and De Hert, M and Luykx, JJ and Van Den Bossche, M and Morrens, M},
title = {Association between climate change awareness-related psychological distress and mental health in people with psychiatric diagnoses or subclinical symptoms: a scoping review.},
journal = {European psychiatry : the journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-44},
doi = {10.1192/j.eurpsy.2026.10169},
pmid = {41704101},
issn = {1778-3585},
}

@article {pmid41703972,
year = {2026},
author = {Nona, F and Lansbury, N and Maguire, R and Wigginton, B},
title = {Hearing Justice Through a Stethoscope: Advocacy, Climate Change and Medicine's Upstream Responsibilities.},
journal = {The Medical journal of Australia},
volume = {224},
number = {2},
pages = {e70147},
doi = {10.5694/mja2.70147},
pmid = {41703972},
issn = {1326-5377},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Social Justice/legislation & jurisprudence ; Australia ; },
abstract = {The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) acknowledges the existing robust data that show that climate change substantially and negatively affects human health both directly and indirectly, with Indigenous people facing heightened vulnerability. The health impacts of climate change make litigation an important means of pursuing justice and strategically challenging legal systems that are not taking sufficient steps to reduce the impacts of climate change. This article invites medical professionals to learn from recent climate litigation cases and calls on professionals to listen deeply, act in allyship, and embrace legal and cultural literacy as core to delivering health equity in a changing climate.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
*Social Justice/legislation & jurisprudence
Australia

@article {pmid41702883,
year = {2026},
author = {Calvo-Sancho, C and Díaz-Fernández, J and González-Alemán, JJ and Halifa-Marín, A and Miglietta, MM and Azorin-Molina, C and Prein, AF and Montoro-Mendoza, A and Bolgiani, P and Morata, A and Martín, ML},
title = {Human-induced climate change amplification on storm dynamics in Valencia's 2024 catastrophic flash flood.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {1492},
pmid = {41702883},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {Global warming alters the hydrological cycle, increasing heavy rainfall events worldwide. In October 2024, Valencia (Spain) experienced rainfall accumulations in a few hours surpassing annual averages (771.8 mm in 16 h in the official weather station at Turís) and breaking the record for one hour rainfall accumulation in Spain (184.6 mm), resulting in 230 fatalities. Here, we present a physical-based attribution study employing a km-scale pseudo-global warming storyline approach to assess the contribution of anthropogenic climate change. We show that present-day conditions led to a 20% °C[-1] increase in 1-hour rainfall intensity, exceeding Clausius-Clapeyron scaling. This intensification was driven by enhanced atmospheric moisture from warmer sea surface temperatures, leading to increased convective available potential energy, stronger updrafts, and microphysical changes including elevated graupel concentrations. These results demonstrate that anthropogenic climate change could intensify the occurrence of flash-floods in the Western Mediterranean region: in this particular case, it intensified the 6-h rainfall rate by 21%, amplified the area with total rainfall above 180 mm by 55%, and increased the volume of total rain within the Jucar River catchment by 19% compared to the pre-industrial era. This study highlights the urgent need for effective adaptation strategies and improved urban planning to reduce the growing risks of hydrometeorological extremes in a rapidly warming world.},
}

@article {pmid41702650,
year = {2026},
author = {Brown, C and Looi, MK},
title = {Trump repeals EPA climate change regulations in move scientists say is a "rejection of the laws of physics".},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {392},
number = {},
pages = {s324},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.s324},
pmid = {41702650},
issn = {1756-1833},
}

@article {pmid41702428,
year = {2026},
author = {Carlos-Júnior, LA and Carneiro, IM and Cardoso, FC and Castro, GM and Cardoso, GO and Salomon, PS and Moura, RL},
title = {Insidious shifts in a putative climate change coral refugium.},
journal = {Proceedings. Biological sciences},
volume = {293},
number = {2065},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1098/rspb.2025.1957},
pmid = {41702428},
issn = {1471-2954},
support = {//Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro/ ; //Fundação Espírito Santense de Tecnologia - FEST/ ; //Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Anthozoa/physiology ; Animals ; *Coral Reefs ; *Refugium ; Seaweed ; },
abstract = {Tropical reefs are under rapid decline owing to a combination of impacts, such as pollution, overfishing and climate change. Coral loss has been overlooked in the southwestern Atlantic turbid-zone reefs, prompting a climate change refugia hypothesis that was largely based on the region's relatively low bleaching levels and stable total coral cover. Here, using a novel functional classification, we examine coral reef cover dynamics in Abrolhos, the southwestern Atlantic's largest reef complex. Monitoring was carried out over 18 years (2006-2023) and across three heatwaves. Results show insidious shifts in coral assemblages, including the collapse of branching corals and the replacement of previously dominant massive endemic forms by fast-growing, small and typically brooding species. Unexpectedly, coral decline occurred regardless of protection levels and herbivorous fish biomass. Macroalgae declined alongside corals, albeit with higher spatial heterogeneity. These trends signal a loss of structural complexity and ecological functions, highlighting the need for robust sampling design for long-term monitoring, improved environmental licensing to reduce pollution and sedimentation near coral reefs, and effective climate policy to address greenhouse gas emissions.},
}

*Climate Change
*Anthozoa/physiology
Animals
*Coral Reefs
*Refugium
Seaweed

@article {pmid41702169,
year = {2026},
author = {Shen, Z and Feng, Y and Yang, L and Xu, J and Sun, Z and Luo, X and Shi, H},
title = {Assessing and projecting the potential cumulative risks of heavy metal dispersion (PCR-HMD) from lead-zinc mines in China: Impacts of soil water erosion and climate change.},
journal = {Journal of hazardous materials},
volume = {505},
number = {},
pages = {141354},
doi = {10.1016/j.jhazmat.2026.141354},
pmid = {41702169},
issn = {1873-3336},
abstract = {Heavy metal contamination in lead-zinc mining areas poses a significant challenge; however, the large-scale migration risks under climate change remain a critical knowledge gap. Employing the "source-pathway-sink" theory, this study established a model for assessing the potential cumulative risks of heavy metal dispersion (PCR-HMD) from lead-zinc mines in China. The analysis focused on the contamination risks to cropland and water bodies under various future scenarios and across different basins, with a specific quantification of the contribution from extreme precipitation. The results indicate that the Haihe River Basin (HR), the Yangtze River Basin (YZR), and the Southwest Basin (SW) are key areas for risk prevention and control. Extreme precipitation, particularly heavy rainfall above the 95th percentile, makes a significant contribution to heavy metal migration risk, and this contribution is projected to increase under future scenarios. The impact of climate change on risk varies considerably across different environmental media. The risk to cropland is highest under the SSP2-4.5 scenario, whereas the risk to water bodies is greater under the SSP5-8.5 scenario. This study emphasizes that future environmental management in mining areas must fully account for the impacts of extreme climate events and integrate climate change projections into risk prevention and control systems.},
}

@article {pmid41701819,
year = {2026},
author = {Doughty, CL and Ying, Q and Ward, E and Delaria, E and Wolfe, GM and Malone, SL and Reed, DE and Troxler, T and Kominoski, JS and Castañeda-Moya, E and Shoemaker, WB and Yannick, D and Starr, G and Oberbauer, SF and Barenblitt, A and Campbell, A and Charles, S and Fatoyinbo, L and Gewirtzman, J and Hanisco, T and Hannun, R and Kawa, S and Lagomasino, D and Lait, L and Lindquist, A and Newman, P and Raymond, P and Rosentreter, J and Thornhill, K and Vaughn, D and Poulter, B},
title = {Compounded effects on wetland greenhouse gas fluxes from climate change and water management along a saline to freshwater gradient.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {123},
number = {8},
pages = {e2513685123},
doi = {10.1073/pnas.2513685123},
pmid = {41701819},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {80NSSC21K1564//NASA (NASA)/ ; 2047687 2330792 and 1561161//NSF (NSF)/ ; #DEB-2025954 #DEB-1832229 #DEB-1237517 #DBI-0620409 and #DEB-9910514//NSF (NSF)/ ; 07-SC-NICCR-1059//U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)/ ; 1561139 1233006 1801310 and 1807533//NSF (NSF)/ ; #2023348536//NSF | NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)/ ; },
abstract = {Saline and freshwater wetlands store large amounts of carbon, which has driven interest in their role as nature-based climate solutions. Because these ecosystems can be both sinks and sources of carbon to the atmosphere as environmental conditions and human influence change, the net climate mitigation potential of wetlands at regional to global scales remains uncertain. We used a data-driven approach to measure ground-based and airborne fluxes to upscale carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) fluxes using satellite-based surface reflectances at 500-m resolution across a gradient of saline to freshwater wetlands in Southern Florida, USA. Daily time series of CO2 and CH4 fluxes from 2000 to 2024 integrated surface properties related to vegetation productivity, flooding, and disturbance, and captured 80% and 91% of the variability in annual fluxes of CO2 and CH4, respectively. Long-term (23-y) patterns in the fluxes of CH4, CO2, and their CO2-equivalent (CO2eq) are represented as Global Warming Potential 100 (GWP100) and were shown to vary spatially with wetland management, revealing higher carbon uptake in mangroves susceptible to hurricane damage and coastal hydrology, and greater carbon emissions in freshwater sawgrass marshes where freshwater hydrology is managed for restoration. Regional net annual CO2eq uptake in coastal and freshwater wetlands increased by 18% from -7.0 ± 3.3 MMT CO2eq y[-1] in ~2003 to -8.4 ± 3.8 MMT CO2eq y[-1] in ~2020 at an uptake rate of -0.06 ± 0.01 MMT CO2eq y[-2]. Annually, roughly 43% of CO2 uptake was offset by CH4 emissions from all wetlands in the region (from 16% in mangroves to 82% in freshwater marshes).},
}

@article {pmid41704547,
year = {2023},
author = {Sánchez Pérez, M and Arroyo, TPF and Barrera, CSV and Sosa-Gutiérrez, C and Torres, J and Brown, KA and Pérez, GG},
title = {Predicting the Impact of Climate Change on the Distribution of Rhipicephalus sanguineus in the Americas.},
journal = {Sustainability},
volume = {15},
number = {5},
pages = {1-12},
pmid = {41704547},
issn = {2071-1050},
abstract = {Climate change may influence the incidence of infectious diseases including those transmitted by ticks. Rhipicephalus sanguineus complex has a worldwide distribution and transmits Rickettsial infections that could cause high mortality rates if untreated. We assessed the potential effects of climate change on the distribution of R. sanguineus in the Americas in 2050 and 2070 using the general circulation model CanESM5 and two shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs), SSP2-4.5 (moderate emissions) and SSP2-8.5 (high emissions). A total of 355 occurrence points of R. sanguineus and eight uncorrelated bioclimatic variables were entered into a maximum entropy algorithm (MaxEnt) to produce 50 replicates per scenario. The area under the curve (AUC) value for the consensus model (>0.90) and the partial ROC value (>1.28) indicated a high predictive capacity. The models showed that the geographic regions currently suitable for R. sanguineus will remain stable in the future, but also predicted increases in habitat suitability in the Western U.S., Venezuela, Brazil and Bolivia. Scenario 4.5 showed an increase in habitat suitability for R. sanguineus in tropical and subtropical regions in both 2050 and 2070. Habitat suitability is predicted to remain constant in moist broadleaf forests and deserts but is predicted to decrease in flooded grasslands and savannas. Using the high emissions SSP5-8.5 scenario, habitat suitability in tropical and subtropical coniferous forests and temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands was predicted to be constant in 2050. In 2070, however, habitat suitability was predicted to decrease in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and increase in tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests. Our findings suggest that the current and potential future geographic distributions can be used in evidence-based strategies in the design of control plans aimed at reducing the risk of exposure to zoonotic diseases transmitted by R. sanguineus.},
}

@article {pmid41700499,
year = {2026},
author = {Pérez-Méndez, N and Echeverría-Progulakis, S and Katayama, N and Amano, T and Smith, P and Cambero-Conejero, G and Mensch, EL and Karp, DS and Martínez-Eixarch, M},
title = {Climate Change Mitigation in Rice Farming Should Account for Biodiversity.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {2},
pages = {e70754},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70754},
pmid = {41700499},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {PID2023-151621OR-I00//Agencia Estatal de Investigación of the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades/ ; USDA NIFA; CA-D-WFB-2716-CG//United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture/ ; RYC2021-033599-I//Ramón y Cajal Fellowship/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Oryza/growth & development ; *Biodiversity ; *Agriculture/methods ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Greenhouse Gases ; },
abstract = {Climate change mitigation and biodiversity loss are closely linked challenges, yet agricultural strategies often address them separately. Focusing on rice farming, this article shows that widely promoted water-saving practices can reduce greenhouse gas emissions but may also harm freshwater biodiversity that depends on flooded fields. We highlight alternative management approaches and the need for spatially and seasonally targeted strategies that balance climate goals, biodiversity conservation, and food production.},
}

*Climate Change
*Oryza/growth & development
*Biodiversity
*Agriculture/methods
*Conservation of Natural Resources/methods
Greenhouse Gases

@article {pmid41700453,
year = {2026},
author = {Yu, S and Lu, M and Li, R and Ning, L and Zhu, D and Wang, Z and Huang, J and Zhang, J and Wen, H and Zheng, W and Wang, P and Xu, Z and Xia, Y and Duan, J and Shi, P and Gao, E and Zhong, Z},
title = {The Crucial Role of Local Adaptation in the Conservation of the Giant Panda Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {2},
pages = {e70758},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70758},
pmid = {41700453},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2023YFF0805900-03//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 42371055//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ursidae/physiology ; Animals ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; Models, Theoretical ; *Adaptation, Physiological ; },
abstract = {Climate change-driven conservation strategies commonly project habitat availability but may not account for local adaptation among populations of the same species, which can influence prediction accuracy. Using the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) as a case study, we developed a regional-scale species distribution model (SDM) and 33 population-specific local models to assess niche divergence and climate-induced habitat shifts (current vs. 2080-2100, SSP2-4.5). Comparisons between the two model scales, validated against observed habitat distributions, revealed clear differences in predicted habitat range, area, quality, and fragmentation among local populations. Specifically, regional-scale models predicted lower climate threats for 15 local populations, higher threats for 10, and did not identify suitable habitats for 8 populations, particularly those that were smaller and more isolated. These findings highlight the importance of incorporating population-specific climatic niche differentiation into conservation planning to improve the reliability of climate impact assessments and to guide population-level strategies for biodiversity conservation under future climate change.},
}

*Climate Change
*Ursidae/physiology
Animals
*Conservation of Natural Resources/methods
*Ecosystem
Biodiversity
Models, Theoretical
*Adaptation, Physiological

@article {pmid41699878,
year = {2026},
author = {Rea, LMS and Ostrowsky, L and Mohn, RA and Garner, M and Worcester, L and Lapadat, C and McCarthy, HR and Hipp, AL and Cavender Bares, J},
title = {Greater climate change adaptation potential in populations of Quercus macrocarpa at edges of latitudinal gradient.},
journal = {The New phytologist},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/nph.71003},
pmid = {41699878},
issn = {1469-8137},
support = {2021898//Division of Biological Infrastructure/ ; 1831944//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2129236//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2129281//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; 2129312//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; },
abstract = {With current climate trajectories, tree populations will encounter novel selection pressures that risk local extinction if they are unable to acclimate or adapt. Within a reciprocal transplant experiment with Quercus macrocarpa L. established across a latitudinal gradient, we asked: (1) Is there genetic variation within populations? (2) Are there differences in the direction and strength of selection? (3) Do traits within populations differ in adaptation potential in response to future climate conditions? Within each population in each of three gardens (Minnesota, Illinois, and Oklahoma), we estimated genetic variance for nine traits grouped in three realms: physiology, spectral reflectance features, and morphology/growth. We also analyzed selection on these traits and assessed their potential adaptive response to selection. Our results indicate that traits related to morphology and growth have high genetic variance and are under strong directional selection in warmer gardens. The populations that represent extreme ends of the climatic gradient have high potential to adapt to climate change, based on their responses to selection in the warmest garden (Oklahoma). These results inform strategies to improve species resilience by providing seed source information relevant to managers planning assisted migration to promote climate change adaptation.},
}

@article {pmid41699144,
year = {2026},
author = {Handhayani, T and Arisandi, D and Wasino, W},
title = {Integrated analysis of meteorological conditions and agricultural yields in Indonesia using causal learning and intelligent clustering for climate change mitigation.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-40418-5},
pmid = {41699144},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {No 124/C3/DT.05.00/PL/2025//Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia./ ; },
abstract = {Seasonal patterns strongly influence traditional agriculture in Indonesia; therefore, climate change is likely to have a significant impact on crop production. This study explores the dependency relationships between meteorological conditions and agricultural yields in Indonesia by integrating meteorological data with agricultural yield data. The datasets are collected from a wide range (2010 - 2024) at the district level. The meteorological data are obtained from 100 meteorological stations across Indonesia. The proposed approach employs the Peter-Clark (PC) algorithm to generate causal graphs and an Intelligent Kernel K-Means (IKKM) method to classify regions based on similarities in meteorological conditions and agricultural yields. IKKM is effective for mapping regions according to shared climatic and yield characteristics. This study examines five major agricultural commodities (cocoa, coffee, oil palm, cayenne, and paddy). The IKKM method successfully groups each dataset into three clusters, achieving an average Silhouette score of 0.35. The resulting causal graphs reveal dependency relationships between meteorological variables and crop yields. The dependent relationships indicate that rising temperatures are likely influence the declining yields of cocoa, oil palm, and paddy. Panel regression results indicate statistically significant (p-value [Formula: see text]) negative effects of temperature on agricultural land use and crop productivity. Minimum temperature significantly reduces cocoa land area, while minimum, maximum, and average temperatures negatively affect oil palm productivity. Average temperature also has a significant adverse impact on paddy productivity. These findings serve as a warning that climate change may directly and indirectly affect agricultural industries, with potentially severe impacts on key regions that contribute substantially to annual crop production.},
}

@article {pmid41698995,
year = {2026},
author = {Dantas, LG and de Oliveira, BFA and Cremonese, C and Bitencourt, DP and da Silveira, IH},
title = {Correction: Projected productivity losses and economic costs due to heat stress under climate change scenarios in Brazil.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {6578},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-39030-4},
pmid = {41698995},
issn = {2045-2322},
}

@article {pmid41698708,
year = {2026},
author = {Bellampalli, R and Mills, JD and Vakrinou, A and Moloney, P and Pagni, S and Gulcebi, MI and Martins, H and Romagnolo, A and Zimmer, TS and Aronica, E and Sisodiya, SM},
title = {Genetic susceptibility to heat identifies rare neurological diseases at particular risk from climate change impacts.},
journal = {Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1136/jnnp-2025-337077},
pmid = {41698708},
issn = {1468-330X},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is one of the greatest contemporary challenges to human health, undermining human health through multiple mechanisms. Among relatively understudied mechanisms are those related to individual genomic variation. We aimed to examine this possibility.

METHODS: Through a defined, agnostic literature review-based approach, we curated human genetic variants with functionally characterised temperature-dependent effects: we call these 'calortypic variants', some of which are linked to temperature-sensitive disease phenotypes. Next, we examined their occurrence in whole-genome sequenced rare disease cohort and analysed their associated phenotypes. Finally, we performed transcriptomic analysis in astrocyte models to examine the impact of short-term exposure to elevated ambient temperature.

RESULTS: A set of 159 calortypic variants across 65 calortypic genes was identified; most (66.7%) calortypic variants caused temperature-sensitive disease phenotypes, and 44.7% were found in neurological and neurodevelopmental diseases. Calortypic variants were also found in 300/39 834 participants recruited to the Genomics England (GEL) 100 000 Genomes rare disease programme. Temperature-related phenotypes were documented in eight GEL participants; in 6/8 participants (two probands and four of their relatives), calortypic variants had already been identified as the disease-causing variant. Gene expression changes across human astrocyte transcriptomes studied under different temperature exposures prominently featured genes related to extracellular matrix maintenance, inflammation, immune response and energy metabolism, all processes that feature in various neurological diseases.

CONCLUSIONS: Genetic variation may generate latent phenotypes that manifest only at elevated ambient temperatures, with some neurological disease groups being highlighted. This is an exploratory study. Identifying more calortypic variants will help uncover the full spectrum of human genetic vulnerability to climate change impacts.},
}

@article {pmid41697001,
year = {2026},
author = {Viegas, LP and Susano, MA},
title = {Modeling Radiative Efficiency across Fluorinated Molecules: Bridging Chemistry and Climate Policy for Global Warming Potential Estimations.},
journal = {Environmental science & technology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c16501},
pmid = {41697001},
issn = {1520-5851},
abstract = {Accurate assessment of the climate impact of fluorinated compounds is crucial for guiding regulatory decisions and mitigating global warming. We present a novel methodology for calculating the radiative efficiency of diverse fluorinated molecules with minimized error, adaptable to any electronic structure method and basis set. By incorporating full conformer populations and three scaling parameters, we approximate the experimental infrared spectra more effectively, enhancing the reliability of our predictions. The optimization of vibrational frequencies and intensities for a diverse data set of 38 fluorinated compounds enables us to refine radiative efficiency calculations and seamlessly integrate them into our lifetime calculating protocol. We obtain theoretical global warming potential (GWP) values with well-defined error bars, offering a significant improvement over existing computational methods. This enhanced framework provides a powerful tool for assessing the climate effects of fluorinated compounds, aligning with the objectives of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. By delivering robust and reliable GWP estimates, our methodology informs policy decisions on the phasedown of high-GWP hydrofluorocarbons and the search for sustainable alternatives. Our findings contribute to advancing theoretical approaches for quantifying radiative forcing, supporting global efforts to mitigate anthropogenic climate change.},
}

@article {pmid41695540,
year = {2025},
author = {Mecca, M and Karalija, E and Tang, B and Todaro, L and Lukić, N and Linthilac, P and Reimer, JJ},
title = {Editorial: Mechanistic insights into plant biomechanical and biochemical adaptation to climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1770085},
pmid = {41695540},
issn = {1664-462X},
}

@article {pmid41695223,
year = {2025},
author = {Thakur, R},
title = {Candida auris as an emerging fungal pathogen: Is climate change a perfect breeding ground for this fungal pathogen?.},
journal = {Current medical mycology},
volume = {11},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41695223},
issn = {2423-3439},
abstract = {Over the past decade, there has been an increasing level of concern regarding Candida auris. This fungus was initially identified in the auditory canal of an elderly Japanese woman in a medical facility in Tokyo, Japan, in 2009. Over the course of the upcoming decade, the fungus emerged concurrently on four distinct continents, with each strain exhibiting sufficient genetic distinctiveness to dispel the notion of intercontinental disease transmission. With climate change, fungal infection rates have increased throughout the world. In the Indian subcontinent, the temperature has been rising over the years, which could be the leading reason for the increase in fungal infections. Hence, it is postulated that climate change can be the breeding ground for emerging fungal pathogens as they adapt themselves to high temperatures.},
}

@article {pmid41694539,
year = {2026},
author = {Angelillo, S and Di Gennaro, G and Servello, G and Pileggi, C and Sarcone, A and Nobile, CGA},
title = {Understanding climate change knowledge and risk denial in a Southern Italian university population: a cross-sectional study.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {14},
number = {},
pages = {1733397},
pmid = {41694539},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; Italy ; Male ; Female ; *Climate Change ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Universities ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; *Students/psychology/statistics & numerical data ; Adolescent ; *Denial, Psychological ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: This study investigated the level of knowledge and risk perception related to climate change and its health impacts among a university population in Southern Italy.

METHODS: Data were collected through a paper-based questionnaire administered in classrooms and offices, covering sociodemographic characteristics, climate change knowledge, risk perception, environmental attitudes, and awareness of the "One Health" approach.

RESULTS: Among 551 participants, 57.2% achieved high knowledge, which was associated with older age, a climate-related academic or professional background, and attendance at the University of Catanzaro. Most respondents (96.3%) recognized the impact of global warming on human health, though 11% believed climate change severity was overstated, a view more common among men and married or separated individuals. Awareness of the "One Health" concept was limited to 41.4%, yet those familiar with it acknowledged its importance in preventing climate-related diseases. Internet and social media were the primary information sources.

CONCLUSIONS: Findings reveal generally high awareness but notable variability across subgroups, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions that combine scientific knowledge with environmental attitudes to promote effective mitigation and adaptation strategies.},
}

Humans
Italy
Male
Female
*Climate Change
Cross-Sectional Studies
Universities
*Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Adult
Surveys and Questionnaires
Middle Aged
Young Adult
*Students/psychology/statistics & numerical data
Adolescent
*Denial, Psychological

@article {pmid41693516,
year = {2026},
author = {Cheng, L and Xiao, W and Peñuelas, J and Li, F and Liu, Y and Ciais, P and Zhou, X},
title = {Upland Methane Sinks Under Climate Change: Global Patterns, Drivers and Trends.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {2},
pages = {e70747},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70747},
pmid = {41693516},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {32171635//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; JYB2025XDXM904//Fundamental and Interdisciplinary Disciplines Breakthrough Plan of the Ministry of Education of China/ ; YBNLTS2025-016//Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities/ ; },
mesh = {*Methane/analysis ; *Climate Change ; *Soil/chemistry ; Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; },
abstract = {Well-aerated upland soils serve as a crucial biological sink for atmospheric methane (CH4), playing a key role in mitigating climate change. However, current understanding of how this CH4 sink responds to global climate change remains limited. To address this, we integrated 1092 observational data points to construct a dataset covering multiple global change factors and used meta-analysis to quantify the response mechanisms of the upland CH4 sink. Results show that warming, reduced precipitation, and elevated carbon dioxide concentrations significantly strengthened the CH4 sink, while increased precipitation and nitrogen addition weakened it. Interactive effects were also observed: low-level nitrogen deposition acted antagonistically with increased precipitation, but synergistically with warming. We subsequently optimized a CH4 oxidation model to explore the global distribution patterns and future trends under different climate scenarios. The current global upland soil CH4 sink is estimated at approximately 37 Tg year[-1] and generally shows an increasing temporal trend. Spatially, the sink exhibits heterogeneity: a greater extent of desert areas in the Northern Hemisphere leads to a lower CH4 sink per unit area compared to the Southern Hemisphere. Future spatiotemporal trends of the soil CH4 sink will depend on the climate pathway. Under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) 1-2.6 scenario, the CH4 sink declines over time, whereas under SSP5-8.5, it follows a unimodal trajectory. Variations in the soil CH4 sink also differ across regions. These changes are primarily associated with atmospheric CH4 concentrations under different climate pathways, as well as alterations in soil temperature and moisture resulting from various climate change drivers. These findings underscore the importance of the upland CH4 sink in the global CH4 cycle and significantly advance our understanding of its response mechanisms to climate change.},
}

*Methane/analysis
*Climate Change
*Soil/chemistry
Carbon Dioxide/analysis

@article {pmid41693497,
year = {2026},
author = {Alvarenga, DO and Wynns, JT and Nesme, J and Priemé, A and Rousk, K},
title = {Climate Change Impacts the Structure and Nitrogen-Fixing Activities of Subarctic Feather Moss Microbiomes Across a Precipitation Gradient.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {2},
pages = {e70718},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70718},
pmid = {41693497},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {947719/ERC_/European Research Council/International ; DNRF168//Danmarks Grundforskningsfond/ ; DeiC-AAU-N1-2024087//Danish e-Infrastructure Cooperation/ ; DeiC-KU-N3-2024088//Danish e-Infrastructure Cooperation/ ; 6108-00089//Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond/ ; },
mesh = {*Microbiota ; *Climate Change ; *Nitrogen Fixation ; *Cyanobacteria/metabolism/genetics/physiology ; *Bryophyta/microbiology ; Rain ; Tundra ; Temperature ; Arctic Regions ; Oxidoreductases ; },
abstract = {Associations between feather mosses and cyanobacteria are crucial sources of new biologically available nitrogen (N) in arctic and subarctic ecosystems. The physiology of both mosses and cyanobacteria is strongly influenced by environmental factors such as temperature and moisture, which directly affect N2 fixation rates. These associations may be threatened by climate change, since it leads to warmer and drier conditions in polar regions. In this study, we investigated the N2-fixing microbial communities associated with two common feather mosses across a precipitation gradient in the subarctic tundra, followed by a temperature and moisture experiment. Using acetylene reduction assays, nifH gene sequencing and qPCR, we evaluated how shifts in temperature and moisture influence nitrogenase activity and N2-fixing community structure. Our results showed that N2 fixation was highest in sites with greater precipitation and increased with both temperature and moisture. Cyanobacteria dominated N2-fixing communities, but currently unclassified bacteria also seemed to play a significant role, particularly at higher temperatures. The number of cyanobacterial nifH copies tended to remain stable or decrease with temperature, while the relative abundance of unclassified bacteria increased. These findings suggest that the N2-fixing activity, abundance, and diversity of cyanobacteria associated with feather mosses in the subarctic will decline under warmer and drier conditions, potentially leading to a shift in the composition of feather moss-associated microbial communities in a warmer Arctic, with potential consequences for N input into the ecosystem.},
}

*Microbiota
*Climate Change
*Nitrogen Fixation
*Cyanobacteria/metabolism/genetics/physiology
*Bryophyta/microbiology
Rain
Tundra
Temperature
Arctic Regions
Oxidoreductases

@article {pmid41692330,
year = {2026},
author = {Zou, Z and Zayed, T and Ma, S},
title = {A systematic review of climate change impacts on sewer overflow.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {124036},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2026.124036},
pmid = {41692330},
issn = {1096-0953},
abstract = {Climate change has posed a serious threat to wastewater infrastructure, intensifying sewer overflow (SO) failures and associated public health risks. Innovative approaches for capturing and predicting climate change effects on SOs are continuously developed, providing valuable insights into the key processes and drivers of SOs and supporting the design of adaptation strategies. However, a comprehensive summary with rigorous evidence evaluation for the impacts of all potential climate scenarios on SOs is still lacking. This paper reviews 72 recent studies and proposes future perspectives on climate change effects on SOs. Based on the systematic analysis, we identify five critical research domains to analyse key climate hazards and evaluate different modelling frameworks and adaptation strategies. Rainfall-induced combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are the primary concern, as they exacerbate pollutant loads in receiving waters and elevate infection risks. To simulate such scenarios, SWMM is the most widely applied tool, but it requires enhanced integration with the geographic information system (GIS). Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) have been recognized as effective adaptation frameworks to alleviate the climate change impacts, and their potential can be advanced through an automatic multi-objective decision support system to balance trade-offs among runoff reduction, pollution control and costs. This review provides policymakers and researchers with a comprehensive understanding of climate-induced SO issues, facilitating targeted decision-making to enhance urban drainage infrastructure resilience under climate change.},
}

@article {pmid41691572,
year = {2026},
author = {Tremblay, É and Harrisson, S},
title = {Bridging Perspectives: Young Activists' Stories and Intergenerational Dialogue on Mental Health and Climate Change in Canada.},
journal = {Culture, medicine and psychiatry},
volume = {50},
number = {1},
pages = {16},
pmid = {41691572},
issn = {1573-076X},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Young Adult ; Female ; Male ; Canada ; *Intergenerational Relations ; *Mental Health ; Adult ; Adolescent ; Focus Groups ; *Political Activism ; },
abstract = {This study examines climate change-related emotional responses among young adults engaged in climate activism and an intergenerational group of non-activists through an ecofeminist lens, which highlights interconnected oppression within patriarchal societies. The objectives were to understand how environmental decline influences young adults' climate engagement, thoughts, actions, and behaviors and to describe the emotional and psychological impacts of the climate crisis on both young adults and the intergenerational group. The study comprised two phases: young adult activists created digital stories, and an intergenerational focus group of non-activists viewed these stories and participated in a discussion. Thematic analysis constructed key themes: among activists, youth environmental awareness, psychoterratic syndromes, and activism; among non-activists, climate change perspectives and intergenerational injustice. Both groups expressed concern, anxiety, sadness, and grief, although activists reported experiencing these emotions more frequently and expressed worry about human health. Activists also conveyed hope for climate action, similar to older non-activists, whereas younger non-activists reported feelings of hopelessness and lack of motivation, and older non-activists showed little interest in collective action. Despite emotional burdens, young activists remained hopeful and motivated through collective efforts. Both groups underscored the disproportionate responsibility placed on young people to address climate change, calling for greater support and equitable distribution of responsibility.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
Young Adult
Female
Male
Canada
*Intergenerational Relations
*Mental Health
Adult
Adolescent
Focus Groups
*Political Activism

@article {pmid41690076,
year = {2026},
author = {Missault, N and Bell, VA and Cooper, DM and Sharp, RT and Whitmore, AP and Milne, AE and Davies, HN},
title = {Impact of climate change on freshwater macronutrients and agricultural yields across Britain.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {401},
number = {},
pages = {128927},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.128927},
pmid = {41690076},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Climate models project higher temperatures and altered rainfall patterns in the future. This will significantly affect terrestrial and hydrological systems, with implications for agricultural yields, freshwater quality, and ecosystem health. To understand and quantify these changes, we used the Long-Term Large-Scale Integrated Model (LTLS-IM), a national-scale terrestrial and freshwater model, to simulate the effect of projected climate change on both agricultural yield and freshwater macronutrient (carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus) fluxes and concentrations in Great Britain. To generate macronutrient inputs to rivers, the LTLS-IM combines predictions of nutrient losses to water from the semi-natural landscape model N14CP and the agricultural Rothamsted Landscape Model (RLM), with inputs from groundwater, urban runoff, sewage, and septic tanks. These inputs are routed through a freshwater model that simulates water flow and in-stream processes responsive to changes in temperature. Using 12 realisations of the UK Climate Projections 2018 (UKCP18) under the high-emission Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 8.5 scenario, we compared recent past (1980-2010) with near-future (2020-2050) conditions. Our projections indicate that for most crops, yields drop by 5-20% due to climate change alone and that despite relatively stable annual nutrient loads, freshwater macronutrient concentrations could increase by 20-30% because of reduced river flows.},
}

@article {pmid41689382,
year = {2026},
author = {Mochizuki, R and Sanada-Morimura, S and Maruyama, A},
title = {Climate change impacts on the life-cycle phenology of rice planthoppers (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) in East Asia from 1980 to 2022.},
journal = {Pest management science},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1002/ps.70650},
pmid = {41689382},
issn = {1526-4998},
support = {//Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries/ ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Alterations in pest ecology due to climate change can affect crop production. Understanding the rate and period of pest development is essential for predicting population dynamics and determining the optimal timing for pesticide application to ensure stable crop production. In this study, we aimed to develop a mechanical method for determining the developmental periods of rice planthoppers and evaluate the impact of climate change on these periods over a 42-year period. We evaluated interannual variations in the developmental periods of two rice pests, Nilaparvata lugens (Stål) and Sogatella furcifera (Horváth), using light traps to capture data between 1980 and 2022 from 20 areas in Kyushu, Japan, a region of East Asia severely affected by rice planthopper outbreaks.

RESULTS: Meteorological data revealed a trend of increasing daily mean temperature (2.2-4.5 × 10[-2] °C year[-1]). A significant correlation was also detected between the length of developmental period and temperature (P < 0.001). For both N. lugens and S. furcifera, a significant trend toward progressively shorter developmental periods was observed over time, even after accounting for differences in the starting dates of development (P < 0.01).

CONCLUSION: These results indicate that for pests, developmental periods have been progressively shortening in response to warming associated with climate change. This study provides important insights for predicting future pest ecology under climate change conditions based on results obtained from rearing experiments conducted in laboratory. © 2026 Society of Chemical Industry.},
}

@article {pmid41688764,
year = {2026},
author = {O'Leary, K},
title = {Climate change could hinder malaria eradication efforts.},
journal = {Nature medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/d41591-026-00009-3},
pmid = {41688764},
issn = {1546-170X},
}

@article {pmid41688487,
year = {2026},
author = {Rodó, X and Martinez, PP and Siraj, A and Pascual, M},
title = {Author Correction: Malaria trends in Ethiopian highlands track the 2000 'slowdown' in global warming.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {1596},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-026-69644-1},
pmid = {41688487},
issn = {2041-1723},
}

@article {pmid41687729,
year = {2026},
author = {Abbasi, E},
title = {Climate Change and Vector Ecology: A Comprehensive Review of Environmental Drivers of Insect-Borne Disease Dynamics and Public Health Implications.},
journal = {Experimental parasitology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {109115},
doi = {10.1016/j.exppara.2026.109115},
pmid = {41687729},
issn = {1090-2449},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change significantly affects vector-borne diseases (VBDs) by altering vector ecology, transmission dynamics, and disease geographic spread. Understanding these interactions is crucial for effective public health responses.

METHODS: This systematic review synthesizes studies investigating climate change's impact on VBDs, drawing from major databases like PubMed and Scopus. Studies were selected based on their exploration of climatic variables (temperature, precipitation, humidity) and their effects on vectors and disease transmission.

RESULTS: Climate change accelerates vector reproduction and shortens pathogen incubation periods, enhancing transmission. Vectors, such as Aedes aegypti and Anopheles spp., are expanding into previously non-endemic regions. Prolonged transmission seasons and urbanization intensify diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika. Public health systems, particularly in resource-limited areas, struggle to adapt.

DISCUSSION: Findings highlight the urgent need for climate-informed public health policies. Effective strategies must include innovative vector control, strengthened surveillance, and global cooperation. Further research is necessary to develop predictive models and equitable interventions to protect vulnerable populations.},
}

@article {pmid41687497,
year = {2026},
author = {Perera, NS and Wartman, M and Macreadie, PI and Malerba, ME and Costa, MDP},
title = {Future risks to coastal wetlands under climate change: A case study from Victoria, Australia.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {401},
number = {},
pages = {128930},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.128930},
pmid = {41687497},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Despite Australia being globally recognised for its extensive coastal wetland distribution, its blue carbon ecosystems are increasingly at risk from climate and anthropogenic stressors. Without proactive management, these pressures could accelerate ecosystem degradation and loss. Yet, regionally focused, spatially explicit assessments of cumulative stressors remain scarce, limiting the development of data-driven strategies for effective conservation and management. This study quantifies the cumulative impact experienced by mangrove and saltmarsh ecosystems due to six stressors: temperature, rainfall, inundation depth, salinity, coastal erosion, and land use, under present and future scenarios (SSP2-2090, SSP5-2090) using the state of Victoria, Australia, as a case study. Using regional datasets, we classify the degree of stressor impact (low, medium, high) based on ecosystem-specific thresholds derived from literature and combine these using an equal-weight approach to estimate cumulative impact levels. Our findings suggest that both mangroves (∼98%) and saltmarshes (∼86%) are predominantly under medium cumulative impact across all scenarios. Projected future scenarios show minimal changes in mangrove impact distribution relative to present conditions, while saltmarshes exhibit marked shifts under SSP5-2090, with high-impact zone expanding up to 6.8% (∼1742 ha) indicating higher exposure to combined stressors. Regionally, ecosystems in Corner Inlet and Western Port Bay remain relatively stable, whereas Gippsland Lakes show notable escalation in stress, underscoring site-specific management priorities. The cumulative impact maps presented here highlight areas of heightened risk, providing a foundation for prioritizing future conservation and restoration actions that enhance ecosystem resilience under changing climate and land use conditions.},
}

@article {pmid41687287,
year = {2026},
author = {Thornton, AJ and Badger, K and Robinson, RFS and Moon, K and Van Bavel, B and Israelsson, J and Carroll, A and Cordiner, R and Brown, C and Berrang-Ford, PL and King, PR},
title = {Global policy review to identify links between climate change and antimicrobial resistance.},
journal = {Public health},
volume = {253},
number = {},
pages = {106159},
doi = {10.1016/j.puhe.2026.106159},
pmid = {41687287},
issn = {1476-5616},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: To identify explicit reference to the interdependence between antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and climate change (CC) within global policy for AMR and CC.

STUDY DESIGN: This review uses the principles of systematic searching, qualitative evidence synthesis and framework analysis.

METHODS: Two searches were conducted: (1) explicit AMR policy searching was conducted via searching country AMR National Action Plans (NAPs) on the World Health Organisation Website; and (2) CC policy searching was conducted by reviewing United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) National Communication (NC) documents. Search and coding processes were conducted independently by two sets of researchers and discussions were held to resolve any discrepancies between findings.

RESULTS: 155 NCs and 81 NAPs were included in the review. 10 (12 %) NAPs and 19 (12 %) NCs demonstrated reference to a relationship between CC and AMR. In most cases, these were limited to a single mention. The most common connection made was to "shared solutions" to the issues and to "CC driving AMR". The depth of the interconnection described is largely commentarial, lacking sufficient detail of modalities of interaction.

CONCLUSIONS: Most CC and AMR global policy documents do not reference interdependence between CC and AMR. Where references occur, these are simplistic and do not detail pathways of interactions. Most references are within descriptive text and lack targeted action. This review highlights inadequate focus within policy on this important intersection. This review should inform future global policy development that focuses on integrated approaches to CC and AMR across the One Health system.},
}

@article {pmid41686822,
year = {2026},
author = {Wu, C and Hou, X and Zhang, S and Zhou, W and Zhou, Y},
title = {Impacts of climate change on basin vegetation based on Biome-BGC model: A case study with the Jialing River Basin.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {21},
number = {2},
pages = {e0335685},
pmid = {41686822},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Rivers ; *Ecosystem ; *Models, Theoretical ; China ; Temperature ; Grassland ; Forests ; },
abstract = {Vegetation, as a key component of land cover, plays a vital role in regulating energy exchange and water balance at different spatial and temporal scales. It is thus important to explore dynamic processes of changes in vegetation cover under changing environmental conditions in the context of global climate change. In this study, the Jialing River Basin (JRB) was selected as a case study, with the leaf area index (LAI) used as the primary indicator to represent JRB vegetation cover and growth status. The Biome-BGC model was employed to simulate the growth of various vegetation types within the basin. We calibrated the optimal range of multiple physiological and ecological parameters of vegetation and analyzed vegetation responses to climate change. The results showed that under four CMIP6 climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, SSP370, and SSP585), both temperature and precipitation in the basin are projected to increase. From 1976 to 2016, the vegetation coverage of the basin remained high, and on a monthly timescale, the grasslands are more responsive to climate-induced variability than woodlands. Under the influence of a warmer, more humid climate from 2023 to 2100, the LAI of vegetation in the basin is projected to show an increasing trend, and the vegetation coverage of woodland will still exceed that of grassland. These findings contribute to a more accurate simulation of vegetation dynamics under climate change and can inform the development of effective vegetation conservation and management strategies.},
}

*Climate Change
*Rivers
*Ecosystem
*Models, Theoretical
China
Temperature
Grassland
Forests

@article {pmid41686795,
year = {2026},
author = {Mujahid, MUF and Hidig, SM and Hu, Z},
title = {Physicians and climate action: Global impact of climate change on dengue virus.},
journal = {Tropical doctor},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {494755261416622},
doi = {10.1177/00494755261416622},
pmid = {41686795},
issn = {1758-1133},
}

@article {pmid41684817,
year = {2026},
author = {Kaya, N and İnci, H and Şarlak, İ and Yetim, T and Özgül, CN and Özuluğ, O and Tosunoğlu, M},
title = {Pressure of Invasive Alien Species Trachemys scripta on Native Species Under Future Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {e73084},
pmid = {41684817},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Throughout the world, climate change is having many adverse impacts, ranging from the decline of biodiversity to the economic downturn. Increasing temperature will continue to affect microorganisms and ecosystems in a very wide range. In order to mitigate the severity of this irreversible process, it would be helpful to analyze the anticipated scenarios for the coming years. For this purpose, the invasive alien species Trachemys scripta and the native species Emys orbicularis, Mauremys caspica and Mauremys rivulata in Türkiye were projected with five different climate models (ACCESS-CM2, BCC-CSM2-MR, CNRM-ESM2-1, GISS-E2-1-G, and MIROC6) for the years 2050, 2070, and 2090. Suitable habitat areas, habitat expansions, and habitat contractions of species with climate change were modeled. Based on the results of these models, it appears that habitat expansions in the future will probably result in an increase in competition between native and invasive species. Due to habitat contraction in the west, the T. scripta species is expected to migrate toward the coast, which may lead to population declines for E. orbicularis and M. rivulata, especially along the Mediterranean coast. Furthermore, M. caspica, which is distributed in the east, is likely to move toward the western and southern regions due to climate change, where it could compete for habitat with T. scripta as it experiences habitat contraction in the north. This suggests that climate change and the impact of invasive species will lead to habitat loss for native species in the future. Considering this data, it is recommended to increase collection and monitoring efforts in coastal areas where the T. scripta species is currently densely distributed in order to mitigate the occurrence of this predicted scenario in the future.},
}

@article {pmid41684421,
year = {2026},
author = {Weber, L and Niittynen, P and Kantelinen, A},
title = {Lichens in times of climate change - impacts and responses especially in boreal and polar ecosystems.},
journal = {MycoKeys},
volume = {128},
number = {},
pages = {29-72},
pmid = {41684421},
issn = {1314-4049},
abstract = {Climate change and biodiversity loss are among the most pressing issues of our time. Lichens have been shown to be sensitive to climate change, but responses are species-specific and contradictory trends have been reported. This review addresses lichen biology in relation to climate change and we overview the responses of lichens (e.g. biotic interactions, species distribution shifts and lichen acclimatisation, adaptation and extinction) to climate (e.g. temperature, precipitation, CO2-levels, snow). Research shows mainly adverse or alarming effects of climate change on lichens, but there is not yet a generalisable understanding of the topic. We argue that contradictory trends emerge partly because relatively few studies have been conducted and they encompass a variety of locations, taxa, and methods, which makes them difficult to compare. Moreover, many aspects of lichens are still insufficiently understood, including species diversity, distributions, functional traits and biotic interactions with other organisms. We highlight that future studies would benefit from: 1) Developing a set of model species and also embarking full community studies; 2) Better species data, including monitoring programmes and trait data; 3) Improved conservation planning and Red List evaluations and 4) Acknowledging that lichens are small ecosystems and climate change may affect the partners in ways we do not understand yet.},
}

@article {pmid41684368,
year = {2025},
author = {Elfghi, M and Galvin, E and Bennett, D and Coakley, N and Heaphy, D and Mulcaire, R and O'Brien, C and Osborne, C and Wiese, A},
title = {Climate Change and Sustainability in Health Professions Education: A Realist Review Protocol.},
journal = {HRB open research},
volume = {8},
number = {},
pages = {122},
doi = {10.12688/hrbopenres.14282.2},
pmid = {41684368},
issn = {2515-4826},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change poses a critical global health challenge, affecting public health, healthcare systems, and health professions education (HPE). While healthcare professionals play a key role in addressing climate-related health risks and promoting sustainable practices, formal training in climate change and sustainability (CC&S) remains limited and CC&S education is inconsistently implemented due to challenges such as curriculum constraints and lack of faculty expertise. Existing systematic and scoping reviews provide an overview of CC&S interventions but do not sufficiently explore the mechanisms driving their success or failure. A realist review is needed to understand what works, for whom, and under what conditions in CC&S education.

METHODS: This realist review will follow the RAMESES publication standards and use a structured, iterative approach to synthesise evidence. A comprehensive search strategy will be conducted across academic databases and grey literature sources to identify CC&S education interventions in undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional education across healthcare disciplines. Data will be extracted using a Context-Mechanism-Outcome (CMO) framework to analyse key contextual factors, mechanisms, and outcomes influencing intervention effectiveness. Regular team discussions will ensure consensus in identifying CMOs and refining the initial programme theory. Findings will be reported through narrative synthesis, summary tables, and a graphical representation of the final programme theory.

DISCUSSION: This review will provide practical insights for stakeholders on how to effectively integrate CC&S education into HPE curricula. By unpacking mechanisms and contextual factors, it will go beyond traditional systematic reviews to explain why and how these interventions succeed or fail. The findings will inform curriculum development, faculty training, and policy recommendations, ensuring that future healthcare professionals are equipped to address climate-related health challenges and advance sustainable healthcare practices. Ultimately, this realist review will provide transferable context-sensitive insights to inform the adaptation of CC&S education across diverse health professions education settings.Systematic review registration: Open Science Framework (OSF).},
}

@article {pmid41683399,
year = {2026},
author = {Savi, S and Marshall, P},
title = {Measurements of Radical Reactivity with an Imine, (CF3)2CNH: Rate Constants for Chlorine Atoms and Hydroxyl Radicals and the Global Warming Potential.},
journal = {Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {31},
number = {3},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/molecules31030424},
pmid = {41683399},
issn = {1420-3049},
support = {DE-SC0020952//United States Department of Energy/ ; },
abstract = {The rate constant kOH for the reaction of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroprop-2-imine with OH radicals was measured relative to two reference compounds, CH3F and CH3CHF2, to be kOH = (4.2 ± 1.1) × 10[-14] cm[3] molecule[-1] s[-1] at 295 K. This implies an atmospheric lifetime with respect to consumption by OH of 0.75 years. Reaction with Cl atoms yielded kCl = (7.9 ± 1.7) × 10[-16] cm[3] molecule[-1] s[-1] at 295 K, and reaction with O3 has an upper limit of kO3 < 4 × 10[-23] cm[3] molecule[-1] s[-1], so that the atmospheric consumption by Cl and O3 is negligibly slow. Absolute infrared cross sections of the imine yield a radiative efficiency of 0.34 W m[-2] ppb[-1], which is corrected to 0.23 W m[-2] ppb[-1] for the effects of atmospheric lifetime. The imine's corresponding 100-year global warming potential is 64 ± 19. This value is an upper limit, given that heterogenous atmospheric removal paths, such as hydrolysis in water droplets, are not included.},
}

@article {pmid41681679,
year = {2026},
author = {Miao, J and Xu, Y and Ferguson, DK and Yang, Y},
title = {Differential Performance of Distribution Shifts Between Endangered Coniferous and Broad-Leaved Tree Species in Subtropical China Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {15},
number = {3},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/plants15030515},
pmid = {41681679},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {2023YFF0805800//the National Key Research Development Program of China/ ; 32270217//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
abstract = {Global warming has become one of the most serious threats to biodiversity. However, the responses of endangered tree species in subtropical regions to climate change and their potential distribution shifts remain elusive. In this study, we selected nine rare and endangered tree species in the subtropical forests of China encompassing both coniferous and broad-leaved groups, and conducted an assessment of their suitable distribution patterns and spatial shifts under current and future climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP370, and SSP585). For this we utilized an optimized MaxEnt model integrating multidimensional environmental variables including climate, soil, and topography. The results show that the model has high predictive accuracy after parameter optimization, with mean AUC values exceeding 0.98 for both broad-leaved and coniferous tree species. Our analysis of environmental factors indicates clear differences in distribution-limiting factors between the two functional groups. Broad-leaved species are primarily constrained by temperature-related variables, particularly the mean temperature of the coldest quarter (Bio11) and the mean diurnal range (Bio2), whereas coniferous species are more sensitive to moisture conditions, with the precipitation of the driest quarter (Bio17) as the key limiting factor for their potential distributions. Under current climatic conditions, highly suitable habitats for both functional groups are mainly concentrated in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Under future climate scenarios, broad-leaved species are in general expected to expand in marginal areas, while coniferous species show pronounced scenario dependence, with significant contractions occurring under certain scenarios and time periods. Despite the evident changes at distribution margins, the overall shifts in the centroids of potential distributions for both functional groups will be limited, with core suitable areas remaining relatively stable. This study reveals differences in the spatial response patterns between conifers and broad-leaved trees, and provides a scientific basis for the development of differentiated conservation strategies and the identification of conservation priority areas under climate change.},
}

@article {pmid41681544,
year = {2026},
author = {Galíndez, G and Álvarez, A and Ceccato, D and Rivero, V and Malagrina, G and Bertuzzi, T and Saravia, P and Sola, SN and Baskin, CC and Fornes, L},
title = {Interannual Variation in Seed Traits of Cedrela Species: Implications for Conservation in the Context of Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {15},
number = {3},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/plants15030380},
pmid = {41681544},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {PNFOR-1104067//Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Agropecuarias (INTA)/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change is altering temperature and precipitation regimes in Argentina, with potential consequences for regeneration and persistence of forest tree species, emphasizing the importance of ex situ seed conservation. We evaluated interannual variation in seed traits, desiccation tolerance, storage behavior, and longevity of Cedrela balansae C. DC. and C. fissilis Vell. (Meliaceae), two endangered native species of subtropical rainforests in Argentina. Both species produced desiccation-tolerant seeds, independently of collection year, seed traits, or climatic conditions. Depending on the species, seed traits and longevity varied across years and showed strong relationships with temperature and precipitation, particularly during seed development. Cedrela balansae seeds are medium-lived seeds and have high longevity under standard seed banking conditions, suggesting strong potential for long-term ex situ conservation. Cedrela fissilis seeds are short-lived seeds and have high sensitivity to the storage environment. Correlations among climatic variables and seed traits and longevity parameters suggest that future warming and drying environments may shorten the window for germination and seedling establishment, with species-specific responses depending on climatic conditions during seed development. These results highlight the importance of climate effects in determining seed traits and seed longevity and emphasize the role of seed banking as a critical conservation strategy under climate change.},
}

@article {pmid41681459,
year = {2026},
author = {Llamazares, D and Nóvoa, S and Ojea, J and Pazos, AJ and Pérez-Parallé, ML},
title = {Gametogenic Development of a Grooved Carpet Shell Clam (Ruditapes decussatus, Linnaeus, 1758) Population in the Baldaio Lagoon (N.W. Spain) Amidst Climate Change.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {16},
number = {3},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/ani16030478},
pmid = {41681459},
issn = {2076-2615},
support = {PRTR-C17.11//Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades/ ; },
abstract = {The impact of climate change on marine bivalves, particularly on their reproductive processes, is a current issue of concern. The aim of this study was to investigate how seawater temperatures influenced the gonadal development and overall condition of the grooved carpet shell clam (Ruditapes decussatus, Linnaeus, 1758) population in the Baldaio lagoon (N.W. Spain) over the last 20 years. Adult clams were collected, and biometric, histological, and biochemical analyses were performed. Gonadal development phases were assessed, several condition indices were calculated, water temperatures were recorded, and statistical analyses were carried out. Results indicated variations in reproductive timing, including changes in gonadal maturation, an earlier spawning period, and prolonged maturation phases, which contrasted with previous reproductive patterns described for this species. These findings coincided with thermal changes in the lagoon, where mean minimum temperatures increased and maximum temperatures decreased, and the annual thermal range was reduced in comparison with historical data (1998-1999). Biochemical composition and condition indices also reflected variations linked to temperature fluctuations, suggesting that warmer water temperatures may alter energy storage and reproduction. This highlights the importance of continuous environmental monitoring to better understand the effects of climate change on clam populations and to improve management strategies that could help to restore natural R. decussatus populations.},
}

@article {pmid41680522,
year = {2026},
author = {Witze, A},
title = {US repeals key 'endangerment finding' that climate change is a public threat.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-026-00455-6},
pmid = {41680522},
issn = {1476-4687},
}

@article {pmid41680386,
year = {2026},
author = {Derouez, F and Ifa, A and Alrawad, M and Zayed, M},
title = {The effects of climate change water dependency and policy solutions on food security in Egypt.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-38489-5},
pmid = {41680386},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {KFU260135//Deanship of Scientific Research, King Faisal University/ ; },
abstract = {This study investigates the dynamic relationships between Egypt's Food Security Indicator and climate change, political stability, renewable energy use, population growth, share of water from the Nile River, and agricultural productivity from 1990 to 2023. Employing Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) frameworks, Strong persistence in food security, immediate negative consequences of climate change, and notable positive contributions from renewable energy and agricultural production are all evident in short-term results. While Nile water reliance is advantageous in the short term, population increase puts negative pressure. Over time, food security is negatively impacted by climate change and reliance on Nile water (caused by systemic inefficiencies), although agricultural productivity and renewable energy continue to be significant positive drivers. Granger causality shows that there are reciprocal relationships between food security, agricultural production, and renewable energy. Accelerating the adoption of renewable energy, improving climate-resilient agriculture, restructuring Nile water administration to address inefficiencies and over-extraction, increasing agricultural productivity, and combining population management with resource allocation are among the policy priorities.},
}

@article {pmid41679994,
year = {2026},
author = {Dong, X and Gong, J and Zhang, W and Zhang, S and Yang, G and Yan, C and Wang, R and Zhang, S and Wang, T and Yu, Y and Xie, Q},
title = {Corrigendum to "Future climate change increase species vulnerability and present new opportunities for biodiversity conservation in China" [J. Environ. Manag. 385 (2025) 125652].},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {128888},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.128888},
pmid = {41679994},
issn = {1095-8630},
}

@article {pmid41679430,
year = {2026},
author = {Bonizzoni, M and Lahondère, C},
title = {Blood-sucking arthropods in the Anthropocene: climate change thermotolerance, and global disease risks.},
journal = {Current opinion in insect science},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {101506},
doi = {10.1016/j.cois.2026.101506},
pmid = {41679430},
issn = {2214-5753},
abstract = {Warming and increased frequency of extreme weather events are altering vector thermal environments in ways that change survival, development, season length, geographic range, and vector competence-but responses, when known, appear to be species- and population-specific because of differing thermotolerance, available thermoregulatory mechanisms, plasticity and possible genetic adaptations. Empirical work now shows both potential for rapid adaptation in some populations and vulnerabilities (e.g., heat effects on egg viability or symbionts) that could interact with warming to produce complex, non-linear outcomes on vector biology and their ability to transmit pathogens to humans and other animals. In this review, we focus on major disease vector arthropods including ticks, kissing bugs, tsetse flies, sand flies and mosquitoes, specifically reviewing the literature published over the past 5 years.},
}

@article {pmid41679061,
year = {2026},
author = {Frouzová, J and Mavrogeni, J and Kukla, J and Čápová, K and Vašek, M and Znachor, P and Seďa, J and Frouz, J},
title = {Long term data about δ15N in otoliths show increasing trophic position of perch (Perca fluviatilis) with increasing aridity related to ongoing climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {401},
number = {},
pages = {128926},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.128926},
pmid = {41679061},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Fish otoliths are unique archives of fish life history. To explore changes in aquatic food webs, δ15N and δ13C in perch otoliths (Perca fluviatilis) sampled in the Římov reservoir (Czechia) every summer from 2004 to 2021 were studied. δ13C in otoliths correlated positively with δ15N in otoliths and chlorophyll-a concentration in the epilimnion, and negatively with annual rainfall. δ15N in otoliths correlated positively with chlorophyll-a, total zooplankton, temperature, and negatively with total rainfall and also with Lang's rain factor (annual rainfall divided by annual temperature). The strongest correlation was found between chlorophyll-a and Lang's rain factor. With increasing chlorophyll-a, otoliths become heavier in δ15N, and also become heavier with decreasing Lang's rain factor, which suggests higher aridity. These two factors are also interconnected: when chlorophyll-a is higher, Lang's rain factor is lower (higher aridity). Both these factors are likely to correspond with ongoing climate change, since with higher aridity, more nutrients can be flushed into a reservoir, which leads to a higher phytoplankton growth as indicated by higher values of chlorophyll-a. δ15N in otoliths also correlates with zooplankton N but zooplankton N did not correlate with other measured parameters. The difference between the highest and lowest δ15N value is about 4 ‰, which represents nearly one trophic level, and suggests a substantial shift in food web structure. We propose that with increasing aridity, phytoplankton gets more abundant due to higher nutrient concentrations. Due to high temperature and food availability, young perch shift sooner from plankton to fish. This is supported by a marginally significant negative correlation between temperature and difference between age-class 3+ fish and older fish. Our study shows that increasing aridity, associated with ongoing climate change, causes a shift in food web structure in a temperate reservoir.},
}

@article {pmid41678624,
year = {2026},
author = {Greenhill, S and Hsiang, S and Balboni, C and Barrage, L and Bolliger, IW and Boomhower, J and Diaz, D and Druckenmiller, H and Garg, T and Hino, M and Hong, H and Kousky, C and Martinich, J and Nath, I and Oremus, KL and Park, RJ and Phan, T and Proctor, J and Rafey, W and Sarofim, MC and Schlenker, W and Simon, B},
title = {Using markets to adapt to climate change.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {391},
number = {6786},
pages = {662-664},
doi = {10.1126/science.aea7431},
pmid = {41678624},
issn = {1095-9203},
abstract = {Research shows if and when markets can help limit the harms from climate change.},
}

@article {pmid41677058,
year = {2026},
author = {Chen, X and Ni, R},
title = {Intersecting nexus of politics and science: Heterogeneous typologies of climate change skepticism discourse in China.},
journal = {Public understanding of science (Bristol, England)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {9636625261417544},
doi = {10.1177/09636625261417544},
pmid = {41677058},
issn = {1361-6609},
abstract = {As a pervasive social phenomenon, climate change skepticism has been extensively studied in Western contexts, where it is deeply intertwined with local sociopolitical structures. In China, despite the government's firm commitment to mitigation, a growing trend of public skepticism has emerged online. Using a corpus-assisted critical discourse analysis of 2426 climate skeptical posts on Zhihu, China's largest knowledge-sharing platform, this study examined how Chinese skeptics construct their discourse. Our findings revealed that Chinese climate skeptics do not merely reject scientific evidence; instead, they frame their arguments through a synthesis of national identity, geopolitical conflicts, and cultural-historical narratives, invoking climate justice claims at both domestic and international levels. Building on these insights, our research proposed a "scientific-political framework" that distinguishes four subtypes of Chinese climate skepticism: "Geopolitical Construct," "Western Conspiracy," "Natural Variability," and "Indifferent Fatalism." By shedding light on the context-specific configurations of skepticism discourse, this study contributes to a deeper theoretical understanding of climate skepticism in non-Western contexts, while also prompting critical reflection on China's long-standing over-politicized model of climate change communication.},
}

@article {pmid41676862,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, Y and Li, H and Liu, X and Hu, J},
title = {Genomic Vulnerability to Climate Change of a Seasonal Dispersal Insect Within a Small Spatial Scale.},
journal = {Molecular ecology},
volume = {35},
number = {4},
pages = {e70266},
doi = {10.1111/mec.70266},
pmid = {41676862},
issn = {1365-294X},
support = {2024YFF1306700//National Key R&D Program of China/ ; 202403AC100028//Key R&D Program of Yunnan Province/ ; 41961006//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; YNWR-QNBJ-2020-098//Yunnan Revitalization Talent Support Program/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Seasons ; *Animal Migration ; Gene Flow ; *Genetics, Population ; China ; *Tephritidae/genetics ; Selection, Genetic ; *Genome, Insect ; Ecosystem ; Genetic Variation ; },
abstract = {Seasonal migration represents one of the most fascinating behaviours observed throughout the animal kingdom. Understanding the spatial ecological and evolutionary dynamics of seasonally migratory animals is important to predict their responses to anthropogenic climate change. Unlike the directional and closed-circuit round-trip migratory pattern in most seasonally migratory animal species, many migratory insects exhibit a tangled reticular movement instead of a simple transition between sites. Consequently, the interplay between gene flow and natural selection in seasonal dispersal of insects may display a unique pattern and affect the potential of migratory insects to climate change. To characterise such pattern and evaluate the adaptive potential of seasonally migratory insects to future climate, we used genomic data from 32 populations of the seasonal dispersal and invasive oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) sampled across year-round and seasonal areas in the mountains of southwest China (MSWC). Despite significant ecological niche differences between populations of year-round and seasonal areas, we found no significant population structure both within and across areas. In addition, genomic landscape and vulnerability analyses suggested that the northwestern and northeastern populations possessed distinct genetic compositions and reduced adaptive potential compared to the southern populations. Finally, we predicted the migration distance and direction that may allow the current populations to persist under future climates. Our findings demonstrate that gene flow plays a predominant role in homogenising genetic variation at genome-wide scale while natural selection shapes genetic variation patterns at specific loci possibly involved in adaptation in seasonally migratory insects.},
}

Animals
*Climate Change
Seasons
*Animal Migration
Gene Flow
*Genetics, Population
China
*Tephritidae/genetics
Selection, Genetic
*Genome, Insect
Ecosystem
Genetic Variation

@article {pmid41676395,
year = {2025},
author = {Luo, J and Li, X and Liu, Y and Zhang, S and Liu, A and Liu, Y and Zhou, Y},
title = {Predicting the potential distribution of three medicinal Gentiana species in China under climate change scenarios with the MaxEnt model.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1729969},
pmid = {41676395},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {The genus Gentiana is concentrated in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and adjacent Hengduan Mountains, with its distribution pattern reflecting the synergistic effects of geological and climatic changes. This study employs the MaxEnt model integrated with ArcGIS spatial analysis to predict the potential geographical distribution of three medicinal Gentiana species (G. rhodantha, G. cephalantha, and G. rigescens) in China under current and future climate scenarios (SSP126 and SSP585). Under future climate warming, our projections indicate an overall reduction in suitable habitat area for all three species, with G. rigescens experiencing the most severe habitat loss. Furthermore, the centroid of suitable habitats is projected to shift towards higher latitudes and elevations, reflecting a spatial adaptation strategy to climate change. The key environmental drivers of distribution were identified: annual precipitation (Bio12) and minimum temperature of the coldest month (Bio6) primarily determine the distribution of G. rhodantha, while temperature seasonality (Bio4) and altitude are the dominant factors for G. cephalantha and G. rigescens. Our projections indicate an overall reduction in suitable habitat area for all three species under climate warming, with G. rigescens experiencing the most severe loss. Furthermore, the centroid of suitable habitats is projected to shift northwestward and upward in elevation. These findings highlight species-specific responses to climatic factors and provide a scientific basis for prioritizing the conservation of current highly suitable areas (e.g., Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou), establishing ecological corridors, and implementing ex-situ conservation and sustainable cultivation practices to mitigate the impacts of climate change on these valuable medicinal resources.},
}

@article {pmid41675140,
year = {2026},
author = {Jia, J and Ye, J and Zeng, J},
title = {Impacts of Climate Change on the Distribution of Suitable Habitat for Invasive Coreopsis Species in China.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {e73073},
pmid = {41675140},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Climate change poses a serious threat to global species distributions and has significantly altered the distribution patterns of invasive species. Coreopsis spp. are widely distributed invasive plants with strong adaptability and reproductive capacity, whose invasion has become a major ecological concern in China. Using three climate change scenarios (SSP-126, SSP-245, SSP-585), combined with the Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) model and Geographic Information System (ArcGIS), this study delineated the potential distribution areas and distribution centroids of invasive Coreopsis plants in China. The results indicated that temperature (especially isothermality BIO3 and mean temperature of the warmest quarter BIO10) and moisture are the primary climatic factors influencing the distribution of Coreopsis spp., while human activity (HA) also plays a key role in shaping their distribution. Coreopsis drummondii exhibited the largest suitable habitat area (4.138 × 10[6] km[2]), whereas Coreopsis verticillata had the smallest (9.53 × 10[5] km[2]). Under current climatic conditions, the six Coreopsis species are mainly distributed in southern China. In future climate scenarios, their distributions are projected to shift northward and toward plateau regions. Moreover, high niche and range overlap was observed among Coreopsis grandiflora, Coreopsis lanceolata, and Coreopsis tinctoria, suggesting potential intensified interspecific competition. This study systematically reveals the invasion potential and spatial dynamics of Coreopsis spp. under climate change, providing a scientific basis for early warning, regional management, and ecological control. It also offers perspectives for future research on the interaction mechanisms between invasive and native species.},
}

@article {pmid41674804,
year = {2026},
author = {Chiodi Pereira, E and de Araújo, ANM and de Almeida Piai, K and Ferreira, VG and Rodovalho, FV and Cortés, S and Vilcins, D and Teixeira, JP and Martins, I and Hacon, S and Buralli, RJ and Olympio, KPK},
title = {Wildfire brigade members and wildland firefighters on the frontline of climate change: An essential, strategic, and vulnerable role workforce in the era of intensifying wildfires.},
journal = {Environmental epidemiology (Philadelphia, Pa.)},
volume = {10},
number = {2},
pages = {e465},
pmid = {41674804},
issn = {2474-7882},
}

@article {pmid41671929,
year = {2026},
author = {Su, S and Yavuz, M and Dalbudak, O},
title = {A cross-sectional survey of climate change worry and sustainable consumption behaviours in Turkish nursing students.},
journal = {Nurse education today},
volume = {161},
number = {},
pages = {107020},
doi = {10.1016/j.nedt.2026.107020},
pmid = {41671929},
issn = {1532-2793},
abstract = {AIM: To examine the relationship between climate change worry and sustainable consumption behaviours in nursing students.

METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 students at a nursing faculty in Türkiye. Data were collected using the Student Information Form, Climate Change Worry Scale, and Sustainable Consumption Behaviour Scale.

RESULTS: Nursing students demonstrated moderate levels of climate change worry and beyond moderate levels of sustainable consumption behaviours. A positive and highly significant relationship was found between the total mean scores of the Climate Change Worry Scale and that of the Sustainable Consumption Behaviour Scale.

CONCLUSION: Nursing students with higher anxiety regarding climate change were found to exhibit more sustainable consumption behaviours. The results of this study should contribute to the restructuring of the nursing curriculum and development of sustainable healthcare practices.},
}

@article {pmid41671049,
year = {2026},
author = {Burtt, AA and Adams, NF and Nowak, S and Mysłajek, RW and Figura, M and Purnell, MA and Lamb, AL and Schreve, DC},
title = {Climate Change Challenges Grey Wolf Resilience: Insights From Dental Microwear.},
journal = {Ecology letters},
volume = {29},
number = {2},
pages = {e70337},
pmid = {41671049},
issn = {1461-0248},
support = {DWD/5/0413/2021//Ministry of Education and Science, Poland/ ; NE/W006103/1//Natural Environment Research Council/ ; 2024/55/B/NZ9/0269//National Science Centre, Poland/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Wolves/physiology/anatomy & histology ; *Climate Change ; *Diet ; Poland ; *Tooth/anatomy & histology ; Fossils ; Ecosystem ; *Tooth Wear ; },
abstract = {The grey wolf exemplifies ecological resilience, having survived major climatic fluctuations since the Middle Pleistocene. Once the world's most widely distributed mammal, its range has been drastically reduced by human-driven habitat loss, persecution and competition for resources. Although listed as of Least Concern globally by the IUCN, the omission of climate change as a threat raises critical questions about its future persistence. This study examines dietary flexibility in European grey wolves (Canis lupus) using dental microwear texture analysis (DMTA). We compare British Pleistocene wolves from the Last Interglacial (MIS 5e) and the penultimate interglacial (MIS 7a-c) and contemporary wolves from Poland. Results suggest that during periods of elevated global temperatures, wolves exhibit evidence of increased durophagy. These data demonstrate deep-time dietary plasticity and recurrent behavioural shifts, indicating that while the grey wolf is resilient, future warming winters may significantly reshape wolf diets in the mid-latitude ecosystems.},
}

Animals
*Wolves/physiology/anatomy & histology
*Climate Change
*Diet
Poland
*Tooth/anatomy & histology
Fossils
Ecosystem
*Tooth Wear

@article {pmid41669628,
year = {2025},
author = {Baltazar, M and Monteiro, E and Pereira, S and Carvalho, M and Correia, E and Ferreira, H and Silva, V and Valente, J and Alves, F and Castro, I and Gonçalves, B},
title = {Characterization of the glucosylated anthocyanin profile of 27 red grape (Vitis vinifera L.) varieties grown in Portugal: insights for climate change adaptation.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1728700},
pmid = {41669628},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change poses significant challenges to viticulture, increasing the need for sustainable adaptation strategies such as the identification of resilient Vitis vinifera L. varieties.

METHODS: This study characterized the anthocyanin content, profile, and color parameters of 27 red grape varieties cultivated under the same terroir in the Douro Demarcated Region over two consecutive years. Berry biochemical analyses, including chromatographic and colorimetric techniques, alongside gene expression of the anthocyanin biosynthesis genes MybA1, UFGT, and OMT, were conducted to assess varietal and annual variability.

RESULTS: Total anthocyanin content varied significantly among varieties, ranging from 0.14 mg malvidin-3-O-glucoside equivalents per g of dry weight (mg M3G·g[-1] DW) in 'Bastardo' to 8.63 mg M3G·g[-1] DW in 'Vinhão'. While most varieties demonstrated increased anthocyanin content in the warmer and drier 2022 season, such as 'Tinto Cão' and 'Touriga Franca'; a few displayed notable declines, notably 'Vinhão', highlighting differential responses to abiotic stress. Anthocyanin profiles were dominated by malvidin derivatives, which correlated with enhanced color stability. Nonetheless, cyanidin-3-O-glucoside increased in 2022 in some varieties, while delphinidin and petunidin-3-O-glucosides decreased. CIELAB parameters indicated darker and higher color saturation in berries in 2022, being associated with increases in total anthocyanin content and malvidin derived compounds. Gene expression analysis of MybA1, UFGT, and OMT in six varieties revealed different behaviors.

DISCUSSION: Among all varieties under study, stable anthocyanin profiles across years were observed which could suggest increased resilience potential. These findings highlight the interplay between genetic and environmental factors in shaping anthocyanin dynamics, supporting the use of varietal selection as an adaptation strategy to optimize quality, resilience, and sustainability in wine regions under climate change.},
}

@article {pmid41667671,
year = {2026},
author = {},
title = {Climate change breakups.},
journal = {Nature ecology & evolution},
volume = {10},
number = {2},
pages = {157},
pmid = {41667671},
issn = {2397-334X},
}

@article {pmid41667532,
year = {2026},
author = {Magdy, H and Shehata, MG and Shaalan, MG and Hosni, EM and Al-Ashaal, SA},
title = {Climate change impacts on the global potential distribution of the human flea, Pulex irritans, and the global health risks.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {5944},
pmid = {41667532},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; Humans ; *Siphonaptera/microbiology/physiology ; Global Health ; Ecosystem ; *Insect Vectors/microbiology ; },
abstract = {The human flea, Pulex irritans, is a hematophagous ectoparasite and medically significant vector of zoonotic pathogens, such as Yersinia pestis (plague), Bartonella quintana (trench fever), and Rickettsia felis (flea-borne spotted fever). Despite the public health significance of P. irritans, the potential impacts of climate change on its global distribution were unstudied before. In this study, we created an ecological niche model (ENM) through integrating 564 georeferenced records and 15 bioclimatic variables using the Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) algorithm to project the current and future habitat suitability of P. irritans under two high-emission scenarios (SSP370 and SSP585) for 2050 and 2070 from three General Circulation Models (GCMs). DIVA- GIS was used to confirm the current predictions. Results revealed that the Model's performance was robust with high predictive accuracy (AUC = 0.898; TSS = 0.6), identifying annual mean temperature (Bio1) with 55.9% contribution as the primary distribution variable. The models project that many species across North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa will expand their ranges toward higher latitudes. Regions once deemed unsuitable, including northern Europe, Canada, and Russia, are forecast to become suitable habitats as these species shift their geographical distribution. On the other hand, habitat loss was predicted in Africa and Australia due to extreme warming. Two-dimensional niche analysis revealed the broad tolerances of P. irritans (2-25 °C; 0-2200 mm), confirming its invasive potential. These shifts correlate with increased plague risk in temperate zones, as warmer temperatures accelerate flea life cycles and pathogen transmission efficiency. Our findings provide the first global assessment of climate-driven redistribution of P. irritans, highlighting the urgent need for surveillance in vulnerable regions to mitigate emerging vector-borne disease threats.},
}

*Climate Change
Animals
Humans
*Siphonaptera/microbiology/physiology
Global Health
Ecosystem
*Insect Vectors/microbiology

@article {pmid41667273,
year = {2026},
author = {Fuller, A and Mitchell, D and Maloney, SK},
title = {The Physiological Challenge of Climate Change for Free-Living Terrestrial Mammals.},
journal = {Annual review of physiology},
volume = {88},
number = {1},
pages = {1-20},
doi = {10.1146/annurev-physiol-052824-091026},
pmid = {41667273},
issn = {1545-1585},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Mammals/physiology ; *Body Temperature Regulation/physiology ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Most scenarios that seek to predict the responses of terrestrial mammals to climate change focus on the direct thermal effects of higher ambient temperatures. Measurements from free-living mammals reveal that the physiological challenge for many terrestrial mammals facing climate change will arise from the compound effects of higher heat loads, reduced water, and reduced energy intake. Deaths from climate change, particularly for large mammals, are more likely to result from starvation than from heat stroke. The extent of heterothermy exhibited by a mammal, which results from the relaxation of temperature regulation in response to demands from competing homeostatic systems, provides an index of its physiological welfare and, therefore, a tool to assess sensitivity and responses to climate change. Studies of responses to heat in laboratory or captive individuals can identify what mammals can achieve physiologically, but they do not necessarily reveal what an animal will actually do in its natural habitat.},
}

Animals
*Climate Change
*Mammals/physiology
*Body Temperature Regulation/physiology
Ecosystem

@article {pmid41666672,
year = {2026},
author = {Al-Shetwi, AQ and Sujod, MZ and Mahafzah, KA and Abuelrub, A and Al-Masri, HMK and Hannan, MA},
title = {Climate change and global energy transformation: The role of renewable energy and electric vehicles.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1018},
number = {},
pages = {181521},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2026.181521},
pmid = {41666672},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {The energy and transportation sectors are the primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions; studies have largely examined renewable energy (RE) and electric vehicles (EVs) as separate solutions rather than as interdependent technologies. This review addresses this gap by providing a holistic assessment of their combined role in climate change mitigation. Drawing on peer-reviewed literature and case studies (2018-2025), this synthesis analyzes how research addresses global trends, technological advancements (e.g., vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems, AI-based grid management, and solid-state batteries), lifecycle emissions, infrastructure requirements, and policy landscapes. While existing studies highlight significant progress in RE and EV deployment, the literature also identifies critical barriers, including grid integration, charging infrastructure gaps, supply chain constraints for critical minerals, and fragmented policy environments. This review's primary contribution is a cross-sectoral synthesis of the literature that demonstrates the interdependence of clean energy and transport, addressing a gap where prior research has examined these technologies largely in isolation. The review synthesizes evidence showing that the integrated deployment of RE and EVs presents a viable, though challenging, pathway to achieving the Paris Agreement's 1.5 °C target. The study offers targeted recommendations to overcome these barriers and accelerate a low-carbon energy transition.},
}

@article {pmid41666441,
year = {2026},
author = {Oehler, RL and Rybolt, L},
title = {Addressing Climate Change Impacts on Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases: Can Artificial Intelligence Help?.},
journal = {The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.4269/ajtmh.25-0642},
pmid = {41666441},
issn = {1476-1645},
abstract = {Human-induced climate change caused by fossil fuel-derived greenhouse gas emissions has disrupted global ecosystems, shifted disease-vector populations, and expanded vector-borne diseases into previously unaffected areas. As these changes occur, traditional epidemiological surveillance and control mechanisms face major challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology in epidemiology and public health that offers the promise of analyzing and interpreting vast datasets far more comprehensively than traditional methods. In this manuscript, we examine how artificial intelligence can enhance vector-borne disease prediction and surveillance, strengthen vector control and public health response, and support clinical and laboratory diagnostic capabilities in the context of a changing climate. Despite its environmental trade-offs, AI offers transformative potential to help humanity adapt to the coming climate impacts on infectious diseases.},
}

@article {pmid41666033,
year = {2026},
author = {Schneider, R and Bäurle, I and Nikoloski, Z and Lenhard, M},
title = {Plant Phenotypic Plasticity: From Molecular Mechanisms to Breeding and Climate Change Adaptation.},
journal = {Annual review of plant biology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1146/annurev-arplant-063025-111942},
pmid = {41666033},
issn = {1545-2123},
abstract = {Phenotypic plasticity (PP) is a fundamental property of plants, enabling a single genotype to produce different phenotypes in response to environmental variation. This ability is crucial for survival and reproduction in heterogeneous habitats, allowing plants to optimize their physiology, development, and growth under changing conditions. Widespread natural genetic variation for plasticity enables selection to shape environmental responses. This review synthesizes the current knowledge on the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying PP in plants, highlighting its importance for crop breeding and for enhancing resilience to climate change. We discuss experimental approaches to quantify plasticity and identify its genetic basis and consider factors that may constrain the evolution of plasticity. We also explore how advances in the analysis of multisite field trials and genomic prediction have propelled the study of PP in agriculture. Ultimately, a deeper understanding and targeted use of PP hold promise for developing crop varieties that can maintain stable yields in increasingly variable environments.},
}

@article {pmid41666017,
year = {2025},
author = {Sack, B and Shah, P and Abdul Basith, KM and Dauphinais, MR and Jain, K and Martins, MF and Wallace, S and Lakshminarayanan, S and Cintron, C and Subramanian, S and Sahay, A and Koura, KG and Pischel, L and Brooks, R and Shenoi, S and Chinnakali, P and Sinha, P},
title = {Impact of indoor ventilation on TB transmission risk: implications of climate change.},
journal = {The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease},
volume = {29},
number = {11},
pages = {507-513},
doi = {10.5588/ijtld.25.0129},
pmid = {41666017},
issn = {1815-7920},
mesh = {Humans ; *Ventilation/methods ; India/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; *Tuberculosis/transmission/epidemiology ; *Air Pollution, Indoor/adverse effects ; Housing ; Risk Assessment ; Air Conditioning ; Risk Factors ; Air Microbiology ; },
abstract = {Due to rising temperatures, individuals are predicted to spend more time in under-ventilated indoor spaces, increasing TB transmission risk. We studied the impact of indoor ventilation on TB transmission risk in homes of persons with TB and in health care facilities in Puducherry, India.We measured ventilation in air changes per hour (ACH) under different ventilation conditions using a carbon dioxide decay method. We estimated transmission risk using the Wells-Riley equation.Forty-five measurements were taken in 13 homes and 7 health care spaces. In the closed condition (doors and windows closed, fans off), ACH was low (mean 2.23, standard deviation [SD] 2.27) and TB transmission risk was high at 62% (SD 31%). When air conditioning (AC) was on, ACH reduced to 0.75 (SD 0.51), and TB transmission was highest at 76% (SD 13%). Natural ventilation significantly improved ACH (mean 9.46, SD 3.90; P < 0.001) and TB transmission risk to mean 20% (SD 14%; P < 0.001) compared with the closed condition.TB transmission risk in homes and health care spaces is high, especially with AC on. Adapting to rising temperatures using novel methods of ventilation, cooling, and air purification is critical to TB infection control in the era of climate change..},
}

Humans
*Ventilation/methods
India/epidemiology
*Climate Change
*Tuberculosis/transmission/epidemiology
*Air Pollution, Indoor/adverse effects
Housing
Risk Assessment
Air Conditioning
Risk Factors
Air Microbiology

@article {pmid41665796,
year = {2026},
author = {Grümme, L and Wallner, M and Gerstner, D and Weilnhammer, V and Baumgärtner, M and Kneißl, K and Trentzsch, H and Birk, A and Prückner, S and Heinze, S and Quartucci, C},
title = {Heat-related vulnerability in Bavaria: implications for emergency medical services during climate change.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {70},
number = {2},
pages = {58},
pmid = {41665796},
issn = {1432-1254},
}

@article {pmid41665695,
year = {2026},
author = {Kirkby, KA and Kelley, JM and Ellis, B and Lawson, JR and Nunn, C and Darbyshire, RO and Pardoe, J},
title = {Assessing the impact of climate change on verticillium wilt and the implications for cotton production in Australia.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {70},
number = {2},
pages = {57},
pmid = {41665695},
issn = {1432-1254},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Gossypium/microbiology/growth & development ; *Plant Diseases/microbiology ; New South Wales ; *Ascomycota ; Temperature ; Agriculture ; Australia ; Verticillium ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses significant challenges for agricultural production, potentially altering crop distribution, productivity, and the prevalence of plant diseases. This study focuses on the fungus Verticillium dahliae which causes disease in over 400 plant species, significantly impacting cotton in most major cotton producing countries. We investigate how climate suitability for V. dahliae could change in the future, using New South Wales (NSW), Australia, as a case study. Our research examines the interplay between factors affecting the prevalence of V. dahliae infection, including fungal strain, temperature and rainfall. Using a 1992multi-criteria analysis approach, we evaluated climate suitability for V. dahliae under both historical and projected mid-21st century future climate conditions. This method combines peer-reviewed evidence with expert knowledge to assess potential impacts. Our findings suggest that climate change is likely to alter the number of months that are suitable for V. dahliae growth and potentially shift the distribution of fungal strains across NSW. Our modelling shows that the more aggressive defoliating strain is likely to become more prevalent in northern NSW, and the less aggressive non-defoliating strain is likely to become less prevalent, particularly in northern NSW. Our study provides valuable insights for agricultural planning and adaptation strategies in the face of climate change.},
}

*Climate Change
*Gossypium/microbiology/growth & development
*Plant Diseases/microbiology
New South Wales
*Ascomycota
Temperature
Agriculture
Australia
Verticillium

@article {pmid41663409,
year = {2026},
author = {Blagojević, BD and Brunel-Muguet, S and Šućur, R and Mladenov, V and Balaž, I and Vollmann, J and Fotopoulos, V and Mäder, K},
title = {The role of spermidine in plants and humans: a pathway from climate change adaptation to health benefits.},
journal = {NPJ science of food},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41538-025-00695-2},
pmid = {41663409},
issn = {2396-8370},
support = {CA22157//European Cooperation in Science and Technology/ ; CA22157//European Cooperation in Science and Technology/ ; CA22157//European Cooperation in Science and Technology/ ; CA22157//European Cooperation in Science and Technology/ ; CA22157//European Cooperation in Science and Technology/ ; 451-03-137/2025-03/200117//Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation (Serbia)/ ; 451-03-137/2025-03/200117//Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation (Serbia)/ ; 451-03-137/2025-03/200117//Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation (Serbia)/ ; 451-03-137/2025-03/200117//Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation (Serbia)/ ; 101156281//European Commission/ ; 101156281//European Commission/ ; },
abstract = {Growing demands for healthier diets are driving agricultural and food scientists to develop climate-resilient crops and food systems that ensure nutritionally effective food. Beyond providing basic energy requirements, nutrients may actively influence human physiology and health. One such molecule, spermidine, a polyamine abundant in wheat and soybean, has attracted particular interest. From the aspect of human health, spermidine is mainly studied for healthy ageing properties and has been associated with cardioprotective, neuroprotective, and anti-cancerogenic effects. On the other hand, being present in all plants, spermidine is essential for growth, development, and stress adaptation. Endogenously or when exogenously applied, spermidine can help plants adapt to harsh climate change conditions. Bringing together current knowledge on the significance of spermidine in both plants and humans, this review aims to trace its journey From Farm to Pharm, highlighting its importance for sustainable crop production, improved nutrition, and emerging pharmacological applications.},
}