@article {pmid41509563,
year = {2026},
author = {Li, XX and Liu, B and Wang, L and Zhang, JK and Zuo, AJ and Li, XM and Peng, YJ and Jin, K and Qin, AL},
title = {Impact of Climate Change and Human Activities on Suitable Distribution of Rhodiola Species in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau: Modeling Insights for Conservation Prioritization.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {e72896},
pmid = {41509563},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Using the MaxEnt model with climatic, topographical, soil, and human activity factors, this study predicted suitable habitats for eight Rhodiola species in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) and analyzed conservation gaps via ArcGIS overlay analysis. Models demonstrated high accuracy, with area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) values ranging from 0.88 to 0.99. Human activities dominated habitat suitability for most species (contribution: 37.0%-76.4%), except R. atsaensis (RA), driven by climate (38.9%) and topography (32.8%). Current suitable habitats varied widely, with RA occupying the largest area (1.69 × 10[6] km[2]), and R. sacra (RS) the smallest (5.61 × 10[4] km[2]). Future climate scenarios show seven Rhodiola species (except RS) will expand, and all have increasing highly suitable areas. R. smithii and R. tibetica expand most; RS only expands under SSP1-2.6 in 2090. Current nature reserve coverage protects 33.42% of the suitable habitats for Rhodiola species on the plateau, with national reserves accounting for 28.13% and other protected areas (PAs) only 5.29%. Protection efficiency varies significantly among species. RA has the highest protection rate (35.38%), while R. bupleuroides and RS show the lowest (~20%). National reserves exhibit protection rates of 13.11%-29.98% for suitable habitats, surpassing other-level reserves (2.1%-8.27%). Conservation gaps are concentrated in ecologically sensitive zones such as the Hotan-Ngari, Lhasa, and eastern Chamdo. Strikingly, protection of high and medium habitats remains extremely low (5.12%). The findings provide critical insights for prioritizing strategic conservation efforts and optimizing PA networks across the QTP, thereby addressing the current protection gaps and enhancing ecological connectivity.},
}

@article {pmid41508602,
year = {2026},
author = {Yuan, Z and Lyne, V and Tian, J and Liu, H and Gao, L and Mao, X and Ma, T},
title = {Climate Change Amplifies Chronic Ammonia Risks in China's Freshwater Ecosystems.},
journal = {Environmental science & technology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c08232},
pmid = {41508602},
issn = {1520-5851},
abstract = {Ammonia toxicity poses a significant yet often overlooked risk to freshwater ecosystems. Conventional water quality standards rely on static concentration thresholds and fail to capture the dynamic nature of ammonia toxicity, which is strongly dependent on water temperature and pH. In this study, we combine high-frequency national water quality monitoring data with climate projections to evaluate both current and future chronic ammonia risks across China's freshwater systems. Our results reveal that existing criteria substantially underestimate ecological risks: approximately 71% of chronic exceedance events go undetected under most commonly used static thresholds. These risks exhibit marked spatial heterogeneity, with over 80% of northern river basins experiencing elevated chronic exposure, while southern basins face less than half the national average. Climate change is projected to intensify ammonia risks even in regions with historically strong pollution controls. Under the high-emission scenario, the national exceedance rate increases from around 8% to nearly 14% in summer, primarily driven by rising temperatures and increasingly extreme hydrological conditions. These findings demonstrate the critical limitations of fixed-threshold regulation and highlight the need for dynamic, climate-adaptive ammonia toxicity risk assessments. To effectively protect freshwater biodiversity and water quality in the face of climate change, regulatory frameworks must incorporate temperature- and pH-sensitive criteria alongside targeted, region-specific mitigation strategies.},
}

@article {pmid41508452,
year = {2026},
author = {Kozikova, D and Martínez-Lüscher, J and Antolín, MC and Goicoechea, N and Pascual, I},
title = {A consortium of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and plant growth-promoting bacteria modulates wine grape ripening and composition under climate change conditions.},
journal = {Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)},
volume = {225},
number = {},
pages = {118027},
doi = {10.1016/j.foodres.2025.118027},
pmid = {41508452},
issn = {1873-7145},
mesh = {*Vitis/microbiology/growth & development/metabolism ; *Climate Change ; *Mycorrhizae/physiology ; *Fruit/microbiology/growth & development/chemistry ; *Wine/analysis/microbiology ; Carbon Dioxide ; Temperature ; *Bacteria/metabolism ; },
abstract = {If no major changes in CO2 emissions policy take place, atmospheric CO2 and temperature are expected to increase in the coming decades, negatively affecting grape composition. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) have been reported to increase plant resilience to various stresses. This study aimed to assess whether the association of young grapevines with AMF, co-inoculated with bacteria (PGPRs), can mitigate the effects of climate change on grape composition. Two-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon plants grafted onto R110 rootstock, either inoculated with a consortium of AMF and PGPRs (+M) or with only PGPRs (-M), were exposed to two CO2 levels (ambient CO2, AC, or 700 ppm, EC) and two temperatures (ambient temperature, AT, or ambient temperature increased by 4 °C, ET) in a factorial design (2x2x2). Plants under ET experienced about 5 heat waves and 21 days with maximum temperatures above 40 °C, 2 heat waves and 4 days above 40 °C in AT. ET reduced berry mass, total soluble solids, and acidity in the must; these differences were less pronounced in +M. Grapes under ET had lower concentration of anthocyanins but these were more methylated (malvidins) and coumaroylated, regardless of the CO2 level and AMF inoculation. The concentration of total amino acids and yeast assimilable N decreased under EC, whereas ET decreased the relative abundance of proline. co-inoculation of AMF and PGPRs increased the concentration of total and aroma precursor amino acids, especially under ACAT, and proline abundance, thus partially counteracting the effects of both EC and ET. Co-inoculation of AMF and bacteria helped attenuate some of the effects of climate change on grape berry ripening and primary metabolite composition.},
}

*Vitis/microbiology/growth & development/metabolism
*Climate Change
*Mycorrhizae/physiology
*Fruit/microbiology/growth & development/chemistry
*Wine/analysis/microbiology
Carbon Dioxide
Temperature
*Bacteria/metabolism

@article {pmid41508368,
year = {2026},
author = {Wesseltoft, JB and de Jonge, N and Hansen, MM and Høye, TT and Ørsted, M and Kristensen, TN},
title = {Heat but Not Cold Tolerance Is Phylogenetically Constrained in Greenlandic Terrestrial Arthropods Under Future Global Warming.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {1},
pages = {e70687},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70687},
pmid = {41508368},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {0156-00024B//European co-funded Partnership BiodivClim-191 ASICS/ ; NNF23OC0082599//Novo Nordisk Fonden/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; Greenland ; *Arthropods/physiology/genetics ; Phylogeny ; *Global Warming ; Cold Temperature ; Hot Temperature ; *Thermotolerance ; Climate Change ; },
abstract = {The Arctic is currently warming at up to four times the global average. Likewise, climate variability within and across seasons is predicted to markedly increase in the future. This may challenge organisms in these pristine environments, making it critically important to understand their thermal biology and evolutionary potential. For Arctic ectotherms in particular, thermal tolerance limits and responses to climate change are mostly unknown. Knowledge on this is urgently needed to enable prediction of climate change impacts on future distributions of biodiversity in these rapidly changing environments. Here, we provide data on upper and lower thermal limits of 93 Greenlandic species of insects, arachnids, and collembolans caught and tested in the field and identified using barcode sequencing. This represents ~8% of described terrestrial Greenlandic arthropod species. We found pronounced differences in heat and cold tolerance among species and a strong phylogenetic signal for both heat tolerance and thermal scope (difference between upper and lower thermal limits). We argue that this indicates a limited capacity for coping with increasing and more variable future temperatures through evolutionary adaptation. Further, we modelled future increases in microhabitat temperatures in our sampling area. We found that > 25% of the investigated species may periodically experience stressful high temperatures in the future. These results suggest that climate change will likely result in substantial changes in distributions and abundances of terrestrial arthropods in Southern Greenland.},
}

Animals
Greenland
*Arthropods/physiology/genetics
Phylogeny
*Global Warming
Cold Temperature
Hot Temperature
*Thermotolerance
Climate Change

@article {pmid41508227,
year = {2025},
author = {Wu, DH and Kang, CZ and Meng, WH and Zhang, CC and Wang, HY and Ma, Q and Wang, YH and Guo, LP},
title = {[Prediction of suitable habitats for Chrysanthemum indicum under climate change based on Biomod2 ensemble modeling].},
journal = {Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica},
volume = {50},
number = {19},
pages = {5363-5372},
doi = {10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20250529.101},
pmid = {41508227},
issn = {1001-5302},
mesh = {*Chrysanthemum/growth & development ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; China ; Humans ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Models, Theoretical ; Plants, Medicinal/growth & development ; },
abstract = {With increasing market demand for traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and intensifying global climate change, the conservation of wild medicinal plant resources has become a critical issue. This study investigates the dynamics of suitable planting areas for Chrysanthemum indicum under both climate change and human activities. Using integrated species distribution models(SDMs) and the climate, soil, and human footprint data, this study predicted the current and future distribution patterns of this plant under different carbon emission scenarios. Key findings revealed that human activities exerted the most significant constraint on C. indicum distribution, surpassing climate and soil factors. Exclusion of human interference expanded the suitable habitats by 19.3%, with highly suitable areas extending towards north and northeast China. Under the SSP126 scenario, the area of suitable habitats was projected to have a marginal increase(+0.37%) by 2100, accompanied by expansion of highly suitable habitats along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Conversely, the SSP585 scenario projected significant habitat contraction(-11.57%) with enlarged centroid shifts, exposing traditional highly suitable regions like Hunan and Guizhou provinces to degradation risks. This study pioneers in quantifying the overwhelming influence of human activities on C. indicum distribution and highlights the protective role of low-carbon policies in mitigating habitat loss. The outcomes provide scientific support for developing climate-resilient management strategies that balance resource utilization and ecological conservation, while demonstrating the practical value of multi-model integration in sustainable use of medicinal plant resources. Future studies should incorporate real-time monitoring data to enhance dynamic predictions, thereby help the TCM industry to respond to global change.},
}

*Chrysanthemum/growth & development
*Climate Change
*Ecosystem
China
Humans
Conservation of Natural Resources
Models, Theoretical
Plants, Medicinal/growth & development

@article {pmid41508172,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, BJ and Zhao, ZY and Li, L and Bi, YQ and Amuguleng, and Chimedragchaa, CS and Myadagbadam, US and Azzaya, JK and Li, MH},
title = {[Suitability zoning of Saposhnikovia divaricata in Mongolia under climate change based on MaxEnt model and Biomod2 ensemble model].},
journal = {Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica},
volume = {50},
number = {21},
pages = {6008-6016},
doi = {10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20250702.101},
pmid = {41508172},
issn = {1001-5302},
mesh = {Mongolia ; Climate Change ; *Apiaceae/growth & development/chemistry ; Ecosystem ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/analysis/chemistry ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; Soil/chemistry ; },
abstract = {Medicinal plants represent a critical component of natural resources and play a vital role in global healthcare and therapeutic systems. Saposhnikovia divaricata, a well-known traditional medicinal plant, exhibits ecological and quality suitability that is strongly influenced by various environmental factors. To investigate the suitable distribution and accumulation patterns of active components in S. divaricata in Mongolia, this study integrated climatic, soil, and topographic variables to evaluate its habitat suitability by using both the MaxEnt model and the Biomod2 ensemble modeling approach. The predictive performance of the two models was compared. High-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) was employed to quantify the active components in collected S. divaricata samples, enabling a comprehensive quality assessment. The results demonstrated that the MaxEnt model achieved an area under curve(AUC) of 0.933 and a true skill statistic(TSS) value of 0.737, while the Biomod2 ensemble model showed improved performance with an AUC of 0.957 and a TSS value of 0.741. The most suitable regions for the growth of S. divaricata were identified as Dornod, Khentii, Selenge, Darkhan-Uul, Bulgan, Orkhon, and T9v provinces. Ecological suitability was primarily influenced by elevation(ELEVATION), precipitation during the warmest quarter(BIO18), and annual mean temperature(BIO1). The accumulation of prim-O-glucosylcimifugin was closely related to temperature, precipitation, and soil particle size, while the content of 5-O-methylvisammioside was largely influenced by precipitation and soil physicochemical properties, including base saturation, aluminum saturation, and cation exchange capacity. This study provides guidance for seed introduction, cultivation, and standardized production of S. divaricata in Mongolia.},
}

Mongolia
Climate Change
*Apiaceae/growth & development/chemistry
Ecosystem
Drugs, Chinese Herbal/analysis/chemistry
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
Soil/chemistry

@article {pmid41507419,
year = {2026},
author = {Pakravan-Charvadeh, MR and Maleknia, R},
title = {The role of beliefs and behavioral intentions in the analysis of community health responses to climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-35106-3},
pmid = {41507419},
issn = {2045-2322},
}

@article {pmid41507207,
year = {2026},
author = {Sun, J and Lv, W and Wang, S and Iler, AM and Meng, F and Li, B and Zhou, Y and Lv, J and Yuan, F and Luo, C and Peñuelas, J and Yao, T and Piao, S},
title = {Functional group and aridity regulate impacts of climate change on plant phenology: a meta-analysis.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-025-68242-x},
pmid = {41507207},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {The interaction between temperature and precipitation greatly affects plant phenology. However, these effects can vary between additive, antagonistic, and synergistic, and it is not clear what determines these different outcomes. One hypothesis is that the effect on plant phenology varies with aridity and plant functional group. Here, we find support for this hypothesis using a global meta-analysis on the timing of leaf-out (2178 values from 55 experimental sites) and flowering (4027 values from 117 experimental sites). We find that, globally, the onset of leaf-out is more influenced by water availability than by temperature, while first flowering is more affected by temperature than by precipitation. On its own, warming advances leaf-out for all functional groups (except in semi-humid regions), whereas warming combined with decreased precipitation delays leaf-out in semi-arid regions. Warming also advances flowering across all functional groups, regardless of changes in precipitation and aridity. We observe synergistic effects of warming and precipitation on leaf-out for forbs in semi-arid regions, while antagonistic effects occur for grasses and sedges except in arid regions. Our findings suggest that considering drought tolerance or resistance of plants across ambient climates is critical for improving our understanding and predictions of how plant phenology responds to climate change.},
}

@article {pmid41506927,
year = {2026},
author = {Tong, M and Vargas, N and Jha, N and Neshat, M and Bi, P and Bambrick, H},
title = {Two decades of climate change and its impact on emergency department presentations in the Australian Capital Territory: Past trend and future projection.},
journal = {Australian and New Zealand journal of public health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {100296},
doi = {10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100296},
pmid = {41506927},
issn = {1753-6405},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this study were to explore health impact of climate change over the last two decades in the Australian Capital Territory and to project future changes under climate change.

METHODS: A time series design was used to assess temperature increases due to climate change and emergency department presentations.

RESULTS: A total of 1,442,354 emergency department presentations occurred, with 2.49% of emergency department presentations attributed to heat and 4.00% attributed to cold. Future projections indicated heat-attributable fraction will increase to 2.72% and cold-attributable fraction will decline to 3.21% by the middle of this century. The younger age group exhibited highest relative risks from both heat and cold, the middle age group was particularly sensitive to heat, while older adults were most vulnerable to cold.

CONCLUSIONS: Heat and cold contribute to increased emergency department presentations, with distinct age-specific vulnerabilities to temperature extremes. Projections indicate rising health burden associated with non-optimal temperatures, primarily driven by increasing heat-attributable fraction and concurrent decline in the cold-attributable fraction.

These findings highlight the urgent need for region-specific climate change adaptation strategies to mitigate the growing health impacts of temperature extremes, protect vulnerable populations and prepare healthcare systems for projected changes of emergency department presentations in the Australian Capital Territory under future climate conditions.},
}

@article {pmid41505549,
year = {2026},
author = {Pillar, VD and Winck, BR},
title = {Natural grasslands used for grazing livestock can mitigate climate change.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {391},
number = {6781},
pages = {eaea8344},
doi = {10.1126/science.aea8344},
pmid = {41505549},
issn = {1095-9203},
}

@article {pmid41504836,
year = {2026},
author = {Coll-Planell, M and Rodó-Zárate, M},
title = {Correction: Climate Relief Maps: A methodological framework for exploring everyday experiences of climate change through an intersectional lens.},
journal = {Ambio},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1007/s13280-025-02312-8},
pmid = {41504836},
issn = {1654-7209},
}

@article {pmid41503950,
year = {2026},
author = {Huang, X and Unger, A and Shenkar, N and Zhan, A},
title = {Evolving Gene Expression Plasticity Under Climate Change: A Case Study of Thermal Adaptation in the Invasive Tunicate Herdmania momus.},
journal = {Molecular ecology},
volume = {35},
number = {1},
pages = {e70236},
doi = {10.1111/mec.70236},
pmid = {41503950},
issn = {1365-294X},
support = {32101352//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 32561143021//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 32471740//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Urochordata/genetics/physiology ; Introduced Species ; *Adaptation, Physiological/genetics ; Mediterranean Sea ; *Acclimatization/genetics ; *Gene Expression ; Temperature ; Biological Evolution ; },
abstract = {Phenotypic plasticity provides organisms with immediate resilience to environmental variability, yet its evolutionary trajectories and long-term role in adaptation under climate change remain unresolved. The invasive ascidian Herdmania momus, originating from the Red Sea and expanding into the rapidly warming and environmentally variable Mediterranean Sea, provides an ideal natural model for examining how gene expression plasticity evolves under accelerating climate change. By comparing gene expression plasticity of H. momus derived from native and invasive populations under temperature stress, we investigated the evolutionary trajectories of gene expression plasticity during the early stages of biological invasion. Our results reveal widespread transcriptional shifts and pronounced regional differences in plastic responses, indicating that gene expression plasticity can evolve rapidly following recent colonisation. Invasive Mediterranean populations exhibited reduced plasticity under both heat and cold stress. Genes associated with energy metabolism displayed consistent upregulation in both native and invasive ranges, underscoring their conserved role in thermal adaptation. Reaction norm analyses revealed that front-loading, characterised by elevated baseline expression but reduced plasticity, was the predominant pattern in Mediterranean populations, followed by high plasticity, dampening and amplifying responses. Notably, front-loading was enriched in genes involved in cellular stress responses, Sterol Regulatory Element-Binding Protein (SREBP) signalling and protein ubiquitination, suggesting that the evolution of plasticity should be function-dependent during rapid colonisation of changing climates. These findings shed light on the role of phenotypic plasticity in shaping adaptive evolution during biological invasions and in the broader context of climate change.},
}

Animals
*Climate Change
*Urochordata/genetics/physiology
Introduced Species
*Adaptation, Physiological/genetics
Mediterranean Sea
*Acclimatization/genetics
*Gene Expression
Temperature
Biological Evolution

@article {pmid41503391,
year = {2026},
author = {Sari, İ and Ismael, B and Ullah, F and Agoundé, G and Yildiz, F},
title = {Climatic Variables as Drivers of Pterocarpus erinaceus (Fabaceae): Distribution and the Implications of Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {e72820},
pmid = {41503391},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Pterocarpus erinaceus is an ecologically and economically important tree species native to the Sahel region of West Africa, facing severe threats due to overexploitation, habitat degradation, and climate change. This study assesses the impact of key climatic variables on the species' current distribution and projects potential range shifts across Africa under mid-21st century climate scenarios. Using an ensemble modeling approach that combines various algorithms and utilizes 37 comprehensive climatic variables, the analysis revealed significant patterns of highly suitable habitat, concentrated primarily in West Africa. Projections under low and medium emission scenarios for 2040-2060 and 2080-2100 periods predict a reduction in climatically unsuitable areas and a potential expansion of suitable habitats, suggesting that the species may be somewhat resilient to medium-term climate changes. The primary climatic factors limiting the species' distribution were identified as the Mean Temperature of the Driest Quarter and the Climatic Moisture Index. These results underscore the species' ecophysiological dependence on specific temperature and moisture regimes. Crucially, while our projections suggest the species exhibits resilience and potential habitat expansion under medium-term climate change, its realization is contingent upon mitigating persistent anthropogenic pressures. Therefore, to ensure the species' long-term persistence and maintain the ecological integrity of the West African Savanna Biome, conservation strategies must prioritize aggressive, in situ actions focused on sustainable management, controlled harvesting, and the protection of current and future suitable habitats, rather than focusing solely on long-term climate change adaptation measures.},
}

@article {pmid41503345,
year = {2026},
author = {Yang, L and Ma, Z and Meng, F and Wang, R and Chen, S and Liu, C and Ho, HC and Xu, M and Chua, AQ and Hsu, LY and Jia, Y and Zhang, Y and Huang, C and Ji, JS},
title = {Climate change and antimicrobial resistance in the Western Pacific: a mixed-methods systematic analysis.},
journal = {The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific},
volume = {67},
number = {},
pages = {101772},
pmid = {41503345},
issn = {2666-6065},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are escalating public health threats globally. The Western Pacific Region faces unique climatic and socioeconomic vulnerabilities, but evidence on this climate-AMR intersection is limited. We aimed to systematically provide evidence on this critical issue.

METHODS: We conducted a three-stage mixed-methods systematic analysis: (1) a narrative review mapping the regional AMR landscape and summarizing potential climate-driven mechanisms; (2) a systematic review (PubMed and Google Scholar, January 2000-March 2025) of regional quantitative studies; and (3) an empirical quantitative analysis using a longitudinal panel dataset. This analysis completes our systematic approach by visualizing AMR mortality trends (using data from the GRAM project) and applying regression analysis to model AMR-attributable death rates based on climatic and socioeconomic factors, providing quantitative evidence of the regional situation and its potential drivers.

FINDINGS: Literature review evidence showed that increasing temperature caused by climate change directly accelerates bacterial growth and resistance mutation rates and indirectly affects healthcare disruptions and antibiotic misuse during extreme weather events. We included 18 quantitative studies synthesised using the SWiM framework, which provided more specific evidence that higher temperatures are associated with increased clinical resistance rates and enhanced environmental dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). Our quantitative analysis found that a 1 °C increase in mean ambient temperature was associated with higher AMR-attributable mortality from carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB; β = 0.652, 95% CI 0.579-0.724, p < 0.001) and carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA; β = 0.422, 95% CI 0.304-0.541, p < 0.001). It also revealed that socioeconomic factors have heterogeneous effects.

INTERPRETATION: Climatic conditions and socioeconomic vulnerabilities jointly shape AMR risks in the Western Pacific Region. Projected increases in extreme weather events threaten to strain healthcare systems further and worsen antibiotic misuse. Strengthening climate-resilient health systems, improving multisectoral AMR governance, and establishing integrated AMR-climate surveillance networks are essential regional priorities.

FUNDING: This work is supported by World Health Organization (WPRO/2024-02/AGE-DHP/22552 4), National Natural Science Foundation of China (82422064, 82250610230, 72374228, 72074234), Natural Science Foundation of Beijing (IS23105), National Bureau for Disease Control and Prevention (20241660047), Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Program, China (2025A04J5118), Fundamental Scientific Research Funds for Central Universities, China (SYSU-25wkjc02), National Major Science and Technology Project of China (No. 2024ZD0524500), and Singapore National Medical Research Council (CoSTAR-HS CG21APR2005; AMRITS MOH-001326-01).},
}

@article {pmid41501463,
year = {2026},
author = {Chemke, R and Yuval, J},
title = {Climate change shifts the North Pacific storm track polewards.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41501463},
issn = {1476-4687},
abstract = {Across the North Pacific Ocean, the mid-latitude storm track accounts for most of the heat and moisture transport into the Arctic and western North America, considerably influencing regional precipitation and temperature patterns[1,2]. By the end of this century, the winter North Pacific storm track is projected to shift polewards[3-6], with substantial implications for oceanic ecosystems and land-based water availability[1,7]. Although atmospheric reanalyses suggest a polewards shift of the storm track[7-12], the lack of an observed wind record has left it uncertain whether the storm-track shift has occurred in recent decades, and what role climate change plays in determining the storm-track position. Here we derive an observational constraint for mid-latitude storm tracks and show that the winter North Pacific storm track has shifted substantially polewards, emerging from natural variability. A polewards shift of storm track-induced heat and moisture flux is also evident over western North America, implying regional impacts on precipitation and temperature patterns. Our analysis further reveals that climate models underestimate the polewards shift of the storm track in recent decades, suggesting that the future human-induced impacts on both the North Pacific ecosystem and western North America might be larger than in current predictions.},
}

@article {pmid41501400,
year = {2026},
author = {Naghipour, AA and Yousefi, B and Moradi, M},
title = {Climate change impacts on future habitat suitability of the endangered Persian leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor) in Southern Iran.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {198},
number = {2},
pages = {104},
pmid = {41501400},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Iran ; *Ecosystem ; *Endangered Species ; *Panthera/physiology ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {The Persian leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor) is a keystone and endangered species in Iran, facing significant threats due to climate change, habitat degradation, and declining prey availability. This study aims to identify suitable habitats for the Persian leopard in Fars Province, located in southern Iran, and to assess the potential impacts of climate change on its future distribution. Habitat suitability modeling was conducted using MaxEnt software, incorporating a range of environmental variables, including topographic, climatic, land use/land cover, and anthropogenic factors. Additionally, to enhance model accuracy, the current and projected distributions of key prey species, such as wild goats and sheep, were incorporated. According to the results, approximately 12.53% of the total area of Fars Province (equivalent to 15,381.86 km[2]) is currently classified as suitable habitat for the Persian leopard. To predict the effects of climate change by the year 2070, two general circulation models (MRI-ESM2-0 and BCC-CSM2-MR) were applied under the SSP245 and SSP585 climate scenarios. The results indicate that climate change is likely to cause considerable shifts in habitat suitability, with an estimated loss of 23.46 to 39.81% of suitable habitats in Fars Province by 2070. These findings highlight the urgent need to revise current conservation and management strategies, emphasizing the identification and protection of critical habitats in the face of anticipated climate impacts.},
}

Animals
*Climate Change
Iran
*Ecosystem
*Endangered Species
*Panthera/physiology
*Conservation of Natural Resources
*Environmental Monitoring

@article {pmid41501062,
year = {2026},
author = {Guo, H and Koeve, W and Kriest, I and Frenger, I and Tanhua, T and Brandt, P and He, Y and Xue, T and Oschlies, A},
title = {North Atlantic ventilation change over the past three decades is potentially driven by climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {200},
pmid = {41501062},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {The North Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) ventilates a large part of the world ocean via the formation of mode waters and North Atlantic Deep Water. The extent to which human activities have impacted this ventilation system remains unclear. To assess the temporal variations of ocean ventilation in the North Atlantic, we calculated the "age" of seawater, that is, the duration since its last contact with the ocean surface, from both observed and simulated chlorofluorocarbon-12 and sulfur hexafluoride concentrations. Our results indicate that, despite fluctuations in ventilation strength in the Labrador Sea over the past decades, the North Atlantic waters are generally aging. By integrating observations with model simulations, we propose that this aging trend is indicative of a climate change signal rather than natural variability.},
}

@article {pmid41500773,
year = {2026},
author = {Tuna, T and Batu, Z},
title = {The Relationship Between Climate Change Awareness, Sustainable Nutrition Behaviours and Acceptability of Alternative Protein Sources in Generation Z: A Cross-Sectional Study.},
journal = {Nutrition bulletin},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/nbu.70045},
pmid = {41500773},
issn = {1467-3010},
abstract = {This study investigates the relationship between climate change awareness, sustainable nutrition behaviours, and the acceptability of alternative protein sources among Generation Z university students. This cross-sectional study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining structured quantitative measures and open-ended qualitative questions in a digital survey. A total of 785 university students aged 18-29 from Türkiye participated in the study. The survey included the Behavioural Scale for Sustainable Nutrition, the Global Climate Change Awareness Scale, and the Attitudes Toward Alternative Protein Sources Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, post hoc Tukey HSD tests, and correlation analyses (Pearson/Spearman) were conducted to examine the associations between climate change awareness, sustainable nutrition behaviours, and the acceptability of alternative protein sources, including edible mushrooms, algae, flowers, grasshoppers, crickets, and cultured meat. A statistically significant but moderate positive relationship was observed between climate change awareness and sustainable nutrition behaviours, particularly in food purchasing habits. A weaker but positive association was found for food preference, food waste reduction, and seasonal and local dietary practices. Participants reported low familiarity with alternative protein sources, with the highest acceptability for edible mushrooms (74.5%), followed by edible flowers (37.8%) and cultured meat (14.4%). While greater climate change awareness was linked to a higher willingness to consume certain alternative protein sources, this did not consistently translate into broader acceptance. These findings highlight the need for targeted awareness campaigns and educational initiatives to overcome cultural barriers and food neophobia, fostering a greater acceptance of sustainable protein sources.},
}

@article {pmid41500679,
year = {2026},
author = {de Melo Viríssimo, F},
title = {The ocean is our greatest ally in mitigating climate change, but overusing it as climate "solution" could be counterproductive.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {392},
number = {},
pages = {r2635},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.r2635},
pmid = {41500679},
issn = {1756-1833},
}

@article {pmid41499983,
year = {2026},
author = {Ben Harraf, R and Mhada, M and Moçayd, NE},
title = {Climate change and crop production in North Africa: Insights from machine learning models.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {398},
number = {},
pages = {128451},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128451},
pmid = {41499983},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Climate change is disrupting crop growth, presenting significant challenges to food security and agricultural planning. Accurately projecting future crop yields is essential for anticipating these challenges and enabling farmers to adopt proactive measures. This study evaluates the impact of temperature and precipitation variations on major crops in North Africa, including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt. A detailed seasonal analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between climatic conditions, derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, and FAO crop yield data. To capture the non-linear dynamics between climate variables and crop yields, several machine learning models were implemented, including Multiple Linear Regression (MLR), Random Forest (RF), and eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost). The best-performing model was selected to generate future yield projections. Future climate projections, based on the SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios from the CMIP6 dataset, were used as inputs to simulate crop yields over three time horizons: near-term (2015-2050), mid-term (2051-2080), and long-term (2081-2100), compared to the historical baseline (1981-2014). The results reveal an overall increase in temperature and a decline in precipitation, leading to projected yield reductions for several crops. However, some crops - such as maize and sorghum - appear more resilient, particularly under irrigated conditions. The findings contribute to a better understanding of climate-yield interactions in semi-arid regions and demonstrate the value of data-driven models for long-term agricultural planning. The results also identify the most vulnerable crop species to climate change and highlight more resilient alternatives. These insights can support policymakers, researchers, and agricultural stakeholders in identifying climate-resilient crops, optimizing land use, and developing region-specific adaptation strategies.},
}

@article {pmid41499548,
year = {2026},
author = {Mackay, MI and Klas, A and Kothe, EJ and Barford, K and Fernando, JW and Ling, M},
title = {Understanding what Australians find fearful and hopeful about climate change through qualitative approaches.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {e0339306},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0339306},
pmid = {41499548},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Fear/psychology ; Australia ; Adult ; Female ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Qualitative Research ; Young Adult ; Adolescent ; Australasian People ; },
abstract = {Future-oriented emotional appeals, such as fear or hope, may be more effective in increasing climate action when they reflect the specific fears and hopes of the target population. However, qualitative evidence on what people find uniquely fearful and uniquely hopeful about climate change remains limited. To address this gap, an online qualitative survey asked 299 Australians (Mage = 33.09, SDage = 12.14) to identify what they found fearful and hopeful about climate change. Through inductive thematic analysis, three themes reflected Australians' fear: (1) 'Change and Instability', (2) 'Inaction and Negligence by Government, Large Corporations, and Others', and (3) 'Intergenerational Impacts and Legacy'. Additionally, three themes reflected Australians' hope: (1) 'Changing Attitudes and Changing Pro-environmental Habits', (2) 'Progress, Technology, Sustainability, and Innovation', and (3) 'An Opportunity for Change'. While some elements of what Australians find fearful or hopeful may be unique (e.g., bushfires), others (e.g., intergenerational impacts) align with global concerns. These insights offer valuable guidance for designing interventions that aim to foster fear and hope to promote climate action.},
}

*Climate Change
Humans
*Fear/psychology
Australia
Adult
Female
Male
Middle Aged
Surveys and Questionnaires
Qualitative Research
Young Adult
Adolescent
Australasian People

@article {pmid41499012,
year = {2026},
author = {Chen, JH and Yu, RT},
title = {Correction to: Assessing the distribution pattern of Saussurea medusa under climate change using an optimized MaxEnt model in Qinghai‑Xizang Plateau.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {198},
number = {2},
pages = {98},
doi = {10.1007/s10661-025-14965-9},
pmid = {41499012},
issn = {1573-2959},
}

@article {pmid41495562,
year = {2026},
author = {Banerjee, S and Sati, VP},
title = {Spatiotemporal pattern and climate change impact on current and future invasion of Lantana camara in the Central Himalayas.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {198},
number = {2},
pages = {93},
pmid = {41495562},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Introduced Species/statistics & numerical data ; *Lantana/growth & development/physiology ; Ecosystem ; *Environmental Monitoring ; Plant Weeds/growth & development ; Biodiversity ; Altitude ; India ; Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; Himalayas ; },
abstract = {Global climate change presents numerous changes to terrestrial ecosystems, including warming, species extinction, habitat shrinkage and shift, invasion of weed species, and biodiversity loss. Mountain regions such as the Himalayas are witnessing species alterations and habitat shifts. Invasive species, such as Lantana camara, are among the species most affected by climate change-induced warming. Multiple studies focused on the negative impact of this weed, its physiology, medicinal properties, and growth in the tropics under climate change. A gap remained in understanding how this weed interacts and grows in different ecosystems across the altitudinal gradient of mountainous landscapes under climate change. The Central Himalayas provide a platform for studying climate-induced altitudinal habitat change, with a decadal rate of warming ranging from 0.3 to 0.9 °C and high variations in elevation (213 to 7500 m). The distribution of Lantana camara in 2000, 2024, and 2050 has been estimated in response to changing climatic setups using a random forest algorithm. Findings revealed a strong correlation between habitat shifts of Lantana camara and changes in thermal zones, resulting in a 173% expansion of its habitat between 2000 and 2050. Lantana camara is climbing to middle altitudes from the lowlands, invading present-day temperate ecosystems. Without immediate intervention, it can disrupt the availability of medicinal herbs and species composition in middle and high altitudes. Thus, management of this weed using a combination of manual, mechanical, chemical, and biological methods needs to be implemented.},
}

*Climate Change
*Introduced Species/statistics & numerical data
*Lantana/growth & development/physiology
Ecosystem
*Environmental Monitoring
Plant Weeds/growth & development
Biodiversity
Altitude
India
Spatio-Temporal Analysis
Himalayas

@article {pmid41495471,
year = {2026},
author = {Robinson, SA},
title = {To improve resilience to climate change, track what endures.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {649},
number = {8096},
pages = {289},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-025-04122-0},
pmid = {41495471},
issn = {1476-4687},
}

@article {pmid41495470,
year = {2026},
author = {Rodriguez-Pardo, C and Tavoni, M},
title = {Rethink how we build AI to enable effective climate-change mitigation.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {649},
number = {8096},
pages = {289},
doi = {10.1038/d41586-025-04123-z},
pmid = {41495470},
issn = {1476-4687},
}

@article {pmid41495306,
year = {2026},
author = {Johns, ND and Wang, Y and White, ED and Garmany, K and Feagin, RA and Guillen, GJ},
title = {Episodic Salinity Management to Counter Climate Change Effects on Tidal Brackish and Fresh Wetlands.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {76},
number = {2},
pages = {60},
pmid = {41495306},
issn = {1432-1009},
mesh = {*Wetlands ; *Climate Change ; *Salinity ; Animals ; Droughts ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Fresh Water ; Ducks ; Texas ; },
abstract = {The capacity of brackish and freshwater tidal marshes to accrete vertically in response to sea level rise is threatened where drought and salinity intrusion are being amplified by climate change. Episodic salinity management with purchased augmented freshwater is an option for two modest-sized tracts in southeast Texas, where drought and hydrologic modifications threaten wetland resiliency and the Mottled Duck. We developed a transferable methodology to assess biophysical benefits in a spatially explicit manner for these heterogeneous wetlands. Four salinity objectives reflected zonal geography of the wetland plant communities and Mottled Duck brood-rearing needs. A calibrated daily wetlands hydrologic-salinity model contrasted scenarios of severe drought with those of freshwater augmentation. The volume of freshwater available, up to 12.33 M m[3] per year, could be effective at moderating salinity over significant wetland areas, but benefits were sensitive to management approach, as well as delivery rates and duration of augmentation. Additionally, fixed freshwater application rates could depress salinities to suboptimal ranges and waste a purchased resource. Feedback scenarios based on in-marsh salinity conditions elevated the ratio of benefits to delivered water volumes but would entail additional monitoring and management cost. Compared to the extremely deleterious conditions of severe drought, most freshwater augmentation approaches would greatly benefit the Mottled Duck and the productivity of the wetland vegetation within the tracts. However, portions of a fragile brackish zone dominated by Spartina patens would remain at risk from elevated salinity, suggesting a need for complementary restoration actions.},
}

*Wetlands
*Climate Change
*Salinity
Animals
Droughts
*Conservation of Natural Resources/methods
Fresh Water
Ducks
Texas

@article {pmid41495025,
year = {2026},
author = {Chen, Y and Su, Z and Woolway, RI and Wanders, N and Wu, S and Huang, Z and Luo, M},
title = {Persistent river heatwaves are emerging worldwide under climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {94},
pmid = {41495025},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {Rivers and the organisms living within them are highly vulnerable to hot thermal extremes. However, very little is known about river heatwaves, consecutive episodes of anomalously high temperature in rivers, and how they may evolve under climate change. Here we show that river heatwaves will become more intense and more persistent globally by the end of the 21[st] century, with some tropical rivers reaching a persistent year-round heatwave state in the early 21[st] century. Under the high-greenhouse-gas-emission scenario (Representative Concentration Pathway 8.5), the average intensity of river heatwaves will increase by ~4.2-fold, and the average duration by ~95-fold, relative to the baseline period (1976-2005). Nearly half of the world's rivers are expected to experience a year-round heatwave state by the 2090 s. Global population exposure to river heatwaves will reach 16.8 billion person-weeks annually, with a disproportionately heavier burden on vulnerable low-income regions, such as the Congo River basin. Emerging persistent river heatwaves may push river ecosystems and aquatic organisms to their resilience limits, causing irreversible changes and widespread impacts.},
}

@article {pmid41494417,
year = {2026},
author = {Torres Tejera, ME and Almécija Pérez, MC and Guitián Domínguez, M and Navarro Beltrá, M},
title = {[The silent impact of climate change on our mental health: Anxiety and stress in a changing world].},
journal = {Atencion primaria},
volume = {58},
number = {1},
pages = {103386},
doi = {10.1016/j.aprim.2025.103386},
pmid = {41494417},
issn = {1578-1275},
abstract = {Climate change is not only affecting the planet, it is also profoundly impacting our mental health. In these times, talking about how anxiety, stress and other emotional problems are growing due to the consequences of climate change, from distress over natural disasters to sadness over the loss of our ecosystems, is something that has become necessary. Several studies are already putting the spotlight on these effects, showing how millions of people, especially young people, feel worry, uncertainty and even hopelessness about the future. They are also exploring ways to address these problems by connecting people's well-being with care for the planet. In addition, it underscores the importance of public policy including this approach to protect our mental health in the midst of the climate crisis.},
}

@article {pmid41494348,
year = {2026},
author = {Hao, N and Zhao, Y and Deng, Z and Sun, P and Liu, J and Cao, Q and Zhao, W},
title = {Informing atmospheric pollution hotspots and exposure risks under climate change using machine learning: Evidence from 2843 Chinese regions.},
journal = {Journal of hazardous materials},
volume = {502},
number = {},
pages = {141002},
doi = {10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.141002},
pmid = {41494348},
issn = {1873-3336},
abstract = {Between 2013 and 2022, air pollution exposure caused over one million deaths annually in China, and climate change may further increase such exposure. Here we apply time series and causal inference models to quantify the changes in CO, NO2, O3, SO2, PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations and the relative impacts on all-cause deaths (ACD) in 2843 regions under climate change. We show extreme high temperature and drought increased by 2 and 3 days on average annually in China, whereas extreme precipitation and low temperature decreased by 2 days. In addition to the national upward trend in O3 (average annual increase of 2.66 %), other air pollutants only in climate-sensitive regions (western, northeastern, and southeastern China) show regional increases. Climatic indicators such as surface pressure and lake bottom temperature play significant roles in regulating and forecasting air pollution. All air pollutants except SO2 show positive causal associations with ACD, with each unit increase in pollutants associated with an average of 30.68 ± 24.87 deaths, and co-exposure (various combinations) and climatic indicators amplify health effects, but with increased uncertainty. Our results suggest that climate change and extreme climate events will further increase the risk of severe air pollution and associated deaths in China. SYNOPSIS: This study proposes a deep learning model based on pollutant concentration under the background of climate change (RSSFF) for predicting changes in pollutant concentration and its causal relationship with all-cause deaths.},
}

@article {pmid41494328,
year = {2025},
author = {Requena-Ramírez, MD and Rodríguez-Suárez, C and Hornero-Méndez, D and Atienza, SG},
title = {Carotenoid content in durum wheat grains is affected by short heat waves (SHWs): The biofortification of β,β-carotenoids as an opportunity in a climate change scenario.},
journal = {Food chemistry},
volume = {503},
number = {},
pages = {147820},
doi = {10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.147820},
pmid = {41494328},
issn = {1873-7072},
abstract = {We evaluated the impact of simulated Short Heat Waves (SHW) on carotenoid content and profile in elite varieties and durum wheat landraces with high levels in β,β-branch derived carotenoids. The SHW stress resulted in a decline in grains/spike and thousand kernel weight (TKW) and an increase in protein content. The effect of SHW stress was more pronounced in the landraces due to later flowering. The SHW treatment resulted in a reduction of grain carotenoid content (fresh weight basis). Carotenoids from the β,ε- biosynthesis branch experienced higher losses compared to those from the β,β- branch in both varieties and landraces, although the landraces exhibited a much lower reduction in the β,β-branch compared to elite varieties. In this work, we explore the potential of a carotenoid biofortification strategy based on β,β-carotenoids as an alternative that would be less adversely affected by a climate change scenario.},
}

@article {pmid41492663,
year = {2026},
author = {Aristodimou, A and Raptopoulos, Z},
title = {A global warning in warm waters: the impact of climate change on the distribution and virulence of non-cholerae Vibrio species.},
journal = {Infectious diseases (London, England)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-4},
doi = {10.1080/23744235.2025.2612604},
pmid = {41492663},
issn = {2374-4243},
}

@article {pmid41492555,
year = {2026},
author = {Ruiz-Torrubia, F and Garbisu, C and Epelde, L},
title = {Data on the effect of climate change-related variables on the abundance of antibiotic resistance genes in a manure-amended soil.},
journal = {Data in brief},
volume = {64},
number = {},
pages = {112358},
pmid = {41492555},
issn = {2352-3409},
abstract = {This article presents a dataset of antibiotic resistance gene abundances obtained when exposing soil, previously amended with oxytetracycline-spiked cow manure, to different temperatures and moisture contents as two highly relevant climate change-related variables. The absolute abundances of six antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and two mobile genetic element (MGE)-linked genes were determined by droplet-digital PCR. Data on soil microbial biomass carbon, the total abundance of the 16S rRNA gene, and basal respiration are also included to show the effect of the climate change-related variables on the biomass and activity of soil microbial communities. The dataset presented in this article contains raw observations (including the soil´s physicochemical characterization), as well as analysis-derived data, on the effects of climate change-related variables on the risk of antibiotic resistance occurrence and spread in soils amended with animal manure, a topic of the utmost importance given the potential links between the environmental resistome and the human resistome. The data provided in this article are of much interest to researchers dealing with the potential impact of agricultural practices (i.e., organic fertilization) on antibiotic resistance under the current scenario of climate change.},
}

@article {pmid41491777,
year = {2026},
author = {Mohanakumaran Nair Geetha, G and Mohan, R},
title = {Comments on "Impact of climate change on dentistry and oral health: a scoping review".},
journal = {BDJ open},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {2},
pmid = {41491777},
issn = {2056-807X},
}

@article {pmid41491163,
year = {2026},
author = {Priya, H and Bhadauria, US and Purohit, BM and Giraudeau, N and Atri, M},
title = {Response to comments on "Impact of climate change on dentistry and oral health: a scoping review".},
journal = {BDJ open},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {3},
pmid = {41491163},
issn = {2056-807X},
}

@article {pmid41490980,
year = {2026},
author = {Wang, K and Wang, Y and Tang, Z and Zhu, X and Gao, C and Zhou, J and Fu, S and Bu, W},
title = {Orogeny and climate change jointly shaped elevational speciation and introgression within Pachygrontha antennata and closely related species (Heteroptera: Pachygronthidae).},
journal = {Molecular phylogenetics and evolution},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {108529},
doi = {10.1016/j.ympev.2025.108529},
pmid = {41490980},
issn = {1095-9513},
abstract = {The formation and evolution of biogeographic processes are shaped by the long-term interplay of multiple biotic and abiotic factors. Compared with the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateauand Himalayas, the Hengduan Mountains region experienced rapid and relatively recent orogenic activity, primarily between the late Miocene to late Pliocene, a period marked by significant climatic change. This makes the Hengduan Mountains an ideal system for investigating how orogeny, climate change, and biological processes collectively influence species divergence and distribution patterns. Using ddRAD-seq data, we reconstructed the divergence history of Pachygrontha antennata and its closely related species. Our results indicate that the speciation of four clearly delineated lineages occurred near the Miocene-Pliocene boundary along the eastern margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, coinciding with major tectonic events and paleoclimatic oscillations. Orogeny generated diverse ecological niches along elevational gradients, while pronounced climatic shifts facilitated their expansion and colonization. Notably, during interglacial dispersal, populations at the leading edge ofthe low-elevation speciesP. antennatacame into secondary contact with high-elevationP. sp.along the western margin of the Sichuan Basin. Thisinteraction resulted in bidirectional but asymmetric gene flow, allowing P. antennata to retain ancestral genetic components shared with P. sp.and develop analogous genetic characteristics, which may have enhanced the high-elevation adaptability of the P. antennata population. Overall, our research reveals how abiotic factors-including orogeny and climate change-interact with biotic processes such as adaptive evolution and genetic introgression to shape species divergence and distribution dynamics.},
}

@article {pmid41490405,
year = {2026},
author = {Li, Y and Li, Y and Chen, Z and Yang, X and Zuo, Q and Hu, M and Li, S and Teng, X and Cheng, C and Cheng, Q},
title = {Impacts of key environmental variables on suitable cultivation and flavonoid accumulation in Pueraria montana var. lobata under climate change in China.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {e0339508},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0339508},
pmid = {41490405},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Pueraria/growth & development/metabolism/chemistry ; *Flavonoids/metabolism/analysis ; China ; *Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Pueraria montana var. lobata (P. lobata) is both a medicinal herb with significant pharmacological values and a food ingredient that can replace grains, but it still faces challenges in quality consistency and suitable cultivation. This study aims to systematically analyze its potential suitable habitats across China and evaluate the effect of environment on its growth and quality. By integrating distribution data from 926 sample points and 33 environmental variables, MaxEnt model and ArcGIS software were employed to predict the potential suitable habitats of P. lobata, and investigate distribution change at the provincial level. Chemical and correlation analysis were used to determine the total flavonoid content and explore the relationship with environmental variables. Key influencing variables were Bio12 (annual precipitation, 35.4%), Bio14 (driest month precipitation, 24%), and Bio06 (coldest month minimum temperature, 18.2%). P. lobata from Hubei and Jiangxi provinces exhibited higher flavonoid content than that in other high-suitable provinces, which showed a strong positive correlation with latitude and a significant negative correlation with January mean temperature. Under future climate scenarios, the suitable habitats of P. lobata showed northward expansion due to global warming. These findings offer a theoretical foundation for sustainable development and high-quality demand under changing climatic conditions.},
}

*Pueraria/growth & development/metabolism/chemistry
*Flavonoids/metabolism/analysis
China
*Climate Change
Ecosystem
Temperature

@article {pmid41487627,
year = {2025},
author = {Assah, F and Nfondoh, B and Ngwa, E and Kum, TA and Elouna, B and Wasnyo, Y and Maria de Oliveira Morais, L and Thondoo, M and Wayas, F and Odhiambo, G and Phillips, J and Abrahams, N and Oni, T and Lambert, EV and Caiaffa, WT and Garcia, L and Gordon-Strachan, G and Tatah, L},
title = {Community resilience to climate change and non-communicable disease vulnerability in Yaoundé, Cameroon: insights from community-based systems dynamics.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1718345},
pmid = {41487627},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Cameroon/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Noncommunicable Diseases/epidemiology ; *Floods ; Male ; Female ; Interviews as Topic ; Vulnerable Populations ; Adult ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change and rapid urbanisation have intensified flood risk in Global South cities, exacerbating health inequities, especially through non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, little is known about how community resilience strategies to key climate change consequences like flooding affect NCD risk in rapidly growing cities of the Global South.

METHODS: We used a Community-Based System Dynamics (CBSD) approach to examine flood resilience strategies, the determinants, and health implications of these strategies in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The study included semi-structured interviews and a participatory modelling workshop with 12 purposively sampled community stakeholders (including from the municipality, urban planning, civil society organisation, local leadership, and people affected by flooding), accompanied by an iterative development and analysis of a causal loop diagram (CLD) to capture key variables, relationships, and feedback loops.

FINDINGS: The finalised CLD incorporated 14 key variables and featured five major feedback loops (four reinforcing, one balancing) that shape flood resilience. Community-led strategies-such as waste management, tree planting, drainage maintenance, and the construction of flood-resistant infrastructure-were driven by municipal support, enforcement of planning rules, and adaptation within informal settlements. Participants described how these strategies improved hygiene, enhanced access to food and physical activity spaces, and reduced immediate health risks. However, political interests and inadequate enforcement constrained long-term resilience. Importantly, the study identified plausible pathways through which community actors perceived flood resilience strategies influenced diet and physical activity, the main NCD risk factors, thus highlighting the climate change-NCD syndemic in an urban African context.

CONCLUSION: Participatory CBSD provided novel, systems-level insights into community resilience, revealing dynamic feedback between local action, governance, and health. Integrating community-led approaches into formal disaster risk management and urban health policy is essential for sustainable, equitable resilience.},
}

Cameroon/epidemiology
Humans
*Climate Change
*Noncommunicable Diseases/epidemiology
*Floods
Male
Female
Interviews as Topic
Vulnerable Populations
Adult

@article {pmid41485374,
year = {2026},
author = {Santo, ME and Príncipe, A and Nunes, A and Serrano, HC and Silva, JN and Branquinho, C and Oliveira, MA},
title = {Pasture resilience: phenological patterns and critical thresholds in the face of climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {398},
number = {},
pages = {128447},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128447},
pmid = {41485374},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Phenological patterns in rain-fed pastures are strongly coupled to regional climate conditions, making these systems particularly susceptible to climate change. In line with this, shifts in annual plant growth cycles have been documented widely in the past decades. These changes in pasture phenology can significantly impact the ecological functions that underpin primary productivity and the delivery of key ecosystem services, with consequences for their management and the implementation of effective policies. Understanding phenology patterns and their driving factors is critical for identifying vulnerable areas, mitigating risks, and managing these agroecological systems to sustain their agricultural ecological functions. We analyzed regional pasture phenology patterns along a climatic gradient, using a space for time approach, from semi-arid to temperate climates. Using high-resolution remote sensing data, we found three distinct typologies of pastures displaying spatial continuity, based on variations in the timings of the growing season and productivity metrics. Machine learning ensemble modelling revealed that climatic variables determined phenology groups, particularly aridity and summer temperatures, alongside soil and topography controlling water availability. Non-linear relationships between phenology groups and their drivers suggest potential critical climate tipping points between pasture ecosystem states, namely, below an Aridity Index of ∼0.8 and above maximum summer temperatures of ∼29 °C. Our findings highlight the susceptibility of pasture ecosystems to climate change and their potential tipping points. This knowledge can guide about future climate impacts on pasture ecosystem services and inform adaptive management strategies and agricultural policies to enhance resilience.},
}

@article {pmid41485366,
year = {2026},
author = {Lee, D and Oh, JH and Kam, J and Park, SW and Kug, JS},
title = {Biophysical impacts of urbanization on climate change and vegetation in Borneo Island.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {398},
number = {},
pages = {128446},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128446},
pmid = {41485366},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Urbanization causes compounding adverse impacts with climate change on regional ecology and society through biophysical processes. Borneo Island in Indonesia has been undergoing rapid urbanization, but the compounding impacts of urbanization under climate change remain unknown. Here, we investigate how idealized urbanization affects regional climate and vegetation using Community Earth System Model version 2 (CESM2) simulations with two land cover scenarios for Borneo: an urbanization scenario and a control scenario with no urbanization for the 2025-2034 period. Results show that urbanization in Borneo alters surface biophysical properties, imbalances the regional surface water budget, and thus leads to a warmer (+0.25 °C) and drier (-0.17 mm/day) climate across the island, with particularly pronounced effects on the dry period climate. Furthermore, these urbanization-induced climate responses contribute to additional vegetation loss. Moreover, vegetation in Kalimantan, the site of Indonesia's new capital, is also sensitive to the combined impacts of urbanization and climate change. This study highlights the importance of considering biophysical climate effects when assessing the compounding impacts of urbanization. This approach can help guide policymakers in updating current climate adaptation plans for sustainable urban development.},
}

@article {pmid41484664,
year = {2026},
author = {Damore, SM and Ferguson Irlanda, CE and Barry, M},
title = {Call to action: climate change and health threats to the Pacific Islands.},
journal = {Tropical medicine and health},
volume = {54},
number = {1},
pages = {1},
pmid = {41484664},
issn = {1348-8945},
abstract = {The health impacts of climate change are increasingly evident in Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs), a group of 22 nations facing significant and existential threats to their populations. This paper investigates the ways in which climate change exacerbates existing health issues in this vulnerable region, focusing on both communicable and non-communicable diseases, and the dynamic relationship between human and planetary health. Rapid urbanization, changes in food systems, and the ongoing epidemiological transition from infectious to chronic diseases reflect the complex interplay of colonization, globalization, and a changing climate. This paper reviews the unique climate challenges faced by PICTs, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and their impacts on food security, water resources, and healthcare. We explore the environmental and social determinants of health while highlighting how climate-induced changes compromise the health and well-being of communities throughout the Pacific region. We discuss the increasing prevalence of vector-borne and waterborne diseases, the exacerbation of the region's immense noncommunicable disease burden, and the profound mental health impacts of climate change. The economic implications of these changes, particularly on tourism and fisheries, are also explored. Despite these challenges, PICTs have demonstrated remarkable resilience and remain at the forefront of global climate advocacy. This analysis underscores the urgent need for international solidarity and action to address climate change and protect the health and well-being of the vulnerable Pacific region.},
}

@article {pmid41484203,
year = {2026},
author = {Panja, A and Garai, S and Maiti, S and Choudhary, BB and Zade, S and Veldandi, A and Sankhala, G},
title = {Exploring determinants of climate change adaptation by smallholder livestock farmers in coastal West Bengal, India using a double hurdle econometric approach.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-025-32890-2},
pmid = {41484203},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Coastal West Bengal, also known as 'Cyclone capital of India', is one of the most vulnerable regions due to the impact of cyclone-led climate disasters, disproportionately affecting the smallholder livestock rearers. Therefore, understanding the adaptation strategies available to smallholder livestock rearers and the factors influencing their adoption behaviour would facilitate an understanding of how they cope with the negative impacts of climate change. This study aimed to identify and explore climate adaptation strategies in the livestock sector as adopted by smallholder livestock rearers in coastal West Bengal. It also attempted to analyse the determinants influencing the adoption behaviour of the rearers at both levels of the adoption decision and intensity of adoption. Primary cross-sectional data were collected from 360 smallholder livestock rearers across all districts of coastal West Bengal using a multistage sampling approach. The double hurdle model was employed to assess adoption behaviour. Seven key adaptation strategies were identified, including improved feeding practices, shifting from large ruminants to small ruminants, availing of livestock insurance, well-ventilated housing, relocating animals to a safe place during disasters, preserving fodder, and providing more healthcare practices for livestock. While herd size, availability of climatic information, and community participation had a positive influence on the farmers' adoption decisions, the availability of non-institutional credit and infrastructure had a negative influence. The intensity of adoption was positively influenced by herd size, access to institutional credit, training received, community participation, and access to livestock extension services. The findings support the need for policy advocacy to provide institutional credit, strengthen institutions to facilitate better extension services, and establish safe places for animals, such as cyclone shelters. Climate policy should consider addressing the heterogeneity responsible for non-adoption among farmers through awareness-building and the provision of incentives. Policy should also be geared towards easy accessibility to better healthcare services for livestock, availability of improved feeds and fodder, a community fodder bank and an organised market for livestock produce.},
}

@article {pmid41483779,
year = {2026},
author = {Saha, AK and Khan, I and Karim, MR and Alam, MK},
title = {Strategic climate change disclosures across temporal, directional, and thematic dimensions: Board dynamics and role of institutional ownership.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {398},
number = {},
pages = {128437},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128437},
pmid = {41483779},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Strategic climate change disclosure (SCCD) refers to climate-related reporting that communicates how firms prepare for, respond to, and strategically position themselves around climate risks and long-term sustainability goals. This study examines how board characteristics shape SCCD across three dimensions- thematic (operational vs. strategic focus), directional (direct vs. indirect impacts), and temporal (short-vs. long-term orientation). This multidimensional structure offers a more precise alternative to conventional aggregate disclosure measures. Using panel data from environmentally sensitive firms in high-impact sectors listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (2014-2022), SCCD is measured using a GRI-based index. To strengthen causal inference, we address endogeneity through fixed effects, lagged models, entropy balancing, moderation analysis, and two-stage least squares models. Findings reveal consistent patterns across the three SCCD dimensions. Board size, foreign directors, and audit committees enhance SCCD by strengthening strategic orientation and broadening direct and indirect reporting. Independent directors influence strategic and indirect disclosures, reflecting their monitoring function. In contrast, gender diversity and board meeting frequency are negatively associated with SCCD outcomes aligned with tokenistic appointments and compliance-driven oversight in emerging-market settings. However, both relationships become positive when institutional ownership is higher, indicating that ownership structures can amplify governance effectiveness. Overall, the study advances a novel multidimensional SCCD framework and provides robust evidence on how governance mechanisms and ownership dynamics jointly shape the depth, direction, and strategic focus of climate reporting. The findings offer practical guidance for regulators, investors, and boards seeking to enhance climate disclosure and support long-term environmental objectives.},
}

@article {pmid41483760,
year = {2026},
author = {Mi, J and Li, C and Rahut, DB},
title = {Impact of climate change on farmland NPP: Evidence from multi-scenario projections in Japan.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {398},
number = {},
pages = {128452},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128452},
pmid = {41483760},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Global agriculture has been significantly impacted by climate change through alterations in temperature regimes, precipitation patterns, and ecosystem productivity. Agriculture in Japan may be particularly fragile due to its limited arable land and a declining agricultural population. This study examines how climate change affects farmland net primary productivity (NPP) in Japan using machine-learning predictions at a 500-m grid resolution across four Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) scenarios in the near-, medium-, and long-term. Our results reveal that temperature and NPP are associated through a nonlinear dynamic, with distinct spatial heterogeneity across regions. While moderate warming scenarios show potential benefits for farmland productivity in northern and central regions, extreme warming under SSP3-7.0 and SSP5-8.5 poses risks of productivity decline in some prefectures. Nationwide, agricultural productivity could rise by 7-10 % in the long term compared to the current status. In contrast, warmer southern regions could experience stagnation or decline. The findings highlight the need for region-specific agricultural adaptation policies to optimize agricultural potential while mitigating climate-related risks. These insights contribute to a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of climate change impacts on food security and land-use planning, thereby enabling policymakers to design appropriate policies.},
}

@article {pmid41483326,
year = {2026},
author = {Liu, Z and Liu, W and Wang, S and Wang, X and Zhu, J and Wang, D and Dong, C and Cheng, G and Mei, Y and Qi, X},
title = {Divergent occupational heat stress strategies required for Northern and Southern China under climate change.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {70},
number = {1},
pages = {6},
pmid = {41483326},
issn = {1432-1254},
support = {2025A04J5097//Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation/ ; 42301021//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China/epidemiology ; *Heat Stress Disorders/epidemiology/economics/prevention & control ; Humans ; Hot Temperature ; Climate Models ; *Occupational Exposure ; },
abstract = {Observable climate change has led to an increase in compound heat events, thereby amplifying the economic impacts of labor heat stress and necessitating intervention strategies. Current research lacks high-resolution precision in projecting future heat stress and quantifying adaptation strategies, which is particularly critical for China given its spatial disparities in climate, workforce distribution, and economic development. This study integrates high-resolution CMIP6 climate models, a Wet-bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) algorithm, and localized Exposure-response Functions (ERFs) to project heat-induced labor productivity loss across China under the SSP5-8.5 scenario. It systematically analyzes and quantitatively compares the effectiveness of two adaptation strategies (shading and work schedule adjustments) while estimating direct economic losses in outdoor heavy labor industries. This study precisely identifies the thermal stress hotspots categorized as primary (South China: loss rate > 11%, increment 5-7%), secondary (middle-lower Yangtze River: 7-11% loss, 3-5% increment), and tertiary hotspots (Yangtze River Delta & North China Plain: 6-9% loss, 2-4% increment) based on productivity loss magnitudes. Our findings also reveal that optimal strategies diverge north-south along the 33°N: shading dominates in the south and schedule adjustments in the north due to distinct heat patterns, though future climate trends may reduce the efficacy of time shift adjustments nationwide. Additionally, economic loss estimation reveals surging heat-induced losses in agriculture and construction over two decades (annual growth rates of 11.16% and 20.69%, respectively), with combined strategies potentially reducing direct losses by 65-70% in hotspot provinces. These findings enable province- and industry-specific intervention designs considering regional climate variations and strategy effectiveness.},
}

*Climate Change
China/epidemiology
*Heat Stress Disorders/epidemiology/economics/prevention & control
Humans
Hot Temperature
Climate Models
*Occupational Exposure

@article {pmid41482671,
year = {2026},
author = {Yofukuji, KY and Fabrin, TMC and Stabile, BHM and Agostinho, AA and Jézéquel, C and Batista-Silva, VF and Esser, LF and Ferreira, JHD and Ré, R and Tedesco, PA and Azevedo, JC and Bailly, D},
title = {Anthropogenic Barriers Limit Fish Access to Essential Habitats in the Amazon in the Face of Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {1},
pages = {e70685},
pmid = {41482671},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//Fundação Araucária/ ; //Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia/ ; 101003777//Biodiversa+/ ; //Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior/ ; //Universidade Estadual de Maringá/ ; //Agence Nationale de la Recherche/ ; //Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia/ ; //Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft/ ; //Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Amazonas/ ; 71/001.913/2022//Fundação de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento do Ensino, Ciência e Tecnologia do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul/ ; UIDB/00690/2020//CIMO/ ; UIDP/00690/2020//CIMO/ ; LA/P/0007/2020//SusTEC/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Ecosystem ; Rivers ; *Fishes/physiology ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Brazil ; *Animal Distribution ; *Anthropogenic Effects ; },
abstract = {Barriers represent one of the greatest threats to river integrity and freshwater fish, as they fragment habitats and impair species dispersal, particularly in a scenario of climate change. In this context, we applied a novel framework that combined predictions of species distribution models with a river connectivity index to identify accessible and climatic-environmental suitable habitats for frugivorous and socioeconomically important fish in the Amazon basin. We also ranked dams based on their potential for river fragmentation and blocking access to climate refuge for fish species that provide essential ecosystem functions and services in the Amazon. Our results revealed that there are still extensive areas that remain both connected and climatic-environmentally suitable along the Amazon-Solimões rivers, acting as core areas for fish dispersal and tracking suitable habitats. However, the planned expansion of hydropower infrastructure combined with climate change can lead to a contraction of areas that will remain simultaneously climatic-environmental suitable and connected. By identifying and ranking the most impactful barriers, our results can provide innovative and applicable information for sustainable energy planning decisions in the Amazon. These results can inform policies and conservation actions aimed at preserving river connectivity, biodiversity, and ecosystem services under rapidly changing conditions.},
}

*Climate Change
Animals
*Ecosystem
Rivers
*Fishes/physiology
*Conservation of Natural Resources
Brazil
*Animal Distribution
*Anthropogenic Effects

@article {pmid41482669,
year = {2026},
author = {Islam, W and Zhihao, Z and Khan, KA and Zeng, F},
title = {Resilience and Adaptation in Desert Ecosystems: Unveiling Microbial Legacies and Plant Functional Trait Coordination Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {1},
pages = {e70678},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70678},
pmid = {41482669},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2023TSYCLJ0046//Tianshen Talent Training Program/ ; 42271071//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 42571075//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Desert Climate ; *Ecosystem ; *Soil Microbiology ; *Microbiota ; *Plant Physiological Phenomena ; *Adaptation, Physiological ; *Plants ; },
abstract = {Desert ecosystems, which cover more than one-third of Earth's land surface, are experiencing intensifying pressures from land-use disturbances and climate change that threaten their stability and biodiversity. Yet despite their global extent and ecological importance, deserts remain among the least studied biomes, particularly with respect to the belowground processes that sustain productivity, biogeochemical cycling, and long-term ecosystem resilience. Most prior work has focused on vegetation, leaving the roles of soil microbiomes and plant functional trait coordination comparatively underexplored. This knowledge gap is significant because growing evidence shows that microbial dynamics and plant trait syndromes jointly regulate nutrient cycling, carbon stabilization, and drought recovery, potentially determining whether desert ecosystems cross critical thresholds under future climate scenarios. This review synthesizes recent advances in understanding the influence of microbial legacies (persistent effects of past environmental conditions) on ecosystem processes, and how desert plants adapt via coordinated traits that optimize water and nutrient use under extreme conditions. We propose a novel framework that integrates belowground microbial responses and aboveground plant trait strategies, highlighting their interactions and feedback loops in shaping desert ecosystem resilience. By explicitly linking these two domains, the review addresses a major knowledge gap in predicting dryland responses to intensifying climate extremes, offering a mechanistic foundation for improving ecological models and management strategies. This integrated perspective provides new insights into the mechanisms that underlie adaptation to climate stress and offers actionable pathways for conservation, restoration, and climate adaptation in desert landscapes. By bridging microbial ecology and trait-based plant science, this review contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of how desert ecosystems can persist and function in a rapidly changing world.},
}

*Climate Change
*Desert Climate
*Ecosystem
*Soil Microbiology
*Microbiota
*Plant Physiological Phenomena
*Adaptation, Physiological
*Plants

@article {pmid41482000,
year = {2025},
author = {Wyns, A},
title = {COP30 agrees on framework to track global climate resilience: The 30th UN Climate Change Conference has ended with an historic deal to fund and implement a Global Goal on Adaptation, 10 years after countries first adopted the goal enshrined in the Paris Agreement.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {101419},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101419},
pmid = {41482000},
issn = {2542-5196},
}

@article {pmid41480186,
year = {2026},
author = {Bado, B and Thiombiano, N and Tito, NT},
title = {Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change: Are Climate-Smart Practices Important in Burkina Faso?.},
journal = {Plant-environment interactions (Hoboken, N.J.)},
volume = {7},
number = {1},
pages = {e70113},
pmid = {41480186},
issn = {2575-6265},
abstract = {In Burkina Faso, smallholder farmers rely heavily on rain-fed agriculture, which is affected by climate change. The adoption of climate-smart practices is essential to strengthen the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change and improve household food security and, consequently, global food security. Despite the great potential of these practices to combat the effects of climate change on agriculture, their adoption by farmers remains low or limited. The reasons for this low adoption are varied, suggesting that the factors are largely contextual. This research analyzes the determinants of the adoption of climate-smart practices among farmers in Burkina Faso in the context of innovation diffusion. To do this, a multivariate probit regression model was used on survey data from 48,159 plots owned by farmers in the country. The results show that age, gender, access to credit, access to extension services, property rights, livestock ownership, and education are the main determinants of the adoption of climate-smart practices in Burkina Faso. Large-scale awareness-raising, training, and promotion, while promoting access to credit and land ownership documents, are necessary for better adoption of climate-smart practices.},
}

@article {pmid41479957,
year = {2025},
author = {Özcan Tan, Ü and Demirkaya, H},
title = {Understanding climate change through the eyes of children: a qualitative study with secondary school students.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1670331},
pmid = {41479957},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {This study examined secondary school students' perceptions of climate change, their levels of interest, and their comprehension of the concept, as well as their views on its causes, perceived effects, and suggestions for enhancing sustainability education in schools. A qualitative methodology was employed to capture the students' authentic perspectives and meaning-making processes. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 37 students in grades 6 and 7 attending a public middle school in southern Turkey. Thematic analysis revealed that although most participants expressed concern and curiosity about environmental issues, their understanding of climate change was often fragmented or media-influenced by media sources. Students primarily associated climate change with observable environmental changes, such as rising temperatures and natural disasters, and less frequently with human activities or with policy implications. Notably, the participants emphasized the need for more engaging and practical learning experiences, including outdoor projects, environmental clubs, and media literacy activities within the school curriculum. These findings underscore the importance of enhancing climate literacy and sustainability education in schools, with a focus on integrating critical media awareness and participatory learning opportunities. The study concludes with recommendations for improving environmental education through student-centered and enquiry-based teaching methods.},
}

@article {pmid41479534,
year = {2025},
author = {Kwak, M and Lee, J and Cheng, H and Kim, I and Kim, J and Woo, S},
title = {Allometric equations for orchard and vineyard trees: enhancing AFOLU-based climate change mitigation.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1663283},
pmid = {41479534},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Perennial orchard systems are emerging as important yet underrepresented carbon sinks within the AFOLU sector, which contributes 20-24% of global GHG emissions. Many countries still rely on Tier 1 default values that fail to capture the structural and management characteristics of orchard species. Accurate biomass and carbon estimation, particularly through species-specific allometric equations, is essential for improving Tier 2-3 GHG reporting and recognizing orchards as meaningful contributors to climate-smart land management.

METHODS: A systematic literature review was conducted using five major databases (2008-2024), following PRISMA guidelines. From 240 initial records, 53 studies met the inclusion criteria. These were categorized into three domains: (i) biometric modeling of fruit-tree biomass, (ii) species-specific allometric equation development, and (iii) carbon-sequestration assessments. Methodological trends, model performance, and research gaps were synthesized to inform an IPCC-aligned framework for orchard-specific emission and removal factors.

RESULTS: Most studies were concentrated in Asia and the Mediterranean and focused on citrus, mango, apple, grape, and olive systems. Power-law allometric models dominated and generally showed high predictive performance (R² > 0.90) with variables such as diameter, height, and crown dimensions. However, major gaps remained: limited data for belowground biomass, juvenile trees, grafted architectures, vineyards, and uncertainty quantification-all of which restrict Tier 2-3 applicability.

DISCUSSION: Based on these findings, this review proposes a standardized methodological framework linking biometric measurements, species-specific allometric modeling, remote-sensing integration, and uncertainty analysis to derive orchard-specific emission and removal factors consistent with IPCC guidance. Broader adoption of such protocols would improve transparency and accuracy in national AFOLU inventories and strengthen recognition of perennial orchards as viable nature-based climate solutions that support national net-zero targets.},
}

@article {pmid41478236,
year = {2025},
author = {Bhutta, ZA and Wolff, C and Chopra, M and Checchi, F and Johri, M and Maphosa, T and O'Brien, KL and Lemango, ET},
title = {Strengthening immunization and health systems to counter effects of climate change.},
journal = {Vaccine},
volume = {73},
number = {},
pages = {128168},
doi = {10.1016/j.vaccine.2025.128168},
pmid = {41478236},
issn = {1873-2518},
}

@article {pmid41478118,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, J and Wang, J and Ma, Z and Guo, Y and Cao, SJ},
title = {Climate change mobilizes urban PAHs into systemic environmental risks (SERisks).},
journal = {Journal of hazardous materials},
volume = {501},
number = {},
pages = {140949},
doi = {10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.140949},
pmid = {41478118},
issn = {1873-3336},
abstract = {Managing urban sustainability in the Anthropocene requires addressing pollution legacies that are increasingly destabilized by climate change. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), historically treated as persistent and relatively stable in soils, are now recognized as dynamic reservoirs that exchange with the atmosphere, water, dust, and biota. A synthesis of more than 190 studies shows that extreme climate events such as heatwaves, droughts, and intense rainfall disrupt soil-pollutant equilibria, triggering nonlinear multimedia transport, climate-induced remobilization, and feedback amplification. Empirical observations and scenario-based analyses indicate that climate extremes can trigger order-of-magnitude increases in event-scale PAHs mobilization and intensify cross-media transfer toward the late 21st century, implying that legacy soil reservoirs could become increasingly climate-responsive secondary sources. Accordingly, this review reframes urban PAHs contamination as climate-amplified systemic environmental risks (SERisks), characterized by nonlinear transport behaviors, climate-sensitive feedbacks, and governance challenges across environmental, health, and socio-economic dimensions. Key challenges include: (1) insufficient understanding of PAHs mobility across environmental media; (2) limited insight into climate-amplified feedback mechanisms; and (3) inadequate development of intelligent, adaptive tools for real-time, system-wide risk governance. To translate these insights into practice, we propose a SERisks governance framework that prioritizes real-time, system-wide monitoring, early warning of climate-driven remobilization, and integrated source-to-sink control coupled with AI-assisted, scenario-responsive decision support. This framework bridges pollutant dynamics with climate variability, enabling adaptive SERisks governance in complex urban systems.},
}

@article {pmid41477953,
year = {2025},
author = {Greschuk, LT and Ogle, S and Locatelli, JL and Gurung, RB and Schiebelbein, BE and Signor, D and Tonucci, RG and Frazão, LA and Cherubin, MR},
title = {Simulating climate change impacts on soil carbon storage in agroecosystems from Brazilian drylands.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {398},
number = {},
pages = {128462},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128462},
pmid = {41477953},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Dryland regions of Brazil are increasingly threatened by climate change, which intensifies aridity and reduces agricultural productivity. In this context, soil organic carbon (SOC) plays a critical role in sustaining agroecosystem resilience. This study used the DayCent ecosystem model to simulate long-term SOC dynamics (2024-2100) under current and projected climate scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5) across three representative dryland sites: Betânia do Piauí (PI), Petrolina (PE), and Sobral (CE). Field data, including SOC and N stocks, were used to calibrate and evaluate the model for a range of land-use systems, including native vegetation, conventional and intensified agroecosystems (e.g., fertilization, no-tillage, integrated crop-livestock - CLI and crop-livestock-forestry - CLFI systems). R[2] ranged between 0.97 and 0.73, while root mean square error (RMSE) values varied between 2.09 and 0.55 for SOC and N, respectively. Results showed that land-use conversion often reduced SOC (5-20 %, compared to native areas), especially following fire or under low-input systems. However, system intensification consistently enhanced SOC stocks - 36 to 46 %, relative to CLI-tillage - particularly in no-tillage and fertilized systems. Under future climate scenarios, SOC losses were projected at all sites, especially in sandy soils. Nonetheless, integrated agricultural systems (IASs), as CLI and CLFI, associated with intensified management, partially mitigated these losses up to 2100. While the adoption of intensified management practices improved system resilience, they could not fully offset the adverse effects of increased aridity. These findings underscore the need for targeted adaptation strategies (such as soil conservation, improved nutrient management, and the adoption of IASs) to maintain soil carbon and ensure long-term sustainability in Brazilian drylands.},
}

@article {pmid41477546,
year = {2025},
author = {Mirandi, M and Ghizzoni, G and Garofalo, C and Delvecchio, E and Rettori, G and Clayton, S and Mazzeschi, C},
title = {Development and Validation of the Climate Change Anxiety Scale-Short Form.},
journal = {Clinical neuropsychiatry},
volume = {22},
number = {6},
pages = {465-473},
pmid = {41477546},
issn = {2385-0787},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: this study aimed to provide preliminary validity evidence for an 8-item short form of the Climate Change Anxiety Scale (CCAS-SF) in a sample of Italian emerging adults. Specifically, it tested the factor structure, measurement invariance across sex, and construct validity of the CCAS-SF.

METHOD: the study involved 891 Italian emerging adults (32.40% male; Mage = 23.00, SD = 2.50; age range: 19-29 years). The researchers conducted a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to evaluate the factor structure of the CCAS-SF. Measurement invariance across sex was tested through configural, metric, and scalar invariance. Internal consistency of the subscales was assessed, and correlations with anxiety and depression symptoms were examined to assess construct validity.

RESULTS: the CFA supported a two-factor structure for the CCAS-SF, cognitive-emotional and functional impairment. Measurement invariance was confirmed across sex (configural, metric, and scalar invariance). The internal consistency of both subscales was good. Analysis revealed that females had higher levels of cognitive-emotional impairment compared to males, but there were no significant sex differences in functional impairment. Both subscales showed positive correlations with anxiety and depression symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS: the Italian CCAS-SF is a brief, valid, and reliable tool for assessing climate change anxiety. It is particularly useful for time-constrained research and as a resource for mental health professionals working with emerging adults.},
}

@article {pmid41477264,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, Y and Chen, S and Zhang, H and Luo, H and Hu, J and Liu, S},
title = {Optimized MaxEnt model predicts potential suitable habitats of Bidens bipinnata in China under climate change scenario.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1702523},
pmid = {41477264},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Bidens bipinnata, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, faces threats from overharvesting and climate change. This study integrated species occurrence data with environmental variables (bioclimatic, soil, and topographic factors). Key variables were selected through correlation analysis and contribution assessment for MaxEnt modeling. The model was optimized by tuning feature combinations and regularization multipliers to achieve high predictive accuracy (AUC > 0.9). The optimized model simulated the potential distribution of suitable habitats under current climate conditions and future scenarios (2030s, 2050s, 2070s, 2090s) for SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5. Changes in suitable area, spatial patterns, and centroid migration were analyzed. The Jackknife test identified July precipitation (prec_07) and February mean temperature (tavg_02) as the dominant factors influencing distribution. Under current conditions, the total suitable area is approximately 1.96 million km[2], primarily located in central, eastern, and southwestern China. Future projections indicate an overall expansion of suitable habitats, with a trend towards higher latitudes. The distribution centroid, currently in Hubei Province, fluctuates within Hubei under future scenarios, with a more pronounced shift under SSP5-8.5. This study elucidates the ecological drivers and future distribution dynamics of B. bipinnata, providing a scientific basis for its resource conservation, cultivation, and sustainable utilization.},
}

@article {pmid41476319,
year = {2026},
author = {Attademo, L and Bernardini, F and Compton, MT},
title = {Coral Reef Health as a Climate Change-Related Social Determinant of Mental Health.},
journal = {Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.)},
volume = {77},
number = {1},
pages = {87-88},
doi = {10.1176/appi.ps.20240581},
pmid = {41476319},
issn = {1557-9700},
}

@article {pmid41475142,
year = {2025},
author = {Gallego-Cartagena, E and Morillas, H and Maguregui, M},
title = {Biodeterioration of built heritage in the context of climate change and atmospheric pollution: Toward transdisciplinary conservation strategies.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1013},
number = {},
pages = {181313},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181313},
pmid = {41475142},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {The built heritage -encompassing monuments, historic buildings and sculptural ensembles- is increasingly threatened by the synergistic impacts of climate change, atmospheric pollution and biological activity. This review critically analyses current understanding of the mechanisms driving the biodeterioration of built heritage, focusing on calcareous materials (e.g., limestone, marble and lime-based mortars), which are both widespread in built heritage and highly susceptible to degradation. We examine how environmental drivers -such as elevated humidity, temperature fluctuations, and pollutant deposition (SOₓ, NOₓ, particulate matter)-trigger complex physicochemical and biochemical reactions that compromise structural stability and aesthetic integrity. The review explores the metabolic strategies of biodeteriative organisms (fungi, algae, cyanobacteria), the interactions of pollutants and mineral substrates, and the consequent formation of salts, black crusts and corrosion products. We highlight the role of biomonitoring as a methodological and interpretive bridge linking atmospheric pollution to biodeterioration processes. In addition, we discuss emerging interdisciplinary methodologies - including functional metagenomics, microbial network analysis, and metabolomic profiling -and introduce the Function-Based Biodegradation Risk Assessment model, extended into a Multi-Level Risk Assessment Framework that connects microbial functionality, material diagnostics, and climate modeling. We contend that safeguarding built heritage in a changing climate requires transitioning from static, material-centred diagnostics to integrated, predictive frameworks that link microbial ecology, materials science, and climate dynamics, providing the basis for adaptive and anticipatory conservation strategies.},
}

@article {pmid41474700,
year = {2025},
author = {Kwendakwema, CN and Eastment, MC and Wanje, G and Richardson, BA and Mwaringa, E and Sherr, K and Mandaliya, KN and Barnabas, RV and Jaoko, W and McClelland, RS},
title = {Cross-sectional study evaluating organizational climate, change commitment, and change efficacy for predicting family planning clinics' success in increasing HIV counseling and testing in Mombasa, Kenya.},
journal = {PLOS global public health},
volume = {5},
number = {12},
pages = {e0005542},
pmid = {41474700},
issn = {2767-3375},
abstract = {Increasing HIV testing and counselling (HTC) is a first step to reducing HIV transmission. Implementing HTC in family planning (FP) clinics has been proposed to increase HIV testing coverage in at-risk populations. The Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach (SAIA) was used to improve HTC rates in FP clinics in Mombasa, Kenya. This hypothesis-generating exploratory analysis evaluated the associations between organizational climate characteristics, organizational readiness for implementing change, and successful implementation of HTC. Surveys were conducted with clinic managers and staff from FP clinics implementing SAIA to increase HTC. Likert-style questions were used to characterize organizational climate metrics and organizational readiness for implementing change (ORIC). Linear regression was performed to examine the association between organizational climate metrics, ORIC domains, and two FP client outcomes: 1) percentage of clients receiving pre-HIV test counseling, and 2) percentage of clients tested for HIV. Eleven clinic staff and 10 clinic managers completed the surveys. For clinic staff, higher innovation and flexibility scores were associated with higher change commitment (β = 0.20, CI 0.09-0.31, p = 0.001) and change efficacy (β = 0.17, CI 0.07-0.26, p = 0.002). Higher clinic manager scores for innovation and flexibility were associated with a higher change commitment (β = 0.44, CI 0.04-0.84, p = 0.03). Additionally, clinic managers' scores for management support (β = 0.25, CI 0.06-0.45, p = 0.01), commitment to facility (β = 0.78, CI 0.60-0.96, p = 0.001), and relative priority (β = 0.24, CI 0.08-0.39, p = 0.004) were positively associated with higher change commitment and change efficacy. In contrast, clinic managers' scores for tradition were negatively associated with change commitment (β = -0.38, CI -0.75-0.01, p = 0.05). Clinic staff perceptions of management support were positively associated with the proportion of clients counseled for HIV testing (β = 1.20, CI 0.08-2.32, p = 0.04). Support from leadership and innovation/flexibility are important predictors of change commitment and change efficacy. Strong management support may increase the likelihood of successful implementation of SAIA to improve HTC.},
}

@article {pmid41474275,
year = {2025},
author = {Ediz, Ç and Yanık, D and Okuyan, CB and Uzun, S},
title = {The psychological impact of climate change: exploring the link between media induced indirect trauma and climate anxiety.},
journal = {Psychology, health & medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-16},
doi = {10.1080/13548506.2025.2606185},
pmid = {41474275},
issn = {1465-3966},
abstract = {As global awareness of climate change increases, its psychological effects particularly those arising from indirect exposure through the media are becoming an increasing source of concern. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between climate anxiety and indirect trauma caused by media exposure to climate change events. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 580 nursing students from various universities in the Mediterranean Region of Türkiye. Data were collected via an online survey between December 2024 and January 2025. The study utilized the 'Scale for Indirect Trauma Caused by Media Exposure to Disasters (SITMED)' and the "Climate Change Anxiety Scale (CCAS)", both of which have been validated for the Turkish population. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 26.0. The mean total score of SITMED was 2.85 ± 0.77, and for the mean total score of the CCAS 1.75 ± 0.72. A moderate positive correlation was found between media exposure to climate change events and climate change anxiety (r = .396, p = 0.000). Additionally, SITMED scores explained 15.7% of the variance in climate anxiety levels (R[2] = 0.157, p < 0.05), indicating that media exposure plays a role in shaping climate anxiety but is not the sole determinant. In the fight against climate change, it is essential to consider its mental effects and to develop comprehensive strategies for increasing individuals' mental resilience. It is recommended that solution-oriented content be presented instead of crisis-focused narratives in the media. It is recommended to integrate courses on planetary health, environmental health, and climate change should be integrated into the nursing curriculum. In this way, future nurses will be equipped to evaluate and address the effects of climate change in patient care.},
}

@article {pmid41473662,
year = {2025},
author = {Santos, MLG and de Sousa, HC and Machado, LPC and Colli, GR},
title = {Demography Meets Climate Change: Life History Challenges for a Neotropical Viviparous Lizard.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {e72829},
pmid = {41473662},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Considering the current biodiversity crisis, it is crucial to understand the impact of global environmental changes on natural populations. Analyzing demographic parameters from long-term studies is the most effective approach to uncovering patterns that describe population dynamics. These patterns can then be linked to the environmental factors driving these dynamics, providing an accurate understanding of how environmental changes affect natural populations. This study aims to build a demographic distribution model of Notomabuya frenata, a Neotropical viviparous lizard, to investigate its potential responses to environmental changes. Using mark-recapture data collected over more than 15 years, we built Integral Projection Models (IPMs) to project population trajectories across time and space based on relationships among vital rates, body size, and environmental covariates. Our work indicates that this species is positioned in the middle of the "slow-fast" life-history continuum of lizards, with early maturity and intermediate survivorship. We also demonstrate that it is already experiencing impacts from rising global mean temperatures, which compromise individuals' survival and ultimately reduce population growth, particularly at the northwestern periphery of its distribution. The spatially explicit approach we applied enables an understanding of the demographic consequences of climate-induced environmental variability across different locations, recognizing that the projected impacts of climate change are unevenly distributed.},
}

@article {pmid41470705,
year = {2025},
author = {Bastl, M and Bastl, K and Koelzer, K and Aleksic, M and Morgenstern, C and Schepelmann, M},
title = {The Impact of Climate Change on the Urban Tree Ailanthus altissima: Insights from More than Four Decades of Pollen Data in Vienna (Austria).},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {24},
pages = {},
pmid = {41470705},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Ailanthus altissima (tree of heaven) is among the most abundant and widespread neophytic plants in Austria. The pollen season of Ailanthus usually ranges from the beginning of June until the mid of July, showing one peak period around the mid of June in Vienna (Austria). Over a span of 48 years (1976-2023), pollen data of Ailanthus was gathered from aerobiological samples and assessed for a temporal trend. In addition, weather data from Vienna (temperature, precipitation, relative humidity and sun hours) was incorporated to find possible associations with Ailanthus pollen indices. The change in the pollen season for Ailanthus described in this study has already manifested and is ongoing. Temperature and sunshine hours have a direct impact on the flowering of urban trees, indicating that global climate change may be a major driver towards more intense pollen and allergy seasons.},
}

@article {pmid41469384,
year = {2025},
author = {Quaresma, A and Baveco, JM and Brodschneider, R and Buddendorf, WB and Carreck, NL and Gratzer, K and Hatjina, F and Kilpinen, O and Roessink, I and Vejsnaes, F and van der Steen, J and Pinto, MA and Keller, A},
title = {Honey bee food resources under threat from climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-025-68085-6},
pmid = {41469384},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {Plant-pollinator interactions are essential for plant productivity but face growing threats from climate change, including vegetation loss and mismatches in flowering. Yet, the consequences for bee food resources remain poorly understood at continental scales. Here, we analyse 2 500 samples collected by honey bees (Apis mellifera) between May and August 2023 from 310 locations across Europe using ITS2 metabarcoding. We derive climatic response curves of floral resources and assess exceedance risks of interaction loss under projected climate scenarios. Our findings reveal that rising temperatures and reduced precipitation decrease the diversity of foraging resources across Europe, pushing many plants beyond critical limits. When both warming and drying coincide, the potential for resilience through temporal or spatial buffering is strongly constrained. These declines pose serious risks to bee nutrition, ecosystem functioning, and food security. Our study underscores the urgency of mitigating climate change to preserve vital plant-pollinator systems and the services they sustain.},
}

@article {pmid41469330,
year = {2025},
author = {Lin, J and Ouyang, X and Chen, W and Xing, W and Xu, W and Huang, Q and Zhan, Z and Yang, Z},
title = {Stage-Specific Drivers of Carbon-Sequestration Dynamics in Porphyra Mariculture and Responses to Global Warming.},
journal = {Environmental science & technology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c15527},
pmid = {41469330},
issn = {1520-5851},
abstract = {Seaweed mariculture represents a promising blue-carbon strategy, but its carbon-sequestration dynamics and resilience to warming remain insufficiently constrained. Here, we conducted a comprehensive field assessment at a representative Porphyra (nori) mariculture farm in coastal China, where we monitored multisphere carbon pools across the water-column, sediments, atmosphere, and biomass. Multivariate statistical analysis and machine-learning models were used to identify stage-specific drivers and project carbon-pool responses under multiple warming scenarios. Our results demonstrate that Porphyra cultivation delivers substantial carbon-sequestration benefits, as it significantly enhances atmospheric CO2 sequestration and sedimentary carbon burial. Concurrently, the system consistently releases dissolved organic carbon (DOC), of which 48-54% was transformed into long-lived refractory DOC. High-temporal-resolution monitoring reveals highly dynamic carbon pools across cultivation stages, with dominant controls on net sequestration shifting from inorganic-carbon uptake and hydrodynamics during early growth to biologically mediated processes at peak biomass. Simulations across climate-change scenarios indicate that although inorganic pools were more temperature-sensitive than organic pools, changes across all major pools under projected warming over the coming decades remain within 5%, underscoring strong resilience to warming. Together, these process-based insights support the integration of macroalgal mariculture into blue-carbon action plans and carbon-offset initiatives.},
}

@article {pmid41469078,
year = {2025},
author = {Karaoglu, E and Kucuk Bicer, B},
title = {Medical students' knowledge and practices regarding skin cancer and climate change-related dermatological risks: a cross-sectional study from Turkey.},
journal = {BMJ open},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {e110670},
doi = {10.1136/bmjopen-2025-110670},
pmid = {41469078},
issn = {2044-6055},
mesh = {Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Students, Medical/psychology/statistics & numerical data ; Female ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Male ; *Climate Change ; *Skin Neoplasms/prevention & control/etiology ; Turkey ; Adult ; Young Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Sunburn/prevention & control ; Logistic Models ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: Skin cancer represents one of the most preventable yet rapidly increasing malignancies worldwide, with projected rises associated with climate change. This study aimed to assess medical students' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding skin cancer and climate-related dermatological risks, and to identify demographic and educational predictors of awareness and preventive behaviours.

DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey.

SETTING: Public university medical faculty in Turkey.

PARTICIPANTS: A total of 622 medical students enrolled in all six academic years completed the online questionnaire. Inclusion criteria were current enrolment and voluntary participation; incomplete submissions were excluded.

Primary outcomes were Skin Cancer Knowledge (SCKS) and Climate Change Knowledge (CCKS) Scores. Secondary outcomes included students' perceived risk and photoprotective behaviours.

RESULTS: Mean SCKS was 7.81±3.06 and mean CCKS was 12.27±3.67. Female students had significantly higher SCKS (β=0.58; p<0.001) and CCKS (β=0.41; p<0.001). Although 92.3% recognised peak ultraviolet hazard hours, only 53.2% avoided midday exposure. A total of 64.1% reported at least one lifetime sunburn. Logistic regression showed that gender (OR=2.56; 95% CI 1.73 to 3.80), academic year (eg, Yr1 vs Yr6 OR=0.41; 95% CI 0.22 to 0.78), poor self-assessed knowledge (OR=3.19; 95% CI 1.33 to 7.64) and CCKS (per-unit increase, OR=0.92; 95% CI 0.87 to 0.96) significantly predicted perceiving climate change as a health threat.

CONCLUSIONS: Medical students demonstrated substantial knowledge gaps and behavioural inconsistencies regarding skin cancer and climate-related dermatologic risks. Findings highlight the urgent need for structured, behaviourally oriented, climate-integrated dermatology education within medical curricula.},
}

Humans
Cross-Sectional Studies
*Students, Medical/psychology/statistics & numerical data
Female
*Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Male
*Climate Change
*Skin Neoplasms/prevention & control/etiology
Turkey
Adult
Young Adult
Surveys and Questionnaires
Sunburn/prevention & control
Logistic Models

@article {pmid41469035,
year = {2025},
author = {Padilha, A and Ghebreyesus, TA},
title = {Climate change threatens global health, but COP30 sparked hope.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {r2682},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.r2682},
pmid = {41469035},
issn = {1756-1833},
}

@article {pmid41467332,
year = {2026},
author = {Dausmann, KH and Cooper, CE},
title = {Are Hibernators Toast? Global Climate Change and Prolonged Seasonal Hibernation.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {1},
pages = {e70659},
pmid = {41467332},
issn = {1365-2486},
mesh = {*Hibernation/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; Seasons ; Ecosystem ; *Mammals/physiology ; },
abstract = {This review examines the multifaceted implications of global climate change on mammalian hibernators, emphasizing physiological, ecological and phenological impacts. While high-latitude habitats are experiencing faster overall warming, tropical and southern hemisphere regions face more unpredictable and variable climate alterations. Increasing temperature can directly affect hibernators by elevating hibernacula temperatures, shortening torpor bouts, increasing arousal frequency, and depleting energy reserves crucial for survival and reproductive success. Conversely, cold anomalies due to climate change may cause disruptive late-season cold snaps, affecting post-hibernation recovery and reproduction. The phenological timing of hibernation, emergence and reproduction is becoming increasingly decoupled from environmental cues, creating potential mismatches that threaten fitness and survival. Habitat modifications, including urbanisation, further modify microclimates, introducing new risks and opportunities influencing hibernation behaviour, resource availability and susceptibility to disturbances and diseases. Despite anticipated physiological resilience owing to broad thermal tolerances, many hibernating species already inhabit extreme environments and operate near their physiological limits, thus are even more at risk through ecological disruptions as climate variability intensifies. Ultimately, the capacity for adaptive phenotypic plasticity combined with ecological resilience will determine species' future persistence, with high-latitude species potentially more vulnerable to ecological disruptions like habitat loss, predation and disrupted food webs, while tropical species face greater physiological risk.},
}

*Hibernation/physiology
*Climate Change
Animals
Seasons
Ecosystem
*Mammals/physiology

@article {pmid41466602,
year = {2025},
author = {Feinstein, A and Mead, J and Ortiz, DA and Cochrane, G and Dunn, K and Mukherjee, M},
title = {Geographical differences in the stress and distress of climate change journalists: An observational study.},
journal = {JRSM open},
volume = {16},
number = {11},
pages = {20542704251406052},
pmid = {41466602},
issn = {2054-2704},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to investigate potential inter-continental mental health differences in journalists covering climate-related events.

DESIGN: Descriptive, cross sectional.

SETTING: Internet-based study.

PARTICIPANTS: Journalists recruited from the Oxford Climate Journalist Network: 268 of 561 (48.6%) journalists from 89 countries completed the study.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Questions related to physical threat and loss secondary to climate change. Symptoms of anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7-item scale [GAD-7]), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9]), posttraumatic stress disorder (PCL-5) and Moral Injury (Toronto Moral Injury Scale for Journalists [TMIS-J]).

RESULTS: More African and Asian journalists felt physically threatened than journalists in Europe (p < .001 and p = .002, respectively). More journalists in Africa had lost a family member to climate change than journalists in the Americas (p = .009), and Asia and Europe (p < .001 for both). More journalists in Africa, Asia, and the Americas had lost a friend to climate change compared to journalists in Europe (p < .001, p = .003, and p = .001, respectively). There were higher PTSD-intrusion scores in African and Asian than European journalists (p = .001 and p < .001, respectively) and higher PTSD-avoidance scores in African and Asian than European journalists (p = .014 and p = .001, respectively. African and Asian journalists were less likely to receive psychotherapy than European journalists (p < .001 for both).

CONCLUSIONS: Given the enduring challenges posed by climate change, addressing these inequalities in journalists' care should not be delayed any further.},
}

@article {pmid41465666,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhao, M and Wang, J and Liu, F and Li, Y and Fei, H and Wei, Z and Shi, A},
title = {Predicted Global Redistribution of Lagria nigricollis (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) Under Future Climate Change.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {12},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/insects16121227},
pmid = {41465666},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {2024NSFSC0076; 2025NSFSC2117//the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province/ ; },
abstract = {Lagria nigricollis (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) is a forest pest, widely distributed in East Asia. The impact of climate change on its distribution is currently unknown. To better understand how the geographic distribution of this species responds to future climate change, this study employed the MaxEnt model, integrating 21 environmental variables, to explore changes in its distribution range under different climate scenarios. The results indicated that the average area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of the MaxEnt model across different periods is 0.991, demonstrating the reliability of the model's predictions. The precipitation of the warmest quarter (bio18) and the temperature seasonality (bio04) were the most important environmental variables. Under current conditions, the suitable areas for L. nigricollis are mainly located in China (North China and Central China), the Korean Peninsula, and Japan (Kyushu, Shikoku, and the southern part of Honshu). In the 2050s and 2070s, suitable areas are expected to expand under three socioeconomic pathways, which are 1.08-1.33 times larger than they are currently. The expanded areas are mainly located in the northern part of the current suitable regions. The centroids of suitable areas will shift northward under future climate conditions. To limit the northward expansion of this species, primary control regions will focus on China (the junction of Inner Mongolia-Xinjiang and Northern China), Russia (the southeastern part of the Far Eastern Federal District), and Japan (Hokkaido). The results of this study provide a scientific basis for the forest pest control and distribution prediction of Lagria nigricollis.},
}

@article {pmid41465631,
year = {2025},
author = {Szyszko-Podgórska, K},
title = {The Mean Individual Biomass (MIB) of Ground Beetles (Carabidae): A Review of Its Application to Ecosystem Succession, Biodiversity, and Climate Change Research.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {12},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/insects16121191},
pmid = {41465631},
issn = {2075-4450},
abstract = {Bioindication is a key tool for monitoring habitat quality and ecosystem dynamics under increasing anthropogenic pressure. Among model organisms, ground beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) play a particularly important role, and one of the widely applied functional indicators describing their assemblage structure is the Mean Individual Biomass (MIB). Introduced in the 1980s, this index reflects the average body mass of Carabidae and allows assessment of successional stages. Its computational simplicity and intuitive interpretation have led to its application in forests, agricultural landscapes, post-industrial areas, and glacier forelands. This paper synthesizes the development and applications of the MIB, highlighting both its advantages and methodological limitations (including variability of length-mass models, seasonal activity patterns, and dependence on sampling methods). Particular attention is given to the potential of the MIB in the context of global environmental change, including its role as an indicator of ecosystem responses to climate change and processes related to soil carbon sequestration. Based on a literature review, future research directions are identified, encompassing methodological standardization, integration of MIB with other ecological and molecular indicators, and expansion of analyses to regions beyond Europe. By linking classical bioindication with ecosystem functioning studies, the MIB may serve as a universal tool for environmental monitoring and the assessment of ecosystem services under accelerated global change.},
}

@article {pmid41465027,
year = {2025},
author = {Amien, FGK and Koné, MK and Kadjo, CA and Yao, AK and Maraval, I and Boulanger, R and Guéhi, ST},
title = {Effect of Agroforestry and Cocoa-Producing Geographical Origin on the Sensory Profile of Beans and Chocolates in the Climate Change Context in Côte d'Ivoire.},
journal = {Foods (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {24},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/foods14244321},
pmid = {41465027},
issn = {2304-8158},
support = {No. FOOD/2019/412-132//European DeSIRA Initiative under grant agreement and the French Development Agency/ ; },
abstract = {This paper investigated the effects of agroforestry (AF) on the sensory profiles of cocoa beans and the organoleptic quality of end-chocolates. A three-day opening delay for the Ivorian hybrid cultivar commonly known as "Mercedes" (Amelonado × West African Trinitario) from AF and full-sun (FS) plantations as control located at five cocoa-producing areas were fermented in wooden boxes for 6 days and stirred at days 2 and 4. Fermented cocoa was sun-dried until reaching 7-8% moisture and processed into chocolate. Volatile compounds of cocoa powder and chocolate were analyzed using the SPME-GC-MS method, while the organoleptic perception of chocolates was assessed by 12 professional judges according to 10 sensory descriptors. The findings revealed that the concentrations of esters ranged from 9.41 ± 0.61 to 19.35 ± 1.28 µg.g[-1], aldehydes from 11.56 ± 0.7 to 25.33 ± 1.5 µg.g[-1], and ketones from 5.76 ± 0.62 to 55.84 ± 4.39 µg.g[-1] in cocoa beans regardless of the cropping system. However, the concentrations of some volatile compounds classes including alcohols, acids, and pyrazines were similar in AF and FS chocolate samples. AF system clearly influenced the volatile compound profiles of cocoa beans in only the Adzopé, Guibéroua, and Méagui regions without impacting those of the chocolates regardless of the geographical origin after fermentation and roasting. Furthermore, AF chocolate was not less appealing than the FS chocolate samples. So, AF system did not significantly influence the sensory perception of chocolate. AF can therefore be encouraged as a cropping system for cocoa cultivation to reduce deforestation and promote reforestation, ensuring the sustainability of cocoa.},
}

@article {pmid41464454,
year = {2025},
author = {Zieneldien, T and Ma, S and Tan, IJ and Kim, J and Busot, D and Cohen, BA},
title = {The Environmental Determinants of Skin Health: Linking Climate Change, Air Pollution, and the Dermatologic Disease Burden.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {12},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/ijerph22121820},
pmid = {41464454},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Air Pollution/adverse effects ; *Skin Diseases/epidemiology/etiology ; Skin Neoplasms/epidemiology/etiology ; *Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {Climate change has a widespread impact on health across the continuum, influencing skin disease patterns, access to dermatologic care, and the burden of climate-sensitive conditions. Environmental changes driven by climate change impact the skin's ability to maintain homeostasis, contributing to the onset and exacerbation of various dermatologic diseases. Psoriasis, acne vulgaris, atopic dermatitis, photoaging, melasma, and skin cancers have been associated with repeated exposure to rising levels of pollutants. Furthermore, the depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer has contributed to an elevated risk of developing skin cancer-including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma-due to increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Notably, while melanoma is linked to intense, intermittent UV exposure and sunburns, basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are more strongly associated with cumulative or chronic sun exposure over a lifetime. According to the World Health Organization, air pollution contributes to more than 700,000 premature deaths each year, and a 1% decrease in ozone thickness corresponds with a 2% rise in melanoma incidence. This review also identifies research gaps, such as limited longitudinal studies, underrepresentation of pediatric and elderly populations, and limited exploration of nitrosative stress mechanisms. Due to these factors, practitioners should be aware of both the current and projected impacts of climate change in their regions to effectively identify and manage associated conditions and exacerbations.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
*Air Pollution/adverse effects
*Skin Diseases/epidemiology/etiology
Skin Neoplasms/epidemiology/etiology
*Environmental Exposure/adverse effects

@article {pmid41464402,
year = {2025},
author = {Mosca, A and Luciani, D and Chiappini, S and Miuli, A and PsyClimate Research Group, and Cianconi, P and Pettorruso, M and Janiri, L and Martinotti, G},
title = {Eco-Anxiety and Mental Health: Correlates of Climate Change Distress.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {12},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/ijerph22121768},
pmid = {41464402},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {Humans ; Female ; Male ; *Climate Change ; Adult ; Italy/epidemiology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Middle Aged ; *Anxiety/epidemiology ; Young Adult ; *Mental Health ; Adolescent ; Quality of Life ; Aged ; Prevalence ; *Stress, Psychological/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is increasingly recognized as a threat to mental health, giving rise to constructs such as eco-anxiety and solastalgia. Although these phenomena have gained attention, quantitative data from European populations remain scarce.

OBJECTIVES: This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of eco-anxiety in an Italian sample, focusing on associations with demographics, environmental disaster exposure, psychological distress, psychosis-risk indicators, and quality of life.

METHODS: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with 1051 participants. Measures included the Hogg Eco-Anxiety Scale (HEAS-13), Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), Prodromal Questionnaire (PQ-16), SF-36 Health Survey, and a socio-demographic/environmental exposure questionnaire. Data were analyzed using correlations, t-tests, and regression analyses.

RESULTS: Eco-anxiety was higher among younger participants, women, and individuals without children, while education showed a weak negative association. No differences emerged by rural vs. urban residence. Participants exposed to floods, droughts, wildfires, and landslides reported elevated eco-anxiety. Scores correlated strongly with general distress (r = 0.57), positively with psychosis-risk indicators (PQ-16 distress, r = 0.42), and negatively with quality of life (r = -0.25).

CONCLUSIONS: Eco-anxiety in Italy is linked to socio-demographic vulnerabilities, disaster exposure, and impaired mental health. These findings highlight eco-anxiety as a pressing public health concern and stress the need for prevention and interventions that promote adaptive coping and engagement with climate change.},
}

Humans
Female
Male
*Climate Change
Adult
Italy/epidemiology
Cross-Sectional Studies
Middle Aged
*Anxiety/epidemiology
Young Adult
*Mental Health
Adolescent
Quality of Life
Aged
Prevalence
*Stress, Psychological/epidemiology

@article {pmid41464398,
year = {2025},
author = {Hylton-Pelaia, J and Dhillon, S and Barakat, C},
title = {Climate Change and Adolescent Girls' Sports: A Scoping Review and Framework-Based Exploration of Emerging Barriers and Recommendations.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {12},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/ijerph22121764},
pmid = {41464398},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Adolescent ; Female ; Humans ; *Sports/statistics & numerical data ; *Youth Sports ; Exercise ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses growing challenges to youth sports participation, but adolescent girls face disproportionate and compounding vulnerabilities. These arise from sex-specific physiological factors, sociocultural constraints, and institutional inequities that uniquely and disproportionately impact girls. These challenges are especially concerning considering the numerous health and well-being benefits of sports participation. However, there is a notable lack of research examining the specific impacts of climate change on adolescent girls' sports participation, as well as evidence-informed strategies to mitigate these effects. The aim of this study is to (1) conduct a scoping review to better understand the impacts of climate change on adolescent girls' sports participation and (2) examine the relationship between climate change and adolescent girls' involvement in sports by integrating Ecologism and the Individual × Environment (I×E) frameworks. A search was conducted using four databases (PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science), and a gray literature search was performed on Google. The search was limited to studies focusing on how climate change or weather variables impacted adolescent girls' physical activity levels or sports participation. Studies must have been written in English, and all geographical regions were included. In total, 26 studies met the inclusion criteria. These findings were then analyzed by integrating Ecologism, which promotes sustainable infrastructure, and the Individual × Environment (I×E) framework, which highlights interventions tailored to individual and environmental interaction. Recommended strategies include climate-resilient facility design, equity-focused funding models, participatory research, and coordinated efforts from public health units and urban planning stakeholders. By integrating these frameworks, the paper proposes a comprehensive set of interventions that address both systemic ecological challenges and individual-level barriers, aiming to foster climate-resilient sports environments for adolescent girls.},
}

*Climate Change
Adolescent
Female
Humans
*Sports/statistics & numerical data
*Youth Sports
Exercise

@article {pmid41463863,
year = {2025},
author = {Cornale, P and Senatore, R and Battaglini, LM and Baratta, M},
title = {Climate Change and Livestock Welfare in the Alps: A Comprehensive Review.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {15},
number = {24},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/ani15243578},
pmid = {41463863},
issn = {2076-2615},
abstract = {Extensive livestock production systems are characterised by low-input, high-nature-value farming practices, which are particularly significant for maintaining biodiversity, sustaining rural livelihoods, and preserving cultural heritage [...].},
}

@article {pmid41462017,
year = {2025},
author = {Lieu, R and Hayes, OR and Cook, J},
title = {Testing the impact of fallacies and contrarian claims in climate change misinformation.},
journal = {British journal of psychology (London, England : 1953)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/bjop.70049},
pmid = {41462017},
issn = {2044-8295},
support = {//Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences/ ; },
abstract = {Climate misinformation reduces public acceptance of climate change and undermines support for mitigation policies. This study explored the impact of different types of climate misinformation, examining through content-based and logic-based frameworks. The content-based framework was based on a taxonomy of contrarian claims consisting of five categories-it's not real, it's not us, it's not bad, climate solutions won't work and scientists are not reliable. The logic-based framework examined six rhetorical techniques used in science denial arguments-misrepresentation, false equivalence, oversimplification, red herring, cherry picking and slothful induction. We experimentally tested 30 misinformation examples, crossing five content categories with six fallacies. Participants rated the perceived veracity of misinformation as well as the likelihood of interacting with it. We found no main effect of fallacy on perceived veracity or likelihood to interact but did find a main effect of content category, with the fourth category (climate solutions won't work) perceived as most veracious. We also found that content categories interacted with political ideology, replicating past research into the polarizing effect of climate misinformation. Specifically, the most polarizing categories of misinformation were those targeting climate solutions or attacking climate scientists. Our results highlight the need to prioritize combatting misinformation that targets solutions and scientists.},
}

@article {pmid41461655,
year = {2025},
author = {Dong, L and Wang, Z and Wu, L and Song, F and Santoso, A and Zhang, W and Zhou, T},
title = {Emergence of the enhanced equatorial Atlantic warming as a fingerprint of global warming.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-025-68015-6},
pmid = {41461655},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {42275018//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; },
abstract = {The response of tropical sea surface temperature (SST) to global warming plays a crucial role in shaping both global and regional climates, so it receives immense attention and remains being debated. Here, we demonstrate that enhanced equatorial warming (EEW) is a more robust response to global warming than the commonly examined changes in the zonal SST gradient across the tropical Pacific, which is marked by discrepancies between observations and models. EEW is defined as the annual-mean SST warming averaged over 5°S-5°N, relative to the tropical SST warming averaged over 20°S-20°N. By combining observations and climate models, we identify the emergence of EEW in the Atlantic since the 1950s, primarily attributed to greenhouse gas forcing. The formation of EEW is driven by weakened equatorial upwelling, resulting from the slowdown of equatorial zonal winds. The identification of Atlantic EEW as a fingerprint of global warming has important implications for understanding changes in the tropical oceans in a warming climate and the associated impacts.},
}

@article {pmid41461526,
year = {2026},
author = {Wu, Z and Liu, H and Yang, F and Ran, R and Yu, H and Xu, H and Chen, D and Wang, G and Pang, X},
title = {Drivers of CO2 and CH4 fluxes from shallow lakes and prediction based on climate factors under global warming.},
journal = {Journal of environmental sciences (China)},
volume = {161},
number = {},
pages = {794-802},
doi = {10.1016/j.jes.2025.07.046},
pmid = {41461526},
issn = {1001-0742},
mesh = {*Methane/analysis ; *Lakes/chemistry ; *Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; *Environmental Monitoring ; China ; *Global Warming ; Greenhouse Gases/analysis ; *Air Pollutants/analysis ; },
abstract = {Shallow lakes are recognized as significant sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, yet long-term measurements and predictions of GHG fluxes from these ecosystems remain limited. Here, we systematically investigated the temporal dynamics of GHG fluxes and the underlying drivers in a shallow lake in Zhejiang Province, Yangtze River Delta, China, using the static floating chamber method. The annual average fluxes were positive, implying the lake is a substantial carbon source, with CO2 fluxes of 10.83 ± 11.25 mmol/(m[2]·day) and CH4 fluxes of 1.64 ± 0.96 mmol/(m[2]·day). Principal component analysis identified air temperature and pressure as key meteorological drivers influencing water quality and GHG fluxes. Combining multiple linear regression models, we predict GHG fluxes from water bodies in China under low, medium and high carbon emissions scenarios for the years 2030 and 2060, providing important insights for predicting greenhouse gas fluxes from water bodies during China's carbon neutrality period. Our predictions suggest that water bodies in the Tibetan Plateau will become an intense GHG source, exacerbated by fragile ecosystems and abundant water resources. Additionally, CH4 fluxes from southern China's water bodies are expected to rise notably with higher emissions scenario, likely driven by rapid warming and intensified anaerobic fermentation in rice paddies. These findings highlight the significant potentials for GHG emissions from water bodies during China's carbon neutrality period and underscore the importance of water quality management to mitigate these emissions.},
}

*Methane/analysis
*Lakes/chemistry
*Carbon Dioxide/analysis
*Environmental Monitoring
China
*Global Warming
Greenhouse Gases/analysis
*Air Pollutants/analysis

@article {pmid41461152,
year = {2025},
author = {van den Dool, A and Evin, SLP and Kim, J and Lyu, X and Abusalem, L and Niu, Y and Tran, KT and Tillekeratne, LG},
title = {Bridging the policy gap between climate change and antimicrobial resistance.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {101409},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101409},
pmid = {41461152},
issn = {2542-5196},
}

@article {pmid41460928,
year = {2025},
author = {Kim, M and Kim, S and Jeon, S},
title = {Are climate change perceptions related with plastic policy support? Effects of climate change skepticism, guilt, and efficacy on the acceptance of the plastic tax.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {12},
pages = {e0337327},
pmid = {41460928},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Plastics/economics ; Humans ; *Taxes ; Guilt ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Perception ; },
abstract = {Achieving a circular economy requires solutions to plastic pollution problems. Plastic waste poses significant threats to both human and biological systems globally. Plastics are closely related to climate change because their production is based on fossil fuels. Plastic taxation is one approach to reducing plastic use. This study aimed to analyze how the climate change perception is related to the preference for plastic tax. A model was developed to examine the impacts of 11 variables in value, risk perception, and planned behavior acting as predictors on the support for plastic tax as the predicted variable. In particular, we focused on both direct and indirect association of the three variables in planned behavior, that is, climate skepticism, guilt, and efficacy about climate change crisis, on support for the plastic tax. The results showed that among value variables, environmentalism, altruism, and egalitarianism had a significantly positive relationship with the willingness to pay the plastic tax and materialism had a significant negative relationship. Regarding risk perception, perceived risk, knowledge, and trust had a significantly positive association with the willingness to pay the tax. Regarding planned behavior, skepticism, guilt, and efficacy had a significant association with willingness-to-pay the plastic tax, with climate change skepticism having a negative effect and guilt and efficacy having positive relationship. Regarding the moderation effect, skepticism had an interaction effect on materialism and emotion; guilt is associated with the impact of environmentalism, altruism, egalitarianism, perceived risk on the support for plastic tax; and efficacy is associated with the association of altruism and perceived risk with preference for plastic tax. These results suggest that climate change risk perception is associated with plastic reduction behaviors.},
}

*Climate Change
*Plastics/economics
Humans
*Taxes
Guilt
Male
Female
Adult
Perception

@article {pmid41460486,
year = {2025},
author = {Rais, H and Laala, A and Meghzili, I and Boucenna, H},
title = {Evaluating the present and future distribution of an endemic oak species (Quercus afares) under climate change in Algeria.},
journal = {Die Naturwissenschaften},
volume = {113},
number = {1},
pages = {6},
pmid = {41460486},
issn = {1432-1904},
mesh = {Algeria ; *Quercus/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Ecosystem ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Biodiversity ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses a severe long-term threat to endemic species. Ecologists must have a comprehensive understanding of habitat suitability and environmental variables that control their distribution to minimize biodiversity loss and improve conservation strategies effectively. The MaxEnt model is commonly applied to predict species distribution based on occurrence data and environmental variables. This study investigated the suitable habitats of the endemic Quercus afares in Algeria, evaluated shifts in its range under climate change scenarios and identified the key ecological factors determining its distribution. The results showed that the Area Under the Curve (AUC = 0.992) indicated excellent performance of our MaxEnt model. The major environmental predictor for Quercus afares was the Martonne aridity index (Idm), which had the most useful information. Future scenarios indicate that the highly suitable habitat for Quercus afares is expected to range between 0.2% and 0.14%. The average elevation of suitable habitat changes according to each climate scenario, ranging from 1,086.5 to 1,276.5 m. The highly suitable habitat shifts towards the northeast in most future climate scenarios. Our findings represent a decision support tool and contribute to developing effective conservation and management measures of Quercus afares in Algeria.},
}

Algeria
*Quercus/physiology
*Climate Change
Ecosystem
Conservation of Natural Resources
Biodiversity

@article {pmid41459691,
year = {2025},
author = {Mohapatra, S and Hollender, J},
title = {Opposing Effects of Climate Change on the Fate of Persistent and Mobile Contaminants in the Environment.},
journal = {Environmental science & technology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c09667},
pmid = {41459691},
issn = {1520-5851},
abstract = {This work reviews the complex interplay between climate change and the fate of persistent mobile (PM) and very persistent very mobile (vPvM) substances, with a particular focus on how rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, shifts in pH, and changes in how organic matter concentrations impact these contaminants in the aquatic environment. According to literature research, climate change exerts opposing effects on the persistence (P) and mobility (M) of these substances in the environment. The high uncertainties discussed here underscore the need for comprehensive monitoring, improved process understanding, and appropriate modeling strategies to assess the climate change impacts on PM and vPvM substances.},
}

@article {pmid41459262,
year = {2025},
author = {Yoon, JI and Joo, J and Lim, S and Kim, ES and Lee, CM},
title = {Climate change perception and pro-environmental behavior among urban park visitors: the mediating role of place attachment.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1685855},
pmid = {41459262},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: This study investigates how climate change perception influences pro-environmental behavior-on-site (park-specific) and off-site (daily life)-among urban park visitors, focusing on the mediating role of place attachment (place identity, place dependence, and social bonding).

METHODS: A survey was conducted with 351 adults engaging in walking and running at Namsan Park in Seoul. Measures included climate change perception, place attachment, and pro-environmental behaviors. Structural equation modeling and bootstrapping were used for analysis.

RESULTS: Climate change perception significantly predicted all three dimensions of place attachment. Place identity and social bonding mediated the relationship between climate change perception and both types of pro-environmental behavior. Place dependence was significantly associated with on-site, but not off-site, pro-environmental behavior.

CONCLUSION: Place attachment serves as a key mechanism linking climate concern to sustainable actions in leisure settings. Strengthening emotional and social bonds to urban parks may enhance both localized and general pro-environmental behaviors, offering practical implications for urban sustainability strategies.},
}

@article {pmid41455742,
year = {2025},
author = {Ebrahimi, E},
title = {Climate Change Denial as Identity Defence: Understanding Resistance Beyond Ignorance.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {76},
number = {2},
pages = {54},
pmid = {41455742},
issn = {1432-1009},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Denial, Psychological ; Communication ; },
abstract = {Climate denial is often misunderstood as ignorance, but evidence from neuroscience reveals it as identity protection. This perspective integrates insights from the neuroscience of belief, emotion, and decision-making into climate communication, arguing that resistance to climate action reflects how people process information, not how much they know. Scientific messages that conflict with people's values or group identities often provoke reinterpretation or rejection of the facts. Climate change is also a uniquely abstract and psychologically distant threat and fear-based appeals often backfire unless paired with agency and clear solutions. More effective communication must be participatory, emotionally intelligent, and grounded in trust, aligning with audience values and reducing psychological threat. Approaches built on empathy, local context, and collaboration can make climate communication not only more persuasive but also transformative.},
}

*Climate Change
Humans
*Denial, Psychological
Communication

@article {pmid41455004,
year = {2025},
author = {Sun, Y and Wang, A and Shen, L and Liu, Y and Zhang, Y and Cai, R and Fei, W and Wu, J},
title = {Spatiotemporal variations in dissolved organic carbon in China's major river basins and their associations with climate change and human activities.},
journal = {Carbon balance and management},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1186/s13021-025-00387-0},
pmid = {41455004},
issn = {1750-0680},
support = {32401667//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 32271873//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
abstract = {Riverine dissolved organic carbon (DOC) is a vital element of regional carbon cycling, yet its magnitude and influencing factors remain poorly quantified. Existing large uncertainties in the distribution, trends, and drivers of DOC compromise the accuracy of terrestrial carbon budget estimations. This study compiled 1922 DOC data points from literature on four major Chinese river basins (i.e., the Songhua River Basin, Yellow River Basin, Yangtze River Basin, and Pearl River Basin) for the period 1997-2023. The spatiotemporal patterns and driving mechanisms of DOC in these basins were quantified and systematically analyzed. Key results are as follows: [1] Spatially, DOC concentration (CDOC) exhibited a distinct "north high, south low" pattern nationally, while DOC flux (FDOC) displayed an inverted "south high, north low" distribution. Temporally, CDOC in the four basins all showed a statistically significant increasing trend, with an average annual rise of 0.04 mg L[-1] yr[-1]. Meanwhile, the FDOC into the sea in the Yangtze River Basin and Yellow River Basin also exhibited a statistically significant increase, with an average annual growth of 0.05 Tg yr[-1] [3]. Attribution analysis indicated that the spatiotemporal distribution of CDOC was influenced by both climatic factors and human activities, whereas that of FDOC was controlled primarily by streamflow. The findings of this study reflect the national distribution and dynamics of DOC in major Chinese rivers, and provide a valuable framework together with details of key parameters to support future research into global riverine carbon cycle models.},
}

@article {pmid41455002,
year = {2025},
author = {Karim, F and Lin, Q and Xie, H and Nargis, S and Xiao, H and Yang, S and Xiong, Y and Xie, M and Ni, Q and Yao, Y and Xu, H},
title = {Seasonal dynamics of gut microbiota in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) from western Sichuan Plateau and their adaptability to high altitude climate change.},
journal = {Current microbiology},
volume = {83},
number = {2},
pages = {99},
pmid = {41455002},
issn = {1432-0991},
support = {31870355//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Macaca mulatta/microbiology ; *Gastrointestinal Microbiome ; Seasons ; Altitude ; Feces/microbiology ; *Climate Change ; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics ; *Bacteria/classification/genetics/isolation & purification ; China ; },
abstract = {Seasonal fluctuations in diet and climate shape animal gut microbiota, especially those living in extreme climatic conditions. Yet their role in facilitating primate adaptation to high-altitude remains unclear. This study investigates the seasonal dynamics in gut microbiome of wild rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) from high altitude (over 3,000 m) in Yajiang couke. We collected 117 fecal samples across four seasons and analyzed using 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing combined with predictive functional metagenomics. We observed clear seasonal shifts in gut microbial diversity and composition. High α-diversity in autumn and winter reflected increased dietary diversity during these periods. Firmicutes predominated in summer, while Bacteroidota increased during winter. LEfSe analysis revealed seasonal specific taxa: UCG-005, Christensenellaceae R-7, and Prevotella_9 were dominated in winter but declined in summer and spring, whereas Blautia peaked during summer and decreased toward winter. Redundancy analysis showed that temperature, humidity, and precipitation were positively associated with Blautia and Sarcina, but negatively with Monoglobus and Helicobacter, underscoring the strong influence of climatic variables on gut community structure. Functional predictions revealed seasonal differences in gut microbiota related to energy metabolism (spring), glycan biosynthesis (summer), membrane transport (autumn), and environmental adaptation (winter) indicating microbial contributions to host adaptation under fluctuating climatic conditions. These findings demonstrate that gut microbiome of high-altitude macaques is highly responsive to changes in seasonal diet and climate. By integrating microbiome dynamics with climatic drivers, our study provides new insights into host-microbe-environment interactions and advances our understanding of primate adaptation under extreme climatic conditions.},
}

Animals
*Macaca mulatta/microbiology
*Gastrointestinal Microbiome
Seasons
Altitude
Feces/microbiology
*Climate Change
RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics
*Bacteria/classification/genetics/isolation & purification
China

@article {pmid41454182,
year = {2025},
author = {Dhawan, S and Kumar, A and Mehta, DS and Khare, M},
title = {A Review of Airborne Pollen and Its Interactions With Air Pollutants, Urbanization, and Climate Change: Implications for Human Health and Monitoring Gaps.},
journal = {Current allergy and asthma reports},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {62},
pmid = {41454182},
issn = {1534-6315},
mesh = {Humans ; *Pollen/immunology ; *Climate Change ; *Air Pollutants/adverse effects ; *Urbanization ; *Allergens/immunology ; Environmental Monitoring ; Air Pollution/adverse effects ; Public Health ; Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review synthesizes interdisciplinary evidence on how environmental stressors-including climate change, urbanization, and air pollution-impact pollen dynamics and human health. We assess conventional and innovative monitoring methods to identify critical gaps in exposure evaluation and public health response.

RECENT FINDINGS: Recent research confirms that climate change and urbanization are prolonging pollen seasons and increasing pollen potency. Pollutants such as O3, NOx, PM, SO2, and elevated CO2 along with urban heat island and vegetation changes further enhance pollen allergenicity. While monitoring technology is advancing, significant limitations persist, including poor spatial resolution, a lack of real-time capabilities, and severe underrepresentation of tropical regions. An integrated approach to pollen surveillance that combines climate, air quality, and health data is critically needed. Key challenges remain, including inadequate spatial coverage, a lack of standardized protocols, and poor integration with public health systems. The complex interactions between pollen as a bioaerosol and atmospheric processes represent a significant research gap, hindering our ability to predict and manage pollen-related health risks effectively.},
}

Humans
*Pollen/immunology
*Climate Change
*Air Pollutants/adverse effects
*Urbanization
*Allergens/immunology
Environmental Monitoring
Air Pollution/adverse effects
Public Health
Environmental Exposure/adverse effects

@article {pmid41453376,
year = {2025},
author = {Damtew, YT and Varghese, BM and Anikeeva, O and Tong, M and Hansen, A and Dear, K and Zhang, Y and Driscoll, T and Capon, T and Gourley, M and Prescott, V and Bi, P},
title = {Estimating non-optimal temperature-attributable burden of Salmonella and Campylobacter infections under various climate change, population, and adaptation scenarios in Australia: a comparative risk assessment modelling study.},
journal = {The Lancet. Planetary health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {101383},
doi = {10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101383},
pmid = {41453376},
issn = {2542-5196},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Salmonella and Campylobacter infections are leading causes of bacterial gastrointestinal infections, with rising global incidence. Rising temperatures are expected to further drive the transmission and prevalence of enteric infections. Quantifying the current and future burden of Salmonella and Campylobacter infections is crucial for guiding prevention strategies. This study aimed to assess the present and projected burden of Salmonella and Campylobacter infections attributable to rising temperatures in Australia.

METHODS: In this comparative risk assessment modelling study, disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) associated with Salmonella and Campylobacter infections from 2003 to 2018 were acquired from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and analysed. A meta-regression model was employed to estimate the increase in infection risk per 1°C rise in temperature. Exposure distributions for each Köppen-Geiger climate zone were calculated and compared with the theoretical minimum risk exposure to establish the burden attributable to rising temperatures. Projected burdens for the 2030s and 2050s were assessed under two representative concentration pathways (RCP4.5 and RCP8.5), considering population growth and adaptation scenarios.

FINDINGS: Between 2003 and 2018, rising temperatures attributed to 11% (41·8 [SD 2·8] DALYs) of Salmonella and 8% (28·1 [1·8] DALYs) of Campylobacter burden. The highest burden was in the tropical rainforest climate zone. By the 2050s, under RCP8.5 and medium population growth without adaptation, Salmonella and Campylobacter burdens could reach 100·6 (10·9) and 67·9 (7·4) DALYs, respectively. A 10% adaptation measure could reduce these to 89·5 (8·3) and 61·8 (6·7) DALYs.

INTERPRETATION: This study presents the first national assessment of the temperature-attributable burden of Salmonella and Campylobacter infections in Australia. It addresses a substantial knowledge gap by providing data-driven projections and underscores the necessity for targeted public health interventions and region-specific climate adaptation strategies to mitigate enteric infection risks.

FUNDING: Australian Research Council Discovery Program.},
}

@article {pmid41448959,
year = {2025},
author = {Sultan, HA},
title = {Reframing climate change as core NHS leadership responsibility on boards.},
journal = {BMJ leader},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1136/leader-2025-001288},
pmid = {41448959},
issn = {2398-631X},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is an escalating public health emergency, yet within the National Health Service (NHS) it remains marginal to board-level leadership and governance. Despite its direct implications for population health, service resilience and health inequalities, responsibility for climate action is often delegated away from strategic decision-making forums.

CONTEXT: This article draws on the author's experience as the NeXt Director (Non-Executive Director in Training) with a remit for future generations, including climate change and sustainability, on a newly established Integrated Care Board in England.

APPROACH: Using a reflective leadership lens, the article examines how climate change was reframed from a peripheral sustainability issue into a core governance and risk concern. Practical strategies included embedding climate-related threats into formal risk registers, aligning climate action with population health and inequality priorities and integrating climate considerations into existing strategic and operational levers.

OUTCOMES: Positioning climate risk within established governance structures shifted board-level engagement, normalised climate-informed questioning in strategic discussions and enabled early integration of climate considerations into population health, commissioning and resilience planning. These changes established climate change as a shared leadership responsibility rather than a siloed agenda.

IMPLICATIONS FOR LEADERS: The article argues that NHS leadership models must evolve to address long-term, systemic risks such as climate change. Boards should treat climate change as a determinant of quality, safety and equity, embedding it within risk management, strategy and accountability frameworks to ensure system preparedness in an increasingly unstable climate.},
}

@article {pmid41447936,
year = {2025},
author = {Huang, C and Yao, J and Xiong, J and Luo, X and Haubrock, PJ and Soto, I and Yang, J and Zhang, Z and Xie, Z and Li, Z and Zhang, J},
title = {Human activities and climate change facilitate the expansion of a notorious invasive snail (Pomacea canaliculata) in a subtropical biodiversity hotspot.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {398},
number = {},
pages = {128353},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128353},
pmid = {41447936},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {The apple snail Pomacea canaliculata is one of the most destructive invasive species globally. Understanding its current and future distributions under global environmental change is therefore essential for developing effective management strategies. However, existing research has primarily focused on broad spatial scales while paying limited attention to finer-scale patterns, and has typically examined isolated environmental drivers while neglecting the interactive effects of multiple co-occurring factors. Using species distribution models, we filled this gap by predicting and explaining the distribution of P. canaliculata in the Guijiang River Basin, China. The ensemble model integrated five algorithms and was validated with cross-validation (AUC/TSS), with future projections generated under CMIP6 SSP1-2.6 and SSP3-7.0 scenarios. It demonstrated high predictive performance and identified climate change as the dominant driver, accounting for 93.43 % of variable importance (primarily mean diurnal range, and mean temperature of wettest quarter), followed by anthropogenic activities at 6.57 % (primarily represented by population density). Current suitable habitats encompass 51.70 % of the study area, with future projections indicating substantial range expansion to 92.87 % and 96.42 % by 2070 under low-emission (SSP1-2.6) and high-emission (SSP3-7.0) scenarios, respectively. Our findings demonstrate that both climate change and anthropogenic activities synergistically promote the invasion of P. canaliculata in the subtropical Guijiang River Basin. This underscores the importance of incorporating both determinants when designing monitoring and proactive prevention measures at the watershed scale to effectively manage this invasive species.},
}

@article {pmid41447810,
year = {2025},
author = {Tareq, MF and Mels, A and Radjkoemar, R and Kujawa-Roeleveld, K and Haldar, K},
title = {Scenario-based drinking water demand forecasting under climate change uncertainties: a study on Dhaka City, Bangladesh.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {1012},
number = {},
pages = {181198},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181198},
pmid = {41447810},
issn = {1879-1026},
}

@article {pmid41445952,
year = {2025},
author = {Hussain, M and Yu, Y and Wang, L and Qureshi, JA},
title = {Editorial: Recent advances in vector-borne diseases and climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in microbiology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1746230},
doi = {10.3389/fmicb.2025.1746230},
pmid = {41445952},
issn = {1664-302X},
}

@article {pmid41445334,
year = {2025},
author = {Xin-Ru, W and Li-Yong, X and Tian-Shi, ZU and Tian-le, D and Xiao-Ya, S and Hui, JU and Xin-Tong, W},
title = {Climatic suitability of Pyrus ussuriensis in Northeast China under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {36},
number = {12},
pages = {3778-3786},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202512.025},
pmid = {41445334},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {China ; *Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Models, Theoretical ; Forecasting ; },
abstract = {To examine the distribution characteristics of Pyrus ussuriensis in Northeast China and its response patterns in the context of climate change, we analyzed the main factors influencing the distribution of P. ussuriensis and simulated its distribution in the Northeast China during different periods, with the maximum entropy model (MaxEnt) and the distribution data of P. ussuriensis in Northeast China (Heilongjiang Province, Jilin Province, Liaoning Province), and environmental data for the current period (1970-2000), the 2030s (2021-2040), and the 2050s (2041-2060) (including climate factors, topographic factors and soil factors). The results showed that the model passed the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) test, with the average area under the ROC for the training set being 0.925, showing high reliability in predicting the climatic suitability of P. ussuriensis. Out of 50 factors, 17 factors were identified as dominant factors, including climate, terrain, and soil factors. The contribution rate of climate factor was the most significant, accounting for 78.5% of the total. Under the current climate scenario, the highly suitable growth area of P. ussuriensis was distributed in central Anshan, central Liaoyang, eastern Yingkou, central Jinzhou, Chaoyang, Huludao, Fuxin in Liaoning, and the area of the highly suitable area was 0.78×10[4] km[2]. Under the future climate scenarios (2030s and 2050s), the suitable distribution area showed a trend of expansion and northward migration, with the area of highly suitable area reaching its peak in the 2050s at 7.9×10[4] km[2].},
}

China
*Climate Change
*Ecosystem
Conservation of Natural Resources
Models, Theoretical
Forecasting

@article {pmid41444888,
year = {2025},
author = {Palanga, KK and Bawa, A and Lare, YG and Dicko, A and Ayena, JIK and Adjacou, DM and Houehanou, TD and Gouwakinnou, GN and Natta, AK},
title = {Ethno-ecological knowledge of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus L.) across contrasted climate zones: uses, diversity, production system, and perception of climate change in Togo (West Africa).},
journal = {Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {87},
pmid = {41444888},
issn = {1746-4269},
support = {Agreement No. 021/2024//TWAS-IsBD postdoctoral fellowship/ ; },
mesh = {*Cyperus ; *Climate Change ; Togo ; Humans ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; *Knowledge ; *Nuts ; },
abstract = {UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND : Cyperus esculentus a perennial sedge, has been cultivated since ancient times for its nutritious and versatile tubers, which are used in cooking, traditional medicine, and various industries. Despite its potential, the crop remains underutilized in Togo and is grown in limited areas. Moreover, there is a lack of information on its genetic diversity, cropping systems, uses, and the impact of climate change on its productivity; factors essential for effective breeding and sustainable cultivation. This study aimed to document and compare existing knowledge on the uses and production systems of tiger nuts, as well as tiger nut producers' perceptions of climate change and its impact on tiger nut cultivation in two regions of Togo with contrasting climatic conditions.

METHODS: A total of 206 tiger nut producers from six ethnic groups were selected across 26 villages located in the Savanes region (Sudanian climate) and the Plateaux region (Guinean climate) were selected following the snowball method during a survey conducted from July to September 2023. Data on tiger nut uses, diversity, production systems, and producers' perceptions of climate change and its impact on the species' productivity were collected using participatory rural appraisal methods. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Fisher's Exact Test to examine the relationship between region and sociodemographic factors, and multinomial logistic regression to identify which sociodemographic characteristics influence tiger nut growers' perceptions of climate change and their views on its impact on production.

RESULTS: A significant difference was observed in the gender distribution of tiger nut producers between the two regions. In the Savanes region, most producers were male (75%), whereas in the Plateaux region, most were female (84%). The area dedicated to tiger nut production also varied significantly between the regions. In the Savanes region, no more than 0.25 ha was allocated to the crop, whereas in the Plateaux region, 58% of producers dedicated more than 0.25 ha of their land to tiger nut cultivation. Seven distinct uses were identified: tuber consumption, commercialization, medicinal applications, soil fertilization, traditional beverage preparation, weed control, and livestock feeding. The last three were reported exclusively in the Savanes region. Eight major constraints were identified across the two regions. The most critical in the Plateaux region was harvesting difficulties, while in the Savanes region it was pest attacks. Regarding climate change, chi-square tests showed a significant association between climatic zones and farmers' perceptions, as well as between regions and the reported effects of climate change on tiger nut cultivation (P < 0.001). Perceived climate change indicators included irregular rainfall, delayed onset of rains, drought spells, and early rainfall. Reported effects on the crop included reduced yields, abnormal growth patterns, premature yellowing of leaves, seedling desiccation, and small tubers.

CONCLUSION: The ethno-ecological knowledge captured in this study provides a foundational resource for the sustainable management and conservation of tiger nut, and for the development of effective breeding strategies in Togo.},
}

*Cyperus
*Climate Change
Togo
Humans
Female
Male
Adult
Middle Aged
*Knowledge
*Nuts

@article {pmid41444703,
year = {2025},
author = {Hussein, SA and Osman, MM and Hassan, MM and Hassan, YSA and Hussein, AA and Adem, R and Fuje, MMA and Mohamed, AH and Ali, AN and Mohamud, KH and Ibrahim, AM and Ali, AA},
title = {The prolonged devastation of climate change on public health in Somalia: a silent crisis.},
journal = {Tropical medicine and health},
volume = {53},
number = {1},
pages = {193},
pmid = {41444703},
issn = {1348-8945},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Somalia, one of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations despite contributing minimally to global emissions, is facing escalating public health crises due to climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, recurrent droughts, and floods have intensified food insecurity, disease outbreaks, and population displacement. These changes have compounded existing challenges in a fragile health system, severely affecting children, pregnant women, and internally displaced persons Internally displaced people (IDP). This scoping review aims to map the extent and scope of published evidence on the prolonged public health impacts of climate change in Somalia, identifying key health outcomes, vulnerable populations, and research and policy gaps.

METHODS: Following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, as well as gray literature from WHO, UN agencies, and Somali institutions. Studies published between 1990 and 2025 in English and addressing the intersection of climate change and public health in Somalia or the Horn of Africa were included. Data were charted and synthesized thematically.

RESULTS: Out of 379 retrieved articles, 142 met the inclusion criteria. Key themes emerged: (1) direct health impacts of climate change, (2) indirect health impacts, (3) vulnerable populations, (4) weak health infrastructure and system readiness, and (5) historical droughts and their cumulative health impacts. Children under five, pregnant women, and displaced persons are disproportionately affected. The review highlights significant evidence gaps in mental health, health system resilience, and early warning systems.

CONCLUSION: This scoping review highlights the severe and multifaceted public health impacts of climate change in Somalia, the fragile healthcare infrastructure in Somalia, and a heavy reliance on external aid. This review provides a foundation for future efforts to mitigate the public health impacts of climate change and build resilience in Somalia and similar vulnerable regions.},
}

@article {pmid41443008,
year = {2025},
author = {Feldens, TK and de Oliveira, VR},
title = {Climate change and birth outcomes - Evidence from Brazil.},
journal = {Economics and human biology},
volume = {60},
number = {},
pages = {101565},
doi = {10.1016/j.ehb.2025.101565},
pmid = {41443008},
issn = {1873-6130},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Newborn health effects from climate change are a serious threat to the future generations. However, little is known about its estimates for Brazil, a country which still struggles with deep inequalities and poverty.

METHODS: We used a dataset of almost 45 million observations to ascertain whether there is any impact of both hotter temperatures and shifts from the historical averages on newborns' birth weights across Brazilian municipalities during the period of 2000-2020.

RESULTS: According to our results, both additional hotter days and shifts from the established weather are capable of decreasing birthweight across our samples. Although positive shocks were more frequent, also cold shocks are damaging to perinatal health; and the third trimester was found the most sensitive to weather shocks. Results for precipitation, however, remain unclear. The estimates are especially higher for the population living in isolated and underserved areas.

CONCLUSIONS: Our results imply that climate change effects have already arrived in Brazil. In a country that suffers from severe social problems, vulnerable populations should be protected, and coping mechanisms should be widespread to decrease the damaging risks of climatic exposure.},
}

@article {pmid41442940,
year = {2025},
author = {Bertone, E and Deluigi, N and Battin, TI},
title = {Climate change impacts on dissolved organic carbon and total suspended solids in Alpine streams and rivers.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {291},
number = {},
pages = {125232},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2025.125232},
pmid = {41442940},
issn = {1879-2448},
abstract = {Climate change is altering hydrology, land cover, and biogeochemistry in Alpine river systems, yet predictive understanding of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and total suspended solids (TSS), across glacierised and lowland catchments remains limited. This knowledge gap constrains our ability to forecast impacts on carbon cycling and sediment management. We present a data-driven predictive model for Swiss streams from diverse catchments, spanning glacierised high-mountain basins to lowland agricultural and forested systems. The machine learning framework incorporates discharge, water quality, and land use and land cover changes to predict DOC and TSS, with high accuracy (RMSE=14% of standard deviation for DOC) following validation of the best performing algorithm. While its reliance on routinely measured parameters makes it adaptable for near real-time forecasting, the model was designed for climate change scenario analysis. Projections indicate that by 2090, under RCP8.5, DOC exports will rise by ∼50% in high-mountain catchments and ∼15% in lowland systems, primarily driven by discharge, not by land cover change. TSS responses vary seasonally and by catchment, with increases in many glacierised basins and decreases in most lowland streams. Seasonal DOC load peaks are projected to occur earlier in the year. By harmonising diverse datasets and quantifying site-specific climate, hydrology and land cover interactions, this approach provides a tool for managing carbon and sediment fluxes in rapidly changing Alpine environments.},
}

@article {pmid41442273,
year = {2025},
author = {, and , },
title = {Climate Change and Workplace Heat Stress: Technical Report and Guidance.},
journal = {New solutions : a journal of environmental and occupational health policy : NS},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {10482911251390889},
doi = {10.1177/10482911251390889},
pmid = {41442273},
issn = {1541-3772},
abstract = {Climate change implies that the health challenge associated with environmental heat stress will increase in intensity, and its direct as well as indirect negative effects will spread geographically. Adverse consequences of high environmental temperatures are currently experienced by approximately half the global population. They particularly affect health and quality of life for the most vulnerable citizens in developing countries, with children, older adults, and people living in poverty at highest risk of death and disease during extreme heat events. However, it is important to address the major negative health and productivity effects experienced by millions of manual workers exposed to workplace heat stress on a daily basis. These effects may affect not only individual livelihoods, but also family income and jeopardize the reduction of poverty-particularly in regions highly dependent on manual work, such as the agriculture, construction, and fishing sectors.},
}

@article {pmid41440120,
year = {2025},
author = {Kokubun, K and Nemoto, K and Yamamoto, Y and Mitera, A and Yamakawa, Y},
title = {Core Body Temperature Negatively Correlates with Whole-Brain Gray Matter Volume: A Pilot Study in the Context of Global Warming.},
journal = {Brain sciences},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/brainsci15121324},
pmid = {41440120},
issn = {2076-3425},
support = {nil//ImPACT Program of Council for Science, Technology, and Innovation (Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)/ ; JP17H06151; JP25K15384//JSPS KAKENHI/ ; },
abstract = {Global warming has been associated with various adverse effects on human physiology, yet its potential impact on brain structure remains largely unexplored. The present pilot study investigated the relationship between core body temperature and whole-brain gray matter volume (GMV) in healthy adults. Twenty-seven participants (19 males, 8 females; mean age = 38.6 ± 10.3 years) underwent MRI scanning and core temperature assessment. Correlation and partial correlation analyses were performed to examine the association between core body temperature and GMV, controlling for demographic and physiological covariates summarized by the first principal component. Core body temperature showed a significant negative correlation with whole-brain GMV (r = -0.496, p = 0.009; 95% CI = -0.737 to -0.143) and a trend-level significant partial correlation after covariate adjustment (r = -0.373, p = 0.060; 95% CI = -0.660 to 0.008). These trends remained after correction for multiple comparisons using the Benjamini-Hochberg false discovery rate. Exploratory analyses across 116 AAL regions identified the left Fusiform gyrus as showing a significant negative correlation with core body temperature (r = -0.643, p < 0.001). Given the modest sample size, these findings should be interpreted cautiously as preliminary, hypothesis-generating evidence. They suggest that even subtle variations in body temperature within the normal physiological range may relate to differences in global brain structure. Possible mechanisms include heat-induced inflammation, oxidative stress, and increased metabolic load on neural tissue. Understanding how individual differences in body temperature relate to brain morphology may provide insights into the neural health consequences of rising environmental temperatures.},
}

@article {pmid41439354,
year = {2025},
author = {Navas-Acien, A and Kaufman, JD and Khatana, SAM and Parks, RM and Rajagopalan, S and Smith, CM and Foraker, R},
title = {JAHA at Scientific Sessions 2024: Climate Change-Related Cardiovascular Health Effects in the Global South.},
journal = {Journal of the American Heart Association},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {e044079},
doi = {10.1161/JAHA.125.044079},
pmid = {41439354},
issn = {2047-9980},
abstract = {Climate change poses an escalating threat to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health in the Global South, where vulnerability is amplified by rapid urbanization, poverty, and weak infrastructure. Air pollution (driven by fossil fuel use, industrial growth, and poor regulation) remains a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and respiratory illness, with regions such as South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa experiencing the highest burdens. Extreme heat, floods, and natural disasters further compound cardiovascular risks through direct physiological stress and disruption of health care systems. Urban heat islands intensify the impact of rising temperatures, especially in low-income and historically marginalized communities with limited access to cooling. Meanwhile, increasingly severe floods, particularly in South and East Asia, demand improved disaster preparedness and urban planning to reduce exposure and health impacts. Many cities in rapidly urbanizing cities in Africa lack basic sanitation and access to clean water, air, and soil. These could have magnified impacts on populations during climate emergencies. To address these interconnected challenges, a global, equity-centered approach is needed, one that strengthens regulatory frameworks, expands access to clean energy and cooling technologies, and promotes urban resilience. Collaborative efforts in air quality monitoring, disaster risk reduction, and adaptation financing must prioritize the unique needs of the Global South, guided by context-specific, scalable solutions that also incorporate intergenerational and environmental justice considerations.},
}

@article {pmid41439098,
year = {2025},
author = {Cuciniello, R and Pennisi, F and D'Amelio, AC and Signorelli, C and Rezza, G},
title = {West Nile virus spread in Italy, summer 2025: a climate change hallmark?.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1722110},
pmid = {41439098},
issn = {2296-2565},
}