@article {pmid40628842,
year = {2025},
author = {Jahangiri, M and Asghari, M and Niksokhan, MH and Nikoo, MR},
title = {BiLSTM-Kalman framework for precipitation downscaling under multiple climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {24354},
pmid = {40628842},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Traditional downscaling techniques often fail to accurately represent critical extremes necessary for effective adaptation planning. This paper introduces the first application of Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (BiLSTM) networks with an adaptive Kalman filter for multi-scenario, high-resolution precipitation downscaling. We applied our methodology to Tehran, Iran, and systematically compared and ranked the performance of different CMIP6 projections, with the best performing model being MIROC (NSE: 0.902, R[2]: 0.91, RMSE: 7.76). The optimized BiLSTM network alone demonstrated strong performance (R[2]: 0.638, KGE: 0.684), with the adaptive Kalman filter dynamically adjusting its parameters according to precipitation intensity. Our novel contributions are a symmetric dependence loss for predicting extremes and graduated correction using percentiles. Examination of the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) 1 to 5 revealed surprising findings: the SSP1-2.6 (more sustainable) pathway predicted the highest extremes, with a 24.3% increase in 99th percentile intensity over the past. SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0, and SSP5-8.5 had increases of 17.8%, 16.5%, and 21.1%, respectively. Generated Intensity-Duration-Frequency curves indicated dramatic changes for short-duration events (10-30 min) under SSP5-8.5 with essential implications for infrastructure planning. Extreme precipitation events (> 95th percentile) revealed a frequency increase from 2.1 to 3.5% for SSP1-2.6 for events exceeding 20 mm/day. The integrated framework effectively translates coarse climate model outputs into practical engineering tools, providing the required quantitative information for planning climate-resilient infrastructure.},
}

@article {pmid40628477,
year = {2025},
author = {Gerlich, HS and Loboda, S and Simpson, GL and Savage, J and Schmidt, NM and Holmstrup, M and Høye, TT},
title = {Species' traits modulate rapid changes in flight time in high-Arctic muscid flies under climate change.},
journal = {Proceedings. Biological sciences},
volume = {292},
number = {2050},
pages = {20250970},
doi = {10.1098/rspb.2025.0970},
pmid = {40628477},
issn = {1471-2954},
support = {//Innovationsfonden/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Flight, Animal ; Greenland ; *Muscidae/physiology ; Species Specificity ; Seasons ; Arctic Regions ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Insects are experiencing notable phenological shifts owing to climate change, with substantial interspecific variability. However, our understanding is limited by a shortage of long-term studies, beyond Lepidoptera. This study presents a hierarchical modelling framework to analyse the phenological distribution of 11 muscid fly species across three vegetation types over 18 years (1996-2014) in Zackenberg, Northeast Greenland. We examined species-specific changes in phenology and assessed ecological traits for explaining interspecific variation. Additionally, we investigated the associations between phenological shifts and timing of snowmelt and temperature. We found consistent trends of earlier flight activity and interspecific variation in responses, with smaller species shifting their end-of-the-season activity at faster rates than larger species. Flight activity was strongly associated with the timing of snowmelt, while warming was linked to an earlier end-of-the-season activity. Late-active species exhibited more pronounced shifts in response to climate variations than early-active species. This study highlights that the species-specific climate sensitivity of high-Arctic muscid flies potentially has demographic effects if temporal overlap among interacting species changes. We advocate for prioritizing species-specific insect population studies, ideally analysed within the context of interacting species, to understand better and address disparities in responses to climate change.},
}

Animals
*Climate Change
*Flight, Animal
Greenland
*Muscidae/physiology
Species Specificity
Seasons
Arctic Regions
Temperature

@article {pmid40628255,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhu, X and Zhang, H and Lu, Z and Kang, M and Wang, B and Bush, D and Li, C and Li, F},
title = {Common gardens reveal genomic susceptibility and vulnerability to climate change in Eucalyptus.},
journal = {The Plant journal : for cell and molecular biology},
volume = {123},
number = {1},
pages = {e70336},
doi = {10.1111/tpj.70336},
pmid = {40628255},
issn = {1365-313X},
support = {2022YFD2200203--2//National Key R&D Program of China during the 14th Five-year Plan Period/ ; CAFYBB2021ZA001//Fundamental Research Funds of the Chinese Academy of Forestry/ ; },
mesh = {*Eucalyptus/genetics/physiology ; *Climate Change ; Genome-Wide Association Study ; *Genome, Plant/genetics ; Phenotype ; Adaptation, Physiological/genetics ; Australia ; Selection, Genetic ; Genotype ; },
abstract = {Accelerated global climate change and increased species introduction across international scales have raised concerns about the potential for trees to experience maladaptation or lagging adaptation in response to these environmental shifts. However, our knowledge regarding the relationship between the genomic metrics used to predict maladaptation and actual fitness proxies in trees remains limited. Here, we present a population genomic analysis of 295 families from 28 provenances of Eucalyptus pellita, a widely cultivated fast-growing tree species, and conducted two common garden experiments. Genomic susceptibility encompassing individual heterozygosity (H), genomic inbreeding (FROH), and genomic load (inferred from deleterious mutations) exhibited distinct geographic patterns, shedding light on the origin and evolutionary history of E. pellita. The genetic basis of local adaptation was elucidated through genotype-environment associations and genome-wide association studies, including 198 loci associated with climate and 2388 loci regulating different traits. Furthermore, Australian provenances have higher genomic vulnerability under prospective climate alterations than Papua New Guinea and Indonesia provenances. By integrating phenotypic data across two common gardens, the relationship between leaf functional traits and predicted metrics of maladaptation was closer than growth attributes. Notably, pronounced natural selection signals linked to leaf morphogenesis have been identified by comparing two lineages spanning the oceans. This study underscores the immense potential of leveraging genomic susceptibility and genomic vulnerability to decipher the local (mal)adaptation of forest trees.},
}

*Eucalyptus/genetics/physiology
*Climate Change
Genome-Wide Association Study
*Genome, Plant/genetics
Phenotype
Adaptation, Physiological/genetics
Australia
Selection, Genetic
Genotype

@article {pmid40628197,
year = {2025},
author = {Gao, D and Fu, G and Wan, X and Memon, FA},
title = {Future water stress in China: Projections under socioeconomic and climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {126486},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126486},
pmid = {40628197},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Estimating future water stress under socioeconomic and climate change is crucial for sustainable management. However, previous studies in China normally rely on assumptions, lack region-specific calibration, or apply inconsistent scenarios for water resources and demand. This study develops a new modelling framework integrating machine learning with a land surface model to evaluate Water Stress Index (WSI) by water demand and resources in China. After calibration and validation, the framework projects future WSI under two coupled climate-socioeconomic scenarios: SSP2-RCP4.5 and SSP5-RCP8.5. Results show that the framework accurately simulates surface water resources (R[2] = 0.96) and sectoral water demand (mean R[2] = 0.96). Nationally, WSI is expected to fluctuate between 0.20 and 0.31 from 2022 to 2100, showing no significant improvement or deterioration. Regionally, water stress varies widely, with severe stress projected to increase in the northwest and central regions, particularly under SSP5-RCP8.5, while some northern and northeastern provinces are expected to experience a decrease in water stress. These findings highlight the need for targeted, region-specific water management strategies. In areas where increased WSI is primarily driven by declining water resources alongside rising demand, such as north-central China, policies should focus on both demand management and inter-provincial water allocation strategies. In southeastern China, where water resources are projected to increase but could be offset by higher demand, water-use efficiency improvements and water-saving technologies should be prioritised. Temporal trends across the 2030s, 2060s, and 2090s offer a roadmap for phased policy responses, allowing policymakers to prioritise immediate concerns while planning for long-term challenges.},
}

@article {pmid40627046,
year = {2025},
author = {Oswald, F and Wahl, HW and Becker, C},
title = {[Age and climate change].},
journal = {Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie},
volume = {58},
number = {4},
pages = {251-253},
pmid = {40627046},
issn = {1435-1269},
}

@article {pmid40624275,
year = {2025},
author = {Maleknia, R and Svobodova, K},
title = {Predictors of female students' intentions toward urban forest conservation for climate change mitigation in Iran.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {24260},
pmid = {40624275},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Female ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; Adolescent ; Iran ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Forests ; *Students/psychology ; *Intention ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; },
abstract = {Urban forests serve as a nature-based solution for mitigating climate change. The active participation of diverse community groups, especially women in the conservation of these resources is essential for effectively addressing climate-related challenges. Female high school students, as a critical demographic within the community, can significantly contribute to the management of urban forests, thereby facilitating the achievement of multiple sustainable development goals including SDG 5, SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 15, and SDG 17. This study explores the behavioral intentions of female high school students in conserving urban forests for climate change mitigation, addressing a critical research gap in understanding the role of youth, particularly females, in environmental conservation. Employing an extended Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) model, this research integrates Environmental Awareness (EA) and Social Responsibility (SR) alongside traditional TPB constructs to enhance explanatory power. Data was collected from 370 students through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using structural equation modeling. Results reveal that attitudes, perceived behavioral control, EA, and SR significantly influence students' intentions, while subjective norms show no significant effect. The extended model explains 64.9% of the variance in behavioral intentions, a 21.2% improvement over the initial TPB model. These findings underscore the importance of fostering environmental awareness, cultivating a sense of responsibility, and equipping female students with the skills necessary to contribute to urban forest conservation. The study offers actionable insights for policymakers and educators to design targeted initiatives that empower female youth as agents of change in climate action.},
}

Female
Humans
*Climate Change
Adolescent
Iran
*Conservation of Natural Resources
*Forests
*Students/psychology
*Intention
Surveys and Questionnaires

@article {pmid40623721,
year = {2025},
author = {Burkybile, F},
title = {How climate change is threatening Africa by supercharging Rift Valley fever.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {390},
number = {},
pages = {r1342},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.r1342},
pmid = {40623721},
issn = {1756-1833},
}

@article {pmid40623198,
year = {2025},
author = {Anderson, DG},
title = {Ancient forests help document the long-term impacts of climate change.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {28},
pages = {e2512729122},
doi = {10.1073/pnas.2512729122},
pmid = {40623198},
issn = {1091-6490},
}

@article {pmid40622814,
year = {2025},
author = {Kuiter, SG and Freese, N and Salloch, S},
title = {Where and How to Address Climate Change in Clinical Consultations? A Challenge for Clinical Medical Ethics.},
journal = {The American journal of bioethics : AJOB},
volume = {25},
number = {7},
pages = {36-37},
doi = {10.1080/15265161.2025.2509953},
pmid = {40622814},
issn = {1536-0075},
}

@article {pmid40621614,
year = {2025},
author = {Reichert, J and Tepavčević, J},
title = {Growing Apart: Global Warming Severely Impacts the Symbiosis of the Hawaiian Bobtail Squid and Bioluminescent Bacteria.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {7},
pages = {e70308},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70308},
pmid = {40621614},
issn = {1365-2486},
}

@article {pmid40625594,
year = {2025},
author = {Zenner, D and Guinto, RR and Legido-Quigley, H},
title = {Connecting the dots: The triangle of migration, health and climate change.},
journal = {Journal of migration and health},
volume = {11},
number = {},
pages = {100209},
pmid = {40625594},
issn = {2666-6235},
}

@article {pmid40618784,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, L and Liu, D and Guo, Y and Wen, B and Wu, Y and Xing, Y and Zhang, Y and Song, X and Wang, R and Jiang, J and Qin, Y and Ma, J and Geng, M and Dong, Y and Song, Y and Alhambra, DP and Xie, J},
title = {Impact of Climate Change and Extreme Temperature on the Incidence of Infectious Disease Among Children and Adolescents in China: A Nationwide Case-crossover Study with over 8.7 million cases between 2008 and 2019.},
journal = {The Journal of infection},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {106547},
doi = {10.1016/j.jinf.2025.106547},
pmid = {40618784},
issn = {1532-2742},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The relationship between ambient temperature and infectious disease incidence lacks comprehensive documentation. Our study, therefore, sought to systematically determine the national association between temperature and the incidence of infectious diseases, categorized into respiratory, gastrointestinal and enterovirus, and vector-borne categories. We aimed to study the association between extreme cold and heat extreme temperature on infectious disease occurrence among children and teenagers, and to evaluate the secular trends in these diseases in relation to temperature extremes.

METHODS: We accessed the dataset encompassing 8,731,930 cases of 27 distinct infectious diseases, spanning respiratory, gastrointestinal and enterovirus infections, and vector-borne categories, across 507 Chinese cities from 2008 to 2019. Employing a time-stratified case-crossover design, we quantified the association between temperature exposure and the risk of infectious diseases specific to each city. The attributable fractions for temperature-related risks were determined by identifying extreme temperatures exceeding the 90th percentile and falling below the 10th percentile of the respective city-specific temperature distributions, indicative of heat and cold effects. A comparative analysis of these attributable fractions between the periods 2008-2010 and 2017-2019 was conducted to evaluate the secular changes of infectious diseases associated with cold and heat.

FINDINGS: Our analysis revealed significant non-linear associations between temperature and the incidence of specific infectious diseases. Cold temperatures were found to be responsible for 1.35% (95% CI: 1.18 to 1.51%) of respiratory infectious disease cases. In contrast, heat was attributed to a lower proportion, with 0.29% (95% CI: 0.25 to 0.33%) of such cases. Among gastrointestinal and enterovirus diseases, a more substantial 4.93% (95% CI: 4.82 to 5.04%) of cases were linked to heat exposure. Notably, vector-borne diseases demonstrated the highest attributable fraction to heat, with 22.12% (95% CI: 21.82 to 22.41%) of cases affected. Specifically, five diseases-scarlet fever, tuberculosis, mumps, leprosy, and typhus-exhibited an increased incidence associated with cold temperatures. Notably, for scarlet fever, leprosy, and typhus, the attributable fraction escalated from the period 2008-2010 to 2017-2019. However, findings for leprosy should be interpreted with caution due to its low incidence. As for heat-related diseases, thirteen were identified, with the attributable fraction for nine diseases-tuberculosis, pertussis, hand, foot, and mouth disease, infectious diarrhea, dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid and paratyphoid, dengue, and Japanese encephalitis-showing a marked increase over the same comparative timeframes.

INTERPRETATION: The temperature increase observed from 2008-2010 to 2017-2019 has been accompanied by a rising trend in heat-related infections. Among all infectious diseases in Chinese children and adolescents, more than half (13 out of 24) are heat-related, compared to five infections linked to extreme cold. The risk of gastrointestinal and enterovirus infections was associated with extreme hot temperatures, with vector-borne diseases particularly responsive to extreme heat. These findings highlight an urgent requirement for proactive public health measures to address the potential impact of temperature variability on infectious disease outbreaks, safeguarding vulnerable demographics in the context of climate change.},
}

@article {pmid40618569,
year = {2025},
author = {Calabrese, C and Arduini, D and Portacci, G and Quarta, E and Giangrande, A and Acquaviva, MI and Biandolino, F and Giandomenico, S and Prato, E and Stabili, L},
title = {Farming strategy under climate change: Growth performances and quality of Mytilus galloprovincialis in an Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture system (North-West Mediterranean Sea).},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {220},
number = {},
pages = {118377},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118377},
pmid = {40618569},
issn = {1879-3363},
abstract = {European aquaculture mussel production of the species Mytilus galloprovincialis is in decline and this also concerns Italy with a long tradition in Taranto. This decrease can be due to multiple stresses linked to climate change. Here, to overcome the high summer temperatures of the Mar Grande of Taranto, the growth performance and mortality of mussels were compared, during a production cycle, in different farming conditions: i) inside and outside an integrated multitrophic aquaculture system, where some bioremediators were placed around cages with the fish species Sparus aurata, and ii) at two different depths, (0-4 m) and (8-12 m). Biochemical, microbiological and chemical analyses were performed on the final product. Mussel growth performances were significantly different only in relation to the depth. Due to the high temperatures recorded in July (max. 31.01 °C at the surface) the reared mussels did not reach the requested condition index for the marketing. Moreover, mussels reared on the surface resulted more vulnerable to air exposure. Mussel's nutritional and chemical values, reported as lipid and protein content, fatty acids profile, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) concentrations, showed that proximity to the mariculture plant and greater depths, did not influence the overall good quality of the product. Moreover, mussels resulted safe from a microbiological point of view. Considering that extreme temperatures will likely intensify in the future, further efforts are needed to design new farming strategies, such as an IMTA system in an offshore wind farm, to overcome this challenge.},
}

@article {pmid40617058,
year = {2025},
author = {Vinueza-Chérrez, R and Carpio, AJ and Sánchez-Flores, E and Rivas, ML},
title = {Global insights from a decade of nesting data for olive ridley, green, hawksbill, and leatherback turtles: Implications for conservation in the face of climate change.},
journal = {Journal of thermal biology},
volume = {131},
number = {},
pages = {104196},
doi = {10.1016/j.jtherbio.2025.104196},
pmid = {40617058},
issn = {0306-4565},
abstract = {Sea turtles have existed on Earth for approximately 150 million years, during which time they have adapted to various environmental and oceanographic changes. However, the effects of current climate change on these reptiles are of concern due to the direct impact of temperature on sex ratio and hatching success. Low temperatures generally produce male offspring, while high temperatures favor the development of females, with an upper limit of thermal tolerance ranging between 33 and 35 °C. Global warming poses both a long-term risk of feminization of sea turtle populations and a short- and medium-term risk of decreased hatching success. The objective of this study was to evaluate the reproductive parameters of four species of sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea, Chelonia mydas, Dermochelys coriacea and Eretmochelys imbricata) during the last decade by carrying out a systematic review, in which 100 published articles were analyzed following the PRISMA methodology. The results revealed a significant bias towards female offspring in all species, with recorded values of up to 100 % (Lepidochelys olivacea) and 98 % (Chelonia mydas). When analyzing hatching success, it was observed that no species reaches 100 % success and that Chelonia mydas has the highest average (68.9 %), while Dermochelys coriacea records the lowest values (50.4 %). It important to note that reproductive parameters vary between species and populations. The undeniable tendency towards female offspring in all species is evident. However, this dynamic may result not only from recorded temperatures but also from the evolutionary history of sea turtles.},
}

@article {pmid40616856,
year = {2025},
author = {Sauer, J and Chang, H},
title = {Watershed management may overcome effects of climate change on stream water quality in the Portland metropolitan area.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {126304},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126304},
pmid = {40616856},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Urbanization and climate change may alter stream temperature and turbidity such that they become stressful or deadly for salmonids and important freshwater species. Cities are responding by improving watershed development practices and pursuing restoration activities but few empirical studies have compared their effects to those induced by urbanization and climate change. In our study, we combined data on stream water quality from thirteen USGS stations between the water years 2008-2022 throughout the Portland metropolitan area in Oregon, United States, with data on land cover, watershed restoration, low-impact development, and beaver activity; we sought to clarify their effects on water quality and to contextualize them given regional trends in climate and urbanization. While improved water quality metrics were positively correlated with forest cover, wetland and open water cover, and human- and beaver-related watershed management, we found that year-to-year change in water quality was more strongly and frequently attributable to climate factors. Across all watersheds, we nonetheless found evidence that watershed management efforts may mitigate pressures from climate on longer timescales and benefit salmonid conservation efforts. We discussed study results with regional watershed councils and managers to identify possible causes for detected correlations and to refine future watershed management efforts to match changes driven by climate change. The framework developed in the current study could be applicable to other watersheds' restoration and infrastructure construction in tackling similar challenges of climate change and urbanization.},
}

@article {pmid40616851,
year = {2025},
author = {Tang, Y and Yu, J and Ma, Y and Wu, Y and Zhao, Y and Wu, X and Qiao, Y and Miao, S},
title = {Optimal nitrogen fertilizer rates combined with alternating wet and dry irrigation effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions in rice-wheat rotation system under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {126472},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126472},
pmid = {40616851},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Water and nitrogen management practices have important effects on crop yields and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions [including methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O)] in rice-wheat rotation system. However, research on the effects of water and nitrogen management practices on GHG emissions and crop yields (especially CH4 emissions) lacks consideration of climate change. In this study, we chose the Yangtze River Delta region (YRD) as the study area, and used the Denitrification-Decomposition (DNDC) model and 25 global change models (GCMs) to simulate the effects of different water and nitrogen management practices on crop yields and GHG emissions in the rice-wheat rotation system under climate change scenarios. Water and nitrogen management practices included (1) traditional nitrogen fertilizer rate (CK), (2) alternating wet and dry irrigation + traditional nitrogen fertilizer rate (AWD), (3) optimum nitrogen fertilizer rate (OF), and (4) the combination of AWD and OF (AWDOF). The climate change scenarios included three Shared Socio-economic Pathways scenarios (SSP-126, SSP-245, and SSP-585). We validated the DNDC model using crop yields data from statistical yearbooks and GHG emissions data from the published literature. The results indicated that DNDC simulation results were consistent with the measured values for the simulated crop yields (R[2]: 0.71-0.77), CH4 emissions (R[2]: 0.77-0.92) and N2O emissions (R[2]: 0.65-0.92), respectively. Moreover, climate change increased crop yields and GHG emissions in rice-wheat rotation system, with GHG emissions increasing significantly faster than crop yields. The AWD treatment decreased CH4 emissions but increased N2O emissions. The OF treatment decreased N2O emissions but was less effective in extreme climate scenarios (SSP-585-2080s). The AWDOF treatment was most effective in decreasing GHG emissions. In the AWDOF treatment, CH4 emissions and GWP decreased compared to historical period (1985-2016). AWDOF treatment was effective in the southeastern part of the YRD region due to the heterogeneity of climate change. Our study demonstrated the importance of water and nitrogen management practices to cope with future climate change in rice-wheat rotation systems, and they will be useful to policy makers in establishing smart agricultural systems.},
}

@article {pmid40616837,
year = {2025},
author = {Monteiro, GDS and Ribeiro, MAT and Tardelli, VS and Fidalgo, TM},
title = {Substance use and climate change: Warming up the debate.},
journal = {Revista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.47626/1516-4446-2025-4319},
pmid = {40616837},
issn = {1809-452X},
}

@article {pmid40616693,
year = {2025},
author = {Tayyaba, S and Puppala, H and Arora, MK},
title = {Foreseeing drought-prone regions in India under climate change: a comprehensive analysis through the development of Drought Prone Index.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {8},
pages = {866},
pmid = {40616693},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {India ; *Climate Change ; *Droughts/statistics & numerical data ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; },
abstract = {Droughts are one of the most severe natural hazards, and its occurrences are increasingly exacerbated due to climate change. While numerous studies have analyzed drought occurrences using multi-model ensembles (MME) developed considering uniform weights to general circulation models (GCMs), biases inherent in these models impeded the attainment of reliable predictions. Also, studies conducted were region specific and were limited to considering a specific socio-economic pathway (SSP). The inconsistency in findings drawn across different SSPs limits the applicability of these results to implement best management practices to combat drought effectively. In this study, Drought Prone Index (DPI) built on the mathematical framework of Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) has been proposed. This index represents the frequency and severity of the possible drought events considering near future (2024-2060) and far future (2061-2100). Further, to overcome the limitation of bias, a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) framework integrating CRiteria Importance Through Intercriteria Correlation (CRITIC) and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) methods has been proposed to create differential weighted multi-model ensemble. The proposed framework is demonstrated considering India as study area. Findings of our study indicate a significant increase in rainfall and temperature ranging between 100-440 mm, and 0.75-3.5 °C across different SSP scenarios. Alongside a decline in rainfall in certain regions of Northeast India and the Western Ghats is observed from the derived spatial maps created using the data of developed MME. Spatial variation of DPI computed at a district level indicates that though the frequency of drought occurrences in the near and far future periods does not substantially increase, the severity of droughts is found to be intense. Findings highlight that it is imperative to consider the influence of climate change while assessing the droughts. These findings can assist policymakers and stakeholders in prioritizing resource allocation and implementing targeted mitigation strategies.},
}

India
*Climate Change
*Droughts/statistics & numerical data
*Environmental Monitoring/methods

@article {pmid40616493,
year = {2025},
author = {Wagatsuma, K},
title = {Future Projections of Temperature-related Excess Morbidity due to Influenza under Climate Change Scenarios: A Case Study in a Temperate Japanese City.},
journal = {Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES},
volume = {38},
number = {6},
pages = {768-772},
doi = {10.3967/bes2025.034},
pmid = {40616493},
issn = {2214-0190},
}

@article {pmid40616296,
year = {2025},
author = {Su, S and Luo, Z and Kang, J and Guo, X and Wang, C and Jin, R and Du, J and Zheng, X and Hii, KS and Fu, S and Hu, W and Chen, B},
title = {How Does Climate Change Influence the Regional Ecological-Social Risks of Harmful Dinoflagellates? A Predictive Study of China's Coastal Waters.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {7},
pages = {e70323},
pmid = {40616296},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {41906127//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 42176153//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2022J06029//Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province/ ; 2024J01182//Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province/ ; 2019YFE0124700//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 2022YFC3106301//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 2022YFF0802204//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Dinoflagellida/physiology ; China ; *Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Harmful dinoflagellates are widely distributed in coastal waters worldwide, posing multiple ecological and socioeconomic threats. Climate change may alter the biogeography of these species; however, few studies have linked shifts in harmful dinoflagellates' ecological distribution to their socioeconomic impacts. This study developed a framework to assess the spatiotemporal ecological-social risks posed by harmful dinoflagellates, identifying these algae as risk sources and considering mariculture and coastal populations as the primary risk receptors. China is the world's largest mariculture producer, with approximately 600 million residents living in coastal areas. Focusing on 14 key harmful dinoflagellate species in Chinese coastal waters, we evaluated ecological-social risks under present conditions and two projected climate scenarios for 2100. Our findings indicate that climate change may lead to reductions in suitable habitats for harmful dinoflagellates in tropical and subtropical regions, while habitats in higher-latitude areas are likely to remain stable or expand. Risk area expansion is projected for four species and increased average risk intensity for three, with two species experiencing both. Nationally, total risk area is projected to remain stable, while cumulative risk intensity may decline by 16.64%. Regionally, risk intensity is expected to rise in northern provinces (up to 30.46%) and decline across most southern provinces. Importantly, we reveal a potential spatial "decoupling" of risk sources and receptors along the coast of China in the future. This decoupling demonstrates a reduced overlap between harmful dinoflagellate distributions and areas with dense mariculture or populations. Our findings suggest that, contrary to the common assumption that climate change universally exacerbates harmful algal impacts, these effects may vary across regions and species, highlighting the importance of localized adaptation strategies in risk assessment. This study provides a robust tool for understanding harmful dinoflagellate risks under climate change, thereby supporting the sustainable management of coastal ecosystems.},
}

*Climate Change
*Dinoflagellida/physiology
China
*Ecosystem

@article {pmid40615378,
year = {2025},
author = {Donger, E and Bhatia, A and Pegram, J and Kelly, O},
title = {Inclusion of children and youth in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Assessment Reports (AR1-AR6).},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {6159},
pmid = {40615378},
issn = {2041-1723},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Child ; Adolescent ; },
abstract = {Climate change disproportionately impacts the health and wellbeing of children and youth, who are often excluded from climate policy, legislation, and finance frameworks. This article quantifies how frequently children and youth are referenced in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Assessment Reports (AR1-AR6) and analyses related evidence in AR6. We find references to children and youth in the IPCC reports increased substantially in AR6. The frequency of references varies considerably across Working Group (WG) reports and chapters, with most references appearing in two WG II chapters: 'Health and Wellbeing', and 'Africa'. The vast majority of content on children pertains to climate risks; most commonly to physical health, with few references to other key risks including education, migration and violence. Conversely, the majority of references to youth relate to climate responses, highlighting research on climate activism more often than risks to youth or evidence on procedural inclusion. Relatedly, children are commonly framed as vulnerable and youth as climate activists. This framing obscures the intersectional, complex needs and capabilities of children and youth. To enhance the comprehensiveness of future IPCC reports, there is a critical need for funding and inclusion of more research on climate change, children and youth.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
Child
Adolescent

@article {pmid40613329,
year = {2025},
author = {Oyarzabal, G and Borges, PAV},
title = {The Ripple Effects of Climate Change on Tibetan Alpine Arthropods.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {7},
pages = {e70333},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70333},
pmid = {40613329},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {FCT-PTDC/BIA-CBI/0625/2021//Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia/ ; GBA-UIDB/00329/2023//Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia/ ; },
}

@article {pmid40613140,
year = {2025},
author = {Nyzhnyk, T and Kots, S},
title = {Chelated Forms of Trace Elements as a Promising Solution for Improving Soybean Symbiotic Capacity and Productivity Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition)},
volume = {17},
number = {2},
pages = {33505},
doi = {10.31083/FBE33505},
pmid = {40613140},
issn = {1945-0508},
mesh = {*Glycine max/microbiology/growth & development/physiology/metabolism ; *Climate Change ; *Symbiosis ; *Bradyrhizobium/physiology ; *Trace Elements/pharmacology ; Nitrogen Fixation ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The tolerance and productivity of soybeans under the current climate change conditions can be increased by providing these crops with the necessary macro- and microelements. This can be achieved using effective Bradyrhizobium strains for seed inoculation and adding chelated trace elements.

METHODS: Soybean Bradyrhizobium japonicum symbioses were cultivated by adding chelates of trace elements, such as iron (Fe), germanium (Ge), and molybdenum (Mo), to the culture medium, after which microbiological and biochemical analyses were performed.

RESULTS: The addition of chelated forms of Fe or Ge to the Bradyrhizobium culture medium promoted a change in the pro-oxidant-antioxidant balance in soybean nodules under different water supply conditions. This is due to the production of hydrogen peroxide in the nodules (an increase of 12.9%), as well as a twofold increase in the ascorbate peroxidase activity and a decrease in the levels of superoxide dismutase (by 40%) and catalase (by 50%) under water stress. Stimulation of nodulation and nitrogen fixation in soybeans (by 40.1 and 73.0%) and an increase in grain productivity (by 47.5 and 58%) were observed when using Bradyrhizobium inoculant containing Fe or Ge chelates. The inoculation of soybeans with Bradyrhizobium modified using Mo chelate causes similar changes in antioxidant processes as Fe or Ge chelates, but the soybean symbiotic capacity decreases under water stress.

CONCLUSION: Chelated forms of Fe or Ge as additional components in the Bradyrhizobium culture medium are effective in regulating the antioxidant status of soybeans under drought conditions and can simultaneously contribute to increased nitrogen fixation and grain productivity. These findings are important in expanding the current technologies used to grow this legume in risky farming areas caused by climate change.},
}

*Glycine max/microbiology/growth & development/physiology/metabolism
*Climate Change
*Symbiosis
*Bradyrhizobium/physiology
*Trace Elements/pharmacology
Nitrogen Fixation

@article {pmid40613104,
year = {2025},
author = {Turner, MC and Basagaña, X and Albin, M and Broberg, K and Burdorf, A and van Daalen, KR and Guseva Canu, I and Kolstad, HA and Kogevinas, M and Lowe, R and Pearce, N and Pega, F and Saget, C and Schubauer-Berigan, MK and Svensson, S and Vineis, P and Straif, K},
title = {Occupational health in the era of climate change and the green transition: a call for research.},
journal = {The Lancet regional health. Europe},
volume = {54},
number = {},
pages = {101353},
pmid = {40613104},
issn = {2666-7762},
abstract = {Work and working conditions are fundamental social determinants of health. Climate change poses an urgent and growing threat to workers' health, through both direct exposure to environmental hazards and indirect exacerbation of social and health inequalities. Occupational health, which focusses on the promotion of mental and physical health and well-being of workers, is a key but often overlooked area in this context. Research at the intersection of climate change and occupational health remains limited. At the same time, climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts are driving rapid transformations in the workplace, including shifts towards sustainability and circular economy models. These transitions are creating new occupational hazards, including in renewable energy and circular economy sectors. We argue for increased investment in occupational health research and surveillance to address the evolving impacts of both climate change and the green transition, to better promote and protect workers' health and rights.},
}

@article {pmid40612605,
year = {2025},
author = {Shan, Y and Shen, H and Huang, L and Hamezah, HS and Han, R and Ren, X and Zhang, C and Tong, X},
title = {Optimized MaxEnt analysis revealing the change of potential distribution area of Lygodium japonicum in China driven by global warming.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1601956},
pmid = {40612605},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Lygodium japonicum is a valuable medicinal plant with increasing demand in China, yet large-scale cultivation remains limited, relying heavily on wild populations. As climate change accelerates, its potential distribution is expected to shift, affecting suitable growth areas. Despite its medicinal importance, research on its adaptability and future habitat changes is limited. This study used an optimized MaxEnt ecological niche model and Geographic Information System (GIS) to predict the potential suitable habitats of L. japonicum under current and future climate conditions (2041-2060 and 2061-2080) across three greenhouse gas emission scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, SSP585). Results show that under current climatic conditions, the potential habitat of L. japonicum spans approximately 216.31 × 10[4] km[2], with high suitability areas concentrated in southern and eastern China. In future climate scenarios, While the total suitable habitat area remains stable, the area of high suitability is significantly reduced. Specifically, under the SSP126 scenario, high suitability areas are projected to decrease by 44.1% during 2041-2060. The centroid of high suitability areas is expected to shift northward, though a localized southward shift is observed under the SSP126 scenario. Key environmental factors influencing the species' distribution include temperature seasonality (bio4), May precipitation (prec5), and mean diurnal temperature range (bio2). These findings highlight the potential impacts of climate change on L. japonicum's distribution and are crucial for the conservation and sustainable utilization of the species in China, particularly under changing climatic conditions.},
}

@article {pmid40611709,
year = {2025},
author = {Olsson, C and Gräns, A and Brijs, J},
title = {Beyond ecology: the importance of gut motility in predicting the responses of species to climate change.},
journal = {The Journal of experimental biology},
volume = {228},
number = {14},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1242/jeb.249822},
pmid = {40611709},
issn = {1477-9145},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Gastrointestinal Motility/physiology ; *Vertebrates/physiology ; Digestion ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {This Review explores the impact of environmental factors, with temperature as a starting point, on gut motility and digestive function in non-mammalian vertebrates, with a focus on species that are likely to be affected by climate change. Understanding gut physiology, particularly motility, is crucial in allowing us to predict how animals will respond to changing environmental conditions, as it plays a key role in nutrient absorption, immune defence and overall health. Rising temperatures and heatwaves pose significant challenges, especially for ectothermic species, the gut functions of which may be compromised under conditions outside their thermal tolerance. Here, we provide examples of how temperature-induced changes in gut motility affect gut transit time and digestive efficiency, and discuss their effects on the balance of energetic cost and gain. Although higher temperatures generally accelerate motility, further research is needed to assess how these changes impact digestion across species and under fluctuating environmental conditions. This Review emphasizes the need for integrated studies on motility patterns, digestive efficiency and energetic costs - along with the neural and cellular mechanisms controlling motility - to better predict the resilience of species in a warming world.},
}

*Climate Change
Animals
*Gastrointestinal Motility/physiology
*Vertebrates/physiology
Digestion
Temperature

@article {pmid40611586,
year = {2025},
author = {Smith, RA and Nelson, WA and Yamanaka, T and Sato, Y and Kamimuro, T and Omata, R and Bjørnstad, ON},
title = {Decades of historical outbreak cycles in a multivoltine insect reveal a plastic phenological response to climate change.},
journal = {Ecology},
volume = {106},
number = {7},
pages = {e70149},
doi = {10.1002/ecy.70149},
pmid = {40611586},
issn = {1939-9170},
support = {15H04613//JSPS KAKENHI/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Seasons ; Japan ; Temperature ; Time Factors ; },
abstract = {Many organisms overwinter in a specific life stage, which means their phenology must be well-timed with seasonal changes in the environment. As environments warm, we expect a delay in the onset of winter. For organisms where temperature is the primary driver of development rate, warming environments also mean faster development. If temperature dependence in the development rate of individuals does not also change, this will cause a mismatch between the seasonal timing of the critical overwintering stage and the onset of winter. There are two biological mechanisms by which ectotherms can adjust their phenology in the face of climate change to maintain correct timing: (1) organisms undergo evolution of the development thermal reaction norm and (2) organisms have a plastic response in their development to multiple environmental cues. Here, we use high-resolution records of densities of the smaller tea tortrix (Adoxophyes honmai) over multiple decades across nine locations in Japan to infer temperature-dependent changes in development rates over both time and space. The pest insect displays regular single-generation limit cycles, which provides a unique opportunity to infer changes in developmental rates directly from historical records of natural populations. The last half century has seen a temperature increase of about 1°C across Japan, and our analyses show that populations slowed development on average by 16% to maintain the correct timing of the overwintering stage. Development rates measured from common garden experiments reveal that the change is not due to evolution. Our results build on recent laboratory studies to suggest that there is substantial plasticity in developmental thermal reaction norms that may explain how the phenology of ectotherms could respond to climate warming in natural systems.},
}

Animals
*Climate Change
Seasons
Japan
Temperature
Time Factors

@article {pmid40611557,
year = {2025},
author = {Jin, YS and Shen, Z and Alhur, AA and Bin Naeem, S},
title = {Leveraging the environmental health literacy framework for effective assessment and practice in the era of climate change crisis.},
journal = {Health information and libraries journal},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/hir.12573},
pmid = {40611557},
issn = {1471-1842},
support = {This article is one of the 2022 Changchun Normal University Humanities and Social Sciences Fund Project "Comparative Study on the Construction System of Long-TermCare Talent Teams in China and Japan (CSJJ2022010SK)"//Changchun Normal University Humanities and Social Sciences/ ; },
abstract = {This article is part of a research project aimed at leveraging environmental health literacy (EHL) to enhance public health in developing countries. EHL is an emerging concept that integrates elements from information literacy, health literacy, and environmental literacy. It equips individuals with a wide range of skills and competencies to evaluate and understand the relationship between their environment and their health, enabling them to make informed decisions. Based on a proposed four-dimensional conceptual framework-comprising accessing, understanding, appraising, and applying information-a tool called EHL-Q25 was developed for assessing EHL. This article focuses on how the proposed framework and the validated EHL-Q25 tool can be utilized to inform the provision of services and practices in health sciences libraries.},
}

@article {pmid40611071,
year = {2025},
author = {Aronsson, J and Elf, M and Warwick, P and LoMartire, R and Anåker, A},
title = {The relevance of climate change and sustainability in nursing education: a cross-sectional study of students' perspectives.},
journal = {BMC nursing},
volume = {24},
number = {1},
pages = {834},
pmid = {40611071},
issn = {1472-6955},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: As climate change continues to challenge global health, nursing education must evolve to prepare future nurses for the impacts on care delivery and promote sustainable practices within the healthcare system which is itself a contributor to the climate crisis through emissions and waste. In this study we aimed to i) explore undergraduate nursing students' attitudes towards and awareness of climate change and sustainability issues and its inclusion in nursing education at a Swedish university, and ii) explore differences in awareness and attitudes across student groups in different semesters.

METHODS: In this cross-sectional descriptive research study, nursing students from six groups (semester 1,2,3,4,5,6) of a three-year BSc Nursing programme were asked to complete the Sustainability Attitudes in Nursing Survey (SANS_2) questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to present mean scores for each item, and the Kruskal-Wallis test was used to identify differences in responses between different student groups. The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement has been used to report this research.

RESULTS: A total of 211 (32%) students completed the questionnaires. The findings showed that nursing students across the six semesters had relatively good awareness of, and positive attitudes towards, sustainability and climate change (no mean rating below 4 on a scale 1-7). Statistically significant differences between student groups were found in four out of nine items of the SANS_2 questionnaire, with students in their second semester consistently providing the highest ratings (p < 0.05). Notably, the lowest ratings across these four items were provided by students in their last year of the programme.

CONCLUSIONS: This study found that whilst students initially felt equipped to address sustainability issues and climate change in practice, this confidence appears to diminish by the programme's end, raising concerns about the preparedness of the future workforce. This underscores the urgency and importance of continuous reinforcement of sustainability concepts in nursing education, aligning with a spiral curriculum approach which advocates for reiterating themes throughout the curriculum to deepen understanding.

CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.},
}

@article {pmid40611009,
year = {2025},
author = {Carrión, D and Prasanth, S and Hurtado, I and Lin-Schweitzer, A and Braga, M and Munson, S and Hines, E and Kotcher, J and Daly-Haney, H and Maibach, E and Conlon, K and Babcock-Dunning, L and Timm, K and Dubrow, R},
title = {A mixed methods evaluation of an online climate change and health certificate program for working professionals.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {2308},
pmid = {40611009},
issn = {1471-2458},
support = {80NSSC22K1666/NASA/NASA/United States ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Program Evaluation ; *Certification ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; *Education, Distance ; *Public Health/education ; Curriculum ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is one of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century, and a diverse cadre of professionals are increasingly pursuing opportunities to learn about this issue. Our goal was to evaluate an online climate change and health (CCH) certificate program for working professionals as a case study.

METHODS: We utilized structured and free-text elements from course and overall program evaluations across seven cohorts of participants from 2018 to 2022 for a mixed-methods assessment of the program.

RESULTS: A total of 579 enrollees' data were analyzed. The program completion rate was 90.0% and participants were diverse in their professional and geographic representation, but disproportionately from North America (82.4%). The program was rated favorably; i.e., 98.6% of participants would recommend the program to others. Qualitative analysis identified themes that were grouped as program strengths and opportunities for improvement. Strengths included (1) valuable curriculum, (2) peer-to-peer learning, and (3) a call to action. Opportunities for improvement included: (1) irrelevant course content, (2) challenges with course structure, and (3) insufficient opportunities for networking.

CONCLUSIONS: The evaluations demonstrate the overall importance of educational offerings in CCH. Our case study demonstrated that working professionals in public health, allied health professions, and non-health professions express desire, benefit, and appreciation for educational opportunities on this important intersection. They especially valued strong, relevant course content, professional networking and peer-to-peer learning, and acquisition of effective skills for use in their work. We have used lessons learned from this case study to improve our program and encourage others to use them to improve their programs or to develop new ones. A workforce that is highly educated on CCH issues is essential to confront the existential public health challenge of climate change.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
Program Evaluation
*Certification
Male
Female
Adult
Middle Aged
*Education, Distance
*Public Health/education
Curriculum

@article {pmid40610970,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, W and Mensah, IA and Atingabili, S and Omari-Sasu, AY and Nouwati, E and Kunkuaboor, CY and Qiao, M},
title = {The nexus between food security, health outcomes, and climate change: a multisectoral approach to sustainable development in Africa.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {2319},
pmid = {40610970},
issn = {1471-2458},
support = {72274116//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; STF20012//STU Scientific Research Initiation Grant/ ; 07420005 and 07421005//Open Fund of Key Research Base of Philosophy and Social Science of Higher Education in Guangdong Province-Local Government Development Research Institute of Shantou University/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Food Security/statistics & numerical data ; Humans ; Africa/epidemiology ; *Sustainable Development ; *Health Status ; *Food Supply ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: In Africa, where climatic unpredictability exacerbates food shortages and raises health risks, food security and climate change are crucial determinants influencing health outcomes. The present research investigates the significant relationship among food security, health outcomes, and climate change in African nations, and provides policy recommendations for sustainable development. Specifically, while considering the effect of climate change, the study examines how the pillars of food security proportionately affect the corresponding dimensions of health outcomes using a regional-based panel analysis.

METHOD: The study utilized a strongly-balanced panel times series data consisting of 45 counties which are sub-divided into the various regions in Africa (Northern, Eastern, Central, Western and Southern) from 2010 to 2022. Taking into account potential issues of residual cross-sectional correlations and slope heterogeneity in panel data settings, the Augmented Mean Group (AMG) estimation method is executed. The robustness of the AMG outcomes is further examined using Common Correlated Mean Group approach (CCEMG).

FINDINGS: Results from the study reveals a clear relationship where food security and health outcome are positively linked in the aggregated, Central, and Western African regional panels whereas the vice versa is evidenced in Northern, Eastern and Southern Africa. Further, the respective food security pillars (food utility, accessibility, availability and utility) were evidenced to have diverse effects on health outcome dimensions (life expectancy, infant and maternal mortality, infectious disease and burden disease rates) across the regional panels in Africa, while climate change consistently worsened health outcomes and its respective dimensions among all utilized regional panels of African countries.

CONCLUSION: The study highlights the need for region-specific food security strategies in Africa, integrating robust climate adaptation measures to mitigate the negative effects of climate change on health. These insights are essential for guiding policy-makers towards sustainable solutions that address both food security and health vulnerabilities.},
}

*Climate Change
*Food Security/statistics & numerical data
Humans
Africa/epidemiology
*Sustainable Development
*Health Status
*Food Supply

@article {pmid40610257,
year = {2025},
author = {Xi, Q and Gao, H and Wang-Erlandsson, L and Dong, J and Fenicia, F and Savenije, HHG and Hrachowitz, M},
title = {Terrestrial ecosystems enhanced root zone water storage capacity in response to climate change over the past four decades.},
journal = {Science bulletin},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.scib.2025.06.027},
pmid = {40610257},
issn = {2095-9281},
abstract = {Adaptation of ecosystems' root zones to climate change critically affects drought resilience and vegetation productivity. However, a global quantitative assessment of this mechanism is missing. In this study, we analyzed high-quality observation-based data to find that the global average root zone water storage capacity (SR) increased by 11%, from 182 to 202 mm in 1982-2020. The total increase of SR equals to 1652 billion m[3] over the past four decades. SR increased in 9 out of 12 land cover types, while three relatively dry types experienced decreasing trends, potentially suggesting the crossing of ecosystems' tipping points. Our results underscore the importance of accounting for root zone dynamics under climate change to assess drought impacts.},
}

@article {pmid40609453,
year = {2025},
author = {Vasiliev, D and Hamlet, L and Stevens, RL and Bornmalm, L and Hazlett, RW and Casadevall, T and Duque, C and Greenwood, S},
title = {Optimising geopark networks for biodiversity conservation under climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {391},
number = {},
pages = {126351},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126351},
pmid = {40609453},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Geopark and geoheritage site networks are expanding globally, creating opportunities for sustainable development. Geoparks can deliver economic benefits through stimulation of tourism, making their establishment attractive to local governments and communities. However, the potential contribution of geoparks to sustainable development is not limited to socio-economic benefits. Geoparks, which are often in areas of geomorphic and soil variability, can contribute to biodiversity conservation and the provision of ecosystem services under climate change. These networks could play a pivotal role in biodiversity adaptation to global heating if designed and managed as climate-change refugia. Here we propose to optimise the value of geoparks and geoheritage sites as Nature-based Climate Solutions by considering them as part of the larger landscape and regional scale habitat networks, adjusting management practices and developing policy frameworks to better support Geoparks for biodiversity conservation.},
}

@article {pmid40608944,
year = {2025},
author = {Voosen, P},
title = {Glacial melt due to global warming is triggering earthquakes.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {389},
number = {6755},
pages = {15-16},
doi = {10.1126/science.aea2480},
pmid = {40608944},
issn = {1095-9203},
abstract = {Study provides first solid link between climate change and increased earthquake hazard.},
}

@article {pmid40607201,
year = {2024},
author = {Silva, JP and Macassa, G and Barros, H and Ribeiro, AI},
title = {Local Climate Change Adaptation under the Lenses of Public Health: A Case Study from Porto, Portugal.},
journal = {Portuguese journal of public health},
volume = {42},
number = {3},
pages = {169-183},
pmid = {40607201},
issn = {2504-3145},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change is a pressing public health issue. Urban populations, especially in coastal areas, are highly vulnerable. As climate change progresses, local adaptation becomes increasingly important. We present a case study about the inclusion of public health concerns in local climate change adaptation in Porto (Portugal).

METHODS: We analysed two local adaptation plans using qualitative content analysis and conducted semi-structured interviews with a purposeful sample of 6 key stakeholders with different profiles. We did a qualitative content analysis of the respective transcripts.

RESULTS: Porto is undergoing health-relevant consequences of climate change, which are expected to worsen further in the future. Porto's geographical and demographic characteristics and urban environment make its population highly vulnerable to climate change-related health risks. Public health is recognized as a central element in local adaptation efforts. Drivers for integrating health concerns include growing climate change awareness, a sense of urgency, social capital, institutional networks, access to resources, and political commitment. Nevertheless, challenges like data limitations, resource constraints, climate knowledge gaps, communication issues, and political cycles hinder both local adaptation and the integration of health considerations.

DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: In Porto, health seems both a powerful mobilizing issue and a central topic concerning local adaptation. However, the complex and long-term nature of climate change and the associated uncertainty hinder adaptation efforts. High-quality data about both the local climate and population health are thus essential. The transversal nature of risk is recognized and multi-sectorial approaches, public participation, mainstreaming, and policy integration are necessary to prevent imbalances. Local adaptation efforts, including health-related efforts, are shaped by the international (belonging to the European Union), national, and local contexts. Successful local adaptation and inclusion of health aspects require mainstreaming and policy integration across different areas and involvement of multiple stakeholders, including the population, in order to maximize resources and avoid undesired trade-offs.},
}

@article {pmid40606867,
year = {2025},
author = {Blöbaum, A and Schmidt, K and Böcher, M and Arlinghaus, J and Krause, F and Matthies, E},
title = {Overcoming heuristics that hinder people's acceptance of climate-change-mitigation technologies.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1433280},
pmid = {40606867},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {The overall research objective of the present study is the investigation of the effects of a strongly expressed restriction-oriented climate change mitigation heuristic (SER heuristic) on people's attitude toward and acceptance of climate change mitigation technologies such as Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU). Furthermore, we want to examine the effects of a scenario-based communication intervention approach on the promotion of a supportive attitude toward and acceptance of CCU, especially referring to people characterized by a SER heuristic. Against this background, we present empirical findings based on an online experiment including a scenario-based intervention in an initial sample of 401 German participants. In line with our expectations, our findings show that participants characterized by a SER heuristic report a significantly lower supportive attitude toward CCU as well as a lower acceptance of CCU, compared to participants who are not characterized by a SER heuristic. Furthermore, our findings imply the examined scenario-based communication intervention approach to be an effective tool for the promotion of participants' supportive attitude toward CCU and acceptance of CCU. Taken together, the present study provides further valuable insights for the promotion of people's supportive attitude toward as well as of their acceptance of necessary new climate change mitigation technologies such as CCU.},
}

@article {pmid40606479,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, L and Guo, X and Zou, H and Zhu, A and Huang, X},
title = {Future climate change will drive expansion of suitable planting areas for Fructus Aurantii in Jiangxi Province, China.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1579546},
pmid = {40606479},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Fructus Aurantii (FA) is a valuable medicinal material used in traditional China medicine. Predicting the suitable distribution areas of FA and identifying its potential distribution patterns driven by various environmental factors are crucial for the selection of planting sites and maintenance of medicinal quality. Here, the maximum entropy model was used to predict the potential distribution of FA in Jiangxi Province, China under current and future climate conditions. A total of 105 geographical distribution data of FA were collected through field investigation and 32 environmental variables were obtained from public databases. The maximum entropy model showed high prediction accuracy when 16 environmental variables were selected (AUC = 0.932). The habitat suitability of FA was prominently affected by climate, which surpassed topography and soil factors. Maximum temperature of the warmest month, annual temperature range, precipitation of the wettest month, precipitation coefficient of variation, elevation, aspect, and soil organic carbon were the key factors shaping the geographic distribution of FA. Among them, maximum temperature of the warmest month (16.9%), followed by annual temperature range (16.1%), made the greatest contribution to model predictions. In the current climate background, the total potential suitable area for FA covered 6.30 × 10[4] km[2] of garden land. Under future climate warming scenarios (shared socioeconomic pathways 245, 585), the potential suitable area was predicted to move southward and expand twice in 2040-2080, with notable increase in moderately and poorly suitable areas. Low hilly areas at higher elevations with moist cool conditions and gentle undulations would become more suitable for future introduction and planting of FA. Regionalized strategies for different suitable planting areas were proposed taking into account future climate change. All data are available in Mendeley Data (DOI: 10.17632/s9wsnn2xcn.1). Code is available at https://github.com/mrmaxent/Maxent.},
}

@article {pmid40605847,
year = {2025},
author = {Fraser, S},
title = {Climate Change and Health.},
journal = {Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare},
volume = {18},
number = {},
pages = {3763-3764},
pmid = {40605847},
issn = {1178-2390},
}

@article {pmid40604563,
year = {2025},
author = {Wright, CY and Naidoo, N and Anand, N and Kapwata, T and Webster, C},
title = {"SCALE-up" - a new framework to assess the effectiveness of climate change adaptation interventions for human health and health systems.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {2247},
pmid = {40604563},
issn = {1471-2458},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Program Evaluation/methods ; *Delivery of Health Care ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a grave threat to human health and wellbeing. Adaptation is one mechanism (the other is mitigation) by which we can intervene to increase adaptive capacity and preparedness to protect people. Adaptation interventions (evidence-based adjustment of programs/practices that lead to improved response and resilience to climate change) are being conducted around the world. However, existing conceptual frameworks to assess the effectiveness of these interventions, especially with respect to improving health outcomes and systems are not readily applied in areas where these are needed. This is applicable to both interventions intended to improve health as well as those without a health-focus but which may have health co-benefits. To address this gap, we conducted a multi-vocal review comprised of a scoping review and key informant interviews, which informed the development of an initial assessment framework. We included 21 academic articles and 12 reports (from the grey literature) for data collation and synthesis. Of the 21 articles analyzed, only seven presented primary evidence of health improvement outcomes, such as reduction in neo-natal care unit admissions was partially attributed to moving the maternity ward to the cooler, lower floor of the hospital. From the 10 interviewees, we learnt that most existing tools to assess the effectiveness of adaptation are for country or regional (several countries sharing borders within a large section of a continent) scales (e.g., Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative Index) and none focused specifically on health / health co-benefits. From these learnings together with a guiding concept, we crafted the first iteration of an assessment framework, SCALE-up, comprising six steps that prompt a researcher to consider the effectiveness of their adaptation intervention at a project-scale, including from a health benefit perspective. We apply the framework in four scenarios: hot days-heat; floods; droughts; and vector-borne diseases, to illustrate how the framework may help guide the researcher to think about effectiveness from project proposal stage. The next steps are to implement and pilot the framework in the four proposed scenarios and refine the framework.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
*Program Evaluation/methods
*Delivery of Health Care

@article {pmid40603482,
year = {2025},
author = {Tran, BL and Tseng, WC and Chen, CC},
title = {Climate change impacts on crop yields across temperature rise thresholds and climate zones.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {23424},
pmid = {40603482},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth & development ; Temperature ; Triticum/growth & development ; Oryza/growth & development ; Zea mays/growth & development ; },
abstract = {This study quantifies the projected impacts of climate change on crop yields across temperature rise regimes and climatic zones, using the latest global dataset of site-level process-model simulations of crop responses to climate scenarios. We employed a threshold regression technique to identify and estimate temperature change thresholds and used linear mixed-effects models to assess the climate impacts on crop yields across different levels of temperature rise. The results indicated that warmer temperatures are detrimental to crop yields across countries, with negative impacts exacerbated when temperature increase exceeds threshold values. For instance, for wheat, a 1 °C temperature increase would result in a 6.1% yield loss when the temperature rise is below 2.38 °C; however, when it exceeds 2.38 °C, yield loss would rise to 8.2% per 1 °C warming. Similarly, the loss in rice yields for each °C increase in temperature would increase from 1.1 to 7.1% per °C when the temperature rise surpasses the 3.13 °C threshold. For maize, no threshold effect is found; instead, temperature increase would reduce yields by an average of 4.03% per °C. We also conducted impact assessments by climate zone, categorizing studied sites according to the Köppen climate classification system. We found that crop yields in arid regions are most adversely affected by global warming compared to other zones, while adaptive potential is higher for rice and wheat in temperate zones and for maize in continental zones. This study highlights the existence of threshold effects of temperature rise on crop yields and the varying yield impacts among climate zones, informing effective adaptation strategies to enhance global food security.},
}

*Climate Change
*Crops, Agricultural/growth & development
Temperature
Triticum/growth & development
Oryza/growth & development
Zea mays/growth & development

@article {pmid40601701,
year = {2025},
author = {Díaz Tautiva, JA and Barros-Celume, S and Lecuna, A and Barragan-Rodriguez, C},
title = {Navigating climate change: Climate change awareness and strategies in micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in a developing economy.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {7},
pages = {e0327165},
pmid = {40601701},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change/economics ; Humans ; Awareness ; Colombia ; *Economic Development ; },
abstract = {Given the limited research on climate change (CC) awareness and strategies among micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), this study aims to address three key questions: To what extent are MSMEs aware of CC and decarbonization? How do MSMEs strategize to address CC and achieve carbon neutrality? What factors shape MSMEs' attention to CC and decarbonization? Drawing on theoretical insights from the Attention-Based View, we analyze CC awareness and strategies among 1,453 Colombian ventures to identify common patterns and traits between them. Our findings reveal a significant gap in MSMEs' understanding of essential concepts such as carbon neutrality, decarbonization, and the overall impacts of CC on their businesses. Moreover, the results indicate that most MSMEs exhibit greater awareness of CC-related strategies at the corporate practice level than those aimed at operational processes. On average, respondents estimate that achieving carbon-neutral emissions will take between five to twenty years. Based on our findings, we propose scholarly, managerial, and policy recommendations to enhance CC awareness and promote effective CC-related strategies across MSMEs from different economic sectors.},
}

*Climate Change/economics
Humans
Awareness
Colombia
*Economic Development

@article {pmid40601204,
year = {2025},
author = {Le Tong, Y and Cifuentes-González, C and Agrawal, K and Shakarchi, F and Song, XYR and Ji, JS and Agrawal, R},
title = {Climate Change and the Impact on Ocular Infectious Diseases: A Narrative Review.},
journal = {Ophthalmology and therapy},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40601204},
issn = {2193-8245},
support = {NRMC/CSAINV22jul-0004//National Medical Research Council (NMRC), Ministry of Health, Republic of Singapore/ ; NMRC/CSAINV19nov-0007//National Medical Research Council (NMRC), Ministry of Health, Republic of Singapore/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change and global warming significantly affect the incidence and distribution of infectious ocular diseases. This narrative review explores how climate-related factors-including extreme weather events, precipitation, temperature fluctuations, humidity, wind patterns, ultraviolet radiation, and air pollution-can directly and indirectly influence the burden of ocular infections. By synthesizing evidence from the published literature, we examine how these environmental variables impact disease mechanisms such as pathogen survival, transmission dynamics, and host susceptibility. Increased precipitation has been associated with a higher incidence and recurrence of ocular toxoplasmosis (OT), likely due to the enhanced spread of Toxoplasma gondii oocysts through contaminated water and soil. Rainfall also creates breeding habitats for mosquitoes, facilitating the transmission of vector-borne diseases such as dengue fever and Rift Valley fever. Rising temperatures and humidity have been linked to increased rates of fungal infections, particularly fungal keratitis in tropical regions. Wind has been implicated in the airborne dispersal of pathogens, including fungal spores, T. gondii oocysts, and insect-derived particles such as moth setae, potentially contributing to OT and seasonal hyperacute panuveitis. Air pollution further exacerbates dry eye disease, which influences the vulnerability to microbial keratitis. These climate-related shifts disproportionately affect vulnerable populations-particularly those living in rural, low-income, and tropical areas. This review highlights the urgent need for further research into climate-sensitive mechanisms of ocular infections and the development of targeted adaptation strategies to mitigate their impact on global eye health.},
}

@article {pmid40599758,
year = {2025},
author = {Wu, R and Song, Y and Head, JR and Katz, DSW and Peay, KG and Shedden, K and Zhu, K},
title = {Fungal Spore Seasons Advanced Across the US Over Two Decades of Climate Change.},
journal = {GeoHealth},
volume = {9},
number = {7},
pages = {e2024GH001323},
pmid = {40599758},
issn = {2471-1403},
abstract = {Phenological shifts due to climate change have been extensively studied in plants and animals. Yet, the responses of fungal spores-organisms important to ecosystems and major airborne allergens-remain understudied. This knowledge gap limits our understanding of their ecological and public health implications. To address this, we analyzed a long-term (2003-2022), large-scale (the continental US) data set of airborne fungal spores collected by the US National Allergy Bureau. We first pre-processed the spore data by gap-filling and smoothing. Afterward, we extracted 10 metrics describing the phenology (e.g., start and end of season) and intensity (e.g., peak concentration and integral) of fungal spore seasons. These metrics were derived using two complementary but not mutually exclusive approaches-ecological and public health approaches, defined as percentiles of total spore concentration and allergenic thresholds of spore concentration, respectively. Using linear mixed-effects models, we quantified annual shifts in these metrics across the continental US. We revealed a significant advancement in the onset of the spore seasons defined in both ecological (11 days, 95% confidence interval: 0.4-23 days) and public health (22 days, 6-38 days) approaches over two decades. Meanwhile, total spore concentrations in an annual cycle and in a spore allergy season tended to decrease over time. The earlier start of the spore season was significantly correlated with climatic variables, such as warmer temperatures and altered precipitations. Overall, our findings suggest possible climate-driven advanced fungal spore seasons, highlighting the importance of climate change mitigation and adaptation in public health decision-making.},
}

@article {pmid40599333,
year = {2025},
author = {Queenan, K and Häsler, B},
title = {Climate change and campylobacteriosis from chicken meat: The changing risk factors and their importance.},
journal = {Food control},
volume = {173},
number = {},
pages = {111193},
pmid = {40599333},
issn = {0956-7135},
abstract = {Globally, chicken meat is currently the highest consumed meat per capita, and it continues to rise. Campylobacteriosis is one of the most reported gastrointestinal conditions, typically associated with chicken meat consumption. Cases are seasonal with summer and early autumn peaks. Similar seasonal peaks in Campylobacter prevalence in broilers and in retailed chicken meat have also been shown. Climate change impacts include increased ambient temperatures, rainfall, and humidity, and more frequent extreme weather events. These are likely to impact the risks associated with warmer-season foodborne diseases like campylobacteriosis. A literature review was conducted to identify the chicken related Campylobacter risk factors from farm to fork. Expert opinion was gathered using a modified Delphi survey in two rounds: 1) to identify risk factors whose likelihood of occurring would be impacted by climate change, 2) to determine the likelihood of the proposed change and the impact on campylobacteriosis from chicken meat consumption. Likert scores were used to calculate a mean risk level value. The latter was used together with a respondent agreement cut-off of over 66% to highlight risk factors most likely to change and to impact the risk of campylobacteriosis from chicken meat under climate change. Increasing temperatures and humidity and the extension of summer and early autumn seasons had the overall highest Mean Risk Level value (19/25). The increased prevalence of pests, especially flies had the second highest (16/25), and the highest respondent agreement level (94%). Several water-related risk factors were found likely to increase, including water drinker contamination, use of non-mains water sources, and those associated with water-based broiler house hygiene. Heat stress related risks were also highlighted, including the increased likelihood of on-farm Campylobacter positive animals and recent in-flock mortalities, a high degree of caecal colonisation, and faecal shedding of Campylobacter, and contaminating drinkers and carcase washing water. Other risk factors affected included higher consumption volumes and frequency of chicken meals, and broiler farmers having under 10 years of experience. These findings provide insights on how climate change may affect risk factor occurrence in the future and highlights those risks that decisionmakers should consider more closely in the future.},
}

@article {pmid40596713,
year = {2025},
author = {Jones, AE and O'Donnell, MJ and Regish, AM and Webb, JF},
title = {Salmonid sensory system development is affected by climate change driven temperature increases.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {20901},
pmid = {40596713},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {GRFP//NSF/ ; INTERN//NSF/ ; INTERN//NSF/ ; INTERN//NSF/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Trout/growth & development/physiology ; *Temperature ; *Lateral Line System/growth & development/physiology ; *Salmonidae/growth & development/physiology ; },
abstract = {Increases in water temperature due to global climate change are known to alter the course and timing of fish development. The mechanosensory lateral line (LL) system mediates flow-sensing behaviors vital for survival in fishes, but the effects of increased water temperatures resulting from climate change on its development have not been examined. Here LL development was documented in a cold-water salmonid (brook trout, Salvelinus fontinalis) reared at the thermograph of a long-term study stream (ambient) and two higher temperatures (+ 2 and + 4 °C) that reflect projected increases within their native range. At these two higher temperatures, fish reach crucial early life history transitions earlier (e.g., hatch, "swim-up" from gravel nests into the water column) and are larger in size through the parr (juvenile) stage. Early forming canal neuromast receptor organs are larger, and the process of canal morphogenesis is also accelerated suggesting potential consequences for neuromast function and presumably for LL-mediated behaviors. A potential mismatch between the timing of transitions in early life history stages, the ability to carry out LL-mediated behaviors (e.g., prey detection), and the timing of the seasonal emergence of their preferred prey, could have serious implications for cold-water salmonid ecology and survival.},
}

Animals
*Climate Change
*Trout/growth & development/physiology
*Temperature
*Lateral Line System/growth & development/physiology
*Salmonidae/growth & development/physiology

@article {pmid40596165,
year = {2025},
author = {Kolanowska, M},
title = {Climate change will cause the spatial mismatch between sexually deceptive beetle daisy (Gorteria diffusa, Asteraceae) and its pollinator.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {21740},
pmid = {40596165},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Animals ; *Pollination/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Coleoptera/physiology ; Ecosystem ; *Asteraceae/physiology ; South Africa ; Biodiversity ; },
abstract = {Climate change is a major driver of biodiversity loss, affecting complex ecological relationships. Plants that rely on animal pollen vectors for reproduction are more sensitive to habitat disturbance, as any change in local pollinator species composition, abundance or foraging behaviour can affect the reproductive success of a plant population. This study used ecological niche modelling to investigate the effects of global warming on the spatial overlap between the South African beetle daisy (Gorteria diffusa) and its sole pollen vector (Megapalpus capensis, beetledaisy fly). Gorteria diffusa is one of the few non-Orchidaceae species that can be pollinated by sexual deception. As predicted in this study, the general coverage of suitable niches of G. diffusa will not be significantly reduced in two of the climate change scenarios studied - SSP1-2.6 and SSP2-4.5. However, about 10% reduction of the potential range of the beetle daisy is expected to occur in SSP5-8.5. Based on the direction of range contraction, populations from the north-eastern part of the geographical range of the species seem to be most endangered due to the habitat loss. At the same time the geographical range of M. capensis will be significantly reduced in all climate change scenarios analysed. Even if global CO2 emissions reach net zero after 2050, the coverage of suitable niches of the insect will be over 20% smaller than currently estimated. Given the decline in pollinator availability due to the spatial mismatch between G. diffusa and the bee fly, the survival of north-western and south-eastern populations may be threatened as the insect will not be present in the areas suitable for beetle daisy occurrence. The maps produced in this study indicate areas that will be climatically suitable for the co-occurrence of beetle daisy and its pollinator in the future. These regions should be considered by local conservation authorities in developing more effective conservation strategies especially within South African Namaqualand.},
}

Animals
*Pollination/physiology
*Climate Change
*Coleoptera/physiology
Ecosystem
*Asteraceae/physiology
South Africa
Biodiversity

@article {pmid40595125,
year = {2025},
author = {Geng, W and Wang, D and Meng, S and Wang, P},
title = {Characteristics of climate change and monsoon circulation factors of Yarkant River Basin, China.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {21490},
pmid = {40595125},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2023YFC3206801//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 2023AFB451//Hubei Province National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; KF2024Y05//the Open Fund of the Research Center for the Transformation and Development of Resource-Exhausted Cities/ ; B2021130//the Scientific Research Fund of Education Department of Hubei Province/ ; },
abstract = {Under the background of global warming, frequent monsoon activities significantly influence global climate change, yet their impact mechanisms on non-monsoon regions remain unclear. This study analyzes the abrupt change characteristics of temperature and precipitation in the Yarkant River Basin using data from four meteorological stations from 1961 to 2019, employing Pearson correlation analysis and M-K mutation test. It further investigates the influence of monsoon circulations on the regional climate and predicts future climate trends. The results indicate: (1) The temperature (0.25 °C/10a) and precipitation (6.01 mm/10a) in the Yarkant River Basin exhibit overall increasing trends. (2) Both temperature and precipitation show distinct abrupt changes, with the mutation year identified as 1997. (3) The circulation indices exhibit substantial influences on temperature but only affect precipitation in specific seasons. The East Asian Monsoon and Arctic Oscillation (AO) show significant positive correlations with temperature, while the South Asian Monsoon and El Niño Index demonstrate significant positive correlations with winter temperature. (4) Future projections suggest continued upward trends in temperature and precipitation in the Yarkant River Basin.},
}

@article {pmid40594336,
year = {2025},
author = {Cao, X and Zhao, Z and Zheng, Y and Su, C and Lei, Q and Li, W and Li, C},
title = {Climate change threatens water resources over the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {21996},
pmid = {40594336},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2024-KJ-02//the Basic Research Program of Qinghai Province/ ; U21A20155//the key project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; DD20230075//the China Geological Survey Program/ ; },
abstract = {The availability and transport of water resources across the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP), a water tower in Asia, is vital in affecting downstream region. Significant climate warming has altered the water balance of QTP and influenced downstream water resources, and the dynamics of water resources and its key influencing factors remain unknown in this region. To deepen our understanding of water resource status over the QTP, here we comprehensively summarized the variations in precipitation and water resources (glaciers, lakes, runoff and terrestrial water storage) in the past few decades by integrating long-term multi-source remote sensing and monitoring data. Annual precipitation displayed a significant increase over the QTP from 1961 to 2023 (4.3 mm per decade; P < 0.05). The decrease of glacial area was the dominant trend on the QTP from 1976 to 2024, and the decline rate has reached 58.37%. The area of lakes increased from 960 km[2] in 1960 to 1919 km[2] in 2020, indicating a clear expansion. The surface runoff increased from 4089.73 × 10[8] m[3] in 1961 to 5788.63 × 10[8] m[3] in 2018, with a growth rate of 11.94 × 10[8] m[3]/yr. Terrestrial water storage change (TWSC) showed a decreasing trend from 2019 to 2023 (R[2] = 0.3636*, P < 0.05), which suggested that future expansion of the terrestrial water storage (TWS) deficit may occur. Affected by climate warming, the outcome that the lakes will display a continuous expansion and glacier also will continue to retreat on the QTP could be expected. If melting water from glaciers ablation cannot offset the demand for water resources, this may have serious socio-economic and ecological threats to the region. Thus, it is essential to take the continuous monitoring of water resources over the QTP as a pressing priority, providing adaptation strategies for these highly fragile areas.},
}

@article {pmid40594170,
year = {2025},
author = {da Silva Bezerra, D},
title = {Nature-based solutions to climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {22095},
pmid = {40594170},
issn = {2045-2322},
}

@article {pmid40593305,
year = {2025},
author = {Luo, M and Yang, P and Yang, L and Zheng, Z and Chen, Y and Li, H and Wu, M},
title = {Predicting potentially suitable Bletilla striata habitats in China under future climate change scenarios using the optimized MaxEnt model.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {21231},
pmid = {40593305},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {No. ZK[2024] General 554//the Science and Technology Program of Guizhou Province/ ; No. [2025] 05//the Guizhou Agricultural Science Doctoral Fund/ ; No.[2023]007//the Central Guidance on Local Science and Technology Development Fund of Guizhou Province/ ; No. 2021YFD1601002//the National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; GZYCCYJSTX-04//the Modern Agricultural Technology System of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Guizhou Province/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Ecosystem ; *Orchidaceae/growth & development/physiology ; Models, Theoretical ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Bletilla striata, an important traditional Chinese medicine resource, holds high medicinal and ornamental value. However, unscientific habitat selection for its cultivation has led to low yields and poor quality as medicinal materials in China. The optimized MaxEnt model is a powerful tool for analyzing the potential impacts of environmental factors on species distribution and predicting habitat changes under climate change. It offers great significance for the protection and development of B. striata in China. Based on 269 B. striata distribution records in China and 15 major environmental factors, this study simulated the distribution patterns of potentially suitable B. striata habitats under four different climate change scenarios (SSP1.26, SSP2.45, SSP3.70, and SSP5.85) and three time periods (the current period, 2050s, and 2070s). The analysis was conducted using the MaxEnt model which exhibited high predictive accuracy and minimal overfitting. Solar radiation, annual temperature range and mean diurnal range were revealed as the dominant factors affecting B. striata distribution, and their thresholds were ≤ 16,265.39 kJ/m[2]·d[-1], ≤ 39.7 ℃ and ≤ 12.6 ℃, respectively. The results showed that the total potentially suitable B. striata habitats in China were 30.07 × 10[5] km[2] under current climate conditions, mainly distributed in 14 provinces or regions in southern China. Under future climate change conditions, the predicted potentially suitable B. striata habitats will decrease significantly over time, and the centroid of the predicted potentially suitable habitats at all levels will shift northward. The research results can guide future B. striata resource conservation, variety selection, and cultivation.},
}

*Climate Change
China
*Ecosystem
*Orchidaceae/growth & development/physiology
Models, Theoretical
Conservation of Natural Resources
Temperature

@article {pmid40592617,
year = {2025},
author = {Liang, YJ and Chiang, BL and Kang, CM and Chu, KH and Yang, YH and Lin, YT and Lee, JH and Yu, HH and Hu, YC and Wang, LC},
title = {Influence of climate change on prevalence of pollen sensitization in northern Taiwan.},
journal = {Journal of microbiology, immunology, and infection = Wei mian yu gan ran za zhi},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.jmii.2025.06.007},
pmid = {40592617},
issn = {1995-9133},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Pollen sensitization is not as common as mite sensitization in Taiwan. The dearth of regional aeropalynological studies and relevant clinical analyses has, therefore, led to an underestimation of the prevalence of pollen allergies. To investigate this impact, we evaluated the alteration of pollen sensitization and its association with climate change in northern Taiwan.

METHODS: We enrolled the patients from National Taiwan University Hospital who lived in Taipei and New Taipei City, tested positive for pollen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) on an OPTIGEN® allergen-specific IgE assay, and had relevant symptoms. Their data were cross-referenced with climate data from the Central Weather Bureau for the same period.

RESULTS: In total, 11,895 patients were enrolled, of whom 930 (7.8 %) tested positive for pollen-specific IgE. Black willow was the most common pollen allergen identified. According to the Cochran-Armitage test, the annual sensitization to Bermuda grass, Japanese cedar, pigweed, ragweed mix, and black willow pollen varied significantly. According to Spearman's correlation test, the annual sensitization to Bermuda grass, white mulberry, ragweed mix, timothy grass, and black willow positively correlated with the mean winter temperature, whereas that to white mulberry and timothy grass negatively correlated with mean winter rainfall.

CONCLUSION: The pollen sensitization pattern has changed gradually in northern Taiwan over recent years. Warm mean temperatures and low mean rainfall in winter significantly correlated with annual sensitization to some pollen allergens. Climate change may have exacerbated the prevalence of pollen sensitization, and the emerging burden of pollen allergies should not be neglected in Taiwan.},
}

@article {pmid40589949,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, Q and Zhuo, Z and Wang, Z and Peng, Y and Xu, D},
title = {Assessing the climate change impact on Epimedium brevicornu in China with the MaxEnt model.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1534608},
pmid = {40589949},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Epimedium brevicornu is a traditional medicinal plant in China, containing rich and medically valuable extracts. In recent years, the widespread development and application of its extracts have threatened the wild population of E.brevicornu. In order to protect the population of E. brevicornu, this research employed the Maxent model to examine the influence of climate change on the geographical distribution of E. brevicornu and to forecast its potential suitable distribution in China in light of climate change scenarios. The suitable habitat for E. brevicornu is located between 25.13°-39.50°N and 102.46°-118.13°E, mainly distributed across Loess Plateau. Climate change has a significant impact on the geographic distribution of E. brevicornu, with its high suitability zone expected to increase in the future and its centroid shifts towards the southeast direction. The 2050s projections under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP) 1-2.6 and SSP2-4.5 scenarios indicated a significant expansion of highly suitable habitats. The analysis of key environmental variables showed that the seasonal variation coefficient of temperature (bio4), the lowest temperature in the coldest month (bio6), annual precipitation (bio12), seasonal variation of precipitation (bio15), human activity (hf), and the average ultraviolet radiation (UV-B3) in the highest month were the key factors affecting E. brevicornu selection of suitable habitats. This study provided important reference for the protection of the wild population of E. brevicornu and the selection of artificial planting areas in the future.},
}

@article {pmid40589864,
year = {2025},
author = {Paudel, R and Acharya, D and Adhikari, TM},
title = {Sexual and reproductive health and rights and climate change about menstrual discrimination: a policy review in the context of Nepal.},
journal = {Frontiers in global women's health},
volume = {6},
number = {},
pages = {1560404},
pmid = {40589864},
issn = {2673-5059},
abstract = {The conversation around climate, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and menstruation is increasing more than ever in Nepal. The discussion between climate and SRHR is more visible and it endeavors to develop the relationship between them. The claim of the role of menstrual discrimination (MD) is the construction and reinforcement of power and patriarchal demands unveiling MD as an underlying barrier for gender-responsive climate or SRHR interventions. In this vein, this study reviewed the national policies of climate change (CC) and SRHR with MD. It aims to examine the positioning of MD in ongoing policies around SRHR and CC. It is crucial to accelerate the impact of interventions related to SRHR and CC to achieve broader gender justice and human rights. The policy-related documents regarding CC and SRHR are reviewed. The visible and invisible MD is rampant across the country regardless of class, caste, region, or religion. The Government of Nepal started to work on SRHR in 2000, although the specific policies on dignified menstruation were made in 2017. MD is missed across all the conversations of CC although it talks about gender equality and social inclusion policies (GESI). The GESI policies and programs do not spell out the discrimination related to menstruation and its impact throughout life, and the SRHR policy has a similar impact. MD is one of the missing dimensions regarding power relations, patriarchy, climate, and SRHR. This study recommends a thorough unpacking of MD, including its impact, incorporating the strategies to dismantle MD in both SRHR and ensuring CC-related policies and programs for real equality and inclusion. The findings of this research become helpful to policymakers during intervention planning to overcome the situation.},
}

@article {pmid40589827,
year = {2025},
author = {Ferrari, GN and Leal, GCL and Ossani, PC and Galdamez, EVC},
title = {Investigation of the usage of machine learning to explore the impacts of climate change on occupational health: a systematic review and research agenda.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {1578558},
pmid = {40589827},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; *Machine Learning ; *Climate Change ; *Occupational Health/statistics & numerical data ; },
abstract = {Occupational accidents can be potentialized by factors related to the workplace or the environment, such as climatic conditions. Air temperature, wind speed, and humidity can be used to monitor occupational heat stress, leading to cramps, exhaustion, stroke, and even death. Under the climate change scenario, measuring these variables is fundamental to developing adaptation strategies for maintaining the workers' well-being. However, when dealing with this high data volume from distinctive factors, traditional techniques are insufficient to extract all information effectively. Therefore, computational intelligence and data analytics tools can enhance data processing and analysis. Machine learning techniques have been successfully applied to occupational health and climate contexts. This paper explores the literature regarding applying these techniques to investigate the effects of climate change on occupational health. We conducted a systematic review through five scientific databases guided by three research questions, resulting in 24 selected papers. 75% of the papers screened used primary data collected from wearable sensors to monitor the well-being of workers, where we identified a trend of using supervised machine learning techniques, especially classification and regression algorithms, such as SVM, RF, and KNN. The remaining focus is on using secondary data from national databases to investigate the risk, with a trend of using feature selection techniques and classification tasks. Considering this topic is relatively new, we developed an agenda to guide future research, with suggestions to follow the trends found in this review and highlight the potential of expanding to multiple future research paths.},
}

Humans
*Machine Learning
*Climate Change
*Occupational Health/statistics & numerical data

@article {pmid40588985,
year = {2025},
author = {Andreassen, JI and Babic, A},
title = {Visualizing the Intersection of Climate Change Concerns, Health, Attitudes and Demographic Factors.},
journal = {Studies in health technology and informatics},
volume = {328},
number = {},
pages = {545-549},
doi = {10.3233/SHTI250779},
pmid = {40588985},
issn = {1879-8365},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Norway/epidemiology ; Male ; Female ; Quality of Life ; *Data Visualization ; *Attitude to Health ; Demography ; Middle Aged ; },
abstract = {Effective data visualization is essential for translating complex information into accessible insights that support interpretation and decision-making. This study explores the use of dashboards and infographics in visualizing climate change concern, using data from the 2023 Norwegian Quality of Life Survey. Infographics offered clear, narrative snapshots for public understanding, while dashboards enabled interactive exploration of regional and demographic variations. Key predictors of climate concern included attitudes, general worry, and urbanization, with urban residents expressing the most concern. Visualization tools also contributed to early-stage digital twin modeling by making abstract data structures more relatable and actionable. By combining visual formats, this study enhances user engagement and demonstrates how tailored communication tools can bridge the gap between research and public awareness. Dashboards and infographics serve complementary roles in health and climate communication, supporting both exploration and understanding.},
}

*Climate Change
Humans
Norway/epidemiology
Male
Female
Quality of Life
*Data Visualization
*Attitude to Health
Demography
Middle Aged

@article {pmid40588689,
year = {2025},
author = {Wani, MD and Dar, SN and Mohanty, PP},
title = {Integrating the Value Belief Norm Theory and Theory of Planned Behavior to Predict the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Behaviors in Agriculture Production.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40588689},
issn = {1432-1009},
abstract = {Climate change poses a critical threat to global agriculture, particularly in climate-sensitive regions like the Kashmir Valley, India. Despite increasing attention to climate-related agricultural risks, limited research has examined how farmers' psychological and behavioral responses shape adaptation and mitigation efforts. Addressing this gap, the present study investigates how two prominent behavioral frameworks-the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Value-Belief-Norm (VBN) theory-explain the pro-environmental behaviors of rice farmers in response to climate change. Rather than identifying the direct impact of climate change itself, the study aims to predict and explain farmers' adaptation and mitigation behaviors using an integrated theoretical model grounded in the TPB and VBN frameworks. Based on data collected from 759 rice farmers via a multi-stage stratified sampling method, the study employs structural equation modeling (SEM) to test the hypothesized relationships. The analysis reveals that TPB constructs explain 40.6% of the variance in adaptation behaviors and 23.6% in mitigation behaviors, while VBN constructs account for 57.4% of variance in mitigation and 25.7% in adaptation behaviors. These findings demonstrate that adaptation behaviors are primarily driven by self-interest and volitional control (TPB), whereas mitigation behaviors are more closely linked to moral and normative commitments (VBN). The study concludes that differentiated behavioral drivers must inform climate policy, particularly by incorporating farmers' perspectives to foster more sustainable agricultural practices in vulnerable regions.},
}

@article {pmid40588569,
year = {2025},
author = {Ramírez-Cando, LJ and Alvarez, CI and Gualotuña, D},
title = {Overview based on latent dirichlet allocation: the case of study climate change research efforts in Latin America.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {7},
pages = {829},
pmid = {40588569},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Latin America ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Biodiversity ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {This study analyzes climate change research efforts in Latin America using Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) for cluster topic modeling. Latin America, characterized by its rich biodiversity and dependence on natural resources, confronts urgent challenges posed by climate change. The region's vulnerabilities are further aggravated by extreme weather events, deforestation, and shifts in precipitation patterns, directly threatening ecosystems, public health, and local economies. The LDA model identifies critical themes, including environmental risks, health impacts, biodiversity loss, and socio-economic responses. This research highlights the necessity of localized adaptation strategies, contrasting sharply with global research that overly focuses on large-scale policy and technological innovations. In Latin America, it is imperative to prioritize practical solutions that address immediate risks, such as involving local communities in disaster risk reduction efforts and effective early warning systems for extreme weather. Moreover, the study underscores the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable populations, particularly indigenous groups and rural communities. By identifying thematic trends and regional disparities, this research provides essential insights into the scientific landscape that will drive future climate change adaptation efforts in Latin America. Tailored policies that consider regional contexts are critical for effectively confronting the specific challenges faced by the region.},
}

*Climate Change
Latin America
*Environmental Monitoring/methods
Biodiversity
Conservation of Natural Resources
Ecosystem

@article {pmid40587572,
year = {2025},
author = {Sherman, ACL and Aligne, CA and Matthews, JD},
title = {Malaria prevention in the age of climate change: A community survey in rural Senegal.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {6},
pages = {e0313456},
pmid = {40587572},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Humans ; *Malaria/prevention & control/epidemiology ; Senegal/epidemiology ; *Rural Population ; *Climate Change ; Insecticide-Treated Bednets/statistics & numerical data ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Mosquito Control/methods ; Middle Aged ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Mosquito Nets ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Malaria results in over 600,000 deaths per year, with 95 percent of all cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Insecticide treated mosquito nets have long been proven to be the most effective prevention method to protect at-risk people from malaria. Temperature increases may now be changing sleeping habits and how people use available mosquito nets. Based on observations of increasing outdoor sleeping and fragility of the mosquito nets, this study evaluated a rural west African population to determine barriers to mosquito net use, including net fragility, heat and outdoor sleeping.

METHODS: This study used a social ecological framework used by the Peace Corps to determine this community's barriers to malaria prevention. We practiced community-based participatory research by developing and implementing a survey in rural southeast Senegal. Local village health workers received special training to implement this survey. Observations of the mosquito nets and sleeping spaces were performed by surveyors. 164 households in 20 villages were surveyed from October to November of 2012.

RESULTS: There was a 100% response rate, with 164 of the 164 selected households surveyed, representing 21% of this local population. For the 1806 family members, respondents assessed a total need of 1565 nets, implying that each individual in this area needs 0.86 nets (95% CI: 0.77-0.95). Survey responses gave rich, informative responses about mosquito net use. For example: 'If it's in the room set up properly under the mattress then it will be fine. But if it's outside with the beds that don't have mattresses, then it will deteriorate quickly.' The main reasons for not using an available net were heat and fragility of the nets. This population had very positive attitudes regarding mosquito nets and appreciated the work of local malaria educators.

CONCLUSIONS: In a rural Senegalese population with a high malaria burden, our survey indicated a need for 0.86 insecticide treated nets per person. This is 54% higher than the current WHO recommendation of 0.56 ITNs per person. Our findings suggest that there are not enough nets because routine village conditions lead to considerable net damage, and because the heat leads people to sleep outdoors, where they likely do not have mosquito nets. With global warming, we suspect this population will spend even more time sleeping outside, aggravating the current insufficiency. Further research should investigate optimal interventions to address this challenge, including nets designed for outside use and for higher durability.},
}

Humans
*Malaria/prevention & control/epidemiology
Senegal/epidemiology
*Rural Population
*Climate Change
Insecticide-Treated Bednets/statistics & numerical data
Female
Male
Adult
Mosquito Control/methods
Middle Aged
Adolescent
Young Adult
Mosquito Nets
Surveys and Questionnaires

@article {pmid40587034,
year = {2025},
author = {Carlson, JM and Fang, L and Weiler, M and Dawson, A},
title = {Are we attending to climate change? A systematic review of the cognitive science literature.},
journal = {Cognitive processing},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40587034},
issn = {1612-4790},
abstract = {Climate change poses immense global challenges. To meet these challenges, there has been increased research interest in climate change psychology. An emerging field of research has studied the degree to which attention is captured by different types of climate change relevant information. The current review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the research that focuses on the capture of attention by climate change relevant information and the factors that moderate this capture of attention. We thoroughly examined 12 empirical studies (18 experiments, 2164 participants) from the literature that investigated the relationship between attention and various types of climate-relevant information. The results revealed that climate change information is captured by attention in the majority of the experiments included in the review. This finding is consistent across different types of stimuli (such as images, text, and graphs) and measurements (such as reaction time, eye movement, and accuracy). Moreover, individual differences, such as implicit climate attitudes, liberal political orientation, and dispositional optimism may moderate the level of attentional capture by climate-relevant information. The review also provides insight and directions for future research and calls for action to translate the current findings at the cognitive level into impactful changes at the public level.},
}

@article {pmid40584728,
year = {2025},
author = {Samara, A and Hanton, T and Thakar, R and Jauniaux, E and Khalil, A},
title = {Impact of climate change and environmental adversities on maternal and fetal health: the role of clinical practices and providers in mitigating effects and prioritising women's health in the UK.},
journal = {Frontiers in global women's health},
volume = {6},
number = {},
pages = {1483938},
pmid = {40584728},
issn = {2673-5059},
abstract = {The climate crisis poses profound risks to women particularly during pregnancy. With rising global temperatures and increasing frequency of extreme weather events, there is an urgent need for health initiatives and guidelines tailored to the unique vulnerabilities of pregnant individuals. We conducted a review of English-language literature from 2000-2024 using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, focusing on "climate change," "pregnancy," and "maternal health," and included original studies, reviews. Relevant policy documents, including some published in 2025 were also included. We examine the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change, such as extreme weather events, water scarcity, malnutrition, and exposure to environmental pollutants like contaminated air and water, which directly and indirectly affect maternal and fetal health. The review explores the associations between these environmental stressors and adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm births, low birth weight, and developmental complications. These challenges are compounded in low-resource settings where healthcare infrastructure is limited, exacerbating inequities in maternal care. Furthermore, we focus on key areas for further investigation, including the long-term health effects of in-utero exposure to pollutants. The review addresses evidence-based strategies to reduce the environmental impact of healthcare through early interventions, innovation, and strengthened initiatives. It emphasises empowering healthcare professionals to educate others, raise awareness among policymakers, advocate for climate-conscious policies, and promote sustainable practices reducing the carbon footprint of the healthcare system, with a focus on the UK. In response to these pressing concerns, leading professional organizations, such as the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) in the UK, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) in the US, are prioritizing the intersection of climate change and women's health. Their initiatives, which aim to mitigate the climate-change impacts on pregnancies and fetal health by promoting research, raising awareness, and developing actionable strategies, are also highlighted. By amplifying awareness and global collaboration, the suggested strategies aim to protect maternal and fetal health in the face of an escalating climate crisis.},
}

@article {pmid40584170,
year = {2025},
author = {Patterson, J and Anisimova, K and Logg-Scarvell, J and Kaiser, C},
title = {Reactions to policy action: socio-political conditions of backlash to climate change policy.},
journal = {Policy sciences},
volume = {58},
number = {2},
pages = {287-320},
pmid = {40584170},
issn = {0032-2687},
abstract = {Public policymaking on issues requiring ambitious yet socially and economically costly action can face backlash from target groups and wider audiences, threatening policy adoption and durability. As an abrupt negative reaction to policy action, backlash is challenging to study and requires distinctive analytical approaches. This is especially pressing for climate change mitigation policy, which faces growing yet dispersed empirical experiences of backlash. We develop a framework to study the socio-political conditions (economic, cultural, practical) under which backlash to climate policy occurs to enable comparative empirical analysis. We posit that backlash arises from significant incongruence between policy action and its socio-political context across one or more of these dimensions. We illustrate this approach using three cases of backlash to carbon pricing policy in Canada, France, and Mexico, revealing different ways in which incongruence can arise. Our analysis highlights the need for configurational explanations and a policy-in-context perspective when studying contentious reactions to policy action.},
}

@article {pmid40583405,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, MB and Akin, H},
title = {Effects of epistemic beliefs, science populism, and social media use on climate change misperceptions.},
journal = {Public understanding of science (Bristol, England)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {9636625251343510},
doi = {10.1177/09636625251343510},
pmid = {40583405},
issn = {1361-6609},
abstract = {While much research has revealed the prevalence of climate change misinformation on social media, there is no conclusive evidence about its impact on cultivating public misperceptions. Even less work has been done to examine how social media use may condition the relationships between cognitive orientations, such as epistemic and science populism beliefs, and climate change misperceptions. This study fills this gap by analyzing data from a national representative survey of 1405 US adults. Results confirmed the relationships between cognitive orientations and climate change misperceptions. While neither mainstream nor alternative social media use had a direct impact, both types of social media use conditioned the relationships between cognitive orientations and climate change misperceptions. This study's findings suggest that social media use's adverse impact on climate change misperceptions may have been overstated.},
}

@article {pmid40582801,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, YJ and Li, P and Zhang, M and Yang, F},
title = {[Response of Vegetation Dynamics to Climate Change and Human Activities in Shaanxi Province from 2000 to 2020].},
journal = {Huan jing ke xue= Huanjing kexue},
volume = {46},
number = {6},
pages = {3619-3631},
doi = {10.13227/j.hjkx.202405140},
pmid = {40582801},
issn = {0250-3301},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; Humans ; *Human Activities ; *Ecosystem ; Environmental Monitoring ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Plant Development ; Forests ; *Trees/growth & development ; },
abstract = {Clarifying the impacts of climate changes and human activities on vegetation dynamics is of significant importance to environmental resource managements， as vegetation undergoes notable changes under the dual influences of the two factors. Based on MODIS NDVI data， meteorological data， and human activity intensity （HAI） characterized by land cover data from 2000 to 2020， this study used methods such as trend analysis， Hurst index， partial correlation analysis， bivariate spatial autocorrelation， and random forest modeling. The impact mechanisms and contributions of climate changes and human activities on vegetation dynamics in Shaanxi Province as a whole and in its three regions （northern Shaanxi， central Shaanxi， and southern Shaanxi） were investigated. The results showed as follows： ① From 2000 to 2020， the average NDVI value in Shaanxi Province was 0.71， with a higher value in southern Shaanxi， followed by those in central and northern Shaanxi. During the study period， the overall NDVI of Shaanxi Province and its three regions showed an increasing trend， with a significant improvement in vegetation covering 87.1% of the area， of which 32.7% had a sustainable improvement trend. The most noticeable improvement in vegetation was observed in northern Shaanxi. ② The NDVI responded differently to various climatic factors. Precipitation and average temperature primarily promoted vegetation， while solar radiation had an inhibitory effect. ③ From 2000 to 2020， the average HAI value in Shaanxi Province was 0.06， with a higher value in central Shaanxi， followed by those in northern and southern Shaanxi， and exhibited an increasing trend over time. The cluster patterns were mainly described as high-low， low-high， and low-low in the northern， central， and southern Shaanxi regions， respectively. ④ The NDVI change rates under climate change and human activities were 0.005 4 a[-1] and 0.000 5 a[-1]， respectively， with their contribution rate being 91.5% and 8.5%， in Shaanxi Province. In the three regions， climate change contributed positively to vegetation change， with the highest contribution observed in northern Shaanxi. Human activities contributed positively in northern and southern Shaanxi， with the highest contribution in northern Shaanxi， while in the central region， human activities showed a negative contribution. The vegetation dynamics in Shaanxi Province were influenced by both climate change and human activities， but the impact mechanisms varied across different regions. It is essential to develop scientifically tailored ecological protection plans based on the specific conditions of each region.},
}

*Climate Change
China
Humans
*Human Activities
*Ecosystem
Environmental Monitoring
Conservation of Natural Resources
*Plant Development
Forests
*Trees/growth & development

@article {pmid40582154,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, S and Qin, B and Wen, B and Huang, C},
title = {Climate change influences on algal bloom intensity in lakes in the Yangtze River Basin, China from 1985 to 2022.},
journal = {Journal of hazardous materials},
volume = {495},
number = {},
pages = {139027},
doi = {10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.139027},
pmid = {40582154},
issn = {1873-3336},
abstract = {This study investigates the long-term influence of climate change on the spatiotemporal dynamics of harmful algal blooms in lakes larger than 10 km[2] across the Yangtze River Basin from 1985 to 2022. Using Landsat satellite imagery, we quantified bloom activity using three indices: annual average bloom area, maximum annual bloom area, and annual bloom frequency percentage, and assessed their relationships with climate drivers using a boosted regression tree model. Among the 90 lakes analysed, 40.00 % showed significant decadal decreases in annual average bloom area (p < 0.05), 55.56 % exhibited no significant change, and 4.44 % showed significant increases. While most small and medium-sized lakes (10-100 km[2]) displayed stable or decreasing trends, a subset of super-large lakes (>500 km[2]), including Lakes Taihu and Chaohu, exhibited increasing maximum bloom area trends under warmer and wetter conditions. Temperature emerged as the primary climatic driver, explaining 45.5 % of the variance in bloom proportion. Smaller lakes were more sensitive to temperature fluctuations, whereas larger lakes exhibited more persistent blooms, likely due to their complex hydrodynamics and catchment-scale influences. Interactions among temperature, wind speed, and precipitation minus evaporation further modulated bloom patterns, with two-way interaction strengths in the model peaking at 27.41. These findings underscore the need to integrate lake-specific climate sensitivity and nutrient management into adaptive bloom mitigation strategies under future climate scenarios.},
}

@article {pmid40582050,
year = {2025},
author = {De Marco, CM and Virgillito, C and Frosi, L and Santarelli, G and Filipponi, F and Manica, M and Pichler, V and Della Torre, A and Caputo, B},
title = {Habitat drivers and predicted distribution shifts of Anopheles coluzzii under climate change: Results from the systematic review.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {992},
number = {},
pages = {179939},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179939},
pmid = {40582050},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {The two main Afrotropical malaria vectors - Anopheles coluzzii and An. gambiae, formerly known as M and S molecular forms - play a crucial role in malaria transmission in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite their recent divergence, they exhibit distinct larval habitat preferences and micro-geographic distribution in West and Middle Africa. We performed a systematic literature review to retrieve studies that report counts of An. coluzzii and An. gambiae in their sympatric range since 2001, the year of the first description of the molecular forms. The review yielded 255 papers, leading to a dataset of 211,580 individuals from 2118 sampling sites. Combining these records with high resolution geographical and eco-climatic satellite data by spatial statistical model highlighted predominance of An. gambiae in most of the range with particular reference to Middle Africa and to all areas above 100 m asl. Anopheles coluzzii shows relative frequencies ranging from 58 % to 71 % in most of a 100 km wide coastal ribbon and in the western part of the northernmost range. Between these two extremes the species are found in sympatry, with An. coluzzii frequencies <6 % in Sudan savannahs areas. Areas suitable for An. coluzzii in East Africa are predicted based on the current probability of the species occurrence and are expected to increase under future climate change scenarios. The possible spread of An. coluzzii in this region may impact on malaria transmission and pose a new challenge for innovative species-specific control activities, such as the gene-drive system, highlighting the need of specific surveillance by implementation appropriate diagnostic approaches.},
}

@article {pmid40582046,
year = {2025},
author = {Firmino, VC and Martins, RT and Brasil, LS and Medeiros, AO and Bastos, RC and Mandarino, NNB and Barreto, GG and Pinedo-Garcia, RB and Hamada, N and Juen, L},
title = {Climate change and microplastic effects on conidial fungal assemblages associated with leaf litter in an Amazonian stream.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {992},
number = {},
pages = {179968},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179968},
pmid = {40582046},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Climate change and plastic pollution threaten aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity, and ecosystem processes. Using microcosms, we experimentally investigated the combined effects of climate change and microplastics (MPs) on conidial production, fungal assemblages (richness and composition), and microbial decomposition associated with leaf-litter from an Amazonian stream. We tested the following hypotheses: (i) climate change scenarios and microplastic concentrations negatively affect conidial production and fungal species richness; (ii) the composition of conidial fungal assemblages shifts in response to climate change scenarios and MPs concentrations; (iii) microbial decomposition is negatively affected by climate change scenarios and increasing microplastic concentrations. Our results revealed a synergistic effect of climate change and microplastics on conidial production. However, fungal species richness was not affected by these stressors. Climate change and microplastic concentrations independently affected fungal assemblage composition and microbial decomposition. These results suggest that fungal taxa differ in their tolerance and adaptability to anthropogenic stressors. Furthermore, using fungi as model systems, our study provides new evidence that organic matter decomposition in tropical streams may be significantly affected by climate change and plastic pollution.},
}

@article {pmid40581277,
year = {2025},
author = {Carstens, JD and Uejio, CK and Powell, E and Jung, J and Zonka, S},
title = {Tropical cyclones and climate change: An overview for the public health community.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {122149},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.122149},
pmid = {40581277},
issn = {1096-0953},
abstract = {Tropical cyclones (TCs) strain the public health system, particularly as coastal communities and infrastructure grow. Increases in sea level and ocean temperatures motivate research into how anthropogenic climate change is affecting TC behavior. We provide a comprehensive overview of TCs and available tools to study them, then introduce key TC-climate change relationships of greatest relevance for public health. We discuss observed trends and future projections in global TCs using observations, theoretical basis for observed trends, and results from a wide array of models. There is high confidence that, in general TC flooding risks are exacerbated by climate change, and warming oceans provide more fuel for TCs to reach higher intensities. They are also occurring across a wider range of latitudes. There is less confidence surrounding the global frequency of TCs and other small-scale aspects such as their associated tornado risks, to which research is ongoing among atmospheric scientists. Collectively, the literature urges continued investment in public health infrastructure in TC-prone areas as meteorological hazards likely worsen, particularly for vulnerable, marginalized communities near the coasts. In the short term, TCs cause premature death, illness from exposure to environmental or infectious agents, injuries due to water-related hazards (e.g., storm surge, flooding, drowning) and damaging winds, and stress from evacuation. Beyond immediate fatalities, TCs can exacerbate long-term health risks due to the stress and financial challenges from relocation and recovery. Using established methods, studies suggest the human health impacts are much greater than documented by existing media or medical coding practices.},
}

@article {pmid40581069,
year = {2025},
author = {Vázquez-Ramírez, J and Venn, SE},
title = {Climate Change May Alter Seed and Seedling Traits and Shift Germination and Mortality Patterns in Alpine Environments.},
journal = {Annals of botany},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/aob/mcaf132},
pmid = {40581069},
issn = {1095-8290},
abstract = {BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The early life-history stages of alpine plants are strongly influenced by climatic factors. Predicted changes in alpine climate could significantly impact the ability of plants to regenerate from seed and thus on the long-term survival of these species. However, our knowledge on this topic has predominantly focused on the effects of warming on germination. Other early life-history stages or other changing environmental factors have been overlooked. Here, we determine the effects of a future warmer and drier climate and post-fire conditions on (i) seed development, (ii) germination and (iii) seedling establishment of thirteen alpine species.

METHODS: For two years, we conducted a factorial field-based manipulative experiment in the Australian Alps where we created a warmer and drier microclimate using modified open-top chambers and post-fire conditions by controlled burning of selected plots. We (i) collected seeds that had developed under experimental conditions and determined their mass, size, germinability and the characteristics of emerging cotyledons; (ii) buried seeds in experimental plots and monitored germination throughout the snow-free season; and (iii) grown and planted seedlings and determined their survival over a year.

KEY RESULTS: Overall, we found negative responses to the experimental treatments. Warmer and drier conditions during (i) seed development reduced seed mass, seed size and cotyledon area. (ii) Seed germination decreased in response to warmer and drier and post-fire conditions. Importantly, the timing of germination shifted under warmer and drier conditions. (iii) Seedling establishment was negatively affected by post-fire conditions and, to a lesser extent, by warmer and drier conditions. The timing of seedling mortality shifted relative to the control conditions.

CONCLUSIONS: Predicted future climate will have a negative impact on the ability of plants to regenerate from seed. Furthermore, species-specific responses are likely to contribute to changes in the composition and diversity of alpine communities.},
}

@article {pmid40580996,
year = {2025},
author = {Fiske, A and Radhuber, IM and Willem, T and Buyx, A and Celi, LA and McLennan, S},
title = {Climate change and health: the next challenge of ethical AI.},
journal = {The Lancet. Global health},
volume = {13},
number = {7},
pages = {e1314-e1320},
doi = {10.1016/S2214-109X(25)00124-X},
pmid = {40580996},
issn = {2214-109X},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Global Health/ethics ; *Artificial Intelligence/ethics ; },
abstract = {Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the world's most resource-intensive digital technologies, but the environmental impact of AI on health remains largely unaddressed in both global health and bioethics. Effects on the environment have, thus far, been understood as a subsidiary consideration in AI ethics and rarely considered as a key ethical concern. AI technologies exacerbate climate change and sociopolitical instability due to their intensive use of natural resources and energy resources linked to the training and deployment of algorithmic systems. In global health, this intensive resource use is particularly concerning, given the explicit emphasis on improving health and advancing equity across the world. To address this, we interrogate how the inclusion of AI's environmental impact necessarily reshapes established ethical commitments in AI ethics frameworks and propose concrete strategies for accountability in the area of global health. This approach includes building a culture of intentional AI, for example through improved reporting, auditing, and intranational cooperation, in order to better align AI development and AI ethics with critical climate goals.},
}

*Climate Change
Humans
*Global Health/ethics
*Artificial Intelligence/ethics

@article {pmid40580916,
year = {2025},
author = {Eom, K and Cole, JC and Dickert, S and Flores, A and Jiga-Boy, GM and Kogut, T and Mayorga, M and Pedersen, EJ and Pereira, B and Rubaltelli, E and Slovic, P and Vastfjall, D and Sherman, DK and Van Boven, L},
title = {It's all connected: Collectivism, climate change, and COVID-19.},
journal = {Acta psychologica},
volume = {258},
number = {},
pages = {105200},
doi = {10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105200},
pmid = {40580916},
issn = {1873-6297},
abstract = {Societal challenges like climate change and COVID-19 can be interrelated. The present research examines collectivism as a cultural value that is associated with the tendency to perceive such important interconnectedness. We further examine whether collectivism predicts perceiving interconnectedness specifically for scientifically valid relationships, or generally, regardless of their validity. Using an international sample (Study 1; N = 12,955) and another large U.S. sample (Study 2; N = 1006), we found that more collectivistic individuals perceive stronger interconnectedness between climate change and pandemics. However, collectivistic individuals also perceived stronger interconnectedness even for scientifically invalid ones, such as between the discovery of new constellations among stars and the emergence of new viruses. Exploratory analyses examined political orientation as a potential moderator, but the results were inconsistent, highlighting the need for more systematic future research. Together, these findings suggest that collectivistic individuals do not selectively perceive valid interconnectedness, but they tend to perceive stronger interrelations among phenomena in general, whether true or not, which presents both opportunities and challenges for addressing environmental and other social issues confronting humans today.},
}

@article {pmid40580277,
year = {2025},
author = {Lim, C and Freudenreich, S and McKowen, J and Maclaurin, S and Freudenreich, O},
title = {Climate Change Anxiety in Adults with Schizophrenia: a Descriptive Study.},
journal = {Community mental health journal},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40580277},
issn = {1573-2789},
abstract = {Climate anxiety can motivate adaptive behaviors but can become debilitating when excessive. People with schizophrenia are particularly vulnerable to extreme climate events, yet little is known about their climate-related concerns. This study examines climate anxiety levels and perceptions of government responses in outpatients with schizophrenia to inform targeted mental health interventions. From March to July 2024, 108 adult outpatients with schizophrenia participated in semi-structured interviews using two validated surveys assessing climate-related emotions and beliefs about government responses. Many participants reported moderate climate anxiety, with some dissatisfaction regarding government actions. Severe functional impairments due to climate anxiety were uncommon. Understanding climate anxiety in people with schizophrenia, an easily overlooked vulnerable group to climate change-related morbidity and mortality, is critical to enhance preparedness and mitigate psychiatric and physical health risks.},
}

@article {pmid40580210,
year = {2025},
author = {Gunko, R and Rapeli, L and Scheinin, M and Wikström, J and Tynkkynen, N},
title = {Navigating Environmental Perceptions: Exploring the Impact of Political Orientation and Climate Change Beliefs on the Evaluation of the Local Environment.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40580210},
issn = {1432-1009},
abstract = {Amid the global climate change crisis, the societal importance of the environment is becoming increasingly clear. Discussions on climate change and its impacts occur across various levels, yet the effects remain unclear for many. In this study, we examined the role of political orientation (left/right ideology) in shaping perceptions of climate change and local nature among residents in two municipalities in southwestern Finland. Our findings reveal a strong link between political orientation and changes in how local nature is perceived, particularly at the community level. While political opinions have a less significant influence on perceptions at the individual and national levels, they play a substantial role within communities. This suggests that political orientation becomes more influential in shaping environmental views as evaluations shift to the community level, emphasizing the interaction between political preferences and perceptions of local nature.},
}

@article {pmid40578811,
year = {2025},
author = {Hosseinzadeh, MS},
title = {A study of current and future distribution modeling of scorpion sting of deadly scorpion, Hemiscorpius acanthocercus (Scorpiones: Hemiscorpiidae) in southern Iran under climate change.},
journal = {Journal of medical entomology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/jme/tjaf075},
pmid = {40578811},
issn = {1938-2928},
abstract = {Scorpion stings represent a major public health issue, especially in tropical and subtropical regions like Iran, scorpion stings are commonly ignored and under-reported. Hemiscorpius is medically important genus in the family Hemiscorpiidae, comprising approximately 19 described species. This study aims to estimate the potential distribution of Hemiscorpius acanthocercus, identify suitable habitats, examine environmental constraints on its range, and provide insights into the species' ecology and areas at increased risk of scorpion stings. Using MaxEnt, I analyzed 63 occurrence records of H. acanthocercus with 4 temperature, 2 precipitation variables, and vegetation cover. The most influential predictors in the best-fitting distribution model were BIO4 (Temperature seasonality; 67.5%), BIO7 (Annual temperature range; 13.6%). The models indicate that the species is currently distributed along the Persian Gulf, particularly in Hormozgan, Kerman, Fars, and Sistan and Baluchestan provinces. Future projections under RCP 8.5 suggest slight northward shifts into higher latitudes, particularly into northern Hormozgan and Kerman provinces, with areas in Bushehr and Sistan and Baluchestan also predicted as highly suitable. The persistence and expansion of this medically significant species under future climate scenarios underline the importance of ongoing monitoring, public awareness campaigns, and proactive sting prevention-particularly to protect children, who are most at risk.},
}

@article {pmid40578182,
year = {2025},
author = {Pérez-García, G and Sabater Cruz, N and Del Campo Carrasco, Z and Lázaro-Rodríguez, V and Delgado Weingartshofer, R and Gil Arnal, MA and Montero García, A and Cobo de Nadal, M and Loscos Giménez, I},
title = {Fusarium keratitis on the rise in southern Europe: Implications of contact lens use and global warming.},
journal = {Journal francais d'ophtalmologie},
volume = {48},
number = {7},
pages = {104576},
doi = {10.1016/j.jfo.2025.104576},
pmid = {40578182},
issn = {1773-0597},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of all cases of Fusarium spp. keratitis diagnosed in a southern European tertiary hospital over the last 20 years. To assess risk factors and prognostic determinants for Fusarium spp. keratitis.

METHODS: In this case series, all cases of Fusarium spp. keratitis diagnosed at Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain between 2004 and 2023 were reviewed.

RESULTS: Over 20 years, 7 cases of Fusarium spp. keratitis were detected. The initial ten-year period (2004-2013) accounted for one case, whereas six cases were diagnosed between 2013-2023. All patients related a history of contact lens use, and two had previous corneal diseases. All cultures were positive for Fusarium solani. Each case was treated with oral and topical voriconazole, three received topical natamycin and chlorhexidine, and five received intrastromal and intracameral medications. All cases required early penetrating keratoplasty. Three infection recurrences were reported, with two cases progressing to phthisis bulbi. In recurrent cases, antifungal treatment was started after 15 days, and therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty was delayed by 35.7 days. In cases without infection recurrence, the mean time to initiation of antifungal treatment was 9.7 days, and keratoplasty was performed after a mean delay of 26.7 days.

CONCLUSIONS: Fusarium keratitis is a serious ocular condition typically seen in tropical hot and humid areas. Its increase in temperate regions may be related to contact lens use and climate change. Prompt antifungal treatment, antifungal susceptibility testing, and early keratoplasty may be crucial for better outcomes.},
}

@article {pmid40577895,
year = {2025},
author = {Zarghamipour, M and Malakooti, H},
title = {The projected effects of urbanization and climate change on urban Heat Island and thermal comfort over the Tehran metropolitan.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {992},
number = {},
pages = {179955},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179955},
pmid = {40577895},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Rapid urbanization and changes in land-use patterns have intensified global environmental challenges in megacities. As cities confront the dual pressures of urbanization and climate change, understanding their individual and combined impacts on the thermal environment and urban resilience remains a critical research priority. This study employs the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model coupled with the single-layer Urban Canopy Model (UCM) to investigate the localized effects of urbanization and climate change on Tehran during July, focusing on the present (2019-2023) and mid-term future (2050-2054) under SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5 scenarios. The results reveal that urbanization and climate change interact to exacerbate warming and reduce wind speeds in all selected scenarios. Tehran's urban area warms by 3.43 ± 0.48 °C until 2050-2054 under the SSP5-8.5 scenario, with 0.46 ± 0.31 °C attributed to urbanization, and 2.93 ± 0.43 °C to climate change. In urban areas, wind speed decreases by -1.63 ± 0.19 m/s, primarily due to climate change (84.66 %), reducing urban ventilation. Future urbanization, however, increases 10-m wind speed by 0.09 ± 0.02 m/s daily and 0.20 ± 0.02 m/s during daytime. Thermal comfort variations are assessed using HI, THI, and ETI indices, which show increases of 4.46 ± 0.28 °C, 2.57 ± 0.25 °C, and 2.84 ± 0.27 °C, driven mainly by global warming (73-87 %). This study also evaluates the effectiveness of cool roofs in mitigating adverse microclimatic impacts of future urbanization and climate change. The results reveal that although cool roof helps mitigate the effects of urbanization and climate change on temperature rise and thermal comfort by up to 4.37 % and 15 %, respectively, it also exacerbates the reduction in wind speed by 8.58 %, hindering pollutant dispersion. This study shows the need to integrate urbanization and climate change impacts into sustainable urban planning, offering valuable insights for targeted adaptation and mitigation strategies.},
}

@article {pmid40577869,
year = {2025},
author = {Savaşkan, GS and Menteşe, S and Ayçin, E and Pamucar, D},
title = {Bridging energy and sustainability: A game theory and fuzzy decision analytics approach to climate change management.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {390},
number = {},
pages = {126325},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126325},
pmid = {40577869},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {The world has been facing a very hot-spot global problem called "climate change" due to the increased atmospheric temperature and some indicators resulting from warming due to fossil fuel consumption to supply the energy demand. Therefore, central governments and non-governmental initiatives have mandated or encouraged energy management practices. The primary objective of this research is to manage the complex decision-making process effectively, which involves multiple stakeholders, particularly governments and non-governmental initiatives, within the challenging context of climate change. The decision-making processes in energy and environmental management are inherently complex due to the involvement of heterogeneous stakeholders (governments and non-government initiatives) with potentially divergent objectives and priorities. Modeling these interdependent strategic interactions in a realistic yet tractable manner poses a significant challenge. We address this challenge by developing a hybrid decision-making framework that combines fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques with two-player, non-zero-sum game theory. The contribution of stakeholders (government and non-governmental initiatives) on energy and environmental management was estimated for the following three criteria determined in this study: (i) increasing environmental management system (EMS) applications, (ii) promoting the circular economy (CE) concept for material and energy flows, and (iii) increasing the proportion of renewable energy (RE) resources to meet the energy demand. The strategies to be applied by both stakeholders were evaluated using fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) analysis according to the evaluations obtained through three experts in the environmental engineering discipline. Subsequent to the Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) phase, the game theory methodology was employed, taking into account the Nash equilibrium concept to ascertain optimal strategies for both stakeholders engaged in the simultaneously played game. Furthermore, the sequential game version is examined by utilizing the technique of backward induction. The findings indicate that in all constructed games, government and non-governmental initiatives preferred to increase the use of RE resources or increase public awareness of the materials' life cycle assessment (LCA) or else promote the integration of EMS conception in any process. These results are intended to contribute to both energy and environmental management processes.},
}

@article {pmid40577840,
year = {2025},
author = {Ezer, T},
title = {The Gulf Stream: Its History and Links to Coastal Impacts and Climate Change.},
journal = {Annual review of marine science},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1146/annurev-marine-040224-120037},
pmid = {40577840},
issn = {1941-0611},
abstract = {The Gulf Stream (GS) is possibly the world's most widely recognized oceanic feature-from encounters by Spanish sailors in the 1500s, to Benjamin Franklin's charts in the 1700s, to early observations by Stommel and other in the 1900s. Today, modern undersea observations, satellite data, and computer models have revealed the GS's complex nature, though some challenges remain. This review provides an overview of past and recent studies of the GS, with a focus on links between the GS, extreme weather events, climate change, and coastal impacts. Examples of those links include a potential slowdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) and the GS that could increase coastal flooding, and hurricanes that disrupt the flow of the GS and cause posthurricane coastal sea level rise. A better understanding of the role of the GS in the Earth's system will help in the prediction of future climate change.},
}

@article {pmid40576885,
year = {2025},
author = {Flores-Pérez, N and Kulkarni, P and Uhart, M and Pandit, PS},
title = {Climate Change Impact on Human-Rodent Interfaces: Modeling Junin Virus Reservoir Shifts.},
journal = {EcoHealth},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40576885},
issn = {1612-9210},
support = {DMS-2325267//National Science Foundation/ ; 226099/Z/22/Z/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; },
abstract = {The drylands vesper mouse (Calomys musculinus) is the primary host for Junin mammarenavirus (JUNV), the etiological agent of Argentine hemorrhagic fever in humans. We assessed the potential distribution of C. musculinus and identified disease transmission hotspots under current climatic conditions and projected future scenarios, including severe (Representative Concentration Pathway 8.5) and intermediate (Representative Concentration Pathway 4.5) climate change scenarios in 2050 and 2070. Utilizing tree-based machine learning algorithms, we modeled C. musculinus distribution by incorporating bioclimatic and landscape predictors. The model showed strong performance, achieving F-scores between 80.22 and 83.09%. Key predictors indicated that C. musculinus prefers warm temperatures, moderate annual precipitation, low precipitation variability, and low pasture coverage. Under the severe climate change scenario, suitable areas for the rodent and hotspots for potential disease decreased. The intermediate scenario showed an expansion in C. musculinus distribution alongside increased potential hotspot zones. Despite the complexity of ecological systems and the limitations of the model, our findings offer a framework for preventive measures and ecological studies in regions prone to the expansion of C. musculinus and in hotspots for disease transmission driven by climate change.},
}

@article {pmid40575727,
year = {2025},
author = {Wu, NC and Anderson, RO and Borzée, A and Buttimer, S and Dezetter, M and Dubiner, S and Li, QH and Navas, CA and Sánchez-Ochoa, D and Sheridan, JA and Shewale, SA and Sun, BJ and Suryawanshi, SJ and Wang, JH and Bovo, RP},
title = {A user's guide for understanding reptile and amphibian hydroregulation and climate change impacts.},
journal = {Conservation physiology},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {coaf038},
pmid = {40575727},
issn = {2051-1434},
abstract = {Human impacts on ecosystems have intensified variation in water variability for terrestrial life, thus challenging the maintenance of water balance, or hydroregulation. The accelerated development and accessibility of technologies and computational models over the past decade have enabled researchers to predict changes in animal hydroregulation and environmental water with greater spatial and temporal precision. Focusing on reptiles and amphibians, we discuss current methods, limitations and advances for quantifying ecologically relevant metrics of environmental water stressors and organismal responses to both acute and long-term water stress that are applicable for conservation and management. We also highlight approaches that integrate environmental water data with an organism's water balance and physiological, behavioural and life history traits to predict the limits of species' responses and assess their vulnerability to climate change. Finally, we outline promising future directions and opportunities in hydroregulation studies with a conservation focus, including broader inferences about acclimation responses, linking gene expression to functional changes, and exploring inter- and transgenerational plasticity and adaptive evolution. Advances in these fields will facilitate more accurate assessments of species' capacities and the limits of hydroregulation in response to a more variable and unpredictable future climate.},
}

@article {pmid40574887,
year = {2025},
author = {Howells, M and Palmquist, AEL and Josefson, C and Dancause, K and Quinn, E and Daniels, L and Blair, AFO},
title = {Climate change, evolution, and reproductive health: The impact of water insecurity and heat stress on pregnancy and lactation.},
journal = {Evolution, medicine, and public health},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {125-139},
pmid = {40574887},
issn = {2050-6201},
abstract = {Global water insecurity and rising heat indices have a significant impact on human health. There is an urgent need to understand these climate impacts on the most physiologically and socially vulnerable populations across the globe and use this information to strengthen evidence-based responses. Pregnancy, postpartum, and the first year of life are especially sensitive to water insecurity and extreme heat exposures, as these stages require significantly more access to hydration and cooling resources than other life stages. Extreme heat and water insecurity are ecological stressors forcing parents and alloparents to make difficult decisions between optimal practices for survival and reducing human suffering. Additionally, these stressors may impose physiological trade-offs at the cost of reproductive performance. Here, we examine the changing effects of water insecurity and heat stress throughout pregnancy and lactation using an interdisciplinary, evolutionary, and biocultural lens. We highlight the importance of an evolutionary medicine framework in efforts to investigate the effects of climate change on global health equity. In addition, we outline implications for public health emphasizing the need for targeted policies and healthcare strategies to support pregnant individuals and lactating individuals in affected regions. By integrating evolutionary perspectives with global health concerns, this paper aims to inform future research agendas and policy frameworks aimed at enhancing resilience and adaptation among populations facing escalating climate challenges during critical reproductive phases.},
}

@article {pmid40573863,
year = {2025},
author = {Ljubojević, M and Čukanović, J and Đorđević, S and Petrov, D and Galečić, N and Skočajić, D and Ocokoljić, M},
title = {Characterizing the Flowering Phenology of Rosa rugosa Thunb. as an Ecosystem Service in the Context of Climate Change in Kupinovo (Vojvodina), Serbia.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {12},
pages = {},
pmid = {40573863},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Given the growing impact of climate change, this study examines the flowering phenology of Rosa rugosa Thunb. in Kupinovo (Vojvodina, Serbia). Data collected over 18 years (2007-2024) were analyzed to assess changes in primary flowering, while secondary flowering was monitored from 2022 to 2025. Phenological stages were recorded every other day, and dates were converted into day-of-year (DOY) values. Heat accumulation (GDD) was calculated using daily max/min temperatures and thresholds. In 2024, R. rugosa exhibited a 37-day earlier onset and a 50.4-day later completion of primary flowering compared to previous years. The variability of key phenological events of primary flowering was observed in the interaction with climatic parameters, with regular fruiting. The species proved tolerant to heat and drought, suggesting potential range expansion. Optimal temperatures for secondary flowering were identified: abundant flowering occurred at 13.6 °C max and 4.9 °C min, while moderate flowering occurred at 9.0 °C max and 4.2 °C min. Regression analysis confirmed the positive effect of rising temperatures on flowering intensity. While freezing halted secondary flowering and damaged open buds, unopened buds remained unaffected. These findings highlight R. rugosa as a resilient, ornamental species, relevant to climate adaptation strategies, nature-based solutions, and the preservation of ecosystem services under global warming scenarios.},
}

@article {pmid40571869,
year = {2025},
author = {Sharma, S and Anikeeva, O},
title = {Impacts of Climate Change and Related Weather Events on the Health and Wellbeing of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities: A Systematic Review.},
journal = {Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40571869},
issn = {2196-8837},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Vulnerable populations such as culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CALD), ethnic minorities and racial groups face a disproportionate burden of climate change-related health impacts due to a combination of socio-cultural and economic factors, geographic vulnerabilities and health disparities. This review synthesised the existing evidence on the health and wellbeing impacts of climate change and related weather events among CALD communities.

METHODS: A narrative synthesis approach was utilised to conduct a systematic review. Three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science) were searched, identifying 25 studies for appraisal and synthesis. Studies published in the English language from January 2010 to March 2024 were included in the review.

RESULTS: The reviewed studies, mostly carried out in the USA, employed varied study designs, and focused on diverse CALD groups such as migrants, farmworkers and racial and ethnic minorities. The included studies addressed broader and specific climate change-related events, ranging from heat-related impacts and hurricanes to occupational heat exposure. CALD communities were found to be more vulnerable to climate change-related negative physical and mental health issues, further exacerbated by poor living conditions, limited access to healthcare, and cultural and language barriers.

CONCLUSION: Future efforts by governments, healthcare agencies, employers and research institutions should prioritise multilingual risk communication strategies, providing culturally appropriate health education and healthcare access, housing improvements and the investigation of long-term health impacts of climate change and coping mechanisms adopted among CALD populations.},
}

@article {pmid40571424,
year = {2025},
author = {Nimo, TKOA and Akoto-Baako, H and Antiri, EO and Ansah, EW},
title = {Coping strategies for climate change anxiety: a perspective on building resilience through psychological capital.},
journal = {BMJ mental health},
volume = {28},
number = {1},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1136/bmjment-2024-301421},
pmid = {40571424},
issn = {2755-9734},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Adaptation, Psychological ; *Resilience, Psychological ; *Anxiety/psychology ; Coping Skills ; },
abstract = {As the global impacts of climate change become more apparent, there is a corresponding increase in the psychological effects of the phenomenon, including climate change anxiety, stress and helplessness or hopelessness. Positive psychology provides a promising approach for tackling these mental health challenges by consolidating mental strength and building resilience. In this article, we consider how positive psychological coping mechanisms can lessen the negative impacts of climate change on mental health, especially in vulnerable populations. Based on evidence-based concepts such as psychological capital, positive psychology interventions seek to empower individuals, bolstering their capacity for optimism, self-efficacy and problem solving. By transforming anxiety into proactive behaviour, interventions such as mindfulness, cognitive reframing and encouraging environmental engagement could assist individuals in navigating the emotional toll of climate change. Although these strategies are not a solution to the climate crisis itself, they are adaptative strategies that equip individuals and communities with the means to cope with climate-related challenges more effectively and take positive actions. This perspective note also addresses the significance of incorporating these techniques into public health educational initiatives and policy-making, highlighting the necessity of accessible interventions that can be tailored to various cultural and socioeconomic contexts. Accordingly, we specifically discuss how positive psychology can be leveraged to foster resilience and hope, providing insight into how these concepts can support mental health and well-being in an era of climate change crisis.},
}

*Climate Change
Humans
*Adaptation, Psychological
*Resilience, Psychological
*Anxiety/psychology
Coping Skills

@article {pmid40570422,
year = {2025},
author = {Demir, MS and Muratoglu, A and Kartal, V and Nas, H},
title = {Temporal analysis of agricultural water footprint dynamics in Türkiye: Climate change impacts and adaptation.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {390},
number = {},
pages = {126310},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126310},
pmid = {40570422},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Climate change intensifies pressures on agricultural water resources, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. This study evaluates the interplay between climate variability and agricultural water footprint (WF) dynamics in Türkiye from 1990 to 2019, integrating trend analyses of WF components, virtual water content (VWC), and climate parameters. We assessed temporal trends and correlations using the Mann-Kendall test, Sen's slope estimator, and Innovative Trend Analysis, focusing on 11 major crops. While some crops, like alfalfa, showed decreased yields and increased VWC, key crops (maize, wheat, cotton) exhibited substantial yield improvements, with some showing VWC reductions of up to 46 %. A key finding is that socio-economic and technological advancements have offset the negative effects of rising temperatures and declining relative humidity on evapotranspiration, leading to an overall reduction in the total agricultural water footprint. However, blue WF concurrently increased, signaling a growing reliance on irrigation. Climate correlations revealed distinct seasonal influences: June-July precipitation was inversely correlated with blue WF (r = -0.531), while spring (March-May) rainfall positively influenced green WF (r = 0.412). The observed decoupling of agricultural productivity growth from total WF reduction highlights the importance of technological advancements and optimized water use. However, the rising blue-to-green water ratio underscores sustainability risks in groundwater-dependent systems. These findings advocate for crop-specific adaptive strategies and integrated policies to reconcile agricultural productivity with water resource resilience under climate change. This study provides a framework for guiding sustainable water management in water-stressed regions facing climatic uncertainty.},
}

@article {pmid40569421,
year = {2025},
author = {Bauer, JM and Benzinger, P},
title = {[The older population in the context of air pollution and climate change : Current vulnerability and prevention of associated risks].},
journal = {Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40569421},
issn = {1435-1269},
abstract = {Both air pollution and climate change pose a particular threat to the health and independence of the older population. Air pollution not only leads to an increased rate of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases it also increases the risk of sarcopenia and frailty. Therefore, healthy ageing is inconceivable without sustainable environmental protection. Under study conditions traditional approaches to cooling during heat waves (e.g., foot baths and fans) have been proven to be inadequate for older persons. Identifying people at risk and introducing preventive measures, including medication adjustments, are of great importance in this context. Overcoming the challenges of environmental protection is a task for society as a whole; however, the medical profession has a special responsibility with respect to the rapidly growing group of vulnerable senior citizens.},
}

@article {pmid40567775,
year = {2025},
author = {Marten, J and Delbianco, F and Tohme, F and Maguitman, AG},
title = {A methodological approach for inferring causal relationships from opinions and news-derived events with an application to climate change.},
journal = {PeerJ. Computer science},
volume = {11},
number = {},
pages = {e2964},
pmid = {40567775},
issn = {2376-5992},
abstract = {Social media platforms like Twitter (now X) provide a global forum for discussing ideas. In this work, we propose a novel methodology for detecting causal relationships in online discourse. Our approach integrates multiple causal inference techniques to analyze how public sentiment and discourse evolve in response to key events and influential figures, using five causal detection methods: Direct-LiNGAM, PC, PCMCI, VAR, and stochastic causality. The datasets contain variables, such as different topics, sentiments, and real-world events, among which we seek to detect causal relationships at different frequencies. The proposed methodology is applied to climate change opinions and data, offering insights into the causal relationships among public sentiment, specific topics, and natural disasters. This approach provides a framework for analyzing various causal questions. In the specific case of climate change, we can hypothesize that a surge in discussions on a specific topic consistently precedes a change in overall sentiment, level of aggressiveness, or the proportion of users expressing certain stances. We can also conjecture that real-world events, like natural disasters and the rise to power of politicians leaning towards climate change denial, may have a noticeable impact on the discussion on social media. We illustrate how the proposed methodology can be applied to examine these questions by combining datasets on tweets and climate disasters.},
}

@article {pmid40567617,
year = {2025},
author = {Mulu, MM and Kivuva, MM},
title = {Climate Change Education for Environmental Sustainability among Health Professionals: An Integrative Review.},
journal = {SAGE open nursing},
volume = {11},
number = {},
pages = {23779608251351117},
pmid = {40567617},
issn = {2377-9608},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: The rising impact of climate change on global health warrants the integration of climate change education when training health professionals. Climate change education is rarely addressed in health professions curricula and graduates are often not adequately prepared for climate change issues. Effective climate change education among health professionals creates an opportunity to develop resilient health systems that can be leveraged to combat climate change-related health challenges.

AIM: This integrative review aims to address the question: How can climate change education be integrated in health professions curricula as a tool for environmental sustainability?

METHODS: This integrative review was conducted using the Whittemore and Knafl five-step process. Several databases were searched to identify relevant literature published between January 2014 and August 2024. Forty-one articles met the inclusion criteria.

RESULTS: Thematic analysis generated five domains, each with a specific theme generated inductively after engaging with the individual themes from each included article. These themes are: curriculum development, regulatory bodies, faculty development, resources and models. Furthermore, climate change is recognized as critical in health profession education globally, however, its integration varies between countries based on contextual differences.

CONCLUSION: Most high-income countries have made significant progress toward integrating climate change education in health professions education. However, low- and middle-income countries lag behind as most LMICs believe that this is a problem only faced by high-income countries. A radical, multipronged approach is essential to equip future health professionals with the knowledge to tackle climate extremes. Continuous education and collaboration among leaders and health professionals provide untapped opportunities for implementing context-specific models to achieve environmental sustainability.},
}

@article {pmid40567491,
year = {2025},
author = {Hansen, LJ and Rudnick, DA and Braddock, KN and Drake, A and Covington, S and Fox, HE and Hall, KR and Hansen, JB and Lundquist, CJ and Mielbrecht, EE and West, JM},
title = {Are climate change adaptation strategies working? A call to expedite learning.},
journal = {Conservation science and practice},
volume = {7},
number = {6},
pages = {e70060},
pmid = {40567491},
issn = {2578-4854},
support = {EPA999999/ImEPA/Intramural EPA/United States ; },
abstract = {Evidence is lacking for what constitutes effective climate change adaptation to successfully conserve and steward ecosystems. Yet we urgently need this information to develop robust adaptation strategies to keep pace with unprecedented change, given our limited resources to do so. This includes not just understanding if a given strategy is effective in a single application, but perhaps more importantly if a given strategy has proven effective across sites where it has been applied, or has benefits only under certain sets of conditions. This learning across the field of adaptation is currently missing and is what is necessary for bringing adaptation to scale. We propose an approach that can guide adaptation efficacy testing under varying levels of baseline knowledge and ecosystem complexity. The approach includes clearly defining conservation goals and climate vulnerabilities, methodically collecting site and climate metrics to inform analysis of efficacy, and evaluating and communicating both positive and negative results in order to advance the adaptation field. Using this approach with meta-analyses and post-hoc testing can quickly scale efficacy testing in a meaningful way. Furthermore, explicitly incorporating efficacy testing into adaptation processes can support the growth of the adaptation field and spark creative, adaptive management approaches that will increase the likelihood of reducing climate change vulnerability.},
}

@article {pmid40566329,
year = {2025},
author = {Agyarko, RKD and Kithinji, D and Nsarhaza, KB},
title = {Climate Change and the Rise of Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases in Africa: A Literature Review.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {6},
pages = {},
pmid = {40566329},
issn = {1660-4601},
support = {N/A//World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Communicable Diseases, Emerging/epidemiology ; Africa/epidemiology ; },
abstract = {Climate change is among the most significant challenges of the 21st century, with global warming, heat stress, floods, and drought occurring in various parts of the globe, including Africa. The impact of climate change on health is becoming increasingly substantial on the African continent due to weaknesses in economies, infrastructure, and healthcare systems. This review explores the relationship between climate change and emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in Africa and highlights possible solutions. It was conducted by summarizing and synthesizing related information from relevant scientific publications. This review reveals that climate change significantly contributes to Africa's emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, including Ebola, Marburg, Lassa fever, dengue fever, malaria, and cholera. The impact of climate change on infectious diseases is variable across the continent, with countries in West and Central Africa experiencing more significant climate change-instigated disease burdens. Multisectoral cooperation between climate change actors, environmental health researchers, policy makers, and political leaders centered in the One Health approach is necessary to develop and implement resilient interventions for climate change-induced emerging and re-emerging infections and related health hazards.},
}

*Climate Change
Humans
*Communicable Diseases, Emerging/epidemiology
Africa/epidemiology

@article {pmid40566309,
year = {2025},
author = {Borham, A and Abdel Motaal, K and ElSersawy, N and Ahmed, YF and Mahmoud, S and Musaibah, AS and Abdelnaser, A},
title = {Climate Change and Zoonotic Disease Outbreaks: Emerging Evidence from Epidemiology and Toxicology.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {6},
pages = {},
pmid = {40566309},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Zoonoses/epidemiology ; Animals ; Humans ; *Disease Outbreaks ; One Health ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Disruptions in the mesh of the ecosystem come with implications that severely harm the sustainability and the equilibrium of life. Interactions of humans, animals, and many other organisms, along with the whole ecological complex, have given birth to zoonotic diseases, which can vary in type and burden. Collaborative efforts put into the prioritization of environmental, animal, and human health are envisioned as "One Health". Understanding vector ecology and the varying mechanistic ways of transmission is crucial for constructing effective One Health surveillance tools and warning systems.

METHODS: We identified the literature available concerning the subject matter. We utilized scholarly databases to gather research for the last 10 years using predefined keywords.

OBJECTIVES: This review aims to synthesize current knowledge on the interconnection between climate discrepancies, ecological alarms, and the emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases. We attempted to provide recommendations for future research and policy interventions.

RESULTS: Human activities have significantly impacted disease-carrying vectors and wildlife habitats, aiding their proliferation and the spillover of diseases. Global frameworks incorporating One Health principles enhance global preparedness for future health threats. Applying the integrated One Health Surveillance has strengthened early warning systems. Interdisciplinary collaborations and tools like OH-EpiCap, a comprehensive tool that assesses and enhances the capacities of One Health surveillance systems, have significantly contributed to responding to infectious disease outbreaks, as seen in the Netherlands, reducing the risk of tick-borne diseases.

CONCLUSIONS: Strides have been made with comprehensive processes that identify and prioritize zoonotic diseases of most significant concern and burden, such as OHZDP, approaches like One Health, and other theories considered. A proactive and integrated approach will build resilience against potential outbreaks and ensure a healthier future for our planet and its inhabitants.},
}

*Climate Change
*Zoonoses/epidemiology
Animals
Humans
*Disease Outbreaks
One Health

@article {pmid40564304,
year = {2025},
author = {Matton, B and Verhelle, A and Vlerick, L and Keirsschieter, K and Saremi, B},
title = {Feeding Broilers with Reduced Dietary Crude Protein or Reduced Soybean Meal Diets Has No Negative Impact on the Performance and Carcass Traits While Reducing the Feed Global Warming Potential.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
pages = {},
pmid = {40564304},
issn = {2076-2615},
abstract = {One way to reduce the environmental impact of the European poultry industry is to feed birds with low crude protein (CP) or low soybean meal (SBM) diets, leading to less SBM import. In this paper, the objective was to examine if low CP and a feed limitation of SBM could be applied to reduce the global warming potential (GWP) of feed without a negative impact of the performance and slaughter parameters. Male Ross 308 birds (n = 1350) were divided between six treatments in a completely randomized design. In a three-phase feeding system, the dietary CP was reduced either only in the finisher phase (from 19% to 17% CP), in the grower phase (from 20% to 19% CP) and finisher phase, or in the starter (from 21% to 20% CP), grower, and finisher phases. In two additional groups, SBM inclusion in feed was reduced in each life phase either to a maximum of 15% SBM (low) or 0% SBM (zero) compared to a positive control (PC) group based on Aviagen 2019 recommendations, modified to 112% for standardized ileal digestibility (SID) arginine (Arg) to lysine (Lys) and 38% for SID histidine (His) to Lys. Data were analyzed with R (Version 4.2.0) using linear regression models. Opteinics™ (Chemovator, Mannheim, Germany) was used to calculate feed GWP. Means were compared with multiple comparisons corrected with Tukey's test. Low CP diets had no negative effect on performance, carcass weight, and breast meat weight compared to the PC irrespective of the phase in which CP reduction was initiated. Both zero and low SBM groups had superior body weight (p < 0.05), weight gain (p < 0.05), and FCR (p < 0.05) compared to PC at d35. The low and zero SBM groups had higher carcass weight (p < 0.05) and breast meat weight (p < 0.05) compared to the PC. Both low CP and limiting SBM inclusion in feed positively improved the feed GWP compared to the PC. In conclusion, low CP diets can be applied in broilers during a 35 d growth period or specific phases thereof, with no negative impacts on performance parameters. Low and zero SBM-based diets showed superior performance and carcass weight in comparison to a conventional SBM-driven diet. Both strategies can be used to reduce the GWP of feed.},
}

@article {pmid40563919,
year = {2025},
author = {Huang, Y and Yang, J and Zhao, G and Yang, Y},
title = {Potential Distribution and Cultivation Areas of Argentina anserina (Rosaceae) in the Upper Reaches of the Dadu River and Minjiang River Basin Under Climate Change: Applications of Ensemble and Productivity Dynamic Models.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {6},
pages = {},
pmid = {40563919},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {QHQXD-2023-28//Project of Grassland Multifunctionality Evaluation in Three-River-Source National Park/ ; RQD2022046//Southwest Minzu University Research Startup Funds/ ; },
abstract = {Argentina anserina (Rosaceae), a perennial herb, forms enlarged tuberous roots (commonly referred to as "ginseng fruit") exclusively in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, making it a unique medicinal and edible plant resource in this region. The upper reaches of the Dadu River and Minjiang River are one of its primary production areas in China. This study employs an ensemble model to simulate the potential distribution of A. anserina in this region, predicting the impacts of future climate change on its distribution, ecological niche, and centroid migration patterns. Additionally, a cultivation productivity evaluation model integrating ecological suitability and nutritional components was developed to delineate potential cultivation areas. Results indicate that high-suitability habitats span 0.37 × 10[4] km[2] (7.39% of the total suitable area), exhibiting a patchy and fragmented distribution in Aba County, Rangtang County, Jiuzhi County, and Banma County. Core cultivation areas cover 3.78 × 10[4] km[2], distributed across Aba County, Rangtang County, Jiuzhi County, Seda County, Banma County, Hongyuan County, and Markam City. Under future climate scenarios, the suitable distribution area of A. anserina will gradually decline with rising temperatures, migrating to higher-latitude northern regions, accompanied by increased niche migration. By the 2090s under the SSP5-8.5 scenario, the centroid demonstrates the largest migration amplitude, with high-suitability habitats showing a "collapsing" polarization pattern and near-complete niche separation from the previous period, indicating significant changes. Collectively, these results provide a theoretical basis for the sustainable utilization of A. anserina in the upper Dadu River and Minjiang River basin.},
}

@article {pmid40563882,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhou, W and Wang, M and Wang, L and Liu, Y and Tian, Z and Xie, L and Wang, Y},
title = {Epigenetics in Plant Response to Climate Change.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {6},
pages = {},
pmid = {40563882},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {ZC2025042，JYT2024026，BSJJ202430//Self-raised funds of Hebei Province，Project of Basic Scientific Research Business Funds for Higher Education Institutions in Hebei Province，Doctoral Start-up Project of Hebei North University/ ; },
abstract = {Since the last glacial maximum, the Earth has experienced drastic climate changes. However, with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, human activities have abruptly intensified, altering the planet's climate patterns. Climate models predict that over the next hundred years, the globe will experience even more drastic changes than those observed in the past 20,000 years. Understanding how plants adapt to environmental changes has thus become a critical research priority. Currently, evidence suggests that plants adapt to environmental changes primarily through two distinct pathways: one mediated by genetic variation and the other involving the direct or indirect participation of epigenetic modifications. Given the unprecedented rate of contemporary climate change, epigenetic mechanisms may exert a more immediate and flexible influence than genetic modifications. Epigenetics, including DNA methylation, histone modification, and non-coding RNA, plays an important role in the post-transcriptional regulation process and affects the growth and development of plants, as well as their responses to environmental changes. In this review, we synthesize current knowledge on the epigenetic mechanisms underlying plant responses to environmental changes and examine the dynamic interplay between epigenetic regulation and environmental stimuli, aiming to provide insights into enhancing the tolerance of plants to environmental stress factors.},
}

@article {pmid40563842,
year = {2025},
author = {Choi, SK and Son, YB and Jeong, HW and Go, S and Park, SR},
title = {Spatio-Temporal Projections of the Distribution of the Canopy-Forming Algae Sargassum in the Western North Pacific Under Climate Change Scenarios Using the MAXENT Model.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {6},
pages = {},
pmid = {40563842},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {RS-2025-02304432//Korea Institute of Marine Science and Technology Promotion/ ; PEA0306//Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology/ ; },
abstract = {Canopy-forming algae play an important role in coastal ecosystems because these species are highly productive and provide habitats and shelter for numerous marine organisms. Sargassum is the main genus of canopy-forming algae in the western North Pacific, but despite the importance of their ecological role, studies on the changes in their distribution are still scarce. Based on the present distribution of four Sargassum species, this study predicted the geographic distribution of future habitats (2030s, 2060s, and 2090s) under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) scenarios. The environmental variables predicted from the sixth phase of the coupled model intercomparison project (CMIP6) had different impacts depending on the species, with current velocity and water temperature showing high contributions in all four species. According to the projections, three Sargassum species (S. horneri, S. macrocarpum, and S. patens) are expected to maintain a higher habitat suitability index (HSI) and suitable habitat (MAXENT ≥ 0.4) through the 2090s under the SSP1-1.9 scenario. However, under the SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios, the HSI of the species is projected to gradually decrease in the southern coastal waters of the Korean peninsula and increase in the East Sea (North Korea), with these results intensifying under the SSP5-8.5 scenario. On the other hand, S. piluliferum was found to increase its HSI and habitat under the highest emission scenarios. All Sargassum species are predicted to shift northward from 0.8° N to 3.8° N by the 2090s under the SSP5-8.5 scenario. Although many marine protected areas exist off the coasts of South Korea and Japan, suitable Sargassum habitats were found to be located within protected reserves between 47.1% and 61.2%, depending on the scenario. These findings on Sargassum provide distributional predictions for ecological conservation strategies and provide new evidence for the need for climate change efforts.},
}

@article {pmid40562564,
year = {2025},
author = {Kassem, N and Boutros, P and Kwaro, D and Muma, J and Obor, D and Munga, S and Maggioni, MA and Bärnighausen, T and Winkler, VF and Barteit, S},
title = {Wearable device monitoring of HIV health in the face of climate change and weather exposures: protocol for a mixed-methods study.},
journal = {BMJ open},
volume = {15},
number = {6},
pages = {e092307},
doi = {10.1136/bmjopen-2024-092307},
pmid = {40562564},
issn = {2044-6055},
mesh = {Humans ; *Wearable Electronic Devices ; *HIV Infections/epidemiology/physiopathology ; *Climate Change ; Kenya/epidemiology ; *Weather ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Research Design ; Heart Rate ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change and HIV are interconnected epidemics that increase vulnerability in people living with HIV (PLWH), particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite their public health significance, research on the synergistic effects of these epidemics on the health of PLWH is limited. The advancement of non-invasive wearable technology offers an opportunity to leverage objective health data for large-scale research, addressing this knowledge gap. This study will examine the impact of weather events on distinct health variables of PLWH within the Siaya Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) in rural Kenya.

METHODS AND ANALYSIS: Over a period of 6 months, we continuously monitored health parameters of a total of 200 participants including heart rate, activity and sleep, using consumer-grade wearable devices. We will correlate these health data with real-time weather parameters (ambient temperature, wet bulb globe temperature, precipitation level) from five weather stations within the HDSS area and compare between HIV-positive participants and an HIV-negative control group. Additionally, a convergent mixed-methods approach will explore participants' perceptions of the impact of weather events on their health and personal experiences. The study aims to inform future research on the complex relationship between HIV and weather events, which are projected to increase in frequency in this region due to climate change and provide valuable insights for policymakers to develop effective measures to protect this vulnerable population amid the growing climate crisis.

ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This study has been approved by the Research Ethics Committees at Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi (approved on 23 October 2023; SERU 4826) and Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany (approved on 14 February 2023; S-824/2022). Written informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to enrolment, with data anonymised and handled according to Kenyan and German data protection regulations. Research findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and presented at scientific conferences.},
}

Humans
*Wearable Electronic Devices
*HIV Infections/epidemiology/physiopathology
*Climate Change
Kenya/epidemiology
*Weather
Male
Female
Adult
Research Design
Heart Rate

@article {pmid40561927,
year = {2025},
author = {Fitzpatrick, L and Murphy, BA and Midgley, MG and Desai, AR and Dietze, MC and Dreisilker, K and Rollinson, CR},
title = {Harvest legacies and climate change interact to shape forest structure and biomass through time.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {390},
number = {},
pages = {126272},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126272},
pmid = {40561927},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Forest structural change driven by climate trends has been observed worldwide and is expected to increase in the future. Management of forest structure has been an important tool for mitigating the impacts of climate change but forest structure may shift independently of management goals as it interacts with climate change. Here, we investigated the long-term impacts of harvest-based management strategies on structure and resistance to climate-induced biomass loss using a process-based ecosystem model for a midwestern USA hardwood forest. We identified aboveground biomass loss events and compared the cumulative number of these events following a five-year period of active management under four management strategies and two climate change scenarios. Management legacy had the clearest impact on climate-driven biomass loss over the mid-term (∼25 years) with the shelterwood scenario experiencing no loss events during this period. However, by the end of the century legacy effects faded and climate change severity became the driver of differences as greater warming scenarios experienced twice the loss events, and end-of-century loss events were 3-10 times more frequent than mid-century events. We found that while structure was distinct among harvest scenarios through the mid-century, differences were negligible by the end-of-century; identical to when management correlated with loss event frequency. We found that loss events were preceded by a drop in precipitation two years prior, while no specific forest structure preceded a loss event. However, the structures preceding a biomass loss event were distinct across different legacies, implying additional influences of past management.},
}

@article {pmid40561891,
year = {2025},
author = {Kırca, AS and Daglı, E},
title = {Evaluation of the effectiveness of education given to midwifery students with The Pecha Kucha Method on climate change awareness: A randomized controlled experimental study.},
journal = {Nurse education today},
volume = {153},
number = {},
pages = {106809},
doi = {10.1016/j.nedt.2025.106809},
pmid = {40561891},
issn = {1532-2793},
abstract = {AIM: This study was conducted using Pecha-Kucha and PowerPoint presentation methods to raise midwifery students' awareness of climate change and to integrate it into midwifery education.

BACKGROUND: Education is a social tipping intervention needed to stabilize the world's climate by 2050. Integrating sustainable health services into health professions curricula is an important action to raise awareness.

DESIGN: Randomized-control design was used. The setting was a midwifery department of faculty health science at a public university in Turkey.

METHODS: This study was randomly assigned to either the intervention group (Pecha-Kucha method) or the control group (PowerPoint presentation method). Before the training, students completed an Introductory Information Form and the University Students' Awareness Scale for Global Climate Change (USASGCC). Following the climate change education, students' post-training awareness was again assessed with the USASGCC. To evaluate students' satisfaction with the training methods, a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was administered to both groups immediately after the training session.

RESULTS: A total of 210 midwifery students participated in this study. The awareness levels of students who learned about climate change with the Pecha-Kucha method were significantly higher than those who received this training with the PowerPoint presentation method (19.27 ± 1.43 vs. 13.75 ± 2.38 p ˂ 0.05, respectively). In addition, the satisfaction scores of the Pecha-Kucha group were also found to be significantly higher than those of the PowerPoint group.

CONCLUSIONS: The Pecha-Kucha presentation format was engaging and pleasurable for the audience. The students' climate change awareness levels were found to be quite high with the use of this method. Given its positive impact on both awareness and satisfaction, this educational model can be recommended for use in other course contents in midwifery education.},
}

@article {pmid40561582,
year = {2025},
author = {Hawkins, J and Tremblay, B and Hawkins, RJ and Parrott, J},
title = {A comparative analysis of relationships among demographics, political affiliation and ideology, climate change, and health perceptions.},
journal = {Nursing outlook},
volume = {73},
number = {4},
pages = {102462},
doi = {10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102462},
pmid = {40561582},
issn = {1528-3968},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The impact of climate change on health is an increasing concern, with risks unevenly distributed.

PURPOSE: To analyze existing data to describe and compare relationships among demographics, political affiliation and ideology, climate change, and health perceptions.

METHODS: A cross-sectional comparative analysis of secondary data.

RESULTS: There are significant differences in levels of concern ofabout the impact of climate change on health based on race, gender, and political ideology. Those who identified as female or Black reported being more concerned than their White and male counterparts. The level of concern for the impact of climate change on health was higher among participants who identified as liberal than those who identified as conservative.

DISCUSSION: Differences in level of concern may indicate that some populations are impacted disproportionately as well as a lack of accurate information on the known connections between climate and health.

CONCLUSION: The health impacts of climate change are a concern for many. Therefore, we recommend nurses and other health professionals actively engage in community education and climate-related policy development to address the concerns of individuals.},
}

@article {pmid40561109,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, G and Zhang, D and Zhao, J and Zhang, L},
title = {Land use and climate change-based multi-scenario simulation of ecosystem service trade-offs/synergies: A case study of the central Yunnan urban agglomeration, China.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {6},
pages = {e0324015},
pmid = {40561109},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {China ; *Ecosystem ; *Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; Soil/chemistry ; Urbanization ; Computer Simulation ; },
abstract = {Exploring Land use and climate change-based multi-scenario simulation of ecosystem service trade-offs/synergies is of great importance to regional ecological security and sustainable development. Taking the Central Yunnan Urban Agglomeration (CYUA) as a case study, six different scenarios of LULC-RCP were established to quantitatively assess four key ecosystem services(ESs) of water yield (WY), carbon stock (CS), soil conservation (SR) and habitat quality (HQ) with multiple objective programming and patch-generating land use simulation(MOP-PLUS) and integrated valuation of ecosystem services and tradeoffs (InVEST) models. The ESs were revealed regarding spatio-temporal trade-offs/synergies using Spearman correlation and geographically weighted regression (GWR). It was found that: (1)the ESs in CYUA is characterized with high spatial heterogeneity in 2030; specifically, the distribution of WY and SR was low in the northwestern region and high in the southeastern region, while the distribution of HQ and CS was high in the western region and the periphery, and low in the eastern and central regions; (2) the trade-offs between WY-HQ, and WY-CS, and the synergies between WY-SR, HQ-SR, HQ-CS, HQ-CS, and HQ-SR; (3) under the six different scenarios, the spatial distribution of trade-offs/synergies between the four ESs was consistent: the SR-HQ, SR-CS, and WY-CS showed an overall weak synergistic relationship; the HQ-CS showed an overall weak trade-offs; the HQ-WY, CS-WY showed an overall weak synergistic relationship in the northern and southern areas and an overall weak trade-off relationship in the center. The findings of this study may provide a theoretical foundation for ecosystem management in CYUA and offer technical support for the evaluation of national land space.},
}

China
*Ecosystem
*Climate Change
*Conservation of Natural Resources/methods
Soil/chemistry
Urbanization
Computer Simulation

@article {pmid40561098,
year = {2025},
author = {Hawkins, J},
title = {The Critical Role of Environmental Health and Climate Change in Nursing Education Research.},
journal = {Nursing education perspectives},
volume = {46},
number = {4},
pages = {E34},
pmid = {40561098},
issn = {1536-5026},
}