@article {pmid41760837,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhao, G and Tian, S and Zhang, F and Hu, Y and Chen, R and Huang, B and Duan, J},
title = {Impact of global climate change induced variations in reservoir-river systems on fish habitats.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-41555-7},
pmid = {41760837},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {52309092//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; HKY-JBYW-2024-08//Basic R&D Specical Fund of Central Government for Non-profit Research Institutes/ ; 202310, 202415//Science and Technology Development Fund of the Yellow River Institute of Hydraulic Re-search/ ; 2024YFC3210903//Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 252300421013//Natural Science Foundation of Henan/ ; },
}

@article {pmid41760721,
year = {2026},
author = {Omanakuttan, K and Pandey, T and Chettri, A and Upadhyay, S and Kumar, S},
title = {Predicting the global distribution of Coffee Bee Hawk Moth (Cephanodes hylas L.) under climate change using MaxEnt.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-41791-x},
pmid = {41760721},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Cephonodes hylas, or the Coffee Bee Hawk Moth, is a significant agricultural pest that threatens crops like coffee and garden plants in Asia, Oceania, and parts of Africa. Its larvae feed on Coffea species and Gardenia, making its distribution assessment crucial for future agricultural impact and management. This study employed MaxEnt to evaluate the potential distribution of C. hylas under three socioeconomic scenarios between 2041 and 2080. The model demonstrated high accuracy, with AUC values of 0.925 and TSS values of around 0.815. Key environmental factors affecting its distribution include precipitation, isothermality, temperature, and diurnal range. Currently, C. hylas is widespread across continents except Antarctica, with notable populations in Africa and Asia. Under a low-emission scenario, highly suitable habitats are projected to increase by 6.51% by 2080, while a high-emission scenario predicts a 55.46% reduction in suitable areas. This study underscores the need for monitoring and management to address the pest's impact amid climate change.},
}

@article {pmid41760706,
year = {2026},
author = {Bonini, M and Cardarelli, E and Faccini, M and Sofiev, M and Palamarchuk, J and Pelagatti, MM and Monti, GS},
title = {Effects of climate change on pollen season features of herbaceous species in the Milan area, Northern Italy.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-41641-w},
pmid = {41760706},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Different herbaceous plant species release allergenic pollen that can have adverse effects on human health. Climate change, which alters plant physiology and phenology, can affect airborne pollen levels, increasing the risk for allergy sufferers. This study examines trends in airborne pollen concentrations and seasonal characteristics, aiming to identify potential shifts in the onset, end, and duration of the main pollen seasons of herbaceous plant species over the last few decades, with particular attention to exploring the association between phenological changes and climate parameters. Moreover, forecasting scenarios of pollen season features trends concerning the meteorological variables we presented. To this purpose, data from the aerobiological station of the Milan area (Legnano, Lombardy, Italy), located in one of the most invaded parts by Ambrosia artemisiifolia in Italy and Europe, and characterized by a time series of nearly 30 years, from 1995 to 2022, were analysed. The results showed a clear correlation between main pollen season features and meteorological variables for Poaceae, Urticaceae, Artemisia and Ambrosia. Generally, increasing temperature and solar radiation were linked to an anticipated onset of the pollen season, while precipitation and relative humidity to an earlier end date. Moreover, in the study areas, a strong increase in annual average temperature has been observed since 1975, projected to continue over the next 60 years. This increase was predicted to lead to an earlier start and longer duration of the pollen season for weed species, potentially advancing by up to 2 weeks over 60 years. These findings indicate an elevated risk of exposure for individuals with allergies in the short term and underscore the urgent need to implement long-term monitoring frameworks for both ecological and public health purposes.},
}

@article {pmid41758384,
year = {2026},
author = {Nadunga, I and Adom, RK and Simatele, MD},
title = {Integration of Environmental Sustainability Principles and Climate Change Adaptation Measures in Energy Optimization at Gold Mining Operations, South Africa's Free State Operations.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {76},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {41758384},
issn = {1432-1009},
abstract = {In light of the unsustainable energy consumption and significant greenhouse gas emissions threatening South Africa's gold mining sector, this study examined how environmental sustainability principles and climate change adaptation measures are integrated to enhance resilience and energy efficiency. Guided by three research questions; identifying climate change impacts on energy use, assessing sustainability practices implemented by mining companies, and exploring how a conceptual framework can guide integration; the study employed a mixed-methods case study approach using purposive and snowball sampling of 30 participants across ten Witwatersrand Basin operations, complemented by documentary reviews, site observations, and quantitative climate and energy data. Findings revealed that mean annual temperatures in the Free State Province are projected to rise by +2.3 °C, with very hot days (>35 °C) nearly doubling, intensifying thermal stress and driving cooling demand; yet, electricity consumption declined from 1231 GWh in 2020 to 1071 GWh in 2023 due to targeted efficiency programmes. Interviews confirmed strong awareness among sustainability officers and mining experts, with 100% reporting adoption of energy-saving initiatives such as optimized refrigeration, advanced ventilation systems, and seasonal cooling controls, while 77-83% emphasized energy efficiency as both a sustainability principle and adaptation strategy. Overall, the study demonstrates that climate change is reshaping energy consumption patterns, but proactive integration of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects can simultaneously reduce costs, lower emissions, and strengthen resilience. These findings imply that embedding sustainability into adaptation frameworks is essential for ensuring the long-term viability of gold mining operations and aligning industry practices with national and global sustainability goals.},
}

@article {pmid41756734,
year = {2026},
author = {Uzzell, C and Shelton, J and van Rhijn, N},
title = {Climate change-driven geographical shifts in Aspergillus species and the implications for plant and human health.},
journal = {iScience},
volume = {29},
number = {3},
pages = {114911},
pmid = {41756734},
issn = {2589-0042},
abstract = {Aspergillus species cause severe infections and are widespread environmental saprotrophs. Climate change is expected to alter the ecological niches and spread of fungal pathogens. Here, we use a global metabarcoding dataset and Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt) modeling to predict the current and future environmental suitability of three pathogenic Aspergilli: A. fumigatus sensu lato, A. flavus sensu lato, and A. niger sensu lato. We show that the suitability of A. fumigatus is higher in temperate climates, while A. flavus and A. niger are more suitable in warmer regions. Future climate scenarios suggest a northward shift of habitat suitability for all three species, particularly under severe warming. We combine our MaxEnt model with spatial models of crop growing areas and human population, and show that geographical shift will occur on Aspergillus species along different climate scenarios. These predictions can guide experimental validation efforts and provide a base model for further refinement for other pathogenic fungi.},
}

@article {pmid41756016,
year = {2025},
author = {de Souza, IMF and Sousa, CEL and Pinto, VS and Vilela, LGP and Souza, ADS and Cunha, JPS and de Araújo, CV and Gomes, MNB and Silva, LKX and Martorano, LG and Neves, KAL and Camargo-Júnior, RNC and da Silva, ÉBR and da Silva, WC},
title = {Welfare indicators in cattle farming in the face of heat stress: a review in climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Frontiers in veterinary science},
volume = {12},
number = {},
pages = {1754412},
pmid = {41756016},
issn = {2297-1769},
abstract = {This work consists of a narrative review that addresses the differences between European cattle and Zebu cattle in their resilience to environmental challenges. It was developed based on scientific articles, theses, dissertations, and technical documents available in recognized databases such as Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and PubMed, prioritizing recent studies from 2020 to 2025 that are relevant to the topic. The method used was a narrative review, in which publications addressing the physiological, behavioral, bioclimatic, and adaptive production parameters of each animal group were selected, allowing for a comparative analysis of their main characteristics. The results indicate that European cattle, although highly productive, are less adapted to heat, while zebu cattle stand out for their hardiness, resistance to high temperatures, and lower incidence of diseases. The conclusion is that analyzing these differences is essential to guide breed selection, genetic improvement strategies, and the adoption of more sustainable production systems, favoring greater livestock efficiency and resilience under diverse environmental conditions.},
}

@article {pmid41754459,
year = {2026},
author = {Estrada-Peña, A and de la Fuente, J},
title = {Scientist's Opinion on Climate Change and Hard Ticks (Ixodidae).},
journal = {Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {15},
number = {2},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/pathogens15020206},
pmid = {41754459},
issn = {2076-0817},
abstract = {Tick-borne diseases account for a substantial proportion of the global incidence of infectious diseases, and their recent expansion has been increasingly associated with climate change. Nevertheless, previous studies have produced heterogeneous and often inconclusive results, largely due to differences in spatial scale, variable selection, and limited integration of climatic, ecological, and host-related drivers. Here, we assess the modeled impact of climate trends on the global distribution patterns of ticks parasitizing humans and livestock, rather than changes in tick abundance or pathogen transmission. This study is not an evaluation of human or animal contact rates with ticks. Using the largest curated compilation of georeferenced tick records available to date (213,513 records from 138 Ixodidae species), we adopt a global, climate-centered perspective based on the Holdridge life zones framework. The study characterized current climatic niches of tick genera and projected changes in suitability under future climate scenarios for 2040, 2060, 2080, and 2100. Our results reveal a strong association between tick occurrence patterns and large-scale gradients of temperature and atmospheric water balance, while precipitation plays a comparatively minor role. Projections indicate increasing climatic suitability for human-biting ticks at higher northern latitudes, concurrent with declining suitability across parts of central and southern Africa. By integrating modeled suitability with human population projections and livestock distributions, we estimated future changes in exposure risk. Although local processes such as tick abundance and pathogen prevalence are beyond the scope of this study, our findings provide a coherent global synthesis of how climate change may reshape tick distributions and associated risks.},
}

@article {pmid41754408,
year = {2026},
author = {Benigno, A and Papini, V and Moricca, S},
title = {Pathogenic Species of Botryosphaeriaceae Involved in Tree Dieback in an Urban Forest Affected by Climate Change.},
journal = {Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {15},
number = {2},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/pathogens15020155},
pmid = {41754408},
issn = {2076-0817},
abstract = {Urban forests are highly valued for the multiple benefits they provide to city dwellers. The strategic provision of ecosystem services by these forests is threatened by climate change, warming conditions being responsible for heat waves and chronic droughts that inflict stress and mortality on trees. A three-year study (2011-2013) conducted at Parco Nord Milano (PNM) (Milano, Italy) assessed the impact of thinning interventions on the dynamics of fungal pathogens in declining forest plots. Symptomatic trees of the genera Alnus, Acer, Fraxinus, Platanus, Quercus and Ulmus, exhibited in thinned subplot pronounced decline/dieback, exhibiting symptoms like microphyllia, leaf yellowing, leaf shedding, sunken cankers, shoot wilting and branch dieback. Comparative analyses between the thinned and unthinned subplots revealed a significantly higher incidence of pathogens in the thinned one. Five species of Botryosphaeriaceae, namely Botryosphaeria dothidea, Diplodia corticola, Diplodia seriata, Dothiorella omnivora and Neofusicoccum parvum, were consistently isolated from tissues of declining hosts. There is evidence that thinning altered plot-level microclimate conditions and microbial equilibrium, favoring the proliferation of latent, pathogenic Botryosphaeriaceae. In fact, during the study period, the presence of N. parvum increased tenfold and that of B. dothidea fivefold in thinned subplot. Conversely, in unthinned subplot, the same pathogenic taxa maintained stable proportions. These results demonstrate that thinning altered ecological balances increasing tree susceptibility to harmful, cosmopolitan botryosphaeriaceous fungi. Our findings challenge assumptions about thinning as a universally beneficial practice, emphasizing the need for silvicultural strategies that take into account host and pathogen ecology and the microclimatic resilience of forest stands. This study emphasizes the importance of adaptive management in urban forestry to mitigate the unintended ecological consequences of climate change.},
}

@article {pmid41754281,
year = {2026},
author = {Hang, W and Li, Y and Zhang, G},
title = {Assessing Potential Habitat Suitability of the Endangered Endo-Holoparasitic Sapria himalayana and Its Multiple Hosts in China Under Global Warming.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/plants15040574},
pmid = {41754281},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {No. 2023053SMnull0162//Jiangsu Forestry Bureau/ ; },
abstract = {Global warming severely threatens parasitic plants worldwide. However, little is known about how a parasite with multiple hosts responds to climate change in its distribution. Sapria himalayana is an endangered endo-holoparasite, obligately parasitizing Tetrastigma species. We employed MaxEnt to predict suitable habitats for S. himalayana and its five hosts, and determined key environmental factors. Then, we calculated niche overlaps for the five parasite-host pairs. Currently, it covers a suitable area of 1.35 × 10[4] km[2], accounting for 0.14% of China's total territory. Temperature-related variables were identified as the key factors shaping potential distribution for this parasite and three hosts (i.e., T. planicaule, T. obovatum, and T. cruciatum), while precipitation-related ones were identified for the other hosts (i.e., T. obtectum and T. serrulatum). Collectively, the five pairs presented low niche overlaps under current and future scenarios. While S. himalayana will increase by 37.78% in future suitable habitat, the two host categories show contrasting trends in potential habitat shifts. Divergent climatic sensitivities across host species, along with parasite-host suitability mismatches, could shape the survival and distribution of S. himalayana. Consequently, this research offers valuable insights for the conservation of S. himalayana in China, highlighting the necessity of safeguarding its distinct hosts under global warming.},
}

@article {pmid41754241,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, J and Song, M and Zhang, L and Tian, W and Guo, B and Zhou, S and Ma, C},
title = {Ecological Memory in Plants: Epigenetic Integration of Abiotic Stress and Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/plants15040534},
pmid = {41754241},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Against the backdrop of global climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, a central scientific question has emerged: how do plants adapt to such "pulsed" stressors? While traditional research has focused on immediate physiological responses and long-term genetic adaptation, this review introduces "ecological memory" as a novel integrative framework. It emphasizes the ability of plants to actively "record" past stress experiences through epigenetic mechanisms, thereby enhancing their adaptability to future adversities. This article systematically elucidates the molecular basis whereby abiotic stressors induce specific epigenetic modifications (e.g., DNA methylation and histone modifications) to form memories. It further discusses how such memories mediate physiological integration mechanisms, such as acclimation and priming-induced resistance at the individual level, and highlights potential pathways for transgenerational epigenetic memory transmission, which may accelerate population-level adaptive evolution. Finally, we evaluate the applications of the ecological memory concept in predicting species distribution, enhancing ecosystem resilience, and guiding the design of "climate smart" crops, aiming to shift the research paradigm from static tolerance studies to dynamic memory and adaptation frameworks.},
}

@article {pmid41754006,
year = {2026},
author = {Bezgin, S and Akgül Kartal, S},
title = {The Relationship Between Climate Change Worry and Symptoms of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Turkish Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.},
journal = {Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {4},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/healthcare14040493},
pmid = {41754006},
issn = {2227-9032},
abstract = {Background/Objectives: This study aimed to examine the relationship between climate change worry and symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression in pregnant women. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted with 367 pregnant women. Data were collected using the "Personal Information Form," the "Climate Change Worry Scale (CCWS)," and the "Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21)." Spearman rho and Kruskal-Wallis-H Test were used to analyze the data. Results: The mean total score for the CCWS was 20.22 ± 8.20. Significant differences in the scores for the CCWS were found for the levels of education, economic income, stated concern regarding climate change, and perceived effects of climate change for their location (p < 0.05). Significant positive correlations also became apparent between the overall scores and subscale scores for the CCWS and the DASS-21 (p < 0.001). Conclusions: In conclusion, the findings of this study indicate that climate change concern is significantly associated with depression, anxiety, and stress among pregnant women.},
}

@article {pmid41753773,
year = {2026},
author = {Zammit, G and Fenech, K and Sinagra, E},
title = {Responses of Biofilm-Forming Halophilic Calothrix and Coelastrella Strains to Environmental Stressors Associated with Climate Change.},
journal = {Microorganisms},
volume = {14},
number = {2},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/microorganisms14020487},
pmid = {41753773},
issn = {2076-2607},
abstract = {Research into the effects of environmental stressors associated with global climate change (GCC) on cyanobacteria and microalgae is scarce, with bloom-forming planktonic cyanobacteria being the exception. This study aimed to address the issue by assessing morphological and biochemical changes in cyanobacterial and microalgal cells exposed to an increased temperature (T), ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration. The strains selected were Calothrix sp. SLM0211 and Coelastrella sp. SLM0503, which were isolated from a coastal environment in the central Mediterranean island of Malta. Elevated UVR had a pronounced effect on Calothrix sp. filaments, which produced screening compounds and resorted to trichome coiling to enhance self-shading. Enhanced growth was observed in cultures of Calothrix sp. grown at an increased CO2 concentration, which produced significantly high amounts of biomass, chlorophylls and carotenoids. An increased T resulted in stunted growth and low biomass accumulation in both strains. Each strain exhibited a unique response to T and UVR stressors, which stimulated the production of exopolymeric substances (EPS) and mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) in cultures of Calothrix sp. and lipid production in Coelastrella sp. cells. Our findings indicate that the effects of stressors related to GCC on cyanobacterial and microalgal cells are strain-specific, making changes at community and ecosystem levels difficult to predict.},
}

@article {pmid41753768,
year = {2026},
author = {Frantz, CM and Crump, BC and Carpenter, S and Firth, E and Orellana, MV and Light, B and Junge, K},
title = {Microbial Ecology of Rotten Sea Ice: Implications for Arctic Carbon Cycling with Global Warming.},
journal = {Microorganisms},
volume = {14},
number = {2},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/microorganisms14020482},
pmid = {41753768},
issn = {2076-2607},
support = {1656026//USA National Science Foundation/ ; PLR-1304228//USA National Science Foundation/ ; },
abstract = {"Rotten" sea ice, ice in an advanced stage of melt, represents an important but understudied habitat in the rapidly changing Arctic. As Arctic warming accelerates, this late-season ice type will become more prevalent, yet little is known about its microbial inhabitants or their roles in Arctic marine biogeochemical cycles. We examined microbial communities (prokaryote and algal abundance, 16S and 18S rRNA gene and transcript sequencing) and biogeochemical properties of rotten sea ice and earlier-season ice near Utqiaġvik, Alaska, USA. Rotten ice was comparatively warm, isothermal, and largely drained of brine, with extensive, interconnected pore networks linked to melt ponds above and seawater below. Unlike earlier-season ice, fluids saturating rotten ice were vertically homogeneous in pH, dissolved inorganic carbon, prokaryote and phytoplankton abundance, and microbial community composition. However, particulate carbon and nitrogen exhibited strong vertical gradients, with the highest concentrations near the surface. Microbial communities in rotten ice were significantly different from those in earlier-season ice and varied between individual floes. These findings indicate that rotten ice constitutes a distinct microbial habitat and may serve as an important source of nutrient-rich particulate matter in the future Arctic Ocean during the summer melt season.},
}

@article {pmid41752559,
year = {2026},
author = {Kwon, TS and Kim, SS and Park, GE and Nam, Y},
title = {Changes in Richness, Abundance, and Occurrence of Beetles in South Korea over Ten Years: Identifier Bias and Selection of Climate Change Indicators.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {17},
number = {2},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/insects17020156},
pmid = {41752559},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {FE0703-2023-01-2024//National Institute of Forest Science/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change is rapidly altering the distribution and abundance of species, with significant impacts on regional ecosystems, including reduced ecosystem services and the loss of biodiversity. Accurately predicting changes in the distribution and abundance of taxa under future climate scenarios is, therefore, crucial. In South Korea, beetle data collected via pitfall traps from approximately 300 forest sites between 2007 and 2009 (30 families, 4 genera, and 150 species) were used to forecast changes in their abundance and distribution under climate change scenarios RCP 4.5 and 8.5. This study evaluated the accuracy of those predictions using data from a subsequent survey conducted between 2017 and 2019. We compared species richness, abundance, changes in abundance (i.e., number of individuals), and occurrence (i.e., number of occupied sites) using data from 273 sites that were surveyed in both the initial (2007-2009) and follow-up (2017-2019) periods. All four parameters were found to be significantly influenced by the identifiers. This identifier bias was attributed to the omission of morphologically similar species in the initial survey or the loss of individuals during the preparation process of dry specimens. As a result, increases in abundance and distribution appear to have been affected by identification errors, whereas decreases more closely reflect actual ecological changes. When the comparison between predicted and observed results was restricted to taxa with reduced abundance and distribution, the number of taxa that matched the predictions was significantly higher than that of those that did not. Based on ease of identification, abundance, and sensitivity to climate change, we selected a set of indicator taxa (four families, two genera, and seven species) for climate change monitoring.},
}

@article {pmid41752558,
year = {2026},
author = {Tuesta-Trauco, KM and Canta-Ventura, JM and Guelac-Santillan, M and Medina-Medina, AJ and Zabaleta-Santisteban, JA and Rivera-Fernandez, AS and Silva-Melendez, TB and Grandez-Alberca, MA and Salas López, R and Portocarrero, C and Oliva, M and Barboza, E},
title = {Current and Future Potential Distribution of the Flower Bud Fly (Dasiops saltans) in Pitahaya Cultivation in Northern Peru Under Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {17},
number = {2},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/insects17020155},
pmid = {41752558},
issn = {2075-4450},
abstract = {Dasiops saltans is a small insect pest associated with pitahaya cultivation, whose occurrence is strongly influenced by specific environmental conditions. This study examined where this species could live in the Amazonas region by using models that identify areas with favourable conditions. With this approach, the current and future distribution of the insect was estimated, considering possible changes in climate. The results show that the places with the best conditions for the species may decrease slightly in the coming decades, while most of the region will continue to be unfavorable for its presence. The study also identified which environmental factors most influence where the insect can survive, highlighting the role of the terrain, soil characteristics and climate conditions related to temperature and moisture. These findings help us better understand the environmental limits of Dasiops saltans and provide useful information for decision-makers, farmers and local authorities, who can use this knowledge to improve management, monitoring and prevention strategies in agricultural areas.},
}

@article {pmid41752557,
year = {2026},
author = {Duan, M and Ning, J and Wang, G and Xu, Z and Li, S and Zhang, Z and Zhang, L and Zhao, L},
title = {Human Activities and Climate Change Accelerate the Spread Risk of Hyphantria cunea in China.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {17},
number = {2},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/insects17020154},
pmid = {41752557},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {2025YFC2609102, 2024YFC2607703//the National Key Plan for Scientific Research and Development of China/ ; 32230066, 32400399, U24A201683//the Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; GZC20232652//Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF/ ; 202401-10//Best candidates project supported by National Forestry and Grassland Administration/ ; 2023IOZ0103, 2023IOZ0203, 2023IOZ0204//Initiative Scientific Research Program, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences/ ; No.2022-2260//the China Scholarship Council Innovative Talent Program/ ; },
abstract = {Anthropogenic activities and climate change have accelerated biological invasions, leading to profound ecological, economic, social, and health impacts. The invasive species fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea) has been reported to have outbreaks in areas with climate anomalies and human settlements in recent years, highlighting the necessity to explore the species' suitable habitat and associated future changes. We built an ensemble species distribution model using Random Forest, MaxEnt, and Support Vector Machine, achieving excellent predictive performance (AUC = 0.996). Our results identify human settlement density as the dominant driving factor, with a contribution > 50%, far exceeding climatic and forest structure variables. Therefore, densely urbanized regions such as Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, the Liaodong Peninsula, and the North China Plain comprise the current highly suitable areas. Future climate projections suggest a continued expansion of the suitable habitat for H. cunea, with the most pronounced growth expected under the high-emission pathway (SSP5-8.5), where human activity is greatest. Such a correlation indicates that highly urbanized regions should be given priority for corresponding monitoring and control measures. As climate warming continues, northeastern China will face escalating invasion risks. Conversely, some regions within the Yangtze River Delta may become less suitable for the habitation of H. cunea. These findings provide insightful guidance for region-specific surveillance, quarantine measures, and the precision management of H. cunea in China.},
}

@article {pmid41752356,
year = {2026},
author = {Portela Dos Santos, O and Selz Amaudruz, F and Pereira Alves, PJ and Verloo, H},
title = {Exploring Emerging Trends in Climate Change's Impacts on the Cardiopulmonary Health of Adults Living in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland: Preliminary Autumn and Winter Results from a Pilot Study.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {23},
number = {2},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/ijerph23020274},
pmid = {41752356},
issn = {1660-4601},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change and air pollution are major threats to cardiopulmonary health, yet their population-level impacts in alpine regions remain insufficiently documented.

METHODS: This pilot study aimed to generate preliminary evidence and assess the feasibility of a larger investigation by examining associations between meteorological and air pollution variables and adult cardiopulmonary emergency department admissions in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.

RESULTS: Weekly admissions averaged 4.2 cases (range: 1-14), with peaks in late January and early February. Mean weekly temperature was inversely associated with admissions (IRR = 0.92), indicating higher demand during colder weeks. Ozone exposure showed a positive but non-statistically significant association with weekly cardiopulmonary admissions (IRR = 1.014), suggesting a potential signal that warrants confirmation in larger studies. A demographic-clinical risk index (age, sex, diabetes) was the strongest predictor of care demand (IRR = 1.52), exceeding the influence of individual environmental variables. Place of residence, municipality, and altitude were not significant predictors. Recruitment feasibility was high, with three refusals among 204 screened patients.

CONCLUSIONS: These preliminary findings highlight the need for longitudinal, high-resolution studies and support integrating climate resilience into healthcare preparedness, early-warning systems, and sustainable health planning.},
}

@article {pmid41752246,
year = {2026},
author = {Russin, NH and Martin, MP and McElhinny, M},
title = {Global Warming and the Elderly: A Socio-Ecological Framework.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {23},
number = {2},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/ijerph23020164},
pmid = {41752246},
issn = {1660-4601},
abstract = {Problem Statement: Two global trends, including aging populations and the acceleration of global warming, are increasing the risk of heat-related illness, challenging the health of populations, and the sustainability of healthcare systems. Global warming refers to the increase in the Earth's average surface temperature, generally attributed to the greenhouse effect, which is occurring at three times the rate of the pre-industrial era. The global population of older adults, defined here as individuals aged 60 and over, is expected to reach over 2 billion by mid-century. This population is particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness, specifically disruption of thermoregulation from excessive exposure to environmental heat due to metabolic and cognitive changes associated with aging. Objectives: This review examines heat-related illness and its impact on older adults within a socio-ecological framework, considering both drivers and mitigation strategies related to global warming, the built environment, social determinants of health, healthcare system responses, and the individual. The authors were motivated to create a conceptual model within this framework drawing on their lived experiences as healthcare providers interacting with older adults in a large urban area of the southwestern US, known for its extreme heat and extensive heat island effects. Based on this framework, the authors suggest actionable strategies supported by the literature to reduce the risks of morbidity and mortality. Methods: The literature search utilized a wide lens to identify evidence supporting various aspects of the hypothesized framework. In this sense, this review differs from systematic and scoping reviews, which seek a complete synthesis of the available literature or a mapping of the evidence. The first author conducted the literature search and synthesis, while the second and third authors reviewed and added publications to the initial search and conceptualized the socio-ecological framework. Discussion: This study is unique in its focus on a global trend that threatens the well-being of a growing population. The population health focus underscores social determinants of health and limitations of existing healthcare systems to guide healthcare providers in reducing older adults' vulnerability to heat-related illness. This includes patient education regarding age-related declines in extreme heat tolerance, safe and unsafe physical activity habits, the impact of prescription drugs on heat tolerance, and, importantly, identifying the symptoms of heatstroke, which is a medical emergency. Additional strategies for improving survivability and quality of life for this vulnerable population include improved emergency response systems, better social support, and closer attention to evidence-based treatment for heat-related health conditions.},
}

@article {pmid41752167,
year = {2026},
author = {Abd-Alla, MH and Hassan, EA and Khalaf, DM and Mohammed, EA and Bashandy, SR},
title = {Harnessing Silicon and Nanosilicon Formulations with Rhizobium/Bradyrhizobium for the Sustainable Enhancement of Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Legumes and Climate Change Mitigation.},
journal = {International journal of molecular sciences},
volume = {27},
number = {4},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/ijms27042031},
pmid = {41752167},
issn = {1422-0067},
support = {51395//This research is based on the work supported by the Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority of Egypt (STDF) under grant number 51395/ ; },
abstract = {Silicon has long been recognized as a beneficial element in plant biology. Recent advances in nanosilicon technology have revealed its transformative potential in legume-rhizobia symbiosis. This review synthesizes current knowledge on how silicon and SiO2 nanoparticles (Si-NPs) influence nodulation, microbial metabolism, and soil-plant interactions. We highlight emerging evidence that Si-NPs enhance symbiotic signaling, strengthen infection pathways, and mitigate oxidative stress, thereby supporting nitrogen fixation efficiency. Beyond the rhizosphere, nanosilicon improves soil structure, microbial diversity, and plant resilience under abiotic stress, offering a multifaceted approach to sustainable agriculture. The novelty of this review lies in its integrative perspective, connecting molecular mechanisms with ecological impacts and climate-smart applications. By examining Si-NPs across three domains-soils, rhizosphere metabolites, and plants-we provide a framework for understanding their role in enhancing productivity while reducing environmental costs. Importantly, we identify critical research gaps, including the need for standardized application protocols, large-scale field validation, sustainable nanosilicon production, and robust regulatory frameworks. These insights position nanosilicon as a promising tool for advancing legume productivity, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers, and contributing to global food security. This review underscores silicon's potential not only as a plant nutrient but also as a strategic agent in climate-resilient agriculture.},
}

@article {pmid41749267,
year = {2026},
author = {Nshatsi, NC and Mponzi, WP and Mwalugelo, YA and Msaky, DS and Simbeye, S and Rite, E and Okumu, FO and Philbert, A and Angelo, T and Kaindoa, EW},
title = {Community perceptions on climate change and its impacts on malaria transmission in South-eastern Tanzania.},
journal = {Malaria journal},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1186/s12936-026-05835-x},
pmid = {41749267},
issn = {1475-2875},
support = {(Ref IHI/TC/BAG/2022/278).//Ifakara Health Institute Training Unit/ ; (Grant Number: 226703/Z/22/Z)//Wellcome Trust- Infectious Disease - Discretionary grant/ ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Malaria transmission is highly sensitive to climatic variability, as changes in temperatures and rainfall, directly influence mosquito breeding, survival, and parasite development. Extreme climatic events, such as flooding, further exacerbate malaria risk by disrupting access to preventive, diagnostic and treatment services. However, there is limited evidence on how communities in malaria-endemic settings perceive and respond to the health impacts of climate variability and change. This study explored community knowledge, perceptions, and practices related to the relationship between climate variability and malaria transmission in south-eastern Tanzania.

METHODS: An explanatory mixed-methods cross-sectional study was conducted in malaria-endemic villages in south-eastern Tanzania. Quantitative data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 384 community members, while qualitative data were obtained through 11 key informant interviews and 12 focus group discussions involving 72 participants. Survey data were analysed descriptively, and qualitative data were analysed thematically.

RESULTS: Among survey respondents, 86% reported experiencing climate-related changes, including altered cropping seasons, increased flooding, and a perceived rise in vector-borne diseases. Approximately two-thirds (67.5%) recognized a link between climate change and malaria transmission. Perceived vulnerability was high, with 59.5% reporting increased risk of vector-borne diseases and 70% indicating higher malaria occurrence during the rainy season compared to the dry season. Access to timely climate and health information was limited, as only 26.6% regularly received updates, despite 96.6% expressing a desire for such information. Findings from focus group discussions and key informant interviews corroborated these perceptions and highlighted the need for targeted community awareness and education on climate-related malaria risks.

CONCLUSIONS: Community members demonstrated awareness of climate change and its perceived impacts on malaria and livelihoods. These findings highlight the importance of integrating community perspectives and local knowledge into climate-adaptation and malaria-control strategies to enhance locally relevant and community-centered resilience.},
}

@article {pmid41749068,
year = {2026},
author = {Klapka, CS and Barbosa, BB and Magalhães, AR and Pereira, EB and Schettino, JP and Domingos, AL and Carioca, AAF and Lourenço, BH and Garcia, LMT and Jacob, MCM and López-Olmedo, N and Gomes, SM and Albuquerque, UP and de Carvalho, AM},
title = {Exploring the Effects of Climate Change on Child Malnutrition: A Scoping Review.},
journal = {Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association},
volume = {39},
number = {2},
pages = {e70220},
doi = {10.1111/jhn.70220},
pmid = {41749068},
issn = {1365-277X},
support = {444588/2023-0//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico/ ; 406557/2022-5//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico/ ; 442678/2023-1//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico/ ; 402334/2021-3//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico/ ; 306755/2021-1//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico/ ; 305285/2020-3//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico/ ; 88887.209959/2025-00//Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior/ ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change is silently reshaping childhood, especially in the world's most vulnerable regions. This scoping review explores how environmental stressors-such as rising temperatures, altered rainfall patterns, droughts, and floods-affect the nutritional status of children under 5 years of age.

METHODS: A systematic search of four major databases yielded 1586 studies, of which 37 met the inclusion criteria.

RESULTS: Our findings reveal that climate change impacts child malnutrition primarily through indirect pathways influenced by food insecurity, disruptions in agricultural production, and deep-rooted socioeconomic inequalities. Stunting emerged as the most frequently and severely affected outcome, while overweight and obesity were rarely addressed-highlighting important gaps in the current evidence. Socioeconomic factors such as caregiver education, rural residence, and household income were consistently identified as key variables, shaping the extent to which climate risks translate into nutritional harm. Most studies focused on countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, where the burden of vulnerability is greatest. Beyond documenting associations, this review draws attention to a broader reality: that child nutrition today is threatened not by a single crisis but by a web of interconnected challenges.

CONCLUSION: As the global polycrisis unfolds, early childhood nutrition demands urgent, coordinated responses that are evidence-based, socially just, and future-oriented.},
}

@article {pmid41746919,
year = {2026},
author = {Grzybek, M},
title = {Tropical diseases in the context of climate change and emerging European transmission.},
journal = {PLoS neglected tropical diseases},
volume = {20},
number = {2},
pages = {e0014038},
pmid = {41746919},
issn = {1935-2735},
}

@article {pmid41744660,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, H and Tang, M and Wang, Y and Pan, R and Deng, H},
title = {Patterns of Orchid Diversity and Their Potential Habitat Under Climate Change in Chongqing, China.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {},
pmid = {41744660},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {zlg2021-cq20211210//The Central Forestry Reform and Development Fund-National Key Protected Wildlife Protection Projec/ ; CQS24C01033//The Chongqing Forest and Grass Germplasm Resources Collection Project/ ; },
abstract = {Global climate problems and the sharp decline in biodiversity have attracted widespread attention. Orchids, as the "flagship" species of biodiversity, are important indicators of ecological changes. This study took Chongqing as the study area and conducted a comprehensive survey of orchids through field investigation combined with data review to clarify Chongqing's diversity distribution pattern. The distribution of orchids was characterized by "high in the east and low in the west, high in the north and low in the south" horizontally. Vertically, the distribution was characterized by an obvious "unimodal distribution", with higher abundance in the low and middle altitude areas of 500-1499 m. The minimum temperature of the coldest month (Bio6), isothermality (Bio3), altitude (Bio20), and precipitation of the wettest season (Bio16) were the main environmental factors affecting the distribution of the orchid habitat. The suitable habitat of orchids would be greatly reduced in the future (2070SSP-585), and the suitable habitat tends to migrate to the high-altitude areas; therefore, we should pay more attention to the conservation and sustainable use of orchid plant resources.},
}

@article {pmid41744182,
year = {2026},
author = {Gilbert, AL and Warner, DA},
title = {Transgenerational plasticity and climate change: phenotypic responses across ectothermic animals.},
journal = {The Journal of experimental biology},
volume = {229},
number = {4},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1242/jeb.250304},
pmid = {41744182},
issn = {1477-9145},
support = {DEB-1942145//National Science Foundation/ ; },
abstract = {Using organismal-level data to predict population-level responses to climate change is a common, yet complicated challenge. Studies concerned with estimating the costs of living in warmer environments use designs that are often unable to quantitatively link their results to population persistence. Because of the reliance of ectotherms on environmental temperature to regulate metabolism and behavior, most aspects of their reproduction and survival are temperature sensitive. Consequently, relationships between the environment that parents experience during reproduction, the environment offspring experience during development, and interactions across generations can help us link changes in fitness-relevant phenotypes directly to population growth and recruitment. To that end, some experiments use multi-generational study designs to describe the effects of warming on current and future generations. These experiments provide more detail and accuracy on population-level responses to climate change than those that examine responses within a single generation, and we stand to learn much from the continued use and development of multi-generational experiments to describe responses to climate change. In this Review, we examine the multi-generational effects of climate change on ectothermic animals, focusing on the ecophysiological consequences of warming, and the evidence for transgenerational phenotypic plasticity. In addition to reviewing the breadth of transgenerational climate change studies, we highlight some persistent gaps that future work could be well poised to address.},
}

@article {pmid41744078,
year = {2026},
author = {Griffiths, J},
title = {Adapting to the effects of climate change.},
journal = {British journal of community nursing},
volume = {31},
number = {3},
pages = {108},
doi = {10.12968/bjcn.2026.0015},
pmid = {41744078},
issn = {1462-4753},
}

@article {pmid41743574,
year = {2026},
author = {Zheng, F and Zhang, W and Li, Q and Wang, Z and Xu, G and Clements, DR and Yao, B and Jin, G and Yang, S and Shen, S and Zhang, F and Day, MD},
title = {Predicting the Potential Distribution of the Invasive Plant Alternanthera pungens Kunth Under Climate Change Scenarios in China.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {e73124},
pmid = {41743574},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Alternanthera pungens Kunth is considered to be less invasive compared to its exotic congener A. philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb. However, in recent 10 years, it has spread rapidly in Yunnan Province, China. To better understand the species' invasion and distribution, we simulated the potential distribution of A. pungens in China using a MaxEnt model under the current climate scenario and several future climate scenarios, with varying emissions and time frames. The model achieved excellent prediction performance, with A. pungens having an area under the curve value and true skill statistics value of 0.979 and 0.910, respectively. Temperature seasonality and mean temperature of coldest quarter were the greatest predictive environmental variables, with a cumulative contribution of more than 85.3% and a cumulative permutation importance of more than 89.8%. The suitable geographic region of A. pungens is concentrated in southern China. Under the current climate scenarios, projected areas ranked as highly and moderately suitable for A. pungens accounted for 0.31% and 1.03% of the Chinese mainland area, respectively. Under future climate scenarios, the suitable areas for A. pungens in China will expand northwards, with a maximum projected growth rate of 41.4% in the 2070s. This study was the first to show that A. pungens is predicted to expand its range in China in the future. Early warning and monitoring of A. pungens should be pursued, with greater vigilance in southern China to prevent its further spread and invasion.},
}

@article {pmid41743501,
year = {2025},
author = {Upton, CM and Peter, J},
title = {Climate Change And Its Impact On Asthma In South Africa.},
journal = {Current allergy & clinical immunology},
volume = {38},
number = {3},
pages = {138-143},
pmid = {41743501},
issn = {1609-3607},
abstract = {South Africa is experiencing climate-related warming 1.5 times faster than the global average, which is driving shifts in meteorological and environmental conditions that exacerbate respiratory health risks. More extreme weather events, including heatwaves, floods and wildfires, combined with increasing aeroallergens, mould growth and poor air quality, are contributing to increased rates of asthma and allergic respiratory diseases, at the same time driving morbidity and mortality. While these risks are real and growing, they also present an opportunity to strengthen climate-health resilience. Existing health and environmental monitoring systems remain fragmented and unevenly distributed. Linking environmental exposure data to respiratory health outcomes is essential if public health planning and adaptation are to be effective. This narrative review highlights and contextualises the current evidence on climate-related respiratory risks in South Africa, with a focus on asthma. It highlights recent national studies, identifies key data and policy gaps and introduces SA-CARES, a sentinel-based early-warning system for respiratory health as a model for pre-emptive integrated surveillance. Coordinated investment in data integration, healthcare preparedness and community engagement will be key to building adaptive capacity and advancing climate-resilient health policy in South Africa and other low- and middle-income countries.},
}

@article {pmid41742668,
year = {2026},
author = {Delandmeter, M and Basso, B and Fettweis, X and Lacroix, C and Aubry, P and Bindelle, J and Dumont, B},
title = {Livestock Integration Into Cropping Systems Enhances Their Climate Change Resistance and Mitigation While Reducing Their Environmental Impacts.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {32},
number = {2},
pages = {e70765},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70765},
pmid = {41742668},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {44221//Fonds De La Recherche Scientifique - FNRS/ ; 549 R.8003.20//Fonds De La Recherche Scientifique - FNRS/ ; },
abstract = {The sustainability of cropping systems is linked to their circularity, which is their ability to close resource cycles such as carbon and nitrogen through strategies for managing crop residues, byproducts, and other inputs. Here, we investigate three crop rotations-business-as-usual (BAU), vegan, and integrated crop-livestock systems (ICLS)-varying in livestock integration, crop residue fate, and human diet sustained. Under ten climate change scenarios, we compare their impacts on multiple ecosystem services during 24 years over 541,800 ha in Belgium using a validated crop model. All three circularity scenarios are found to be net greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters, with increasing intensity under climate change. The BAU system, favoring cash crops such as sugarbeet or potato, demonstrates the highest productivity, which, however, is highly variable across years and comes with greater environmental impacts such as GHG emissions (+45% and +23% compared to ICLS and Vegan in average-i.e., across all sites and climate scenarios). The Vegan system has lower carbon sequestration than the ICLS due to the lack of pasture and livestock, which, however, is partly offset by the regular incorporation of crop residues into the soil. Finally, ICLS, which include temporary pastures and sheep, demonstrate intermediate productivity levels compared to the other systems. However, they offer the greatest stability and resistance to extreme weather (+43% and +86% for stability compared to BAU and Vegan, in average), with better environmental performance. Therefore, our study reveals the benefits of crop-livestock systems in terms of climate change adaptation, through stability and resistance to extreme climate events, and mitigation, through soil carbon sequestration and reduced greenhouse gas emissions and nitrate leaching. Moreover, our findings highlight the critical links between farm-level circularity, soil-crop feedbacks, human diet, and climate change.},
}

@article {pmid41741746,
year = {2026},
author = {Stott, PA and Lo, YTE and Marsham, JH and Obura, D and Oliver, TH and Palmer, MD and Ranger, N and Sharpe, S and Sutton, R},
title = {We need a global assessment of avoidable climate-change risks.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {650},
number = {8103},
pages = {826-828},
pmid = {41741746},
issn = {1476-4687},
}

@article {pmid41741423,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, H and Shan, Y and Li, R and Xue, R and Ma, J and Kikstra, J and Shi, Z and Wang, Z and Zhang, B and Wang, B and Fang, S and Yang, F and Hubacek, K},
title = {Rising Air-Conditioning Use Intensifies Global Warming.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {41741423},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {Global warming and socio-economic development are together prompting a surge in the use of air-conditioning (AC). Yet the technology that delivers thermal comfort also emits large quantities of greenhouse gases (GHG), exacerbating climate change. We quantify global AC-related GHGs and associated warming impact under five climate scenarios, separating the contributions of global warming and socio-economic development. In a middle-of-the-road scenario (SSP245), cumulative AC-related emissions reach 113.3 GtCO2eq between 2010 and 2050, increasing global-mean temperature by 0.05 °C (0.03 °C-0.07 °C), with only about 8.3% to climate-driven cooling demand. Income inequalities exacerbate disparities in AC use, substantially limiting access to cooling in lower-income regions. While rising incomes reduce this inequality, they increase emissions: income-driven AC growth adds 14-146 GtCO2eq and a further 0.003-0.05 °C of warming by 2050, even under SSP119. These results highlight the need for a rapid low-carbon cooling transition that balances total warming impacts with equitable cooling access.},
}

@article {pmid41740480,
year = {2026},
author = {Takagi, S and Azumaya, T and Hasegawa, N},
title = {Predicting the water temperature effects and climate change impacts on gametogenesis of the sea urchin Mesocentrotus nudus using a DVI model.},
journal = {Marine environmental research},
volume = {217},
number = {},
pages = {107941},
doi = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2026.107941},
pmid = {41740480},
issn = {1879-0291},
abstract = {Ocean warming has caused shifts in the distribution of ectothermic species, including the sea urchin Mesocentrotus nudus, which is commercially harvested in northern Japan. We constructed a developmental index (DVI) model driven by water temperature to simulate the annual reproductive cycle of males and females and the effect of water temperature on reproduction. Within the distribution range of this species, this DVI model successfully simulated the seasonal changes in the gonad developmental stages of M. nudus from Stage 1 (recovering; before gametogenesis) to Stage 5 (spent; after spawning). Simulations with multiple combinations of minimum and maximum temperatures showed that males and/or females could not reach Stage 5 within a calculation period of 365 days when the minimum temperature was <2 °C or >11 °C, regardless of the maximum temperature. Females were more sensitive to temperature change than males. Simulations using 1982-2010 sea surface temperature (SST) around Japan suggested that the northern boundary of distribution may be limited by female gametogenesis failure, and the southern boundary by male gametogenesis failure. Minimum temperatures of 4-8 °C and maximum of 20-22 °C were estimated to be appropriate for successful reproduction. Simulations using 2010-2024 SST showed that the northward shift of the southern limit of distribution observed in the 2010s would have resulted from an increase in the maximum temperature exceeding the thermal tolerance for survival of this species. These findings appear to contribute to explaining the mechanism of climate change impacts on reproduction, harvest season and distribution of M. nudus.},
}

@article {pmid41739344,
year = {2026},
author = {Annan, H and King, N and Baran, I and Bechard, M and , },
title = {Climate change and the Canadian pediatric emergency medicine experience: an integrated mixed-methods study.},
journal = {CJEM},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {41739344},
issn = {1481-8043},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change disproportionately impacts child health and is associated with an increase in certain pediatric emergency department (ED) presentations. This study examines how the climate crisis impacts the pediatric emergency medicine physician experience in Canada.

METHODS: We conducted a convergent mixed-methods study of fully licensed attending or clinical associate physicians working in Canadian pediatric EDs. We developed and distributed an online survey to pediatric emergency physicians within the Pediatric Emergency Research Canada (PERC) database. We also conducted semi-structured interviews to delve further into their experiences and engaged in a 6-phase thematic analysis of transcripts.

RESULTS: The survey was sent to 382 physicians and yielded a completion rate of 21%. Multiple stages of non-response bias analysis revealed no significant difference between survey respondents and non-respondents. Most (95%) respondents were at least moderately worried about the impact of climate change on health and 79% believed that their institutions were either minimally or not prepared for climate-related events. Four themes emerged from our thematic analysis: (i) feeling human in a time of crisis, (ii) climate change manifesting in the practice of pediatric emergency medicine, (iii) the role of pediatric emergency medicine during a climate crisis, and (iv) preparing pediatric emergency medicine for climate change. Integrative analysis suggests that (i) many pediatric emergency physicians are concerned about the health impacts of climate change; (ii) many pediatric emergency physicians see the impacts of climate change in the types of cases presenting to the pediatric ED; (iii) climate change may influence clinical practice; and (iv) pediatric EDs may not be prepared to respond to the impacts of climate change.

CONCLUSIONS: Climate change impacts the pediatric emergency physician experience in Canada. Further education on the health impacts of climate change could help the pediatric emergency community better prepare for the impending challenges.},
}

@article {pmid41739256,
year = {2026},
author = {Chen, Y and Zeng, Y and Zhang, T and Shi, F and Wang, P and Cheng, X},
title = {Time-lagged impacts and prediction of climate change on Xinjiang's vegetation dynamics.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {198},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {41739256},
issn = {1573-2959},
support = {2023D01B52//Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region/ ; XJNUQB2024-12//the Top Young Talent Program of Xinjiang Normal University/ ; 2023YFE0102700//Natural Key R&D Program of China/ ; 2023TSYCCX0076//Tianshan Talent Training Program-Young Scientific and Technological Innovation Talent/ ; 2022D01E105//Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uigur Autonomous Region-Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars/ ; 2023YFC3206801//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 42171041//the NSFC Project/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Environmental Monitoring ; *Ecosystem ; Droughts ; Temperature ; Plants ; Forests ; },
abstract = {Understanding the impacts of climate change on vegetation is crucial for ecological conservation and sustainable development. In this paper, how temperature, precipitation, drought, and vegetation cover change, the relationships between vegetation cover and climate variables, and the effects of vegetation lag and future change were investigated. The findings indicate that (1) in most areas of northern Xinjiang, there is more vegetation than in southern Xinjiang. In the Yili River Valley and northern Xinjiang, higher precipitation, lower temperatures, and higher humidity are present. (2) Among the different vegetation types, high vegetation cover grassland, sparse woodland, shrub forest, other woodland, and low vegetation cover grassland show a positive association with precipitation and the drought index, and paddy field and dry land show a negative correlation with temperature. (3) Temperature and precipitation have a delayed influence on vegetation, especially in most areas of the Yili Valley region, where there is no lag effect on precipitation changes, and most areas in northern, southern, and eastern Xinjiang have a lag period of 1 to 3 months. In the SSP 2-4.5 and SSP 5-8.5 scenarios, the vegetation cover generally increases, and the reaction of vegetation to precipitation mostly has a 3-month lag period but essentially has no lag period for temperature. This research aids in the understanding of vegetation dynamics and provides guidelines for enhancing the ecological environment in arid regions.},
}

*Climate Change
China
*Environmental Monitoring
*Ecosystem
Droughts
Temperature
Plants
Forests

@article {pmid41737834,
year = {2026},
author = {B K, B and Dahal, S and Koirala, M and Poudel, R and Kandel, BP},
title = {Role of Millets for Food Security Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Plant-environment interactions (Hoboken, N.J.)},
volume = {7},
number = {1},
pages = {e70128},
pmid = {41737834},
issn = {2575-6265},
abstract = {The accelerating impacts of climate change pose significant threats to global food security, highlighting critical vulnerabilities within the agricultural system. As greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, global temperatures have increased by 0.6°C over the 20th century, with projections indicating further increases of 0.1°C-2°C per decade. These trends are expected to reduce crop productivity and food availability, potentially leaving up to three billion people undernourished by 2050. Therefore, diversification of agricultural cropping systems is crucial, especially through the incorporation of underutilized and resilient crops like millets. Millets, a group of small-seeded grasses, exhibit tolerance to both biotic and abiotic stress and can thrive under harsh environmental conditions such as poor soil fertility, low rainfall, drought, and salinity, making them particularly suitable for climate-vulnerable agro-ecosystems. As C4 crops, they have high photosynthetic efficiency and shorter growth durations than many C3 staples. These small-grain cereals are rich sources of gluten-free proteins, dietary fiber, vitamins, and essential minerals, and can contribute to improved nutritional security. Additionally, bioactive compounds present in grains offer therapeutic properties against various disorders and diseases, highlighting their promising nutraceutical potential. Furthermore, advances in biotechnological approaches, including molecular markers and genetic improvement techniques, offer opportunities to enhance stress tolerance and nutritional traits. This review provides insights into millets' role in food security, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals, examines their stress-adaptive traits, and discusses advances in genomics and biotechnology. Although it integrates findings from previous studies, this review presents a new integrative perspective focused on enhancing millet cultivation within agricultural systems.},
}

@article {pmid41737197,
year = {2026},
author = {Ortiz-Prado, E and Vasconez-Gonzalez, J and Pazmiño-Almeida, JC and Serrano-Núñez, MR and Acosta-Muñoz, E and Sánchez-Bustamante, JS and Salazar-Santoliva, C and Bastidas, AP and Altamirano-Castillo, JA and Villacis-Pauta, SV and Izquierdo-Condoy, JS},
title = {Climate change and the rising threat of vector-borne diseases in the Andes.},
journal = {One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands)},
volume = {22},
number = {},
pages = {101362},
pmid = {41737197},
issn = {2352-7714},
abstract = {Vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, leishmaniasis, and Chagas disease continue to cause millions of infections and thousands of deaths each year, particularly in low- and middle-income regions of South America. In recent years, climate change has profoundly altered the distribution and behavior of arthropod vectors, promoting their expansion into new ecological niches, including high-altitude areas of the Andes once considered unsuitable for transmission. Countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia have reported outbreaks of dengue and malaria in populations residing above 2000 m above sea level, revealing an unprecedented epidemiological shift. Importantly, this emerging scenario reflects more than an environmental process: it also exposes deep social vulnerabilities linked to poverty, deforestation, and limited access to health services, which can magnify outbreak impacts and constrain timely response. Within this context, the climate-vector-inequity triad offers an integrative perspective to understand how climatic and structural factors converge to amplify risk. Addressing this challenge requires altitude-sensitive surveillance systems, ecosystem restoration, and health policies grounded in the One Health approach to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, and response capacity in highland regions of the Andes, particularly in vulnerable indigenous and rural communities across Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia where socioeconomic disparities exacerbate transmission risks.},
}

@article {pmid41736985,
year = {2026},
author = {},
title = {Correction to "Plant-Soil Relationships Diminish Under Major Versus Moderate Climate Change in Subalpine Grasslands".},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {e73164},
doi = {10.1002/ece3.73164},
pmid = {41736985},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1002/ece3.72578.].},
}

@article {pmid41736979,
year = {2026},
author = {},
title = {Correction to "Combined effects of global climate change and nutrient enrichment on the physiology of three temperate maerl species".},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {16},
number = {2},
pages = {e72607},
doi = {10.1002/ece3.72607},
pmid = {41736979},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1002/ece3.5802.].},
}

@article {pmid41735810,
year = {2026},
author = {Verma, KK and Song, XP and Liang, Q and Xu, L and Mishra, KK and Chen, GL and Huang, HR and Li, YR},
title = {Engineered nano-pesticides: a multifaceted strategy for sustainable crop protection and enhanced food security in the era of climate change.},
journal = {Plant signaling & behavior},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {2633785},
pmid = {41735810},
issn = {1559-2324},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Food Security ; *Pesticides/pharmacology ; *Crop Protection/methods ; *Crops, Agricultural ; *Nanoparticles/chemistry ; },
abstract = {To ensure global food security and sustainable agricultural productivity in the coming years, modern technology is essential. It can boost food production, increase resilience to agroclimatic disruptions, and maintain healthy agroecosystems. Pesticide use is widely considered unsustainable due to inefficient application, high energy and water consumption, and potential harm to agroecosystems. Engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) present a promising alternative to traditional pesticides by enabling targeted delivery and controlled release of active ingredients (AIs), thereby enhancing pesticidal efficacy and efficiency. This review examines how nanopesticides, which enhance crop defense and directly target pathogens much like optimal plant nutrition, can be used to manage agricultural pests and improve yields. Nanopesticides offer several benefits, including improved crop yield and quality, enhanced foliar adhesion, and targeted delivery of active ingredients (AIs) to reduce damage from biotic and abiotic stressors. This article finds that while nanopesticides are more effective and sustainable than traditional pesticides, they may also pose greater ecological risks. Therefore, further research is needed to fully understand these potential detrimental impacts. By boosting crop yields, these benefits promote sustainable agriculture and enhance global food security.},
}

*Climate Change
*Food Security
*Pesticides/pharmacology
*Crop Protection/methods
*Crops, Agricultural
*Nanoparticles/chemistry

@article {pmid41735333,
year = {2026},
author = {Zhang, RH and Chen, M and Gao, C and Zhou, L and Zhi, H and Liu, S and Tao, L and Wu, M and Gao, J and Wang, H},
title = {Upper-ocean stratification changes control ENSO amplitude shift under sustained global warming.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41467-026-69931-x},
pmid = {41735333},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {BK20250746, BK20240718//Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Jiangsu Provincial Natural Science Foundation)/ ; },
abstract = {As projected by climate models in the high emission scenarios, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) exhibits a non-monotonic amplitude shift. However, its key drivers remain poorly quantified. Here we introduce a framework using an intermediate coupled model (ICM) that coherently represents mean-state oceanic climatologies in the tropical Pacific, derived from eight selected climate models across three periods (1940-1990, 2040-2090 and 2240-2290). By applying vertical baroclinic mode decomposition to ocean density, we extract wind projection coefficients (pn; n is mode number) governing upper-ocean dynamical responses. The ICM with the explicitly prescribed climatological fields, including stratification and the thermocline structure, successfully reproduces the non-monotonic ENSO shifts, which is illustrated to be primarily driven by opposite changes in p1 and p2 post 2140. Sensitivity experiments further confirm stratification as the dominant modulator. This study establishes a coherent mechanistic framework for disentangling stratification impacts on ENSO in climate model projections under global warming.},
}

@article {pmid41735012,
year = {2026},
author = {Hipps, AD},
title = {State of Emergency: The Psychological Impact of Climate Change on African American Youth.},
journal = {Social work in public health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-9},
doi = {10.1080/19371918.2026.2635362},
pmid = {41735012},
issn = {1937-190X},
abstract = {The adverse effects of climate change disproportionately impact marginalized and vulnerable populations, specifically African American youth. Children are often dependent on others to provide their basic needs and often incur undue stress from the worsening environmental conditions caused by climate change. These changes in the environment also lead to significant impacts on both the physical and mental health of minority children. African American youth are more likely to live in neighborhoods and environments where they have a higher likelihood of experiencing the negative impacts of a changing climate. This manuscript proposes supportive community-based interventions and introduces advocacy strategies for supporting the health and well-being of African American youth. The community interventions will be focused on ways to improve mental health while increasing environmental education for minority youth. Advocacy strategies will involve innovative ways social workers and public health workers can combat the growing climate concerns to support healthy youth development.},
}

@article {pmid41734031,
year = {2026},
author = {Ghebrehewet, S and McNee, R},
title = {Climate change as the next pandemic: the imperative for climate conscious healthcare and public health practice.},
journal = {Journal of public health (Oxford, England)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/pubmed/fdag019},
pmid = {41734031},
issn = {1741-3850},
}

@article {pmid41733150,
year = {2026},
author = {Corzo-Leon, DE},
title = {Pulmonary fungal infections in the age of biologics and climate change.},
journal = {Current opinion in pulmonary medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1097/MCP.0000000000001262},
pmid = {41733150},
issn = {1531-6971},
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review examines the evolving epidemiology of invasive fungal infections, with emphasis in pulmonary presentations, in the context of climate change and the expanding immunomodulatory therapy use.

RECENT FINDINGS: Fungal infections represent a growing global health threat, with epidemiological patterns increasingly extending beyond traditional immunocompromised populations. Climate-driven thermal adaptation and geographic range expansion of endemic fungi, particularly Coccidioides and Histoplasma species, are exposing immunologically naive populations to infection. The higher use of new biologic therapies (IFNγ inhibitors, immune checkpoint inhibitors, CAR-T cells) is growing cohorts of patients with selective immunosuppression/immunomodulation who exhibit distinct fungal infection susceptibility patterns compared to traditional immunocompromised populations. Additionally, severe respiratory viral pandemics have demonstrated that acute viral pneumonia - independent of underlying immunosuppression - constitutes a significant risk factor for secondary invasive fungal diseases, as evidenced by IAPA and CAPA outbreaks. These shifts are occurring in parallel to increasing azole resistance and rising Pneumocystis pneumonia incidence in non-HIV populations, collectively challenging surveillance strategies, diagnostic algorithms, and therapeutic approaches.

SUMMARY: This review synthesizes current evidence on how climate-mediated geographic expansion, biologic-associated immunosuppression, and virus-associated fungal infections are redefining populations at risk for pulmonary fungal infections.},
}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FUNDING: US Environmental Protection Agency.},
}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*Climate Change
Canada

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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