@article {pmid39239728,
year = {2024},
author = {Cunningham, N and Jenkins, C and Williams, S and Garner, J and Eggen, B and Douglas, A and Potter, T and Wilson, A and Leonardi, G and Larkin, L and Hopkins, S},
title = {An outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157:H7 associated with contaminated lettuce and the cascading risks from climate change, the United Kingdom, August to September 2022.},
journal = {Euro surveillance : bulletin Europeen sur les maladies transmissibles = European communicable disease bulletin},
volume = {29},
number = {36},
pages = {},
pmid = {39239728},
issn = {1560-7917},
mesh = {*Lactuca/microbiology ; Humans ; *Disease Outbreaks ; *Escherichia coli Infections/epidemiology/microbiology/transmission ; United Kingdom/epidemiology ; *Escherichia coli O157/isolation & purification/genetics ; *Foodborne Diseases/epidemiology/microbiology ; *Climate Change ; *Food Microbiology ; Whole Genome Sequencing ; Shiga-Toxigenic Escherichia coli/isolation & purification/genetics ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Female ; Male ; Food Contamination/analysis ; Aged ; Animals ; Adolescent ; Child ; },
abstract = {Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157 is a food-borne pathogen which causes gastrointestinal illness in humans. Ruminants are considered the main reservoir of infection, and STEC exceedance has been associated with heavy rainfall. In September 2022, a large outbreak of STEC O157:H7 was identified in the United Kingdom (UK). A national-level investigation was undertaken to identify the source of the outbreak and inform risk mitigation strategies. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) was used to identify outbreak cases. Overall, 259 cases with illness onset dates between 5 August and 12 October 2022, were confirmed across the UK. Epidemiological investigations supported a UK grown, nationally distributed, short shelf-life food item as the source of the outbreak. Analytical epidemiology and food chain analysis suggested lettuce as the likely vehicle of infection. Food supply chain tracing identified Grower X as the likely implicated producer. Independent of the food chain investigations, a novel geospatial analysis triangulating meteorological, flood risk, animal density and land use data was developed, also identifying Grower X as the likely source. Novel geospatial analysis and One Health approaches are potential tools for upstream data analysis to predict and prevent contamination events before they occur and to support evidence generation in outbreak investigations.},
}

*Lactuca/microbiology
Humans
*Disease Outbreaks
*Escherichia coli Infections/epidemiology/microbiology/transmission
United Kingdom/epidemiology
*Escherichia coli O157/isolation & purification/genetics
*Foodborne Diseases/epidemiology/microbiology
*Climate Change
*Food Microbiology
Whole Genome Sequencing
Shiga-Toxigenic Escherichia coli/isolation & purification/genetics
Adult
Middle Aged
Female
Male
Food Contamination/analysis
Aged
Animals
Adolescent
Child

@article {pmid39239722,
year = {2024},
author = {Nelson, GC and Cheung, WWL and Bezner Kerr, R and Franke, J and Meza, F and Oyinlola, MA and Thornton, P and Zabel, F},
title = {Adaptation to climate change and limits in food production systems: Physics, the chemistry of biology, and human behavior.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {30},
number = {9},
pages = {e17489},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.17489},
pmid = {39239722},
issn = {1365-2486},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Agriculture ; Food Supply ; Adaptation, Physiological ; },
}

*Climate Change
Humans
Agriculture
Food Supply
Adaptation, Physiological

@article {pmid39239688,
year = {2024},
author = {Pfenninger, M and Reuss, F and KIebler, A and Schönnenbeck, P and Caliendo, C and Gerber, S and Cocchiararo, B and Reuter, S and Blüthgen, N and Mody, K and Mishra, B and Bálint, M and Thines, M and Feldmeyer, B},
title = {Correction: Genomic basis for drought resistance in European beech forests threatened by climate change.},
journal = {eLife},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.7554/eLife.102872},
pmid = {39239688},
issn = {2050-084X},
}

@article {pmid39239214,
year = {2023},
author = {Fogarty, AE and Godambe, M and Duszynski, B and McCormick, ZL and Steensma, J and Decker, G},
title = {Interventional pain physician beliefs on climate change: A Spine Intervention Society (SIS) survey.},
journal = {Interventional pain medicine},
volume = {2},
number = {4},
pages = {100287},
pmid = {39239214},
issn = {2772-5944},
abstract = {SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Although evaluated within other specialties, physicians' beliefs towards climate change and human health have not been described within Interventional Pain Medicine (IPM). Understanding belief systems is essential for developing solutions to build sustainable practices.

OBJECTIVES: Assess beliefs toward climate change within the field of IPM.

METHODS: Spine Intervention Society (SIS) members were invited to participate in an anonymous RedCap survey by email, social media, and advertisement at the 2022 SIS Annual Meeting. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and associations were estimated using Chi-Square (significance: p < 0.05).

RESULTS: One hundred and seventy-five participants responded to the survey. Participants most often identified as white (66 %; 95 % CI 57-73 %), male (78 %; 95 % CI 71-84 %), and from the United States (US) (76 %; CI 95 % 58-72 %), with 87 % (n = 123/141; 95 % CI 82-93 %) agreeing that climate change is happening (agree or strongly agree). While 78 % (95 % CI 80-92 %) agree that climate change and sustainability are important to them, only 47 % (95 % CI 34-51 %) agree that these are important to their patients. Those beliefs did not differ by age or geographical area (p > 0.05). However, physicians in non-leadership positions are more likely to disagree or strongly disagree that climate change is important to them (χ[2](2) = 15.98; p < 0.05), to their patients (χ[2](2) = 17.21; p < 0.05), or that societies should advocate for climate policies (χ[2](2) = 9.19; p < 0.05). Non-US physicians were more likely to believe that physicians have responsibilities to bring awareness to the health effects of climate change (χ[2](2) = 6.58; p < 0.05) and to agree that climate change is important to their patients (χ[2](2) = 10.50; p < 0.05).

DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: Understanding specialty-specific physician views on climate change is essential for developing solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of medical practice and improve sustainability. The majority of SIS members believe that climate change is happening. Non-US physicians and physician-leaders are more likely to believe that climate change impacts their patients and that societies should advocate for climate policies.},
}

@article {pmid39238784,
year = {2024},
author = {Ornella, LA and Broccanello, C and Balzarini, M},
title = {Editorial: Plant adaptation to climate change using genomic selection and high-throughput technologies.},
journal = {Frontiers in genetics},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1471995},
pmid = {39238784},
issn = {1664-8021},
}

@article {pmid39238356,
year = {2024},
author = {Zhu, Z and Deng, T and Pan, X},
title = {Global climate change: The dangers of heatwaves for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients cannot be ignored.},
journal = {Journal of global health},
volume = {14},
number = {},
pages = {03032},
pmid = {39238356},
issn = {2047-2986},
mesh = {Humans ; *Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Global Health ; },
}

Humans
*Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/epidemiology
*Climate Change
Hot Temperature/adverse effects
Global Health

@article {pmid39236604,
year = {2024},
author = {Baur, DG and Karlsen, JR},
title = {Do crypto investors care about energy use and climate change? Evidence from Ethereum's transition to proof-of-stake.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {369},
number = {},
pages = {122299},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122299},
pmid = {39236604},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {This paper analyses the transition of Ethereum (ETH) from the energy-intensive Proof-of-Work (PoW) to the less energy-intensive Proof-of-Stake (PoS). We analyze returns, volatility, return correlations and volume of ETH, ETC and Bitcoin for all events in the lead-up to the actual change from PoW to PoS also labelled "the merge." The analysis suggests that some investors value the less energy-intensive mining mechanism and invest in ETH. However, since the overall effect is weak, we conclude that despite all the media attention and the stated concerns about the high energy-intensity of Bitcoin and PoW, most investors do not react to the change with an increased investment in Ethereum.},
}

@article {pmid39236181,
year = {2024},
author = {Yang, Y and Tilman, D and Jin, Z and Smith, P and Barrett, CB and Zhu, YG and Burney, J and D'Odorico, P and Fantke, P and Fargione, J and Finlay, JC and Rulli, MC and Sloat, L and Jan van Groenigen, K and West, PC and Ziska, L and Michalak, AM and , and Lobell, DB and Clark, M and Colquhoun, J and Garg, T and Garrett, KA and Geels, C and Hernandez, RR and Herrero, M and Hutchison, WD and Jain, M and Jungers, JM and Liu, B and Mueller, ND and Ortiz-Bobea, A and Schewe, J and Song, J and Verheyen, J and Vitousek, P and Wada, Y and Xia, L and Zhang, X and Zhuang, M},
title = {Climate change exacerbates the environmental impacts of agriculture.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {385},
number = {6713},
pages = {eadn3747},
doi = {10.1126/science.adn3747},
pmid = {39236181},
issn = {1095-9203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Agriculture ; *Greenhouse Gases ; Crops, Agricultural/growth & development ; Environment ; Agrochemicals ; Soil/chemistry ; },
abstract = {Agriculture's global environmental impacts are widely expected to continue expanding, driven by population and economic growth and dietary changes. This Review highlights climate change as an additional amplifier of agriculture's environmental impacts, by reducing agricultural productivity, reducing the efficacy of agrochemicals, increasing soil erosion, accelerating the growth and expanding the range of crop diseases and pests, and increasing land clearing. We identify multiple pathways through which climate change intensifies agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, creating a potentially powerful climate change-reinforcing feedback loop. The challenges raised by climate change underscore the urgent need to transition to sustainable, climate-resilient agricultural systems. This requires investments that both accelerate adoption of proven solutions that provide multiple benefits, and that discover and scale new beneficial processes and food products.},
}

*Climate Change
*Agriculture
*Greenhouse Gases
Crops, Agricultural/growth & development
Environment
Agrochemicals
Soil/chemistry

@article {pmid39236015,
year = {2024},
author = {Pollom, RA and Cheok, J and Pacoureau, N and Gledhill, KS and Kyne, PM and Ebert, DA and Jabado, RW and Herman, KB and Bennett, RH and da Silva, C and Fernando, S and Kuguru, B and Leslie, RW and McCord, ME and Samoilys, M and Winker, H and Fennessy, ST and Pollock, CM and Rigby, CL and Dulvy, NK},
title = {Overfishing and climate change elevate extinction risk of endemic sharks and rays in the southwest Indian Ocean hotspot.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {19},
number = {9},
pages = {e0306813},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0306813},
pmid = {39236015},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Animals ; *Sharks/physiology ; *Climate Change ; *Extinction, Biological ; Indian Ocean ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Endangered Species ; *Skates, Fish ; Fisheries ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Here, we summarise the extinction risk of the sharks and rays endemic to coastal, shelf, and slope waters of the southwest Indian Ocean and adjacent waters (SWIO+, Namibia to Kenya, including SWIO islands). This region is a hotspot of endemic and evolutionarily distinct sharks and rays. Nearly one-fifth (n = 13 of 70, 18.6%) of endemic sharks and rays are threatened, of these: one is Critically Endangered, five are Endangered, and seven are Vulnerable. A further seven (10.0%) are Near Threatened, 33 (47.1%) are Least Concern, and 17 (24.3%) are Data Deficient. While the primary threat is overfishing, there are the first signs that climate change is contributing to elevated extinction risk through habitat reduction and inshore distributional shifts. By backcasting their status, few endemic species were threatened in 1980, but this changed soon after the emergence of targeted shark and ray fisheries. South Africa has the highest national conservation responsibility, followed by Mozambique and Madagascar. Yet, while fisheries management and enforcement have improved in South Africa over recent decades, substantial improvements are urgently needed elsewhere. To avoid extinction and ensure robust populations of the region's endemic sharks and rays and maintain ecosystem functionality, there is an urgent need for the strict protection of Critically Endangered and Endangered species and sustainable management of Vulnerable, Near Threatened, and Least Concern species, underpinned by species-level data collection and reduction of incidental catch.},
}

Animals
*Sharks/physiology
*Climate Change
*Extinction, Biological
Indian Ocean
*Conservation of Natural Resources
*Endangered Species
*Skates, Fish
Fisheries
Ecosystem

@article {pmid39235222,
year = {2024},
author = {Requena-Ramírez, MD and Rodríguez-Suárez, C and Hornero-Méndez, D and Atienza, SG},
title = {Durum Wheat at Risk in a Climate Change Scenario: The Carotenoid Content is Affected by Short Heat Waves.},
journal = {Journal of agricultural and food chemistry},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1021/acs.jafc.4c05718},
pmid = {39235222},
issn = {1520-5118},
abstract = {Short heat waves (SHW), defined as periods of several consecutive days with high temperatures above the developmental optimum, will become more frequent due to climate change. The impact of SHW on yield and yield-related parameters has received considerable interest, but their effects on grain quality remain poorly understood. We employed a simulation approach to investigate the impact of SHW on durum wheat quality over a 7 day period, starting 1 week after anthesis. During the SHW treatment, carried out using portable polyethylene tents, the temperature in the treated plots increased by 10-15 °C during daily hours. The SHW treatment reduced the number of grains per spike, thousand kernel weight, and total carotenoid content in grains in stressed plants in comparison to control plants. However, no differences in the protein content or percentage of vitreous grains were observed. The behavior of individual carotenoids in response to SHW appears to differ, suggesting a differential change in the balance between β,ε- and β,β-branches of the carotenoid biosynthetic pathway as a consequence of SHW-induced stress. The present study highlights the importance of developing efficient breeding strategies for reduced sensitivities to heat stress. Such strategies should not only prioritize yield but also encompass grain quality.},
}

@article {pmid39235021,
year = {2024},
author = {Guo, DX and Li, AX and Liu, EK and Wang, JL},
title = {[Spatiotemporal variations and attribution analysis of reference evapotranspiration in the Fenwei Plain under climate change].},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {35},
number = {6},
pages = {1625-1634},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202406.022},
pmid = {39235021},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Plant Transpiration ; China ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth & development ; *Ecosystem ; *Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; Environmental Monitoring/methods ; },
abstract = {Reference crop evapotranspiration (ET0) is a crucial variable for estimating the ecological water demand of vegetation. Under climate change, the trends of ET0 change vary in different regions. The study of spatial and temporal variations in ET0 and attribution analysis at the regional scale is more conducive to the regional agricultural water management and ecological water demand estimation under the changing environment. We analyzed the change trend, spatial distribution and the contribution of meteorological factors to annual ET0 change of the Fenwei Plain during a historical period (1985-2015) and a future period (2030-2060) based on the latest climate data and high-precision grid data from the Sixth International Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6). The results showed that the meteorological data from CMIP6 could be used for the prediction of ET0 after bias correction, and that the prediction accuracy of the multi-model ensemble approach (R[2] of 82.9%, RMSE of 14.9 mm) was higher than that of a single climate model. ET0 in the Fenwei Plain showed a significant decreasing trend in the historical period, but a non-significant increasing and significant increasing trend in the future period under the SSP245 and SSP585 scenarios, respectively. The vapor pressure deficit had the largest contribution to the ET0 change in both the historical and future periods, and was the primary meteorological factor affecting the ET0 change in the Fenwei Plain under the climate change. Solar radiation and wind speed were important meteorological factors affecting the ET0 change in the historical period, while temperature and wind speed were the important meteorological factors affecting the ET0 change in the future period. The meteorological factors that had great contribution to ET0 change were due to the larger multi-year relative change rates, rather than the high sensitivity of these meteorological factors to ET0. The ET0 of the plain under the SSP245 and SSP585 scenarios increased by 4.2% and 3.1% in the future period, respectively, compared with the historical period. The differences in the spatial distribution of the result were mainly from the eastern and western regions of the plain. Based on the high-precision spatial and temporal distribution of ET0, the spatial and temporal data could be used as a reference for the development of various adaptation for climate change in the Fenwei Plain.},
}

*Climate Change
*Plant Transpiration
China
*Crops, Agricultural/growth & development
*Ecosystem
*Spatio-Temporal Analysis
Environmental Monitoring/methods

@article {pmid39235020,
year = {2024},
author = {Li, XF and Wu, S and Zhao, F and Zhu, HX and Gong, LJ and Jiang, LX and Wang, P and Zhao, HY},
title = {[Characteristics of soybean climate potential productivity in frigid region and its response to climate change].},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {35},
number = {6},
pages = {1615-1624},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202406.024},
pmid = {39235020},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {*Glycine max/growth & development ; *Climate Change ; China ; Photosynthesis ; Biomass ; Ecosystem ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {A comprehensive understanding of the evolution of soybean climate potential productivity and its response to climate change in Heilongjiang Province can offer reference and basis for further tapping soybean production potential and realizing stable and high yield of soybean in the frigid region. Based on meteorological data from 80 meteorological stations in Heilongjiang Province from 1961 to 2020, we estimated photosynthesis, light temperature, and climate potential productivity of soybean by the stepwise correction method, examined the spatiotemporal variations by spatial interpolation and statistical analysis methods, and analyzed the impact of changes in climate factors such as radiation, temperature, and precipitation on climate potential productivity. The results showed that during the study period, the average values of photosynthesis potential productivity (YQ), light-temperature potential productivity (YT), and climate potential productivity (YW) of soybean in Heilongjiang Province were 7533, 6444, and 3515 kg·hm[-2], respectively. The temporal changes of those variables showed significant increasing trends, with increases of 125.9, 182.9, and 116.1 kg·hm[-2]·(10 a)[-1], respectively. For the spatial distribution, YQ, YT, YW were characterized by high values in plains and lower in the mountains, and gradually decreased from southwest to northeast. Compared with that during 1961-1990, the high value zone of YW in period 1991-2020 expanded by 7.1%, and the low value zone decreased by 5.1%. YW showed a significant response to climate change. The potential temperature growth period was extended due to climate warming. The continuous increase in thermal resources, combined with relatively sufficient precipitation, effectively alleviated the negative impact of the decline in light resources on soybean production in Heilongjiang Province. The projected "warm and humid" climate would comprehensively boost climate potential productivity of soybean in Heilongjiang Province.},
}

*Glycine max/growth & development
*Climate Change
China
Photosynthesis
Biomass
Ecosystem
Temperature

@article {pmid39235009,
year = {2024},
author = {Hu, R and Dong, LB},
title = {[Temporal and spatial variations of vegetation coverage in Heilongjiang Basin and its responses to climate change].},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {35},
number = {6},
pages = {1518-1524},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202406.027},
pmid = {39235009},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Ecosystem ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; Remote Sensing Technology ; Rivers ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Mongolia ; Satellite Imagery ; },
abstract = {Exploring the temporal and spatial dynamics of vegetation coverage in the Heilongjiang Basin and its response to climate change can provide a theoretical basis and data support for integrated basin management for three countries (Mongolia, China and Russia) in the region. We used MOD13Q1 remote sensing data from Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform between 2000 and 2020 to process the normalized vegetation index (NDVI) through the maximum value composites method, and calculated the vegetation coverage (FVC) using the dimidiate pixel model. The Sen+MK trend analysis method was employed to monitor the dynamics of FVC, while the Pearson correlation coefficient was utilized to quantify the responses of FVC to climate change. The results showed that the overall FVC in the Heilongjiang Basin exhibited a slight decreasing trend during 2000-2020, with an annual rate of 0.1%. The FVC in Mongolia showed a fluctuating increase trend (0.13%), while slight decrease trends were observed for Russia (0.15%) and China (0.08%). The FVC predominantly slightly degraded and severely degraded, accounting for 34% and 17% of the area, respectively, while the significantly improved area only accounted for 9%. The impact of precipitation on FVC in the study area was significantly greater than that of temperature. The proportion of areas where precipitation and temperature had a significant impact on FVC was 8.2% and 2.2%, respectively. The correlation coefficient between precipitation and FVC was the highest in Mongolia (r=0.446, P<0.05), and the lowest in Russian region (r=-0.442, P< 0.05).},
}

*Climate Change
China
*Ecosystem
*Environmental Monitoring/methods
Spatio-Temporal Analysis
Remote Sensing Technology
Rivers
Conservation of Natural Resources
Mongolia
Satellite Imagery

@article {pmid39234047,
year = {2024},
author = {Okatch, H and Remshifski, PA and Fennessey, A and Campbell, H and Barnoy, S and Friedman, J and Kern, SB and Frasso, R and Sorensen, C and Bar-Shalita, T and Hunter, LN},
title = {Climate change and its impact on health: a global collaborative learning model.},
journal = {Frontiers in medicine},
volume = {11},
number = {},
pages = {1438609},
pmid = {39234047},
issn = {2296-858X},
abstract = {To address the health effects of climate change, leaders in healthcare have called for action to integrate climate adaptation and mitigation into training programs for health professionals. However, current educators may not possess sufficient climate literacy and the expertise to effectively include such content in their respective healthcare curricula. We, an international and interprofessional partnership, collaborated with experts to develop and deploy curriculum to increase health educators' and graduate health profession students' knowledge and competencies on climate change. In a tri-step process, the first phase included recruiting interested faculty members from two institutions and varying health professions. In phase two, faculty members collaborated to develop a faculty symposium on climate change including educational competencies required of health professions, practice standards, guidelines, and profession-specific content. Symposium outcomes included broader faculty member interest and commitment to create an interprofessional climate change course for healthcare graduate students. In phase three, course development resulted from collaboration between faculty members at the two institutions and faculty members from the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE), with course objectives informed by GCCHE competencies. Climate experts and faculty members delivered the course content over a 10-week period to 30 faculty members and students representing seven health professions, who were surveyed (n = 13) for feedback. This course can serve as an example for international collaborators interested in developing climate change courses for health profession students. Lessons learned in this process include: climate change novice faculty members can develop impactful climate change courses; students and faculty members can be co-learners; diverse representation in course attendees enriches the learning experience; and collaboration is key.},
}

@article {pmid39233440,
year = {2024},
author = {Hosseiniyan Khatibi, SM and Dimaano, NG and Veliz, E and Sundaresan, V and Ali, J},
title = {Exploring and exploiting the rice phytobiome to tackle climate change challenges.},
journal = {Plant communications},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {101078},
doi = {10.1016/j.xplc.2024.101078},
pmid = {39233440},
issn = {2590-3462},
abstract = {The future of agriculture is uncertain under the current climate change scenario. Climate change directly and indirectly affects the biotic and abiotic elements that control agroecosystems, jeopardizing the safety of the world's food supply. A new area that focuses on characterizing the phytobiome is emerging. The phytobiome comprises plants and their immediate surroundings, involving numerous interdependent microscopic and macroscopic organisms that affect the health and productivity of plants. Phytobiome studies primarily focus on the microbial communities associated with plants, which are referred to as the plant microbiome. The development of high-throughput sequencing technologies over the past ten years has dramatically advanced the understanding of the structure, functionality, and dynamics of the phytobiome; however, comprehensive methods for using this knowledge are lacking, particularly on major crops such as rice. Taking into account the impact of rice production on world food security, gaining fresh perspectives on the interdependent and interrelated components of the rice phytobiome could enhance rice production and crop health, sustain rice ecosystem function, and combat the effects of climate change. Our review re-conceptualizes the complex dynamics of the microscopic and macroscopic components in the rice phytobiome as influenced by human interventions and changing environmental conditions driven by climate change. We also discuss the interdisciplinary and systematic approaches to decipher and reprogram the sophisticated interactions in the rice phytobiome using novel strategies and cutting-edge technology. Converging the gigantic datasets and complex information on the rice phytobiome and its application in the context of regenerative agriculture could lead to sustainable rice farming practices that are resilient to the impacts of climate change.},
}

@article {pmid39233419,
year = {2024},
author = {Yang, ST and Wang, HC and Jing, WK and Wang, QG and Yan, HJ and Qiu, XQ and Jian, HY},
title = {Simulation of climate change effect on the global distribution of Rosa multiflora.},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {35},
number = {7},
pages = {1897-1906},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202407.022},
pmid = {39233419},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {*Rosa/growth & development ; *Climate Change ; *Introduced Species ; China ; *Ecosystem ; Computer Simulation ; Plant Dispersal ; },
abstract = {Rosa multiflora, originated from East Asia, is one of the original ancestors of modern roses. It is also an important genetic resource and rootstock for rose cultivation. Due to its high resistance and vigorous growth, R. multiflora has become an invasive species in some introduction sites, such as North America. To explore the correlation between the suitable habitat of R. multiflora and climate change, we predicted its potential geographic distribution with an optimized MaxEnt model based on 1246 distribution records and nine bioclimatic variables. The results showed that the mean temperature of the coldest quarter, minimum temperature of the coldest month, precipitation of the warmest quarter, and isothermality were significant bioclimatic variables affecting the potential geographic distribution of R. multiflora. Under current climate conditions, R. multiflora naturally distributed in the plains and hilly areas to the east and south of the Loess Plateau. The distribution pattern in the mid-holocene was similar to its current distribution, but the highly suitable distribution area was in the south of North China Plain, the Sichuan Basin, and parts of the Middle-Lower Yangtze Plain. During the last interglacial, the suitable areas generally contrac-ted southward, while the highly suitable areas significantly expanded and mainly located in the Sichuan Basin, the Middle-Lower Yangtze Plains, the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, and the Southeast Hills. Beyond its natural distribution in East Asia, R. multiflora had been introduced and spread to most parts of Europe and the central and eastern United States. The distribution area of R. multiflora would expand under three warming scenarios of different shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5) during 2041-2060 and 2081-2100. Its average distribution center (centroid) would shift towards higher latitude, indicating that the distribution of R. multiflora was closely related to climate change and that global warming might lead to an expansion of its distribution area. These results would improve our understanding of the ecological adaptability of R. multiflora, facilitate the predicting of its future distribution, and provide a theoretical basis for monitoring and early warning measures following its introduction.},
}

*Rosa/growth & development
*Climate Change
*Introduced Species
China
*Ecosystem
Computer Simulation
Plant Dispersal

@article {pmid39233075,
year = {2024},
author = {Huang, H and Zhou, Z and Peng, D and Chu, J},
title = {Potential impacts of climate change on cephalopods in a highly productive region (Northwest Pacific): Habitat suitability and management.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {175794},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175794},
pmid = {39233075},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Cephalopods occupy a mid-trophic level in marine ecosystems and are vital both ecologically and as fishery resources. However, under the pressure of climate change and fishing, the sustainability of cephalopod resources requires reasonable management. This study aims to study climate change and fishing impacts on the common economic cephalopod species habitats using species distribution models. We take the northwest Pacific Ocean region as an example, which stands out as a significant region for cephalopod production around the world. Results found that the habitats of cephalopods are moving to higher latitudes or deeper waters (Bohai Sea, mid-bottom Yellow Sea, or the Okinawa Trough waters) under climate change. Additionally, these regions are currently under lower fishing pressure, which suggests that species migration might mitigate the effects of warming and fishing. This study provides the large-scale assessment of the distribution range of cephalopods affected by climate change coping with fishing pressure in the northwest Pacific Ocean. By identifying climate refuges and key fishing grounds, we underscore the importance of this information for managing cephalopod resources in the context of climate adaptation and sustainable fishing practices.},
}

@article {pmid39232390,
year = {2024},
author = {Tito, VR and Kazem, H and Kadia, SO and Paquito, B},
title = {A systematic review of mental health and climate change in the Philippines.},
journal = {Asian journal of psychiatry},
volume = {101},
number = {},
pages = {104191},
doi = {10.1016/j.ajp.2024.104191},
pmid = {39232390},
issn = {1876-2026},
abstract = {The Philippines are at the forefront of climate change impacts, including those related to health and well-being, but information on mental health and well-being are typically underreported. To help address this research lacuna, we conducted a systematic literature review. We aimed to provide an overview of current research knowledge and research gaps regarding the impacts of climate change outcomes on Filipinos' mental health and well-being. Consulting 8 databases, we identified 951 records. The final analysis included 32 studies: 16 quantitative, 11 qualitative, 2 longitudinal, 2 experimental, and 1 published report. A narrative synthesis has been performed to synthesize the findings from included studies. Studies were presented in four sections: 1) Risks to mental health following a natural disaster, 2) Determinants of post-traumatic stress disorder risks, 3) Resilience and post-traumatic growth following natural disasters, and 4) Personal experiences and other mental health outcomes. Reviewed data show that climate change outcomes strongly and negatively impact Filippino's mental health and well-being. Climate change outcomes also, negatively affect mental health through indirect (e.g., sleep disorders) and long-term pathways for example by being exposed to stressors such as migration, conflict, and violence. A set of coping strategies was identified which include banding together, mobilizing health experts, and expanding the local relationships with health workers. Future prospective studies should assess the effects of rising sea levels and vector-borne diseases among frontline communities. More interventional studies assessing preventive interventions and health promotion initiatives should be carried out to mitigate mental health disorders and improve well-being, thus contributing to improved health outcomes.},
}

@article {pmid39232328,
year = {2024},
author = {Xu, M and Sun, Y and Wang, H and Qi, P and Peng, Z and Wu, Y and Zhang, G},
title = {Altitude characteristics in the response of rain-on-snow flood risk to future climate change in a high-latitude water tower.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {369},
number = {},
pages = {122292},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122292},
pmid = {39232328},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Global warming is profoundly impacting snowmelt runoff processes in seasonal freeze-thaw zones, thereby altering the risk of rain-on-snow (ROS) floods. These changes not only affect the frequency of floods but also alter the allocation of water resources, which has implications for agriculture and other key economic sectors. While these risks present a significant threat to our lives and economies, the risk of ROS floods triggered by climate change has not received the attention it deserves. Therefore, we chose Changbai Mountain, a water tower in a high-latitude cold zone, as a typical study area. The semi-distributed hydrological model SWAT is coupled with CMIP6 meteorological data, and four shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP126, SSP245, SSP370, and SSP585) are selected after bias correction, thus quantifying the impacts of climate change on hydrological processes in the Changbai Mountain region as well as future evolution of the ROS flood risk. The results indicate that: (1) Under future climate change scenarios, snowmelt in most areas of the Changbai Mountains decreases. The annual average snowmelt under SSP126, SSP245, SSP370, and SSP585 is projected to be 148.65 mm, 135.63 mm, 123.44 mm, and 116.5 mm, respectively. The onset of snowmelt is projected to advance in the future. Specifically, in the Songhua River (SR) and Yalu River (YR) regions, the start of snowmelt is expected to advance by 1-11 days. Spatially, significant reductions in snowmelt were observed in both the central part of the watershed and the lower reaches of the river under SSP585 scenario. (2) In 2021-2060, the frequency of ROS floods decreases sequentially for different scenarios, with SSP 126 > SSP 245 > SSP 370 > SSP 585. The frequency increments of ROS floods in the source area for the four scenarios were 0.12 days/year, 0.1 d/yr, 0.13 days/year, and 0.15 days/year, respectively. The frequency of high-elevation ROS events increases in the YR in the low emission scenario. Conversely, in high emission scenarios, YR high-elevation ROS events will only increase in 2061-2100. This phenomenon is more pronounced in the Tumen River (TR), where floods become more frequent with increasing elevation.},
}

@article {pmid39232275,
year = {2024},
author = {Keppel, G and Stralberg, D and Morelli, TL and Bátori, Z},
title = {Managing climate-change refugia to prevent extinctions.},
journal = {Trends in ecology & evolution},
volume = {39},
number = {9},
pages = {800-808},
doi = {10.1016/j.tree.2024.05.002},
pmid = {39232275},
issn = {1872-8383},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Extinction, Biological ; *Refugium ; *Biodiversity ; Animals ; },
abstract = {Earth is facing simultaneous biodiversity and climate crises. Climate-change refugia - areas that are relatively buffered from climate change - can help address both of these problems by maintaining biodiversity components when the surrounding landscape no longer can. However, this capacity to support biodiversity is often vulnerable to severe climate change and other stressors. Thus, management actions need to consider the complex and multidimensional nature of refugia. We outline an approach to understand refugia-promoting processes and to evaluate refugial capacity to determine suitable management actions. Our framework applies climate-change refugia as tools to facilitate resistance in modern conservation planning. Such refugia-focused management can reduce extinctions and maintain biodiversity under climate change.},
}

*Climate Change
*Conservation of Natural Resources/methods
*Extinction, Biological
*Refugium
*Biodiversity
Animals

@article {pmid39232116,
year = {2024},
author = {Loughnan, D and Joly, S and Legault, G and Kharouba, HM and Betancourt, M and Wolkovich, EM},
title = {Phenology varies with phylogeny but not by trophic level with climate change.},
journal = {Nature ecology & evolution},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {39232116},
issn = {2397-334X},
abstract = {Shifts in phenology with climate change can lead to asynchrony between interacting species, with cascading impacts on ecosystem services. Previous meta-analyses have produced conflicting results on whether asynchrony has increased in recent decades, but the underlying data have also varied-including in species composition, interaction types and whether studies compared data grouped by trophic level or compared shifts in known interacting species pairs. Here, using updated data from previous studies and a Bayesian phylogenetic model, we found that species have advanced an average of 3.1 days per decade across 1,279 time series across 29 taxonomic classes. We found no evidence that shifts vary by trophic level: shifts were similar when grouped by trophic level, and for species pairs when grouped by their type of interaction-either as paired species known to interact or as randomly paired species. Phenology varied with phylogeny (λ = 0.4), suggesting that uneven sampling of species may affect estimates of phenology and potentially phenological shifts. These results could aid forecasting for well-sampled groups but suggest that climate change has not yet led to widespread increases in phenological asynchrony across interacting species, although substantial biases in current data make forecasting for most groups difficult.},
}

@article {pmid39232079,
year = {2024},
author = {Li, C and Luo, G and Yue, C and Zhang, L and Duan, Y and Liu, Y and Yang, S and Wang, Z and Chen, P},
title = {Distribution patterns and potential suitable habitat prediction of Ceracris kiangsu (Orthoptera: Arcypteridae) under climate change- a case study of China and Southeast Asia.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {14},
number = {1},
pages = {20580},
pmid = {39232079},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Animals ; *Ecosystem ; *Climate Change ; China ; Asia, Southeastern ; Orthoptera/physiology ; Animal Distribution ; Grasshoppers/physiology ; },
abstract = {Ceracris kiangsu (Orthoptera: Arcypteridae), is greatly affected by climatic factors and exhibits strong adaptability, posing a serious threat to the ecological environment. Therefore, predicting its potential suitable habitat distribution provides a proactive theoretical basis for pest control. This study using the Biomod2 package of R simulated and predicted the current and future potential distribution, area changes, changes in the center points of suitable habitats, and niche shifts of C. kiangsu under two different greenhouse gas emission scenarios, SSP1-26 and SSP5-85. The results show that: (1) Currently, the high suitability areas for C. kiangsu are mainly distributed in Yunnan, Jiangxi, Hunan provinces in southern China and phongsaly province in northern Laos. In the future, the center of the suitable habitat distribution pattern of C. kiangsu will remain unchanged, primarily expanding outward from medium and high suitability areas. Additionally, significant suitable habitats for C. kiangsu were discovered in Southeast Asian countries without previous pest records. (2) Compared to the present, the overall suitable habitat area for C. kiangsu is expected to expand, particularly under the SSP5-85 climate change scenario. (3) In the SSP1-26 and SSP5-85 climate scenarios, the geometric center of the suitable habitat generally shows a trend of gradually shifting northeast. (4) Under different climate scenarios, the suitable habitat of C. kiangsu has highly overlapping, indicating that the suitable habitat of C. kiangsu in the invaded areas is broader than in its native regions. In conclusion, the research findings represent a breakthrough in identifying the potential distribution areas of C. kiangsu, which is of great practical significance for the monitoring and control of C. kiangsu pest infestation in China and Southeast Asian countries.},
}

Animals
*Ecosystem
*Climate Change
China
Asia, Southeastern
Orthoptera/physiology
Animal Distribution
Grasshoppers/physiology

@article {pmid39232016,
year = {2024},
author = {Sharaftmandrad, M and Abedi Sarvestani, A and Shahraki, M and Hassanzadeh Nafooti, M},
title = {Uncovering the reasons behind the failure of pastoralists in adopting climate change adaptation strategies.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {14},
number = {1},
pages = {20602},
pmid = {39232016},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Climate change has caused pastoralists to face serious challenges all around the world. To reduce climate change vulnerability, adaptation strategies need to be adopted by pastoralists. In this regard, the present research was done to seek the reasons for the failure of the northeastern pastoralists of Iran in adopting climate change adaptation strategies. The study is descriptive, which conducted by a field survey. The target population included 249 pastoralists from 7 pastoral units, of whom 148 people were selected as sample size using the stratified random sampling technique. The survey instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire. The content validity and face validity of the questionnaire were checked by the experts. Convergent validity was also confirmed based on the average variance extracted (AVE). Cronbach's α coefficient and composite reliability (CR) were used to evaluate the internal consistency of the questionnaire. The results showed that social and, regulatory and insurance components were the most critical internal and external weaknesses of the pastoralists' failure in adopting climate change adaptation strategies, respectively. Structural equation modeling showed that external weaknesses had positive and significant effects on internal weaknesses of the pastoralists' failure in adopting climate change adaptation strategies.},
}

@article {pmid39231177,
year = {2024},
author = {Mondo, JM and Chuma, GB and Matiti, HM and Kihye, JB and Bagula, EM and Karume, K and Kahindo, C and Egeru, A and Majaliwa, JM and Agre, PA and Adebola, PA and Asfaw, A},
title = {Crop calendar optimization for climate change adaptation in yam farming in South-Kivu, eastern D.R. Congo.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {19},
number = {9},
pages = {e0309775},
pmid = {39231177},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Dioscorea/growth & development/physiology ; Democratic Republic of the Congo ; *Crops, Agricultural/growth & development ; Rain ; Agriculture/methods ; Seasons ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {The traditional crop calendar for yam (Dioscorea spp.) in South-Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is becoming increasingly inadequate given the significant climatic variability observed over the last three decades. This study aimed at: (i) assessing trends in weather data across time and space to ascertain climate change, and (ii) optimizing the yam crop calendar for various South-Kivu agro-ecological zones (AEZs) to adapt to the changing climate. The 1990-2022 weather data series were downloaded from the NASA-MERRA platform, bias correction was carried out using local weather stations' records, and analyses were performed using RClimDex 1.9. Local knowledge and CROPWAT 8.0 were used to define planting dates for yam in different AEZs. Results showed the existence of four AEZs in the South-Kivu province, with contrasting altitudes, temperatures, and rainfall patterns. Climate change is real in all these South-Kivu's AEZs, resulting either in rainfall deficits in some areas, or extreme rainfall events in others, with significant temperature increases across all AEZs. Suitable yam planting dates varied with AEZs, September 15th and 20th were recommended for the AEZ 2 while October 15th was optimal for AEZ 1, AEZ 3, and AEZ 4. However, none of the planting date scenarios could meet the yam water requirements in AEZ1, AEZ3, and AEZ4, since the effective rainfall (Pmm) was always inferior to the plant water demand (ETc), meaning that soil water conservation practices are needed for optimum plant growth and yield in these AEZs. This study does not recommend planting yam during the short rainy season owing to prolonged droughts coinciding with critical growth phases of yam, unless supplemental irrigation is envisaged. This study provided insights on the nature of climate change across the past three decades and suggested a yam crop calendar that suits the changing climate of eastern DRC.},
}

*Climate Change
*Dioscorea/growth & development/physiology
Democratic Republic of the Congo
*Crops, Agricultural/growth & development
Rain
Agriculture/methods
Seasons
Temperature

@article {pmid39230886,
year = {2024},
author = {Chekuri, B and O'Connor, T and Lemery, J},
title = {Climate Change and Preventable Injuries.},
journal = {JAMA},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1001/jama.2024.13818},
pmid = {39230886},
issn = {1538-3598},
}

@article {pmid39229603,
year = {2024},
author = {Mutsvene, T and Klingelhöfer, HE},
title = {Hedging climate change risks in Southern Africa's agricultural industry using catastrophe bonds.},
journal = {Jamba (Potchefstroom, South Africa)},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {1641},
pmid = {39229603},
issn = {1996-1421},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: The agricultural sector is one of the key economic contributors in Southern Africa. However, agricultural production has been highly affected by climate change risks such as tropical cyclones, floods, droughts, heatwaves, hail, etc., which threaten food and nutrition security, livelihoods and business sustainability. Because of underwriting capacity problems, insurers and reinsurers have failed to provide cover for climate change risks. Also, derivatives have failed to provide a reliable option for hedging such risks. This paper explores the concept of catastrophe bonds (CAT bonds) in providing climate change risk finance. Employing the content analysis, the research shows how CAT bonds can help traditional (re)insurance in providing sufficient hedge against climate change risks and in improving disaster-preparedness, disaster risk-reduction, post-recovery initiatives and sustainable socio-economic agricultural development. The findings show that the adoption of CAT bonds can improve (re)insurers´ underwriting capacity and may enhance agricultural land policies, development, food and nutrition security and employment.

CONTRIBUTION: The paper shows how CAT bonds can be employed to hedge against climate change risks in agricultural production and to increase (re)insurers´ underwriting capacity. It further discusses the attractiveness of CAT bonds as another investment option for agricultural investors and how to develop and institutionalise a CAT bond market.},
}

@article {pmid39229601,
year = {2024},
author = {Muragijimana, C and Ntakirutimana, T and Khan, S},
title = {Climate change, culture and health: Indigenous resilience, a study from Turkana County, Kenya.},
journal = {Jamba (Potchefstroom, South Africa)},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {1647},
pmid = {39229601},
issn = {1996-1421},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Climate change and recurring droughts-induced effects on health are becoming an increasingly main global, cultural and public health burden. The heaviest health burden leans on the fragile socio-economic systems among the remote agro-pastoral communities, living in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). Previous studies underlined the indispensability of indigenous knowledge (IK) for resilience-driven disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies. However, more attention has been drawn towards the necessity of IK in weather forecasts, with less emphasis on its indispensability to alleviate health burden associated with climate change and droughts. We explored the contextual application of IK-based adaptation and related complementarity aspects for culturally relevant and sustainable DRR strategies for the nomadic agro-pastoral communities in Lopur, Turkana, Kenya. Relying on a descriptive qualitative study in phenomenological approach, purposive sampling and focus group discussions with key community influencers, a thematic analysis was conducted for an in-depth understanding and interpretation of data patterns. The contextualised insights revealed the growing vulnerability as a result of the disconnect between modern interventions, IK and the newly adopted environmental degrading coping tactics. Policy-wise, the findings portrayed the necessity for cultural integration and incorporation of indigenous knowledge-based strategies and systems for reinforced information dissemination, accessibility and acceptability for droughts preparedness and response.

CONTRIBUTION: This study underlined the existing room for scientific exploration of the already existing indigenous knowledge-based solutions for food and water insecurity, towards improved resilience for the vulnerable communities experiencing inequitable climate change calamities in the ASALs.},
}

@article {pmid39229052,
year = {2024},
author = {Couper, LI and Dodge, TO and Hemker, JA and Kim, BY and Exposito-Alonso, M and Brem, RB and Mordecai, EA and Bitter, MC},
title = {Evolutionary adaptation under climate change: Aedes sp. demonstrates potential to adapt to warming.},
journal = {bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1101/2024.08.23.609454},
pmid = {39229052},
issn = {2692-8205},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Climate warming is expected to shift the distributions of mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases, facilitating expansions at cool range edges and contractions at warm edges. However, whether mosquito populations could maintain their warm range edges through evolutionary adaptation remains unknown. Here, we investigate the potential for thermal adaptation in Aedes sierrensis , a congener of the major disease vector species that experiences large thermal gradients in its native range, by assaying tolerance to prolonged and acute heat exposure, and their genetic basis in a diverse, field-derived population. We found pervasive evidence of heritable genetic variation in acute heat tolerance, which phenotypically trades off with tolerance to prolonged heat exposure. A simple evolutionary model based on our data shows that, under most scenarios, the estimated maximum rate of evolutionary adaptation in mosquito heat tolerance exceeds that of projected climate warming. Our findings indicate that natural mosquito populations likely have the potential to track projected warming via genetic adaptation. Prior climate-based projections may thus underestimate the range of mosquito and mosquito-borne disease distributions under future climate conditions.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: Global change may have profound impacts on the distribution of mosquito-borne diseases, which collectively cause nearly one million deaths each year. Accurately predicting these impacts is critical for disease control preparedness, and will depend, in part, on whether mosquitoes can adapt to warming-a key open question. Using experimental and genomic data from a relative of major vector species that already experiences a wide thermal gradient, we find that natural mosquito populations have high levels of genetically-based variation in heat tolerance that could enable adaptation on pace with warming. Incorporating the potential for adaptive responses may therefore be necessary for accurate predictions of mosquito-borne disease distributions under warming, which is critical for preparing mosquito control interventions.},
}

@article {pmid39228814,
year = {2024},
author = {Yang, J and Zhao, Z and Fang, W and Ma, Z and Liu, M and Bi, J},
title = {China's progress in synergetic governance of climate change and multiple environmental issues.},
journal = {PNAS nexus},
volume = {3},
number = {9},
pages = {pgae351},
pmid = {39228814},
issn = {2752-6542},
abstract = {Advancing the synergetic control of climate change and environmental crisis is crucial for achieving global sustainable development goals. This study evaluates synergetic governance levels over climate change and four environmental issues at the provincial level in China from 2009 to 2020. Our findings reveal significant progress in China's coordinated efforts to mitigate carbon emissions, reduce air pollutants, and conserve water resources. However, there remains room for improvement in managing solid waste and protecting ecological systems and overall progress in synergetic governance has slowed since 2015. Employing a random forest model, we identify socio-economic factors with great influence on synergetic climate change and environmental governance, such as energy intensity, service sector development, electronic equipment manufacturing, and transportation. Additionally, we reveal nonlinear relationships between some factors and performance of environmental subsystems, including both plateau effects (e.g. output in the smelting of ferrous metals) and U-shaped patterns (e.g. output in the manufacturing of metal products), possibly attributed to constraints in end-of-pipe treatment capacities and complexities in supply chain networks. Furthermore, through hierarchical clustering analysis, we classify provinces into four groups and provide tailored recommendations for policymakers to enhance synergetic governance levels in their respective regions. The framework established in this study also serves as a valuable reference for countries seeking to develop practical and context-specific solutions to mitigate climate and environmental risks.},
}

@article {pmid39228044,
year = {2024},
author = {Miller, FW},
title = {The Environment, Lifestyles and Climate Change: The Many Nongenetic Contributors to The Long and Winding Road to Autoimmune Diseases.},
journal = {Arthritis care & research},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1002/acr.25423},
pmid = {39228044},
issn = {2151-4658},
abstract = {A critical unanswered question is what is causing the increase in the prevalence of autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases around the world. Given the rapidity of change, this is likely the result of major recent alterations in our exposures to environmental risk factors for these diseases. More evidence is becoming available that the evolution of autoimmune disease, years or even decades in the making, results from multiple exposures that alter susceptible genomes and immune systems over time. Exposures during sensitive phases in key developmental or hormonal periods may set the stage for the effects of later exposures. It is likely that synergistic and additive impacts of exposure mixtures result in chronic low-level inflammation. This inflammation may eventually pass thresholds that lead to immune system activation and autoimmunity, and, with further molecular and pathologic changes, the complete clinical syndrome emerges. Much work remains to be done to define the mechanisms and risk and protective factors for autoimmune conditions. However, evidence points to a variety of pollutants, xenobiotics, infections, occupational exposures, medications, smoking, psychosocial stressors, changes in diet, obesity, exercise, and sleep patterns, as well as climate change impacts of increased heat, storms, floods, wildfires, droughts, ultraviolet radiation, malnutrition, and changing infections, as possible contributors. Substantial investments in defining the role of causal factors, in whom and when their effects are most important, the necessary and sufficient gene-environment interactions, improved diagnostics and therapies, and preventative strategies are needed now to limit the many negative personal, societal, and financial impacts that will otherwise occur.},
}

@article {pmid39227637,
year = {2024},
author = {Yang, Z and Jing, Z and Zhai, X and Vic, C and Sun, H and de Lavergne, C and Yuan, M},
title = {Enhanced generation of internal tides under global warming.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {7657},
pmid = {39227637},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {42325601 and 92358303//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; 42306013//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; },
abstract = {A primary driver of deep-ocean mixing is breaking of internal tides generated via interactions of barotropic tides with topography. It is important to understand how the energy conversion from barotropic to internal tides responds to global warming. Here we address this question by applying a linear model of internal tide generation to coupled global climate model simulations under a high carbon emission scenario. The energy conversion to high-mode internal tides is projected to rise by about 8% by the end of the 21st century, whereas the energy conversion to low-mode internal tides remains nearly unchanged. The intensified near-bottom stratification under global warming increases energy conversion into both low and high-mode internal tides. In contrast, the intensified depth-averaged stratification reduces the modal horizontal wavenumber of internal tides, leading to increased (decreased) energy conversion into high (low)- mode internal tides. Our findings imply stronger mixing over rough topography under global warming, which should be properly parameterized in climate models for more accurate projections of future climate changes.},
}

@article {pmid39226553,
year = {2024},
author = {Campos, LS},
title = {Climate Change, the Environment, and Health: A Call to Action.},
journal = {Acta medica portuguesa},
volume = {37},
number = {9},
pages = {579-581},
doi = {10.20344/amp.22100},
pmid = {39226553},
issn = {1646-0758},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Global Health ; Environmental Health ; Environment ; },
}

*Climate Change
Humans
Global Health
Environmental Health
Environment

@article {pmid39225510,
year = {2024},
author = {Soomro, S and Zhou, D and Charan, IA},
title = {Investigating associations between climate change anxiety and mental health impact on vulnerable populations: A qualitative analysis.},
journal = {African journal of reproductive health},
volume = {28},
number = {8},
pages = {108-121},
doi = {10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i8.11},
pmid = {39225510},
issn = {1118-4841},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; Adolescent ; Child ; *Mental Health ; *Qualitative Research ; Male ; *Vulnerable Populations/psychology ; *Anxiety/epidemiology/psychology ; Pakistan/epidemiology ; Interviews as Topic ; Students/psychology ; },
abstract = {Climate anxiety has a negative impact on the mental health and psychological wellbeing of the vulnerable population. The goal is to assess many factors that affect mental health and psychological wellbeing, as well as how climate change affects mental health in Pakistan's vulnerable population. This study provides evidence-based insights on the long- and medium-term impacts of extreme weather events on mental health. We conducted semi-structured interviews with a sample of 72 students aged 10-16 years, employing an exploratory qualitative design. The resulting process identified themes and questions for future research on climate change and its psychological effects on children's mental health. As a result, positive emotions embedded in children's climate strategic actions in parent and community contexts helped to mitigate children's perceptions of negative emotions (such as climate anxiety, phobias, fear, sleep disorders, depression, sadness, and substance abuse). Climate change's effects can have a significant impact on mental health. We will be discussing effective strategies to address the expected mental health issues among children caused by climate change. The discussion paper offers a set of recommendations for addressing the mental health impacts of climate change, including improving mental health support systems, integrating climate change education into services, and developing targeted interventions for vulnerable populations.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
Female
Adolescent
Child
*Mental Health
*Qualitative Research
Male
*Vulnerable Populations/psychology
*Anxiety/epidemiology/psychology
Pakistan/epidemiology
Interviews as Topic
Students/psychology

@article {pmid39224369,
year = {2024},
author = {He, F and Liang, L and Wang, H and Li, A and La, M and Wang, Y and Zhang, X and Zou, D},
title = {Amphibians rise to flourishing under climate change on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {10},
number = {16},
pages = {e35860},
pmid = {39224369},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {Amphibian populations are declining globally due to climate change. However, the impacts on the geographic distribution of amphibians on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP), a global biodiversity hotspot with 112 species of amphibians that is sensitive to global climate change, remains unclear. In this study, MaxEnt and barycentre shift analyses were performed to reveal the impact of climate change on the potential future habitats of amphibians on the QTP using the BCC-CSM2-MR global climate model of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Projects Phase 6 (CMIP6) climate pattern with three shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP). In contrast to the widespread decline in the amphibian population, the future scenarios projected an increase in most amphibian habitats on the QTP, accompanied by migration to higher elevations or latitudes under three climatic projections (SSP 1-2.6, 3-7.0, and 5-8.5). Average annual precipitation was the most crucial environmental variable impacting the future distribution of amphibians. The findings indicate that amphibians would flourish under climate change on the QTP, which is of great significance for the protection of amphibians and biodiversity on the QTP.},
}

@article {pmid39224333,
year = {2024},
author = {Akinkuolie, TA and Ogunbode, TO and Oyebamiji, VO},
title = {Evaluating constraints associated with farmers' adaptation strategies to climate change impact on farming in the tropical environment.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {10},
number = {16},
pages = {e36086},
pmid = {39224333},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {The persistent threat of climate change poses challenges to food security, despite numerous adaptation strategies, necessitating attention to achieve sustainable livelihoods. This study conducted a survey among 220 farmers in fifteen selected rural communities from five political wards in Ondo West Local Government Area, Ondo State, Nigeria, using a multistage sampling technique. Both descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used to analyse data obtained. The results indicated that 90 % of the farmers had knowledge of consequences of climate change, while 75 % have adopted various strategies to cope with the menace. The data were factorable at p ≤ 0.05 using KMO and Bartlett's tests. Four variables were extracted out of nine analysed as significant to the explanation of constraints to CC adaptation strategies, namely: engagement in other jobs (16.499 %); farmers' experience with the varying nature of weather patterns (14.526 %); farm size variation (13.485 %); and the difficulty posed by coping with recurring erratic rainfall (11.925 %). All four variables identified and extracted explained 56.446 % of the constraints hindering farmers from coping with climate change. The study recommended further studies to identify other variables that could be accountable for the constraints in coping with the climate change scenario in the study area. The contributions of farmers' experiences to the failure of various strategies in coping with climate change form the nexus to other extracted variables and, therefore, need further investigation for sustainable agriculture globally.},
}

@article {pmid39224273,
year = {2024},
author = {Viet Ha, TT and Zhou, W},
title = {Response of the Northeast China grain market to climate change based on the gravity model approach.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {10},
number = {16},
pages = {e36139},
pmid = {39224273},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {Scientific evidence has revealed that climate change negatively affects agricultural crop production both regionally and globally. Previous studies have indicated that the role of climate change is significant in some parts of China. Thus, assessing the impact of the future climate on the grain market is vital for ensuring regional and national food security. In this study, regional climate model (RCM 4.5 and 8.5) simulations were employed to investigate the role of future climate change on a major grain-producing market in China (Northeast China). For this purpose, historical (2004-2017) and future (2020-2076) data were applied in the gravity model to examine the effects of climate change on the Northeast China grain market. The results revealed that the maximum temperature is a crucial climate factor that significantly affects the grain market. The analysis revealed that precipitation was positively related and that the temperature was significantly negatively related to domestic consumption and exports of rice, maize, and soybean. Moreover, the analysis of the RCM (4.5 and 8.5) simulations revealed a negative contribution of the maximum temperature to domestic consumption and export levels. Overall, the analysis enhances our understanding of the impacts of climate change on the Northeast China grain market.},
}

@article {pmid39224164,
year = {2024},
author = {Gao, J and Wei, Z and Jin, Y},
title = {The impact of elevation and prediction of climate change on an ultra high-elevation ectotherm.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {14},
number = {9},
pages = {e70186},
pmid = {39224164},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Climate change may affect the survival and reproduction of ectotherms. The toad-headed lizard Phrynocephalus theobaldi, which holds the distinction of occupying the highest elevation among all reptile species on Earth, with an elevational range from 3600 to 5000 m, represents an ideal model for studying the adaptations to climatic changes across elevational gradients. Here, we used mechanistic and hybrid species distribution models (HSDM) together with characteristic measurements of thermal biology (CTmax, CTmin, and Tsel) to simulate and compare the distribution and activity periods of the lizard across elevations in response to climate change. NicheMapR simulations using only climate factors predicted that all populations will be negatively impacted by climate change (+3°C) by suffering a reduced distribution. However, the impact was clearly reduced in simulations that accounted for thermal physiological traits. Longer activity periods were predicted for all populations during climate change. The suitable distribution is predicted to change slightly, with an increase anticipated for both high and low elevation populations. However, the forecast indicates a more pronounced increase in suitable habitats for populations at higher elevations (>4200 m) compared to those at lower elevations (<4200 m). This study underscores the key influence of climate change on population establishment and stresses the importance of physiological traits in distribution simulation for future studies to understand the potential constraints in animal adaptation to extreme high environments.},
}

@article {pmid39222727,
year = {2024},
author = {Han, W and Zheng, J and Guan, J and Liu, Y and Liu, L and Han, C and Li, J and Li, C and Tian, R and Mao, X},
title = {A greater negative impact of future climate change on vegetation in Central Asia: Evidence from trajectory/pattern analysis.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {119898},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2024.119898},
pmid = {39222727},
issn = {1096-0953},
abstract = {In the context of global warming, vegetation changes exhibit various patterns, yet previous studies have focused primarily on monotonic changes, often overlooking the complexity and diversity of multiple change processes. Therefore, it is crucial to further explore vegetation dynamics and diverse change trajectories in this region under future climate scenarios to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of local ecosystem evolution. In this study, we established an integrated machine learning prediction framework and a vegetation change trajectory recognition framework to predict the dynamics of vegetation in Central Asia under future climate change scenarios and identify its change trajectories, thus revealing the potential impacts of future climate change on vegetation in the region. The findings suggest that various future climate scenarios will negatively affect most vegetation in Central Asia, with vegetation change intensity increasing with increasing emission trajectories. Analyses of different time scales and trend variations consistently revealed more pronounced downward trends. Vegetation change trajectory analysis revealed that most vegetation has undergone nonlinear and dramatic changes, with negative changes outnumbering positive changes and curve changes outnumbering abrupt changes. Under the highest emission scenario (SSP5-8.5), the abrupt vegetation changes and curve changes are 1.7 times and 1.3 times greater, respectively, than those under the SSP1-2.6 scenario. When transitioning from lower emission pathways (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5) to higher emission pathways (SSP3-7.0, SSP5-8.5), the vegetation change trajectories shift from neutral and negative curve changes to abrupt negative changes. Across climate scenarios, the key climate factors influencing vegetation changes are mostly evapotranspiration and soil moisture, with temperature and relative humidity exerting relatively minor effects. Our study reveals the negative response of vegetation in Central Asia to climate change from the perspective of vegetation dynamics and change trajectories, providing a scientific basis for the development of effective ecological protection and climate adaptation strategies.},
}

@article {pmid39222231,
year = {2024},
author = {Sahoo, D and Moharaj, P},
title = {Assessing agricultural vulnerability to climate change through dynamic indexing approach.},
journal = {Environmental science and pollution research international},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {39222231},
issn = {1614-7499},
support = {IoE-6031//Banaras Hindu University/ ; },
abstract = {The present study aims to assess agricultural vulnerability in the context of climate change, focusing on the diverse districts of Odisha. Acknowledging that vulnerability is influenced by exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity, our research incorporates the growth rate and instability of vital performance indicators to evaluate the relative vulnerability of each district. A key strength of this approach is the use of normalized indicators, weighted in accordance with the proportional acreage of major crops in each district relative to the state, culminating in a comprehensive vulnerability index through the aggregation of these weighted components. Our findings reveal significant variability in the vulnerability profiles across districts, thereby necessitating state-level intervention through tailored "Location Performance Vulnerability" based adaptation strategies. These strategies, including early weather warning systems, development of new and early maturing crop varieties, and adjustment of crop planting dates, are crucial for mitigating the adverse effects of climate change on agriculture. The study's methodology and findings offer significant contributions to the field, providing policymakers and stakeholders with a district-specific framework for climate change adaptation. This approach is especially relevant for the international academic and policy-making communities, as it highlights the importance of localized adaptation strategies in the broader context of global climate change resilience.},
}

@article {pmid39222225,
year = {2024},
author = {Wu, WT and Kono, M and Lee, CP and Chang, YY and Yang, YH and Lin, CC and Liu, TM and Li, HC and Chen, YM and Chen, PC},
title = {Climate Change Projections for Stroke Incidence in Taiwan: Impact of 2 °C and 4 °C Global Warming Level.},
journal = {Journal of epidemiology and global health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {39222225},
issn = {2210-6014},
support = {MOST-111-2119-M-002//National Science Council (NSC), Executive Yuan, Taiwan/ ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to establish the exposure-lag-response effect between daily maximum temperature and stroke-related emergency department visits and to project heat-induced stroke impacts under global warming levels (GWL) of 2 °C and 4 °C.

METHODS: Stroke-related emergency department visits in Taiwan from 2001 to 2020 were identified using the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD). The study population consisted of 1,100,074 initial stroke cases matched with 2,200,148 non-stroke controls. We employed Distributed Lag Nonlinear Models (DLNM) in a case-crossover study to investigate the association between temperature and stroke. Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) models with a Poisson function were used to correlate high-temperature exposure with annual stroke incidence rates. Projections were made under two global warming scenarios, GWL 2.0 °C and 4.0 °C, using Coupled General Circulation Model (GCMs). Baseline data from 1995 to 2014 were transformed for spatial distribution at the township level. Geographic Information System (GIS) spatial analysis was performed using Quantum GIS 3.2.0 software.

RESULTS: DLNM exposure-lag-response effect revealed that daily maximum temperature exceeding 34 °C significantly increased the risk of stroke-related emergency department visits, particularly for ischemic stroke. Under the 2 °C GWL scenario, the frequency of days with temperatures surpassing 34 °C is projected to rise substantially by the median year of 2042, with a further increase to 92.6 ± 18.0 days/year by 2065 under the 4 °C GWL scenario. Ischemic stroke showed the highest increase in temperature-related incidence rates, notably rising from 7.80% under the GWL 2 °C to 36.06% under the GWL 4 °C. Specifically, the annual temperature-related incidence rate for ischemic stroke is expected to increase significantly by 2065. Regions such as Taichung, Hsinchu, Yilan, and Taitung demonstrated pronounced changes in heat-related ischemic stroke incidence under the GWL 4 °C.

CONCLUSIONS: The findings emphasize the importance of addressing temperature-related stroke risks, particularly in regions projected to experience significant temperature increases. Effective mitigation strategies are crucial to reduce the impact of rising temperatures on stroke incidence and safeguard public health.},
}

@article {pmid39221818,
year = {2024},
author = {Kouakou, YE and Dely, ID and Doumbia, M and Ouattara, A and N'da, EJ and Brou, KE and Zouzou, YA and Cissé, G and Koné, B},
title = {Methodological framework for assessing malaria risk associated with climate change in Côte d'Ivoire.},
journal = {Geospatial health},
volume = {19},
number = {2},
pages = {},
doi = {10.4081/gh.2024.1285},
pmid = {39221818},
issn = {1970-7096},
mesh = {Cote d'Ivoire/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Malaria/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Risk Assessment ; Female ; Pregnancy ; Risk Factors ; Child, Preschool ; },
abstract = {Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity among children under five years of age and pregnant women in Côte d'Ivoire. We assessed the geographical distribution of its risk in all climatic zones of the country based on the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) approach to climate risk analysis. This methodology considers three main driving components affecting the risk: Hazard, exposure and vulnerability. Considering the malaria impact chain, various variables were identified for each of the risk factors and for each variable, a measurable indicator was identified. These indicators were then standardized, weighted through a participatory approach based on expert judgement and finally aggregated to calculate current and future risk. With regard to the four climatic zones in the country: Attieen (sub-equatorial regime) in the South, Baouleen (humid tropical) in the centre, Sudanese or equatorial (tropical transition regime) in the North and the mountainous (humid) in the West. Malaria risk among pregnant women and children under 5 was found to be higher in the mountainous and the Baouleen climate, with the hazard highest in the mountainous climate and Exposure very high in the Attieen climate. The most vulnerable districts were those in Baouleen, Attieen and the mountainous climates. By 2050, the IPCC representative concentration pathway (RCP) 4.5 and 8.5 scenarios predict an increase in risk in almost all climatic zones, compared to current levels, with the former considering a moderate scenario, with an emissions peak around 2040 followed by a decline and RCP 8.5 giving the highest baseline emissions scenario, in which emissions continue to rise. It is expected that the AR5 approach to climate risk analysis will be increasingly used in climate risk assessment studies so that it can be better assessed at a variety of scales.},
}

Cote d'Ivoire/epidemiology
Humans
*Malaria/epidemiology
*Climate Change
Risk Assessment
Female
Pregnancy
Risk Factors
Child, Preschool

@article {pmid39221648,
year = {2024},
author = {Braz-Mota, S and Luis Val, A},
title = {Fish mortality in the Amazonian drought of 2023: the role of experimental biology in our response to climate change.},
journal = {The Journal of experimental biology},
volume = {227},
number = {17},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1242/jeb.247255},
pmid = {39221648},
issn = {1477-9145},
support = {465540/2014-7//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico/ ; 062.1187/2017//Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Amazonas/ ; 001//Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Fishes/physiology ; *Droughts ; Brazil ; Biodiversity ; Rainforest ; },
abstract = {Higher temperatures exacerbate drought conditions by increasing evaporation rates, reducing soil moisture and altering precipitation patterns. As global temperatures rise as a result of climate change, these effects intensify, leading to more frequent and severe droughts. This link between higher temperatures and drought is particularly evident in sensitive ecosystems like the Amazon rainforest, where reduced rainfall and higher evaporation rates result in significantly lower water levels, threatening biodiversity and human livelihoods. As an example, the serious drought experienced in the Amazon basin in 2023 resulted in a significant decline in fish populations. Elevated water temperatures, reaching up to 38°C, led to mass mortality events, because these temperatures surpass the thermal tolerance of many Amazonian fish species. We know this because our group has collected data on critical thermal maxima (CTmax) for various fish species over multiple years. Additionally, warmer waters can cause hypoxia, further exacerbating fish mortality. Thus, even Amazon fish species, which have relatively high thermal tolerance, are being impacted by climate change. The Amazon drought experienced in 2023 underscores the urgent need for climate action to mitigate the devastating effects on Amazonian biodiversity. The fact that we have been able to link fish mortality events to data on the thermal tolerance of fishes emphasizes the important role of experimental biology in elucidating the mechanisms behind these events, a link that we aim to highlight in this Perspective.},
}

Animals
*Climate Change
*Fishes/physiology
*Droughts
Brazil
Biodiversity
Rainforest

@article {pmid39220889,
year = {2024},
author = {Cheng, L and Wu, C},
title = {Does the implementation of economic policies connected to climate change depend on monetary policy mandates and financial stability governance structures?.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {10},
number = {16},
pages = {e35294},
pmid = {39220889},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {The objective of the proposed research study is to examine how the economic policy mandates and governance frameworks of central banks affect the implementation of climate-related economic measures. Empirical evidence supports a positive correlation between the adoption of climate-related economic policies and a broader mandate for monetary policy. The existing body of research contradicts the idea that an enhanced framework for governing economic stability will result in higher implementation of financial measures related to climate change. The study, which focuses on China from 2015 to 2023, concludes that enhanced economic stability governance, founded on less integrated arrangements, leads to more successful implementation of climate-related financial measures. For other criteria such as central bank independence, the existence of a democratic government, and membership in the Sustainable Banking Network, a positive and statistically significant influence is seen across all specifications. Physical risks associated with climate change, such as heat waves, droughts, floods, and storms, as well as transition risks represented by variables like per-person CO2 emissions, policies aimed at mitigating climate change, and the financial capacity to carry out climate adaptation plans, must also manifest. Even after accounting for a new dependent variable and several alternative model parameters, the findings hold up well. We employ a fixed-effects panel regression approach to control for unobserved heterogeneity and isolate the impact of time-varying variables on renewable energy production. This methodology ensures robust and consistent estimates, providing clear insights into how monetary policy adjustments influence renewable energy investments.},
}

@article {pmid39218103,
year = {2024},
author = {Deopa, R and Thakur, DA and Kumar, S and Mohanty, MP and Asha, P},
title = {Discerning the dynamics of urbanization-climate change-flood risk nexus in densely populated urban mega cities: An appraisal of efficient flood management through spatiotemporal and geostatistical rainfall analysis and hydrodynamic modeling.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {175882},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175882},
pmid = {39218103},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {While the contribution of climate change towards intensifying urban flood risks is well acknowledged, the role of urbanization is less known. The present study, for the first time in flood management literature, explores whether and how unplanned-cum-urbanization may overshadow the contribution of extreme rainfall to flood impacts in densely populated urban regions. To establish this hypothesis and exemplify our proposed framework, the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi in India, infamous for its concurrent flood episodes is selected. The study categorically explores whether the catastrophic 2023 urban flood could have resulted in a similar degree of urban exposure and damage, had it occurred anytime in the past. A comprehensive spatiotemporal and geo-statistical analysis of rainfall over 11 stations brought about through Innovative trend analysis, Omnidirectional and directional Semi-variogram analysis, and Gini Index indicates a rise in extreme rainfalls. High-resolution land-use maps indicate about 39.53 %, 52.66 %, 56.60 %, and 69.18 % of urban footprints during 1993, 2003, 2013, and 2023, while gradient direction maps indicate a prominent urban surge towards the North-West, West, and Southwest corridors. A closer inspection of the Greenness and Urbanity indices reveals a gradual decline in the green footprints and concurrent escalation in the urban footprints over the decades. A 3-way coupled MIKE+ model was set up to replicate the July 2023 flood event; indicating about 13 % of the area experience "high" and "very-high" flood hazards. By overlaying the flood inundation and hazard maps over land-use maps for 1993, 2003, and 2013, we further establish that a similar flood event would have resulted in lesser damage and building exposure. The study offers a set of flood management options for refurbishing resilience and limiting flood risks. The study delivers critical insights into the existing urban flood management strategies while delving into the urban growth-climate change-flood risk nexus.},
}

@article {pmid39217778,
year = {2024},
author = {Chan, HW and Lin, L and Tam, KP and Hong, YY},
title = {From negative feelings to impairments: A longitudinal study on the development of climate change anxiety.},
journal = {Journal of anxiety disorders},
volume = {107},
number = {},
pages = {102917},
doi = {10.1016/j.janxdis.2024.102917},
pmid = {39217778},
issn = {1873-7897},
abstract = {People may experience anxiety and related distress when they come in contact with climate change (i.e., climate change anxiety). Climate change anxiety can be conceptualized as either emotional-based response (the experience of anxiety-related emotions) or impairment-based response (the experience of impairment in daily functioning). To date, it remains uncertain how these distinct manifestations of climate change anxiety are related. Conceptually, the experience of climate change anxiety may transform from an adaptive and healthy emotional response to an impairment in daily functioning. We conducted two two-wave longitudinal studies to examine the possible bidirectional relationships between three manifestations of climate change anxiety. We recruited 942 adults (mean age = 43.1) and 683 parents (mean age = 46.2) in Studies 1 and 2, respectively. We found that Time 1 emotion-based response was positively linked to Time 2 cognitive-emotional impairment, while Time 1 cognitive-emotional impairment was positively related to Time 2 functional impairment. In Study 2, we also found a bidirectional positive relationship between generalized anxiety and emotion-based climate change anxiety over time. Overall, our findings provide initial support to the temporal relationships between different manifestations of climate change anxiety, corroborating that climate change anxiety may develop from emotional responses to impairment in functioning.},
}

@article {pmid39216332,
year = {2024},
author = {He, G and Lin, Y and Hu, J and Chen, Y and Guo, Y and Yu, M and Zeng, F and Duan, H and Meng, R and Zhou, C and Xiao, Y and Huang, B and Gong, W and Liu, J and Liu, T and Zhou, M and Ma, W},
title = {The trends of non-accidental mortality burden attributed to compound hot-dry events in China and its provinces in a global warming world.},
journal = {Environment international},
volume = {191},
number = {},
pages = {108977},
doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2024.108977},
pmid = {39216332},
issn = {1873-6750},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Global warming has provoked more co-occurrence of hot extreme and dry extreme, namely compound hot-dry events (CHDEs). However, their health impacts have seldom been investigated. This study aimed to characterize CHDEs and assess its mortality burden in China from 1990 to 2100.

METHODS: CHDEs were defined as a day when daily maximum temperature > its 90th percentile and Standardized Precipitation Index < its 50th percentile. A two-stage approach, including a distributed lag nonlinear model (DLNM) and a multivariate meta-analysis, was used to estimate exposure-response associations of CHDEs with mortality in 358 counties/districts during 2006-2017 in China, which was then applied to assess the national mortality burden attributable to CHDEs from 1990 to 2100.

FINDINGS: We observed a significant increasing trend of CHDEs in China until mid-21st century, and then flatted, while the duration and intensity of CHDEs continuously increased across the 21st century. CHDEs were much riskier (ER=17.82 %, 95 %CI: 14.17 %-21.60 %) than independent hot events (ER=5.86 %,95 %CI: -0.04 %,12.45 %) or dry events (ER=0.07 %,95 %CI: -1.22 %, 1.38 %), and there was significantly additive interaction between hot events and dry events (AP=0.10,95 %CI: 0.04, 0.16). Females (ER=24.28 %, 95 %CI: 19.21 %-29.56 %), the elderly (ER=23.28 %, 95 %CI: 18.23 %-28.55 %), and people living in humid area (ER=18.98 %, 95 %CI: 15.08 %-23.02 %) had higher mortality risks than their counterparts. Mortality burden attributed to CHDEs significantly increased during historical observation and became stable since mid-21st century in China.

INTERPRETATION: CHDEs would significantly increase mortality with higher risk for females, the elderly and people living in humid areas. Mortality burden has significantly increased during historical observation and will keep relatively steady since mid-21st century.},
}

@article {pmid39215932,
year = {2024},
author = {Malik, IH and Ford, JD},
title = {Monitoring climate change vulnerability in the Himalayas.},
journal = {Ambio},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {39215932},
issn = {1654-7209},
abstract = {Longitudinal assessment of climate vulnerability is essential for understanding the complex factors affecting how people experience and respond to climate change. We report on the first longitudinal assessment of climate vulnerability in the Himalayan region, exploring the evolving landscape, perceptions, and experiences of communities of climate change impacts, vulnerability, and adaptation in Kashmir over an 8-year period from 2017 to 2024. We provide the Himalayan Re-study Framework (HRF) to monitor, characterise, and conceptualise climate change in the Himalayas. Utilising mixed methods, we showcase how climate change is affecting social, economic, political, and environmental dimensions, examining how the impacts of climate change and vulnerability evolve over time, shaping and reshaping how climate risks are experienced and responded to by communities. Our analysis reveals a nuanced understanding of vulnerability, highlighting the impact on communities' livelihoods and water security, differential impacts on marginalised communities, and the gendered nature of climate change. We examine how certain sections of the population face marginalisation, discrimination, and racism, and how climate change exacerbates these challenges. Kashmir's vulnerability to climate change extends beyond environmental factors, intertwining with culture, livelihoods, social dynamics, and politics. Climate change continues to compete for attention with immediate political and socio-economic challenges, highlighting the need for integrated approaches to address both environmental and societal issues in Kashmir.},
}

@article {pmid39215837,
year = {2024},
author = {Dorji, T and Rinchen, K and Morrison-Saunders, A and Blake, D and Banham, V and Pelden, S},
title = {Understanding How Indigenous Knowledge Contributes to Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience: A Systematic Literature Review.},
journal = {Environmental management},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {39215837},
issn = {1432-1009},
abstract = {Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today threatening societies and the future of the planet. The impacts of climate change are more severe in poor and marginalised populations like Indigenous communities where people rely heavily on their Indigenous Knowledge (IK) to adapt to the changing environment. Climate change adaptation and resilience are critical for the survival of Indigenous communities under the threat of climate change. This systematic literature review seeks to understand how IK contributes to climate change adaptation and resilience. A total of 71 papers from Scopus were analysed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method. It investigated three research questions: (i) How is IK understood in climate change studies? (ii) What kind of IK is used to address climate change and enhance adaptation and resilience? and finally, (iii) What could be done to maximise the use of IK towards enhancing climate adaptation and resilience? The study found that Indigenous people use IK to predict extreme climatic conditions, prepare for it, and live through it making use of Indigenous adaptation strategies in multiple manifestations. The solutions to maximise the benefits of IK promote two dominant themes requiring more research on IK and climate change with diverse focus areas and the need to bridge it with scientific knowledge. This review provides a starting point for such research that will draw upon IK to enhance climate adaptation and resilience towards meaningful sustainable development.},
}

@article {pmid39214233,
year = {2024},
author = {Jibon, MJN and Ruku, SMRP and Islam, ARMT and Khan, MN and Mallick, J and Bari, ABMM and Senapathi, V},
title = {Impact of climate change on vector-borne diseases: Exploring hotspots, recent trends and future outlooks in Bangladesh.},
journal = {Acta tropica},
volume = {259},
number = {},
pages = {107373},
doi = {10.1016/j.actatropica.2024.107373},
pmid = {39214233},
issn = {1873-6254},
abstract = {Climate change is a significant risk multiplier and profoundly influences the transmission dynamics, geographical distribution, and resurgence of vector-borne diseases (VBDs). Bangladesh has a noticeable rise in VBDs attributed to climate change. Despite the severity of this issue, the interconnections between climate change and VBDs in Bangladesh have yet to be thoroughly explored. To address this research gap, our review meticulously examined existing literature on the relationship between climate change and VBDs in Bangladesh. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) approach, we identified 3849 records from SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases. Ultimately, 22 research articles meeting specific criteria were included. We identified that the literature on the subject matter of this study is non-contemporaneous, with 68% of studies investing datasets before 2014, despite studies on climate change and dengue nexus having increased recently. We pinpointed Dhaka and Chittagong Hill Tracts as the dengue and malaria research hotspots, respectively. We highlighted that the 2023 dengue outbreak illustrates a possible shift in dengue-endemic areas in Bangladesh. Moreover, dengue cases surged by 317% in 2023 compared to 2019 records, with a corresponding 607% increase in mortality compared to 2022. A weak connection was observed between dengue incidents and climate drivers, including the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). However, no compelling evidence supported an association between malaria cases, and Sea Surface Temperature (SST) in the Bay of Bengal, along with the NINO3 phenomenon. We observed minimal microclimatic and non-climatic data inclusion in selected studies. Our review holds implications for policymakers, urging the prioritization of mitigation measures such as year-round surveillance and early warning systems. Ultimately, it calls for resource allocation to empower researchers in advancing the understanding of VBD dynamics amidst changing climates.},
}

@article {pmid39215441,
year = {2024},
author = {Bruckner, TA and Trinh, NTH and Lelong, N and Madani, K and Slama, R and Given, J and Khoshnood, B},
title = {Climate Change and Congenital Anomalies: A Population-Based Study of the Effect of Prolonged Extreme Heat Exposure on the Risk of Neural Tube Defects in France.},
journal = {Birth defects research},
volume = {116},
number = {9},
pages = {e2397},
doi = {10.1002/bdr2.2397},
pmid = {39215441},
issn = {2472-1727},
mesh = {Humans ; *Neural Tube Defects/etiology/epidemiology ; Female ; France/epidemiology ; Pregnancy ; *Climate Change ; *Extreme Heat/adverse effects ; Adult ; Risk Factors ; Male ; Infant, Newborn ; Registries ; Congenital Abnormalities/epidemiology/etiology ; Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Exposure to long-lasting extreme ambient temperatures in the periconceptional or early pregnancy period might increase the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs). We tested whether prolonged severe heat exposure as experienced during the 2003 extreme heatwave in France, affected the risk of NTDs.

METHODS: We retrieved NTD cases spanning from January 1994 to December 2018 from the Paris Registry of Congenital Malformations. The 2003 heatwave was characterized by the long duration and high intensity of nine consecutive days with temperatures ≥35°C. We classified monthly conceptions occurring in August 2003 as "exposed" to prolonged extreme heat around conception (i.e., periconceptional period). We assessed whether the risk of NTDs among cohorts exposed to the prolonged severe heatwave of 2003 in the periconceptional period differed from expected values using Poisson/negative binomial regression.

FINDINGS: We identified 1272 NTD cases from January 1994 to December 2018, yielding a monthly mean count of 4.24. Ten NTD cases occurred among births conceived in August 2003. The risk of NTD was increased in the cohort with periconceptional exposure to the August 2003 heatwave (relative risk = 2.14, 95% confidence interval: 1.46 to 3.13), compared to non-exposed cohorts. Sensitivity analyses excluding July and September months or restricting to summer months yielded consistent findings.

INTERPRETATION: Evidence from the "natural experiment" of an extreme climate event suggests an elevated risk of NTDs following exposure to prolonged extreme heat during the periconceptional period.},
}

Humans
*Neural Tube Defects/etiology/epidemiology
Female
France/epidemiology
Pregnancy
*Climate Change
*Extreme Heat/adverse effects
Adult
Risk Factors
Male
Infant, Newborn
Registries
Congenital Abnormalities/epidemiology/etiology
Hot Temperature/adverse effects

@article {pmid39215241,
year = {2024},
author = {Iqbal, S and Karia, A and Kamming, D and Herron, D and O'Shea, L and Vindrola-Padros, C},
title = {Anaesthesia and climate change: time to wake up? A rapid qualitative appraisal exploring the views of anaesthetic practitioners regarding the transition to TIVA and the reduction of desflurane.},
journal = {BMC anesthesiology},
volume = {24},
number = {1},
pages = {300},
pmid = {39215241},
issn = {1471-2253},
support = {MR/W029766/1//BMBR MRC grant/ ; NIHR204297//NIHR Central London Patient Safety Research Collaboration (CL PSRC)/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Desflurane ; *Climate Change ; *Anesthetics, Inhalation ; Attitude of Health Personnel ; Anesthesia, Intravenous ; Anesthesiologists ; Qualitative Research ; Male ; Female ; London ; Anesthesiology ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The National Health Service (NHS) has pledged to reach carbon net-zero by 2040. In alignment with this goal, a London hospital's anaesthesia department is actively reducing desflurane use and transitioning towards total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) as a sustainable alternative, contributing to environmentally responsible practices within the healthcare sector.

METHODS: We conducted a rapid qualitative appraisal through online interviews with 17 anaesthetic practitioners to explore their perspectives regarding this climate change mitigation strategy. Data analysis was undertaken through the use of rapid appraisal sheets and a framework analysis method.

RESULTS: Participants highlighted the disadvantages of TIVA, including the increased effort, heightened monitoring requirements, operational challenges, and a lack of clinical confidence associated with its use. Despite these reservations, participants acknowledged TIVA's potential to reduce postoperative nausea. There were perceptions that senior staff members might resist this change due to habits and scepticism over its impact on climate change. To facilitate greater TIVA adoption, participants recommended enhanced training, the implementation of a dashboard to raise awareness of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the presence of strong climate change leadership within the department. Participants believed that a shift to TIVA should be followed by specific measures such as addressing waste management which is crucial for GHG reduction, emphasising the perceived link between waste and emissions.

CONCLUSIONS: The evaluation examines stakeholder attitudes, perceptions, and behaviours, focusing on transitioning from desflurane to TIVA. The study highlights the importance of staff engagement, organisational support, and underscores the crucial role that healthcare practitioners and leadership play in fostering sustainability within the healthcare sector.},
}

Humans
*Desflurane
*Climate Change
*Anesthetics, Inhalation
Attitude of Health Personnel
Anesthesia, Intravenous
Anesthesiologists
Qualitative Research
Male
Female
London
Anesthesiology

@article {pmid39214060,
year = {2024},
author = {Nona, F},
title = {Traditional community-based knowledge for envisioning climate change action for the Torres Strait.},
journal = {Australian and New Zealand journal of public health},
volume = {48},
number = {5},
pages = {100182},
doi = {10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100182},
pmid = {39214060},
issn = {1753-6405},
}

@article {pmid39213845,
year = {2024},
author = {Liu, X and Liu, J and Afthanorhan, A and Hao, Y},
title = {Heating up the divide: Climate change and the quest for inclusive growth in urban China.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {369},
number = {},
pages = {122269},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122269},
pmid = {39213845},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Climate change has profoundly affected human production and development, and also brought new challenges to China's goal of achieving inclusive economic growth. Using the data of 273 cities in China from 2001 to 2019, this research evaluates the impact of climate change on urban inclusive economic growth by constructing a temperature bin variable according to the daily average temperature. It is found that with the temperature bin [18 °C, 21 °C) as the benchmark group, both temperature rise and fall have a negative influence on inclusive economic growth. Notably, the adverse effects of high temperatures (above 27 °C) are statistically and economically significant, exhibiting a trend of increasing magnitude. The mechanism test shows that high temperature affects the inclusive growth level of the urban economy mainly by exacerbating the urban‒rural income gap. The heterogeneity analysis found that cities located in hot regions, southern regions or coastal areas are more sensitive to high temperatures and experience more prominent effects. This research holds significant practical implications for China to achieve a win‒win situation of balanced economic development and climate governance.},
}

@article {pmid39213284,
year = {2024},
author = {Banu, B and Akter, N and Sheba, NH and Chowdhury, SH},
title = {Knowledge and implementation behavior towards mitigation initiatives of climate change: Community settings approach of Bangladesh context followed cross-sectional design.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {19},
number = {8},
pages = {e0307898},
pmid = {39213284},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Bangladesh ; Female ; Male ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Adult ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Middle Aged ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Young Adult ; Adolescent ; },
abstract = {Bangladesh experiences different types of natural disasters almost every year which adversely affect human health. It is very essential to identify knowledge and implementation behavior as mitigation initiatives towards climate change in community settings of Bangladesh. This study was designed to explore this issue. It was an analytical type of cross-sectional study which was conducted among 450 adult people residing in Barisal district of Bangladesh. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using semi-structured questionnaire included socio-demographic information, knowledge and implementation behavior regarding mitigation initiatives towards climate change. Bivariate and multivariate techniques were adopted to analyze the data. The outcome reflected that a large proportion of the respondents had poor knowledge (55.1%) and poor implementation behavior (52.0%) on mitigation initiatives towards climate change. Poor knowledge was significantly more prominent among the people who were male (AOR = 1.56), Muslim (AOR = 2.55), respondents with >4 family members (AOR = 1.91) and with >3 children (AOR = 1.64) showed higher odds of poor knowledge. Poor implementation behavior was found significantly more leading among the female (AOR = 2.91), service-holder (AOR = 1.92) participants having higher monthly family incomes (AOR = 2.91), who had <1 child (AOR = 2.70), belonging ≤4 number of family members (AOR = 30.09). An alarming proportion of poor knowledge and implementation behavior were found regarding mitigation initiatives towards climate change in community settings of Bangladesh. Concerning demographic major predictors, it is essential to plan and implement sustainable and comprehensive health promotional program on climate change mitigation throughout the country.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
Bangladesh
Female
Male
Cross-Sectional Studies
Adult
*Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Middle Aged
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult
Adolescent

@article {pmid39212586,
year = {2024},
author = {Dougherty, PJ and Carling, MD},
title = {Go west, young bunting: recent climate change drives rapid movement of a Great Plains hybrid zone.},
journal = {Evolution; international journal of organic evolution},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/evolut/qpae118},
pmid = {39212586},
issn = {1558-5646},
abstract = {Describing how hybrid zones respond to anthropogenic influence can illuminate how the environment regulates both species distributions and reproductive isolation between species. In this study, we analyzed specimens collected from the Passerina cyanea x P. amoena hybrid zone between 2004 and 2007 and between 2019 and 2021 to explore changes in genetic structure over time. This comparison follows a previous study that identified a significant westward shift of the Passerina hybrid zone during the latter half of the twentieth century. A second temporal comparison of hybrid zone genetic structure presents unique potential to describe finer-scale dynamics and to identify potential mechanisms of observed changes more accurately. After concluding that the westward movement of the Passerina hybrid zone has accelerated in recent decades, we investigated potential drivers of this trend by modeling the influence of bioclimatic and landcover variables on genetic structure. We also incorporated eBird data to determine how the distributions of P. cyanea and P. amoena have responded to recent climate and landcover changes. We found that the distribution of P. cyanea in the northern Great Plains has shifted west to track a moving climatic niche, supporting anthropogenic climate change as a key mediator of introgression in this system.},
}

@article {pmid39212212,
year = {2024},
author = {Asemaninejad, A and Mackinnon, T and Langley, S},
title = {Biogeochemical stability of organic covers and mine wastes under climate change simulated mesocosms.},
journal = {Canadian journal of microbiology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1139/cjm-2024-0064},
pmid = {39212212},
issn = {1480-3275},
abstract = {Mine environments in boreal and sub-boreal zones are expected to experience extreme weather events, increases in temperature, and shifts in precipitation patterns. Climate change impacts on geochemical stability of tailings contaminants and reclamation structures have been identified as important climate-related challenges to Canadian mining sector. Adapting current reclamation strategies for climate change will improve long-term efficiency and viability of mine tailings remediation/restoration strategies under a changing climate. Accordingly, mesocosm experiments were conducted to investigate associations of climate-driven shifts in microbial communities and functions with changes in the geochemistry of organic covers and underlying tailings. Our results show that warming appears to significantly reduce C:N of organic cover and promote infiltration of nitrogen into deeper, unoxidized strata of underlying tailings. We also observed an increase in the abundance of some nitrate reducers and sulfide oxidizers in microbial communities in underlying tailings. These results raise the concern that warming might trigger oxidation of sulfide minerals (linked to nitrate reduction) in deeper unoxidized strata where the oxygen has been eliminated. Therefore, it would be necessary to have monitoring programs to track functionality of covers in response to climate change conditions. These findings have implications for development of climate resilient mine tailings remediation/restoration strategies.},
}

@article {pmid39210948,
year = {2024},
author = {Heinz, A and Brandt, L},
title = {Climate change and mental health: direct, indirect, and intersectional effects.},
journal = {The Lancet regional health. Europe},
volume = {43},
number = {},
pages = {100969},
pmid = {39210948},
issn = {2666-7762},
}

@article {pmid39210514,
year = {2024},
author = {Ul Haq, I and Khan, M and Khan, I},
title = {Phytopathological management through bacteriophages: enhancing food security amidst climate change.},
journal = {Journal of industrial microbiology & biotechnology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/jimb/kuae031},
pmid = {39210514},
issn = {1476-5535},
abstract = {The increasing global population and climate change pose significant challenges to agriculture, particularly in managing plant diseases caused by phytopathogens. Traditional methods, including chemical pesticides and antibiotics, have become less effective due to pathogen resistance and environmental concerns. Phage therapy emerges as a promising alternative, offering a sustainable and precise approach to controlling plant bacterial diseases without harming beneficial soil microorganisms. This review explores the potential of bacteriophages as biocontrol agents, highlighting their specificity, rapid multiplication, and minimal environmental impact. We discuss the historical context, current applications, and prospects of phage therapy in agriculture, emphasizing its role in enhancing crop yield and quality. Additionally, the paper examines the integration of phage therapy with modern agricultural practices and the development phage cocktails and genetically engineered phages to combat resistant pathogens. The findings suggest that phage therapy could revolutionize phytopathological management, contributing to global food security and sustainable agricultural practices.},
}

@article {pmid39210192,
year = {2024},
author = {Mehta, MM and Johnson, AE and Ratnakaran, B and Seritan, I and Seritan, AL},
title = {Climate Change and Aging: Implications for Psychiatric Care.},
journal = {Current psychiatry reports},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {39210192},
issn = {1535-1645},
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: We reviewed recent evidence regarding the impact of climate change (specifically, high ambient temperatures, heatwaves, weather-related disasters, and air pollution) on older adults' mental health. We also summarized evidence regarding other medical problems that can occur in aging adults in connection with climate change, resulting in psychiatric manifestations or influencing psychopharmacological management.

RECENT FINDINGS: Older adults can experience anxiety, depressive, and/or posttraumatic stress symptoms, as well as sleep disturbances in the aftermath of climate disasters. Cognitive deficits may occur with exposure to air pollutants, heatwaves, or post-disaster. Individuals with major neurocognitive disorders and/or preexisting psychiatric illness have a higher risk of psychiatric hospitalizations after exposure to high temperatures and air pollution. There is a growing body of research regarding psychiatric clinical presentations associated with climate change in older adults. However, there is a paucity of evidence on management strategies. Future research should investigate culturally appropriate, cost-effective psychosocial and pharmacological interventions.},
}

@article {pmid39209172,
year = {2024},
author = {Luo, Y and Ma, N and Zhang, Y and Zang, C and Szilagyi, J and Tian, J and Wang, L and Xu, Z and Tang, Z and Wei, H},
title = {Response of alpine vegetation function to climate change in the Tibetan Plateau: A perspective from solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {175845},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175845},
pmid = {39209172},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Vegetation change on the Tibetan Plateau (TP) is a crucial indicator of climate change in alpine regions. Previous studies have reported an overall greening trend in the vegetation structure across the TP, especially in its northeastern part, in response to a warming climate. However, variations in the vegetation function and the possible drivers remain poorly understood. Considering the optimal temperature for plants in TP is usually higher than the current temperature, our hypothesis is the function and structure of alpine vegetation have changed synchronously over past few decades. To test this hypothesis, we analyzed satellite-observed solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF) and leaf area index (LAI) in the Yellow River source (YRS) region in the northeastern TP to quantify the long-term trends in vegetation functional and structural states, respectively. The results suggest that from 1982 to 2018, SIF increased significantly in 77.71 % of the YRS area, resulting in a significant upward trend of 0.52 × 10[-3] mW m[-2] nm[-1] sr[-1] yr[-1] (p < 0.001) for the regional-mean SIF. This represents a 16.1 % increase in SIF, which is close in magnitude to the increase in LAI over the same period. The synchronous changes between vegetation function and structure suggest that improved greenness corresponds to a similar level of change in carbon uptake across YRS. Additionally, we used a multiple regression approach to quantify the contribution of climatic factors to SIF changes in YRS. Our analyses show that the increases in SIF were primarily driven by rising temperatures. Spatially, temperature dominated SIF changes in most parts of YRS, except for certain dry parts in the northern and western YRS, where precipitation had a greater impact. Our results are crucial for a comprehensive understanding of climate regulations on vegetation structure and function in high-elevation regions.},
}

@article {pmid39208748,
year = {2024},
author = {Wilson, TS and Selmants, PC and Boynton, RM and Thorne, JH and Van Schmidt, ND and Thomas, TA},
title = {Will there be water? Climate change, housing needs, and future water demand in California.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {369},
number = {},
pages = {122256},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122256},
pmid = {39208748},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Climate change in California is expected to alter future water availability, impacting water supplies needed to support future housing growth and agriculture demand. In groundwater-dependent regions like California's Central Coast, new land-use related water demand and decreasing recharge is already stressing depleted groundwater basins. We developed a spatially explicit state-and-transition simulation model that integrates climate, land-use change, water demand, and groundwater gain-loss to examine the impact of future climate and land use change on groundwater balance and water demand in five counties along the Central Coast from 2010 to 2060. The model incorporated downscaled groundwater recharge projections based on a Warm/Wet and a Hot/Dry climate future from a spatially explicit hydrological process-based model. Two urbanization projections from a parcel-based, regional urban growth model representing 1) recent historical and 2) state-mandated housing growth projections were used as alternative spatial targets for future urban growth. Agricultural projections were based on recent historical trends from remote sensing data. Annual projected changes in groundwater balance were calculated as the difference between land-use related water demand, based on historical estimates, and climate-driven recharge plus agriculture return flows. Results indicate that future changes in climate-driven groundwater recharge, coupled with cumulative increases in agricultural water demand, result in overall declines in future groundwater balance, with a Hot/Dry future resulting in cumulative groundwater decline in all but Santa Cruz County. Cumulative declines by 2060 are especially prominent in San Luis Obispo (-2.9 to -5.1 Bm[3]) and Monterey counties (-6.5 to -8.7 Bm[3]), despite limited changes in agricultural water demand over the model period. These two counties show declining groundwater reserves in a Warm/Wet future as well, while San Benito and Santa Barbara County barely reach equilibrium. These results suggest future groundwater supplies may not be able to keep pace with regional demand and declining climate-driven recharge, resulting in a potential reduction in water security in the region. However, our county-scale projections showed new housing and associated water demand does not conflict with California's groundwater sustainability goals. Rather, future climate coupled with increasing agricultural groundwater demand may reduce water security in some counties, potentially limiting available groundwater supplies for new housing.},
}

@article {pmid39206497,
year = {2024},
author = {Shah, SH and Ragavan, MI},
title = {Climate Change, Extreme Weather Events, and Child Health: A Call to Action.},
journal = {Pediatrics},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1542/peds.2024-067391},
pmid = {39206497},
issn = {1098-4275},
}

@article {pmid39206454,
year = {2024},
author = {Barboza, E and Bravo, N and Cotrina-Sanchez, A and Salazar, W and Gálvez-Paucar, D and Gonzales, J and Saravia, D and Valqui-Valqui, L and Cárdenas, GP and Ocaña, J and Cruz-Luis, J and Arbizu, CI},
title = {Modeling the current and future habitat suitability of Neltuma pallida in the dry forest of northern Peru under climate change scenarios to 2100.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {14},
number = {8},
pages = {e70158},
doi = {10.1002/ece3.70158},
pmid = {39206454},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {The development of anthropic activities and climate change effects impact worldwide species' ecosystems and habitats. Habitats' adequate prediction can be an important tool to assess current and future trends. In addition, it allows strategies development for their conservation. The Neltuma pallida of the forest region in northern Peru, although very significant, has experienced a decline in recent years. The objective of this research is to evaluate the current and future distribution and conservation status of N. pallida in the Peruvian dry forest under climate change (Location: Republic of Peru). A total of 132 forest presence records and 10 variables (bioclimatic, topographic, and soil) were processed and selected to obtain the current and future distribution for 2100, using Google Earth Engine (GEE), RStudio, and MaxEnt. The area under the curve values fell within the range of 0.93-0.95, demonstrating a strong predictive capability for both present and future potential habitats. The findings indicated that the likely range of habitats for N. pallida was shaped by factors such as the average temperature of wettest quarter, maximum temperature of warmest month, elevation, rainfall, and precipitation of driest month. The main suitable areas were in the central regions of the geographical departments of Tumbes, Piura, and Lambayeque, as well as in the northern part of La Libertad. It is critical to determine the habitat suitability of plant species for conservation managers since this information stimulates the development of policies that favor sustainable use programs. In addition, these results can contribute significantly to identify new areas for designing strategies for populations conserving and recovering with an ecological restoration approach.},
}

@article {pmid39205430,
year = {2024},
author = {Chakraborty, N and Halder, S and Keswani, C and Vaca, J and Ortiz, A and Sansinenea, E},
title = {New Aspects of the Effects of Climate Change on Interactions Between Plants and Microbiomes: A Review.},
journal = {Journal of basic microbiology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {e2400345},
doi = {10.1002/jobm.202400345},
pmid = {39205430},
issn = {1521-4028},
support = {//This study was funded by Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation on the Young Scientist Laboratory within the framework of the Interregional Scientific and Educational Center of the South of Russia, Grant/Award Number FENW-2024-0001 and Strategic Academic Leadership Program of the Southern Federal University ("Priority 2030")./ ; },
abstract = {One of the most talked about issues of the 21st century is climate change, as it affects not just our health but also forestry, agriculture, biodiversity, the ecosystem, and the energy supply. Greenhouse gases are the primary cause of climate change, having dramatic effects on the environment. Climate change has an impact on the function and composition of the terrestrial microbial community both directly and indirectly. Changes in the prevailing climatic conditions brought about by climate change will lead to modifications in plant physiology, root exudation, signal alteration, and the quantity, makeup, and diversity of soil microbial communities. Microbiological activity is very crucial in organic production systems due to the organic origin of microorganisms. Microbes that benefit crop plants are known as plant growth-promoting microorganisms. Thus, the effects of climate change on the environment also have an impact on the abilities of beneficial bacteria to support plant growth, health, and root colonization. In this review, we have covered the effects of temperature, precipitation, drought, and CO2 on plant-microbe interactions, as well as some physiological implications of these changes. Additionally, this paper highlights the ways in which bacteria in plants' rhizosphere react to the dominant climatic conditions in the soil environment. The goal of this study is to analyze the effects of climate change on plant-microbe interactions.},
}

@article {pmid39204772,
year = {2024},
author = {Liu, B and Li, Y and Zhao, J and Weng, H and Ye, X and Liu, S and Zhao, Z and Ahmad, S and Zhan, C},
title = {The Potential Habitat Response of Cyclobalanopsis gilva to Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {13},
number = {16},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/plants13162336},
pmid = {39204772},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {KJZXSA2018008//State Forestry and Grassland Administration/ ; },
abstract = {Cyclobalanopsis gilva, a valuable timber species in China, holds significant importance for understanding the constraints imposed by climate change on the dynamic geographic distribution of tree species. This study utilized the MaxEnt maximum entropy model to reconstruct the migratory dynamics of C. gilva geographical distribution since the Last Glacial Maximum. The objective was to comprehend the restrictive mechanisms of environmental factors on its potential geographical distribution, aiming to provide insights for mid-to-long-term afforestation planning of C. gilva. The optimized MaxEnt model exhibited a significantly high predictive accuracy, with an average AUC value of 0.949 ± 0.004 for the modern suitable habitat model of C. gilva. The total suitable habitat area for C. gilva in contemporary times was 143.05 × 10[4] km[2], with a highly suitable habitat area of 3.14 × 10[4] km[2]. The contemporary suitable habitat was primarily located in the southeastern regions of China, while the highly suitable habitat was concentrated in eastern Fujian and central-eastern Taiwan. Bioclimatic variables such as mean diurnal range (Bio2), min temperature of coldest month (Bio6), precipitation of driest quarter (Bio17), and precipitation of driest month (Bio14) predominantly influenced the modern geographic distribution pattern of C. gilva, with temperature factors playing a leading role. With global climate warming, there is a risk of fragmentation or even loss of suitable habitat for C. gilva by 2050 and 2090. Therefore, the findings of this study can significantly contribute to initiating a habitat conservation campaign for this species.},
}

@article {pmid39204720,
year = {2024},
author = {Xing, Y and Wang, X},
title = {Impact of Agricultural Activities on Climate Change: A Review of Greenhouse Gas Emission Patterns in Field Crop Systems.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {13},
number = {16},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/plants13162285},
pmid = {39204720},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {2023LLRH-01//Shanxi Province Key Special Project for the Fusion of "Two Chains"/ ; },
abstract = {This review paper synthesizes the current understanding of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from field cropping systems. It examines the key factors influencing GHG emissions, including crop type, management practices, and soil conditions. The review highlights the variability in GHG emissions across different cropping systems. Conventional tillage systems generally emit higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O) than no-till or reduced tillage systems. Crop rotation, cover cropping, and residue management can significantly reduce GHG emissions by improving soil carbon sequestration and reducing nitrogen fertilizer requirements. The paper also discusses the challenges and opportunities for mitigating GHG emissions in field cropping systems. Precision agriculture techniques, such as variable rate application of fertilizers and water, can optimize crop production while minimizing environmental impacts. Agroforestry systems, which integrate trees and crops, offer the potential for carbon sequestration and reducing N2O emissions. This review provides insights into the latest research on GHG emissions from field cropping systems and identifies areas for further study. It emphasizes the importance of adopting sustainable management practices to reduce GHG emissions and enhance the environmental sustainability of agricultural systems.},
}

@article {pmid39200702,
year = {2024},
author = {Zavala, MD and Cejas, C and Rubinstein, A and Lopez, A},
title = {Gender Inequities in the Impact of Climate Change on Health: A Scoping Review.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {21},
number = {8},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/ijerph21081093},
pmid = {39200702},
issn = {1660-4601},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Female ; Male ; Sex Factors ; Socioeconomic Factors ; },
abstract = {In the 21st century, climate change has emerged as a critical global public health challenge. Women experience the most severe impacts of climate change, intensifying pre-existing gender inequalities. This scoping review aims to explore the intersection of climate change, health, and gender, considering the social determinants of health. The methods for this review follow the Arksey and O'Malley framework for a scoping review and the PRISMA-ScR checklist. The review, covering January 2019 to February 2024, included PubMed, LILACS, and SciELO databases. We identified 71 studies with 19 meeting the inclusion criteria. The results revealed the differential effects of climate change on health according to gender in areas such as mental health, reproductive health, gender-based violence, occupational health, and health issues associated with heat and air pollution. Our findings also elucidated how socio-economic and gender inequities intersect, exacerbating the risk of experiencing these effects. In conclusion, the study highlights a clear need for gender-sensitive climate policies and interventions to address these disparities and protect vulnerable populations from the health impacts of climate change.},
}

*Climate Change
Humans
Female
Male
Sex Factors
Socioeconomic Factors

@article {pmid39199941,
year = {2024},
author = {Pius, L and Huang, S and Wanjala, G and Bagi, Z and Kusza, S},
title = {African Local Pig Genetic Resources in the Context of Climate Change Adaptation.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {14},
number = {16},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/ani14162407},
pmid = {39199941},
issn = {2076-2615},
abstract = {Africa is home to a wide diversity of locally adapted pig breeds whose genetic architecture offers important insights into livestock adaptation to climate change. However, the majority of these inherent traits have not been fully highlighted. This review presents an overview of the current state of African pig genetic resources, providing highlights on their population and production statistics, production system, population diversity indices, and genomic evidence underlying their evolutionary potential. The study results reveal an incomplete characterization of local pig genotypes across the continent. The characterized population, however, demonstrates moderate to high levels of genetic diversity, enough to support breeding and conservation programs. Owing to low genetic differentiation and limited evidence of distinct population structures, it appears that most local pig populations are strains within larger breeds. Genomic evidence has shown a higher number of selection signatures associated with various economically important traits, thus making them potential candidates for climate change adaptation. The reportedly early evidence of hybridization with wild suid groups further suggests untapped insights into disease resistance and resilience traits that need to be illuminated using higher-density markers. Nevertheless, gene introgression from commercial breeds is prevalent across Africa; thus, efforts to realize and utilize these traits must increase before they are permanently depleted.},
}

@article {pmid39199834,
year = {2024},
author = {Liao, W and Cao, S and Jiang, Y and Shao, W and Zhao, L and Yan, C},
title = {Predicting Conservation Status of Testudoformes under Climate Change Using Habitat Models.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {14},
number = {16},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/ani14162300},
pmid = {39199834},
issn = {2076-2615},
abstract = {Climate change promotes variations in distribution ranges, potentially leading to biodiversity loss and increased extinction risks for species. It is crucial to investigate these variations under future climate change scenarios for effective biodiversity conservation. Here, we studied the future distribution ranges of 268 Testudoformes species under climate change using habitat models, specifically species distribution models (SDMs), to assess their conservation status. Our results have indicated that over half of species are projected to experience declines in their potential distribution ranges under two scenarios. In particular, we found that three critically endangered species-Three-striped roofed turtle (Batagur dhongoka), Durango mud turtle (Kinosternon durangoense), and Colombian mud turtle (Kinosternon dunni)-displayed extraction of their distribution ranges and faced extinction under global climate change. Additionally, our analysis revealed that the potential distribution ranges of some species might increase under future climate scenarios. However, these findings must be interpreted with caution as they do not account for other significant factors such as biological invasions, population structure, land-use change, anthropogenic disturbances, and inter-organism interrelationships. Future studies should incorporate these factors to provide a more comprehensive assessment of extinction risks. Our findings suggest that climate change, in conjunction with habitat degradation and human activities, must be considered when assessing the extinction risks of Testudoformes.},
}

@article {pmid39194788,
year = {2024},
author = {Wu, J and Wei, X and Wang, Z and Peng, Y and Liu, B and Zhuo, Z},
title = {Mapping the Distribution of Curculio davidi Fairmaire 1878 under Climate Change via Geographical Data and the MaxEnt Model (CMIP6).},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {15},
number = {8},
pages = {},
pmid = {39194788},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {20A007//China West Normal University/ ; 20E051//China West Normal University/ ; 21E040//China West Normal University/ ; 22kA011//China West Normal University/ ; },
abstract = {Curculio davidi is a major pest in chestnut-producing regions in China, and there have been many studies on its occurrence, biological characteristics, and management strategies. However, few of them have focused on the distribution changes of the pest under climate change. In this study, the MaxEnt model (version 3.3.4) and ArcGIS software (version 10.8) were first employed to map the current and future (2050 s and 2080 s) suitable habitat distribution of the weevil under climate change (CMIP 6: SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5). The results indicate that the highly suitable areas for C. davidi are mainly concentrated in Hubei, Henan, Anhui, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, the coastal areas of Shandong, and eastern Guizhou, northwestern Hunan, and northeastern Sichuan provinces in China. Through the Jackknife test of 19 climate factors, six climate factors affecting the distribution of C. davidi were identified, with precipitation from July (Prec7), precipitation of warmest quarter (Bio18), and temperature seasonality (standard deviation × 100) (Bio4) contributing a combined percentage of 86.3%. Under three different climate scenarios (CMIP 6: SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5), the area of moderately suitable regions is projected to increase by 22.12-27.33% in the 2050 s and by 17.80-38.22% in the 2080 s compared to the current distribution, while the area of highly suitable regions shows a shrinking trend. This study provides data support for the management strategies of C. davidi and offers new insights into the dynamic changes of similar forestry pests.},
}

@article {pmid39194763,
year = {2024},
author = {Song, Z and Fan, G and Deng, C and Duan, G and Li, J},
title = {Predicting the Distribution of Neoceratitis asiatica (Diptera: Tephritidae), a Primary Pest of Goji Berry in China, under Climate Change.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {15},
number = {8},
pages = {},
pmid = {39194763},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {2024-ZJ-981//Natural Science Foundation of Qinghai Province/ ; 2022-QNY-7//the Youth Research Fund of Qinghai University/ ; 2023-NKY-03//Innovation Fund of Qinghai Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences/ ; },
abstract = {Climate warming affects the growth and development of pests, resulting in changes in their geographical distribution, which increases the difficulty in terms of prevention and control. The fruit fly, Neoceratitis asiatica (Becker), is a predominant frugivorous pest that causes serious yield loss in the goji berry, Lycium barbarum L. In recent years, with the expansion of cultivation area, the damage induced by the pest has become increasingly severe, significantly impeding the production of the goji berry. In this study, the potential suitable habitats of N. asiatica under current and future climate scenarios were simulated and predicted using the optimal MaxEnt model, based on the screening distribution records and environmental factors. The changes in the pest distribution under climate change were determined using ArcGIS. The results showed that the best combination of parameters for MaxEnt were feature combination (FC) = LQPT and regularization multiplier (RM) = 1. The dominant environmental factors influencing pest distribution were mean temperature of driest quarter, mean temperature of coldest quarter and precipitation of coldest quarter. Under different climate conditions, the suitable habitats of the pest primarily ranged between 27°-47° N and 73°-115° E. Under current climate conditions, the area of moderately and highly suitable habitats was 42.18 × 10[4] km[2], and mainly distributed in Inner Mongolia (13.68 × 10[4] km[2]), Gansu (9.40 × 10[4] km[2]), Ningxia (5.07 × 10[4] km[2]), Qinghai (4.10 × 10[4] km[2]), and Xinjiang (3.97 × 10[4] km[2]) Provinces. Under future climate scenarios, the suitable area was projected to be lower than the current ones, except SSP245-2050s and SSP370-2070s, and the centroids of suitable habitats were mainly shifted to the northeast, except SSP370-2050s and SSP585-2070s. Our results provide valuable guidance for the monitoring and management of N. asiatica, as well as the selection of pest-free goji berry cultivation sites.},
}

@article {pmid39192567,
year = {2024},
author = {Miryeganeh, M and Armitage, DW},
title = {Epigenetic responses of trees to environmental stress in the context of climate change.},
journal = {Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/brv.13132},
pmid = {39192567},
issn = {1469-185X},
support = {JPMJFR224G//JST FOREST (Fusion Oriented REsearch for disruptive Science and Technology)/ ; JP23K11509//JSPS KAKENHI/ ; //Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University/ ; },
abstract = {In long-lived tree populations, when environmental change outpaces rates of evolutionary adaptation, plasticity in traits related to stress tolerance, dormancy, and dispersal may be vital for preventing extinction. While a population's genetic background partly determines its ability to adapt to a changing environment, so too do the many types of epigenetic modifications that occur within and among populations, which vary on timescales orders of magnitude faster than the emergence of new beneficial alleles. Consequently, phenotypic plasticity driven by epigenetic modification may be especially critical for sessile, long-lived organisms such as trees that must rely on this plasticity to keep pace with rapid anthropogenic environmental change. While studies have reported large effects of DNA methylation, histone modification, and non-coding RNAs on the expression of stress-tolerance genes and resulting phenotypic responses, little is known about the role of these effects in non-model plants and particularly in trees. Here, we review new findings in plant epigenetics with particular relevance to the ability of trees to adapt to or escape stressors associated with rapid climate change. Such findings include specific epigenetic influences over drought, heat, and salinity tolerance, as well as dormancy and dispersal traits. We also highlight promising findings concerning transgenerational inheritance of an epigenetic 'stress memory' in plants. As epigenetic information is becoming increasingly easy to obtain, we close by outlining ways in which ecologists can use epigenetic information better to inform population management and forecasting efforts. Understanding the molecular mechanisms behind phenotypic plasticity and stress memory in tree species offers a promising path towards a mechanistic understanding of trees' responses to climate change.},
}

@article {pmid39190767,
year = {2024},
author = {Li, F and Mu, Q and Ma, D and Wu, Q},
title = {Predicting the potential global distribution of Ixodes pacificus under climate change.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {19},
number = {8},
pages = {e0309367},
pmid = {39190767},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Ixodes/physiology ; Animal Distribution ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {In order to predict the global potential distribution range of Ixodes pacificus (I. pacificus) under different climate scenario models in the future, analyze the major climate factors affecting its distribution, and provide references for the transformation of passive vector surveillance into active vector surveillance, the maximum entropy model (MaxEnt) was used in this study to estimate the global potential distribution range of I. pacificus under historical climate scenarios and different future climate scenarios. The global distribution data of I. pacificus were screened by ENMtools and ArcGIS 10.8 software, and a total of 563 distribution data of I. pacificus were obtained. Maxent 3.4.1 and R 4.0.3 were used to screen climate variables according to the contribution rate of environmental variables, knife cutting method and correlation analysis of variables. R 4.0.3 was used to calculate model regulation frequency doubling and feature combination to adjust MaxEnt parameters. The model results showed that the training omission rate was in good agreement with the theoretical omission rate, and the area under ROC curve (AUC) value of the model was 0.978. Among the included environmental variables, the Tmin2 (minimum temperature in February) and Prec1 (precipitation in January) contributed the most to the model, providing more effective information for the distribution of I. pacificus. MaxEnt model revealed that the distribution range of I. pacificus was dynamically changing. The main potential suitable areas are distributed in North America, South America, Europe, Oceania and Asia. Under the future climate scenario model, the potential suitable areas show a downward trend, but the countries and regions ieeeeeeenvolved in the suitable areas do not change much. Therefore, the invasion risk of the potential suitable area of I. pacificus should be paid attention to.},
}

Animals
*Climate Change
*Ixodes/physiology
Animal Distribution
Temperature

@article {pmid39188066,
year = {2024},
author = {Lima, JS and Lenoir, J and Hylander, K},
title = {Potential migration pathways of broadleaved trees across the receding boreal biome under future climate change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {30},
number = {8},
pages = {e17471},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.17471},
pmid = {39188066},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//Bolin Centre for Climate Research/ ; CTS19: 148//Carl Tryggers Stiftelse för Vetenskaplig Forskning/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Trees/growth & development ; Sweden ; Ecosystem ; Forests ; Biodiversity ; Models, Theoretical ; Plant Dispersal ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Climate change has triggered poleward expansions in the distributions of various taxonomic groups, including tree species. Given the ecological significance of trees as keystone species in forests and their socio-economic importance, projecting the potential future distributions of tree species is crucial for devising effective adaptation strategies for both biomass production and biodiversity conservation in future forest ecosystems. Here, we fitted physiographically informed habitat suitability models (HSMs) at 50-m resolution across Sweden (55-68° N) to estimate the potential northward expansion of seven broadleaved tree species within their leading-edge distributions in Europe under different future climate change scenarios and for different time periods. Overall, we observed that minimum temperature was the most crucial variable for comprehending the spatial distribution of broadleaved tree species at their cold limits. Our HSMs projected a complex range expansion pattern for 2100, with individualistic differences among species. However, a frequent and rather surprising pattern was a northward expansion along the east coast followed by narrow migration pathways along larger valleys towards edaphically suitable areas in the north-west, where most of the studied species were predicted to expand. The high-resolution maps generated in this study offer valuable insights for our understanding of range shift dynamics at the leading edge of southern tree species as they expand into the receding boreal biome. These maps suggest areas where broadleaved tree species could already be translocated to anticipate forest and biodiversity conservation adaptation efforts in the face of future climate change.},
}

*Climate Change
*Trees/growth & development
Sweden
Ecosystem
Forests
Biodiversity
Models, Theoretical
Plant Dispersal
Temperature

@article {pmid39187712,
year = {2024},
author = {Većkalov, B and Geiger, SJ and Bartoš, F and White, MP and Rutjens, BT and van Harreveld, F and Stablum, F and Akın, B and Aldoh, A and Bai, J and Berglund, F and Bratina Zimic, A and Broyles, M and Catania, A and Chen, A and Chorzępa, M and Farahat, E and Götz, J and Hoter-Ishay, B and Jordan, G and Joustra, S and Klingebiel, J and Krajnc, Ž and Krug, A and Andersen, TL and Löloff, J and Natarajan, D and Newman-Oktan, S and Niehoff, E and Paerels, C and Papirmeister, R and Peregrina, S and Pohl, F and Remsö, A and Roh, A and Rusyidi, B and Schmidt, J and Shavgulidze, M and Vellinho Nardin, V and Wang, R and Warner, K and Wattier, M and Wong, CY and Younssi, M and Ruggeri, K and van der Linden, S},
title = {A 27-country test of communicating the scientific consensus on climate change.},
journal = {Nature human behaviour},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {39187712},
issn = {2397-3374},
support = {#2218595//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; },
abstract = {Communicating the scientific consensus that human-caused climate change is real increases climate change beliefs, worry and support for public action in the United States. In this preregistered experiment, we tested two scientific consensus messages, a classic message on the reality of human-caused climate change and an updated message additionally emphasizing scientific agreement that climate change is a crisis. Across online convenience samples from 27 countries (n = 10,527), the classic message substantially reduces misperceptions (d = 0.47, 95% CI (0.41, 0.52)) and slightly increases climate change beliefs (from d = 0.06, 95% CI (0.01, 0.11) to d = 0.10, 95% CI (0.04, 0.15)) and worry (d = 0.05, 95% CI (-0.01, 0.10)) but not support for public action directly. The updated message is equally effective but provides no added value. Both messages are more effective for audiences with lower message familiarity and higher misperceptions, including those with lower trust in climate scientists and right-leaning ideologies. Overall, scientific consensus messaging is an effective, non-polarizing tool for changing misperceptions, beliefs and worry across different audiences.},
}

@article {pmid39187251,
year = {2024},
author = {Lee, EY and Park, S and Kim, YB and Lee, M and Lim, H and Ross-White, A and Janssen, I and Spence, JC and Tremblay, MS},
title = {Exploring the Interplay Between Climate Change, 24-Hour Movement Behavior, and Health: A Systematic Review.},
journal = {Journal of physical activity & health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-19},
doi = {10.1123/jpah.2023-0637},
pmid = {39187251},
issn = {1543-5474},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Given the emergence of climate change and health risks, this review examined potential relationships between varying indicators of climate change, movement behaviors (ie, physical activity [PA], sedentary behavior, and sleep), and health.

METHODS: Seven databases were searched in March 2020, April 2023, and April 2024. To be included, studies must have examined indicators of climate change and at least one of the movement behaviors as either an exposure or a third variable (ie, mediator/moderator), and a measure of health as outcome. Evidence was summarized by the role (mediator/moderator) that either climate change or movement behavior(s) has with health measures. Relationships and directionality of each association, as well as the strength and certainty of evidence were synthesized.

RESULTS: A total of 79 studies were eligible, representing 6,671,791 participants and 3137 counties from 25 countries (40% low- and middle-income countries). Of 98 observations from 17 studies that examined PA as a mediator, 34.7% indicated that PA mediated the relationship between climate change and health measure such that indicators of adverse climate change were associated with lower PA, and worse health outcome. Of 274 observations made from 46 studies, 28% showed that PA favorably modified the negative association between climate change and health outcome. Evidence was largely lacking and inconclusive for sedentary behavior and sleep, as well as climate change indicators as an intermediatory variable.

CONCLUSIONS: PA may mitigate the adverse impact of climate change on health. Further evidence is needed to integrate PA into climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience strategies.},
}

@article {pmid39187083,
year = {2024},
author = {Nogueira, GP and Petrielli, GP and Chagas, MF and de Souza Henzler, D and de Mesquita Sampaio, IL and Bonomi, AM and Junqueira, TL and de Morais, ER and Hernandes, TAD},
title = {Supplying the ethanol demand for 2030 in Brazil as a land-based climate change mitigation alternative: Implications on greenhouse gases emissions.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {951},
number = {},
pages = {175782},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175782},
pmid = {39187083},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Transitioning from a fossil-based to a bio-based economy is crucial to climate action and achieving neutrality in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Biofuel production is an essential land-based GHG mitigation alternative. However, it raises concerns about biodiversity conservation, competition with food production, and net GHG emissions associated with direct land-use change (dLUC). This study aims to assess how the location and conversion routes influence GHG emissions for sugarcane expansion in Brazil to supply ethanol demand projections for 2030. A consistent and significant reduction in GHG emissions is achievable by implementing a strategy that prioritizes the spatial distribution for ethanol biorefinery expansions based on georeferenced life cycle emissions, including dLUC emissions associated with sugarcane production. Because of conservative zoning for sugarcane expansion, dLUC emissions are not an overriding factor, representing less than 9.1 % of the total GHG mitigation potential. Despite that, accounting for georeferenced dLUC emissions when prioritizing expansion facilities leads to spatial differences. Regarding conversion routes and land requirements, using cellulosic biorefineries could meet future projected demand based on sugarcane production from 3.1 million hectares, mostly in currently degraded pastureland. Conventional refineries would require 5.5 million hectares to meet the same demand of 71 billion liters. Despite the 77 % higher land demand to produce the same volume of ethanol, conventional refineries with straw recovery could be considered if electricity generation is a priority. This study illustrates how Brazil can achieve GHG mitigation targets while attending to future energy demand and protecting areas with high biodiversity.},
}

@article {pmid39186462,
year = {2024},
author = {Schmidt, S},
title = {More than Mortality: Heat, Climate Change, and Injury-Related Hospitalization in China.},
journal = {Environmental health perspectives},
volume = {132},
number = {8},
pages = {84002},
pmid = {39186462},
issn = {1552-9924},
mesh = {China/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Humans ; *Hospitalization/statistics & numerical data ; Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Wounds and Injuries/mortality ; },
}

China/epidemiology
*Climate Change
Humans
*Hospitalization/statistics & numerical data
Hot Temperature/adverse effects
Wounds and Injuries/mortality

@article {pmid39185636,
year = {2024},
author = {Aunan, K and Orru, H and Sjödin, H},
title = {Perspectives on connecting climate change and health.},
journal = {Scandinavian journal of public health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {14034948241269748},
doi = {10.1177/14034948241269748},
pmid = {39185636},
issn = {1651-1905},
abstract = {Over the past century, the Earth's climate has undergone rapid and unprecedented changes, manifested in a noticeable increase in average global temperature. This has led to shifts in precipitation patterns, increased frequency of extreme weather events (e.g. hurricanes, heatwaves, droughts and floods), alterations in ecosystems, and rising sea levels, impacting both natural environments and human societies, health and wellbeing. Without deep and urgent emission cuts and effective adaptation, the toll of climate change on human health and wellbeing is likely to grow. Here, we address the complex relationship between climate change and health, and discuss ways forward for transdisciplinary research and collaboration that can motivate more ambitious mitigation policies and help develop solutions to adapt to the crisis.},
}

@article {pmid39185584,
year = {2024},
author = {Shrikhande, SS and Lakshmanasamy, R and Röösli, M and Dalvie, MA and Utzinger, J and Cissé, G},
title = {A review of climate change and cardiovascular diseases in the Indian policy context.},
journal = {Health policy and planning},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/heapol/czae076},
pmid = {39185584},
issn = {1460-2237},
support = {//Joint South Africa and Swiss Chair in Global Environmental Health/ ; 801076//Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant through the SSPH+ Global PhD Fellowship Programme in Public Health Sciences (GlobalP3HS) of the Swiss School of Public Health/ ; },
abstract = {There is growing evidence that climate change adversely affects human health. Multiple diseases are sensitive to climate change, including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which are also the leading cause of death globally. Countries such as India face a compounded challenge, with a growing burden of CVDs and a high vulnerability to climate change, requiring a co-ordinated, multi-sectoral response. In this framework synthesis, we analysed whether and how CVDs are addressed with respect to climate change in the Indian policy space. We identified 10 relevant national-level policies, which were analysed using the framework method. Our analytical framework consisted of four themes: (i) political commitment; (ii) health information systems; (iii) capacity building; and (iv) cross-sectoral actions. Additionally, we analysed a subset of these policies and 29 state-level climate change and health action plans using content analysis to identify health priorities. Our analyses revealed a political commitment in addressing the health impacts of climate change; however, CVDs were poorly contextualized with most of the efforts focusing on vector-borne and other communicable diseases, despite their recognized burden. Heat-related illnesses and cardiopulmonary diseases were also focused on but failed to encompass the most climate-sensitive aspects. CVDs are insufficiently addressed in the existing surveillance systems, despite being mentioned in several policies and interventions, including emergency preparedness in hospitals and cross-sectoral actions. CVDs are mentioned as a separate section in only a small number of state-level plans, several of which need an impetus to complete and include CVD-specific sections. We also found several climate-health policies for specific diseases, albeit not for CVDs. This study identified important gaps in India's disease-specific climate change response and might aid policy makers in strengthening future versions of these policies and boost research and context-specific interventions on climate change and CVDs.},
}

@article {pmid39184222,
year = {2024},
author = {Malboeuf-Hurtubise, C and Lefrançois, D and Éthier, MA and Smith, J and Léger-Goodes, T and Herba, CM},
title = {Exploring children's despair in the face of climate change.},
journal = {Communications psychology},
volume = {2},
number = {},
pages = {78},
pmid = {39184222},
issn = {2731-9121},
abstract = {Interventions targeting children's eco-anxiety have focused on fostering hope, however this is disconnected from children's need to explore and express despair regarding the climate crisis. Adults can help by acknowledging and discussing these emotions with children.},
}

@article {pmid39184084,
year = {2024},
author = {Akorli, R and Antwi-Agyei, P and Davies, P and Damsere-Derry, J and Baffour-Ata, F and Nakua, E and Donkor, P and Mock, C},
title = {The Impact of Climate Change on Road Traffic Crashes in Ghana.},
journal = {Research square},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.21203/rs.3.rs-4654960/v1},
pmid = {39184084},
issn = {2693-5015},
abstract = {Despite the substantial injuries and fatalities from Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs), evidence of climate change's impact on RTCs in Ghana is lacking. This study assessed the impact of climate change on RTCs in Ghana by combining quantitative (Mann-Kendall trend tests, Continuous Wavelet Transform analysis, causal inference analysis) and qualitative (15 key stakeholder interviews) methods. The quantitative analysis employed monthly rainfall and temperature data (1991-2021) alongside RTC data (1998-2021) across 10 regions. While rainfall trends varied regionally, the wet season (April through mid-October) showed a strong link to crash severity for all regions across Ghana. Wavelet analysis showed higher crash severity in the wet season within every 2-8 months period in a particular annual year during the study period. Causal inference analysis revealed rainfall's stronger influence (3.59%) on fatal crashes during the wet season compared to temperature (0.04%). Key stakeholder interviews highlighted perceived changes in temperature and intense rainfall patterns affecting RTCs, especially during rainy seasons suggesting an association between increased rainfall and crash severity. These findings emphasize the multifaceted role of climate change on road safety and the need to address weather-specific risks.},
}

@article {pmid39183892,
year = {2024},
author = {Li, Y and Wang, Y and Zhao, C and Du, X and He, P and Meng, F},
title = {Predicting the spatial distribution of three Ephedra species under climate change using the MaxEnt model.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {10},
number = {12},
pages = {e32696},
pmid = {39183892},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {In the context of global warming, the habitats of Ephedra, including Ephedra sinica Stapf, Ephedra intermedia Schrenk ex Mey, and Ephedra equisetina Bunge, have been substantially threatened and deteriorated in recent years. Little is known about the potential geographic dynamics of economically renowned species, including those used in sand fixation and traditional Chinese medicine, under climate change. Therefore, evaluating their potential habitat and determining the crucial environmental variables affecting E. sinica, E. intermedia and E. equisetina under the driving force of global warming are extremely important. In this study, an optimized MaxEnt model in the kuenm package on the basis of occurrence records (a total of 103, 101 and 97 points for E. sinica, E. intermedia and E. equisetina, respectively) and 37 environmental factors were utilized to simulate the distribution of the three species. Two representative concentration pathways (SSP2.6 and SSP8.5) at 2041-2060 and 2061-2080, respectively, were used to establish a future distribution model of the three species. The results indicated that approximately 6.92 × 10[5] km[2], 2.95 × 10[5] km[2], and 11.5 × 10[5] km[2] of suitable regions for E. sinica, E. intermedia and E. equisetina were obtained, which were mostly distributed in central and eastern Inner Mongolia, eastern and southern Gansu, and northern Xinjiang, respectively. Critical environmental variables, such as land cover and annual precipitation, were regarded as critical parameters for the three species. Future assessment revealed that over 60 % of the potential distribution area was affected, and the stability of E. sinica under the SSP8.5 scenario was the greatest. The spatial dynamic changes in suitable areas for E. intermedia were smaller than those for E. equisetina and E. sinica in the future. The comprehensive analysis revealed that the fluctuations in the distributions of the three Ephedra species under climate change are small and provide useful information for future conservation. Therefore, target conservation and management measures should be implemented in combination with the suitability thresholds of different environmental parameters. Our results provide useful recommendations for the current and future protection of Ephedra populations.},
}

@article {pmid39182788,
year = {2024},
author = {Gröger, M and Börgel, F and Karsten, S and Meier, HEM and Safonova, K and Dutheil, C and Receveur, A and Polte, P},
title = {Future climate change and marine heatwaves - Projected impact on key habitats for herring reproduction.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {175756},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175756},
pmid = {39182788},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {This study explores the impact of global climate targets on sea surface temperatures and marine heatwaves (MHWs) in the Baltic Sea. We further evaluate potential adverse climate effects on the reproductive success of the western Baltic Sea (WBS) herring stock, which underwent a dramatic decline during the past two decades. For this, we use refined ensemble climate projections from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project. For the WBS herring spawning ground, the number of MHW days nearly triples from 34 days/year in the historical period, to 102 days/year already under the optimistic 1.5 °C target of global climate warming (Paris, 2015) and further increases at a rate of 36 to 48 [days yr[-1]]/0.5 °C beyond the 1.5 °C target. The average MHW surface extent more than doubles in the 1.5 °C target from ~8 % to 21 % in this area. This study finds the phenological winter climate considerably altered in response to future global warming and more frequent MHW days in the WBS. The winter duration reduces by ~25 % already in the 2.0 °C target but ~60 % in the 4.0 °C target compared to the historical climate. Winter inceptions/terminations occur successively later/earlier and the share of missed winters, i.e. winters unsuitable to support herring reproductive success, increases by up to ~70 %. Days with heat stress on the cardiac function of herring larvae will likewise increase and occur earlier in the year. Consequently, the early life cycle of herring will face more often winter conditions that were unprecedented during the historical past, and the risk for future reproductive failure will increase. However, our results reveal that abiotic disturbances for the marine ecosystem can be partly mitigated if global warming remains compliant with the 1.5 °C target.},
}

@article {pmid39182775,
year = {2024},
author = {Gharakhanlou, NM and Perez, L},
title = {From data to harvest: Leveraging ensemble machine learning for enhanced crop yield predictions across Canada amidst climate change.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {175764},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175764},
pmid = {39182775},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Accurate crop yield predictions are crucial for farmers and policymakers. Despite the widespread use of ensemble machine learning (ML) models in computer science, their application in crop yield prediction remains relatively underexplored. This study, conducted in Canada, aims to assess the potential of five distinct ensemble ML models-Adaptive Boosting (AdaBoost), Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM), XGBoost, LightGBM, and Random Forest (RF)-in predicting crop yields chosen for their ability to manage complex datasets and their strong performance potential. The study integrated various factors, including climate variables, satellite-derived vegetation indices, soil characteristics, and honeybee census data. Data preparation comprised two main steps: first, climate variables were interpolated and averaged for croplands in ArcGIS Pro, along with averaging vegetation indices and soil characteristics. Honeybee census data was also incorporated. Second, the data was organized in Python to create a structured format for models' input. The models' accuracy was assessed using Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), R-squared, and Mean Absolute Error (MAE). XGBoost emerged as the most accurate model, with the lowest MAE (68.70 for canola and 39.47 for soybeans), lowest RMSE (119.48 for canola and 102.39 for soybeans), and highest R-squared values (0.95 for canola and 0.96 for soybeans) on the test dataset. The study also assessed crop yields under various climate change scenarios, finding minimal variations across the scenarios, but significant negative impacts on canola and soybean yields across Canada. Honeybee colonies were identified as the most influential factor on crop yields, contributing 52.34 % to canola and 57.18 % to soybean yields. This research provides detailed crop yield maps of canola and soybeans at the Census Consolidated Subdivisions (CCS) level across Canada's agricultural landscape, offering valuable forecasts for localized decision-making. Additionally, it offers a proactive strategy for climate change preparedness, assisting farmers and stakeholders optimise resource allocation and manage risks effectively.},
}

@article {pmid39182427,
year = {2024},
author = {Yoldi-Achalandabaso, A and Fricke, W and Miranda-Apodaca, J and Vicente, R and Muñoz-Rueda, A and Pérez-López, U},
title = {Climate change does not impact the water flow of barley at the vegetative stage, ameliorates at anthesis and worsens after subsequent drought episodes.},
journal = {Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB},
volume = {215},
number = {},
pages = {109060},
doi = {10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.109060},
pmid = {39182427},
issn = {1873-2690},
abstract = {Climate change will bring the interaction of stresses such as increased temperature and drought under high [CO2] conditions. This is likely to impact on crop growth and productivity. This study aimed to (i) determine the response of barley water relations to vegetative and anthesis drought periods under triple interaction conditions, (ii) test the possibility to prime barley plants for drought, and (iii) analyse the involvement of aquaporins in (i) and (ii). The water status of barley was not affected by drought at the vegetative stage, regardless of the environmental conditions. At the anthesis stage, when the water shortage period was more severe, barley plants growing under combined elevated CO2 and temperature conditions were able to maintain a better water status compared with plants grown under current conditions. Elevated CO2 and temperature conditions reduced the stomatal conductance and slowed down the plant water flow through a root-leaf hydraulic conductivity coordination. Leaf HvPIP2;1 and HvTIP1;1 aquaporins seemed to play a key role regulating barley's water flow, while leaf and root HvPIP2;5 provided basic level of water flow. At anthesis drought and under future combined conditions, plants showed a reduced cell dehydration and decrease in leaf relative water content compared with plants grown under current conditions. Exposure to a previous drought did not prime the water status of barley plants to a subsequent drought, but instead worsened the response under future conditions. This was due to an imbalance between the roots versus shoot development.},
}

@article {pmid39182122,
year = {2024},
author = {Abou Jaoude, J and Obeid, S and Malaeb, D and Sakr, F and Dabbous, M and El Khatib, S and Hallit, S and Fekih-Romdhane, F and Hallit, R},
title = {The moderating effect of religiosity between climate change anxiety and death anxiety among a sample of Lebanese adults.},
journal = {BMC psychology},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {453},
pmid = {39182122},
issn = {2050-7283},
mesh = {Humans ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; *Anxiety/psychology/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Middle Aged ; *Attitude to Death ; Young Adult ; Lebanon ; Religion and Psychology ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Aged ; Adolescent ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Acknowledging the increasing worry over climate change and its psychological effects, the aim of this research is to clarify the dynamics between religiosity, climate anxiety and death anxiety, seeking to figure out the way religiosity mitigates the psychological effects of existential anxieties and climate related anxiety.

METHODS: Using Google Forms, a questionnaire was developed and disseminated through a variety of messaging platforms, such as WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger. Through a snowball sampling technique, 763 participants were recruited in this cross-sectional during September 2023.

RESULTS: The subsequent variables were adjusted in the moderation analysis: age, gender, and place of living. The results suggested that religiosity levels moderated the association between climate anxiety and death anxiety (Beta = 0.02, t = 1.97, p = .05, 95% CI 0.001, 0.035). At low, moderate, and high levels of religiosity, higher climate anxiety was significantly associated with more death anxiety. In addition, at low levels of climate anxiety, individuals with higher levels of religiosity (22.66) had more decreased levels of death anxiety compared to those with lower levels of religiosity (11.99). As climate anxiety levels increase, inverted patterns can be observed, with highly religious individuals showing higher levels of death anxiety than those with lower levels of religiosity. Overall, the relationship between climate anxiety and death anxiety was found to be weakest at low levels of religiosity and strongest at high levels of religiosity.

CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest a possible beneficial effect of high religiosity at low levels of climate anxiety. This effect is reversed as climate anxiety starts to increase. Therefore, clinicians and policy-makers should bear in mind these complex interactions when designing strategies to mitigate mental health problems in the context of climate crisis.},
}

Humans
Male
Female
Adult
*Anxiety/psychology/epidemiology
*Climate Change
Cross-Sectional Studies
Middle Aged
*Attitude to Death
Young Adult
Lebanon
Religion and Psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Aged
Adolescent

@article {pmid39181814,
year = {2024},
author = {Vergara, R and Del Castillo, M and Ginestet, F and Chouvel, R and , },
title = {[In the face of climate change, is a relevant and sustainable eco-pathology in France possible?].},
journal = {Annales de pathologie},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.annpat.2024.07.004},
pmid = {39181814},
issn = {0242-6498},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: The healthcare sector is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 8 % of annual French emissions. Eco-design in healthcare, which provides care with equal quality, safety, and relevance but with a lower environmental impact, is therefore a crucial lever for sustainable medical practice. This article explores the application of eco-design in anatomical and cytopathological practices (ACP) in France, in response to the country's decarbonization goals.

OBJECTIVES: After demonstrating that decarbonization is possible through the chosen eco-design of care and practices in ACP, we describe the barriers to these changes and the potential real-world solutions.

DISCUSSION: We examine the challenges and solutions for integrating eco-design principles into daily ACP practice, highlighting the importance of the relevance of medical procedures to reduce unnecessary practices. We discuss the technical and human barriers in ACP, as well as the solutions: raising awareness among laboratory personnel, industrial stakeholders, research and innovation, the involvement of scientific societies, and initiatives from the collective for Ecological Transformation in ACP (TEAP). Finally, we propose financial incentives to make eco-friendly practices economically viable in ACP.

CONCLUSION: Eco-design in ACP practices is essential to address the climate challenge and ensure the sustainability of the healthcare system.},
}

@article {pmid39181511,
year = {2024},
author = {Wang, B and Zhang, P and Qi, X and Li, G and Zhang, J},
title = {Predicting ammonia emissions and global warming potential in composting by machine learning.},
journal = {Bioresource technology},
volume = {411},
number = {},
pages = {131335},
doi = {10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131335},
pmid = {39181511},
issn = {1873-2976},
abstract = {The amounts of gases emitted from composting are key to evaluating global warming potential (GWP). However, few methods can accurately predict the quantities of relevant gas emissions. In this study, three developed machine-learning models were used to predict NH3 emissions and GWP. The extreme gradient boosting model provided the best predictions (R[2] > 90 %) compared to random forest, making it a suitable method for calculating NH3 emissions and GWP. The k-nearest neighbor classification model was utilized to determined compost maturity achieving 92 % accuracy. Shapley Additive ExPlanation analysis was applied to identify key factors influencing gas emissions and maturity. Aeration rate, carbon-to-nitrogen ratio and moisture content showed high importance in decreasing order for predicting NH3 emissions, while NO3[-] was the most significant factor for predicting GWP. Practical applications of predictive models suggested that prediction of GWP was 792614 Mg CO2e year[-1] close to annual calculation of 789000 Mg CO2e year[-1] in California.},
}

@article {pmid39181262,
year = {2024},
author = {Zarei, A and Madani, K and Guenther, E and Nasrabadi, HM and Hoff, H},
title = {Integrated nexus approach to assessing climate change impacts on grassland ecosystem dynamics: A case study of the grasslands in Tanzania.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {175691},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175691},
pmid = {39181262},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {This study addresses the intricate interplay between climate, vegetation, and livestock dynamics in Tanzania within the Climate-Vegetation-Livestock (CVL) nexus through a quantitative assessment. By examining the temporal and spatial relationships between vegetation indices (NDVI, EVI, NPP) and key climatic variables (Precipitation, Temperature, Evapotranspiration) from 2009 to 2019, and projecting to 2050, this research aims to elucidate vegetation responses to climate change and its subsequent impacts on livestock. To this end, the relationship between the vegetation dynamics indicators (NDVI, NPP) and climate parameters is evaluated to quantify the vegetation response to climate change using statistical models. Next, an examination of multicollinearity is conducted to investigate potential interactions (nexus) between variables, incorporating the correlation among independent variables. Notably, the evaluation of performance and accuracy for the mentioned models is conducted through the cross-validation method and validation indices. Ultimately, the variation between projected NPP and NDVI (average for 2040-2060) and the present NPP and NDVI (average for 2009-2020) identifies the regions that are most likely susceptible, showcasing the vegetation cover's reaction to climate change in different emission scenarios. The results unveil significant spatio-temporal variations in vegetation dynamics influenced by climatic factors, where higher precipitation and temperatures correlate with increased vegetation health and productivity. The projected fluctuations in NDVI and NPP values indicate varying trends across different regions, with a general decrease in vegetation density and productivity from the northeast to the west under both RCP2.6 and RCP8.5 scenarios by 2050. This decline is attributed to anticipated changes in precipitation and temperature patterns driven by climate change. Furthermore, significant declines in vegetation density and productivity under emission scenarios, particularly in the southern regions compared to the present, suggest greater vulnerability to climate change impacts. This highlights the need for targeted mitigation strategies in these vulnerable areas. Meanwhile, northeast areas under both NDVI and NPP will remain unchanged across both climate scenarios. Moreover, analysis of livestock distribution maps indicates areas of vulnerability under climate change scenarios, with implications for future livestock management and agricultural practices. These findings underscore the importance of proactive planning and targeted interventions to enhance resilience and sustainable development in vulnerable regions, emphasizing the need for integrated approaches that consider the complex interactions between climate, vegetation, and livestock dynamics.},
}

@article {pmid39181248,
year = {2024},
author = {Jakovljević, M and Đuretanović, S and Kojadinović, N and Nikolić, M and Petrović, A and Simović, P and Simić, V},
title = {Assessing spirlin Alburnoides bipunctatus (Bloch, 1782) as an early indicator of climate change and anthropogenic stressors using ecological modeling and machine learning.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {175723},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175723},
pmid = {39181248},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Combining single-species ecological modeling with advanced machine learning to investigate the long-term population dynamics of the rheophilic fish spirlin offers a powerful approach to understanding environmental changes and climate shifts in aquatic ecosystems. A new ESHIPPOClim model was developed by integrating climate change assessment into the ESHIPPO model. The model identifies spirlin as a potential early indicator of environmental changes, highlighting the interactive effects of climate change and anthropogenic stressors on fish populations and freshwater ecosystems. The ESHIPPOClim model reveals that 28.72 % of the spirlin's data indicates high resilience and ecological responsiveness, with 34.92 % showing medium-high adaptability, suggesting its substantial ability to withstand environmental stressors. With 36.51 % of the data in medium level and no data in the low category, spirlin may serve as a sentinel species, providing early warnings of environmental stressors before they severely impact other species or ecosystems. The results of uniform manifold approximation and projection (UMAP) and a decision tree show that pollution has the highest impact on the population dynamics of spirlin, followed by annual water temperature, overexploitation, and invasive species. Despite the obtained key drivers, higher abundance, dominance, and frequency values were detected in habitats with higher HIPPO stressors and climate change effects. Integrating state-of-the-art machine learning models has enhanced the predictive power of the ESHIPPOClim model, achieving approximately 90 % accuracy in identifying spirlin as an early indicator of climate change and anthropogenic stressors. The ESHIPPOClim model offers a holistic approach with broad practical applications using a simplified 3-point scale, adaptable to various fish species, communities, and regions. The ecological modeling supported with advanced machine learning could serve as a foundation for rapid and cost-effective management of aquatic ecosystems, revealing the adaptability potential of fish species, which is crucial in rapidly changing environments.},
}

@article {pmid39179044,
year = {2024},
author = {Chen, W and Liu, Z and Wei, X and He, S and Gao, W and Wang, X},
title = {Feasibility analysis of using short-term rainfall time series to evaluate rainwater harvesting systems considering climate change.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {951},
number = {},
pages = {175668},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175668},
pmid = {39179044},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Employing recent short-term historical rainfall data may enhance the performance of rainwater harvesting systems (RWHs) in response to climate change. However, this assumption lacks extensive research, and the evaluation of RWHs currently relies on long-term historical rainfall time series. This study evaluates the feasibility of this assumption and aims to identify the optimal rainfall time series for evaluating RWH performance under climate change. We evaluated RWHs in residential buildings across 16 Japanese cities utilizing historical rainfall time series of varying lengths and 30-year predicted rainfall time series. The minimum rainfall time series length was obtained based on the similarity index between the evaluation results for historical and future periods. The corresponding optimal series can be determined from the distribution of similarity indices in the minimum length. Finally, we introduce supply pressure indices (SPIs) to summarize the rainfall characteristics of these optimal rainfall time series. Our findings highlight that the minimum rainfall time series length increased from 1 year to 30 years as building non-potable water demand rose and city locations varied. Utilizing rainfall time series incorporating recent rainfall data yielded more dependable evaluation results for RWHs under climate change. These optimal rainfall time series share common characteristics with SPIs ranging from 5.37 to 17.87 mm/d, contingent on the local rainfall patterns. Our study concludes that utilizing recent short-term historical rainfall data is feasible to evaluate and design RWHs under climate change.},
}

@article {pmid39178631,
year = {2024},
author = {Gong, H and Wang, H and Wang, Y and Zhang, S and Liu, X and Che, J and Wu, S and Wu, J and Sun, X and Zhang, S and Yau, ST and Wu, R},
title = {Topological change of soil microbiota networks for forest resilience under global warming.},
journal = {Physics of life reviews},
volume = {50},
number = {},
pages = {228-251},
doi = {10.1016/j.plrev.2024.08.001},
pmid = {39178631},
issn = {1873-1457},
abstract = {Forest management by thinning can mitigate the detrimental impact of increasing drought caused by global warming. Growing evidence shows that the soil microbiota can coordinate the dynamic relationship between forest functions and drought intensity, but how they function as a cohesive whole remains elusive. We outline a statistical topology model to chart the roadmap of how each microbe acts and interacts with every other microbe to shape the dynamic changes of microbial communities under forest management. To demonstrate its utility, we analyze a soil microbiota data collected from a two-way longitudinal factorial experiment involving three stand densities and three levels of rainfall over a growing season in artificial plantations of a forest tree - larix (Larix kaempferi). We reconstruct the most sophisticated soil microbiota networks that code maximally informative microbial interactions and trace their dynamic trajectories across time, space, and environmental signals. By integrating GLMY homology theory, we dissect the topological architecture of these so-called omnidirectional networks and identify key microbial interaction pathways that play a pivotal role in mediating the structure and function of soil microbial communities. The statistical topological model described provides a systems tool for studying how microbial community assembly alters its structure, function and evolution under climate change.},
}

@article {pmid39175776,
year = {2024},
author = {Vanin, E and Manes, C and Mattozzi, A and Giordana, L and Rispoli, M and Andorno, M and Amadio, S},
title = {Theater as a means of communicating research on climate change: The case of "Cambiare il clima".},
journal = {iScience},
volume = {27},
number = {8},
pages = {110384},
pmid = {39175776},
issn = {2589-0042},
abstract = {Between 2018 and 2023, the Department of Environmental, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) at the Polytechnic University of Turin (PoliTo) implemented a project to advance research and education on climate change monitoring, adaptation and mitigation solutions. As part of their communication efforts, DIATI partnered with Faber Teater to create the play "Cambiare il clima" (in Italian, this means "Change the Climate"). This involved a collaboration between DIATI researchers, communication officers, and Faber Teater. The documentary theater that resulted was premiered at Biennale Tecnologia in 2020 and performed at various venues in Northern Italy, targeting both the general public and students.},
}

@article {pmid39175598,
year = {2024},
author = {Bucciarelli, V and Moscucci, F and Cocchi, C and Nodari, S and Sciomer, S and Gallina, S and Mattioli, AV},
title = {Climate change versus Mediterranean diet: A hazardous struggle for the women's heart.},
journal = {American heart journal plus : cardiology research and practice},
volume = {45},
number = {},
pages = {100431},
pmid = {39175598},
issn = {2666-6022},
abstract = {Climate change impacts food systems, causing nutritional deficiencies and increasing cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Regulatory frameworks like the European Farm-to-Fork Strategy aim to mitigate these effects, but current EU food safety regulations inadequately address health risks from poor diet quality and contaminants. Climate change adversely affects food quality, such as nutrient depletion in crops due to higher CO2 levels, leading to diets that promote chronic diseases, including CVD. Women, because of their roles in food production and their unique physiological responses to nutrients, face distinct vulnerabilities. This review explores the interplay between climate change, diet, and cardiovascular health in women. The review highlights that sustainable diets, particularly the Mediterranean diet, offer health benefits and lower environmental impacts but are threatened by climate change-induced disruptions. Women's adherence to the Mediterranean diet is linked to significant reductions in CVD risk, though sex-specific responses need further research. Resilient agricultural practices, efficient water management, and climate-smart farming are essential to mitigate climate change's negative impacts on food security. Socio-cultural factors influencing women's dietary habits, such as traditional roles and societal pressures, further complicate the picture. Effective interventions must be tailored to women, emphasizing education, community support, policy changes, and media campaigns promoting healthy eating. Collaborative approaches involving policymakers, health professionals, and the agricultural sector are crucial for developing solutions that protect public health and promote sustainability. Addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change to food quality and cardiovascular health in women underscores the need for integrated strategies that ensure food security, enhance diet quality, and mitigate environmental impacts.},
}

@article {pmid39175371,
year = {2024},
author = {Lockie, S and Graham, V and Taylor, B and Baresi, U and Maclean, K and Paxton, G and Vella, K},
title = {Conceptualizing social risk in relation to climate change and assisted ecosystem adaptation.},
journal = {Risk analysis : an official publication of the Society for Risk Analysis},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/risa.17635},
pmid = {39175371},
issn = {1539-6924},
support = {RRAP-ENG-01//Great Barrier Reef Foundation/ ; },
abstract = {Realizing positive social and environmental outcomes from assisted ecosystem adaptation requires the management of complex, uncertain, and ambiguous risks. Using assisted coral reef adaptation as a case study, this article presents a conceptual framework that defines social impacts as the physical and cognitive consequences for people of planned intervention and social risks as potential impacts transformed into objects of management through assessment and governance. Reflecting on its multiple uses in the literature, we consider "social risk" in relation to risks to individuals and communities, risks to First Peoples, risks to businesses or project implementation, possibilities for amplified social vulnerability, and risk perceptions. Although much of this article is devoted to bringing clarity to the different ways in which social risk manifests and to the multiple characters of risk and uncertainty, it is apparent that risk governance itself must be an inherently integrative and social process.},
}

@article {pmid39174280,
year = {2024},
author = {O'Dowd, A},
title = {Climate change: Paediatricians call for education to be built into doctors' training.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {386},
number = {},
pages = {q1854},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.q1854},
pmid = {39174280},
issn = {1756-1833},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Pediatricians/education ; Pediatrics/education ; },
}

Humans
*Climate Change
Pediatricians/education
Pediatrics/education

@article {pmid39173761,
year = {2024},
author = {Shao, Y and Liu, Y and Wang, X and Li, S},
title = {Exploring the evolution of ecosystem health and sustainable zoning: A perspective based on the contributions of climate change and human activities.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {951},
number = {},
pages = {175674},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175674},
pmid = {39173761},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Maintaining ecosystem health (EH) in watersheds is crucial for building a national pattern of ecological security. However, a comprehensive diagnosis of watershed EH and an exploration of its driving mechanisms are still lacking. This study proposed an EH assessment model from a vitality-organization-resilience-service-environment (VORSE) perspective. Taking the Yellow River Basin of Shaanxi Province (YRBS), China, as a research object, the spatiotemporal evolution trend of EH from 2000 to 2020 was quantified. At the same time, we also quantified the respective contributions of climate change (CC) and human activities (HA) to the EH dynamics based on residual analysis. The results showed that EH in the YRBS increased by 11.80 % from 2000 to 2020, and the spatial distribution of the EH was higher in the southern region than in the northern part. At the pixel scale, areas with improving trends accounted for 90.57 % of the YRBS, while 9.43 % deteriorated, with the improving areas mainly in northern Shaanxi and the deteriorating areas in the Guanzhong region. The correlation between the EH and precipitation was primarily positive, while the correlation between the EH and temperature was mainly negative. The residual analysis showed that the contribution rate of CC to EH changes was 78.54 %, while that of HA was 21.46 %, indicating that CC was the dominant driver of EH changes in the YRBS. Specifically, 82.64 % of the improvement in EH was attributed to CC and 17.36 % to HA. Conversely, 65.30 % of the deterioration in EH was attributed to CC and 34.70 % to HA. Furthermore, CC, HA, and CC&HA dominated EH changes in 26.85 %, 3.77 %, and 69.38 % of the YRBS area, respectively. In addition, the Hurst exponent analysis identified six types of future EH development scenarios, each requiring different restoration strategies. This study provides valuable insights for future EH diagnosis, EH restoration efforts, and the formulation of sustainable development goals in other watersheds.},
}

@article {pmid39171421,
year = {2024},
author = {Titcomb, G and Uelmen, J and Janko, M and Nunn, C},
title = {Infectious disease responses to human climate change adaptations.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {30},
number = {8},
pages = {e17433},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.17433},
pmid = {39171421},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {R01-TW011493/NH/NIH HHS/United States ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Communicable Diseases/transmission ; Adaptation, Physiological ; },
abstract = {Many recent studies have examined the impact of predicted changes in temperature and precipitation patterns on infectious diseases under different greenhouse gas emissions scenarios. But these emissions scenarios symbolize more than altered temperature and precipitation regimes; they also represent differing levels of change in energy, transportation, and food production at a global scale to reduce the effects of climate change. The ways humans respond to climate change, either through adaptation or mitigation, have underappreciated, yet hugely impactful effects on infectious disease transmission, often in complex and sometimes nonintuitive ways. Thus, in addition to investigating the direct effects of climate changes on infectious diseases, it is critical to consider how human preventative measures and adaptations to climate change will alter the environments and hosts that support pathogens. Here, we consider the ways that human responses to climate change will likely impact disease risk in both positive and negative ways. We evaluate the evidence for these impacts based on the available data, and identify research directions needed to address climate change while minimizing externalities associated with infectious disease, especially for vulnerable communities. We identify several different human adaptations to climate change that are likely to affect infectious disease risk independently of the effects of climate change itself. We categorize these changes into adaptation strategies to secure access to water, food, and shelter, and mitigation strategies to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. We recognize that adaptation strategies are more likely to have infectious disease consequences for under-resourced communities, and call attention to the need for socio-ecological studies to connect human behavioral responses to climate change and their impacts on infectious disease. Understanding these effects is crucial as climate change intensifies and the global community builds momentum to slow these changes and reduce their impacts on human health, economic productivity, and political stability.},
}

*Climate Change
Humans
*Communicable Diseases/transmission
Adaptation, Physiological

@article {pmid39171263,
year = {2024},
author = {Vilela, A and Domizio, P and Morata, A},
title = {Editorial: Microbial modulation to mitigate the impact of climate change on wine production.},
journal = {Frontiers in microbiology},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1465637},
doi = {10.3389/fmicb.2024.1465637},
pmid = {39171263},
issn = {1664-302X},
}