@article {pmid38948454,
year = {2024},
author = {Lee, JS and Park, JH and Choi, YJ and Shin, HD},
title = {Emergence and Potential Spread of Rust Disease on Wisteria floribunda and Corydalis incisa Influenced by Climate Change in Korea.},
journal = {Mycobiology},
volume = {52},
number = {3},
pages = {160-171},
pmid = {38948454},
issn = {1229-8093},
abstract = {Global climate change influences the emergence, spread, and severity of rust diseases that affect crops and forests. In Korea, the rust diseases that affect Wisteria floribunda and its alternate host Corydalis incisa are rapidly spreading northwards. Through morphological, molecular, phylogenetic, and pathogenicity approaches, Neophysopella kraunhiae was identified as the causal agent, alternating between the two host plants to complete its life cycle. Using the maximum entropy model (Maxent) under shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs), the results of this study suggest that by the 2050s, C. incisa is likely to extend its range into central Korea owing to climate shifts, whereas the distribution of W. floribunda is expected to remain unchanged nationwide. The generalized additive model revealed a significant positive correlation between the presence of C. incisa and the incidence of rust disease, highlighting the role that climate-driven expansion of this alternate host plays in the spread of N. kraunhiae. These findings highlight the profound influence of climate change on both the distribution of a specific plant and the disease a rust fungus causes, raising concerns about the potential emergence and spread of other rust pathogens with similar host dynamics.},
}

@article {pmid38947948,
year = {2024},
author = {Bianco, C and Egamberdieva, D and Balestrini, R and Taranto, F},
title = {Editorial: Omics techniques to optimize plant-microbe interactions under climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1423421},
pmid = {38947948},
issn = {1664-462X},
}

@article {pmid38947909,
year = {2024},
author = {Provenzi, L and Billeci, L and Wright, C and Xu, Z},
title = {Editorial: Climate change challenge in pediatric psychology.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1439041},
pmid = {38947909},
issn = {1664-1078},
}

@article {pmid38947511,
year = {2024},
author = {Cui, Q and Lei, YL and Jia, ZK and Wang, Y and Li, Y},
title = {Path analysis for controlling climate change in global aviation.},
journal = {iScience},
volume = {27},
number = {6},
pages = {110126},
pmid = {38947511},
issn = {2589-0042},
abstract = {The aviation industry's emissions have had a significant impact on global climate change. This study focuses on carbon emission trading schemes, sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), and hydrogen energy, as vital means for the aviation industry to reduce emissions. To evaluate the climate effects of global routes under four scenarios (24 sub-scenarios) until 2100, this study proposes the Aviation-FAIR (Aviation-Finite Amplitude Impulse Response) method. The findings reveal that while CO2 emissions and concentrations are significant, other emissions, such as N2O and CH4, have a greater effective radiative forcing (ERF) and contribute significantly to climate change. Moreover, SAFs are more effective in mitigating airline pollutant emissions than relying solely on carbon trading schemes. The effectiveness of hydrogen fuel cells may be hindered by technical limitations compared to hydrogen turbine engines. The findings of this study provide reference for the global aviation industry to adopt emission reduction measures.},
}

@article {pmid38947458,
year = {2024},
author = {Gokcimen, T and Das, B},
title = {Exploring climate change discourse on social media and blogs using a topic modeling analysis.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {10},
number = {11},
pages = {e32464},
pmid = {38947458},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues of our time, and understanding public perception and awareness of the topic is crucial for developing effective policies to mitigate its effects. While traditional survey methods have been used to gauge public opinion, advances in natural language processing (NLP) and data visualization techniques offer new opportunities to analyze user-generated content from social media and blog posts. In this study, a new dataset of climate change-related texts was collected from social media sources and various blogs. The dataset was analyzed using BERTopic and LDA to identify and visualize the most important topics related to climate change. The study also used sentence similarity to determine the similarities in the comments written and which topic categories they belonged to. The performance of different techniques for keyword extraction and text representation, including OpenAI, Maximal Marginal Relevance (MMR), and KeyBERT, was compared for topic modeling with BERTopic. It was seen that the best coherence score and topic diversity metric were obtained with OpenAI-based BERTopic. The results provide insights into the public's attitudes and perceptions towards climate change, which can inform policy development and contribute to efforts to reduce activities that cause climate change.},
}

@article {pmid38947353,
year = {2024},
author = {Boafo, YA and Ohemeng, FNA and Ayivor, J and Ayitiah, JA and Yirenya-Tawiah, D and Mensah, A and Datsa, C and Annang, TY and Adom, L},
title = {Unraveling diarrheal disease knowledge, understanding, and management practices among climate change vulnerable coastal communities in Ghana.},
journal = {Frontiers in public health},
volume = {12},
number = {},
pages = {1352275},
pmid = {38947353},
issn = {2296-2565},
mesh = {Humans ; Ghana ; *Diarrhea/epidemiology ; Female ; Male ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Adult ; *Climate Change ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Middle Aged ; Focus Groups ; Sanitation ; Hygiene ; Family Characteristics ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Diarrheal disease is a global public health concern, particularly in low-income countries. In Ghana, widespread issues like inadequate sanitation, unsafe drinking water, malnutrition, and poor hygiene practices contribute to the high incidence of diarrhea. Climate change exacerbates these challenges by increasing the frequency and severity of conditions that spread diarrheal diseases. This study explores households' knowledge, understanding, and management practices for diarrhea in climate change-vulnerable coastal communities.

METHODS: The study is set in Ghana's central (Mumford, Opetekwei) and eastern (Anyako, Anyanui-Atiteti) coastlines. Using a cross-sectional study design, a structured questionnaire was administered to randomly sampled households (n = 419) to collect quantitative data. The study collected qualitative data from focus group discussions (n = 8), with groups separated into men and women, key informant interviews, and observations of food, water, and sanitation conditions across the studied communities.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The study found significant variations between the studied communities and socio-demographic variables except for the respondents' gender. Multivariate regression analyses identified significant associations between socio-demographic variables (especially gender and educational status) and perceptions of diarrhea causes. The most used first management action against diarrhea is 'over-the-counter drugs', followed by home-made traditional remedies. Significant differences were observed in the usage of management practices across the studied communities. Trust, affordability, and availability were identified as the main factors influencing households' use of approved pharmaceutical drugs and traditional herbal remedies for managing behavior, with significant differences being observed across communities. The study recommends a multi-sectoral approach, including improved access to regularly flowing, safe water and sanitation facilities, education on preventing diarrhea, and adequate healthcare services. Community-based interventions such as promoting good hygiene practices at homes and community settings such as schools, lorry parks, funeral grounds, and recreational areas can also effectively reduce the burden of diarrhea.},
}

Humans
Ghana
*Diarrhea/epidemiology
Female
Male
Cross-Sectional Studies
*Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Adult
*Climate Change
Surveys and Questionnaires
Middle Aged
Focus Groups
Sanitation
Hygiene
Family Characteristics

@article {pmid38945977,
year = {2024},
author = {Hussein, SM and Ibrahim, BA},
title = {Knowledge and attitude of general population towards climate change and its impact on health in Ismailia Governorate, Egypt.},
journal = {The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association},
volume = {99},
number = {1},
pages = {15},
pmid = {38945977},
issn = {0013-2446},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Recently, climate change (CC) has garnered significant global attention. It has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental issues, resulting in a multitude of adverse impacts on human well-being and health. This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitude of the general population in Ismailia Governorate, Egypt, about CC and its impact on health, identify factors affecting the general population's knowledge about CC, and highlight methods to solve this problem.

METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out on the general population in Ismailia governorate, Egypt. A snowball sample of participants (n = 150) was enrolled in the study by distributing an online Google form containing a structured self-administered questionnaire.

RESULTS: The participants had an average knowledge score of 27.42 ± 14.42, with 60% considered knowledgeable. About 54% knew the main cause of CC. Around 75% were aware of the environmental impacts of CC, and 69.3% knew about the effects on human health. Based on the questionnaire's results, 76.7% of respondents believed that increasing afforestation helps in the mitigation of CC and 77.3% believed that governments bear the responsibility for CC. Approximately 85% regarded increasing green spaces as an effective method to reduce CC on the country level. On an individual level, usage of energy-saving products was the most-favored option chosen by participants to help in reducing CC (82%). Gender, education level, and place of residence were significant factors affecting knowledge about CC.

CONCLUSIONS: Over 50% of the participants were knowledgeable about CC and the role of human activities in CC. Therefore, public awareness campaigns utilizing prominent media such as television and social media should be launched to improve CC literacy. These campaigns should be more directed at males, and people with lower levels of education and who live in rural areas in Ismailia Governorate, Egypt.},
}

@article {pmid38945811,
year = {2024},
author = {Swamy, L and Munro, CL},
title = {Climate Change and the Intensive Care Unit.},
journal = {American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses},
volume = {33},
number = {4},
pages = {241-244},
doi = {10.4037/ajcc2024761},
pmid = {38945811},
issn = {1937-710X},
mesh = {Humans ; *Intensive Care Units/organization & administration ; *Climate Change ; Critical Care ; },
}

Humans
*Intensive Care Units/organization & administration
*Climate Change
Critical Care

@article {pmid38945249,
year = {2024},
author = {Magyari, EK and Szabó, Z and Falus, G and Móra, A and Szalai, Z and Hamerlik, L and Tóth, M and Farkas, Á and Pomogyi, P and Somogyi, B and Vörös, L and Korponai, J},
title = {Large shallow lake response to anthropogenic stressors and climate change: Missing macroinvertebrate recovery after oligotrophication (Lake Balaton, East-Central Europe).},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {174191},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174191},
pmid = {38945249},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {East-Central Europe's largest shallow lake, Balaton, experienced strong eutrophication in the 1970-80s, followed by water quality improvement and oligotrophication by 2010 CE. Recently however, repeated cyanobacterial blooms occurred and warned that internal P-recycling can act similarly to external P load, therefore we need a better understanding of past water level (WL) and trophic changes in the lake. In this study we discuss the last 500-yr trophic, WL and habitat changes of the lake using paleoecological (chironomids, pollen) and geochemical (sediment chlorophyll, TOC, TS, TN, C/H ratio, major and trace element) methods. We demonstrate that the most intensive and irreversible change in the macroinvertebrate fauna occurred during the period of economic boom between the First and Second World War (~1925-1940 CE), when large-scale built-in and leisure use of the lake has intensified. At that time, the Procladius-Microchironomus-Stempellina dominated community transformed to Procladius-Chironomus plumosus-type-Microchironomus community that coincided with land use changes, intensified erosion and water-level regulation in the lake with the maintenance of year-round high WL. This was followed by the impoverishment and population size decrease of the chironomid fauna and Procladius dominance since 1940 CE, without any recovery after 1994 CE despite the ongoing oligotrophication. Accelerated rate of change and turnover of the fauna was connected to an increase in the benthivorous fish biomass and eutrophication. The basin lost almost completely its once characteristic Stempellina species between 1927 and 1940 CE due to trophic level increase and seasonal anoxia in the Szemes Basin. Reference conditions for ecosystem improvement were assigned to 1740-1900 CE. We conclude that in spite of the ongoing oligotrophication, the re-establishment of the Procladius-Microchironomus-Stempellina assemblage is hampered, and requires fish population regulation.},
}

@article {pmid38944311,
year = {2024},
author = {Tran, TN and Lakshmi, V},
title = {Enhancing human resilience against climate change: Assessment of hydroclimatic extremes and sea level rise impacts on the eastern shore of Virginia, United States.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {174289},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174289},
pmid = {38944311},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Quantifying the impacts of climate change on hydrological systems is crucial for developing adaptive strategies in water resources management. In this work, we quantify the future climate impacts on hydroclimatic extremes in the risk-prone, coastal, 15-m-above-sea-level Eastern Shore of Virginia (ESVA) region, utilizing the Sixth International Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6) Assessment Report 6 (AR6) and General Circulation Models (GCMs). In addition, we incorporate historical data on demographics and disasters, land use land cover (LULC), Landsat imagery, and projected sea level rise (SLR) to better understand and highlight the correlation between hydroclimatic extremes and societal components in this region. The hydrological model Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI), and Interquartile Range (IQR) method have been used to evaluate the intensity and frequency of projected climatic extremes, in which SLR projections under different greenhouse gas emission pathways are temporally and spatially quantified. Our findings include (1) a trend towards wetter conditions is found with an increase in flood events and up to an 8.9 % rise in the severity of flood peaks compared to the 2003-2020 period; (2) current coastal high-risk regions, identified using historical data for natural disasters, demographics, and LULC, are projected to be more susceptible to future climate impacts; and (3) low-lying coastal towns and regions are identified as currently highly vulnerable to coastal and SLR-induced flooding and are projected to become even more susceptible by 2100. This is the first effort that provides valuable scientific insights into anticipated shifts in future climate patterns, essential for natural hazards prevention in ESVA. It highlights the need for authorities and decision-makers to plan and implement adaptive strategies and sustainable policies for the ESVA region and other coastal areas across the United States.},
}

@article {pmid38944308,
year = {2024},
author = {Falk, MT and Hagsten, E},
title = {Probability and severity of climate change threats to natural world heritage sites vary across site specifics and over time.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {174291},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174291},
pmid = {38944308},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {This study contributes a first comparison of current and potential threats to Natural World Heritage Sites from climate change, as assessed by experts, when site and location characteristics (size, year of inscription to the World Heritage list, continent, climate zone and kind of site) are controlled for. The probability of a threat as well as its intensity is analysed. Another novelty lies in the use of data from the IUCN Conservation Outlook assessment, covering all 245 Natural and Mixed World Heritage Sites across the world for three points in time: 2014, 2017 and 2020. The threat of climate change is broadly defined and includes temperature extremes, rising temperatures, disappearing glaciers, coral bleaching, droughts, desertification, and rising sea levels. Results based on a simultaneous Probit model with random effects show that the probability of actual and potential climate change threats increases over time, but with differences for size, kind of site and location. The probability that a threat is identified is highest for marine and coastal sites, and for those in Latin America, while it is significantly lower for sites on the African continent. Larger sites have a higher probability of being assessed as at risk and the severity of threats is found to be lower for recently inscribed sites. The rate at which the likelihood of a threat assessment increases is consistent for both current and future situations, while the probability of the most severe threat is larger for the current than the future period. A serious threat from climate change is assessed as highest for locations in the tropical monsoon (current period) or the tropical savannah climate (future period). Estimations also show that pure descriptive statistics or bivariate correlations may not correctly identify the risk or the dignity of a threat.},
}

@article {pmid38944274,
year = {2024},
author = {Segoli, M and Kishinevsky, M and Harvey, JA},
title = {Climate change, temperature extremes, and impacts on hyperparasitoids.},
journal = {Current opinion in insect science},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {101229},
doi = {10.1016/j.cois.2024.101229},
pmid = {38944274},
issn = {2214-5753},
abstract = {Anthropogenic climate change (ACC), including temperature extremes (TE), is having a major impact on insect physiology, phenology, behavior, populations, and communities. Hyperparasitoids (insects whose offspring develop in, or on, the body of a primary parasitoid host) are expected to be especially impacted by such effects due to their typical life history traits (e.g., low fecundity and slow development), small populations (being high on the food chain), and cascading effects mediated via lower trophic levels. We review evidence for direct and indirect temperature and climate-related effects mediated via plants, herbivores, and the primary parasitoid host species on hyperparasitoid populations, focusing on higher temperatures. We discuss how hyperparasitoid responses may feed back to the community and affect biological control programs. We conclude that despite their great importance, very little is known about the potential effects of climate change on hyperparasitoids and make a plea for additional studies exploring such responses.},
}

@article {pmid38941825,
year = {2024},
author = {Bokharaeian, M and Toghdory, A and Ghoorchi, T},
title = {Effects of dietary curcumin nano-micelles on performance, biological responses, and thermal stress resilience in heat-stressed fattening lambs across varying temperature-humidity index conditions: Implications for climate change.},
journal = {Journal of thermal biology},
volume = {123},
number = {},
pages = {103905},
doi = {10.1016/j.jtherbio.2024.103905},
pmid = {38941825},
issn = {0306-4565},
abstract = {Heat stress poses a significant challenge to sheep farming in arid and semi-arid regions, impacting growth performance, health, and physiological responses. While sheep have innate mechanisms to manage heat stress, prolonged exposure impairs their performance and health. This study evaluated the influence of varying doses of Curcumin Nano-Micelle (CNM) on heat-stressed fattening lambs in northeastern Iran over three months, examining the relationship between CNM doses and growth performance, feeding behavior, physiological responses, immune function, and antioxidant status. Thirty-two crossbred male lambs were included in a completely randomized design with four treatments and eight replications. The experimental treatments were as follows: 1) CTRL: No dietary inclusion of CNM, (control group); 2) T20: Dietary inclusion of 20 mg of CNM per head per day; 3) T40: Dietary inclusion of 40 mg of CNM per head per day; and 4) T80: Dietary inclusion of 80 mg of CNM per head per day. The results revealed that dietary supplementation with 20 and 40 mg of CNM significantly improved live body weight, weight gain, average daily gain (ADG), and feed conversion ratio (FCR) compared to the control treatment. Regression analysis demonstrated quadratic models between growth performance parameters and the Temperature-Humidity Index (THI), indicating a correlation between CNM doses and the animals' responses to heat stress. Regarding eating behavior, CNM doses of 40 and 80 mg/day significantly reduced eating time while increasing ruminating time. Blood analysis indicated significant reductions in glucose levels across all treatments, with T40 significantly reducing both cholesterol and triglyceride (TG) levels. Additionally, CNM supplementation decreased serum malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and increased superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities, indicating enhanced antioxidant status. Physiological responses were influenced by CNM, notably reducing rectal temperature (RT), skin temperature (ST), respiration rate (RR), while pulse rate (PR) increased across various time intervals, particularly in the T80 group. This study demonstrates that CNM supplementation can enhance performance, physiological responses, and antioxidant status in heat-stressed fattening lambs, highlighting its potential to mitigate heat stress effects in sheep farming.},
}

@article {pmid38941468,
year = {2024},
author = {Merlis, TM and Cheng, KY and Guendelman, I and Harris, L and Bretherton, CS and Bolot, M and Zhou, L and Kaltenbaugh, A and Clark, SK and Vecchi, GA and Fueglistaler, S},
title = {Climate sensitivity and relative humidity changes in global storm-resolving model simulations of climate change.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {10},
number = {26},
pages = {eadn5217},
pmid = {38941468},
issn = {2375-2548},
abstract = {The climate simulation frontier of a global storm-resolving model (GSRM; or k-scale model because of its kilometer-scale horizontal resolution) is deployed for climate change simulations. The climate sensitivity, effective radiative forcing, and relative humidity changes are assessed in multiyear atmospheric GSRM simulations with perturbed sea-surface temperatures and/or carbon dioxide concentrations. Our comparisons to conventional climate model results can build confidence in the existing climate models or highlight important areas for additional research. This GSRM's climate sensitivity is within the range of conventional climate models, although on the lower end as the result of neutral, rather than amplifying, shortwave feedbacks. Its radiative forcing from carbon dioxide is higher than conventional climate models, and this arises from a bias in climatological clouds and an explicitly simulated high-cloud adjustment. Last, the pattern and magnitude of relative humidity changes, simulated with greater fidelity via explicitly resolving convection, are notably similar to conventional climate models.},
}

@article {pmid38941334,
year = {2024},
author = {Crea, F},
title = {A focus on three hot topics: atrial fibrillation, obesity, and climate change.},
journal = {European heart journal},
volume = {45},
number = {24},
pages = {2105-2108},
doi = {10.1093/eurheartj/ehae380},
pmid = {38941334},
issn = {1522-9645},
mesh = {Humans ; *Atrial Fibrillation/therapy ; *Climate Change ; *Obesity/complications/epidemiology ; },
}

Humans
*Atrial Fibrillation/therapy
*Climate Change
*Obesity/complications/epidemiology

@article {pmid38940665,
year = {2024},
author = {Levett-Jones, T},
title = {Responding to climate change: the need for nursing leadership.},
journal = {Contemporary nurse},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-2},
doi = {10.1080/10376178.2024.2367665},
pmid = {38940665},
issn = {1839-3535},
}

@article {pmid38940101,
year = {2024},
author = {Piotrowska-Weryszko, K and Weryszko-Chmielewska, E and Sulborska-Różycka, A and Konarska, A and Kubik-Komar, A},
title = {Global warming contributes to reduction in the intensity of Artemisia pollen seasons in Lublin, central-eastern Poland.},
journal = {Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine : AAEM},
volume = {31},
number = {2},
pages = {185-192},
doi = {10.26444/aaem/184726},
pmid = {38940101},
issn = {1898-2263},
mesh = {Poland ; *Pollen/chemistry ; *Artemisia/growth & development ; *Seasons ; *Global Warming ; Allergens/analysis ; Temperature ; Air Pollutants/analysis ; Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Species of the genus Artemisia (Asteraceae) are weeds and ruderal plants growing in northern temperate regions of the world. Many of them are used in medicine and the cosmetic industry and for culinary purposes. Pollen grains of plants of this genus contain the most important aeroallergens.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: An aerobiological study conducted with the volumetric method in Lublin in 2001-2022. Trend lines for the season parameters were established. Spearman's correlation and stepwise regression analyses were carried out to determine relationships between various parameters of the pollen season and meteorological factors. PCA analysis was also carried out to visually compare the pollen seasons.

RESULTS: In Lublin, central-eastern Poland, the Artemisia pollen season lasted on average from the second ten days of July to the end of August, with its beginning depending on the temperature in April and May. The highest pollen concentrations were mainly recorded in the first half of August and were largely dependent on the mean temperature in June and July. The second peak in the pollen season recorded in September was associated with the presence of Artemisia annua pollen. Intense sunshine in June and the higher temperatures in June and July resulted in significant reduction in the Artemisia annual pollen sum (by 65%) over 22 years. Artemisia vulgaris is abundant in the Lublin region and contributes substantially to the amount of Artemisia pollen in the aeroplankton.

CONCLUSIONS: The downward trend in the amount of Artemisia pollen was a result of the increase in temperatures observed in the summer months, and the declining rainfall rates. The global warming effect is extremely unfavourable for plants of Artemisia vulgaris, as they require moist soil substrates for growth.},
}

Poland
*Pollen/chemistry
*Artemisia/growth & development
*Seasons
*Global Warming
Allergens/analysis
Temperature
Air Pollutants/analysis
Environmental Monitoring

@article {pmid38939737,
year = {2023},
author = {Sakellari, M},
title = {Communicating climate change induced migration: the role of NGOs.},
journal = {Open research Europe},
volume = {3},
number = {},
pages = {163},
pmid = {38939737},
issn = {2732-5121},
abstract = {This study addresses the underexplored issue of climate migration in non-governmental organisations (NGOs) communication, which is particularly relevant given the anticipated effects of climate change on migratory patterns. It paints a richer picture of NGOs' visual and textual discourses on climate migration and delves into the ways in which NGOs' depictions of climate migrants reinforce the 'us' and 'them' dichotomy that characterises policy and media circuits' wider debate on this issue. NGOs visual practises and textual narratives depoliticize climate migrants by underlining their otherness and propensity to bring social instability and disturbance. This raises doubts about the efficacy of climate migration-related online public education and policy advocacy efforts run by NGOs. This paper innovates as it encourages NGOs to create new ways of depicting climate refugees. It provides a framework for thinking about the role that NGOs could play in creating new ways of discussing climate migration.},
}

@article {pmid38938635,
year = {2024},
author = {Duan, J and Liu, J and Huang, Z},
title = {Predicting the distribution pattern changes of dye plant habitats caused by climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1364481},
pmid = {38938635},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Climate change has accelerated the habitat loss and fragmentation of wildlife. Dye plants of "Fengxiang dyeing" are important indigenous natural resources for traditional printing and dyeing craft in southwest China, is of practical and cultural importance for dozens of ethnic minorities. However, lack of the spatial distribution information of these plants has hampered holistic and efficient conservation management measures. We analyzed the potentially suitable areas of four dye plants (Liquidambar formosana, Strobilanthes cusia, Persicaria tinctoria and Indigofera tinctoria) necessary for "Fengxiang dyeing" based on their geographical distribution sites under different climatic situations using the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) model. The results showed that temperature, precipitation and elevation were the most important factors affecting the suitable geographical areas of the four dye plants. Under the current climate conditions, the overlapping suitable habitat areas of the four plants were mainly in the four southern provinces of China, including Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong and Hainan. L. formosana was used as the base plant for combination with the other three plants under the two future climate scenarios (SSP126 and SSP585), and the overlapping suitable habitat areas of the obtained seven combination patterns were considered suitable for potential craft development. Five patterns showed an increase, while two patterns showed a decreasing trend with the increasing carbon emission. The prediction results showed that the overlapping suitable habitat center of the four plants will gradually move to the northeast, indicating that the overlapping suitable habitat area and craft distribution area will be changed. These results provide the basis for understanding the spatial distribution pattern changes of dye plants caused by climate change and establishing measures for protecting and developing printing and dyeing craft.},
}

@article {pmid38936043,
year = {2024},
author = {Lee, JJ and Huang, Y and Yan, Y and Lui, YW and Ye, F},
title = {Integrating climate change and sustainability in nursing education.},
journal = {Nurse education today},
volume = {140},
number = {},
pages = {106290},
doi = {10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106290},
pmid = {38936043},
issn = {1532-2793},
abstract = {Climate change has led to negative health outcomes and significant challenges in healthcare delivery, calling for a transformative approach to nursing curricula. To effectively address the adverse health impacts of climate change, it is imperative to equip future nurses with the necessary knowledge and competency. This can be accomplished by enhancing awareness among nurse educators, integrating climate change contents into nursing curricula, adopting inter- and multi-disciplinary approaches, nurturing nursing practice skills, and cultivating advocacy and leadership competencies. Implementation of these strategies in nursing education can nurture future nurses who can confront the health challenges associated with climate change, empowering them to advocate for sustainable nursing practice and public health policies related to mitigating the impact of climate change on health. This comprehensive, practical, and leadership-focused strategy in nursing education ensures that future nurses are well-prepared to effectively address health issues caused by climate change.},
}

@article {pmid38935627,
year = {2024},
author = {Goudet, JM and Binte Arif, F and Owais, H and Uddin Ahmed, H and Ridde, V},
title = {Climate change and women's mental health in two vulnerable communities of Bangladesh: An ethnographic study.},
journal = {PLOS global public health},
volume = {4},
number = {6},
pages = {e0002080},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pgph.0002080},
pmid = {38935627},
issn = {2767-3375},
abstract = {Climate change is one of the most significant challenges humanity faces in the 21st century, with its health impacts being profoundly felt in the most vulnerable countries. However, the mental health impacts of climate change, particularly concerning social inequality and gender dynamics, are less documented in the Global South. This paper focuses on the impact of climate change on women's mental health in two vulnerable communities in Bangladesh. This study employed qualitative methods, including, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions (FGDs). The communities were selected based on their vulnerability to climate change. A total of 80 participants were selected using snowball sampling, and 55 interviews and 6 FGDs were conducted. Women are particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts on mental health due to their gender roles and responsibilities. Responsible for taking care of their families, they have to face additional challenges due to climate change impacts, such as increased workload, food insecurity, and social insecurity when their husband migrates to the cities for jobs. Women also face social and cultural barriers, which exacerbate their vulnerability to climate change impacts on mental health. Socioeconomic and environmental determinants appear to be embedded and lead to psychological suffering in relation to social roles and gender norms. Interventions should be designed to address the specific needs and challenges faced by women in these communities. Policymakers should take a gender-sensitive approach to address the mental health impacts of climate change in these communities. This study contributes to the growing body of research on the gendered impacts of climate change with a trajectory approach and provides insights for future research in this area.},
}

@article {pmid38935588,
year = {2024},
author = {Weng, YM and Kavanaugh, DH and Schoville, SD},
title = {Evidence for admixture and rapid evolution during glacial climate change in an alpine specialist.},
journal = {Molecular biology and evolution},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/molbev/msae130},
pmid = {38935588},
issn = {1537-1719},
abstract = {The pace of current climate change is expected to be problematic for alpine flora and fauna, as their adaptive capacity may be limited by small population size. Yet despite substantial genetic drift following post-glacial recolonization of alpine habitats, alpine species are notable for their success surviving in highly heterogeneous environments. Population genomic analyses demonstrating how alpine species have adapted to novel environments with limited genetic diversity remain rare, yet are important in understanding the potential for species to respond to contemporary climate change. In this study, we explored the evolutionary history of alpine ground beetles in the Nebria ingens complex, including the demographic and adaptive changes that followed the last glacier retreat. We first tested alternative models of evolutionary divergence in the species complex. Using millions of genome-wide SNP markers from hundreds of beetles, we found evidence that the Nebria ingens complex has been formed by past admixture of lineages responding to glacial cycles. Recolonization of alpine sites involved a distributional range shift to higher elevation, which was accompanied by a reduction in suitable habitat and the emergence of complex spatial genetic structure. We tested several possible genetic pathways involved in adaptation to heterogeneous local environments using genome scan and genotype-environment association approaches. From the identified genes, we found enriched functions associated with abiotic stress responses, with strong evidence for adaptation to hypoxia-related pathways. The results demonstrate that despite rapid demographic change, alpine beetles in the N. ingens complex underwent rapid physiological evolution.},
}

@article {pmid38935039,
year = {2024},
author = {Yan, W and Du, L and Liu, H and Li, GY},
title = {Current and future invasion risk of tomato red spider mite under climate change.},
journal = {Journal of economic entomology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/jee/toae140},
pmid = {38935039},
issn = {1938-291X},
support = {2023YFD1400600//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; SWU120048//Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities/ ; },
abstract = {Tomato red spider mite Tetranychus evansi Baker and Pritchard (Acari: Tetranychidae) is a phytophagous pest that causes severe damage to Solanaceous plants worldwide, resulting in significant economic losses. In this study, the maximum entropy model was used to predict the potential current (1970-2000) and future (2021-2060) global distribution of the species based on its past occurrence records and high-resolution environmental data. The results showed that the mean values of the area under the curve were all >0.96, indicating that the model performed well. The three bioclimatic variables with the highest contributions were the coldest quarterly mean temperature (bio11), coldest monthly minimum temperature (bio6), and annual precipitation (bio12). A wide range of suitable areas was found across continents except Antarctica, both currently and in the future, with a much larger distribution area in South America, Africa, and Oceania (Australia), dominated by moderately and low suitable areas. A comparison of current and future suitable areas reveals a general trend of north expansion and increasing expansion over time. This study provides information for the prevention and management of this pest mite in the future.},
}

@article {pmid38934104,
year = {2024},
author = {Alvero, R},
title = {Climate change and human health: a primer on what women's health physicians can do on behalf of their patients and communities.},
journal = {Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology},
volume = {36},
number = {4},
pages = {228-233},
doi = {10.1097/GCO.0000000000000958},
pmid = {38934104},
issn = {1473-656X},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Female ; *Women's Health ; Physician's Role ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To describe the current state of knowledge on the impact on climate change on women's health and to highlight opportunities for healthcare providers to serve as advocates and subject matter experts.

RECENT FINDINGS: Healthcare providers are a uniquely respected voice in society but have not used this advantage to advocate for their communities and participate in mitigation, adaptation, and resiliency efforts on behalf of their patients and communities.

SUMMARY: Healthcare providers feel that climate change is real, is human caused, and is currently or will shortly negatively impact their patients. They feel unprepared to serve as leaders and advocates due to time limitations and a knowledge gap. Resources in the current climate movement can help close this gap.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
Female
*Women's Health
Physician's Role

@article {pmid38933881,
year = {2024},
author = {Johansson, E and Lan, Y and Olalekan, O and Kuktaite, R and Chawade, A and Rahmatov, M},
title = {Alien introgression to wheat for food security: functional and nutritional quality for novel products under climate change.},
journal = {Frontiers in nutrition},
volume = {11},
number = {},
pages = {1393357},
pmid = {38933881},
issn = {2296-861X},
abstract = {Crop yield and quality has increased globally during recent decades due to plant breeding, resulting in improved food security. However, climate change and shifts in human dietary habits and preferences display novel pressure on crop production to deliver enough quantity and quality to secure food for future generations. This review paper describes the current state-of-the-art and presents innovative approaches related to alien introgressions into wheat, focusing on aspects related to quality, functional characteristics, nutritional attributes, and development of novel food products. The benefits and opportunities that the novel and traditional plant breeding methods contribute to using alien germplasm in plant breeding are also discussed. In principle, gene introgressions from rye have been the most widely utilized alien gene source for wheat. Furthermore, the incorporation of novel resistance genes toward diseases and pests have been the most transferred type of genes into the wheat genome. The incorporation of novel resistance genes toward diseases and pests into the wheat genome is important in breeding for increased food security. Alien introgressions to wheat from e.g. rye and Aegilops spp. have also contributed to improved nutritional and functional quality. Recent studies have shown that introgressions to wheat of genes from chromosome 3 in rye have an impact on both yield, nutritional and functional quality, and quality stability during drought treatment, another character of high importance for food security under climate change scenarios. Additionally, the introgression of alien genes into wheat has the potential to improve the nutritional profiles of future food products, by contributing higher minerals levels or lower levels of anti-nutritional compounds into e.g., plant-based products substituting animal-based food alternatives. To conclude, the present review paper highlights great opportunities and shows a few examples of how food security and functional-nutritional quality in traditional and novel wheat products can be improved by the use of genes from alien sources, such as rye and other relatives to wheat. Novel and upcoming plant breeding methods such as genome-wide association studies, gene editing, genomic selection and speed breeding, have the potential to complement traditional technologies to keep pace with climate change and consumer eating habits.},
}

@article {pmid38933180,
year = {2024},
author = {Lichtblau, M and Reimann, L and Piccari, L},
title = {Pulmonary vascular disease, environmental pollution, and climate change.},
journal = {Pulmonary circulation},
volume = {14},
number = {2},
pages = {e12394},
pmid = {38933180},
issn = {2045-8932},
abstract = {Pollution and climate change constitute a combined, grave and pervasive threat to humans and to the life-support systems on which they depend. Evidence shows a strong association between pollution and climate change on cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, and pulmonary vascular disease (PVD) is no exception. An increasing number of studies has documented the impact of environmental pollution and extreme temperatures on pulmonary circulation and the right heart, on the severity and outcomes of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (PH), on the incidence of pulmonary embolism, and the prevalence and severity of diseases associated with PH. Furthermore, the downstream consequences of climate change impair health care systems' accessibility, which could pose unique obstacles in the case of PVD patients, who require a complex and sophisticated network of health interventions. Patients, caretakers and health care professionals should thus be included in the design of policies aimed at adaptation to and mitigation of current challenges, and prevention of further climate change. The purpose of this review is to summarize the available evidence concerning the impact of environmental pollution and climate change on the pulmonary circulation, and to propose measures at the individual, healthcare and community levels directed at protecting patients with PVD.},
}

@article {pmid38932977,
year = {2024},
author = {Zhao, J and Shao, W and Li, Y and Chen, H and Lin, Z and Wei, L},
title = {Potential impact of climate change on the distribution of Capricornis milneedwardsii, a vulnerable mammal in China.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {14},
number = {6},
pages = {e11582},
doi = {10.1002/ece3.11582},
pmid = {38932977},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Climate change significantly impacted on the survival, development, distribution, and abundance of living organisms. The Chinese serow Capricornis milneedwardsii, known as the "four unlike," is a Class II nationally protected species in China. In this study, we predicted the geographical suitability of C. milneedwardsii under current and future climatic conditions using MaxEnt. The model simulations resulted in area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) values above 0.9 for both current and future climate scenarios, indicating the excellent performance, high accuracy, and credibility of the MaxEnt model. The results also showed that annual precipitation (Bio12), slope, elevation, and mean temperature of wettest quarter (Bio8) were the key environmental variables affecting the distribution of C. milneedwardsii, with contributions of 31.2%, 26.4%, 11%, and 10.3%, respectively. The moderately and highly suitable habitats were mainly located in the moist area of China, with a total area of 34.56 × 10[4] and 16.61 × 10[4] km[2], respectively. Under future climate change scenarios, the areas of suitability of C. milneedwardsii showed an increasing trend. The geometric center of the total suitable habitats of C. milneedwardsii would show the trend of northwest expansion and southeast contraction. These findings could provide a theoretical reference for the protection of C. milneedwardsii in the future.},
}

@article {pmid38932963,
year = {2024},
author = {de Oliveira, K and Novaes, RLM and Weber, MM and Moratelli, R},
title = {Forecasting climate change impacts on neotropical Myotis: Insights from ecological niche models for conservation strategies.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {14},
number = {6},
pages = {e11419},
doi = {10.1002/ece3.11419},
pmid = {38932963},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Myotis originated during the Oligocene in Eurasia and has become one of the most diverse bat genera, with over 140 species. In the case of neotropical Myotis, there is a high degree of phenotypic conservatism. This means that the taxonomic and geographic limits of several species are not well understood, which constrains detailed studies on their ecology and evolution and how to effectively protect these species. Similar to other organisms, bats may respond to climate change by moving to different areas, adapting to new conditions, or going extinct. Ecological niche models have become established as an efficient and widely used method for interpolating (and sometimes extrapolating) species' distributions and offer an effective tool for identifying species conservation requirements and forecasting how global environmental changes may affect species distribution. How species respond to climate change is a key point for understanding their vulnerability and designing effective conservation strategies in the future. Thus, here, we assessed the impacts of climate change on the past and future distributions of two phylogenetically related species, Myotis ruber and Myotis keaysi. The results showed that the species are influenced by changes in temperature, and for M. ruber, precipitation also becomes important. Furthermore, M. ruber appears to have been more flexible to decreases in temperature that occurred in the past, which allowed it to expand its areas of environmental suitability, unlike M. keaysi, which decreased and concentrated these areas. However, despite a drastic decrease in the spatial area of environmental suitability of these species in the future, there are areas of potential climate stability that have been maintained since the Pleistocene, indicating where conservation efforts need to be concentrated in the future.},
}

@article {pmid38932480,
year = {2024},
author = {Daniels, D and Berger Eberhardt, A},
title = {Climate change, microplastics, and male infertility.},
journal = {Current opinion in urology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1097/MOU.0000000000001201},
pmid = {38932480},
issn = {1473-6586},
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Semen quality is on the decline. While the etiology is unknown, recent literature suggests there may be a relationship between climate change, environmental toxins and male fertility. This review relays new information regarding associations between our environment and male infertility.

RECENT FINDINGS: Several recent studies have documented a negative association between heat stress and spermatogenesis, which suggests that climate change may be a factor in declining in sperm counts. The influence of particle pollution on spermatogenesis has also been recently investigated, with studies demonstrating a negative association. Another possible factor are microplastics, which have been posited to reduce sperm production. Recent animal studies have shown that microplastic exposure alters both adult sperm production and prenatal male genital development. The relationship between endocrine disrupting chemicals and male fertility remains an area of active study, with recent animal and human studies suggesting an association between these chemicals and male fertility.

SUMMARY: The etiology of the decline in male fertility over the past decades is yet unknown. However, changes in our environment as seen with climate change and exposure to pollutants and endocrine disrupting chemicals are proposed mechanisms for this decline. Further studies are needed to investigate this association further.},
}

@article {pmid38929344,
year = {2024},
author = {Froldi, F and Lamastra, L and Trevisan, M and Moschini, M},
title = {Climate Change and Photochemical Ozone Creation Potential Impact Indicators of Cow Milk: A Comparison of Different Scenarios for a Diet Assessment.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {14},
number = {12},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/ani14121725},
pmid = {38929344},
issn = {2076-2615},
abstract = {An estimate of the environmental impact of dairy farms in Northern Italy producing milk for hard cheese (protected designation of origin) has been obtained through a comprehensive life cycle assessment. The estimate focused on climate change (CC) and photochemical ozone creation potential (POCP) indicators, which were evaluated according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) guidelines and interpreted with the aid of the feeds' composition evaluated using near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (Foss NIR-System 5000) as well as with a diet evaluation according to the NRC (National Research Council) or the CNCPS (Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System) nutrient requirement modeling. Herds were classified into high-, mid-, and low-performing based on the daily milk yield per cow. A lower impact on indicators was observed as herd performance increased. The high-performing herds had a lower contribution from enteric fermentation (6.30 × 10[-1] kgCO2-eq), and the more milk that they produced allowed for a differentiation of CC from land use and transformation (2.39 × 10[-1] kgCO2-eq), compared to low-performing herds (3.66 × 10[-1] kgCO2-eq). Compared to the IPCC approach, the CC and POCP indicator estimates were reduced when addressing the feed's quality, particularly in mid- and high-performing herds. The results could be helpful in the dairy sector as they provide an insight into how diet quality affects the environmental impact of milk.},
}

@article {pmid38927332,
year = {2024},
author = {Hao, Y and Dong, P and Wang, L and Ke, X and Hao, X and He, G and Chen, Y and Guo, F},
title = {Predicting the Potential Distribution of Hypericum perforatum under Climate Change Scenarios Using a Maximum Entropy Model.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {13},
number = {6},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/biology13060452},
pmid = {38927332},
issn = {2079-7737},
abstract = {H. perforatum, as one of the Traditional Chinese Medicinal materials, possesses a variety of pharmacological activities and high medicinal value. However, in recent years, the wild resources of H. perforatum have been severely depleted due to global climate change and human activities, and artificial cultivation faces problems such as unstable yield and active ingredient content. This poses a serious obstacle to the development and utilization of its resources. Therefore, this experiment took H. perforatum as the research object and used 894 distribution records of H. perforatum and 36 climatic environmental factors, using the MaxEnt model and GIS technology to explore the main climatic factors affecting the distribution of H. perforatum. Additionally, by utilizing the principles of ecological niche theory, the potential suitable distribution regions of H. perforatum across past, present, and future timelines were predicted, which can ascertain the dynamics of its spatial distribution patterns and the trend of centroid migration. The results indicate that the main environmental factors affecting the geographical distribution of H. perforatum are solar radiation in April (Srad4), solar radiation in September (Srad9), mean temperature of driest quarter (Bio9), solar radiation in November (Srad11), annual mean temperature (Bio1), and annual precipitation (Bio12). Under future climate scenarios, there is a remarkable trend of expansion in the suitable distribution areas of H. perforatum. The centroid migration indicates a trend of migration towards the northwest direction and high-altitude areas. These results can provide a scientific basis for formulating conservation and sustainable use management strategies for H. perforatum resources.},
}

@article {pmid38927320,
year = {2024},
author = {Liao, W and Cao, L},
title = {Conservation and Evolution of Wildlife in the Context of Climate Change and Human Population Growth.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {13},
number = {6},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/biology13060440},
pmid = {38927320},
issn = {2079-7737},
abstract = {Global climate change results in variations in morphological traits, resource competition, species diversity, physiological activity, genetic diversity, habitat use, distributional range, and conservation status in organisms [...].},
}

@article {pmid38927316,
year = {2024},
author = {Li, Q and Shao, W and Jiang, Y and Yan, C and Liao, W},
title = {Assessing Reptile Conservation Status under Global Climate Change.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {13},
number = {6},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/biology13060436},
pmid = {38927316},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {32300358//the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 32370456//the National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 22NSFSC0011//the Key Project of Natural Sciences Foundation of Sichuan Province/ ; },
abstract = {Global climate change drives variations in species distribution patterns and affects biodiversity, potentially increasing the risk of species extinction. Investigating the potential distribution range of species under future global climate change is crucial for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management. In this study, we collected distributional data for 5282 reptile species to assess their conservation status based on distributional ranges using species distribution models. Our predictions indicate that the potential distribution ranges for over half of these species are projected to decrease under different scenarios. Under future scenarios with relatively low carbon emissions, the increase in the number of threatened reptiles is significantly lower, highlighting the importance of human efforts. Surprisingly, we identified some endangered species that are projected to expand their distribution ranges, underscoring the potential positive effects of climate change on some special species. Our findings emphasize the increased extinction risk faced by reptile species due to climate change and highlight the urgent need to mitigate the effects of habitat degradation and human activities on their potential distribution in the future.},
}

@article {pmid38926816,
year = {2024},
author = {Habibi, P and Razmjouei, J and Moradi, A and Mahdavi, F and Fallah-Aliabadi, S and Heydari, A},
title = {Climate change and heat stress resilient outdoor workers: findings from systematic literature review.},
journal = {BMC public health},
volume = {24},
number = {1},
pages = {1711},
pmid = {38926816},
issn = {1471-2458},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Heat Stress Disorders/prevention & control/epidemiology ; Occupational Exposure/prevention & control/adverse effects ; Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Female ; Male ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE: Global warming has led to an increase in the number and intensity of extreme heat events, posing a significant threat to the health and safety of workers, especially those working outdoors, as they often have limited access to cooling strategies. The present systematic literature review (a) summarizes the current knowledge on the impacts of climate change on outdoor workers, (b) provides historical background on this issue, (c) explores factors that reduce and increase thermal stress resilience, (d) discusses the heat mitigation strategies, and (e) provides an overview of existing policy and legal frameworks on occupational heat exposure among outdoor workers.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this systematic review, we searched scientific databases including Scopus (N = 855), Web of Science (N = 828), and PubMed (N = 202). Additionally, we identified relevant studies on climate change and heat-stress control measures through Google Scholar (N = 116) using specific search terms. In total, we monitored 2001 articles pertaining to worker populations (men = 2921; women = 627) in various outdoor climate conditions across 14 countries. After full-text assessment, 55 studies were selected for inclusion, and finally, 29 eligible papers were included for data extraction.

RESULTS: Failure to implement effective control strategies for outdoor workers will result in decreased resilience to thermal stress. The findings underscore a lack of awareness regarding certain adaptation strategies and interventions aimed at preventing and enhancing resilience to the impact of climate change on heat stress prevalence among workers in outdoor tropical and subtropical environments. However, attractive alternative solutions from the aspects of economic and ecological sustainability in the overall assessment of heat stress resilience can be referred to acclimatization, shading, optimized clothing properties and planned breaks.

CONCLUSION: The integration of climate change adaptation strategies into occupational health programs can enhance occupational heat resilience among outdoor workers. Conducting cost-benefit evaluations of health and safety measures for thermal stress adaptation strategies among outdoor workers is crucial for professionals and policymakers in low- and middle-income tropical and subtropical countries. In this respect, complementary measures targeting hydration, work-rest regimes, ventilated garments, self-pacing, and mechanization can be adopted to protect outdoor workers. Risk management strategies, adaptive measures, heat risk awareness, practical interventions, training programs, and protective policies should be implemented in hot-dry and hot-humid climates to boost the tolerance and resilience of outdoor workers.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
*Heat Stress Disorders/prevention & control/epidemiology
Occupational Exposure/prevention & control/adverse effects
Hot Temperature/adverse effects
Female
Male

@article {pmid38925782,
year = {2024},
author = {Lemon, C and Rizer, N and Bradshaw, J},
title = {Climate Change.},
journal = {Emergency medicine clinics of North America},
volume = {42},
number = {3},
pages = {679-693},
doi = {10.1016/j.emc.2024.02.022},
pmid = {38925782},
issn = {1558-0539},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Emergency Medicine ; },
abstract = {As human-induced climate change warms the planet, its health impacts will affect all populations, but certain groups will be more vulnerable to its impacts. Given its role as a health care safety net, emergency medicine will play a crucial role in addressing these health conditions. Additionally, with its expertise in disaster medicine, interdisciplinary collaboration, and health care systems knowledge, emergency medicine has the potential to lead the health care sector's response to climate change.},
}

*Climate Change
Humans
Emergency Medicine

@article {pmid38925497,
year = {2024},
author = {Ali, KJ and Ehsan, S and Tran, A and Haugstetter, M and Singh, H},
title = {Diagnostic Excellence in the Context of Climate Change: A Review.},
journal = {The American journal of medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.amjmed.2024.06.010},
pmid = {38925497},
issn = {1555-7162},
abstract = {Climate change is leading to a rise in heat-related illnesses, vector-borne diseases, and numerous negative impacts on patients' physical and mental health outcomes. Concurrently, healthcare contributes about 4.6% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Low-value care, such as overtesting and overdiagnosis, contributes to unnecessary emissions. In this review, we describe diagnostic excellence in the context of climate change and focus on two topics. First, climate change is affecting health, leading to the emergence of certain diseases, some of which are new, while others are increasing in prevalence and/or becoming more widespread. These conditions will require timely and accurate diagnosis by clinicians who may not be used to diagnosing them. Second, diagnostic quality issues, such as overtesting and overdiagnosis, contribute to climate change through unnecessary emissions and waste and should be targeted for interventions. We also highlight implications for clinical practice, research, and policy. Our findings call for efforts to engage healthcare professionals and policymakers in understanding the urgent implications for diagnosis in the context of climate change and reducing global greenhouse gas emissions to enhance both patient and planetary outcomes.},
}

@article {pmid38925398,
year = {2024},
author = {de Souza, VV and Moreira, DP and Braz-Mota, S and Dos Santos, WV and Cotta, GC and da Silva Rodrigues, M and Nóbrega, RH and Corrêa, RDS and de Melo Hoyos, DC and Sanches, EA and Val, AL and Dos Santos Nassif Lacerda, SM},
title = {Simulated climate change and atrazine contamination can synergistically impair zebrafish testicular function.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {174173},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174173},
pmid = {38925398},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Elements that interfere with reproductive processes can have profound impacts on population and the equilibrium of ecosystems. Global warming represents the major environmental challenge of the 21st century, as it will affect all forms of life in the coming decades. Another coexisting concern is the persistent pollution by pesticides, particularly the herbicide Atrazine (ATZ), which is responsible for a significant number of contamination incidents in surface waters worldwide. While it is hypothesized that climate changes will significantly enhance the toxic effects of pesticides, the actual impact of these phenomena remain largely unexplored. Here, we conducted a climate-controlled room experiment to assess the interactive effects of the projected 2100 climate scenario and environmentally realistic ATZ exposures on the reproductive function of male zebrafish. The gonadosomatic index significantly decreased in fish kept in the extreme scenario. Cellular alterations across spermatogenesis phases led to synergic decreased sperm production and increased germ cell sloughing and death. ATZ exposure alone or combined with climate change effects, disrupted the transcription levels of key genes involved in steroidogenesis, hormone signaling and spermatogenesis regulation. An additive modulation with decreased 11-KT production and increased E2 levels was also evidenced, intensifying the effects of androgen/estrogen imbalance. Moreover, climate change and ATZ independently induced oxidative stress, upregulation of proapoptotic gene and DNA damage in post-meiotic germ cell, but the negative effects of ATZ were greater at extreme scenario. Ultimately, exposure to simulated climate changes severely impaired fertilization capacity, due to a drastic reduction in sperm motility and/or viability. These findings indicate that the future climate conditions have the potential to considerably enhance the toxicity of ATZ at low concentrations, leading to significant deleterious consequences for fish reproductive function and fertility. These may provide relevant information to supporting healthcare and environmental managers in decision-making related to climate changes and herbicide regulation.},
}

@article {pmid38925333,
year = {2024},
author = {Rosso, R},
title = {Catheter Ablation Guided by Intracardiac Echocardiography: The "ICE" Age During Global Warming.},
journal = {Heart rhythm},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.hrthm.2024.06.039},
pmid = {38925333},
issn = {1556-3871},
}

@article {pmid38924860,
year = {2024},
author = {Regalado Chamorro, M and Medina Gamero, A},
title = {[Ecoanxiety: Impact of climate change on mental health].},
journal = {Semergen},
volume = {50},
number = {8},
pages = {102279},
doi = {10.1016/j.semerg.2024.102279},
pmid = {38924860},
issn = {1578-8865},
}

@article {pmid38924163,
year = {2024},
author = {Yang, Y and Keating, A and Sourn, C},
title = {Measuring community disaster resilience for sustainable climate change adaptation: Lessons from time-series findings in rural Cambodia.},
journal = {Disasters},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {e12647},
doi = {10.1111/disa.12647},
pmid = {38924163},
issn = {1467-7717},
support = {NRF-2020S1A5A2A03043548//National Research Foundation of Korea/ ; },
abstract = {Donor-funded climate and disaster resilience programmes and projects aim to help build the capacities and resilience of communities. Measuring resilience is critical, therefore, in providing feedback, evidence, and accountability. This paper presents recent two-year time-series findings from an ongoing multi-partner academic and practical collaboration pertaining to a climate change adaption project with rural communities in Cambodia. To measure community resilience, the study used the Flood Resilience Measurement for Communities, which measures, using mixed methods, disaster resilience capacities across five key dimensions of resilience: human, social, physical, natural, and financial capitals. The study analysed and reported changes in these areas of resilience in the selected villages, generating insights into the strengths and weaknesses of flood resilience capacities in the region. This paper provides valuable guidance as to where investment can be most effective in different communities, confirming the usefulness of the tool in measuring resilience and assessing the effectiveness of the project concerned.},
}

@article {pmid38924103,
year = {2024},
author = {},
title = {Correction to "Climate change and global health: A call to more research and more action".},
journal = {Allergy},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/all.16205},
pmid = {38924103},
issn = {1398-9995},
}

@article {pmid38923246,
year = {2024},
author = {Coblentz, KE and Treidel, LA and Biagioli, FP and Fragel, CG and Johnson, AE and Thilakarathne, DD and Yang, L and DeLong, JP},
title = {A framework for understanding climate change impacts through non-compensatory intra- and interspecific climate change responses.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {30},
number = {6},
pages = {e17378},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.17378},
pmid = {38923246},
issn = {1365-2486},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Population Dynamics ; Animals ; Population Growth ; Models, Biological ; },
abstract = {Understanding and predicting population responses to climate change is a crucial challenge. A key component of population responses to climate change are cases in which focal biological rates (e.g., population growth rates) change in response to climate change due to non-compensatory effects of changes in the underlying components (e.g., birth and death rates) determining the focal rates. We refer to these responses as non-compensatory climate change effects. As differential responses of biological rates to climate change have been documented in a variety of systems and arise at multiple levels of organization within and across species, non-compensatory effects may be nearly ubiquitous. Yet, how non-compensatory climate change responses combine and scale to influence the demographics of populations is often unclear and requires mapping them to the birth and death rates underlying population change. We provide a flexible framework for incorporating non-compensatory changes in upstream rates within and among species and mapping their consequences for additional downstream rates across scales to their eventual effects on population growth rates. Throughout, we provide specific examples and potential applications of the framework. We hope this framework helps to enhance our understanding of and unify research on population responses to climate change.},
}

*Climate Change
Population Dynamics
Animals
Population Growth
Models, Biological

@article {pmid38923190,
year = {2024},
author = {Li, S and Delgado-Baquerizo, M and Ding, J and Hu, H and Huang, W and Sun, Y and Ni, H and Kuang, Y and Yuan, MM and Zhou, J and Zhang, J and Liang, Y},
title = {Intrinsic microbial temperature sensitivity and soil organic carbon decomposition in response to climate change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {30},
number = {6},
pages = {e17395},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.17395},
pmid = {38923190},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2021YFD1900400//National Key R&D Program of China/ ; XDA28030102//Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences/ ; 42377121//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; ISSASIP2201//Innovation Program of Institute of Soil Science/ ; 2022ZB467//Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent/ ; //Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences/ ; },
mesh = {*Soil Microbiology ; *Climate Change ; *Soil/chemistry ; *Carbon/analysis/metabolism ; China ; *Temperature ; Bacteria/metabolism/growth & development ; },
abstract = {Soil microbes are essential for regulating carbon stocks under climate change. However, the uncertainty surrounding how microbial temperature responses control carbon losses under warming conditions highlights a significant gap in our climate change models. To address this issue, we conducted a fine-scale analysis of soil organic carbon composition under different temperature gradients and characterized the corresponding microbial growth and physiology across various paddy soils spanning 4000 km in China. Our results showed that warming altered the composition of organic matter, resulting in a reduction in carbohydrates of approximately 0.026% to 0.030% from humid subtropical regions to humid continental regions. These changes were attributed to a decrease in the proportion of cold-preferring bacteria, leading to significant soil carbon losses. Our findings suggest that intrinsic microbial temperature sensitivity plays a crucial role in determining the rate of soil organic carbon decomposition, providing insights into the temperature limitations faced by microbial activities and their impact on soil carbon-climate feedback.},
}

*Soil Microbiology
*Climate Change
*Soil/chemistry
*Carbon/analysis/metabolism
China
*Temperature
Bacteria/metabolism/growth & development

@article {pmid38922917,
year = {2024},
author = {Yoon, L and Ventrella, J and Marcotullio, P and Matte, T and Lane, K and Tipaldo, J and Jessel, S and Schmid, K and Casagrande, J and Elszasz, H},
title = {NPCC4: Climate change, energy, and energy insecurity in New York City.},
journal = {Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/nyas.15117},
pmid = {38922917},
issn = {1749-6632},
abstract = {This chapter of the New York City Panel on Climate Change 4 (NPCC4) report provides an overview of energy trends in New York City and the State of New York, as well as accompanying challenges and barriers to the energy transition-with implications for human health and wellbeing. The link between energy trends and their impact on health and wellbeing is brought to the fore by the concept of "energy insecurity," an important addition to the NPCC4 assessment.},
}

@article {pmid38922909,
year = {2024},
author = {Matte, T and Lane, K and Tipaldo, JF and Barnes, J and Knowlton, K and Torem, E and Anand, G and Yoon, L and Marcotullio, P and Balk, D and Constible, J and Elszasz, H and Ito, K and Jessel, S and Limaye, V and Parks, R and Rutigliano, M and Sorenson, C and Yuan, A},
title = {NPCC4: Climate change and New York City's health risk.},
journal = {Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/nyas.15115},
pmid = {38922909},
issn = {1749-6632},
abstract = {This chapter of the New York City Panel on Climate Change 4 (NPCC4) report considers climate health risks, vulnerabilities, and resilience strategies in New York City's unique urban context. It updates evidence since the last health assessment in 2015 as part of NPCC2 and addresses climate health risks and vulnerabilities that have emerged as especially salient to NYC since 2015. Climate health risks from heat and flooding are emphasized. In addition, other climate-sensitive exposures harmful to human health are considered, including outdoor and indoor air pollution, including aeroallergens; insect vectors of human illness; waterborne infectious and chemical contaminants; and compounding of climate health risks with other public health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Evidence-informed strategies for reducing future climate risks to health are considered.},
}

@article {pmid38922857,
year = {2024},
author = {da Silva, CRB and Diamond, SE},
title = {Local climate change velocities and evolutionary history explain multidirectional range shifts in a North American butterfly assemblage.},
journal = {The Journal of animal ecology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/1365-2656.14132},
pmid = {38922857},
issn = {1365-2656},
support = {DEB-1845126//Division of Environmental Biology/ ; MQRF0001197-2022//Macquarie University/ ; },
abstract = {Species are often expected to shift their distributions either poleward or upslope to evade warming climates and colonise new suitable climatic niches. However, from 18-years of fixed transect monitoring data on 88 species of butterfly in the midwestern United States, we show that butterflies are shifting their centroids in all directions, except towards regions that are warming the fastest (southeast). Butterflies shifted their centroids at a mean rate of 4.87 km year[-1]. The rate of centroid shift was significantly associated with local climate change velocity (temperature by precipitation interaction), but not with mean climate change velocity throughout the species' ranges. Species tended to shift their centroids at a faster rate towards regions that are warming at slower velocities but increasing in precipitation velocity. Surprisingly, species' thermal niche breadth (range of climates butterflies experience throughout their distribution) and wingspan (often used as metric for dispersal capability) were not correlated with the rate at which species shifted their ranges. We observed high phylogenetic signal in the direction species shifted their centroids. However, we found no phylogenetic signal in the rate species shifted their centroids, suggesting less conserved processes determine the rate of range shift than the direction species shift their ranges. This research shows important signatures of multidirectional range shifts (latitudinal and longitudinal) and uniquely shows that local climate change velocities are more important in driving range shifts than the mean climate change velocity throughout a species' entire range.},
}

@article {pmid38922080,
year = {2024},
author = {Xiao, W and Zhang, Y and Chen, X and Sha, A and Xiong, Z and Luo, Y and Peng, L and Zou, L and Zhao, C and Li, Q},
title = {The Easily Overlooked Effect of Global Warming: Diffusion of Heavy Metals.},
journal = {Toxics},
volume = {12},
number = {6},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/toxics12060400},
pmid = {38922080},
issn = {2305-6304},
support = {2023NSFSC1229//Sichuan Natural Science Foundation Project/ ; No. hklk202203//Open Foundation of Hebei Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Conservation/ ; },
abstract = {Since industrialization, global temperatures have continued to rise. Human activities have resulted in heavy metals being freed from their original, fixed locations. Because of global warming, glaciers are melting, carbon dioxide concentrations are increasing, weather patterns are shifting, and various environmental forces are at play, resulting in the movement of heavy metals and alteration of their forms. In this general context, the impact of heavy metals on ecosystems and organisms has changed accordingly. For most ecosystems, the levels of heavy metals are on the rise, and this rise can have a negative impact on the ecosystem as a whole. Numerous studies have been conducted to analyze the combined impacts of climate change and heavy metals. However, the summary of the current studies is not perfect. Therefore, this review discusses how heavy metals affect ecosystems during the process of climate change from multiple perspectives, providing some references for addressing the impact of climate warming on environmental heavy metals.},
}

@article {pmid38921371,
year = {2024},
author = {Ali, I and Qaiser, H and Abdullah, R and Kaleem, A and Iqtedar, M and Iqbal, I and Chen, X},
title = {Prospective Roles of Extremophilic Fungi in Climate Change Mitigation Strategies.},
journal = {Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {10},
number = {6},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/jof10060385},
pmid = {38921371},
issn = {2309-608X},
abstract = {Climate change and the resultant environmental deterioration signify one of the most challenging problems facing humankind in the 21st century. The origins of climate change are multifaceted and rooted in anthropogenic activities, resulting in increasing greenhouse gases in the environment and leading to global warming and weather drifts. Extremophilic fungi, characterized by their exceptional properties to survive extreme habitats, harbor great potential in mitigating climate change effects. This review provides insight into the potential applications of extremophilic fungi in climate change mitigation strategies. They are able to metabolize organic biomass and degrade carbon compounds, thereby safely sequestering carbon and extenuating its release into the environment as noxious greenhouse gases. Furthermore, they possess extremozymes, which break down recalcitrant organic species, including lignocellulosic biomass and hydrocarbons. Enzymatic machinery equips these extremophilic fungi to perform the bioremediation of polluted environments. Extremophilic fungi can also be exploited for various biological interventions, such as biofuels, bioplastics, and other bioprocessing applications. However, these fungi characterize a valued but underexplored resource in the arsenal of climate change mitigation strategies.},
}

@article {pmid38921152,
year = {2024},
author = {Gao, H and Wei, X and Peng, Y and Zhuo, Z},
title = {Predicting the Impact of Climate Change on the Future Distribution of Paederus fuscipes Curtis, 1826, in China Based on the MaxEnt Model.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {15},
number = {6},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/insects15060437},
pmid = {38921152},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {2022NSFSCO986//Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program/ ; 20A007//China West Normal University Support Program/ ; 20E051//China West Normal University Support Program/ ; 21E040//China West Normal University Support Program/ ; 22kA011//China West Normal University Support Program/ ; },
abstract = {Paederus fuscipes Curtis, 1826, belongs to the Coleoptera order, Staphylinidae family, and Paederus genus (Fabricius, 1775). It has a wide distribution and strong invasive and environmental adaptation capabilities. As a predatory natural enemy of agricultural and forestry pests, understanding its suitable habitat is crucial for the control of other pests. This study, for the first time, uses the MaxEnt model and ArcGIS software, combining known distribution information of P. fuscipes and climate environmental factors to predict the current and future suitable habitat distribution of this insect. The key environmental variables affecting the distribution of P. fuscipes have been identified as mean diurnal range (mean of monthly (max temp-min temp)) (bio2), isothermality (Bio2/Bio7) (*100) (bio3), minimum temperature of the coldest month (bio6), temperature annual range (bio5-bio6) (bio7), mean temperature of the driest quarter (bio9), mean temperature of the coldest quarter (bio11), precipitation of the wettest month (bio13), precipitation of the driest month (bio14), and precipitation seasonality (coefficient of variation) (bio15). The highly suitable areas for P. fuscipes in China are mainly distributed in the hilly regions of Shandong, the North China Plain, and the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River Plain, with a total suitable area of 118.96 × 10[4] km[2], accounting for 12.35% of China's total area. According to future climate change scenarios, it is predicted that the area of highly and lowly suitable regions will significantly decrease, while moderately suitable regions will increase (except for the 2090s, SSP2-4.5 scenario). These research findings provide important theoretical support for pest control and ecological conservation applications.},
}

@article {pmid38921126,
year = {2024},
author = {Zhang, G and Liu, S and Xu, C and Wei, H and Guo, K and Xu, R and Qiao, H and Lu, P},
title = {Prediction of Potential Distribution of Carposina coreana in China under the Current and Future Climate Change.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {15},
number = {6},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/insects15060411},
pmid = {38921126},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {2022YFC3501502//the National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; 2021-I2M-1-031//the Innovation and Development of China Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences/ ; },
abstract = {Carposina coreana is an important pest of Cornus officinalis, distributed in China, Korea, and Japan. In recent years, its damage to C. officinalis has become increasingly serious, causing enormous economic losses in China. This study and prediction of current and future suitable habitats for C. coreana in China can provide an important reference for the monitoring, early warning, prevention, and control of the pest. In this study, the potential distributions of C. coreana in China under current climate and future climate models were predicted using the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) model with ArcGIS software. The distribution point data of C. coreana were screened using the buffer screening method. Nineteen environmental variables were screened using the knife-cut method and variable correlation analysis. The parameters of the MaxEnt model were optimized using the kuenm package in R software. The MaxEnt model, combined with key environmental variables, was used to predict the distribution range of the suitable area for C. coreana under the current (1971-2000) and four future scenarios. The buffer screening method screened data from 41 distribution points that could be used for modeling. The main factors affecting the distribution of C. coreana were precipitation in the driest month (Bio14), precipitation in the warmest quarter (Bio18), precipitation in the coldest quarter (Bio19), the standard deviation of seasonal variation of temperature (Bio4), minimum temperature in the coldest month (Bio6), and average temperature in the coldest quarter (Bio11). The feature class (FC) after the kuenm package optimization was a Q-quadratic T-threshold combination, and the regularization multiplier (RM) was 0.8. The suitable areas for C. coreana under the current climate model were mainly distributed in central China, and the highly suitable areas were distributed in southern Shaanxi, southwestern Henan, and northwestern Hubei. The lowest temperature in the coldest month (Bio6), the average temperature in the coldest quarter (Bio11), and the precipitation in the warmest quarter (Bio18) all had good predictive ability. In future climate scenarios, the boundary of the suitable area for C. coreana in China is expected to shift northward, and thus, most of the future climate scenarios would shift northward.},
}

@article {pmid38920550,
year = {2024},
author = {Rio, P and Caldarelli, M and Gasbarrini, A and Gambassi, G and Cianci, R},
title = {The Impact of Climate Change on Immunity and Gut Microbiota in the Development of Disease.},
journal = {Diseases (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {12},
number = {6},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/diseases12060118},
pmid = {38920550},
issn = {2079-9721},
abstract = {According to the definition provided by the United Nations, "climate change" describes the persistent alterations in temperatures and weather trends. These alterations may arise naturally, such as fluctuations in the solar cycle. Nonetheless, since the 19th century, human activities have emerged as the primary agent for climate change, primarily attributed to the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas. Climate change can potentially influence the well-being, agricultural production, housing, safety, and employment opportunities for all individuals. The immune system is an important interface through which global climate change affects human health. Extreme heat, weather events and environmental pollutants could impair both innate and adaptive immune responses, promoting inflammation and genomic instability, and increasing the risk of autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases. Moreover, climate change has an impact on both soil and gut microbiome composition, which can further explain changes in human health outcomes. This narrative review aims to explore the influence of climate change on human health and disease, focusing specifically on its effects on the immune system and gut microbiota. Understanding how these factors contribute to the development of physical and mental illness may allow for the design of strategies aimed at reducing the negative impact of climate and pollution on human health.},
}

@article {pmid38920109,
year = {2024},
author = {Nespolo, RF and Quintero-Galvis, JF and Fontúrbel, FE and Cubillos, FA and Vianna, J and Moreno-Meynard, P and Rezende, EL and Bozinovic, F},
title = {Climate change and population persistence in a hibernating marsupial.},
journal = {Proceedings. Biological sciences},
volume = {291},
number = {2025},
pages = {20240266},
doi = {10.1098/rspb.2024.0266},
pmid = {38920109},
issn = {1471-2954},
support = {//Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Marsupialia/physiology ; *Hibernation ; *Seasons ; Population Dynamics ; Models, Biological ; Ecosystem ; Energy Metabolism ; },
abstract = {Climate change has physiological consequences on organisms, ecosystems and human societies, surpassing the pace of organismal adaptation. Hibernating mammals are particularly vulnerable as winter survival is determined by short-term physiological changes triggered by temperature. In these animals, winter temperatures cannot surpass a certain threshold, above which hibernators arouse from torpor, increasing several fold their energy needs when food is unavailable. Here, we parameterized a numerical model predicting energy consumption in heterothermic species and modelled winter survival at different climate change scenarios. As a model species, we used the arboreal marsupial monito del monte (genus Dromiciops), which is recognized as one of the few South American hibernators. We modelled four climate change scenarios (from optimistic to pessimistic) based on IPCC projections, predicting that northern and coastal populations (Dromiciops bozinovici) will decline because the minimum number of cold days needed to survive the winter will not be attained. These populations are also the most affected by habitat fragmentation and changes in land use. Conversely, Andean and other highland populations, in cooler environments, are predicted to persist and thrive. Given the widespread presence of hibernating mammals around the world, models based on simple physiological parameters, such as this one, are becoming essential for predicting species responses to warming in the short term.},
}

Animals
*Climate Change
*Marsupialia/physiology
*Hibernation
*Seasons
Population Dynamics
Models, Biological
Ecosystem
Energy Metabolism

@article {pmid38919037,
year = {2024},
author = {Luthfiyah, S and Triwiyanto, and Utomo, B and Pawana, IPA},
title = {Celebrating Australian nurses who are pioneering the response to climate change: A compilation of case studies [Letter].},
journal = {Contemporary nurse},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-2},
doi = {10.1080/10376178.2024.2363907},
pmid = {38919037},
issn = {1839-3535},
}

@article {pmid38918123,
year = {2024},
author = {Ueda, D and Walston, SL and Fujita, S and Fushimi, Y and Tsuboyama, T and Kamagata, K and Yamada, A and Yanagawa, M and Ito, R and Fujima, N and Kawamura, M and Nakaura, T and Matsui, Y and Tatsugami, F and Fujioka, T and Nozaki, T and Hirata, K and Naganawa, S},
title = {Climate change and artificial intelligence in healthcare: Review and recommendations towards a sustainable future.},
journal = {Diagnostic and interventional imaging},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.diii.2024.06.002},
pmid = {38918123},
issn = {2211-5684},
abstract = {The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has revolutionized the industry, offering significant improvements in diagnostic accuracy, efficiency, and patient outcomes. However, the increasing adoption of AI systems also raises concerns about their environmental impact, particularly in the context of climate change. This review explores the intersection of climate change and AI in healthcare, examining the challenges posed by the energy consumption and carbon footprint of AI systems, as well as the potential solutions to mitigate their environmental impact. The review highlights the energy-intensive nature of AI model training and deployment, the contribution of data centers to greenhouse gas emissions, and the generation of electronic waste. To address these challenges, the development of energy-efficient AI models, the adoption of green computing practices, and the integration of renewable energy sources are discussed as potential solutions. The review also emphasizes the role of AI in optimizing healthcare workflows, reducing resource waste, and facilitating sustainable practices such as telemedicine. Furthermore, the importance of policy and governance frameworks, global initiatives, and collaborative efforts in promoting sustainable AI practices in healthcare is explored. The review concludes by outlining best practices for sustainable AI deployment, including eco-design, lifecycle assessment, responsible data management, and continuous monitoring and improvement. As the healthcare industry continues to embrace AI technologies, prioritizing sustainability and environmental responsibility is crucial to ensure that the benefits of AI are realized while actively contributing to the preservation of our planet.},
}

@article {pmid38917931,
year = {2024},
author = {Wang, H and Li, Y and Huang, G and Ma, Y and Zhang, Q and Li, Y},
title = {Analyzing variation of water inflow to inland lakes under climate change: Integrating deep learning and time series data mining.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {119478},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2024.119478},
pmid = {38917931},
issn = {1096-0953},
abstract = {The alarming depletion of global inland lakes in recent decades makes it essential to predict water inflow from rivers to lakes (WIRL) trend and unveil the dominant influencing driver, particularly in the context of climate change. The raw time series data contains multiple components (i.e., long-term trend, seasonal periodicity, and random noise), which makes it challenging for traditional machine/deep learning techniques to effectively capture long-term trend information. In this study, a novel FactorConvSTLnet (FCS) method is developed through integrating STL decomposition, convolutional neural networks (CNN), and factorial analysis into a general framework. FCS is more robust in long-term WIRL trend prediction through separating trend information as a modeling predictor, as well as unveiling predominant drivers. FCS is applied to typical inland lakes (the Aral Sea and the Lake Balkhash) in Central Asia, and results indicate that FCS (Nash-Sutcliffe efficiency=0.88, root mean squared error=67m[3]/s, mean relative error=10%) outperforms the traditional CNN. Some main findings are: (i) during 1960-1990, reservoir water storage (WSR) was the dominant driver for the two lakes, respectively contributing to 71% and 49%; during 1991-2014 and 2015-2099, evaporation (EVAP) would be the dominant driver, with the contribution of 30% and 47%; (ii) climate change would shift the dominant driver from human activities to natural factors, where EVAP and surface snow amount (SNW) have an increasing influence on WIRL; (iii) compared to SSP1-2.6, the SNW contribution would decrease by 26% under SSP5-8.5, while the EVAP contribution would increase by 9%. The findings reveal the main drivers of shrinkage of the inland lakes and provide the scientific basis for promoting regional ecological sustainability.},
}

@article {pmid38916342,
year = {2024},
author = {Plutzer, E and Branch, G and Townley, AL},
title = {Climate change education in U.S. middle schools: changes over five pivotal years.},
journal = {Journal of microbiology & biology education},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {e0001524},
doi = {10.1128/jmbe.00015-24},
pmid = {38916342},
issn = {1935-7877},
abstract = {Climate change education is both important and challenging. Prior research suggests that many secondary school science teachers in the United States were conveying "mixed messages" to students that legitimized scientifically unwarranted explanations of recent global warming. In this paper, we focus on US climate education at the middle school level and assess whether teacher attention to recent global warming, and whether the messages conveyed to students, changed between 2014 and 2019. Pooling data from two nationally representative probability surveys of middle school science teachers, we show significant advances on several key criteria, but the prevalence of mixed messages remained high. Exploratory analysis suggests that improvements were spurred partly by the adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards by many states and by partly by shifts in the personal views of science educators.},
}

@article {pmid38914865,
year = {2024},
author = {Kotz, M and Levermann, A and Wenz, L},
title = {Author Correction: The economic commitment of climate change.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1038/s41586-024-07732-2},
pmid = {38914865},
issn = {1476-4687},
}

@article {pmid38914758,
year = {2024},
author = {Parsons, ES and Jowell, A and Veidis, E and Barry, M and Israni, ST},
title = {Climate change and inequality.},
journal = {Pediatric research},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {38914758},
issn = {1530-0447},
abstract = {This review explores how climate change is manifesting along existing lines of inequality and thus further exacerbating current health disparities with a particular focus on children and future generations. Climate change risk and vulnerability are not equally distributed, nor is the adaptive capacity to respond to its adverse effects, which include health consequences, economic impacts, and displacement. Existing lines of inequality are already magnifying the adverse effects of climate change. Today's children and future generations will experience a disproportionate number of adverse climate events than prior generations, especially children in lower-income populations, communities of color, and Indigenous communities. In order to mitigate the crisis of inequity accompanying the climate crisis, systemic action must be taken on a global scale - with a focus on protecting children and future generations, and in empowering youth-led environmental activism and engagement in climate policy. IMPACT STATEMENT: Our review offers a current summary of the ways in which inequality is manifesting with respect to climate change in children and future generations. Rather than use a systematic review, we opted to use a theoretical framework to guide our review. We divided the effects of climate change into three effect pathways: via disruptions in (i) climate and weather, (ii) ecosystems, and (iii) society. By dividing our review in this theoretical framework, we can better suggest targeted public health interventions at each effect level. Furthermore, we are able to successfully identify literature gaps and areas of future research.},
}

@article {pmid38914712,
year = {2024},
author = {Carroll, G and Abrahms, B and Brodie, S and Cimino, MA},
title = {Spatial match-mismatch between predators and prey under climate change.},
journal = {Nature ecology & evolution},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {38914712},
issn = {2397-334X},
abstract = {Climate change is driving a rapid redistribution of life on Earth. Variability in the rates, magnitudes and directions of species' shifts can alter spatial overlap between predators and prey, with the potential to decouple trophic interactions. Although phenological mismatches between predator requirements and prey availability under climate change are well-established, 'spatial match-mismatch' dynamics remain poorly understood. We synthesize global evidence for climate-driven changes in spatial predator-prey overlap resulting from species redistribution across marine and terrestrial domains. We show that spatial mismatches can have vastly different outcomes for predator populations depending on their diet specialization and role within the wider ecosystem. We illustrate ecosystem-level consequences of climate-driven changes in spatial predator-prey overlap, from restructuring food webs to altering socio-ecological interactions. It remains unclear how predator-prey overlap at the landscape scale relates to prey encounter and consumption rates at local scales, or how the spatial reorganization of food webs affects ecosystem function. We identify key research directions necessary to resolve the scale of ecological impacts caused by species redistribution under climate change.},
}

@article {pmid38914333,
year = {2024},
author = {Masoumi, AH and Esmaeili, HR and Khosravi, R and Gholamhosseini, A and Korkmaz, M and Jeppesen, E},
title = {Species on the move: Impacts of climate change on the spatial range of endemic fishes of the eco-sensitive semi-arid area of the Arabian Peninsula.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {174095},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174095},
pmid = {38914333},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Climate change is one of the most significant challenges worldwide in the Anthropocene, and it is predicted to importantly affect biological diversity, especially in freshwaters. Freshwater fishes are facing considerable global threats, particularly in eco-sensitive semi-arid to arid areas such as the Arabian Peninsula, which is considered a highly stressed region in the Middle East. Endemic species are believed to display a narrow range of traits, with rarity reflecting adaptation to specific environmental regimes, and they are thus highly sensitive to environmental disturbances. This study is the first attempt to map the occurrence of endemic freshwater fish species and predict the impact of climate change on their spatial range in the semi-arid area of the Arabian Peninsula using Species Distribution Modeling (SDM). We compared the present and future (2041-2060 and 2061-2080) climate niche for the species under various climatic scenarios. All global circulation models (GCMs) performed well in predicting the species' climatic niche (AUC ranging between 0.72 and 0.92). For certain species (Cyprinion acinaces, Garra buettikeri, Carasobarbus exulatus, Arabibarbus arabicus, and Cyprinion mhalense), variables associated with precipitation were more important than those related to temperature, while for others (Carasobarbus apoensis, G. sahilia, G tibanica, and Aphaniops kruppi), temperature-related variables were most important. Precipitation in the coldest quarter and in the driest quarter was the most sensitive variable for the predictions. The species showed distinct responses to climate change; seven were predicted to lose their climatically suitable habitats (losers) and are thus threatened and highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, while two species were predicted to expand their range (winners). Regular monitoring of fish in the Arabian Peninsula is recommended to conserve endemic species and their ecosystems.},
}

@article {pmid38913693,
year = {2024},
author = {Astolphi Lima, C and Alsunaidi, S and Lowe, S and Hogan, DB and Dennett, L and Jones, CA and Yamamoto, S},
title = {Exploring the influence of weather variability and climate change on health outcomes in people living with dementia: A scoping review protocol.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {19},
number = {6},
pages = {e0304181},
pmid = {38913693},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Dementia ; *Weather ; *Quality of Life ; Aged ; Accidental Falls ; },
abstract = {Environmental factors resulting from climate change and air pollution are risk factors for many chronic conditions including dementia. Although research has shown the impacts of air pollution in terms of cognitive status, less is known about the association between climate change and specific health-related outcomes of older people living with dementia. In response, we outline a scoping review protocol to systematically review the published literature regarding the evidence of climate change, including temperature and weather variability, on health-related quality of life, morbidity, mobility, falls, the utilization of health resources, and mortality among older adults living with dementia. This scoping review will be guided by the framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley. Electronic search (Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science) using relevant subject headings and synonyms for two concepts (older people with dementia, weather/ climate change). No publication date or other restrictions will be applied to the search strategy. No language restriction will be applied in order to understand the impact of non-English studies in the literature. Eligible studies must include older adults (65+years) with dementia living in the community and investigate the impacts of climate change and/or weather on their health-related quality of life, morbidity, mobility, falls, use of health resources and mortality. Two independent reviewers will screen abstracts and select those for a full-text review, perform these reviews, select articles for retention, and extract data from them in a standardized manner. This data will then be synthesized and interpreted. OSF registration: DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/YRFM8.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
*Dementia
*Weather
*Quality of Life
Aged
Accidental Falls

@article {pmid38912348,
year = {2024},
author = {Seidel, L and Broman, E and Ståhle, M and Bergström, K and Forsman, A and Hylander, S and Ketzer, M and Dopson, M},
title = {Climate change induces shifts in coastal Baltic Sea surface water microorganism stress and photosynthesis gene expression.},
journal = {Frontiers in microbiology},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1393538},
pmid = {38912348},
issn = {1664-302X},
abstract = {The world's oceans are challenged by climate change linked warming with typically highly populated coastal areas being particularly susceptible to these effects. Many studies of climate change on the marine environment use large, short-term temperature manipulations that neglect factors such as long-term adaptation and seasonal cycles. In this study, a Baltic Sea 'heated' bay influenced by thermal discharge since the 1970s from a nuclear reactor (in relation to an unaffected nearby 'control' bay) was used to investigate how elevated temperature impacts surface water microbial communities and activities. 16S rRNA gene amplicon based microbial diversity and population structure showed no difference in alpha diversity in surface water microbial communities, while the beta diversity showed a dissimilarity between the bays. Amplicon sequencing variant relative abundances between the bays showed statistically higher values for, e.g., Ilumatobacteraceae and Burkholderiaceae in the heated and control bays, respectively. RNA transcript-derived activities followed a similar pattern in alpha and beta diversity with no effect on Shannon's H diversity but a significant difference in the beta diversity between the bays. The RNA data further showed more elevated transcript counts assigned to stress related genes in the heated bay that included heat shock protein genes dnaKJ, the co-chaperonin groS, and the nucleotide exchange factor heat shock protein grpE. The RNA data also showed elevated oxidative phosphorylation transcripts in the heated (e.g., atpHG) compared to control (e.g., atpAEFB) bay. Furthermore, genes related to photosynthesis had generally higher transcript numbers in the control bay, such as photosystem I (psaAC) and II genes (psbABCEH). These increased stress gene responses in the heated bay will likely have additional cascading effects on marine carbon cycling and ecosystem services.},
}

@article {pmid38912133,
year = {2024},
author = {Bajerge, NM and Khankeh, H and Dashtbozorgi, A and Farrokhi, M},
title = {Abstruse Side of Climate Change, Impact on Malaria: A Systematic Evidence Review Comparing Iran versus Globally.},
journal = {Iranian journal of public health},
volume = {53},
number = {5},
pages = {1047-1057},
pmid = {38912133},
issn = {2251-6093},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Infectious outbreaks due to disrupted social and environmental conditions after climate change-induced events complicate disasters. This research aimed to determine the contentions of bioclimatic variables and extreme events on the prevalence of the most common Climate-Sensitive Infectious Disease (CSID); Malaria in Iran.

METHODS: The present narrative systematic review study was conducted on the bioclimatic variable impact on the prevalence of malaria, as a common CSID. The search was conducted in 3 sections: global climate change-related studies, disaster related, and studies that were conducted in Iran. The literature search was focused on papers published in English and Persian from Mar 2000 to Dec 2021, using electronic databases; Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, SID, Magiran, and IranDoc.

RESULTS: Overall, 41 studies met the inclusion criteria. The various types of climatic variables including; Temperature, rainfall, relative humidity, and hydrological events including; flood, drought, and cyclones has been reported as a predictor of malaria. The results of studies, inappropriately and often were inconsistent in both Iran and other parts of the world.

CONCLUSION: Identifying malaria outbreak risks is essential to assess vulnerability, and a starting point to identify where the health system is required to reduce the vulnerability and exposure of the population. The finding of most related studies is not congruent to achieve reliable information, more extensive studies in all climates and regions of the country, by climatic models and high accuracy risk map, using the long period of bioclimatic variables and malaria trend is recommended.},
}

@article {pmid38911103,
year = {2024},
author = {Bhattacharya, S and Sahay, R and Afsana, F and Sheikh, A and Widanage, NM and Maskey, R and Naseri, MW and Murad, M and Harikumar, KVS and Selim, S and Aamir, AH and Muthukuda, D and Parajuli, N and Baheer, MD and Latheef, A and Nagendra, L and Mondal, S and Kamrul-Hasan, ABM and Raza, SA and Somasundaram, N and Shrestha, D and Anne, B and Ramakrishnan, S and Kalra, S},
title = {Global Warming and Endocrinology: The Hyderabad Declaration of the South Asian Federation of Endocrine Societies.},
journal = {Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism},
volume = {28},
number = {2},
pages = {129-136},
pmid = {38911103},
issn = {2230-8210},
abstract = {Global warming and endocrine disorders are intertwined issues posing significant challenges. Greenhouse gases emanating from human activities drive global warming, leading to temperature rise and altered weather patterns. South Asia has experienced a noticeable temperature surge over the past century. The sizable population residing in the region heightens the susceptibility to the impact of global warming. In addition to affecting agriculture, water resources, and livelihood, environmental changes interfere with endocrine functioning. Resulting lifestyle changes increase the risk of metabolic and endocrine disorders. Individuals with diabetes face heightened vulnerability to extreme weather due to impaired thermoregulation. A high ambient temperature predisposes to heat-related illnesses, infertility, and nephropathy. Additionally, essential endocrine drugs and medical devices are susceptible to temperature fluctuations. The South Asian Federation of Endocrine Societies (SAFES) calls for collaboration among stakeholders to combat climate change and promote healthy living. Comprehensive approaches, including the establishment of sustainable food systems, promotion of physical activity, and raising awareness about environmental impacts, are imperative. SAFES recommends strategies such as prioritizing plant-based diets, reducing meat consumption, optimizing medical device usage, and enhancing accessibility to endocrine care. Raising awareness and educating caregivers and people living with diabetes on necessary precautions during extreme weather conditions are paramount. The heat sensitivity of insulin, blood glucose monitoring devices, and insulin pumps necessitates proper storage and consideration of environmental conditions for optimal efficacy. The inter-connectedness of global warming and endocrine disorders underscores the necessity of international collaboration guided by national endocrine societies. SAFES urges all stakeholders to actively implement sustainable practices to improve endocrine health in the face of climate change.},
}

@article {pmid38909818,
year = {2024},
author = {Sunil, S and Bhagwat, G and Vincent, SGT and Palanisami, T},
title = {Microplastics and climate change; the global impacts of a tiny driver.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {174160},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174160},
pmid = {38909818},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Microplastic pollution and climate change, the two seemingly distinct phenomena of global concern, are interconnected through various pathways. The connecting links between the two include the biological carbon pumps in the oceans, the sea ice, the plastisphere involved in biogeochemical cycling and the direct emissions of greenhouse gases from microplastics. On one hand, the presence of microplastics in the water column disrupts the balance of the natural carbon sequestration by affecting the key players in the pumping of carbon, such as the phytoplankton and zooplankton. On the other hand, the effect of microplastics on the sea ice in Polar Regions is two-way, as the ice caps are transformed into sinks and sources of microplastics and at the same time, the microplastics can enhance the melting of ice by reducing the albedo. Microplastics may have more potential than larger plastic fragments to release greenhouse gases (GHGs). Microbe-mediated emission of GHGs from soils is also now altered by the microplastics present in the soil. Plastisphere, the emerging microbiome in aquatic environments, can also contribute to climate change as it hosts complex networks of microbes, many of which are involved in greenhouse gas production. To combat a global stressor like climate change, it needs to be addressed with a holistic approach and this begins with tracing the various stressors like microplastic pollution that can aggravate the impacts of climate change.},
}

@article {pmid38909466,
year = {2024},
author = {Xu, W and Chang, M and Li, J and Li, M and Stoks, R and Zhang, C},
title = {Local thermal adaption mediates the sensitivity of Daphnia magna to nanoplastics under global warming scenarios.},
journal = {Journal of hazardous materials},
volume = {476},
number = {},
pages = {134921},
doi = {10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134921},
pmid = {38909466},
issn = {1873-3336},
abstract = {The toxicity of nanoplastics at environmentally relevant concentrations has received widespread attention in the context of global warming. Despite numerous studies on the impact of mean temperature (MT), the effects of daily temperature fluctuations (DTFs) on the ecotoxicity of nanoplastics remains largely unexplored. Moreover, the role of evolutionary adaptation in assessing long-term ecological risks is unclear. Here, we investigated the effects of polystyrene nanoplastics (5 μg L[-1]) on Daphnia magna under varying MT (20 °C and 24 °C) and DTFs (0 °C, 5 °C, and 10 °C). Capitalizing on a space-for-time substitution approach, we further assessed how local thermal adaptation affect the sensitivity of Daphnia to nanoplastics under global warming. Our results indicated that nanoplastics exposure in general reduced heartbeat rate, thoracic limb activity and feeding rate, and increased CytP450, ETS activity and Hgb concentrations. Higher MT and DTFs enhanced these effects. Notably, clones originating from their respective sites performed better under their native temperature conditions, indicating local thermal adaptation. Warm-adapted low-latitude D. magna showed stronger nanoplastics-induced increases in CytP450, ETS activity and Hgb concentrations under local MT 24 °C, while cold-adapted high-latitude D. magna showed stronger nanoplastics-induced decreases in heartbeat rate, thoracic limb activity and feeding rate under high MT than under low MT.},
}

@article {pmid38909061,
year = {2024},
author = {Jancewicz, B and Wrotek, M},
title = {A thermosurvey dataset: Older adults' experiences and adaptation to urban heat and climate change.},
journal = {Scientific data},
volume = {11},
number = {1},
pages = {677},
pmid = {38909061},
issn = {2052-4463},
support = {2019/35/J/HS6/03992//Narodowe Centrum Nauki (National Science Centre)/ ; 2019/35/J/HS6/03992//Narodowe Centrum Nauki (National Science Centre)/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Aged ; *Hot Temperature ; *Cities ; Spain ; },
abstract = {We introduce the thermosurvey dataset, a comprehensive collection focusing on the thermal comfort, heat-related experiences, health, socioeconomic status, and perceptions of older adults (aged 65 and over) in Warsaw and Madrid. The two cities differ greatly in their heat experiences, but due to climate change, both face increasing temperatures. The study aimed to understand how heat affects cities' older adult population and how we can better adapt to rising temperatures. We call the study a thermosurvey because it connects traditional survey data with temperature and humidity measurements done before, after and during the interview, offering a holistic view of the participants' thermal environments. The dataset can be used to better understand thermal comfort, the interplay of health and heat experiences, and the relationship between experiences and climate change views. We hope our data will enable scholars to analyse the impact of climate change on older adults and to develop strategies to help them adapt to a warming climate.},
}

*Climate Change
Humans
Aged
*Hot Temperature
*Cities
Spain

@article {pmid38908311,
year = {2024},
author = {Chang, M and Sun, P and Zhang, L and Liu, Y and Chen, L and Ren, H and Wu, B},
title = {Changes in characteristics and risk of freshwater microplastics under global warming.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {260},
number = {},
pages = {121960},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2024.121960},
pmid = {38908311},
issn = {1879-2448},
abstract = {Microplastics present a significant threat to freshwater ecosystems. However, the impact of global warming on their characteristics and associated risks remains uncertain. This study collected 2793 sample sites from literature and datasets to create a new risk assessment and rank methodology, known as the Multi-characteristics Potential Ecological Risk Index (MPERI), which incorporates various microplastic characteristics, such as concentration, size distribution, color, shape, and polymer diversity. Using regression random forest models (RRF), this study predicted that a 10 °C increase would raise microplastic concentration from 12,465.34 ± 68,603.87 to 13,387.17 ± 60,692.96 particles/m[3]. The percentage of small-size microplastics initially decreased (from 69.10 % to 68.72 %) and then increased (from 68.72 % to 68.78 %), while the diversity of color, shape, and polymer decreased by 0.29 %, 3.24 %, and 0.17 %, respectively. Furthermore, global warming could increase the rank of microplastic risks from high (405.25 ± 528.9) to dangerous (535.37 ± 582.03) based on the MPERI method. Most countries would experience an increase in risk values, with Indonesia and Vietnam transitioning from low to medium risk, and China and Malaysia transitioning from high to dangerous risk. The feature importance assessment of the RRF model indicated that concentration was the most influential variable in determining the change in risk values. While other microplastic characteristics had a lesser impact compared to concentration, they still influenced the risk ranking. This study highlights the role of global warming in shaping microplastic risks.},
}

@article {pmid38907970,
year = {2024},
author = {Cortés, ME},
title = {Floods, wildfires, and other disasters in the context of climate change: prevention from a planetary health perspective.},
journal = {Medicina},
volume = {84},
number = {3},
pages = {548-550},
pmid = {38907970},
issn = {1669-9106},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Wildfires ; Humans ; *Floods ; *Disasters ; Global Health ; Disaster Planning ; },
}

*Climate Change
*Wildfires
Humans
*Floods
*Disasters
Global Health
Disaster Planning

@article {pmid38907768,
year = {2024},
author = {Anand, A and Garg, VK},
title = {Modeling the species occurrence probability and response of climate change on Himalayan Somalata plant under different Shared Socioeconomic Pathways.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {196},
number = {7},
pages = {647},
pmid = {38907768},
issn = {1573-2959},
support = {190520839205//University Grants Commission/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Nepal ; India ; *Ecosystem ; Bhutan ; Ephedra ; Environmental Monitoring ; Probability ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {In this study, the current distribution probability of Ephedra gerardiana (Somalata), a medicinally potent species of the Himalayas, was assessed, and its spatial distribution change was forecasted until the year 2100 under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways. Here, we used the maximum entropy model (MaxEnt) on 274 spatially filtered occurrence data points accessed from GBIF and other publications, and 19 bioclimatic variables were used as predictors against the probability assessment. The area under the curve, Continuous Boyce Index, True Skill Statistics, and kappa values were used to evaluate and validate the model. It was observed that the SSP5-8.5, a fossil fuel-fed scenario, saw a maximum habitat decline for E. gerardiana driving its niche towards higher altitudes. Nepal Himalayas witnessed a maximum decline in suitable habitat for the species, whereas it gained area in Bhutan. In India, regions of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Sikkim saw a maximum negative response to climate change by the year 2100. Mean annual temperature, isothermality, diurnal temperature range, and precipitation seasonality are the most influential variables isolated by the model that contribute in defining the species' habitat. The results provide evidence of the effects of climate change on the distribution of endemic species in the study area under different scenarios of emissions and anthropogenic coupling. Certainly, the area of consideration encompasses several protected areas, which will become more vulnerable to increased variability of climate, and regulating their boundaries might become a necessary step to conserve the regions' biodiversity in the future.},
}

*Climate Change
Nepal
India
*Ecosystem
Bhutan
Ephedra
Environmental Monitoring
Probability
Socioeconomic Factors
Models, Theoretical

@article {pmid38907718,
year = {2024},
author = {Liu, C and Chen, J and Zhang, W and Ungar, K},
title = {Outdoor Radon Dose Rate in Canada's Arctic amid Climate Change.},
journal = {Environmental science & technology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.4c02723},
pmid = {38907718},
issn = {1520-5851},
abstract = {Decades of radiation monitoring data were analyzed to estimate outdoor Radon Dose Rates (RnDRs) and evaluate climate change impacts in Canada's Arctic Regions (Resolute and Yellowknife). This study shows that the RnDR involves dynamic sources and complex environmental factors and processes. Its seasonality and long-term trends are significantly impacted by temperatures and soil-and-above water contents. From 2005 to 2022, Yellowknife's RnDR increased by +0.35 ± 0.06 nGy/h per decade, with the fastest increases occurring in cold months (October to March). The rise is largely attributable to water condition changes over time in these months, which also caused enhanced soil gas emissions and likely higher indoor radon concentrations. In Resolute, the RnDR increased between 2013 and 2022 at +0.62 ± 0.19 nGy/h (or 16% relatively) per decade in summer months, with a positive temperature relationship of +0.12 nGy/h per °C. This work also demonstrates the relevance of local climate and terrain features (e.g., typical active layer depth, precipitation amount/pattern, and ground vegetation cover) in researching climate change implications. Such research can also benefit from using supporting monitoring data, which prove effective and scientifically significant. From the perspective of external exposure to outdoor radon, the observed climate change effects pose a low health risk.},
}

@article {pmid38907241,
year = {2024},
author = {Duran, S and Kaynak, S},
title = {Climate change worry among nurses and their hope levels for climate change prevention.},
journal = {BMC nursing},
volume = {23},
number = {1},
pages = {419},
pmid = {38907241},
issn = {1472-6955},
abstract = {AIM: This research aimed to determine nurses' climate change worry, their level of hope for climate change prevention, and the relationship between climate change worry and hope for climate change.

BACKGROUND: Nurses are healthcare professionals actively involved in the fight against climate change. However, their close involvement with the issue can also increase their own climate change worry. Therefore, it is important to maintain high levels of hope among nurses in preventing climate change.

METHODS: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with nurses working at a university hospital.

RESULTS: The average score on the Climate Change Worry Scale for nurses was 29.22 ± 9.33, with sub-dimensions scores as follows: personal-sphere will and way 10.96 ± 2.09; collective sphere will 18.36 ± 3.39; lack of will and way dimensions 10.40 ± 2.48. The average score on the climate change hope scale was 39.73 ± 5.52. A statistically significant positive relationship was found between age and the climate change worry scale (r = 0.169, p = 0.020) as well as climate change hope (r = 0.148, p = 0.041).

CONCLUSION: The research findings indicate that nurses have a high level of climate change worry, but they also have a high level of hope in preventing climate change. It is considered essential to address the concerns of nurses who are actively combating the climate crisis.},
}

@article {pmid38907123,
year = {2024},
author = {Zaremba, D and Michałowski, JM and Klöckner, CA and Marchewka, A and Wierzba, M},
title = {Correction: Development and validation of the Emotional Climate Change Stories (ECCS) stimuli set.},
journal = {Behavior research methods},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3758/s13428-024-02460-x},
pmid = {38907123},
issn = {1554-3528},
}

@article {pmid38906404,
year = {2024},
author = {Li, D and Wu, Q and Cheng, H and Feng, J and Li, D and Wang, Y and Cao, K and Wang, L},
title = {Numerical study of the future PM2.5 concentration under climate change and Best-Health-Effect (BHE) scenario.},
journal = {Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {124391},
doi = {10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124391},
pmid = {38906404},
issn = {1873-6424},
abstract = {The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH) is one of the key areas with PM2.5 air pollution in China. Driven by the PM2.5 target accessibility of the Interim Target-1 (IT-1) by World Health Organization (WHO) and China's carbon neutrality, this study explored and quantified the contribution of climate change and anthropogenic emission to future PM2.5 in the region. The experiments considered future climate change scenarios RCP8.5, RCP4.5, and RCP2.6 with the baseline (Base) and reduced emission (EIT1) inventories in 2030, and RCP4.5 climate scenario with 3 emission inventories in 2050, the additional strong control emission scenario called Best-Health-Effect (BHE). Under various climate scenarios, the future air quality research modelling system projected annual PM2.5 concentrations nearing 35 μg/m[3] in 2030. However, considering only the effect of emission reduction, the annual PM2.5 concentrations under EIT1 emission scenario is about 35% less than under Base scenario in different key years. The future PM2.5 concentrations are highly related to anthropogenic emission from human activities, while climate change by 2030 or 2050 has little impact on future air quality over the BTH region. The BHE emission reduction is significantly required for China to meet the new PM2.5 guideline value of WHO in the future.},
}

@article {pmid38905798,
year = {2024},
author = {Barman, S and Singh, WR and Tyagi, J and Sharma, SK},
title = {A hybrid SWAT-ANN model approach for analysis of climate change impacts on sediment yield in an Eastern Himalayan sub-watershed of Brahmaputra.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {365},
number = {},
pages = {121538},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121538},
pmid = {38905798},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {The current study focuses on analyzing the impacts of climate change and land use/land cover (LULC) changes on sediment yield in the Puthimari basin, an Eastern Himalayan sub-watershed of the Brahmaputra, using a hybrid SWAT-ANN model approach. The analysis was meticulously segmented into three distinct time spans: 2025-2049, 2050-2074, and 2075-2099. This innovative method integrates insights from multiple climate models under two Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP4.5 and RCP8.5), along with LULC projections generated through the Cellular Automata Markov model. By combining the strengths of the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) and artificial neural network (ANN) techniques, the study aims to improve the accuracy of sediment yield simulations in response to changing environmental conditions. The non-linear autoregressive with external input (NARX) method was adopted for the ANN component of the hybrid model. The adoption of the hybrid SWAT-ANN approach appears to be particularly effective in improving the accuracy of sediment yield simulation compared to using the SWAT model alone, as evidenced by the higher coefficient of determination value of 0.74 for the hybrid model compared to 0.35 for the standalone SWAT model. In the context of the RCP4.5 scenario, during 2075-99, the study noted a 29.34% increase in sediment yield, accompanied by simultaneous rises of 42.74% in discharge and 27.43% in rainfall during the Indian monsoon season, spanning from June to September. In contrast, under the RCP8.5 scenario, for the same period, the increases in sediment yield, discharge, and rainfall for the monsoon season were determined to be 116.56%, 103.28%, and 64.72%, respectively. The present study's comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing sediment supply in the Puthimari River basin fills an important knowledge gap and provides valuable insights for designing proactive flood and erosion management strategies. The findings from this research are crucial for understanding the vulnerability of the Puthimari basin to climate and land use changes, and by incorporating these findings into policy and decision-making processes, stakeholders can work towards enhancing resilience and sustainability in the face of future hydrological and environmental challenges.},
}

@article {pmid38902424,
year = {2024},
author = {Thanh, PN and Le Van, T and Thi, XAT and Hai, AN and Le Cong, C and Gagnon, AS and Pham, NT and Anh, DT and Dinh, VN},
title = {Predicting drought stress under climate change in the Southern Central Highlands of Vietnam.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {196},
number = {7},
pages = {636},
pmid = {38902424},
issn = {1573-2959},
support = {No. 1543/QĐ-UBND dated August 7, 2018//Research water balance and propose solutions to utilize water resources for cultivation activities in the direction of restructuring the agricultural sector and adapting to climate change in Lam Dong province/ ; No. 1543/QĐ-UBND dated August 7, 2018//Research water balance and propose solutions to utilize water resources for cultivation activities in the direction of restructuring the agricultural sector and adapting to climate change in Lam Dong province/ ; No. 1543/QĐ-UBND dated August 7, 2018//Research water balance and propose solutions to utilize water resources for cultivation activities in the direction of restructuring the agricultural sector and adapting to climate change in Lam Dong province/ ; No. 1543/QĐ-UBND dated August 7, 2018//Research water balance and propose solutions to utilize water resources for cultivation activities in the direction of restructuring the agricultural sector and adapting to climate change in Lam Dong province/ ; No. 1543/QĐ-UBND dated August 7, 2018//Research water balance and propose solutions to utilize water resources for cultivation activities in the direction of restructuring the agricultural sector and adapting to climate change in Lam Dong province/ ; No. 1543/QĐ-UBND dated August 7, 2018//Research water balance and propose solutions to utilize water resources for cultivation activities in the direction of restructuring the agricultural sector and adapting to climate change in Lam Dong province/ ; No. 1543/QĐ-UBND dated August 7, 2018//Research water balance and propose solutions to utilize water resources for cultivation activities in the direction of restructuring the agricultural sector and adapting to climate change in Lam Dong province/ ; No. 1543/QĐ-UBND dated August 7, 2018//Research water balance and propose solutions to utilize water resources for cultivation activities in the direction of restructuring the agricultural sector and adapting to climate change in Lam Dong province/ ; No. 1543/QĐ-UBND dated August 7, 2018//Research water balance and propose solutions to utilize water resources for cultivation activities in the direction of restructuring the agricultural sector and adapting to climate change in Lam Dong province/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Droughts ; Vietnam ; Environmental Monitoring ; Seasons ; Water Supply/statistics & numerical data ; Agriculture ; },
abstract = {In the Southern Central Highlands of Vietnam, droughts occur more frequently, causing significant damage and impacting the region's socio-economic development. During the dry season, rivers, streams, and reservoirs often face limited water availability, exacerbated in recent years by increasing drought severity. Recognizing the escalating severity of droughts, the study offers a novel contribution by conducting a comprehensive analysis of surface water resource distribution in Lam Dong province, focusing on assessing water demand for agricultural production, a crucial factor in ensuring sustainable crop growth. Two scenarios, Current-2020 (SC1) and Climate Change-2025 (SC2), are simulated, with SC2 based on climate change and sea level rise scenarios provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE). These scenarios are integrated into the MIKE-NAM and MIKE-HYDRO basin models, allowing for a thorough assessment of the water balance of Lam Dong province. Furthermore, the study utilizes the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) to measure drought severity, revealing prevalent dry and moderately droughty conditions in highland districts with rainfall frequency ranging from 50 to 85%. Severe drought conditions occur with a rainfall frequency of 95%, indicating an increased frequency and geographic scope of severe droughts. Additionally, the study highlights that under abnormally dry conditions, water demand for the winter-spring crop is consistently met at 100%, decreasing to 85%, 80%, and less than 75% for moderate, severe, and extreme droughts, respectively. These findings offer insights into future drought conditions in the Lam Dong province and their potential impact on irrigation capacity, crucial for adaptation strategies.},
}

*Climate Change
*Droughts
Vietnam
Environmental Monitoring
Seasons
Water Supply/statistics & numerical data
Agriculture

@article {pmid38900735,
year = {2024},
author = {Attanayake, K and Wickramage, I and Samarasinghe, U and Ranmini, Y and Ehalapitiya, S and Jayathilaka, R and Yapa, S},
title = {Renewable energy as a solution to climate change: Insights from a comprehensive study across nations.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {19},
number = {6},
pages = {e0299807},
pmid = {38900735},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Renewable Energy ; *Carbon Dioxide/analysis ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Without fundamentally altering how humans generate and utilise energy, there is no effective strategy to safeguard the environment. The motivation behind this study was to analyse the effectiveness of renewable energy in addressing climate change, as it is one of the most pressing global issues. This study involved the analysis of panel data covering 138 nations over a 27 year period, from 1995 to 2021, making it the latest addition to the existing literature. We examined the extent of the impact of renewable energy on carbon dioxide over time using panel, linear, and non-linear regression approaches. The results of our analysis, revealed that the majority of countries with the exception of Canada, exhibited a downward trend, underscoring the potential of increasing renewable energy consumption as an effective method to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and combat climate change. Furthermore, to reduce emissions and combat climate change, it is advisable for nations with the highest carbon dioxide emissions to adopt and successfully transition to renewable energy sources.},
}

*Climate Change
*Renewable Energy
*Carbon Dioxide/analysis
Humans

@article {pmid38900024,
year = {2024},
author = {Gunasekaran, S and Szava-Kovats, A and Battey, T and Gross, J and Picano, E and Raman, SV and Lee, E and Bissell, MM and Alasnag, M and Campbell-Washburn, AE and Hanneman, K},
title = {Cardiovascular Imaging, Climate Change, and Environmental Sustainability.},
journal = {Radiology. Cardiothoracic imaging},
volume = {6},
number = {3},
pages = {e240135},
doi = {10.1148/ryct.240135},
pmid = {38900024},
issn = {2638-6135},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Cardiovascular Diseases/diagnostic imaging ; Greenhouse Gases ; Cardiac Imaging Techniques/methods ; Environmental Exposure/adverse effects/analysis ; },
abstract = {Environmental exposures including poor air quality and extreme temperatures are exacerbated by climate change and are associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Concomitantly, the delivery of health care generates substantial atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions contributing to the climate crisis. Therefore, cardiac imaging teams must be aware not only of the adverse cardiovascular health effects of climate change, but also the downstream environmental ramifications of cardiovascular imaging. The purpose of this review is to highlight the impact of climate change on cardiovascular health, discuss the environmental impact of cardiovascular imaging, and describe opportunities to improve environmental sustainability of cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, echocardiography, cardiac nuclear imaging, and invasive cardiovascular imaging. Overarching strategies to improve environmental sustainability in cardiovascular imaging include prioritizing imaging tests with lower GHG emissions when more than one test is appropriate, reducing low-value imaging, and turning equipment off when not in use. Modality-specific opportunities include focused MRI protocols and low-field-strength applications, iodine contrast media recycling programs in cardiac CT, judicious use of US-enhancing agents in echocardiography, improved radiopharmaceutical procurement and waste management in nuclear cardiology, and use of reusable supplies in interventional suites. Finally, future directions and research are highlighted, including life cycle assessments over the lifespan of cardiac imaging equipment and the impact of artificial intelligence tools. Keywords: Heart, Safety, Sustainability, Cardiovascular Imaging Supplemental material is available for this article. © RSNA, 2024.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
*Cardiovascular Diseases/diagnostic imaging
Greenhouse Gases
Cardiac Imaging Techniques/methods
Environmental Exposure/adverse effects/analysis

@article {pmid38899725,
year = {2024},
author = {Syropoulos, S and Law, KF and Kraft-Todd, G and Mah, A and Markowitz, E and Young, L},
title = {Responsibility to future generations: A strategy for combatting climate change across political divides.},
journal = {The British journal of social psychology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/bjso.12775},
pmid = {38899725},
issn = {2044-8309},
support = {//John Templeton Foundation/ ; },
abstract = {Individuals and governments often fail to take action to address climate change owing largely to widespread politicization of the issue and related discourse. In response to recent appeals for non-partisan approaches to pro-environmentalism, we propose that highlighting one's responsibility to future generations (RFG) could offer promise across the political spectrum. We argue that RFG may be effective because it is widely endorsed, uncorrelated with demographic indicators and less tied to political ideology compared to other forms of responsibility, such as personal responsibility for climate change mitigation. Across six main and seven supplementary studies (N = 161,633), we provide evidence for these claims. RFG is not only widely endorsed across countries and demographic groups but it also significantly predicts various measures of pro-environmental behaviour, both in correlational and pre-registered experimental contexts. These findings confirm established effects, reconcile inconsistencies and suggest prioritizing intergenerational responsibility may effectively reshape climate change narratives for the most resistant parties.},
}

@article {pmid38899533,
year = {2024},
author = {Custer, CA and North, JS and Schliep, EM and Verhoeven, MR and Hansen, GJA and Wagner, T},
title = {Predicting responses to climate change using a joint species, spatially dependent physiologically guided abundance model.},
journal = {Ecology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {e4362},
doi = {10.1002/ecy.4362},
pmid = {38899533},
issn = {1939-9170},
support = {EF-163853//National Science Foundation/ ; EF-163855//National Science Foundation/ ; EF-1638554//National Science Foundation/ ; EF-1638679//National Science Foundation/ ; G20AC00096//U.S. Geological Survey/ ; DE-AC02-05CH11231//Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research of the U.S. Department of Energy/ ; //Regional and Global Model Analysis Program area within the Earth and Environmental Systems Modeling Program/ ; },
abstract = {Predicting the effects of warming temperatures on the abundance and distribution of organisms under future climate scenarios often requires extrapolating species-environment correlations to climatic conditions not currently experienced by a species, which can result in unrealistic predictions. For poikilotherms, incorporating species' thermal physiology to inform extrapolations under novel thermal conditions can result in more realistic predictions. Furthermore, models that incorporate species and spatial dependencies may improve predictions by capturing correlations present in ecological data that are not accounted for by predictor variables. Here, we present a joint species, spatially dependent physiologically guided abundance (jsPGA) model for predicting multispecies responses to climate warming. The jsPGA model uses a basis function approach to capture both species and spatial dependencies. We apply the jsPGA model to predict the response of eight fish species to projected climate warming in thousands of lakes in Minnesota, USA. By the end of the century, the cold-adapted species was predicted to have high probabilities of extirpation across its current range-with 10% of lakes currently inhabited by this species having an extirpation probability >0.90. The remaining species had varying levels of predicted changes in abundance, reflecting differences in their thermal physiology. Though the model did not identify many strong species dependencies, the variation in estimated spatial dependence across species suggested that accounting for both dependencies was important for predicting the abundance of these fishes. The jsPGA model provides a new tool for predicting changes in the abundance, distribution, and extirpation probability of poikilotherms under novel thermal conditions.},
}

@article {pmid38899513,
year = {2024},
author = {Wang, Z and Deng, Y and Kang, Y and Wang, Y and Bao, D and Tan, Y and An, K and Su, J},
title = {Impacts of climate change and human activities on three Glires pests of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.},
journal = {Pest management science},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1002/ps.8250},
pmid = {38899513},
issn = {1526-4998},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The range of Glires is influenced by human activities and climate change. However, the extent to which human activities and environmental changes have contributed to this relationship remains unclear. We examined alterations in the distribution changes and driving factors of the Himalayan marmot, plateau pika, and plateau zokor on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) using the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) model and a geographical detector (Geodetector).

RESULTS: The MaxEnt model showed that the contribution rates of the human footprint index (HFI) to the distribution patterns of the three types of Glires were 46.70%, 58.70%, and 59.50%, respectively. The Geodetector results showed that the distribution pattern of the Himalayan marmot on the QTP was influenced by altitude and the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI). The distribution patterns for plateau pikas and plateau zokors were driven by HFI and NDVI. Climate has played a substantial role in shaping suitable habitats for these three Glires on the QTP. Their suitable area is expected to decrease over the next 30-50 years, along with their niche breadth and overlap. Future suitable habitats for the three Glires tended to shift toward higher latitudes on the QTP.

CONCLUSION: These findings underscore the impacts of environmental and human factors on the distribution of the three Glires on the QTP. They have enhanced our understanding of the intricate relationships between Glires niches and environments. This can aid in identifying necessary interventions for developing effective early warning systems and prevention strategies to mitigate Glires infestations and plague epidemics on the QTP. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.},
}

@article {pmid38898346,
year = {2024},
author = {Ščevková, J and Štefániková, N and Dušička, J and Lafférsová, J and Zahradníková, E},
title = {Long-term pollen season trends of Fraxinus (ash), Quercus (oak) and Ambrosia artemisiifolia (ragweed) as indicators of anthropogenic climate change impact.},
journal = {Environmental science and pollution research international},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {38898346},
issn = {1614-7499},
support = {1/0180/22//Vedecká Grantová Agentúra MŠVVaŠ SR a SAV/ ; },
abstract = {The ongoing climatic change, together with atmospheric pollution, influences the timing, duration and intensity of pollen seasons of some allergenic plant taxa. To study these influences, we correlated the trends in the pollen season characteristics of both woody (Fraxinus, Quercus) and herbaceous (Ambrosia) taxa from two pollen monitoring stations in Slovakia with the trends in meteorological factors and air pollutants during the last two decades. In woody species, the increased temperature during the formation of flower buds in summer and autumn led to an earlier onset and intensification of next year's pollen season, especially in Quercus. The increase of relative air humidity and precipitation during this time also had a positive influence on the intensity of the pollen season of trees. The pollen season of the invasive herbaceous species Ambrosia artemisiifolia was prolonged by increased temperature and humidity during the summer and autumn of the same year, which extended the blooming period and delayed the end of the pollen season. From the studied air pollutants, only three were found to correlate with the intensity of the pollen season of the studied taxa, CO - positively and SO2 and NO2 - negatively. It is important to study these long-term trends since they not only give us valuable insight into the response of plants to changing conditions but also enable the prognosis of the exacerbations of pollen-related allergenic diseases.},
}

@article {pmid38898300,
year = {2024},
author = {Nogrady, B},
title = {How farming could become the ultimate climate-change tool.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {630},
number = {8017},
pages = {S23-S25},
pmid = {38898300},
issn = {1476-4687},
mesh = {*Agriculture/trends/methods ; *Climate Change ; Global Warming/prevention & control/statistics & numerical data ; Humans ; Crops, Agricultural/growth & development ; Animals ; },
}

*Agriculture/trends/methods
*Climate Change
Global Warming/prevention & control/statistics & numerical data
Humans
Crops, Agricultural/growth & development
Animals

@article {pmid38898125,
year = {2024},
author = {Leal Filho, W and Abeldaño Zuñiga, RA and Sierra, J and Dinis, MAP and Corazza, L and Nagy, GJ and Aina, YA},
title = {An assessment of priorities in handling climate change impacts on infrastructures.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {14},
number = {1},
pages = {14147},
pmid = {38898125},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Climate change (CC) will likely significantly impact the world's infrastructure significantly. Rising temperatures, increased precipitation, and rising sea levels are all likely to stress critical infrastructures (CI). Rising temperatures can lead to infrastructure damage from extreme heat events. This can cause roads and bridges to buckle or crack, leading to costly repairs and potential traffic disruptions. In addition, heat waves can damage vital electrical infrastructure, leading to widespread power outages. In light of this context, this article reports on a study which examined the connections and impacts of CC on infrastructure. The study employed a mixed-method approach, combining bibliometric analysis for the period 1997-2022 with a series of relevant case studies from the five continents to offer insight into the impact of CC on infrastructure. The article fills a research gap in respect of assessments of the extent to which climate change (CC) negative influences the infrastructure, with a special focus on developing countries. It also showcases CI projects and adaptation measures being currently deployed, to address CC. The results show that the current infrastructure is vulnerable to CC. The selected case studies on CI adaptation show that in developing and industrialised countries, there is a perceived need to understand better the connections and potential impacts of CC on critical areas such as transport, settlements, and coastal infrastructure. In order to protect infrastructure from CC impacts, governments need to invest in measures such as flood control, early warning systems, and improved building codes. Additionally, they need to work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions more actively, which are the primary cause of CC.},
}

@article {pmid38897046,
year = {2024},
author = {Baptista, E and Pereira, AJSC and Domingos, FP and Sêco, SLR and Luís, GPS},
title = {Exposure to radon gas in groundwater in southwest Angola (Lubango-Huíla): Implications of geology and climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental radioactivity},
volume = {278},
number = {},
pages = {107484},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvrad.2024.107484},
pmid = {38897046},
issn = {1879-1700},
abstract = {In southern African countries most of the population uses groundwater collected in dug wells for domestic consumption instead of water from public distribution systems. To investigate the impact of natural and human factors on urban groundwater quality, 276 samples were collected in the Lubango region (Angola) in water distribution systems and dug wells ranging from a few meters to almost one hundred meters in depth. Radon concentrations (RC) were determined by liquid scintillation counting according to ISO 13164-4:2015. Geology is the main source of the variability of RC, with median values higher than 100 Bq/L in granitoid units and lower values in mafic and sedimentary units (ranging from 5 to 38 Bq/L). On average, RC was higher in dug wells compared to public water distribution systems. The annual effective dose due to ingestion of radon in water is, on average, ten times lower in the later compared to dug wells. Therefore, from a public exposure perspective, water distribution systems are preferred as means for water distribution. A severe multi-year meteorological drought over the past decade affecting 76-94 % of the population in southern Angola has been linked with climate change. Consequently, a regional lowering of the water table was observed, as well as a reduction in the productivity of shallower wells, leading to a search for water at greater depths. This work demonstrates an increase in median RC from 66 Bq/L in wells shallower than 30 m to values over 100 Bq/L with increasing depth of water extraction and for the same geological unit. The highest RC observed were also observed at the deepest wells. The dose ingested is proportional to RC, being also higher at deeper water extraction depths. The increase in public radiation exposure from radon ingestion due to water extraction at greater depths is attributed to the underlying issue of climate change. Monitoring water quality in terms of radionuclide concentration is advised to ensure the exposure to ionizing radiation remains at acceptable levels in the future.},
}

@article {pmid38895960,
year = {2024},
author = {Montoro-Ramírez, EM and Parra-Anguita, L and Álvarez-Nieto, C and Parra, G and López-Medina, IM},
title = {Climate change effects in older people's health: A scoping review.},
journal = {Journal of advanced nursing},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/jan.16270},
pmid = {38895960},
issn = {1365-2648},
support = {FPU 19/01871//Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades/ ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change has serious consequences for the morbidity and mortality of older adults.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the effects of climate change on older people's health.

METHODS: A scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines and the PRISMA-ScR checklist. Quantitative research and reports from organizations describing the effects of climate change on older people were selected.

RESULTS: Sixty-three full-text documents were selected. Heat and air pollution were the two factors that had the most negative effects on cardiovascular and respiratory morbidity and mortality in older people. Mental health and cognitive function were also affected.

CONCLUSIONS: Climate change affects several health problems in older individuals, especially high temperatures and air pollution. Nursing professionals must have the necessary skills to respond to the climate risks in older adults. More instruments are required to determine nursing competencies on climate change and the health of this population group.

No patient or public contribution.},
}

@article {pmid38895718,
year = {2024},
author = {, },
title = {Erratum: Analysis of the current risk of Leishmania infantum transmission for domestic dogs in Spain and Portugal and its future projection in climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Frontiers in veterinary science},
volume = {11},
number = {},
pages = {1436792},
doi = {10.3389/fvets.2024.1436792},
pmid = {38895718},
issn = {2297-1769},
abstract = {[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1399772.].},
}

@article {pmid38894971,
year = {2024},
author = {Sadiq, M and Rahim, N and Tahir, MM and Alasmari, A and Alqahtani, MM and Albogami, A and Ghanem, KZ and Abdein, MA and Ali, M and Mehmood, N and Yuan, J and Shaheen, A and Shehzad, M and El-Sayed, MH and Chen, G and Li, G},
title = {Conservation tillage: a way to improve yield and soil properties and decrease global warming potential in spring wheat agroecosystems.},
journal = {Frontiers in microbiology},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1356426},
pmid = {38894971},
issn = {1664-302X},
abstract = {Climate change is one of the main challenges, and it poses a tough challenge to the agriculture industry globally. Additionally, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the main contributor to climate change; however, croplands are a prominent source of GHG emissions. Yet this complex challenge can be mitigated through climate-smart agricultural practices. Conservation tillage is commonly known to preserve soil and mitigate environmental change by reducing GHG emissions. Nonetheless, there is still a paucity of information on the influences of conservation tillage on wheat yield, soil properties, and GHG flux, particularly in the semi-arid Dingxi belt. Hence, in order to fill this gap, different tillage systems, namely conventional tillage (CT) control, straw incorporation with conventional tillage (CTS), no-tillage (NT), and stubble return with no-tillage (NTS), were laid at Dingxi, Gansu province of China, under a randomized complete block design with three replications to examine their impacts on yield, soil properties, and GHG fluxes. Results depicted that different conservative tillage systems (CTS, NTS, and NT) significantly (p < 0.05) increased the plant height, number of spikes per plant, seed number per meter square, root yield, aboveground biomass yield, thousand-grain weight, grain yield, and dry matter yield compared with CT. Moreover, these conservation tillage systems notably improved the soil properties (soil gravimetric water content, water-filled pore space, water storage, porosity, aggregates, saturated hydraulic conductivity, organic carbon, light fraction organic carbon, carbon storage, microbial biomass carbon, total nitrogen, available nitrogen storage, microbial biomass nitrogen, total phosphorous, available phosphorous, total potassium, available potassium, microbial counts, urease, alkaline phosphatase, invertase, cellulase, and catalase) while decreasing the soil temperature and bulk density over CT. However, CTS, NTS, and NT had non-significant effects on ECe, pH, and stoichiometric properties (C:N ratio, C:P ratio, and N:P ratio). Additionally, conservation-based tillage regimes NTS, NT, and CTS significantly (p < 0.05) reduced the emission and net global warming potential of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide) by 23.44, 19.57, and 16.54%, respectively, and decreased the greenhouse gas intensity by 23.20, 29.96, and 18.72%, respectively, over CT. We conclude that NTS is the best approach to increasing yield, soil and water conservation, resilience, and mitigation of agroecosystem capacity.},
}

@article {pmid38893529,
year = {2024},
author = {Rosso, A and Vione, D},
title = {Pollutant Photodegradation Affected by Evaporative Water Concentration in a Climate Change Scenario.},
journal = {Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {29},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {38893529},
issn = {1420-3049},
abstract = {Evaporative water concentration takes place in arid or semi-arid environments when stationary water bodies, such as lakes or ponds, prevalently lose water by evaporation, which prevails over outflow or seepage into aquifers. Absence or near-absence of precipitation and elevated temperatures are important prerequisites for the process, which has the potential to deeply affect the photochemical attenuation of pollutants, including contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). Here we show that water evaporation would enhance the phototransformation of many CECs, especially those undergoing degradation mainly through direct photolysis and triplet-sensitized reactions. In contrast, processes induced by hydroxyl and carbonate radicals would be inhibited. Our model results suggest that the photochemical impact of water evaporation might increase in the future in several regions of the world, with no continent likely being unaffected, due to the effects of local precipitation decrease combined with an increase in temperature that facilitates evaporation.},
}

@article {pmid38891371,
year = {2024},
author = {Fedorov, N and Muldashev, A and Mikhaylenko, O and Zhigunova, S and Baisheva, E and Shirokikh, P and Bikbaev, I and Martynenko, V},
title = {Forecast the Habitat Sustainability of Schoenus ferrugineus L. (Cyperaceae) in the Southern Urals under Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {13},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {38891371},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {22-14-00003//Russian Science Foundation/ ; },
abstract = {An analysis of the current potential range of the Pleistocene relict plant species Schoenus ferrugineus and modeling of changes in its future range under moderate (RCP4.5) and strong (RCP8.5) climate change in the middle and second half of the 21st century were carried out. The MaxEnt program was used for modeling. Climate variables from CHELSA Bioclim, the global digital soil mapping system SoilGrids, and a digital elevation model were used as predictors. Modeling has shown that climate change will lead to a significant reduction in the suitability of S. ferrugineus habitat conditions by the mid-21st century. The predicted changes in the distribution of habitats of S. ferrugineus, a diagnostic species of calcareous mires and an indicator of their ecological state, indicate a possible strong transformation of wetland complexes in the Southern Urals region even under moderate climate change. A reduction in the distribution of S. ferrugineus at the eastern limit of its range will also be facilitated by more frequent extreme droughts. To maintain the distribution of S. ferrugineus on the eastern border of its range, a number of measures are proposed to mitigate the negative consequences of climate change, contributing to the preservation of the hydrological regime of calcareous mires.},
}

@article {pmid38891352,
year = {2024},
author = {Wan, Q and Du, S and Chen, Y and Li, F and Salah, R and Njenga, MN and Li, J and Wang, S},
title = {Ecological Niche Differentiation and Response to Climate Change of the African Endemic Family Myrothamnaceae.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {13},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {38891352},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Studying the ecological niches of species and their responses to climate change can provide better conservation strategies for these species. Myrothamnaceae is endemic to Africa, comprising only two species that belong to Myrothamnus (M. flabellifolius and M. moschatus). These closely related species exhibit allopatric distributions, positioning them as ideal materials for studying the species ecological adaptation. This study explores the ecological niche differentiation between M. flabellifolius and M. moschatus and their response capabilities to future climate change. The results indicate that M. flabellifolius and M. moschatus have undergone niche differentiation. The main drivers of niche differences are the minimum temperature of the coldest month (Bio6) for M. flabellifolius, precipitation of the driest month (Bio14), and precipitation of the coldest quarter (Bio19) for M. moschatus. M. flabellifolius demonstrated a stronger adaptation to environments characterized by lower precipitation, relatively lower temperatures, and greater annual temperature variations compared to M. moschatus. Under future climate scenarios (SSP5-8.5, 2081-2100 years), the results show that approximately 85% of the total suitable habitat for M. flabellifolius will be lost, with an 85% reduction in high-suitability areas and almost complete loss of the original mid-low suitability areas. Concurrently, about 29% of the total suitable habitat for M. moschatus will be lost, with a 34% reduction in high suitability areas and roughly 60% of the original mid-low suitability areas becoming unsuitable. This suggests that M. flabellifolius will face greater threats under future climate change. This study contributes novel insight into niche differentiation in Myrothamnaceae and provides useful information for the conservation of this distinctive African lineage.},
}

@article {pmid38891349,
year = {2024},
author = {Hu, XG and Chen, J and Chen, Q and Yang, Y and Lin, Y and Jin, Z and Sha, L and Lin, E and Yousry, EK and Huang, H},
title = {The Spatial Shifts and Vulnerability Assessment of Ecological Niches under Climate Change Scenarios for Betula luminifera, a Fast-Growing Precious Tree in China.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {13},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {38891349},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {32001327//The National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2021C02070-1//Key Scientific and Technological Grant of Zhejiang for Breeding New Agricultural Varieties/ ; LQ21C160002//The National Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang/ ; },
abstract = {The spatial shifts and vulnerability assessments of ecological niches for trees will offer fresh perspectives for sustainable development and preservation of forests, particularly within the framework of rapid climate change. Betula luminifera is a fast-growing native timber plantation species in China, but the natural resources have been severely damaged. Here, a comprehensive habitat suitability model (including ten niche-based GIS modeling algorithms) was developed that integrates three types of environmental factors, namely, climatic, soil, and ultraviolet variables, to assess the species contemporary and future distribution of suitable habitats across China. Our results suggest that the habitats of B. luminifera generally occur in subtropical areas (about 1.52 × 10[6] km[2]). However, the growth of B. luminifera is profoundly shaped by the nuances of its local environment, the most reasonable niche spaces are only 1.15 × 10[6] km[2] when limiting ecological factors (soil and ultraviolet) are considered, generally considered as the core production region. Furthermore, it is anticipated that species-suitable habitats will decrease by 10 and 8% with climate change in the 2050s and 2070s, respectively. Our study provided a clear understanding of species-suitable habitat distribution and identified the reasons why other niche spaces are unsuitable in the future, which can warn against artificial cultivation and conservation planning.},
}

@article {pmid38891233,
year = {2024},
author = {Rong, W and Huang, X and Hu, S and Zhang, X and Jiang, P and Niu, P and Su, J and Wang, M and Chu, G},
title = {Impacts of Climate Change on the Habitat Suitability and Natural Product Accumulation of the Medicinal Plant Sophora alopecuroides L. Based on the MaxEnt Model.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {13},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {38891233},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Sophora alopecuroides L., a perennial herb in the arid and semi-arid regions of northwest China, has the ecological functions of windbreaking and sand fixation and high medicinal value. In recent years, global warming and human activities have led to changes in suitable habitats for S. alopecuroides, which may affect the accumulation of natural products. In this study, MaxEnt 3.4 and ArcGIS 10.4 software were used to predict the distribution of potentially suitable habitats for S. alopecuroides in China under climate change. Furthermore, the geographical distribution of S. alopecuroides as affected by human activities, the differences in the content of natural products of S. alopecuroides between different suitable habitats, and the correlation between natural products and environmental factors were analyzed. The results showed that suitable habitats for S. alopecuroides were projected to expand in the future, and the major environmental factors were temperature (Bio1), rainfall (Bio18), and soil pH (pH). When Bio1, Bio18, and pH were 8.4283 °C, 7.1968 mm, and 9.9331, respectively, the distribution probability (P) of S. alopecuroides was the highest. After adding a human activity factor, the accuracy of the model prediction results was improved, and the area of suitable habitats was greatly reduced, showing a fragmented pattern. Meanwhile, habitat suitability had a specific effect on the content of natural products in S. alopecuroides. Specifically, the content of natural products in S. alopecuroides in wild habitats was higher than that in artificial cultivation, and highly suitable habitats showed higher contents than those in non-highly suitable habitats. The contents of total alkaloids and total flavonoids were positively correlated with human activities and negatively correlated with land use types. Among them, total alkaloids were negatively correlated with aspect, and total flavonoids were positively correlated with aspect. In addition, it is suggested that Xinjiang should be the priority planting area for S. alopecuroides in China, and priority should be given to protection measures in the Alashan area. Overall, this study provides an important foundation for the determination of priority planting areas and resource protection for S. alopecuroides.},
}

@article {pmid38891203,
year = {2024},
author = {Larionow, P and Gawrych, M and Mackiewicz, J and Michalak, M and Mudło-Głagolska, K and Preece, DA and Stewart, AE},
title = {The Climate Change Worry Scale (CCWS) and Its Links with Demographics and Mental Health Outcomes in a Polish Sample.},
journal = {Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {12},
number = {11},
pages = {},
pmid = {38891203},
issn = {2227-9032},
abstract = {Developing valid and reliable measures of psychological responses to climate change is of high importance, as this facilitates our understanding of people's psychological responses, including their pro-environmental behavior. Recently, the Climate Change Worry Scale (CCWS) was introduced. This study aimed to develop the first Polish version of the CCWS and explore its psychometric properties. Our sample comprised 420 Polish adults aged 18-70, with a mean age of 26.20 (standard deviation = 10.61) years. The CCWS's factor structure was assessed with confirmatory factor analysis. McDonald's omega and Cronbach's alpha coefficients were computed to assess internal consistency reliability. Pearson correlations between climate change worry (CCW) and experience of climate change (i.e., an individual's level of perception of being affected by climate change), pro-environmental behavior, ill-being (i.e., anxiety and depression symptoms), and well-being were calculated. Our results support the strong factorial validity of the CCWS, conforming to its intended one-factor solution, with excellent internal consistency reliability for the total scale score (i.e., McDonald's omega and Cronbach's alpha values of 0.93). We noted large positive correlations between CCW and experiences of climate change, as well as pro-environmental behavior, and medium positive correlations with psychopathology symptoms. CCW scores were not associated with well-being. As the CCWS represents a measure of a specific manifestation of worry, we also examined its discriminant validity against more general psychological distress markers, and it evidenced strong validity in this regard. Overall, the Polish version of the CCWS appears to have strong psychometric properties, and will therefore be a useful tool to use in research on psychological responses to climate change.},
}

@article {pmid38890517,
year = {2024},
author = {Wong, C},
title = {How climate change is hitting Europe: three graphics reveal health impacts.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {38890517},
issn = {1476-4687},
}

@article {pmid38890272,
year = {2024},
author = {Zheng, D and Tong, D and Davis, SJ and Qin, Y and Liu, Y and Xu, R and Yang, J and Yan, X and Geng, G and Che, H and Zhang, Q},
title = {Climate change impacts on the extreme power shortage events of wind-solar supply systems worldwide during 1980-2022.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {5225},
pmid = {38890272},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {Economic productivity depends on reliable access to electricity, but the extreme shortage events of variable wind-solar systems may be strongly affected by climate change. Here, hourly reanalysis climatological data are leveraged to examine historical trends in defined extreme shortage events worldwide. We find uptrends in extreme shortage events regardless of their frequency, duration, and intensity since 1980. For instance, duration of extreme low-reliability events worldwide has increased by 4.1 hours (0.392 hours per year on average) between 1980-2000 and 2001-2022. However, such ascending trends are unevenly distributed worldwide, with a greater variability in low- and middle-latitude developing countries. This uptrend in extreme shortage events is driven by extremely low wind speed and solar radiation, particularly compound wind and solar drought, which however are strongly disproportionated. Only average 12.5% change in compound extremely low wind speed and solar radiation events may give rise to over 30% variability in extreme shortage events, despite a mere average 1.0% change in average wind speed and solar radiation. Our findings underline that wind-solar systems will probably suffer from weakened power security if such uptrends persist in a warmer future.},
}

@article {pmid38890143,
year = {2024},
author = {Tapkigen, J and Harding, S and Pulkki, J and Atkins, S and Koivusalo, M},
title = {Climate change-induced shifts in the food systems and diet-related non-communicable diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review and a conceptual framework.},
journal = {BMJ open},
volume = {14},
number = {6},
pages = {e080241},
doi = {10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080241},
pmid = {38890143},
issn = {2044-6055},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Noncommunicable Diseases/epidemiology ; Africa South of the Sahara/epidemiology ; *Food Supply ; Diet ; Risk Factors ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: To determine the relationship between climate change, food systems and diet-related non-communicable diseases (DR-NCDs) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and propose a conceptual framework for food systems in SSA.

DESIGN: A scoping review.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Studies included investigated the relationship between climate change and related systemic risks, food systems, DR-NCDs and its risk factors in SSA. Studies focusing on the association between climate change and DR-NCDs unrelated to food systems, such as social inequalities, were excluded.

SOURCES OF EVIDENCE: A comprehensive search was conducted in ProQuest (nine databases), Google Scholar and PubMed in December 2022.

CHARTING METHODS: Data extracted from studies included author, study type, country of study, climate change component, DR-NCD outcomes and risk factors, and impacts of climate change on DR-NCDs. A narrative approach was used to analyse the data. Based on the evidence gathered from SSA, we modified an existing food system conceptual framework.

RESULTS: The search retrieved 19 125 studies, 10 of which were included in the review. Most studies used a cross-sectional design (n=8). Four explored the influence of temperature on liver cancer through food storage while four explored the influence of temperature and rainfall on diabetes and obesity through food production. Cross-sectional evidence suggested that temperature is associated with liver cancer and rainfall with diabetes.

CONCLUSION: The review highlights the vulnerability of SSA's food systems to climate change-induced fluctuations, which in turn affect dietary patterns and DR-NCD outcomes. The evidence is scarce and concentrates mostly on the health effects of temperature through food storage. It proposes a conceptual framework to guide future research addressing climate change and DR-NCDs in SSA.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
*Noncommunicable Diseases/epidemiology
Africa South of the Sahara/epidemiology
*Food Supply
Diet
Risk Factors

@article {pmid38888707,
year = {2024},
author = {Hambira, WL and Kolawole, OD and Saarinen, J and Moses, O and Mulale, K and Mogomotsi, PK},
title = {Perspectives of nature-based tourism-dependent communities on climate change in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {38888707},
issn = {1432-1254},
support = {Office of Research and Development, University of Botswana//Office of Research and Development, University of Botswana/ ; },
abstract = {The intensity and frequency of climate extremes such as heat waves, droughts and extreme rainfall events are projected to rise. This will increase the severity of their impacts across socio-ecological systems. Economic sectors such as nature-based tourism become more vulnerable because of their reliance on climate and natural capital as key resources. While attempts have been made to understand how climate change may impact tourists and the industry itself, little is known about the same on tourism-dependent communities. This paper determines the extent to which tourism-dependent communities are vulnerable to climate change in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, to enhance their wider livelihood the development of strategies for improving adaptive capacity, resilience, and reduced exposure sensitivities. A household survey of 172 households was conducted in three purposively selected villages of Mababe, Sankuyo and Khwai, actively involved in community-based tourism for their socio-economic development. Information sourced related to livelihood options, peoples' resilience, local risks, and hazards. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The results indicate that respondents have observed climatic changes over the years such as increased temperatures, decreased rainfall, and increased frequencies of extreme events. The respondents attributed changes in natural capital to these observed climatic conditions in the form of desiccation, dwindling populations of some wildlife species, decreased fish stocks and reduced vegetation cover. This renders the tourism-dependent communities vulnerable as their livelihood is threatened. The paper thus concludes that climate change adaptation is an urgent priority for local communities who are already exposed to existing climatic and non-climatic stresses.},
}

@article {pmid38888313,
year = {2024},
author = {Parejko, JA},
title = {Climate change and plant rhizosphere microbiomes: an experiential course-embedded research project.},
journal = {Journal of microbiology & biology education},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {e0004624},
doi = {10.1128/jmbe.00046-24},
pmid = {38888313},
issn = {1935-7877},
abstract = {The current and ongoing challenges brought on by climate change will require future scientists who have hands-on experience using advanced molecular techniques, can work with large data sets, and can make correlations between metadata and microbial diversity. A course-embedded research project can prepare students to answer complex research questions that might help plants adapt to climate change. The project described herein uses plants as a host to study the impact of climate change-induced drought on host-microbe interactions through next-generation DNA sequencing and analysis using a command-line program. Specifically, the project studies the impact of simulated drought on the rhizosphere microbiome of Fast Plants rapid cycling Brassica rapa using inexpensive greenhouse supplies and 16S rRNA V3/V4 Illumina sequencing. Data analysis is performed with the freely accessible Python-based microbiome bioinformatics platform QIIME 2.},
}

@article {pmid38887460,
year = {2024},
author = {Wang, E and Lu, Z and Rohani, ER and Ou, J and Tong, X and Han, R},
title = {Current and future distribution of Forsythia suspensa in China under climate change adopting the MaxEnt model.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1394799},
pmid = {38887460},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {This study evaluated the potential impact of climate change on the distribution of Forsythia suspensa, a valuable traditional Chinese medicinal plant, using the MaxEnt model integrated with Geographic Information System (GIS). By analyzing occurrence data from various databases and environmental variables including climate and soil factors, we forecasted the present and future (2050s and 2070s) habitat suitability of F. suspensa under different greenhouse gas emission scenarios (RCP8.5, RCP4.5, RCP2.6). Results indicated that the suitable habitats for F. suspensa were primarily located in North, East, Central, Northwest, and Southwest China, with a significant potential expansion of suitable habitats anticipated by the 2070s, particularly under the high emission scenario. The study identified precipitation and temperature as the primary environmental drivers impacting the distribution of F. suspensa. Furthermore, a northward shift in the centroid of suitable habitats under future climate scenarios suggested a potential migration response to global warming. This work provides crucial insights into the future conservation and cultivation strategies for F. suspensa amidst changing climatic conditions.},
}