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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Humans
*Climate Change
Pediatricians/education
Pediatrics/education

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

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

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

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

@article {pmid39170409,
year = {2024},
author = {Solaja, S and Kolawole, A and Awe, T and Oriade, O and Ayojimi, W and Ojo, I and Nayan, G and Adedayo, R and Etta-Oyong, S and Olasehinde, F and Asemokhai, O and Nsikak, I},
title = {Assessment of smallholder rice farmers' adaptation strategies to climate change in Kebbi state, Nigeria.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {10},
number = {15},
pages = {e35384},
pmid = {39170409},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {The future of food production in Nigeria where smallholding agriculture is prevalent is threatened by climate change. Despite the threats, Nigeria has no specific plan or policy to combat it. Therefore, understanding how smallholder farmers adjust to the changing climate and the factors that influence their adaptation choices will facilitate developing a policy to tackle climate change. This study therefore evaluates climate change adaptation techniques among smallholder rice farmers in Kebbi state, Nigeria. The study employs a simple random sampling technique to select 345 respondents. The data was analysed using multivariate probit and ordered probit regression. The findings revealed that marital status, literacy, farm size, farming experience, major occupation, extension visits, amount of credit, and access to climate information influenced adaptation strategy choice. Furthermore, marital status, literacy, household size, farm size, extension visits, and access to climate information are crucial drivers of adoption intensity. This study concludes that smallholder rice farmers in the study area adopt several practices to cope with climate change, however, farmers' intensity of adoption is low. This study recommends that stakeholders in the food systems in the study area should consider literacy, farm size, extension service, credits, and climate information in designing viable policies toward combating the vagaries of climate.},
}

@article {pmid39170376,
year = {2024},
author = {Demir, MÖ and Gök Demir, Z and Karakaya, Ç and Erendağ Sümer, F},
title = {Global warming communicative actions of publics in Türkiye: Utilizing fuzzy rule based system.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {10},
number = {15},
pages = {e35380},
pmid = {39170376},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {The effectiveness of government policies and environmental initiatives to mitigate global warming relies heavily on public support, which is closely tied to public perception and awareness. Despite the scientific evidence communicated, the public remains reluctant to take preventive measures against global warming. The aim of the paper is to investigate the communicative actions of publics proposed as in the situational theory of problem solving to understand publics' communicative actions towards global warming. The paper utilizes a fuzzy rule-based system approach to analyze the communicative actions of publics to reveal non-linear relationships; whereas previous studies mostly used linear statistical analysis. The paper provides a deeper understanding into the interplay between problem recognition, constraint recognition, and involvement in shaping information behavior. The results show that the communicative actions of the publics are at a low-to-moderate level. The paper's interesting finding is the nonlinear effects of constraint recognition on communicative action about global warming. Contrary to the current literature, it was found out that the dominant factor that may convince public to start taking action towards global warming seems to be recognizing being constrained at a moderate level. Based on the results, it is suggested for policy makers and communication strategists to mitigate the negative outcomes of global warming by integrating environmental issues into education at all levels and collaborating with non-governmental organizations for national awareness campaigns which focus on increasing public problem recognition and involvement.},
}

@article {pmid39170312,
year = {2024},
author = {Adom, PK},
title = {The socioeconomic impact of climate change in developing countries over the next decades: A literature survey.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {10},
number = {15},
pages = {e35134},
pmid = {39170312},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {Extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and shifting rainfall patterns pose significant threats to developing countries with fragile social, economic, and political structures. While research has intensified on socioeconomic impacts of climate change, existing survey studies exhibit substantial scope variations and seldom concurrently analyze these impacts, hindering policy coordination. This study reviews literature on the broad spectrum of socioeconomic impacts of climate change to discern trends and underscore areas requiring additional attention. The survey unveils that, across various socioeconomic indicators, the most vulnerable groups bear a disproportionate burden of climate change, with long-term impacts forecasted to surpass medium-term effects. Adaptation and mitigation options are feasible but must be tailored to local contexts.},
}

@article {pmid39170220,
year = {2024},
author = {Nagesh, P and Gassmann, M and Eitzinger, J and de Boer, HJ and Edelenbosch, OY and van Vuuren, DP and Dekker, SC},
title = {Modelling the impacts of climate change on agrochemical fate and transport by water on a catchment scale.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {10},
number = {15},
pages = {e35669},
pmid = {39170220},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {The export of agrochemicals and their transformation products (TPs) following their application in the agricultural fields poses a threat to water quality. Future changes in climatic conditions (e.g. extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall or extended dry periods) could alter the degradation and mobility of agrochemicals. In this research, we use an integrated modelling framework to understand the impact of extreme climate events on the fate and transport of the agrochemical S-Metolachlor and two of its TPs (M-OXA, Metolachlor Oxanilic Acid and M-ESA, Metolachlor Ethyl Sulfonic Acid). This is done by coupling climate model outputs to the Zin-AgriTra agrochemical reactive transport model in four simulation scenarios. 1) Reference (2015-2018), 2) Very dry (2038-2041), 3) Very wet (2054-2057) and 4) High temperature (2096-2099) conditions of a selected RCP8.5 based regional climate scenario. The modelling framework is tested on an agricultural catchment, Wulka, in Burgenland, Austria. The model results indicate that 13-14 % of applied S-Metolachlor is retained in the soil, and around 85 % is degraded into TPs in the different scenarios. In very dry and high-temperature scenarios, degradation is higher, and hence, there is less S-Metolachlor in the soil. However, a large share of formed M-OXA and M-ESA are retained in the soil, which is transported via overland and groundwater flow, leading to a build-up effect in M-OXA and M-ESA river concentrations over the years. Though a small share of S-Metolachlor and TPs are transported to rivers, their river export is affected by the intensity and amount of rainfall. The very wet and high-temperature scenarios show higher S-Metolachlor and TP concentrations at the catchment outlet due to higher river discharge. The reference scenario shows higher river peak concentrations associated with higher overland flow caused by measured hourly rainfall compared to disaggregated daily precipitation data in the other scenarios.},
}

@article {pmid39170213,
year = {2024},
author = {Ullah, N and Chao, L and Khan, TU and Sai, WL and Yazhuo, Z and Khan, IA and Hassan, MA and Hu, Y},
title = {Insights into climate change dynamics: A tourism climate index-based evaluation of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {10},
number = {15},
pages = {e35315},
pmid = {39170213},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {The tourism industry is a significant contribution to the economy of many countries, including Pakistan. However, its activities often have a negative impact on the environment, particularly related to climate change. Notably, Pakistan ranks fifth among countries most affected by climate change, which requires a targeted analysis of the tourism sector to determine its potential impacts. Despite the critical nature of this issue, there is currently a lack of research that examines how climate change specifically impacts Pakistan's tourism industry. This study aims to address this gap by using the Tourism Climate Index (TCI) to assess the impact of climate change on the suitability of different tourism locations across the country. Our results show that popular tourist destinations such as Gilgit-Baltistan experience their peak season in the warmer third quarter (summer), which corresponds to the highest observed TCI values. This suggests that warmer temperatures could boost tourism activity and spending in these regions. Furthermore, our analysis shows that air temperature plays a crucial role in determining tourist comfort levels and significantly influences tourists' TCI values and sensory experiences. The results of this study show that the TCI methodology can be an effective tool for further research into the geographical impacts of climate change on tourism. By identifying necessary changes due to climatic changes, future studies could provide valuable insights into how the tourism industry can adapt to and reduce its environmental footprint.},
}

@article {pmid39169175,
year = {2024},
author = {Bolinesi, F and Rossetti, E and Mangoni, O},
title = {Phytoplankton dynamics in a shellfish farming lagoon in a deltaic system threatened by ongoing climate change.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {14},
number = {1},
pages = {19424},
pmid = {39169175},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Phytoplankton/growth & development/metabolism ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; *Shellfish ; *Biomass ; Bivalvia/growth & development/physiology ; Aquaculture/methods ; Ecosystem ; Food Chain ; Rivers/chemistry ; },
abstract = {Global climate change has generated an increasing number of environmental problems, especially in Mediterranean coastal areas, such as the Po Delta (PD), where shellfish production has undergone an overall decline because of strong environmental changes. The present study is centred on assessing the fundamental ecological aspects in one of the most crucial European shellfish production lagoons, Sacca degli Scardovari (SC), addressing phytoplankton community parameters directly affecting shellfish production, namely, chemotaxonomic composition, size fractions, and total biomass, in relation to the physicochemical properties of the water column and mussel filtering activity. Our findings suggest that the phytoplankton community structure, its role within the lagoon food web and its production cycles depend on two distinct allogenic inputs, which shape the community differently and exert substantial control on shellfish production. At the same time, the suspended mussel biomass strongly controls the phytoplankton size composition, as their growth is largely supported by nanophytoplankton. As the Po River collects the drainage waters of the Italian side of the entire Alpine Arch, the phytoplankton dynamics reported here represent a useful baseline for further addressing issues of climatic changes affecting lagoon ecology. We believe that our study presents an innovative tool for the planning and management of interventions aimed at enhancing national mussel production without neglecting aspects of environmental protection or the integrity of the coastal system, with significant scientific implications.},
}

*Phytoplankton/growth & development/metabolism
*Climate Change
Animals
*Shellfish
*Biomass
Bivalvia/growth & development/physiology
Aquaculture/methods
Ecosystem
Food Chain
Rivers/chemistry

@article {pmid39169040,
year = {2024},
author = {Djibrilla, ASM and Rabani, A and Illyassou, KM and Issa, SM and Abdourahimou, KN and Abdoulkader, AH and Aissetou, DY},
title = {Improving tomatoes quality in the Sahel through organic cultivation under photovoltaic greenhouse as a climate change adaptation and mitigation strategy.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {14},
number = {1},
pages = {19396},
pmid = {39169040},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Solanum lycopersicum/growth & development ; *Climate Change ; Organic Agriculture/methods ; Temperature ; Fruit/growth & development ; Crops, Agricultural/growth & development ; },
abstract = {Climate change negative impacts on food production systems have forced large scale food producers to make available less healthy products. Although available on the markets, tomatoes are no more tasting as they used to be and providing fewer nutrients compared to then. This study investigates and compares the quality and yield of organic tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) produced in an insect net covered photovoltaic greenhouse against ambient production. Plant's physical characteristics were measured, yields and nutrient content were found at harvest, and environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, solar irradiance and CO2) were recorded. Plants grew as high as 160 cm inside the greenhouse under an average afternoon temperature of 30.71 °C and a vapor pressure deficit (VPD) of 1.88 kPa against outside plant growth of 72 cm height under averages of 36.04 °C and 3.05 kPa. Although, inside greenhouse tomatoes were physically more attractive and firm with two times healthier tomatoes (98%), 52.39% higher content in protein, 13.31% more minerals and 13.19% more dry matter than outside tomatoes, the yield from outside environment was 4.57 times higher than that of inside due to probably the used crop variety adapted to the harsh climate. Using a crop variety optimum for greenhouse, increasing ventilation and using better fertilizers with enough irrigation could help increase productivity while keeping high fruit quality inside the greenhouse, leading to healthier fruits for food security in the Sahel.},
}

*Solanum lycopersicum/growth & development
*Climate Change
Organic Agriculture/methods
Temperature
Fruit/growth & development
Crops, Agricultural/growth & development

@article {pmid39168688,
year = {2024},
author = {Xu, YL and Zhao, YP and Zhao, YQ and Yang, WL and Zheng, MT and Wang, YX and Liu, S and He, J and Su, GJ and Wang, J and Han, XH and Yang, GH and Ren, CJ},
title = {[Changes in Soil Organic Carbon Density and Its Response to Climate Change and Human Activities Before and After the Grain for Green Project on the Loess Plateau].},
journal = {Huan jing ke xue= Huanjing kexue},
volume = {45},
number = {8},
pages = {4696-4708},
doi = {10.13227/j.hjkx.202310082},
pmid = {39168688},
issn = {0250-3301},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Soil/chemistry ; China ; *Carbon/analysis ; Organic Chemicals/analysis ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Human Activities ; Forests ; Ecosystem ; Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Altitude ; Grassland ; Carbon Sequestration ; Humans ; Crops, Agricultural/growth & development ; },
abstract = {Accurately assessing the changes in soil organic carbon storage （SOCS） before and after the Grain for Green Project （GFG） in the Loess Plateau （LP） and exploring the relationship between its spatial and temporal distribution and the influencing factors were important references for the development of regional recycling as well as the formulation of ecological protection policies. Based on the data of climate, human activities, and SOCD in the surface （0-20 cm） and deep （0-100 cm） soil before and after GFG in the LP from 2001 to 2020, we investigated the changes in SOCD at different spatial and temporal scales by using the methods of trend analysis, the kriging method, and variance partitioning analysis. The results showed that： ① Before and after the GFG, the surface SOCS of the whole region increased by 8 338.7×10[4] t； the deep SOCS increased by 1 160.02×10[4] t. ② In each bioclimatic subregion, the whole-region average SOCD of Ⅰ （Semi-Humid Forest Region）, Ⅱ （Semi-Humid Semi-Arid Forest and Grassland Region）, and Ⅲ （Semi-Arid Typical Grassland Region） showed a significant increasing trend, with a decreasing trend in Ⅳ （arid semi-arid desert grassland area） and Ⅴ （arid desert area）. ③ The average surface SOCS increase in different ecosystems was ranked as follows： cropland > grassland > woodland > shrubs > bare land and sparse vegetation. The deep soil increase was ranked as follows： grassland > cropland > woodland > shrubs > bare land and sparse vegetation. ④ Climate factors were the most important driving factors for changes in SOCD； the annual average temperature and precipitation were significantly positively correlated with changes in SOCD. The results of the study could provide data support for regional ecological management and land use policy formulation to promote high quality development of the ecological environment in the LP.},
}

*Climate Change
*Soil/chemistry
China
*Carbon/analysis
Organic Chemicals/analysis
Conservation of Natural Resources
Human Activities
Forests
Ecosystem
Environmental Monitoring/methods
Altitude
Grassland
Carbon Sequestration
Humans
Crops, Agricultural/growth & development

@article {pmid39168009,
year = {2024},
author = {Shehadeh, A and Alshboul, O and Tamimi, M},
title = {Integrating climate change predictions into infrastructure degradation modelling using advanced markovian frameworks to enhanced resilience.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {368},
number = {},
pages = {122234},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122234},
pmid = {39168009},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {This study introduces a prognostic model that quantifies infrastructure degradation in highway systems, incorporating the impacts of climate change using an advanced Markovian framework. By assimilating extensive historical maintenance records and detailed climatic data, the model employs a multi-tiered exponential erosion risk framework to enhance predictive accuracy. Our findings indicate a 15-20% acceleration in degradation rates under projected climate scenarios, emphasizing the necessity for climate-adaptive infrastructure management strategies. Utilizing maximal likelihood estimation, the model corrects sample distortion biases, resulting in a 30% improvement in the accuracy of degradation forecasts compared to conventional models. This accuracy enables maintenance cost savings of up to 25% by optimizing repair timings, thus avoiding premature interventions and reducing costs associated with reactive maintenance strategies. The validated model provides a robust tool for strategic planning and adaptive maintenance of highway systems, promoting resilient infrastructure management in the face of evolving climatic conditions. This research ensures that infrastructure professionals can anticipate and mitigate the impacts of climate change, optimizing maintenance budgets and extending the service life of highway assets.},
}

@article {pmid39167599,
year = {2024},
author = {McDermott, A},
title = {Climate change is drying out canopy plants-that could mean less water for the entire rainforest.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {121},
number = {35},
pages = {e2415456121},
doi = {10.1073/pnas.2415456121},
pmid = {39167599},
issn = {1091-6490},
}

@article {pmid39166686,
year = {2024},
author = {Saldivar, I and Vammen, K},
title = {Tropical dry forests, water, biodiversity and the challenges of climate change in Nicaragua.},
journal = {Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia},
volume = {84},
number = {},
pages = {e280001},
doi = {10.1590/1519-6984.280001},
pmid = {39166686},
issn = {1678-4375},
mesh = {Nicaragua ; *Biodiversity ; *Climate Change ; *Forests ; *Tropical Climate ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Humans ; },
abstract = {The Tropical Dry Forests of Nicaragua located mainly in the Pacific and Central-North zones play an essential role in maintaining resources such as water and the special biodiversity of this vulnerable ecosystem now under pressure from land-use changes and climate change These resources are essential to the well-being of the population as the main aquifers of the country are located in this area along with ecosystem services of this now heavily fragmented forest ecosystem. The ongoing influence of climate change along with land-use changes have caused the growth of arid zones in all of Central America. These on-going land use changes are lowering the resilience to the present and future climate change. Individual efforts to sustainable management of the forests are mentioned but it is nonetheless urgent to introduce wider and more intensive sustainable forestry and watershed management under a well-planned strategy based on findings of scientific research. The importance of the interrelationship between water and forests in the management of sustainable forest ecosystems will be stressed.},
}

Nicaragua
*Biodiversity
*Climate Change
*Forests
*Tropical Climate
Conservation of Natural Resources
Humans

@article {pmid39166147,
year = {2024},
author = {Speck, CL and DiPietro Mager, NA and Mager, JN},
title = {Pharmacy Interns' Perception of Climate Change and Its Impact on Health.},
journal = {Innovations in pharmacy},
volume = {15},
number = {2},
pages = {},
pmid = {39166147},
issn = {2155-0417},
abstract = {Background: The effects of climate change are major threats to health and well-being. While the profession of pharmacy can make a difference through patient care activities, sustainability, and advocacy, literature detailing U.S. pharmacist and student pharmacist views on this topic is scant. Objectives: To assess Ohio pharmacy interns' knowledge and beliefs regarding climate change and human health as well as its relevance to pharmacy practice and education, and to compare and contrast their perceptions with those of Ohio pharmacists previously surveyed. Methods: An anonymous 31-item electronic survey was emailed to a random sample of 500 pharmacy interns registered in Ohio with questions regarding climate change and health, climate change policy, potential roles for pharmacists and pharmacy interns, pharmacy education, and demographics. Data were analyzed using descriptive and nonparametric statistics, and responses collected from this study were compared with those from the Ohio pharmacist study conducted the previous year. Results: Ninety-two interns completed the survey. The majority of respondents thought climate change is happening (87%), will harm human health in their community (68%), and is relevant to pharmacists or pharmacy practice (62%). Compared to registered pharmacists, pharmacy interns more often acknowledged these statements and more often identified roles in climate action. Sixty-two percent somewhat or strongly agreed that there should be more education about climate change and health in the pharmacy curriculum. Conclusion: The majority of Ohio pharmacy interns participating in this survey recognized the impact of climate change on health, believed they have roles in mitigating its effects, and wanted to learn more about it. As these are the first data assessing U.S. pharmacy interns' perceptions of this topic, additional studies should be performed in other parts of the country. Increased education among student pharmacists may help propel the pharmacy profession to take the lead in climate action and sustainability.},
}

@article {pmid39165541,
year = {2024},
author = {Chmura, HE and Olson, LE and Murdoch, R and Fraik, AK and Jackson, S and McKelvey, KS and Koenig, R and Pilgrim, KL and DeCesare, N and Schwartz, MK},
title = {Climate change differentially alters distribution of two marten species in a hybrid zone.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {14},
number = {8},
pages = {e70181},
pmid = {39165541},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Species' ranges are shifting rapidly with climate change, altering the composition of biological communities and interactions within and among species. Hybridization is among the species interactions that may change markedly with climate change, yet it is understudied relative to others. We used non-invasive genetic detections to build a maximum entropy species distribution model and investigate the factors that delimit the present and future ranges of American marten (Martes americana) and Pacific marten (Martes caurina) in a contact zone in the Northern Rockies. We found that climate change will decrease the suitable habitat predicted for both species, as well as the amount of overlap in predicted suitable habitat between the species. Interestingly, predicted suitable habitat for Pacific marten extended further north in the study region than our genetic detections for the species, suggesting that biotic factors, such as interactions with American marten, may affect the realized range of this species. Our results suggest that future work investigating the interactions among biotic and abiotic factors that influence hybrid zone dynamics is important for predicting the futures of these two species in this area under climate change.},
}

@article {pmid39164035,
year = {2024},
author = {Dyer, C},
title = {GP who was jailed over climate change protests is suspended for three months.},
journal = {BMJ (Clinical research ed.)},
volume = {386},
number = {},
pages = {q1829},
doi = {10.1136/bmj.q1829},
pmid = {39164035},
issn = {1756-1833},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; General Practitioners ; Dissent and Disputes ; },
}

Humans
*Climate Change
General Practitioners
Dissent and Disputes

@article {pmid39163749,
year = {2024},
author = {Shokri, M and Lezzi, L and Basset, A},
title = {The seasonal response of metabolic rate to projected climate change scenarios in aquatic amphipods.},
journal = {Journal of thermal biology},
volume = {124},
number = {},
pages = {103941},
doi = {10.1016/j.jtherbio.2024.103941},
pmid = {39163749},
issn = {0306-4565},
abstract = {The responses of organisms to climate change are mediated primarily by its impact on their metabolic rates, which, in turn, drive various biological and ecological processes. Although there have been numerous seminal studies on the sensitivity of metabolic rate to temperature, little is empirically known about how this rate responds to seasonal temperature ranges and beyond under conservative IPCC climate change scenarios. Here, we measured the SMR of the aquatic amphipod, Gammarus insensibilis, which served as our subject species, with body masses ranging from 0.20 to 7.74 mg ash free weight. We assessed the response of the SMR across nine temperature levels ranging from 12 to 30.2 °C. These temperatures match seasonal temperature norms, with an incremental increase of 0.6-1.2 °C above each seasonal baseline, as projected for the years 2040 and 2100 under the modest climate change scenarios. Overall, our findings showed that the effect of temperature on SMR varies with body mass, as indicated by a negative size-temperature interaction, with larger conspecifics exhibiting less sensitivity to temperature changes than smaller ones. From the cold to warm season, the SMR increased by an average of 14% °C[-1], with increases of 18.4% °C[-1] in smaller individuals and 11.4% °C[-1] in larger ones. The SMR of smaller individuals peaked at a 0.6 °C increase from the current summer baseline (15.08% °C[-1], Q10 = 4.2), while in larger ones it peaked with a 1.2 °C increase beyond autumn temperatures (14.9% °C[-1], Q10 = 3.9). However, at temperatures reflecting global warming that exceed summer temperatures, the SMR of larger individuals levelled off, while that of smaller ones continued to increase. Overall, our findings suggest that smaller-sized individuals have a broader thermal window for SMR performance, while the SMR of larger-sized ones will become increasingly constrained at summer temperatures as those summer temperatures become hotter.},
}

@article {pmid39163236,
year = {2024},
author = {Rasmussen, S},
title = {Climate Change Is Changing Astronomy: Astronomy's future may be slipping away-one climate disaster at a time.},
journal = {Scientific American},
volume = {331},
number = {2},
pages = {75},
doi = {10.1038/scientificamerican092024-6SrJw3yKjhZ6Wl79HIPJKd},
pmid = {39163236},
issn = {0036-8733},
}

@article {pmid39162042,
year = {2024},
author = {Sojitra, M and Corney, S and Hemer, M and Hamilton, S and McInnes, J and Thalmann, S and Lea, MA},
title = {Traversing the land-sea interface: A climate change risk assessment of terrestrially breeding marine predators.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {30},
number = {8},
pages = {e17452},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.17452},
pmid = {39162042},
issn = {1365-2486},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Risk Assessment ; Predatory Behavior ; Antarctic Regions ; Spheniscidae/physiology ; Food Chain ; },
abstract = {Terrestrially breeding marine predators have experienced shifts in species distribution, prey availability, breeding phenology, and population dynamics due to climate change worldwide. These central-place foragers are restricted within proximity of their breeding colonies during the breeding season, making them highly susceptible to any changes in both marine and terrestrial environments. While ecologists have developed risk assessments to evaluate climate risk in various contexts, these often overlook critical breeding biology data. To address this knowledge gap, we developed a trait-based risk assessment framework, focusing on the breeding season and applying it to marine predators breeding in parts of Australian territory and Antarctica. Our objectives were to quantify climate change risk, identify specific threats, and establish an adaptable assessment framework. The assessment considered 25 criteria related to three risk components: vulnerability, exposure, and hazard, while accounting for uncertainty. We employed a scoring system that integrated a systematic literature review and expert elicitation for the hazard criteria. Monte Carlo sensitivity analysis was conducted to identify key factors contributing to overall risk. We identified shy albatross (Thalassarche cauta), southern rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome), Australian fur seals (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus), and Australian sea lions (Neophoca cinerea) with high climate urgency. Species breeding in lower latitudes, as well as certain eared seal, albatross, and penguin species, were particularly at risk. Hazard and exposure explained the most variation in relative risk, outweighing vulnerability. Key climate hazards affecting most species include extreme weather events, changes in habitat suitability, and prey availability. We emphasise the need for further research, focusing on at-risk species, and filling knowledge gaps (less-studied hazards, and/or species) to provide a more accurate and robust climate change risk assessment. Our findings offer valuable insights for conservation efforts, given that monitoring and implementing climate adaptation strategies for land-dependent marine predators is more feasible during their breeding season.},
}

Animals
*Climate Change
Risk Assessment
Predatory Behavior
Antarctic Regions
Spheniscidae/physiology
Food Chain

@article {pmid39161487,
year = {2024},
author = {Rathor, AA and Lin, M and MacArthur, RD},
title = {Impact of Climate Change on Cellulitis: A Literature Review.},
journal = {Cureus},
volume = {16},
number = {7},
pages = {e64958},
pmid = {39161487},
issn = {2168-8184},
abstract = {Climate change is a phenomenon that has had, and will continue to have, wide-ranging effects on the world in both the near and distant future. With regards to human health, research has demonstrated the impact of climate change on heat-related illness, mental health, and vector-borne infectious diseases. Through a review of the literature, this paper aims to elucidate both current and future consequences of climate change on cellulitis, a type of skin infection that is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and cost. Factors such as elevated temperature, pollution, rising sea levels, and the increased frequency of natural disasters pose an alarming risk for the increased proliferation of infections such as cellulitis. Lastly, in light of these trends, this paper will address potential strategies individuals can implement to reduce the effects of climate change on cellulitis.},
}

@article {pmid39161269,
year = {2024},
author = {Arriaga, O and Wawrzynkowski, P and Muguerza, N and Díez, I and González, J and Gorostiaga, JM and Quintano, E and Becerro, MA},
title = {Thermal refugia reinforce macroalgal resilience against climate change in the southeastern Bay of Biscay.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {30},
number = {8},
pages = {e17481},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.17481},
pmid = {39161269},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {RTI2018-098970-B-I00//Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación/ ; PRE_2022_2_0127//Eusko Jaurlaritza/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Refugium ; *Temperature ; *Seaweed/physiology ; Bays ; Ecosystem ; Biodiversity ; },
abstract = {Rising global temperatures present unprecedented challenges to marine ecosystems, demanding a profound understanding of their ecological dynamics for effective conservation strategies. Over a comprehensive macroalgal assessment spanning three decades, we investigated the spatiotemporal evolution of shallow-water benthic communities in the southern Bay of Biscay, uncovering climate-resilient areas amidst the ongoing phase shift in the region. Our investigation identified seven locations serving as potential climate refugia, where cold-affinity, canopy-forming macroalgal species persisted and community structure was similar to that observed in 1991. We unveiled a clear association between the emergence of these refugia, sea surface temperature (SST), and the Community Temperature Index, positioning SST as a significant driver of the observed phase shift in the region. Warming processes, defined as tropicalization (increase of warm-affinity species) and deborealization (decrease of cold-affinity species), were prominent outside refugia. In contrast, cooling processes, defined as borealization (increase of cold-affinity species) and detropicalization (decrease of warm-affinity species), prevailed inside refugia. Refugia exhibited approximately 35% lower warming processes compared to non-refuge areas. This resulted in a dominance of warm-affinity species outside refugia, contrasting with the stability observed within refugia. The persistence of canopy-forming species in refuge areas significantly contributed to maintaining ecosystem diversity and stability. These findings underscored the pivotal role of climate refugia in mitigating climate-driven impacts. Prioritizing the protection and restoration of these refugia can foster resilience and ensure the preservation of biodiversity for future generations. Our study illustrates the importance of refining our understanding of how marine ecosystems respond to climate change, offering actionable insights essential for informed conservation strategies and sustainable environmental management.},
}

*Climate Change
*Refugium
*Temperature
*Seaweed/physiology
Bays
Ecosystem
Biodiversity

@article {pmid39159575,
year = {2024},
author = {Guo, J and Xie, J and Liu, X and Yang, T},
title = {How do global value chains respond to climate change? A case study of Chinese manufacturing firms.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {368},
number = {},
pages = {122083},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122083},
pmid = {39159575},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {This study investigates climate risk and its effects on global value chain (GVC) participation, with a focus on the impact of drought on the export value-added ratio (DVAR) of Chinese manufacturing firms. Using fixed effects (FE) and system GMM models, the main findings are: Drought significantly reduces manufacturing firms' DVAR, with the lagged dependent variable showing a strong persistence effect and an even greater impact in the second lag period. This impact varies based on the firm's location, the complexity of its value chain, and its ability to adapt to and mitigate climate change effects. Strategies such as improving operational efficiency, investing in sustainable technologies, and enhancing competitiveness in developed markets may help mitigate or reverse the adverse effects of climate change on these firms. Additionally, significant industry and regional differences are observed, with the Northeast, East, and South China regions being most severely affected by drought. Global innovation value chains and regional processing value chains are significantly negatively impacted, while labor-intensive value chains are affected only in the current period. These findings provide new insights into the economic impacts of climate change and offer a basis for policymakers to develop strategies that help firms adapt to and mitigate climate risks.},
}

@article {pmid39159317,
year = {2024},
author = {Rosenzweig, B and Montalto, FA and Orton, P and Kaatz, J and Maher, N and Kleyman, J and Chen, Z and Sanderson, E and Adhikari, N and McPhearson, T and Herreros-Cantis, P},
title = {NPCC4: Climate change and New York City's flood risk.},
journal = {Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/nyas.15175},
pmid = {39159317},
issn = {1749-6632},
abstract = {This chapter of the New York City Panel on Climate Change 4 (NPCC4) report provides a comprehensive description of the different types of flood hazards (pluvial, fluvial, coastal, groundwater, and compound) facing New York City and provides climatological context that can be utilized, along with climate change projections, to support flood risk management (FRM). Previous NPCC reports documented coastal flood hazards and presented trends in historical and future precipitation and sea level but did not comprehensively assess all the city's flood hazards. Previous NPCC reports also discussed the implications of floods on infrastructure and the city's residents but did not review the impacts of flooding on the city's natural and nature-based systems (NNBSs). This-the NPCC's first report focused on all drivers of flooding-describes and profiles historical examples of each type of flood and summarizes previous and ongoing research regarding exposure, vulnerability, and risk management, including with NNBS and nonstructural measures.},
}

@article {pmid39159145,
year = {2024},
author = {Meherali, S and Nisa, S and Aynalem, YA and Kennedy, M and Salami, B and Adjorlolo, S and Ali, P and Silva, KL and Aziato, L and Richter, S and Lassi, ZS},
title = {Impact of climate change on maternal health outcomes: An evidence gap map review.},
journal = {PLOS global public health},
volume = {4},
number = {8},
pages = {e0003540},
pmid = {39159145},
issn = {2767-3375},
abstract = {Climate change poses unique challenges to maternal well-being and increases complications during pregnancy and childbirth globally. This evidence gap map (EGM) aims to identify gaps in existing knowledge and areas where further research related to climate change and its impact on maternal health is required. The following databases were searched individually from inception to present: Medline, EMBASE, and Global Health via OVID; Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) via EBSCOhost; Scopus; and organizational websites. In this EGM, we integrated 133 studies published in English, including qualitative, quantitative, reviews and grey literature that examined the impact of climate change on maternal health (women aged 15-45). We used Covidence to screen studies and Evidence for Policy and Practice Information (Eppi reviewer)/Eppi Mapper software to generate the EGM. Data extraction and qualitative appraisal of the studies was done using critical appraisal tools. The study protocol was registered in International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols (INPLASY) # INPLASY202370085. Out of 133 included studies, forty seven studies were of high quality, seventy nine moderate equality and seven low quality. This EGM found notable gaps in the literature regarding the distribution of research across regions. We found significant research in North America (51) and Asia (40 studies). However, Africa and the Caribbean had fewer studies, highlighting potential disparities in research attention and resources. Moreover, while the impact of extreme heat emerged as a prominent factor impacting maternal well-being, there is a need for further investigation into other climate-related factors such as drought. Additionally, while preterm stillbirth and maternal mortality have gained attention, there is an overlook of malnutrition and food insecurity indicators that require attention in future research. The EGM identifies existing research gaps in climate change and maternal health. It emphasizes the need for global collaboration and targeted interventions to address disparities and inform climate-responsive policies.},
}

@article {pmid39158113,
year = {2024},
author = {Li, L and Lu, C and Winiwarter, W and Tian, H and Canadell, JG and Ito, A and Jain, AK and Kou-Giesbrecht, S and Pan, S and Pan, N and Shi, H and Sun, Q and Vuichard, N and Ye, S and Zaehle, S and Zhu, Q},
title = {Enhanced nitrous oxide emission factors due to climate change increase the mitigation challenge in the agricultural sector.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {30},
number = {8},
pages = {e17472},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.17472},
pmid = {39158113},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {1903722//Armenian National Science and Education Fund/ ; //OECD Co-operative Research Program fellowship/ ; 2023-67019-39252//USDA AFRI/ ; 1945036//NSF CAREER/ ; },
mesh = {*Nitrous Oxide/analysis ; *Climate Change ; *Agriculture/methods ; *Fertilizers/analysis ; Models, Theoretical ; Nitrogen/analysis ; Machine Learning ; Soil/chemistry ; },
abstract = {Effective nitrogen fertilizer management is crucial for reducing nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions while ensuring food security within planetary boundaries. However, climate change might also interact with management practices to alter N2O emission and emission factors (EFs), adding further uncertainties to estimating mitigation potentials. Here, we developed a new hybrid modeling framework that integrates a machine learning model with an ensemble of eight process-based models to project EFs under different climate and nitrogen policy scenarios. Our findings reveal that EFs are dynamically modulated by environmental changes, including climate, soil properties, and nitrogen management practices. Under low-ambition nitrogen regulation policies, EF would increase from 1.18%-1.22% in 2010 to 1.27%-1.34% by 2050, representing a relative increase of 4.4%-11.4% and exceeding the IPCC tier-1 EF of 1%. This trend is particularly pronounced in tropical and subtropical regions with high nitrogen inputs, where EFs could increase by 0.14%-0.35% (relative increase of 11.9%-17%). In contrast, high-ambition policies have the potential to mitigate the increases in EF caused by climate change, possibly leading to slight decreases in EFs. Furthermore, our results demonstrate that global EFs are expected to continue rising due to warming and regional drying-wetting cycles, even in the absence of changes in nitrogen management practices. This asymmetrical influence of nitrogen fertilizers on EFs, driven by climate change, underscores the urgent need for immediate N2O emission reductions and further assessments of mitigation potentials. This hybrid modeling framework offers a computationally efficient approach to projecting future N2O emissions across various climate, soil, and nitrogen management scenarios, facilitating socio-economic assessments and policy-making efforts.},
}

*Nitrous Oxide/analysis
*Climate Change
*Agriculture/methods
*Fertilizers/analysis
Models, Theoretical
Nitrogen/analysis
Machine Learning
Soil/chemistry

@article {pmid39157905,
year = {2024},
author = {Terán, F and Vives-Peris, V and Gómez-Cadenas, A and Pérez-Clemente, RM},
title = {Facing climate change: plant stress mitigation strategies in agriculture.},
journal = {Physiologia plantarum},
volume = {176},
number = {4},
pages = {e14484},
doi = {10.1111/ppl.14484},
pmid = {39157905},
issn = {1399-3054},
support = {TED2021-129795B-I00//European Union-NextGenerationEU/ ; PRE2020-093757//MCIN/ ; ERDF "A way of making Europe"//MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/ ; PID2022-137825OB-I00//MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Stress, Physiological ; *Crops, Agricultural/physiology ; *Agriculture/methods ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses significant challenges to global agriculture, with rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events threatening crop yields. These changes exceed the adaptability thresholds of many crops, decreasing their yield and threatening food security. At plant physiological levels, climate change-induced stressors disrupt photosynthesis, growth, and reproductive processes, contributing to a reduced productivity. Furthermore, the negative impacts of climate change on agriculture are exacerbated by anthropogenic factors, with agriculture itself contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. To mitigate these challenges, various approaches have been explored. This work reviews the most important physical, chemical, and biological strategies most commonly used in a broad range of agricultural crops. Among physical strategies, increasing water use efficiency without yield reduction through different irrigation strategies, and the use of foliar treatments with reflective properties to mitigate the negative effects of different stresses have been proven to be effective. Concerning chemical approaches, the exogenous treatment of plants with chemicals induces existing molecular and physiological plant defense mechanisms, enhancing abiotic stress tolerance. Regarding biological treatments, plant inoculation with mycorrhiza and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) can improve enzymatic antioxidant capacity and mineral solubilization, favoring root and plant growth and enhance plant performance under stressful conditions. While these strategies provide valuable short- to medium-term solutions, there is a pressing need for new biotechnological approaches aimed at developing genotypes resistant to stressful conditions. Collaborative efforts among researchers, policymakers, and agricultural stakeholders are essential to ensure global food security in the face of ongoing climate challenges.},
}

*Climate Change
*Stress, Physiological
*Crops, Agricultural/physiology
*Agriculture/methods

@article {pmid39154184,
year = {2024},
author = {İlaslan, N and Şahin Orak, N},
title = {Relationship between nursing students' global climate change awareness, climate change anxiety and sustainability attitudes in nursing: a descriptive and cross-sectional study.},
journal = {BMC nursing},
volume = {23},
number = {1},
pages = {573},
pmid = {39154184},
issn = {1472-6955},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: As a major global health threat, climate change is an important issue for nurses who play a pivotal role in health protection and improvement, and in the development of climate-smart healthcare systems. Sustainability attitudes in nursing should be developed together with awareness and concern for climate change.

AIM: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between nursing students' global climate change awareness, climate change anxiety, and sustainability attitudes in nursing.

METHODS: This descriptive, correlational study was conducted with 289 nursing students at a state university. Data were collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, the Global Climate Change Awareness Scale, the Climate Change Anxiety Scale, and the Sustainability Attitudes in Nursing Survey. Mean and percentage distributions, the Independent Samples t-test, ANOVA test, Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data. The STROBE checklist was used to report this study.

RESULTS: Global climate change awareness of the nursing students was at a moderate level, and the levels of climate change anxiety and sustainability attitudes in nursing were above average. There was determined to be a moderate positive correlation between climate change awareness and sustainability attitude in nursing, between anxiety and sustainability attitude in nursing, and between climate change awareness and anxiety. Climate change awareness and anxiety explained 25.1% of the sustainability attitude in nursing.

CONCLUSIONS: The study provides evidence of the relationship between nursing students' global climate change awareness and anxiety, and sustainability attitudes in nursing. It can be recommended that climate change and sustainability awareness-raising content are integrated into the nursing curriculum. The development of a sustainability attitude in nursing will contribute to the development of sustainable and low-carbon healthcare practices.},
}

@article {pmid39153618,
year = {2024},
author = {Guo, WW and Jin, L and Liu, X and Wang, WT},
title = {Vulnerability and driving mechanism of four typical grasslands in China under the coupled impacts of climate change and human activities.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {951},
number = {},
pages = {175560},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175560},
pmid = {39153618},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Understanding of how different grasslands types respond to climate change and human activities across different spatial and temporal dimensions is crucial for devising effective strategies to prevent grasslands degradation. In this study, we developed a novel vulnerability assessment model for grasslands that intricately evaluates the combined impact of climate change and human activities. We then applied this model to analyze the vulnerability and driving mechanism of four representative Chinese grasslands to climate change and human activities. Our findings indicate that the vulnerability of the four grasslands would show a pattern of higher in the west and lower in the east under the influence of climate change alone. However, when human activities are factored in, the vulnerability across the four grasslands tends to homogenize, with human activities notably reducing the vulnerability of alpine grasslands in the west and, conversely, increasing the vulnerability of grasslands in the east. Furthermore, our study reveals distinct major environmental drivers of grasslands vulnerability across different regions. The two western alpine grasslands exhibit higher vulnerability to annual mean temperature and isothermality compared to the eastern temperate grasslands, while their vulnerability to precipitation of the coldest quarter is lower than that of the eastern temperate grasslands. These findings are helpful for understanding the multifaceted causes and mechanisms of grasslands degradation, providing a scientific foundation for the sustainable management and conservation of grassland resources.},
}

@article {pmid39153617,
year = {2024},
author = {Hu, J and Zheng, J and Lu, D and Dai, X and Wang, R and Zhu, Y and Park, BS and Li, C and Kim, JH and Guo, R and Wang, P},
title = {Mapping the main harmful algal species in the East China Sea (Yangtze River estuary) and their possible response to the Main ecological status and global climate change via a global vision.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {175527},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175527},
pmid = {39153617},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {The Yangtze River Estuary (YRE) is one of the areas in China most severely affected by harmful algal blooms (HABs). This study explored the distributive patterns of HABs in the YRE and how they are influenced by the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and other environmental factors. Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) was employed to detect and quantify the four predominant HAB species in the YRE, Karenia mikimotoi, Margalefidinium polykrikoides, Prorocentrum donghaiense, and Heterosigma akashiwo. Additionally, the study analyzed how turbidity, pH, salinity, and temperature influence these algae. Distribution of the four HAB species in the YRE area shows clear geographical variations: K. mikimotoi is predominantly found in the northwest and central sea areas, M. polykrikoides (East Asian Ribotype, EAR) is mainly distributed in the southeastern part, P. donghaiense is abundant in the northern regions, and H. akashiwo is especially prevalent at stations S26 and S27 in the northeastern part of the study area. HABs dominated by H. akashiwo and P. donghaiense were observed in the northeastern sea area of the YRE on July 22, 2020. Our study reveals that K. mikimotoi, M. polykrikoides (EAR), and P. donghaiense are mainly affected by turbidity, pH, and salinity, while temperature predominantly influences the blooms of H. akashiwo. Moreover, runoff in the YRE has a certain correlation with ENSO events, which may also impact the nutrient content of the region. The findings of this study illustrate the distributive patterns of the four HAB species under various ecological conditions in the YRE and emphasize the importance of establishing practical cases for future warning systems. To better understand how climate change affects HABs, exploring the link between ENSO and HABs is essential.},
}

@article {pmid39152531,
year = {2024},
author = {Diallo, AM and Ridde, V},
title = {Climate change and resilience of the Senegalese health system in the face of the floods in Keur Massar.},
journal = {The International journal of health planning and management},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1002/hpm.3846},
pmid = {39152531},
issn = {1099-1751},
support = {//Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement/ ; //Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires Étrangères/ ; },
abstract = {This article is based on the observation that the affected populations perceive existing community-based adaptation strategies to the health effects of floods differently. We explore the resilience of the local health system to climate change (CC) in Keur Massar (Senegal) using a monographic approach based on a qualitative survey of flooded households, health professionals, hygiene agents, community health actors, administrative and local authorities, agents from the Ministries of Health and Environment, and experts from the ecological and meteorological monitoring centre (n = 72). The effects of CC on health are modulated by financial, organisational, social and cultural factors. The effects of CC on health are modulated by traditionally praised by self-centred health governance, which is often based on standardisation of problems and thus not sufficiently attuned to local contexts, especially the climate vulnerability index (CVI) of households and health structures. Despite the existence of programs to combat the consequences of CC, the notorious lack of exhaustive mapping of areas with a high CVI hinders the effective management of the health of the affected populations. A typology of forms of mobility in the context of flooding-ground floor to the upper floor, borrowing a room, renting a flat, seasonal residence-reveals inequalities in access to care as well as specific health needs management of vector-borne diseases, discontinuity of maternal, newborn and child health care, and psychosocial assistance. The article outlines how a health territorialisation based on surveillance and response mechanisms can be co-constructed and made sustainable in areas with a high CVI. Integrating this approach into national health policies allows for equity in health systems efficiently and sustainably.},
}

@article {pmid39152020,
year = {2024},
author = {Perry, D and Mavrogianni, A and Pelham, C and Sisodiya, SM},
title = {Rare diseases: we need to think about climate change too.},
journal = {The Lancet. Neurology},
volume = {23},
number = {9},
pages = {857-858},
doi = {10.1016/S1474-4422(24)00333-8},
pmid = {39152020},
issn = {1474-4465},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Rare Diseases/therapy ; },
}

Humans
*Climate Change
*Rare Diseases/therapy

@article {pmid39151357,
year = {2024},
author = {Wu, J and Zhuang, Y and Dong, B and Wang, F and Yan, Y and Zhang, D and Liu, Z and Duan, X and Bo, Y and Peng, L},
title = {Spatial heterogeneity of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances caused by glacial melting in Tibetan Lake Nam Co due to global warming.},
journal = {Journal of hazardous materials},
volume = {478},
number = {},
pages = {135468},
doi = {10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135468},
pmid = {39151357},
issn = {1873-3336},
abstract = {Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in high-latitude polar regions and the Tibetan Plateau have received widespread international attention. Here, we measured 18 PFASs and 11 major isomers in the lake water, sediment, and surrounding runoff of Lake Nam Co in 2020. The concentrations of ultrashort-chain trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and perfluoropropanoic acid (PFPrA) and major isomers of perfluoooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluoooctane sulfonate acid (PFOS) in water bodies in high-latitude polar regions and the Tibetan Plateau are reported for the first time. The results showed that the concentration of ∑PFASs in glacial runoff was approximately 139 % greater than that in nonglacial runoff. The concentrations of ∑PFASs in the lake water and sediment in the southern lake with multiple glacial runoff events were approximately 113 % and 108 % higher, respectively, than those in the northern lake. The concentrations of short-chain perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) and ultrashort-chain TFA and PFPrA, which may be indicators of ice and snow melt, exhibited significant spatial heterogeneity. Overall, the spatial heterogeneity of PFAS concentrations in the water, sediment and surrounding runoff of Lake Nam Co may be caused mainly by glacial melting.},
}

@article {pmid39150738,
year = {2024},
author = {Brouillette, M},
title = {Medical Schools Are Updating Their Curricula as Climate Change Becomes Impossible to Ignore.},
journal = {JAMA},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1001/jama.2024.13506},
pmid = {39150738},
issn = {1538-3598},
}

@article {pmid39145905,
year = {2024},
author = {Rawat, MS and Rawat, PK and Belho, K},
title = {Geospatial AI solution to monitor and mitigate increasing adverse ecological and hydrological impacts of climate change in Uttarakhand Himalaya (India).},
journal = {Environmental science and pollution research international},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {39145905},
issn = {1614-7499},
support = {CSIR/ 13 (7179-A//Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India/ ; DST/SR/OY/A-04/91//Earth System Sciences Organization, Ministry of Earth Sciences/ ; },
abstract = {Though climate change and its adverse ecological and geohydrological impacts are being experienced across the world in all types of ecosystems but as far as the Himalaya mountain ecosystem is concerned, the rate of climate change and subsequent impacts have reached an alarming stage due to anthropogenic and technogenic intervention on natural process and now need most effective and less time taking management strategy. Addressing this burning environmental problem, a geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI) technique-based case study is presented here from one of the most densely populated and urbanized regions of Himalaya mountain, viz Uttarakhand Himalaya, which is also called central Himalaya. The results of the study suggest that due to quite a high rate of climate change, the climatic zones shifting towards higher altitudes at the average rate of 5.6 2 m/year, causing several adverse ecological impacts in terms of decreasing quality dense temperate forest cover (0.05%/year), snow cover (0.02%/year), water bodies (0.01%/year), agricultural land (0.31%/year), and horticultural land (0.01%/year). Conversion of these eco-friendly land use land cover into barren land, fallow land, and built-up land causes geohydrological consequences of climate change in terms of decreasing rainy days (1%/year), drying perennial springs (0.20%/year), perennial streams (0.11%/year), decreasing spring and stream discharge during non-monsoon season, increased extreme rainfall events (6-8%/year), and subsequent surface runoff during monsoon season. Further, the study advocates that the degraded geohydrological process has resulted in an increased frequency of disaster events (floods, cloudbursts, landslides. etc.) with a 3% (12 events) annual rate, causing great loss of environment, infrastructure, lives, and economy each year. Therefore, it has been very urgent to mitigate climate change and increase geohydrological disaster events through an integrated approach. Keep in view this, the present study proposed an integrated watershed management plan which is equally useful to be implemented across the Himalaya region and other similar ecosystems across the world.},
}

@article {pmid39145041,
year = {2024},
author = {Abedin, I and Mukherjee, T and Kim, AR and Lee, SR and Kim, HW and Kundu, S},
title = {Fragile futures: Evaluating habitat and climate change response of hog badgers (Mustelidae: Arctonyx) in the conservation landscape of mainland Asia.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {14},
number = {8},
pages = {e70160},
pmid = {39145041},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {The small mammalian fauna plays pivotal roles in ecosystem dynamics and as crucial biodiversity indicators. However, recent research has raised concerns about the decline of mammalian species due to climate change. Consequently, significant attention is directed toward studying various big flagship mammalian species for conservation. However, small mammals such as the hog badgers (Mustelidae: Arctonyx) remain understudied regarding the impacts of climate change in Asia. The present study offers a comprehensive analysis of climate change effects on two mainland hog badger species, utilizing ensemble species distribution modeling. Findings reveal concerning outcomes, as only 52% of the IUCN extent is deemed suitable for the Great Hog Badger (Arctonyx collaris) and a mere 17% is ideal for the Northern Hog Badger (Arctonyx albogularis). Notably, projections suggest a potential reduction of over 26% in suitable areas for both species under future climate scenarios, with the most severe decline anticipated in the high-emission scenario of SSP585. These declines translate into evident habitat fragmentation, particularly impacting A. collaris, whose patches shrink substantially, contrasting with the relatively stable patches of A. albogularis. However, despite their differences, niche overlap analysis reveals an intriguing increase in overlap between the two species, indicating potential ecological shifts. The study underscores the importance of integrating climate change and habitat fragmentation considerations into conservation strategies, urging a reassessment of the IUCN status of A. albogularis. The insights gained from this research are crucial for improving protection measures by ensuring adequate legal safeguards and maintaining ecological corridors between viable habitat patches, which are essential for the conservation of hog badgers across mainland Asia. Furthermore, emphasizing the urgency of proactive efforts, particularly in countries with suitable habitats can help safeguard these small mammalian species and their ecosystems from the detrimental impacts of climate change.},
}

@article {pmid39144799,
year = {2022},
author = {Atwoli, L and Erhabor, GE and Gbakima, AA and Haileamlak, A and Ntumba, JK and Kigera, J and Laybourn-Langton, L and Mash, B and Muhia, J and Mulaudzi, FM and Ofori-Adjei, D and Okonofua, F and Rashidian, A and El-Adawy, M and Sidibé, S and Snouber, A and Tumwine, J and Yassien, MS and Yonga, P and Zakhama, L and Zielinski, C},
title = {COP27 Climate Change Conference: Urgent Action Needed for Africa and the World: Wealthy nations must step up support for Africa and vulnerable countries in addressing past, present and future impacts of climate change.},
journal = {Schizophrenia bulletin open},
volume = {3},
number = {1},
pages = {sgac065},
pmid = {39144799},
issn = {2632-7899},
}

@article {pmid39143284,
year = {2024},
author = {},
title = {How nitrogen compounds in fertilizers and fossil-fuel emissions affect global warming.},
journal = {Nature},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {39143284},
issn = {1476-4687},
}

@article {pmid39143071,
year = {2024},
author = {Abera, TA and Heiskanen, J and Maeda, EE and Muhammed, MA and Bhandari, N and Vakkari, V and Hailu, BT and Pellikka, PKE and Hemp, A and van Zyl, PG and Zeuss, D},
title = {Deforestation amplifies climate change effects on warming and cloud level rise in African montane forests.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {6992},
pmid = {39143071},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {3.3 - 1228176 - FIN - HFST-p//Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation)/ ; 350719//Academy of Finland (Suomen Akatemia)/ ; 350719//Academy of Finland (Suomen Akatemia)/ ; },
mesh = {*Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Climate Change ; *Forests ; Africa ; *Biodiversity ; *Tropical Climate ; *Temperature ; Ecosystem ; Trees/growth & development ; },
abstract = {Tropical montane forest ecosystems are pivotal for sustaining biodiversity and essential terrestrial ecosystem services, including the provision of high-quality fresh water. Nonetheless, the impact of montane deforestation and climate change on the capacity of forests to deliver ecosystem services is yet to be fully understood. In this study, we offer observational evidence demonstrating the response of air temperature and cloud base height to deforestation in African montane forests over the last two decades. Our findings reveal that approximately 18% (7.4 ± 0.5 million hectares) of Africa's montane forests were lost between 2003 and 2022. This deforestation has led to a notable increase in maximum air temperature (1.37 ± 0.58 °C) and cloud base height (236 ± 87 metres), surpassing shifts attributed solely to climate change. Our results call for urgent attention to montane deforestation, as it poses serious threats to biodiversity, water supply, and ecosystem services in the tropics.},
}

*Conservation of Natural Resources
*Climate Change
*Forests
Africa
*Biodiversity
*Tropical Climate
*Temperature
Ecosystem
Trees/growth & development

@article {pmid39142806,
year = {2024},
author = {Willett, W and Springmann, M},
title = {Food, health, and climate change: can epidemiologists contribute further?.},
journal = {International journal of epidemiology},
volume = {53},
number = {5},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/ije/dyae109},
pmid = {39142806},
issn = {1464-3685},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Epidemiologists ; Food Supply ; Public Health ; },
}

Humans
*Climate Change
Epidemiologists
Food Supply
Public Health

@article {pmid39141657,
year = {2024},
author = {Dembélé, G and Loison, R and Traoré, A and Dembélé, SG and Sissoko, F},
title = {Optimizing type, date, and dose of compost fertilization of organic cotton under climate change in Mali: A modeling study.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {19},
number = {8},
pages = {e0308736},
pmid = {39141657},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Gossypium/growth & development ; *Composting/methods ; Mali ; *Fertilizers ; Soil/chemistry ; Organic Agriculture/methods ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Adapting organic farming to climate change is a major issue. Cotton yields in Mali are declining due to deteriorating climatic conditions, soil fertility, and poor management. This study aimed to improve organic cotton yield in Mali in the future climate with the optimal choice of compost type, date, and dose of application. Experimental data collected in 2021 from the Sotuba research station in Mali was used for calibration and evaluation of the crop model DSSAT CSM-CROPGRO-Cotton model using phenology, leaf area index, and seed cotton yield. Climate data from the RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios of the GFDL-ESM2M model were used for future weather datasets for 2020-2039, 2040-2059, and 2060-2079. The model was able to simulate anthesis and maturity with excellent results, with nRMSE < 4%, and seed cotton yields moderately well, an nRMSE of 26% during calibration and 20.3% in evaluation. The scenario RCP8.5 from 2060 to 2079 gave the best seed cotton yields. Seed cotton yields with RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 were all better with the mid-May application period of small ruminant silo compost at 7.5 t/ha. In such conditions, more than 75% of the cases would produce more than 2000 kg/ha of seed cotton.},
}

*Climate Change
*Gossypium/growth & development
*Composting/methods
Mali
*Fertilizers
Soil/chemistry
Organic Agriculture/methods
Models, Theoretical

@article {pmid39139701,
year = {2024},
author = {Zetzsche, J and Fallet, M},
title = {To live or let die? Epigenetic adaptations to climate change-a review.},
journal = {Environmental epigenetics},
volume = {10},
number = {1},
pages = {dvae009},
pmid = {39139701},
issn = {2058-5888},
abstract = {Anthropogenic activities are responsible for a wide array of environmental disturbances that threaten biodiversity. Climate change, encompassing temperature increases, ocean acidification, increased salinity, droughts, and floods caused by frequent extreme weather events, represents one of the most significant environmental alterations. These drastic challenges pose ecological constraints, with over a million species expected to disappear in the coming years. Therefore, organisms must adapt or face potential extinctions. Adaptations can occur not only through genetic changes but also through non-genetic mechanisms, which often confer faster acclimatization and wider variability ranges than their genetic counterparts. Among these non-genetic mechanisms are epigenetics defined as the study of molecules and mechanisms that can perpetuate alternative gene activity states in the context of the same DNA sequence. Epigenetics has received increased attention in the past decades, as epigenetic mechanisms are sensitive to a wide array of environmental cues, and epimutations spread faster through populations than genetic mutations. Epimutations can be neutral, deleterious, or adaptative and can be transmitted to subsequent generations, making them crucial factors in both long- and short-term responses to environmental fluctuations, such as climate change. In this review, we compile existing evidence of epigenetic involvement in acclimatization and adaptation to climate change and discuss derived perspectives and remaining challenges in the field of environmental epigenetics. Graphical Abstract.},
}

@article {pmid39139406,
year = {2024},
author = {Selvaraj, JJ and Portilla-Cabrera, CV},
title = {Impact of climate change on Colombian Pacific coast mangrove bivalves distribution.},
journal = {iScience},
volume = {27},
number = {8},
pages = {110473},
pmid = {39139406},
issn = {2589-0042},
abstract = {The mangrove bivalves, Anadara tuberculosa and Anadara similis, are pivotal for the Colombian Pacific coast mangrove ecosystems and economies. In this study, the current and future potential distribution of these bivalves is modeled considering climate change. The future models (2030 and 2050) were projected considering the new climate scenarios (SSP1, SSP2, and SSP5) proposed by the IPCC in its sixth report. Our findings reveal areas in the Colombian Pacific coast, notably Nariño, Cauca, southern Valle del Cauca, and Chocó, with high environmental suitability for these bivalves. However, the 2050 projections, especially under the pessimistic SSP5 scenario, indicate potential adverse impacts from climate change. By 2030 and 2050, the species might lean more toward a southwesterly distribution in the Colombian Pacific coast. Climate-induced spatiotemporal mismatches could occur between the bivalves and the mangroves in some areas. These insights are crucial for effective conservation and management strategies for these species.},
}

@article {pmid39138874,
year = {2024},
author = {Ward, A and Rogers, HH and Tulleners, T and Levett-Jones, T},
title = {Nursing in 2050: Navigating dual realities of climate change in healthcare.},
journal = {Nursing inquiry},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {e12666},
doi = {10.1111/nin.12666},
pmid = {39138874},
issn = {1440-1800},
}

@article {pmid39137244,
year = {2024},
author = {Zain, A and Yeo, I and Wong, L and Shek, LP},
title = {Climate change from the Asia-Pacific perspective: What an allergist needs to know and do.},
journal = {Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology},
volume = {35},
number = {8},
pages = {e14216},
doi = {10.1111/pai.14216},
pmid = {39137244},
issn = {1399-3038},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Asia ; *Allergists ; *Hypersensitivity/epidemiology ; Carbon Footprint ; },
abstract = {Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, and food allergies are a burgeoning health challenge in the Asia-Pacific region. Compounding this, the region has become increasingly susceptible to the impacts of climate change. The region has weathered extreme precipitation, intense heat waves, and dust storms over the recent decades. While the effects of environmental and genetic factors on allergic diseases are well understood, prevailing gaps in understanding the complex interactions between climate change and these factors remain. We aim to provide insights into the various pathways by which climate change influences allergic diseases in the Asia-Pacific population. We outline practical steps that allergists can take to reduce the carbon footprint of their practice on both a systemic and patient-specific level. We recommend that allergists optimize disease control to reduce the resources required for each patient's care, which contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We encourage the responsible prescription of metered dose inhalers by promoting the switch to dry powder inhalers for certain patients, at each clinician's discretion. We also recommend the utilization of virtual consultations to reduce patient travel while ensuring that evidence-based guidelines for rational allergy management are closely adhered to. Finally, eliminating unnecessary testing and medications will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions in many areas of medical care.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
Asia
*Allergists
*Hypersensitivity/epidemiology
Carbon Footprint

@article {pmid39136256,
year = {2024},
author = {Verma, KK and Song, XP and Kumari, A and Jagadesh, M and Singh, SK and Bhatt, R and Singh, M and Seth, CS and Li, YR},
title = {Climate change adaptation: Challenges for agricultural sustainability.},
journal = {Plant, cell & environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/pce.15078},
pmid = {39136256},
issn = {1365-3040},
support = {Guike AA22117002-1//Science and Technology Major Project of Guangxi/ ; 2021YT011//Fund of Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences/ ; GTS2022022//Guangxi Characteristic Crop Experimental Station/ ; nycytxgxcxtd-2021-03//Guangxi Innovation Teams of Modern Agriculture Technology/ ; 31760415//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2022YFD2301102-07//National Key Research and Development Project/ ; 2021GXNSFAA220022//Guangxi Natural Science Foundation/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses a substantial threat to agricultural sustainability globally. Agriculture is a vital component of the gross domestic production of developing countries. The multifaceted impacts of climate change on agriculture, highlighting how extreme weather events such as water stress, heatwaves, erratic rainfall, storms, floods, and emerging pest infestations are disrupting agricultural productivity. The socioeconomic status of farmers is particularly vulnerable to climatic extremes with future projections indicating significant increment in ambient air temperatures and unpredictable, intense rainfall patterns. Agriculture has historically relied on the extensive use of synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides, combined with advancements in irrigation and biotechnological approaches to boost productivity. It encompasses a range of practices designed to enhance the resilience of agricultural systems, improve productivity, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By adopting climate-smart practices, farmers can better adapt to changing climatic conditions, thereby ensuring more sustainable and secure food production. Furthermore, it identifies key areas for future research, focusing on the development of innovative adaptation and mitigation strategies. These strategies are essential for minimizing the detrimental impacts of climate change on agriculture and for promoting the long-term sustainability of food systems. This article underscores the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and the integration of advanced technologies to address the challenges posed by climate change. By fostering a deeper understanding of these issues to inform policymakers, researchers, and practitioners about effective strategies to safeguard agricultural productivity and food security in the face of changing climate.},
}

@article {pmid39136132,
year = {2024},
author = {Mackay, DS},
title = {Future tree mortality is impossible to observe, but a new model reveals why tropical tree traits matter more than climate change variability for predicting hydraulic failure.},
journal = {The New phytologist},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/nph.20049},
pmid = {39136132},
issn = {1469-8137},
support = {DE-SC0023019//United States Department of Energy/ ; IOS-1547786//National Science Foundation/ ; },
}

@article {pmid39135644,
year = {2024},
author = {Zhang, FG and Liang, F and Wu, K and Xie, L and Zhao, G and Wang, Y},
title = {The potential habitat of Angelica dahurica in China under climate change scenario predicted by Maxent model.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1388099},
pmid = {39135644},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {Since the 20th century, global climate has been recognized as the most important environmental factor affecting the distribution of plants. Angelica dahurica (A. dahurica) has been in great demand as a medicinal herb and flavoring, but the lack of seed sources has hindered its development. In this study, we utilized the Maxent model combined with Geographic Information System (GIS) to predict the potential habitat of A. dahurica in China based on its geographical distribution and 22 environmental factors. This prediction will serve as a valuable reference for the utilization and conservation of A. dahurica resources.The results indicated that: (1) the Maxent model exhibited high accuracy in predicting the potential habitat area of A. dahurica, with a mean value of the area under the ROC curve (AUC) at 0.879 and a TSS value above 0.6; (2) The five environmental variables with significant effects were bio6 (Min temperature of the coldest month), bio12 (Annual Precipitation), bio17 (Precipitation of Driest Quarter), elevation, and slope, contributing to a cumulative total of 89.6%. Suitable habitats for A. dahurica were identified in provinces such as Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Sichuan, Hunan, and others. The total area of suitable habitat was projected to increase, with expansion primarily in middle and high latitudes, while areas of decrease were concentrated in lower latitudes. Under future climate change scenarios, the centers of mass of suitable areas for A. dahurica were predicted to shift towards higher latitudes in the 2050s and 2090s, particularly towards the North China Plain and Northeast Plain. Overall, it holds great significance to utilize the Maxent model to predict the development and utilization of A. dahurica germplasm resources in the context of climate change.},
}

@article {pmid39134274,
year = {2024},
author = {Peng, X and Chen, D and Zhen, J and Wang, Y and Hu, X},
title = {Greenhouse gas emissions and drivers of the global warming potential of vineyards under different irrigation and fertilizer management practices.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {950},
number = {},
pages = {175447},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175447},
pmid = {39134274},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {In the context of global warming and low water and fertilizer utilization efficiency in vineyards, identifying the driving factors of global warming potential (GWP) and proper irrigation and fertilization management strategies are crucial for high grape yields and emission reduction. In this experiment, drip fertigation technology was used, including three irrigation levels (W3 (100% M, where M is the irrigation quota), W2 (75% M) and W1 (50% M)) and four fertilization levels (F3 (648 kg hm[-2]), F2 (486 kg hm[-2]), F1 (324 kg hm[-2]) and F0 (0 kg hm[-2])). Traditional furrow irrigation and fertilization (CG) and rainfed (CK) treatments were used as control treatments. The results indicated that under the drip fertigation system, fertilization significantly increased the grape leaf chlorophyll relative content (SPAD) and leaf area index (LAI) within a fertilizer application of 0-486 kg hm[-2]. Irrigation primarily had a direct positive effect on the water-filled pore space (WFPS) in the 0-60 cm soil layer, and the residual soil nutrient content was mainly affected by fertilization. The vital stage for reducing greenhouse gas emissions was the fruit-inflating and fruit-rendering stages. The CG treatment not only failed to ensure high grape yield but also adversely affected the soil environment and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the vineyard. Fertilization had a direct positive effect on the grape SPAD, LAI, yield, and soil residual nutrient content. GWP was primarily directly driven by SPAD, WFPS, and soil residual nutrient content, while grape yield was primarily directly driven by fertilization and SPAD. In conclusion, the W2F2 treatment (25 % reduced irrigation and 486 kg hm[-2] of fertilization) of drip fertigation in the vineyard was the preferred irrigation and fertilizer management strategy for maintaining good vine vigor and balancing grape yield and environmental benefits.},
}

@article {pmid39134152,
year = {2024},
author = {Ogunbode, CA and Salmela-Aro, K and Maran, DA and van den Broek, K and Doran, R and Lins, S and Torres-Marín, J and Navarro-Carrillo, G and Rocchi, G and Schermer, JA},
title = {Do neuroticism and efficacy beliefs moderate the relationship between climate change worry and mental wellbeing?.},
journal = {Journal of affective disorders},
volume = {364},
number = {},
pages = {37-40},
doi = {10.1016/j.jad.2024.08.018},
pmid = {39134152},
issn = {1573-2517},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Research on the nature and prevalence of phenomena like climate anxiety (or eco-anxiety) is increasing rapidly but there is little understanding of the conditions under which climate change worry becomes more or less likely to significantly impact mental wellbeing. Here, we considered two plausible moderators of the relationship between climate change worry and mental wellbeing: neuroticism and efficacy beliefs.

METHODS: Analysis was conducted with survey data gathered in six European countries in autumn 2019. Participants were recruited from universities in the participating countries using opportunity sampling.

RESULTS: We found that climate change worry is negatively related to mental wellbeing at any level of perceived efficacy. In contrast, climate change worry is only significantly related to mental wellbeing at low and average levels of neuroticism. High neuroticism appears to have a masking, rather than amplifying, role in the relationship between climate change worry and mental wellbeing.

LIMITATIONS: The cross-sectional design of the study precludes verification of causal relationships among variables. The brief measure of neuroticism employed also did not allow for nuanced analysis of how different facets of neuroticism contribute to the observed interaction with climate change worry. Findings cannot be indiscriminately generalised to less privileged groups facing the worst impacts of the climate crisis.

CONCLUSION: Our findings lend to a view that harmful impacts of climate change worry on mental wellbeing cannot simply be ascribed to dispositional traits like neuroticism. We advocate for interventions that tackle negative climate-related emotions as unique psychological stressors.},
}

@article {pmid39133540,
year = {2024},
author = {Iyengar, MS and Block Ngaybe, MG and Gonzalez, M and Arora, M},
title = {Resilience Informatics: Role of Informatics in Enabling and Promoting Public Health Resilience to Pandemics, Climate Change, and Other Stressors.},
journal = {Interactive journal of medical research},
volume = {13},
number = {},
pages = {e54687},
doi = {10.2196/54687},
pmid = {39133540},
issn = {1929-073X},
abstract = {Climate change, local epidemics, future pandemics, and forced displacements pose significant public health threats worldwide. To cope successfully, people and communities are faced with the challenging task of developing resilience to these stressors. Our viewpoint is that the powerful capabilities of modern informatics technologies including artificial intelligence, biomedical and environmental sensors, augmented or virtual reality, data science, and other digital hardware or software, have great potential to promote, sustain, and support resilience in people and communities. However, there is no "one size fits all" solution for resilience. Solutions must match the specific effects of the stressor, cultural dimensions, social determinants of health, technology infrastructure, and many other factors.},
}

@article {pmid39132714,
year = {2024},
author = {Quan, PQ and Guo, PL and He, J and Liu, XD},
title = {Heat-stress memory enhances the acclimation of a migratory insect pest to global warming.},
journal = {Molecular ecology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {e17493},
doi = {10.1111/mec.17493},
pmid = {39132714},
issn = {1365-294X},
support = {31871960//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
abstract = {In the face of rising global temperatures, the mechanisms behind an organism's ability to acclimate to heat stress remain enigmatic. The rice leaf folder, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis, traditionally viewed as temperature-sensitive, paradoxically exhibits robust larval acclimation to heat stress. This study used the heat-acclimated strain HA39, developed through multigenerational exposure to 39°C during the larval stage, and the unacclimated strain HA27 reared at 27°C to unravel the transgenerational effects of heat acclimation and its regulatory mechanisms. Heat acclimation for larvae incurred a fitness cost in pupae when exposed to high temperature, yet a significant transgenerational effect surfaced, revealing heightened fitness benefit in pupae from HA39, even without additional heat exposure during larval recovery at 27°C. This transgenerational effect exhibited a short-term memory, diminishing after two recovery generations. Moreover, the effect correlated with increased superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme activity and expression levels of oxidoreductase genes, representing physiological and molecular foundations of heat acclimation. Heat-acclimated larvae displayed elevated DNA methylation levels, while pupae from HA39, in recovery generations, exhibited decreased methylation indicated by the upregulation of a demethylase gene and downregulation of two methyltransferase genes at high temperatures. In summary, heat acclimation induces DNA methylation, orchestrating heat-stress memory and influencing the expression levels of oxidoreductase genes and SOD activity. Heat-stress memory enhances the acclimation of the migratory insect pest to global warming.},
}

@article {pmid39132637,
year = {2024},
author = {Akakpo, MG and Hagan, S and Bokpin, HA},
title = {Climate Change and Health: Perspectives From Ghana.},
journal = {GeoHealth},
volume = {8},
number = {8},
pages = {e2024GH001030},
pmid = {39132637},
issn = {2471-1403},
abstract = {Climate change is impacting many aspects of human life in many ways. In Ghana, climate change knowledge remains low and discussions linking climate change and health are scarce. In this paper, authors contribute to the shaping of discussions about climate and health with a focus on how climate change increases certain ailments. First, the paper addresses the need for research in Ghanaian communities to link climate change and health. Second, the paper suggests the development of policies to address the link. Third, public health educators are advised in this paper to educate the public.},
}

@article {pmid39131722,
year = {2024},
author = {Leddin, D},
title = {The Impact of Climate Change, Pollution, and Biodiversity Loss on Digestive Health and Disease.},
journal = {Gastro hep advances},
volume = {3},
number = {4},
pages = {519-534},
pmid = {39131722},
issn = {2772-5723},
abstract = {The environment is changing rapidly under pressure from 3 related drivers: climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. These environmental changes are affecting digestive health and disease in multiple ways. Heat extremes can cause intestinal and hepatic dysfunction. Access to adequate amounts of food of high nutritional content and to clean water is under threat. Extreme weather is associated with flooding and enteric infections and affects the delivery of care through infrastructure loss. Air, water, and soil pollution from chemicals and plastics are emerging as risk factors for a variety of intestinal diseases including eosinophilic esophagitis, metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease, digestive tract cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, and functional bowel disease. Migration of populations to cities and between countries poses a special challenge to the delivery of digestive care. The response to the threat of environmental change is well underway in the global digestive health community, especially with regard to understanding and reducing the environmental impact of endoscopy. Individuals, and peer societies, are becoming more engaged, and have an important role to play in meeting the challenge.},
}

@article {pmid39131708,
year = {2024},
author = {Leddin, D and Rustgi, VK and Srinivasan, S},
title = {Climate Change and Digestive Health.},
journal = {Gastro hep advances},
volume = {3},
number = {4},
pages = {445},
doi = {10.1016/j.gastha.2024.03.014},
pmid = {39131708},
issn = {2772-5723},
}

@article {pmid39130470,
year = {2024},
author = {Jung, M and Kim, J and Kim, EY and Yoo, C and Ko, D and Lee, H and Chae, Y and Kim, YM and Yi, G},
title = {Climate change impacts on Allium crop production: Insights from long-term observations in South Korea.},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {10},
number = {14},
pages = {e34749},
pmid = {39130470},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {Climate change is an imminent threat, particularly affecting agricultural productivity, which relies heavily on weather conditions. Understanding the specific impacts of climate change on key crops is crucial for developing effective adaptation strategies to ensure food security. The growth patterns of onions and garlic were observed at over ten different locations in South Korea, and the yield data from the past 40 years were analyzed. The yield was significantly correlated with temperature and strongly affected by the frequent and unexpected patterns of precipitation. The increase in mean temperature during winter and the spatial and temporal concentration of precipitation are expected to be the most influential factors for Allium crop production in the future. In addition, the yields of onions and garlic can serve as good indicators for predicting the impacts of weather on agricultural productivity, given their extended cultivation periods and significant correlations with temperature and precipitation. As climate change scenarios become available, the results of this study can serve as a basis for predicting changes in agricultural production in the future and identifying opportunities to adapt cultivation systems for food security.},
}

@article {pmid39129214,
year = {2024},
author = {Hanneman, K and Nguyen, ET and Kielar, A},
title = {Climate Change, Health Equity, and Environmentally Sustainable Radiology.},
journal = {Canadian Association of Radiologists journal = Journal l'Association canadienne des radiologistes},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {8465371241274183},
doi = {10.1177/08465371241274183},
pmid = {39129214},
issn = {1488-2361},
}

@article {pmid39128869,
year = {2024},
author = {Yang, J and He, W and Xia, Z and Wu, K and Fang, W and Ma, Z and Liu, M and Bi, J},
title = {Measuring climate change perception in China using mental images: A nationwide open-ended survey.},
journal = {Risk analysis : an official publication of the Society for Risk Analysis},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/risa.17631},
pmid = {39128869},
issn = {1539-6924},
support = {BX20230159//National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents/ ; BK20220014//Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province/ ; BK20220125//Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province/ ; 71921003//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 72222012//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 72234003//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 72304136//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; },
abstract = {Current knowledge about public climate change perception mainly covers belief, concern, and attitudes. However, how this discourse is interpreted using individuals' own frame of reference remains largely unknown, particularly in many large emitters from non-Annex I countries such as China. This study, for the first time, performs a nationwide open-ended survey covering 4,037 respondents and collected 12,100 textual answers. Using a semiautomated coding method, we find seven mental images that exclusively represent the Chinese interpretation of the climate change issue, including global warming, distant icons, natural disasters, environmental degradation, cause, solution, and weather. Analysis of influencing factors shows that females, those with lower education levels, lower income, and older individuals tend to connect climate change with natural weather phenomena. Younger and well-educated residents in developed cities are more aware of various consequences and anthropogenic causes of climate change. People with stronger climate change beliefs, policy support, and personal experience of extreme weather are more likely to mention disastrous impacts, carbon emission as causes, and potential solutions. Employing the multilevel regression and post-stratification technique, we map the prevalence of mental images in China at the prefecture-city level. The results reveal significant geographical heterogeneity, with estimated national means ranging from a high of 55% (weather) to a low of 11% (solution). Our findings reveal diverse perspectives and a widespread misconception of climate change in China, suggesting the need for tailored clarification strategies to gain public consent.},
}

@article {pmid39128359,
year = {2024},
author = {Shang, X and Qin, W and Yang, B and Dai, Q and Pan, H and Yang, X and Gu, X and Yang, Z and Zhang, Z and Zhang, L},
title = {Integrated framework for dynamic conservation of bamboo forest in giant panda habitat under climate change.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {368},
number = {},
pages = {122052},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122052},
pmid = {39128359},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Climate change presents formidable challenges to forest biodiversity and carbon storage. Bamboo forests will be affected particularly in Southwest China's mountainous regions. Bamboo serves as not only a key food resource and habitat for giant panda Ailuropoda melanoleuca but also a potential carbon sink due to its rapid energy-to-matter conversion capability. We employ the MaxEnt model to project the distribution shifts of 20 giant panda foraged bamboo species in Sichuan Province under future climate scenarios, utilizing climate data of 30m resolution. Based on the changes in the diversity and distribution area of bamboo communities caused by climate change, the changing of giant pandas' food resources and the carbon storage of bamboo forests were calculated. The results indicated that the area of bamboo communities is projected to expand by 17.94%-60.88% more than now by the end of the 21st century. We analyzed the energy balance between the dietary needs of giant pandas and the energy provided by bamboo. We predicted that bamboo communities from 2000 to 2150 could support the continuous growth of the giant panda population (6533 wild individuals by 2140-2150 in an ideal state in Sichuan province). However, the species diversity and carbon storage of bamboo forests face out-of-sync fluctuations, both temporally and spatially. This is a critical issue for subalpine forest ecosystem management under climate change. Therefore, we propose a dynamic conservation management framework for giant panda habitats across spatial and temporal scales. This framework aims to facilitate the adaptation of subalpine forest ecosystems to climate change. This innovative approach, which integrates climate change into the conservation strategy for endangered species, contributes a conservation perspective to global climate action, highlighting the interconnectedness of biodiversity preservation and climate mitigation.},
}

@article {pmid39127708,
year = {2024},
author = {Martínez-Barradas, V and Galbiati, M and Barco-Rubio, F and Paolo, D and Espinoza, C and Cominelli, E and Arce-Johnson, P},
title = {PvMYB60 gene, a candidate for drought tolerance improvement in common bean in a climate change context.},
journal = {Biological research},
volume = {57},
number = {1},
pages = {52},
pmid = {39127708},
issn = {0717-6287},
support = {739582//Consejo Nacional de Humanidades Ciencias y Tecnologías (MX)/ ; 21200394//Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo/ ; Anillos de Investigación ANID 2023 ATE23007//Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo/ ; FOSC-288//ERA-NET co-funding on Food Systems and Climate (FOSC) BIO-BELIEF project/ ; },
mesh = {*Droughts ; *Climate Change ; *Phaseolus/genetics/physiology ; Transcription Factors/genetics ; Plant Stomata/genetics/physiology ; Gene Expression Regulation, Plant/genetics ; Plant Proteins/genetics ; Arabidopsis/genetics/physiology ; Drought Resistance ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is one of the main nutritional resources in the world, and a low environmental impact source of protein. However, the majority of its cultivation areas are affected by drought and this scenario is only expected to worsen with climate change. Stomatal closure is one of the most important plant responses to drought and the MYB60 transcription factor is among the key elements regulating stomatal aperture. If targeting and mutating the MYB60 gene of common bean would be a valuable strategy to establish more drought-tolerant beans was therefore investigated.

RESULTS: The MYB60 gene of common bean, with orthology to the Arabidopsis AtMYB60 gene, was found to have conserved regions with MYB60 typical motifs and architecture. Stomata-specific expression of PvMYB60 was further confirmed by q-RT PCR on organs containing stomata, and stomata-enriched leaf fractions. Further, function of PvMYB60 in promoting stomata aperture was confirmed by complementing the defective phenotype of a previously described Arabidopsis myb60-1 mutant.

CONCLUSIONS: Our study finally points PvMYB60 as a potential target for obtaining more drought-tolerant common beans in the present context of climate change which would further greatly contribute to food security particularly in drought-prone countries.},
}

*Droughts
*Climate Change
*Phaseolus/genetics/physiology
Transcription Factors/genetics
Plant Stomata/genetics/physiology
Gene Expression Regulation, Plant/genetics
Plant Proteins/genetics
Arabidopsis/genetics/physiology
Drought Resistance

@article {pmid39124227,
year = {2024},
author = {Wang, D and Guo, M and Liu, S and Li, Y and Dong, Q and Gong, X and Ge, J and Wu, F and Feng, H},
title = {Spatiotemporal Evolution of Winter Wheat Planting Area and Meteorology-Driven Effects on Yield under Climate Change in Henan Province of China.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {13},
number = {15},
pages = {},
pmid = {39124227},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {7502-75059//Key Research and Development and Promotion Special Project (Science and Technology Targeted) of Henan Province/ ; },
abstract = {This study examines the impact of climate change on winter wheat production in Henan Province. The analysis, under the utilization of GLASS LAI data, focuses on shifts in the planting areas of winter wheat. In addition, a comprehensive assessment of the spatiotemporal trends in meteorological factors during the winter wheat growth period has also been conducted. The findings reveal a fluctuating increase in accumulated temperature across Henan Province, ranging from 3145 °C to 3424 °C and exhibiting a gradual rise from north to south. In particular, precipitation patterns from 1980 to 2019 showed limited significant trends, while notable abrupt changes were observed in 1983, 2004, 2009, and 2016. Geographically, southwestern Henan Province experiences greater precipitation than the northeast. Moreover, a fluctuating downward trend in sunshine hours has been observed, gradually decreasing from north to south. The study further highlights an increase in winter wheat planting frequency in the northwestern region of Luoyang and the northeastern part of Zhumadian, contrasted by a decrease in Zhengzhou and Kaifeng. Accumulated temperature is positively correlated with the expansion of winter wheat planting areas (R[2] = 0.685), while sunshine hours exert a suppressive effect (R[2] = 0.637). Among meteorological factors, accumulated temperature emerges as the most crucial determinant, followed by precipitation, with sunshine hours having a relatively minor influence. Yield demonstrates a positive association with accumulated temperature (R[2] = 0.765) and a negative correlation with sunshine hours (R[2] = -0.614). This finding is consistent with the impact of meteorological factors on winter wheat production. The results of this study enhance the understanding of how the underlying mechanisms of climate change impact crop yields.},
}

@article {pmid39122479,
year = {2024},
author = {Hertzog, L and Charlson, F and Tschakert, P and Morgan, GG and Norman, R and Pereira, G and Hanigan, IC},
title = {Suicide deaths associated with climate change-induced heat anomalies in Australia: a time series regression analysis.},
journal = {BMJ mental health},
volume = {27},
number = {1},
pages = {1-8},
doi = {10.1136/bmjment-2024-301131},
pmid = {39122479},
issn = {2755-9734},
mesh = {Humans ; Australia/epidemiology ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; Middle Aged ; *Suicide/statistics & numerical data ; Adult ; Aged ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Regression Analysis ; Young Adult ; Adolescent ; Seasons ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Although environmental determinants play an important role in suicide mortality, the quantitative influence of climate change-induced heat anomalies on suicide deaths remains relatively underexamined.

OBJECTIVE: The objective is to quantify the impact of climate change-induced heat anomalies on suicide deaths in Australia from 2000 to 2019.

METHODS: A time series regression analysis using a generalised additive model was employed to explore the potentially non-linear relationship between temperature anomalies and suicide, incorporating structural variables such as sex, age, season and geographic region. Suicide deaths data were obtained from the Australian National Mortality Database, and gridded climate data of gridded surface temperatures were sourced from the Australian Gridded Climate Dataset.

FINDINGS: Heat anomalies in the study period were between 0.02°C and 2.2°C hotter than the historical period due to climate change. Our analysis revealed that approximately 0.5% (264 suicides, 95% CI 257 to 271) of the total 50 733 suicides within the study period were attributable to climate change-induced heat anomalies. Death counts associated with heat anomalies were statistically significant (p value 0.03) among men aged 55+ years old. Seasonality was a significant factor, with increased deaths during spring and summer. The relationship between high heat anomalies and suicide deaths varied across different demographic segments.

CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: This study highlights the measurable impact of climate change-induced heat anomalies on suicide deaths in Australia, emphasising the need for increased climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies in public health planning and suicide prevention efforts focusing on older adult men. The findings underscore the importance of considering environmental factors in addition to individual-level factors in understanding and reducing suicide mortality.},
}

Humans
Australia/epidemiology
*Climate Change
Male
Female
Middle Aged
*Suicide/statistics & numerical data
Adult
Aged
*Hot Temperature/adverse effects
Regression Analysis
Young Adult
Adolescent
Seasons

@article {pmid39120684,
year = {2024},
author = {Veronese, N},
title = {Editor's note: Climate change and health in aging populations.},
journal = {Aging clinical and experimental research},
volume = {36},
number = {1},
pages = {164},
pmid = {39120684},
issn = {1720-8319},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Aging/physiology ; },
}

*Climate Change
Humans
*Aging/physiology

@article {pmid39120149,
year = {2024},
author = {Yang, C and Qiu, Z and Wang, S and Shen, H and Ma, X},
title = {Effects of climate change and deep fertilization on the growth and yield of winter wheat in the Loess Plateau of China.},
journal = {Journal of the science of food and agriculture},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1002/jsfa.13798},
pmid = {39120149},
issn = {1097-0010},
support = {52179048//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; 2022YFD1900803//National Key R&D Program of China/ ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Global temperature is projected to rise continuously under climate change, negatively impacting the growth and yield of winter wheat. Optimizing traditional agricultural measures is necessary to mitigate potential winter wheat yield losses caused by future climate change. This study aims to explore the variations in winter wheat growth and yield on the Loess Plateau of China under future climate change, identify the key meteorological factors affecting winter wheat growth and yield, and analyze the differences in winter wheat yield and root characteristics under different fertilization depths.

RESULTS: Meteorological data from 20 General Circulation Models were applied to drive the Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer model, simulating the future growth characteristics of winter wheat under various fertilization depths. The Random Forest model was used to determine the relative importance of meteorological factors influencing winter wheat yield, root length density and leaf area index. The results showed that temperature and high emission concentration were primary factors influencing crop yield under future climate change. The temperature increase projected from 2021 to 2100 would be anticipated to shorten the phenology period of winter wheat by 2-16 days and reduce grain yield by 2.9-12.7% compared to the period from 1981 to 2020. Conversely, the root length density and root weight of winter wheat would increase by 1.2-10.9% and 0.2-24.1%, respectively, in the future, and excessive allocation of root system resources was identified as a key factor contributing to the reduction in winter wheat yield. Compared with the shallow fertilization treatment (N5), the deep fertilization treatments (N15 and N25) increased the proportion of roots in the deep soil layer (30-60 cm) by 2.7-10.2%. Because of the improvement in root structure, the decline in winter wheat yield under deep fertilization treatments in the future is expected to be reduced by 1.2% to 6.5%, whereas water use efficiency increases by 1.1% to 2.4% compared to the shallow fertilization treatment.

CONCLUSION: The deep fertilization treatment can enhance the root structure of winter wheat and increase the proportion of roots in the deep soil layer, thereby effectively mitigating the decline in winter wheat yield under future climate change. Overall, optimizing fertilization depth effectively addresses the reduced winter wheat yield risks and agricultural production challenges under future climate change. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.},
}

@article {pmid39119507,
year = {2023},
author = {Miousse, IR and Hale, RB and Alsbrook, S and Boysen, G and Broadnax, T and Murry, C and Williams, C and Park, CH and Richards, R and Reedy, J and Chalbot, MC and Kavouras, IG and Koturbash, I},
title = {Climate Change and New Challenges for Rural Communities: Particulate Matter Matters.},
journal = {Sustainability},
volume = {15},
number = {23},
pages = {},
pmid = {39119507},
issn = {2071-1050},
support = {KL2 TR000063/TR/NCATS NIH HHS/United States ; UL1 TR000039/TR/NCATS NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {Climate change presents multiple challenges to rural communities. Here, we investigated the toxicological potential of the six types of particulate matter most common to rural Arkansas: soil, road, and agricultural dusts, pollen, traffic exhaust, and particles from biomass burning in human small airway epithelial cells (SAECs). Biomass burning and agricultural dust demonstrated the most potent toxicological responses, exhibited as significant (p < 0.05) up-regulation of HMOX1 (oxidative stress) and TNFα (inflammatory response) genes as well as epigenetic alterations (altered expression of DNA methyltransferases DNMT1, DNMT3A, and DNMT3B, enzymatic activity, and DNA methylation of alpha satellite elements) that were evident at both 24 h and 72 h of exposure. We further demonstrate evidence of aridification in the state of Arkansas and the presence of winds capable of transporting agricultural dust- and biomass burning-associated particles far beyond their origination. Partnerships in the form of citizen science projects may provide important solutions to prevent and mitigate the negative effects of the rapidly evolving climate and improve the well-being of rural communities. Furthermore, the identification of the most toxic types of particulate matter could inform local policies related to agriculture, biomass burning, and dust control.},
}

@article {pmid39117952,
year = {2024},
author = {Lang, PLM and Erberich, JM and Lopez, L and Weiß, CL and Amador, G and Fung, HF and Latorre, SM and Lasky, JR and Burbano, HA and Expósito-Alonso, M and Bergmann, DC},
title = {Century-long timelines of herbarium genomes predict plant stomatal response to climate change.},
journal = {Nature ecology & evolution},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {39117952},
issn = {2397-334X},
support = {LT000330/2019-L//Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP)/ ; T32GM007276//U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | National Institutes of Health (NIH)/ ; T32 5T32GM007790//U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | National Institutes of Health (NIH)/ ; R35 GM138300/GM/NIGMS NIH HHS/United States ; 1DP5OD029506-01//U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | National Institutes of Health (NIH)/ ; BIO-BRC 2217793//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; DGE-1656518//National Science Foundation (NSF)/ ; Stanford Graduate Fellowship//Stanford University (SU)/ ; Funding for the Department of Molecular Biology of the MPI for Biology led by Detlef Weigel//Max-Planck-Gesellschaft (Max Planck Society)/ ; Funding for the Department of Molecular Biology of the MPI for Biology led by Detlef Weigel//Max-Planck-Gesellschaft (Max Planck Society)/ ; RSWF\R1\191011//Royal Society/ ; Philip Leverhulme Prize//Leverhulme Trust/ ; Investigator//Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)/ ; DE-SC0021286//U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)/ ; },
abstract = {Dissecting plant responses to the environment is key to understanding whether and how plants adapt to anthropogenic climate change. Stomata, plants' pores for gas exchange, are expected to decrease in density following increased CO2 concentrations, a trend already observed in multiple plant species. However, it is unclear whether such responses are based on genetic changes and evolutionary adaptation. Here we make use of extensive knowledge of 43 genes in the stomatal development pathway and newly generated genome information of 191 Arabidopsis thaliana historical herbarium specimens collected over 193 years to directly link genetic variation with climate change. While we find that the essential transcription factors SPCH, MUTE and FAMA, central to stomatal development, are under strong evolutionary constraints, several regulators of stomatal development show signs of local adaptation in contemporary samples from different geographic regions. We then develop a functional score based on known effects of gene knock-out on stomatal development that recovers a classic pattern of stomatal density decrease over the past centuries, suggesting a genetic component contributing to this change. This approach combining historical genomics with functional experimental knowledge could allow further investigations of how different, even in historical samples unmeasurable, cellular plant phenotypes may have already responded to climate change through adaptive evolution.},
}

@article {pmid39117230,
year = {2024},
author = {Bieroza, MZ and Hallberg, L and Livsey, J and Wynants, M},
title = {Climate change accelerates water and biogeochemical cycles in temperate agricultural catchments.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {175365},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175365},
pmid = {39117230},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Climate change is expected to significantly deteriorate water quality in heavily managed agricultural landscapes, however, the exact mechanisms of these impacts are unknown. In this study we adopted a modelling approach to predict the multiple effects of climate change on hydrological and biogeochemical responses for dominant solutes and particulates in two agriculture-dominated temperate headwater catchments. We used climatic projections from three climatic models to simulate future flows, mobilisation and delivery of solutes and particulates. This allowed an examination of potential drivers by identifying changes in flow pathway distribution and key environmental variables. We found that future climate conditions will lead to a general increase in stream discharge as well as higher concentrations and loads of solutes and particulates. However, unlike previous studies, we observed a higher magnitude of change during the warmer part of the year. These changes will reduce the relative importance of winter flows on solute and particulate transport, leading to both higher and more evenly distributed concentrations and loads between seasons. We linked these changes to the higher importance of superficial flow pathways of tile and surface runoff driven by more rapid transition from extremely wet to dry conditions. Overall, the observed increase in solute and particulate mobilisation and delivery will lead to widespread water quality deterioration. Mitigation of this deterioration would require adequate management efforts to address the direct and indirect negative effects on stream biota and water scarcity.},
}

@article {pmid39117205,
year = {2024},
author = {Kopáček, J and Brahney, J and Kaňa, J and Kopáček, M and Porcal, P and Stuchlík, E},
title = {The concentration of organic nitrogen in mountain lakes is increasing as a result of reduced acid deposition and climate change.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {175363},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175363},
pmid = {39117205},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {The ionic and nutrient composition of mountain lakes recovering from atmospheric acidification is increasingly influenced by climate change (increasing air temperature and frequency of heavy rainfall events). We investigated the evolution of organic nitrogen (ON), dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and phosphorus (P) concentrations in alpine lakes in the Tatra Mountains (Central Europe) between 1993 and 2023, resulting from changes in climate and the ionic composition of atmospheric deposition. Our results suggest that the decreasing acidity of precipitation and the climatically induced increasing frequency of heavy rainfall events and air temperatures fluctuating around the freezing point have the potential to increase ON concentrations in alpine lakes despite decreasing deposition of inorganic N. The increasing ON involves its allochthonous and autochthonous sources: (1) increased co-export of ON with DOC from soils in dissolved organic matter due to less acidic precipitation and more frequent heavy rainfall events and (2) increased in-lake primary productivity (chlorophyll a) associated with higher P availability. Based on our previous studies, we hypothesize that P availability has increased due to (i) reduced adsorption of phosphate in precipitation to the metal hydroxides in the soil-adsorption complex as a result of increasing pH in precipitation and soil water and (ii) increased P production by weathering due to climate-induced increased mechanical erosion of rocks in unstable scree areas. The extent of these changes was related to the percentage cover of scree areas and meadow soils in the lake catchments. In addition, our results suggest that ON (besides chlorophyll a) may be a more sensitive indicator of increasing productivity of oligotrophic alpine lakes under changing air pollution and climate than generally low P concentrations and their poorly detectable trends.},
}

@article {pmid39116610,
year = {2024},
author = {Liu, X and Zhang, J and Wu, Y and Yu, Y and Sun, J and Mao, D and Zhang, G},
title = {Intensified effect of nitrogen forms on dominant phytoplankton species succession by climate change.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {264},
number = {},
pages = {122214},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2024.122214},
pmid = {39116610},
issn = {1879-2448},
abstract = {Nutrient proportion, light intensity, and temperature affect the succession of dominant phytoplankton species. Despite these insights, this transformation mechanism in highly turbid lakes remains a research gap, especially in response to climate change. To fill this gap, we investigated the mechanism by which multi-environmental factors influence the succession of dominant phytoplankton species in Lake Chagan. This investigation deployed the structural equation model (SEM) and the hydrodynamic-water quality-water ecology mechanism model. Results demonstrated that the dominant phytoplankton species in Lake Chagan transformed from diatom to cyanobacteria during 2012 and 2022. Notably, Microcystis was detected in 2022. SEM revealed the primary environment variables for this succession, including water temperature (Tw), nutrients (total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), and ammonia nitrogen (NH4N)), and total suspended solids (TSS). Moreover, this event was not the consequence of zooplankton grazing. An integrated hydrodynamic-water quality-bloom mechanism model was built to explore the mechanism driving phytoplankton succession and its response to climate change. Nutrients determined the phytoplankton biomass and dominant species succession based on various proportions. High NH4N:NO3N ratios favored cyanobacteria and inhibited diatom under high TSS. Additionally, the biomass proportions of diatom (30.77 % vs. 22.28 %) and green (30.56 % vs. 23.30 %) decreased dramatically. In contrast, cyanobacteria abundance remarkably increased (35.78 % to 51.71 %) with the increasing NH4-N:NO3-N ratios. In addition, the proportion of non-nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria was higher than that of the nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria counterparts when TN:TP≥20 and NH4N:NO3N ≥ 10. Light-limitation phenotypes also experienced an increase with the rising NH4N:NO3N ratios. Notably, the cyanobacterial biomass reached 3-6 times that in the baseline scenario when the air temperature escalated by 3.0 °C until 2061 under the SSP585 scenario. We highlighted the effect of nitrogen forms on the succession of dominant phytoplankton species. Climate warming will increase nitrogen proportion, providing an insightful reference for controlling cyanobacterial blooms.},
}

@article {pmid39115843,
year = {2024},
author = {Armand, W and Padget, M and Pinsky, E and Wasfy, JH and Slutzman, JE and Duhaime, AC},
title = {Clinician Knowledge and Attitudes About Climate Change and Health After a Quality Incentive Program.},
journal = {JAMA network open},
volume = {7},
number = {8},
pages = {e2426790},
pmid = {39115843},
issn = {2574-3805},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; *Attitude of Health Personnel ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Boston ; Physicians/psychology/statistics & numerical data ; Aged ; },
abstract = {IMPORTANCE: Climate change is a fundamental threat to human health, and industries, including health care, must assess their respective contribution to this crisis.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the change in knowledge of clinicians who completed a quality incentive program (QIP) measure on climate change and health care sustainability and to examine clinician attitudes toward climate change and their perception of clinical and individual relevance.

The participants in this survey study included employed physicians and psychologists who were part of a hospital physician organization in an academic medical center (AMC) in Boston, Massachusetts. The hospital physician organization provides a QIP with different measures every 6 months and provides incentive payments on completion. The study is based on a survey of participants on completion of a QIP measure focused on climate change and health care sustainability offered from July 2023 through September 2023 at the AMC.

EXPOSURE: Structured educational video modules.

MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: After completion of the modules, the participants reported their baseline and postintervention knowledge on climate change impacts on health and health care sustainability, perceived relevance of the material, and attitudes toward the modules using 5-point Likert scales and free-text comments. Data were analyzed using univariate and multivariable analyses including participant age, gender, and practice specialty.

RESULTS: Of the 2559 eligible clinicians, 2417 (94.5%) (mean [SD] age, 48.9 [11.5] years; range, 29-85 years; 1244 males [51.5%]) participated in the measure and completed the survey. Among these participants, 1767 (73.1%) thought the modules were relevant or very relevant to their lives and 1580 (65.4%) found the modules relevant or very relevant to their clinical practice. Age was not associated with responses. Practitioners in specialties classified as climate facing were more likely to think that the education was relevant to their clinical practice compared with those in non-climate-facing specialties (mean [SD] score, 3.76 [1.19] vs 3.61 [1.26]; P = .005). Practitioners identifying as female were also more likely to consider this education as relevant to their clinical practice compared with male practitioners (mean [SD] score, 3.82 [1.17] vs 3.56 [1.27]; P < .001).

CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: In this survey study, a high proportion of clinicians expressed positive attitudes toward education in climate change and health and health care sustainability, with some demographic and specialty variability. These data support that climate and health education in AMCs provides information that practitioners see as relevant and important.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
Male
Female
Middle Aged
Adult
*Attitude of Health Personnel
*Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Surveys and Questionnaires
Boston
Physicians/psychology/statistics & numerical data
Aged

@article {pmid39114905,
year = {2024},
author = {Rosado E Silva, R and Millett, C and Dittrich, S and Donato, H},
title = {The Impacts of Climate Change on the Emergence and Reemergence of Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Temperate Zones: An Umbrella Review Protocol.},
journal = {Acta medica portuguesa},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.20344/amp.21355},
pmid = {39114905},
issn = {1646-0758},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Mosquito-borne diseases represent a global public health concern and are responsible for over 700 000 deaths globally every year. Additionally, many mosquito species have undergone a dramatic global expansion due to various factors, including climate change, and forecasts indicate that mosquito populations will persist in dispersing beyond their present geographic range, namely in temperate climates. The research literature on this topic has grown in recent years, including some systematic evidence synthesis. However, to provide a comprehensive overview of this growing literature needed for policy action, a summary of this evidence, including existing systematic reviews, is required. This study aims to undertake an umbrella review that explores the impacts of climate change on the emergence and reemergence of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes in temperate zones and the publication of the protocol is a fundamental step to ensure the credibility, transparency and reproducibility of this research.

METHODS AND ANALYSIS: Studies published in scientific journals indexed by PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Epistemonikos, and Web of Science Core Collection to be included in this umbrella review will meet the following criteria: the topic of study (climate change and mosquito-borne diseases), regions (temperate zones), study designs (systematic reviews and meta-analysis), language (any) and date (since inception until December 31st, 2023). Titles and abstracts from selected articles will be evaluated by two authors independently and any discrepancy will be resolved through consensus or, if not possible, through a third author. The data will be extracted, and the risk of bias will be evaluated. The quality of the methodology of the included reviews will be assessed using AMSTAR 2. A narrative synthesis will examine the included systematic reviews. The quality of evidence for all outcomes will be judged using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation working group methodology.},
}

@article {pmid39114175,
year = {2024},
author = {da Silveira Bueno, C and Paytan, A and de Souza, CD and Franco, TT},
title = {Global warming and coastal protected areas: A study on phytoplankton abundance and sea surface temperature in different regions of the Brazilian South Atlantic Coastal Ocean.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {14},
number = {8},
pages = {e11724},
pmid = {39114175},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {In this study, we examined the relationship between sea surface temperature (SST) and phytoplankton abundance in coastal regions of the Brazilian South Atlantic: São Paulo, Paraná, and Santa Catarina, and the Protection Area of Southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) in Santa Catarina (APA), a conservation zone established along 130 km of coastline. Using SST and chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) data from 2002 to 2023, we found significant differences in SST between the regions, with São Paulo having the highest SST, followed by Paraná and Santa Catarina. All locations showed a consistent increase in SST over the years, with North Santa Catarina, APA and São Paulo experiencing the lowest rate of increase. Correlation analyses between SST and Chl-a revealed a stronger inverse relationship in North Santa Catarina and APA, indicating an increased response of Chl-a to SST variations in this region. The presence of protected area appears to play an essential role in reducing the negative impacts of increasing SST. Specifically, while there is a wealth of research on the consequences of global warming on diverse coastal and oceanic areas, heterogeneity among different settings persists and the causes for this necessitating attention. Our findings have implications for both localized scientific approaches and broader climate policies, emphasizing the importance of considering coastal ecosystem resilience to climate change in future conservation and adaptation strategies.},
}

@article {pmid39111452,
year = {2024},
author = {Wu, K and Wang, Y and Liu, Z and Huo, W and Cao, J and Zhao, G and Zhang, FG},
title = {Prediction of potential invasion of two weeds of the genus Avena in Asia under climate change based on Maxent.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {175192},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175192},
pmid = {39111452},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Avena sterilis L. (A. sterilis) and Avena ludoviciana Dur. (A. ludoviciana) are extremely invasive weeds with strong competitive ability and multiple transmission routes. Both species can invade a variety of dryland crops, including wheat, corn, and beans. Asia, as the world's major food-producing continent, will experience significant losses to agricultural production if it is invaded by these weeds on a large scale. This study used the MaxEnt model and ArcGIS to map the distribution of suitable habitats of the two species in Asia under climate change conditions. The constructed model comprised four levels, with a total of 25 index-level indicator factors used to evaluate the invasion risk of the two species. The results showed that the distribution of suitable habitats for both Avena species was highly dependent on precipitation and temperature. Under climate warming conditions, although overall the total suitable area is predicted to decrease compared to the current period, there are still moderately or highly suitable areas. Asian countries need to provide early warning for areas with significant increases in moderate and highly suitable zones for these two species of weeds under the background of climate change. If there is already an invaded area or if the suitability of the original area is increased, this should be closely monitored, and control measures should be taken to prevent further spread and deterioration.},
}

@article {pmid39110385,
year = {2024},
author = {Rudel, TK},
title = {Combating climate change through sustainable cattle ranching in the global south: The role of societal corporatism.},
journal = {Ambio},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {39110385},
issn = {1654-7209},
support = {10009499//National Science Foundation/ ; },
abstract = {The contours of the collective action necessary to limit climate change remain difficult to discern. In this context, societal corporatist political processes, fueled by crisis narratives, have shown some promise as political devices for mobilizing people. Corporatist processes have, historically, brought political competitors like employers and labor unions together to negotiate compacts that have advanced collective goods during times of crisis. In response to the climate crisis in the Global South, affluent donor groups, state officials, some farmers, and indigenous peoples have begun to assemble corporatist-like coalitions to pursue climate stabilization. A comparative case study of efforts to promote sustainable cattle ranching through the spread of silvopastoral landscapes in Colombia and Ecuador illustrates this political dynamic, its shortcomings, and its accomplishments.},
}

@article {pmid39109475,
year = {2024},
author = {Lock, MC and Ripley, DM and Smith, KLM and Mueller, CA and Shiels, HA and Crossley, DA and Galli, GLJ},
title = {Developmental plasticity of the cardiovascular system in oviparous vertebrates: effects of chronic hypoxia and interactive stressors in the context of climate change.},
journal = {The Journal of experimental biology},
volume = {227},
number = {20},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1242/jeb.245530},
pmid = {39109475},
issn = {1477-9145},
support = {//The University of Manchester/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Hypoxia/physiopathology ; *Vertebrates/physiology/growth & development ; *Cardiovascular System/growth & development/physiopathology ; *Stress, Physiological ; Oviparity ; Adaptation, Physiological ; },
abstract = {Animals at early life stages are generally more sensitive to environmental stress than adults. This is especially true of oviparous vertebrates that develop in variable environments with little or no parental care. These organisms regularly experience environmental fluctuations as part of their natural development, but climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of these events. The developmental plasticity of oviparous vertebrates will therefore play a critical role in determining their future fitness and survival. In this Review, we discuss and compare the phenotypic consequences of chronic developmental hypoxia on the cardiovascular system of oviparous vertebrates. In particular, we focus on species-specific responses, critical windows, thresholds for responses and the interactive effects of other stressors, such as temperature and hypercapnia. Although important progress has been made, our Review identifies knowledge gaps that need to be addressed if we are to fully understand the impact of climate change on the developmental plasticity of the oviparous vertebrate cardiovascular system.},
}

Animals
*Climate Change
*Hypoxia/physiopathology
*Vertebrates/physiology/growth & development
*Cardiovascular System/growth & development/physiopathology
*Stress, Physiological
Oviparity
Adaptation, Physiological

@article {pmid39108127,
year = {2024},
author = {Weinstein, P and Bi, P and Stanhope, J},
title = {Climate change adaptation must not replicate lockdown scenarios.},
journal = {Perspectives in public health},
volume = {144},
number = {4},
pages = {208-209},
pmid = {39108127},
issn = {1757-9147},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; COVID-19/prevention & control/epidemiology ; Quarantine ; SARS-CoV-2 ; },
}

*Climate Change
Humans
COVID-19/prevention & control/epidemiology
Quarantine
SARS-CoV-2

@article {pmid39107562,
year = {2024},
author = {Moutinho, S},
title = {Doctors prepare for the "enormous health consequences" of climate change.},
journal = {Nature medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {39107562},
issn = {1546-170X},
}

@article {pmid39107423,
year = {2024},
author = {Ramdani, F and Setiani, P and Sianturi, R},
title = {Towards understanding climate change impacts: monitoring the vegetation dynamics of terrestrial national parks in Indonesia.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {14},
number = {1},
pages = {18257},
pmid = {39107423},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Indonesia ; *Parks, Recreational ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; Seasons ; Environmental Monitoring/methods ; Ecosystem ; Plants ; },
abstract = {Monitoring vegetation dynamics in terrestrial national parks (TNPs) is crucial for ensuring sustainable environmental management and mitigating the potential negative impacts of short- and long-term disturbances understanding the effect of climate change within natural and protected areas. This study aims to monitor the vegetation dynamics of TNPs in Indonesia by first categorizing them into the regions of Sumatra, Jawa, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Eastern Indonesia and then applying ready-to-use MODIS EVI time-series imageries (MOD13Q1) taken from 2000 to 2022 on the GEE cloud-computing platform. Specifically, this research investigates the greening and browning fraction trends using Sen's slope, considers seasonality by analyzing the maximum and minimum EVI values, and assesses anomalous years by comparing the annual time series and long-term median EVI value. The findings reveal significantly increasing greening trends in most TNPs, except Danau Sentarum, from 2000 to 2022. The seasonality analysis shows that most TNPs exhibit peak and trough greenness at the end of the rainy and dry seasons, respectively, as the vegetation response to precipitation increases and decreases. Anomalies in seasonality that is affected by climate change was detected in all of the regions. To increase TNPs resilience, suggested measures include active reforestation and implementation of Assisted Natural Regeneration, strengthen the enforcement of fundamental managerial task, and forest fire management.},
}

*Climate Change
Indonesia
*Parks, Recreational
*Conservation of Natural Resources
Seasons
Environmental Monitoring/methods
Ecosystem
Plants

@article {pmid39107182,
year = {2024},
author = {Bignier, C and Havet, L and Brisoux, M and Omeiche, C and Misra, S and Gonsard, A and Drummond, D},
title = {Climate change and children's respiratory health.},
journal = {Paediatric respiratory reviews},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.prrv.2024.07.002},
pmid = {39107182},
issn = {1526-0550},
abstract = {Climate change has significant consequences for children's respiratory health. Rising temperatures and extreme weather events increase children's exposure to allergens, mould, and air pollutants. Children are particularly vulnerable to these airborne particles due to their higher ventilation per unit of body weight, more frequent mouth breathing, and outdoor activities. Children with asthma and cystic fibrosis are at particularly high risk, with increased risks of exacerbation, but the effects of climate change could also be observed in the general population, with a risk of impaired lung development and growth. Mitigation measures, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions by healthcare professionals and healthcare systems, and adaptation measures, such as limiting outdoor activities during pollution peaks, are essential to preserve children's respiratory health. The mobilisation of society as a whole, including paediatricians, is crucial to limit the impact of climate change on children's respiratory health.},
}

@article {pmid39106949,
year = {2024},
author = {Worton, AJ and Norman, RA and Gilbert, L and Porter, RB},
title = {GIS-ODE: linking dynamic population models with GIS to predict pathogen vector abundance across a country under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Journal of the Royal Society, Interface},
volume = {21},
number = {217},
pages = {20240004},
pmid = {39106949},
issn = {1742-5662},
mesh = {Animals ; *Geographic Information Systems ; *Climate Change ; Scotland ; *Models, Biological ; *Ixodes/physiology ; Population Dynamics ; Humans ; Ecosystem ; },
abstract = {Mechanistic mathematical models such as ordinary differential equations (ODEs) have a long history for their use in describing population dynamics and determining estimates of key parameters that summarize the potential growth or decline of a population over time. More recently, geographic information systems (GIS) have become important tools to provide a visual representation of statistically determined parameters and environmental features over space. Here, we combine these tools to form a 'GIS-ODE' approach to generate spatiotemporal maps predicting how projected changes in thermal climate may affect population densities and, uniquely, population dynamics of Ixodes ricinus, an important tick vector of several human pathogens. Assuming habitat and host densities are not greatly affected by climate warming, the GIS-ODE model predicted that, even under the lowest projected temperature increase, I. ricinus nymph densities could increase by 26-99% in Scotland, depending on the habitat and climate of the location. Our GIS-ODE model provides the vector-borne disease research community with a framework option to produce predictive, spatially explicit risk maps based on a mechanistic understanding of vector and vector-borne disease transmission dynamics.},
}

Animals
*Geographic Information Systems
*Climate Change
Scotland
*Models, Biological
*Ixodes/physiology
Population Dynamics
Humans
Ecosystem

@article {pmid39105284,
year = {2024},
author = {van der Deure, T and Maes, T and Huyse, T and Stensgaard, AS},
title = {Climate change could fuel urinary schistosomiasis transmission in Africa and Europe.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {30},
number = {8},
pages = {e17434},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.17434},
pmid = {39105284},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {16-11-1898//Knud Højgaards Fond/ ; 20-11-0483//Knud Højgaards Fond/ ; 101000365//European Union's Horizon 2020/ ; 1S86319N//Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; Europe ; *Schistosomiasis haematobia/transmission/epidemiology ; Africa/epidemiology ; Bulinus/parasitology ; Ecosystem ; Humans ; Snails/parasitology/physiology ; Animal Distribution ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {The freshwater snail Bulinus truncatus is an important intermediate host for trematode parasites causing urogenital schistosomiasis, a tropical disease affecting over 150 million people. Despite its medical importance, uncertainty remains about its global distribution and the potential impacts of climate change on its future spread. Here, we investigate the distribution of B. truncatus, combining the outputs of correlative and mechanistic modelling methods to fully capitalize on both experimental and occurrence data of the species and to create a more reliable distribution forecast than ever constructed. We constructed ensemble correlative species distribution models using 273 occurrence points collected from different sources and a combination of climatic and (bio)physical environmental variables. Additionally, a mechanistic thermal suitability model was constructed, parameterized by recent life-history data obtained through extensive lab-based snail-temperature experiments and supplemented with an extensive literature review. Our findings reveal that the current suitable habitat for B. truncatus encompasses the Sahel region, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean segment of Africa, stretching from Southern Europe to Mozambique. Regions identified as suitable by both methods generally coincide with areas exhibiting high urogenital schistosomiasis prevalence. Model projections into the future suggest an overall net increase in suitable area of up to 17%. New suitable habitat is in Southern Europe, the Middle East, and large parts of Central Africa, while suitable habitat will be lost in the Sahel region. The change in snail habitat suitability may substantially increase the risk of urogenital schistosomiasis transmission in parts of Africa and Southern Europe while reducing it in the Sahel region.},
}

*Climate Change
Animals
Europe
*Schistosomiasis haematobia/transmission/epidemiology
Africa/epidemiology
Bulinus/parasitology
Ecosystem
Humans
Snails/parasitology/physiology
Animal Distribution
Models, Theoretical

@article {pmid39105254,
year = {2024},
author = {Mani, ZA and Naylor, K and Goniewicz, K},
title = {Essential competencies of nurses for climate change response in Saudi Arabia: A rapid literature review.},
journal = {Journal of advanced nursing},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/jan.16372},
pmid = {39105254},
issn = {1365-2648},
abstract = {AIM: Amidst the mounting challenges posed by climate change, the healthcare sector emerges as a vital frontliner, with nurses standing as its linchpins. This review delves into the pivotal role of nurses in combatting the health consequences of climatic alterations, particularly within the nuanced environment of Saudi Arabia.

DESIGN: A rapid literature review.

METHOD: Drawing from a rigorous analysis of 53 studies, our exploration revolves around the preparedness strategies formulated in response to Saudi Arabia's changing climate. The variables analysed included study design, sample size, focus area, geographical coverage and key findings related to nurse competencies. Data were collected using a structured data extraction form and analysed using thematic content analysis. Employing content analysis, we discerned essential domains: from grasping the health impacts of climate change to customizing care for the most susceptible populations and championing advocacy initiatives.

FINDINGS: Salient findings highlight nurses' profound understanding of both direct and secondary health implications of climate shifts. Additionally, the results emphasize the tailored interventions needed for vulnerable groups, capacity building and disaster readiness. Crucially, our findings spotlight the significance of weaving cultural, ethical and regional threads into nursing strategies. By painting a comprehensive picture, we showcase the delicate balance of environmental evolution, healthcare dynamics and the unique socio-cultural tapestry of Saudi Arabia.

CONCLUSION: The results of our analysis revealed key competencies required for nurses, including the ability to address immediate health impacts, provide tailored care for vulnerable populations and engage in advocacy and policy formulation. In summation, nurses' multifaceted roles-from immediate medical care to research, advocacy and strategizing-underscore their invaluable contribution to confronting the health adversities sparked by climate change. Our review accentuates the essential contributions of nurses in tackling climate-related health hurdles and calls for more nuanced research, policy adjustments and proactive measures attuned to Saudi Arabia's distinct backdrop.},
}