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Enter a term in the search box to find its definition. Use the controls in the far right panel to increase or decrease the number of terms automatically displayed (or to completely turn that feature off). Archives Historical Volcanic Eruptions Mitigated the Expected Rapid Arctic Sea Ice Decline Prior to 2000, Wang et al.,Geophysical Research Letters Arctic sea ice has declined at sharply contrasting rates over the past four decades—modest before 2000 and rapid thereafter. Using observational and model evidence, we show that large tropical volcanic eruptions can trigger decade-long Arctic sea ice recoveries, and that without the 1982 El Chichón and 1991 Pinatubo eruptions, Arctic sea ice would have declined approximately 1.5 times faster before 2000. We further show a model's sensitivity to volcanic aerosol forcing scales with its sensitivity to GHG forcing across CMIP6 models, offering a new strategy to identify models with realistic climate response to radiative forcing. Following this, a selected subgroup of models that accurately simulate long-term warming trend and decade-long post-Pinatubo recovery project ice-free Arctic summer up to 20 years earlier than the full ensemble. These findings underscore the critical, yet underappreciated, importance of evaluating climate models against anthropogenic and volcanic forcing when projecting the future of Arctic sea ice. Legacy wells supporting net zero by screening carbon storage and geothermal potential in the United States, Rajput et al.,Communications Earth & Environment Depleted oil and gas reservoirs provide an opportunity to repurpose underperforming wells and reuse existing subsurface infrastructure to support Net Zero transitions. Here we present a United States wide screening analysis of underperforming wells to estimate upper bound technical potential for carbon storage and geothermal heat. Using public well inventories, county level carbon removal cost datasets, national scale storage resource maps, and geothermal resource data, and accounting for well integrity attrition and field scale constraints, we estimate carbon storage potential of approximately 0.024–1.17 gigatonnes per year and geothermal heat potential of approximately 1–35 gigawatts thermal across high potential regions. Avoided drilling and deferred abandonment may indicate upper bound cost benefits, although repurposing costs remain site-specific. Key constraints include well integrity and cooling during injection; a retrofittable downhole choke is evaluated to mitigate this during startup. These results highlight conditional potential and the need for site-specific assessment. Northern permafrost represents a limit on the northward shift of climatically feasible agricultural frontiers under future warming, Xu et al.,Communications Earth & Environment Global warming is expected to shift crop suitability northward, but the role of permafrost remains unclear. Here we integrate permafrost degradation impacts to project the suitability of seven major crops across the Northern Hemisphere (30°N–83°N). By the end of the century, the northern boundary of crop climatic suitability zones shifts northward by ~331 km and ~739 km under the SSP1–2.6 and SSP5–8.5 scenarios, respectively. Considering this shift and permafrost degradation, zones with persistent near-surface permafrost remain limited (~5%) but vary widely (3–19%) across different permafrost degradation assumptions. By the end of the century, newly emerging frontiers of climatically feasible agriculture reach 4.86 and 11.64 million km² under SSP1–2.6 and SSP5–8.5, respectively, of which 29% and 18% may remain unsuitable for cultivation due to persistent permafrost thaw disturbances. Our results indicate that permafrost is a non-negligible constraint on the northward shift of climatically feasible agricultural frontiers. Caught in the Fray. How Climate Scientists Navigate the Public Sphere, Abramov et al.,Environmental Communication Climate scientists are increasingly drawn into a polarized public sphere, challenging relations between science and society. In this study, we interviewed thirty-five climate scientists – diverse in discipline and seniority – working in the Netherlands about their perceptions of, and experiences with public engagement. Based on our empirical material, we construct an analytical framework with a politization and participation axis on which we position their statements. Demarcating their public activities along these dimensions, climate scientists highlight concerns for scientific credibility, political efficacy, normative responsibility and individual capacity. While there is a clear opposition between those compelled to advocate for stringent climate policies or tackle misinformation and those who believe their main role is to provide solid knowledge and leave the normative choices to activists or politicians, only few scientists collaborate with stakeholders. Letting different stakeholders speak and participate in knowledge productions, we argue, may provide a solution to the science vs politics stranglehold. Widespread intensification of global river hydrograph flashiness under climate change, Zhu et al.,Communications Earth & Environmen Flooding poses an increasing threat to lives and infrastructure worldwide, yet how river flow responds under climate change remains uncertain. Here we assess future changes in river hydrograph flashiness, defined as the rate of increase in streamflow normalized by time and drainage area, using a numerical hydrological model driven by multiple climate model projections. We analyze 520 major river basins globally. Results show that flashiness is projected to increase by about 14%, 30%, and 79% by the late twenty-first century under low-, intermediate-, and high-emission scenarios, respectively, relative to 2014. Increases are greater in low-latitude basins than in high-latitude regions. These changes are mainly associated with larger differences between peak and base flow and shorter times to reach peak discharge. Overall, our findings suggest that river floods are likely to become faster and more intense in a warming climate, posing growing challenges for flood risk management and infrastructure design. UPDATE: Colorado River Basin Storage Continues Slide Toward System Crash,Castle et al.,Getches-Wilkinson Center, University of Colorado Law School Americans Are Increasingly Pessimistic About Avoiding the Worst Effects of Climate Change,Brian Kennedy and Isabelle Pula,Pew Research Center Physical science of climate change, effects Canadian wildfires are losing their climate-cooling influence from postfire snow albedo, Gerrevink et al.,Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesOpen Accesspdf10.1073/pnas.2600434123 Observed Linkages Between Marine Heatwaves and Extreme Weather Over Land: A New Zealand Case Study, Chinappa et al.,International Journal of ClimatologyOpen Access10.1002/joc.70457 Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Divergent Impacts of Evapotranspiration by Plant CO2Physiological Forcing on the Mean and Variability of Water Availability,Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres, 10.1029/2023jd0402532cites. Observations of climate change, effects An attribution study of the impactful extreme heat across Asia in 2024, Marghidan et al.,Weather and Climate ExtremesOpen Access10.1016/j.wace.2026.100919 Asymmetric warming and rising atmospheric water demand in southern Zambia: long-term temperature change in the Ngwezi River Basin, Wankie et al.,Frontiers in ClimateOpen Accesspdf10.3389/fclim.2026.1837008 Deoxygenation in inland freshwater systems, Shi et al.,Nature Reviews Earth & Environment10.1038/s43017-026-00795-x Historical Increase in Hourly Heavy Precipitation Across Japan and Its Attribution to Anthropogenic Climate Warming, Sato et al.,Atmospheric Science LettersOpen Access10.1002/asl2.70036 Warming and Aridification Amplify Extreme Fire Weather Elevating Population Exposure in China, Bai et al.,International Journal of Climatology10.1002/joc.70440 Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Climate change impacts on Central Asia: Trends, extremes and future projections,International Journal of Climatology, 10.1002/joc.851951cites. Instrumentation & observational methods of climate change, effectsMost cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Direct observational evidence from space of the effect of CO2increase on longwave spectral radiances: the unique role of high-spectral-resolution measurements,Atmospheric chemistry and physics, 10.5194/acp-24-6375-20246cites. Modeling, simulation & projection of climate change, effects 21st century change in precipitation on the Greenland Ice Sheet using high resolution regional climate models, Boberg et al.,cryosphereOpen Accesspdf10.5194/tc-20-2947-2026 A strengthened and southward-shifted westerly jet mitigates warming-induced drying across Asian drylands, Jiang & Zhou,Science AdvancesOpen Access10.1126/sciadv.aed7890 AMOC slowdown amplifies North Atlantic salinity variability to unprecedented levels, Iwakiri et al.,Nature CommunicationsOpen Access10.1038/s41467-026-73838-y An Ensemble Projection of ENSO to the End of 21st Century, Zhou et al.,Geophysical Research LettersOpen Access10.1029/2026gl121816 Anthropogenic climate change accelerates the onset of global flood timing, Qi et al.,Nature CommunicationsOpen Accesspdf10.1038/s41467-026-73839-x Changes in ENSO Oscillatory Dynamics Associated with Zonal Shifts in Air–Sea Coupling Region, Molina et al.,Journal of Climate10.1175/jcli-d-25-0074.1 Forced Response in the Mean State and Interannual Variability of the Indian Summer Monsoon in Future Projections, Nithya et al.,International Journal of Climatology10.1002/joc.70449 Future changes of coastal extremes from the regional wave-ocean coupled model system for the Northern European continental shelf, Nguyen et al.,Frontiers in ClimateOpen Access10.3389/fclim.2026.1782346 Future drought intensification and socioeconomic exposure in Pakistan under different SSP scenarios, Baig et al.,Advances in Climate Change ResearchOpen Access10.1016/j.accre.2026.05.019 Hailstorms are predicted to hit harder with climate change, [authors did not process],NatureOpen Access10.1038/d41586-026-01639-w High-Impact and Low-Likelihood Compound Hot and Dry Extremes in India, Malik et al.,Journal of Climate10.1175/jcli-d-25-0277.1 Hybrid Model–Based Forecasting of Temperature and Precipitation Changes in Iran, Ezati et al.,Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics10.1016/j.jastp.2026.106852 Lake sediment heatwaves under global warming, Woolway et al.,Nature GeoscienceOpen Access10.1038/s41561-026-01986-3 Widespread intensification of global river hydrograph flashiness under climate change, Zhu et al.,Communications Earth & EnvironmentOpen Access10.1038/s43247-026-03681-y Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Heat index historical trends and projections due to climate change in the Mediterranean basin based on CMIP6,Atmospheric Research, 10.1016/j.atmosres.2024.10751220cites. Advancement of climate & climate effects modeling, simulation & projection A modified stratiform cloud microphysics parameterization: evaluation using the Community Atmosphere Model version 6 single-column model, Pant et al.,Atmospheric chemistry and physicsOpen Access10.5194/acp-26-7407-2026 Development of Grid Corrections to Mixing Parameterizations with Potential Application to Arctic Climate Change, McNider & Pour-Biazar,Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology10.1175/jamc-d-25-0124.1 Exploring the impact of climate model accuracy and baseline conditions on estimates of future climate change, Power,Theoretical and Applied ClimatologyOpen Accesspdf10.1007/s00704-026-06227-6 Machine learning workflows in climate modelling: design patterns and insights from case studies, Zheng et al.,Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering SciencesOpen Access10.1098/rsta.2025.0254 Process-based evaluation of Eastern Mediterranean heatwave development in the CMIP6 models, KLIF et al.,Weather and Climate ExtremesOpen Access10.1016/j.wace.2026.100918 Sensitivity of Northern Hemisphere Extratropical Cyclone Properties to Atmospheric Resolution in the GFDL SPEAR Model, Lee et al.,Journal of Climate10.1175/jcli-d-24-0770.1 Soil Organic Matter Reduces Persistent Nighttime Surface Warm Bias in Convection-Permitting U.S. Simulations, Lin et al.,Geophysical Research LettersOpen Access10.1029/2026gl123274 Using Energetic Frameworks to Assess Artificial Heating in Coupled Model Sea Ice Loss Experiments, Kang et al.,Journal of Climate10.1175/jcli-d-25-0746.1 Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:A perspective on the next generation of Earth system model scenarios: towards representative emission pathways (REPs),Geoscientific model development, 10.5194/gmd-17-4533-202439cites. Cryosphere & climate change Climate Warming and Ice Weakening Trigger Alpine Glacier Collapses: The Marmolada Case, Baroni et al.,Geophysical Research LettersOpen Access10.1029/2025gl121279 Estimating the thermodynamic contribution of post-industrial warming to recent Greenland ice sheet surface mass loss, Preece et al.,cryosphereOpen Access10.5194/tc-20-2871-2026 Historical Volcanic Eruptions Mitigated the Expected Rapid Arctic Sea Ice Decline Prior to 2000, Wang et al.,Geophysical Research LettersOpen Access10.1029/2026gl123968 Identifying Energy Balance Drivers of Greenland Ice Sheet Surface Melt Using Causal Discovery, Yin et al.,Geophysical Research LettersOpen Access10.1029/2025gl119928 Increasing precipitation due to climate change could partially offset the impact of warming on glacier loss in the monsoon-influenced Himalaya until 2100 CE, Schlich-Davies et al.,cryosphereOpen Access10.5194/tc-20-3151-2026 The anomalously warm summer of 2023 over Greenland as compared to previous record melt summers of 2012 and 2019, Mchedlishvili et al.,cryosphereOpen Access10.5194/tc-20-2895-2026 Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Coupled ice–ocean interactions during future retreat of West Antarctic ice streams in the Amundsen Sea sector,cryosphere, 10.5194/tc-18-2653-202417cites. Paleoclimate & paleogeochemistry An ice-sheet modelling framework to determine vulnerable regions of the Greenland Ice Sheet in the past, Keisling et al.,cryosphereOpen Access10.5194/tc-20-2961-2026 Limited early-industrial warming and strong volcanic imprints in the Caucasus: the first temperature reconstruction based on maximum latewood density, Dhyani et al.,Climate of the pastOpen Accesspdf10.5194/cp-22-989-2026 Newly recovered series of meteorological measurements in SW Greenland (Nuuk) in the period 1806–1813, Przybylak et al.,Climate of the pastOpen Access10.5194/cp-22-957-2026 Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Climate extremes in Svalbard over the last two millennia are linked to atmospheric blocking,Nature Communications, 10.1038/s41467-024-48603-815cites. Biology & climate change, related geochemistry Earlier spring onset reduces ecosystem resilience to drought across the Northern Hemisphere, Liu et al.,Agricultural and Forest Meteorology10.1016/j.agrformet.2026.111282 Impact of global change on the distribution of mountain mammals and birds, Dragonetti et al.,Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)Open Access10.5281/zenodo.18389762 Introduced species will not save Caribbean coral reefs, Ritson-Williams et al.,Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesOpen Access10.1073/pnas.2610820123 Mapping the Future Afforestation Distribution of China Constrained by National Afforestation Plan and Climate Change, Song et al.,BiogeosciencesOpen Accesspdf10.5194/bg-21-2839-2024 Marine particles and their remineralization buffer future ocean biogeochemistry response to climate warming, Maerz et al.,BiogeosciencesOpen Access10.5194/bg-23-1897-2026 Meta-analysis reveals asymmetric root and microbial phenology shifts under global change, Zhao et al.,Nature CommunicationsOpen Access10.1038/s41467-026-73761-2 Mountain Riparian Zones as Refugia for Rare and Endangered Plants Under Climate Change, Lei et al.,Ecology and EvolutionOpen Access10.1002/ece3.73769 Near-Term Climate Change Impacts on Kenyan Tree Cover, Warrier et al.,Earth s FutureOpen Access10.1029/2025ef006647 Predicting the range expansion of larger benthic foraminifera under earth’s changing climate, Amao et al.,Open Access CRIS of the University of BernOpen Access10.48620/98304 Resilience of Breeding Boreal Waterbirds to Harsh Wintering Conditions: Could Climate Warming Smooth Population Declines?, Pöysä et al.,Ecology and EvolutionOpen Access10.1002/ece3.73718 Satellite observations reveal a reversal trend in African woody cover around 2010, Li et al.,Agricultural and Forest Meteorology10.1016/j.agrformet.2026.111267 Stream Temperature Response to Increased Shading Due To Riparian Shrubification in Northern Latitudes, Szeitz et al.,Journal of Geophysical Research Biogeosciences10.1029/2025jg009465 Thermal stress impairs survival and immune responses in ant founding queens, Silva & Monnin,Biology LettersOpen Access10.1098/rsbl.2026.0072 Tree Cover and Temperature Shape the Distribution of Epiphytic Pleurozia in Asia: Forest Havens in a Warming Climate, Huang et al.,Ecology and EvolutionOpen Access10.1002/ece3.73657 Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Biodiversity and Climate Extremes: Known Interactions and Research Gaps,Earth s Future, 10.1029/2023ef00396349cites. GHG sources & sinks, flux, related geochemistry Below- and above-canopy methane and nitrous oxide fluxes in a subalpine spruce forest, Krebs et al.,Agricultural and Forest MeteorologyOpen Access10.1016/j.agrformet.2026.111261 Divergent vulnerabilities of soil carbon fractions to warming magnitude and extreme drought in alpine semi-arid mountain forests of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, Yan et al.,Agricultural and Forest Meteorology10.1016/j.agrformet.2026.111276 Evolution and future trend of household carbon footprints in aging Japan, Yang et al.,Communications Earth & EnvironmentOpen Access10.1038/s43247-026-03612-x Geospatial life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of coal electricity in the United States, Fortier et al.,Environmental Research Infrastructure and SustainabilityOpen Access10.1088/2634-4505/ae6e6b Human amplification of climate-induced greenhouse gas emissions from global small water bodies, Zhuang et al.,Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesOpen Access10.1073/pnas.2537678123 Impact of air-ice CO2 fluxes on polar ocean carbon budgets from a bipolar data compilation, Crabeck et al.,Nature CommunicationsOpen Accesspdf10.1038/s41467-026-73737-2 Large stocks of permafrost soil organic carbon and nitrogen in Arctic river deltas, Fuchs et al.,Nature CommunicationsOpen Accesspdf10.1038/s41467-026-73092-2 Mangrove carbon dynamics: Sequestration potential and climate change resilience, Kumawat et al.,Earth-Science Reviews10.1016/j.earscirev.2026.105558 Melt period methane emissions in northern high latitude wetlands are governed by the length of the period and presence of permafrost, Hyvärinen et al.,Atmospheric chemistry and physicsOpen Access10.5194/acp-26-7555-2026 Methane Emission Reductions Slow Stratospheric Ozone Recovery by Amplifying the Potency of Ozone Depleting Substances, Weber et al.,CentAUR (University of Reading)pmh:oai:centaur.reading.ac.uk:129449 Progressive release of long-stored carbon from tropical peatland disturbances, Koarashi et al.,Nature CommunicationsOpen Accesspdf10.1038/s41467-026-72890-y Satellite-based estimates of radiative forcing of long-lived halogenated gases from spectral observations, Whitburn et al.,Communications Earth & EnvironmentOpen Accesspdf10.1038/s43247-026-03691-w Season-dependent asymmetric responses of soil carbon emissions to long-term changes in precipitation timing in a semi-arid steppe, Wang et al.,Agricultural and Forest Meteorology10.1016/j.agrformet.2026.111280 Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Human activities shape global patterns of decomposition rates in rivers,Science, 10.1126/science.adn126231cites. CO2 capture, sequestration science & engineering Atmospheric CO2 removal via enhanced weathering of steel slag in soil examined by experiments and geochemical modeling, Nakamura et al.,Frontiers in Environmental ScienceOpen Access10.3389/fenvs.2026.1802538 Legacy wells supporting net zero by screening carbon storage and geothermal potential in the United States, Rajput et al.,Communications Earth & EnvironmentOpen Access10.1038/s43247-026-03667-w Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Converging Findings of Climate Models and Satellite Observations on the Positive Impact of European Forests on Cloud Cover,Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres, 10.1029/2023jd0392356cites. Decarbonization Aligning global shipping climate policies with life cycle perspective, Kanchiralla et al.,Nature EnergyOpen Accesspdf10.1038/s41560-026-02080-z Bird migration and wind-energy production across Western Europe, Bauer et al.,Nature Sustainability10.1038/s41893-026-01853-4 Climate impacts of hydrogen emissions, Sun et al.,Environmental Science & TechnologyOpen Accesspdf10.1021/acs.est.3c09030 Driving a green energy transition with halide perovskite solar cells, Chen et al.,Nature Sustainability10.1038/s41893-026-01844-5 Prospective environmental impact of solar energy communities in a decarbonised grid: insights from consequential life cycle analysis, Neves et al.,Energy PolicyOpen Access10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115415 Rethinking the economics and flexibility of U.S. nuclear power through hydrogen integration and policy support, Li et al.,Nature CommunicationsOpen Access10.1038/s41467-026-73630-y Systematic review of ferry decarbonization in the maritime sector, Kasepõld et al.,Journal of Shipping and TradeOpen Accesspdf10.1186/s41072-026-00241-7 When importance meets expectations: Determinants of local acceptance for wind and photovoltaic projects in Germany, Frank et al.,Energy Research & Social ScienceOpen Access10.1016/j.erss.2026.104765 Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Demand-side strategies key for mitigating material impacts of energy transitions,Nature Climate Change, 10.1038/s41558-024-02016-z86cites. Geoengineering climateMost cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Abrupt reduction in shipping emission as an inadvertent geoengineering termination shock produces substantial radiative warming,Communications Earth & Environment, 10.1038/s43247-024-01442-368cites. Black carbonMost cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Measurement report: Shipborne observations of black carbon aerosols in the western Arctic Ocean during summer and autumn 2016–2020: boreal fire impacts,, 10.5194/egusphere-2023-23151citation. Aerosols Global mineral constraints on dust shortwave radiative effects, Li et al.,Nature Geoscience10.1038/s41561-026-01996-1 Global Tropical Cyclone Response to Anthropogenic Aerosol Changes, Zhao et al.,Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres10.1029/2025jd045902 Highland Pathways Shape Global Dust Vertical Transport and Its Climate Effects, Liu et al.,Geophysical Research LettersOpen Access10.1029/2026gl123758 Pacific Walker Circulation strengthened by tropospheric aerosol forcing, Ying et al.,npj Climate and Atmospheric ScienceOpen Accesspdf10.1038/s41612-026-01442-4 Uncertainty in Contrail Physics and Climate Impacts: Roadmap to a ContrailMIP, Eastham et al.,Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society10.1175/bams-d-26-0121.1 Vertically-resolved source contributions to climate-relevant aerosol properties in Southern Greenlandic fjord systems, Alden et al.,Atmospheric chemistry and physicsOpen Access10.5194/acp-26-7165-2026 Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Aerosol-induced closure of marine cloud cells: enhanced effects in the presence of precipitation,Atmospheric chemistry and physics, 10.5194/acp-24-6455-202410cites. Climate change communications & cognition Caught in the Fray. How Climate Scientists Navigate the Public Sphere, Abramov et al.,Environmental CommunicationOpen Access10.6084/m9.figshare.32453978.v1 Climate action needs more than policy: The moral and spiritual foundations of sustainable change, Pinto & Vidal,PLOS ClimateOpen Access10.1371/journal.pclm.0000946 Climate Change Reporting Frames and Discourse in African Media (2015–2025): A Mixed-Method Study, Xu et al.,Environmental Communication10.1080/17524032.2026.2680140 Distinguishing climate change worry from state climate anxiety across 32 countries: implications for subjective wellbeing, Lee et al.,Journal of Environmental Studies and SciencesOpen Accesspdf10.1007/s13412-026-01120-0 Extreme weather salience as a climate crisis signal: Examining the role of extreme weather fear in adaptive and maladaptive responses to eco-anxiety, Lau et al.,Global Environmental ChangeOpen Access10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2026.103179 Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Acting as we feel: Which emotional responses to the climate crisis motivate climate action,Journal of Environmental Psychology, 10.1016/j.jenvp.2024.10232737cites. Agronomy, animal husbundry, food production & climate change A systematic review on the impact of climate smart agricultural practices adoption on productivity in Ethiopia, Molla,Journal of Disaster Science and ManagementOpen Accesspdf10.1007/s44367-026-00036-4 Carbon-removal opportunities and constraints of bioenergy crops on marginal croplands in China, Hua et al.,Communications Earth & EnvironmentOpen Accesspdf10.1038/s43247-026-03588-8 Climate-driven shifts in soil microbiomes: implications for plant resilience in agriculture, Bhagat & Mishra,Frontiers in ClimateOpen Accesspdf10.3389/fclim.2026.1803685 Flood-induced livelihood vulnerability and migration as an adaptation strategy: evidence from farm households of the flood-prone region of Eastern India, Nag et al.,Frontiers in ClimateOpen Accesspdf10.3389/fclim.2026.1695726 Northern permafrost represents a limit on the northward shift of climatically feasible agricultural frontiers under future warming, Xu et al.,Communications Earth & EnvironmentOpen Access10.1038/s43247-026-03702-w Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Climate change impacts on small pelagic fish distribution in Northwest Africa: trends, shifts, and risk for food security,Scientific Reports, 10.1038/s41598-024-61734-840cites. Hydrology, hydrometeorology & climate change Asymmetric warming and rising atmospheric water demand in southern Zambia: long-term temperature change in the Ngwezi River Basin, Wankie et al.,Frontiers in ClimateOpen Accesspdf10.3389/fclim.2026.1837008 Emerging Importance of Compound Flooding in Future Tropical Cyclone Hazard Profiles, Gori et al.,Open MINDpmh:10.17615/ggmz-8m83 Historical Increase in Hourly Heavy Precipitation Across Japan and Its Attribution to Anthropogenic Climate Warming, Sato et al.,Atmospheric Science LettersOpen Access10.1002/asl2.70036 Inter-model differences in 21st century glacier runoff for the world’s major river basins, Wimberly et al.,cryosphereOpen Accesspdf10.5194/tc-19-1491-2025 Warming and vegetation greening drive recent surge in flash droughts, J et al.,Science AdvancesOpen Access10.1126/sciadv.aea8452 Widespread intensification of global river hydrograph flashiness under climate change, Zhu et al.,Communications Earth & EnvironmentOpen Access10.1038/s43247-026-03681-y Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Global groundwater warming due to climate change,Nature Geoscience, 10.1038/s41561-024-01453-x109cites. Climate change economics Incorporating air quality health impacts into the social cost of carbon, Kingdon et al.,Nature Climate Change10.1038/s41558-026-02653-6 The impact of financial development on CO2 emissions in the framework of the environmental Kuznets curve, ÖNDES & KIZILGÖL,Frontiers in Environmental ScienceOpen Accesspdf10.3389/fenvs.2026.1814255 Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Economic quantification of Loss and Damage funding needs,Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, 10.1038/s43017-024-00565-710cites. Climate change mitigation public policy research Does Decarbonisation lead to Psychological De-territorialisation? An Emerging Challenge for a Just Transition in Coal and Carbon-Intensive Regions across EU Countries, García-Mira et al.,Journal of Environmental PsychologyOpen Access10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103084 Emission ensemble approach to improve the development of multi-scale emission inventories, Thunis et al.,Geoscientific model developmentOpen Accesspdf10.5194/gmd-17-3631-2024 Equitable transitions in ageing societies: how fairness perceptions transform carbon tax resistance, Ba et al.,Climate Policy10.1080/14693062.2026.2657445 Industrial decarbonization in a fragmented world: Carbon pricing with border adjustments using standardized values, Neuhoff et al.,Energy PolicyOpen Access10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115405 Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:EU carbon prices signal high policy credibility and farsighted actors,Nature Energy, 10.1038/s41560-024-01505-x69cites. Climate change adaptation & adaptation public policy research Governing climate migration: the right to a livable space, Benveniste & Capisani,Environmental Politics10.1080/09644016.2026.2678013 Structural challenges to effective climate adaptation: a critical assessment of planned relocation as an adaptation strategy, Bertana et al.,Climate Risk ManagementOpen Access10.1016/j.crm.2026.100830 The unpredictability of community priorities in planning for water-scarce futures in the Goulburn-Broken River Basin, Grupper et al.,Environmental Science & Policy10.1016/j.envsci.2026.104407 Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Building resilience in Asian mega-deltas,Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, 10.1038/s43017-024-00561-x48cites. Climate change impacts on human health Enhanced Heatwaves Exacerbate Survival Risks for Vulnerable Populations, Dou et al.,Anthropocene10.1016/j.ancene.2026.100554 Optimizing U.S. Heat Alerts: A Multimetric Analysis of Heat-Related Mortality, Alexander et al.,Weather Climate and Society10.1175/wcas-d-25-0079.1 Quantifying the financial burden of heat-related hospital admissions in Switzerland under a changing climate: A scalable analytical framework, Vaghefi et al.,BMC Global and Public HealthOpen Accesspdf10.1186/s44263-026-00275-w Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Health co-benefits and trade-offs of carbon pricing: a narrative synthesis,Climate Policy, 10.1080/14693062.2024.23568226cites. Other Future water constraints on United States lithium mining under climate change, Trost et al.,Communications Earth & EnvironmentOpen Accesspdf10.1038/s43247-026-03643-4 How climate risk shapes corporate greenwashing: the role of supply chain disruption and digital governance, Fang et al.,Frontiers in Environmental ScienceOpen Accesspdf10.3389/fenvs.2026.1844699 Informed opinion, nudges & major initiatives Antarctic science operations must account for climate change and extreme environmental events, Siegert et al.,Communications Earth & EnvironmentOpen Access10.1038/s43247-026-03629-2 The Transhumanist Anthropocene: From the climate crisis to upgrading humanity, Schütze & Latzer,The Anthropocene ReviewOpen Access10.1177/20530196261453840 Most cited from this section, published 2 years ago:Toward an evidence-informed, responsible, and inclusive debate on solar geoengineering: A response to the proposed non-use agreement,Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Climate Change, 10.1002/wcc.90314cites. Book reviews An Arctic community on the climate front lines, Boon,Science10.1126/science.aeh0733 Need for Speed: An Analysis of Speed to Market and Cost Results of Competitive Transmission,Kent Chandler and Olivia Manzagol,R Street Split transition: BRICS breaks renewable records — and fossil records too,James Norman,Global Energy Monitor Global Clean-Energy Trade Rebounds to $479 Billion in 2025 Despite Tariffs and Geopolitical Turmoil,BloombergNEF World Energy Investment 2026,Gould et al.,International Energy Agency Pitches in Peril: A Climate Change and World Cup Analysis,Hosier et al.,Comon Goal and Football for Future Enabling DOE Regional Energy–Water Technology Pilots,Committee on Enabling DOE Regional Energy–Water Technology Pilots,National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Americans Are Increasingly Pessimistic About Avoiding the Worst Effects of Climate Change,Brian Kennedy and Isabelle Pula,Pew Research Center WMO Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update 2026 to 2035,World Meteorological Organization Ruta Energetica (Energy Roadmap for Chile),Government of Chile Transforming food systems for a safe climate and health for all,Elisa Morgera,United Nations Energy Vampires: The AI data centres draining Australia,Greenpeace Australia UPDATE: Colorado River Basin Storage Continues Slide Toward System Crash,Castle et al.,Getches-Wilkinson Center, University of Colorado Law School et al The Race for Net Zero: The UK net zero economy and the transition to a competitive future,CBI Economics and the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit Cost of living, health, housing eclipse climate issue in people's priorities – Irish Examiner poll,Irish Examiner The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal, 3rd edition,Edwards et al.,German Institute for International and Security Affairs et al Clickherefor the why and how of Skeptical ScienceNew Research. 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Sustainability The plan to ship non-recyclable rubbish from across the region to Fiji had been labelled "waste colonialism" by villagers. This handout photo taken on Apr 18, 2026, shows villagers attending a community meeting with Australian businessman Rob Cromb about a proposal to build a waste-to-energy incinerator in Viseisei. (Photo: Handout/Fiji’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change/AFP) SYDNEY: Fiji's environment ministry on Thursday (Jun 4) rejected a plan by an Australian billionaire to burn rubbish for energy in the South Pacific nation, after a backlash from traditional landowners and tourism operators. The plan to ship non-recyclable rubbish from across the region to Fiji, popular with tourists for its pristine beaches, and build an incinerator to consume 900,000 tonnes of waste a year, had been labelled "waste colonialism" by villagers. Fiji's ambassador to the UN, Filipo Tarakinikini, wrote on social media in April that the Vuda coast north of Nadi "must not become the Pacific's ashtray". Fiji's environment ministry said on Thursday it had rejected The Next Generation Holdings (TNG) proposal for the energy-from-waste plant and a private port, because of issues surrounding the scale of the project, imported waste, hazardous ash management and public health risks. CNA GamesGuess WordCrack the word, one row at a timeBuzzwordCreate words using the given lettersMini SudokuTiny puzzle, mighty brain teaserMini CrosswordSmall grid, big challengeWord SearchSpot as many words as you canShow MoreShow LessQuestions over the impact on tourism and the environment, and the economic case for the project were also unresolved in material submitted by the company, the ministry said."This is not a decision against investment or against new waste solutions," Fiji's secretary for the environment, Sivendra Michael, said in a statement."The department was not satisfied that the potential impacts and risks of the project could be adequately assessed or managed," he added.The fashion entrepreneur behind the Paris-born Kookai label and an Australian billionaire who made his fortune in rubbish disposal had earlier claimed government support for the waste incinerator, which was to be built within 15km of Fiji's tourism gateway Nadi.The Australian-based duo of Ian Malouf and Rob Cromb had told Fiji's government the project could meet 40 per cent of the small country's electricity needs, cutting its reliance on diesel.However, an environmental impact statement lodged showed it would also raise Fiji's national emissions by 25 per cent.Residents said the emissions would spoil Fiji's eco-tourism reputation and pose a safety risk with hotels and schools nearby."Dial-a-Dump" founder Malouf spent seven years trying to get a similar waste-to-energy incinerator approved in Sydney before it was rejected as a risk to human health in 2018.Cromb, owner of the Paris fashion label Kookai, manufactures clothes in Fiji.TNG had no immediate comment on the decision. Questions over the impact on tourism and the environment, and the economic case for the project were also unresolved in material submitted by the company, the ministry said. "This is not a decision against investment or against new waste solutions," Fiji's secretary for the environment, Sivendra Michael, said in a statement. "The department was not satisfied that the potential impacts and risks of the project could be adequately assessed or managed," he added. The fashion entrepreneur behind the Paris-born Kookai label and an Australian billionaire who made his fortune in rubbish disposal had earlier claimed government support for the waste incinerator, which was to be built within 15km of Fiji's tourism gateway Nadi. The Australian-based duo of Ian Malouf and Rob Cromb had told Fiji's government the project could meet 40 per cent of the small country's electricity needs, cutting its reliance on diesel. However, an environmental impact statement lodged showed it would also raise Fiji's national emissions by 25 per cent. Residents said the emissions would spoil Fiji's eco-tourism reputation and pose a safety risk with hotels and schools nearby. "Dial-a-Dump" founder Malouf spent seven years trying to get a similar waste-to-energy incinerator approved in Sydney before it was rejected as a risk to human health in 2018. Cromb, owner of the Paris fashion label Kookai, manufactures clothes in Fiji. TNG had no immediate comment on the decision. Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories Get WhatsApp alerts Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app

ByANNA WRIGHT, US REPORTER Published:04:53 BST, 4 June 2026|Updated:14:02 BST, 4 June 2026 Multiple female high school teachers have been diagnosed with breastcancerwithin a short period, sparking an investigation byMassachusettshealth officials. The state Department of Public Health is carrying out an environmental assessment at Uxbridge High School property to determine whether there is any link to the cancer cases. Nicole Anderson, 29, who works as a teacher in Uxbridge was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. The dedicated educator went from teaching five days a week to undergoing chemotherapy, with a chemo port andfertilitytreatments to preserve her eggs. She will undergo intensive chemotherapy and immunotherapy over the next six months, followed by surgery and then radiation. Anderson said her biggest challenge since her diagnosis has been stepping away from her classroom and students. The 29-year-old's treatment team said it would be too risky for her to continue working, as she will be severely immunocompromised. A GoFundMe for the educator was started in April, and has raised almost $25,000 as of Thursday. Uxbridge teacher, 29-year-old Nicole Anderson, who was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer The state Department of Public Health is carrying out an environmental assessment at Uxbridge High School property to determine whether there is any link to the cancer cases 'Our goal is for Nicole to be able to focus all of their energy on kicking cancer’s butt and to not have to worry about the out-of-pocket medical expenses and co-pays,' the fundraiser read. It’s still unclear how many teachers were diagnosed with the cancer or over what timeframe. State officials say there is no immediate danger at the building and that access remains unrestricted. Uxbridge Public Schools Superintendent David Ljungberg and High School PrincipalMichael Rubinannounced the investigation in a letter to parents Monday. 'It is, of course, possible that these multiple cases are not connected to one another, but out of an abundance of caution, we are looking into any environmental factors at the school that may be a factor in their diagnoses,' the pair said. The superintendent said the district contacted the Department of Public Health and the Uxbridge Board of Health after concerns emerged. Since then, school officials have worked with environmental experts and scientists to investigate whether factors such as air quality or conditions on campus could be linked to the cancer cases. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Indoor Air Quality Unit will evaluate the school on June 4, checking factors such as carbon monoxide levels, temperature, humidity, and other potential air quality concerns. High school student Jayden Dubois expressed his concerns over a teacher getting sick The Uxbridge Teachers Association praised school officials Wednesday, saying the district has kept staff informed and supported affected educators throughout their treatment The fundraiser said the biggest challenge to Anderson's diagnosis was stepping back from teaching 'Massachusetts DPH officials have indicated that there is no evidence of immediate danger in the building and no reason to limit access to or use of the facility at this time,' Ljungberg said. But concerns continue to grow among the community. 'One of the teachers, she had to leave early because of breast cancer. So she's out for right now, and we don't know if she'll be back,' high school student Jayden Dubois told NBC10. 'Some of the students were just heartbroken about it, because she's a nice teacher,' he added. The Uxbridge Teachers Association praised school officials Wednesday, saying the district has kept staff informed and supported affected educators throughout their treatment. 'While early indications suggest that there are no environmental factors at Uxbridge High School putting students and staff at risk for breast cancer, the Uxbridge Teachers Association fully supports the investigation by public health experts and is urging members to assist however possible in this work,' Teachers Association President Anna Drakulich said. Breast cancer has multiple causes and affects about one in eight women, Dr Sam Nardello told the outlet. About 250,000 women are diagnosed with the disease every year.

El Puerto de Vigo va dando pasos en su aspiración de integrarse en la Red Transeuropea de Transporte (TEN?T). Su presidente, Carlos Botana, mantuvo una reunión con Gesine Meissner, coordinadora para el Espacio Marítimo Europeo, y con su equipo de la Dirección General de Movilidad y Transportes de la Comisión Europea. Durante el encuentro, el responable de la Autoridad Portuaria de Vigo dio a conocer proyectos estratégicos en materia de descarbonización, sostenibilidad e intermodalidad, apoyándose en el informe técnico elaborado por la Universidad de Vigo que respalda la candidatura del enclave gallego para ser puerto nodal. La delegación europea mostró un interés especial por la estrategia ambiental del puerto, centrada en el suministro de energía eléctrica a buques atracados para reducir emisiones, así como por las infraestructuras destinadas al suministro de bio GNL. También valoró los avances en intermodalidad, especialmente la puesta en marcha de la autopista ferroportuaria del Atlántico, que conectará directamente el Puerto de Vigo con la Plisan de Salvaterra y el centro peninsular, reforzando la competitividad logística del noroeste español. Tras la reunión, la valoración de la delegación viguesa fue muy positiva. Botana destacó que los responsables europeos «han sido plenamente conscientes de la importancia estratégica de nuestro puerto en la generación de riqueza y su fuerte impacto en la economía». Como siguiente paso, la Autoridad Portuaria remitirá a la Comisión Europea un plan detallado de inversiones e infraestructuras prioritarias, con el objetivo de asegurar el respaldo institucional y acceder a vías de financiación comunitaria que permitan ejecutar los proyectos presentados.

For thesecond day in a row, college football hopefuls from Oklahoma and elsewhere took to Everest Training Center to compete in front of the Sooners’ coaches and players. Wednesday marked thesecond of fourBrent Venables Elite Football Camps, held on OU’s campus. Here are some notes from the second day of camp: A pair of wideouts with Power Four offers made the most of the one-on-one portion of the afternoon session. One of them was Class of 2028 prospectJaylen Grier, a 6-foot-1, 170-pound wide receiver from Santa Ana, CA. Grier worked on both sides of the ball during the one-on-one drills, which marked the final portion of Wednesday’s clinic. His physicality and ability to win over the top stood out, and he won the majority of his reps. Grier, though, did get handsy on some of his wide receiver reps. Though Grier is unranked by both Rivals and 247Sports, the wideout has earned Division I offers from Arizona, Vanderbilt, Washington, Oregon State, UNLV, Colorado State, San Jose State and Sacramento State. Wide receiverRush Williamsstill has three years of high school football left as a Class of 2029 prospect, but he has already caught the attention of several major programs. A native of Katy, TX, Williams attended Wednesday's camp and made the most of his 6-2, 180-pound frame. He came down with several contested catches during one-on-ones, and broke away from opposing defensive backs early in routes multiple times. Williams is the son of former Washington wide receiverReggie Williams, who later spent five seasons in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars. So far, Williams has collected offers from Texas Tech, Texas A&M, TCU, SMU, Oregon, Nebraska and Mississippi State in addition to several other Power Four schools. Class of 2027 wide receiverJaden Kendrickdoesn’t have any stars next to his name, but he was the clear standout in one-on-ones. The undersized, 5-7 wideout won just about every rep during that portion of camp, using his speed and twitchiness to break free from defensive backs. Midway through one-on-ones, he even shouted — with a grin — “give me somebody,” implying that he wanted to be matched up against a stingier defensive back. The only offer that Kendrick has announced on his X (formerly Twitter) account is from East Texas Baptist University, but he earned a spring game invite to Division I FCS Tarleton State. He also competed at the Navy All-American Combine in January. Kendrick is entering his final year at North Shore High School in Houston. William Green IIIstill has three years of high school left, but he’s already become a commodity on the recruiting trail. And on Wednesday, he showed why. Green’s movements looked fluid and natural during the position drills led by OU running backs coachDeland McCullough. He stands 5-10 and weighs 195 pounds, according to 247Sports. Green will be a sophomore at Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club, TX, in the fall. The running back prospect has earned 14 Division I offers thus far. Some of the major programs that have offered him thus far include Texas Tech, Florida State, UCLA, TCU, Wisconsin, Boston College and Northwestern. Loading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendations Carson Field has worked full-time in the sports media industry since 2020 in Colorado, Texas and Wyoming as well as nationally, and he has earned degrees from Arizona State University and Texas A&M University. When he isn’t covering the Sooners, he’s likely golfing, fishing or doing something else outdoors. Twitter: https://x.com/carsondfield

ByDante Gonzalez June 03, 2026 Jose Mourinhohas taken major steps toward leaving Benfica to launch a second stint withReal Madrid, though an official announcement has been temporarily frozen by the club’s looming presidential elections. Now, operating with a calculated reelection strategy,incumbent presidentFlorentino Perezhas positioned Mourinho’s return as his headline managerial appointment should he retain power. In a stunning development over the last few weeks,Perez issued a snap call for elections, setting up a showdown against challenger Enrique Riquelme on June 7, marking the first contestedReal Madridpresidential election in 20 years. Following the dismissal of Alvaro Arbeloa from the dugout, the confirmation of a new head coach was ultimately tabled until the club’s socio members select their next leader. WhileThe Athleticpreviously reported thatMourinho has already put pen to paper on an official contract with the club, the formal rollout was halted exclusively due to the sudden election cycle. Nevertheless, the boardroom politics haven’t stopped Perez from weaponizing the legendary Portuguese tactician as the crown jewel of his campaign platform. To drum up excitement, the incumbent’s official campaign accountFlorentino 2026released a teaser video on X that took a direct swipe at the media, captioned: “While on TV they talk and talk and talk.”The clip features a smiling Mourinho emphatically saying “Si” while donning the iconic Real Madrid jersey, cementing his return as the defining promise of Perez’s reelection bid. Perez’s promotional blitz serves as a direct counter to Riquelme, who made a massive splash by claiming that “a player like Rodri could arrive at Real Madrid” under his watch, while also teasingErling Haaland as a potential blockbuster marquee signing. In this frantic war of promises, Pérez has already aggressively pushed ahead, solidifying high-profile transfers for the 2026-27 campaign alongside the Mourinho deal. Rodrygo Goes and Eduardo Camavinga reportedly headline Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid six-men transfer exit list According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have finalized deals to secure bothInter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries and Liverpool center-back Ibrahima Konatefor next season. WithDavid AlabaandDani Carvajalofficially departing the club, the incumbent president moved rapidly to shore up the impending vacancies across the backline. While the club cannot officially unveil either signing until the political dust settles,both world-class defenders are effectively locked in for a move to the Spanish capital. Konate has already announced his departure from Anfield as a free agent, while Dumfries successfully completed his medical examinations in the Netherlands ahead of a €20 million transfer triggered via his Inter Milan release clause.