The Earth; It's the only one we have
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 11 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02171-3
Abrupt transitions in the climate system are discussed mostly in terms of mean state changes. Here, the authors use simulations to show that a decline in Arctic sea ice can lead to a new multidecadal mode of surface temperatures in the Arctic Ocean.
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Nature Climate Change, Published online: 05 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02188-8
Return the burn
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Nature Climate Change, Published online: 29 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02169-x
Climate change is exacerbating the severity of drought for life on land, especially for drying-sensitive species such as anurans (frogs and toads). Evaporative water loss rates for anurans are expected to double in areas with increased aridity. Increased drought severity combined with climate warming will likely reduce activity time for anurans owing to physiological limits.
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Nature Climate Change, Published online: 25 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02195-9
Author Correction: Attributing human mortality from fire PM2.5 to climate change
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Nature Climate Change, Published online: 23 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02172-2
Record-breaking temperatures pose critical risks to the global food supply, particularly endangering fresh produce. Urgent enhancements in food safety measures, including re-evaluating the impact of food production, improving cold chain logistics and adapting dietary practices, are required to ensure the resilience of food systems and public health.
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Nature Climate Change, Published online: 15 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02165-1
Limited comparative evidence exists on the impacts of climatic factors on internal migration. Here, using a harmonized census-based dataset, the authors find that drought and aridity substantially increase internal migration, with considerable heterogeneity across regions, age groups and education levels.
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Nature Climate Change, Published online: 11 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02145-5
Relaxing fertility policies and delaying retirement age would increase China’s household carbon footprint mainly by boosting population and labour. Policymakers should synergize policies targeting population ageing and climate change, which are both crucial for sustainable development.
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Nature Climate Change, Published online: 07 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02158-0
Stream flow and community stability
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