A scoping review of natural disasters, environmental hazards, and maternal health: Are all potential outcomes accounted for in conceptual frameworks? DOI Creative Commons

Claudia Schulte,

Blake Erhardt‐Ohren, Ndola Prata

et al.

PLOS Climate, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 4(1), P. e0000558 - e0000558

Published: Jan. 10, 2025

Natural disasters and extreme weather events are increasing in frequency intensity, part due to climate change. These can have severe impacts, including on maternal health. We review the existing research natural disasters, environmental hazards, health outcomes – focusing specifically relevant conceptual frameworks termination of pregnancy as an outcome these published between January 2004 May 2024. retrieved eight 26 additional articles. None identified though there is ample evidence suggest that related must be included frameworks. propose a new, comprehensive framework which all reproductive with potential affect morbidity or mortality, (i.e., induced abortion), considered. hope N atural E nvironmental M aternal O utcomes (NEMO) will inform emergency response planning improve service delivery empowers individuals make informed choices wake crises.

Language: Английский

2021 North American heatwave amplified by climate change-driven nonlinear interactions DOI
Samuel Bartusek, Kai Kornhuber, Mingfang Ting

et al.

Nature Climate Change, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(12), P. 1143 - 1150

Published: Nov. 24, 2022

Language: Английский

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An analysis of energy consumption and carbon footprints of cryptocurrencies and possible solutions DOI Creative Commons
Varun Kohli, Sombuddha Chakravarty, Vinay Chamola

et al.

Digital Communications and Networks, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9(1), P. 79 - 89

Published: July 11, 2022

There is an urgent need to control global warming caused by humans achieve a sustainable future. CO2 levels are rising steadily, and while countries worldwide actively moving toward the sustainability goals proposed during Paris Agreement in 2015, we still long way go from achieving mode of operation. The increased popularity cryptocurrencies since introduction Bitcoin 2009 has been accompanied increasing trend greenhouse gas emissions high electrical energy consumption. Popular tracking studies (e.g., Digiconomist Cambridge Energy Consumption Index (CBECI)) have estimated consumption ranges 29.96 ​TWh 135.12 26.41 176.98 ​TWh, respectively for as July 2021, which equivalent such Sweden Thailand. latest estimate on carbon footprints shows 64.18 MtCO2 emission close Greece Oman. This review compiles estimates made various 2018 2021. We compare these with around world centralized transaction methods Visa. identify problems associated propose solutions that can help reduce their footprints. Finally, present case cryptocurrency networks, namely, Ethereum 2.0 Pi Network, discussion how they solve some challenges identified.

Language: Английский

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Smart Learning and Climate Change Awareness: A Simulation‐Based Case Study in Morocco DOI Open Access
Mohamed Amine Marhraoui, Olugbenga Ayo Ojubanire

European Journal of Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 60(1)

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

ABSTRACT Prior research has highlighted the importance of smart learning in raising awareness and engagement about sustainable development. Nevertheless, few papers have focused on impact climate change simulation environments. In this paper, a systematic literature review helped to shed light gaps propose conceptual framework. Then, we adopted mixed method based semi‐structured interviews questionnaire carried out for second year business students through different academic years. This case study aims both compare simulation‐based experience two classes test our proposed framework's hypotheses partial least‐squares method. The results allowed us explore using EN‐ROADS simulator assess relationship between awareness, level policy priorities. To best knowledge, is one first studies exploring potential tools. can help either practitioners like makers university managers adapting their curriculum, or researchers extend

Language: Английский

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Drought characteristics in Mediterranean under future climate change DOI Creative Commons

Yassmin Hesham Essa,

Martin Hirschi, Wim Thiery

et al.

npj Climate and Atmospheric Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: Sept. 7, 2023

Abstract The present work aims to address the physical properties of different drought types under near-future climates in Mediterranean. To do so, we use a multi-model mean bias-adjusted and downscaled product five Earth System Models participating Coupled Model Intercomparison Project—phase6 (CMIP6), provided by Inter-Sectoral Impact Project (ISIMIP), four shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP1–2.6, SSP2–4.5, SSP3–7.0, SSP5–8.5) for period 2021–2060, estimate Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) at 1-, 6-, 12-month time scales, meteorological, agricultural, hydrological drought, respectively. Additionally, SPEI is calculated from CMIP6 historical simulations reanalysis ‘WFDE5’ 1980–2014 as reference period. comparison with WFDE5 reveals consistently increasing tendency occurrences Mediterranean, particularly agricultural scales. Nonetheless, an overestimation trend magnitude shown respect WFDE5. projection results depict frequencies ranging between 12 25% studied varying regions climate scenarios. increase frequency more pronounced southern than northern Mediterranean countries. Drought severity remarkable aggregated scales; consequently, pressure foreseen food water sectors. seasonality higher summer (autumn) months meteorological (agricultural) droughts. driving factor(s) occurrence strongly depends on regional characteristics.

Language: Английский

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The pace of shifting seasons in lakes DOI Creative Commons
R. Iestyn Woolway

Nature Communications, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: April 13, 2023

Lake ecosystems are vulnerable to seasonal thermal cues, with subtle alterations in the timing of temperatures having a dramatic influence on aquatic species. Here, measure change temperature is used describe pace shifting seasons lakes. Since 1980 spring and summer Northern Hemisphere lakes have arrived earlier (2.0- 4.3-days decade-1, respectively), whilst arrival autumn has been delayed (1.5-days decade-1) season lengthened (5.6-days decade-1). This century, under high-greenhouse-gas-emission scenario, current will arrive even (3.3- 8.3-days later (3.1-days decade-1), lengthen further (12.1-days These be much slower low-greenhouse-gas-emission scenario. Changes benefit some species, by prolonging growing season, but negatively impact others, leading phenological mismatches critical activities.

Language: Английский

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Recent and projected changes in climate patterns in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region DOI Creative Commons
Diana Francis, Ricardo Fonseca

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: May 4, 2024

Abstract Observational and reanalysis datasets reveal a northward shift of the convective regions over northern Africa in summer an eastward winter last four decades, with changes location intensity thermal lows subtropical highs also modulating dust loading cloud cover Middle East North region. A multi-model ensemble from ten models Coupled Model Intercomparison Project—sixth phase gives skillful simulations when compared to in-situ measurements generally captures trends ERA-5 data historical period. For most extreme climate change scenario towards end twenty-first century, are projected migrate poleward by 1.5°, consistent expansion Hadley Cells, weakening tropical easterly jet up third strengthening typically 10% except eastern Mediterranean where storm track is polewards. The length seasons remain about same, suggesting warming likely be felt uniformly throughout year.

Language: Английский

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Innovative Polygonal Trend Analysis (IPTA) in detecting the seasonal trend behavior of statistically downscaled precipitation for the Eastern Black Sea Basin of Turkey DOI
Sinan Nacar, Murat Şan, Murat Kankal

et al.

Urban Water Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(4), P. 406 - 418

Published: Feb. 9, 2024

This study compares projected and past seasonal precipitation trends in the Eastern Black Sea Basin, Turkey. Historical data from twelve stations representing basin during 1981–2010 was used, while statistically downscaled two representative concentration pathway scenarios (RCP4.5 RCP8.5) outputs of GFDL-ESM2M general circulation model were utilized for 2021–2050. To determine trend behaviors variables transitions between consecutive months, Innovative Polygon Trend Analysis (IPTA) implemented. Furthermore, star concept employed to illustrate changing sizes periods. Both showed considerable summer autumn declines at almost all locations, with low variability. These indicated January be important month shift, except Rize, Pazar, Hopa stations. The formation several polygons, polygons intersecting, not forming on global regression line show that hydro-climatic cycle might chaotic.

Language: Английский

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Thermal tolerance and survival are modulated by a natural gradient of infection in differentially acclimated hosts DOI Creative Commons
Jérémy De Bonville, Ariane Côté, Sandra A. Binning

et al.

Conservation Physiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

ABSTRACT Wild ectotherms are exposed to multiple stressors, including parasites, that can affect their responses environmental change. Simultaneously, unprecedented warm temperatures being recorded worldwide, increasing both the average and maximum experienced in nature. Understanding how ectotherms, such as fishes, will react combined stress of parasites higher help predict impact extreme events heat waves on populations. The critical thermal method (CTM), which assesses upper (CTmax) lower (CTmin) tolerance, is often used acclimated tolerance various temperature scenarios. Despite widespread use CTM across taxa, few studies have characterized response naturally infected fish or acute affects subsequent survival. We pumpkinseed sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus) four ecologically relevant (10, 15, 20 25°C) one future warming scenario (30°C) for 3 weeks before measuring CTmax CTmin. also assessed individual survival week following CTmax. Parasites were counted identified trials relate infection intensity Interestingly, trematode causing black spot disease negatively related CTmax, suggesting heavily less tolerant warming. Moreover, with yellow grub showed decreased days implying load has negative consequences during events. Our findings indicate that, when combined, parasite high prolonged survival, emphasizing need better understand concomitant effects stressors health outcomes wild This especially true given some species expected thrive waters making host at risk.

Language: Английский

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Interdecadal variability and possible drivers of summer extreme precipitation on the low latitude plateau of southwestern China DOI
Jinlong Yan,

Yunxia Wan,

Hongbo Li

et al.

Theoretical and Applied Climatology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 156(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Climate change and the future of the Olympic Winter Games: athlete and coach perspectives DOI
Daniel Scott, Natalie Knowles, Siyao Ma

et al.

Current Issues in Tourism, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 26(3), P. 480 - 495

Published: Jan. 10, 2022

Language: Английский

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