Planetary Boundaries guide humanity's future on Earth
Human pressures have pushed the Earth system deep into the Anthropocene, threatening
its stability, resilience and functioning. The Planetary Boundaries (PB) framework emerged …
its stability, resilience and functioning. The Planetary Boundaries (PB) framework emerged …
The 2024 state of the climate report: Perilous times on planet Earth
We are on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster. This is a global emergency beyond
any doubt. Much of the very fabric of life on Earth is imperiled. We are step** into a critical …
any doubt. Much of the very fabric of life on Earth is imperiled. We are step** into a critical …
Human degradation of tropical moist forests is greater than previously estimated
Tropical forest degradation from selective logging, fire and edge effects is a major driver of
carbon and biodiversity loss,–, with annual rates comparable to those of deforestation …
carbon and biodiversity loss,–, with annual rates comparable to those of deforestation …
Pattern dynamics of vegetation based on optimal control theory
LF Hou, L Li, L Chang, Z Wang, GQ Sun - Nonlinear Dynamics, 2025 - Springer
Vegetation pattern dynamics is a pivotal research domain in ecology, which can reveal the
impact of the non-uniform distribution of vegetation on ecosystem structure and function …
impact of the non-uniform distribution of vegetation on ecosystem structure and function …
Uncertainties too large to predict tip** times of major Earth system components from historical data
One way to warn of forthcoming critical transitions in Earth system components is using
observations to detect declining system stability. It has also been suggested to extrapolate …
observations to detect declining system stability. It has also been suggested to extrapolate …
Achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions critical to limit climate tip** risks
Under current emission trajectories, temporarily overshooting the Paris global warming limit
of 1.5° C is a distinct possibility. Permanently exceeding this limit would substantially …
of 1.5° C is a distinct possibility. Permanently exceeding this limit would substantially …
Human outbreaks of a novel reassortant Oropouche virus in the Brazilian Amazon region
Abstract The Brazilian western Amazon is experiencing its largest laboratory-confirmed
Oropouche virus (OROV) outbreak, with more than 6,300 reported cases between 2022 and …
Oropouche virus (OROV) outbreak, with more than 6,300 reported cases between 2022 and …
Severe droughts reduce river navigability and isolate communities in the Brazilian Amazon
L Santos de Lima, FEO Silva… - … Earth & Environment, 2024 - nature.com
The Amazon basin is experiencing severe droughts that are expected to worsen with climate
change. Riverine communities are especially vulnerable to these extreme events. This study …
change. Riverine communities are especially vulnerable to these extreme events. This study …
Weaker Atlantic overturning circulation increases the vulnerability of northern Amazon forests
The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) and the Amazon forest are viewed as
connected tip** elements in a warming climate system. If global warming exceeds a …
connected tip** elements in a warming climate system. If global warming exceeds a …
Spatial heterogeneity in climate change effects across Brazilian biomes
A Braga, M Laurini - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
We present a methodology designed to study the spatial heterogeneity of climate change.
Our approach involves decomposing the observed changes in temperature patterns into …
Our approach involves decomposing the observed changes in temperature patterns into …