With climate change, heat waves are becoming increasingly frequent, intense and broader
in spatial extent. However, while the lethal effects of heat waves on humans are well …

We review results from field experiments that simulate drought, an ecologically impactful
global change threat that is predicted to increase in magnitude, extent, duration and …

Brief introduction: What are microclimates and why are they important? Microclimate science
has developed into a global discipline. Microclimate science is increasingly used to …

Forest ecosystems in the Mediterranean Basin are mostly situated in the north of the Basin
(mesic). In the most southern and dry areas, the forest can only exist where topography …

Revegetation is accelerating globally because of its benefits in terms of ecosystem
restoration, desertification prevention, and warming mitigation. The Yellow River Basin …

Grasslands are key repositories of biodiversity and carbon storage and are heavily impacted
by effects of global warming and changes in precipitation regimes. Patterns of grassland …

Tropical montane forest ecosystems are pivotal for sustaining biodiversity and essential
terrestrial ecosystem services, including the provision of high-quality fresh water …

Globally, combinations of drought and warming are driving widespread tree mortality and
crown dieback. Yet thresholds triggering either tree mortality or crown dieback remain …

Drought occurrence is increasing due to anthropogenic climate change. Drought can
negatively affect plants via reduced water below‐ground and increased evaporative …

Both climate change and human activity are the important drivers that can change
hydrological cycle routs and affect the features of hydrological drought in river basins. The …