Predicting the ecological causes and consequences of global climate change requires a
variety of approaches, including the use of experiments, models, and surveys. Among …

Most research on the effects of environmental change in freshwaters has focused on
incremental changes in average conditions, rather than fluctuations or extreme events such …

Freshwater ecosystems and their biodiversity are presently seriously threatened by global
development and population growth, leading to increases in nutrient inputs and …

It is critical that the impacts of environmental stressors on natural systems are detected,
monitored and assessed accurately in order to legislate effectively and to protect and restore …

Global warming can affect all levels of biological complexity, though we currently understand
least about its potential impact on communities and ecosystems. At the ecosystem level …

Shallow lakes, one of the most widespread water bodies in the world landscape, are very
sensitive to climate change. Several theories predict changes in community traits, relevant …

Global change affects ecosystem functioning both directly by modifications in
physicochemical processes, and indirectly, via changes in biotic metabolism and …

Environmental warming is predicted to rise dramatically over the next century, yet few
studies have investigated its effects in natural, multi-species systems. We present data …

Biodiversity loss is occurring rapidly worldwide, yet it is uncertain whether few or many
species are required to sustain ecosystem functioning in the face of environmental change …

Ecosystem respiration is a primary component of the carbon cycle and understanding the
mechanisms that determine its temperature dependence will be important for predicting how …