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View article: Updated insights on climate change-driven temperature variability across historical and future periods
Updated insights on climate change-driven temperature variability across historical and future periods Open
This study highlights the benefits of using high-resolution reanalysis and climate models to assess climate change over time at the subcontinental scale for both present and future periods. The emergence of climate change over the internal…
View article: Global Compound Climate Events: Intensified Air Pollution During Simultaneous Extreme Events
Global Compound Climate Events: Intensified Air Pollution During Simultaneous Extreme Events Open
The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme environmental and climatic stressors, such as heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and air pollution episodes, highlight the urgency of understanding their interconnected nature. Traditionally s…
View article: How do land-use changes shape the occurrence of extreme temperatures across Europe?   
How do land-use changes shape the occurrence of extreme temperatures across Europe?    Open
In recent years, an increase in the frequency of occurrence of heatwaves and in the number of hot days in Europe is undeniable. Hence, there is an increased need to understand the feedback mechanisms relevant to their development. Due to t…
View article: A Machine Learning application towards a better representation of Madrid’s urban future climate
A Machine Learning application towards a better representation of Madrid’s urban future climate Open
Cities are considered local “hotspots” of climate change. Urban areas concentrate a large fraction of global population, wealth, and emissions, exposing their inhabitants to climate change impacts. Therefore, the improvement of…
View article: Generalised Drought Index: a novel Multi-Scale Daily Drought Index
Generalised Drought Index: a novel Multi-Scale Daily Drought Index Open
Droughts are among the most impactful and complex climatic phenomena, widely recognised as pervasive natural hazards posing serious challenges to ecosystems and societies. Assessing droughts is challenging due to difficulties in accurately…
View article: Projections of population exposure to hot and dry events in the end of the 21st century on the Iberian Peninsula
Projections of population exposure to hot and dry events in the end of the 21st century on the Iberian Peninsula Open
The Iberian Peninsula (IP) is anticipated to undergo future shifts in precipitation patterns and an increased occurrence of hot and dry extreme (HDE) weather events, including droughts and heatwaves. Such events pose substantial risks to t…
View article: Increased population exposure to extreme droughts in Iberia due to 0.5 °C additional anthropogenic warming
Increased population exposure to extreme droughts in Iberia due to 0.5 °C additional anthropogenic warming Open
This study investigates the effects of incremental global warming, specifically the transition from 1.5 °C to 2.0 °C, on drought conditions in the Iberian Peninsula (IP). Our findings confirm a substantial increase in the frequency and int…
View article: Extrapolation is not enough: impacts of extreme land use change on wind profiles and wind energy according to regional climate models
Extrapolation is not enough: impacts of extreme land use change on wind profiles and wind energy according to regional climate models Open
Humans change climate in many ways. In addition to greenhouse gases, climate models must therefore incorporate a range of other forcings, such as land use change. While studies typically investigate the joint effects of all forcings, here …
View article: The contribution of wildfires to PM2.5 trends in the Mediterranean and their relation to national-level extreme events
The contribution of wildfires to PM2.5 trends in the Mediterranean and their relation to national-level extreme events Open
Air quality across Europe has generally improved in recent decades due to stricter regulations. However, the European Environment Agency (EEA) also highlight that the number of premature deaths in Europe due to air pollution is still far t…
View article: A Machine Learning application towards a better representation of Madrid’s urban climate
A Machine Learning application towards a better representation of Madrid’s urban climate Open
Cities are considered local “hotspots” of climate change. Urban areas concentrate a large fraction of global population, wealth, and emissions, exposing their inhabitants to climate change impacts. Therefore, the improvement of…
View article: Global Compound Events Interplay: Impacts on Fires and Air Pollution
Global Compound Events Interplay: Impacts on Fires and Air Pollution Open
Recently, there has been increasing attention on the complex interactions among environmental and climatic stressors, including heatwaves, droughts, and poor air quality or fires, which are intensified by climate change. These stressors, c…
View article: Assessing Climate-Related Risks: Heatwaves, Droughts, Fires, and Pollution in Vulnerable Regions of the Globe
Assessing Climate-Related Risks: Heatwaves, Droughts, Fires, and Pollution in Vulnerable Regions of the Globe Open
Understanding the risks associated with climate change and variability, particularly related to the frequency and intensity of heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and pollution, is crucial for safeguarding public health and safety. As global t…
View article: The extreme future of soil moisture over the Mediterranean region
The extreme future of soil moisture over the Mediterranean region Open
Soil moisture is a key hydrologic state variable driving the exchange of water and heat energy between the land surface and the atmosphere through evaporation and plant transpiration, regulating surface temperature, humidity and potentiall…
View article: Changes in population exposure to drought in the Iberian Peninsula under 1.5 and 2º GWLs
Changes in population exposure to drought in the Iberian Peninsula under 1.5 and 2º GWLs Open
In the context of escalating temperatures under climate change conditions, drought events are growing globally, particularly affecting Mediterranean Europe, a recognized climate change 'hotspot'.  Consequently, the vulnerability of ec…
View article: Global Assessment of the Compound Effects of Hot, Dry Conditions and Fires on PM2.5 Levels using ERA5 and CAMS reanalysis
Global Assessment of the Compound Effects of Hot, Dry Conditions and Fires on PM2.5 Levels using ERA5 and CAMS reanalysis Open
In recent years, attention has intensified on the interplay between environmental stressors, notably poor air quality, heatwaves, droughts, and fires, as exacerbated by climate change. These stressors, once viewed in isolation, are now rec…
View article: Future extreme and compound events in Angola: CORDEX-Africa regional climate modelling projections
Future extreme and compound events in Angola: CORDEX-Africa regional climate modelling projections Open
Angola is exceptionally vulnerable to climate change, and sectors such as health, agricultural, water resources and ecosystems may endure severe impacts. Here, an extensive analysis of the signal of climate change on temperature, precipita…
View article: Towards an improved representation of the urban heat island effect : A multi-scale application of XGBoost for madrid
Towards an improved representation of the urban heat island effect : A multi-scale application of XGBoost for madrid Open
Cities are considered local "hotspots" of climate change, therefore, the improvement of urban present climate description as well as future projections is paramount for designing adaptation and mitigation strategies. Physically-based numer…
View article: Generalized drought index: A novel multi-scale daily approach for drought assessment
Generalized drought index: A novel multi-scale daily approach for drought assessment Open
Droughts are recognized as one of the most complex, widespread, and devastating natural extremes presenting a formidable challenge for human societies and the ecosystems due to water scarcity. The impact of droughts is far-reaching, affect…
View article: Projected Increases in Population Exposure to Droughts in the Iberian Peninsula under 1.5ᵒ and 2ᵒC Global Warming Levels
Projected Increases in Population Exposure to Droughts in the Iberian Peninsula under 1.5ᵒ and 2ᵒC Global Warming Levels Open
Increasingly frequent and intense drought events at a global scale emphasize the heightened vulnerability and exposure of ecosystems and human populations. In Southern Europe, identified as a significant climate change 'hotspot', particula…
View article: The extreme future of soil moisture in a Portugal: from the main drivers to impacts
The extreme future of soil moisture in a Portugal: from the main drivers to impacts Open
Climate change constitutes a major threat for all the Mediterranean countries due to the combination of large precipitation reductions and temperature increases and the higher frequency of climate extremes, especially driving water scarcit…
View article: An outlook into Iberia’s population exposure to hot and dry extreme weather events at the end of the century
An outlook into Iberia’s population exposure to hot and dry extreme weather events at the end of the century Open
Climate change is a pressing concern impacting contemporary society, with anticipated global warming trends poised to exacerbate environmental challenges. This study explores the implications for the Iberian Peninsula (IP) at the close of …
View article: Updating the assessment of climate change at decadal scale and consolidating with CMIP6 future projections
Updating the assessment of climate change at decadal scale and consolidating with CMIP6 future projections Open
NASA’s scientist James E. Hansen (named ‘The father of climate change’) has become widely recognized due to his many relevant contributions to climate change topics. In particular, his studies of recent changes of tempera…
View article: Impacts of extreme land-use change on wind profiles and wind energy according to regional climate models  
Impacts of extreme land-use change on wind profiles and wind energy according to regional climate models   Open
Humans change the climate in many ways, for example, by emitting greenhouse gases or by changing land-use. While studies typically investigate the joint effects of human activity, we here isolate the impact of afforestation and deforestati…
View article: A Machine Learning application towards a better representation of Madrid’s urban climate
A Machine Learning application towards a better representation of Madrid’s urban climate Open
Cities are considered local “hotspots” of climate change. Urban areas concentrate a large fraction of global population, wealth, and emissions, exposing their inhabitants to climate change impacts. Therefore, the improvement of…
View article: The influence of temperature–moisture coupling on the occurrence of compound hot and dry events over South America: historical and future perspectives
The influence of temperature–moisture coupling on the occurrence of compound hot and dry events over South America: historical and future perspectives Open
The strong global warming observed in the past 50 years has intensified the Earth’s water cycle, triggering more frequent and severe rainfall and drought episodes, a trend that is expected to be aggravated in many regions1,2. Consequ…
View article: Generalized drought index: A novel multi-scale daily approach for drought assessment
Generalized drought index: A novel multi-scale daily approach for drought assessment Open
Drought is a complex climatic phenomenon characterized by water scarcity recognized as the most widespread and insidious natural hazard, posing significant challenges to ecosystems and human society. In this study, we propose a new daily b…
View article: High-resolution downscaling of CMIP6 Earth system and global climate models using deep learning for Iberia
High-resolution downscaling of CMIP6 Earth system and global climate models using deep learning for Iberia Open
Deep learning (DL) methods have recently garnered attention from the climate change community for being an innovative approach to downscaling climate variables from Earth system and global climate models (ESGCMs) with horizontal resolution…
View article: Comment on egusphere-2023-2533
Comment on egusphere-2023-2533 Open
Abstract. Humans change the climate in many ways. In addition to greenhouse gases, climate model inputs thus include a number of other forcings like land-use change. While studies typically investigate the joint effects of all forcings, we…