Comprehensive evaluation of multi-source reanalysis datasets for surface atmospheric parameters over the Greenland Ice Sheet
Available online 1 November 2025
The Greenland Ice Sheet is losing mass at an accelerating rate. In situ observations are sparse due to its harsh environment, making reanalysis datasets an essential alternative. However, their accuracy...
Irrigated agriculture on the southern and northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains faces different risks of water scarcity
Available online 1 November 2025
Irrigated agriculture dependent on runoff from the Tianshan Mountains underpins socioeconomic development in the arid regions of Central Asia. However, ongoing warming and agricultural expansion profoundly...
Simulation of CO2 flux and evaluation of carbon neutrality potential at the neighborhood scale in Beijing with multi-source data
October 2025
The urban neighborhood serves as the fundamental unit for fine-scale management of urban carbon emissions, playing a critical role in achieving urban carbon neutrality and sustainable development. Carbon...
Intensified extreme cold surges in northern East Asia and the associated changes in atmospheric circulation under climate change
October 2025
Despite accelerated global warming, extreme cold surges remain a critical threat to East Asian socio-economic stability. However, research gaps persist regarding trends in the intensity of extreme cold...
Unraveling the roles of decreased Tibetan Plateau snow cover on summer prolonged marine heatwaves in the Yellow Sea‒Bohai Sea
October 2025
The Yellow Sea–Bohai Sea (YSBS) region faces frequent summer marine heatwaves (MHWs), while the upstream Tibetan Plateau is rapidly warming and losing snow cover, yet the connection between these two...
Synergistic versus antagonistic effects for carbon reduction policy instruments in China
October 2025
When attempting to achieve the goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, the implementation of multiple policy instruments may generate synergistic or antagonistic effects, thereby affecting the...
Expansion of thermokarst lakes along the Mo’he county section of National Highway G111 in Northeast China during 1989–2020
October 2025
Thermokarst lake dynamics crucially affect permafrost degradation, greenhouse gas emissions, hydrological and geomorphic processes and ecological responses in cold-region environments. However, the...
Projected increase in extreme heat exposure for vulnerable groups in late spring in China
October 2025
Global warming advances the onset of China's heat wave season and disproportionately exposes vulnerable groups to early extreme heat risks. Despite this growing threat, a limited number of studies have...
Big ambitions and insufficient actions: A decade of climate adaptation progress
October 2025
Despite growing global awareness of climate adaptation that prompts ambitious national targets as highlighted by COP29's ‘Enhance Ambition, Enable Action’ dual pillars, UNFCCC's assessments consistently...
Evaluating ISIMIP3b bias-corrected data for precipitation extremes in China during 1981–2100
October 2025
The Inter-Sectoral Impact Model Intercomparison Project (ISIMIP) bias-corrected data have been extensively used for climate change impact assessments, despite being derived from only five global climate...
High-resolution Arctic sea ice lead variations during wintertime (2016–2023) from SAR observations
October 2025
In the Arctic, sea ice leads are crucial for the exchange of energy between the ocean and the atmosphere. Leads exhibit a wide range of widths, from several meters to tens of kilometers, with narrow...
Interpretable soil moisture prediction based on the SABO-CONV1D-BiLSTM model on the Tibetan Plateau
October 2025
The limited regional adaptability of soil moisture prediction models constrains their application under complex climatic conditions. Enhancing modeling accuracy and predictive capability is crucial...
Rapid attribution prototype for extreme high temperature events in China
October 2025
Understanding the causes of extreme events and projecting their future changes are essential for society's adaptation to climate change. Although several entities have proposed different prototypes...
Variations in Greenland surface melt and extreme events from 1958 to 2023
October 2025
Surface melt and subsequent runoff have been the main contributors to recent Greenland mass loss. However, previous studies mainly focused on the extent and persistence of surface melt. The variations...
The response of marginal snowpacks to climate warming
October 2025
Marginal snowpacks are a critical part of the hydrology and ecology of temperate mountain regions. However, their sensitivity to temperature increase is uncertain due to their phenology which sits between...
Satellite observations reveal the impact of changing sea ice on wintertime surface turbulent fluxes over the Arctic Ocean
October 2025
Sea ice-driven turbulent fluxes are critical for Arctic warming and ocean mixing. However, the influence of evolving sea ice surface properties and types on Arctic-wide ice/sea‒air turbulent exchanges...
Mass balance reconstruction of a reference glacier in central Asia during 2000–2023: Integrating simulation and in-situ measurements
October 2025
The scarcity of observational data on the mass balance of glaciershas hindered an accurate understanding of how glaciers respond to climate. The Muz Taw Glacier, the only glacier in the Sawir Mountains...
The intensification of soil extreme heat further accelerates the rise of atmospheric extreme temperature over China
October 2025
Soil temperature is recognized as a fundamental factor influencing the intensity and frequency of heatwaves. However, the degree to which soil temperature regulates the release of organic carbon through...
State of polar climate (2024)
October 2025
The year 2024 has become the warmest year on record globally. As key indicators of global warming, the Antarctic and Arctic have shown heightened sensitivity and experienced more frequent climate anomalies....
Synergistic reductions of CO2 and aerosols: Navigating mid-term warming risks for 2 °C climate futures
Available online 31 October 2025
Achieving the 2 °C climate target requires the coordination of strategies for greenhouse gases (GHGs) and air pollutants mitigation, yet their complex interactions remain insufficiently explored. BCC-ESM1...
How vegetation greening mitigates climate-driven aridification in mid-latitude Asia
Available online 30 October 2025
Mid-latitude Asia, one of the world's most extensive arid zones, exhibits heightened vulnerability to climate change, manifesting in pronounced surface warming and spatially heterogeneous drought patterns....
Widespread loss of ecosystem resilience in response of 1.5 °C and 2 °C global warming
Available online 29 October 2025
Global changes are reshaping the structure and function of ecosystems, exerting profound impacts on the maintenance and enhancement of terrestrial ecosystem resilience. However, the future dynamics...
Omics insights into ocean health: Molecular adaptations and ecosystem resilience under climate stress
Available online 25 October 2025
Despite extensive research documenting the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems, the molecular mechanisms driving organismal and ecosystem resilience to ocean warming, acidification, and deoxygenation...
Climate change-induced northward shifts in double cropping system in China: Implications for crop production potential and water use
Available online 23 October 2025
Climate change may shift double cropping system into new areas and increase cropping intensity in some regions, creating opportunities to boost crop production. However, these changes also reshape the...
Is the cloud absorption of solar radiation still underestimated notably by current model-based reanalyses?
Available online 23 October 2025
Cloud absorption of solar radiation strongly influences Earth’s radiation balance and climate change. Whether numerical models underestimate this absorption compared with observations has long been...
