Climate change and weather extremes in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East
Observation‐based and modeling studies have identified the Eastern Mediterranean and
Middle East (EMME) region as a prominent climate change hotspot. While several initiatives …
Middle East (EMME) region as a prominent climate change hotspot. While several initiatives …
[HTML][HTML] High-resolution large-scale onshore wind energy assessments: A review of potential definitions, methodologies and future research needs
The rapid uptake of renewable energy technologies in recent decades has increased the
demand of energy researchers, policymakers and energy planners for reliable data on the …
demand of energy researchers, policymakers and energy planners for reliable data on the …
Increased economic drought impacts in Europe with anthropogenic warming
While climate change will alter the distribution of water in time and space, quantifications of
drought risk under global warming remain uncertain. Here, we show that in Europe, drought …
drought risk under global warming remain uncertain. Here, we show that in Europe, drought …
High mountain areas
The cryosphere (including, snow, glaciers, permafrost, lake and river ice) is an integral
element of high mountain regions, which are home to roughly 10% of the global population …
element of high mountain regions, which are home to roughly 10% of the global population …
[HTML][HTML] Attribution of the heavy rainfall events leading to severe flooding in Western Europe during July 2021
JS Tradowsky, SY Philip, F Kreienkamp, SF Kew… - Climatic Change, 2023 - Springer
In July 2021 extreme rainfall across Western Europe caused severe flooding and substantial
impacts, including over 200 fatalities and extensive infrastructure damage within Germany …
impacts, including over 200 fatalities and extensive infrastructure damage within Germany …
Evaluation of the large EURO‐CORDEX regional climate model ensemble
The use of regional climate model (RCM)‐based projections for providing regional climate
information in a research and climate service contexts is currently expanding very fast. This …
information in a research and climate service contexts is currently expanding very fast. This …
[HTML][HTML] Current and projected regional economic impacts of heatwaves in Europe
D García-León, A Casanueva, G Standardi… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Extreme heat undermines the working capacity of individuals, resulting in lower productivity,
and thus economic output. Here we analyse the present and future economic damages due …
and thus economic output. Here we analyse the present and future economic damages due …
Impacts of 1.5 C global warming on natural and human systems
This Report responds to the invitation for IPCC?... to provide a Special Report in 2018 on the
impacts of global warming of 1.5° C above pre-industrial levels and related global …
impacts of global warming of 1.5° C above pre-industrial levels and related global …
Climate change and interconnected risks to sustainable development in the Mediterranean
Recent accelerated climate change has exacerbated existing environmental problems in the
Mediterranean Basin that are caused by the combination of changes in land use, increasing …
Mediterranean Basin that are caused by the combination of changes in land use, increasing …
[HTML][HTML] Cost-effective adaptation strategies to rising river flood risk in Europe
River flood risk in Europe could rise to unprecedented levels due to global warming and
continued development in flood-prone areas. Here, we appraise the potential of four key …
continued development in flood-prone areas. Here, we appraise the potential of four key …