Decades of independent observations and improved methods strengthen the evidence that greenhouse gases are changing Earth’s ...

One of the most pervasive misunderstandings of climate — even among some who publish on climate — is the belief that any long-term trend in a measured climate variable indicates a change in climate, ...

A new global review of observed climate change impacts on plant communities reveals major gaps in where and how we monitor ...

Adaptation refers to efforts to reduce the risks of climate variability and change and make a system more resilient. Adapting agriculture to climate change can better prepare farmers and producers for ...

The Himalayas exhibit pronounced spatial and temporal variability in precipitation owing to the interplay of the South Asian summer monsoon, mid-latitude westerly disturbances and complex topography.

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Africa faces a vast shortfall in the finance needed to adapt to climate change. Although the continent is among the lowest contributors to the greenhouse gas emissions, climate impacts are already ...