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Logistics in the era of climate change: a review of challenges and development opportunities

Semrau Jakub

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2025

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z. 217

485--498

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Purpose: The aim of the article is to analyze the impact of climate change on the logistics sector and to identify key challenges and opportunities for development in the context of sustainable development. It also discusses the actions being taken by the logistics industry to adapt to new climate conditions, technological innovations, and legal regulations that necessitate the transformation of this sector. Design/methodology/approach: The article is based on a literature review and current data regarding the impact of climate change on logistics. An overview was conducted of global supply chains, adaptive measures, investments in sustainable infrastructure, and technological innovations. Particular attention was paid to legal regulations related to CO₂ emissions and sustainable development policies that shape logistics strategies. Findings: Climate change significantly impacts logistics, causing disruptions in supply chains and damage to infrastructure. The logistics sector responds to these challenges through investments in low-emission technologies, the implementation of innovations such as artificial intelligence and warehouse automation, and adaptation to new legal regulations. The analysis indicates that a key element for the industry's survival is flexibility and sustainable development, which enable more effective resource management and adaptation to global trends. Originality/value: The article provides a comprehensive overview of the latest challenges and innovations in logistics in the context of climate change. In addition to analyzing the impact of these changes on supply chains, it presents innovative technological solutions and legal regulations that are fundamental to the future of the industry. The article emphasizes the importance of international collaboration and adaptation to new market realities, which represents a unique contribution to the discussion on sustainable logistics development.

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The Impact of Climate Change on Maritime Transport: A Review of the Situation in the Kymenlaakso Region

Altarriba Elias

TransNav : International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation

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2025

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Vol. 19 No. 1

197--205

EN

In the context of international trade logistics, Finland is an island. Due to the significant reduction in trade with Russia following the war in Ukraine, maritime transport has become the predominant mode of transportation for exports and imports, accounting for approximately 95%. The Port of Hamina-Kotka, located in south-eastern Finland, is the primary freight port in the region and plays a crucial role in the maritime logistics of the heavy industry in eastern Finland. The consequences of climate change are being felt acutely in the area, especially during the winter months. Rising temperatures are leading to a decline in winter sea ice cover annually, exerting a substantial influence on winter weather conditions in the region. However, the variability of weather conditions, which is expected to continue in the future, poses an additional challenge. The ILMERI project (Impacts of Climate Change on Maritime Transport, implemented between March 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026), conducted by the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences and funded by the European Regional Development Fund, studies the effects of changes in conditions caused by climate change on maritime transport in the Kymenlaakso region. This article presents a summary of the baseline situation, including a review of the region’s fairway system, marine transportation infrastructure, typical cargo types transported, and available climate data. This is significant because fairway and port solutions represent long-term investments, and any recommendations must be based on reliable data to prevent both over and under-preparedness for future challenges.

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Distribution of fire activity in Africa, criticism of previous explanations based on a data base from 2001 to 2021

Mourjane Mohammed, Tabyaoui Hassan, El Hammichi Fatima

Studia Quaternaria

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2025

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Vol. 42, Nr 1

75--80

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Africa is the continent most exposed to fires, accounting for over half of the burned areas and pyrogenic greenhouse gas emissions globally. Fire seasonality in Africa follows the dry seasons, primarily from October to March for the Northern Hemisphere, with a peak in December–January, and from April to October for the Southern Hemisphere, with a peak in August. In 2001, we monitored active fires monthly, observing significant changes based on the seasons. The equatorial and southern regions of Africa showed a higher concentration of fires, less in the north. This variation has been consistent for 21 years, up to 2021. A strong correlation exists between the latitude of African regions and fire abundance. Equatorial countries experience more fires during the period between December and March, while southern countries see more during the other time of year period. Key factors include the accumulation of biomass, which fuels fires during the rainy season, and increasing human pressure, especially due to the need to warm up.

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Reply to Response by Summerhayes et al. to Marks (2025) : Contemporary global warming versus climate change in the Holocene

Marks Leszek

Przegląd Geologiczny

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2025

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Vol. 73, nr 5

477--485

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The natural input of solar energy is transformed by various external and internal factors to modulate climate on the Earth and there is a close relationship between insolation changes and long-term hydroclimate trends. Latitudinal insolation in the Holocene depended on the Earth ’s orbital parameters (Milankovic cycles). A train of thought of Summerhayes et al. (2025) is charged with the concept of the dominant role in climate change of the antrhopogenic emission of greenhouse gases, mostly CO2, and they reject the evidence on considerably higher temperatures than the current warming in the Early and Middle Holocene, Late and Middle Pleistocene interglacials and during the Early Pleistocene. Changes in incoming solar radiation during the Northern Hemisphere summers and a general weakening ofsummer monsoons in the Middle and Late Holocene resulted in a global disasterfor ancient civilizations. Contrary to the hurray optimistic point of view of Summerhayes et al. (2025), much is to be done to understand the modern climate change, based on the multilateral analysis of geological proxies. It is a reasonable way not to promote the simplistic prognoses of climate change. The contribution of CO2 to the modern warming is still an open question.

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Postmodernizm w geologii : konflikt teorii i praktyki

Karnkowski Paweł Henryk

Przegląd Geologiczny

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2025

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Vol. 73, nr 8

742--743

EN

Postmodernists question the possibility of separating facts from their interpretations. They argue that scientific knowledge does not exist in isolation, but rather emerges from specific linguistic, institutional, and ideological contexts. Postmodernist perspectives can help geologists to recognize how much their research practices depend on prevailing paradigms, scientific trends, institutional consensus, and the expectations of funding sources. The problem arises when not only interpretations but also the possibility of discovering the truth is relativized. In extreme cases, this leads to a dilution of the criteria used to distinguish truth from falsehood, undermining the very foundations of science. A notable example is the exclusion of geologists with differing views, such as Ian Plimer, Vincent Gray and Ian Veizer, from the mainstream debate on the causes of climate change. This illustrates how postmodern mechanisms can silence competing narratives, which contradicts a fundamental principle of scientific progress.

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Climate change and environmental responses over the last 13,000 years deduced from analysis of annually laminated lake deposits of North-Central Europe

Błaszkiewicz Mirosław, Brauer Achim, Słowiński Michał

Przegląd Geologiczny

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2025

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Vol. 73, nr 2

158--169

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We describe annually laminated deposits from the bottoms of Lake Czechowskie and Lake Gościąż in Poland, Lake Tiefer in Germany and the palaeolake Trzechowskie in Poland, as analysed by a Polish-German multidisciplinary research team. For each site, absolute dating and varve chronology provided the basis for an age-depth model, with palaeoecological and geochemical analyses being carried out. The results allowed us to characterize the responses of the natural environments around these lakes to global climate changes of the last 13,000 years. Techniques including microlithofacies analyses, XRF scanning, beryllium-10 analyses and, above all, tephrochronological analyses, allowed precise cross-correlation of the stratigraphic profiles in the lakes studied. This made it possible to determine leads and lags in the various environmental responses to global climate change in the Central European Lowland in an east-west transect, taking into account the degree of climate continentalism. The results indicated the high utility of annually laminated lake deposits in palaeoclimatic and palaeoenvironmental analyses, including those reflecting the influence of human activity. The results may be helpful in developing effective measures for adapting natural environments to projected climate changes.

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Wpływ zmiany klimatu na obiekty budowlane. Część II. Ekstremalne zjawiska pogodowe jako przyczyny katastrof budowlanych w Polsce

Dąbrowska Jolanta, Gradka Robert, Rawska-Skotniczny Anna, Biniak-Pieróg Małgorzata

Przegląd Budowlany

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2025

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R. 96, nr 4

187--189

PL

W pracy przedstawiono trendy dotyczące opadów, grubości i czasu zalegania pokrywy śnieżnej, silnych wiatrów, długości okresu wegetacyjnego, średnich oraz ekstremalnych wartości temperatury powietrza dla obszaru Polski. Na podstawie danych Głównego Urzędu Nadzoru Budowlanego (GUNB) z lat 2006-2023 przeanalizowano, w jakim stopniu ekstremalne zjawiska atmosferyczne przyczyniły się do katastrof obiektów budowlanych w Polsce.

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The study presents trends in precipitation, snow cover thickness and duration, strong winds, length of the growing season, as well as average and extreme air temperature values for the territory of Poland. Based on data from the Central Office of Building Control (GUNB) for the years 2006-2023, an analysis was conducted to determine the extent to which extreme weather events contributed to construction disasters in Poland.

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Wpływ zmiany klimatu na obiekty budowlane. Część I. Wyzwania adaptacyjne w budownictwie wobec nasilających się zjawisk ekstremalnych

Dąbrowska Jolanta, Gradka Robert, Rawska-Skotniczny Anna, Biniak-Pieróg Małgorzata

Przegląd Budowlany

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2025

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R. 96, nr 3

118--121

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W pracy przedstawiono analizę wpływu zmiany klimatu na obiekty budowlane. Omówiono wyzwania stojące przed konstruktorami w zakresie zmieniających się obciążeń wiatrem, śniegiem, zwiększającym się wpływem ekstremalnych temperatur, intensywnych opadów, powodzi oraz suszy na obiekty budowlane i ich otoczenie. Wskazano działania, jakie należy podjąć w projektowaniu, budowie oraz utrzymaniu obiektów budowlanych w celu minimalizacji negatywnego wpływu zmiany klimatu. Podkreślono konieczność ciągłego dostosowywania norm projektowych do nowych warunków klimatycznych, stosowania materiałów i rozwiązań odpornych na ekstremalne warunki atmosferyczne, zwiększenia kontroli technicznej obiektów już istniejących.

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The study presents an analysis of the impact of climate change on building structures. It discusses the challenges faced by civil engineers with changing wind and snow loads, the increasing influence of extreme temperatures, intense precipitation, floods, and droughts on building structures and their surroundings. The necessary measures to be undertaken in the design, construction, and maintenance of building structures to minimize the negative impact of climate change are identified. The study emphasizes the need for continuous adaptation of design standards to new climatic conditions, the use of materials and solutions resistant to extreme weather conditions, and the enhancement of technical inspections of existing structures.

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Climate change and its effects on marine food web with the concentration of pelagic fishes in the northern Arabian Sea

Kashani Imtiaz, Panhwar Sher Khan, Kachhi Kishwar Kumar

Oceanologia

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2025

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No. 67 (1)

Art. no. 67110

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The northern Arabian Sea, a vital ecosystem that sustains a significant population through its fisheries is increasingly threatened by climate change, overharvest, and coastal pollution. To evaluate the combined effects of these pressures on fishery health, microplankton, fish bycatch, and coastal environment data were examined between 2019 and 2023 from key hotspots. Using the time-cumulated indicator (TCI) and efficiency cumulated indicator (ECI) approaches, we aimed to determine broader spectrum of energy flow in the ecosystem. The findings revealed a delicate equilibrium in the ecosystem. Although average temperatures remained stable, variations in rainfall patterns suggested potential changes in salinity and dissolved oxygen levels, signaling subtle climate change influences. Biological indicators highlighted dynamic shifts: species diversity fluctuated, suggesting community restructuring, while increased evenness implied potential ecological stabilization. The production and biomass (P/B) ratio was higher in 2019, reflecting faster biomass production compared to the slower rate observed in 2023. This instability may be attributed to environmental changes, altered species composition, and a steady increase in fishing pressure. Notably, consistent fish catches amidst relatively stable species diversity suggest complex population dynamics. In terms of energy flow and transformation, a significant rise in TCI, suggests accelerated energy transfer, likely driven by a decline in predator population. Additionally, the instability in Residence Time (RT) underscores intricate food web interactions. Our findings highlight the delicate equilibrium of the northern Arabian Sea, as revealed by the overall data and assessment. Understanding these intricate dynamics is crucial for developing effective conservation strategies and promoting sustainable fishing practices.

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Attribution of alterations in coastal processes in the southern and eastern Baltic Sea to climate change-driven modifications of coastal drivers

Eelsalu Maris, Soomere Tarmo, Parnell Kevin, Viška Maija

Oceanologia

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2025

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No. 67 (1)

Art. no. 67103

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The main drivers of coastal processes, such as wave activity, variations in the water level, ice cover, and wind drift, may act differently in different segments of marginal seas with complex shapes. We analyse how the relative role of these drivers on the evolution of sedimentary shores changes along the southern and eastern Baltic Sea. While changes in the average water level have a strong impact along the southern shores of the Baltic Sea, rapid increases in the water level extremes affect most of the eastern subbasins of the Gulf of Finland and Gulf of Riga. The presence of a two-peak structure of predominant winds creates a fragile balance of alongshore sediment transport on the northeastern part of the Baltic proper and the Gulf of Riga. This balance could be changed by a rotation of predominant wave directions by a few degrees. Severe waves usually occur on the southern shores of the sea during water levels that are close to the long-term mean, while synchronisation of strong waves and high-water level is common on the eastern shore. The presence of sea ice is uncommon and insignificantly damps coastal processes in the southern part of the sea but the frequent presence of ice cover and freezing temperatures during the windy season stabilise the beaches of the north-eastern shores. Climate driven changes in ice cover duration may lead to erosion of many beaches in this part of the sea. The core message is that the impact of a single manifestation of climate change may vary greatly in different parts of the Baltic Sea and the reaction of coastal processes to this impact is substantially site-specific.

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Development of an isopluvial atlas for Egypt using statistical and GIS-based methods

El-Sayed Eman Ahmed Hassan

Meteorology Hydrology and Water Management. Research and Operational Applications

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2025

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Vol. 13, Iss. 1

1--19

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Rainfall across various climatic zones of Egypt, including arid coastal and semi-arid inland regions, exhibits significant temporal and spatial variability. Precise estimation of effective rainfall depths is essential for design engineers, hydrologists, and consultants involved in the construction of hydraulic structures such as dams, lakes, culverts, and diversions. Moreover, rainfall depth plays a crucial role in the design of urban drainage systems, small-scale irrigation projects, and broader water resource management initiatives. To address this need, an atlas of isopluvial maps for Egypt was developed using statistical methodologies and Geographic Information System (GIS) tools. This study employed short-duration rainfall data from various climatic zones of Egypt to create an empirical formula for estimating short-duration rainfall depths. Maximum annual daily rainfall data from 54 stations were analyzed to estimate short-duration rainfall values. The analytical process used Gamma distributions to determine maximum rainfall depths for various return periods and durations. The derived empirical formula and daily rainfall data were then incorporated into a GIS framework for spatial interpolation and the generation of isopluvial maps. The resulting atlas provides isopluvial maps for return periods ranging from 2 to 200 years and durations from 5 minutes to 24 hours. These maps serve as a valuable resource for decision-makers and design engineers, providing reliable rainfall estimates for specific locations or regions across Egypt. Additionally, the methodology presented in this study offers practical guidance for understanding and modeling the temporal and spatial distribution of rainfall in diverse climatic regions; its potential for improving the design of hydraulic structures is highlighted. Further validation of the atlas using independent datasets is recommended.

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Assessment of climate change impacts on extreme precipitation in the Okpara Basin at Nanon (Benin)

Obada Ezéchiel, Yarou Halissou, Biao Eliézer Iboukoun, Hounnondaho Freddy Zinsè, Zandagba Josué, Alamou Adéchina Eric

Meteorology Hydrology and Water Management. Research and Operational Applications

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2025

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Vol. 13, Iss. 2

71--86

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Extreme weather events have significant impacts on society, water resources, health, and agriculture. In this research, we analyze recent (1951-2020) and projected (2030-2099) trends in extreme precipitation indices within the Okpara Basin at the Nanon outlet. To achieve this, eight indices of extreme precipitation indices recommended by the Expert Team on Climate Change Detection and Indices (ETCCDI) were calculated using daily observations and outputs from SSP245 and SSP585 scenarios based on the AWI-CM, INM-CM, and EC-Earth3 models. The Mann-Kendall and Student’s t-test methods were applied to examine trends and changes in time series of extreme indices. The findings reveal that over the historical period, consecutive wet days (CWD) and the number of wet days (R1mm) showed non-significant increasing trends. The consecutive dry days (CDD), RX5day, R95p, and R99p indices indicated non-significant downward trends. Over the projected period, the CWD and CDD indices exhibit downward or upward trends depending on the scenario and climate model: the RX1day, RX5day, R95p, R99p, R1mm, and PRCPTOT indices display upward trends for all scenarios and models. An intensification of wet conditions is therefore expected in the basin, and it is important for basin managers, planners, and decision-makers to develop strategies to prevent and properly manage possible water-related crises in the basin.

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Analysis of heatwaves in Uzbekistan: characteristics, implications, and future climate projections

Yakhshiboev Bobur, Feng Zhaozhong

Meteorology Hydrology and Water Management. Research and Operational Applications

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2025

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Vol. 13, Iss. 2

35--52

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Heatwaves (HWs) have emerged as some of the most serious climate-induced hazards worldwide. This research analyzes the occurrence, characteristics, and consequences of HWs across Uzbekistan between 1980 and 2020. The study primarily aims to identify heatwave thresholds, examine related meteorological patterns, and evaluate their influence on human health and agricultural systems. Using reanalysis data from the National Center for Environmental Prediction and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCEP/NCAR), heatwave thresholds were established based on temperature anomalies exceeding 5°C above the long-term July mean. Summer heat in Uzbekistan peaks in July; Bukhara and Khorezm are identified as the regions most affected by extreme temperatures. During the 40-year period, five HWs were documented in Bukhara and seven in Khorezm. Synoptic analysis revealed that persistent cyclonic activity dominated during these episodes, leading to stagnant and exceptionally warm atmospheric conditions. Mortality statistics from the United Nations indicate that although the overall death rate has declined since the late 1970s, the health risks associated with prolonged heat events remain substantial. Agricultural sensitivity was also evident, with increasing heat contributing to reduced crop yields and water stress, thus threatening food security. Furthermore, Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) model simulations under SSP1–2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5 scenarios suggest that continued warming will likely heighten both the frequency and duration of HWs, posing greater risks to human well-being and agricultural resilience. These results underscore the need for enhanced early warning systems, improved weather forecasting, and climate-resilient policies in Uzbekistan. Strengthening community awareness and integrating scientific insights into policy frameworks are vital for minimizing the escalating impacts of HWs in a warming environment.

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The impact of climate change on the energy efficiency of buildings

Krasoń Joanna, Barnat Ewelina, Babiarz Bożena

Materiały Budowlane

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2025

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nr 6

61--72

EN

The article presents trends in changes in climate parameters in Poland and around the world in the context of the impact on the energy efficiency of buildings, highlighting the need for adaptive strategies to mitigate their effects. For specific climate change scenarios and technical equipment of an example building, an analysis of its energy performance was carried out. The possibility of using passive systems as an additional element integrated into the external building envelope and using solar energy was taken into account.

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W artykule przedstawiono trendy zmian parametrów klimatu w Polsce i na świecie oraz ich wpływ na efektywność energetyczną budynku. Podkreślono konieczność stosowania adaptacyjnych strategii mających na celu łagodzenie skutków tych zmian. Na podstawie określonych scenariuszy dotyczących zmian klimatu oraz wyposażenia technicznego przykładowego budynku przeprowadzono analizę jego charakterystyki energetycznej. Uwzględniono możliwość stosowania systemów pasywnych, które stanowią integralny element zewnętrznej obudowy budynku i wykorzystują energię promieniowania słonecznego.

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Predicting plant establishment : Germination responses of five Arrhenatherion alliance species from two distinct climatic origins

Pradita Faisal A., Janicka Maria

Journal of Water and Land Development

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2025

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no. 64

148--154

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The lowland hay meadows conservation status is increasingly at risk due to improper management and climate change, threatening plant communities, including Arrhenatherion alliance. As a result, species enrichment is required. However, natural plant self-establishment remains challenging due to the high variability in germination, largely caused by climate factors. Thus, a germination test is suggested before directly sowing local seeds in the field. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate how germination characteristics of five local species are affected by the interplay between species and weather factors, specifically mean temperature and total rainfall during seed filling and ripening. During warm, dry periods, the seed mass of Campanula patula L. and Centaurea jacea L. was higher (0.04 g and 1.87 g, respectively), whereas in wet periods, the seed mass of Achillea millefolium L. (0.10 g), Plantago lanceolata L. (1.24 g), and Tragopogon pratensis L. (7.41 g) was higher. The germination capacity was significantly affected by species-specific factors. Seeds of A. millefolium and T. pratensis during wetter years showed higher germination rates than other species, which exhibited the opposite trend. Additionally, a wetter collection period shortened t50 (time required for 50% germination) in all species except A. millefolium and T. pratensis, while C. patula remained unaffected in both years. A positive correlation was observed between seed mass, germination capacity, and speed, while a negative correlation with t50. Hence, an increase in seed mass leads to a reduced t50 duration. According to our findings, seed mass may serve as a reliable predictor of plant establishment in the field.

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Climate change vulnerability of Drâa-Tafilalet oases : A survey and ground-level perspective

Bouzelmate Hicham, Jaiti Fatima, El Bakouri Zineb, Meziani Reda, Hssaini Lahcen, Rhazi Mouhssine

Journal of Water and Land Development

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2025

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no. 65

164--176

EN

This research investigates the impacts of climate change on date palm cultivation in the Drâa-Tafilalet oases of southeastern Morocco, employing a mixed-methods approach that combines on-the-ground observations and semistructured interviews with 120 date palm farmers. Field observations across three key oases document widespread hazards and effects of climate-related stress on date palms, including disrupted flowering synchronicity, increased incidence of parthenocarpy, and heightened vulnerability to pests and diseases. A survey of these 120 farmers revealed the severity and interconnected nature of these impacts. Several farmers (30% in Boudnib, 40% in Errachidia and 40% in Zagora) observed multiple asynchronous flowering cycles per year, while parthenocarpy emerged as a significant concern, with prevalence ranging from 20% in Zagora to 40% in Boudnib. While 10-15% of farmers reported inflorescence rot, a concerning knowledge gap exists regarding effective preventative treatments, with only 315% of farmers employing them. Farmer surveys further revealed that wind-driven mite infestations pose a growing threat, with 50% of farmers in Zagora reporting significant issues. The research explores ways to reduce the effects of climate change through methods like creating crops resistant to climate conditions, enhancing water supply systems, combining pest and pollinator control methods, and implementing new pollination approaches. Nevertheless, it highlights the need for tailored adaptation and mitigation strategies that incorporate both scientific knowledge and local, farmer-driven insights. The study emphasises the urgency of proactive measures to address the socioeconomic consequences of climate change on these culturally and economically vital oases.

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An assessment of solar power generating system as a solution to deal with global warming and climate change

Salman Ahmed S., Deifalla Ahmed F., Atamurotov Farruh

Journal of Water and Land Development

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2025

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no. 65

133--140

EN

The increasing adoption of solar power as a sustainable energy source necessitates more efficient and reliable methods for optimising and maintaining solar power generating systems. Traditional approaches to assessing and managing these systems often rely on static models and manual interventions, which can be inefficient and fail to account for dynamic environmental conditions. In this study, we propose a novel framework for the assessment and optimisation of solar power systems using modern machine learning techniques. Our approach benifits advanced predictive maintenance, real-time energy yield optimisation, and enhanced energy forecasting models, resulting in significant improvements in system efficiency and reliability. Specifically, the predictive maintenance system, driven by machine learning algorithms, was able to reduce system downtime by 29.88% compared to traditional reactive maintenance methods. The real-time energy yield optimisation, leveraging dynamic data inputs, increased energy capture efficiency by 14.78% over standard static models. Additionally, our enhanced energy forecasting models demonstrated a 25.12% improvement in accuracy, significantly outperforming conventional forecasting techniques. These innovations enhance the operational efficiency of solar power systems, and contribute in their long-term sustainability and economic viability. The integration of machine learning into solar power management enables proactive decision-making, adaptive control strategies, and more accurate performance predictions. As a result, our proposed framework offers a practical and scalable solution to meet the growing demands of the renewable energy sector and supports the global transition toward cleaner and more resilient energy infrastructures.

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Exploring the interactions between mining and climate change: a bibliometric analysis

Mishra Artatrana, Sahu Sarat Chandra, Yadav Manish, Singh Nitin Kumar

Journal of Sustainable Mining

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2025

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Vol. 24, iss. 3

436--449

EN

The increasing demand for minerals has placed huge pressure on the mining industry to increase production, which consequently affects the environment, and, thus, contributes to climate change. Coal extraction has been reported to be a major contributor to global CO2 emissions, mainly due to the burning of fossil fuels. As a consequence, the frequency and severity of extreme climatic events have also increased throughout the world. Mining is essential for the development of society but contributes to climate change. On the contrary, extreme weather events and rising temperatures associated with climate change affect the overall productivity of mining companies. To develop an understanding of climate change and the mining nexus, the present study aimed to conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis, focusing on the keywords “Mining Impact” AND “Climate Change”. A total of 4814 documents from the SCOPUS database were analyzed using the Bibliometrix library of R software. The results of this analysis are presented considering trending keywords of the selected topic, the pattern of publications, global citations, and countrywide contributions. The findings from these results suggested that adopting scientific mine closure practices and incorporating green engineering or approaches in mining can be helpful in reducing the impact of mining activities on climate change.

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Prośrodowiskowe rozwiązania w architekturze: strategie projektowe i ich wpływ na zrównoważony rozwój

Starzyk Agnieszka, Marchwiński Janusz

Izolacje

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2025

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T. 30, nr 5

27--31

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Celem artykułu jest przegląd nowoczesnych podejść w architekturze wspierających zrównoważony rozwój i redukcję negatywnego wpływu na środowisko. Autorzy skupiają się na roli, jaką architektura może odgrywać w walce ze zmianami klimatycznymi oraz na praktycznych aspektach wdrażania proekologicznych technologii w projektach budowlanych. Przedstawiono również studia przypadków budynków zaprojektowanych zgodnie z zasadami zrównoważonego rozwoju oraz omówiono ich wpływ na otoczenie i komfort użytkowników. Poruszono wyzwania, jakie mogą towarzyszyć wdrażaniu takich rozwiązań, w tym wysokie koszty początkowe i wymogi technologiczne. Artykuł podkreśla znaczenie prośrodowiskowych rozwiązań w architekturze jako narzędzia do tworzenia bardziej ekologicznych i przyjaznych środowisku miast oraz do inspiracji przyszłych projektantów i inwestorów do wyboru zrównoważonych praktyk.

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The purpose of the article is to review modern approaches in architecture that support sustainable development and the reduction of negative environmental impacts. The authors focus on the role that architecture can play in the fight against climate change and on the practical aspects of implementing environmentally friendly technologies in building projects. They also present case studies of buildings designed in accordance with sustainable principles and discuss their impact on the environment and the comfort of users. Challenges that may accompany the implementation of such solutions are addressed, including high initial costs and technological requirements. The article emphasizes the importance of pro-environmental solutions in architecture as a tool to create greener and more environmentally friendly cities, and to inspire future designers and investors to choose sustainable practices.

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Assessment of the Implementation Status of Climate Change Management in Strategic Environmental Assessments in Poland and Slovakia

Gałaś Slávka, Gałaś Andrzej, Gergeľová Marcela Bindzárová, Krzak Mariusz, Hlinková Mária, Zeleňáková Martina

Inżynieria Mineralna

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2025

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Vol. 1, no. 1

41--51

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Based on information recorded in geological sediments, glaciers and tree rings and on monitoring of climate parameters conducted for approximately 150 years, we can certainly conclude that climate on the Earth is evolving. The average global temperature of the surface layer of the atmosphere is increasing, as is the number of extreme phenomena such as storms and droughts. To counteract these changes, in 2017 the European Union began efforts to include climate change mitigation and adaptation in the Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) procedure of planned investment projects (revisions to the EU Directive (2014/52/EU), effective by 2017). Meanwhile, according to the authors, Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) procedures are much more important for mitigating climate change because they concern projects (strategic, development, planning) that usually cover a larger area and are often of a comprehensive, organizational nature and largely precede the EIA process, which concerns specific investments. The authors aimed to determine how climate change mitigation and adaptation are integrated into the SEA process in Poland and Slovakia. This study employed a cross-sectional analysis of current and planned guidelines and handbooks to incorporate climate aspects into strategic environmental assessments. Additionally, a matrix assessment was conducted to categorize the inclusion of specific climate change elements in SEA for various developmental, strategic, or planning documents implemented over the past 10 years at the national, regional, and local levels. The analysis of SEA in Poland and Slovakia in the context of climate change adaptation has revealed areas for improvement in both countries concerning the integration of climate-related aspects into their strategic documents. Poland is more advanced, especially in terms of assessing the impact of strategic documents on climate factors, evaluating the susceptibility of strategic documents to climate change, and proposing adaptive actions. According to the authors, there is an urgent need to supplement national regulations in SEA process so that they strictly take into account the problems of climate change.

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Na podstawie danych geologicznych, informacji z lodowców i słojów drzew, a także monitoringu parametrów klimatycznych prowadzonego od około 150 lat, można z całą pewnością stwierdzić, że klimat na Ziemi ewoluuje. Obserwuje się wzrost średniej globalnej temperatury warstwy powierzchniowej atmosfery, jak również wzrost liczby zjawisk ekstremalnych, takich jak burze i susze. Aby przeciwdziałać tym zmianom, w 2017 roku Unia Europejska podjęła wysiłki mające na celu włączenie łagodzenia i adaptacji do zmian klimatu w procedury Ocen Oddziaływania na Środowisko (OOŚ) planowanych inwestycji (zmiana dyrektywy UE 2014/52/ EU, obowiązująca od 2017 roku). Zdaniem autorów, procedury Strategicznej Oceny Środowiskowej (SOOŚ) mają znacznie większe znaczenie dla łagodzenia zmian klimatu, ponieważ dotyczą projektów (strategicznych, rozwojowych, planistycznych), które zazwyczaj obejmują większy obszar i często mają charakter kompleksowy, organizacyjny oraz w dużej mierze poprzedzają proces OOŚ, który dotyczy konkretnych inwestycji. Autorzy postawili sobie za cel określenie, w jaki sposób łagodzenie zmian klimatu i adaptacja do nich są integrowane w proces SOOŚ w Polsce i na Słowacji. W badaniu zastosowano analizę przekrojową istniejących i planowanych wytycznych oraz podręczników dotyczących uwzględniania aspektów klimatycznych w strategicznych ocenach środowiskowych. Dodatkowo przeprowadzono ocenę macierzową w celu kategoryzacji wdrożenia poszczególnych elementów związanych ze zmianami klimatu w SOOŚ dla różnych dokumentów rozwojowych, strategicznych lub planistycznych wdrażanych w ciągu ostatnich 10 lat na poziomie krajowym, regionalnym i lokalnym. Analiza SOOŚ w Polsce i na Słowacji w kontekście adaptacji do zmian klimatu ujawniła obszary wymagające poprawy w obu krajach, jeśli chodzi o integrację aspektów klimatycznych w dokumentach strategicznych. Proces ten jest w Polsce bardziej zaawansowany, szczególnie w zakresie oceny wpływu dokumentów strategicznych na czynniki klimatyczne, oceny podatności dokumentów strategicznych na zmiany klimatu oraz proponowania działań adaptacyjnych. Według autorów istnieje pilna potrzeba uzupełnienia krajowych regulacji w procesie SOOŚ, tak, aby ściśle uwzględniały one problemy zmian klimatu.