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Non-profit, Open Access and multidisciplinary journal for climate research.

We're an action-oriented community with high methodological and ethical standards, aiming to empower urgent action on climate change.

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New Opinion piece by Desiree Rose and colleagues:

"Climate adaptation in northern communities: The value of framing, flexibility, and knowledge"

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November 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Now open for submissions: PLOS Ecosystems is a multidisciplinary, open access journal bringing together research relevant to addressing the challenges facing our terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems, and nature's contributions to people.

Submit and learn more: plos.io/4oYuRvR
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November 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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With #COP30 underway, the @ipbes.net #NexusAssessment findings are more urgent than ever.

The climate crisis can’t be solved alone — it’s linked to biodiversity loss, water scarcity, food insecurity and pollution.

Integrated solutions can tackle these crises together. New in @plosclimate.org ⬇️
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📢 In a new PLOS Climate Opinion article, the Co-Chairs of the the @ipbes.net Nexus Assessment, @pammcelwee.bsky.social and Paula Harrison, share key lessons for the UNFCCC #COP30

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November 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Timely new research by Mahoney et al. just published in PLOS Climate:

"The growing environmental impact of COP websites: An analysis of UNFCCC COP host country websites (1995–2025)"

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#COP30
The growing environmental impact of COP websites: An analysis of UNFCCC COP host country websites (1995–2025)
The global effort to limit global warming to 1.5°C in line with the Paris Agreement is urgent, with just under five years left to act. The internet, and particularly websites, play a critical role in ...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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New blog post and Essay arising from a participatory collaboration between PLOS Climate and Clim-Eat:

"Towards a green plant nutrition transition in East and Southern Africa"

🔗 Blog post (with key messages for #COP30): latitude.plos.org/2025/11/cop3...

🔗 Essay: journals.plos.org/climate/arti...
COP30 can enable Greening Plant Nutrition in East and Southern Africa - Latitude
In this blog post, Leanne Zeppenfeldt, Dhanush Dinesh, Ana Maria Loboguerrero and Phil Thornton discuss the key messages in their new co-authored…
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November 12, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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In the latest Latitude blog post, we speak to PLOS Climate editorial board member @lilyhsueh.bsky.social about her new book, 'Corporations at Climate Crossroads'

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'Corporations at Climate Crossroads'- a Q&A with PLOS Climate Academic Editor Lily Hsueh - Latitude
We talk to PLOS Climate Academic Editor Lily Hsueh about her new book, Corporations at Climate Crossroads What was the inspiration for…
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November 13, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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New research by McLaurin et al.:

"The power of hourly weather data: Observed air temperature climate trends for pragmatic decision-making"

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The power of hourly weather data: Observed air temperature climate trends for pragmatic decision-making
Analysis of hourly air temperature data from recent decades reveals trends and the degree of variability in the length of time above and below key temperature thresholds associated with the freezing p...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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New PLOS Climate Opinion article: @phildelacote.bsky.social, Anna Creti and Tara L'Horty share perspectives on how to restore trust in carbon credits for climate action 👇

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November 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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📢 In a new PLOS Climate Opinion article, the Co-Chairs of the the @ipbes.net Nexus Assessment, @pammcelwee.bsky.social and Paula Harrison, share key lessons for the UNFCCC #COP30

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November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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New blog post and Essay arising from a participatory collaboration between PLOS Climate and Clim-Eat:

"Towards a green plant nutrition transition in East and Southern Africa"

🔗 Blog post (with key messages for #COP30): latitude.plos.org/2025/11/cop3...

🔗 Essay: journals.plos.org/climate/arti...
COP30 can enable Greening Plant Nutrition in East and Southern Africa - Latitude
In this blog post, Leanne Zeppenfeldt, Dhanush Dinesh, Ana Maria Loboguerrero and Phil Thornton discuss the key messages in their new co-authored…
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November 12, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Timely new research by Mahoney et al. just published in PLOS Climate:

"The growing environmental impact of COP websites: An analysis of UNFCCC COP host country websites (1995–2025)"

journals.plos.org/climate/arti...

#COP30
The growing environmental impact of COP websites: An analysis of UNFCCC COP host country websites (1995–2025)
The global effort to limit global warming to 1.5°C in line with the Paris Agreement is urgent, with just under five years left to act. The internet, and particularly websites, play a critical role in ...
journals.plos.org
November 12, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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New research published in PLOS Climate by Sadavarte et al. suggests that the economic value of the damages attributable to internal combustion engine vehicles over their lifetime is currently 2 to 3.5 times that of lithium-ion battery EVs

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Comparing the climate and air pollution footprints of Lithium-ion BEVs and ICEs in the US incorporating systemic energy system responses
With rising travel demand and the need to tackle both the air quality and climate change challenges caused by fossil fuel vehicles, there is an urgent need to transition to cleaner and more sustainabl...
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October 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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New PLOS Climate Opinion piece by Kermarrec et al.:

"Uncertainty in urban climate modeling: Bridging the gap between science and policy"

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Uncertainty in urban climate modeling: Bridging the gap between science and policy
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November 1, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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New Essay by Fausto Corvino published in PLOS Climate:

"Luxury-focused climate mitigation policies: A comparative ethical analysis"

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November 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Check out our updated journal homepage, featuring the latest research and commentary 👇

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November 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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New article by Katherine Labonté and Valériane Champagne St-Arnaud:

"Development and validation of MACK-12: A short multidimensional climate knowledge scale"

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Development and validation of MACK-12: A short multidimensional climate knowledge scale
Accurate knowledge about climate change—including its causes, consequences, and solutions—plays a significant role in shaping pro-climate attitudes and behaviors, influencing voting behavior, policy s...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Here's our work focused on the triad of emotions, values, and beliefs as fundamental determinants of pro-environmental attitudes
November 7, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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New research by @eval80.bsky.social and @paul-hph.bsky.social highlights a key role for emotion in translating pro-environmental values into actions 👇

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November 6, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Check out our updated journal homepage, featuring the latest research and commentary 👇

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November 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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New Essay by Fausto Corvino published in PLOS Climate:

"Luxury-focused climate mitigation policies: A comparative ethical analysis"

🔗 journals.plos.org/climate/arti...
November 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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New PLOS Climate Opinion piece by Kermarrec et al.:

"Uncertainty in urban climate modeling: Bridging the gap between science and policy"

journals.plos.org/climate/arti...
Uncertainty in urban climate modeling: Bridging the gap between science and policy
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November 1, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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New research published in PLOS Climate by Sadavarte et al. suggests that the economic value of the damages attributable to internal combustion engine vehicles over their lifetime is currently 2 to 3.5 times that of lithium-ion battery EVs

journals.plos.org/climate/arti...
Comparing the climate and air pollution footprints of Lithium-ion BEVs and ICEs in the US incorporating systemic energy system responses
With rising travel demand and the need to tackle both the air quality and climate change challenges caused by fossil fuel vehicles, there is an urgent need to transition to cleaner and more sustainabl...
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October 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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New CAST research shows that major life transitions, like starting university, can lead to greener choices, including increased recycling and active travel. ♻️ 🚴

The paper was led by Dr Kaloyan Mitev and co-authored by Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, Merideth Gattis & Dr Nick Nash.

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Shifting horizons: Significant life events and pro-environmental behaviour change in early adulthood
Young people’s daily routines are especially malleable during significant life events, offering opportunities for pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) change. We investigated how PEBs shifted during two…
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October 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Wanting to be part of change but feeling overworked and disempowered: Researchers’ perceptions of climate action in UK universities

Big study published last year which I realised I hadn't shared properly here (was before joining Bluesky).

Article ➡️ doi.org/10.1371/jour...

Some key findings...

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Front cover of research article in the PLOS Climate journal. Title: 'Wanting to be part of change but feeling overworked and disempowered: Researchers' perceptions of climate action in UK universities' by Briony Latter, Christina Demski and Stuart Capstick
October 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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As COP30 approaches, it's a good time to revisit the challenges and opportunities laid out by the editors of PLOS Climate's Policy & Governance section in their June 2025 Editorial:

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Confronting challenges and opportunities in climate policy and governance
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October 29, 2025 at 10:18 AM