Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Juan Alberto Gran Castro
Summary: In this article, the author provides a detailed description of the significant inequality in exposure and social vulnerability to flood risk in the context of El Colli, Mexico. The study examines how social vulnerability to climate change is shaped by the experiences of families living in socio-spatially segregated contexts. Through an ethnographic study and theoretical framework, the author highlights the importance of considering the structural causes of social vulnerability and promoting environmental justice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2023)
Article
Economics
Jaap W. B. Bos, Runliang Li, Mark W. J. L. Sanders
Summary: This paper examines how banks adjust their asset structure in response to changes in loan demand following natural disasters. The study finds that banks employ asset diversification strategies to help clients smooth consumption and support local recovery. Using the difference-in-differences method, the empirical analysis reveals that U.S. commercial banks increase real estate lending after disasters and sell government bonds to finance the surge in credit.
ECONOMIC MODELLING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram Fishman, Shan Li
Summary: There is significant empirical evidence that climatic variability increases international migration, but little is known about the mechanism driving the association and ways to reduce it. This study provides evidence that drought-induced migration from Mexico to the U.S. is mediated by agricultural income shocks. Migration rates increase in drought years, especially in Mexico's drier regions and when agricultural production is more sensitive to precipitation. Among the sample, only farmers show a significant increase in migration rates in drought years, and the effect is weaker for households with irrigation access.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Miti Shah, Sarah Seraj, James W. Pennebaker
Summary: Most scientists see climate change as the biggest threat today, yet surprisingly, discussions about it on social media are rare. A study on Reddit found that discussions on climate change increase significantly for different types of events, with political events having the highest impact. The findings suggest that climate change discussions are more influenced by political controversial positions than local natural disasters.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Roman Hoffmann
Summary: This article discusses the important implications of climate change for human mobility, focusing on a recent study that synthesizes findings from climate science and impact literature. The study explores the role of climatic drivers in African drylands and highlights the complex interactions between individual and contextual factors that shape climate mobility in the region. The study identifies various channels through which climate change can influence mobility outcomes, including impacts on food and water security, poverty and livelihood risks, and conflicts. Integrative approaches in science and policy are needed to comprehensively study and address the challenges faced by both mobile and immobile populations, requiring inclusive deliberations and partnerships across different fields and sectors.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guangjie Zheng, Hang Su, Siwen Wang, Andrea Pozzer, Yafang Cheng
Summary: Aerosol acidity, an important parameter in atmospheric aqueous chemistry, plays a significant role in the interaction between air pollutants and the ecosystem. The multiphase buffer theory provides a framework for reconstructing long-term trends and spatial variations in aerosol pH based on the effective acid dissociation constant of ammonia. However, non-ideality in aerosol droplets hinders its broad applications.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew Linke, Stephanie Leutert, Joshua Busby, Maria Duque, Matthew Shawcroft, Simon Brewer
Summary: Controlling for factors such as criminal violence and poverty, this study examines whether drier than usual growing season weather is linked to emigration from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to the US. The analysis reveals that there is a 70.7% increase in emigration to the US when the local growing seasons in Central America are drier than the historical average since 1901.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fengyu Liu, Vincent Tawiah, Abdulrasheed Zakari, Noha Alessa
Summary: Climate disasters have a positive impact on international trade, particularly on imports in developing countries. Importation in developing countries is likely to increase by about 6.7%, while export is expected to decrease by 0.65% after climate disasters occur. In contrast, the impact on imports and exports in developed countries is less significant. This difference is mainly attributed to the better preparedness and risk mitigation mechanisms in developed countries.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Yan Bu, Erda Wang, Yingying Qiu, Dominik Moest
Summary: This study investigates the impact of population migration on energy consumption and carbon emissions using the spatial Durbin model. The results show that population migration has significant adverse effects on provinces with net outward population migration, leading to increased energy consumption, energy poverty, carbon emissions, and carbon reduction barriers.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Business, Finance
Caterina Di Tommaso, Matteo Foglia, Vincenzo Pacelli
Summary: This paper examines the relationship between natural disasters and the reaction of sovereign CDS spread in Europe. Using event study methodology and an original database, the authors identify 92 natural disasters in 17 European countries and assess the response of the sovereign CDS market. The findings reveal a heterogeneous response of European sovereign risk to natural disasters, with variations across regions and evidence of cross-border contagion effects.
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Dilshad Ahmad, Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Ishaq
Summary: The increasing intensity of climatic dynamics has led to a rise in floods and riverbank erosion, increasing the vulnerability of farming communities in flood-prone areas. This study aims to examine the current tendency of the Indus River to shift its course, the impact of floods and riverbank erosion, and its effects on the livelihoods of the Bait and riverbank areas community in Pakistan. The study uses secondary and primary data, including satellite images from 2000 to 2022, and empirical estimates reveal the challenges faced by households in sustaining their livelihoods in the native area. Adequate rehabilitation measures and their implementation by state-based authorities are crucial for maintaining the sustainability of livelihoods for the riverbank erosion and flood-prone communities.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lisa Thalheimer, Nicolas Choquette-Levy, Filiz Garip
Summary: Compound drought events in a warming climate can amplify vulnerability and drive forced migration, with consecutive drought events exacerbating structural vulnerabilities limiting adaptation options for migrants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Camilla Geels, Morten Winther, Camilla Andersson, Jukka-Pekka Jalkanen, Jorgen Brandt, Lise M. Frohn, Ulas Im, Wing Leung, Jesper H. Christensen
Summary: International initiatives have successfully reduced emissions from shipping in Emission Control Areas, but concerns remain about potential counteractions from increased shipping in the future. This study aims to provide updated insights on future ship emissions and their impact on air quality in the Nordic and Arctic areas, through detailed scenario planning and modeling. The projections suggest a decrease in premature deaths related to air pollution, including from shipping emissions, by 2050 with proper regulations and measures in place.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuaishuai Jia, Cunyi Yang, Mengxin Wang, Pierre Failler
Summary: Studies have shown that land-use and climate change have complex interactions with significant heterogeneity in their impacts. Agricultural land has a minimal impact on climate change, while increasing forest land proportion helps restrain national temperature rise. The impacts of land-use on climate change vary among countries with different latitudes and between island and mainland countries due to geographical differences. A country's climate change is influenced by both its own land-use structure and that of neighboring countries, with the latter being more critical.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Thais Waideman Niquito, Fernando Pozzobon, Vinicius Halmenschlager, Felipe Garcia Ribeiro
Summary: This study examines the short-term economic impacts of the collapse of the 'Fundao' mining tailings dam in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, identifying both negative direct effects and positive indirect effects. The findings may offer valuable insights for policy-making in disaster prevention and mitigation.
