A planetary boundary for green water
Green water—terrestrial precipitation, evaporation and soil moisture—is fundamental to
Earth system dynamics and is now extensively perturbed by human pressures at continental …
Earth system dynamics and is now extensively perturbed by human pressures at continental …
Soil hydrology in the Earth system
Soil hydrological processes (SHP) support ecosystems, modulate the impact of climate
change on terrestrial systems and control feedback mechanisms between water, energy and …
change on terrestrial systems and control feedback mechanisms between water, energy and …
Weather and climate extreme events in a changing climate
Caption: Table A. 11. 2. Synthesis table summarising assessments presented in Tables 11.4-
11.21 for hot extremes (HOT EXT.), heavy precipitation (HEAVY PRECIP.), agriculture and …
11.21 for hot extremes (HOT EXT.), heavy precipitation (HEAVY PRECIP.), agriculture and …
[HTML][HTML] Widespread increasing vegetation sensitivity to soil moisture
Global vegetation and associated ecosystem services critically depend on soil moisture
availability which has decreased in many regions during the last three decades. While …
availability which has decreased in many regions during the last three decades. While …
[HTML][HTML] Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decades
Despite the growing interest in predicting global and regional trends in vegetation
productivity in response to a changing climate, changes in water constraint on vegetation …
productivity in response to a changing climate, changes in water constraint on vegetation …
[HTML][HTML] Soil moisture dominates dryness stress on ecosystem production globally
Dryness stress can limit vegetation growth and is often characterized by low soil moisture
(SM) and high atmospheric water demand (vapor pressure deficit, VPD). However, the …
(SM) and high atmospheric water demand (vapor pressure deficit, VPD). However, the …
Tundra vegetation change and impacts on permafrost
Tundra vegetation productivity and composition are responding rapidly to climatic changes
in the Arctic. These changes can, in turn, mitigate or amplify permafrost thaw. In this Review …
in the Arctic. These changes can, in turn, mitigate or amplify permafrost thaw. In this Review …
Challenges for drought assessment in the Mediterranean region under future climate scenarios
Droughts can have strong environmental and socio-economic impacts in the Mediterranean
region, in particular for countries relying on rain-fed agricultural production, but also in areas …
region, in particular for countries relying on rain-fed agricultural production, but also in areas …
[HTML][HTML] Remote sensing of soil degradation: Progress and perspective
Soils constitute one of the most critical natural resources and maintaining their health is vital
for agricultural development and ecological sustainability, providing many essential …
for agricultural development and ecological sustainability, providing many essential …