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Exceptional climate conditions in 2023
In this cross-journal Collection, we invite submissions that investigate at a local, regional or global scale how the climate or climate impacts of the year 2023 were remarkable or unexpected.
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Aerosols in Polar Atmospheres
This Collection aims to broaden our knowledge of the relevant physical, chemical, and biological components of polar atmospheric and climate science, with a particular focus on regional atmospheric aerosol composition.
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Ending plastic pollution
Plastics are a crucial part of modern life, however tens of millions of tonnes of plastic waste is disposed of each year, much of which ultimately ends up in the ocean. In this Collection we showcase studies on understanding and mitigating (micro)plastic pollution, with a special focus on reducing plastic waste in the environment to coincide with 2024's upcoming binding UN treaty on Ending Plastic Pollution.
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Applications of Low-Cost Sensors in Air Quality Measurement
Showcase the capabilities, applications, and limitations of low-cost air quality sensors, guiding potential users and encouraging adoption for both new and existing applications where they provide unique advantages.
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Cloud-Aerosol Interactions and Climate Change
Intertwining observations and models across varying spatiotemporal scales facilitate better understanding of aerosols, clouds, and climate change, as well as their interactions.
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Vulnerable Cryosphere Changes around the Tipping Point and their Impacts on Earth’s Future
Unprecedented global warming seriously impacts the stability of Earth’s cryosphere and brings multi-level cascading effects to Earth’s future.
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Digital Paleoclimate: Integration, Simulation, and Assimilation
Paleoclimate studies towards a digital paradigm by using paleoclimate records integration, model simulation, and data assimilation for promoting our understanding of climate dynamics and future prediction.
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Marine heatwaves
In this Collection we present articles that explore the causes, characteristics and impacts of marine heatwaves. We are pleased to invite submissions of complementary studies and opinion pieces, to broaden the discussion.
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Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals
The year 2023 marks the mid-point of the 15-year period envisaged to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, targets for global development adopted in September 2015 by all United Nations Member States.
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Climate and Weather Extremes
Humans and ecosystems struggle to cope with extreme weather and climate conditions. Research into phenomena that are extreme in their rarity, intensity, or both aims to help societies better anticipate and manage the challenges of the most impactful future weather and climate events, be they weeks or decades from now. Extreme weather and events have catastrophic impact on humans and the environment, and their prediction is essential for planning and mitigation preparation. In this Collection, we highlight research looking at extreme events across the globe and their prediction. Extreme events in the Arctic have a disproportionate effect on global climate and weather and there is a Collection addressing this topic specifically.