Focal Interest
Focal Interest

Evapotranspiration

  1. Index links land humidity trends to precipitation and temperature
    New index based on precipitation and evapotranspiration ratio reveals land relative humidity decreased substantially since 1973, reconciles climate model discrepancies, and improves hydroclimate.
  2. Forestation in China is linked to water and ecosystem trade-offs
    Synthesis of forest hydrological research in China examining ecohydrological processes, ecosystem service trade-offs, and management implications of large-scale forestation programs.
  3. Africa shows rising droughts, heatwaves, and compound extremes
    Study analyzes compound drought-heatwave events across Africa 1979-2024, revealing acceleration trends and spatiotemporal patterns with implications for climate vulnerability and adaptation.
  4. Forecasting systems and Drought Management Plans improved drought response timing
    Study reveals how forecasting systems and drought management plans enable European institutions to respond 1-2 months earlier during droughts, with higher effectiveness ratings across 30 countries.