A new study categorizes corporate climate risks into physical, transition and perceived categories. Researchers propose an integrated assessment framework combining exposure data, management capabilities and market perceptions. The work highlights supply chain vulnerabilities in physical risks, ESG limitations in transition risks, and AI applications for perceived risks. Findings help firms navigate climate challenges while identifying green energy opportunities.

Excess submental fat is a common facial aesthetic concern. It not only makes people look less attractive and overweight, but it has negative impact on feeling/emotional well-beings. This study developed and validated a 5-point Chinese version of clinician-reported SMF rating scale.

The article conducts an in-depth analysis of the history, key indicators and difffculties of water ecological assessments in typical countries and organization around the world. It points out the significance of water ecological assessments , and provides future implications for advancing water ecological assessment practices. Research indicates significant progresses have been made in the study and application of water ecological assessments globally. The study highlights the key to effective water ecological assessments lies in establishing a comprehensive and scientifically robust indicator system. Over time, water ecological assessments have gradually shifted from relying on single water quality metrics to adopting holistic ecosystem health assessments. The research proposes that future water ecological assessments should integrate the management of water resources, water ecology, and water environment. It improves the management of water environment in key river basins, and establishes a new framework for systematic governance.

Chinese scientists have discovered that fragile swamp forests in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region suddenly collapsed around 2.1 thousand years ago (ka)—with human activity as the cause.