1. Time-resolved life cycle assessment for sustainable industry : integrating hourly analysis into smart infrastructure and energy managementJelena Topić Božič, Andreja Dobrovoljc, Simon Muhič, 2025, published scientific conference contribution Abstract: The role of data centers has intensified with the expansion of the digital economy and the advancement of information and communication technologies. Their environmental footprint is determined by the electricity mix, whose temporal and spatial variability is insufficiently addressed in the conventional life cycle assessment (LCA). In this study, a time-resolved environmental impact assessment was applied to electricity generation in Slovenia and Serbia in 2023. The focus was on three categories: climate change, resource use (minerals and metals), and water use. Hourly generation data from the ENTSO-E Transparency platform were linked with the Ecoinvent 3.11 datasets to generate hourly impact profiles and representative daily profiles for summer and winter. The study's results reveal clear differences primarily due to the distinct electricity mix structures of the two countries. Slovenia relies on nuclear, hydro, and photovoltaic power, while Serbia is predominantly coal-based. Photovoltaic generation in Slovenia reduces greenhouse gas emissions during daylight but increases the impacts related to the use of minerals and metals. Serbia exhibits higher climate change burdens yet lower variability in other categories. Seasonal and diurnal fluctuations influence emission intensities, underscoring the limits of static, annualized assessments. The findings provide input for policy and smart infrastructure planning. Strategies for electric vehicle charging, data centers, and demand-side measures should integrate temporal profiles of environmental impacts. Tools such as environmentally differentiated tariffs or time-varying carbon pricing can help align energy use with periods of lower impact. More broadly, the results highlight trade-offs between greenhouse gas mitigation and other pressures, underscoring the need for holistic energy transition pathways.
Keywords: data centers, life cycle assessment, electricity mix, climate change, temporal variability
Published in DiRROS: 03.02.2026; Views: 78; Downloads: 41
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2. Dynamic patterns and resilience of caveair CO₂ under tourism interferences in the Lushan National Geopark, north ChinaShengxin Peng, Wen Liu, Tao Zhang, Junbing Pu, Zhiqiang Zhao, Haoran Liu, Yanhao Zhai, Nataša Ravbar, Alena Gessert, Eko Haryono, 2026, original scientific article Keywords: carbon cycle, cave climate, impact of tourism, monitoring, cave ventilation
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3. Shifts and sensationalism in press coverage of drought in the territory of Slovenia (1921–2003)Janez Osojnik, Darko Friš, Mateja Matjašič Friš, David Hazemali, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: This article examines how major droughts that affected all or parts of the Slovenian ethnic territory between 1921 and 2003 were reported in major Slovenian daily newspapers. Using qualitative content analysis, supported by basic corpus techniques, it analyses coverage of eight drought years (1921, 1939, 1950, 1952, 1962, 1983, 1992, and 2003) in Slovenec, Slovenski narod, Jutro, Slovenski poročevalec, Ljudska pravica, Delo, and Večer. The article analyses which vocabulary and metaphors newspapers used to describe heat and drought, how they reported on the impacts on agriculture and water resources, and how they portrayed state authorities, expert institutions, and farmers both as key response actors and as those most severely affected by the consequences of drought. It shows a shift from locally grounded and often sensational narratives in the interwar period, through more restrained and regime-aligned reporting under socialism, to more critical and risk-oriented framings after independence.
Keywords: environmental history, climate changes, drought, heat, press coverage, Slovenia, 20th cent., 21st. cent.
Published in DiRROS: 30.01.2026; Views: 210; Downloads: 85
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4. Climate-driven habitat shifts in brown algal forests: insights from the Adriatic SeaDaša Donša, Danijel Ivajnšič, Lovrenc Lipej, Domen Trkov, Borut Mavrič, Valentina Pitacco, Ana Fortič, Ana Lokovšek, Milijan Šiško, Martina Orlando-Bonaca, 2026, original scientific article Abstract: Brown algal forests (Cystoseira sensu lato) are key habitat-forming components of temperate rocky coasts but have experienced widespread decline across the Mediterranean Sea. This study investigates the current distribution and potential future shifts in brown algal forests across the Adriatic Sea under ongoing climate change. We combined non-destructive field-based mapping along the Slovenian coastline with remote-sensing products and spatial environmental predictors to model basin-wide habitat suitability. A multiscale geographically weighted regression (MGWR) framework was applied to account for spatial non-stationarity and to explicitly capture the fact that environmental drivers of habitat suitability operate at different spatial scales—an assumption that global models such as GAM or standard GWR cannot adequately address. Habitat suitability maps were generated for present-day conditions and projected under mid- and late-century climate scenarios. The results reveal pronounced latitudinal gradients, identify areas of ongoing canopy decline in the northern Adriatic, and highlight parts of the southern Adriatic as potential climate refugia. Overall, the study demonstrates a likely north–south contraction of suitable habitat for brown algal forests and underscores the value of multiscale spatial modelling for informing marine spatial planning, conservation prioritization, and climate- adaptive restoration under European policy frameworks.
Keywords: brown algal forests, Cystoseira s.l., habitat suitability, spatial modelling, Adriatic Sea, climate change, shifts
Published in DiRROS: 21.01.2026; Views: 135; Downloads: 101
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5. Addressing climate challenges through the valorisation of calamity wood in the alps-adriatic regionMiha Humar, Eli Keržič, Boštjan Lesar, Jožica Gričar, Bernard Likar, Elisa Beltramini, Stefania Silvestri, 2025, published scientific conference contribution abstract Abstract: The WoodInnovate project addresses pressing challenges facing the forest-wood value chain in the Alps-Adriatic region, which are intensifying due to climate change. Rising temperatures and frequent natural disasters are degrading wood quality and increasing pest outbreaks, particularly from bark beetles. These environmental shifts jeopardize forest ecosystems, reduce the economic viability of timber harvesting, and compromise regional sustainability. WoodInnovate aims to assess and enhance the utilization of storm- and pest-damaged wood through advanced modification techniques, innovative product design, and strategic cross-border collaboration. The project explores climate-resilient tree species and determines optimal uses for lower-grade wood. Stakeholder involvement is essential, including academic institutions, forestry clusters, and industry partners from Italy and Slovenia. Activities include pilot tests, prototype development, knowledge transfer, and regional workshops. The ultimate goal is to transform wood waste from environmental catastrophes into valuable resources, fostering a circular economy and reinforcing forest resilience. The project contributes to climate adaptation strategies while promoting economic revitalization through sustainable material innovation. By enabling cross-sector collaboration, WoodInnovate not only strengthens the forest-wood value chain but also supports EU green objectives, making wood from damaged trees a tool for environmental and social progress.
Keywords: climate change, damaged wood, sustainable forest management, innovative wood utilization, cross-border cooperation
Published in DiRROS: 21.01.2026; Views: 146; Downloads: 65
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6. CO₂ and temperature variations during peak tourist season in Lepe jame (Postojna Cave, Slovenia)Matija Perne, Marija Zlata Božnar, Primož Mlakar, Boštjan Grašič, Dragana Kokal, Franci Gabrovšek, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: We present and analyze measurements of CO₂ concentration and air temperature taken during the peak tourist season of 2017 in Lepe Jame, a poorly ventilated passage within Postojnska Jama, Slovenia. During the study, the passage was visited by between 5500 and 6500 visitors per day. Both parameters show pronounced diurnal fluctuations, primarily driven by visitor activity. As part of our campaign, we tested and confirmed the effectiveness of enhanced ventilation—achieved by opening the artificial tunnel connecting Postojnska Jama to Črna Jama—in preventing excessively high CO₂ concentrations. The measure is, however, questionable, as it affects the microclimate in Črna Jama. Although CO₂ concentration and temperature are correlated, notable differences emerge in the shapes of their respective rise and recession curves. Temperature increases more rapidly with the arrival of visitors, while it decreases more slowly after visiting hours compared to CO₂. This lag is attributed to thermal storage: heat from visitors is absorbed by the cave walls during the day and gradually released into the cave during the night.
Keywords: karst, cave climate, show cave, carbon dioxide, cave monitoring
Published in DiRROS: 10.01.2026; Views: 207; Downloads: 101
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7. Global health at crossroads : uniting together to overcome challenges, restore trust and advance priorities for a sustainable futureMassimo Sartelli, Elias Mossialos, Federico Coccolini, Ib Jammer, Francesco M. Labricciosa, Philip S. Barie, Walter L. Biffl, Ziad A. Memish, Markus Maeurer, 2025, other scientific articles Abstract: The world is currently facing an unprecedented convergence of crises that threaten the core pillars of public health, scientific integrity, and social stability. These challenges are profoundly interconnected and have the potential to exacerbate global inequalities, jeopardize health security, and undermine the progress achieved through decades of international collaboration. Our viewpoint declaration, developed by 366 healthcare workers and scientists from 119 countries across six continents, highlights the urgent need for global solidarity and collective action to address these interconnected global health challenges. As healthcare workers and scientists, we must prioritize the protection of scientific integrity, combat political interference, and restore public trust in the scientific process. This will require a commitment to transparency, ethical responsibility, and evidence-based decision-making that can stand strong in the face of political and social adversity. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical importance of resilient healthcare systems, emphasizing that preparedness, capacity building and coherent leadership and coordination are essential for future global health crises. In addition, our call for a One Health approach, acknowledging the intricate relationship between human, animal, and environmental health, has never been more pressing, especially as zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance spread across borders. As we confront ongoing wars, environmental destruction, and global persistent health inequalities, it is only through unity, solidarity, collaboration, and innovation that we hope to build a healthier, more equitable world. Together, we must ensure that science and medicine remain a force for good, capable of addressing both the immediate and long-term needs and challenges facing our shared future.
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance, artificial intelligence, climate change, global health, healthcare systems, infectious diseases, misinformation, one health, public health, scientific research
Published in DiRROS: 08.01.2026; Views: 137; Downloads: 79
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8. European beech decline in Slovenia is caused by a complex diseaseNikica Ogris, Ana Brglez, Andreja Kavčič, Janja Zajc Žunič, Maarten De Groot, Barbara Piškur, 2026, original scientific article Abstract: In recent decades, the average crown defoliation of European beech (Fagus sylvatica) in Central Europe has been steadily increasing, resulting in a decline in tree vitality. This study aimed to identify the key factors contributing to this deterioration. Forty healthy and 40 damaged European beech trees were felled on a systematic 16 × 16 km grid, and all tree parts were sampled for fungi and insects. Additionally, soil samples were collected for Phytophthora testing. Of 6400 cultured samples, 5828 fungal cultures were classified into 251 morphotypes. The twenty most frequent morphotypes from each tree part were selected for further molecular identification, revealing 44 different fungal taxa. The most frequently isolated fungal species were Neonectria coccinea, Neohendersonia kickxii, Apiognomonia errabunda and Aureobasidium pullulans—all well-known and common endophytes. Surprisingly, Phytophthora species were detected in only three of the 80 soil samples. The most frequent insect species were Orchestes fagi, Phyllaphis fagi, Psilocorsis reflexella and Phyllonorycter maestingella. The results indicate that the decline of European beech in Central Europe is driven by a multifaceted interplay of biotic and abiotic factors, with fungi playing the most significant role. Analysis revealed distinct differences in fungal and insect communities across sampled tree parts, but not between healthy and damaged trees. This finding is crucial, as it shows that healthy trees host endophytes that can exhibit pathogenic traits under external stress factors. Therefore, resilience and sustainability of beech will depend on mitigation of stressors and implementation of adaptive management strategies that address the evolving environmental challenges.
Keywords: Fagus sylvatica, decline, complex disease, drought, climate change, sustainability
Published in DiRROS: 23.12.2025; Views: 223; Downloads: 106
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9. Slippery slopes : montane isolation and elevational shifts shape the evolution and diversity of Iberolacerta lizardsChristophe Dufresnes, Sven Gippner, Sylvia Hofmann, Spartak Litvinchuk, Anamarija Žagar, Daniel Jablonski, Gilles Pottier, Rodrigo Megía-Palma, Gregorio Sánchez-Montes, Octavio Jiménez Robles, Enrique Ayllón, 2026, original scientific article Abstract: Understanding the processes driving the diversity of mountain herpetofauna requires a comprehensive examination of species diversification across evolutionary scales. Here, we investigate the phylogeography of Iberolacerta, a genus of eight lizard species mainly restricted to high elevations in southwestern Europe. Using genomic data, we reconstructed a nuclear phylogeny that aligns with mitochondrial evidence in supporting the divergence of all currently recognized species. Notably, we detect historical nuclear gene flow between I. cyreni and I. martinezricai in Central Spain, suggesting past range overlap, reminiscent of previously observed mitochondrial introgression between I. galani and I. monticola, and the lack of divergence between disjoint populations of I. monticola. Bioclimatic projections accordingly depict broader historical ranges during the last glacial maximum compared to interglacial and current conditions. At the intraspecific level, genomic analyses of four high-elevation species reveal that genetic structure is mainly shaped by isolation-by-distance and, in I. cyreni, by separation among mountain ranges, while heterozygosity generally decreases with elevation. These findings are consistent with the impact of glacial-interglacial cycles on the genetic diversity of montane taxa: populations experience genetic isolation and altitudinal bottlenecks during interglacial periods, but are reconnected and admix in lowland areas during glacial periods. These processes are expected to leave contrasting signatures between the mitochondrial and nuclear genomes, as well as between slow- and fast-evolving molecular markers. From a conservation perspective, our results highlight that the genetically richest – and potentially most adaptive – populations occur at the lowland edges of the species’ ranges, where they are also most vulnerable to climate change.
Keywords: biogeography, climate change, Lacertidae, RAD-seq, Europe
Published in DiRROS: 19.12.2025; Views: 320; Downloads: 167
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10. Divergent trends in insect disturbance across Europe's temperate and boreal forestsTomáš Hlásny, Roman Modlinger, Jostein Gohli, Rupert Seidl, Paal Krokene, Iris Bernardinelli, Simon Blaser, Gediminas Brazaitis, Gailenė Brazaitytė, Eckehard Brockerhoff, Maarten De Groot, Marija Kolšek, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Ongoing shifts in climate and land use have altered interactions between trees and insect herbivores, changing biotic disturbance regimes. However, as these changes are complex and vary across host species, insect taxa, and feeding guilds, they remain poorly understood. We compiled annual records of forest insect disturbance from 15 countries in temperate and boreal Europe, spanning the period from 2000 to 2022. The dataset comprises 1361 time series characterizing the dynamics of 50 herbivorous insects. We used this dataset to test whether insect disturbance has systematically changed during the 23-year period across host trees and feeding guilds, whether it varies along latitudinal and climatic gradients, and whether synchrony exists among species in the same guild or among species sharing the same host. Since 2000, borer disturbance was predominantly concentrated on gymnosperms, while defoliators impacted gymnosperms and angiosperms more evenly. While 85.8% of gymnosperm disturbance was inflicted by a single species, Ips typographus, the majority of disturbances to angiosperms were caused by six different species. Borer impact on gymnosperms has increased in the 21st century, while defoliator impact has decreased across both clades. In contrast to diverging temporal trends, disturbance was consistently greater in warmer and drier conditions across feeding guilds and host types. We identified significant synchrony in insect disturbance within host types and feeding guilds but not between these groups, suggesting shared drivers within guilds and host types. Increasing insect disturbance to gymnosperms may catalyze adaptive transformations in Europe's forests, promoting a shift from historical conifer-dominated management to broadleaved trees, which are less affected by insect herbivores. Our findings reveal a diversity of trends in insect herbivory, underscoring the need to strengthen monitoring and research in order to better understand underlying mechanisms and identify emerging threats that may not be apparent in currently available data.
Keywords: climate change, ecosystem adaptation, forest disturbance, forest insect herbivores, host tree types, insect feeding guilds
Published in DiRROS: 26.11.2025; Views: 654; Downloads: 121
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