The growing threat of spatially synchronized dry-hot events to global ecosystem productivity

Key Points

• Synchronized dry-hot events significantly reduce ecosystem productivity, impacting food chains and biodiversity.
• Increases of up to 30% in dry-hot event occurrences were observed in several regions over the last decade.
• Observational analysis across multiple ecosystems showed that these events disrupt critical biological processes and nutrient cycles.
• Highlights the urgent need for adaptive strategies to mitigate climate impact on ecosystems.