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A review published by Phys.org shows that climate change can affect small areas such as forests, fields, or hillsides in ways that differ from regional averages. The study explains how shifts in vegetation and atmospheric conditions create local microclimates that can warm at rates distinct from the broader climate. These microclimates are important because most organisms experience weather close to the ground or within specific habitats, where temperature and other factors can vary widely from measurements taken by weather stations or large‑scale models. The review highlights the need to consider these local differences when predicting biodiversity responses to climate change.

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