Scientists’ warning to humanity: microorganisms and climate change

The consensus statement from Nature Reviews Microbiology, "Scientists’ warning to humanity: microorganisms and climate change," emphasizes the indispensable roles of microorganisms in maintaining Earth’s ecosystem and addressing climate change. Authored by Ricardo Cavicchioli and colleagues, the article asserts the need to recognize and integrate microorganisms in climate change dialogues and policy formulations. Highlighting their functions in carbon and nutrient cycling, the authors call for urgent attention to how microorganisms affect and are affected by climate change. The consensus underscores the necessity of microbial perspectives to achieve a sustainable future, urging for enhanced research and a paradigm shift in how we address climate change.