To understand how humans and other life forms on Earth (including those we are yet to discover) can withstand anthropogenic climate change, it is vital to incorporate knowledge of the microbial “unseen majority.” This Consensus Statement, by 30 scientists from 9 countries, documents the central role and global importance of microorganisms in climate change biology. It also puts humanity on notice that the impact of climate change will depend heavily on responses of microorganisms, which are essential for achieving an environmentally sustainable future.
By Ricardo Cavicchioli et al. Nature Reviews Microbiology. June 18, 2019.
