Published in February, this theme issue of Corrosion Engineering, Science and Technology is dedicated to examining the effect climate change and global warming may have on the corrosion of metals used in infrastructure. Guest editors, Professor B. Valdez Salas and Professor M. Schorr Wiener from the Institute of Engineering, University of Baja California, Mexico, commissioned a series of papers to review the range of research in this underexplored area.

While a lot of research is devoted to understanding and predicting climate change, relatively little attention is focused on the effect it may have on steel infrastructure. Climate change induced changes in relative humidity, rainfall, ultraviolet levels, wind patterns, pollution transport and the frequency of severe weather events could have a significant impact on infrastructure life and result in a potentially devastating loss of durability. Understanding of the corrosion behavior of infrastructure under changing climate conditions is crucial to industry worldwide.

This theme issue brings together commissioned papers to examine climate change-induced corrosion. For example, a paper by Cole and Paterson investigates the effect climate change may have on atmospheric corrosion in Australia and highlights the difficulties involved in making an average predictions for the future. Review papers consider the wider picture, such as the paper by Roberge, which examines three aspects of climate change that may alter the corrosion behavior of the environment and increase the risk of corrosion failure. The information compiled in this issue will contribute to the formation of a body of knowledge and a better understanding of the critical theme of climate-materials interaction in the future.

Professor Valdez Salas and Professor Schorr Wiener’s editorial is available to view online for free and gives a full list of contents for the special issue.

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Edited by Professor Stuart Lyon of the Corrosion and Protection Centre, University of Manchester, UK and Professor Robert Kelly of the University of Virginia, USA, CST provides broad international coverage of research and practice in corrosion processes and corrosion control. CST addresses all aspects of corrosion engineering and corrosion science; there is strong emphasis on effective design and materials selection to combat corrosion and the scope encompasses all metallic and non-metallic materials and composites. The journal also publishes regular updates on international developments in corrosion standards and reviews of important international meetings. For further information, including how to submit to the journal, visit the journal homepage. For the latest content, sign up for journal TOC alerts.

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