Hotter, drier, sicker? How a changing planet drives disease

Hotter, drier, sicker? How a changing planet drives disease

Terra Daily

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Bangkok (AFP) May 10, 2024

Humans have made our planet warmer, more polluted and ever less hospitable to many species, and these changes are driving the spread of infectious disease. Warmer, wetter climates can expand the range of vector species like mosquitos, while habitat loss can push disease-carrying animals into closer contact with humans. New research reveals how complex the effects are, with our impact on

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