Climate change boosts a lethal disease
source: http://wwwp.dailyclimate.org/tdc-newsroom/2011/11/hendra-virus
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For 17 years, the Hendra virus smoldered in its host bat population, only rarely crossing to humans. Then it exploded, likely triggered by heavy rains and floods in Australia earlier this year. And that has public health doctors nervous about climate change.
"The interesting change was the big floods in January," said a disease ecologist at Pennsylvania State University. "Floods are expected more frequently with climate change – so, if they are linked, climate change may increase disease."
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"The interesting change was the big floods in January," said a disease ecologist at Pennsylvania State University. "Floods are expected more frequently with climate change – so, if they are linked, climate change may increase disease."
More at the link
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coolplanet
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I see where you're going with this.....
;~) - 6 months ago
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coolplanet
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coolplanet:
I thought you would. This isn't good.
- 6 months ago
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coolplanet
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JanforGore:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8muUHt6OHs
Scary Bat
FladdermusThis actually pertains because this bat was lying on the ground in broad daylight.
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coolplanet
