✉news EnvironmentClimate first seen 5 h ago, last 2 h ago, peak #15
Climate change warned to raise deadly rodent-borne disease risks
Original: Warning climate change could increase risks from deadly rodent-borne diseases
Health and climate experts are warning that a warming planet could increase the risks from deadly rodent-borne diseases. As temperatures and rainfall patterns shift, rodent populations and habitats may expand, raising the chances of diseases such as hantavirus or leptospirosis spreading to more people. Reports are urging better surveillance and preparedness as climate conditions grow more favorable to outbreaks.
Why now: New expert warnings linking warming climate conditions to the spread of rodent populations and associated diseases.
World Health Organizationclimate changerodent-borne diseases
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 3 snapshots from 5 h ago to 2 h ago.
Evidence
- Warning climate change could increase risks from deadly rodent-borne diseases · Yahoo News New Zealand
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/364865