Thousands of new viruses will pass from animals to humans due to global climate change
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2023 7:03 pm
Humanity must prepare for thousands of new viruses and diseases to cross over from animals to humans in the coming decades, a new study says. Scientists call climate change the main culprit of this process. It will start in Southeast Asia, one of several high-risk hotspots.
A Georgetown University study titled “Climate Change Increases Risk of Cross-Species Virus Transmission,” published today in the journal Nature, predicts that at least 15,000 new cross-species viral transmissions will occur by 2070. This will happen if global temperatures rise by 2 degrees Celsius.
A warming climate of this magnitude will lead to massive displacement of wildlife as they seek to adapt to changing environmental conditions. At the same time, the study clarifies that such scenarios are likely to already occur.
Many animals will carry their parasites and pathogens to new areas, potentially setting off a chain reaction of viruses and diseases. As animals migrate, species often encounter each other for the first time, creating unique opportunities for virus transmission, the researchers say. https://anomalien.com/thousands-of-new- ... te-change/
A Georgetown University study titled “Climate Change Increases Risk of Cross-Species Virus Transmission,” published today in the journal Nature, predicts that at least 15,000 new cross-species viral transmissions will occur by 2070. This will happen if global temperatures rise by 2 degrees Celsius.
A warming climate of this magnitude will lead to massive displacement of wildlife as they seek to adapt to changing environmental conditions. At the same time, the study clarifies that such scenarios are likely to already occur.
Many animals will carry their parasites and pathogens to new areas, potentially setting off a chain reaction of viruses and diseases. As animals migrate, species often encounter each other for the first time, creating unique opportunities for virus transmission, the researchers say. https://anomalien.com/thousands-of-new- ... te-change/