Potsdam institute for climate impact research (pik) articles
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Can climate change accelerate transmission of malaria? New research sheds light on impacts of temperature
Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite that spreads from bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. If left untreated in humans, malaria can cause severe symptoms, health complications and even death.
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How climate change could impact forests
Dr. Tana Wood, an ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service, is running experiments to see what might happen to forests if temperatures rise by seven degrees Fahrenheit, the worst-case scenario by the end of the century. Among the impacts, it appears forests could lose some of their ability to absorb carbon, which contributes to rising temperatures. David Schechter has the story.
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Climate Change Impacts Malaria Transmission
NEW DELHI, (IANS) – Climate plays a pivotal role in altering the transmission patterns of malaria, said experts on World Malaria Day which fell on April 25. It is observed annually on April 25, to spread awareness about the mosquito-borne disease. This year’s theme is […]