HEALTHTHE NEW YORKER
Our Warming Planet Is a Petri Dish for New and Deadly Microbes
The article highlights how global warming is creating environments where deadly microbes like 'flesh-eating' bacteria and infectious fungi are emerging, threatening human health and altering microbiomes. It questions societal preparedness for these evolving microbial risks.
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