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- 1Climate change may worsen rodent-borne disease risks▼Changing climate may influence risks from deadly rodent-borne diseases
New reporting from researchers, including work covered by the Natural History Museum and Phys.org, suggests shifting climate conditions could change the risks humans face from deadly rodent-borne diseases. Changes in temperature and rainfall may alter rodent habitats and populations, potentially bringing infected animals into closer contact with people and expanding where diseases like hantavirus and Lassa fever pose a threat.
- 2Evening skies over Golfcourse Holthuizen in Roden●Golfcourse Holthuizen earlier this evening Roden, the Netherlands #roden #drenthe #mooidrenthe #nederland #netherlands #
Photographs of Golfcourse Holthuizen near Roden in Drenthe, the Netherlands, taken earlier this evening, are being shared online. The images show the golf course landscape under dramatic evening clouds, highlighting the natural scenery of the region. Local nature and landscape photography enthusiasts are appreciating the shots, which celebrate the Drenthe countryside.
- 3Climate change warned to raise deadly rodent-borne disease risks▼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.