Too often left unsaid: the connection between climate change and health
FIU recently convened experts in the nation's capital to discuss how climate change is impacting human health.
Tag: mosquito-borne diseases
Unlocking the heat in mosquito modeling: Exploring disease transmission under climate change
A study that looked at thermal adaptation in mosquitoes found that temperature tolerance could shift within just 10 generations.
Satellites power research on Earthā€™s challenges
University of Miami scientist Julius Dewald believes his research using satellite images to fight climate change holds great potential.
Forecasts raise concerns over mosquito-borne illnesses in Florida; endangered right whale found dead
Last year, Florida had its largest dengue outbreak in more than 75 years and first locally transmitted malaria in more ...
Florida’s coasts face opposite rainfall extremes; lawmakers discuss diversifying energy used in state
Florida's southeast coast has received sometimes-record rainfall while much of the Gulf of Mexico coast faces a drought.
‘Heat is something that is dangerous to everyone’ ā€” Climate journalist Jeff Goodell discusses his new book on the risks of rising temperatures
Goodell spoke at the University of Florida about his new book, 'The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death ...
Climate change contributing to spread of mosquito-borne illnesses; South Florida named national climate technology hub
Dengue fever is one of many mosquito-borne illnesses to creep back onto U.S. soil recently.
Dengue: Why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around theĀ world?
The range of the mosquito that spreads dengue fever has moved in recent years to several U.S. states, including Florida.
Feds to determine if manatees should be reclassified as endangered; Florida malaria cases brought new mosquito-control tactics
Environmental groups petitioned the Fish and Wildlife Service to reclassify manatees after a die-off in the Indian River Lagoon.
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