Climate Change
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healthTick-Borne Illnesses Surge Across Canada as Warmer Winters Expand Habitats
Reported Lyme disease cases in Canada rose from 917 in 2015 to over 5,200 in 2024. Experts warn climate change is fueling the spread. Here's the latest.
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healthSeasonal Allergies Worsening as Pollen Levels Double Across Canada
Canadian researchers report a doubling of pollen levels due to climate change, causing more intense seasonal allergies.
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healthSingapore Launches Dengue Prevention Drive as Peak Season Begins
NEA campaign aims to combat mosquito breeding as climate change intensifies outbreak risks. Over 600 cases reported in 2026, down 66% from last year.
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healthHantavirus Risk Grows as Rodent Habitats Expand with Climate Change
Climate change is expanding the range of hantavirus-carrying rodents, increasing the risk of spillover to human populations in South America. Researchers call for enhanced surveillance.
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worldGlobal Fire Outbreaks Reach Record High as Extreme Heat Looms
Record fires burn 150 million hectares globally; scientists warn of worsening conditions as El Niño approaches.
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healthHow Climate Change Worsens Your Allergies
Climate change lengthens pollen seasons and boosts mold, aggravating allergies and asthma.
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worldDavid Attenborough, Voice of Nature, Celebrates 100th Birthday
Attenborough, whose documentaries have moved millions, marks a century. His work on plastic pollution and climate change continues to inspire action.
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healthClimate Change and Pollution Linked to Higher Stroke Risk, Study Finds
New research shows extreme temperatures, humidity, and air pollution increase stroke risk and mortality, with older adults most vulnerable.