global temperatures

‘We see so much variation’

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Rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns are already changing how diseases move around the world. But according to a new global analysis, the way animal-to-human illnesses respond to these changes is much more unpredictable than expected. Some diseases spread more easily in warmer conditions. Others show mixed or opposite responses depending on location and timing. … Read more

Experts issue warning over major threat to iconic creatures: ‘Cascading negative effects’

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Rising temperatures are pushing Arctic seals toward extinction. What’s happening? Three of the six Arctic seals — the hooded seal, bearded seal, and harp seal — are more at risk than they were previously, according to Anadolu Agency, a Turkish state news agency. The other seals that live in the region are the harbor seal, … Read more