Scientists around the world agree that we are currently facing a climate crisis in which global heating is threatening wildlife and primary resources.
This crisis also affects humans by impacting the spread of infectious diseases. In this feature, we look at one such prominent example: the spread of the West Nile virus.Because of the new coronavirus pandemic, people worldwide are becoming aware of how powerful viruses can be.Scientists are trying to understand how SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus, behaves, and why.
This involves looking into all the factors that might influence its spread, including climate change.Some researchers have hypothesized that the virus spreads at different rates depending on humidity levels.