🦟 Beware of the bite! Climate change is not just about melting glaciers and rising sea levels; it's also bringing some unwelcome visitors to Europe. According to recent data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), invasive mosquito species are making themselves at home across the continent, raising the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
The notorious Aedes albopictus, better known as the tiger mosquito 🐯🦟, hails from the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. But now, it's not just an exotic name in a textbook—it's buzzing around countries like Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, and Germany. And guess what's giving them a free ticket? Yep, you guessed it: climate change 🌍🔥.
With warmer temperatures and changing weather patterns, these mosquitoes are finding Europe more to their liking. This means illnesses that were once rare or unheard of in Europe could become more common. 😳
Not exactly the kind of global connection we were hoping for, right? But don't panic! Awareness is the first step to prevention. Stay informed, use repellents when necessary, and let's work together to tackle climate change and keep these pesky mosquitoes in check! 💪🌿
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
