Tag: Lyme disease
Animal Extinction Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
Written by Joseph Kiesecker | May 2nd, 2011
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New findings show that as more species become extinct, the human risk of infectious disease—such as Lyme—increases. Joe Kiesecker explains the science behind it.
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, December 2
Written by Darci Palmquist | December 2nd, 2010
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Finally, a cure for what ails you! And it’s cool, green and all-natural:
- How biodiversity can help protect you from icky diseases like West Nile and Lyme. (BBC)
- Would you help pay for a nature reserve in your neighborhood? (The Guardian)
- Overwhelmed by invasive species, Hawaii looks to a ‘hybrid ecosystem.’ (Extinction Countdown)
- Message to Obama: U.S. needs to triple spending on energy R&D. (Green)
- Green roofs are on the rise in American cities–have you seen one lately? (YaleE360)
