Global Warming A interesting article i found that would affect us all:
A rise in the Earth’s temperature could lead to an increase in the number of insects worldwide, with potentially dire consequences for humans. The consequences could be more serious than just a few extra bug bites each summer. “If they’re crop species, we could count on needing to use more pesticides and it could be very costly,” said Melanie Frazier, a doctoral student at the University of Washington and lead author of the study.
Insect-borne diseases are also a worry. Malaria, Lyme Disease and a host of others rely on insect vectors to spread among humans, and a swell in their populations could mean more infections. |