(Threat of rising sea levels and its effects on world populations causes anxiety in ticks, who worry about their futures. This increases their stress, causing them to over-eat and self-medicate, and blame humans for their worsening mental health. So they lash out, naturally, the only way they can.)
My goodness.
This was written by a great person of science!
What floats?
Leaves!
Very small rocks!
A duck!
We're fortunate the good Freeper is on our side and uncorruptible, staunchly refusing opportunities to make 150k a pop presenting at UN forums.